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Snowdrop planting rescheduled for tomorrow (Saturday)

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By Michelle Crean

Snowdrops will be planted in memory of Archdeacon Fr Michael Murphy in town tomorrow morning (Saturday).

The event, which was scheduled for last Saturday, was cancelled due to Storm Jorge.

Killarney Looking Good Committee have now rescheduled the event to tomorrow and plan to plant snowdrops in honour of their wonderful friend, who is deeply missed since his passing, in the green area on Mission Road from 9am to 1pm.

It is a once in four year opportunity to mark this day and volunteers don't have to stay for the entire session.

"It is the committee’s intention the planting will improve biodiversity while also bringing people together, getting some gentle exercise and fresh air,” Eileen O'Donoghue, Killarney Municipal Officer, said.

“We have an amazing National Park on our doorstep and this is a great opportunity for people to come together and enhance the link between the town and the park. You don't need to be an expert gardener as no experience necessary and all equipment will be provided."

Remember, even an hours planting will leave a lasting legacy for the whole community to enjoy, she added.

The event is supported by South Kerry Development Partnership, Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

 

 

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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