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Students learn life-saving skills during CPR challenge

By Michelle Crean
Students CPR and life-saving skills were put to the test under the scrutiny of the Killarney First Responders on Friday as part of an awareness day.
The great community event involved 180 students in Killarney Community College as part of the Schools' CPR Challenge 2023.
Students came from Killarney Community College, St Brendan's College and St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School to participate in the fun and educational event.
There was a competitive element as well with wonderful prizes, including a brand new iPhone up for grabs!
In attendance on the day was Minister for Education Norma Foley, Michael Linehan Heartsafe Killarney, the National Ambulance Service, the Order of Malta, Spin South West, the amazing dance act by Cassie Leen School of Dance, Kieran Healy as MC, DJ Kev Rae at the decks, the Irish Heart Foundation and of course the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit who organised it.
It provided a great opportunity for CPR awareness and great competitiveness and fun had by all.
Minister Foley mingled and chatted to students while observing their life-saving skills. Principal and host school of the event, Stella Loughnane, was full of praise for the event.
"It was great to see such enthusiasm to learn and share such important life-saving skills that might some day save a life," she said.
"CPR is an essential life skill that students don't necessarily get the chance to learn in the classroom, so we are therefore grateful for this learning opportunity. We are most grateful to the Killarney Community First Responders who set up the hall and ran the even so smoothly."
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MTU hosts Active Ageing Festival at Kerry Sports Academy
Young students got to share their learning skills while an older group showed patience and experience during the ‘Active Ageing Festival’. Held in Munster Technological University last week the event, […]
Young students got to share their learning skills while an older group showed patience and experience during the ‘Active Ageing Festival’.
Held in Munster Technological University last week the event, in conjunction with Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP), saw 150 people engaged with a busy schedule of activities, facilitated by the students and staff of the Department of Health and Leisure Studies.
Dr Barry Moynihan, Consultant Geriatrician in University Hospital Kerry opened the event with an informative talk on the importance of movement as we age.
Many community organisations and networks were represented on the day such as HSE, Baile Mhuire, Kerry Library, Kerry Call, SeanChairde, Centre of Smart Ageing, Probus and Age and Opportunity.
Activities such as Pickleball, Bowls, Better Balance Better Bones, Dance and Yoga were also showcased.
Gearoid O’Doherty, coordinator of the KRSP, highlighted the need for more community-based activities for older adults across Kerry and the role of the partnership in supporting this development.
It is hoped that other venues across the county can facilitate a similar event in the future.
MTU lecturer and event coordinator Eimear Foley, spoke of the mutual benefit that this day provided to both participants and students.
“The real-life experience afforded to the students is immense, with involvement in planning, delivering and evaluation of the event to the fore.”
Within their course, the concept of being active across the lifespan is embedded and this opportunity for the students to engage in real life learning is paramount. Older people can generate community-based learning experiences not only for themselves but also for the young. Many of the participants commented on the professionalism, warmth and enthusiasm of the students, whilst the students were delighted with the patience shown to them and ease of conversation with the participants.
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Killarney to feature on TG4’s Country Music show
By Sean Moriarty A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday). The second series of […]

By Sean Moriarty
A song about Killarney – once made famous by local Country Music hero Dermot Moriarty – will feature on TG4 tomorrow night (Tuesday).
The second series of the Irish channel’s County Music show ‘Viva Ceol Tire’, which highlights emerging Country Music talent in Ireland, airs every Tuesday night at 9.30pm.
The next programme will feature Donegal singer David James’ version of ‘Oh Killarney’.
The programme was filmed entirely on location in Killarney including Torc Waterfall, Ladies View Moll’s Gap and Kate Kearney’s Cottage.
“The song was written by Dennis Allen. However, it was a hit for Dermot Moriarty in the 1980s. The first time I heard it I loved it and I was thrilled with the reaction my version has got,” James, who is from the small village of Killean in Donegal, told the Killarney Advertiser.
“It’s pretty rural but I love it. I’ll be in Country Music 10 years this May. My first gig was in the local GAA hall for my aunt’s 50th birthday. I was 14 and I’ve been at it ever since.”
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