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Take a walk and a dance on the wild side in Kerry
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WE’RE already test-driving our hiking boots and dancing shoes in advance of Killarney Walking Festival. By nature of its location, it provides the most natural setting in the world to host any walking festival. This year’s walking festival takes place from Friday, June 10, to Sunday, June 12.
The organisers have included some new signature treks - The ‘Peaks of the Reeks’ including the iconic Carrantuohill and Coomloughra Horse Shoe Treks, and Caherconree - Ancient fort of Cú Roí Mac Dáire.
“The festival is a chance to enjoy a weekend of long relaxing guided walks, and boat trips. The headquarters is The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney,” said spokesperson Valerie O’Sullivan.
“Discover the hidden valleys, mountains, reeks, lake shores and all that is beautiful and untamed about Killarney and its famed National Park. The event will also feature a charity walk in aid of Killarney Water Rescue. “This will be a sun ‘set’ on Strickeen, on Friday evening, June 10, departing Kate Kearney’s Cottage at 7.30pm,” said Valerie.
“Strickeen is part of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range, at 440m, it follows a path to the top until an ancient cairn/ritual greets the walker. Here is where the ‘craic’ begins - Walkers will be asked to dance an entire Kerry polka on the summit, just bring a tin whistle and a bodhrán!”
Killarney Water Rescue provides an important voluntary service to the area and it hopes to purchase a 4x4 vehicle for attending all emergencies.
John O’Sullivan, Reeks Lodge and Guiding said: “This festival is for everyone - families, walking clubs and anyone who loves the great outdoors. The schedule of walks has something for all ages and abilities, from strenuous category three hikes to easy low-level category one walks.
“From the challenging McGillycuddy’s Reeks hike to the leisurely wood trails and Innisfallen Island by boat. There are 13 guided walks to choose from in all.” Also guiding are the experienced Killarney guides Ray and Mary Walsh of Walk with Me.
For more information and registration see www.killarneywalkingfestival.ie.
John O'Sullivan, Lodge and Reeks Guiding, with Marie Kehoe-O'Sullivan enjoying a trek on Caherconree Sliabh Mish, Camp. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN
Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Society visited the Rockmount Care Centre on Wednesday, to present a cheque for €3000 to Nurse Manager Mary Hussey.
The significant sum was raised during the society’s successful annual pancake morning held on Shrove Tuesday at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.
Rockmount Care Centre provides essential support as a dedicated day care facility for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, serving many clients and families from the Killarney area.
These funds arrive at a vital time, as they are earmarked for the centre’s new sensory garden project, which is currently in the design phase.
Pictured at the presentation are Soroptimists members handing over the proceeds to Mary Hussey. The society extended their thanks to the Killarney Avenue Hotel and all those who supported the fundraiser to help make this donation possible.
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