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Time to up cash usage to prevent talk of bank closures in the future- Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae

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Cllr Jackie Healy Rae has urged people to use more cash in their day-to-day dealings in order to prevent any thoughts that banks might have to reduce services in rural areas

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Last week the AIB bank reversed plans under public pressure to close up to 70 branches throughout Ireland, mostly in rural areas admitting that they were “recognising the customer and public unease that this [planned closures] has caused.”

In recent times there has been a 36% decline in cash withdrawals from ATMs and a 50% fall in cheque usage over the past five years. AIB revealed that they also saw a fall of almost 50% in branch over-the-counter teller transactions, while mobile and online payments have increased by 85% in that same timeframe.

“Small businesses, local community groups and even GAA clubs all need cash bank transactions to see them through their daily or weekly businesses and people literally have the choice in their own hands to use more cash to prevent banks from making further plays in the future at closing down branches,” Cllr Healy Rae said.

“We all saw how quickly telephone kiosks were removed from rural Ireland when we were not watching and the amount of ATM cash machines are declining each day from small towns and villages and we still have the ability in our hands to influence this.”

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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