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Tour de Munster will roll into Killarney on Saturday afternoon

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The 23rd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland will pass through Killarney on Saturday.

The four-day cycle got underway on Thursday.

Over 100 cyclists tackle the 600km journey across the towns and villages of Munster.

International cycling legend and Tour de Munster stalwart, Sean Kelly, will once again get back in the saddle for his 18th year in a row to take part in the charity cycle.

The cycle is expected in Killarney around 3 pm on Saturday.

There is a planned photoshoot at the Aghadoe viewing point around this time.

Cyclists will also visit Deenagh Cottage between 315 pm and 345 pm before setting for their overnight halt in Kenmare.

All funds raised from the charity cycle will go directly to the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

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Road from Lissivigeen to Barraduff to close until 9am tomorrow

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The road from Lissivigeen roundabout to Barraduff will be closed from 3pm today until 9am tomorrow morning.

Presently, a single-lane traffic system is in operation on the N72 road west of Barraduff village, this will remain in place until the full road closure begins this afternoon.

The road was initally closed this morning due to a crane going off the road.

After the road reopens tomorrow, traffic will continue to operate under a single-lane traffic system for several days to facilitate the recovery option.

Motorists are advised to observe the traffic management in place in the area.

This is a notice from Kerry County Council.

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone benefit from Ballybunion golf f0undraiser

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic. At a presentation on […]

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic.

At a presentation on October 5, Mags O’Sullivan presented a cheque for €5,000 to KFMN at Ballybunion Golf Club.
The donation was made in memory of her late friend Angela Fahy, a former Lady Captain and President of the club, who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease.
Pat Kelleher and Christy Lehane accepted the cheque on behalf of KFMN and thanked Mags, Lady President Aideen O’Leary, and the organising committee for their generosity and hospitality.
He said the donation will provide vital support for the charity’s ongoing work assisting those living with Motor Neurone Disease in Kerry.
“Fundraising is becoming increasingly difficult, so this contribution makes a real difference,” he said.

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