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Turning the sod on new sports complex

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Local club and organisation officials, councillors and TD’s met at the site of the yet to be built sports complex in Derreen this week to turn the sod and mark the start of an exciting new amenity for the town.

The project was given the green light by a special assembly of the Killarney Municipal District during the Summer. The development is on council-owned land situated between the Killarney Celtic soccer club and the Legion GAA club in Derreen. Site clearance will begin over the coming days with steel works to commence in the next four to six weeks.

The single-story community hall will house two basketball courts, a versatile multipurpose room, a meeting space, a gym, a Judo room, changing facilities, restrooms, storage areas, and a coffee room. The development also encompasses an outdoor playground, parking spaces, a raised pedestrian crossing, lighting, and sidewalks.

The Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club, St. Paul’s Basketball Club, and Killarney Judo Club will all benefit from access to this building. These three groups have come together to form Derreen Sports Centre CLG, which will oversee and operate the sports facility.

To finance this venture, the council has secured just under €1 million through the Community Recognition Fund, and additional funding sources, including road grants and sports capital funding, will be pursued to complete the project.

The development is utilising only one-third of the council-owned land at Derreen, and discussions are underway regarding potential plans for the remainder of the site.

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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