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Walk raises over €2k for the people of Ukraine

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By Michelle Crean

It may have been bleak and dreary weather but that didn't stop one community from showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

ON THEIR WAY: Siobhan Brosnan and Ciara Kelly (Chairperson of Kilcummin GAA) walking on Sunday to support the fundraiser for the people of Ukraine.

SHOWING SOLIDARITY: Carmel O'Riordan Bríd Fleming Mayor of Killarney Marie Moloney and Susan Healy showing their solidarity with the people in Ukraine at the Kilcummin walk on Sunday.

READY: Elena Michelle and Rachel Riordan Paula O'Connor Chloe Riordan Faye O'Connor and Mike Riordan pictured ready to go at the Kilcummin walk on Sunday which raised funds for the people of Ukraine.

Locals in Kilcummin got their walking shoes on and helped raise funds for war torn Ukraine at the weekend.

On Sunday, over one hundred people braved the cold wintery conditions to show help to the beleaguered people who are having to flee their country as a result of Russia's invasion.

The Kilcummin GAA Club fundraising walk, was held in conjunction with Irish Red Cross, and raised €2,400 towards the Ukrainian Refugee Fund. The walk gave members of the local community a chance to come together to show their support for the Ukrainian people, Chairperson Ciara Kelly explained.

“The GAA club wish to express their thanks for the generosity of locals who joined us on Sunday and we are all hopeful of a peaceful resolution as soon as possible,” she said.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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