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World Rally Champions set to grace Killarney

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Excitement is building ahead of the Killarney Historic Rally as two-time World Rally Champions Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen prepare to compete on the event. The duo will be piloting a Toyota Starlet prepared by Jason Black's BMV Rally Team.

However, this isn't the first time World Rally Champions have graced the iconic Killarney stages. In fact, Rovanperä will be the third World Rally Champion driver to compete in a Killarney and District Motor Club-organised event.
The first was Björn Waldegård. The 1979 World Champion competed in the 1994 Rally of the Lakes in a Porsche 911.
In 2005, Colin McRae, the 1995 World Rally Champion, arrived in Killarney to test his newly built Ford Escort Mk2.
Additionally, Phil Mills, who later became a World Rally Champion co-driver with Petter Solberg, competed in the 1994 Rally of the Lakes, navigating for Stephen Finlay in a Ford Escort Cosworth.

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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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