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Young adults are encouraged to reconnect

By Michelle Crean
A workshop organised by young adults for young adults to navigate mental health challenges post-lockdown will take place online this week.
'Reconnection, Minding Your Mind as We Leave Lockdown', is for those aged 18 to 30 years and will be held via Zoom this Thursday (June 10) at 7.30pm.
The event will be hosted by the Diocese of Kerry 'YouthDoK' Young Adult Group.

Well-known senior clinical psychologist and author Dr Keith Gaynor, who specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) treatments of anxiety and depression, will offer some insights and advice regarding how to best take care of mental health as society emerges from the isolation of lockdown, and how to reconnect with society in a healthy and positive way.
During the lockdown some people have thrived at home, preferring the flexibility COVID offered in relation to study or work, while others have felt blocked, isolated and that their lives have been suspended.
Some may experience a range of emotions from feeling happy, excited, and relieved to be back, to feeling anxious, afraid, or angry. The workshop will provide opportunities to gain some insights and advice, while connecting with other young people across the diocese.
“This workshop would be great to attend as restrictions are eased and to discuss the changes, we are going to face in society following COVID-19," Chloe Daly from YouthDoK said.
Young adults who wish to join the workshop can follow the event on Instagram@YouthDoK and can find more details on the diocesan website dioceseofkerry.ie.
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Final delivery as DJ retires
By Michelle Crean There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties. Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement […]

By Michelle Crean
There’s hardly a Killarney home he hasn’t been to – but now DJ O’Driscoll has stood down from his duties.
Friday night marked delivery driver DJ’s retirement from the Killarney branch of Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, a position he has held for the last 15 years.
On Friday night, colleagues from all three Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets stores gathered in the Killarney Height’s Hotel. DJ was also joined by his daughter and her partner for the special night.
“After almost 15 years of steadfast work with Corcoran’s, DJ has been a constant pillar of support for his colleagues and has helped the company go from strength to strength,” owner Kieran Corcoran said.
“Corcoran’s would like to wish DJ the very best of luck for the future and hoping that he enjoys his retirement. Many thanks to Killarney Height’s Hotel for hosting the staff night on Friday. A great night was had by all!”
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Rowers pull together for Order of Malta
Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head. And it was all […]

Members of Flesk Valley Rowing Club had a strenuous but successful morning on Sunday when they collectively rowed the distance from Malin Head to Mizen Head.
And it was all done indoors on rowing machines in support of the Killarney Order of Malta.
Just before 11am the Valley armada ‘left shore’, and approximately 40 members aged from 12 to 50ish set to their task with enthusiasm. By midday someone reckoned that Barack Obama’s Plaza had been reached but unfortunately there was no stop for tea, just a splash of holy water, a mouthful of Lucozade and a few jelly babies for the lucky ones!
As the kilometres clicked slowly by the temperature started to rise and the cry went up from the gasping veterans to open all the doors!
No such problems for the junior relay crews who had a fantastic morning rowing, laughing, and racing each other all the way to the finish.
The junior members who took on the half-marathon distance individually were amazing throughout and got stronger as the finish line came into view.
“We’re delighted with how the morning went,” Tadhg Kelly from Flesk Valley said.
“There was a great atmosphere in the venue, and we are grateful to all the parents and Flesk Valley supporters who came along to encourage our young and not-so-young rowers. It was great too to see the members of the Order of Malta in attendance to offer their support, and the club would like to thank everyone who donated on the day.”
Tadhg also expressed his thanks to the underage coaches and committee members for looking after everyone during the event. He especially wanted to mention everyone at Celtic Steps and the Killarney Racecourse for facilitating the club and Workmens Rowing Club and Glenflesk GAA for the use of their equipment.
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