Archive for June 22nd, 2023

Free wheeling…Anto Cronin, left, will attempt to cycle the 175km for this years Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on his Penny Farthing in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. The Team are one of the beneficiaries for this years annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. To date the charity cycle has raised €1.26 million for 34 charities, The Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday 1st July 2023, for its 41st year. With Anto is Kerry Mountain Rescue Team members, Gerry Christie Brendan Coffey and Ian O'Connell. Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are gearing up to raise funds, The voluntary members are highly experienced mountaineers, and provide 24-7-365 ‘on call’ assistance to climbers and walkers in distress on the mountains and upland areas of Kerry and West Cork. The team comprises of 38 volunteers from all walks of life who are available to respond to emergencies in the mountains at any hour of the day or night, and often in the harshest weather conditions. The team is based in Killarney with an area of operation covering the mountains of the Iveragh, Dingle and Beara peninsulas. Team members train regularly in specialist rescue disciplines such as casualty care, technical ropework for casualty extraction, helicopter winching, search management, navigation, radio communication and 4WD techniques. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC/ISSUED 22/06/2023

CBS Tralee Teacher To Take On Ring Of Kerry Cycle On Penny Farthing

June 22, 2023 at 2:04 pm Comments are Disabled

A CBS The Green teacher will attempt to cycle 175km for this years annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on his Penny Farthing bicycle in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. Killarney man Anto Cronin will take on the challenge at the annual charity cycle which will take place on […]

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Kelly Hayes with Rachel Hayes, Luke Stanley and Bernie Hayes at the Scoil Eoin sixth class graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Graduation Day Arrives For Scoil Eoin Sixth Class Pupils

June 22, 2023 at 1:47 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was a glorious Thursday morning as the sixth class pupils of Scoil Eoin Balloonagh made their way to the school hall for a final farewell to their primary schooldays. The 75 pupils celebrated their eight years at the school with a special graduation ceremony attended by their families and […]

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Kerry ETB Launches Strategy Statement 2023-2027

Kerry ETB Launches Strategy Statement 2023-2027

June 22, 2023 at 1:33 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) launched their Strategy Statement 2023-2027 and new brand during a special event held at the Tech Amergin Further Education and Training Centre in Waterville on June 22. The strategy sets out the pathway for the organisation’s strategic development for the next five years, […]

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Representatives from Tralee at the ceremony this week. From left; Joan O’Regan (Team Bramble), Jean Foley of Kerry County Council, Martha Farrell (Tralee Tidy Towns) and Colm Nagle (Kerry County Council, Tralee MD). Photo: Julien Behal

Tralee Reaches Final Four Of Ireland’s Best Kept Large Urban Centre

June 22, 2023 at 9:47 am Comments are Disabled

EVERYONE involved in the Tralee Tidy Towns effort were delighted to see Tralee named among the best kept towns on the island of Ireland and attended the awards event in Farmleigh House on Tuesday. Tralee was up against stiff competition, in the same category as Antrim, Derry City and Limerick […]

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Billy Ryle: Advice As CAO Change Of Mind Deadline Approaches

Billy Ryle: Advice As CAO Change Of Mind Deadline Approaches

June 22, 2023 at 8:29 am Comments are Disabled

The closing date of July 1st for CAO applicants to register a change of course choices is fast approaching. Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle has some advice… The state exams conclude next Tuesday, 27th June and the thoughts of exhausted candidates are no doubt turning to holidays, travel or summer jobs. […]

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