Kerry fans driving to Munster Final urged to grab a parking space at Kerry Mental Health nextdoor
Pre-booking is essential at https://kerrymentalhealth.ie/parking where there's a €10 parking fee (excl booking charges).
The proceeds will go towards the purchase of an 8-seater 'bus' for Ard Álainn Mental Health Day Centre in Killorglin.
Entry to the supervised car park will be strictly on the presentation of the parking ticket only from 11am after the final whistle at the end of either normal or extra time.
The Association advises that drivers should show the carpark ticket to the gardaí and/or stewards.
The public is also advised that cars are parked at the driver's risk and that everyone is asked to please take their litter home.
This match-day parking is one of three Kerry Mental Health Association volunteer fundraising events over the May Bank Holiday.
Volunteers will take part in a Spinathon from 10am to 6pm on Saturday May 3 at Keane's Supervalu and Library Place in Killorglin to add to the fundraising to purchase the bus for Ard Álainn.
The Kerry Mental Health Association Killarney Branch will hold its annual bucket collection at Daly's Supervalu, Penney's, Dunnes Stores and TK Maxx in Killarney, also on Saturday May 3 from 10am until 6pm.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, has thanked the volunteer collectors, spinners and parking attendants for their time and support at the three fundraising events this weekend. He has also thanked the members of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club who will act as stewards at the Kerry Mental Health Association car park on Sunday.
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