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Irish Independent
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
See photos of riders and volunteers at start of ‘most successful' Ring of Kerry Cycle 2025
Though the many participants of the 180km event did not enjoy ideal weather all the way along the route, the vast majority battled through to complete the testing cycle. They were rewarded for their efforts as the home stretch back to Killarney was soaked in glorious sunshine, and riders were greeted by music and celebrations at the Beech Road car park. This year's event was dedicated to the late Paddy O'Donoghue (78), who died in a road collision last month while cycling in Kilgarvan. Mr O'Donoghue had been a fierce supporter of the cycle since it was established and participated in the event a total of 39 times. The late Mr O'Donoghue rode the event for many charities, as did the participants of this year's cycle. Among those who did the event this year were Olympic gold medalist Sonia O'Sullivan, who was riding for Breakthrough Cancer Research, and Anto 'Butch' Cronin, who took on the route on a penny-farthing to celebrate his 50th birthday. Eithne Murphy, from Castleisland, rode the Ring in aid of the Irish Kidney Association, the original beneficiary of the event. Ms Murphy cycled in gratitude for the kidney transplant her father and grandfather of five, Ted Murphy who lives in Gneeveguilla, received 12 years ago. Popular Killarney woman Bernie O'Sullivan (80), who has volunteered with the Irish Kidney Association since the first Ring of Kerry Cycle in 1982, crossed the finish line of the event on a novelty bicycle that was ridden around the route by a charity volunteer. The final amount raised by all the cyclists will be revealed at a special presentation in October. Cathal Walshe, Ring of Kerry Cycle PRO, told The Kerryman that organisers hope that at least €1 million has been raised for Irish charities by the participants of this year's event. Mr Walshe said experienced riders at the event told him that it remains the best charity cycle in the country. ADVERTISEMENT 'They said nothing comes close to the Ring of Kerry Cycle,' he said. 'And they were so well catered for by the line of food in Cahersiveen, Kenmare and Killarney on the way back that people actually put on weight rather than losing it!' Mr Walshe thanked the roughly 1,200 volunteers who were involved in road safety, catering and more, whose help was crucial to running such a successful event. 'It was a most successful Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle,' he said.
Irish Independent
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kerry town set to celebrate American links this weekend
Earlier on the day, at 5pm, an 18-strong visiting choir from the Church of St Alphonsus and St Patrick, in the Archdiocese of Chicago, will perform on the steps of St Mary's Church of Ireland while, throughout the afternoon, there will be free fun activities for children on the streets of Killarney, including face painting, balloon art and cartoon characters joined by the famous man on stilts. The distinctive beat of the drum will sound on College Square with a family friendly interactive drum experience that evening with a bumper street celebration scheduled to get underway at 7pm with a spectacular street show for what promises to be a wonderful eve of Ring of Kerry Cycle party as Killarney welcomes thousands of charity champions to town. And to end the night on a high note, favourite local trad band The Rising, will perform on the Main Street stage to get everybody dancing and singing along and that will be the perfect warm-up for the big Nathan Carter Summer Spectacular concert – with special guests – at the Gleneagle INEC Arena. With the 100-year celebration of the opening of Killarney National Park – gifted to Killarney by the Bourn-Vincent and McShain families – scheduled for 2032, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce initiated a programme in 2023 to acknowledge that landmark occasion and to celebrate past and present links and this summertime celebration will certainly achieve that. At 5pm on Friday the life and times of the great John McShain will be told in word, poetry, music and song. The free admission top class production, scripted by schoolteacher Noel P O'Sullivan and produced and narrated by performing arts school professional Fiona Crowley, will chart the life and times of the McShain family, their time in Killarney and their incredible legacy in the town. 'Killarney will always be extremely grateful to the McShain family, not only for the gift of Killarney House and Gardens but for the donation of Inisfallen Island, Ross Castle and 8,000 acres of parkland, mountains and lake, which John and Mary McShain presented to the town,' Noel P said. 'The old saying 'History will tell you what happened but a song will tell you how it felt' captures the essence of this production, which will bring the McShain story to life through a moving and powerful synergy of the arts,' he added.
Sunday World
12-06-2025
- Sunday World
Tributes paid to man (81) killed in Kerry cycling accident
Paddy O'Donoghue (81) was killed in the incident on the R569 road, Church Grounds in Kilgarvan. Tributes have been paid to an 'absolute gentleman' who was killed in a cycling accident in Co. Kerry on Tuesday. The cyclist, who was a man in his eighties, died after he was struck by a vehicle in Kilgarvan at around 1.40pm on Tuesday. He has been named locally as Paddy O'Donoghue (81) from Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney, Kerry. The incident happened on the R569 road, Church Grounds in Kilgarvan, gardai said. Mr O'Donoghue was declared dead at the scene. Gardaí say the Coroner has been informed and a postmortem examination will take place. Locals described Mr O'Donoghue as an absolute gentleman who loved the outdoors and regularly cycled in the area. Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 12 2025 He had often taken part in the Ring of Kerry Cycle each year. Paying tribute his local Glenflesk GAA club said: 'Glenflesk GAA would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy O'Donoghue on his sad passing. He was a true Glenflesk stalwart as a player, mentor and lifelong supporter.' Friends also paid tribute. One friend said: 'So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Paddy, loved meeting him on my walks and we sorting out all the problems of the world, condolences to Brenda and family and all extended families. May he rest in peace.' Another said: 'Paddy did me a big favour years ago after my car went off the road on the way to a game. He drove me and fixed the car and I hardly knew him. A gentleman. May he rest in peace.' He is survived by his wife Brenda and children Florence, Áine, Denise, Brenda, Báirbre, Patrick and Alice. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet but should be known on Thursday June 12th. Gardaíare appealing for witnesses to contact them. They also said in a statement that the road where the accident took place was closed off and diversions were in place. They said: 'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." Gardai say investigations are ongoing.
The Journal
11-06-2025
- The Journal
Tributes paid to 'gentleman' (81) who died following fatal collision in Kerry yesterday
TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid to an 'absolute gentleman' who died after he was struck by a vehicle while cycling in Co Kerry yesterday afternoon. The cyclist has been named locally as 81-year-old Paddy O'Donoghue from Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney, Kerry. The incident happened on the R569 road, near the Church Grounds in Kilgarvan, gardaí said yesterday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí say the Coroner has been informed, and a postmortem examination will take place. Locals described Paddy O'Donoghue as an absolute gentleman, who loved the outdoors and regularly cycled in the area. He had often taken part in the Ring of Kerry Cycle each year. Paying tribute, his local Glenflesk GAA club said: 'Glenflesk GAA would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy O'Donoghue on his sad passing. 'He was a true Glenflesk stalwart as a player, mentor and lifelong supporter''. Advertisement Two friends paying tribute to Paddy described him as a gentleman. 'So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Paddy,' one said. 'Loved meeting him on my walks, [when] we would sort out all the problems of the world.' Another told of a time that Paddy O'Donoghue helped someone fix their car while on the way to a sports match: 'A gentleman. May he rest in peace''. He is survived by his wife Brenda and children Florence, Áine, Denise, Brenda, Báirbre, Patrick and Alice. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them. They also said in a statement that the road where the accident took place was closed off and diversions were in place. It said: 'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Gardaí say investigations are ongoing. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Sadly missed by loving family' – Tributes pour in for cyclist killed in Kerry road crash as gardai issue appeal
A KERRY man who died in a tragic road accident just days ago has been remembered as "a wonderful man". Paddy O'Donoghue, from Goortahoonig, Killarney, was an avid 2 Paddy was a driving force behind the Ring of Kerry Cycle Credit: 2 The 78-year-old has been remembered as a "gentleman" Credit: He was one of the Sadly, the 78-year old was killed on Tuesday, June 10, after he was struck by a vehicle in Kilgarvan village. The incident occurred on the R569 between 1pm and 2pm. Read more in Irish news A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on According to his death notice, Paddy leaves behind a "loving Most read in Irish News He is also remembered by grandchildren Niamh, Dáire, Edward, John, David, Lily Bea, Sadhbh, Sebastian, Abigail, Victoria, Anna, Amelia, Thomas, Hugh, Leonie, Patrick and Oscar. And mourning him are his brother John, sisters Margaret , Kathleen and Anna, daughters-in-law Noelle and Katie, sons-in-law Martin, Charlie, Paul, Marc and Jonathan. Paddy leaves behind a wide circle of in-laws, friends, and neighbours. Tributes have poured in for the passionate cyclist, who was hailed by mourners as a "gentleman". SAD PASSING One person said: "So sorry to learn this awful tragic news. What a gentleman. Rip Paddy." Another put in: "RIP Paddy, a wonderful man." Somebody else said: "Our sincere condolences to Brenda and family on the sad and sudden passing of Paddy. "May he rest in peace and the Lord comfort you all in this time of grief." And a fourth penned: "Our deepest condolences to Brenda and family on the very sad passing of Paddy. "Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Paddy's gentle soul rest in peace." Someone else said: "RIP Paddy, such a sad loss." Plans are underway to dedicate this year's annual Ring of Kerry cycle to the deceased man.
