Kate Kearney’s Cottage Supports Human Chain Challenge
THE landslide on Strickeen Mountain on the eve of last month’s Human Chain Challenge didn’t deter the nearly 200 people who took part in support of Kerry Mental Health Association. The event was sponsored by Kate Kearney’s Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney from where the walkers set-off on their journey up the […]
10,000 Thanks To Philip Kissane
PHILIP Kissane, the Construction Site Manager for Sisk at the new Killarney Community Hospital, has presented a cheque for more than €10,000 to Kerry Mental Health Association after completing the Kerry Way Ultra Marathon last month (6/7 Sept). The mental health advocate from Killarney nominated Kerry Mental Health Association as the benefitting charity for the […]
Human Chain Challenge Returns To Strickeen On 6th Oct 2024
THE Kerry Ladies Footballers and Kerry Mental Health Association have launched the second annual Human Chain Challenge on Strickeen Mountain in the Gap of Dunloe from 9am on Sunday 6th October 2024. The All-Ireland Football Champions are encouraging mothers and others, which may include fathers, brothers, sons and daughters, to take part in what is […]
‘Anxiety In Hybrid Workplace’ Kerry Mental Health Association Fundraising Breakfast
ANXIETY in the hybrid workplace is the theme of Kerry Mental Health Association’s second annual Fundraising Business Breakfast at Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on #TieDayFriday 4th October. Taking place from 7.15am to 8.50am, the event will be of interest and benefit to employees, employers and the self-employed with tickets, including a delicious Full Irish Breakfast, available […]
4th October Is #TieDayFriday
THE 4th annual #TieDayFriday fundraiser for Kerry Mental Health Association will take place across the Kingdom on Friday 4th October 2024. School children, students, teachers as well as office, remote, hybrid and outdoor workers of all ages are being asked to simply wear a tie, post a picture on social media and donate to www.KerryMentalHealth.ie/donate. […]
Dan’s Skydive Cheque To Kerry Mental Health Association
“THE Sweet Jesus-look” is how 65-year-old Tralee Grandad, Dan O’Donoghue, described his facial expression on the video of his skydive which raised over €11,500 for Kerry Mental Health Association. The #BreakingGrandad event (on 27th April) was a huge success and Dan and his three grandsons – Donagh, Lochlan and Feidhlim O’Donoghue – presented the cheque to […]
Seats For Election Candidates Guaranteed In Office Chair Races
ELECTION fever has spread to Tralee Food Festival where local candidates have been offered a guaranteed seat in the annual Office Chair Racing for Kerry Mental Health Association from 5.30pm on Friday 17th May. All 16 Tralee Municipal District hopefuls have been invited to enter the competition in Abbey Carpark at the new Sound-Bite Festival […]
Kind Donation From Bon Secours Hospital Tralee
THE Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI) group at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee presented Kerry Mental Health Association with a cheque for €635 which was raised in this year’s Easter Raffle at the hospital. Colleagues from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the hospital established the EDI group in 2023. It’s main aim is to […]
Philip’s Running Kerry Way Ultra Marathon For Kerry Mental Health Association
MENTAL health advocate Philip Kissane from Killarney has nominated Kerry Mental Health Association as the benefitting charity when he takes part in the 200km Kerry Way Ultra Marathon in September. The event will be staged along the trails and mountains of the scenic Kerry Way over two consecutive days and through the night, the equivalent […]
Tralee Grandad To Parachute Jump For Kerry Mental Health Association
MOST 65-year-olds look forward to free travel but Dan O’Donoghue would prefer to jump out of an airplane to raise funds for Kerry Mental Health Association and to show his grandsons that nothing is impossible. The fundraising parachute jump from 13,000 feet will take place in Edenderry, Co Offaly on Saturday 27th April with the […]