Penny for your thoughts

Anto Cronin cycled the 175km for this year’s Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on his Penny Farthing in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.

He was one of around 4,500 people who tackled the iconic event in aid of several charities.

To date the charity cycle has raised €1.26 million for 34 charities, The Charity Cycle is now in its 41st year. Over 4000 cyclists took part in the cycle event.

The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are one of the beneficiaries for this years annual event.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are voluntary members and 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, based in Killarney with an area of operation covering the mountains of the Iveragh, Dingle and

The annual Flesk Fest will take place in Barraduff Community Field from July 21 to 22.

In just under two weeks Glenflesk GAA will be welcoming all to Flesk Fest 23. “We have a tremendous line-up, with a weekend full of entertainment to suit all. There will be a fully licensed bar in the Fest Marquee, some amazing live music on The Big Stage, food trucks and much more. It promises to be the festival weekend of the Summer, an event you don’t want to miss out on. All you need to think about is booking your ticket” said PRO Seamus Healy/