Fun in the sun was the order of the day at a Down Syndrome Kerry family day out and everyone had a wonderful afternoon.
The venue was Deenagh Lodge in Killarney National Park – where Down Syndrome Kerry operates a busy tearooms – and there were games and novelties to keep the young and the young at heart content.
Pictures: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan
Kenny the Clown proved a big hit and he got up to some daft antics to put smiles on everybody’s face.
The Kerry branch of Down Syndrome Ireland also availed of the opportunity to promote the sixth annual Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle, which takes place on Saturday, September 30, starting from Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre in Tralee.
In the absence of any direct government funding, this annual charity cycle will once again raise vital funds for children and adults to receive essential services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
Established in 2018, the Tom Crean Unsung Hero cycle pays homage to the renowned explorer whose family are directly involved in the DSI Kerry branch. The cycle also remembers the much cherished DSI Kerry member Emily Keohane, who sadly passed away in 2017.
Enda O’Brien of DSI Kerry, a grandson of Tom Crean said: “We hope as many people as possible can come along to partake and to cheer cyclists along as we honour all our unsung hero, cyclists and supporters alike who raise such vital funds for our children and adults”.
He added: “It’s a very special day as we also remember DSI Kerry member Emily Keohane who is sadly no longer with us. The funds raised on the day will help to ensure DSI Kerry continues to provide essential services for our members.”
Registration for the charity cycle can be completed online at: https://downsyndromekerry.enthuse.com/cf/tom-crean-unsung-hero-cycle.
- All pictures: Marie Carroll O’Sullivan/Little Memory Gallery
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