Kerry Stands with Ukraine
The Kingdom turns blue and yellow in support of the people of Ukraine
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Kerry Stands with Ukraine. This Friday, March 4th will see the county of Kerry change colours from Green and Gold to blue and yellow for a Day of Support for the people of Ukraine.
Lead by local media organisations, the people of Kerry, and beyond, are invited to come together to make their voices heard in a show of support for the Ukrainian people.
Getting involved is very easy. It can be a simple hand drawn flag, some coloured balloons, changing their social media posts or whatever people wish.
Individuals or groups displaying the Ukrainian colours or organising events can contact [email protected] and Radio Kerry will help to share them.
Radio Kerry General Manager, Fiona Stack said the Day of Support is in response to the many listeners who are contacting the station wishing to express their concern at events in Ukraine, the plight and courage of Ukrainian people and looking for ways to help and support them in any way possible.
Ms Stack says “We are lucky enough to live in a democracy where people can have their say. In previous years we have held a County Colours Day when the Kerry Team have been taking part in All Irelands so this Friday people throughout the Kingdom and beyond will be invited to do the same but this time displaying the colours of the Ukrainian flag in their homes, schools and businesses”.
Kerry’s Eye and the Kerryman will partner with Radio Kerry on the initiative. Both papers will this week publish a special supplement including a coloured pull out of the Ukrainian flag which people can display should they wish.
Tralee Printing have generously given their time and expertise to assist with the insert. Other media organisations and local photographers have also pledged their support.
“It’s no longer just Governments that can express a view, in the modern world of mass media ordinary people have multiple ways to have their voices heard too and the media organisations in Kerry wanted to come together to provide a forum for those voices. We don’t believe a single county in the west of Ireland has the power to change Mr Putin’s views, but maybe enough ordinary people around the world speaking up can influence other ordinary people to say – not in our name” said Ms Stack.
The media organisations will share details of the Red Cross and the UNHCR donation lines, as well as the locations of various events and collections points that are being organised throughout Kerry. They will speak with Ukrainians living in Kerry. Even though it is only a small thing it will hopefully make them and their families back at home aware of the support of the people of Kerry.
Radio Kerry will share the messages on its social media channels on the day and will attempt to forward them to a sister radio station in Ukraine.
Other counties and media organisations are also invited to get involved by organising their own events.
For further information please contact
Fiona Stack, General Manager, Radio Kerry 066 7123666 or email [email protected]
Donations can be made via
Red Cross www.redcross.ie
UNHCR www.unhcr.org/int/en/ukraine-emergency
Goal www.goalglobal.org/
Trocaire www.trocaire.org
Collections will also take place across Kerry this week for refugees from Ukraine.
********COLLECTIONS TAKING PLACE AROUND THE COUNTY********
KILLARNEY | Saturday, March 5th | Methodist Church on Countess Road in Killarney | 12 - 5pm
Items can also be donated to Polish shops in Killarney this week, and at locations in Tralee and Kenmare.
A full list of items that can be donated, as well as contact details for how to donate, can be found here or on this poster:
KILLORGLIN | Until Friday | Hoare Machinery | 9am - 6pm
TRALEE | Mon - Friday | O'Neills Transport Dromthacker | 8am - 4pm
Ryles Pharmacy, Tralee is also holding a collection to gather supplies for Ukrainian refugees.
They are collecting first aid, baby supplies, sanitary supplies, basic OTC medicines.
People can make a donation to cover the cost of further supplies which will be added to the shipment.
Tralee Chamber says there is a collection point this Saturday March 5th between 12pm and 5pm at the former DPD Unit in Monavalley: Eircode: V92 P21K
- Blankets
- Sleeping bags
- Shampoo
- Towels
- Soap
- Shower Gel
- Toothpaste & Toothbrush
- Female Hygiene products
- Baby Wipes
- Nappies
- Toilet Roll
- Rice, Pasta
- UHT Milk
- Tinned Fish, Meat and Vegetables
- Baby Food in Jars
- Chocolate
- Tea, Coffee
- Sugar
St Pats GAA Club in Blennerville will use the Club Lotto draw to raise funds this weekend to donate to UNICEF Humanitarian Aid appeal for Ukraine.
St. Pats GAA club has decided to support the appeals for humanitarian aid for Ukraine by donating all monies raised through the weekly Lotto draw this weekend to UNICEF. The club will also cover the cost of the weekly consolation prize to add to the donation.
The draw will take place on Sunday night March 6th at 9.15pm.
Lotto tickets can be purchased online via the Club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com or the following outlets:
- O'Shea's shop and service station Blennerville
- Poff Motors Dingle Road
- Seamus O'Sullivan Master Butchers in Manor
- Noyeks in Mile Height
- Byrnesworth in the Square
- Skelper Quanes in Blennerville
- Keanes of Curraheen
- Betty's Bar in Strand Street
- Rock Inn in Rock Street
Rathmore Community Centre are hosting a collection for Ukrainian refugees on Saturday, March 5th from 9.30am-11.30pm.
The items will be delivered to Poland.
These are the details:
Gala in the Courtyard, Killarney will donate the proceeds of all teas and coffees purchased on Friday March 4th to Ukraine.
These are the details
A 'Support Ukraine' collection is taking place in Johnny's shop in Lyreacrompane every day until Friday, March 4th.
The collection will run until Friday, March 4th and local transport companies will deliver the items to Poland.
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A vigil for Ukraine will take place in The Square, Tralee on Saturday March 5th at 3pm.
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Killarney Celtic FC are organising a collection for Ukraine in conjunction with Konrad Antoni Switlicki-Paprocki.
Donations from the list can be dropped to Dressing Room No. 4 in Celtic Park before Saturday 5th March.
A group of 25 people on a quilting retreat in Valentia Island will produce a quilt in the Ukrainian colours by Friday.
CBS The Green is running a Blue and Yellow Day in support of Ukraine this Friday.
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Kathryn Crowley is working on an exhibition. She was extremely upset by the war she decided to ask for donations for UNICEF and make 'Her body, her voice' into a kind of fundraiser with consent from all the artists and writers involved.
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Ukranian Flags are flying at the Altar to Our Lady in St John’s Church and they also have a special prayer for peace in Ukraine. In addition, Pope Francis has asked all catholics to offer as a special day of prayer and fasting in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Tralee Food Aid and emergency provisions will be open from 10am to 12pm on Friday the 4th in the Tralee pipe band hall. Donations can be dropped here where support Ukraine will collect directly from us.
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The Killarney Advertiser has changed its mast head to blue and yellow, and it will also include stories in support of Ukraine in this week's edition.
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A swim, in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, will take place in Fenit on Sunday (6th March) at 10am; anyone taking part can bring goods to donate.
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The Rock Deliwill donate the deli’s total sales to vital supplies for Ukraine this Friday 4th March; the proceeds will go to Chernobyl Children International.
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The Cottage Market in Annascaul will raise fund for Ukraine on 26 March from 12pm to 4pm.
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Mid Kerry business Badger & Blue, is selling a print with 100% of all sales going directly to the Irish Red Cross to raise funds for those most affected by war in Ukraine & beyond.
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St John’s Church in Ashe Street, Tralee is having a service for Ukraine at 7pm on Friday.
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The team at Costa Coffee Manor west Tralee have decided to show their support for the people of Ukraine by wearing blue and yellow, decorating the shop in their colours and donating all tips raised for one week, starting Friday, to the Irish red Cross.
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The Cottage Market Annascaul 26 March 12pm to 4pm in Annascaul Cafe are raising funds for Ukraine.
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Matt the Butcher's in Tralee are donating the deli’s total sales to vital supplies for Ukraine this Friday 4th March. "We’ve been in touch with Mary from Chernobyl Children International who are running a collection. We will buy the essential supplies they need with the total amount of money we earn in sales in the deli on Friday and donate them to this collection. "
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Students and staff at St. Brigid's Presentation Killarney are also getting involved. Transition Year lead action all week, from students creating posters and announcements to make the school community aware donations were being accepted. From sorting, separating, packing the donations and to loading the collection van.
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NorthSouth cafe and bistro in Russell Street Tralee are donating all the coffee sales on Friday to the Ukraine appeal.
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You Sew and Sew Sewing classes at Bud's Family Resource Centre Ballyduff made flags and also decorated the centre.
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Maryrose's home baking at the outlet centre Killarney is donating 100% of its takings today.
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Benson’s Quikpick Keel Castlemaine are accepting cash donations to be sent to The Irish Red Cross.
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Costa Coffee Manor West Tralee are wearing blue and yellow, decorating the shop in their colours and donating all tips raised for one week, starting today, to the Irish red Cross.
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Mercy Mounthawk have organised a big drive of support for Ukraine.
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The Moriarty School of Music and Dance Kilcummin are holding a fundraising concert in aid of the people of Ukraine on Saturday 2nd April in the Killarney Avenue Hotel commencing at 8pm. Fear an Tí for the night will be no other than the legendary Seán Ó Sé. Performers on the night include Patrick O'Sullivan along with his son Conor, Elle Marie O'Dwyer, Conor Moriarty and the Kilcummin Set Dancers. Tickets which will be limited are €20 per head and will be on sale at the East Avenue Hotel and from John at Kilcummin Rural Development Office. Raffle on the night. All proceeds will go to Trócaire for the Ukrainian fund.
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The IW charity shop at William Street Listowel is also taking donations for the people of Ukraine.
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Julia McCarthy in conjunction with Gneeveguilla Tidy Towns is holding a fundraising collection of appropriate items this evening between 5-8pm at Gneeveguilla Community Centre.
