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KBF Cycle Shorts Submission Call 2012

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:51:02 +0000

Kerry Bicycle Festival 2012 call for Short Films

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:45:52 +0000

KBF film night was in the lovely surrounds of Blennerville Windmill last
year, and punters were treated to 14 short films from all over the globe,
all inspired by, and/or featuring bicycles. We accept DVDs, and hi res
quicktimes in any format. Deadline is the 7th of September. We are open to
approaching film makers that have posted their work on Vimeo or Youtube (or
anywhere else) so if you have seen a worthy film online, by all means, send
us on the link!
Email: film@kerrybicyclefestival.org

For an over view of what we’ve done over the last few years, have a look at our online brochure, or at a short montage of the highlights here.

Bicycle Shorts – Killarney

admin — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:29:41 +0000

Kerry Bicycle festival and Killarney Summerfest present a selection of short films inspired by or featuring bicycles.
Thursday 2nd August 8pm
Upstairs at Cortneys Bar, Killarney,

B’Spoke – Developing Cycle Tourism in Kerry

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:24:17 +0000

This upcoming seminar might be of interest:

B’SPOKE KERRY – Developing Cycle Tourism in Kerry

The seminar which is organised by the Institute of Technology, Tralee in association withNEKD will we taking place at the IT Tralee on APRIL 21st 2012 – Registration commences at 9 AM. The seminar runs from 9.30 to 1pm.

A Q & A session will follow each presentation. During this half day seminar we will hear from those directly involved in the development and promotion of other locations as cycling hubs within the island of Ireland.

Rick Cookeof “Sustrans” Northern Ireland will address the seminar with regard to the “Safe Routes” concept currently in operation in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Padraig Philbin from Mayo County Council who spearheaded a project on the old Great Western Railway line will give an account of how the development of a cycle route has generated €7.2 million in extra revenue for the area.

Liam O’ Mahony who co-ordinated a voluntary project to develop the old Great Southern Railway line between Abbeyfeale and Rathkeale as a cycle track will highlight the process they underwent.

Micheál Colcannon, Former President of Cycling Ireland, will present an update on the proposed downhill cycle trail at Shroneaboy, Glenflesk

Declan Murphy from Fáilte Ireland will present Fáilte Ireland’s tourism policy in relation to its support for new product development.

For further information and bookings please contact:

Mary Rose Stafford, Centre Manager, Hospitality & Tourism Unit, Institute of Technology Tralee Co. Kerry. Tel 066-7191664.

Bike Week in Kerry

admin — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:56:21 +0000

National Bike Week kicks off today, for details on all the events happening in Kerry check out the Bike Week website:

bikeweek.ie/kerry

Festival & Exhibition Launch

admin — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:17:30 +0000

On your bike for the launch of the 4th annual Kerry Bicycle Festival 6.30pm at Siamsa Tire, Tralee.

Call for Submissions

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:47:38 +0000

Hello there,
The 4th Kerry Bicycle Festival is happening this May, and we are looking for visual art, and films for the festivals art programme, you can find details here.

Back in the Saddle !

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:40:25 +0000

Hey folks,
The wheels are in motion for this years Kerry Bicycle Festival, so mark the 6th to the 13th of May into you diary.

Spherichord

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:40:35 +0000

Here a little video of Macdara Ó Maolbhuaidh playing his Spherichord instalation during last years festivla.

Bikes, Bees and Bzzzzzzzz !

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:55:47 +0000

Hey Folks,

The Tralee Tri Club are organising a Vuvuzela inspired Flashmob this Monday [05 July] , and are calling for people to get on their bike dressed in Black and Amber [ any cycling Rockies out there ?]

Meet: 7pm Sports Complex Car Park,Tralee, Monday 5th July 2010

Mission details: Find the Bee and follow the Bee. The rest of the Mission will be revealed on the night!!

Requirements: You must be on a bike and bee wearing tri suit or black & amber/yellow on your person, bring a vuvuzela if you have one to create a buzz.

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