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Flying doctor service touches down in Killarney

Members of Killarney Order of Malta, Mayor of Kerry Michael O'Shea, Mayor of Killarney Brendan Cronin, Cllr John Sheahan and Cllr Michael Gleeson at the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) arrival at Fitzgerald Stadium, on Thursday morning. PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH

Members of Killarney Order of Malta performing a demonstration at the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) arrival at Fitzgerald Stadium.

EDITOR'S VIEW Killarney focuses on saving lives THE driving rain failed to deter the “flying doctors” from fulfilling their promise to visit Killarney as they swooped into town and alighted on the hallowed turf of Fitzgerald Stadium in their brand-new air ambulance yesterday. The team of medics braved the elements to showcase to Killarney the huge role such an airborne “intensive care” unit can play in saving lives. It is planned that the vital Helicopter Medical Emergency Service will come onstream later this year and communities are urged to lend their support to making it possible.

Meanwhile, Glenflesk will be turning the spotlight this weekend on helping patients availing of cancer treatment via the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus. All are welcome to support the first of the Run for the Bus fundraisers, which takes place at Glenflesk GAA pitch on Sunday; see our story on page 42. Finally, Killarney had its say loud and proud last night (Thursday) at a public consultation meeting on the future of the Aras Phádraig building. See our story on page 12. EVE KELLIHER EDITOR

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DESPITE the whirling wind and driving rain, all eyes were trained on the skies over Killarney yesterday as the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) arrived in town. The signature red craft touched down in Fitzgerald Stadium a 10.30am as part of a 10-day promotion organised by the ICAA as it introduces its Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), a vital life-saving air support service to Munster and south Leinster, which takes off later this year. The HEMS helicopter is a mobile intensive care unit staffed by a team of highly qualified and specially trained trauma doctors who can be on site in the fastest time possible providing life-saving treatment at the incident site. The Irish Community Air Ambulance service, which will be based out of Cork Airport, will mirror successful models across Europe. It is hoped that more than €1million can be raised to launch the service in 2017. Irish Community Air Ambulance will complement the existing emergency services. John Kearney, co-founder of Irish Community Air Ambulance, said: “People are dying unnecessarily due to the time it takes to receive critical care. This new service will be built on the already successful model of Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) which has been in existence since 2009 and uses volunteer doctors for pre-hospital emergencies.” The service will offer a mobile intensive care unit by air which will allow the air ambulance to safely transport patients faster to a major hospital, saving time and lives. “This is a service for the Munster and south Leinster, and we need the support of the people to donate, fundraise or volunteer for us,” said John. Check out the website http://communityairambulance.ie/. “We have a wide range of fundraising ideas and are happy to support them,” added John. “If you’d like to help us lift off please text FLIGHT to 50300 to donate €4 to the Irish Community Air Ambulance.”

Gardaí release CCTV footage in Killarney jewellery heist probe USING CCTV footage, Gardaí have made a renewed appeal for information that could help an investigation into the theft of an estimated €3,000 worth of jewellery from a business in Killarney town centre. The footage was released in a televised appeal in Crime Call on RTÉ One on Monday evening in a bid to identify the two people wanted for questioning in relation to the August 25 theft. Gardaí have released CCTV footage of a man and a woman. It is believed from the footage that a tray of Claddagh rings was lifted from the counter and concealed before being taken from the shop. Gardaí have not excluded the possibility that those responsible may have since left the country. “The two people in the CCTV footage were not concerned about concealing their identity,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told Killarney Advertiser. Gardaí have appealed to anybody who can help in the investigation to contact them on 064-6631222.

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Curtain up on panto season for Rathmore and Killorglin performers THE talented troupes behind the annual pantomimes in Rathmore and Killorglin are all word and note-perfect. Rathmore’s Marian Players are staging their 30th annual production, Sleeping Beauty, at the community centre in Rathmore. The curtain goes up this Saturday, January 28, at 7.30pm. There will be additional night shows on February 1, 2 and 4 at 7.30pm nightly, with a matinee at 3pm on January 29 and February 5. All proceeds will go to the local services of Kerry Parents & Friends Association. For more information and to book, telephone: 064-7758526. Meanwhile, Killorglin’s 54th pantomime, Robin Hood, is heading to the INEC, Killarney, on Sunday, February 5. The production had a hugely successful sellout run in Killorglin. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, INEC, on 064-6671555 or the Pantomime Booking office on 066-9790961. Doors open at 4.30pm and the show starts at 5pm.

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BikeFest zooms into shortlist for major award IRELAND BIKEFEST KILLARNEY is one of the best events in Ireland and that’s official. The annual festival, which attracts thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Killarney, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Irish Tourism Industry Award. The Irish Tourism Industry Awards are the most highly regarded and coveted awards of their kind in the country. They are organised by the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC) in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland and aim to recognise initiatives and organisations that make a significant contribution to Irish tourism and to increasing the number of overseas visitors.

Ireland BikeFest is one of five events shortlisted in the Best Small Festival or Event category (under 50,000 people in attendance) and is up against the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, Battle for the Bay Watersport and Music Festival, Ballymaloe’s Litfest and the Carr Golf World Invitational Father and Son Tournament. Other categories include Best Adventure Experience, Best Tourism Innovation, Best International Marketing Initi-

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Welcome this edition of TechTalk. Every few weeks, we will present a facet of technology. If you have any items you’d like to read about, feel free to email: chris@teachtech.support with suggestions. This week we’ll explore what is probably the most important thing to do for your computer – backup! Whatever your favourite flavour of machine – Apple or PC – computer hardware comes and goes. When a machine crashes (and they do!) it may be very inconvenient and cost money – but your data is irreplaceable. Can you re-create those pictures of your children, tax-returns, emails, contacts and more? Would you want to? External hard drives are very cheap these days. A quick look at retail outlets will show you can get a 1TB drive for as little as €59 and a whopping

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ARAS PHÁDRAIG MEETING SPARKS IDEAS DESPITE the dismal weather conditions, there was a full house for a public consultation meeting on Thursday night on the future use of the Aras Phádraig facility. Individuals and organisations gathered at the Killarney Avenue Hotel, keen to have their say and share their ideas on how the building should be used for the benefit of the community. Kerry County Council launched this public consultation process and Exodea Consulting Ltd has been appointed to carry out a feasibility study to assess the potential future use of the property on Lewis Road. Groups keen to share their views included Killarney Musical Society, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Macra Na Feirme, dancing schools, Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and Killarney Boxing Club. A series of interactive workshops At the the public consultation meeting about the Aras Phádraig were Bill Thorne, (Exodea Consulting), Niamh O’Sullivan (Head produced numerous suggestions, with of Community Development, Kerry County Council), John Purcell Joanna Maher (Exodea Consulting) Micheal O Coilean (Killarney many common themes, including the Municipal District), Fiona Callan and Kate Kennelly (Kerry Arts Officer) PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH use of the building in multi-purpose fashion, featuring the theatre, as well as reviving the facility as a community arts and culture hub. The cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Brendan Cronin, thanked the turnout and noted the enormous community interest in the revival of the Áras Phádraig. “The building is an important part of the town’s community and social infrastructure,” said Cllr Cronin. In addition, Kerry County Council has launched an online survey through which people can share their views (http://killarney.ie/killarney-municipaldistrict/kerry-county-council/) or you can send or drop written submissions into Killarney Town Hall, for the attention of Micheal O Coileain, until February 19. Cllr Niall Kelleher, Grace Foley, Councillor Brendan Cronin, Cathaoirleach, Killarney Municipal District Area, Paddie Keogh (Killarney Musical Society) and Cllr Donal Grady.

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Sweet slice of history offered for lease in Killarney

ITS window display has been the stuff of dreams for generations of children and in recent years Reidy’s of Main Street has also featured in innumerable wedding photographs. Reidy’s shopfront was also the backdrop for the picture here by award-winning photographer Valerie O’Sullivan in the lead-up to last year’s St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. Now the prime commercial retail unit – and sweet slice of Killarney’s history – has come up for lease. The property’s eye-catching old-world shop front complete with jars of sweets has always been a hit with locals and visitors alike and the building is now tempting national retail chains who are among many commercial interests vying for the €40,000 per annum leasehold on Number 5 Main Street. Reidy’s, which is located directly opposite TK Maxx, has six-metre frontage, with large double window display, available on a three to five year lease. “This is the ideal opportunity to locate a business on Killarney’s busiest street,” said Michael Coghlan of Sherry Fitzgerald Coghlan who is handling applications for the leasehold. The property’s internal dimensions are 54 square metres/585 square feet. As it is a listed building, strict conditions govern the interior and exterior. The owner, Michael Sheehan, has retired. Michael ran the business for decades with his Pictured outside Reidy's last year, in costume ahead of the St Patrick's Day Festival, were Dave Rae, Mark Clifford and Kate late sister, Marie. The sweetshop was hugely O'Leary. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN popular, and a bar, at the rear of the shop, served bottles only and had a loyal clientele. For further details, contact Michael Coghlan, Sherry FitzGerald Coghlan 95 New Street, Killarney, on 064-6631892 or 087-2668591 or email info@sfmc.ie or see sherryfitz.ie.

Minister Coveney visits Kerry to promote house building

THE Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney, was in Kerry on Monday to promote the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, which was launched in July last year. Backed by funding of €5.55 billion, Rebuilding Ireland is designed to significantly increase the supply of social housing by 47,000, double the output of overall housing to at least 25,000 homes per annum by 2021, service all tenure types (social, private and rental), and tackle homelessness comprehensively. Minister Coveney first met with Kerry Mayor Cllr Michael O’Shea, party leaders, and the Chairs of Kerry Council Council’s Strategic Policy Committees at a breakfast meeting in County Buildings, Tralee, where a range of issues will be discussed. The event in the Manor West Hotel, Tralee, saw key stakeholders, responsible for housing provision in Kerry, gathered for an overview of the issue and included a presentation from Moira Murrell, chief executive, Kerry County Council. Central to Minister Coveney’s visit was the announcement that the construction of 15 new homes will commence shortly, at a cost of €3.7 million, un-

BURGLARS ON THE PROWL AS MID KERRY PROPERTIES RAIDED

Minister Simon Coveney, centre, with from left, Mike Scannell, Kerry County Council, and Cllr Jim Finucane. PICTURE: DOMNICK WALSH

der phase 2 of Croílár na Mistealaigh, Tralee, as part of Kerry County Council’s flagship Community Regeneration Programme at Mitchels-Boherbee. Kerry County Council expects to be on-site in March. “Regeneration programmes like this achieve results because they develop an area holistically. Without developing the social and economic support for the residents, our efforts to upgrade the bricks and mortar are in vain,” said Minister Coveney.

Play your cards right to support Killarney Celtic KILLARNEY CELTIC FC has confirmed details for a major poker tournament which takes place next Friday, February 3. The fun takes place at Scotts Hotel, at 8.30pm; buy-in is €30 and rebuy is €20. “It’s a great year for the club in general and the A’s in

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particular,” said a Killarney Celtic spokesman. “Please support our fundraiser and let’s see who’s the best at the table.” For details on taking part in this tournament and supporting the progressive club, contact Brian on 087-6593008 or Derry on 087-9339178.

GARDAÍ have alerted local communities to beware of thefts, with a spate of six burglaries taking place in the Killorglin/Mid Kerry area at the weekend. Five burglaries occurred on Saturday evening and night. The residences were unoccupied and a quantity of cash and jewellery was taken in the raids. A burglary also occurred at a residence in Lahard, Beaufort over the weekend. It is believed the thieves struck between 4pm on Friday, January 20, and 6pm on Monday, January 23. Gardaí believe all the burglaries could be linked. “If you have any information that will help, for instance any unusual activity on Saturday evening and Saturday night or noticed any unusual movements of cars or people or had any suspicious callers, get in touch with Gardaí,” said Superintendent Flor Murphy of Killarney Gardaí. If you have any information on suspicious activity, contact Killarney Gardaí on 0646631222.

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Donal and Elaine to take centre stage in Killarney ONE of Kerry's most talented thespians and an internationally renowned singer are to join forces for a special night of entertainment on February 3 to help raise funds for Raheen National School as well as to purchase a defibrillator for the local community. Actor Donal Courtney will give a performance of God Has No Country, his one-man show on the life of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, while former Lord of the Dance lead singer and TV voice coach Elaine Canning will also perform on the night. The one-off fundraiser will be held at the Celtic Steps Arena, located at Killarney Racecourse, and tickets are already on sale at just €10. Raheen National School holds a number of annual fundraisers and this year want to go one step further and hope to install a defibrillator in the local school that will be available for all of the local community. The 42-pupil school is thriving and is one of the many progressive schools in East Kerry. But like so many primary schools, it is dependent on school

staff, parents council and the local community to help fundraise every year so that children get to benefit from the many school services made available. God Has No Courtney is a powerful telling of O'Flaherty's story and his exploits in Rome during World War 11. Elaine Canning has performed at venues all over the world, including Croke Park on All-Ireland Final day where she was the first female soloist to sing the National Anthem in front of over 80,000. She has also featured as the Vocal Expert on TG4 Junior Eurovision Song Contest and as Vocal Coach on The Voice Of Ireland. Joining Elaine on the night will be the Glenflesk Male Choir, the Raheen School Choir and the Clonkeen Teen Choir. Tickets for the event, which starts at 8pm, are just €10 and are on sale at numerous outlets or by calling 087-2339725.

Killarney School of Music offers training for teachers of music for preschoolers THE Killarney Ruti Lachs. School of Music is offering a unique opportunity for teachers of preschool and infant classes to explore how to bring more music into the classroom in a fun, creative, and educational way. Under the guidance of Ruti Lachs, teachers can learn how to work musically with their groups, focussing on rhythm: body percussion and small instruments; songs: action songs and subject-specific songs; music appreciation: listening and responding to music; composing: using voice and simple instruments to create new music. During the training, other benefits of music activities will be discussed, including turn-taking; socialising and interaction; creativity; whole group dynamic; counting, spelling, and using new words. No music or singing experience is needed to take part in this training. Parents who wish to gain ideas about how to introduce their child to music are also welcome to attend. There will be two evening workshops of two hours each, and trainees attend both sessions. The facilitator, Ruti Lachs, MA, is an experienced musician, piano teacher, and early years music educator. She has presented her research on the benefits of early years music education at the Society of Music Education conference in 2013 and 2014. She also has a critically acclaimed CD of original songs for children, Stomping In The Woods, which has been used in preschools and schools across Ireland and abroad. The training will take place at the Killarney School of Music on Monday, February 27, and Monday, March 6, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. To book, contact Killarney School of Music on 064-6637598.

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Killarney actor Donie Courtney as Msgr Hugh O'Flaherty performing his own play God Has No Country. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

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ARE YOU aged between 15 and 20 looking to back into the classroom? If you would like a second chance at education, Killarney Youthreach may be right for you. Simply call into the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) Youth Centre at Fairhill, Killarney, or telephone 0646631748 to find out more. Killarney Youthreach was set up in 2001 as part of the Kerry Youthreach Programme – a partnership programme between the KDYS (Kerry Diocesan Youth Service) and the Kerry Education and

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Spending a penny at Rossbeigh COUNCILLOR MICHAEL CAHILL has welcomed provision in Kerry County Council's Budget 2017 for increased opening hours of the public toilets at Rossbeigh Beach. Rossbeigh’s public toilets will be open from March 16 until September 25, fulltime opening during the main season hours. The additional hours/extended arrangements will commence next weekend. The existing caretaker will be responsible for the extended hours.

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Tributes paid as Killarney says goodbye to centenarian Mollie

Mollie Breen photographed by her nephew, John O’Sullivan.

KILLARNEY is saying farewell this week to the last of a generation as popular Killarney lady and centenarian Mollie Breen passed away on Tuesday evening.

Mollie, of Countess Road, was over 103 years of age and would have marked her 104th birthday in August. She is survived by her nieces, nephews, grand nephews,

grand nieces, great grand nephews, great grand nieces, other relatives, neighbours and many dear friends and the staff and residents at Killarney Nursing Home. Mollie never had any shortage of help when it came to blowing out the candles on her birthday cakes, most notably on Sunday, August 11, 2013, when a Mass and birthday party in The Dromhall Hotel were organised in honour of her landmark 100th birthday. Among those congratulating Mollie on that day was Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne. A keen bridge player, Mollie will be missed by all her friends from the card-tables as well as members of Killarney Active Retirement Association. “Mollie had a very long and very enjoyable life,” her nephew John O’Sullivan said. “She had many friends and was a very outgoing woman who loved being out and about and seeing people being happy.”

Mollie (nee O’Sullivan) was born in Ballyledder, Beaufort, in 1913 and was one of seven children. She worked in Kennelly’s shop in Killorglin for several years and it was in Killorglin that she met her future husband, Jerh Breen, also from Beaufort. The couple married in 1940 and together ran two jewellery shops in Killarney, with the first on Plunkett Street and the other on Main Street. Mollie and Jerh retired in the early 1990s and the Main Street shop was run by John and Kathleen O’Shea until 2011. Mollie and Jerh, who died in May 1993, were keen racegoers and Jerh would have been a familiar sight to many as the Killarney racecourse where he used to erect the clock for many years during the race meets. The Requiem Mass will take place in St Mary’s Cathedral today, Friday morning, at 10.30am.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club tees up for success THERE were celebrations for Killarney Golf & Fishing Club during the week as its Killeen course was awarded the Best Parkland in Munster at the 2017 Golfer’s Guide to Ireland Awards. The results were announced last Tuesday at a function held in Carton House Hotel, Co Kildare. The award echoes Killeen’s recent climb in the Irish Top 100 which now sees the four-time European Tour venue climb inside the top 10 parkland layouts in the country. Incidentally, Mahony’s Point also improved by four places in the year’s rankings and these improvements are in recognition of the investment in both courses over the past three years. The function was attended by over 100 golf club and golf sector interests. Guest of honour Bernard Durkan TD presented the awards which recognise leadership roles played by individual Irish golf clubs and associated Irish golf interests, both North and South. These included awards for best parklands and links, golf club managers, hidden gems, golf resorts and hotels and restaurants specialising in golf travel and tourism. Each of the winners received a specially commissioned trophy in recognition of their achievement. All awards were won on the basis of an All-Ireland poll undertaken from within the golf and golf related business community.

Bernard Durkan TD, Aoife Nolan, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Ger Humphreys, Tipperary Crystal, Cormac Flannery, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, and Paddy McCarthy, Golfer’s Guide to Ireland.

Young Americans are on their way to Kerry STUDENTS in Kerry will get a unique opportunity to shine thanks to the Young Americans who are on their way to the county next weekend. The Young Americans are a “not for profit” organisation that work with students all over the US and Europe. Founded in 1962, it is a charitable organisation dedicated to the promotion of understanding and goodwill among people throughout the world through music, dance, performance, academic education, and cultural interaction among Student Members and their audiences.

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“We are delighted to have secured a booking with them for the weekend of February 3, 4 and 5 to work with the young people of Kerry,” said Donal O’Reilly, deputy principal, Killorglin Community College. Anyone from 8 to 18 can take part in this weekend-long workshop which will unfold in Killorglin. The cost per student is €55 for the three days. “The Young Americans have taken every town that they have visited by storm and have been invited back over and over,” said Mr O’Reilly.

Whether you are experienced in speech and drama, or just would like to build your confidence, if you want a lead role in the grand finale show or just a small walk-on part, the Young Americans have a place for you. “They cover all aspects of performance, music, arts, drama and comedy,” added Mr O’Reilly. You can sign up today by contacting Killorglin Community College on 066-97 61168 or via social media @KillorglinCC

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AFTER a third sensational West End season, Dirty Dancing will mambo its way to the INEC, Killarney, from February 28 to March 4. Producers Karl Sydow and Paul Elliott are delighted to announce that the new UK production of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story Onstage enjoyed a sensational Christmas season, so don’t be left in the corner and book your tickets now. Starring Lewis Griffiths as ‘Johnny Castle’, Katie Hartland as ‘Baby Houseman’ and Carlie Milner as ‘Penny Johnson’, the story of Baby

and Johnny, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heartstopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, comes to the INEC, following two blockbuster West End runs, two hit UK tours, and various international productions. It’s the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing. On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, she stumbles across an all-night dance party at the

Aidan’s theatrics impress on Dancing with the Stars

staff quarters. Mesmerised by the raunchy dance moves, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort dance instructor. Her life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both onstage and off. The Saturday night show, March 4, is sold out and there is only limited availability for the Friday, March 3, performance. Tickets are available from the INEC Box Office on 064-6671555, www.inec.ie or from Ticketmaster.

Killarney Celtic awarded Aviva’s Performance of the Round THE Killarney Celtic club has been chosen as Aviva’s Performance of the Round from Round Six of the FAI Junior Cup. The FAI Junior Cup sponsors Aviva chose Killarney Celtic following their impressive 3-2 victory over last season’s quarter-finalists, Newmarket Celtic. The Kerry side went into the game as underdogs with Newmarket the dominant side in Clare and were unlucky to be knocked out of the FAI Junior Cup by Janesboro at the quarter-final stage

KERRY and Rathmore footballer Aidan O’Mahony was praised by judges for his theatrics and acting prowess on last Sunday’s Dancing with the Stars. Aidan and his partner Valeria Milova stepped through a wardrobe Narnia-style to take on a ballroom classic, the quickstep, to ‘Little Talks’ by Of Monsters and Men.

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Judge Julian Benson told him: “There were no monsters but theatrics…..next week bring it up the tempo.” The duo scored 16. And finally with the votes counted and added to the judges scores the first to leave the competition was reality TV star Hughie Maughan and Emily Barker.

last year. Being the away side did not faze Killarney and Eoghan Donnellan’s side responded to going a goal down in Clare with a Wayne Sparling double to give them a half time lead. However they were pegged back on the hour mark but as the game was heading for extra time Killarney’s Chris O’Reilly popped up to nod his side into the last 16. This was the standout performance in Round Six of the FAI Junior Cup.

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Welcome

o the first Home & Living for 2017. This month we are looking at all the lovely trends for the new year. If like me you’re a fan of grey you’ll be thrilled to hear it’s still our go-to neutral for 2017, mixing in bolder accent colours and lots of texture. Pantone’s colour of the year is Greenery, which is quite a bright green — only for the brave! But don’t panic: Any green will suffice to keep you on trend. Always remember though Coco Chanel’s famous quote: “le mode passe; le style reste”, loosely translated as “fashion passes; style remains”, so pick and choose from the trends to suit your home and your style. My top picks this month have to be the beanbag from Hal-Lou I am revamping my boys’ bedroom this year and this amazing beanbag unzips into a double mattress perfect for sleepovers. I’ve always been a fan of velvet as it’s a great-wearing fabric, so it’s great to see it everywhere this year and in such wonderful colours. Wishing you a great 2017 and happy decorating.

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Cosy, comfortable and super stylish. This beanbag from Hal-Lou Furnishing is the epitome of innovative design – providing the perfect place to relax, sleep or simply chill out with family and friends. Its unimposing nature also means that it can be integrated into your existing décor with ease, complementing a wide range of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Filled with cloud-like memory foam, it unfolds around your body, supporting your frame and allowing you to sink into a ball of blissful squashy loveliness. What makes this beanbag so special is the the fact that the inner filling is contained in a bag which can be easily transformed into a very comfy memory foam filled mattress. This is so perfect for a box room or games room which can be turned into a guest room or in your kids bedroom, perfect for sleepovers!

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The advantages of a gas fireplace: • Convenience - entertaining is easy because your fireplace will work when you want it to, without having to store, stack or chop wood. • Functionality – provides instant heat. With the ease of pressing a button or turning a knob, you have a beautiful flame. • Design flexibility - most units have a ‘zero clearance’ around them so you have more options for surrounding wall finishes including tiles, stone, paint or wallpaper. • Reliability – ability to function in the event of a power cut.

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• Thermostatically controlled heat from a reliable source. Be it 6am or 10pm, you can just flick it on and get results. • Natural gas is a good option if directly available to the home. • Gas heaters produce approximately one third of greenhouse gas emissions of standard electric heaters. • A gas log fire has the look of a wood fire without the disadvantages. • They come with energy labels to help you choose the most efficient models. • Cleaner than wood or coal. • Extremely low running costs.

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Effortless blend of comfort and style DECORATED to a very high standard, this detached property has many notable features. The three-bedroomed residence at Batterfield, Firies, occupies a third of an acre and is close to Firies village and is within easy reach of Kerry Airport, Killarney and Tralee. It has been maintained and decorated to a high standard throughout with many appealing features, including double-sided solid burning stove, vaulted cathedral-style ceiling to the dining area, decorative cut-stone facade and secure enclosed patio area finished in brick paving. The site is landscaped sand with magnificent countryside views to the rear.

Internally the living accommodation is spacious with an open-plan living/kitchen/ dining area. There is a ground-floor double bedroom with ensuite facilities. The remainder of the ground floor comprises a utility room, office and bathroom. The first floor consists of two large double bedrooms and family bathroom. The property has oil heating and has PVC double-glazed windows. It has a full alarm system.

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1. Shades of grey We are all still rocking grey as our favourite neutral, and it’s not going anywhere soon. This year’s trend in grey tends to be a bit smokey and earthy, as seen in Little Greene “Woodash” and “Dash of Soot,” available from Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets.

2. Texture

Think fur cushions, rich velvet, soft mohair, strokeable textures.

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TOP TEN TRENDS for the year ahead

Midnight blue, petrol blue and indigo and ink colours are a big trend we love. Check out this fabulous loveseat from Hal-Lou.

3. The Grand Tour No, not the car show! The interiors world is doing its own version, from historical explorers and naturalists with vintage globes and hints of botany in the form of paint drawings and butterfly motifs. These work in a traditional interior but also in the modern interior adding a touch of the eclectic traveller. Check out these Botanical Butterfly Embroidered cushion available to order from Marks & Spencer, Killarney.

6. Green The Pantone colour for 2017 is Greenery Pantone 15-0343. It is symbolic of new beginn ings and it is also nature’s neutral. 3 seater green Chaise available from Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, on sale at €699.

4. Singing the blues

7. Handmade Anything made with love – printed, glazed, knitted, it’s all in if it’s handmade. Feeling connected to the craftsperson is a big thing this year.

8. Navy is the new black According to the Pinterest website, pins for navy home décor are already up 80% this year.

9. Patterns Patterned fabric and wallpaper will be seen in all the best interiors this year if you’re not brave enough for the pattered sofa try cushions or curtains, we want colour! These beautiful Twin Emroidred Bird cushions are available to order from Marks & Spencer, Killarney at €47.50.

10. Escapism Nooks and places to revive as we react to our increasingly technological lives with smartphones and boxsets. We are craving a reading a nook or chair – any space devoid of digital distraction. Limited Stocks

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TEXTURES, JEWELS, PATTERNS AND GREEN We have picked a number of top trends for our Notebook this month, Jewel colours, velvet and green, we just love all the trends 2017 has to offer!

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Image for illustrative purposes* Green Velvet Sofa, Hal-Lou Furnishing's Bohemian Brights Rug, available to order from M&s, e230 Nate Purple Velvet Sofa, Corcoran's Furniture & Carpets, e669 Velvet Love Seat and Footstool, Killarney Furniture & Carpets Loft Ingrid Side Table, available to order from M&s, e199 Fama Armchair, Killarney Furniture & Carpets

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Hegarty's grocery store on the Muckross Road in the 1930s.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In these troubled times I WANTED to let my fellow readers know about a booklet I found to be amazing. It is called Is there a Creator that Cares About You? and you can get it free of charge at Watchtower, Newcastle, Greystones, Co Wicklow. Below is an extract from a poem I wrote: Dear Jesus, Help me on my way, in these troubled times, amidst the chaos and strife, I hear the sweetest chimes, But I know you’ll see me through, Because you know I believe in you. Some people never see the light until the day they die But thanks to you Jesus I have been released, and never tell a lie Keep me safe and warm in these troubled times War, famine, violence, jealousy, yes, jealousy The most wicked of all crimes Late at night as I go to bed and turn out the light I know you are by my side with all Your power and might. Donie Ferris, “Donie the Pony” Gap of Dunloe, Killarney

CALL FOR IMMEDIATE USE OF DEER LODGE AT THE December 2016 meeting of Kerry County Council, I called as a matter of great urgency on the Health Service Executive and the Minister for Health to open for immediate use the fairly recently built Deer Lodge 40-bed residential unit in Killarney. Recent years have seen the development of a

new and more modern approach to dealing with psychiatric illness. There has been a welcome emphasis on developing purpose-built residences. Deer Lodge is such a building and it is designed to ensure that residents will at all times have proper and dignified care. At present the clients

are in a building that is no longer regarded as fit for purpose particularly when a state of the art building lies idle and waiting. The motion received the unanimous support of the council members. Councillor Michael Gleeson, Clasheen, Killarney

Councillor Michael Gleeson.

Homer for President LAST night I had a dream in bed; no - it was really a nightmare, Homer Simpson could take no more; the man was in despair. He feared the way America was going, so he decided on the spot, That he would run for President, and try to stop the rot. He got the nod from Springfield, and all the guys in Moes, Both Bart and Liza backed him, but Marge was not so sure. Why do you want to be President? she asked him one night in bed, Because I love America; I want to

make it great again. Homer travelled east and west, making speeches everywhere, The plain folk all adored him, even though he had no hair. Presidents need a golden thatch, Moe’s PR folk advised, So Homer spent a fortune on a cornflakes wig the size Of a Chihuahua, that his detractors all despised. They said he was a phoney, that he had no style or class, But Homer lacerated them for talking through their ass.

The literati of the USA all laughed at this clown Simpson, But Homer was undaunted; he knew that he could take them, For Moe’s people were all on his side; the blue collars of the nation. Homer ran a cheap campaign, with insults, and no regrets, And in the end the people spoke; he became the President! Nicky Barry, Woodlawn Park, Killarney

email Editor’s Note: If you have an opinion you would like to air, you can write to Letters to the Editor, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C Park Place, High Street, Killarney, or prior approval newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie All letters must be accompanied by a name, address and phone number for verification purposes. These can be omitted with of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters.

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Memorable big day for Claire and Niall

Claire O’Sullivan and Niall O’Mahony with their wedding party at Killarney Railway Station. PICTURES: PADRAIG HEALY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

BY EVE KELLIHER

OLLEGE sweethearts Claire O’Sullivan and Niall O’Mahony tied the knot in Killarney recently. Claire, form Tralee, and Killarney native Niall were wed in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney, by Fr Joe Begley, and held their reception in The Malton Hotel. Photographer Padraig Healy captured the big day on camera including a photo-shoot at Killarney Railway Station. Helping them celebrate were both sets of parents, Brigid and John O’Sullivan and Bridie and Neil O’Mahony. The bride’s brother Brian O’Sullivan and his girlfriend Rebecca Driscoll and Claire’s sister Laura O’Sullivan (maid of honour) were the other immediate family members present. Claire’s friends Lorraine Counihan and Catriona Maloney were her bridesmaids while Niall’s friends also lent their support, with Hugh O’Donoghue as best man and Mike O’Donoghue and Andrew Garnett as groomsmen. Claire and Niall are both primary school teachers, with Claire working at St Oliver’s National School, Ballycasheen, and Niall in Kilcummin National School. Their paths first crossed when they were attending Mary Immaculate College. “We got engaged in Dromoland Castle on May 29, 2015,” said Claire. “A surprise trip to New York followed for ring shopping.” Patrice O’Connor and Morgan Pierce provided the church music and at the reception Truly Diverse and DJ Niall “Botty” O’Callaghan entertained into the small hours. “Truly Diverse were amazing and ensured the dance floor was full at all times, and Botty made sure it remained so well into the early hours,” said the bride. Talented Killarney makeup artist Marilyn McSweeney created the bride and her party’s makeup looks and a childhood neighbour of Claire’s, Tina Goodall of Aspire Hair Salon, Tralee, took care of the bridal hairstyling, The newlyweds, who will reside in Killarney, honeymooned in Australia for three weeks.

Claire O’Sullivan and Niall O’Mahony with their wedding party.

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All smiles: Bride Claire O’Sullivan.

Claire O’Sullivan and Niall O’Mahony.

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The Franciscan Friars, staff, volunteers and friends at their annual social at the Killarney Oaks Hotel on Friday. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD

Mary Hallissey, Killarney, seated second from left, with friends, family and colleagues at her retirement party as director of Killarney Credit Union with Pat Delaney, chairman, and also pictured back from left, are Dermot Griffin, Catherine Coffey and John Long, at the Killarney Royal Hotel.

Pat Delaney, chairman, Killarney Credit Union (seated centre), presenting winners of Killarney Credit Union members draw with the prizes Josephine Lawlor, Mary Brosnan, Frances and Sean Clifford, back, Shane Foley Killarney Credit Union, prizewinners Mary Horgan, Kay Sullivan, Anne O'Kane, Maureen Broderick and Karena McCarthy, Killarney Credit Union.

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Mary Hallissey, Killarney (seated second from left), at her retirement party as director of Killarney Credit Union with Shelagh Kelleher, Pat Delaney, chairman, and back, Dermot Griffin, Catherine Coffey, John Long, Ted Leizcynesski and John Breen at the Killarney Royal Hotel.

Pat Delaney, chairman Killarney Credit Union (third from left) presenting Kathleen Hickey and Pa Sugrue, second and third prizewinners of the Killarney Credit Union Members Draw with with (left) Shane Foley Killarney CU at Killarney Credit Union.

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Bishop launches Catholic Schools Week

THE Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne was launched Catholic Schools Week during a visit to Faha National School, with a prayer service reflecting this year’s theme – Care for our Common Home. Students with the help of their teachers prepared artwork, songs and prayers. The school demonstrated it warm welcoming atmosphere and its central Catholic ethos through a beautifully presented and illustrated prayer service. Excerpts from the service will be aired on Horizons Sunday, January 29, at 9am on Radio Kerry and can also be listened to on the Diocesan website: dioceseofkerry.ie. Faha School is situated in the parish of Milltown/Listry and the school is four miles from the village of Milltown. Bishop Ray Browne addressed second class to sixth class students of the school saying: “We are concerned about climate change, pollution, and creatures becoming extinct. We have one big home and we must look after the home and every family member. We want every person to have a good life to be happy and fulfilled. “This is Catholic Schools Week and our schools are very good and do good work. This is acknowledged by the array of flags outside the schools, demonstrating your commitment to Green Schools, recycling, conservation and your care for creation. “The schooling of the person involves the school the parents and the local community. Parents are the primary educators.” Catholic Schools Week takes place from January 29 to February 4 and special educational resources have been prepared to support students and teachers at primary and at post-primary level. A dedicated Facebook page called ‘Catholic Schools Week’ shares resources and information about local events around the country and it offers useful analysis on Catholic education.

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MASS FOR THE LATE KEVIN CASEY

MASS will take place for the late Kevin Casey, the son of Paddy and Mary, in St Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk, today, Friday, January 27, at 7pm.

Faha NS principal Jerry Fitzgerald and students welcome Bishop Ray Browne to launch Catholic Schools Week.

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Support Groups

COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6.00-7.00pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday worship 9am & 11am; Prayer meetings Tuesday & Thursday 8am -9am; Parent & Toddler 10am 12 noon (term-time); Wednesday 7.30pm Bible Study; Friday 11am Bible Study, 12noon Lunch. During December Friday morning Christmas Day service at 11AM Watchnight Service 31st December @ 11.15PM AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie EPILEPSY IRELAND The next support meeting for people with Epilepsy will be held at the Epilepsy Ireland office, Park Road o Thursday next Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30am (The next meeting for parents will be held on December 6th at 10.30am) Please contact Kathryn at 064-630301 for further details KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICE Free - confidential - non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme. KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, also Thursday morning at 11am in St Claire’s,

Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact Mairead 087-7808106. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 11am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney. SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta. ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday worship 11am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www. facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you think you have a problem with alcohol please contact 066-7128720 or 087-0522911. NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray. SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S The South Kerry Parkinson’s support Group next meeting is on 13th February, 2017, at the Methodist Church hall, next to the Killarney Avenue Hotel. For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064-7758837.

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Couples say ‘I do’ to wedding showcase Exhibitors Danielle O'Donoghue, Tie The Knot Weddings, Paul Weir, Simply Suits and The Wedding Journey Book, Kerri McCarthy, East Cork Weding Cars, Pat O'Neill, hairystylist, Colette O'Shea, makeup artist, Bernie O'Donoghue, Muckross Park Hotel, Grace Penney, Diamond Bridal, Theresa Foley, Heavenly Baked, Sinead O'Sullivan, The Invite Hub, Christine Healy and PJ O'Sullivan, Aunty Nellie's. PICTURES: DON MACMONAGLE

Christine Healy and PJ O'Sullivan from Aunty Nelli's Traditional Sweet Shop pictured at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa's wedding event. Anthony O'Connell and Ciara Daly from Cork.

THE team at the Muckross Park Hotel rolled out the red carpet for 50 newly engaged couples on Saturday as the five-star venue hosted a wedding showcase evening. The hotel’s wedding sales manager, Bernie O’Donoghue, welcomed the future brides and grooms as they got some insider tips on planning their special day from wedding experts. The couples also tucked into culinary delights to inspire them to create the perfect wedding day menu. Leading harpist Marina Cassidy, Killarney, provided entertainment while the drinks reception included mulled wine and cake pops among other treats, in the medieval-style atrium building. The exhibitors included talented hairstylist Pat O’Neill, Theresa Foley from Heavenly Baked and the team from Diamond Bridal in Cork, which showcased all the latest wedding dress designs. Later on, guests were treated to tasting platters of starters and main courses from the gourmet wedding menu. Guests were

also treated to a dessert buffet showcasing a wide range of wedding desserts; this buffet also included a macaroon tower display. Muckross Park Hotel has been hosting weddings here since the mid 1800s, noted deputy general manager Daniel O’Connor. “We are located in one of the most beautiful parts of the National Park with Muckross Abbey and Muckross House and gardens just across the road and Torc Waterfall just around the corner, all providing stunning backdrop for wedding photographs,” he said. “Our kitchen team is led by executive chef, Kerry native John O’Leary. John joined Muckross Park Hotel in January 2015 having been executive chef at The Morrison Hotel in Dublin.” For more information on weddings in Muckross Park Hotel contact Bernie O’Donoghue on bodonoghue@muckrosspark.com or call 064-6623400.

The Muckross Park Hotel & Spa wedding team, from left,James O'Connor, Bernie O'Donoghue, Niall Tangney and Daniel O'Connor. Sean O'Leary and Mary Murphy, Ballyvourney, pictured with Muckross Park Hotel & Spa wedding sales manager Bernie O’Donoghue. 27.01.17 Killarney Advertiser

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Get on your marks in Glenflesk to run for the bus

Universal Contour Wrap Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio explains how the salon treatment will help you feel and look your best

THE Universal Contour Wrap is a salon treatment designed to offer a relaxing experience with detoxifying benefits. Each treatment starts off with an enjoyable seaweed and salt exfoliation to smooth and renew the skin, followed by a body wrap using our Classic Clay Solution. The thighs, buttocks and stomach area are wrap in heated film. A relieving scalp massage is then performed while the clay gets to work and removes excess toxins from the body. The therapy concludes with an application of our Rosemary and Lime Detox Oil to stimulate lymphatic drainage

massage. Key benefits The wrap helps remove toxins from the body, renews and nourishes the skin and helps stimulate lymphatic drainage. This relaxing treatment involves a detoxifying massage oil, rosemary and lime.

This sensuous oil features a powerful autooxidising ingredeient Rosamox™, which is able to prevent and reduce UV-induced skin damages, leaving the skin, smooth, well conditioned, and soothed. For more information call 064-6632966.

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Organisers of the Run for the Bus fundraisers gather at The Shire last Friday to unveil details of their first fundraiser, a 5k family fun run, which takes place at Glenflesk GAA pitch on Sunday. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD

HELP set the wheels in motion to raise funds for the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus this weekend. The Glenflesk ag Rith jogging group is staging its first Run for the Bus event, a 5k family fun run, at Glenflesk GAA pitch on Sunday, January 29. The suggested donation is €10 per adult and €5 per child, or €20 per family (two adults and two children). The run takes placed for 12 noon until 2.30pm and spot prizes, music and refreshments will be available. “Everyone is welcome and we would greatly appreciate your support,” said organiser Niamh O’Connor of Glenflesk ag Rith. “Following this the Glenflesk ag Rith members will aim complete a 10k run, a half marathon and all going well the final event is the Dublin marathon next October. The Kerry/Cork Health Link bus takes cancer patients to and from Cork five days a week to receive treatment and follow-up appointments. “Funding comes entirely from sponsorship and fundraising events. No Government or HSE funding is received,” said Niamh. Big-hearted Glenflesk teenager Leah Lynch, who is herself battling a rare form of cancer, is among those supporting the event. Leah’s mother, Breda Lynch, is one of the founding members of the Glenflesk ag Rith jogging group. The Kerry Cork Health Link bus passes their house five days a week and the importance of this service struck a chord with Breda and Leah.

ALL WELCOME TO HEARTBEAT MEETING

PHARMACIST Owen Daly visits this month’s The statistics around this are meeting of the Heartbeat support group on startling to say the least. After Monday, January 30, to talk about medica- five years only 26% of patients are still taking their cholesterol tions. Are you taking yours properly? lowering medication and 60% of people taking five or more medications take them incorrectly! Do come along if you are having difficulty in this area. There will be a question and answer session also at the event, which takes place at The Serenity Centre, St Anne’s Road, Killarney, at 8pm.

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Health and wellness masterclass at Aquila Club

LEARN how to make the most of your health and fitness routine at a special masterclass taking place at The Aquila Club in The Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday, February 11, and help a deserving cause while you’re at it. Fitness experts Gary McGowan, Paddy Farrell and Larry Doyle will impart their knowledge and top tips for a healthy lifestyle in an informative series of talks. Originally from Killarney, Gary McGowan is a personal trainer and founder of Skinny Gaz – an online and personal training service. Gary’s area of expertise is in the application of functional anatomy and biomechanics in exercise design. Paddy Farrell is a student of Biochemistry in UCD, and founder of the personal training service Program Apex. Larry Doyle has been a personal trainer for the past 14 years and has worked with a huge array of clients. The three men have combined their expertise in a new personal training service called Triage. Their talks will cover a range of topics, from common fitness industry myths to the impact of stress, as well as nutrition and strength training. Tickets cost €40 and include a day pass to the Aquila Club. The masterclass takes place from 10am until 1pm. All proceeds from the event will go to The Burren Chernobyl Project. For further information call The Aquila Club on 064-6634063. Gary McGowan.

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NOT only have the team at Advanced Cleaning a wealth of advice to offer you, but its owners John and Olivia O’Keeffe have also developed their own line of professional cleaning products and tools. A visit to the Advanced Cleaning Supplies shop on New Street is a real must just to see what ingenious products and tools it stocks to help make your life easy and ensure your home looks its sparkling best. In fact, if it doesn’t leave you in the mood for a spot of belated spring clean, we really don’t know what will! The beautifully stocked shelves are bursting with good ideas. “These are professional products and they help us pass on some of our trade secrets!” said John. In addition, Advanced Cleaning Supplies also retails many tools that will make life easier, from its own line of vacuum cleaners and window cleaning equipment to specialised floor cloths. A real piece de resistance is the new floor cloths or “glass” cloths. This is a simple waffle cloth, but it delivers incredible results.

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Gathering of Bridies, Biddies and Bridgets to be a highlight of new Kerry festival IS YOUR name Bridget, Breda or Bridie or any variation of the name Brigid? If so, you are invited to a unique gathering in Killorglin that will be one of many highlights of the town’s newest festival. The “Meeting of the Brigid’s” will take place from 8pm till late in Falvey’s Bar, Killorglin, on Saturday, February 4, a day that has been earmarked for a brand-new yet timeold celebration for the town. St Brigid’s Day or Imbolg is an ancient Irish tradition that has been marked for hundreds of years in Mid Kerry. This was once part of the four ancient Celtic festivals along with Lá Bealtaine, Lughnasa and Samhain. Now, on Saturday, February 4, Killorglin will host a unique festival, called Biddy’s Day, celebrating

the custom. “The Biddy is honoured every year in the Mid Kerry region, with Biddy groups visiting rural houses and public houses, carrying a ‘Brideog’ (effigy) with them, to ensure evil spirits are kept away from humans and animals alike for the coming year,” said local historian Thomas O’Sullivan, who is one of the organisers of the new festival. All are welcome to the Biddy’s parade in Killorglin on February 4, which will take place from the Fishery to Library Place at 7pm. “Various local Biddy groups will be wearing their traditional costumes and join us on our way up to Library Place,” said Thomas.

This is just one aspect of a full programme of events that will unfold on February 4, including Biddy’s hat and St Brigid’s Cross making workshop in Boyle’s old Hardware store (11am to 12pm), followed by set dancing and storytelling as well as bodhrán lessons throughout the day. Finnegan’s Wake is the title of a drama event will take place in the Fishery pub at 5pm. Meanwhile, if you are interested in the history of the tradition, on Friday evening, February 3, a talk will take place from 8pm to 9pm in the small theatre at the CYMS building, called The Celebration of Brigid: Celtic Goddess and Saint.

The Kilgobnet Biddies to arrive at Davey and Jeremy O’Sullivan’s house in Cahernahone, Beaufort. PICTURE: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN

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The Killarney Royal Hotel’s head chef Joe Hurley shares this recipe for a delectable teatime treat

INGREDIENTS 9 oz self-rising flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 4 oz treacle 4 oz butter 6 oz golden syrup 1 egg 1 box chopped walnuts 2 bananas, mashed METHOD Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F Gas 3. Grease and line 2lb loaf tin. Put treacle butter and golden syrup into a saucepan over low heat and melt. Sieve flour ginger into a bowl. Beat the egg and add to mashed bananas. Add treacle mixture and the egg mixture to flour and walnuts and mix well. Transfer to the prepared tin. Bake in the centre of the oven for 50 minutes to one hour. Remove from oven leave in tin for 20 minutes. Cool on a wire tray. 4

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Grace Notes

repertoire, we just learn it. After years of following the Why sing those songs? guidance of others I found a great freeKillarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley dom in choosing the on how you can take ownership of the material you songs for the album perform myself. RECENTLY I was a guest on Frank Lewis' To be drawn to the Saturday Supplement on Radio Kerry. Frank words and music of another person is to be asked me to put together some information connected to them forever. Something in all on six songs from my album, Home To Kerry, these songs resonated with me and I adopted so we could talk about them in detail on his them as my own. After years of singing in a show. When I sat down to do this I didn't think church folk group I am very aware of how we much of it. I always get into the story of the can take ownership of songs. songs I am singing so I thought it would be no I, Grace Foley, am the proud owner of 11 problem for me to write about them. songs relating to Kerry. I did not just buy the Frank not only wanted me to talk about my rights, I bought into the story. I got caught up songs, he also wanted me to address my reacin the magic of each and every song and attion to them. This turned out to be an incredtached my own life's stories to them. Today ibly interesting exercise which really opened ask yourself, “Do I have a song; a song that is my eyes to how much these songs really mean mine and nobody else will ever understand to me. When we perform pieces of music as how much this song means to me? You can young musicians we tend to play and sing tell everybody...this is your song.” material that our teacher has chosen for us. We don't have to make a decision about our •Grace’s website is gracefoley.ie

Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas

THE Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas branch invites you to come along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in the Travel Inn, Fossa, this Saturday 28th January from 5pm to 6pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing music and singing for enjoyment. All ages and abilities are welcome, as are adult musicians wishing to help. For further details Tim on 087-2413116 or Eileen on 087-6284053

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Is this the most dangerous junction in Ireland? Eve Kelliher reports on concerns surrounding the junction from Upper Lewis Road on to the Killarney by-pass

The road leading to Kilcummin is on extreme right. Also on right in foreground is the land near the by-pass road and Kilcummin road with overgrown bushes and trees. Lewis Road junction, entrance to Bridgefield estate and the railway track are also visible.

DESCRIBED as “one of the most dangerous junctions in Ireland”, the Lewis Road/Killarney bypass junction is an accident black spot. It has been the subject of numerous urgent discussions by local politicians and Kerry County Council alike, in their quest for solutions to the crux from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, formerly the National Roads Authority. And while local officials have constantly raised the issue in recent years, it would seem it is only Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) that has the power to green light remedial action. “I have come across literally dozens of accidents there,” said Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae. “But there are ways and means of making it safe.” The Independent TD noted that the junction was nothing short of “chaotic”. “It is an accident black spot and is one of the locations with the highest incidents of accidents we have in the area,” he said. This is a sentiment echoed by the chairman of Killarney Municipal District, Councillor Brendan Cronin. “This is a lethally dangerous junction, which has caused a huge number of traffic accidents and fatalities over the years,” he told Killarney Advertiser. “But Transport Infrastructure Ireland has ignored all our pleas to take steps to alleviate the situation.” The junction was badly designed

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from the outset, added Killarney’s first citizen. “There are no two ways about it; it is a flawed junction,” he said. “If you are coming from Lewis Road and turning right, you are crossing three lanes. And the sad reality is the maximum speed limit applies.” But he feels there are options to remedy the situation. These would include the temporary solution of the addition of a slip road to the left, which is an idea also suggested by his fellow Killarney Municipal District councillor Cllr Donal Grady. Other options are a roundabout or a different layout, added Cllr Cronin. Councillor Donal Grady, in his days working with the Killarney Fire Service, said he had witnessed at first-hand the tragic results of numerous accidents at the black spot. “I have had at least seven motions before the council on the issue in recent years on it and I felt so frustrated I said at one stage we should build a wall across the area and let no one use it,” said Cllr Grady. “When I was working with the fire service I attended one tragic accident in which a woman had died in a crash there.” He added: “It must be the most dangerous junction in Ireland, yet we are not allowed to put a roundabout there. It shouldn’t be allowed to continue.”

The sizeable section of land with overgrown bushes and trees that surrounds the by-pass road and Kilcummin junction. On extreme left in background is the road leading to Kilcummin. On extreme right is foreground is the by-pass road and bridge over the railway track.

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Could unused land on both sides of bypass offer a solution? ROUNDABOUTS and relief roads have been mooted by frequent users of the bypass and residents of the area as potential solutions to the danger junction. Others have suggested a “leftonly” turn at the top of Lewis Road as a way of evading the peril that faces everyone who makes their way on to the bypass.

But one local resident and frequent user of the road felt the “left only” turn is definitely not the answer. “There is plenty of unused land on both sides of the bypass road that could provide a solution to this problem,” stated the resident. “Maybe a roundabout could be built that can link both junctions or a relief road can be built running

under the by-pass and linking the Bridgefield entrance with the Kilcummin road. It's a matter for the engineers, county council, Irish Rail and Transport Infrastructure Ireland and also a funding issue but it's definitely worth exploring.” Pedestrians also face constant danger when they walk the route. “Some of those living in the

area have discussed the idea of opening a walkway parallel to the railway track. This would run under the bypass bridge and under the Bridgefield estate entrance,” added the local resident. All of this sounds good, but is there enough space to create such a walkway and a relief road or slip road also?

Scenes from some of the many traffic accidents at the notorious blackspot on the Killarney by-pass road.

A close up and more detailed view of the problem area. Both junctions are visible here. The junction and road leading to Kilcummin is on left in background. The road loops around the land that surrounds the by-pass road and Kilcummin junction. It is a quite sizeable section of land with overgrown bushes and trees that could help to provide a solution to traffic problems in the area. The route of the railway track is also visible running under the road and bridges. The Lewis Road junction is on the right. The small bridge entrance to Bridgefield estate is also visible on right.

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The Provocateur GIVE PEOPLE PRIDE OF PLACE AND WATCH A COMMUNITY BLOSSOM AFTER reading the articles in the Killarney Advertiser over the past two weeks with regards the National Park, there’s one question I can’t help but ask, “Why are we looking for money, when we have the population to carry out this work?” Who, you may ask? Firstly, there are many volunteers who take great pride in preserving the National Park, but from speaking with locals they say, “We want to help, we just don’t know how.” There needs to be more opportunity for the average citizen to help; educate people about the small part they can play within the community by running a workshop in businesses within the locality so everybody knows how and where they can contribute. An even greater population which can be utilised are the people drawing the social welfare. If we were to utilise these people so that they could all contribute four hours of their day, we would have the workforce needed to restore the National Park (and the surrounding areas) to its natural beauty. They are being paid the €180 so they will be earning the minimum wage like most other workers. Unlike the Back to Work scheme, it will be a set amount of hours to work alongside the minimum wage, i.e. for those only earning €100, they will do fewer hours. It would bring together people of all cultures and nationalities to work alongside each other to make our town a better place. Of course, there are the groups which need to be taken into account who can’t contribute to this, such as single mothers with young children and people on disability, but for those who are fit, healthy and capable why can’t they be mobilised to contribute to society? Where is the issue? We don’t need more money, we are already giving it to people who can help achieve the things we talk about. It’s in our hands. Give the people their pride of place in society and watch a community blossom. Ruth Carey, 1 Castle Park, Upper Park Road, Killarney Do you have an opinion you would like to air on the above or any other issue? Let us know your views at newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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HOME & AWAY

A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS + KILLARNEY LEADS THE WAY AS TRIPADVISOR REVEALS ITS TOP IRISH HOTELS

Celebrating at the Killarney Park Hotel were staff members, from left, Eoin Traynor, duty manager, Katerina Kaletova, accommodation services, Niamh O’Shea, general manager, Jessica Horgan, spa manager, Padraig Casey, guest services manager, Darragh Lawlor, kitchen, and Marcus Treacy, operations manager. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE Left: The Brehon Right: The Dunloe Hotel

THREE Killarney hotels have been ranked in the top 10 hotels in Ireland for 2017. The 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels see the five-star Killarney Park Hotel at an impressive number four on the list, with The Brehon Hotel at number seven and The Dunloe Hotel at number eight. The five-star Killarney Park Hotel was also voted Ireland’s top luxury hotel, Harvey’s Point in Donegal was named Ireland’s number-one hotel by TripAdvisor for the fifth year in a row. TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards, now in their 15th year, are determined based on millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travellers worldwide. Dingle’s Castlewood House was named Ireland’s most romantic and top bargain hotel, while Pax House in Dingle topped Ireland’s B&B list. The team at The Brehon was celebrating having climbed two places to number seven in the list. “We are very grateful to the many guests that choose to stay at The Brehon and those, in particular, that take the time to post their experiences on TripAdvisor,” said managing director Patrick O’Donoghue. “It is a valuable source of feedback for us and to be listed as

number seven in the top ten hotels in Ireland is a tremendous bonus.” TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel website. It operates in 49 countries worldwide, reaching 390 million unique monthly visitors, with more than 435 million reviews posted on 6.8 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions around the world.

TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Irish hotels are as follows: Harvey’s Point, Co Donegal Ashford Castle, Co Mayo; The Merrion, Dublin; The Killarney Park Hotel, Co Kerry; Hayfield Manor, Cork; Castle Durrow, Co Laois; The Brehon, Killarney, Co Kerry; The Dunloe, Co Kerry; The River Lee Hotel, Cork; and Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, Co Donegal.

Inspired By Danny Casey

VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD

EXPLORING THE PLACEBO EFFECT The placebo effect has to be one of the strangest phenomenon known to science, says Trevor O’Donoghue A MEASURABLE effect that is produced by a placebo pill or treatment that has been designed not to have any effect, the placebo is often used in scientific experiments to measure the effect of a specific medicine or treatment. A placebo can be for example a sugar pill or an injection of salted water, or fake surgical procedure, all of which are designed have no effect on the patient and so can be compared to the medicine or treatment being tested. The problem, however, is that even a sugar pill or fake treatment can elicit a genuine response in the patient. Since the pill or treatment hasn’t been designed to produce the effect, then any effect being reported must be down to the patient. Sometimes it is the expectation of a benefit that leads to the effect. The patient thinks that he or she should feel better after taking the pill or treatment and sometimes genuinely does feel better and so reports that they do. This has been shown to be the case in some instances, but the placebo effect has also been shown to produce measurable biological responses. In addition, even when the patients are aware that they are given a placebo, the placebo effect is still observed. The size

EuroMillions excitement reaches fever pitch of the placebo effect can be correlated to the perception of the invasiveness or scale of the treatment. A small pill producing a smaller response than a larger pill and so on. These responses are real and are not caused by the placebo treatment or pills. It therefore stands to reason that they must be caused by the patient. If this is the case, then the patient has triggered a biological response by using the power of suggestion alone. That’s quite a powerful idea, and one that is now being studied in numerous labs around the world. It will be interesting over the next number of years to see where, and how far this research goes, and if the relationship between our mind and thoughts can be harnessed to positive medical effect. • Feeling curious about the world around you? Email any science-related question you might have to Trevor at ftrevorodonoghue@gmail.com

HITTING THE HEADLINES AT HOME

Killarney Cycling Festival to pedal centre stage on August 26 NOW in its fourth year, the Killarney Cycling Festival returns August 26, 2017. Well established in the calendar of events the length and breadth of Ireland, the festival features the Wrong Way Round cycle, which is a twist on the traditional Ring of Kerry route. Alternatively, you can challenge yourselves on the scenic Hard Way Round that circles the dramatic Skellig Ring, taking in some of the most spectacular vistas in the world – according to Lonely Planet! At 180km long the route diverges from the Wrong Way Round by taking a right for Ballaghbeama through the heart of Kerry to Ballaghoisin. On the 180km route you’ll pass the stunning St Finian’s Bay with views of Skellig Micheal to aid you on the tough climb up Coomanaspic with breathtaking views of the Skellig Ring before the

EXCITEMENT has reached feve r pitch at Fitzpatrick’s Shop in Glountha une, Cork, where the winning EuroMillions ticket is rumoured to have been sold. The lucky Irish winner scooped €88,587,275 this week after matc hing five numbers and two Lucky Stars. The National Lottery said that the winner has made contact with them , but they cannot confirm where the ticke t was sold or where the winner is based. There was huge media activ ity around Fitzpatrick’s Shop in recent days . The ticketholder beat odds of arou nd 140 million to one to take the jack pot as the sole winner. The winner joins a list of nine other Irish winners that began with Limerick woman Dolores McNamara, who still holds the record for the largest Irish win of €115m. EuroMillions is played in nine countries - Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal , Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Fran ce and the UK.

Cannabis plants worth €300k discovered in two Garda raids

SOME 175 cannabis plants with a value of €140,000 were discovered by Gardaí in Leitrim while 200 cannabis plants worth an estimated €160,000 were found in Limerick. The Leitrim find was made on Wed nesday morning during a planned raid of a house at Carraigallen. The property at Clauin Alain n was unoccupied when the search was carried out and no arrests were made. The scene had been sealed off for technical examination and Gardaí are appe aling with anyone with information to contact them. In Limerick the plants were disco vered in a property in Kilknockan, Adare. Two men, aged 56 and 58 were arrested at the scene.

descent to the picturesque fishing village of Portmagee. The early bird offer ends on January 31. Register www.killarneycyclingfestival.com. Above: Tom Meade, Dave Calpin and Anna Rowan take part in Killarney Cycling Festival. PICTURE: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN

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appointments

APPOINTMENTS appointments

The Lake Hotel is now inviting applications from Chefs of all grades for our 2AA Rosette Castlelough Restaurant and our busy Lake Side Bistro Kitchen. If you would like to work in a professional environment where the team strives to create and present cuisine that exceeds our guest’s expectations we would be delighted to hear from you.

CHEF

FOR OUR ROSETTE CASTLELOUGH

RESTAURANT AND OUR BUSY LAKE SIDE BISTRO KITCHEN.

Applicants must have experience in a similar position and have a good knowledge of menu planning and food presentation skills.

Applications in writing can be sent to: The HR Department, Lake Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney or e-mail: HR@lakehotel.com

Dromhall Hotel are currently recruiting for:

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Senior receptioniSt – Full time/part time night porter – part time Food & Beverage perSonnel Must have previous experience in a similar role.

If you would like to join our award-winning team please forward your full CV with letter of application today to: BBrennan@aghadoeheights.com

Open All Year Round

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Lakes of Killarney, Co. Kerry | Tel: 064 66 31766 | Web: www.aghadoeheights.com

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SOUS CHEF To work in our busy Hotel (this is not a fast food outlet)

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the hotel environment To have a natural talent & love of cooking combined with Ability to lead & manage a busy service, Maintain & drive excellent standards while under pressure. Ensure the highest standard in stock, portion & quality control. Ensure HACCP cooperation at all times. To be self motivate with a can do attitude. Full Time – 39 Hours per week Salary from €30.000 p.a. depending on experience All applications to Coral Kiely, Muckross Road, Killarney or ckiely@randleshotels.com

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Due to the continued success in increasing business levels and ongoing investment in the Resort, Parknasilla Resort and Spa one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading four star hotels are currently looking to recruit hospitality professionals with superior levels of service and standards for the following positions for the upcoming season. WE ARE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF:

Food and Beverage assistants Spa Therapists Food and Beverage supervisor Front office receptionists Duty manager Bar personnel x 2 Accommodation assistants

:: All roles will include working 5 days over 7 to include week-ends and bank-holidays as required. :: Suitable candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years experience in similar roles within a 4* Hotel Environment. :: Competitive Rates offered commensurate with experience. Discounted Staff Accommodation Rates and meals while on duty also form part of the package. Further details on the above postions can be found on www.parknasillaresort.com/careers Apply for the roles by sending your C.V. with cover note outlining the role for which you are applying, to the:

Human Resource Manager, Parknasilla Resort & Spa, Sneem, Co. Kerry. Or email your C.V. to hr@parknasillahotel.ie

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APPOINTMENTS appointments

Portmagee Co. Kerry. www.moorings.ie

Full Time Position at The Moorings, Portmagee, Co Kerry

BAR FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Managing the Bar Food Function • Maintaining the high standard of our establishment • You will have a major role in building the team to produce an excellent service • Increasing sales & profits while promoting the business at all times • Management of staff & making sure everyone adheres to a high standard of professionalism at all times • Assuring excellent communication as well as delivering outstanding service to our customers at all times • Have control over Food & Beverage procedures, budgeting & cost control including labour costs and rosters • Training of any new staff up to the required standard expected – one of the critical expectations going forward • Arrange team meetings • Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to train & manage a team to deliver a quality customer service • Excellent communication skills • Conflict resolution skills • Sound knowledge and passion for food & beverage • Understanding of labour management and food cost • Previous experience in a gastro pub establishment essential - min 3-4 years

Please apply with CV to - mooringsportmagee@gmail.com

Kilcummin historians turn back time A GROUP of local historians gathered in the Old Kilcummin Cemetery last Sunday, to take part in a recording of the popular Radio Kerry programme Saturday Supplement, presented by Frank Lewis. The programme will feature the foundation, history and lore of the cemetery with a few anecdotes and stories of some of the people interred there. Interspersed with some music from Kilcummin Comhaltas, it will be broadcast at 9am tomorrow, Saturday, February 28. Left: Mary Howard, Catriona Dunlea, Conor Doolan, Paddy O’Sullivan, Michael O’Connor and Breeda Casey.

Kerry exhibitors set off for Holiday World Show Dublin 2017

THE Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt from January 27 to 29, is billed as the only show where you can meet over 1,000 travel professionals from around the world to plan your dream holiday and take advantage of show-only specials and deals. Kerry exhibitors targeting the 30,000-expected attendees at this year’s Holiday World Show include Castlerosse Hotel & Holiday Homes,

Killarney Tourist Office, the Lake Hotel Killarney, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Muckross Park Hotel & Spa. For three days the Holiday World Show will transform the RDS Simmonscourt into a hub of exotic, vibrant, multi-cultural activity; from the Americas to Asia, Africa to Europe and not forgetting Ireland, visitors can literally experience the locations on offer in a way that is not possible on the internet.

Minister for Tourism Michael Ring and Maureen Ledwith, organiser of the Holiday World Show, at the Lake Hotel stand at the Holiday World Show at the RDS in Dublin. PICTURE: ARTHUR CARRON

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appointments appointments

The Killarney Oaks Hotel are now accepting applications for the following positions:

FULL TIME

LEGAL SECRETARY REQUIRED KILLARNEY AREA

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Experienced Personnel Required

NIGHT PORTER Experience Required

Wanted

Please apply to: PO Box 3029 Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, Killarney, Co. Kerry

RECEPTIONIST Experience Required

Please submit CV’s to: The Killarney Oaks Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry or

info@killarneyoaks.com

For part-time position (Ballyvourney area)

15-16 hours per week (Mon – Fri). Hourly rate €10.05 plus travel

Please contact Tim @ 087 2504027

+353-64-6637600

DENTAL NURSE Required For Part Time Work

REQUIRES: •

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

•

TRAINEE OFFICE

Please apply to PO BOX 3028 Killarney Advertiser Unit 1C Park Place,High St, Killarney

ADMINISTRATOR •

TRAINEE MECHANICAL FITTER

•

TRAINEE FABRICATOR/ WELDERS

Cullen, Co Cork. Tel: 029-79200 / email: info@fvbb.ie

We are currently recruiting

Accommodation Assistants REQUIRED

OPERATIONS MANAGER Apply to: sales@killarneyroyal.ie

064 6631853

Full Time Positions Applications in writing by Friday 10th February 2017 to: Ms Hilary O’Mara, Human Resources Manager, Killarney Hotels Ltd, Fossa, Killarney, Co Kerry. Tel: + 353 64 66 71300 Fax: + 353 64 66 32118 Email: killarneyhotels.HR@liebherr.com 27.01.17 Killarney Advertiser

notices notices

WE ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT

VOLUNTEERS

Killarney Water Rescue are looking to recruit volunteers in the following areas:

Knocknagoshel Clinic: Walsh’s Bar

Divers

3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm

minimum 2/3 years experience (Search and Recover training will be provided)

Brosna Clinic: Woodview Bar

Boat Handlers & Support Crew training provided

3rd Thursday every month at 6.30pm

PRO & Fundraisers

Castleisland Clinic: River Island Hotel

If you are interested in becoming part of this vital service please text your name and contact details to

Last Friday every month at 9:30pm

Healy-Rae’s Bar 10pm-11pm every Sunday

087 235 9466

D A L Y K I N G School Of Irish Dancing Beginners Classes will commence in The Cultural Centre

Monday 6th February @ 3.45

We encourage children to keep fit through Irish dance, Céilí dance and yoga exercises in a fun environment Qualified Irish dance teachers, adjudicator and primary school teacher Contact Cliona on 086-2444354 or register at 3.30 on the 6th February

CAREER OPTIONS

Further training and education choices Career guidance counsellor Eithne Teahan has some advice on options that are well worth exploring MANY students will have plans of attending college on completion of their Leaving Certificate and while the focus for many, particularly at this time, is to apply and secure a third-level place through the CAO system, alternative options are also available which are well worth exploring. The apprenticeship website www.apprenticeship.ie has all the current information about apprenticeships. Training for an apprenticeship involves taking part in a programme of education and training which alternates between blocks of time spent learning on the job in the workplace and learning in an education or training centre. If you are thinking along these lines log on and find out about what is available regarding

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training and the allowances paid, the qualifications you will receive and the requirements necessary to become an apprentice. The further education sector offers a range of opportunities to students through Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses which are available in many locations throughout the country. PLC courses are full-time programmes that last for one or two years. They prepare students by giving them practical skills and qualifications to go either directly into employment or, where requirements are met, to enable progression into a range of programmes in third level education. There is a wide choice of courses available through PLC’s in areas such as Business, Computing, Sport & Leisure, Journalism, Childcare and many more. In order to apply for a place on a PLC course you must apply

directly to the college of your choice. PLC courses are completely separate from the CAO and should not be listed on a CAO form. Once you have applied the college may then invite you for interview. Each college will have their own dates for application and interviews. The full range of courses available can be found at www.qualifax.ie and further details can also be found on the individual college websites. Many of the PLC open days will be taking place over the coming weeks and months - for details of these see www.qualifax.ie •You can contact Eithne Teahan by emailing eithnetk@gmail.com or calling 087-2028185

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SUPPORTING PARENTING: These courses will be held over 10 Tuesdays commencing February 7th to April 11th, from 7-9pm, and also on Wednesday mornings from 10am-12noon commencing on February 8th to April 12th. Topics covered will include, Family Relationships and Feelings, Family Communication, Children’s Challenging Behaviours, a Different Kind of Discipline and more. UNDERSTANDING TEENAGERS: These classes will be held over 10 Wednesdays commencing on February 8th to April 12th, from 7-9pm. Topics covered will include – Expressing Individuality, Importance of Boundaries in the Parent-Teenager Relationship, Teenage Sexual Self-Expression, Teenagers in the Holding World of Education, Teenage Addictions, Letting Go and Leave-Taking and more. Courses are open to parents, grandparents, teachers and those involved in caring for children in other situations. ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING opportunities are available by appointment for those who wish to reflect on relationship challenges or difficulties experienced in the home, family or work environments or simply want to get a deeper understanding of themselves.

Kilkenny Shop boxes clever to help mental health services in Kerry

THE KILKENNY GROUP’S TWO KILLARNEY STORES, THE KILKENNY SHOP, NEW STREET, AND CHRISTY’S OF MAIN STREET HAD IT ALL WRAPPED UP WHEN IT CAME TO AIDING A GOOD CAUSE. The stores are poised to donate €4445 to Kerry Mental Health Services following their Christmas gift-wrapping appeal, which raised a record amount. The figure was made up from over €2200 in donations from their customers, which Kilkenny matched, bringing the total to €4445. Each of Kilkenny’s 15 stores nationwide supported a chosen charity this Christmas, said CEO Marian O’Gorman, with over €58,000 being raised in total by the group. “Every year, Kilkenny Shop does its utmost to support local charities throughout the country,” said Ms O’Gorman.

Killarney Soroptimists’ post-festive season gift

Killarney Soroptimists presenting cheques worth €1,500 to The Rockmount Day Care Centre and the Holy Cross Day Care Centre. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD

THE Killarney Soroptimists Club hosted a hugely popular celebration to mark Women’s Christmas or Nollaig na mBan on January 6. There was an impressive turnout for the event and last Friday, the members returned to the venue, The Brehon Hotel, to present

cheques worth €1500 to the beneficiaries, Killarney Community Services and Kilgarvan Daycare Centre. Clair Bowler, president, Killarney Soroptimists, said: “It was the first time we hosted this event and we hope to continue it every year.”

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property

buy, sell or lease property in Killarney....

Garden Magic

WANTED TO RENT B&B Guesthouse in Killarney Town - Careful Tenants

It’s time to play catch-up

T: 086-2427650

Wondering what to do during fine weather at this time of year? Debby Looney has some suggestions

PROPERTY LETTING & SELLING TO LET 2 Bed apartment on Loretto Road, in good condition. 4 Bedroom House in The Paddocks, Bellview Woods, Ballydowney. Nice quiet area. 3 Bedroom Cottage in Artigallvan. 1 Bedroom Apartment on High Street, Killarney. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. TO LET 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House, Beaufort, Fully Furnished. All Mod Cons. €700. Tel: 087-6543011 TO LET 4 Bedroom house, 15 minutes from Killarney, Killorglin direction, Scenic area, on School bus route, €700 per month. Tel: 0876420319 TO LET 2 Bedroom Penthouse Apartment, opposite large tesco, park road, all mod cons. Fully furnished. Private parking. €1000 per month. Tel: 087-3101222 TO LET 1 Bed Apartment. Killarney Town Centre. Would suit single person or couple. Apply to PO BOX No 3027 Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1 C, Park Place, High St, Killarney. TO LET Ensuite room in modern house in killarney. Call after 3pm. 087-1505007 TO LET 2 Bedroom Apartment in Killarney town. Tel: 085-1913239 TO LET One Bedroom Apartment, Fully Furnished in Killarney Town Centre. Apply to PO BOX No 3020 Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1 C, Park Place, High St, Killarney. FOR SALE OR TO LET Pub for rent or sale in castlemaine with living accomodation. Tel: 0877505839/0872383589

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LET 6 Acres of good agriculture land. Suitable for hay, silage and grazing. 5 Year Lease. Tel: 087-9488661

WANTED WANTED House and apartments in and around Killarney for management and letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. WANTED Person Required to Manage a Handful of High End Residential Properties in Killarney Town. Short Term Corporate/Tourism Letting. Apply in writing expressing your interest, and including CV to PO BOX No 3019 Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1 C, Park Place, High St, Killarney. WANTED Family home wanted. Excellent rental history and references available. Local family. Killarney town area. 3 / 4 beds with garden. Long term lease preferred. Call Louise on 0871940761 WANTED 2 Bedroom apartment in Killarney town. Tel: 085-1913239 WANTED HELP! Do you have a small town dwelling. Mature lady wants to buy! View is a bonus. Cash buyer. Thanks! Tel: 087-6176193 WANTED Non-sharing apartment /accommodation in Killarney or surrounding area for professional lady. Non-smoker, no pets, extremely careful tenant. T: 087 1261571

SOME plants are sadly forgotten about during the summer – they are probably just the plain green ones in the back of the border, or the ones that are obscured by pretty summer flowers. One such plant in my garden is the Giant Pussy Willow which stands alone, beside the ditch and is innocuous all year in its dull greenery. However, in January, Salix chaenomeloides “Mt. Aso” blazes with the fluffiest, largest and most colourful catkins you can imagine. The flowers (catkins) are almost two inches long, and a bright reddish pink in colour. It is advisable to coppice these plants every few years, as it will then produce many fresh new stems – which can be cut and used in flower arranging. Hellebores are also doing exceptionally well this year, don’t be afraid to cut back old leaves in order to expose the flowers. There are a wide range of hellebores for sale, Ashwood’s double is one of my favourites, or any of the Harvington range have excel-

lent flower colours. Many hellebores can be divided in spring, but I would recommend doing it in September, I have had better results the following year. If you are a well-organised gardener you will undoubtedly be wondering what to do outside in this fine weather, as everything has been done in time. However, for most of us, this beautiful spell is when we can play catch-up! Any pruning to be done should definitely be done now, in particular beech hedges, before they come into bud. Climbers such as vines and wisterias should also be pruned now. Wisterias can be cut back to two-three buds from the main stem, to keep them in good shape. Large shrubs may be left until the end of February, but if they are very big, or causing potential harm, they may be cut back by a third, and then again later. Apple and pear trees can also be cut back. Always bear in mind that pruning stimulates growth, so make sure you prune evenly!

•Got a gardening question? Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@gmail.com

Rural action plan will help to revitalise Kerry, says Coghlan THE Government has launched its Action Plan for Rural Ireland and Seanad leas-cathaoirleach Paul Coghlan has said it will bring tangible benefits to people and communities in Kerry and help to revitalise the county. Ballydowney-based Senator Coghlan said: “Fine Gael in Government, is using the resources created by our strong economy to deliver real benefits to people and communities all across the country. The Government’s new Action Plan for Rural Ireland contains over 270 targeted actions that will help to deliver these benefits to people here in Kerry. “The Plan contains innovative measures to support the revitalisation of over 600 rural towns and villages across Ireland, which will see investment of up to €37 million per annum in rural development schemes such as the Town and Village renewal Scheme, the CLÁR Programme and the Rural Recreation Programme. A number of towns and villages across Kerry were badly affected by the recession of recent year and part of Fine Gael’s Action Plan will review planning legislation to allow the

Senator Paul Coghlan.

change of use of vacant commercial properties in rural towns and villages, added Senator Coghlan. “There will also be a new pilot scheme to encourage increased residential occupancy in towns and villages,” he said. “Broadband is crucial to many people in rural Ireland, particularly those trying to run a business. I am pleased that the Government is allocating an initial €275 million to implement the National Broadband Plan and will be implementing the recommendations of Report of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce. Every Local Authority in the country will have a Local Digital Strategy and broadband officers to see this through.”

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MEEKE AND NAGLE FAIL TO CAPITALISE ON THEIR ADVANTAGE

KRIS MEEKE and Paul Nagle crashed out on day one of last weekend’s World Rally Championship opener in Monte Carlo, failing to capitalise on extensive preseason testing Citroen's new generation WR car. They re-joined on Saturday under rally 2 rules (regulations that allow a driver who retires from an event to re-enter the next day at the

cost of a five-minute time penalty), only to be hit by another car on a road section between stages forcing the pair to retire immediately from the event. The eventual winner was M-Sport’s late signing, Sebastian Ogier, in the new generation Ford Fiesta WRC. He was joined on the podium by his ex-teammate Jarri Matti Latvala in a

Toyota Yaris WRC, Toyota returning to the WRC after an 18-year absence. The final step was occupied by Ogier’s current teammate Ott Tanak. Kris Meeke’s Citroen teammate Craig Breen from Waterford finished fifth overall in a 2016 generation Citroen DS3 WR car. The next round is Rally Sweden, from February 10 to 12.

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Skellig coast motors centre stage with new visitor plan WHAT can be better than a leisurely drive along the Skellig coast? Motorists should take note that Fáilte Ireland is looking to broaden the appeal of the iconic attraction that is the Skellig coast and this announced the formation of the Skellig Coast Tourism Network. The tourism authority launched this visitor experience plan for the area in a bid to increase “dwell time” in the wider surrounding region and ensure that developments along the local stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way route are compelling and motivating to international visitors. Speaking at the launch in Waterville, Orla Carroll, Director of Strategic Development at Fáilte Ireland, said: “This project is all about widening the current visitor experience from just simply being ‘a trip to Skellig Michael’ to a more immersive engagement with ‘the Skelligs experience’. This approach will generate increased visitor dwelling times and revenue as well as help increase job creation in the local area.” This plan also sets out to protect the special environmental character of the place by spreading tourist activity more evenly across the destination, according to Ms Carroll. Key to the success of the development of the Visitor Experience Plan was an extensive programme of consultations and workshops held locally between June and September last year. The plan will focus on a number of projects based on the following themes: journeys inspired by the history of the Skellig monks; the cradle of Ireland’s nationhood (centred on Daniel O’Connell’s birthplace);

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Launching the Skellig Coast Plan were from left, Josephine O’Driscoll, Failte Ireland Wild Atlantic Way South West, Moira Murrell, Chief Executive Kerry County Council, Fiona Monaghan, Director, Wild Atlantic Way, Michael O’Connor, Skellig Coast Plan, Declan Murphy, Fåilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way, Frank Curran, Chairman, Skellig Coast Plan, Caroline Boland, Marketing, John Griffin, Kerry County Council, Pat Kavanagh Secretary of the new Skellig Coast Tourism Network , Orla Carroll, director of Strategic Development at Fáilte Ireland. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

a history of global connections; and where the ocean meets the sky at the edge of the world (incorporating the ‘Dark Skies’ experience). Central to the success of the plan will be the Skellig Coast Tourism Network. The network is an umbrella

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in memoriam in memoriam BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

6TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

COFFEY

Birthday Remembrance of a wonderful brother and son Brian, whose birthday falls on 1st February. As we open our eyes this morning, And look to Heaven above, We whisper “Happy Birthday Brian”, And send you all our love. Lovingly remembered always, Mom, Dad, Beth and Simon. xx

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE COFFEY

In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Michael (Mike) Murphy, late of Blackwater House, Glencollins Upper, Ballydesmond, who died on 26th January, 2011. Death leaves a heartache, No one can heal, Loves leave a memory, No one can steal, Deep in our hearts, Your memories are kept, To love cherish, To never forget Always & Forever xxx Sadly missed by your loving wife Trish and loving son Sean. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 29th January, in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballydesmond at 11am.

31ST & 7TH ANNIVERSARY

Birthday Remembrance of our grandson Brian whose birthday falls on 1st February.

Loved and sadly missed Nana and Granda.

16TH ANNIVERSARY CONNOLLY

In loving memory of Catherina Connolly, nee O’Meara, late of Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney who died on the 27th of January 2001. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered “Come To Me” With tearful eyes we watched you As you passed away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

DILLON

CRONIN

Thinking of you on your Birthday Brian But that is nothing new For no day dawns and no day ends Without a thought of you.

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In loving memory of our Dad Daniel who died on the 27th January 1986 and our Mom Mary who died on the 4th of March 2010, late of Lake View House Aghadoe.

In loving memory of Eilish Dillon (nee O’Driscoll) late of Lewis Road, Killarney and Kilkenny who died on the 29th January 2016. Eilish’s daughters, Mary, Brid, Aine and Eilish, her sister Mary Harmon and brother John O’Driscoll, nieces, nephews and grandchildren wish to thank our relations, neighbours and friends for their support on her sad passing. We would like to thank all those who attended her removal, funeral mass and all those who sent Mass cards, enrolments and flowers. Those who travelled long distances, we want to thank you for making the journey to be with us. To our closest friends and neighbours, we are forever grateful to you for all you have done and for your continued support to us which will never be forgotten. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our gratitude, the Holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

26TH ANNIVERSARY DOYLE

In loving memory of our beautiful daughter and sister Elaine Doyle, Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January, 1991.

And life has gone on so sadly without ye Each day has held a thousand memories And a million silent tears.

Special memories hold you near As time rolls back another year So much to share so much to say We carry you in our hearts each day No matter what, no matter where You are always there

Your loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Mary’s sister Sheila Taylor in London.

28TH ANNIVERSARY CULLOTY

Rest In Peace Sheila, my beautiful sister and friend, Love your brother Sean x

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher (McGillicuddy), Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January 2016. May the winds of Heaven blow softly, And whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday

And down that path of memories We softly thread today All our thoughts are with ye As life goes on its way.

Treasured memories in our hearts today and always of you both.

A silent thought, A gentle prayer, For a special sister, In God’s care.

Fondly missed by your loving brother David, sister-in-law Sheila, nieces Ellen, Jane and nephew Niall.

There is a path of beautiful memories From here to heaven above That keeps us very close to ye It’s called the path of love.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring ye home again. Rest in peace Dad and Mom. xx

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher (McGillicuddy), Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January 2016.

Unseen, unheard you are always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear Your beautiful smile Your special ways Are remembered with love everyday Elaine. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered always by Mam, Dad. Sisters, Gillian, Orla and Miriam. Brother Padraig, Brothers-in-law Barth and Kieran. Sister-in-law Christina. Nieces and nephews.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher, Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January 2016. Just a thought of sweet remembrance, Just a memory sad and true, Just the love and sweet devotion, Of one who thinks of you. ox Fondly remembered by Sheilagh, John, Marc & Melissa

Anniversary Mass on Tuesday 31st January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Sadly missed by your cousin Anita, Christy and Catherina.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

In loving memory of Breda Culloty, late of Maulykevane, Headford Killarney who died on 1st February 1989. R.I.P.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M.

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There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a sister we loved so dear, Deep in our hearts there is a picture, More precious than silver or gold, A picture of you Breda, Whose memory will never grow old. Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving sisters and their families.

In loving memory of our dear friend, Sheila Mac, Clash, Killarney who died on the 31st of January, 2016. You’re on top of the world now Sheila. Love and miss you always, Sheila, Sharon, Sheila, Marie, Mary & Rose.

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In loving memory of Sheila (Mac) Kelliher, Clash, Killarney who died on the 31st of January, 2016.

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher (McGillicuddy), Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January 2016.

In loving memory of DD (Denis) Leahy, Gortree, Aghadoe Killarney who died on the 25th January 2009.

In loving memory of Michael Courtney “Avanti” Ardshanavooley Killarney who died on 26th January, 2010.

Sunday morning dew on grass Recording steps of all who pass Across the fields from Aghadoe To Mass at Fossa far below.

You always had a smile to share, Time to give, time to care, Someone to talk to, kind and true, One in a million, that was you.

Hands from north, south, west and east Shaped this octagon of peace That people might be reconciled in a praise of aisles.

Forever remembered by your loving wife Sheila, Sons Paddy, Gary, Mike, Donie, Hugh, Daughters Nancy, Kathryn, Shelanne, Sons In Law, Daughters in Law, Grandchildren, Brother, Sister, Relatives and Friends.

Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same; All the world would be like heaven, If we could have you back again. A light from our household gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. May the God of Love and Mercy, Care for our loved one who is gone, And bless with consolation, Those left to carry on. The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still, But death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill. How dearly we loved you, And prayed you might live, But Jesus just beckoned, And we had to give. God gave us strength to bear it, And courage to fight the blow, What it has meant to lose you, God alone will ever know. Sadly missed and never forgotten by Tomas, Stephen and Ryan. Anniversary Mass for Sheila will be on the 31st January 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear. Sadly missed and remembered by your loving mother and sister Noreen.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say. And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Sadly missed by Ann and Sean. A Loving nature, a heart of gold, The very best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind. A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care. Sadly missed by Brian & Liz, Sean, Tony, Brid & Mike and Ronan. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Sadly missed by Conor, Elizabeth, Isobel, Jack, Kian and Emma xx

MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

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O’CONNOR

Treasured memories of a dear husband and father John Loughnane, late of 34 Ardshanavooly Estate, Killarney who died on 29th January 2000. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Kayleigh O’Connor, Inchicullane Kilcummin who passed away on 2nd February 2006.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky. You always had a smile to share, Time to give, time to care, Someone to talk to, kind and true, One in a million, that was you. Always thinking of you.

40TH ANNIVERSARY KELLY

In loving memory of a dear daughter in law, sister in law and auntie, Sheila Kelliher, Clash, Killarney who died on the 31st of January, 2016.

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 29th of January at 12 noon.

Marie, Mary, Deirdre, Brian & Aerla

In loving memory of our dear friend, Sheila Mac, Clash, Killarney who died on the 31st of January, 2016.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

We loved and enjoyed you and now we miss you, rest in peace in your beloved Aghadoe.

In loving memory of Justin Kelly late of 8th Dalton’s Avenue Killarney, who died on the 27th January 1977 Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on. Fondly remembered by your loving brothers, sisters and families.

Alone, but never quite alone, I face an empty chair, But sometimes in my silence, I imagine you are there. My companion for so many years, No longer here with me, And yet in some mysterious way You keep me company. Sadly missed by your loving wife Sheila, son Stephen, daughters Karen and Christina. Peter, Danny, Amelie and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 28th January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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21ST ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Anne and Jimmy O’Connor late of 3 Allmans Terrace, Killarney who died on the 27th & 30th January, 1996. Your life was never selfish Only for us you lived Not for what you received Only for what you could give. From your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In loving memory of Breda Murhill, Gortahoonig Muckross and Abbeycourt Tralee Co. Kerry who died on 2nd February 2015 and her mother Margaret Murhill, late of Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney who died on 25th January 2002. In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered everyday. Loved and remembered everyday from all your family with all our love. Anniversary Mass Sunday 29th of January 9.30am Church of The Holy Spirit Muckross.

“I’ll lend you for a little while, a child of mine”, God said. “For you to love her while she lives, and mourn for when she’s dead”. “It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three”, “But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me” “She’ll bring her charms to gladden you, and should her stay be brief You’ll always have her memories as a solace for your grief”. “I cannot promise she will stay since all from earth return”, “But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.” “I’ve looked this whole world over in search of teachers true”, “And from the folks that crowd life’s land I have chosen you”. “Now will you give her all your love nor think the labour vain.” “Nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again.” “I fancied that I heard them say” “Dead Lord, Thy will be done.” “For all the joy Thy child will bring the risk of grief we’ll run”. “We’ll shelter her with tenderness We’ll love her while we may.” “And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay” “But should the Angels call her much sooner than we planned” ”The bitter grief we’ll brave and try to understand”. Missed and loved everyday Dad, Mum and Ailbhé. xoxo Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin at 7.30pm on the 3rd of February.

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In loving memory of a dear brother Tim O’Sullivan late of Maughantourig Gneeveguilla, who died on 3rd of February 2012. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Nora Jo O’Sullivan late of 22 St. Mary’s Tce, and Beaufort who passed away on the 23rd of January 2009.

Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten by us Tim And you never will.

Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days or tears. Always remembered

Sadly missed by Diarmuid, Christina and family.

Mike and family.

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13TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

GRIFFIN

In loving memory of a dear brother Tim O’Sullivan late of Maughantourig Gneeveguilla, who died on 3rd of February 2012.

In loving memory of Donie Griffin late of 35 Daltons Avenue, Killarney and Acworth, Georgia, USA who died on the 1st February, 2004.

We’ll meet again Somewhere down the line Who knows where or when Another place, another time.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you, Lord, treasure him in your garden of rest, Because on earth he was one of the best.

We’ll keep you in our prayers and memory All the time Until we meet again Somewhere down the line.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your family at home and in the USA and England. Masses offered.

Always remembered by your brothers Johnny and Patrick, sister-in-law Eileen and family.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH 5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Tim O’Sullivan late of Maughantourig Gneeveguilla, who died on 3rd of February 2012. R.I.P. We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your resting place we visit Flowers we place with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there. Sadly missed by PJ and Leo.

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for. In thanks for request granted. F.K.

FLASHBACK TO 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL CUP WIN It is exactly 20 years ago this weekend since the Kerry Spring St Paul’s under-19 team’s national cup victory, says Eamonn Keogh

TWENTY years ago this weekend, on Saturday January 25, 1997, the Kerry Spring St Paul's U-19 team enjoyed a spectacular 65-63 victory over Star of the Sea Belfast to clinch the U-19 National Cup at The National Basketball Arena in Dublin. It was the second time in three years that St Paul's enjoyed success in this competition following another victory in 1995. Star of the Sea were hot favourites for this title but the Killarney side caused a big shock in a thrilling encounter that was viewed as the most exciting game of the weekend of the Sprite National Cup series that hosted ten different fixtures. St Paul's were well in contention from the start with team captain Shane Horgan, David O'Flaherty, Paul Kennedy, Michael Clifford and David Griffin all contributing well. Star of the Sea were led by Irish International and Longford GAA player Trevor Smullen and the Belfast side led 26-20 midway through the first half. However St Paul's responded magnificently hitting 13 points without reply through Griffin, Horgan, O'Flaherty and Kennedy to lead 33-26 with five minutes left. Star hit back but St Paul's stayed in front to lead 41-37 at the interval. It was a closely contested third quarter and St Paul's enjoyed a narrow 5250 lead entering the final quarter. The outstanding David Griffin produced some magical moments on both ends of the court to keep St Paul's ahead but Smullen levelled matters at 56 points each with seven minutes remaining. The title seemed destined for Star as Smullen pushed them 61-58 in front with three minutes left but Horgan and Griffin turned it around for St Paul's to lead 62-61. Star were ahead again with 90 seconds left but a crucial basket from Clifford gave St Paul's a 64-63 lead entering the final minute. Both sides squandered opportunities in a tense and drama filled finish before Shane Horgan converted a free throw with 13 seconds left to secure a magnificent victory for St Paul's. Match MVP David Griffin led the scoring for St Paul's with 24 points followed by David O'Flaherty 16, Shane Horgan 12, Paul Kennedy 9, Micheal Clifford 4, Kenneth McCarthy, John Brosnan, Aidan McCarthy, Michael O'Mahoney, Cathal Bartlett, Colin Russell, John Griffin and Ciaran Driver. On the same weekend in 1997 on Friday, January 24, the Kerry Spring St Paul's senior men’s team were competing in the showpiece weekend of Irish Basketball before a capacity crowd at The National Basketball Arena. St Paul's featured in the first live TV semi-final against St Vincent's Dublin but it was a disappointing performance from the Killarney side losing 88-74. The Kerry Spring St. Paul's U-19 team celebrating National Cup success in January 1997. Front from left are David O'Flaherty, Aidan McCarthy, David Griffin, Shane Horgan (Captain), Cathal Bartlett and Ciaran Driver. Back from left are Gerard Coughlan (Kerry Spring), Michael O'Mahoney, John Griffin, Colin Russell, Paul Kennedy, Kenneth McCarthy, John Brosnan, Micheal Clifford, Karl Fleming (Coach) and Mike Murphy (Kerry Spring). PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH

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Kerry Spring St. Paul's U-19 coach Karl Fleming is congratulated by his mother Phil following the National Cup victory on January 25th 1997.

Supporters cheering on the Kerry Spring St. Paul's U-19 team to National Cup success on January 25th 1997.

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Aidan O’Mahony calls time on intercounty football career BY EVE KELLIHER

STALWART Kerry defender Aidan O’Mahony this week called time on his long and honours-laden intercounty career. The teak-tough Rathmore clubman, winner of five All-Ireland senior medals, made his championship debut in the green and gold in 2004 against Clare and went on to play 70 championship games for his county in a career spanning 14 years – the last of which was in the pulsating All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin back in August of last year. In addition he played 85 League games for the county. O’Mahony endeared himself to the Kingdom’s supporters through his total commitment to the green and gold jersey and will be another familiar face missing when Kerry commence the new season in earnest in two weeks’ time. On Monday he stated: “Today I would like to announce my retirement. I feel the time is now appropriate for me to step away from the Kerry team. “It’s been an absolute honour for me to wear the green and gold jersey for Kerry for the past 14 years at senior level and I leave having great respect for all the talented players I have shared my footballing career with.” He paid tribute to his teammates and added: “I have been incredibly fortunate to represent my club (Rathmore), county, province and country over the years. It was an honour to share the dressing room with such brilliant players throughout the last 14 years with Kerry.” He thanked all the managers he had worked with, from his minor and under-21 days to senior level, as well as all the Kerry supporters and his employer, An Garda Siochána. “Finally, I would like to thank my family for their encouragement and ongoing support over the years,” he said.

‘He led by example and was a driving force on pitch’ KERRY team manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice paid tribute to Aidan O’Mahony saying he “gave everything he had to the cause over a career that stretches back to the 2003 season when he was first brought into the squad by Paidi (Ó Sé)”. Aidan was, added the Kerry team boss, “ferociously proud” of representing Kerry. “When Jack (O’Connor) took over in 2004 Aidan got his opportunity early in the League and he did not leave go of that jersey afterwards,” said Eamonn. O’Mahony ended up winning the first of five All-Ireland medals the following September. “He has won it all in terms of individual and collective honours,” said the Kerry manager, adding: “He led by example and was a driving force in the gym and on the pitch.” The Kerry boss added: “Aidan was a warrior for Kerry right up until the last minute of his last game for Kerry last August.” The chairman of the Kerry County Committee, Tim Murphy, described Aidan as “an uncompromising defender whose performances on the field of play rallied both team mates and supporters alike”. Former Kerry manager Jack O’Connor added: “He was teak tough and fearless. The tougher it was, the better he liked it.”

Aidan O'Mahony tackles Micheal Darragh McCauley in last year's Kerry V Dublin All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park 2016. PICTURES: DON MACMONAGLE

Rathmore says thanks for the memories THE chairman of Rathmore GAA Club congratulated Aidan O’Mahony and thanked him for all he achieved. Donal Murphy noted how Aidan had always “remained absolutely loyal to his club”. “He always brought the same drive and intensity to

Rathmore games that were his hallmark in the inter-county scene,” he said. Donal described him as “a superb leader on and off the pitch” adding: “We wish himself and Denise all the best in the future, and we hope to see him donning the red

and white of Rathmore for a good while yet. Thanks for the memories, Aidan.” Rathmore man and Kerry County Council member Cllr Niall Kelleher added: “As a Rathmore man I am extremely proud of Aidan's achievements at both club and county level."

How Aidan made one young fan’s day MOMENTS after Kerry’s 2014 All-Ireland victory, Aidan O’Mahony made one young fan’s day when he presented his boots to Diarmaid De Bhillis. Aidan met up with Diarmaid again weeks later on his visit to the Home From Home respite centre in Killarney where the boots, complete with grass and mud from Croke Park, were raffled to help fund the facility, which caters for children with special needs and which relies mainly on voluntary fundraising. Aidan and Diarmaid’s paths first crossed at the side of the pitch when the footballer’s eyes fell on the young Killarney fan in the crowd just seconds after his team triumphed in the AllIreland final. Spotting Diarmaid at the fence in front of the Cusack Stand, Aidan walked over to him and handed his boots to the 11-year-old. The fivetime All-Ireland winner had worn the boots

in all his matches that year. “He ran towards Aidan after the game and Aidan took off his boots and gave them to him in what was a lovely, moving gesture,” said Diarmaid’s dad Dick Willis. Aidan has described Diarmaid’s smile as unforgettable. “I had my day and it was such a delight for me to make footballer Aidan O'Mahony with someone else’s Kerry Diarmaid De Bhillis from Killarney, after day,” he said. the player brought the Sam Maguire Cup on a visit to the Home from Home centre in Ballydowney, Killarney in 2014. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

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Killarney Advertiser fantasy football league up and running With over 130 entrants so far – and cash prizes to be won every month – the league is sure to provide plenty of entertainment, writes Adam Moynihan THE quest to find Killarney’s top fantasy football manager is under way as the best wheelers and dealers in town go head to head in Killarney Advertiser’s own fantasy football league. All of our managers will put their football knowledge to the test every week by carefully selecting their team of Premier League stars. If the players they select perform well enough they could be in with a chance of scooping a Manager of the Month award, or even the grand prize in May. At the end of every month, the manager with the best record over that four-week period will walk away with €50. That means it’s never too late to join; although you might be playing catch-up in the overall tournament, you still have multiple chances to win our Manager of the Month prize.The grand prize (which will be announced shortly) will be handed out in May.

To join, simply visit fantasy.premierleague.com, set up your team (if you haven’t already done so), go to ‘join new leagues’ and enter the code 3362128-949534. The forthcoming set of midweek fixtures signals the final Gameweek in January and there are plenty of mangers still in with a great chance of claiming the money. The absence and subsequent return of Chelsea’s Diego Costa was a potential game changer but seasoned

Rugby news & views HISTORY is very important in rugby. From the day that William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it, history has been made on rugby pitches right across the world. Thomond Park is no exception and history has been made on many occasions at Fortress Thomond. From beating the All Blacks in 1978 to the ‘Miracle’ Match V Gloucester in 2003, history and Thomond Park go hand in hand. History and Munster also go hand in hand. Last weekend, history was made yet again as the men in red beat Ronan O’Gara’s Racing Metro to advance to the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup. And in a twist of history repeating itself, Munster are to play our great rivals Toulouse in the knockout stages. This is a repeat of the 2014 quarter

fantasy manager Conor Healy did just fine without him. Defender Marcos Alonso’s huge score of 21 two weeks ago and his bold selection of Andy Carroll, who has three goals in two games, both pivotal in sending Healy ten points clear at the top of the hilariously named Serie A-dvertiser. Jack O’Connor and Damien McCormick are both ten points behind and they, along with the rest of the chasing pack, will have to choose their captains carefully if they want to go get their hands on the cash. Elsewhere, Shane Doolan has propelled himself well up the table with the highest score of Gameweek 22. He triple-captained Alexis Sánchez which earned him 24 points and an overall score of 80. He’s now 21 points behind the leader. Honourable mention, too, to Conor Magill who has the best team name in the league. Unfortunately for him, you don’t get points for being gas in Serie A-dvertiser and Fiorentina Turner are

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final and nine years after beating Toulouse to win their second Heineken Cup! An epic encounter is guaranteed at Thomond Park in the first weekend of April and tickets will be like hens teeth, as Munster aim to create history, this time for Axel. The Six Nations kicksoff next weekend as Joe Schmidt’s men head to Murrayfield to take on Scotland in the opener. The Munster contingent won’t need too much inspiration against Vern Cotter’s men and a cracker is on the cards. With home games against France and England, the Six Nations promises to be absolutely riveting. To this end, Killarney RFC will be holding a Six Nations draw where tickets to Ireland V France and England are the prize! This promises

to be a very popular draw, so get onto a coach or member of the committee and get your draw tickets now! Finally, our seniors won on the road last weekend, the fourth win on the trot for the lads while the youths teams are flying in their respective competitions. Our minis are due to travel to Ballymalis for a blitz hosted by Killorglin RFC tomorrow, Saturday, January 28, and the kids are really looking forward to taking on teams from Castleisland, Listowel and Killorglin and creating history of their own. All are welcome to come along and support the boys and girls of our Black and Red army!

currently 127th. After a decent enough week I’ve managed to climb up to 12th but with 25 points to make up I’m unlikely to challenge this month. I suppose it would be a bit shady if I were winning prizes in a competition I set up myself so in the unlikely event that I finish top on any given month (and trust me, given my record in fantasy football this is very, very unlikely), the €50 will go to a random manager in the league. And in the even more unlikely event of me winning the competition outright (again I can’t stress enough how improbable this is), the grand prize will go to whoever finishes second. So best of luck to all of our managers and stay tuned for more updates. Current league table: 1. Conor Healy – 172 2. Jack O’Connor – 162 3. Damien McCormick – 162 4. Kieran Costello – 159 5. Parick O’Connor – 158 6. Niall McCarthy – 156 7. Jerry O’Shea – 153 8. Shane Doolan – 151 9. Pádraig McAllister – 151 10. Cormac Foley - 150

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David Clifford to captain Kerry minor footballers Eamonn Fitzgerald gives an overview of the week in sport AT THE first Kerry County Committee Meeting of January 17 David Clifford of Fossa was confirmed as captain of the Kerry minor football team for 2017. David was nominated by county minor champions East Kerry and it is a well-deserved honour for this most talented player. Other decisions at the meeting, under the chairmanship of the new county chairman Tim Murphy, included the following: Fintan O’Connor was ratified as the Kerry senior hurling manager

along with coach/ selector Brendan Cummins and selector Ian Brick. The Scór Sinsear County Finals are fixed for February 18 in Castleisland, with the district finals to be completed by February 5. Aidan McCabe of Kilmoyley was confirmed as the new Kerry senior hurling captain.

MASTER FIXTURE CALENDAR

The Master Fixtures Calendar for the coming year was ratified. The draw for the various club championships will be made before the end of the month in Austin Stack Park. Management of the Kerry under-17 hurling team was ratified. Giles O’Grady of Ballyduff is manager with selectors Paul O’Donoghue (Crotta O’Neills), David Brick (Tralee Parnells) and David O’Dea (GDA) who is also the co-ordinator for the team. The various sub committees were appointed for the coming year. It was decided to hold all future county

David Clifford in the Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Quarter-Final, Croke Park, last July.

committee meetings in the newly refurbished Austin Stack Park Pavilion. There will be seven meetings in all between January and November. A recommendation from Croke Park was read into the minutes requesting that all minor competitions, both county and district, should be completed by the second week in October to facilitate the playing of post-primary colleges competitions.

THE IRON NUN

Sr Madonna Buder, known as ‘The Iron Nun ‘ began training at age 48 at the behest of Father John who told her it was a way of tweaking, "mind, body, and spirit" and for the relaxation and calmness it can bring to an individual. She completed her first triathlon at age 52 and first Ironman event at age 55 and has continued ever since. Buder is well known in the triathlon community for her achievements in age group races. She has completed over 325 triathlons including 45 Ironman Distances. At the 2005 Hawaii Ironman, at age 75, the Iron Nun became the oldest woman ever to complete the race, finishing 1 hour before the 17-hour midnight cut-off time. At the 2006 Hawaii Ironman, at age 76, she again became the oldest woman ever to complete the race, finishing with a time of 16:59:03. During her sporting career, Buder has worked hard at also raising money for various charities. She is quoted as saying, "I train religiously.” On August 24, 2008, Buder participated in the Ironman race held in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. She was unable to finish the race by a factor of seconds as she was unable to reach the finish line within the 17 hours cut-off limit. However, 371 days later, on August 30, 2009, Buder completed Ironman Canada (Penticton, British Columbia) in a time of 16:54:30. This accomplishment broke her own record of being the oldest female to complete the Ironman distance at 79 years old. In fact, the Ironman organization has had to add new age brackets as the sister gets older.

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Kerry claim McGrath Cup and get set for opening game in Allianz League

Donnchadh Walsh at the 2017 Allianz football League launch in Croke Park. Kerry face Donegal in the opening round of the Allianz Leagues on February 5 at 2pm. PICTURE: BRENDAN MORAN/SPORTSFILE

Kerry GAA PRO John O’Leary reviews the McGrath Cup final and looks ahead to the Allianz Football League KERRY senior footballers had a very good workout in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Sunday last when getting the better of a plucky home side with the benefit of extra time (3-13 to 2-12) to claim the McGrath Cup. Eamonn Fitzmaurice used the occasion to blood some new players – in all 24 players saw action on the day – and must have been pleased with the performances put in by some of these, especially Jason Foley, in defence. So now Kerry footballers have a two-week break before they open their Allianz Football League campaign on Sunday, February 5, with

a long away trip to Letterkenny where they face Donegal. The remaining League games are home to Mayo in Austin Stack Park on February 11 under lights; home to Monaghan in Fitzgerald Stadium on February 26; away to Roscommon on March 5 and then after a two-week break, three games on the trot starting with a home game against Dublin in Austin Stack Park under lights on March 18; away to Cavan in Breffni Park on March 26 and home to Tyrone in Fitzgerald Stadium on April 2. The final is fixed for April 9.

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Glenflesk Notes

SCHOOL REUNION A Primary School Reunion Dance for anyone associated with the 6 schools in the Glenflesk area 16 and over on the 17/02/17 in the Gleneagle Hotel @ 8:30pm. Band - Uì Bhriain. Joint fundraiser between Glenflesk GAA & Barraduff Community Field. Everyone Welcome RATHMORE PANTO 30th Annual Marian Players Rathmore Panto SLEEPING, BEAUTY Open on Saturday January 28th 7.30pm. There are additional Night Shows Wednesday February 1st & Thursday 2nd & 4th Saturday at 7.30pm nightly. Matinée at 3pm Sundays January 29th & February 5th at Community Centre Rathmore, all proceeds to Local services of Kerry parents Friends Association More information & booking Tell: 0647758526, RAHEEN N.S. Gala Night for Raheen N.S: Actor Donal Courtney will give a performance of his one-man show on the Life of Monsignor Hugh O’ Flaherty called God Has No Country, while former Lord of the Dance lead singer and TV voice coach, Elaine Canning will also perform on the night. Tickets are just €10 and are on sale at numerous outlets or by calling 087 2339725. Congratulations to Flor & Eileen O’Donoghue who had the winning lotto no. 45 on Saturday the 21st of January.

Kilcummin Notes

ICA Monthly Meeting on Wednesday 1st February at 8pm in the Rural Development Office. All ladies welcome. NIGHT CLASSES Killarney Community College Adult Education Night Classes. Enrol Now- Day Enrolment/Registration: please call to the school office Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm. closing date February 3rd. A full list of courses available in the school office 064 6632008 or on website www.killarneycc.ie COMHALTAS The Annual Sult na Nóg competition in music, singing, storytelling and dancing will take place on the weekend 4th and 5th March. The age groups are U9, U11, and U13. Entry forms and rules are available at the Rural Development Office and all entries must be with the Branch Secretary by Friday 27th January. SECRETARIAL SERVICE Kilcummin Rural Dev. Office provide

a full Secretarial Service to all groups and individuals. Assignments, Essays, Projects, C.V.’s professionally typed, confidentiality assured. Other services include colour photocopying, laminating, e-mail, paying your motor tax online. Faxes to the Department of Agriculture for the movement of cattle can also be sent from the office. Tel: 064 6643357 or e-mail info@kilcumminparish.com KILLARNEY MACRA New and fun social club in Killarney for 18-35 year olds. We have a sports night Tuesday nights at 8pm St. Mary’s Parish Hall Killarney and we welcome all new members. For more details about other activities or any other aspects of the club contact Caitriona on 087-6964616 SLEEPING BEAUTY RATHMORE Rehearsals are now well advanced for our 30th Annual Panto. All seats for all shows can be reserved for collection prior to the performance. First performance is on this Saturday January 28th and continues on selected dates up to February 5th. Full details are available on 064-7758526.

Mastergeeha FC

PREMIER U12 Iveragh 1 Mastergeeha 2. Away in south Kerry on Saturday morning the got a hard earned three points. Jack Fogarty scored both goals ion a good team performance. PREMIER U14 Mastergeeha 0 Listowel 2. In this close game the sides were 0-0 with ten minutes remaining before the visitors took the lead. After this Mastergeeha pushed forward in search of the equaliser with Cian Foley and Brendan O’Leary going close. However the visitors scored in the final minute to ensure the win. PREMIER U16 Mastergeeha 2 Killorglin 4. In an open game the Killorglin side 1-0 at the break and went another goal ahead early in the second half. However Mastergeeha battle back with Paul O’ Shea and Dylan Murphy scoring. After this both side created good chances and Killorglin took the lead in the 70th minute. Moments later Mastergeeha were unlucky not to equalise when Alan O’Sullivan forced a good save from the opposition goalkeeper. Late in the game the visitors scored again. SENIORS DIV 1B Inter Kenmare 1 Mastergeeha 3. The seniors earned a good win away with Johnny Kerins, Jamie Donnelly and Eoin Horan getting the goals.

CLUB GEAR Club gear will be on sale at the clubhouse on Saturday. Track suits, Hoodies, T-shirts and Shorts available. MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 20th January, 2016. Numbers drawn were 3, 15, 19, 24. Jackpot now €4,950.

Classic & Vintage Club

MEMBERSHIP Please contact our club secretary on 087 3381842 or give a call to Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate for a Membership Form. This is a great time to join the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club – New Members are always welcome and we look forward to meeting you in 2017. For €10.00 membership fee, members can avail of all our upcoming events and gatherings and can get involved with our charity fundraising events plus for a further €15.00 members can join the Irish Vintage Society through our Club and avail of great vintage tractor and vintage car Insurance deals. MF135 CHARITY RESTORATION PROJECT All welcome to attend on Thursday evenings to work on the Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor restoration project from 7-9pm at Killarney Mens Shed. Cup of tea and chat afterwards. A big thank you to Kerry Mental Health Association for the generous use of their facilities along with Killarney Mens Shed and also to all our club members who have given up their free time to work on the tractor. If you are interested in getting involved or helping out in any way, please get in touch on 087 3381842. PLOUGHING The next ploughing events our club members will take part in are Causeway on the 5th February, Ardfert on the 12th February and Ballyduff on the 19th February.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt

AGM REPORT THE 44th AGM of Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Monday night January 16th a change at the top table as long serving chairman Derry McCarthy stepped down from the club committee to focus on his role with Killarney Golf and Fishing Club over the next two years. First elected to the Deerpark Committee in 1994 as

PRO, McCarthy has served a multitude of roles with the club including those of Vice-Chairman, Competition Secretary, Gents Captain and Chairman a position he held for 11 of the last 12 years. Replacing McCarthy as Chairman will be Damien Fleming who takes the role having previously served as U-16 Officer, Competition Secretary, Treasurer and Development Officer with the club since he was first elected to the Committee back in 1998. Gents Captain at the Club for 2017 will be the wellknown John Kelly of GAA, Rowing and community activism fame as he takes the role following three years as PRO. Lady Captain Eileen Switzer takes the role for the first since 2008 replacing her sister Sheila O’Donoghue in the position. Also at the Meeting, a motion was passed paving the way for the creation of a specific U-16 sub-committee to assist the Club’s U-16 Officers in the role. 2017 promises to be a busy year for the Killarney club on the underage front again with the club down to host the Munster U-16 Strokeplay Championships in June after holding the Matchplay equivalent in July of last year. 2017 COMMITTEE IN FULL Honorary President: Kay O’Sullivan Honorary Vice-President: Jeremiah Buckley Snr Chairman: Damien Fleming Vice-Chairman: Danny Looney Secretary: Fiona O’Donnell Treasurers: Colm O’Dowd and Aidan O’Donoghue Registrar: Sean Kelly PRO: Jason O’Connor Competition Secretaries: Kieran Fitzpatrick, Second Position to be filled. Gents Captain: John Kelly Ladies Captain: Eileen Switzer U-16 Officers: TBA Development Officers: John McGrath and Sheila O’Donoghue Grounds Committee Chairman: Ger O’Connor. Along with Derry we wish outgoing officers Paul Cronin, Aidan O’Keeffe, Michael Foley and Conor McCarthy well in the coming year. JOHNNY KELLY SCRAMBLE Our first event of 2017 will take place on Sunday February 19th, further details in the weeks ahead. Membership: A note that our membership rates for the coming year (effective March 1st) will be the same as 2016. Anyone wishing apply for membership in advance of then can arrange same with Sean Kelly (0860508686). We encourage all those wishing to enter PPUI competitions to pay their membership early to ensure they are properly registered for same.

Michael hits the jackpot at Spa GAA Club CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Kearney, Woodlawn Drive, who won the Spa GAA Club lotto jackpot of €12,200. The draw took place in the Killarney Oaks Hotel recently and the winning ticket was sold by William Herlihy.

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The Killarney RFC under-18 team prior to a game against Corca Dhuibhne last Saturday.

Firies Coiste na nÓg

FIRIES GAA WELL REPRESENTED IN CORN UI MHUIRI QUARTERS The Corn Ui Mhuiri under 18.5 A Football Quarter-Finals took place across the Province this week. Firies GAA were very well represented; In Milltown, St Brendan’s of Killarney defeated PS Chorcha Dhuibhne on a score line of 2-18 to 0-9. On the victorious ‘Sem’ panel were Cian Callaghan, Evan Cosgrave, Niall Donohue, Ciaran Flynn, Jake Flynn, Diarmuid Brosnan and Donnacha O’ Sullivan; with the latter putting in a fine scoring display of 1-7. In addition, Arthur Fitzgerald is part of the ‘Sem’ management team. The Sem now progress to the semi-final stage of the competition where they take on St. Flannans of Clare. Elsewhere, IS Killorglin were defeated narrowly by Tralee CBS on a score line of 2-10 to 1-10 in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Diarmuid O’Mahony and Patrick Daly were part of IS Killorglin panel. FIRIES COISTE NA NÓG TABLEQUIZ FUNDRAISER Beat those January blues and come join us for a great evening of entertainment on Friday, 27th January in Sheahan’s Bar, Firies at 9:00pm. This table quiz is not limited to sport enthusiasts, so please do not let the topic of its’ cause deter you from participating! Funds raised from the night directly assist our clubs juvenile members, so gather a team of four friends/neighbours/teammates and test your knowledge. THANK YOU’S & CONGRATULATIONS On behalf of Firies Coiste na nOg, we would like to sincerely thank Linda McCarthy Ring for all her hard work and commitment as Coiste na nOg Secretary over the past 12 months. We hope Linda will continue to play a proactive role within our club. Congratulations to club stalwart Frank O’Mahony on his recent induction into the East Kerry GAA Person of the Year. Frank, and his wife Lil have been devote servants of the club for almost three decades and Franks contribution has been celebrated at the East Kerry All Stars Awards on Friday, 13th January VOLUNTEERS As the busy season soon commences,

our industrious club is in need of your help. If you willing to commit some free time, we would be delighted to see some new faces to assist us. In particular, the juvenile section; Coiste na nÓg require a secretary to assist with the administrative part of the club. If interested in exploring the possibility, please contact Eugene Cosgrave at 087-3999988.

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club

Girls U14 Div 1. Gneeveguilla 41-38 Tralee Imperials. (Played 21/01/17) Gneeveguilla had a great home win over Imperials on Saturday last in Rathmore gym. The 1st quarter ended 6-4 to Gneeveguilla with scores from Megan McCarthy, Alice O’ Leary & Aisling Brosnan for Gneeveguilla & Laura Flynn for Imperials. Kornelia Cybul had a super 2nd quarter for Gneeveguilla including putting 7 points on the board & some great defending. Emily O’ Donoghue excelled for Imperails, scoring 6 to leave it just 1 between the sides at half time 17-16 to Gneeveguilla. Gneeveguilla extended their lead to 29-25 by the end of the 3rd quarter thanks to scores from Caoimhe Guerin Crowley, Tara O’ Leary & Cybul. Gneeveguilla started the 4th quarter very strongly. Aisling Brosnan got two very important baskets for Gneeveguilla. However Imperials fought on and turned up the pressure with 2 minutes to go on the clock. Emily O’ Donoghue scored a basket from the free throw & followed with a cracking 3 pointer. Gneeveguilla defended well in the frantic last seconds of the game & managed to hold on to the lead to finish 41-38 at full time. Well done all.

Killarney Community Games

Well done to the Killarney Community Games U. 16 Girls’ Basketball team who performed really well in the County Finals in Duagh last Sunday. They played 3 games, winning their game against neighbours Spa-Muckross and they played great basketball in their defeats to Castleisland and Currow-Currans. This was great experience for the squad against mainly experienced club teams

and well done to all involved. The full squad was Isabelle Murphy, Tara Murphy, Aisling Stack, Ava Sheehan, Evie Culloty, Niamh Stack, Holly Power, Eve Crowley and Deirdre Lyne. Well done also to Coach James Fleming and co-ordinators Paul Sheehan and Kathleen Hartnett. The church gate collection will take place shortly and we are making a special appeal to all parents with participating children in the area to please help out for half an hour at one of the masses as there are no registration fees charged to any of the participating children in the area. This is one of the only fundraisers to cover the cost of insurance, entry levies etc. Date of collection to appear in Notes.

Killarney Darts Town League

Killarney Darts Town League, Sponsored by Carlsberg & Mustang Sally’s The following are the fixtures for Thursday, February 2nd. First named team have home advantage, GROUP 1 Caroline’s Golden Arraz v Dunloe Lodge A, The Tatler Jack v Lals OutCasts, The Shire A v East Avenue, GROUP 2 Kenmare Rooms v Linehans Bar Dunloe Lodge B v Murphys Pinters Murphys Bar v Jimmys Nutters Klub Kangaroos = Free Night GROUP 3 K-Town Sluggers v Good Time Charlies Corkerys LakeLands v Teddys Bar Mustang Sally’s v Old Killarney Inn GROUP 4 Courtneys Cats v Big Macs Squidgers v Marks Golden Excuses Corkerys Bar v The Shire B Avenue Heros = Free Night

Killarney Golf Club

Club Captain Declan McCarthy wishes to advise all members of the Men’s Club that it has been decided to start a new initiative with regard to Men’s Sunday competitions commencing with immediate effect, and that is to have two shotgun starts each Sunday for the foreseeable future, commencing at 8.30, A.M. and 12.30 P.M. each Sunday. It is hoped that this will

Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast - 104), Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo - 97), Yakubu (Nigeria - 95), Yaya Touré (Ivory Coast - 57) and Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria - 54).

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eliminate the lack of available spaces currently being experienced each Weekend. Declan went on to say that after a recent 5 week period of relative inactivity, that our Club will now be getting into full swing and that our normal competition calendar will be commencing quite shortly. The Men’s Club PRO has re-commenced his weekly articles, and in this, his first report for 2017 he wishes to commend Club members Connie Brosnan, and Mikey Daly for the improvements that they are currently carrying out to the hanging baskets, and to the grounds and areas immediately surrounding the Clubhouse, they have embarked on a planting programme which will enhance the beauty of the area, and will be a joy for all, both members and visitors alike, to enjoy over the coming months. The Club “History and Archive Cabinet” has recently been installed, and it now houses a “temporary exhibition”, recommendations on items and objects for display are welcome, and should either be put in writing or conveyed to Men’s Club PRO Victor Mulcahy, who with those who are giving advice and assistance for the proposed exhibition, will give such recommendations their due consideration. Club Captain Declan McCarthy, on behalf of the entire Club wishes to convey sincere condolences to former Club Captain, Pat Favier and family on the recent death of his wife Dympna, and also to Helen Moriarty and Family on the recent passing of former long time Club employee and member, Terence Moriarty. Sunday competition on the 15/01/2017, which was a 2 man scramble, on Mahony’s Point, results are as follows. The winners with an almost unbelievable score of 58.6 nett, were Denis Carroll and Matthew Leacy, who, for this type of competition were almost 4 shots clear of 2nd place, which is a massive margin. 1st Denis Carroll(7) and Matther Leacy(5) 58.6 nett, 2nd Muiris Healy(15) and Micheal O’Donoghue(13) 62.4 nett, and 3rd were Eugene O’Sullivan(4) and Sean Kelliher(10) with 63.2 nett.

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Killarney RFC

lowed with a try of his own and Paudie added to his tally with 2 penalties and U18’S 1 conversion on the day. A great result KILLARNEY RFC 29 - RUGBAI for the lads as they prepare to take on CHORCA DHUIBHNE 32 fellow Martin O’Sullivan Cup finalists The hosts struck first through man of next weekend at Aghadoe. This should the match, Alan Lynch, who sycthed be a great game as the lads look to through the Corcha Dhuibhne decontinue the good form of late. With fence and Kieran O’ Connor converted. Killarney now up to 4th in the division, Corcha Dhuibhne responded immeand the lads playing some great rugby diately with their own seven pointer. things are well and truly looking good After that both teams swapped scores for the club. in a gripping entertaining contest. MINIS Killarney led at the break following a Next weekend, our minis travel the try from Kieran O’ Connor brilliantly short trip to Ballymalis in Listry for the crafted by Alan Murphy. Thomas Mcnext round of the West Munster Blitz. Closkey added another before C orcha The kids are really looking forward to Dhuibhne replied with a second try. taking on teams from Killorglin, CastleThe visitors powered ahead in the secisland and Listowel as they put all their ond half but had to withstand a feskills into practice. Playing in blitzes rocious Killarney rally which yielded helps the minis hone their skills and two tries from Dylan McCarthy and Alan play against other clubs, representing Harte, One of which was converted by the Black and Red of Killarney RFC. We Kieran O’ Connor. Corca Dhuibhne will not be taking a bus to the blitz just about deserved their victory in a and parking will be provided onsite sporting epic encounter. Next weekend and at the nearby Kerry Woollen Mills. we are due to replay our voided fixture So, come along and support the kids as against Abbeyfeale/Castleisland. they represent the club with pride and U16’S have some great fun along the way! Killarney travelled to Douglas on Satur6 NATIONS RAFFLE day the 21st January, for this the third Killarney RFC is to hold a raffle for much round Bowl competition league game, sought after 6 Nations tickets. The first missing three first choice locks, and prize is two tickets to the Ireland V Enstill raw from last weeks defeat to Dolgland match, while second prize is two phin. With just one novice replacement tickets to Ireland V France. Tickets cost travelling this was going to be a tough only €5, so be sure to enter the draw encounter. With Killarney receiving the to be in with a chance to win the most kick off and immediately turning over sought after tickets in the country and the ball, newcomer Evan Smith, manstand shoulder to shoulder with the aged to snaffle a loose ball from the boys in green. Tickets are available ensuing Douglas ruck to score under from any player, coach or committee the posts all within thirty seconds, Cian member. Murphy converted. With 10 minutes remaining an uncharacteristic, high tackle saw Captain Richard Wallace binned, Douglas must have felt that, they could hang on MONDAYS: Training continues on Monwith time almost up, Krystian Komosa days at 7pm with Circuit Training for made amends for his earlier binning, athletes aged 12 and over only. Athand took a strong outside line, to score letes must be registered or be turned about ten metres in from touch, unaway. Please bring €2 each to cover fortunately the conversion was missed, the cost of the hall for the night and leaving the final score 17 -17. plenty of water. Next weekend is a free weekend for a TUESDAYS: High Jump is back on Tuesmuch deserved break. Training as usuday evenings from 6-7pm in the Sem al on Thursday. Gym for registered 11, 12 and 13 year SENIORS olds. Athletes must be registered or be Our seniors took the long trip Bantry, turned away. Please bring €2 each to for the next round of the Munster Jucover the cost of the hall for the night nior League, full of confidence after and plenty of water. Any enquiries to the excellent display against DougBrian Stack 0862506932 las at Aghadoe last Sunday week. Ger WEDNESDAYS: Jerry’s Adult RunClub is Moynihan’s charges travelled in the back! Meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm hope of securing vital points against on the New Road opposite entrance to the West Cork outfit who are strugBishops Path. You must be a registered gling in the division this season so far. member with the club for 2017. MemA good match ensued with Killarney bership costs €35. Adults only group. getting out of the blocks quickest as Please wear a High Viz Jacket. Paudie Sheahan crossed the line for This was a huge success last year and the visitors first try. Cha Johnson fol-

Killarney Valley Athletic Club

some people ran the Killarney10Mile after it and even a half marathon! Beginners more than welcome and no one gets left behind! Any enquiries to Jerry Griffin on 0876879186 THURSDAYS: Indoor training on Thursdays 6-7pm for the younger athletes aged 7 -11yrs. Training takes place in the Sem Gym. Athletes must be registered or be turned away. Please bring €2 each to cover the cost of the hall for the night and plenty of water. Registration costs €30 for under 19s and €35 for 19yrs and over. New members please bring a copy of your birth cert. Registration fee covers: club membership, insurance, affiliation to Athletics Ireland (without which we cannot get insurance) , affiliation to Kerry Athletics and entry to any Munster/National Competitions. Our AGM was held in the Killarney Court Hotel on Wednesday 18th of Jan at 8pm - it was a very disappointing turnout for such a busy club. There were interesting discussions on the night and it would have been good to hear more viewpoints and have some input from parents. Anyone wishing to buy KVAC half zip tops, singlets or hats please contact Brid Stack 0872650720 Enquiries: killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com

Killorglin Golf Club

RESULTS Mens 12 hole Competition w/k.22/01/2017 1st Matt Keane 29 pts 2nd Bernie Coffey 29 pts 3rd Eamon Sheahan 29 pts 4th Jim Foley 29 pts

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

LOTTO No winner of our lotto 20/01/2016, numbers drawn were 3, 6, 24 & 25. Sellers prize winner Mossie Brosnan, €50 Y/T prize winner Melissa Culloty Drom, €50 to Mary Lowe Sliabh Luachra, €40 each to Adrian O’ Regan Meenagisheagh, Don Murphy Gneeveguilla & John O’ Riordan Glash. Bonus not won , numbers drawn were 3, 5, 11 & 19. Next week’s jackpot €7,200 plus €1,000 bonus. KERRY COLLEGES CROSS COUNTRY Our athletes did well at the Kerry Colleges Cross Country held in Killarney. Shona O’Brien won well her Intermediate race. Maggie Buckley came 2nd in the minor race. And the minor boys led home by Jack O’ Leary got 3rd school. We wish all runners well when they contest the South Munster Cross Country in Cork this Friday.

TRAINING All trainings are going well, with indoor track competitions coming up over the next few weeks. 5K WINTER SERIES Commencing on Feb 4th and for the following 3 Saturdays we have our race in the Demense Killarney. All welcome

Muckross Rowing Club

AGM A final reminder that the rescheduled AGM of Muckross Rowing Club will take place tonight Friday 27th January in the Muckross Community Centre at 8pm. This is a very important meeting for the running of the club and we ask all our adult members and parents of junior members to attend. In particular, we would encourage the parents of our newest junior members to come along and get involved. Membership rates for the year will be set by those in attendance and club officers and committee elected. Enquiries to the Club Secretary Eadaoin Moynihan on the club phone 087 448 2935 or email to muckrossrowing@gmail.com. EVENTS The Cork Head Of the River will be the club’s first competitive outing on Saturday 11th February at the city marina. The St. Michael’s Head Of the River is scheduled for Saturday 25th February at O’Briensbridge. Further ahead, Galway Head Of the River is set to take place on Saturday 18 March. TRAINING Training continues for all age groups weekdays at the Muckross Community Centre and weekends at the boathouse, weather permitting. There were some more great spins on the lake last weekend in good conditions, with lots of boats taking to the water. Sunday witnessed a fiercely contested mini club time trial which was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all involved. Our thanks to Derry Doyle and John Beazley for running same. Did somebody mention a rowing ladder? The competition is on! NEW MEMBERS Well done to all of the club’s newest members, who continue to excel. Keep it up guys and girls! New members are always welcome. For details of training times and general enquiries, contact the club at the phone or email above, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @muckrossrc. Why not visit the boathouse to see rowing first hand or even have a go? Beginner rowing sessions continue Sunday mornings at 10am.

The Killarney Rugby Club under-16s who drew against Douglas.

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Basketball News with Eamonn Keogh DIVISION ONE Senior Men’s, St Paul’s Killarney 59, St Brendan's Tralee 54: St Paul’s senior men’s team were in action last Thursday night away to St Brendan's at Moyderwell Tralee. St Paul’s s t a r t e d the game slowly and were 4-12 down after six minutes. However baskets from Padraig Weldon and a basket from Sarunas Gardzijauskas made it a two-point game at the end of the first quarter. St Brendan’s remained in control throughout the second quarter but St Paul’s came back well in the third quarter and trailed 40-38 entering the final period. It was very closely contested before St Brendan’s got in to foul trouble and St Paul’s used this to their advantage by drawing fouls in the final minutes to win the game from the free throw line on a final score of 54 - 59. It was a good win for St Paul’s who had only six players available on the night due to injury.

Fixtures

Friday, January 27 – B U12 Div 2: St Paul’s Vs Kenmare at 6pm in Killarney Sports Centre; Saturday, January 28 – B U16 Div 2: St Paul’s Vs Cougars at 5pm in The Pres Gym, G U12 Div 2: St Paul’s Vs Caherciveen at 10am in Killarney Sports Centre.

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Ring Of Kerry Golf Club

RESULTS 18 hole Single Stableford results 21st & 22nd January 1st David Kerins (6) 40pts 2nd Michael O’Sullivan (15) 39pts 3rd Charlie Foley (8) 39pts 4th Paudie Corkery (12) 38pts

Ross Golf Club

RESULTS On Sunday Jan 22nd - Captain Jimmy Smith, and President Terence Mulcahy held their Drive-ins. We had a large turnout in good weather conditions and the drive in was followed by a 10 hole mixed scramble which was sponsored by Fexco / The Prize Bond Co. 1......Ambrose O’Donovan,Tony Lenihan, Han Lenihan, Niall Brosnan . 2..... Jonathan Casey,Eileen Fleming, Mossy Cremin, John Spillane. 3...... Ailish Mulcahy, Leo Casey, Donie Broderick, Vincent Hussey. 4...... Ivo O’Sullivan, Margaret O’Donoghue, John Ivory, John Fleming. FIXTURES On Sunday Jan 29th - we will hold an 18 hole single stableford competition .The time sheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it as soon as possible. COURSE At present the course is in good order and there is also some work in progress on the bunkers on the 5th and 6th holes.

Spa Muckross Community Games

William Lyons who won four out of six games at the U10 Munster Championship held in Limerick last Sunday and claimed third place over all. Killarney Junior Chess Club meets every Thursday at 4pm-5.30pm in the KDYS. You can follow the club on Facebook or email killarneychessclub@gmail.com.

Chess champion William has all the right moves CONGRATULATIONS to William Lyons who won four out of six games at the U10 Munster Chess Championship held in Limerick last Sunday. Not only that, but William claimed third place overall. William is a member of Killarney Junior Chess Club, which meets every Thursday at 4pm-5.30pm in the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Centre, Fairhill, Killarney. You can follow the club on Facebook or email killarneychessclub@gmail.com.

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BASKETBALL Our U16 girls participated in the County competition last Sunday. They played Currow/Currans first, and then Castleisland. There was only a basket between the teams after the final game against Killarney, so the day ended well after a tough first two games; Currow/Currans and Castleisland both progressed to the County Finals. A great day was had by all, and thanks to Jean Courtney for organising the team and to all the volunteers that gave up their time today, and will continue to give their time throughout the year. Team: Ruth Courtney, Treasa O’Sullivan, Caoilinn O’Donoghue, Zena Shine, Lauren O’Connor & Julie Delaney. U14 QUIZ: (mixed team boys & girls) County Competition is taking place on the evening of Friday 10th March 2017. Please contact 083 304 8310 (AFTER 3.30pm Mon-Fri) if your child is interested in participating. Please note Killarney Parish Confirmation is on 10th March also. FUTSAL: Boys U13 Futsal is postponed from Sunday 5th Feb to Sun 19th in Milltown and Duagh. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Kerry Community Games Church Gate Collection on 18th and 19th February 2017. Volunteers required to cover the Killarney Parish masses. ART/HANDWRITING 25th Feb County Competitions: U10 - U12 Handwriting and U12 - U16 Art. Please contact 087 6115306 if your child wishes to represent Spa Muckross U17

Muckross Community Association

It was going very well for Celtic after a great first half. Peter McCarthy brilliantly drilled home from distance in the fifth minute to put us ahead. Great ball control by Cathal O’Shea opened up another goal chance but full credit to Ringmahon’s keeper for a stunning save. Ringmahon did try to claim a penalty for handball in the Celtic box, but both referee and umpire weren’t buying it (correctly so, in my opinion). 1-0 ahead at the break and looking good for the second half after edging a tough first half – Ringmahon were very strong and quality players, but Celtic had a slight edge in pace and maybe in finesse. Very unfortunately, the game was held up after an unfortunate injury to a Ringmahon player. Full back Aaron Aherne, who had been about to sign for a LOI club, was stretchered off with a serious leg injury and we wish him all the best in his recovery. Aaron was treated on the day by Stefan and Fiona McMahon of Killarney Celtic, and the club are very thankful for their assistance and support, and he had surgery on Monday in University Hospital Tralee. The referee quite rightly decided to abandon the game, absolutely the correct decision in the circumstances. The replay will take place this Saturday at 7.30pm in Celtic Park; hope to see you there! Greyhound Cup: Inter Kenmare 3 Killarney Celtic B 1 Celtic did their best and Conor Murphy did score a great goal, but full credit to an on-fire Ronan Hussey with a hat-trick. Youths League: Killarney Celtic 3 St. Brendans Park 2 Lee Downing, Oran O’Donoghue , and Cian Casey made it 3-0 at half-time, and it looked all over. But against a quality side like Park, it’s never all over until the final whistle, and we were definitely sweating at the final whistle after conceding two goals! Best for Celtic were Jonathan Greene, Lee Downing, and Eoin Carroll. U12 Girls: Listowel Celtic 5 Killarney Celtic 2 Lucy O’Sullivan and Elizabeth Coffey got well-executed goals for us, but in fairness Listowel have been the standard-bearers in this grade and proved it again. U14 Premier: St. Brendans Park 3 Killarney Celtic 3 Celtic were 3-0 down at the break and looked down and out, but took over in the second half and Daniel Okute (2) and Ronan Coffey scored to give them a deserved share of the spoils. U12 Premier: Killarney Celtic 3 Killorglin 1 Kalvin O’Sullivan was in blistering form and added a hat-trick to his phenomenal goal tally for the Season in the first half. U12 Div Two: Dingle Bay Rovers 4 Killarney Celtic C 1 A young Celtic team did themselves and the club very proud and Jason O’Sullivan’s goal was fully merited. FIXTURES Munster Junior Cup (last 32): Killarney Celtic at home to Ringmahon Rangers, Saturday, 7.30pm Denny Premier B: Killarney Celtic B away to Ballymac Galaxy, Sunday, 3.30pm U15 National Cup: Killarney Celtic at

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home to Ferrybank, Waterford, Saturday, 2.00pm U15 Div Two: Killarney Celtic B at home to Fenit Samphires, Saturday, 11.45am U13 Div One: Killarney Celtic at home to Iveragh, Saturday, 12.30pm U12 Girls Premier: Killarney Celtic away to Camp Juniors, Saturday, 2.00pm U11: Killarney Celtic (two teams) away to Ballyhar, Saturday, 2.00pm PITCH BOOKINGS Contact Mary Lyne 086-6485809 to book our All Weather full size pitch or training area.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

SENIOR NEWS Mens Div II Killarney Cougars 61 Kcyms 58 Cougars continued their good run to remain top of the league with a narrow win over Kcyms at the Presentation Gym. The visitors won the reverse fixture last month in an exciting overtime game but it was Cougars who came through another very close contest. Cougars were ahead 15-14 at the end of the first qtr and 28-26 at half time with Cougars having a good spread of scores with John A O’Sullivan and Darren Gaffey contributing 6pts each and John Sheehan and Brian Eccles and Niall Murphy all on target with Murphy hitting an important three pointer to end the 2nd qtr scoring for the Killorglin side. The game was finely balanced through the second half with Cougars doing just enough to stay in front 44-40 entering the final qtr. Killorglin put the pressure on Cougars and had they had good chances to take the lead but Cougars held on with important free throws in the final minutes from Darren Gaffey and Alan Flynn proved decisive to ensure the points for the Killarney side in another very entertaining and close encounter at the Pres Gym. Top scorers Cougars John O’Sullivan 18pts JUVENILE NEWS U14 Boys Tralee Tigers 29 Killarney Cougars 38 Tigers hosted the Cougars in Tralee Sports Complex and the home side were looking to complete the league double over Cougars but the visitors had other ideas as they came from behind to record an impressive win. Cougars made a slow start to the game and trailed by 6pts at the end of the opening qtr with Tigers Jack McElligott and Daniel OShea and Darragh Breen all impressing for the home side with good work by Rian Colleran keeping the Killarney boys in contention. Cougars picked up the pace in the second qtr and were to take control with a strong 2nd qtr performance with Dean Sheehan excellent in defence and he opening the scoring with a fine basket that sparked the Cougars revival as they pushed forward with great scores from Tom Cahillane and Darren Ryan to leave Cougars ahead and in control by 9pts at the break. The sides were basket for basket in the 3rd qtr with Cougars finishing the stronger in the final qtr with some great baskets by Cian Doyle and Darren Ryan in what was a strong and determined team performance to take the points. Best for Cougars on this occasion were Darren Ryan, Dean Sheehan, Cian Doyle and Patrick Lyons.

U12 Girls Killarney Cougars 31 St Bridgets 19 Cougars girls made it back to back wins with victory on the road in Currow. Cougars used their height advantage to good effect. Cougars lead by 8pts at halftime and despite a good second half by St Bridgets Cougars had done enough to take the points to make two wins in a row. Best for Cougars were Aimee Coffey, Yen Lennistor, Olivia Gaffey, Alison Butler and Abigail Moynihan. Girls U18 Div 1 KILLARNEY COUGARS 50 CAHERCIVEEN 63 Another great game between these sides with Cougars ahead entering the final qtr only for Caherciveen to come with a very strong finish in the final qtr saw them come form behind to take the points. A great start by the Cougars saw them leading by 10pts in the opening minutes as Caherciveen were slow to start but they recovered to tie the game 16 all the end of the qtr. Again nothing between the sides in the second qtr with the home side pushing ahead with baskets by Shelley Clifford Kelly Ahern and the impressive Niamh O’Connor but Caherciveen again responded with good baskets with a three pointer by Caoimhe Teehan leaving them ahead 24-25 at half time. The Cougars responded well and led at the end of the third to lead 42-38 with good baskets by Kelly Ahern, Niamh O’Connor and with Shelley Clifford dominant on the boards adding 10pts but they missed the chances to be further ahead having the upper hand for much of the qtr. The visitors were to respond in style with a very dominant final qtr as they hit some excellent baskets with Siofra O’Shea and Johanna Vogel both in top form and Teehan again to the fore, and despite the best efforts of the home side they couldnt get back into the game as Caherciveen finished the game much the stronger in a very entertaining game for the good attendance. Best for Cougars on this occasion were Shelley Clifford, Kelly Ahern, Grace Cahillane and Niamh O’Connor . COUGARS ACADEMY BOYS & GIRLS Cougars Academy boys and girls were on their travels again at the weekend with Girls U10 and Boys U10 and U9 teams all in action in the County Board Blitz in Causeway. Some great games and performances by the Cougars all made possible by the Coaches and assistants that helped out at the weekend, thanks goes to John, Jp Diarmuid, Pa, Eileen and Eugene and all the parent that helped out and supported to ensure a successful weekend. Thanks to Kcyms for hosting our Academy boys at their recent National league game at halftime with boys getting to play at halftime before the big crowd against Killorglin. Training continues every Friday evening for the Cubs U8 & U10 girls at 5 pm and boys at 6 pm at the Parish Hall. FIXTURES Senior Womens Feb 2nd 8pm Killarney Cougars v Gneeveguilla . Mens Feb 6th 7pm Killarney Cougars v St Marys Juveniles Jan 27th U11 Boys Killarney Cougars v Vixens 7 pm Parish Hall. Jan 28th U16 Boys Killarney Cougars v St Pauls 6 pm Pres

Gym. Feb 2nd U12 Girls 6 pm Killarney Cougars v Gneeveguilla Feb 2nd U12 Boys 7pm Killarney Cougars v Glenbeigh Further details on All Killarney Cougars Clubs training schedules and fixtures are all available on the website www. killarneycougars.com

Workmen’s Rowing Club

IRISH INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS Last Saturday, twenty of our members competed at the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships in the Sports Arena, U.L. Arena, Limerick. There were over one thousand competitors from Ireland and abroad competing at every level. It was a fantastic occasion and a privilege to be a part of, but Workmen’s as always came in strength to row our best among the very best, which we did. Our twenty rowers comprised boys and girls from under 13 to under 18 and Senior Ladies. A very special congratulations to our five members who attended and competed at this event for the first time; Luke Ryan U13, Laura Looney U14, Caolan Ireland U14, Miriam Green U15 and Daniel O’Sullivan U16 sat up on the rowing machines with the cream of rowing talent and showed great guts and determination in their respective races. Well done to each and every one of you on your Indoor Debut!!! Our other competitors were Sarah O’Leary and Ellen Farndon U14; Meadhbh Ni Churtain U 15; Peter O Shea U15; Marc Woodard and David Bartlett U16; Siobhán Burns, Annie O’Donoghue, Ciara Moynihan, Ciara Browne and Leona Browne U18; Ruadhán Mac Curtáin, Callum Myers an Dylan Bartlett U18; not forgetting Pauline O’Brien, Senior Ladies. We had some fantastic scores and plenty of new personal bests, with two of our competitors even reaching the podium to the delight of their clubmates!! A huge congratulations to Pauline O’Brien on coming 3rd in her 2k race, and to David Bartlett on coming 2nd in his 2k race following on that with a gold in his 500metre sprint, in a field of 43 other competitors. Indeed almost all of the races had huge entries some as high as 125….but this did not deter our rowers and each and every one of them can be so proud of their individual achievements that day. Many thanks to our coaches who were with us: Hannah Majella O’Donoghue and Derva Ireland and to all of the parents who drove up to support our club. A great day was had by all and we can now look forward to our year of on-water events. UPCOMING EVENTS Our next event on the rowing calendar is St. Michael’s Head of the River on Saturday 25th February at O’Brien’s Bridge. MEMBERSHIP DUE Many thanks to everyone who paid Individual or Family Membership to the Club recently. Affiliation to Rowing Ireland Membership is also due at this time and any outstanding memberships can be paid by the end of the month please. BIRTHDAYS A very Happy Birthday this week to Ruadhán Mac Curtáin who will celebrate his birthday on next Wednesday the 1st February.

Killarney Badminton Club

Well done to everyone who participated in the Munster Juniors (Div 1&2). Congratulations to Sinead Galvin & Maeve Twomey who won the ladies doubles. Sinead was also runner up in the singles & Maeve & her partner Paul Kingston were runners up in the mixed. Well done to Kieran Crehan (Killarney) & Jeanelle Griffin (Moyvane) who were runners up in the Listowel Tournament and congrats to the winners Brendan McGovern (Kingdom) & Jeab Workman (Killarney). A reminder that the Kerry Singles competition for Divisions 1, 3 & 5 will take place this Sunday in the Sports and Leisure Club. Contact Jennifer for more details.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club

The All Ireland Indoor Rowing Championships took place last Saturday 21st January at the University of Limerick sports arena. Flesk Valley were well represented in the underage categories with each of the competitors putting in huge performances, with several personal bests and 3 members finishing inside the top 10 of their selected disciplines. Well done to all who took part namely, Neidin O Sullivan, Caoimhe O Sullivan, Allison O Sullivan, Leah Ferris, Sam Casey, Dara Tangney, Roisin Wall, Ciara Casey, Edel Sweetman, Tara O Donoghue, Finn O Sullivan, Tommy McGuire, Evan Kissane and Aaron O Sullivan.

Castlerosse Golf Club

RESULTS OF COMPETITION HELD ON SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY 2017, 18 Hole Stableford. Overall winner, Ger Casey (16) 43pts Overall runner-up, Mick Clifford (21) 40pts, Overall 3rd place, Steve Shine (18) 39pts, Weekend competition is a 18 Hole Single Stableford. CASTLEROSSE LADIES (ILGU) OFFICER BOARD FOR 2017. Captain, Mary Tobin Secretary, Mary O’ Reilly, Vice-Captain, Chan Martin, Treasurer, Siobhan McCarthy, Competition Secretary, Patricia Barrett, Handicapping Secretary, Noirin Sheehan, Committee, Caitlin Ni Lionsaigh, Eileen Lucey, Rosaleen Kennedy, Brid Scanaill & Eileen Sugrue. Membership now available for 2017 contact Castlerosse 064 6631144 for details.

Beaufort Golf Club

GOLF RESULTS Thursday 19th Jan - Open Seniors 1st Pat Quill 2nd Donal Carroll Sunday 22nd Jan - Scramble Winners: James Jones,Virginjus,Noreen Coffey and Jim O’Leary FIXTURES 26th Jan 10am: Open Seniors 29th Jan 10am: Open Scramble

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Dr Crokes Gaa

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PROGRESSIVE 31 Progressive 31 is on every Wednesday night in the Crokes Clubhouse starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome. Bring €5 and a partner. JUVENILE AWARDS NIGHT Juvenile Awards Night will take place this Friday 27th of January in the Clubhouse at 8pm. SEMI FINAL ON FEBRUARY 11TH All Ireland Senior Club Semi Final vs Corofin (Galway) is down for 4pm on Saturday 11th of February at Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. It will be Live on TG4 Travel arrangements for supporters to issue shortly. Get your flags and Club colours out. LOTTO Lotto 5, 6, 11, 16. Jackpot €3300. Not won match 3 16 by €25. Next draw on Sunday 29th of January in JC O’Shea. Jackpot €3600.

to referee Under 8 and Under 10 Go Games blitzes during the year. Contact East Kerry / Kenmare GDA Vince Cooper for further details. The players are as follows: Killarney Legion: Peter O’Sullivan, Tadgh Doolan, Conor Lucey, Donal Lucey, Darragh Lyne, David Culloty, Conor O’Leary; Dr Crokes: Colm Cagney, Finbarr Hickey, JJ Buckley, David O’Mahony, Oisin O’Connor, Seamus Gallagher, Lorcan Martin, Jason Cahillane(H); Spa: Jordan Leahy, Ryan Kelliher, Gary Vaughan; Glenflesk: Patrick Darcy, Dara Fleming, Kieran O’Connor (H), Oisin Doherty, Marc Kelliher, Mark O’Donoghue; Kilcummin Sean Moynihan, Keith O’Leary, Cathal Healy, David Sugrue, Michael Brosnan; Beaufort: Jack Sweeney, Evan Lyne; Fossa: Daniel Talbot; Firies: Sean Cooper; Listry: Michael Buckley CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the Kerry Team and Management on winning the Mc Grath Cup. Ciarraí Abú.

East Kerry Gaa

Glenflesk Gaa

EAST KERRY ANNUAL CONVENTION The 2016 East Kerry Annual Convention was held last Thursday night in The Killarney Heights Hotel, after Mass was celebrated for deceased members. There was just 1 change of Officer on the Executive. Michael Pigott, of Kilcummin, stepped down from the role of Assistant Secretary, due to the 5 year rule, but will remain on the East Kerry CCC. Mike was thanked for his great and very long service, to East Kerry GAA, in a number of roles. There were 3 motions up for consideration. All three motions pertained to the format of the East Kerry U21 Championship. Proposals included having a straight knock out competition and that it would be played over a single weekend. The outcome was that the East Kerry U21 Championship will be discussed again at the February meeting of the East Kerry Committee. Clubs are asked to know for that meeting whether or not they will be entering a team in the East Kerry U21 Championship Presentation of County Championship Medals We had a great turn out last Friday night for the presentation of County Championship Medals to the East Kerry Minor Team by County Committee Chairman Tim Murphy. Both Tim Murphy and Seamus Moynihan congratulated all the players and wished them all the best for 2017. EAST KERRY SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ East Kerry Scór na bPaistí will be held in the Auditorium at Killarney racecourse on Friday evening the 3rd March, starting at 4pm. Please note the change of date. Closing date for entries, which should be sent to East Kerry Scór Officer Amy Reidy, is the 15th February. COACHING COURSE East Kerry/Kenmare GDA Vince Cooper and South Kerry Hurling GDA David O’Dea ran a Munster GAA Transition Year Course in St Brendans Killarney. The course was attended by 65 Transition Year Students. The course provided the students with the necessary skills, drills and fundamental movement skills needed to assist an under age coach in their club. GO GAMES UNDER 8 AND UNDER 10 YOUNG REFEREES FOR 2017 The following club players have completed a young referees course in St Brendans College, ‘The Sem’, Killarney. It is important that all clubs afford the opportunity to all these students

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LOTTO No winner of the lotto which took place in Kerry Way on 16-1-17 Jackpot - €3600 Numbers were 10, 12, 17 and 22. 50 euro draw. 1. Nora Mai o Sullivan curtail ads ( Yearly ticket ) 2. Christine Moran, Glenflesk (sellers prize) ML O Donoghue 3. Jimmy O’Shea, Barraduff 4. Cono O’Sullivan, Clohane 5. Tom O’Sullivan, Tullaha The next draw will take place in John Dans on 30-1-17 and the Jackpot is €3,800 ST BRENDANS Well done to Christopher O Donoghue and Oran O Donoghue who played for the Sem in their Corn Ui Mhuire QF win over Dingle. They now play St Flannans in the Semi Final on Saturday February 4th. GLENFLESK COISTE NA NOG A.G.M The Glenflesk Coiste Na Nog AGM will take place on Friday January 27th at 7 30. 5K FAMILY FUN RUN Glenflesk Ag Rith will be hosting a 5k family fun run on the 29th of January at 12 noon at the Glenflesk GAA pitch. All proceeds going to the Kerry/Cork health link bus. Suggested donation, Adult 10 euro, Child 5 euro, Family 2 adults and 2 children 20euro. MASS FOR THE LATE KEVIN CASEY Mass for the late Kevin Casey, Gortacoosh (son of Paddy and Mary ) will be celebrated at St Agathas Church on Friday 27th Jan @ 7 pm. SCHOOL REUNION A Primary School Reunion Dance for anyone associated with the 6 schools in the Glenflesk area 16 and over on the 17/02/17 in the Gleneagle Hotel @ 8:30pm. Band - Uì Bhriain. Joint fundraiser between Glenflesk GAA & Barraduff Community Field. Everyone Welcome

Gneeveguilla GAA

LOTTO Gneevguilla gaa lotto numbers 4 6 23 25 No jackpot winner next week’s jackpot €8,750 SOCIAL Gneeveguilla gaa social will be on Saturday February 25th in the hall. Music on the night by the kelts. Limited tickets available Niall Foley 0863420626 club officer’s or at club bar.

GAA DRAW Win a trailer with by entering gneeveguilla gaa draw. Tickets €5 for one €20 for a book, tickets available from club members. MEMBERSHIP Membership now being collected at the club. Club membership general member €30 seniors & junior €80 apprentice & unemployed €50 student €45 minor €30 U12 to U16 €20 U10 €15 SCOR NA BPAISTI Scor na bpaisti will be on Friday March 3rd in killarney racecourse at 4pm The quiz is on Sunday March 26th in Killorglin at 11am. All entries to Ellen O’Keeffe on 0876981764 before Friday 10th February.

Kilcummin Gaa

JUVENILE COACHING COURSE Anyone interested in undertaking a foundation level GAA course designed especially for those involved or who wish to be involved with the under six to under ten age groups might please contact Nessa on 087-2897312. Time and date will be confirmed later once we know the level of interest. RAMBLING HOUSE Kilcummin Rambling House will be open on Friday 3rd February at 8.30pm. All proceeds on the night will be donated to Kilcummin Community Care. As always there will be storytelling, song ceol, tae agus braic. Fáilte isteach. SENIOR AGM A large crowd attended the club’s Senior A.G.M. on Sunday last in the clubhouse, where they endorsed a new 10 year development plan. The initial phase will be the completion of the new training area with future plans to develop dressing room facilities and a walking track. While most officers were returned, Neilus McCarthy retired from his position of joint treasurer after 14 years. Appreciation for his commitment and time was expressed by many. Incoming officers include Children’s’ officer, Niamh Dwyer, Coaching Officer Mark Moynihan, Insurance Officer is Tommy Brosnan. Monthly meetings continue first Tuesday of each month.

Listry Gaa

NEW SENIOR MANAGER: Congratulations to Seanie O Shea from Dr. Crokes who is Listry’s New Senior Football Manager. Best of luck to Seanie and the team for 2017 LOTTO Winning numbers 11, 16, 21, 24. No winner. Jackpot this week €4,400 January 29th

Spa Gaa

ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH 2017 The 3rd Annual awards night will be held in the Torc Hotel at 7.30pm. This is one of the main social events of the year and tickets sell out fast. Tickets only €20 for buffet/dance. Music supplied by The Two Mikes Band. A great night of entertainment honouring our members is guaranteed. Tickets on sale this week from committee members Andrew Garnett, Anne Holland, Afrian O’Sullivan, Sean Kelliher, Mathilda McCarthy and Ivor Flynn. The following are the recipients: Lifetime Achievement: Cait O’Sullivan Darcy Cultural/Social Person of the Year: Seamus Clifford

Guest of Honour: Dara Moynihan Senior Men Nominees: Dan O’Donoghue Michael O’Donoghue and James Devane Senior Ladies Nominees: Mags Cronin, Micaela O’Connor and Roisin Kearney Junior Player of the Year: Jamie Spillane Minor Player: Eoghan Cronin Best of luck to all. This is a sell out event and numbers are limited so get your ticket off the above committee. LOTTO JACKPOT WINNER Draw held in The Killarney Oaks Hotel for a jackpot of €12,200. Next week’s draw will be in The Torc Hotel for a jackpot of €3,000. KNOW YOUR SPORT WINNER 2016 Last chance to get enter this great fundraiser and to support the club. Forms for Spa GAA Know Your Sport 2017 are out now and are available from club members. Costing just €20 per entry your knowledge on a range of sporting events as diverse as GAA to cricket, a years entertainment is guaranteed!!! The closing date for entries is January 31st so get yours now. For further information contact John O’Donoghue and Michael O’Donoghue. JOAN RETIRES Joan nee O’Shea Molloy retired from Spa during the week and we will miss her enormously. Joan kept the clubhouse spotlessly clean for the past 4 years. Always greeted you with a smile on her face and was very helpful to everyone she met. It’s with great regret that we lose Joan through retirement but she certainly doesn’t look her age. She did her work energetically and with pride. We wish Joan every good wish in her retirement, with her husband Hans, in Castle Falls, Ross Road. Joan was one of our hard working Fás workers and thanks to Donie Foley for all his assistance in this role.

Legion Gaa

A.G.M.2017 With all things being quiet on the playing fields it was time to do some housekeeping and so the club members gathered in the clubhouse on Friday last for our A.G.M.Chaired with great efficiency by Enda Walshe a forensic breakdown was given on all aspects of the club.It was most gratifying to see the success of our juveniles,both boys and girls and is a direct consequence of several years of tremendous work done by our Saturday morning academy - a credit to those who give so freely of their time and expertise. If anybody would like to get involved and in the process become fit,active and breathe some fine clear air on a Saturday morning we extend an invitation to drop in - our door is always open. Overall a very satisfying year both on and off the field and we look forward on several fronts to a successful 2017. The meeting concluded with the traditional rosary for deceased members led by Mark Moriarty. OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 2017 Chairman - Enda Walshe Vice-chairman-Diarmuid Leen Sec-Denise Fogarty Treasurers - John Foran,Orla Howe P.R.O.- Jimmy Reen E.K.Board delegates - Jerome O Regan,John Hegarty. Co.Board delegate - Séan Sullivan Scór Officer - Carolann Spellman. Childrens Officer - Christina Tagney(outgoing) Our new website is up and running and

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istration number. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to Glenbeigh/Glencar Sun next 29th in the All Ireland Junior Semi Final in Ennis against Louisburgh (Mayo)

Milltown Castlemaine Gaa

will be in the tender care of the ever popular Kieran Healy. CLUB PRESIDENT At Friday nights AGM the club was delighted to hand Weeshie Fogarty the honour of Club President.While the whole of Kerry and beyond know Weeshie as an Award winning broadcaster,author,Inter county referee and footballer,he was an institution in our club long before he hit the airwaves. Having joined the club at an early age after his family moved into their New Street home he went on to play with the club with great distinction and his club performances earned him inter county recognition.When his playing days were behind him he served the club in a variety of officerships and indeed while holding these roles still found time to coach and train numerous underage and senior teams. Weeshie always thinks what’s best for the club and in more recent times served on our Executive and Football committee. While it is a great honour for Weeshie to be Club President,the club feels it to be an even bigger honour for us to have a man of Weeshies calibre as our President. SOCIAL COMMITTEE With the full year ahead of us the club is delighted to announce that Brian Moriarty has great plans for the social aspect of the club starting with our awards night - which was a right good night last year! MCGRATH CUP Congratulations to Jonathan,James ,Brian and Conor as they helped Kerry to a 5th McGrath Cup title hopefully bookended in September with Sam. MONTHLY MEETING Beidh an céad cruinniú na míosa againn ar an Luain an 6ú lá de mí Márta - an t-am fós le fáil coiméadaigí súil

ar na notaí seo,there will be a monthly meeting on March 6th.open to all members time at a later date. BEST WISHES We wish a speedy and full recovery to Connie Carroll who recently underwent knee surgery - despite this was as chirpy as usual. SYMPATHY The Killarney Legion Club extends it’s deepest sympathy to the O Connor Family,O Kelly’s Villas on the sad passing of Sheila,R.I.P.Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis. LOTTO Winning no’s - 9,18,19,21.No winner. Next weeks jackpot €4,600.

Mid Kerry Gaa

AGM Reminder Mid Kerry Board AGM will be held on Thurs 26th at 8pm in the Keel GAA Clubhouse FIXTURES Mid Kerry U21 Championship (Eugie Ferris Memorial Cup) Prem Round: Beaufort host Laune Rangers Sat 28th Jan at 2pm (extra time playable) Semi Finals Sun 5th Feb both games 2pm with extra time playable Keel/Listry will play winners of Beaufort & Laune Rangers in Keel & Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane entertain Miltown/Castlemaine Final to be confirmed SCÓR Senior Scór will be held on Sat 18th Feb at 8pm with question time at 6pm. Entries are to be into County Scór Secretary (secretary.scor.kerry@gaa.ie) by Sun 5th Feb. SCÓR NA BPAISÍ Mid Kerry will hold their final on Feb 24th all entries into Scór Officer Mary Clifford by the 18th Feb remember persons are asked to have their club reg-

OPEN FAMILY FUN DAY/MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION NAGLE RICE COMMUNITY CENTRE: On Sunday February 5th 2017-our club is having an Open Day/Members Registration Day for the families of all the young boys and girls from the Milltown Castlemaine area. Catering for ages 5 and upwards, our day will commence at 12 and finish at 3. During this time children will be able to participate in some fun football activities and meet with some of our coaches who will be coaching within our club over the coming year. Our club caters for both boys and girls from (under 6 to 12’s) and boys only thereafter from under 14 to senior men. There is also a girl’s Gaelic football club-(Milltown Listry) in the community. This open day will be an ideal opportunity for new families or individuals who have joined our community to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed environment. Light refreshments will be served for children and adults throughout the day. There will be a special draw for a club pull over training top, a club training T-Shirt and 6 leather footballs for all those who pay their membership on the day. All players must be registered by March 31st 2017 for insurance purposes. Any queries contact our chairperson Podge on (086) 839 8669, Tomás Barry-membership officeron 087/6699276, club registrar-John Murphy on 087/6738217 or our Coaching officer Ian Twiss on 087/2521053. We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTRATION Club registration is now due. Under 6’s-boys and girls are free. Juvenile/ student and OAP are €30.An adult is €50, couples are €80 and family membership is €100. Membership must be paid before March 31st 2017. All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar Josephine Twiss does tremendous work each year and we are very grateful to you. As you will agree, these are fantastic rates- for the juvenile/student/OAP - it works out at 58 cent per week, while a family membership (up to 2 adults and 4 children) works out at just under €2 per week. And don’t forget that membership entitles you entry to all our home Co. League games - worth €30(on production of your membership card) as well as entry to the Munster Final ticket draw and that all important All Ireland ticket draw in September ! Membership also entitles all those aged 18 and over to vote at the AGM. Certainly great value for money! FUNDRAISING LOTTO JACKPOT DRAW Our next Lotto draw for €12,800 will be on Friday January 27th, in Killorglin Golf Club. Lotto tickets are currently on sale…Just €2 a ticket or 3 for €5. So head off and purchase your lotto tickets which are available from usual sellers and at various outlets in Milltown, Castlemaine

and Ballyfinnane. There are also many consolation prizes on offer. AGM We are delighted to report the following officers for the coming year. If anybody would be interested in filling the position of cultural officer, please contact any member of the executive. President -John Burke Vice Presidents- Tom Griffin, Jimmy Boyle, Danny Roberts, Thomas O’ Connor, George McAuliffe and George McKenna. Chairperson -Podge Leane-Vice Chairperson-Damian McCarthy. Secretary-Mike Carroll Joint Treasurers- John Joe Harmon, Ian Twiss and Tom Barry. Lotto-Eileen Spring PRO-Deirdre O’ Sullivan Registrar- John Murphy Health and Wellbeing Officer- John Hegarty. Child Protection Officer- Larkin Ann McCarthy. Coaching Officer/ Race Night Co-ordinator-Ian Twiss Field Development - Emmet Spring. Coiste Na nÓg Chairperson and secretary respectively- Damian McCarthy and Eileen Lovett.

Castlerosse Golf Club

Results of competition held on Sunday 22nd January 2017, 18 Hole Stableford. Overall winner, Ger Casey (16) 43pts Overall runner-up, Mick Clifford (21) 40pts, Overall 3rd place, Steve Shine (18) 39pts, Weekend competition is a 18 Hole Single Stableford. Castlerosse Ladies (ILGU) Officer board for 2017. Captain, Mary Tobin Secretary, Mary O’ Reilly, Vice-Captain, Chan Martin, Treasurer, Siobhan McCarthy, Competition Secretary, Patricia Barrett, Handicapping Secretary, Noirin Sheehan, Committee, Caitlin Ni Lionsaigh, Eileen Lucey, Rosaleen Kennedy, Brid Scanaill & Eileen Sugrue. Membership now available for 2017 contact Castlerosse 064 6631144 for details.

Fossa Community Games

Well done to our U16 girls basketball team who have progressed to next weekend finals after a successful Sunday morning in Duagh. Great from the girls and their coach Kate Donnellan. The U13 girls were unlucky on Sunday evening losing their Semi final to Castleisland. They followed that up with an agonising single point defeat against Currow who scored the winning basket on the buzzer. Thanks again to coaches Alan, Darren, David and to the girls Aimee, Alanna, Alicia, Alison, Ellen, Maedhbh, Melissa, Olivia and Sophie who made Fossa proud. Upcoming events.Best of Luck to the U13 Boys and U16 girls in the Basketball finals this Sunday. Anyone interested in participating in the U14 Quiz or in the U14 spike ball please contact Amanda 0863283778 or in swimming contact Katherine Butler 0863152247 Remember the dates for all upcoming events and who to contact about them can be found on our Facebook page.

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