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‘I WOULD LIKE TO SEE US LEAD THE WAY IN IRELAND WHEN IT COMES TO TOURISM FOR ALL’

Paul takes the helm at Killarney Chamber

DONNING his chain of office as new president of Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, Paul O’Neill is looking forward to tackling his to-do list.

Paul follows in the footsteps of outgoing Chamber president Kate O’Leary whose achievements during her tenure won her a standing ovation at the Chamber’s annual general meeting in December.

Muckross native Paul, who works in property management with Park Place Apartments, has served as vice-president of the Chamber for the past two years. “During that time I aided Kate and was involved in several projects. It is a big advantage as I know what to expect and I know what’s involved," he said.

Paying tribute to Kate’s work as president, Paul said he was very much looking forward to promoting Killarney and building on its strengths.

The new Chamber leader’s priorities include making Killarney one of Ireland’s most accessible destinations, the Purple Flag, enhancing our festival offering, as well as the opening of Killarney House this year and the continuation of the Lough Lein looped walk project.

Ensuring Killarney opens its doors as one of the most accessible destinations in Ireland is a key plan for Paul. “I would like to see us lead the way in Ireland when it comes to tourism for all, and ensure Killarney is accessible to people of all needs and abilities,” he told Killarney Advertiser.

The Purple Flag is another project in Killarney that is close to Mr O’Neill’s heart. “Purple Flag is the international accreditation for town centres in the evening and at night from 5pm to 5am,” he said.

Killarney has an enviable reputation for coordinating an exciting programme of festivals and events, including St Patrick’s Festival Chill Áirne and the July 4 celebrations. Paul aims to build on our strengths in this area over the next two years. “We will continue the high standards and also add to and enhance the festival and event offering,” he said.

New Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president Paul O'Neill accepted the chain of office from outgoing president Kate O'Leary, who completed her two-year term at the helm on New Year's Eve. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

Christmas in Killarney committee says thank you EACH year the Christmas n Killarney festival committee aims to make the programme of events even bigger and better than previous years.

The past season saw this happen yet again, with the committee reporting hugely positive feedback from both the general public and businesses of the town. “We are thrilled,” said a spokesperson for the festival.

“People from far and near travelled to Killarney throughout the month of December to soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy the lights. The Magic Parades yet again drew huge crowds and plenty of excitement to the town each Saturday night once the festival kicked off on November 25.

“Christmas in Killarney would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors who supported the festival – it is this support that enables us to create such magical events and such a successful festival each year,” added the spokesperson.

“We would also like to extend a huge thank all the volunteers who gave up their time. To

EDITOR'S VIEW SO IT’S official – Killarney has been named as one of the world’s top 10 places to retire as our town claimed its spot on a list compiled by US travel site Oyster. com (see our story in our Home & Away pages).

Some have made jokes about how the stereotypical image of a retirement haven involves poolside sun

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the people of Killarney, thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you all again in 2017.”

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loungers and cocktails. However, despite our temperate climate, it would seem Killarney has more than most to offer those seeking a dream destination to spend their golden years.

Claiming tenth spot in the prestigious list, Killarney’s proximity to the Ring of Kerry, its National Park and historic sites have proved a winning combination while Killarney’s restaurants and shops were also cited

as reasons for its inclusion on the list.

But are we surprised? Over the past week Killarney welcomed an influx of delighted visitors to the town, which fast become a winter wonderland destination. Thanks to the Christmas in Killarney festival, Killarney is the perfect hot spot for a seasonal break and no longer does it have to wait until the warmer months to experience that lively

hum of activity.

As the year drew to a close, the vibe was equal to that of the summer tourist season as our festive lights illuminated the excited and happy faces of the visitors of all ages pouring into town with their suitcases in tow.

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Winter wonderland attraction skates centre stage in Killarney Question How does the Housing Assistance Payment work?

Students from St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School who helped ensure young people with special needs enjoyed a fun day out at Killarney on Ice recently.

YOUNGSTERS and the young at heart have been getting their skates on over the past few weeks at Killarney on Ice, which will be in town until January 8.

Located in the Beech Road car park, the winter wonderland attraction held a special complimentary morning for children from St Francis Special School and Cullina and Fossa national schools.

Generous-spirited teenagers from St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School and St Brendan’s College were also on hand to ensure the children enjoyed their outing.

The 600 square metre ice rink under marquee is a key part of the Christmas in Killarney Festival. Schools, youth clubs and sports teams across the county are using the facility of the group booking discount rate to plan a session on the ice. The normal opening times can be extended during the day to accommodate school groups. Value for money is key, with family and group rates.

Helmets and skate aids are available for novice skaters with double bladed skates to help young children. Sessions last for one hour and tickets can be booked online at www.killarneyonice.com. For further information and group or company bookings, please contact Killarney On Ice at 085-7400366.

Colin Flynn, Alek Surminski, Sean McCarthy, and Max Fowler, Fossa National School, at the special session for Fossa, St Francis and Cullina NS pupils organised by Killarney on Ice.

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Answer The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a form of social housing support for people with a long-term housing need. It is administered by local authorities and will eventually replace long-term Rent Supplement. You must be on the local authority’s housing list (which means that you qualify for social housing support) to be eligible for HAP. HAP is being introduced in phases. From March 2017 the final phase will bring it fully into operation in the last three local authority areas – all in Dublin.

Under the HAP scheme, you find your own private rented accommodation. Although the local authority administers HAP, you will not be a local authority tenant. The rental agreement will be between yourself and the landlord. This means that you will have certain rights and obligations, as will your landlord.

The rent must be within the HAP rent limits, which are based on your household size and the rental market in your area. Additional flexibility is provided where a household cannot find suitable accommodation within the HAP rent limits. The Homeless HAP Pilot in Dublin offers further flexibility for homeless people.

The local authority will pay your landlord directly and you will pay a differential rent to the local authority. This means that the amount of rent is based on your income and your ability to pay. If you are getting a social welfare payment at a post office, you must pay the local authority through the Household Budget Scheme.

If you take up a job or increase your working hours, you will still be eligible for HAP, provided that you meet the other conditions of the scheme.

People who are on the housing list and currently getting Rent Supplement will be transferred to HAP on a phased basis. If you are on the housing list, living in a HAP area and getting Rent Supplement, you can now apply for HAP. Detailed booklets and other information about HAP are available on housing.gov.ie.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

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Bridget Fitzgerald, economic development, Kerry County Council, Ella O'Donoghue, Liebherr, Fred McDonagh, Redchair Recruitment and Collette O'Donoghue HR manager Tricel, at the launch of the Kerry 2017 Expo which will be held in Killarney on April 9. PICTURE: DOMNICK WALSH

New appointment at Killarney accountancy company KILLARNEY accountancy company Curran Moore & Co has announced the appointment of new company director Donald O’Sullivan.

Donald, who is re-joining the company, has a wealth of experience.

“I am delighted to be re-joining Curran Moore & Co, having worked in Australia and Cork, with large companies,” he said. “It is an honour to be appointed as director.”

Curran Moore & Co was established by Pat Curran in April 1970. Tim Moore joined the practice in 1977 to form the partnership Curran Moore & Co. It developed over the years and, following the sudden death of Tim Moore in November 2002 and the retirement of Pat Curran as a partner, the practice is now run by Michael Walker, Ian Holohan and now Donald O’Sullivan.

Curran Moore & Co's new company director, Donald O’Sullivan, centre, Michael Walker, left, and Ian Holohan, right. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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LOCALS and visitors alike will have become familiar over the past couple of weeks with the billboards highlighting a major event offering a thousand Kerry jobs.

Fourteen of Kerry’s largest industries together with twelve sponsors such as Kerry County Council, IDA, Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Office and organisations including the GAA and Kerry District League have all collaborated on the major road signage campaign highlighting Kerry Expo which takes place in the INEC on April 9. “The campaign sets out to encourage visitors and migrants to come live and work in Kerry,” said campaign and expo organiser Liz Maher.

“It depicts the reality of that what lies behind the Kingdom’s magical scenery, is over 1000 job vacancies.”

The campaign references some of Kerry’s major employers who are either currently recruiting or will be recruiting in in the near future.

Some of these job vacancies will be showcased at the Kerry Expo.

The campaign was perfectly placed to tempt those visiting Kerry over Christmas with many marking their calendar to return to the county for the event. Last year the Kerry Expo showcased 120 businesses throughout the county.

Credit union has e45 million to lend KILLARNEY CREDIT UNION has €45 million available to lend in 2017 and has in the past year provided €13.1 million in loans in the local community.

These and many more figures emerged as Killarney Credit Union held its annual general meeting in December. The event, in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, heard how the credit union is now serving the needs of 25,000 members.

Mark Murphy, CEO of Killarney Credit Union, said: “The assets at the credit union now stand at a very healthy €105 million. In the past year, we facilitated the people of Killarney and Kenmare with over 2,500 individual loans to a value of €13.1 million.”

With the initial signs of economic recovery in the local economy, members’ confidence has seen a saving increase of 8% bringing total savings in the credit union to €91 million. Due to this increase, in July 2016, the Board of Killarney Credit Union took the hard decision to limit savings to €50,000 per member. This decision affected less than 1% of the membership of the credit.

The credit union declared a dividend of .25% on shares held in the credit union. The credit union introduced a new IT system in

October which allows for greater functionality and this includes online banking and mobile apps for members. It also introduced a range of new loan products.

“There is strong demand for the development of new products and services such as electronic payments, direct debits, debit cards, insurance cover and new loan rates. We are continually reviewing our product and service offering for members to meet their needs. Our home and business loan products are proving popular with members since their introduction this year,” added Mr Murphy.

The credit union has been heavily involved in sponsorship of local clubs, societies and charities in the past 12 months with over 50 groups receiving €20,000 in sponsorship.

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Killarney’s streetscape impresses in anti-litter league KILLARNEY has been deemed cleaner than European norms, according to a litter survey for 2016.

The study, conducted by the business group Irish Business Against Litter, saw the town drop from sixth to 12th position in the ranking of 40 towns and cities.

The An Taisce report for Killarney stated: “Killarney was once again presented at its best in 2016. What was notable at many of the sites was the overall presentation of the streetscape – e.g. High Street/Main Street and New Road – all were in very good order. Park Road Commercial Park was noticeably improved on a previous

survey and Plunkett Street was excellent.”

Seventy per cent of the towns and cities surveyed by An Taisce on behalf of IBAL were found to be clean to European norms, compared to 85% two years ago. Litter levels rose by 4% over the period. While once again there were no litter black spots, three urban areas were deemed to be seriously littered – Galvone in Limerick, Farranree in Cork and Dublin’s North Inner City.

“The poor showing by our cities generally goes some way to explaining the overall increase in litter levels,“ said Conor Horgan of IBAL. “Last

SO WHAT DID THE JUDGES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT KILLARNEY? KILLARNEY was once again presented at its best in 2016, noted judges of the recent Irish Business Against Litter awards. What was notable at many of the sites was the overall presentation of the streetscape – High Street/Main Street and New Road – all were in very good order. Park Road Commercial Park was deemed “noticeably improved on a previous survey” and Plunkett Street was rated as excellent.

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Countess Grove: Grade B – Much of this residential area was generally in good order but there was an area which definitely had a litter presence – plastic bottles, sweet papers and plastic bags.

Dalton’s Avenue and Marian Terrace: Grade A – Cleary this is a very well respected and cared for residential area. The overall impression was of a very clean and well-maintained environment.

High Street and Main Street: Grade A – A busy shopping environment which has scored very well, despite heavy usage. There was a virtual absence of litter throughout and the overall impression created here was a very positive one.

Recycle Facility at High Street Car Park: Grade A – A well-presented recycle facility with all aspects of the area surveyed in very good order.

New Road: Grade A – All was in very good order along this road – there was a virtual absence of litter throughout. The overall impression was of a well-maintained environment.

Park Road Commercial Park: Grade A – The surveyor remarked that this area was much improved on IBAL Survey 1, 2016. As noted in previous survey the wire fencing was in poor order but there was no obvious litter.

Plunkett Street: Grade A – This was an excellent site. All aspects of the area surveyed were in very good order and there was an absence of litter throughout.

Aldi/Tesco – Deerpark: Grade A – Taken as one site, both Aldi and Tesco have scored very well. Clearly the whole area is very well managed with regard to litter and generally presentation.

Tralee approach road: Grade B – There was a definite litter presence along the road on the approach into Killarney – coffee cups, plastic and glass bottles, cans, fast-food wrappers and sweet papers were all present. Some parts of the shrubbery/grass verges were better maintained than others.

Killarney to Cork connecting road: Grade B – A moderately littered route. On the road out of Killarney it was noted that there was a very large anti-littering sign which is obscured by the overgrown trees/ bushes. There were other “anti-littering” notices along the route. Within the Kerry County Council area the road the top litter grade is certainly achievable.

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year all our major cities other than Dublin were clean, this time round the majority are littered.”

The IBAL report again illustrates how dumping is at the heart of Ireland’s litter problem. “The good news is that we are nowhere near as littered a nation as we were 15 years ago, when only two towns were Clean to European Norms.

However, we have seen some worrying slippage across both cities and towns. The restructuring of local government and the abolition of town councils may be partly to blame outside of our cities,” said Mr Horgan.

Santa leads the way at jolliest Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal ECHOES of "ho, ho, ho" could be heard throughout the town as Santa Claus and his team of elves swooped to make a clean sweep of Killarney's roundabouts in the lead-up to Christmas.

Santa was taking time out from his super-busy schedule to give a helping hand to the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal group. “It has to have been our jolliest Meitheal ever!” Killarney Tidy Towns PRO Johnny McGuire told Killarney Advertiser. “Fifteen people, including Santa, took part in what was the first tidy towns Meitheal that was made up of Killarney Chamber members only – it was a case of Strictly Come Meitheal, I suppose!”

Drivers and their young passengers, en route to a day’s festive shopping, were seen doing double takes as they encountered Santa hard at work. “We saw many cars circling the roundabouts more than once to be sure to get a good view of Santa busy at work," said Johnny. “In this way, Santa also helped highlight the importance of Tidy Towns to children who were on their way into town – it was a real sight to behold!”

Neilie Griffin joined Santa Claus and the dedicated Volunteers of Killarney Meitheal and Tidy Towns at a clean-up at Park Road roundabout. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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‘Kevin’s love of sport was only surpassed by his great love for his family’ TRIBUTES have been flowing following the tragic death of Glenflesk native Kevin Casey. The popular Waterford-based broadcaster, who celebrated his 40th birthday last year, died on Tuesday after a short illness.

WLR FM, where Kevin was sports editor, informed listeners of hiss death, at the request of his family.

Kevin, who had also worked at Radio Kerry, began working in WLR FM ten years ago. The station’s managing director Des Whelan said: “Kevin is one of the most popular people I’ve worked with over the years and a really great broadcaster. His love of sport was only surpassed by his great love for his family.

Our condolences to his wife Marguerite, his sons Paul, Mark and James and his parents Paddy and Mary, sisters Marie and Majella and his brother Martin.”

Kevin was honoured many times for his work in sport with WLR FM, winning a GAA McNamee award in 2010 for his programme which celebrated the jubilee of Waterford’s All-Ireland win in 1959.

Last year he won another McNamee award for his interview with Waterford hurler Maurice Shanahan where he gave an open and honest account of his struggle with depression which made for compelling listening. The programme was enhanced by the compassionate

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and sensitive style of Kevin’s interviewing. Last October he won a prestigious PPI National Radio Award for the same programme.

WLR FM’s head of news Liz Reddy said: “Kevin was not just a brilliant hardworking broadcaster but a fantastic

Gardaí seize 107 vehicles in Killarney in 2016 A TOTAL of 107 vehicles were seized by Gardaí in Killarney in 2016 which is an increase of 37% on the previous year's figure of 78.

Gardaí are empowered to seize and detain vehicles which are not insured or which are not taxed.

Vehicles are returned when penalty fees, towing fees and storage fees are paid Commenting on the figures, Superintendent Flor Murphy of Killarney Gardaí said: “The increase is very significant and reflects strong enforcement activity in the area to ensure vehicles are insured and taxed on the roads in Killarney. This enforcement activity will continue throughout the year in 2017.”

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friend and colleague to everyone in WLR FM. His wonderful easygoing charm brought joy to the news and sports department and made everyone he met and interviewed immediately at ease.”

His family thanked his medical team, Dr Paula Colvert, Dr

Emmett Wall and Dr Sean Hogan and as well as the oncology unit, oncology liaison nurses and homecare team.

Kevin, of Dunmore East and formerly of Glenflesk, will be laid to rest today following requiem Mass at 12.30pm at Killea Church, Dunmore East.

Marks & Spencer makes a difference to people in need THE team at Marks & Spencer in Killarney branched out to add extra sparkle to Christmas for people in need.

Staff and management at the M&S store in Deerpark set up a Giving Tree, which generated enormous support from the big-hearted customers.

“The entire team in Marks and Spencer would like to acknowledge the generous support that we received from our customers over the Christmas period Staff of Marks & Spencer and store manager Paul Daly in supporting the Giving Tree,” presenting the donations made at the Giving Tree to the Killarney branch of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. said store manager Paul Daly.

Donations of toys and clothes at the Giving Tree made all the difference for local families struggling to make ends meet and were delivered thanks to the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Killarney. “Killarney people's generosity seams to have no bounds when to comes to supporting people in need in the local area,” said Mr Daly.

“We were very happy to have facilitated the Giving Tree again this year and everyone in store was delighted with the amount of toys and clothes which were handed over to the St Vincent De Paul on December 22. Everyone's support was greatly appreciated and we're sure it made a difference to children in the local area this Christmas.”

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WALKERS put their best foot forward for a deserving cause during the festive season. Men, women and children laced on their boots to step it out on December 28 for the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club’s fourth annual Christmas charity walk.

Over 300 people participated in the fundraiser, in aid of the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus. “The club would like to thank those who took part and generously donated in making the walk a huge success,” said chairman Tom Leslie.

The organisers paid special tribute to all the committee members of the club, particularly Mick Myers. “We also thank Killorglin Men's Social Club Choir and Killarney School of Music, who provided the wonderful entertainment, everyone who kindly donated spot prizes for the raffle and George and all the staff at the Travel Inn for the refreshments and hosting the event,” added Tom. “The club will be making a cheque presentation to the charity later this month.”

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Put your best foot forward for Operation Transformation walk day JANUARY is a month infused with magic and loaded with new possibilities, according to the organiser of the Kerry walks staged as part of national Operation Transformation walk day this Saturday, January 7.

Participants will be gathering for the Killarney walk, organised by the Park Run team, at the Muckross Traditional Farms, for a briefing at 9.20am and the 5k walk or run will commence at 9.30am.

“January is a special time of year, which is infused with magic, loaded with new possibilities and ripe with potential pathways to explore and engage in healthier lifestyle options,” said Córa Carrig, co-ordinator, Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership.

“It’s all about creating a gap in one’s schedule to make physical activity happen and be a part of our lives. Saturday’s walk provides an excellent opportunity for everyone to get 2017 off to an active start.”

This is the seventh year of this national event where thousands of people through-

out the country, including in Kerry, put on their walking shoes and take to the pathways of Ireland.

As Operation Transformation has linked with Sports Ireland (formally known as Irish Sports Council), the Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership is responsible for organising and co-ordinating the walks in Kerry.

Registration is essential for all events, stressed Córa. “So if you are not already registered with park-run, you can register for free at www.parkrun.ie/register for the Killarney and Tralee walks,” she added.

“And don’t forget to bring your barcodes.

For anyone participating in Listowel we ask that you pre-register for free at www.ot-listowel.eventbrite.ie.”

All three events take place on January 7 at 9.30am to coincide with an RTÉ radio broadcast. People of all ages, fitness levels and abilities are invited to come along on the day.

Paudie O'Mahoney led 3000 participants in the Operation Transformation walk in Killarney in 2014.

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ERRY provided a picture-perfect backdrop to the nuptials of Janie Golden and John Joe Biggins.

Janie, from Reading, and John Joe, from Cong, Co Mayo, exchanged vows in Jacks’ Coastguard Restaurant, Cromane, which is where they also held their reception.

“The venue was perfect for our intimate wedding with close family and friends,” said the bride. “The food was amazing and the location was just perfect.”

Humanist celebrant Seamus de Burca officiated at the ceremony and Killarney photographer Sally MacMonagle captured the big day on camera. “The pictures were taken in the grounds of Jacks' and on the beach at Cromane,” said Janie. “Sally was great fun and captured the day in a very natural way.”

Janie’s son Thomas Golden walked her up the aisle and John Joe’s son Ciaran Biggins was his best man.

The bride’s nieces Charlie Penglase (Reading) and Tegan Golden (Coolbane West, Killorglin) took on the important role of flower girls.

Janie’s mother Violet Golden was guest of honour. “My dad Maurice Golden, who died in 2003, was originally from Upper Tullig, Caragh Lake, Killorglin,” said Janie.

The newlyweds, who will reside in Reading, are looking forward to the next time they visit family and friends in Kerry.

“We spent two weeks in Ireland, staying for a few days in Cong after the wedding,” said Janie. “Our wedding was a very relaxed, perfect day and we couldn't have wished for anymore. The dance floor was never empty! The staff were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We and our guests had the most brilliant day there and we will treasure the memories. JP Murphy, the resident pianist, was absolutely brilliant.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thousands of drivers unaware that they might be uninsured THE insurance industry in Ireland must clarify the exact position with regard to the reporting of penalty points to insurers and the impact on a driver’s cover.

I have received a number of queries from constituents who are concerned about the validity of their policies.

Most drivers assume that they are only required to inform their insurers when it is time to renew their insurances that they have received penalty points.

However, it has come to light that some insurers now expect policyholders to inform the company as soon as points are received. If they aren’t informed, policies may become null and void, leaving the policyholders in a very precarious situation.

This is a very serious issue, and one which will be very disconcerting to thousands of drivers in the county.

By the end of September, 144,956 drivers across the country had received penalty points this year. The vast majority of who are probably unaware of the requirement to inform their insurers as soon as they receive them.

Insurance Ireland has informed me that certain policies expect a “continuing duty of disclosure from the insured party” over and above disclosures at the renewal of premiums. This will be news to a lot of motorists, and unless they have read, in detail, the fine print of their policies, will put them at risk of voiding their policies.

Deputy John Brassil.

The insurance industry has an obligation to clarify the rules regarding the reporting of penalty points, and ensure that an awareness campaign is rolled out to educate and inform policyholders.

The constituents who have been in touch with me are deeply concerned that a) their policies might be void and b) they were unaware of it, and the implications for them as drivers.

Drivers need clarity on this issue. The impact of potentially thousands of uninsured drivers on our roads could be incredibly serious. I would urge any motorist who has been affected by this loophole to get in touch with me, and let me know what happened their policy.

John Brassil, Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, Leinster House, Dublin 2

We need to focus on trade and technology education AT THE December 2016 monthly meeting of Kerry County Council, I proposed a motion calling on the Government to ensure that educational colleges at second and third level would give due and appropriate prominence to trade and technology education.

For too long in Ireland the educational focus had been on academic subjects. There has been a welcome change of emphasis in recent decades but that there is still a need for greater development of the skills needed in various industries. During recent visits by Kerry councillors to factories in the county, the members were informed that sourcing people with the required skills is a problem. The manager of one very large factory said that finding suitably trained and talented tradespersons is his main difficulty.

I asked that a committee would be formed in Kerry comprising Kerry Education Services, the ITT, second-level schools and representatives from the industries within the county. Such a committee would seek to ensure that a curriculum appropriate to the needs of industry in the county would be actively pursued and implemented.

The benefits of this process will undoubtedly be that Kerry will have a rich pool of talented people who will be available to work in the county’s dynamic industries.

Councillor Michael Gleeson, Clasheen, Killarney

Thank you from Gorta-Self Help Africa THROUGH your pages can I express a sincere ‘thank you’ on behalf of Gorta-Self Help Africa to the people of Kerry for their kindness and generosity in supporting our work in the past year.

The year 2016 was an incredible one for us. We invested more funds, undertook more work, and reached more people than at any point in our long history during the past 12 months.

The past year saw us work with approximately 1.8 million people in nine different countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ray Jordan CEO, Gorta-Self Help Africa, Via email

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January FAMILIES were counting the cost of the deluge caused by the December storms which resulted in serious flooding in areas across Kerry including Glenflesk, Beaufort and Fossa.

Kerry became familiar with Status Orange weather warnings in January, with the month concluding with strong winds and gusts Michael Fassbender received a BAFTA nomination for his role in Steve Jobs. And the lead-up to the 2016 Oscars was more exciting than usual in Kerry as the Killarney actor was nominated in the Academy Awards’ coveted Best Actor category.

Killarney Gardaí confirmed that a number of addresses were searched in the town in the days leading up to Christmas as part of an operation targeting the illegal drugs trade. Five properties were searched and cannabis with an approximate street value of €2000 was seized. A burglary took place at Fossa National School, and thieves targeted a property in Muckross on January 7.

The British Ambassador Dominick Chilcott took centre stage at the first meeting of Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce of 2016. At the well-attended members networking lunch, which took place in the Killarney Avenue Hotel, the British Ambassador discussed the Brexit (British Exit) and the implications for Irish tourism.

Her colleagues at Daly’s SuperValu helped ensure Margaret Cahill struck it lucky and went home a whopping €16,800 richer after she won Rathmore GAA Club’s lotto. Margaret, from Spa, bought a ticket for Rathmore GAA Club’s lotto from her workmate at Daly’s, Jacinta Murphy.

February EMOTIONAL and heartfelt speeches were made by Kerry’s newly elected TDs as well as candidates who had run for election after Kerry’s five seats were filled at the end of February.

Taking their place in the 32nd Dáil were Michael Healy-Rae, Independent, Danny Healy-Rae, Independent, Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael, Martin Ferris, Sinn Fein, and John Brassil, Fianna Fáil.

They were congratulated in a packed count centre at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre following a two-day count in the wake of the general election. Returning officer Padraig Burke made announcement as follows: Michael Healy-Rae (Independent): 20,378; Danny Healy-Rae (Independent): 13,826; Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael): 14,050; Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin): 12,964; and John Brassil (Fianna Fáil): 12,792.

In the lead-up to polling day, Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae started his campaign off by releasing a song this morning encouraging voters to support him.

The catchy number was written and performed by Killarney band Truly Diverse.

Later in the month, the Healy-Rae dynasty announced it was to run a second candidate in Kerry, with Councillor Danny HealyRae confirming he would run alongside his brother, Independent TD Michael.

In February, Killarney Garda Station became the first station in Ireland to fly the coveted Purple Flag, which is international recognition of towns and cities that are safe and appealing to visitors after dark.

Meanwhile, A Killarney garda, Garda Paul Ruby, was hailed as a hero after saving a man’s life. He urged people to be aware of the whereabouts of defibrillators locally and also advocated training in CPR.

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THERE was an outpouring of grief at a Mass in memory of a baby boy who was tragically found dead in Killarney. The community showed its solidarity with the baby’s heartbroken mother Anna Rozycka and family as people of all ages turned out at the special Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Eleven-month-old Karol Rozycki was found at an apartment at Park Place on Upper High Street, when it is believed his mother returned from work.

She called Gardaí and emergency services, who treated Karol at the scene. Tragically, he was pronounced dead a short time later. A man in his 30s, found at the scene, was pronounced dead days later at Cork University Hospital.

Liebherr retained their All-Ireland Senior Inter-Firm crown against 2015’s defeated finalists Medtronic on a scoreline of Liebherr (Kerry) 0-10, Medtronic (Galway) 0-7.

Talented Edel Crowley was crowned overall winner of the prestigious Killarney Rotary Young Musician of the Year competition. Calls by his friends for a memorial to the late Paddy Turner came to fruition in March. Centenarian Michael O’Connor led the way as grand marshal of Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day parade. The team behind St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne was delighted with the response to the second annual event, which had Ireland: Past, Present and Future as its theme.

Kerry County Council welcomed its two newest members as Cllr Maura Healy-Rae and Cllr John Lucid were co-opted to the council. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae was injured in a farm accident in March.

April THE Our Lady of Perpetual Help Icon visited St Mary’s Cathedral for two days in April after being blessed by Pope Francis in Rome on Holy Thursday.

Kerry made a clean sweep in April as 3,500 hardworking volunteers collected over 15,000 bags of rubbish during the clean-up organised by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council.

The Golden Gates swung open on Killarney House & Gardens when thousands flocked to enjoy a special preview opening designed to give locals the opportunity to enjoy the on-going restoration and re-creation of the gardens.

Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore was celebrating as the senior and junior girls football teams both won Munster finals and then went on to win All-Ireland semi-finals.

Top Gear presenters Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc were in Kerry as part of filming for the upcoming series of the show.

The duo, who were based in Killarney, visited Dingle and Killorglin also, and proved a huge hit with locals.

April saw the moving story of Rathmore patriot Patrick O’Connor brought to the stage. Patrick – The 1916 Story of Captain Patrick O’Connor was written and directed by Aidan O’Connor, Rathmore.

First staged in Rathmore Community Centre, it went on to stage sellout shows in the INEC in Killarney also.

Congratulations flowed to Eileen O’Sullivan and Thomas Fleming who were married in St Mary’s Cathedral in April. Eileen, of Clover’s Place, College Street, and Thomas, from Dalton’s Avenue, exchanged vows in a ceremony led by family friends Fr Simon Twomey and Fr Jim Linehan.

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May EVERYTHING came up roses for Killarney lady Danielle O’Sullivan who was chosen to represent Kerry in the Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Kerry’s beaches maintained their excellent standard with the awarding of 14 Blue Flags for 2016 by An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland.

Heartfelt tributes were paid following the passing of Canon Pat Horgan who had celebrated his diamond jubilee in 2015.

Killarney branched out for a tree-hug world record attempt in May. The initiative took place at the restored Killarney House and Gardens as part of the Celebration of Trees event.

From his seat in the Dáil to the perch atop a bucking bronco, Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae enjoyed all the fun of the rodeo in a fundraiser in McSorley’s Bar in aid of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit. It saw Deputy Healy-Rae saddle up for the second week in succession having launched the Killarney BikeFest raffle in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland from atop a gleaming HarleyDavidson motorbike the previous week.

Killarney Advertiser once again discussed the introduction of street coverings over parts of our town centre.

Killarney Municipal District and its cathaoirleach honoured St Brendan’s College Football Team on winning the All-Ireland Colleges Hogan Cup Football Final and Spa GAA Club’s figure dancing team who won the All-Ireland Scór Senior Final.

The sun smiled down on a walk in memory of Paddy Turner in aid of deserving local causes.

Killarney’s May racing festival attracted bumper crowds, as did Killarney Beerfest which had all the ingredients for a heavenly brew.

June IRELAND’S biggest motorbike festival rumbled into town during the June bank holiday weekend, attracting thousands of bike enthusiasts from across the globe to celebrate Ireland BikeFest’s 10th anniversary.

Gaming fever gripped Killarney for the inaugural Insomnia Gaming Ireland festival which took place at the INEC from June 10-13.

Kerry County Council opened books of condolences at its offices in Killarney and Tralee for the victims of the Orlando shootings.

Fine Gael Kerry senator Paul Coghlan was elected as LeasCathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

He promised he would bring her up Mangerton Mountain when Pat Sheehan first met Joanne Murphy. But little did Joanne know that Pat would be delivering on his promise, in unique fashion, on their wedding day. Pat organised a surprise helicopter trip to whisk his bride to Mangerton after they exchanged wedding vows in Barradubh Church in June.

The mother of a Killarney teenager who was fatally stabbed set up a foundation in his memory. As Lotte Lyne unveiled details of the Stephen Lyne Foundation, she said she believed it is something of which Stephen would have been proud.

Crowds descended on Scoil Bhride Loreto NS to wish popular teacher Mary Moynihan well on her retirement.

Independent Kerry County Council member Brendan Cronin donned the chain of office as cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District. Cllr Michael O’Shea, Fianna Fáil, was elected the new cathaoirleach of Kerry.

There was a changing of the guard at Killarney Rotary Club also as outgoing president John O’Sullivan handed over the chain of office to incoming president Angela O’Connor.

July FIVE parishes in the diocese of Kerry were without a priest as two more parishes lost a priest during the year, it was revealed in July.

It was a case of “Good morning, America” as the cathaoirleach of Killarney’s Municipal District, Councillor Brendan Cronin, and Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president Kate O’Leary raised the US flag on July 4.

News that satellite ground infrastructure provider iDirect was to create more than 30 specialised engineering jobs in Kerry was welcomed.

A man’s body was recovered from Carrantuohill after Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) was alerted by a group of walkers.

A leading light in Killarney’s hotel business, Emer Corridan took the helm as general manager of the Cahernane House Hotel.

Muckross celebrated 10 wins and took home the Points Cup following the 231st annual Killarney Regatta.

Eileen O’Callaghan of the Fáilte Hotel had plenty of help when it came to celebrating a special birthday in style at the Killarney Races. Eileen was born on the same day as Killarney Racecourse opened its new course 80 years before.

From fire fighters to postmen and from footballers to hurlers – a whole host of bighearted Killarney folk were out in force to generate funds to help Killarney youngster Amy O’Connor at the Shave for Amy event.

Stunning Agne Krememskiene from Killarney was the winner of the Dawn Milk Queen of Fashion at Killarney Races. Noreen O’Leary was appointed general manager of The Heights Hotel Killarney.

Killarney Advertiser was delighted to unveil its latest publication, Killarney Magazine.

August THERE was both agony and ecstasy in Croke Park for Kerry in August. After the minors powered towards their goal of threein-a-row All-Ireland titles, there was absolute heartbreak for the Kerry senior team as their dream of an All-Ireland final date with Mayo on September 18 was snatched from them by the Blues.

Kerry were pipped to the post by Dublin on a scoreline of Dublin 0-22, Kerry 2-14.

The governing body of The European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA) met in Killarney as part of an enhanced engagement in Ireland.

The meeting, which was organised by Kerry Diocesan Youth Service and Youth Work Ireland, examined a variety of EU-wide topics relevant to young people and youth services today.

Her fashion savvy and poise earned Mags Kelleher Milner the coveted ladies day prize at the Killarney Races August festival.

After catching the eye of the judge, stylist and blogger Pippa O’Connor, Killarney-based Mags was presented with a diamond pendant worth €3,000 generously sponsored by Keanes Jewellers.

A sod-turning event was led in Lough Guitane by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, as the construction of a water treatment plant was begun.

The water treatment plant is part of a €30 million investment by Irish Water in the Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme which also includes upgrades to existing water infrastructure on the supply, servicing 62,000 people on 9 water supply zones in the county.

September KERRY completed a glorious treble with a third successive All-Ireland Minor Football Championship title, defeating Galway by 3-07 to 0-09 in the Croke Park decider.

He might be older than Ireland but 103-year-old Michael O’Connor from Killarney showed he was full of energy as he launched the South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show.

Organised by the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club, the event took place at Fleming’s Farm, Grenagh, Fossa, on Sunday, September 11. The weather may have played spoilsport on the day, but the charity champions ploughed on to support the cause.

Culture Night unfolded throughout Kerry on Friday, September 16, and an enticing programme of events was unveiled by Kerry County Council’s arts department.

During the week, Killarney thespian Donal Courtney strode through the corridors of his alma mater St Brendan’s College as he portrayed one of the college’s most illustrious past pupils, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty. Donal presented his one-man show based on the life of the monsignor to transition year students in the college as a prelude to his show at the INEC on Culture Night.

Known as the Vatican Pimpernel, Monsignor O’Flaherty and his colleagues saved over 6,500 lives during World War Two. Meanwhile, unusually high temperatures meant that the red deer rut was more subdued than usual. “Other than occasional roaring, stags that would be normally fighting each other at this time of the year are still in stag herds living happily together with no rutting activity,” said Damien Hannigan of the Wild Deer Association of Ireland.

October ACCLAIMED actor Michael Fassbender said he was “deeply humbled” to have been inducted into the Order of Innisfallen in his hometown of Killarney.

The 39-year-old star was honoured with the accolade at a ceremony in Muckross House and was guest of honour at a blacktie ball organised by Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce in the Europe Hotel & Resort that evening.

Award-winning Killarney photographer Valerie O’Sullivan immortalised the faces and places of Ireland’s highest mountain range in her new book, The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks: People and Places of Ireland’s Highest Mountain Range.

The 2016 recipient of the Hugh O’Flaherty Humanitarian Award, Fr Shay Cullen, SSC, was presented with the accolade in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. Fr Shay was honoured for his work in which he fearlessly confronts and challenges local and national Governments, human traffickers, and other vested interests as he goes defending and educating the oppressed and poor of the Philippines.

Kerry football star Marc Ó Sé announced his retirement from intercounty football. Killarney man Ljatif Saiti won the top prize of €200,000 on his All Cash Spectacular scratch card which he purchased in Healy’s Newsagent in his hometown.

Ljatif, who is originally from Kosovo, was joined by his family as he collected his whopping €200,000 prize at National Lottery headquarters in Dublin in October. Controlled drugs believed to be crystal meth with an estimated street value of €26,500 were recovered locally in October when two vehicles were searched in the Killarney area.

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IRELAND’S 2023 Rugby World Cup bid took a huge leap forward in November.

Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium is one of 12 potential venues for hosting the Rugby World Cup, if Ireland’s bid for the 2023 tournament is successful.

In November it was confirmed East would meet West in a Zen style as 750 practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism pledged to converge on Killarney for a retreat course spring.

A hero’s welcome awaited champion powerlifter Frances Arthur when she arrived at work. The Killarney teacher was on top of the world as pupils and her fellow staff members at Holy Cross Mercy National School gave her a standing ovation in recognition of her triumph at the World Powerlifting Championships in Italy.

Frances had a clutch of coveted international awards to show her pupils after she won top prizes in the championships, which are organised by the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation and took place in Lake Garda.

No doubt the resounding rounds of applause could be heard on high when it was announced that the St Mary’s Church of Ireland railings project had scooped the coveted overall prize at the Killarney Looking Good Awards.

The seasonal sense of anticipation filled Killarney at the end of November with two key events kicking off the festive season.

The first was the Killarney Rotary Evening of Wine & Art, which took placed in The Malton on the last Thursday of the month, and it was followed a day later by the first of the 2016 series of Christmas in Killarney Magic Parades.

December WORLD-RENOWNED accessibility advocate Joann O’Riordan is a regular visitor to Killarney and Joanne was delighted to do the honours as she launched a new wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus at The Gleneagle Hotel in December.

Meanwhile, another visionary lady, Agnes Rooney, Killarney, decided to get in gear to take action when she discovered many members of the local community face difficulty in going about their daily lives because of the lack of wheelchair-accessible transport.

Agnes embarked on a mission to raise funds for a bus for the Kerry Parents & Friends Association and it was a case of celebrations all round at the Kerry Parents & Friends Association, Old Monastery, Port Road, as Agnes and her group of fundraisers unveiled the grand total of €51,830, and secured the purchase of a 171-registered Ford transit.

Many youngsters – and the young at heart – enjoyed a truly enchanting journey at Muckross this Christmas.

Santa Claus landed his sleigh at Muckross Traditional Farms in Killarney National Park and took up residence there for the festive season.

Outgoing Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president Kate O’Leary received a standing ovation when she addressed the annual general meeting of the Chamber.

Incoming Killarney Chamber president Paul O’Neill presented Kate with a beautifully framed display of photographs from her two-year term as president.

A number of top acts entertained in style at the INEC Killarney throughout the month, culminating in country superstar Nathan Carter’s New Year’s Eve performance.

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Nathan rings in the New Year in tuneful style KILLARNEY was rocking like the wagon wheel of the famed song as singing sensation Nathan Carter ushered 2017 in at the INEC. The charismatic and talented star is always a popular visitor to the town and tickets for his New Year’s Eve concert had sold out well in advance.

Excitement started to escalate early in the day as soon as Nathan’s signature tour bus rolled into town and made its way along the Muckross Road to the INEC. And the fun reached fever pitch at midnight as the country music superstar rang in the New Year and fans danced and sang along to Nathan classics into the small hours.

Welcome to 2017: The midnight celebrations at Nathan Carter's New Year's Eve concert at the INEC. PICTURES: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

Nathan Carter performing during his December 31 concert at the INEC.

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Anne Egan, Geradline Quirke and Mairead Egan.

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Past pupils of St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School at their reunion in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD

Pres girls head back to the classroom OLD friendships were renewed among past pupils of St Brigid’s Secondary School over the past week.

The class of 1986 enjoyed a grand reunion on Wednesday, December 28, at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

Anyone who attended ST Brigid’s between 1981 and 1986 was welcomed to the event.

Lisa and Maureen Hegarty making a presentation on behalf of the Hegarty Irish Dance Academy, to Tara O'Sullivan and Scott O'Meara, who qualified recently for the World Championships to be held at Easter in Citywest. The dancers will be joined by their teammates in céilí dancing at the World Championships.

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The Coronas dazzle their Killarney audience MUSIC lovers were out in force at the INEC as The Coronas took centre stage for a tourde-force concert during the week.

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In this weekly column, the clergy and members of the pastoral council offer an update on issues concerning the Church locally, nationally and globally

BISHOP CREAN TO GIVE TALK ON CHANGING PATTERNS OF FAITH

THE Diocese of Kerry is delighted to welcome Bishop Billy Crean to give the public talk at the annual Clergy Assembly on Tuesday, January 10. The title of his talk is “From what wells do we drink now? Reflections on the changing patterns of faith and practice in Ireland today”. The venue is The Gleneagle Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, with the talk beginning at 8pm and concluding by 9.30pm. There is no admission fee and all are welcome.

Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne, was ordained a bishop on Bishop William Crean, January 27, 2013.

Born in Tralee in December 1951, Bishop Crean is the son of the late Patrick and Margaret Crean (née O’Donnell). His primary and secondary education was in Tralee and later in Saint Brendan’s College, Killarney. As one whose family numbered several vocations to priesthood and the religious life, he too heard the call to the priesthood.

Having completed his BA in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, he became a student at the Pontifical Irish College, Rome, while completing his studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University and he went on to obtain his Licentiate in Sacred Theology in 1977.

He was ordained to the priesthood in June 1976 for service in the Diocese of Kerry. There followed several pastoral appointments in Canon Crean’s native diocese.

Whether as catechist/chaplain in Killorglin (1977-1980), chaplain in Tarbert Comprehensive School (1983-1986), or Director of Blessed John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Killarney with further duties as Diocesan Advisor to Post-Primary Schools and Director of Adult Religious Education (19871996), Canon Crean’s apostolate centred strongly on the transmission of the faith in an educational setting.

During those years, Canon Crean also found time to study for a Diploma in Religious Education at Mount Oliver Institute of Education in Dundalk (1987) and undertake Sabbatical Studies at Weston School of Theology in Boston (1998-1999). He also became the Founder Director of Radio Kerry (Director 1990-2012), representing Ardfert Christian Media Trust, a joint shareholding by the Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland.

He served as well for two years as Chairperson of ARENA (Adult Religious Education National Association). Canon Crean’s experience has been enriched by his pastoral assignments.

Following curacy duties in Glenbeigh (1980-1983) and Killorglin (19961998), he has served as Parish Priest in Castlegregory/Cloghane (19992006) and in Caherciveen from 2006 to the present day. He was on the national executive of the National Conference of Priests of Ireland for three years in the 1980s. Well rooted in the spiritual heritage of his native Kerry, he is committed to dialogue between faith and modern culture.

Bishop William Crean is Chairman of Trócaire, a member of the Council for Catechetics, and a member of the Episcopal Commission for Social Issues and International Affairs.

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Support Groups

COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am10.00pm. 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 Advent Bible study & Holy Communion 11am, lunch 12noon. Carol service 21st December 7.30pm 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 Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel.

6632600 or 6635461. Christmas Carol Service, Friday 16th. 7-8pm at the Cultural Centre. Christmas Day service 10-11am. & 1 January 2017 regular Sunday service. 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.

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Dr Crokes celebrate at victory banquet

At the Dr Crokes GAA Club Victory Banquet in the INEC, Killarney, on Thursday night were front from left, Mícheal Ó Muircheartaigh, MC, Jimmy Coppinger (Club Person of the Year), John Payne (Senior Player of the Year) and Denis Coleman (Chairman).

Back from left are Colm Griffin (supporter of the year), Mike Milner (Hurler of the Year), Edel Cronin (Ladies player award), Brian Fitzgerald (Junior Player of the Year) and David Naughton (Young Player of the Year). PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH

Seanie O'Shea, captain of the Dr Crokes team that won Kerry, Munster and All Ireland titles in 199192, with Johnny Buckley, captain of the Dr Crokes team that won the County Championship and Munster title in 2016.

At the Dr Crokes GAA Club Victory Banquet in the INEC, Killarney, on Thursday night were front from left, Eoin and Mary Brosnan, Martin and Anne Byrnes.

Vince, Danny, Geraldine, Karen, Colm and Mark Cooper at the Dr Crokes GAA Club Victory Banquet in the INEC, Killarney, on Thursday night.

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WHAT DOES A TONING TABLES WORKOUT DO?

Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio’s Jill Duggan gives an overview of the benefits of toning tables

HOME from her base in New York for the festive season, Kerry blogger Erika Fox took centre stage in Killarney. Erika, of the Retro Flame blog, was guest of honour in the new ladies fashion destination, Scarlett on Scotts Street, for the boutique's special Christmas event.

As guests sipped on bubbly, Erika presented her favourite Scarlett looks, while also giving an insight into how to achieve a chic, seasonal look.

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Pharmacists advise patients to get flu jab

AS HEALTH authorities report an increase in influenza cases and influenza-like illness, pharmacists have reminded the public that it is not too late to get the flu vaccination and advised people, particularly those in at-risk categories, to get vaccinated. Latest reports confirm that levels of influenza and respiratory illness have almost doubled across the country over the past two weeks and the rate is expected to increase further in the coming weeks.

Ann Marie Horan, pharmacist and member of the Executive Committee of the Irish Pharmacy Union, said the flu vaccination is the best way to reduce the chances that a patient will get the flu and spread

it to others. “We would encourage patients, especially at-risk patients, who include elderly people, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses, to visit their local pharmacy to get the flu vaccine now,” said Ms Horan.

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Getting in harmony to raise funds for Aware

SINGERS of all ages struck a chord with their audience in December as generated funds for depression support charity Aware.

The second annual What Is Christmas concert, which took place in the Church of the Resurrection, raised an impressive €1160 for Aware!

The concept for the concert was the brainchild of the Killarney singer Grace Foley, who said: “Christmas can be such a magical, happy time of year, but it can also be a very difficult time for some people. I was aware of the fact that some people feel quite low

and alone at Christmas and all the festivities and celebrations can be very overwhelming. I wanted to organise a concert that highlights all the different aspects to Christmas.”

Grace was joined for the event by MC Liz Ryan, St Oliver's Primary School Choir led by Josephine Doncel, the newly formed Killarney School of Music Senior and Junior Choirs, violinist Niamh O’Raw, soloist Ciaran Quigley, pianists Jayme Linehan and Noel O’Sullivan, guitarists Conor Linehan and Paul O’Raw, the Church of the Resurrection folk group Risen, and

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“Aware is a very important charity. We all have either experienced low times in life, or know someone who has, so the support that Aware provides is invaluable,” said Grace.

“I urge people to continue to support this charity all through the year in any way they can.”

The funds donated will help Aware continue to provide support and information services to people impacted by depression, as well as education programmes.

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Young singers taking part in the What Is Christmas concert in aid of Aware. PICTURES: DYLAN CLIFFORD

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Baked cod, fennel and chorizo salad, squid, potato croquette The Muckross Park Hotel’s head chef John O’Leary shares this delicious fish dish

INGREDIENTS 160g cod , 2 baby squid Sea salt , Chorizo 1 fennel, Olive oil 20ml lime juice 20ml caster sugar Pasteurised egg yolks Dijon, White wine vinegar Chorizo oil Espellette pepper Potato croquette 50g cooked potato 1 yolk Chopped chives, parsley/fennel Egg mix, Panko breadcrumbs Seasoning, Sliced chorizo Coriander cress METHOD Pre-slice chorizo. Shave fennel on slicer. Add oil then lemon juice.

Make the mayo with food processer. Add egg yolk, herbs and season, coat with the breadcrumbs to make potato cake. For the cod: sprinkle with salt for 30 minutes, then wash and dry fillet. Prepare squid by taking the quill out, cut into rings. Season cod and pan roast at 180C for six minutes. Sweat the chorizo, turn up heat, add the squid then the fennel and lime gastric. Take off heat and add the herbs. Take the cod out of the oven and take skin off. Place in warm bowl with the croquette and mayo. Spoon the warmed chorizo, 4 the fennel and squid salad on top of fish. Add coriander cress.

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Grace Notes New Year...

This January, Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley asks you to take a moment to take stock of all your achievements over the past 12 months

IT IS easy to list off the things we would like to achieve next year but I think it is vital to acknowledge and accept, with kindness, the journey we have taken in the past 12 months.

I personally have had the habit of trying to push the memory of all negative experiences into the back of my mind. Over years and years of doing this I ended up with a closet full of negativity that I was terrified would burst open one day! The more I tried to bury my mistakes and failings, the more power they had over me. I now try to look back on my moments of darkness and tell myself that not only did I survive those times but I have thrived because of them. I feel a great sense of fulfilment because I know how far I have come and how much stronger a person I am because of the hardships I have faced.

I love music with all my heart because I lost it for a while. I love the people around me because I have fought to make sure I am surrounded by family and friends, despite being told that a musician cannot have that life. I love my career path because I am realising the dream of my 14-year-old self, who I refused to

let down.

To be 'ok' with myself on a bad day and to love myself every other day is my goal in life. It is not easy. I spent so many years being my own harshest critic, which is a very hard habit to kick. I find that instead of trying to silence my critic I now try to tell myself that I have grown, I am growing and I will continue to grow until I breathe my last breath. I want to continue to share my gifts in 2017 because it's fun and it's scary and it's living!

I will sign off with this quote. 'Without clouds the rain can't wash the land. Without rain the grass won't hide the sand. Without grass the flowers bloom won't grow.

Without pain, the joy in life won't show'.

A presentation of a cheque for €3,861 to the Friends of Marymount Hospice, Cork and in memory of the late Noreen Long took place in the Wallis Arms Hotel. The impressive fundraising resulted from a sky dive by Maria (niece of the late Noreen) and Timothy (son of the late Noreen) which took place in Kilkenny; front, Timothy Long, Cáit McCarthy representing Friends of Marymount Hospice, Maria Murphy; back, Paula Long, Lisa Fleming (daughter), Christy Long (husband of the late Noreen), Geraldine (daughter), Margaret Murphy.

•Grace’s website is gracefoley.ie

TOP TEN NEW RELEASES • Bad Neighbours 2 • Our Kind of Traitor • A Hologram For The King • Eye in the Sky

• The Huntsman 2 • The Man Who Knew • Infinity Criminal • Sing Street

• Slow West • Dad's Army • Eddie The Eagle • Zootropolis

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The Provocateur

HOME & AWAY

A WEEKLY WEEKLY ROUND-UP ROUND-UP OF OF NEWS NEWS + + A A SOCIAL CONTRACT

LET’S PUT MORE THOUGHT INTO THE PERFECT PRESENT I CAN’T help but notice just how many people were under pressure as they scurried about trying to find the perfect gift over the past festive season.

And the impossibility to please everyone is evident in the popularity of the unwanted gifts appeal which has become part of Christmas at this stage.

While I can’t dispute that giving and receiving presents is a pretty magical aspect of Christmas, whatever your age, a negative side effect is that many people become stressed out, or indeed financially stretched, in their quest for gifts.

And the sad part of it is, most people are indifferent to what they receive – regarding it as so much clutter to be regifted or disposed of.

Isn’t it time, as adults, we were open about gift giving and simply give specific requests? Some might see that as something fairly demanding, but it is much more logical. Why should people feel coy about asking for exactly what they want or need, whether that is a material object or a promise of a good deed or a gift of your time, in the year ahead (babysitting vouchers, for instance!).

But in the meantime, there has been a hugely positive movement that has seen people regifting and simultaneously doing a good deed as they flock to St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin to place unwanted Christmas gifts at the crib there.

These will be given by Crosscare to homeless people. Gifts can be brought to the Pro Cathedral in Dublin until today, January 6.

Crosscare – the social care agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin – will redistribute the gifts, but says it will also hold back many of them for Christmas 2017.

The issue of public sector pay is set to become the biggest challenge to the government this year. On the one hand you have public sector workers seeking to restore their pay and conditions to pre-recession levels while, on the other hand, government representatives are insisting there’s no going back to those heady days ever again as there’s no money in the kitty.

Maybe Enda was thinking out loud when he suggested that pensions paid to public servants should be reviewed in the context of forthcoming pay talks with the unions. By highlighting public service pensions, Enda is saying what a lot of people are thinking.

The public pay bill and the pensions paid to public servants are a huge burden on the taxpayer and it’s only natural they be looked at in a new light. However, if Enda wants to establish a new social contract he should ensure the old contract is honoured.

Of course public sector pensions are generous but they were part of a package negotiated in different times. Teachers started their careers on low pay and incremental pay scales spanning 25 or 30 years. Young teachers started on low

HITTING THE HEADLINES AT HOME

Kerry academic leads major European social survey

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

Dr Brendan O’Keeffe. otel.

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pay. They worked on low rates of pay for years.

They married, built homes, started families and educated their children on still relatively low pay. It was only when they got older and the mortgage was paid and the children educated, that the money got any good: just when they didn’t need it.

They worked and scrimped and saved all their lives but they were safe in the knowledge that their old age was secured by a generous pension. True, teachers and other public servants retired on half pay and a lump sum of one-and-a-half-times final salary but that was the social contract at the time and it was this social contract which also bound them to low pay for years.

Maybe when Enda looks at the pension issue he might like to ponder on the absurd situation whereby wives of public servants are often denied the Old Age Pension in their own right.

Because a woman who married a guard or a teacher decided to give up her job to become a full-time mother and homemaker, she is not entitled to an OAP in her own right. This is wrong.

Perhaps, Enda, it’s time to think it out again.

A KERRY academic has been tasked with the coordination of the European Social Survey in Ireland. Gneeveguilla native Dr Brendan O’Keeffe is a senior lecturer in Geography at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and is currently heading-up this major study that will endeavour to give unique insight into the rapidly changing social landscape in Europe, and more importantly, Ireland.

Established in 2001 the ESS is a social survey designed to chart and explain the interaction between Europe’s changing institutions and the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of its diverse populations.

The survey will measure people’s attitudes towards a range of social issues such as

immigration, sexuality, politics and life satisfaction. It will also consider social changes in demographics, family and lifestyle, with the findings playing an important role in informing and shaping future policy in a wide range of areas.

The data provided will highlight the changing trends in Ireland, changes which will influence decisions made in order to keep our country socially fluent.

The results will, according to Dr O’Keeffe “help us understand how Ireland compares with European counterparts in our attitudes to our lives, our Government and our country; and help us make decisions that reflect what our society deems most important”.

VIE VIE

Inspired By Danny Casey

VIEWS FROM FROM KERRY KERRY AND AND AROUND AROUND THE THE WORLD WORLD VIEWS SEPARATING THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF It can be hard knowing what to believe when it comes to health information, says Trevor O’Donoghue.

“RED wine in moderation is good for you”…

“No it’s not, all alcohol is bad”...“More than two eggs a week are bad for you”…“No they’re not, eggs are good for you”...

OPEN a newspaper or fire up the internet and you are hit with an avalanche of information. Some of it news-worthy, some not, but all of it fighting for your attention. It can be hard to sort out the wheat from the chaff. With the advent of digital and social media, and the proliferation of smartphones, access to information and news is at our fingertips 24/7. This can be a good thing, with citizen reporters bringing us news from the front lines and sharing unique perspectives on events. It can also be a bad thing, allowing every crank or corporation with an agenda and an internet connection to masquerade as a journalist.

It used to be easier to make sense of it all.

Opening our daily or weekly broadsheet, we could relax, safe in the knowledge that the guardians of the truth would take care of it for us and only publish the truth, with every story being fact checked for accuracy, relevance and BS. We could put our faith in the journalists to bring us the truth, instead of having to try and sort through it all by ourselves.

Today it is a different story, with business at the speed of light and instant news, high journalistic standards can sometimes be compromised for speed of publishing and

Killarney named among top places in the world to retire

getting the scoop. This time of year, health information, often “sciency” sounding, is to be found everywhere. It will be accompanied by headlines designed to suck you in. Fad diets, miraculous detoxes, amazing super foods, wondrous berries and life affirming waters promise to transform your life.

It can be hard knowing what to believe.

Often research is funded by lobby groups with agendas. Press releases are dressed up as hardhitting stories. Conflicting and confusing information abounds. I would love to be able to point readers in the right direction and straight to the truth, but unfortunately I can’t. All I can do is advise caution, a healthy dose of scepticism, and perhaps for 2017 an awareness of the maxim “Don’t believe everything you read”.

Happy New Year.

• Feeling curious about the world around you? Email any science-related question you might have to Trevor at ftrevorodonoghue@gmail.com

THIS week saw Killarney named as one of the world’s 10 best places to retire when it made the number 10 spot on Oyster.com’s list of “retirement-worthy spots”.

Hiking trails, shops and restaurants, and golf courses are listed as just a few of the reasons to retire in Killarney.

The hotel site writes: “Are you Irish? Or just love rolling green hills and horsefilled farmlands? Killarney, Ireland, may be the ideal place for you to relocate.

The town is a stop on the famed Ring of Kerry and has excellent hiking trails in the adjacent national park.”

According to a survey, one third of Irish-Americans would like to retire in Ireland; unfortunately, the high financial requirements keep the dream out of reach for many in the US. Killarney is the only Irish destination to make the cut, with Puerto Vallarta in Mexico top of the list, which includes holiday destinations in Costa Rica, Spain, Thailand, Italy, Malta, Ecuador, Panama and France.

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APPOINTMENTS appointments

Senior Nurse/CNM to Assist the Director of Nursing Excellent opportunities for experienced and motivated Senior Nurse/CNM to Assist the Director of Nursing. The ideal candidate will have experience in elderly care, have an interest in Dementia Care and ideally will have qualifications in this area.

The Suitable Candidate must possess: Degree in Nursing & Active Registration with NMBI. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Nurse with 2 years in Elderly care.

Have strong staff management abilities and skills and experience in same.

Strong leadership skills. HIQA experience essential. Interest in Staff development and training.

Must have very good communication skills.

As Clinical Nurse Manager / CNM your responsibilities & duties will include: Supervise Staff in providing a Person Centred Care to Residents.

Providing the best nursing care possible to elderly residents. Liaising with families, GPs and other auxiliary agents.

Ensuring all current legislation is adhered to. A team player, helping promote great working conditions, colleague relations and care to residents.

Staff Management (experience essential), updating and ensuring Staff training & development.

Be responsible for orientation of all new members of staff to the area and facilitate the rotation of staff as required.

Report clinical issues as appropriate to the Director of Nursing.

Effective Communication skills. Meet & exceed HIQA standards & regulations.

Liaise with medical staff to ensure appropriate patient care. Ensure highest standards of oral and written communication are maintained.

Please send your C.V. by post or email no later then 31st January 2017, to Ms. Miriam Harty, HR Department, Ashborough Lodge Residential Nursing Home, Lyre Road, Milltown, Co. Kerry. or email m.harty@allenfield.ie.

Due to continued expansion at

DINEEN O’DONOGHUE MOTORS we require the following:

ARE RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

FULL TIME

Early Years Educator/ Childcare Assistant The ideal candidate will hold a minimum Level 5, Montessori background would be an advantage.

RELIEF WORKERS

Minimum Level 5 in childcare PLEASE SEND CV TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Marguerite O’ Sullivan, Cahereen Heights, Childcare Facility 26 The Meadows, Cahereen Heights Castleisland,Co Kerry.

OR EMAIL: cahereenheights@outlook.com Completed applications should be returned no later than 13th January 2017

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4TH YEAR APPRENTICE MECHANIC FULLY QUALIFIED MECHANIC Apply with CV in writing only to Dineen O’Donoghue Motors, Cork Road, Killarney.

REQUIRED

GENERAL MANAGER Apply to: sales@killarneyroyal.ie

064 6631853

appointments appointments

Front Desk Receptionist Full Time Position

Hotel Reservations Clerk

RESTAURANT MANAGER REQUIRED Experience Necessary Please apply with C.V. to ciara.treacy@theross.ie

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE DELI ASSISTANT

Full Time Position Experience required: Minimum of 3 years Hotel Front Desk or 2 years Hotel Reservations All applications to Coral Kiely, Human Resources Manager, Dromhall Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney or ckiely@randleshotels.com 064-6639300

As we embark on the 2017 season we have a number of key vacancies and are looking for customer focused professionals to join our team. If you would like to be part of a well-established team, within a successful group of hotels we would like to here from you in relation to the following roles:

RESTAURANT MANAGER (THE KILLARNEY PLAZA HOTEL) BAR SUPERVISOR - Cocktail experience would be an advantage.

BAR & GRILL SUPERVISOR - Experience of food service is essential.

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR HEAD KITCHEN PORTER Please email your CV to: jobs@odonoghue-ring-hotels.com or for more information please phone Tel: 064 66 21065/21091 Fax: 064 66 39585 Post to: Human Resources, C/O The Killarney Towers Hotel, College St. Killarney, Co. Kerry

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

ATHCHÚRSÁIL CRAINN NOLLAIG MULCHING OF USED CHRISTMAS TREES Kerry County Council will be providing a free mulching service for used Christmas Trees and Holly.

TREES AND HOLLY SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF AT LOWER NEW STREET CAR PARK FROM MONDAY, 9th JANUARY TO FRIDAY, 20th JANUARY 2017, (both dates inclusive) B. Mulryan A/Killarney Municipal District Engineer

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Open Day on Sunday 8th January 2pm - 4pm Now accepting Enrolments for the Term Commencing 9th January 2017 Highest Quality Music, Singing & Dance Tuition • Specialised Teachers • Purpose-Built Music School Wide Range of Instruments • Classical & Traditional • Wide Choice of Class Times & Class Size Competitive Prices & No Registration Fees • Conveniently Located With Parking CLASSICAL & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ** New Classical Ensemble with Niamh O’Raw ** New Choir (Adult and Junior) with Grace Foley & Jayme Linehan Adult Sing Together - Group Singing & Basic Music Theory All styles covered. Come along & learn your Party Piece with Mary Culloty Classical Violin, Viola Piano, Keyboard, Group Keyboard Classes Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele Singing & Voice Training Concert Flute - Trombone Pre-Instrumental classes for 4-5 yr olds

TRADITIONAL MUSIC ** New** Traditional Session Group Traditional Performance Group Traditional Singing Concertina - Button & Piano Accordion Fiddle - Mandolin - Banjo Uilleann Pipes - Harp Irish Flute - Tin Whistle Mouth Organ - Bodhrán Traditional Piano Traditional Guitar

DANCE & DRAMA Speech & Drama for Children (with Ray O Sullivan AIBSD) Sean Nós Dancing - Children Sean Nós Dancing – Adults (subject to numbers) with Triona Mangan Irish Step & Céili Dancing with Maureen Hegarty Waltzing & Jiving with Ann Mangan

EXAM PREPARATION: SCT, RIAM, LCM & RGT Exams INSTRUMENT RENTAL: WE PROVIDE INSTRUMENT RENTAL ON MANY INSTRUMENTS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Visit our Website for Full Details & Fees etc

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Members of the Killarney, Tralee and Mallow Irish Rail staff made a collective contribution to the Help Anthony Morris Fight Lyme Disease campaign.

Pictured are Jim Morris, Maurice Moynihan, Sheila Morris, Kieran Fleming, Jim Morris Snr, Triona Brosnan, Padraig O'Donoghue and Brian Horgan.

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

PROPERTY LETTING & SELLING TO LET 2 Bed apartment on Loretto

Road, in good condition.

Tel. Roger 086-8136888.

TO LET En-suite room in shared house. Excellent condition and location. 3 minute walk from town centre. Tel: 087-7828718 TO LET Lackabane Village, Fossa, Killarney - three bedroom furnished house with garage available to rent. Long term letting preferred. Please phone 087 2379781 after 7pm to arrange to view.

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 Two bedroom Apartment.

One En-suite. Park Road area.

Tel: 0873843619

WANTED WANTED House and apartments in and around Killarney for management and letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888.

Killarney antiques fair is a must-visit this Sunday DO YOU like shows like Cash in the Attic, Deal or no Deal and The Antiques Roadshow? Well, take note that a must-visit antiques fair takes place in Killarney this Sunday, January 8.

The Dromhall Hotel will host the Killarney Antiques, Art & Vintage Fair from 11am to 6pm.

This is a Hibernian Antique Fair by Robin O’Donnell, who has run antique fairs throughout Ireland for 33 years, including the National Antique Fairs in Limerick, Cork and Dublin.

“Imagine the entire ballroom full from top to bottom with almost 100,000 antiques of every description? Then you start to get the picture of what will be on offer at Hibernian Antique Fairs’ first fair in Kerry this year!” said Robin.

“Are you a fan of Cash in the Attic, Deal or no Deal and The Antiques Roadshow? Well then if your answer is yes, then the Killarney fair is not to be missed as it is all of the above wrapped into one.”

Over 20 antique shops, art galleries and vintage dealers will be present selling their wares from across Ireland. “The fair has been successfully for over 26 years, thanks to the support we receive each and every time in Kerry,” added Robin.

“No matter what your interest level, no matter what your budget, there will be something here for you.”

Expect to find “everything from a pin to an anchor”, adds Robin, with antique furniture for the big or smaller home, Irish art both contemporary and old, china and porcelain, jewellery (top end and costume), coins and banknotes valuations (both buying and selling), silver and silver plate, Waterford Crystal, clocks, books, fishing gear, toys, train sets, vintage items and Victorian tools.

Admission includes a raffle and is €2.50 for adults, with children going free.

See www.hibernianantiquefairs.com for further details.

Garden Magic TIME TO TAKE STOCK

Debby Looney offers some advice on planning for the year ahead

THE past fortnight was possibly the only one in the year that the avid gardener might take a rest.

However, that doesn’t mean we were not planning, taking notes and getting ready to create a new bed, veggie plot or focal point!

Thinking of treating your favourite gardener with a post-festive season New Year’s gift? Stainless steel tools are always welcome, from trowels to rakes!

Secateurs are also a welcome gift; Kent and Stowe is a quality brand.

The Royal Horticultural Society has a fantastic website, with excellent downloadable items, such as these plant lists: “Perfect for Pollinators” and “Plants for Bugs”.

Another interesting gift for those with a passion for sustainable gardening might be “Permaculture” by Bill Mollison, a free PDF

book. For young gardeners the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN have a very engaging book with puzzles and quizzes about vegetable gardening on their website.

There are plenty of plants of interest at the moment but my top pick would have to be a Christmas Rose, or a Hellebore. With its’ pure white flowers against dark green foliage it is a striking plant.

It is perfect for a damp shady spot, but can be kept indoors during colder times.

The only thing I would remind you to do, in case it gets very cold, is protect your tree ferns, Fatsias and Camellias/Rhododendrons.

One very sharp frost may damage those tender plants.

Thank you for all the encouraging, inquisitive and thought-provoking emails.

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

Staff at the five-star Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney gather for a staff photograph with General Manager Sean O'Driscoll at their annual Christmas Party in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE Mike Mulcahy, Kerry County Council Drama Facilitator in Residence, working with students from St Brendan’s College during his workshop,Tadhg Doolan and Dara Fleming. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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latest news | photos | keeping you up to the minute ....

update

Ford Mustang goes electric in 2020 .FORD has announced it will make a new hybrid version of its iconic Mustang, along with other models in a bid to slash emissions, improve fuel economy and reduce running costs of the vehicles it sells.

According to Ford the four-cylinder hybrid version of the coupe will match the V8’s power (306kW) but produce even more torque than the naturally aspirated 5.0-litre’s 530Nm. In other words, the electrification of the Mustang will benefit performance just as much as fuel economy.

More relevant, Ford also confirmed it was developing a plug-in hybrid

version of the Transit Custom and a Transit Connect hybrid that the car maker is developing as a new taxi to replace the Ford Escape hybrids used in mega cities like New York.

The plug-in delivery van is due as soon as 2019, Ford says.

Finally, Ford has confirmed it is continuing to develop pure-electric vehicles and will soon have a small SUV on sale that will cover 500km between charges

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Over the next few weeks we will trade in over 70 quality used cars P lus our present stock. If you still havn’t found what you’re looking for . . .

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France builds first solar road THE 1km stretch of road that was unveiled by French environment minister was said to have cost €5 million to construct. Consisting of 2800 square metres of solar panels, the road is claimed to provide enough electricity to power street lightings of a small village.

The road, only used by 2000 motorists a day, will undergo a two-year test by the French government to see if the new technology, developed by British engineering firm, Colas, is really viable.

At just 7mm thick the small panels, called Wattway tiles, can be lined on any typical road because they’ve been engineered to offer similar levels of grip to a normal road’s surface.

Able to withstand the weight of even the heaviest of trucks, it’s claimed that just four metres of a panel-lined road can provide all the electricity the typical French home needs (if you exclude heating).

In the future, Colas hopes, Wattway tiles will be relied on as a serious source of green energy to power street lamps, road signs, homes, businesses and shops, and go on to become a source of power to remote, off the grid parts of the country.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE 8x4 trailer of softwood, One Load for €80. Hardwood one load for €100 and chopped and stacked.

Large net bags 11 bags for €30. All delivered. Tel. 086-3895141.

FOR SALE Good black turf for sale in big bags. Get sorted before Christmas!

Next day delivery. Tel: 087-9623017 FOR SALE Good Dry Machine Turf. €4 per Bag. Can Deliver. Tel: 064-6632308 FOR SALE Senator Window 4x4 As New. Triple glazed. Tel: 064-664420

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AVAILABLE Church music for Weddings.

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First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: Sinead 087-2359466.

AVAILABLE Window and door repair, hinges, locks and handles, replace foggy and stained double-glazed units. Tel. Donie 087-9777333.

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AVAILABLE Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www. gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087.

AVAILABLE Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881.

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AVAILABLE Painting & Decorating Interior and exterior. All sanding and varnishing including floors.

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AVAILABLE Private Piano Lessons. Let your dreams come true. Open the doors to the joy of music! Any age welcome. Tel Jane on 087-1657260 AVAILABLE Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere. 7 days a week, also all kinds of clear outs etc. Also lawn cutting and strimming. Tel. 087-2600407/ 064-6631979.

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If you require a quotation do not hesitate to contact us.

AVAILABLE Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

AVAILABLE Piano lessons for mature students of all ages. Tel: 0867316494 AVAILABLE For all your painting needs, phone Colm on 0861011567 AVAILABLE Child Minder available.

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PETS/ANIMALS ANIMALS HUG: Homes for Unwanted

Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds.

We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog. Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work. There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses. Please get in touch if you’d like to help. For

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CAREER OPTIONS Central Applications Office early online application closing date is January 20 Career guidance counsellor Eithne Teahan has some advice on applying to third-level college IF YOU intend to apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) to third-level college for this year you can submit an early online application at a discounted application fee of e25 before 5.15pm on Friday, January 20. The normal application closing date is February 1 with an application fee of e40 so you can make a saving by getting it in early. You do not need to know your final order of courses at this stage as there will be opportunities to change your course choices until the final

change of mind closing date of July 1.

However, restricted courses must be listed on your CAO form by February 1.

To apply log on to www.cao.ie and enter your personal details including telephone numbers and email address. You will need to make your payment by credit card or alternatively by using an Application Fee Payment Form available from the CAO whereby you can pay the application fee in advance at a bank in Ireland. When entering your course choices remember to list your courses in order of preference. There are two lists on the CAO form, one for Level 6 (Higher

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in memoriam in memoriam 6TH ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

MOLONEY

MOLONEY

43RD & 15TH ANNIVERSARIES

9TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

LOONEY

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney late of Clash, Lissivigeen Killarney who died on the 12th January 2011.

Mom if heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home So rest in peace dear Mom And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

So sadly missed and will never be forgotten, love you always Mom xx Your loving daughter Patricia, sonin-law Pat, grandchildren and great grandchildren xx

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 12th January 2011.

No words we write can ever say How much we miss you everyday No one knows the grief we bear When the family gather and you’re not there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the smile is a broken heart.

The sorrow we feel, we can never explain, And the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Sadly missed by Eileen, Breda and Josie.

6TH ANNIVERSARY 6TH ANNIVERSARY

Jack and Alice Looney, “Sliabh Luachra”, Park Road, Killarney.

Cuireadh Na Nollag.

Ansin chuala an guth ó na flaithis á rá: “Scríobh: Is beannaithe na mairbh a fhaigheann bás sa Tiarna.... i dtreo go scoirfidh siad dá saothar mar tá a n-oibreacha á leanúint.”

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord.

Now they can rest after their labours for their good deeds go with them.”

Rev. 14:13 Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu.

Anniversary Mass in the Christ Prince of Peace, Fossa, Thursday 5th January at 7.30pm

MOLONEY

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our best to the end, ‘Til we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will Forget you Mother dear.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your daughter Mary, son-in-law Danny, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 12th January 2011.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return when we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Sadly missed by Noel, Geraldine and family.

4TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 11th January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

23RD ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY In loving memory of Patrick Moriarty, late of Laccabane, Fossa, who died on the 5th of January 1994.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Your name is often spoken You haven’t been forgotten And you never will.

May the God of love and mercy care for our loved ones who are gone And bless with consolation, those left to carry on.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. K.A.

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We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our best to the end, ‘Til we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never will forget you A Husband, a Dad and a Granddad so dear.

Always and forever in our hearts Josie, John and Caroline, John and Karen, Mags, Deirdre and John, Patricia and Johnny, Tim, Reece, Oisín, Caolán and Luke Anniversary Mass at Muckross Church on Sunday 8th January at 9.30am.

MOLONEY

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney, late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 12th January 2011.

In loving memory of Timmy Buckley late of Gortdromakerry, Muckross Killarney who died on the 10th of January 2008.

O’CONNELL

In loving memory of Noel O’Connell (Beag), Marian Terrace, whose Birthday occurs on the 6th of January.

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God bless you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Happy Birthday Noel (Beag) Love you always, Rose, Vicky, J.J. Love you son, Dad. All your nieces & nephews.

Sadly gone but never forgotten.

In loving memory of Mausie Courtney late of Curreal Glenflesk and Deerpark Killarney who died on the 31st of December 2012.

We will always have memories To cherish and to hold Of a wonderful mother More precious that gold.

A laugh, a joke, a time to care A wonderful nature, warm and true These are the memories we have of you.

Always loved and never forgotten Your son Johnny, daughter-in-law Evelyn and grandchildren Shane, Dayna and Katie.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 21st January in Glenflesk at 7p.m.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE SPELLMAN

Birthday remembrance of Conor Spellman late of Ballycasheen, Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 7th January.

I woke this morning with a tear in my eye, I whispered Happy Birthday Cons and sent you all my love.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request.

(Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted). NAS

Love always, Michelle xxx Birthday wishes we send today to a star in the sky not far away, Engraved in gold on a cloud above, just for you dad with all my love.

Love Hollie and Fionn xxx

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of Vivien O’Shea, Cleeny, Killarney who died on the 4th January 2013.

At every turning of my life I came across good friends Friends who stood by me Even when the time raced by Farewell, farewell my friends I smile and bid you goodbye No, shed no tears, for I need them not All I need is your smile If you feel sad, think of me For that’s what I would like When you live in the hearts Of those you love Remember that you never die.

Love always, Michael, Marion and Elizabeth.

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. R.F.

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.S.

in memoriam

in memoriam ACKNOWLEDGEMENT O’LEARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary (nee Cronin), Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry, who died on the 8th of January 2016.

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary (Nee Cronin), late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, who died on the 8th January 2016.

Catherine’s husband Patie, daughters Marie and Kayleigh, son Ian, son in law John and Ian’s fiancée Aileen wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on our sad and heart-breaking loss. Our thanks to all those who attended the wake in our home, the removal, funeral Mass and burial. To all those who telephoned, sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments and letters; our sincere thanks.

To those who travelled long distances; we thank you for making the journey. A special word of thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends for their much valued and exceptional support to us at such a difficult time. We wish to thank Fr. Joe Begley for his support and visits to Catherine during her illness.

Thanks to all the nurses and doctors who cared so well for Catherine throughout her illness and for visiting her at home.

We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to the doctors and nurses who cared for Catherine in the Oncology Department of University Hospital Kerry. To the nurses of the Palliative Care Team and Public Heath Nurses - we thank you.

Our gratitude to the priests who officiated at Catherine’s requiem Mass.

We wish to thank Siobhán McSweeney who prepared the church. Thanks also to the alter servers. Our sincere thanks to Jack Patrick Healy and Siobhán Moynihan for their beautiful singing at the requiem Mass. Many thanks to Lisa Courtney for her beautiful singing at the graveside.

We wish to thank Tim & Michael O’Shea and Geard Fitzgerald, undertakers, for their support, sensitivity and professionalism. We thank all those who helped with traffic on the night of the rosary. Our sincere thanks to Killarney Gardaí for their assistance and professionalism at the removal and requiem. To those who formed guards of honour, Kilcummin GAA Ladies Committee. We thank the staff at the Village Inn and Klub bar. We thank Paddy and staff at Paddy’s Restaurant for preparing the beautiful meal. We thank the principal and staff of St. Brigid’s Secondary School for their constant support.

To Catherine’s family, neighbours, customers, work colleagues and friends who prayed for her and visited her. We are forever indebted to them.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions

Candles are burning for you today, In Kilcummin Church where you used to pray, As we light them, We ask the angels above, Please give Catherine All our Love.

JESUS

Loved and remembered by Brother & Sisters Joan, Helen, Pat & Norma.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

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. F

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of a dear Mom Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 8th of January 2016.

In loving memory of my dear Wife Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 8th of January 2016.

A million times I’ve Needed You, A million times I’ve cried, If love alone could have saved you, You would never have died,

We gave our loved ones back to God, And just as he first gave them to us, And did not lose them in the giving, So we have not lost them, In returning them to him...

In life i loved you dearly, In death i love you still, In my heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill, It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, Part of me went with you, The day God took you home

O’LEARY Fondly missed and always remembered Your son Ian & Aileen.

For life is eternal, Love is immortal, Death is only a horizon, And a horizon is nothing but the limit Of our earthy sight.

Always Loved and fondly remembered, Your Loving Husband Patie.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday January 8th 2017 at 11.15am in Kilcummin Church

Anniversary Mass on Sunday January 8th 2017 at 11.15am in Kilcummin Church

16TH & 22ND ANNIVERSARIES

In loving memory of a dear Mom and Nan, Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 8th of January 2016 So many things of Mom i miss, Her gentle hug and tender kiss, I can still feel her warm embrace, And picture yet, her loving face,

DOYLE

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

A mother’s task is never done, And heaven must have needed one, For Angels came and took her hand, And led her to God’s Promised land, She’s surely kept quite busy there, While brushing little angels hair, And making sure they’re dressed just right, Not staying out too late at night.

Although there’s sadness, this i know, She’s waiting there, her face aglow, I close my eyes and I can see, Her arms still open wide for me.

Fondly missed and always remembered Your loving daughter Marie, Son-in-law John and Grand-Daughter Aimee & Rhea Kate.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday January 8th 2017 at 11.15am in Kilcummin Church

In loving memory of a dear Mom Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 8th of January 2016.

You are the reason that all people who knew you were brought together, Somehow closer to each other.

What is truly amazing is the way that no matter what the problems or complicated obstacles you had confront you, You constantly overcame them.

Those of us that are still on earth will certainly miss you deeply but you will live in our hearts and our spirits.

In loving memory of Patricia Doyle who died on the 6th February, 2001 and her husband Patrick (Pa) Doyle who died on 10th January 1995, both late of 2 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney.

Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Maureen, Anne, Clare, Susan and their families.

8TH ANNIVERSARY YEATES

Fondly missed and always remembered Your daughter Kayleigh. xxx Anniversary Mass on Sunday January 8th 2017 at 11.15am in Kilcummin Church To a loving husband and father Michael Yeates, Tiernaboul Killarney and formerly of Clontarf and Donaghmede who died on 5th January 2009.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. K.A.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

1ST ANNIVERSARY

ROBERTS

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary, late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, who died on the 8th January 2016.

Time passes by, Life Goes on, It’s not the same now you are gone, But we think about you everyday, And in our hearts you’ll always stay.

Sadly missed by your brothers-in-law Danny, John, Mike, Christy and Kevin and your sisters-in-law Siobhán, Kathleen Debbie and their extended families.

How lucky they would be if only they knew how lucky they were.

From his loving wife Ann and daughters Sheree and Kelsie.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART In loving memory of Patricia Roberts New York (Fort Jay) and Dundrum, Dublin.

When I hear the rustle of an angels wings I know your near to me.

Miss you ma always and forever. Love always your son Owen and daughter in law Margaret. Xxx

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. F

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O’RIORDAN

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O’RIORDAN

O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen who died on the 6th of January 2007.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, The memories we have of you, No one can take away, In God’s care you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Missed and remembered everyday.

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

When the emptiness of missing you Seems more than we can bear We whisper Mom we love you And always find you there For our world of memories You fill our hearts with pride We never walk alone Mom You are always at our side Put your arms around her Lord Kiss her smiling face For she was very special and can never be replaced.

Though her smile is gone forever And her hands we cannot touch We shall never lose sweet memories Of our Mom we loved so much.

Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could hold.

Lovingly remembered and missed by your husband Sean XXX

Always remembered by your sister Cait, brother in law Paudie and family.

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O’RIORDAN

O’CONNELL

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Bernie, son-in-law Mohamed and Allanah and Laila XXX

Lovingly remembered by Mary, Sean, grandchildren and great-granddaughters. xxxx Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

Lovingly remembered by Rita, John, Lisa and Leanne. xxxx

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In loving memory of our sister Noreen O’Connell late of 32 Millwood, St. Margaret’s Road, Killarney.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of angels drawing you near, The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, It’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts’ you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your sisters and brothers and their families.

Anniversary Mass will be held on the 9th January at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney

2ND ANNIVERSARY FORAN

Remembering with love our special Mom and Nana Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Little Womens Christmas comes with sad regret The day the month we will never forget Thank you for the years we shared The love you gave us and the way you cared Your presence we miss wherever we go Your memories we treasure because they are all we have left to hold I wish for one moment I could give you a hug And tell you how much we miss you And how much we love you You are the greatest Mom Thank you.

Always loved and remembered by your daughter Noreen, son-in-law Ger XXXXX For my Nana I loved so much Here in my room, with thoughts of you in my head I try to go to sleep but closing my eyes won’t stop what I feel inside Or bring you back to me We will spend Christmas together in our hearts With memories to warm us even when we are apart We will spend Christmas together in our hearts, we will spend it together, under a shining star.

Always loved and missed by your grandchildren Sarah & Laura XXXXXX

JESUS

In loving memory of Noreen Foran (nee Lynch), 43 O’Kellys Villas, who died on the 7th January 2015 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear Always remembered by your Daughters Maureen, Noreen, Tricia, Sons Dan & John, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday January 7th 2017 at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. K.A.

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. F

O’RIORDAN In loving memory of a wonderful mother Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Time may hide the sadness, Like a smile that hides a tear, But memories last forever, Of a Mom and Nana we loved so dear.

Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you Mom will last forever.

Lovingly remembered your son John, Treasá, Melissa, Liam and Saérlaith & Deichtine xoxoxo

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The years slip by but the memories remain A laugh and a joke, but under the surface still there’s pain.

Three little girls now, as proud as can be, Ánnahs Christmas under the tree Their three little faces, I wish you could see.

All of their Christmas’ we never can share But in our hearts you are always there.

You are always remembered It’s not just yearly In our hearts we hold you dearly.

Rest now in peace Mom, You did more than enough You were truly a mother made of good stuff.

Fondly remembered and dearly missed Your loving daughter Annie, son-in-law Pius and grandchildren Céillie, Saoirse and Ánnah xxxxx

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Sometimes it seems a lifetime, Sometimes it seems a day, But in our hearts and in our minds, You are never far away.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you Nana from day to day, In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts Mom you rest with love.

Loved and remembered your daughter Sheila and Grandson Paul. xoxo

ST. THERESA St. Theresa the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from thy heavenly gardens and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to please grant me the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more. Amen. K.A.

14TH ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

In loving memory of Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on 8th January, 2003.

The ones we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed Still very dear.

Lovingly remembered by Your wife Ronnie.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 7th of January at 9.30am in The Church of The Resurrection.

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O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Anne Roughneen late of Scrahan Mews, Ross Road, Killarney who died on the 9th January 2005.

In loving memory of Geoffrey O’Donoghue, Bishop Moynihan Crescent who died on the 12th January 1998.

You were someone very special So thoughtful and so kind You will never be forgotten For we thought the world of you.

Always in our thoughts and hearts.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your niece Mary, Gerard, Niamh and Timmy. xxxx Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th of January 2017 at 11am in the Church of The Resurrection.

Memories of you are like leaves of gold They will never tarnish or grow old You always had a smile to share Time to give And time to share Your loving nature Your heart of gold These are the memories we tenderly hold.

Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never.

Always remembered and missed by your wife Mary, daughter Christine, sons Geoffrey and Edward.

14TH ANNIVERSARY AND BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Anniversary Mass on Monday January 9th at 6.15p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

KELLY

10TH & 8TH ANNIVERSARIES

At the presentation of the Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society Golfer of the Year award sponsored by Vincent Casey Life and Pensions at a prizegiving function in The Speakeasy Bar on St Stephen's Day were front from left, Vincent Casey, Sponsor, Stephen McCarthy, winner and Brian Clarke, Captain. Back from left are John McEnery, Mike Howard, Mike Cooper and Liam Hartnett. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

O’SULLIVAN Treasured memories of my dear Mother Tina who died on her birthday on the 6th January 2003.

Time and years go gently by But love and memories never die No longer in my life to share But in my heart, you are always there Lovingly remembered by your son Anthony.

Tina Cherished memories of Tina beloved sister, aunt, grand-aunt and friend who died on the 6th January 2003.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you

In loving memory of our dear parents, Joan who died on 4th January 2007 and Patrick who died on 5th August 2009 late of Annaughbeg, Gneeveguilla.

R.I.P. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed by your loving daughters Breeda and Eileen, son-in-law Pat and grandchildren.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Your loving family.

Willie Murphy at the celebration function at Killarney Towers Hotel on his retirement from Killarney Post Office.

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MCCARTHY

GALVIN

In loving memory of a dear father Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 8th January, 2003.

What I would give if I could say, I will go and see my father today, To hear his voice, And see his smile, To sit and talk with him a while, To be together in the same old way, This is my dearest wish today.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Miriam, Paudie, Dylan and Gary.

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Sean McCarthy, Glounacopple, who died on the 10th January 2015.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

Remembered and missed by you Sons, Daughters and Families.

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae with second year pupils and teacher Ed O'Neill at St Brendan's College.

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Friday January - 2017 - week 01

Eamonn

Fitzgerald

Adam

Moynihan

Liam

Murphy

See our columnists’ coverage of the week in sport and catch up on Killarney Notes and On The Ball

Rugby news & views HAPPY new year to one and all. 2017 promises to be a very busy and highly entertaining year in rugby, and will hopefully live up to what 2016 offered. Munster are flying at the moment with two more excellent wins over the Christmas holidays. Rassie’s men beat a very poor Leinster at Thomond Park, while they took on Connacht at The Sportsground on New Year's Eve in atrocious conditions, conditions which

with Liam Murphy

should have suited the men from the West.

Two excellent wins for Munster.

This year’s 6 Nations Championship promises to be an absolute cracker, with Ireland on top form and England and France taking them on in Dublin. The England game in particular will be a fantastic spectacle as we get a chance to beat a team on a huge 12-win run. Then in

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the summer, the British and Irish Lions travel to New Zealand, in what promises to be a thrilling tour. And let’s not forget that the Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Ireland this August.

The year ahead certainly looks to be an excellent year for rugby fans!

Closer to home, our youths section are back in action this Saturday, with our U16s travelling to Listowel in the U16 Bowl competition and our U18s take on Castleisland/Abbeyfeale at Aghadoe in the U18 Bowl competition.

Our seniors return to action in the Martin O’Sullivan Cup, and are due to take on Killorglin at Ballymalis in Listry next Sunday. Our minis are not back training until Saturday, January 14. Finally, anyone driving past our pitches at Aghadoe over the Christmas may have noticed that our lights are now up and working. This is an historic development for the club, which will allow for evening training throughout the winter.

It’s truly great to see the training pitch lit up and to see funds raised through our ‘Your Club Your Country’ draw making such a difference.

Keep posted for more next week.

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The week in sport | Deadline Tuesday 5.30pm | Sports Editor Eamonn Fitzgerald

A Season of Sundays Eamonn Fitzgerald reviews the Sportsfile publication that chronicles the highs and lows of the GAA year TWENTY years on the go now and A Season of Sundays 2016 continues to provide a pictorial a la carte menu capturing the essence of the GAA games over the past year.

The winning formula has been the same throughout the years, splendid photographs captured by the Sportsfile photographers featuring the highs and lows of GAA games. The latter stages of the senior All-Ireland hurling and football championships get plenty of coverage, but there is much more than that as we marvel at the stories of early in the year as this covers the full calendar year. There is so much to behold and here are some of this writer’s favourite selection. Kerry hurling manager Ciaran Carey has a word in the year of Kerry’s Jordan Crowley before the match v Limerick. White coated umpires Pat Gaffney and John Weldon contemplate the weather and their task on hand as they leave the dressing room. There is the new county crest and the same club colours as Donal Óg Cusack leads out the Clare hurlers at the WIT Sports campus.

The last one home is Noel McGrath who spent 11 minutes with supporters.

What a challenge he overcame in 2016 defying and defeating a serious illness.

There is the one to look out for as a future Kerry star. That is David Clifford; the Fossa genius pictured celebrating with David Shaw after that great goal scored in the All Ireland minor football final. Ground staff at Croke Park are pictured applying the finishing touches to the perfect pitch for the All Ireland football finals. We also note the GAA celebrating the Centenary of the 1916

Rising with its Laochra Show following the Division 1 and 2 football finals. Good to see Kerry keeper, Legion’s Brian Kelly featured. It is captioned as the flying Kerryman. Brian takes no chances as he punches the ball clear out of danger while Shane Enright keeps tabs on Roscommon’s Diarmuid Murtagh. Then there is the picture of Colm Cooper lost

in the Monaghan snowstorm. He scored six points that day and two valuable league points. It was more like water polo when Mayo midfielder Seamus O’Shea and Roscommon’s Fintan Clegg collide where the saturated Hyde Park pitch was a big talking point. Where is the ball one will ask in a congregated hurling airspace featuring the hands and the hurleys of Shane Barrett, Liam Rushe, Walter Walsh, Jonjo Farrell and TJ Reid?

The coup de grace is the intensity shown from the All Ireland senior hurling where it is a case of no way through, not on the big day. Padraig Maher sets up a checkpoint for Liam Blanchfield of Kilkenny, a microcosm

of the ferocity that Tipperary brought to the 2016 hurling final. Another favourite of mine is the aftermath of the Kerry defeat at the hands of the Dubs. Kieran Donaghy lays sprawled on the Croke Park sod playing with his baby daughter Lola Rose. It helps to keep things in perspective. Was this his swan song in Croke Park, or will he be back? Good to see the Ladies football and the All Ireland club scene also represented The above is a personal selection of favourites, but there is so much more.

Great work once again by Ray and his Sportsfile team.

A Season of Sundays is a winner for any coffee table displaying the great sporting moments of the GAA calendar.

Millimetres and centimetres: In one of the images featured in A Season of Sundays, Bill Maher of Tipperary pips Kerry’s Darran O’Sullivan to the ball in the Munster football final.

PICTURE: BRENDAN MORAN/SPORTSFILE

Dr Crokes joined with the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee before Christmas to erect a memorial on the grave of Dick Fitzgerald, one of its most famous sons.

Memorial to Dick Fitzgerald THE members of Dr Crokes GAA Club joined forces with the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee before Christmas to erect a memorial on the grave of Dick Fitzgerald, one of the club’s most famous sons.

Dick Fitzgerald had won five All-Ireland medals with Kerry. Canon Tomás Ó Luanaigh and Fr Paddy O’Donoghue officiated at the blessing in the New Cemetery, which completed DR Crokes list of ceremonies to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising.

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At the presentation of the 2016 Golfer of the Year trophy at the Ross GC were Jimmy Smyth, incoming captain, John Cuskelly, winner, and Sean Moynihan, captain, 2016.

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The week in sport | Deadline Tuesday 5.30pm | Sports Editor Eamonn Fitzgerald

Ross Golf Club

FIXTURES On Sunday Jan 8th we will hold a single stableford competition. The timesheet is available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it immediately.

Happy New Year to all our members, their families and to all our sponsors.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

LOTTO Results of lotto draw 23/12/2016, numbers drawn were 3, 7, 10 & 21. Sellers prize winner: Tom Joe O’ Donoghue.

Lucky dip winners: €50 Y/T prize to Noen O’ Keeffe Tureencahill, €50 to Chloe & Nicole Ferris Fairfield Tavern, €40 to Malachy Scannell Gortalee Clonkeen, Daniel O’ Leary Quarry Cross & Mike O’ Sullivan Sheehan’s Bar. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 6, 7 & 19. Hamper winner: Chris Crowley Gullane.

No winner of our lotto draw 30/12/2016, numbers drawn were 6, 13, 18 & 30.

Sellers prize winner: Tom Joe O’ Donoghue, €50 Y/T prize winner: Seamus murphy Milltown, €50 to Jerry Lyne Annaghbeg, €40 each to Margaret Dillane Quarry Cross, Brian O’ Connor Knockrour, Siobhan Daly Gneeveguilla AC. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 7, 14, 22 & 24. Next week’s jackpot €6,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

ROAD RACES The Christmas Road Race Series are finished for 2016. We had races in Newmarket, Farranfore, Boherbue & Beaufort. Fine form was shown by the following club members John Barrett, Robert & Andrew Purcell, Anthony Buckley, John Guerin, Fergal Barry, Simon Mangan, Sean Cahillane, Ross Gallagher, Caroline Murphy, Nora Flynn, Catherine Kiely, Mary O’ Connell, Joan O’ Sullivan, Colette Mallon, Cynthia Daly & Julie Purcell BOHERBUE ROAD RACE A new event organised this year by Boherbue Village Committee, and a fine turnout they had. The club assisted with time keeping on the day. The club wishes to thank Boherbue Village committee for the significant contribution which they gave to our club funds on the day.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2017 We will be announcing our 2017 programme shortly which comprises of our club day out which will included a party and a sports hall competition.

Our Winter Series will be held in Killarney over the 4 Saturday’s in February.

Our AGM will also be coming up, where we will be extending a welcome to our new club workers and to anyone else wishing to come on board. Full training courses will be provided.

MEMBERSHIP & LOTTO 2017 Club membership & annual lotto is now due, we would appreciate if you can all organise payment at your earliest convenience.

NEW YEAR GREETINGS Wishing all our readers, club members and followers a Happy & Healthy & Sporty 2017.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club A quick reminder that our AGM is scheduled for 8pm on Monday night the 09th January 2017 in the residence

lounge in the International Hotel ,also our annual collection is taking place the following weekend

Killarney RFC

First off, Happy New Year. One and all! The new year promises to be a busy one rugby wise in Killarney, with youths and seniors back in action next Saturday, with our U16’s travelling to Listowel in the U16 Bowl competition and our U18’s take on Castleisland/Abbeyfeale at Aghadoe in the U18 Bowl competition. Our Seniors return to action in the Martin O’Sullivan Cup, and are due to take on Killorglin RFC at Ballymalis in Listry next Sunday. This game was postponed before Christmas.

MINI’S Our Minis are not back training until Sat the 14th of January. Next Saturday, the coaches are taking part in a Munster Rugby workshop at Tralee RFC, so the minis will return to action the following week. A busy few months lie ahead with blitzes taking place in Killorglin and Cahersiveen to come. More details to follow.

NEW LIGHTS Finally, Santa came to KRFC at Aghadoe with our new lights! Our training pitch now has lights, which is a huge milestone in the development of the club. A huge thanks must go to Ger Moynihan and Paul Sheahan for their hard wok in seeing this through. The funds raised from the IRFU grand draw - ‘Your Club, Your Community’ has helped Killarney RFC realise this dream and now squads can train in the winter evenings at Aghadoe. Well done all!

Killarney Celtic FC

HAPPY NEW YEAR Best wishes to all Celtic supporters and players for a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. 2016 was a good one for the club on and off the field, with both our senior and youths teams contesting finals, and our seniors remain completely unbeaten in the current season – long may it last!

NATIONAL CUP DRAWS Killarney Celtic U15s have been drawn at home to Ferrybank of Waterford and our U12s have been drawn at home to Carndonough of Donegal. Both of these games will take place at the end of January in Celtic Park.

STREET AND CHURCH COLLECTIONS We had both our annual street and church gate collections during the Christmas period. We had a huge turnout of volunteers and, once again, absolutely fantastic support from the general public. Mile buiochas to all involved.

RESULTS U17 League: Killarney Celtic 3 Killarney Athletic 0 A great display against our derby rivals (and good friends, of course!) Killarney Atghletic. Liam Curran was a superb man of the match, with Lee Downing, Jordan Leahy, and Patrick Darcy taking their goals well.

U13 Premier: Killarney Celtic 9 Ballyhar Dynamos 1 A rampant Celtic dominated the game while a plucky Ballyhar worked hard to try and keep us out. Ceryson Danter scored the season’s classiest hattrick so far with three brilliantly taken goals, with Sean Fitzgerald and Calum O’Grady working hard in midfield alongside Robert Brooks, who coolly

slotted two of his own. Debutant Eoghan Crowley also scored two great goals and the day was capped off with two more from Cian McAuliffe and Jack O’Neill. This was an excellent team performance led by the exertions of Sean Fitzgerald, William Harty, Ceryson Danter, Robert Brooks, Cian McAuliffe, Jack O’Neill, and Calum O’Donoghue.

FIXTURES Greyhound Bar Cup: Killarney Celtic B at home to Castlemaine United, Saturday, 7.00pm Youths League: Killarney Celtic away to Dingle Bay Rovers, Saturday, 2.00pm U16 Premier: Killarney Celtic away to Park, Friday 6th, 6.00pm U16 Girls: Killarney Celtic away to Mastergeeha, Saturday, 2.00pm U14 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Mastergeeha, Saturday, 10.30am U14 Div One: Killarney Celtic B away to Dingle Bay Rovers, Saturday, 11.00am U12 Girls: Killarney Celtic at home to Killarney Athletic, Saturday, 2.00pm U12 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Listowel Celtic, Saturday, 12.30pm U12 Div One: Killarney Celtic away to Fenit Samphires, Saturday, 12.30pm PITCH BOOKINGS Contact Mary Lyne 086-6485809 to book our All Weather full size pitch or training area.

Kilcummin Notes

COMMUNITY ALERT Your generous support of our annual collection is much appreciated. Happy New Year. Let us watch out for each other in 2017

COMHALTAS Kilcummin Comhaltas monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday 10th January at 8.00pm in the Recreational Hall. All welcome.

THANKS A big thank you to the boys and girls and their leaders who participated with music and song at the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Míle Buíochas HAPPY NEW YEAR Kilcummin Comhaltas would like to wish all our members and supporters a very happy and prosperous New Year.

COMPUTER CLASS A limited number of places are available for the Computer Class which will commence on Monday 9th January in the Rural Development Office from 7.30-9.30pm. This course will cover the Internet. Places will be filled on a first come basis.

Mastergeeha FC

LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 23rd December, 2016. Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 8, 17. Consolation prizes were €100 Michael Sheehan, 86 Woodlawn Killarney. €60 Paul Lenihan Inchicullane, Kilcummin. €30 Connie & Kathleen Doolan, Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin. €30 John O’Neill, c/o Bertie Curtin. €30 Tadgh Brosnan, Inch Kilcummin. Jackpot now €4,350.

There was no winner on Friday 30th December, 2016. Numbers drawn were 10, 11, 12, 19. Consolation prizes were €100 Sinéad & Marian, The Village Inn, Kilcummin. €60 John & Margaret Leni-

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killarney notes han Inchicullane, Kilcummin. €30 Tony Cahill, Kilcummin. €30 Trish Dillon, c/o John Lenihan. €30 Nora O’Sullivan, Rathanane, Kilcummin. Jackpot now €4,500.

CHRISTMAS PRIZES Whiskey - Claire Lenihan, Inchicullane, Kilcummin. Whiskey - Patie Nagle, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin. Whiskey - Kian O’Sullivan, Lyreatough, Kilcummin. Whiskey - Joan O’Neill, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin RESULTS U17 Mastergeeha 5 Killorglin 2 During the Christmas break the boys had a good win at home. With all the goals coming in the first half Mastergeeha started very well and scored four goals in the first twenty minutes.

Dylan Murphy opened the scoring with Jamie O Shea and James Lynch (2) adding further goals. The visitors then scored two goals before Jamie O Shea scored again before the break. In the second half both side created more chances with Paul O Shea and Sheamus O’Leary going closest for Mastergeeha.

All played well.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Mastergeeha FC would like to wish all players, coaches, sponsors, members, supporters and friends a very happy and prosperous New Year.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt

The St Stephen’s morning 3 Ball Scramble attracted a large turnout of members from Deerpark and Gleneagle and results as follows.

Overall nett James Fleming, Michael O’Connor John Kelly 31 1/3 2nd Nett St John Kelliher Daragh Moynihan Robbie O’Brien (snr) 41 Gross Gearoid Cronin Mick Long Brian McCarthy Kieran Fitzpatrick 34 1/3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON JAN 16TH The club AGM will be held in the Avenue Hotel on Monday 16th January commencing at 7.30pm and a special

appeal is extended to all members to be in attendance Motions and nominations for vacant positions to be forwarded to club secretary Fiona O’Donnell at either the clubhouse or to her home address by this Sunday January 8th 5pm. A member who submits a motion is obliged to be present at the meeting to move that particular motion .

JOHNNY KELLY MEMORIAL SCRAMBLE The annual Johnny Kelly Memorial Scramble has been scheduled for Sunday February 19th . Full details to follow.

NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS New Years Greetings are extended to all our members, supporters ,sponsors and the various media outlets for their ongoing support of the club activities during 2016.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

CASTLEISLAND CHRISTMAS BLITZ A busy christmas saw Cougars senior teams in action at the annual Christmas Blitz with the U16 Boys also participating for the first time.

All teams despite not being at full strength over the holiday period produced some great games and results, but eventually bowing out to the eventual winners in all competitions.

The Senior Mens opened with a good win over Gneeveguilla before being knocked in our deciding game by tournament winners Cordal. The senior ladies played Brunell in a very exciting contest going down in a high scoring game with Brunell taking the Premier ladies title.

Our U16 boys over came the hosts St Marys by a point in their opening game before losing out to St Brendans in another high scoring exciting game with St Marys taking the title over Tralee.

ACADEMY TRAINING Cougars Academy training resumes next week on January 13th for the Cubs

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U8 & U10 girls at 5pm and boys at 6 pm at the Parish Hall.

FIXTURES Senior Mens Jan 16th Div II Killarney Cougars v Kcyms Pres Gym. Senior Womens Jan 10th Div I Cup Semi-final Killarney Cougars v Glenbeigh Falcons Pres Gym Jan 12th Div II Killarney Cougars v Tralee Tigers Pres Gym Further details on All Killarney Cougars Clubs schedules and events log onto the website

Beaufort Golf Club

9 Hole Scramble - 1st Jan 2017 1st: Eve Bird, Joe Kennedy & Fred Kennedy Open Seniors Thursday 29th December 2016 - 13 holes Joint 1st: Pat Quill & Gerry Collins FIXTURES 5th Jan Open Seniors at 10am 8th Jan Scramble 10am

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club

HAPPY NEW YEAR We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Members a very Healthy and Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you at our events in 2017.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY WALK Our 4th annual Christmas Charity Walk in aid of the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus took place on Wednesday the 28th December last.

Thank you to everyone who participated and generously donated and made the walk a huge success. A special Thank you to Mick Myers with the organisation of the event, to Killorglin Men’s Social Club Choir and Killarney

School of Music for providing the wonderful entertainment, to everyone who kindly donated spot prizes for the raffle and to George and all the staff at the Travel Inn for the refreshments and hosting the event.

NEW MEMBERS Please contact our club secretary on 087 3381842 for a membership form or visit our website www.killarneyvintage.com for further information.

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 and avail of great vintage tractor and vintage car insurance deals.

MF135 RESTORATION PROJECT The Club will be meeting again on Thursday the 12th January next from 7-9pm at Killarney Mens Shed to work on the Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor restoration charity project. All welcome to attend and any help with the restoration will be greatly appreciated. Cup of tea and chat afterwards.

Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas

Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas Branch are holding their annual Rambling House this Saturday 7th January commencing at 8.30pm in the Travel Inn Fossa. A great night of music, song, dance and storytelling for all to enjoy. Tea and Barm Brack will be served, everyone welcome.

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Basketball News with Eamonn Keogh

FLASHBACK

1994: On Sunday, January 2, 1994, St Paul's Revelles senior men’s team enjoyed an impressive 72-70 win away to Marathon, Limerick. The most significant factor in this victory was that St. Paul's were forced to line out without an American player after difficulties arose with Rob Robinson's flight from the USA. Marathon were at full strength with American star Bo Fitts hitting 45 points in this match but a tremendous all round team performance from the Killarney side secured a valuable win. Scorers for St Paul's were Vincent Daly 20, Brian Clarke 17, Pat O'Shea 10, Caoimhin O'Donoghue 10, Cormac O'Donoghue 7, James Fleming 6 and Edward O'Donoghue 2.

A few days later on Saturday, January 8, St Paul's were pipped at the buzzer by Marian Dublin in the Pres Gym, Killarney. In a dramatic finish,

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Marian's American Lennie McMillan was fouled as the final buzzer sounded and he sank two free throws to give the visitors a narrow 89-88 victory.

McMillan finished with 38 points for Marian while top scorers for St Paul's were Rob Robinson 29 Vincent Daly 26 and Brian Clarke 11.

1995: On Friday, December 29, 1995, a capacity crowd filled the Presentation Gym, Killarney, for a superleague clash between Kerry Spring St Paul's and Garveys Tigers Tralee. This was a titanic encounter and is still talked about to this day.

The Tralee side emerged victorious on a 105-103 scoreline after a remarkable three periods of overtime. The Killarney side had several opportunities to win this game and enjoyed a 42-29 lead at one stage before lead-

ing 44-35 at the interval. Tigers led 80-78 with three seconds left but Corey Jackson hit a buzzer beating equaliser and also forced a fifth foul from Tigers American Rick Leonard. Jackson then had a chance to win the game with a bonus shot for the foul from the free throw line but he missed forcing the match into overtime. The sides were level at 88 each after the first period and 95 each after the second period.

Tigers snatched it in the third period of overtime to record a memorable victory and set them up to take the league title later that season. Top scorers for Killarney were Greg Ford 33, Corey Jackson 22, Vincent Daly 18 and Cormac O'Donoghue 13. Tralee's top scorers were Nigel Palmer 37, John Teahan 22 and Rick Leonard 21.

A week later on Friday January 5, 1996, Kerry Spring St. Paul's bounced back with a 96-89 victory over North Mon in The Neptune Stadium, Cork. Level at 46 points each at the interval, St. Pauls' had a great final quarter

hauling back a 12 point deficit with Corey Jackson and Pat O'Shea the inspirational figures. Jackson finished with 38 points, including six three-pointers, followed by Greg Ford 28 and Pat O'Shea, 12.

Fixtures for the coming week

Saturday, January 7: Men’s Div 2 Pool 2: St Paul's Vs Gneeveguilla at 6.30pm in Rathmore; Sunday, January 8; U18 Div 2: St Paul's Vs Glenbeigh at 7.15pm in Glenbeigh Sports Hall; U14 Div 3: St Paul's Vs St Brendan's at 10.00 am in Killarney Sports Centre; Academy Girls Cup Final: St Pauls Vs Glenbeigh at 12.15pm in The Pres Gym, Killarney.

The Kerry Basketball Juvenile Cup and Plate competitions and finals take place at The Pres Gym, Killarney this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is a full programme of fixtures and St. Paul's will compete in the Academy Girls Cup against Glenbeigh Falcons on Sunday at 12.15pm.

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The week in sport | Deadline Tuesday 5.30pm | Sports Editor Eamonn Fitzgerald

Dr Crokes

APPEAL FOR JUVENILE VOLUNTEERS Interested in becoming a Referee Contact Ger Sugrue on 087-9928740 You must be a minimum of 17 years of age DIARY DATES Juvenile AGM will take place on 16th of January at 8pm and the Main Club AGM will take place on January 23rd.

LOTTO Lotto 2, 4, 12, 24. Jackpot €13200. Not won match 3 14 by €30. Next draw on Sunday 8th of January in the Speakeasy. Jackpot €13500 HAPPY NEW YEAR We wish all our Members and their Families a Happy New Year.

East Kerry GAA

PRESENTATION OF U14 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS The Eoghan Ruadh U14 team that won the County Divisional Championship 2015 were presented with their medals last Friday night by Kerry Senior Football player, Paul Murphy, in Gneeveguilla CLG. The East Kerry Committee was represented by Chairman Tim Ryan, PRO Áíne NÍ Shuilleabhain and East Kerry Coiste na nÓg Chairman, Sean O’Sullivan.

Paul congratulated the team and told the players that they are in a very unique position of winning the Under 14 County Championship and having a great chance of winning the Under 16 Championship if they focus and put in the effort. As Paul explained County Championship titles are not easy to win and there are alot of players who won All Ireland’s with Kerry Senior Football teams who don’t have a County Championship medal at any level. Paul encouraged the players to put in the hard work and effort required and also to enjoy the time together. Tim Ryan and Sean O’Sullivan both thanked Paul for taking time out of his busy schedule to present the medals. Many thanks also to Danny Fleming who arranged the night, to the team management and to Gneeveguilla CLG for hosting the presentation of medals and for their great hospitality.

TICKETS FOR EAST KERRY ALL STAR AWARDS This years East Kerry All Star Awards Gala Banquet and Awards Ceremony, jointly sponsored by The Kerryman, The Gleneagle Hotel and the East Kerry GAA Committee, will be held in the Brehon Hotel on Friday the 13th January 2017 starting at 8pm. Tickets cost €35 and are available in the Kerry GAA Store, Killarney Outlet Centre, through East Kerry Clubs and from Officers of the East Kerry Committee.

EAST KERRY SCÓR SINSIR The Finals of East Kerry Scór Sinsir, kindly sponsored by Killarney Credit Union, is set for Saturday the 21st January 2017 in Killarney Racecourse. The start time is yet to be decided. The closing date for entries is Saturday the 7th January 2017.

Entries to be submitted to East Kerry Scór Officer Amy Reidy. Phone: 087-214 5569 e mail amyreidy@ymail.com EAST KERRY COMMITTEE ANNUAL CONVENTION The 2016 East Kerry Annual Convention will be held in the Killarney Heights Hotel on Thursday night the 19th January 2017 at 7.30pm. Mass will be celebrated for deceased members before the meeting, starting at 7pm. Nominations and motions to be received by East Kerry Committee Runaí, Dermot O’Connor by Friday 13th January 2017.

Damien Horgan (Murphy's Bar, sponsor) presenting the Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Gents Matchplay Cup for 2016 to winner Johnny O'Brien at the club's pre-Christmas gathering at Murphy's. Also included in photo are Gearoid Cronin (runner-up), Damien Fleming (Deerpark development officer), Jason O'Connor (semi-finalist) and Jason O'Sullivan (representing the other semi-finalist Kieran Fitzpatrick).

NEW YEAR WISHES Wishing all in East Kerry a happy and great sporting year in 2017.

Fossa GAA

LOTTO 1th January 2017 Numbers drawn were 3, 8, 20, 22. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot will be €12,450. Tickets are on sale at The Golden Nugget Bar, The Castlerosse Leisure Centre, The Travel Inn, The Old Killarney Inn, Foley’s Spar Shop, The Laurels Bar and Committee members.

RAMBLING HOUSE Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas will hold a Rambling House on Saturday 7th January at 8.30pm in the Travel Inn Fossa. A great night of music, song, dance and story telling.

Anyone who would like to take part contact Tim at 087 2413116 SENIOR SCÓR Anyone wishing to take part in Senior Scór or Scór na Bpáistí, which will take place sometime in New Year, are asked to contact Theresa Kissane on 087 6816169 as soon as possible.

FOSSA NOTES If anybody has any item they would like included in the notes, please email information to John O’Neill at pro. fossa.kerry@gaa.ie.

Please forward information before Sunday at 11am.

Spa GAA

HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishing all our friends at home and abroad a very happy, healthy New Year.

Thanks to everyone who supported our club throughout the year both on and off the field.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Spa Senior Agm will take place Saturday 14th January @8pm in the clubhouse.

Everyone welcome and would encourage volunteers to get more active within the club. Spa Coiste na nOg AGM will be held at the clubhouse Thurs 12th January @8pm.

ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT SAT FEB 4TH The 3rd Annual awards night will be held in the Torc Hotel @7.30pm. This is one of the main social events of the year and tickets sell out fast. Tickets only €15 for buffet/dance. Music supplied by The Two Mikes Band. A great night of entertainment honouring our members is guaranteed. Tickets on sale next week from committee members Andrew Garnett, Anne Holland, Afrian O Sullivan, Sean Kelliher, Mathilda McCarthy and Ivor Flynn.

SCOR NA NOG Best of luck to our Figure and set dancers in Munster final in Ovens, Co Cork on Jan 8th at 2.00pm.

Figure: Alice O Donoghue, Aislinn O Donovan, Lia Murphy, Ailbhe Gallagher, Erin Holland, Meghann Cronin, Aine Brosnan and Kate Lawlor.

Set Dancers: Erin Holland, Meghann Cronin, Aine Brosnan , Orlaith Spillane,Kianan O Doherty, Liam Spillane, Gary O Sullivan and Cian O Sullivan.

Scór Sinsear : Any club members in taking part in Scór Sinsear in the New Year, please contact Eileen on 087 9940594 LOTTO Numbers drawn in Mcsweeneys 18,24,26,27 Jackpot €11,600 No Jackpot winner. Draw next week Arbutus Hotel €11,800.

Legion GAA

AGM The AGM will take place on Friday, January 20th at 7.30pm in the clubhouse.

All members are strongly urged to attend.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to senior player Brian Doolan and his partner Juliet Carroll who tied the knot on New Year’s Eve. Brian is a great servant to the club and we wish him and Juliet all the best for the future.

Kilcummin GAA

LOTTO Sunday 1st January, 2017. Numbers drawn were 8, 17, 23, 24. Jackpot Winner Denis O’Connor, Dunrine, Next Draw

Sunday, January 15th 2017. Jackpot now €2,500.

Milltown Castlemaine GAA

LOTTO Our Christmas Lotto Jackpot Draw for €12,400 took place in Knightlys Bar, Castlemaine- on December 30th.

The drawn numbers were 18,28,29 with the bonus ball number 20.

There was no outright winner but we had six lucky consolation prize winners.

Tickets for our next Lotto Jackpot for €12,600 in Larkin’s Bar -on Friday January 13th, are on sale in the usual outlets and from our regular ticket sellers. Just €2 a ticket or 3 for €5 can win you the lotto jackpot or a share in it. You will also be in with a chance of winning one of the SIX consolation prizes of 2 x €50 or 4 x €25.

AGM The AGM of our club will be on January 20th 2017. As always we will be seeking nominations for many positions in the club. We are continually seeking volunteers to assist us in the running and management of our ever expanding club.

Getting involved in your local GAA Club is a wonderful way to form new friendships- as well as giving opportunities for skills and expertise to be shared -for the benefit of all in our community.

If you would like to become involved in any aspect of our club, please contact any member of our club executive.

Mid Kerry GAA

Mid Kerry will hold their AGM on Thurs 26th Jan 8pm in Keel GAA Club House.

All clubs are asked to have their nominations and motions sent to the Mid Kerry Runaí by Thurs 12th Jan. Mid Kerry board wishes each and everyone of you a very happy New Year

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