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LOCAL hoteliers, builders, car dealers, Gardaí, teachers, farmers and care workers are among those who will be tripping the light fantastic in Killarney next month. The brand-new cast of Strictly Come Dancing Killarney, which will be staged at the INEC on Friday, February 5, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s Killarney and South Kerry branch, was unveiled on Tuesday. This is the second annual event and it has as its theme Strictly Goes to the Movies. “It’s Strictly Come Dancing, but with a twist,” said organiser Kathrina Breen of the Killarney and South Kerry branch of the Irish Cancer Society. Dance teacher Joe Burkett coached the 2015 troupe and will take their successors through their paces also.

The 2015 show raised almost €55,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and was supported by an enthusiastic audience of almost 3,000 people. This year’s line-up features Cllr Dan McCarthy, Niall O’Sullivan, Liam McCarthy, Johnny Brosnan, Timmy Moynihan, Kieran O’Halloran, Dermot Healy, Mike Doyle, Richie Fitzgerald, Conor Gleeson, Liam Colleran, Gavin O’Leary, Margaret McCarthy, Marie Carroll O’Sullivan, Aoife Cronin, Marie Coffey, Mary Cronin, Danielle Favier, Mary Hartnett, Vera Healy, Christine Tangney, Michelle Brennan O’Donoghue, Aoife Dolan and Shella O’Donoghue. “They’ve already started practising and are very enthusiastic,” added Kathrina.

Vandals target cars in Killarney VANDALS on the rampage in Killarney on Monday night damaged four parked cars near St Mary’s Cathedral. Three of the vehicles were parked overnight at the Cathedral car park and when their owners returned in the morning they windows of all of the vehicles had been smashed with items stolen from the cars. A fourth vehicle was damaged and also had its windows broken in the nearby Millwood Estate on Port Road. Gardaí believe all the incidents are linked. If you have information that would help Killarney Garda Station can be contacted on 064-6631222.

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Vatican To Honour Monsignor O’Flaherty SOME 71 years after the ending of World War 2, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty will be commemorated within the Vatican City in May 2016. Monsignor O’Flaherty (also known as the Vatican Pimpernel) lived in Rome from 1922 until he returned to Ireland in 1960. From 1938 until he left for Ireland in 1960, his home in Rome was an apartment in the College Teutonic (German College), which is located just outside St Peter’s Square, within Vatican City. It was from this apartment that he and Lt Col Sam Derry organised and ran the Rome Escape Line (1943-44), saving the lives of over 6000 Allied POWs, Anti-Fascists and Jews. During the 2014 O’Flaherty Rome Tour, which included a visit to the German College, the college Rector Dr Fischer expressed an interest in creating a permanent memorial to the Monsignor. “Over the past year, discussions have been held between the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society and Dr Fischer with a view to making this a reality,” said Jerry O’Grady, chairman, Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society. “The Society has been greatly assisted in this collaboration by Minister Jimmy Deenihan (Minister for the Diaspora), Ambassador Emma Madigan (Irish Ambassador to the Holy See), Kieran Troy (Rome Tours organiser), Harry Shindler MBE (veteran of the landing at Anzio and the liberation of Rome), Monsignor John Kennedy (of the Holy Office and current resident in the German College) and Fr George Hayes (vice-rector of

The garden of College Teutonic in Rome which was home to Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty.

the Irish College in Rome).” The commemorative plaque will be unveiled at a special ceremony at the German College (Rome) on Sunday, May 8. Representatives of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society and members of the O’Flaherty family will attend the ceremony as part of the 2016 Hugh O’Flaherty Rome Tour (May 5 to 9). Full details of the tour are available on www.hughoflaherty.com or from hofmemorialsociety@gmail.com – numbers will be limited to 50 so early booking is advised.

Boiling Oil Poured Over Victim A MAN poured boiling oil over a co-worker at a Killarney restaurant before fleeing the scene. A female employee working in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant received serious burn injuries in the assault at 3pm on Christmas Eve. It is alleged that a second employee intentionally poured boiling cooking oil over her head, neck, back and shoulder area. “The woman exited the kitchen and received assistance at the scene from gardaí and ambulance personnel. Her condition is described as stable,” said a Garda spokesperson. The 32-year-old woman, who is Chinese, is being treated at the specialist burns unit at Cork University Hospital. The man, who is also believed to be of Chinese origin, fled the scene. The woman was taken to Kerry General Hospital but was later transferred to the specialist burns unit in Cork because of the nature of her injuries. Despite a search of the area and other locations the suspect offender is currently at large and is wanted by gardaí for questioning. “No motive is apparent. Investigations are ongoing,” added the spokesperson. “Any information the public may have relating to the whereabouts of this suspect male should be communicated to Killarney Gardaí on 064-66 31222 or 064-6671160. All information received is confidential.”

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Killarney’s Magical Celebration Of The New Year THEY dreamed big and the Christmas in Killarney festival team’s creativity and imagination delivered in spades, with the 2015 programme culminating in a spellbinding New Year’s Eve parade. This year was the first time the town held a December 31 parade and family event that would attract large numbers of visitors and families into the town, stated the Christmas in Killarney committee. “The Christmas in Killarney festival committee aimed to make this year’s festival even bigger and better the previous years and have been overwhelmed with the positive feedback,” said Christmas in Killarney co-chairperson Ciara Treacy. People from far and near travelled to Killarney to kick-start the New Year celebrations and to line the streets of Killarney to say farewell to 2015 and welcome in a New Year. Ireland’s only children’s parade on New Year’s Eve set the scene for a fairytale atmosphere as Killarney was sprinkled with magic and a spectacular display of colour. The final Christmas in Killarney Magic Parade created plenty of excitement and atmosphere. Children’s face lit up with delight at the highly anticipated Disney-inspired “Magic” floats and Disney characters. “Due to the success of this year’s parade, the festival committee would hope to make it an annual family event. Christmas in Killarney would like to thank all the sponsors who supported the festival and everyone who attended the fundraising events,” said festival PRO Elaine Courtney.

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Aimee and Noah Sexton, Elliot, Samuel and William Sjogren with friends at the Christmas in Killarney New Year's Eve Parade. Pictures: Eamonn Keogh

Eanna, Tiernan and Fiona Kavanagh and Susie O'Donoghue at the Christmas in Killarney New Year's Eve Parade.

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May Day To Celebrate New Year IMELDA MAY along with Damien Dempsey and Hudson Taylor ushered in 2016 in style in the INEC Killarney. The audience sang and danced along to hits such as It’s Good To Be Alive and Johnny Got a Boom Boom. Since the release of her raucous debut Love Tattoo in 2009 (now eight times platinum in Ireland), Imelda has been one of the most strikingly original talents in the music arena. In 2010 came her six-times platinum album Mayhem, which she took on the road, bringing some good old-fashioned rock'n'roll spirit to audiences worldwide. Acclaimed artist Damien Dempsey helped ring in the New Year in style at the venue. The award-winning artist’s albums have topped the charts and achieved platinum status. Described by The Times as “the Bob Marley of Ireland” his stage presence was nurtured by the legendary folk singer Christy Moore. Supporting them were Hudson Taylor. Having honed their craft at an early age busking in Dublin, the brothers – Alfie and Harry – have become a firm favourite with their energetic live shows.

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Imelda May ringing in the New Year at the INEC, Pictures: Valerie O'Sullivan

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Bishop’s message for the New Year

In the Church worldwide, New Year’s Day was celebrated as a day to pray for world peace. Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne looks ahead to 2016 THE theme Pope Francis chose for this year is “Overcome indifference and win peace”. The events that we commemorate in 2016, the centenary of the Easter Rising and the on-going centenary of World War One, make it truly appropriate to think of both Ireland’s needs and the needs of the world and to pray for the peace and wellbeing of all people in Ireland and worldwide. Regarding the First World War this year recalls a most tragic battle, the Battle of the Somme. One historian summed up the Battle of the Somme as commencing on July 1, lasting 100 days and involving 300.000 lives that were lost. Thousands of those lives were Irish. Here in our diocese we recall that the first three to die in Easter 1916 were the three men who were drowned off Ballykissane Pier, near Killorglin, on the Good Friday. Seven days later, the Friday of Easter week, The O’Rahilly from Ballylongford was killed in action in the centre of Dublin. The centenary celebrations of Easter 1916 and all that followed it are important for us as a nation. Is it sufficiently long ago for us to honour all people and organisations from all sides who were involved? Can we respect all, refraining from judgement? We remember and honour the women and men who took up Ireland’s cause in 1916 as very precious to us because they started us on a path that led to our freedom. A century later we see ourselves as an independent, successful, sovereign nation. An important element of this is the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 and the hope for lasting peace and justice it contains. When we recall 1916 the Easter Proclamation always comes to mind. The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty, equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation and of all its parts, cherishing all of the children of the nation equally, . . . We place the cause of the Irish Republic under the protection of the Most High God. In this supreme hour the Irish nation must, by its valour and discipline, and by the readiness of its children to sacrifice themselves for the common good, prove itself worthy of the august destiny to which it is called. These quotes inspire many questions: What part does faith in “the Most High God” play in life in Ireland today? Are we still resolved to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation? What of our readiness to sacrifice ourselves of the common good? Celebrating 1916 can evoke a renewal of commitment to the original vision. The values, the hopes and the ambitions of our people in 1916 and the values, the hopes and the ambitions of our people in the one hundred years since, will they inspire us afresh as we enter the second century after 1916? May commemorations throughout Ireland in the year ahead inspire us as a people to give of our best for our own people in Ireland and to open our hearts to world needs too. The great event we commemorate occurred at Easter, the highpoint of our annual celebration of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Thus the following words from the first letter of St John are appropriate to conclude: “This has taught us love – that He gave up his life for us; and we too, ought to give up our lives for our sisters and brothers. If a person who was rich enough in this world’s goods saw that one of their sisters or brothers was in need, but closed their heart to them, how could the love of God be living in that person?”

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COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 9.30-8.30pm. 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. (Créche and Children’s church during 11am service) Prayer meetings Tuesday & Thursday 8am - 9am (from 1st September) Parent and Toddler Tuesday 10am - 12 noon (term time) Wednesday evening Bible Study 7.30pm. Drop-in Coffee morning Friday at 11am (not during August) ‘No biscuits’ ladies lifestyle group, last Monday of the month at 11am. Everyone is welcome. Failte Isteach. Info: Rev Karen Spence. 064 6631613. Website: www. irishmethodist.org/kerry 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 The Well Christian Ministries Jesus Christ says ‘If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink.’ (John 7:37) We wish to announce that we have moved to a new venue. Join us on Sundays at 10.30am for worship and Bible teaching and on Tuesdays at 8.15pm for Bible study at 69 New Street, Killarney. For more information contact Ian on 085-7659548 or visit us online at www.thewellministries.eu 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 Ozanam House, Green Lawn. 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 Due to Cultural Centre renovations, please ring for venue for Sunday meetings for January and February. Sunday worship 11am. Bible study Wednesday night 8pm in various homes. Tel. 064-6632600 or 064-6635461. Pslam 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch Muckross I.C.A. Monthly meeting of Muckross Guild of I.C.A. takes place on Monday 11th January at 7.45 in Loughquittane N.S. New members always welcome.

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Prompt Actions Lead To Tom’s ‘Second Chance’ KILLARNEY teenager Tom Geaney was technically dead for 25 minutes but has made a full recovery thanks to the prompt actions of those around him. The 17-year-old from Muckross was helping to coach at a football match when he collapsed. Tom had suffered a ventricular fibrillation which led to a cardiac arrest. Speaking to Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1 this week, he said. “I was technically dead for 25 minutes so I suppose that is as much as a second chance as you’ll get.” One of Tom’s friends, Brendan Coppinger, was with him at the training. He had undertaken a CPR course as part of transition year. “I was terrified but I tried to just not feel scared or anything and concentrate,” said Brendan. Head coach Eugene Cosgrove had also completed a first aid course two years previously but said the

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training kicked in when he needed it: “I got stubborn, I wasn’t going to stop CPR until something happened … I didn’t want to stop. I was scared to stop.” Tom began to respond after the fifth shock from the defibrillator and was rushed to hospital where he spent 36 hours in intensive care. He then made a full recovery over the following weeks. Twelve months on from the in-

Burglary at Fossa National School KILLARNEY GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary at Fossa National School on Monday night or in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardaí are examining CCTV footage from the property and are appealing for information. If you saw any suspicious activity in the Fossa area contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6631222.

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cident Tom says, “If there was one piece of the puzzle missing, I probably wouldn’t be here today.” The equivalent of two jumbo jets full of people die unnecessarily every year in Ireland from cardiac arrest as they do not receive CPR on time, said the CEO of Irish Community Rapid Response, John Kearney. The pilot project Operation Resuscitation is being rolled out in Killarney and Kilkenny in partnership with Killarney and Beaufort Defibrillator Groups. “The aim is to train 25% of the population over the coming months and another 25% by the end of the year – making Killarney and Kilkenny the best place to survive a cardiac arrest,” said John.

Patricia launches Barraduff campaign A MOTHER whose son has a serious heart condition is planning to make her local community safer with the launch of a new first responder group in Barraduff. Patricia’s son Brian, nine, suffers from SVT or "racing heart” which sees his heart rate soar. Patricia Murphy has set up Barraduff Responders which will work with the National Ambulance Service and cover a fivemile radius. The group also hopes to install lifesaving defibrillators in the parish. “If I can help save one life then something good has come out of this,” said Patricia. A public meeting will take place next Thursday, January 14, at 7.30pm at Barraduff community field. All are welcome also to take part in a CPR course on Monday, January 11, from 5pm9pm at Unit 3, The Courtyard, Fairhill. Patricia can be contacted on 087-6831247 or barraduffresponders@gmail.com.

Over 10,000 patients dealt with by SouthDoc during Christmas THE out-of-hours GP service SouthDoc dealt with over 10,500 patients in the week between Christmas and the New Year – a 26% increase in the number of people treated by the service the previous year. On Christmas Day alone, SouthDoc received over 800 individual phone calls from members of the public which also represents an increase on the figures for the previous year.

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‘Is Flooding Something We Are Always Going To Have To Dread?’

The Switzers' home in Glenflesk which was hit by flooding.

SERIOUS flooding was experienced in Glenflesk, Beaufort and Fossa in the past month. One of the families whose home was flooded was the Switzers in Glenflesk. Elizabeth and Damien and their three young sons had to move to the upper floor of their home when the ground floor was completely submerged in water. “Storm Desmond closed in and totally flooded the house – no sandbags could help!” Elizabeth told the Killarney Advertiser. Neighbours and friends rallied round, even to the extent of delivering sandbags by teleporter. “People were wonderful,” said Elizabeth. “We’re a happy bunch and we get on with things but going forward we’re just worried if it comes again what help is out there? Is this something we are going to have to dread?” There have been many calls for action in the wake of flood damage in Kerry. Councillors Danny Healy-Rae and Niall Kelleher have spoken of the need to dredge rivers where flooding occurs. “It’s a proven method, but there seems to be more concern for our fish than for our people and that is not right,” said Councillor Niall Kelleher. Ten houses were flooded in Glenflesk on December 5, with flooding occurring in Beaufort and Fossa residences also, and many other homes in these areas and also in Kilcummin under threat of flooding. A road in Foiladane, Glenflesk, was blocked with residents unable to go to and from their homes for almost two days. “I have fierce sympathy for those people whose Christmases were turned upside down,” said Councillor Danny Healy-Rae.

Water Wreaks Havoc At Golf Courses

Storm Costs Reach Millions

THE Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and Ross Golf Club felt the full force of the winter storms with serious flooding in both courses. The first hole at the Killeen Golf Course, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, lies submerged after Storm Frank. The Killeen and Mahony’s Point layouts have suffered to such an extent that a return to full-time play over the former (the venue for four Irish Open Championships and countless other major events) is unlikely before the end of February at best. Mahony’s Point could be back in action by late January and the clubhouse by the end of next week — provided there is not a repeat of the devastating rainfall. From December 5, the clubhouse, which is located on a promontory and is quite low lying, has been almost impossible to access as it is cut off by road. However, members and staff alike tackled the various challenges with good humour. When the storms relented, they opened 18 holes between the two courses and named it “The Ark Course”. It consisted of the first to the 12th holes on Mahony’s Point (with the exception of the fourth where work is underway on a tee complex).

THE toll of damage caused by the storms that battered Kerry since the start of December is expected to reach several million euro. It is estimated that some €1.5 million has been caused in damage to public infrastructure alone, including roads and bridges. A full assessment of recent events is being carried out to fully assess the extent of the damage to public infrastructure and a preliminary submission has been made to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, on the cost of the response and repairs required. The council is also assisting the Red Cross in processing any claims from businesses for emergency funding. A special meeting of the Municipal District of Killarney will be held in Killarney Library meeting room on Friday next, January 15, to discuss recent weather events including flooding, damage and funding options available. Kerry County Council paid tribute to the Kerry Severe Weather Local Assessment Team, an Inter-Agency Group consisting of Kerry County Council, Fire Services, Civil Defence, An Garda Siochána and the HSE. The group met frequently over the Christmas and New Year period to manage the response to the recent extreme weather conditions. “This was an extremely difficult period for local communities, households and businesses,” stated the council.

Ger Kelliher recording the damage caused by Storm Frank, at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

Editor’s View OUR hearts go out to those whose homes and properties have been affected by the December deluge. No sooner had homeowners cleared up after Storms Desmond and Eva than Storm Frank swept through Ireland, making for a dismal Christmas indeed. Recent weather events including flooding and damage caused by flooding will be tackled at a special meeting of Killarney Municipal District next week and it is hoped some solutions can be reached to help those affected. •Have you got a story or an opinion you would like to share? Contact The Editor, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C Park Place, Killarney, telephone 064-6632215 or email newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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TIME FOR A TIPPLE In association with CarryOut Off Licence, Tralee and Muckross Rds., Killarney

Focus on healthy choices of beer and wine for January NEW YEAR, new beginnings. A lot of us are thinking about getting back to the gym or out on the road. Many of us are considering giving the booze a little break for a while. Christmas tends to take its toll, both on the liver and the waistline. With that in mind I’m going to focus a little of some the non-alcoholic beers and low-alcohol wines that we have in the store.

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Top of the range of the beers is the ever-popular Baltika Zero. Available in bottle and cans now, the St Petersburg brewed lager is fresh and zesty. If you want something with a little more body we have German Weisse Beer from Erdinger and Paulaner. If you simply want a reduced alcohol beer we also have 3.8%abv Carlsberg and Brandenberg which are a good alter-

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START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON IT’S a good idea to start January as you mean to go on. From setting those fitness goals to planning that dream holiday, the commencement of any year offers the perfect opportunity to take stock. The media inundates us with messages about laying the foundations for optimum health and fitness at this time of year. Killarney and Kerry offer plenty of choice when it comes to setting about meeting such goals in the most enjoyable way possible. The Quest Adventure Series lets you be part of Ireland’s biggest adventure race. Start training now and you will be able to get on your marks in Killarney on March 12, in Glendalough on April 23, in Achill on September 3 and in Killarney on October 1. Contact info@eliteevents.it for more details. There’s still lots of time to train for the Ring of Beara Cycle, which takes place on Saturday, May 28. Just two months later, you might feel in top form to line out for The Gleneagle Run Killarney, on Saturday, July 23. Remember to register early to avail of the early bird price. Now is also the ideal time to book that holiday of a lifetime. History buffs take note that an upcoming special commemoration of Killarney wartime hero Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty takes place in Rome this year Some 71 years after the ending of World War 2, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty will be commemorated within the Vatican City in May 2016 and you can be part of a special Hugh O’Flaherty tour from May 5 to 9. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society is delighted to confirm that a commemorative plaque is now being commissioned and will be unveiled at a sceremony at the German College (Rome) on Sunday, May 8 (the 71st anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in Europe). Full details are available on www. hughoflaherty.com or from hofmemorialsociety@gmail.com – numbers will be limited to 50 so early booking is advised.

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Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio is welcoming the return of its ever-popular annual Losing It: Inch/Weight-Loss competition, says Jill Duggan

HERE we go again with our new year, new you resolutions. Christmas has come and gone, family has gone home and the biscuit tins are empty, so now it's time to focus on you. Weight loss and fitness are probably two of the most common New Year’s resolutions – and who can blame us! We all want to look and feel better. Here at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio we are dedicated to helping you achieve this goal. With our full set of six toning tables, a fullbody workout can be achieved in only 30 minutes. If you truly want to lose weight, then a food diary is an extremely important part of your weightl o s s plan. Sometimes we need

to be able to see what we are consuming on a daily basis in black and white to realise how much we actually do eat daily. Set a date, because tomorrow never comes, mark a date on your calendar and make sure you stick to it. The sooner you commit to healthy eating and exercise the sooner you will see a difference and notice the benefits. Remove temptations. Go into your kitchen and remove all the unhealthy food. These steps are crucial since the temptation to cheat is multiplied by 10 if these foods are in the house. Also, reducing portion size is a must when you are trying to achieve weight loss, and it helps to cut down on foods like potatoes and bread. Set realistic goals; remember it did not take two weeks to gain the extra weight. Weigh loss is a marathon not a sprint. To book a free one-to-one trial on the toning tables call us on 0646632966.

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week you are constantly struggling to lose weight, it becomes a chore you begin to lose your self-esteem, your confidence, trying to lose weight can make you feel anxious or even get depressed.” This is a free seminar for those people wanting to lose weight and how hypnotherapy can help them achieve their goal. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment, it is important to contact Louis on 087-2937155 or email louiseyres@hotmail.com reserve a place as casual callers will not be admitted. The seminar takes place on Thursday, January 14, at 8pm sharp in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney. Don’t forget you must call 0872937155 or email louiseyres@hotmail.com to reserve a place on this free seminar.

Anam Cara Kerry parent evening

ANAM CARA is hosting its monthly parent evening on Tuesday, January 12, from 7.30pm to 9pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee. Anam Cara is an organisation that supports bereaved parents, Anam Cara support groups are situated throughout Ireland and provide parents a safe, comfortable environment where they have the opportunity to connect with other bereaved parents. Anam Cara is an inclusive organisation where parents do not identify themselves by their children’s age, how they died, or if their death was recent or many years ago. What Anam Cara provides is a safe place for bereaved parents to connect with others who understand the intensity of the grief and loss. Although Anam Cara does not offer counselling, each group has a lending library and information on the other services available to parents and families in the local community. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. For further information see www.anamcara.ie, email info@anamcara.ie or call 01-4045378.

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Dubai proposal leads to day out in Kerry BY EVE KELLIHER THE Gap of Dunloe provided the perfect backdrop to photographs on Una Costello and Daniel Harmon’s wedding day. Una, from Killorglin, and Dan, from The Spa, Tralee, were wed in St James’s Church in Killorglin by Fr Donal O’Connor. The bride’s cousin Catriona O’Sullivan was the vocalist during the ceremony with Aidan O’Carroll on keyboard and Lucy Tanner on violin. Helping the newlyweds celebrate with their guests at the reception in The Dromhall Hotel were both sets of parents, Una and Brendan Costello and Mary and Tom Harmon. Una’s cousins Eileen, Marion and Rose O’Sullivan were her bridesmaids. Dan’s brother Jer Harmon was best man while Una’s brother Vinnie Costello and Dan’s

friend Paddy Fitzgerald were groomsmen. Aoibhín O’Flaherty was flower girl with Harry O’Flaherty and Sean Andrewcetti as pageboys. Una, who teaches at Cullina NS, Beaufort, and Dan, who works for O’Carroll Engineering in Killarney, first met through mutual friends in 2011. Two years later, Dan surprised Una with a proposal in Dubai. They thoroughly enjoyed planning their big day. The bride looked stunning in a dress sourced in Finesse in Listowel. The newlyweds, who honeymooned in Cuba, live in Killorglin.

Una Costello and Daniel Harmon with Eileen, Marion and Rose O'Sullivan, Jer Harmon, Vinnie Costello and Paddy Fitzgerald.

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January A PARTY atmosphere filled the streets of Killarney as the Christmas in Killarney festival street bash helped rIng in 2015. Killarney’s very own X Factor star Ben Quinlan showcased the talent that caught Simon Cowell’s eye by performing a host of festive songs. There was an outpouring of concern and support after three members of a Killarney family were seriously injured in a horrific car accident in Australia in early January. The Brosnan family, Gerard and Marguerite and their daughter Karen, were in hospital care following the accident. Kate O’Leary of The Laurels Bar took the helm as Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce president. An attack by vandals resulted in the damage of stained-glass windows in St Mary’s Church which cost tens of thousands of euro to repair. The rector in charge of St Mary’s Church of Ireland in Killarney, Reverend Simon Lumby, received an outpouring of support since news of the smashed antique windows emerged. The Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney was sold to Corkbased hotel firm iNua Hospitality. DTZ Sherry FitzGerald sold the five-star hotel, which dates back to 1795, for e6.25m. Meanwhile, after 14 years at the helm of the Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Marie Chawke announced she was leaving her position as general manager of the five-star property. Describing the move as “a big change”, Marie said: “I will miss my team dreadfully, but they will ensure that it is business as usual,” she said. The new Killarney Festival of Music and Food was announced, with over 20,000 people expected to converge on Killarney for the summer event.

February KERRY footballers James O’Donoghue, Jonathan Lyne and Kieran O’Leary got on their marks alongside members of Spa Muckross Athletic Club to launch the 2015 Killarney 10-Mile Road Race, to support the development of a 200m microtrack and a floodlit all-weather pitch. Hits like “Ordinary World” and “A View to a Kill” were being hummed around Killarney as it was announced that Duran Duran would headline Killarney Festival of Music & Food. Archdeacon Michael Murphy continued to inspire all involved in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition and in February the Killarney committee ran a recruitment drive to bring the number of litter-picking volunteers in the town to the 90 mark – one for every year of Fr Michael’s life. A sold-out success, the Strictly Come Dancing Killarney event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society stepped centre stage in sparkling style before the capacity audience in the INEC on February 14. The fancy footwork of the 24 Killarney dancers impressed and it was Grainne O’Sullivan and Michael Bernard O’Donoghue who tripped the light fantastic to victory. A musician’s experience of having equipment to the value of almost e4000 stolen from her car ended on a happy note when Killarney Gardaí recovered the goods. Maria Ward was robbed of instruments including a handmade Eamonn Cotter flute – which had been especially made for a left-handed player – and a Yamaha guitar. Killarney was in mourning in February following the untimely death of Donal O’Callaghan, College Street. Hundreds paid their respects to the popular 49-year-old, at the family business, the Fáilte Hotel, Killarney, and at the funeral in St Mary’s Cathedral. An anti-water charges rally was held at Market Cross on February 28, with protesters then marching to the Labour Party AGM in the INEC.

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SPORTING heroes led the way as grand marshals of the Killarney St Patrick’s Day parade, with the All-Ireland winning senior and minor captains Fionn Fitzgerald and Kieran O’Leary and Liam Kearney taking the helm. The event was part of the very successful St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne 2015. Over 5,000 dancers high-kicked their way to Killarney for the 2015 An Comhdháil World Irish Dance Championships in March. Killarney was in celebratory mode as the town was named the best rated destination in Ireland for the first time in the seventh annual Travellers’ Choice awards for destinations, announced by travel site TripAdvisor. The talented performers at Killarney Musical Society dazzled as they celebrated the society’s 30th anniversary with the Irish premiere of Ghost the Musical. The fancy footwork of Kelly-Ann McSweeney and Mike Milner wowed the judges and the audience of 1600 as they won the Dr Crokes Strictly Come Dancing event at the INEC. Killarney’s Jessica Treyvaud was one of seven Kerry youngsters to feature in a new book Here I Am, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. March winds swept across the Gap of Dunloe as a whole host of hardy fundraisers set their sights on Strickeen Mountain in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support and Kerry Hospice Foundation/Palliative Care Unit, Tralee. A prompt response by Killarney Gardaí led to the recovery of a stolen collection box and its contents after the box was taken a short time earlier from the Franciscan Friary, Fairhill, Killarney. Killarney said farewell to Paddy Cronin of Aughacurreen, Killarney, who passed away unexpectedly in March.

April KILLARNEY co-driver Paul Nagle described his inaugural victory in a round of the World Rally Championship as “a dream come true.” April saw the Fossa native and his Dungannon driver Kris Meeke motor to Rally Argentina victory in their Citroen Total Abu Dhabi Citroen DS3 WRCy. He represented Kerry South as a Fianna Fáil TD for 31 years, making John O’Leary the longest-serving Dáil deputy for the constituency, and his book On the Doorsteps: Memoirs of a Long-serving TD made for a riveting read when it was launched in April. Thugs were believed to have started a number of the fires that destroyed swathes of south Kerry and damaged thousands of acres in Killarney National Park. A special team of Gardaí was set up to track down the malicious fire-starters after the blazes threatened homes and Killarney National Park. Stunning local model Mags Kelleher was snapped up by the Andrea Roche Model Agency which has on its books such household names as former Miss World Rosanna Davison. Bride and groom Aishling Duggan and Jason McElligott hit the headlines when they took time out in Killarney between their church ceremony and reception to place a bet on the Aintree Grand National. BoyleSports promptly launched a hunt for the mystery bride and groom to give the happy couple a e100 bet on Many Clouds, who won the Grand National, at 25/1. Team Kerry was led out by none other than mythic warrior Cúchulainn who kept a watchful eye over proceedings from Molls Gap at the fourth annual county clean-up facilitated by KWD Recycling which drew over 3,200 volunteers. Killarney teenager Molly O’Mahony won a creative writing competition award at Listowel Writers’ Week for the fourth year in a row. 08.01.16 Killarney Advertiser

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May

THERE were emotional scenes in Killarney in May as a rapturous welcome greeted Gerard, Marguerite and Karen Brosnan on their return from Australia. The Brosnans had spent five months in Perth recovering from a serious car crash on January 4 which claimed the life of the driver. Killarney Racecourse announced it would undertake an e850,000 redevelopment over the next five years. Meanwhile, the rain failed to play spoilsport on the opening day of Killarney’s May racing festival which kicked off the summer in style. Killarney Racecourse remembered local man Jeremy O’Neill on the Sunday, in the process raising funds for cancer research. Early risers were out in force as Nathan’s Walk/Darkness Into Light got underway from 4.15am in aid of Pieta House and in memory of local teenager Nathan O’Carroll. Kilcummin native Julett Culloty was crowned Kerry Rose. Just a year before, Julett had been diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cervical cancer. Julett, now cancer-free, said her ambition is to raise awareness of the illness among younger women. There was good news on the jobs front for Killarney in May as local manufacturing and engineering group Tricel announced the creation of 100 new jobs. Killarney hosted the country’s largest motorcycle festival as Ireland Bike Fest rumbles into town from May 29-June 1. On May 23, there were celebrations at the Yes vote to marriage equality. Dick and Eileen Henggeler — the parents of the late Dorothy Henggeler, the 2011 Washington, DC Rose — Dorothy (Dott) who died in 2014 – succeeded in their bid to buy Fels Point Hotel, in Tralee, giving the Rose of Tralee festival its own headquarters.

June INTERNATIONAL headlines were sparked at the cancellation of Killarney Festival of Music & Food. The event had been due to host 36,000 people – 18,000 a day – at Killarney House Demesne. Over 300 walkers set their sights high as they stepped it out to step back in time in June. Modern-day druids, a goddess or two and fleet-footed set dancers were just some of the sights to greet them as climbers reached the ancient sacred summit the Paps of Danú after a torchlit trek to welcome the summer solstice as part of a three-day festival. Sun, smiles and a generous sprinkling of colour and can-do attitude were the hallmarks of the official start of the Killarney Advertiser-sponsored Killarney Looking Good competition in June, launched by Killarney Municipal District Area Manager. Killarney fire officer Paudie Mangan was travelling in style after acquiring a brand-new Harley-Davidson during the June bank holiday weekend. Paudie was one of 40,000 people to attend the eagerly anticipated Ireland Bike Fest and the Coolcorcoran man was the lucky winner of the “Win a Harley-Davidson®” raffle in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. The tantalising taste of some of Ireland’s most heavenly brews enticed over 2,000 craft beer aficionados to the INEC and Gleneagle Hotel for the first-ever Killarney Beerfest. The legendary Tom Jones took centre stage in the INEC and the 230th Annual Killarney Regatta took place at the end of June at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.

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THE streets were a riot of colour for the first weekend of July thanks to the dedicated volunteers who hung flags and placed decorations around the town in honour of a trio of major events US Independence Day, the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle and the Munster Final. A carnival atmosphere at its best prevailed on Munster final day, with jubilation among Kerry fans as homegrown hero Fionn Fitzgerald kicked a dramatic last-gasp equaliser to ensure a replay in Killarney for the following week. In the replay, played in a downpour at Fitzgerald Stadium, Colm Cooper came off the bench to set up the crucial score of the game. Paul Geaney was on target and All-Ireland champions Kerry captured their 77th Munster SFC crown. The new mayor of Kerry, Councillor Pat McCarthy, Fine Gael, called on councillors to put party policies aside and co-operate to bring investment to the county. Fine Gael’s Cllr Bobby O’Connell was unanimously elected chairman of Killarney Municipal District. The hugely popular reality television show The Bachelorette brought Killarney and Kerry to an audience of several million viewers in the United States when it was aired in July. The four-star Randles Hotel was the host for the ABC romantic reality series. Excitement filled the town for the much-anticipated Gleneagle Run Killarney Marathon. There was a widespread appeal to find the arm that went missing from one of the Uncle Sam statues that formed part of the colourful street decorations for July 4. The arm was found a week later returned in Aghadoe Graveyard. The super-glamorous ladies day event concluded the four-day July festival and saw Edel Crowley, Kenmare, crowned Dawn Milk Queen of Fashion.

August LOCALS and visitors alike enjoyed a fun surprise in August as a flash mob whirled into action in town. The group of dancers gathered in memory of Killarney man Brendan Heffernan in a bid to raise funds for Kerry Hospice Foundation. Retail giant TK Maxx signed off in August on a deal to open its new outlet in Killarney with the creation of 60 jobs. Yellow fever swept the town as Killarney entered history and broke the world record with the largest gathering of people dressed up as movie favourites the Minions. The Minion Mania World Record Attempt took place in the INEC, organised by the South and East Kerry Community Track Group and Killarney Valley Athletic Club. There were sighs of relief and hugs of congratulations in classrooms across Kerry and Ireland in August as the muchanticipated Leaving Certificate results were revealed. The weather gods smiled on proceedings as Puck Fair attracted record crowds, with organisers estimating that over 100,000 visitors attended the festival over the three days. Hundreds of mourners gathered in St Mary’s Cathedral to pay heartfelt tributes to one of Killarney’s best-loved sons at the requiem Mass for Murt O’Shea. Murt, a former Fianna Fáil councillor and patron of Dr Crokes GAA Club, was laid to rest in Aghadoe after the Mass, which was led by parish administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien. A test of Olympian proportions awaited athletes who lined out for the Killarney Hardman Long Distance Triathlon. Kerry booked their place in this year’s All-Ireland senior and minor football finals following victories over Tyrone and Derry respectively.

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September KERRY showed its colours as the county began its countdown to its double date in Croke Park for the All-Ireland senior and minor football finals. While there was heartbreak for the seniors as their hopes of backto-back All-Ireland titles were shattered by Dublin in the rain at Croke Park, the minors returned with the Tom Markham Cup. Two local charities, the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team and the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association, were the beneficiaries of this year’s South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show. Adverse weather conditions meant that the event was postponed until the end of the month but the sun smiled on proceedings as they unfolded in Fleming’s Farm, Grenagh, Fossa. Well-known journalist and author Donal Hickey retired following more than four decades of service as a journalist. Almost 60 friends and colleagues gathered in the Killarney Plaza Hotel for a surprise party to mark the occasion in September. Killarney Athletic AFC marked its half-century of top-class contribution to the beautiful game in September. Club members, past and present, were out in force at a 50th anniversary celebratory dinner in The Dromhall Hotel. A gleaming convoy motored centre stage in Killarney as the Cannonball hit town. Soap stars Ryan Thomas from Coronation Street and Adam Thomas from Emmerdale were among those joining the 180-supercar spectacle. Gardaí were investigating an attack in which the retired Bishop of Kerry, Dr Bill Murphy, was assaulted while travelling with his brother on a train from Kerry to Dublin.

October A BUMPER crop of the signature red, white and orange TK Maxx shopping bags sprang up in Killarney in October shortly after the 10am grand opening of the designer retailer’s new store on Main Street. A queue formed an hour before Kerry football star Kieran Donaghy and stylist Annmarie O’Connor arrived to perform the official launch. Irish feature film The Gift premiered at Cinema Killarney during Kerry Film Festival. The Gift is the debut movie of OC Productions, Killarney, and raises awareness of grief and suicide. Charity champions set the wheels in motion to raise a record e1.89 million in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle and the grand total was unveiled to a packed Gleneagle Hotel ballroom at the presentation night in September. Gardaí launched a murder investigation into the death of Dmitry Hrynkevich (24), the third tallest man in Ireland standing at 7ft 6in (2.32m), after an attack at Killeen Wood, Tralee. Leading political figures were among the many people to pay tribute to former Kerry South TD and minister of state John O’Leary who passed away at the age of 82. Mr O’Leary represented Kerry South as a Fianna Fáil TD for 31 years, making him the longest-serving Dáil deputy for the constituency. Some 2,500 athletes competed in the ‘Quest Adventure’ Killarney Adventure Race in September. The colour purple was all the rage in Killarney as the town was lit up in style to celebrate retaining the coveted Purple Flag for a second year. The Purple Flag recognises excellence in evening and nighttime management of the economy and a safe and friendly environment from 5pm to 5am in which to live, socialise and work.

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KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL confirmed it would press ahead with controversial roadworks on the Muckross Road despite local opposition. Over 250 residents attended a public meeting to outline their opposition to the works, saying the narrowing of the road to 6.5m would lead to traffic chaos, particularly at the height of the tourist season. Although Killarney Legion put up a battle to the final whistle, Nemo Rangers seized the Munster club final spot in Páirc Ui Rinn. A well-known figure in Kerry and Ireland’s hospitality industry, Conor Hennigan announced that he was to depart from The Malton Hotel after 17 years at the helm as general manager. A large contingent from Fossa and Barleymount were out in force to give a resounding round of applause to this year’s Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award recipient Fr Sean Myers. The town of Killarney threw its weight behind the restoration of the railings at St Mary’s Church of Ireland as it launched the next phase of restoration works. The town learned it would be set for an exciting new attraction with the announcement of the development of the Irish Whiskey Experience and Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder on New Street. A gold medallist in this year’s Special Olympics World Games, Brendan O’Connell was the guest speaker at the ninth annual Kerry Stars black-tie ball at The Malton. Killarney drew to a standstill as the late Jackie O'Sullivan, 103, made his final journey. Jackie had planned his funeral with care and the cortege was led by a traditional horse-drawn hearse from St Mary’s Cathedral following the requiem Mass.

December THE first-ever Red Alert for rainfall was issued in the county as Storm Desmond lashed Kerry in early December. Evacuations became commonplace as flooding wreaked havoc across Kerry and Ireland throughout the month. Despite the weather, 80 hardy souls took the plunge at Dundag on Christmas morning in aid of depression support organisation Aware. Some 1,500 people packed the INEC in December for the Christmas in Killarney Tops of the Town, which was won by the Spa troupe. The spectacular memory tree project undertaken by Holy Cross Mercy National School was a heart-warming and thoughtprovoking feature for the 2015 season of goodwill. Rathmore retained the O’Donoghue Cup with an impressive victory over Killarney Legion in the East Kerry final at Fitzgerald Stadium. South Korean-born pianist Young-Choon Park and her local guests, singer Megan O’Neill from Kilcummin, and pianists Hannah Sherry from Glenflesk and Doireann O’Carroll, Tralee, dazzled the audience in the Franciscan Friary in a concert organised as part of the Christmas in Killarney Festival. There was an outpouring of concern for Archdeacon Michael Murphy who underwent surgery for injuries sustained when he was struck by a car. The incident took place at the junction of Beech Road and New Street. The people of Kerry were among the first in the world to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens when they were treated to a special preview screening in Cinema Killarney, in partnership with Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, Disney and LucasFilm. Killarney concluded the year with sparkling New Year’s celebrations on December 31. The Christmas in Killarney festival organised a spectacular Magic parade for the family and Imelda May and Damien Dempsey rocked the INEC. 15.08.14 Killarney Advertiser 09.01.15

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Harrison Ford attends a Star Wars: The Force Awakens fan event. PICTURE: GETTY IMAGES FOR WALT DISNEY STUDIOS

DIRECTOR JJ Abrams has said he was amazed the crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens were allowed film scenes for the movie blockbuster on Skellig Michael. Abrams made the remarks in a promotional behind-the-scenes video made by LucasFilm for Tourism Ireland. Tourism Ireland this week launched phase two of its special Star Wars campaign, targeting fans of the science fiction franchise around the world with the specially commissioned behindthe-scenes film, created during filming in 2014 on Skellig Michael. Tourism Ireland commissioned LucasFilm – the company which produced Star Wars: The Force Awakens – to create the short film, in which Star Wars director JJ Abrams and other crew members discuss why they chose this special location for filming. Tourism Ireland will share the film in 14 different markets – including Britain, the United States, Canada, Germany France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the Nordic region, Australia, New Zealand, India, the GCC and South Africa. It will be shared via social media

– including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube – targeting Tourism Ireland’s digital audience of 600+ million around the world. To view the film, click https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=HjnGRTATRdg. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens film has been setting records everywhere – with a $120 million dollar opening day release and fantastic reviews. Skellig Michael looks spectacular in the film and its appearance has already generated extensive, positive headlines and stories in media outlets right around the world – such as the New Zealand Herald, the Boston Globe, CNBC, the Toronto Sun and Radio Times. Tourism Ireland plans to capitalise on this positive exposure, highlighting the Star Wars connection with Kerry and Ireland over the coming weeks and months. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, said: “The fact that Skellig Michael features in all its glory brings the dramatic scenery of Co Kerry and the broader Wild Atlantic Way to an audience of potentially hundreds of millions of people.”

Star Wars to return to Kerry filming in DISNEY LUCASFILM is to return to the county this summer to continue 2017. in release for due VIII, Wars Star film, Ireland for the next Star Wars for further The crew has selected Ceann Sibeal in west Kerry as the location . summer early in place take will shooting. It is understood filming

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Strong Performances From Killarney And Tralee In Litter League THE final litter survey of 2015 by Irish Business Against Litter shows Killarney to be Cleaner than European Norms. Killarney is rated sixth among the 40 towns surveyed, while Tralee is “clean” in 17th. There was a slight fall-off in the number of litter-free towns across Ireland, but no towns were deemed “litter black spots” and only one was ‘seriously littered’. The winning town will be announced at a function at lunchtime in Buswells Hotel in Dublin. An Taisce's report for Killarney stated: “Some of the very good sites in Killarney included The Main Street and Plunkett Street, both of which had some very nicely presented premises. There was a complete absence of litter in the residential area of Friary Downs and the Car Park on College Street was very clean and tidy. However, the ‘heavily littered’ road to Tralee brought down the town’s ranking.” The report for Tralee stated that two “seriously littered sites” brought down Tralee’s ranking. The judges praised certain areas. “Some of the very good sites included Pairc an Piarsaig, Manor West Retail Park and Aqua Dome – these sites were not just clear of litter but very freshly presented and maintained,” they stated.

At the IBAL ceremony were Killarney representatives Angela McAllen, Killarney Municipal District manager, Councillor Michael Gleeson and Yvonne Quill, Killarney Tidy Towns chairperson, accepting the scroll from Conor Horgan, IBAL.

Drugs Recovered In Targeted Christmas Operation KILLARNEY GARDAÍ have 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. It is understood that five properties were searched and cannabis with an approximate street value of €2000 was seized. It is also understood that a specialist drugs dog was utilised by the Gardaí during this operation. “A number of people will face prosecutions arising from this operation and these targeted operations will continue in 2016,” said Killarney Superintendent Flor Murphy.

Pink power in Kilcummin ALL will be dressed to impress in pink in Kilcummin tomorrow as the ladies committee hosts its Pink Night fundraiser in aid of the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus. So, don your best rosy-tinted finery and head for the Kilcummin GAA Klub Bar tomorrow, Saturday, January 9, from 9pm. There will, of course, be a prize for the best dressed. Music on the night will be by the Dineen Brothers while raffles will also take place. “This event was a great success in 2015, with generous funds raised for the oncology day unit at Kerry General Hospital,” said Billy Doolan of Kilcummin GAA Club. 08.01.16 Killarney Advertiser

Home & away A Weekly Round-Up Of News + Views Fr Another Alamo? A US sheriff has said the armed militia which has seized control of a federally owned nature reserve in Oregon wants to overthrow the government. The group began its occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Burns after they broke away from a peaceful protest against the conviction of a group of local ranchers for arson. “These men came to Harney County claiming to be part of militia groups supporting local ranchers, when in reality these men had alternative motives to attempt to overthrow the county and federal government in hopes to spark a movement across the United States” according to the Harney County Sheriff David Ward. The group is led by the Bundy family - originally from Nevada - who claim they are defending Dwight and Steven Hammond - a father and son who are due to return to prison on Monday after having had their convictions for arson increased by a Oregon judge. They were originally convicted for setting 100 acres of public land on fire in Oregon between 2001 and 2006 and were initially sentenced for three months and one year in jail respectively, but a judge reviewing the case said that was too lenient. The Hammonds said they were using the fires to reduce the growth of invasive plants and to protect their property from wildfires on the land they had leased from the government. The pair have said they did not support the aims of the militiamen and had nothing to do with the protest. The leader of the occupying group, Ammon Bundy - son of controversial anti-government rancher Cliven Bundy - said they were planning to stay on “for years”. In a Facebook video, Ammon and his brother Ryan said: “This will become a base place for patriots from all over the country to come to be housed and live here. We’re doing this for the people. We’re doing this so the people can have their land and their resources back where they belong. We’re calling people to come and stand. We need you to bring your arms and we need you to come to the Malheur National Wildlife refuge.”

Decisions, decisions... Staff at the Queen's Windsor Castle residence are not happy about the decision to move away from traditional eiderdowns and sheets in favour of duvets. It has been reported that the castle's managers have begun to make the shift despite the traditional bedspreads being long favoured in the guest bedrooms. One staff member: "They'll be putting chocolates on the pillows next." They added: "It’s rather old fashioned nowadays but many of those in the Royal Household believe that using sheets, blankets and eiderdowns is one of those traditions that should be retained." "It’s quite time consuming to make the beds up in this way but that’s why it is liked so much. It shows a certain attention to detail that people don’t tend to have nowadays but that the Royal Household prides itself on. "It’s been remarked on that it seems, well, a little like something that a hotel chain might do. And we are definitely not that. Fortunately we haven’t started putting on those

awful decorative cushions, though." Eiderdowns are flat quilts filled with down, typically sourced from the eider duck. They are layered with sheets, bedspreads and blankets, meaning that layers can be shed or added to control the temperature of the bed. Alexandra Messervy, founder of leading etiquette and household management consultancy The English Manner, who also previously worked for the Queen in the Master of the Household’s department, said that the choice was a uniquely personal one. "The jury is so divided on the issue. You are just as likely to go to a grand house or royal residence and find a duvet on the bed as you are to go to a very good hotel and find them still using sheets, blankets and eiderdowns. There is no hard and fast rule on it. It is very much a matter of personal preference,’ she told the paper. "Many like to use a duvet and throw a bedspread on it in order to retain that traditional look."

Wedding bells ring in New Year for Paul and Louise KERRY footballer Paul Galvin and Today FM presenter Louise Duffy rang in the New Year as newlyweds after they exchanged vows on New Year’s Eve. They tied the knot at St Tiernan’s Church in Crossmolina. Paul’s teammates from Lixnaw GAA Club, where he plays hurling, surprised the bride and groom with a Louise Duffy and Kerry footballer Paul Galvin. guard of honour as they emerged from the church. The reception unfolded in the picturesque Belleek Castle in Ballina. The couple took to Twitter to thank everyone for their messages of love and support and Paul took time to remember his former Kerry teammate, Paddy Curtin, who died days earlier.

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From Kerry And Around The World

Police shoot man wielding knife in attack on Paris police station

A MAN was shot dead outside a police station in Paris. It is understood he tried to enter the station in Barbes brandishing a knife. Police described him as "threatening" and called on people to close windows and avoid balconies. A bomb disposal team was called in. The man was reportedly wearing an explosives belt. Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks.

Tributes paid to Christy O’Connor Junior

Water, water everywhere... Water will flow where it must, that’s a fact. It will inevitably plot its own course. When Bandon floods, it’s because the River Bandon’s progress to the sea is impeded. Therefore, it will flood whenever the rainfall exceeds the river’s capacity to move the excess water towards Kinsale and the sea. Erecting flood defences is not the answer as they don’t remove water – they merely push it somewhere else. As anyone who is familiar with the stretch of water between Innishannon & Kinsale will tell you, silt is heaped high on the banks of the river and therein lies the root cause of the problem – the water’s progress to the sea is impeded. Dredging needs to be done and if the EU Water Framework Directive stops the dredging then it needs to be challenged and the excess water be allowed to run off quickly. It’s natural that the life of rivers involves growth of vegetation and the raising of river beds through the dropping of silt. Both hinder the flow of water, causing floods that in the natural order of events lead to new river channels. Water will go wherever it must. I assume that, over the years, rivers have been contained in their main existing channels through a combination of clearing the vegetation in rivers, dredging and reinforcement of river banks supported by controlled flooding of designated areas. But I live near the Blackwater and have never witnessed maintenance work of any kind being done. Sometimes the vegetation on one bank greets the vegetation on the opposite bank in the middle of the river. I’m sure that’s a common sight. This is actually pleasant to behold

in a meandering stream but a frightening sight in the middle of a flood as you know it’s going to make things worse. The impact of this lack of action is now being felt. River dredging and vegetation control is vital. After the flood, comes the insurance nightmare. The insurance sector has benefited from considerable support from the public purse through action over many decades by central and local government to reduce flood risk, improve roads, provide a competent fire service and generally improve infrastructure to protect and maintain public safety. I should hope that the insurance industry and the government act handin-glove to assemble information on flooding systematically but I am not sure this is the case. The Government needs to know in detail the costs of flood damage to people and property, and how these costs vary according to the characteristics of flooding and the types of households and businesses affected. It needs such data to make informed decisions about how much public money should be spent on managing flood risk in future, including support to the insurance sector to reduce otherwise “uninsurable” losses. The last thing businesses affected by the floods needed was a reminder from Revenue that VAT returns need to be filed and paid by January 14 but that’s what they got on New Year’s Day. They can then expect problems with their insurance companies. And they’ll tell you Ireland is the best little country in the world in which to do business. For some...

PAUL MCGINLEY led tributes to fellow Ryder Cup hero Christy O’Connor Junior, who passed away in Spain on Wednesday. The winning captain from the 2014 Ryder Cup said O'Connor was "a true Irishman, character and golfer". "I couldn’t believe the news when I heard it this morning, especially as just before Christmas I had a wonderful night out in Dublin with Christy and some of the older Irish pros – Des Smyth, Eamonn Darcy, Philip Walton, Jimmy Heggarty and Paddy McGuirk, as well as Ray Latchford who used to caddie for Christy and Des," McGinley said. “We had a great night - full of memories, full of stories and full of good old Irish craic and laughs, and it is the laughter and fun that I will remember most about Christy.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS around the world have started celebrating Christmas, which they marked on Thursday, in line with the Julian calendar. Communities from Europe to the Middle East were celebrating the day - each with their own unique traditions. In the Russian capital Moscow, the authorities expected 350,000 people to take part in Christmas liturgies. Other countries celebrated with firework displays, traditional log-burning ceremonies and processions.

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KNOTWEED ISSUE Spa Therapist - Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney - Immediate Start

Permanent | Part Time Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is currently seeking an outstanding experienced Spa Therapist to join our team

Experience / Key Skills

• The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, have excellent treatment and customer service standards and work well within a busy team. • ITEC, CIBTAC, CIDESCO qualifications are essential for this position. • Ability to conduct beauty and body treatments- including waxing, manicures and pedicures • Experience conducting hot stone massage, reflexology and previous experience with VOYA products and treatments would be an advantage to the applicant. • Applicants will have a minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience and possess an excellent command of the English language. • Shift work, flexibility and weekend availability is essential for this position. • Previous experience in a spa environment is an advantage. If you would like to join our award-winning team please forward your full CV with letter of application today to: noreen.middleton@aghadoeheights.com. Closing date for applications is Friday January 22nd 2016.

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

AT THE December 2015 meeting of Kerry County Council, Councillor Michael Gleeson asked that the council would clarify the situation for applicants for housing development in locations where Japanese knotweed is growing or has until recently been growing on the proposed site. Kerry County Council replied that in light of recent research, information and training associated with invasive introduced species, it is now considered opportune to attach a condition to planning permissions in relation to the control and eradication of such species including the Japanese knotweed. The condition will be included in the relevant planning decisions from early 2016. Councillor Gleeson welcomed the reply. “It is vitally important that intending house purchasers or builders should ensure that the site has been rendered totally free from all knotweed infestation,” said Cllr Gleeson. “This eradication process may require a multi-annual spraying procedure.”

THREE LAKES HOTEL STAFF REUNION CALLING all former staff members of the Three Lakes Hotel – Saturday, January 30, sees a reunion take place. Friendships will be renewed at the event which will be held in the Porterhouse at 7pm. The meal takes place at 7.20pm with music in the bar from 9pm.“In order to book our table we need to get an idea of numbers so we would really appreciate anyone letting us know if they would like to go. We also would really appreciate it, if anyone who reads this and knows of anyone who worked in the Three Lakes, to let them know please,” said organiser Catherine Howe. For further details contact Catherine Howe on 087-6870667 or Catherine Ring (Greene) on 083-3498778 by Sunday, January 25.

HEADPERMANENT CHEF/CHEF DE PARTIE / FULL TIME POSITION The candidate must:

* Have experience in working in a 3/4* hotel/ restaurant * Be HACCP certified * Have excellent organisational and communication skills * Have experience in managing a team of 6+ * Be flexible regarding working hours * Be able to perform under pressure

The main responsibilities of the candidate will be: * Managing a busy kitchen with an extensive Weddings and Functions business as well as a 7 day per week Carvery Lunch * To check and ensure that all food products are consistently prepared to the highest quality standard * Be self-motivated and creative with an interest in healthy, nutritional local seasonal food *Stock control with an ability to maintain high margins all year round and take responsibility for all food production, costs, quality & service within the hotel. This is an exciting hands on role with a ‘lead from the front’ approach. You should be passionate about food & their flavours. The successful candidate has full control of the kitchen and will report directly to The Operations Manager Michael Burke.

To apply for this position please send your CV for the attention of Michael Burke Operations Manager. Email michael@killarneyheights.ie or call (064) 6631158

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FUNDING ALLOCATED FOR KERRY FESTIVALS KERRY has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, that funding has been allocated for festivals in the county. This is part of Fáilte Ireland‘s national funding of just over €1.8 million for 23 key national festivals and events. Ireland BikeFest received €30,000 while Listowel Writers’ Week was granted €20,000. “There was a 14% increase in overseas visits to Ireland for the first eleven months of 2015 and the most recent figures show that revenue in the sector has increased by 16% to €4.2 billion. A significant factor in this growth is the festivals and events on offer in all parts of the country,” said Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin.

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - ACCOUNTS Is currently recruiting for:

Full & Part Time Receptionist Experience required Fluency in English Essential Good Interpersonal Skills / Customer Service Focused Ability to work as part of a team.

Please submit your CV to: Scotts Hotel, Scotts Street, Killarney. Co. Kerry Tel: 064 – 6631060 Fax: 064 6636656 Email: siobhanl@scottshotelkillarney.com

• Knowledge of computerised accounting system • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel • Clear communication skills both written and oral Please forward CV with references to: jobs@iihealthfoods.com/ Tel: 026 65750

Independent Health Foods Ltd., Unit 12 Ballyvourney Industrial Estate, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork.

Embarking on our 2016 season, we have excellent opportunities to join our dynamic kitchen team under the guidance of our Head Chef, Peter Guban.

The following vacancies are available:

• Senior Sous Chef • Junior Sous Chef • Chef de Partie

Excellent remuneration packages & all year round contracts apply.

Contact the HR department on: Tel: 064 66 21065 or email: jobs@odonoghue-ring-hotels.com for further details.

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ESPA at The Europe Currently Recruiting for 2016 SPA THERAPISTS

Send CV to Human Resources Manager Ms Hilary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara Email: killarneyhotels.hr@liebherr.com The Europe Hotel & Resort, Fossa, Killarney, Co Kerry Tel: 064 66 71300 / Website: www.espaattheeurope.com

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Tom Fleming TD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE AT

62 New Street, Killarney, Co: Kerry

Tel: 064 66/35819 Mob: 087-7814781 Fax: 064 66/35848

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.45am to 5.30pm

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Tom FlemingTD

Clinic every Friday from 3-5pm in Constituency Office Email: tom.fleming@oireachtas.ie Web: www.tomfleming.ie

will attend Scotts Hotel every Saturday from 3.00pm Castleisland Clinic River Island Hotel 3rd Monday of every month 6.30pm Killorglin Clinic Jim Shea’s Vintage Bar - 2nd Monday of every month from 7.00pm Kenmare Clinic Alantic Bar 10pm Every Saturday Night Kilgarvan Clinic Healy-Rae’s Mace Shop 9pm-10pm every Sunday & Healy-Rae’s Bar 10pm - 11pm Sunday Other clinics held throughout the constituency on a very regular basis and advertised locally. Danny Healy Rae MCC 087 2316055 Johnny Healy Rae MCC 087 2354793

SENATOR MARIE MOLONEY

Full-time Constituency Office open at Conroy Hall, Killarney Mon to Fri 9.30am to 5.30pm Clinic every Sat morning From 10.00am Regular Clinics throughout the Constituency - ring for details. Contact Office 064-6632034 Mobile 086-3049422 Email: marie.moloney@oir.ie

Childrens Theatre Group For children who want something different from stage school. Small classes (maximum of 10!), attention to the individual, involvement in all aspects of theatre as well as developing acting, speech skills and confidence. Christmas and Easter show.

Currently enrolling for 10-week courses commencing:

Thurs January 14th: 7-12 year olds (4-5pm; 5-6pm)

Cost: €90 Venue: Killarney School of English, Muckross Road If you are interested please contact Nicola on

T: (087) 6418158

SET DANCING CLASSES TORC HOTEL (DARBYS) KILLARNEY

Commencing Monday 11th January 2016 Beginners 7.30pm, Advanced 8.30pm

WALTZING/JIVING/QUICKSTEP/FOXTROT CLASSES KILLARNEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC Commencing Thursday 14th January 7.30pm, 8 week course €50

Contact Ann:

087 9403508 All Welcome

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 Thursday, 7th January to Wednesday, 20th January 2016 (both dates inclusive) P. Neary Killarney Municipal District Engineer 08.01.16 Killarney Advertiser

property TO LET TO Let Three bed bungalow, 3 miles from town approx., Tiernaboul area. Three bed house close to big Tesco Park Road. Two bed apartment, town centre. Two bed apartment on Loreto Road in good condition, beautiful views. One and two bed apartment in Faha, 6 miles, One bed apartment 1 mile from town in very good condition, 1 bed apartment in town centre, 1 bed apartment Loreto Road, good condition. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. www.kerryrental.ie TO Let 2 bedroom apartment, Park Road, all mod cons, private parking, fully furnished, €750 per month. Tel: 087-3101222. TO Let 1 bedroom apartment, killarney town centre, long term, compact, not suitable for children. Tel. 087-4500963. TO Let 3 bedroom detached house, master en-suite, open fireplace, wooden floors, large garden, no pets, adjacent to Coolwood off Cork Road. e750 a month. Long term. Tel. 064-6631982/ 085-7423432. TO Let Office space, prime location on Park Road. Tel. 087-3101222.

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TO Let Room en-suite, everything supplied, Upper Park Road, own entrance. Tel. 064-6634363. TO Let Double and single room available in a modern house just five minutes' walk from town centre. Tel. 087-6616274 or 087-7837422. TO Let 3 bed house, Friary Downs near McDonalds, no rent allowance. Tel. 087-9350468. TO Let One bedroom apartment, Killarney town 3 minutes' walk, close to National Park. Long term, would suit couple. Tel. 087-7169570. TO Let New Street lower, flat, suitable for one person, own bathroom, washing machine, dryer. Tel. 087-2399789. TO Let Semi detached house, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Generous storage, oil heating, private garden, parking, shed, 3 minutes walk to town. Tel. 087-7151931. TO Let 2 bedroom ground floor apartment, no pets, town centre, Pawn Office Lane. e140 p.w. Bins included, no parking, long term only, minimum 1 year. Tel. 087-6971395. TO Let 4 bedroom cottage to let in Gap of Dunloe, 5 miles from Killarney, all mod cons. Tel. 087-7696275.

TO Let Room to let 10 minutes' walk town centre. Tel. 087-2484804. TO Let Single room, town centre, sharing house, would suit male working in town centre. Great location, no parking, no R/A. Tel. 087-6249692. TO Let The Courtyard Town Centre, Two Bedroom Luxurious en suite apartment, fully furnished with king sized beds and built in wardrobes “Rolf Benz” leather sofas, home entertainment. Gold Shied electric heating. CCTV security, for further information Tel. 086-8136865. Rent €800 per month.

WANTED Wanted House and apartments in and around Killarney for management and letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. www. kerryrental.ie Wanted Professional female looking for a double room our house to rent with a garden. Preferably within a 5 miles mile radius of Killarney town. References available. Tel. 086-2182749.

Chance To Buy Detached Family Home NEW to the market with sole selling agent DNG Ted Healy comes this four-bedroom detached bungalow. Located approximately 3.5km from Killarney town, it is midway between Killarney and Kilcummin. The property extends to approximately 1,680 square feet and site on a private c 0.56-acre site. This property presents a superb opportunity to acquire a detached family home close to Killarney town and amenities. Accommodation comprises entrance porch, hallway, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, four bedrooms (master ensuite) and bathroom. The property is on the market with a price tag of €175,000 and selling agent Ted Healy has already reported strong interest and expects the property to be sold early in the New Year. For further particulars or appointment to view, contact sole selling agent DNG Ted Healy, New Street, Killarney, on 064-6639000 or tedhealy@dng.ie Inchycullane, Kilcummin, Killarney.

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Former Kerry Rose Gemma says ‘I do’

Linda Courtney, Tomies, Beaufort, and Oliver Brosnan, Ballybower, Dingle, pictured after their wedding at Beaufort Church. PICTURE: SEAN KELLY

Pictured at Killarney Railway Station on their wedding day are Margo Collins, Kilmichael, Co Cork, and Liam Walsh, Newcestown, Co Cork, who were married in St Michael’s Church, Kilmichael, and held their reception in the Heights Hotel, Killarney. Picture: Micheal O’Sullivan Photography

Gemma Kavanagh and John Cronin. PICTURES: PADRAIG HEALY EVOQUE PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographed on Banna Beach on their wedding day, January 2, are newlyweds Claire Murrihy and John Glacken. The couple were married in Ardfert Church.

EVERY good wish to Killarney newlyweds Gemma Kavanagh, a former Kerry Rose, and John Cronin. Wedding bells rang out for the couple at a family celebration on December 21. Gemma, of Saint Anne’s Road, and John, from Mangerton Road, Muckross, were wed at Holy Trinity Abbey, Adare, on Monday, December 21. Helping them celebrate were their parents, Dr Domhnall and Paula Kavanagh and John and Lily Cronin. Fr Kieran O’Brien officiated at the ceremony, which took place on the

shortest day of the year, followed by a reception in Adare Manor. The groom’s niece Caoimhe McCarthy, 14 months, was the flower girl, having travelled all the way from Perth with her parents, Niamh and Patrick McCarthy. The bride’s nephew Tiarnán Kavanagh was pageboy. The couple, who got engaged on New Year’s Eve last year, will honeymoon in Sir Lanka. Gemma is practice manager at Torc Medical Practice and John is a solicitor with DTS, Killarney.

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Fiona Crowley Stage School Students Take A Bow IT’S been a very busy season for the all-singing, all-dancing students of the Fiona Crowley Stage School. The hugely talented troupe took a well-deserved bow at Christmas following a whirl of activity. "The Fiona Crowley Stage School has had an astoundingly busy term this year and the wonderful students of the Stage School deserve to take a bow,” said Fiona Crowley. Over 65 students participated in their first musical theatre exams on November 28 and Fiona and her team couldn't be prouder. "All our students achieved a grade of 85% and over, we are just thrilled for them all as they worked so hard!" said Fiona. On that same day the students marched in the Christmas in Killarney

Magic parade. “Despite the weather the students sang, danced and smiled their way through the whole parade,” said Fiona. The following week the students showcased their work in their endof-term show which received rapturous applause and standing ovations. "We are ecstatic for all the students to have achieved so much in such a short space of time," said Fiona. "We are already looking forward to next term and our show in the new venue of the racecourse! We can't wait!" The students of the Fiona Crowley Stage School also enhanced the experience for all at the Muckross Christmas Magic event – even Santa was impressed!

Members of the senior class at the Fiona Crowley Stage School.

Awards season for Michael Fassbender

HOME-GROWN Hollywood star Michael Fassbender was spotted out and about as he enjoyed a break in Killarney over Christmas before jetting Stateside to accept a coveted International Star Award at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala last Sunday. His co-star in the movie Steve Jobs, Kate Winslet, presented Michael with the prestigious award. The Killarney star spent the festive season at home in his native Fossa, where his parents Adele and Josef live. We wish him all the best as he takes centre stage at another glittering awards ceremony this weekend. Michael’s dazzling turn as the Apple co-founder and CEO, has also led to his nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role, Drama, in this Sunday’s Golden Globes. The in-demand star has been shooting actioner Assassin’s Creed with his Macbeth director Justin Kurzel in the UK.

O’Shea takes the helm at Crokes Mia, Amy, Nicola and Julia at their end-of-term showcase with the Fiona Crowley Stage School.

Saoirse Casey, Caroline Casey and Brendan Casey preparing for their musical theatre exams.

FORMER Dr Crokes and Kerry player and manager Pat O’Shea returns to the helm at Dr Crokes for the 2016 season. Pat was the star forward in the county championship-winning teams of 1991 and 2000 as well as the All-Ireland winning 1992 team and played for Kerry those years also. He managed the team from 2004-2007 contesting two county finals and an All-Ireland club final. Pat managed Kerry in a successful All-Ireland campaign in 2007 and lost narrowly in the 2008 final. Pat works as the Munster Coaching and Games Manager for Football. Meanwhile, Kilcummin has confirmed the

appointment of Martin Horgan as incoming manager and thanked Seanie O’Leary and his management team for their effort over the past three years. Martin is games development administrator with Kerry GAA.

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» HOME IMPROVEMENTS KILLARNEY Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small. Tel. 087-2145452 » THE HEALING ROOM CAUSEWAY, Energetic Healing, Chakra Balancing, Reiki Master, Access Consciousness (BARS), Meditation Classes, Indian Head Massage. Tel. Paula 087-3865437.

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At the presentation of prizes of the Gleneagle Squash Club Christmas competition Gleneagle Cup were seated from left, James Devane, Eoin Horan, Aquila Club, Michelle O'Leary, Donagh Crowley (overall winner), Margaret O'Connor, ladies winner, Noreen Buckley, Maciej Truchan and Sean Casey. Second row from left are James Cahill, John McCarthy, Lisa O'Brien, Kevin Smith, Erin Crowley, Mike O'Donoghue, Stanley Wade and Dan Ring. Back from left are Matt O'Connor, Ger Foley, Arthur Murphy, Kevin Donnelly, Mike Crowley and Ray O'Callaghan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

The St Paul's U-12 boys team pictured at Killarney Sports Centre where they played St Brendan's Tralee recently. Front from left are Shea Switzer, Darragh O'Brien, Sam Benson, Matthew Horgan, Dara O'Connor and Luke Crowley. Back from left are Ben Switzer, Oran Dwyer, Luke Ryan, Conor Gammell, Daniel O'Sullivan, Shane O'Donovan and Adrian Retamossa.

Champions: The Scartaglin National School, winners of the Junior Girls A final at the Castleisland Christmas Basketball Blitz; front, Tara Kerin, Katie Kerins, Maggie Riordan, Mackealla Buckley, Charlie O’Keeffe; back, Mossie Kerin (coach); Paul Moroney (principal, Scartaglin NS); Shauna McCarthy, Mollie Mahony, Jessica Riordan, Muireann Rahilly, Ciara Kerin, Ella Kerin, Maura Collins, Ciara Casey, Muireann Walsh and Theresa Healy (Miss Basketball).

Stars: The O Breannain National School team that were runners-up in the final of the District Boys B final at the Castleisland Christmas Basketball Blitz; front, Maurice Harrington, Jack Slattery, Michael Savage, Jamie Burke, Luke Sills; back, Sandra Geaney, Cathal Whyte, Theresa Healy (Miss Basketball), Alex Riordan, Tom Long and Terence Cronin. 22.9.06

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Killarney & District Motor Club awards night

Joe In The Driver’s Seat

Back, Diarmuid Cronin, Paddy Hayes, Robert Duggan, Joe McCarthy, Noel O'Sullivan, Denis Nagle, Todd Falvey, Ted O'Connell, front, Johnny Hickey, Denis Walsh, Diarmuid Lynch, Joanne McCarthy and Jason O'Brien. Pictures: Ted O'Connell.

Killarney & District Motor Club's Diarmuid Cronin, chairman, and Jason O'Brien present Joe McCarthy with the Club Person of the Year award.

Mountain Rescue Team Urges Walkers To Heed Storm Alerts THE Kerry Mountain Rescue Team was called to the rescue of a walker who sustained an injury while descending from Corrán Tuathail last Tuesday, December 29. The walker was among a group of four who had been hiking in the area that morning. The fall occurred in the Hags Glen, between Lough Gouragh and the base of the Hags Tooth Ridge. The walker's friends raised the alarm at 2.30pm and Kerry Mountain Rescue Team was tasked to the incident. The walker, an Irish male in his early 30s, was treated at the scene for a suspected leg break and was stretchered down the mountain before being brought to the nearest road, where he was transferred

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to an ambulance at approximately 5.30pm. He was then brought to Kerry General Hospital for further medical treatment. “Conditions on the mountain were extremely hazardous at the time of the incident with strong gusts and heavy rain around the Reeks. Twenty members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the rescue,” said Colm Burke of KMRT. “Kerry Mountain Rescue Team would urge people to take serious heed of all weather warnings, and to avoid the mountains at this time. Extreme caution is also advised on low level walks and trails near watercourses, as the majority of rivers and lakes are currently in flood.”

WOODLAWN man Joe McCarthy took a bow last week as he was awarded the coveted Club Person of the Year gong at the Killarney & District Motor Club awards night. Joe was presented with his award by club chairman Diarmuid Cronin. He was honoured for his work as club safety officer, rally equipment manager and for his long-time dedication and passion for motorsport in the club. “Competitors, marshals, organisers and anyone that helped out or were involved in any way throughout the year were invited and about 200 people showed up on the night,” said PRO Johnny Hickey. Robert Duggan (Aghadoe) this year’s Billy Coleman Award winner for Best Young Rally Driver of the Year and co-driver Noel O'Sullivan Jnr (Muckross) were acknowledged for their achievements on the national, international and world stage, representing their club at the highest level of the sport. Chairman Diarmuid addressed the gathering, highlighting how proud the club was of Paul Nagle's success and how much of an inspiration he is to the younger club members. "Next year it looks very promising as we will have at least four members of the club competing in rounds of the World Rally Championship,” said Diarmuid. A special recognition award was given to motorsport photographer Ted O'Connell (Macroom) for his continued support. A special dedicated member award was given to Paddy Hayes (Ballaugh Killarney) for his willingness to help out at any hour, on any event, in any conditions. Both clerks of the course for the Autotest Todd Falvey (Rathmore) and Autocross Denis Nagle (Gneeveguilla) events were presented with two handcrafted clocks. A special presentation was made to Noreen Marshall, acknowledging her service to the club as membership secretary since the club was first founded in 1977. Novelty prizes were given out on the night for best male and female Christmas-themed outfits and the winners were Denis Walsh (Mastergeeha) and Joanne McCarthy (Kenmare). The organisers of the night Diarmuid Lynch, Jason O'Brien and Johnny Hickey thanked the Killarney Oaks Hotel for hosting the event.

Tributes Paid As Kerry Footballer Patrick Curtin Laid To Rest THE Church of the Assumption in Moyvane overflowed as more than 1,000 people gathered to say a final farewell to Patrick (Paddy) Curtin at his requiem Mass last Sunday. The former intercounty footballer was killed last month in a car crash in Guatemala. The 26-year-old electrician worked at the Liebherr Ireland crane factory in Killarney and he frequently worked abroad with the company. At the funeral Mass, the 2015 inter-firm football cup won by Liebherr along with the North Kerry League Cup won by Moyvane, both of which Mr Curtin had had played a key role in, were on display. Mr Curtin had played at all levels – minor, junior, under 21 and senior – and made six championship and 10 league appearances for Kerry. Sean Walsh, former Kerry GAA chairman and Munster Council chairman, Kerry football manager Eamon Fitzmaurice and former Kerry footballers including Minister for the Diaspora Jimmy Deenihan were among the mourners.

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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 further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforun-

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Cullina Pupils Head Back To The Classroom A WHISTLE-STOP trip back in time was on the agenda in the Beaufort area recently as past pupils of Cullina National School organised a reunion to mark the 30th anniversary of their departure from primary school. The sixth class of 1985 gath-

ered at Kate Kearney’s Cottage for the event, with 19 out of the class of 30 marked present on the roll book. “Many of us are still living in the Beaufort area – people from Beaufort don’t like to leave it!” said Claire Doyle, one of the organisers of the

reunion. Two of the past pupils made the trip from overseas, one from Chicago and another from London. “We had a fabulous night, with music, a few nibbles and a cake,” said Claire.

Past pupils of Cullina National School, Beaufort, celebrating their 30th anniversary of leaving national school, at Kate Kearney's Cottage, front row, Aileen Sweeney, Angela O'Sullivan, Siobhan O'Donoghue, Claire Savage, Mary Coffey-Strata, Annmarie Kennedy, Susan Barrett, Carmel Courtney, back row, Kieran O'Shea, MIchael O'Brien, Padraig O'Sullivan, Carmel Coffey, Noel Kissane, Davy Leane, Catherine Foley, Fiona Mangan, Gary McGrath, Dan Guerin, Eileen Scully. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

Step it out to support Mary’s mission of mercy HERE’S a reminder that you will have the chance to dance the night away tonight in aid of a very good cause. Mary O’Leary, Killarney, is to travel to Nepal next summer to volunteer as part of the Umbrella Foundation project to help schools recover from the devastating earthquake that struck in April. Mary, a pre-school leader at Naionra Faithleann, honeymooned in the country over two decades ago and will return to spend six weeks working in communities there. “After news of the earthquake broke last April, I decided I had to do something to help,” she said. Nepal’s most vulnerable people were left struggling to rebuild their lives last April and Mary will help in the education sector there when she travels there in July.

Mary O’Leary.

She has decided to use her birthday (which has a zero in it) to raise funds for the schools in Nepal. “No presents, just please come and support the cause,” she said. The event takes place in the Gleneagle Ballroom tonight, Friday, January 8, at 8.30pm. Tickets, €10, are available at the door, as well as at O’Leary’s Expert Electrical, Plunkett, Street, and from Mary, 0860628461.

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in memoriam 9th anniversary Sheehan (Nee Keating)

13th anniversary AND BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

9th anniversary

O’Riordan

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

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.

kelly

In loving memory of our dearest Mother Mary Sheehan late of 57 Marian Terrace, Killarney who died on Christmas Eve 24th December, 2006. Don’t weep for me my friends When I am gone to rest. Bring no flowers from a hot house For the wild ones I love best.

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

Bring me a garland of freedom flowers growing wildly on the hills A delicate rest of primroses, a bunch of daffodils.

Lovingly remembered by your son Anthony.

From the hedgerow as you pass pick me a slip of wild woodbine And from the woodlands that had my heart a bunch of bluebells fine.

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

Rest them on a nest of ferns of the finest green Then you have brought to me my friend, a garland for a Queen.

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

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your sons, daughters, daughters-inlaw, sons-in-law, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Your loving family.

18th anniversary

Tina

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 loving family:- wife Mary, daughter Christine, sons Geoffrey and Edward.

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

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

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o’donoghue

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

Lovingly remembered and missed by your husband Sean XXX

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007. The years slip by, But still we cry, For the love of a mother, That was like no other. No one can compare, To your kindness and care, On you we could count, To be always there. Three little girls now, As cute as can be, But their loving Nana, They never can see. We love you and miss you “Til the end of time. Annie, Pius and family.

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

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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

9th anniversary O’Riordan

Anniversary Mass on January 11th at 6.15p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

2nd anniversary

9th anniversary

22nd Anniversary

O’Riordan

Moriarty

counihan

In loving memory of our brother John Counihan late of Glounacopple and London, who died on the 10th of January 2014. R.I.P. Out of our lives you may have gone But in our hearts you still live on. Always remembered by your sister Betty, brother-in-law Ned and family.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

in memoriam 11th anniversary

11th anniversary

galvin

Lyne

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

In loving memory of a Dear Husband John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who parted from me suddenly on January 13th 2005.

In loving memory of a Dear Father John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who parted from me suddenly on January 13th 2005.

In loving memory of the late John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 13th January, 2005.

God knows how much I miss you, Never shall your memory fade Loving thoughts shall ever wonder To the spot where you are laid Though absent you are ever near Still missed and loved always dear Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there The gates of memory will never close I miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret I love you and will never forget Death leaves a headache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

He had a nature you could not help loving and a heart that was purer than gold and to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow old.

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

13th anniversary

The ones we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Lovingly remembered by your wife Ronnie. Anniversary Mass in the Presentation Convent on Saturday January 9th at 9am.

13th anniversary Galvin

Love you always your wife Maura XXX Anniversary Mass on Thursday 14th January at 7.30p.m. in Kilcummin Church.

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

11th anniversary Lyne

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.

13th anniversary galvin

Those who die in grace Go no further from us than God and God is very near. Lovingly remembered by your son John, Karen and Nessa.

9th anniversary O’Riordan

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 above, In our hearts you rest with love. Never more than a thought away, Missed and remembered everyday. Always remembered by your sister Cait, brother in law Paudie and family.

No one knows how much I miss you No one knows the bitter pain I have suffered since I lost you Life has never been the same In my heart your memory lingers There is not a day dear Dad That I don’t think of you.

lyne

Never forgotten by your loving daughter Mary XX and son in law Maurice XX. We lost a Grandad with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told. Never forgotten by your loving grandsons Maurice XX and Patrick and granddaugher Natasha XX.

7th anniversary Healy

11th anniversary In loving memory of a dear father John-Joe Lyne Knocklebede, Kilcummin Killarney who parted from us suddenly on January 13th 2005. Dad is such a special word A word that brings to mind A big warm smile, a helping hand A way of being kind Devotion to the family A word of patience too “Dad” is such a special word Because it stands for you.

Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never. Love your grandsons Evan and Aaron. xx Sad was the parting, no one can tell So sudden on earth the sorrow fell The blow was hard the shock severe To part with one we loved so dear Dearest still as years depart His memory lives within our hearts. Love you always your son Gerard and Claire. xx

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

Love always your daughter Geraldine x x

Love always your son Martin and Jacintha xx

Love you always your daughter Tina and son-in-law Noel. xx In loving memory of my dear father Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on 8th January, 2003.

Love always your son Michael xx One precious to my heart is gone The voice I loved is still The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled Our father in his wisdom called The one his love had given And so on earth the body lays His soul is safe in Heaven.

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Put your arms around him Lord And forever keep him safe For he’s a special Granda And can never be replaced. Love your granddaughter Alana. xx

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

lyne In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather Con Healy Knockacorrin, Currow, Killarney, who died on the 10th of January, 2009.

In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandad John Joe, late of Kilcummin who died on the 13th January, 2005. May you always walk in sunshine, And God’s love around you flow, For the happiness you gave us, No one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Always loved and remembered by your loving daughter Anne xx son in law Patsy and grandchildren Amanda xx, Cían xx, Padraig xx, Adam xx and Shauna xx. Rest in peace.

6th anniversary Counihan

Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there The gates of memory will never close I miss you more than anyone knows. In some small way, every single day Memories of you came my way. Always remembered by your wife Una. x Always a smile instead of a frown Always a hand when one is down Always true, thoughtful and kind Wonderful memories he left behind. Sadly missed by your sons Sean Noel and Neil Daughters Catriona and Geraldine Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law. Dear Granda you are not forgotten Though on earth you are no more Still in memory you are with us As you always were before. Love your grandchildren Aisling, David, Kiarrai, Amy, Evan, Aaron & Grace. Xxx Anniversary Mass on Friday 8th of January at 7.30pm in Beaufort Church.

In loving memory of Betty Counihan late of High Street Killarney who died on the 11th of January 2010. 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 your husband Vincent, sons Ivan, Peter and Vincent and daughter Sarah.

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.

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in memoriam 6th anniversary

6th anniversary

O’Brien

6th anniversary

moloney

O’Brien

In loving memory of my wonderful Mom Bridie Moloney (nee O’Sullivan) late of Clash Lissivigeen who died on the 12th of January 2011. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

“The Broken Chain” We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

The gates of heaven opened as wide as they could go, God called his angels over and put them in a row, There is a special man arriving so guide him all the way, I’ll be waiting in my garden because this is where he’ll stay, A million tears will follow him to his place of rest, I’m sure you have often heard I only take the best, A million tears did follow, And a lot of hearts broken too.

5th anniversary

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature, a heart of gold One of the best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind. Missed and loved always and forever From your daughter Rose and son-in-law John. xxxx

5th anniversary moloney

It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. From your sister Helen and husband James.

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney (nee O’Sullivan) Clash, Lissivigeen who died on the 12th of January 2011. A loving nature, a heart of gold, The very best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind. A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care. R.I.P. Love you always Love your granddaughter Roseanna and great grandchild Dylan. xxx

Uncle A beautiful memory, dearer than gold, Of an Uncle whose worth can never be told, There’s a place in my heart no one can fill I miss you Uncle and always will. From your niece Lucinda and nephews John and Michael O’Driscoll.

Thats what makes losing you as a brother The way we did, always seem unfair. From your sister Mary, Vincent and Terry. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. Love from your nephew Wayne, wife Michelle and daughter Cindyanna. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, That we love and truly miss you, As it dawns another year. Love from your niece Shanice and husband Pa.

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010. God knows how much I miss you, Never shall your memory fade, Loving thoughts shall ever wander, To the spot where you were laid. Though absent you are ever near, Still missed and loved always dear. Gone are the days we used to share, But in my heart you are always there. The gates of memory will never close, I miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, I love you and will never forget. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. A flower may die, The sun may set, But a son like you, We’ll never forget, Your name is precious, It will never grow old, It’s engraved in our hearts, In letters of gold. From Mom and Dad and brother Michael. The brightest star in heaven, Is my uncle Paddy, Shining down on me, minding me and guiding me as I walk through out my life. That’s what makes losing you as an uncle The way we did, always seem unfair. From Lorraine and Brooklyne.

5th anniversary Moloney

6th anniversary O’Brien

5th anniversary moloney

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 12th January 2011. If roses grow in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for us, Place them in my Mother’s arms, And tell her they are from us. Tell her we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day, But there is an ache within our heart, That will never go away.

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney, late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 12th January 2011. There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear A smile we will always remember Of a Mom we loved so dear Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts Dearly loved and sadly missed by your daughter Mary, son-in-law Danny, grandchildren and great grandchildren xxxx Anniversary Mass on Monday 11th of January at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Moloney

NOVENA to st. Claire

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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

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Love Breda, Eileen & Josie.

Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised.

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

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney, late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 12th January 2011. It isn’t what we write, or even what we say, it’s how we feel inside as we think of you each day. Sadly missed by your son Brendan and daughter-in-law Francesca.

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010. There is a gentleman in heaven, So precious and so rare, That gentleman is my brother Paddy, The best beyond compare, Call his name out softly Lord, And when he looks your way, Tell our Paddy I love him, And miss him everyday. From your sister Vera and husband Mike. The brightest star in heaven, Is my uncle Paddy, Shining down on me, minding me and guiding me as I walk through out my life. From nephew Michael.

Novena to the Sacred Heart You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication.

in memoriam 6th anniversary O’Brien

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1st Anniversary

9th anniversary Carroll

McCarthy

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010. We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part. God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts A million times we cried If only love could have saved you You never would have died It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For a part of us went with you The day God called you home. Love from Margaret, husband Jim and Amanda. 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. Love from Sabrina, Thomas, Willie and Jim. Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today, Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You haven’t been forgotten, And by us you never will. Love from Belinda, Patrick, Jim and Charlotte.

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In loving memory of Sean McCarthy, Glounacopple, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 10th January, 2015. On the first Anniversary of Sean’s death, Kathleen and family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised and supported us in celebrating Sean’s life and helping us cope with his loss. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone who called to the house, attended rosaries, removal, funeral Mass, sent flowers, Mass cards, donations to Palliative Care and letters of sympathy. We wish to acknowledge the sincere kindness and care shown to Sean by his doctors and care givers especially Dr. Donal Kavanagh, public health nurses and home helps, the staff and nurses in Kerry General and in particular the staff of the Aghadoe Ward, Dr Patricia Scanlan and the Palliative care team and Fr Spillane. We would like to thank our neighbours, friends, former work colleagues and all in Kilcummin GAA for their support through Sean’s illness and at the time of his funeral. To Fr Begley for celebrating the Mass and Denis, Teresa and John for the beautiful music. Thanks to O’Shea’s funeral directors for their professionalism and kindness. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Always loved and fondly remembered by his wife Kathleen and all his family. My Hero You held my hand When I was small You caught me when I fell You’re the hero of my childhood And my later years as well. And every time I think of you My heart still fills with pride Though I’ll always miss you Dad I know you’re by my side. In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and through rain I know you’re watching over me Until we meet again.

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010. There is a plot of land Lord And nobody knows it’s worth It’s where my brother Paddy is sleeping And it’s the richest soil on earth. It’s a place I love to go And know that you are there with me It’s all we have left now It will never bring you back Paddy But it’s a place our family and you will always share.

Lovingly remembered by his sons, daughters and their families.

Birthday Remembrance Spellman

In loving memory of Con Carroll late of Kilbrean Beg Killarney who died on the 11th of January 2007. Time passes and life goes on It’s not the same now you are gone But we think about you everyday And in our hearts you will always stay. Always remembered and loved by your wife Bridie, sons Con and Mike, daughters Nora and Bridget and granddaughter Alanna. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 10th of January at 11am in the Church of The Resurrection.

Birthday remembrance of Conor Spellman late of Ballycasheen, Killarney whose 35th birthday occurred on the 7th January. With an ache in my heart, I whisper low, Happy Birthday Conor, I miss you so. Sadly missed and loved dearly Michelle xxx

Birthday Remembrance Spellman

9th anniversary Carroll Birthday remembrance of Conor Spellman late of Ballycasheen, Killarney whose 35th birthday occurred on the 7th January.

In loving memory of Con Carroll late of Kilbrean Beg Killarney who died on the 11th of January 2007. Lonely is the home without you, Life to us is not the same, All the world would be like heaven, If we could have you back again. A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still, But death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill. How dearly we loved you, And prayed you might live, But Jesus just called, And we had to give. Our family chain is broken, Nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The links shall join again. Sadly missed by your son Denis, Elaine, Anthony, Con and Amy.

Birthday wishes we send today, To a star in the sky, Not far away. Engraved in gold on a cloud above, Just for Dad with all my love. Love Hollie and Fionn xxx

Birthday remembrance spellman

Birthday Remembrance for Conor Spellman, late of Ballycasheen Killarney whose Birthday occurred on the 7th January. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Always loved and sadly missed by the McCarthy Family.

11th Anniversary 1st & 20th anniversaries Breen

15th & 21st anniversaries

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doyle

From your brother John and wife Mary.

novena to st. anthony Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all. Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. N.L.

In loving memory of my Dear parents Annie Marie, who died on the 23rd of December 2014 and Dan who died on the 6th of January 1996 late of Cullina Upper Beaufort. R.I.P.

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

I miss the bond between us And miss ye’r kind support Ye’r in my mind and in my heart And every Christmas thought.

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

Love you always Mom and Dad Your daughter Patricia, grandchildren Anthony and Herbert. xxxxxx

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Maureen, Anne, Clare, Susan, Eoin, Colin, Cathal, Alanna, Mark, Eugene, Conor, Gemma, Shane and Darren.

In loving memory of Anne Roughneen late of Scrahan Mews, Ross Road, Killarney who died on the 9th January 2005. 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 on Saturday 9th of January at 7.30pm in the Church of The Resurrection.

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in memoriam ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1st Anniversary

8th anniversary buckley

Johnston

In loving memory of Vincent Johnston late of Rookery Road Killarney, who passed away on 13th January 2015. On the first anniversary of Vince’s death, his wife Mary, sister, brothers and extended family wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us at that time. We wish to thank everyone who attended the removal, Mass and burial and those who sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments and floral tributes. A special thanks to Fr Niall Howard for the lovely funeral Mass. Thanks also to Fr Kieran, Fr Simon, Fr Donal O’Neill, Sacristan Tadhgie and the choir. Also thanks to Dr Donal Kavanagh. Sincere thanks for the lovely guard of honour provided by the Post Office, St Brendan’s Rowing Club and Lough Lein Anglers. A special word of thanks to O’Shea’s Undertakers for their kindness and help. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass for Vince in St Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 13th of January at 6.15pm. When the long night comes as it will you will find me here where my heart lies still throwing phantom flies with age worn skill all shades of trout I once did kill on dear old sweet Lough Lein.

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In fondest memory of Timmy Buckley late of Gortdromakerry, Muckross, Killarney who left this earth on 10th January 2008. When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind I’m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze Or the wind upon your face That’s me giving you a great big hug Or just a soft embrace. So please don’t be unhappy Just because I’m out of sight Remember that I’m with you Every morning, noon and night. Always and forever in our hearts with all our love Josie, John and Caroline, John and Karen, Mags, Deirdre and John, Patricia and Johnny, Tim, Reece, Oisín and Caolán. Anniversary Mass at Muckross Church on Sunday 10th January at 9.30a.m.

2nd anniversary coffey

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

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Tadgh (Timothy) O’Meara late of Gortaree, Aghadoe Killarney. On the first anniversary of Tadgh’s death, his brother Dan, his nieces, nephews and extended family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with and support us in our sad loss. We wish to thank Dr Coffey and his staff, the Public Health Nurses, the Coronary Care Unit at Kerry General Hospital and the wonderful staff at Mowlam Nursing Home who cared so well for him. A special words of thanks to George and his staff at the Killarney Valley Fossa who always treated Tadgh like the gentleman that he was. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this will be accepted as a token of our gratitude. 1st Anniversary Mass at Fossa Church on Saturday 9th of January 7.30pm. Also 8th Anniversary Mass for his nephew Micheál Cronin.

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In loving memory of Betty Bruton, Dooneen, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co Kerry. God sent you on earth, with an errand to do And you followed that pathway, oh so true. Then he needed you to share your gifts from above He spared you suffering, He enveloped you with his love. Beautiful memories sprinkled with tears, Wishing God had shared you for a few more years. Life’s many struggles and strifes we always got through, Only because of the Faith & Belief God gave you. When I open my eyes and the truth it unfolds, Reality hits like an icy winter, oh so very cold. Then an angel descends from so high above, Reassuring me you’re in God’s Kingdom, sharing his love. A deep sense of love and comfort envelops my heart, Hoping that we’ll meet again, never more to be apart. Miss you more than words could ever express.

1st anniversary O’Meara

Love Anne, Jim, Maurice, Karen & James. xxxxx

o’connell In loving memory of Diarmuid Coffey late of Dunloe Upper, Beaufort who died on the 7th January 2014. There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a Dad who we loved so dear. Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

In loving memory of Diarmuid Coffey late of Dunloe Upper, Beaufort who died on the 7th January 2014.

Love and miss you dad, Martina, Mick, Amy, Jamie, Kate, Luke and Christopher xx

O’Meara

5th anniversary

Always remembered by your daughter Vivien, grandchildren Rebecca, Aaron and Dearbhla.

Dad Until we meet again Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only I could have you back For just a little while Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You always mean’t so very much And always will do too The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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In loving memory of Diarmuid Coffey late of Dunloe Upper, Beaufort who died on the 7th January 2014. We did not know that morning What sadness that day would bring You were gone before we knew it And we could not do a thing, We did not see you close your eyes Or hear your last sigh We were not there to hold your hand Or say a last goodbye It broke our hearts to loose you Your parting caused such pain Thank you for the years we shared Until we meet again. Always loved ad forever missed by your son Billy, daughter-in-law Noreen and grandchildren Liam, Millie and Darragh xxx

In loving memory of Tadgh (Timothy) O’Meara late of Gortaree Aghadoe Killarney who died on the 11th of January 2015. A limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says Grieve not for me, Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, Remember you all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small, Go on with your life, don’t worry at all. I miss you all dearly, so up with those chins, Until the day comes, we’re together again. I’ll be watching you all, from the heavens above, Take good care of each other and remember to love. Fondly remembered by his brother Dan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

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, His 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.

6th anniversary O’Shea

In loving memory of Marie O’Shea late of Nunstown Aghadoe, Killarney who died on the 8th of January 2010. No words can ever seem to say How much we miss you everyday Your loving smile that seems to say That we will meet again some day. Sadly missed by your sisters Vicky and Rose and your brother JJ. xxx

in memoriam 3rd anniversary Courtney

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 23rd January in Glenflesk at 7p.m.

13th anniversary Clifford (Nee Mullane)

In loving memory of my dear sister Ann Clifford, nee Mullane, 100 Pinewood Estate Killarney and Cornhill Barraduff who died on 9th January 2003. R.I.P. Your memory is precious, And never grows old Locked in my heart in letters of gold Your prescence I miss Your memory I treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never Sadly missed always Your loving sister Sheila, Dan Joe and family.

3rd 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.

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

Killarney Darts Town League

Firstly the Committee would like to wish All a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Fixtures for Thursday 14th January 2016 is as follows, first named team have home advantage. Total points to 1st January 2016 are in brackets. Group 1 Tatler Jack (46) v Jimmy Briens (23) Corkerys Bar (22) v Murphys Bar (16) The Shire (41) v Lals Bar (31) Lals OutCasts (55) = Free Night Group 2 Nugget Old Timers (51) v Kenmare Rooms (29) Murphys Pinters (29) v Good Time Charlies (28) Dunloe Lodge A (41) v Linehans Bar (27) Klub Bar (38) = Free Night Group 3 Avenue Heros (33) v 98 A (42) Teddys Bar (38) v Mustang Sallys B (27) Old Killarney Inn (48) v Dunloe Lodge B (35) 98 B (20) = Free Night Group 4 Jimmy Jokers (24) v Nugget Night Owls (38) Mustang Sallys A (39) v Courtneys Bar (35) Squidgers (44) v The Granary (32) 98 C (29) = Free Night.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

Lotto: No winner of our lotto 1/01/2016, numbers drawn were 2, 3, 20 and 29. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 4, 6, 8 and 21. Next week’s jackpot €7,200 plus €1,000 bonus. Munster Junior & U23 Indoor Championships: Held January 3rd in Nenagh, Mel O’Callaghan did very well achieving another PB, he is currently doing a lot of training with the universities squad in Athlone. Mel’s current PB will be getting his medals as the seasons goes on. John Paul Breen took a bronze medal in 800m. Well done to all from the club who competed. Beaufort 5K & 10K: Many of the club athletes braved the weather conditions on New Year’s Day. Simon Mangan was 5th in 10K, Catherine Kiely 1st O35, Julie Purcell 3rd O40, Caroline Murphy 3rd O50, John Barrett 1st O50, Andrew Purcell 1st in 5K. Munster Masters Track & Field Athlete: Shelia O’Donoghue has been selected for the Munster Master Track & Field Athlete Of The Year 2015. Congratulations to Shelia. Membership & Club Lotto: Asking all athletes to kindly forward their 2016 membership. All membership must be paid in full before you are eligible to enter any competition. Our lotto jackpot is currently €7,200, yearly tickets are up for renewal, anyone wishing to join our lotto contact Tom Joe. This is a vital fund-raiser for our club.

Euro Bridge Club

Finola wishes all our members a happy, peaceful and healthy New Year. Club Pairs The Club Pairs competition will be held in the Brehon Hotel on Sunday January 10th. The competition will commence at 2pm. We look forward to seeing you all.

Killarney RFC

Seniors: The Senior XV were due to resume playing following the Christmas break. The next round of the Junior League a game against Carrick-on-Suir, was due to be played last Sunday, however Carrick were unable to travel so the game was postponed. The lads are away next Sunday to Young Munster in Limerick. Best of luck to Ger Moynihan and his charges for the year ahead. KRFC U14’s: Thomond 24 Killarney 19 Killarney U16s travelled to Limerick for this previously postponed league fixture. Once again massive improvement shown by Killarney and really showing some great signs of progression. Next game home next Saturday 9th January v Listowel Ko 11am. Minis: Our minis return to training next Saturday morning. As per the month or so prior to Christmas and due to the bad conditions, we will have the U10’s training at the Astroturf in Fossa between 10 -11 am, while the U12’s will train between 11 - midday. The U6/U7/ U8 group will train in the Sem Gym hall at St. Brendan’s College. For any queries contact Mini Co-Coordinator Liam Murphy on 087-4145662. Flag Day: The club held our Annual Flag day last Thursday and we made a princely sum of €1,200. Coordinator Mike Fuller would like to sincerely thank everyone who gave up their time, by facing down Storm Frank and doing the hard yards on undoubtedly the worst day of the year. Thanks to everyone for getting out to shake the buckets around the town and a huge thanks to the public for their generosity.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

Senior News Men’s Div. 1 Killarney Cougars 97 Gneeveguilla 86 Cougars hosted Gneeveguilla at the Pres Gym on Thursday evening last and the Cougars came through in a high scoring and very entertaining clash despite a final quarter surge by the visitors the Cougars held on. Women’s Div. 1 St Bridget’s Currow 51 Killarney Cougars 80 Cougars ladies travelled to the John Mitchels Hall in Tralee to take on St

Bridget’s and despite trailing at half time Cougars finished the stronger to take the points. Cougars led at the end of the quarter 19-14 with two three by Cassandra Buckley and Amanda Brosnan’s 6 points giving Cougars a deserved lead. Best for Cougars were Cassandra Buckley, Amanda Brosnan, Louise Ní Muircheartaigh and Aisling Leonard. Juvenile News U17 Girls Cup Semi-Final Killarney Cougars 54 St Anne’s 37 Cougars met the Farranfore girls at the Pres Gym on Thursday evening and the Cougars were made to work all the way by a determined St Anne’s. Cougars will contest the Cup U17 final on January 10th against St. Marys. U12 Div. 1 Boys Killarney Cougars 28 St Anne’s 16 The Cougars boys continued their unbeaten run at the top of the league with a good home win over St Anne’s at the Pres Gym. Best for Cougars were Harry Kelly, Cian Doyle, Conor Harty and Darren Ryan. Fixtures Tuesday January 12th Div 1 Womens Cougars v St Marys Pres 8pm Saturday January 9th Div III Women’s Cougars v Wildcats at Ballybunion 5.30pm U16 Girls Cup Final Div I Cougars v St Marys Pres Gym. 7.30pm Sunday January 10th U12 Div I Boys Cup Cougars v St Bridgets Currow 8pm Cougars Juvenile Academy resumes next week Friday January 15th at the Parish Hall. Further details on training schedules, fixtures and results log onto the website www.killarneycougars.com or facebook.

Kerry CCE

On behalf of County Board of Comhaltas in Kerry we like to wish all our members, officers, family, friends and supporters at home and abroad a very happy, healthy and enjoyable 2016. Important dates for the coming year Lixnaw Feile Feabhra 6th/7th February, CCE Barr na Sraide Annual Concert and workshops 12th/13th February, Sult na nÓg 27th/28th February, Scoil Fonn & Amhran 9th April, Closing Date for entries to Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí 2016 will be 21st April. All entries are to be with County Runaí by that date, Spraoí na nÓg Comortas Rince Seit Chiarraí Thoir Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Saturday 23rd April, Annual Congress in Dublin 30th April and 1st May, Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí Tralee 18th to 22nd May, Fleadh na Mumhan Listowel 12th to 17th July, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Ennis 14th to 21st August. Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí officers will take place on Tuesday in the IT Tralee at 7.45pm. All Officers are asked to attend. Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan officers meeting will be held in Christy’s The Well in Listowel on Thursday 14th January at 8pm. All officers are asked to attend. Don’t forget that Classes in your 08.01.16 Killarney Advertiser

killarney notes branch are resuming back after the Christmas break, log into our website for all the up to Date news on Classes at www.kerrycomhaltas.ie

Killarney Athletic

Fixtures: Wednesday 6th January 2016 U14 Premier Killorglin AFC v Killarney Athletic 6pm Venue Dragons Den Saturday 9th January 2016 U11’s Group 2 Venue Dynamos 2pm Killarney Athletic – Mastergeeha U13 Div.1 Park B v Killarney Athletic 10:30am Killarney Plaza U15 Div. 1 Killarney Celtic B v Killarney Athletic 1:30pm Senior Fixtures Killarney Athletic A v. Castleisland Greyhound Bar KO Cup 11:30am Castlemaine United B v. Killarney Athletic B 11:30am The club would like to express their sympathy’s to the Beckett family on their recent bereavement. Wishing everyone a happy New Year from Killarney Athletic. Killarney Athletic Website Please check the website on www. killarneyathletic.com or facebook for match reports, club information and contact details. Contact If you have anything to add to Killarney Athletic A.F.C notes please contact Alan Daly on 085-1913244 or aland15@live.ie

Muckross Rowing Club

HAPPY NEW YEAR Happy New Year all! We hope you enjoyed a great Christmas. Training resumed at the normal times this week in the Muckross Community Centre and will continue at the boathouse or centre this weekend, weather permitting. Over a wet and windy Christmas period, the best was made of the bad conditions. While the boathouse was flooded for much of the time, a big highlight was the visit of Team GB rowers Sam Townsend and Sophie Hosking along with our own Olympic hero Sean Casey, who joined our junior members for a training session at the Community Centre. On New Year’s Eve, Sam and Sophie joined a brave contingent of Muckross members who completed a run and walk outing from Derrycunnihy to Muckross. REGISTRATION MORNING Club membership and Rowing Ireland registration fees are now overdue. For those who missed our last Registration Day, we are holding another registra-

tion morning this Saturday 9th January from 9.30-10.30am at the Muckross Community Centre. Our first outdoor rowing event for 2016 will be Cork Head Of the River on Saturday 6th February. To ensure rowers are eligible and registered for this event, we would ask that all members make a special effort to complete membership and registration this Saturday. Junior members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign membership forms. Membership fees are posted in the Community Centre and further details are available on our Facebook page facebook.com/muckrossrc. EVENTS The Indoor Rowing Championships take place in UL on Saturday 23rd January. Cork Head Of the River will take place at the Marina in Cork city on Saturday 6th February. Following the cancellation of our own Muckross Head Of the River in December, the club is currently seeking permission from Rowing Ireland for a rescheduled date in March 2016.

Killarney Celtic

Club Shop Our range of Celtic gear has been updated and is now available from the club shop on Saturdays from 12 noon to 2.00pm. Contact Mary Lyne 086-6485809 or Mags O’Neill on 087 6451913 for enquiries. 40th Anniversary Commemorations Our Club has a big birthday when it turns 40 this year. To help mark the occasion and to preserve our history for future Killarney Celtic generations, we will shortly be compiling a Digital Archive of club photos, news reports, memorabilia etc. That will require current and past members to rummage out whatever you might have in display cases, old biscuit tins and photo albums. We’ll be publishing more details here and via the press on the project and how you can get us your materials (and get them safely back). Results Denny Premier: Killarney Celtic 2 Camp United 0 Hard graft and a very solid display by Celtic, who dictated the play throught despite a gallant battle by Camp. A great overall display. Denny Div One: Classic FC 2 Killarney Celtic 0 A very understrength Celtic produced a brilliantly defiant performance and were actually holding a strong Classic to 0-0 at half-time, but fell just short over the full ninety minutes. Nonetheless a great display. U17 League: Killarney Celtic 2 Ballyhar Dynamos 3

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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 O'Callaghan, Captain. Back from left are Mike O'Leary, Liam Hartnett, Harry O'Neill, Mike Howard, John McEnery, Brendan Keogh, John Casey, Ger Brosnan, Donagh Gleeson and James Arthur. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Celtic and Ballyhar Dynamos served up a real thriller in Celtic Park. All in all, an excellent game, helped by sensible refereeing and good support for both sides. U16 Premier: Killarney Celtic 6 Inter Kenmare 2 A brilliant game, both sides played on the ground and showed incisive running and passing. Pierse Lyne Roberts’ hat-trick was the stand-out feature. U14 Div One: Killarney Celtic B 3 Fenit Samphires 0 Unfortunately Fenit weren’t able to field on the day. Given the time of year and the weather conditions, it’s a pity but perfectly understandable. U12 Premier: Killarney Celtic 0 Killorglin 2 A hugely improved performance by the team saw them give an excellent Killorglin a very tough outing, with Conor Gammell and Sean Fitzpatrick standing out for Celtic. U12 Div One: Ballyhar Dynamos B 2 Killarney Celtic 2 A great debut game for manager Ian O’Shea, with Cian McAuliffe and Nicky Coffey earning us a share of the spoils. U12 Div Two: Dingle Bay Rovers 7 Killarney Celtic C 6 An unbelievable thriller and fantastic soccer on both sides; this is exactly what this grade of soccer should be like. Timmy Moynihan and Gearoid Healy got a brace each, with Brian O’Sullivan and Dylan Roome getting one apiece.Congratulations to Keelan Deegan on making the Kerry Schoolboys/Schoolgirl Team of the Week. Fixtures Denny Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Dingle Bay Rovers, Sunday, 2.30pm Denny Div One: Killarney Celtic B away to Ballymac Galaxy, Mounthawk Park, Sunday, 3.30pm U17 League: Killarney Celtic at home to Listowel Celtic, Saturday, 2.30pm U15 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Inter Kenmare, Saturday, 1.30pm

U15 Div One: Killarney Celtic at home to Killarney Athletic, Saturday, 1.30pm U14 Girls: Killarney Celtic at home to Mastergeeha, Saturday, 2.30pm U13 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Inter Kenmare, Saturday, 11.45am U13 Div One: Killarney Celtic B at home to Ballyhar Dynamos, Saturday, 10.30am U11: Killarney Celtic at home to Killorglin, Saturday, 9.30am Lotto Numbers drawn 2, 16, 18, 19. No winner. Next week’s jackpot €2000, draw in the Failte on Monday night. Tickets available from all club officers. Yearly tickets available. Pitch Bookings Contact Mary Lyne 086-6485809 to book our All Weather full size pitch or training area. If anyone has information for the notes contact Jimmy O’Sullivan Darcy 087 9633397 or jimmyosdarcy@gmail.com. Check out www.killarneyceltic.com for Killarney Celtic news, match reports, or photos.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

Johnny Kelly Scramble: The weather over the Christmas period played havoc with our attempts to play this event. The Committee has decided to postpone the event for the foreseeable future with a new date hopefully announced in due course. AGM: Our 2016 AGM takes place on Monday night (January 11th) beginning at 7.30pm in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. We ask all members to make an effort to attend on the night. Shots Back Applications: Applications for same are still being taken up to Sunday. Contact Sean Kelly (0860508686) to check your eligibility. Please note all applications are subject to PPUI and Kerry County Board approval. Congratulations: To our Assistant Treasurer Damien Fleming and his wife Sharon on the birth of their second child over the Christmas period.

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Moments in Time The good old days of cycling to and from Mass, not a Motor car in sight.

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316 net new jobs in Enterprise Ireland companies in Kerry THERE has been a warm welcome for official figures from Enterprise Ireland (EI) confirming that additional jobs were created by EI-supported companies in Kerry during 2015. Some 316 additional new jobs have come on-stream over the past 12 months. Welcoming the news, Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin said: “In Kerry, 4,678 people are employed in the 117 companies supported by the Department of Jobs, through Enterprise Ireland. “These companies created 316 additional new jobs in Kerry in 2015, an increase of 7% on the previous year. This job creation is having an important knock-on impact, he added. “For every job created in an EI supported company, it is estimated that one additional job is created elsewhere in the economy, so approximately 1,700 new jobs have been created through EI companies alone in Kerry since the Government was elected,” said Deputy Griffin. "Other indicators also show that the economic recovery has firmly tak-

en hold in Kerry, with the Kerry Live Register halfway back to boom time rates. The drop in the live register by approximately 6,000 in Kerry is one of the highest in the country and is now clearly evident on the ground in the form of increased commercial traffic on roads, busier shops and busier streets.” Positive signs such as the huge jump in new car sales and commercial vehicle sales in Kerry all point to people having the money and confidence to spend and invest in the future, added Deputy Griffin. "We have come a long way in Kerry and Ireland in the last five years and we still have a way to go. The key thing now is to keep the progress going so that every household will clearly feel the benefits of the recovery,” he said. "The economic plan of the current government is working and I am hopeful we will be given the opportunity to finish the job and ensure a better life for every single family in Kerry and Ireland."

‘Scandalous’ wait for orthodontic treatment THE time it takes for a patient to bee seen for orthodontic and dental services in Kerry has been branded as “scandalous” by Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae. As of October 1, the priority waiting list has 150 patients on it, he said. “These patients include those who require growth modification and are usually seen with six months to two-and-a-half years,” said the independent TD. “The situation for people on the routine list is far worse and this list currently takes five years for a person to be seen.” Deputy Healy-Rae said it was a scandal that young people in particular would have to wait so long during their formative years to have necessary orthodontic and dental services carried out. In the HSE service plan

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.

2015 a sum of €1 million has been allocated for a National Waiting list initiative and currently his initiative is at a tendering stage and is expected to be completed shortly. “Minister Varadkar will have to take a hands on approach in dealing with this matter and has condemned the Minister for allowing this situation to continue,” said Deputy Healy-Rae.

Rambling house in Fossa TOES will be tapping thanks at the Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas Rambling House this Saturday night. The fun begins at 8.30pm in the Killarney Valley Hotel in Fossa. A great night of music, song, dance and storytelling is promised and tea and barmbrack will be served. All are welcome.

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

What’s another year? Sports editor Eamonn Fitzgerald welcomes readers of On the Ball for 2016 and takes a look at the hopes of players and management of the various sports for the New Year

WELCOME to all readers of On the Ball for 2016. What are the hopes of players and management of the various sports for the New Year? 2014 was good for Kerry seniors winning the All Ireland; 2015 was disappointing conceding to the Dubs. Talks of retirements occupied the minds of supporters. Most people suggested that Aidan O’Mahony, Colm Cooper and Marc Ó Sé would call it a day after many years of excellence in the green and gold. Paul Galvin has gone and I expect the other trio to stay on. Marc Ó Sé is “i gcás idir dhá chomhairle”. He may go. Jack O’Connor did the two-in-a-row with the minors and now goes on to the under-21s. On the club front Rathmore were the best team I saw in the county and were good enough to win the Kerry SFC. That will be their target for 2016 and Legion are very close to getting over the same line, while Crokes had a poor year and will look to 2016 to recapture former glory. Spa have some good players just out of minor and have good potential. It was a great year for soccer fans with the late qualification of the Irish team and that wonderful success of the Kerry team in the prestigious Kennedy Cup. It is just reward for the great work done over the years by the clubs. Henry Shefflin: The Autobiography Book Review by Eamonn Fitzgerald, Sports Editor Henry Shefflin, holder of a record 10 SHC medals with Kilkenny, 11 All Stars, 3 All Ireland club medals with Ballyhale Shamrocks and a host of other accolades, comes to life with the publication of Henry Shefflin, The autobiography. It presents the public face

Mid Kerry

Senior Championship Final Re-Fixture (Michael O’Connor Memorial Cup) Sunday January 17th at 2pm holders Milltown/ Castlemaine play Glenbeigh/Glencar in J P O’Sullivan Park Killorglin (replay in the event of a draw). Mid Kerry will hold their AGM in the Beaufort GAA Club Rooms on Thursday 28th January at 7.30pm. All completed nominations and motions forms need to be in to the Secretary Joan McGillicuddy on or before Friday 15th January.

of King Henry, the best hurler for the past 16 years. This publication covers all that, but it also gives the readers an insight in to his private life, the family man, the father of four young children married to Deirdre. We read of this man working so hard building the new house and then heading off for training with club or county. When we see sports people in action and they play a very poor game, we criticise them, without making due allowances for what may be happening in their private lives. He suffered more than his share of injuries, particularly the cruciate. There were the operations, the rehabilitation, where his dogged determination kept him going and where others would give up. These were lonely times in the gyms, but he stuck with them. His pride in his local club provides him with the most cherished memories. This small little area was his heart and soul. ”My earliest dreams had all centred on winning things with Shamrocks, not Kilkenny. Finally, those dreams were fulfilled.” There was something special about playing and winning with his club. “I’ve heard a county man saying that winning with your club is different. It’s a cliché, but it’s true”. Brian Cody Playing with Kilkenny for so long he deals with his relationship with Brian Cody. The latter is the most successful GAA manager of all time, ruthless when he had to be, but utterly focussed. His greatness as a manager “comes from his ability to always create the right environment, says Shefflin... “Bottom line, I am massively indebt-

Mid Kerry Board would like to express their sincere sympathy to Patrick Curtin’s family, friends and Moyvane GAA Club on Patrick’s untimely death. Ár dheis Dè go raibh a anam.

Currow

GAA National Club Draw Just to remind you the club are selling tickets at present for the national draw. This draw is for clubs only and all of the money raised by the club through the sale of the tickets

Paul Galvin.

ed to him for my success as a hurler, just as I imagine, he feels indebted to me for his success as a hurler.” The inevitable thoughts of retiring were on his mind. Should I and when? The inevitability of it all, and it was not easy going out on a high after winning his record breaking 10th All Ireland with Kilkenny. Rumours were rife about the expected announcement. He found it so hard to decide. It all went back to the club. Ballyhale Shamrocks were still in the All Ireland club series. He kept dodging around his inevitable retirement, but eventually did make the decision after consultations with his wife Deirdre and with Cody. Through it all the humility of Henry Shefflin shines through. He has plenty to boast about , but his family commitments, all those injuries, the long and lonely rehab programmes, combine to give a fascinating insight by Vincent Hogan in to the best hurler of our time ,if not all time. Henry Shefflin: The Autobiography is published by Penguin Ireland and is available in Eason, Killarney. A Season of Sundays 2015 Nineteen years on the go now and A Season of Sundays 2015 continues to provide a pictorial a le 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 Sports file photographers featuring the highs and lows of GAA games. There are also can be kept in the club. There are fourteen prizes in all and they are as follows: 1st prize An Opel Corsa, 2nd - 8th are All Ireland Final packages in Hurling or Football for two people with overnight accommodation and evening meal, 9thand 10th are Shopping Vouchers valued €1,000 each, 11th- 14th are All Ireland packages again for two people with overnight accommodation and evening meal. Tickets can be had from any officer or player at a cost of €10each and any ticket purchased will help the club to raise much needed

the shots of empty stadia except for the Gardaí, caretakers, grounds men and two young Ballyhale Shamrocks fans. Lovely picture of Cusack Park steward Seamus Mcloughlin all alone picking up the litter. Three mature gentlemen studying the form from the programme. They are all wrapped up for the February 15th weather conditions. All-Ireland senior football and hurling champions Dublin and Kilkenny are in celebratory mood well captured in the Kilkenny dressing room. Their kit man adds a nice touch by placing the streamers on the victors. One more for Cody, one more for Kilkenny. The front cover is singing in the rain for the Dubs after beating Kerry. Meanwhile in the Dubs dressing room there is unbridled joy in their final on September 15. This is in sharp contrast to the same match of the much tattooed arms of a dejected Paul Galvin. His eyes tells it all, his last final fling in Croker, but no joy, no fairy tale ending. Kerry players in action get their fair share of coverage .Ladies football and camogie are well catered for. My own favourite picture is on pages 92 and 93, where Limerick goalkeeper Barry Hennessy clashes with Seamus Callanan. The latter’s helmet flattens his nose but most telling of all is that the photographer got in close showing the readers how teeth or bits of teeth are knocked out. His face looks a mess, but hurlers are made of steel. Blood and airborne teeth. Take him off. Yes, but only for running repairs. Callanan returned to the fray; the heroism of Cuchulainn 2015 came to mind. Ray McManus and his team did a great job, as usual, with suitable captions by Alan Milton. A Season of Sundays is published by Sportsfile and is available in Easons, Killarney. Paddy Curtin, RIP The death of Paddy Curtin, former Kerry footballer shocked us all. He represented Kerry in all grades. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam.

finance. Your support will be greatly appreciated. A.G.M. The club A.G.M. will go ahead in the clubrooms on Friday January 15th 2016 at 7.30pm sharp. All members are asked to attend. Coiste Na nÓg The Currow Coiste Na nÓg AGM took place on 16th December 2015 in the Currow GAA club rooms. The following officers were elected on the night Patron: Fr. Buckley Presidents: Tadgh Walsh & Johnny Scanlon

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the notes, please email information to John O’Neill at pro.fossa.kerry@ gaa.ie. Please forward information before Sunday at 11am.

Legion

At the presentation of the prizes for the Frank Doran, Safeguard Security competition at the Ross G C were, front, Renaldas Bendikas, winner, Frank Doran, sponsor, Denis Cronin, captain, middle, Jordanas Jonikiatis, Jimmy Smyth, back, Donie Mulcahy, president, Sean Moynihan.

Chairman: Frank CoffeyVice Chairman: Pat Conway Secretary: Sean O’Connor Assistant Secretary: John O’Connor Treasurer: Tone Brosnan Assistant Treasurer: Con Enright PRO: Con Enright Scór Officer: Peter O’Connor School Liaison officer: Margaret Hannifin County board delegate: Pat Conway East Kerry board delegate: Tone Brosnan Castleisland District Board delegate: Frank Coffey The following coaches were appointed for the 2016 football season U16s: John Buckley, U14s: Frank Coffey, Anthony Fleming & James McCarthy U12s: Tone Brosnan, Pat Conway & Tim Healy U10s: James Brosnan & Tim Healy U8s: James McCarthy, John O’ Connor & Noel Crowley U6s: Pat Conway & Den Jones.

Dr Crokes

AGM The annual AGM Will take place in January, nomination and motion forms are available on Dr Crokes Website and Facebook page. Progressive 31 Progressive 31 will continue every Wednesday night from 6th of January. Time 7.4pm. Everyone welcome. Happy New Year We wish all our Members and their families a Happy New Year. Sympathies Deepest sympathy to the Beckett Family Woodlawn Road on the death of Martin RIP Father of the late Martin. Lotto Lotto numbers 2, 14, 15, 24. Jackpot

€5400 not won match 3 3 by €135. Next draw Sunday 17th of January in Speakeasy. Jackpot €5700.

Fossa

Lotto 3rd January 2016 Numbers drawn were 2, 18, 24, 26. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot will be €4,650. 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. Comhaltas Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas Rambling House will take place on this Saturday night 9th Jan at The Travel Inn Fossa. A great night of music, song, dance and storytelling. Everyone welcome. Tea and Barm Brack served. Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas would like to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year and thanks for your support in the past. A busy year ahead with Kerry Fleadh in Tralee, Munster Fleadh in Listowel and All Ireland in Ennis. Scór The closing date for entries to Senior Scór is this Friday. We are still looking for singing and recitation participants, if interested please contact Theresa Kissane on 087 6816169 Astroturf All Weather Pitch: all weather pitch @ Fossa National School. Opening hrs. Monday/ Friday 4pm/10pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am/10pm. All types of sport are played on this floodlit pitch. Now taking bookings for birthday parties. Contact Ger O’Connor 083 4228977 or email fossaweatherpitch@gmail. com Fossa Notes: If anybody has any item they would like included in

AGM All members please note that you are all invited to attend the clubs Annual General Meeting this Friday evening 8th January at the clubhouse at 7.30 sharp and please do your utmost to attend U21 No joy for our U21 side as they succumbed to a stronger Castlegregory/Annascaul/Lispole combination in the semi final of the County club championship Gratitude The club would like to thank all officers, team mentors, players, committees and supporters for all their efforts over the last year and to wish all those taking up new posts for the coming season the very best of luck.

Milltown

LOTTO: Drawn numbers: 2, 10, 21 and 26. Our Lotto Jackpot was not won on Friday last-January 1st 2016. Our next Lotto draw is for €5,600. Tickets are on sale at usual outlets in Milltown, Castlemaine and Ballyfinnane and from our regular ticket sellers. Sincere thanks to our on going sponsors for their generosity. We are also very grateful to our sellers and of course to all of you for supporting our Lotto. MID KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REPLAY: This game will go ahead on this Sunday January 10th in Beaufort with the throw in scheduled for 2pm. The last encounter between our boys and Laune Rangers was a thrilling game from start to finish and no doubt this will a similarly hotly contested match with both sides wanting to bring home the silver ware. Please come along and show your support. COLLEGE EXAMS: We wish any of our club members who are sitting college exams the very best of luck in the coming weeks.

Kilcummin

BENEFIT DANCE In aid of Earthquake Relief in Nepal in Gleneagle Ballroom on Friday January 8th @ 8.30. Tickets €10. Contact Mary O’Leary, Dunrine, 086 0628461 for tickets. Also available from O’Learys Electrical, Plunkett Street or at the door. Music by local musicians. Please support this worthy cause.

KILCUMMIN GAA CLUB We wish all our members a happy new year and to outgoing officers and mentors a heartfelt thanks for your commitment to club and community. ‘PINK NIGHT’ The ladies committee annual fund raiser takes place this Saturday night at 9pm in Kilcummin Klub in aid of the Kerry/Cork Link Bus. Live music, spot prizes. Best dressed Pink Lady and gent prize. Fun and games for a good cause. BEREAVEMENT It was with sadness that the Kilcummin GAA Club received the news that Jackie O’Connor, had passed away in the U.S.A. His home was base camp for the Kilcummin Team during their stay in New York in 1974. Jackie, and his wife, Sheila (Nee Cahill) from Knockancore, Kilcummin hosted team trainer Fr. Brian, Fr. Larry and Sean Kelly, while the remainder of the team were hosted by various Kilcummin related families around New York. The O’Connor family were wonderful hosts, during the teams stay in New York with a few parties held in their home in the Bronx. The Kilcummin GAA Club and the Team of 1974 extend their sympathy to the O’Connor family and their Kilcummin relations. Ár Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. GAA LOTTO There was no winner on Sunday 3rd January 2016. Numbers drawn were 4, 15, 16, 24. Next Draw Sunday, January 17th 2016. Jackpot now €3,250.

Mastergeeha FC

Ballyhar 7 Mastergeeha 2 In the first game of the year the boys were beaten by league leaders Ballyhar. The home side started well and were 3-0 up within 20 minutes. Mastergeeha played some good soccer at times and fought back when Philip O’Leary scored just before the break. Darragh Cashman rattled the crossbar from 20 yards early in the 2nd half but Ballyhar rallied with further goals to seal the points. Darren Lehane scored a cracker following good work from Ian O’Connor but it was a mere consolation goal and the lads can now focus on the race for runner up spot. LOTTO There was no winner on Sunday 27th December 2015. Numbers drawn were 15, 17, 18, 22. There was no winner on Saturday 2nd January 2015. Numbers drawn were 10, 18, 20, 24. Jackpot now €3,750.

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