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John Calls Time On Enjoyable Career In Retail HIS friendly smile and expert advice have been part and parcel of the top-class retail service John Dunlea has delivered to the people of Killarney for almost six decades. And there has been a steady stream of well-wishers stopping by Killarney Hardware to congratulate John as he gets set to retire from behind the counter tomorrow. The Kilcummin man started his career in Billy Prendeville’s grocery shop on Main Street in 1957. From there John moved to MD O’Shea’s around 10 years later and then on to grocery and hardware shop TJ Lyne’s of New Street. When that business was sold to Galvin’s Builders, John remained in the retail business, moving from there to Killarney Hardware in 1980, where he has been a member of staff for over 35 years. “I have always really enjoyed my work,” John told the Killarney Advertiser. “What I particularly loved was dealing with the public. I was a glass cutter and used to enjoy that aspect of the job also.” A dedicated member of Kilcummin GAA Club, John served as clubofficer and treasurer for three decades. His colleague for 35 years, Gerrard Warren, and the owners of Killarney Hardware, Seamus and Mary O’Sullivan Darcy, will be among those paying tribute to John at a retirement party taking place across the road in the Killarney Royal Hotel when he hangs up his boots after his last day at work, tomorrow evening. “So many customers have been wishing me well, it’s been wonderful,” he said. John is looking forward to spending more time following the fortunes of his beloved Kilcummin GAA Club as well as walking and cycling. His wife Catriona and daughter Sile are among those helping him celebrate an illustrious career.

Editor’s View WELL, no one can argue that it hasn’t been a jam-packed week what with the general election followed by the nail-biting count over the weekend. Congratulations to the successful candidates and indeed all who put themselves forward. See our election special on pages 16 and 18 for the updates and photos from the Kerry count as it unfolded at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre. Meanwhile, as Killarney’s hospitality sector gears up for a busy season, the nation’s hoteliers converged on The Gleneagle Hotel for the Irish Hotels Federation conference where the vibe for the year ahead was a positive one; see more on page 26. Also on an upbeat note, Killarney Legion GAA Club welcomed its honorary member Joanne O’Riordan as it rewarded its top achievers at its annual awards night (page 24). Yet more talent will be on show this weekend as the Killarney Rotary Club hosts its annual Young Musician of the Year event today and tomorrow, at the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service centre, Killarney, followed by a concert at the Franciscan Friary tomorrow, Saturday, at 8pm; all welcome. Stay up to date with all the latest local news in this, our print edition, and via our website, killarneyadvertiser.ie As always, we welcome your views, so get in touch. EVE KELLIHER, EDITOR •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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John Dunlea, who is retiring from Killarney Hardware. Pictures: Eamonn Keogh

Hanging up his boots: John Dunlea pictured at Killarney Hardware with Ger Warren and Ann Marie O'Sullivan Darcy.

Lights, Camera And Action In Killarney CINEMA KILLARNEY was the place to be last Thursday night for a special event focusing on short films by Kerry filmmakers. Tommy Cooper, Cinema Killarney, supported the event, which was the second annual showcase allowing local directors and propducters to display their work on the big screen. The events format was informal with shorts being shown and a question and answers session with the filmmakers after their respective short. The night’s MC was Hugh O’Donoghue and movies shown included music videos, documentaries, animation and drama shorts. “The audenice’s sharp questioning gave them an insightful look into what is involved in creating a short,” said a spokesperson. “For future events ‘like’ Killarney Cinema and Short Screen Killarney on Facebook.”

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WIDESPREAD SHOCK AT THE SUDDEN LOSS OF ‘WONDERFUL LADY’ MARY COURTNEY COMMUNITIES in Milltown and Killarney were plunged into mourning this week after the sudden passing of Mary Courtney of Listry and Milltown on Wednesday evening. Described as a “wonderful lady” by her family and friends, Mary was hugely popular, with a great sense of humour. Well known for her natural and wit and wisdom, Mary loved to share her sayings. Those who knew her described how uplifting it was to meet Mary. Mary would always greet you with a pleasant smile and a hello. She enjoyed having cups of tea and conversations with the people she met on her shopping outings to her favourite town, Killarney. “A mother with a heart of gold, honest and generous, she had a fantastic love for her family,” stated Mary’s heartbroken family.

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“It is fitting that a woman of her qualities will be laid to rest on Mother’s Day.” Requiem Mass is at 11.15am in Sacred Heart Church, Milltown. Mary is survived by her deeply saddened and adoring family, Denis, Jamie, Bernadette, Rosemarie and Elaine. May Mary rest in peace.

Rotary tunes up for Young Musician contest and concert KILLARNEY ROTARY CLUB will be hitting all the right notes today and tomorrow for the 16th Young Musician of the Year competition and concert. The event, held in association with Killarney Advertiser, offers rising stars of the musical world an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their talents. The contest takes place in the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service centre, Fair Hill, Killarney, today. Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, with the final-night concert being staged in the nearby Franciscan Friary tomorrow, Saturday, March 5, at 8pm.

Motivational talk by ultra marathon runner Dave O’Brien DO YOU need some motivation or inspiration to help you in your Quest for Adventure this March? Come along to a free motivational evening with special guest speaker, ultra marathon runner Dave O’Brien. You will be inspired by his incredible stories, his passion for healthy living and how he defines fitness v health. Dave has run over 500 races, appeared on two TV survival shows and climbed the seven highest peaks in Ireland in only 23 hours 28 minutes – a record that still stands to this day. In December 2010 Dave returned from Antarctica where he completed the last of the four 250km endurance races as part of ‘Racing the Planet, Four Deserts Series’. Earlier that year he had completed the other three races in the Gobi, Atacama and Sahara deserts. Dave is the only Irishman ever and, at 56 years of age, the oldest man on the planet to have completed the Four Deserts series. The film Desert Runners premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2013, and heavily features Dave O’Brien. The free talk is being organised in association with Juice Plus Killarney and our friends at Quest Adventure Series to coincide with their Quest Killarney March Adventure Race on March 12. It takes place in The Gleneagle Hotel at 7.15pm on Friday, March 11, during registration for the Quest Killarney March Adventure Race.

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MEET KERRY’S FIVE NEWLY ELECTED TDS

Elected candidates Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael), Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin) Michael Healy-Rae (Independent), Danny Healy-Rae (Independent) and John Brassil (Fianna Fáil) after the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday night. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH (MACMONAGLE.COM)

EMOTIONAL and heartfelt speeches were made by Kerry’s newly elected TDs as well as candidates who had run for election after Kerry’s five seats were filled. Taking their place in the 32nd Dáil will be Michael Healy-Rae, Independent, Danny Healy-Rae, Independent, Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael, Martin Ferris, Sinn Féin, and John Brassil, Fianna Fáil. They were congratulated in a packed count centre at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre following a two-day count in the wake of the general election on Friday. Returning officer Padraig Burke made announcement after 8.30pm on Sunday night, with the last three seats filled after the 11th count.

• Michael Healy-Rae (Independent): 20,378 • Danny Healy-Rae (Independent): 13,826 • Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael): 14,050 • Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin): 12,964 • John Brassil (Fianna Fáil): 12,792

Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael, in celebratory mood after being elected at the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday night. John Brassill, Fianna Fail, after being elected at the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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Martin Ferris, Sinn Fein, after being elected at the 2016 general election count. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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BROTHERS-IN-ARMS AS HEALY-RAES MAKE HISTORY IN KERRY Mighty Michael tops the poll IT WAS a long wait at the Kerry count centre in Killarney Sports & Leisure Club and well over 14 hours after the ballot boxes were opened, the cheers rang out as Michael Healy-Rae took the first seat. As expected, Michael topped the poll in spectacular fashion, with the highest number of first preferences of any candidate in the country. He was followed by his brother Danny when returning officer Padraig Burke announced the results of the first count on Saturday night, which were as follows: Michael HealyRae, Independent, 20,378; Danny Healy-Rae, Independent, 9,991; Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael, 9,674; Martin Ferris, Sinn Fein, 9,458; John Brassil, Fianna Fail, 8,156; Jimmy Deenihan, Fine Gael, 6,489; Arthur Spring, Labour, 4,813; Norma Moriarty, Fianna Fail, 4,348; Michael Pixie O’Gorman, Independent, 1,236; Michael Fitzgerald, Green Party, 1,011, Brian Finucane, People Before Profit, 981; Grace O’Donnell, Fine Gael, 776; Donal Corcoran, Renua, 716; Mary Fitzgibbon, Independent, 635; Kevin Murphy, Independent, Michael and Danny Healy-Rae in celebratory mood with supporters after Danny's election after the second count at the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday morning. 464; Henry Gaynor, Independent, 147. Michael Healy-Rae paid tribute to their canvass- Picture: Eamonn Keogh (macmonagle.com) ers and to the electorate. “We’re deeply humbled at the amount of people who came out to vote for Healy-Raes,” Michael told the Killarney Advertiser, ROUSING choruses of “Oh Danny Boy, the Dáil, Danny thanked all his supporters and canvassas he stood flanked by his fellow general election the Dáil is calling” rang out from jubilant ers as well as his family. candidate Danny and Danny’s son, county councillor Healy-Rae supporters as Danny Healy-Rae was Turning to his supporters as he was elected, Johnny. deemed elected on count two shortly before an emotional Danny said: “That’s Jackie for ye “We are grateful that to all our canvassers who noon on Sunday at the Kerry count at Killarney now, lads.” worked and suffered for us! An enormous effort went Sports & Leisure Centre. Shortly after he entered the election race just into it and it took a tremendous campaign to achieve Following transfers of his brother Michael's minutes before the deadline, Danny told the the result that we attained.” surplus, the county council member took the Killarney Advertiser he knew that Jackie HealyCompetition was fierce for seats in the now-five second seat in the Kerry constituency with a Rae was with the brothers “in spirit and urging seat Kerry constituency. Five outgoing TDs were been tally of 13,826. us to leave no stone unturned” as they hit the among the 16 candidates. Independent candidate Danny described his campaign trail. The Healy-Rae brothers said they are determined to election as one of the best moments of his life. Their father Jackie was elected to the Dáil for continue the family legacy begun by their father, the Now he and sitting Independent TD Michael Kerry South in 1997. late Jackie Healy-Rae. Healy-Rae become the first siblings ever to Michael took over in 2011 and is a strong faEarlier on Saturday, Michael said on RTÉ: “Some peorepresent the same constituency at the same vourite to retain his seat. ple in Dublin don’t get this, but I’ll send a message. time. The Healy-Raes had been clear in their vote It’s all about being a servant to the people that elect As expected, Michael topped the poll when re- management strategy, asking voters to vote you.” Addressing people in Dublin for a second time, turning officer Padraig Burke announced the for one or the other as number one and numMichael Healy-Rae said his critics would now have results of the first count, at 11.30pm on Sat- ber two, depending on where in the county two people to take on. “Some of the smart alecs in urday night. they lived. Dublin who may have picked on me in the past. Well, you know what? They’ll have to pick through him to get to me,” he said.

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At the count on Saturday were Eileen Healy-Rae, Des Cahill, Rosemary Healy-Rae, Dan Kiely, Mike O'Rourke, Nuala Costello, Paul Sheehy, Jackie Healy-Rae Junior, and Joe Stack. Picture: John Cleary

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A Tale of Two Houses

The Kenmares of Killarney

THE preview opening of the ornamental gardens on April 3 brings us closer to the long-awaited reopening of Killarney House. Or does it? What we now call Killarney House is a converted stable block of Kenmare House, built by Valentine Browne, the third Viscount Kenmare, in 1726. Killarney House was an extravagant mansion built by the fourth Earl of Kenmare on a site apparently chosen by Queen Victoria during her 1861 visit. A red-brick Elizabethan Revival manor that dominated its Knockreer setting, the original Killarney House was a vast creation, still unfinished in 1879 when fire caused extensive damage worth £2,000. The Kenmares moved to the Isle of Wight until the 1890s, returning to Killarney House to continue the family tradition of entertaining celebrities, including royalty. Fire struck Killarney House again in 1913, but this was one fire too many for the Kenmares, who abandoned the ruined house and remodelled the stables of the 18th-century Kenmare House. Confusingly, this is the current Killarney House. It was here that Tim O’Donoghue of New Street got a job in 1914, as a reward for saving the life of Valentine Edward Kenmare (Lord Castlerosse) when they both served in the Irish Guards during World War I. Thus started a family tradition, with Tim’s son Paddy working as a butler for the Kenmare family, and his son Harry working on the estate under various employers from 1986 until today. Indeed, the Kenmare estate employed many in Killarney. Horses drew timber for sale to Dublin during World War II, when coal was not available. A six-acre orchard was connected to the main estate via a tunnel under the main road. Up to 40 gardeners were employed. Locals also worked threshing oats and wheat in the Half-Moon field, as well as rearing pigeons for dinner tables in the dovecote, one of only a few such buildings in the country. It was not all work: There was great excitement in Killarney when the flamboyant Lord Castlerosse returned from England with his new bride in 1943. A huge bonfire blazed at the Golden Gates to greet the newly-weds, with porter and music flowing that evening in the estate garage for the locals. The title Earl of Kenmare became extinct in 1952, and the last earl’s niece, Beatrice Grosvenor, sold the estate in the 1950s, thus starting a new chapter in the story of Killarney House.

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John Lonergan takes centre stage in Killarney TIPS on parenting were the talking point in Killarney last week as the parents council of Gaelscoil Faithleann hosted the inspiring speaker, and former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan. John, a father and grandfather, delivered an inspiring talk at the school, sharing his insights garnered from years of professional and of course personal experience, on how parents can guide and nurture their child. “John spoke in his funny and memorable style to a very attentive audience,” said the secretary of the parents council, Mary Carroll. According to John there are two questions we should ask ourselves: Are my kids healthy? and Are my kids happy? Staying positive and praising your child is very important. John's book, Parenting: Raising your child in Ireland Today, is now on sale, with proceeds going to Barnardos. “It was a lovely social occasion for parents as well as a source of very useful information,” added Mary.

The Parents Council of Gaelscoil Faithleann Killarney hosted the inspiring speaker, and Former Governor of Mountjoy prison, John Lonergan, who delivered a parenting talk at the school. Front from left are Mary Carroll (Parents Council Secretary), John Lonergan, guest speaker, John Bowler ((Parents Council Chairman) and Proinsias MacCurtain (Gael Scoil NS Principal). In second row are Paul Purcell, Paul Sherry and Sean Looney. Back from left are Fiona Ni Chonchubhair, Michelle O'Sullivan Darcy, Tina Lynch and Fiona Crowley. PictureS: Eamonn Keogh

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COMMUNITY GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE TO OPEN KILLARNEY

The area beside Killarney Courthouse will feature a Community Garden of Remembrance which will be opened on March 15.

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ALL are welcome to the opening of a Community Garden of Remembrance in Killarney on Tuesday, March 15. The committee of St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne is organising the grand opening, which takes place at 11am. The garden will have three elements – an engraved lifesize replica of the 1916 Proclamation, a flagpole with the Tricolour, and seven trees to represent the seven signatories of the Proclamation. The MC for the event will be Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and a number of local schools will participate. “This is a great addition to Killarney. We hope it will be a nice place for people to visit in this historic year and for the next 100 years,” said Helen Sheehan of the St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne committee. The 1916 Gardens of Remembrance Ireland and her diaspora is a Glór na Cásca Infinitive with the objective of commemorating the Easter Rising, celebrating and honouring the lives of those who signed the Proclamation and those who fought in the cause of Irish freedom. Glór na Cásca includes representatives from all political parties and groups as well as trade union, cultural and Irish language representatives and descendants of the men and women who participated in the Rising. “These gardens will also ensure public engagement on a local and global level for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising,” said Senator Mark Daly, Oireachtas member of Glór na Cásca.

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Legion Honours Its Brightest And Best OVER 200 people gathered for the Killarney Legion GAA Club awards ceremony which unfolded in the Killarney Plaza Hotel last Friday night. Chairman Enda Walshe welcomed honorary member Joanne O’Riordan as well as the club’s faithful. The club’s senior team manager of 2014 and 2015, Peter Keane, was presented with a specially commissioned painting by talented local artist Tara O’Connor, who captured Peter and his three sons in a typical pose. “Peter’s three sons, Peadar, Michael and Barry, were present at every game and training session,” said Enda. The John O’Grady Cup for Senior Player of the Year was presented to Podge O’Connor by Sean O’Grady and the Jackie Lyne Cup for Junior Player of the Year was presented by Jackie’s niece Desiree Crowley to Alan Moriarty. The Tom Cooper Cup for Club Person of the Year was presented to Maura McCarthy by Legion stalwart and broadcaster Weeshie Fogarty who himself won a special merit award in recognition of his recent McNamee Hall of Fame honour. Paul Trant presented the Jim Trant Trophy to Young Player of the Year Darragh O’Doherty. The Ladies Player of the Year award went to the very popular Isabelle Corridan. “Congratulations to all our award winners and thanks to everyone who made the night such a huge success,” said Enda. Meanwhile, on Sunday March 6, as part of its awards season, the club will be inducting Dan Moynihan into the Legion Hall of Fame. Dan played for the club and spent seven years as club secretary as well as being involved in the management of many club teams. He also had the honour of refereeing the 1989 County Senior Football Final between Laune Rangers and John Mitchels. On the evening, Kerry legends Eoin the Bomber Liston, Aidan O’Mahony, Legion’s own James O'Donoghue and All Ireland winner turned successful club coach Stephen Stack will be part of panel hosted by Weeshie Fogarty in an open forum at the Killarney Avenue Hotel, 8.30pm, Sunday, March 6.

Darkness into Light/Nathan’s Walk launch THIS year’s Darkness Into Light walks will be launched on Monday, March 7, in Killarney. Sponsored by Electric Ireland, the walks are now celebrating their 10th anniversary. The founder of suicide and self-harm crisis centre Pieta House, Joan Freeman, will launch Darkness into Light 2016 with Electric Ireland in the Porter House, at 8.30pm on Monday. Darkness Into Light, Nathan’s Walk, takes place in Killarney while walks also take place in Tralee, Listowel, Dingle and Caherciveen. “It would be great to see a big turnout for the launch which will be performed by Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House,” said Marie O’Carroll, organiser of the Killarney Darkness into Light Walk, which is held in memory of Marie and Denis O’Carroll’s son Nathan. Nathan’s Walk takes place on May 7, at 4.15am. “The bigger the turnout for the walk the more people that can be helped,” added Marie. This year, Darkness into Light will take place on May 7 in over 100 locations in Ireland and abroad including in the US, the UK, Scotland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Asia. Registration and route information for Darkness into Light 2016 will be available on dil.pieta.ie from March 7.

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At the Legion GAA Club awards in the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Friday night were front from left, Weeshie Fogarty (McNamee Hall of Fame winner), Joanne O'Riordan (guest of honour), Podge O'Connor (senior player of the year), Maura McCarthy (club person of the year). Standing from left are Alan Moriarty (junior player), Isabelle Corridan (ladies player), Enda Walshe, chairman, and Darragh O'Doherty (young player of the year). Pictures: Eamonn Keogh

Mum’s The Word For A Top-Class Afternoon Out AN AFTERNOON of luxury for the ladies is on the menu at The Malton this Mother's Day on Sunday, March 6. Make this a very special occasion to truly pamper your mum or grandmother in epic style within the suitably grand Victorian setting of The Malton. Choose between a delightful lunch or dainty and delicious afternoon tea with a tasty take-home treat especially for Mum. Mother's Day lunch will be a gourmet affair, served from 1pm until 3pm beneath the magnificent gilt dome of The Garden Room followed by light entertainment in the lobby from 3.30pm-5.30pm. The lunch menu is €32.50 per adult and €16 per child. Mother's Day afternoon tea will be served in the grand foyer and elegant drawing rooms throughout the afternoon with sittings at 1pm and 4pm. Each mum will also receive a Traditional Afternoon Tea two-for-one gift voucher (redeemable midweek, Monday-Thursday) and a take-home sweet treat from The Malton Bakery. A gift voucher from The Malton provides Mum with the luxury of choice, with an array of indulgent services available including accommodation, Dining, YonKa Spa Treatments and The Killarney Wine Rooms. For further information or to arrange your reservation, contact The Malton Killarney on 064-6638000 or reception@themalton. com or see www.themalton.com

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Hoteliers Right On Track For Successful Year HOTELIERS and guesthouse owners reported a very positive start to the year when they gathered for the Irish Hotels Federation conference in The Gleneagle Hotel this week. The vast majority of Irish hoteliers are upbeat about the prospects for the tourism industry in 2016 according to an industry survey carried out by the federation. With overseas visitor numbers to Ireland on track for a record-breaking year, overall confidence levels among hoteliers are at a near all-time high. Some 92% of respondents indicate a positive outlook for trading conditions for their business over the next twelve months. Nationally, 82% of hoteliers are seeing an increase in business levels compared to this time last year – building on increases in business levels across the sector over the previous two years. Advance bookings for the remainder of the year are also performing strongly, with 80% of premises reporting an increase on 2015 levels. Of those hotels catering for corporate meetings and business events, 64% are seeing an increase in this area of their business compared with last year. The upturn in tourism is directly feeding into increased confidence on the ground with hotel and guesthouse owners now in a stronger position to invest in their businesses. Results of the survey show that 93% of hoteliers are planning to invest in refurbishment and product development over the next 12 months while 62% are planning to increase their investment in marketing. IHF President Stephen McNally says: “Irish tourism has achieved strong growth over the last three years and the benefits of this are now spreading throughout the entire country. We’re seeing an upturn across most rural areas, providing a welcome boost to local economies in terms of jobs and tourism revenues.”

Driving Innovation was the theme of the annual IHF conference in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney and it was all aboard on Monday as Patrick O'Donoghue, Breffni Ingerton, Stephen McNally, Dalata Group and President, IHF, and Tim Fenn, CEO IHF arrived by locomotive: Pictures: Don MacMonagle

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Saddle up for whip-smart production of Calamity Jane

Members of Killarney Musical Society getting set to present Calamity Jane.

WE CAUGHT up with members of Killarney Musical Society this week as they put the finishing touches to a show that will have you singing in the aisles. The society presents its 31st production, Calamity Jane, at the INEC Killarney from Wednesday, March 9, to Friday, March 11. “This year’s show is a fun, family show which will have you tapping your feet, and singing the songs as you leave!” said society PRO Jessica Murphy. Calamity Jane, who is being played by Michelle O’Callaghan, can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood. Hard. Boastful and desperate to impress, Calamity travels to Chicago to recruit a star, Adelaide Adams, for the Deadwood Stage. But alas, things don't go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her pride and jealously in check. It takes her long-standing enemy, Wild Bill Hickok, played by Derek O’Leary, to make her see sense, and realise her true secret love... This year, Killarney Musical Society is working with a new production team of director Killian Collins, musical director John O'Brien and choreographer Sarah Griffin. “A show like this would not be able to go ahead without the endless support of our patrons, sponsors and especially our main sponsor, Independent Irish Health Foods, for which we are very grateful,” added Jessica. The cast of over 50 people, along with the backstage and front-of-house crew, are working extremely hard to put on a show we hope you will all enjoy. Tickets are available on the INEC website, box office and on Ticketmaster.

Who Will Beat The Kube? SPORTS stars, teachers, students and a host of celebrities will go to battle to win €2,000 for charity. In a first for the town, CBS, The Green in Tralee will welcome The Kube, sponsored by Lee Strand Protein+ Milk and Moriarty Construction, to the Brandon Hotel and Conference Centre, on March 16 at 7.30pm. Thirty-six contestants will battle it out on the night to win €2,000 for their designated charity. The contestants include sport stars James O’Donoghue, Kieran Donaghy, Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper, Aidan O’Mahony, Marc O Se, Alan Brogan, Barry John Keane, Tomas O Se, Darran O’Sullivan, Donnacha Walsh, Tommy Walsh and Tweak Griffin. Teachers and pupils will also battle out with Radio Kerry’s Elaine Kinsella, Andrew Morrissey and a host of celebrities on the night. The event is expected to sell out quickly with tickets priced at €15 for adults and €10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at Nolan’s Garage, NCR, Tralee, The Grand Hotel, Claude Montes, Foley’s Spar, Castlemaine Road, Tralee, Terry’s Butchers, Oakpark, Tralee, EF Signs, Monavalley, Tralee and are also available in reception in CBS, The Green. School principal Anne O’Callaghan thanked the main sponsors for the event Lee Strand Protein+ Milk and Moriarty Construction and the event’s heat sponsors, Nolan’s Garage, Top Part, Ryall Travel, Quilter Bros, Power’s Travel and the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney. For further details see www.thegreen.ie, Twitter @thegreencbs and www.facebook.com/

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Kieran Donaghy, Aidan O’Mahony, Marc O Se and James O’Donoghue launch The Kube which will take place at the Brandon Hotel & Conference Centre, Tralee, on March 16. Also pictured are Teresa Walker, Lee Strand, Anne O’Callaghan, Principal, CBS the Green and Robert Flaherty, deputy principal, CBS The Green. PICTURE: DOMNICK WALSH

St Brendan’s are Corn Uí Mhuirí champions CONGRATULATIONS to St Brendan’s College which claimed its first Corn Uí Mhuirí since 2010 and its 21st overall when overpowering High School Clonmel at Mallow on Saturday. The Killarney side triumphed on a scoreline of 5-21 to 0-7. The Tipp side, who defeated Rochestown in the semi-final, were looking for their first win in the final since the inaugural final in 1928 but they were no match for the Killarney side in the final. Two goals within 30 seconds of each other soon after the start from Evan Cronin and Michael Casey set the "Sem" on their way and a third goal before the break from David Clifford, left the winners leading by an almost unassailable twelve points margin at the interval, 3-10 to 0-6. A string of points on the restart from the likes of Evan Cronin, David Clifford, David Shaw and Lee O’Donoghue ensured that there would be no fightback from the Tipp boys and two further goals from Donnchadh O’Sullivan and William Courtney were the icing on the cake for the new champions. St Brendan's now play St Benildus of Dublin in the semi-final on March 16. The Hogan Cup final is scheduled for April 2.

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Damien honoured by Killarney Cardiac Response Unit APPLAUSE rang out in the Killarney Plaza Hotel last Friday as Damien Baker’s huge contribution to safeguarding lives in the greater Killarney area and beyond was recognised. The young Killarney man, who set up Killarney Cardiac Response Unit last year, is stepping down as co-ordinator of the unit as he has accepted a place in a UK university to study Paramedic Science, pursuing a long-time ambition. Receiving a presentation from his successors, the new co-ordinator of the unit, Bridget Delaney, and assistant co-ordinator Leo O’Connor, Damien said: “I would like to extend a very sincere thank you to the people of Killarney, businesses and councillors for their incredible support over the past 12 months as I set about establishing Killarney Cardiac Response Unit. “I am leaving behind a very dedicated team of responders who will continue to provide a life saving service to the town.” Wishing the new co-ordinator and assistant coordinator the best in their new roles, he added: “I am confident that KCRU is in very capable hands.” Damien will continue to be a member and intends to cover shifts when he is home. “To the responders, who have become my friends, I am forever grateful for your trust and support for making this possible,” he said. Damien was speaking at a special coffee morning organised to raisie funds for and awareness of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit. Since going live with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in August, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit has attended 54 emergency cardiac calls. “This means 54 lives have been positively impacted, thanks to the dedicated group of volunteers,” said Damien. All are welcome to join the unit, which is seeking more volunteers; for further details on volunteering, contact Killarney Cardiac Response Unit on 0858255280.

Bridget Delaney, new co-ordinator, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Dr John Geaney, Damien Baker and Leo O'Connor, assistant co-ordinator, KCRU.

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Aisling Coffey and Fiona McMahon at the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit coffee morning.

Julie McCarthy, Eileen Moynihan and Timothy Moynihan. Brian and Katie McCarthy enjoying the KCRU coffee morning in the Killanrey Plaza Hotel.

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Dylan And Pawel Are Fighting Fit Dylan Vaughan and Pawel Kozak.

WELL done to Killarney’s Dylan Vaughan and Pawel Kozak who represented Kingdom Warriors Thaiboxing Club at the Siam Warrior Supershow last week in Neptune Stadium in Cork. The Killarney duo showcased their skills before a crowd of 1,400 spectators, with both fighters winning their bouts. Dylan is ranked third in his weight class and Pawel ranked second in his.

Aileen is a lotto winner CONGRATULATIONS to Aileen O’Sullivan, who was the lucky lady who won the biggest Spa GAA Club lotto so far, taking home a prize of €15,400. The winning numbers were drawn in the Torc Hotel last weekend. Aileen is a weekly buyer and purchased her winning ticket from Michael O'Connell (Spa lotto committee). A native of Dingle, Aileen has been living in Killarney in Cheshire House for the past 20 years.

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Jack B Yeats inspires young Killarney artists

Raymond celebrates two decades of service

KILLARNEY’S aspiring young painters got in the frame as they recreated the Jack B Yeats classic painting Liffey Swim. The group, taught by artist Tina Reed, learned much from studying the famous masterpiece during Tina’s mid-term course. “It was the most detailed painting we have done so far and I was blown away by the whole experience!” said Tina. “I like to work from famous paintings, and I usually find that more detailed paintings suit children and young people well. I will give help with setting out the painting and the drawing, and I will have an assistant with me, so the end result should look like the famous masterpiece! However the main focus will be having fun with paint, and getting everyone to really look at the painting.” Tina also gives her young protégés an insight into he history behind each painting as well as the artist’s life story. “It is all done step-by-step, so I will demonstrate each part as we go along, so everyone can follow the techniques and the colours used,” said Tina.

STAFF and management at Tricel, Killarney, congratulated their colleague Raymond Moriarty who celebrated 20 years of service with the company this week. Glencar native Raymond has lived in Killarney for over two decades and works in production at the company

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Tom Murphy, Raymond Moriarty, Mike O’Leary and Mike Stack.

Concert in Cathedral THE West Liberty University Singers from West Virginia in the USA will be Killarney bound at 6.45pm on Tuesday, March 8, as they raise the rafters of St Mary’s Cathedral. Admission is free to the concert, which includes Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and works by Daniel Gawthrop, Brad Holmes and Dan Forrest. The singers will be accompanied by organist Jonathan Emmons and the Irish Orchestra.

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Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio is hosting its ever-popular annual Losing It: Inch/Weight-Loss competition. Here Jill Duggan explains how toning tables can help you streamline your body

WHEN used passively, the toning tables provide relaxation for the user and also stimulate circulation, whilst re-training the muscles in functional movement patterns and preventing the muscles from atrophying. By using the toning tables actively, you can safely experience even faster improvements to muscle strength, mobility, balance and co-ordination, weight and inch loss. In addition, you can be assured of an all over body workout specifically designed to exercise all major muscle groups. Inch loss is guaranteed. It all began back in the early 1930s when Bernard H Stauffer

began to work on a technique that he called Induced Rhythmic Motion (IRM). IRM was proven to greatly improve muscle tone and circulation while also improving strength and agility. Today as our own understanding of the human body develops so must our approach to exercise. Doctors and physiotherapists have long recognised the benefits of repetitive rhythmic movement as a form of rehabilitation. We support this process, providing a safe exercise option, which is time and cost effective, and is able to greatly and speedily enhance the benefits gained from a rehabilitation or physiotherapy program. Come and “enjoy” your exercise – whether you want to tone up, maintain/improve your mobility, feel better and make new friends – we look forward to welcoming you. We offer a free trial call 064-6632966 for bookings.

FREE EARWAX REMOVAL FOR OVER-55S IN KILLARNEY

HIDDEN HEARING at Unit 5, Scott Street, Killarney, is offering free professional earwax removal to persons over 55 years of age on Friday, March 11. Clients will also receive a free hearing screening to further diagnose or rule out any hearing issues. The procedure is performed by a hearing care professional who has received specialist training in both ear irrigation and dry mopping from Aston University in Birmingham. Hidden Hearing is the only hearing professional company to offer the wax removal service.

Earwax is a naturally occurring substance in the ear canal and helps to keep ears healthy and prevent infection. In most cases, earwax works its way out of the ear on its own; however, if it is blocking the ear canal and causing hearing loss it may need removing. Hidden Hearing is now offering a free service to check the health of the ears and identify excessive earwax. Speaking about the service, Hidden Hearing marketing director Dolores Madden said: “We are delighted to be offering this service to our customers in Killarney as we see a lot of people in our clinics with earwax build-up. In many cases, an aural issue will not be hearing loss related, but simply a build-up of too much earwax. However, if left untreated, excessive earwax can cause hearing loss and interfere with a hearing test or the use of a hearing aid. Until now the options have been expensive costing up to €60 but now Hidden Hearing offers a free solution for over 55s.” To book an appointment contact Hidden Hearing on 1800 882 884. Check www.hiddenhearing.ie for further details.

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Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, with chairman of Kerry Hospice Foundation Ted Moynihan, on a tour of the new Palliative Care Centre under construction. The centre will be completed by the end of 2016, at University Hospital Kerry, Tralee. Kerry people have contributed €6.2 million. PICTURE: JOHN CLEARY

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Tsingtao is light on the tongue PRONOUNCED “ching-dow”, Tsingtao brewery was set up in the city of Qingdao in the Shandong province of Eastern China in 1903 by German settlers. The beers produced originally conferred to the Medieval German purity laws, the Reinheitsgebot, that allowed only for barley, water and hops to be used. The recipe was later changed to include rice in the mash. The brewery changed hands a

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CHICKEN CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS 1 Chicken, 1.5 kg, cut into 8 pieces 500 ml chicken stock 4 shallots, peeled 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice 2 or 3 carrots peeled and cut into dice 1 celeriac, peeled and cut into large dice Handful of button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 heads of garlic, 3 or 4 slices bacon, in small pieces 2 tbsp butter Bunch of thyme Salt and pepper

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Get set to paint the town green WE’RE looking forward to turning Killarney into the Emerald City in the next fortnight. Plans are well in place for the much-anticipated second annual St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne. The team at Killarney Advertiser is delighted to be media partner of the festival, which has as its theme "Ireland – Past, Present and Future". The programme was launched at Killarney House recently and, as festival chairperson Anne Marie Kennelly said, this is the perfect year for such a celebration. "2016 is a very special year celebrating our centenary. It is a time to reflect on the past, to celebrate the present and to imagine the future,” said Anne Marie. “We decided to launch this year’s festival at Killarney House as it encompasses the theme perfectly.” Application forms for parade entrants are now available from the Town Hall and Killarney Advertiser or email stpatricksfestivalkillarney@ gmail.com and a form will be sent to you. Events for all ages, covering everything from the dazzling parade to street entertainment and encompassing everything from folklore to exciting après-parade events will be presented. “Planning is already underway to make the 2016 parade as safe and smooth-running as possible,” added Anne Marie. “There is a lot of communication between the committee, the council, under the leadership of Paul Neary and Kieran O'Halloran, and the Gardaí. The safety plan is of utmost importance.”

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SEA FOLKLORE BROUGHT TO LIFE IN KERRY CALLING all fans of animation – in celebration of the Irish release of Cartoon Saloon's film Song of the Sea in the summer of 2015, Butler Gallery presented an interactive, multi-media exhibition of original drawings, prints, storyboards, animation, music and scene-realisation. Siamsa Tíre is delighted that this exhibition will now travel to Tralee where it was officially opened by Rory Conway of Cartoon Saloon. Song of the Sea is a visually stunning and moving story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological selkies of folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. The film skilfully mixes the magical and the everyday in a way that will enthral viewers of all ages, young and old. Drawing is at the core of this art form and the hand-drawn elegance of Song of the Sea is what sets it apart, along with the ex-

quisite watercolours that serve as vibrant backdrops to the animated action. This multi-media exhibition, designed by industrial design studio Designgoat, provides an imaginative and accessible viewing of Cartoon Saloon’s movie-making process. A diverse selection of original working drawings by the studio team reveal the multiplicity of processes involved in the realisation of an animated film. Song of the Sea, directed by Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells) features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny. Music is by composer Bruno Coulais and Irish band Kila, both of whom previously collaborated on The Secret of Kells.

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

LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS

LUKE 15:1-3, 11-32: Like many a parable, this story makes its point in what seems to be unfair: the spendthrift son is rewarded and the elder son is hurt and angry. Jesus is telling us that love is a free gift, not something we earn by our goodness. When have you experienced this truth in the love you have received from others? When has the experience of human love prompted you to reflect on God’s love for you? After some time the younger son “came to himself” and returned home. Where and when have you experienced a homecoming after a time of exile and alienation? What helped you to come to yourself and make that journey home? The older son resented the welcome given to the younger son after his wandering and dissolute life. This contrasts with the welcome the father gave the younger son. Perhaps you have experienced these differing attitudes in yourself. What were they like for you? Where was there life for you or for others? John Byrne OSA

MUSINGS

IN REFLECTING upon the parable of the Prodigal Son, the spiritual writer Henri Nouwen once wrote: "Perhaps the most radical statement Jesus ever made is 'Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate'. God’s compassion is described by Jesus not simply to show me how willing God is to feel for me, or to forgive my sins and offer me new life and happiness, but to invite me to become like God and to show the same compassion to others … I am destined to step into my Father’s place and offer to others the same compassion that he has offered me. The return to the Father is ultimately the challenge to become the Father.” Salvador Ryan

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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

THE Sacrament of Confirmation takes place in our parish today, Friday, March 4, with Bishop Ray Browne. Please keep in your prayers the Confirmation candidates themselves as well as their families and sponsors—that this might be a time of deepening faith for them all. Confirmation in the Church of the Resurrection is at 11am. Please note that there will not be 9.30am Mass that morning. Confirmation takes place in St Mary’s Cathedral at 3pm. Please note that there is 10.30am Mass, but there will not be Mass at 6.15pm.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

STATIONS of the cross will be recited in the Cathedral every Wednesday and Friday during Lent at 6pm.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

A FREE monthly bereavement support group for those affected by suicide takes place at SouthWest Counselling Centre in Killarney. It started last Monday and runs from 7pm to 9pm; phone 064-6636416, 10-5pm.

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Support Groups

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 renovationsuntil further notice: Sunday meetings will be held at the Brehon Hotel, Muckross Road (next to INEC) Sunday: worship 11am. Wednesday: Bible study 8pm in various homes. For information: Tel. 064-6632600 or 064-6635461. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”https://www.facebook.com/ KillarneyBaptistChurch ANNUAL CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY The annual consecration to Our Lady (to celebrate her Immaculate conception) will be held on Sunday 13th March at 3pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road Killarney. It comprises Rosary, short sermon, consecration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This event is organised by the Legion of Mary. Everyone is very welcome. Children Of The Digital AgeA Guide For Parents Do you know the contents of the sites your children are viewing? Information evening @ Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource centre Thursday 10th of March @ 7pm. Refreshments served. All welcome to attend. Killarney Record Fair – Sunday 13th March. Killarney Avenue Hotel. 11:00 – 5:00. 1000’s of Records and CDs for sale!! Sell or exchange your unwanted records & CDs. Enquiries: 0831 738567.

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The fifth and sixth classes of Knockanes National School on their Confirmation day with Bishop Ray Browne.

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HOME & AWAY A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS + VIEWS F IRISH WATER

The abolition of Irish Water by a new government would cost the State up to €7 billion over the next five years, according to internal estimates by the State-owned utility. The estimates envisage the losses occurring under four categories: cash costs, sunk costs, benefits forgone and the lost possibility of getting its debts off the exchequer’s books. With Ireland’s water and sewerage infrastructure in need of a multi-year investment programme costing well over €500 million a year, the issue will have a crucial impact on the incoming government’s ability to spend money on public services and/ or tax cuts. The cash costs have been estimated at about €100 million, and largely involve paying off staff who would not be transferred to local authorities. It would also include the cost of breaking leases and contracts, and the costs of transferring back the property already put into Irish Water ownership. Sunk costs are categorised as expenditure the value of which would be lost if the company was abolished or water charges ended. Some €500 million has been spent on the metering system, and another €170 million on establishing the financial, procurement and customer processing systems that Irish Water uses. The benefits forgone are the domestic water charges valued at €1.6 billion that would be collected in the period to 2021, and a further €1.6 billion in savings that are part of the utility’s business plan to 2021. The final issue is whether Irish Water’s borrowings could be kept off the State’s balance sheet, something that is decided on in Europe. At present the utility does not qualify, in large part because of the Government’s decision to give people water conservation grants. Without water charges, the utility cannot pass the Eurostat test. The achievement of savings, and an increase in domestic customers paying their water charges, which stands at about 63 per cent, will be key to passing the Eurostat test. Late-payment charges begin to apply from July. Our Irish water bill arrived the other day and it works out at 75c per day to supply our water needs and to remove waste water. I shudder to think what we would do without an adequate water supply and an efficient waste water service. I know we pay property tax, refuse charges and the hated USC on top of a myriad other taxes but, in my opinion, the water charge is reasonable. You see what you get unlike the USC which is anything but universal. However, if the water charges are abolished, I want my money back.

ELECTION 16 Isn’t it odd that after all the excitement of the election that nobody seems to want power bad enough to pay the price, at the going rate? All during the election, leaders were adamant they wouldn’t go into coalition with any other party and now they’re all stuck in the middle. It’s a grand statement to make when you’re trying to impress upon voters that the other guy is up to no good but when the voters put everyone in the same boat someone is going to have to pull out a political boathook to avoid disaster; otherwise everyone will float lazily downstream and over the waterfall into the whirlpool. Politics make strange bedfellows. While the dust still hasn’t settled, it’s obvious no one wants to do business with Sinn Féin. Neither Míchéal Martin or Enda Kenny will touch them with a barge pole. They don’t want to see Sinn Féin either in power or as the main opposition party. Yet they are the third-biggest party in the State & can’t be ignored. Sinn Féin is the elephant in the room and won’t go away but the other main parties say there is no room for the rogue elephant. They might want to think it out again. Obviously, the majority of the people voted for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and it would seem the logical thing for them to settle whatever differences they may perceive to have and put the country first. Many people don’t see any difference between them & may not forgive them easily should they decide to play party politics. Only a combination of FF and FG can bring a workable majority to Dáil Éireann. Both parties sought power so now they must take a stand. Likewise, the Independents & Sinn Féin should stand up and be counted in an efficient & organised opposition. For far too long many of them have got away with opposing everything and proposing nothing. Now is their opportunity to ask the awkward questions. Fianna Fáil seems to prefer some kind of external association so beloved of their founder. They want clear space between them and everyone else. If they support Fine Gael , Sinn Féin will be the main Opposition, thereby positioning themselves nicely for government next time out. They also fear they would suffer the consequences of supporting Fine Gael, just as Labour has. Some in Fianna Fáil could tolerate supporting Fine Gael if Enda was history. I can see where they are coming from: Enda snapped defeat from the jaws of victory and stumbled all over the place quickly picking himself up and moving on as if nothing had happened, leaving mayhem in his wake. I think that when Enda looks over his shoulder to see if the boys are still there, he’ll find they’re gone and he’s not the Leader anymore. That could make things easier for FF. However, having played a blinder during the campaign, Míchéal Martin is off on a solo run of reforming procedures in the Dáil. Maybe it’s not before time. But now may not be the right time. In Kerry meanwhile, the Healy-Raes led the charge for change but Fianna Fáil will be happy to have a seat in the Kingdom and Bredan Griffin did well to hold his seat in spite of the backlash against his party. The way things are working out, two real Independents could play a pivotal role. Ireland needs a credible party of the Left. Or a few sound Independents.

Fossa access case put back ‘to let tempers cool’ THE future of Fossa Rowing Club was in doubt after its members lost a claim for a right of way across farmland which leads to its clubhouse on Lough Leane, reports Anne Lucey in the Irish Examiner. Fossa Rowing Club has effectively been shut down after its members lost the claim last week, the court has been told. In 2011, it sued Cornelius A Dennehy for a right of way to a “magnificent” club house it built on the shores of Lough Leane in 2012 — before it had obtained a right of way, the Circuit Civil Court was told in Killarney last week, reports Anne Lucey.

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“The matter was adjourned to Tralee Circuit Civil Court to decide on costs and to allow the sides to come up with an access arrangement. However, the period was too short, the court was told,” according to the Irish Examiner report. “James Dwyer, counsel for Fossa Rowing Club, said it wanted time to clear the boat house and no order as to costs. There probably would be an appeal, and the status quo (i.e. pedestrian access) should remain in that event, Mr Dwyer suggested. “Elizabeth Murphy, for the Dennehys, said a period of some weeks was in order, to allow tempers to cool. She would want 72 hours' notice from the club to remove materials. “The issue of costs had been ventilated in July and named persons, five club trustees, put forward as plaintiffs.”

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FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD BLOODY SUNDAY – 44 YEARS ON Up to 15 former paratroopers expect to be interviewed under caution by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in March, as part of a murder inquiry into events in 1972 that led to deaths of 13 civilians. The interviews will take place in England after lawyers acting for the soldiers won a judicial review last year that argued that it would be illegal to arrest any of the men at their homes without notice and remove them to custody in Northern Ireland. The news that the men face further questioning comes after lawyers for some of the former 1 Parachute Regiment members have been successful in seeking assurance that information gathered as part of the 12 year independent Saville inquiry will not be used as part of the criminal investigation. In 1999, the Attorney General granted all witnesses in the £195 million inquiry, immunity from prosecution on the grounds of self-incrimination. The PSNI have now said that police officers working on the investigation will not have the Saville material. The former soldiers will be questioned by police for murder and conspiracy to murder. Bloody Sunday was a landmark incident in three decades of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, during which more than 3,600 people died and thousands more injured. It proved a turning point in the IRA’s decision to wage a campaign of violence against British rule in Ulster, and a fertile rallying ground for new members. The independent inquiry, conducted by Lord Saville, began in 1988 and concluded in 2010. It found that by "firing by soldiers of 1 Para on Bloody Sunday caused the deaths of 13 people and injury to a similar number, none of whom was posing a threat of causing death or serious injury”. Criticism of the PSNI’s investigation into the events of 30 January, 1972, has focused on concerns the public naming of the soldiers involved could lead to violent reprisals. Detectives in County Antrim arrested and questioned a 66-year-old man, ‘Lance Corporal J’, in connection with the shootings in November last year. The move sparked a High Court battle on behalf of seven former soldiers - referred to as B, N, O, Q, R, U and V - who said they feared for their safety if they were extradited to Northern Ireland. Seven former soldiers have launched legal action in the High Court against a murder investigation into Bloody Sunday. The are: • Private B – possibly fired the shots which injured John Johnston, 59, who died four months later of his injuries • Lieutenant N – Commander of 1 Para’s Mortar Platoon, “probably” shot Michael Bridge, who survived. The Saville Inquiry found that by firing warning shots over protestors’ heads, he caused confusion among other soldiers who thought they were under attack, thus helping to trigger the bloodshed that followed • Sergeant O – Platoon sergeant of Mortar Platoon, one of three soldiers who might have shot and injured two survivors as they ran away • Private Q – Thought to have shot and injured survivor Michael Bradley while ‘in a state of fear or panic’ • Private R – thought to be the soldier who shot 17-year-old Jackie Duddy, the first person to die on Bloody Sunday. • Private U – named by the Saville Report as the soldier who killed Hugh Gilmour, 17, who was running away at the time • Corporal V – thought to have shot and injured survivor Margaret Deery, possibly while he was in a state of panic A panel of judges, including Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, found “unhesitatingly” that the reasons advanced by the PSNI for their arrest and transfer "did not provide reasonable grounds" for the decision. They are among those facing questioning by investigators, despite one ex-Para warning the arrests were “politically motivated” and “fantastic PR” for the IRA. Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas described the case as “a matter of great public interest”. Each of the seven ex-soldiers had already cooperated with all previous proceedings and investigations, the panel said, from Lord Widgery’s 1971 inquiry to Lord Saville’s nearly three decades later. Moreover, Lord Thomas concluded, “the present position of the claimants is that each will exercise their right to silence in the interviews. "It is, in our view, almost impossible to foresee that any will depart from that position. The interviews are therefore likely to be short and straightforward. "If interviewed in Northern Ireland they would not be able to return to their homes during the interview period, but would have to be detained for their own safety in conditions of close custody. Even if so detained, there would remain a risk to their safety." One former Para said he feared that allowing soldiers to be questioned over events nearly half a century ago would have a negative influence on today’s military, who are expected increasingly to account for split-second decisions taken in the heat of battle.

Woman on trial in Russia says Allah ordered her to behead child A WOMAN suspected of beheading a child in her care before brandishing the severed head outside a Moscow metro station said on Wednesday Allah had ordered her to commit the crime. Police on Monday wrestled to the ground Gulchekhra Bobokulova, a 38-year-old divorced mother of three from the Muslim-majority ex-Soviet state of Uzbekistan, after she wandered around a Moscow street holding the infant's severed head in the air and shouting Islamist slogans. Eyewitnesses said at the time they believed she was carrying out a terrorist act, but since her detention, Russian investigators have raised the possibility she might be suffering from mental illness. Investigators said she had been working as a nanny for a Moscow family and that she had murdered and beheaded one of the children in her care before setting fire to the family flat and fleeing.

Oscar Pistorius's appeal has been dismissed A LAWYER acting for Oscar Pistorius has said South Africa's highest court has dismissed his appeal against his murder conviction, adding he will be sentenced for murder. South Africa's Constitutional Court has refused Oscar Pistorius the right to appeal against his conviction for the murder of his girlfriend. The country's highest court ruled he has no reasonable grounds of success. The former athlete now faces a possible minimum 15-year jail sentence for killing Reeva Steenkamp.

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Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre Ltd Wish to recruit a

Full – Time Caretaker

(33.5hrs) per week under the Community Services Programme (CSP) The Position will involve unsociable working hours

The successful Caretaker will be required to have ¡ Relevant accredited qualification in Safe Pass and other relevant areas ¡ Two years experience of working in a similar position in relation to maintenance, upkeep of busy Community facilities (paid or voluntary) ¡ Relevant Maintenance skills I.T. ¡ Excellent personal, interpersonal and communication skills ¡ Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. ¡ Knowledge of Health and Safety practice in the Workplace

Applicants must be eligible and meet CSP Recruitment Criteria Persons in receipt of jobseekers’ benefit, jobseekers’ assistance or one parent family payment, Persons in receipt of Disability allowance/ benefit invalidity pension or blind persons’ pension. Travellers in receipt of jobseekers’ benefit or jobseekers’ assistance or one parent family benefit, Stabilised and recovering drug mis-users, Ex-prisoners, People employed from TÚS, Community Employment and Job Initiatives schemes. To request an application form please contact: The Recruitment Sub-group, Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry E-mail ballyspillanecfrc@hotmail.com Tel: 064-6635589

Busy Kerry Insurance Broker requires a

Personal Insurance Account Handler Previous experience an advantage as is a working knowledge of the Relay System. Experienced candidates should be APA qualified or working towards same. Apply with CV to Box No: 3340, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney.

Note: completed Applications forms are to be returned by post only Closing date for receipt of application Friday March 11th 2016 no later than 5pm Late applications will not be considered. Canvassing will disqualify. Note: Applications accepted by post only Interviews will take place on Monday March 21st Ballyspillane FRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer Supported by Department of Social Protection under the Social Inclusion Chapter of the National Development Plan 2007-2016

Positions available for full time Pharmacy Dispensary staff and Dispensing Optical Assistant Experience essential Earls Court House Hotel Woodlawn Rd Killarney, Tel: 064-6634009 www.killarney-earlscourt.ie email info@killarney-earlscourt.ie Applications are invited for the following postitions:

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Please send your CV to Maria Cleary, Haven Pharmacy Kennellys, 33 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. maria.cleary@havenpharmacy.ie

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Part-time Receptionist required We need someone to join our team to carry out all front office duties in a busy self catering apartment complex in Killarney town centre. We want to hear from you if you... • Are flexible and enjoy a wide variety of tasks • Have a positive “can do” attitude • Love dealing with people and can offer fantastic customer service • Can deal with problems in a practical and calm manner • Have experience in customer service • Want to learn new things • Are happy to work evenings and weekends • Live within close proximity to Killarney town centre Call, email or drop in a CV to Park Place Apartments, High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry T:064 6671281 E: parkplacekillarney@hotmail.com

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Friendly, outgoing personality essential, Front Office experience desirable & knowledge of Opera Front Office system an advantage Fluent English is required for all positions Please submit your application in writing to: Mark Bowe, Castlerosse Hotel & Holiday Homes, Lower Lake, Killarney, Co. Kerry Or Email: markbowe@castlerosse.ie

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Fluency in English Essential Ability to work as part of a team. Please submit your CV to Scotts Hotel, Scotts Street, Killarney. Co. Kerry Tel: 064 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6631060 Fax: 064 6636656 Email: siobhanl@scottshotelkillarney.com

Full Time Seasonal Position Available

Seasonal position and applicants should be available for weekends and bank holidays. Applicants need to have a love of the outdoors and experience in dealing with animals. Apply with C.V. to Box No: 3337, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney.

KITCHEN FITTER/CABINET MAKER REQUIRED

Based around Killarney area, occasional travel required and have a full drivers licence. Ideal person will be neat and tidy and be able to work on own initiative. Please reply to PO Box No: 3338, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney.

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APPOINTMENTS appointments APPOINTMENTS appointments Person with fluent English required for busy

Home Appliances Shop

in Castleisland. Apply with CV to Box No: 3339, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney.

Beauty Therapist/ Nail Technician Required

Minimum 4 years’ salon experience Full Time position Apply to: crushedpearlbeauty@outlook.ie

DENTAL NURSE/ RECEPTIONIST

Required for Part Time/Relief Work Experienced preferred but not essential Apply with CV to Box No. 3332, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street Killarney.

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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

Tea-Room Concession DINIS COTTAGE - KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK

Exciting Catering Franchise Opportunity at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to operate the clubhouse catering facility at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Applicants should include: · Details of your qualifications and experience · A proposal for operation of the franchise · Proposed price structure and sample menu The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th of March. For additional information please contact Cormac Flannery – General Manager by email on

cormac@killarneygolfclub.ie or call the club on 064 6631034.

The Tim Moore Memorial Quiz

The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht invites tenders for the operation of the tea-room concession at Dinis Cottage, Dinis Island, Killarney National Park, for the 2016 and 2017 visitor seasons.

Tuesday 15th March at the Gleneagle Hotel Killarney 8pm sharp.

For further information and tender documentation and to make arrangements to visit Dinis Cottage in advance of submitting a tender, please contact Ms Frances O’Sullivan, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Muckross House, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Team of 4 e40, School-goers team of 4 e20.

Telephone 064-6670141; Email: Frances.O’Sullivan@ahg.gov.ie The latest date for receipt of tenders is 5.00p.m. on Friday 25th March 2016.

All proceeds in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust who will bring children with special needs on a week’s Pilgrimage at Easter.

Only tenders submitted on the official tender form will be considered. The successful tenderer must be able to provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate and written evidence of Public Liability Insurance cover. The National Parks & Wildlife Service is not bound to accept the highest or any tender.

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Call for ‘Catholic ethos’ to be continued in schools

Re-opening for evening meals Thursday 10th March Opening times Tuesday - Saturday 6-9.30pm

For Reservations Tel. 064-6634902 or email bricin@eircom.net

Young actors to help children from Chernobyl THE children of Rathmore parish present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in Rathmore Community Centre this Saturday, March 5, at 7.30pm and Sunday, March 6, at 3.30pm. Admission for adults is €8 and for children €4. The production is in aid of the Friends of the Children of Chernobyl, Rathmore branch. For further details and tickets contact Lorraine on 086-3481464 or Mags on 087-9498344.

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL member Cllr Donal Grady has called on the council to write to the Minister for Education and Skills requesting that that the Catholic ethos be continued within our pres- Cllr Donal Grady. ent Catholic schools in the Kerry area. Cllr Grady said: “If there is a need to respond to the needs of our times, which I believe there is, steps should then be taken to provide separate schools to embrace those with other religions and beliefs.” He added: “Catholic schools are regulated by the Department of Education and Skills through the national curriculum. They have provided education since the foundation of the State and before. They are rooted in local parish communities where they form a central part of everyday life. They hand on Christian values and a shared Irish culture to the next generation.” Cllr Grady noted: “Enrolment in our schools has increased over the last number of years with the huge inflow of new residents into our communities. People may have to choose the Catholic school because it is the only school in the locality and not because they wish their children to have a Catholic education. This can then cause difficulties for parents who do not share the ethos of a Catholic school. The state should have a plan for the provision of schools to facilitate these parents in providing their children with their desired religious education, in their own traditions and beliefs. “While all parents have both the duty and the right to educate their children, Catholic parents have also the duty and the right to choose schools that can best promote the Catholic education of their children. Catholic schools cannot relinquish its own freedom to provide a religious education in the Catholic faith, this is a right and duty.”

Information evening DO YOU know the contents of the websites your children are viewing? An information evening on this will take place at Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre on Thursday, March 10, at 7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. Children in rehearsal for the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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TO LET TO Let Three bed house in Faha, electric storage heating. Three bed bungalow Ballyhar area, 6 miles from town. 1 bed bedsit in Whitebridge Manor, close to Supervalu. Four bed house on Countess Road, A rated house, newly built, references required. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. TO Let Beautifully located furnished house in Kilcummin, ten minutes from Killarney in a picturesque country setting. Large mature, enclosed gardens, maintained by Landlord. Long or short term. No water charges. Available from 6th March. Tel. 087-2912356. TO Let 2 bed apartment, Ross Road, newly refurbished, own parking, no pets. Tel. 087-6752179. TO Let Rooms in shared house, single and double, suitable for female. Muckross Road area. Tel. 086-2089205. TO Let Large room in shared house, excellent condition and location, all mod cons, washer, dryer, TV, wifi etc. Tel. 087-7828718. TO Let Room to let 10 minutes walk from town centre. Tel. 087-2484804. TO Let 2 bed apartment, 1 room en-suite, 5 minutes from town centre, private parking. Tel. 087-6189544. TO Let Room to let, Cahernane Meadows, careful tenant. Professional/working class person to apply. Tel. Dee 086-8451208.

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Wanted House and apartments in and around Killarney for management and letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. Wanted Couple looking for a B&B/ Guesthouse to rent in Killarney town. Careful tenants. Tel. 086-2427650.

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COMFORTABLE, TIMELESS AND AFFORDABLE INTERIORS AT CORCORAN’S THE interiors of houses and buildings are just as important as the design and architecture of the structure. You need to maximize the space by utilising furniture that would enhance the look, flow and movement of the room. For many, it can be a daunting experience of picking colours, fabric and accessories. The team at Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets, takes pride in helping you create your designer home by carefully bringing you products that are unique and in keeping with the latest design trends. “Whether you want to refresh an outdated look or to create a new look, we can provide you with interior design ideas to suit you,” said inhouse interior designer Elaine Price. Elaine can offer expert advice and organise a visit to your home. She will advise and help you to create your dream home along with saving you time and money. “After our inhouse consolation we will provide you with a breakdown of suggestions, ideas and cost to help you create your new look,” said Elaine. Drop in to any of Corcoran’s four stores at Killarney, Tralee, Caherciveen and Newcastle West. Check out the Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpets Ltd website www.corcoransfurniture.ie

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SLEEK NEWGENERATION RENAULT SCENIC RENAULT’S new fourth-generation Scenic peoplemover reveals a progressive new design that ties in with other Renault designs. Presenting a contemporary, mature exterior style including a front-end with Renault’s trademark double-element headlights, the five-door, five-seat people-mover was officially unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show on March 1. Based on the same platform architecture as the new Megane, the Scenic is powered by a similar range of small petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines.

2016 F1 season set to witness new qualifying format THE 2016 Formula One season is upon us and is set to feature a new qualifying format after the FIA proposal was unanimously accepted in order to increase the amount of action during qualifying. The new qualifying format will see the slowest drivers eliminated every 90 seconds after a timed period. It is likely to be introduced for the first race of the season in Melbourne on March 20.

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PETROL SELECTION 2015 NISSAN JUKE 1.2 SV BLACK 10K 2015 NISSAN PULSAR 1.2 XE GREY 15K 2014 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR WHITE 20K 2014 NISSAN JUKE 1.6 SV WHITE 18K 2013 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR SILVER 2K 2013 MITSUBISHI SPACESTAR 1.0 5DR RED 10K 2012 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR DK RED 25K 2011 NISSAN JUKE 1.6 XE SILVER 91K 2010 VW GOLF 1.4 H’LINE 3DR BLACK 22K 2010 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR XE 75K 2010 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.2 4DR SILVER 68K 2009 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR SV ‘09 DK RED 60k 2008 NISSAN PRIMERA 1.8 4DR T-SPEC CAFE 88k 2007 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.6 SE DK BLUE 100k 2007 NISSAN NOTE 1.4 5DR SVE CHOICE 86k 2007 RENAULT MAGANE CONVERTIBLE 1.6 DK RED 104k 2006 NISSAN MICRA 1.4 C+C TEKNA CAFE 85k

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2007 BMW 320I SE COUPE 108K

2009 FORD FOCUS 1.6 DSL 86K

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2008 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4 D4D 4DR 121K

2010 FORD FUSION 2 1.4 5DR 60K

2015 NISSAN JUKE 1.5 DSL XE CHOICE 7K 2015 NISSAN PULSAR 1.5 DSL SV CHOICE 8K 2015 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 SV SILVER 10K 2015 NISSAN X-TRAIL 1.6 Dsl SV DP 5 STR WHITE 5K 2015 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL SV Safety Pk DK RED 13K 2014 HYUNDAI IX35 EXEC 1.7 DSL DK GREY 28K 2014 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 SV DK GREY 16K 2014 KIA CEED 1.4 TX DK GREY 18K 2013 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 XE CHOICE 40K 2013 CITROEN C5 1.6 HDI 115 VTR GREY 40K 2012 NISSAN JUKE 1.5 SV + CONNECT SILVER 28K

2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL ACENTA SILVER 72K 2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE CHOICE 38K 2012 RENAULT MEGANE 1.5 EST BLACK 35K 2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.6 DSL XE 4X4 GREY 42K 2011 VW PASSAT CC 2.0 TDI DK BLUE 87k 2010 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 XE CAFE 55K 2010 FORD FUSION 2 1.4 DSL 5DR SILVER 60K 2009 FORD FOCUS 1.8 TDCI 5DR BLUE 92k 2008 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 SE DSL BLACK116K 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4 D4D STRATA NAVY 120k

7 SEATER MPV SELECTION 2013 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.6 Dsl + 2 SVE 4WD Exec Pack DK RED 2010 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2.0 DSL AUTO BLACK 60K 2010 NISSAN QASHQAI + 2 1.5 SVE SILVER 93K 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.2 7 STR 2WD BLACK 98K

AUTOMATIC SELECTION 2015 NISSAN LEAF EV XE Fast Charge SILVER 2K 2015 NISSAN LEAF EV SV Cold Pack SILVER5K 2010 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2.0 LT VCDi AUTO LTH SEATS BLACK 60K 2009 NISSAN TIIDA 1.6 4DR SE AUTO GREY 30K 2004 SAAB 9-3 1.8 VECTOR CONVERTIBLE AUTO BLACK 69K

COMMERCIAL SELECTION 2015 NISSAN NV200 1.5 WHITE 11K 2014 NISSAN NV200 1.5 WHITE 56K 2013 FORD TRANSIT 300L RWD H/R 125 P/S WHITE 118K 2013 NISSAN NV200 1.5 WHITE 60K 2011 NISSAN X-TRAIL 2.0 DSL SE 4X2 VAN 150HP BLACK 62K 2008 VW CADDY 1.9 TDI BLACK 118K

AUTOPOINT MOTOR GROUP WINS TOP AWARD THE SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with sponsor Bank of Ireland Finance were held last Thursday at a glittering ceremony at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin with Tralee-based company Autopoint Motor Group claiming one of the top accolades. The awards now in their sixth year, honoured those businesses that have demonstrated excellence and best practice in their Industry over the last 12 months. Open to all sectors of the Irish Motor Industry, nine award categories in total were presented by Mark Boggan President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Pat Creed, Managing Director of Sponsors Bank of Ireland Finance. Brian Hanafin, Autopoint Motor Group, was on hand to accept his award on behalf of Autopoint Motor Group. "We are passionate about the motor business and about our customers motoring needs. We sell a wide range of quality used cars and commercials,” he said. “Our team have over 25 years' experience selling quality used cars to the people of Kerry, Cork, Limerick and throughout Ireland. Our award-winning team is committed to delivering the highest standard of service to all our customers. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to our valued customers.”

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Brian Hanafin, Autopoint Motor Group, SIMI president Mark Boggan, John Dillon and Martina Burke.

FASTFINDER DEADLINE FOR THIS SECTION IS TUESDAY 5.30PM

For Sale ‘02 Mitsubishi Space Star, ‘02 VW Passat, diesel, new, T/B kit, ‘04 Peugeot 206, 1.1, black, ‘05

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142 TOYOTA YARIS

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06 RENAULT SCENIC 1.5DCI NCT 2017

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161 Fluence 1.5 dci limited Edition

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161 Megane 1.5 dci limited Edition Silver

€22,400

131 Clio 1.5 dci 5dr Black 65km

€13,900

131 Fluence 1.5 dci Dynamique New Model Ruby Red 94km €13,950 12 Fluence 1.5 dci Expression Ash Grey 59km

€11,900

12 Fluence 1.5 dci Tom Tom Grey 73km

€12,900

12 Fluence 1.5 dci Dynamique Black 115km

€12,400

12 Megane 1.5 dci Expression 5dr Black

€10,900

12 Volvo S60 2.0 Tdi R Design Red 98km

€21,900

11 Fluence 1.5 dci Dynamique Ash Grey 108km

€10,750

11 Fluence 1.5 dci 110 6 speed Expression Grey Silver 157km €9,750 10 Megane 1.5 dci Royale Silver 98km

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10 Megane 1.5 dci Dynamique Ash Grey 154km

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10 Megane 1.5 dci Coupe Black 76km

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131 Grand Megane 1.5 dci Dynamique Silver 111km

€13,900

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11 Grand Scenic 1.5 dci Dynamique 7 seats 134km

€13,900

11 Hyundai i30 CW 1.6 Crdi Estate Black 115km

€12,450

10 Scenic 1.5 dci Dynamique Grey Silver 128km

€10,900 €8,950

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08 Laguna 1.6 dci Dynamique 180km Silver 07 Avensis 2.0 D4D Strata 158km

PETROLS H/B, SALOONS YEAR MODEL

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141 Opel Zafira Club 1.7 CDTI 7 Seats Black 54km

09 Megane Coupe 1.5 dci Ash Grey 138km

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161 Clio 1.2 Dynamique 5dr

€16,950

09 Suzuki Sx4 GLX 1.6 Tdi 5dr 65km

131 Clio 1.2 Dynamique 5dr Black 36km

€11,750

12 Clio 1.2 3dr Expression Black 54km

€8,900

08 BMW X5 3.0d Auto SE Dynamic Pack Twilight Blue 95K

11 Clio 1.2 3dr Expression 75km Black

€7,900

11 Clio 1.2 Dynamique 5dr Ash Grey 49km

€8,950

10 Clio 1.2 Dynamique 5dr Ash Grey 72km

€7,900

10 Clio 1.2 3dr Ash grey 71km

€6,900

09 Fiesta Titanium 5dr Silver 75km

€7,950

07 Megane 1.6 Auto 5dr Black 68K

€5,950

03 Megane Auto Silver 72K

€2,750

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151 Kangoo 1.5 dci Van 11km White

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08 Citroen Berlingo 1.6 Hdi Van Green 134km

€4,900

2016 Corolla silver Pet Terra 1yr TAX 2016 Corolla Terra diesel 3 years Free service 2015 Yaris Silver Luna 15km 1 lady owner 2015 Aygo X Play 2015 Aygo Xplay silver 8km 2015 Auris Luna 1.4d4d bronze 2015 Auris HSD black Hybrid 2015 Avensis SOL 2014 Avensis Luna black 2014 Corolla Cuna Ash grey 44km 2014 Business Cruiser 58km VAT invoice 5 seater 2014 Yaris Luna silver 21km 2014 Yaris Sol grey 5dr km 40k 2014 Yaris 3 dr Marine blue 12km 2014 Yaris silver 22km 2013 Landcruiser short wheel base silver 2013 Proace white gx 18km 2013 Auris petrol auto Hybrid white 15km 2013 Auris blue terra 26km 1.4 Diesel 2013 Yaris 3dr silver 20km 2013 Yaris silver Luna 56km 2013 Rav4 diesel Aura silver 87km 2013 Rav4 diesel Aura black 56km 2012 Rav4 aura diesel white 36km 2012 Rav4 diesel Luna 4x4 black 66km

142 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI, Jet Black 132 Audi A3 1.6 TDI Sportback 131 VW Passat 2.0 TDI Highline, Gun Metal Grey (Choice) 12 VW Passat 1.6 1.6 TDI Comfort, Bluemotion, Iceland Grey. 12 VW Transporter 2.0 TDI, Flash Red, DOE 11-16, VAT receipt. 12 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI, NCT 10-17, Only 62k, Quartz Silver

2012 VW Golf diesel lady owner 77km

11 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI, Jet Black, Highline.

2012 Yaris Luna grey 84km

11 Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE, NCT 10-17, FSH, Milano Red

2012 Auris D4D grey 56km Diesel 2012 Auris Sport silver diesel

11 Audi A6 2.0 TDI (170) Avant, Auto, S-Line Pack

2011 Yaris sport silver 62km

11 Volvo V50 1.6d, Only 29k, Lava Grey

2010 Yaris silver 32km 2010 Avensis terra granite 133km

10 BMW 316D, NCT 02-18, Space Grey

2010 Yaris Terra silver 62km NCT

09 VW Touran 1.9 TDI Comfort, Topaz Blue (Choice)

2010 Yaris Terra silver 88km NCT 2005 Avensis Strata silver 87km 2005 Yaris Silver 75mls

08 Peugeot 307 1.4i, NCT 04-18, Only 81k, Gun Metal Grey

LARGE SELECTION OF QUALITY APPROVED TOYOTA YARIS FROM 2010 TO 2015 1 LITRE LOW MOTOR TAX LOW, LOW INSURANCE. 58 MPG.

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Scaling New Heights YOU would have been forgiven for thinking you had wandered onto the Alps should you have set foot on the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks at the weekend. Against a breath-taking backdrop, members of the hardworking Kerry Mountain Rescue Team took part in a major training exercise. Following 110 days of continuous rain, spring had sprung with snow and blue skies illuminating matters as the group perfected their winter skills. With the help of the Waterford-based Irish

Coast Guard helicopter, the voluntary rescue team honed techniques usually associated with the Highlands of Scotland as well as the French Alps. “It was the perfect day for the training,” said award-winning photographer Valerie O’Sullivan who captured the undertaking on camera in spectacular fashion. “Kerry Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary rescue team that provides a 24-7-365 oncall mountain rescue service in the mountains of southwest Ireland.”

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team on a special winter training exercise on Cnoc Toinne, MacGillycuddy's Reeks. PICTURES: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

Kerry Mountain Rescue in action.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team during winter training.

The winter training exercise on Cnoc Toinne.

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Packed programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge in Kerry KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL has unveiled a packed programme of events and initiatives for Seachtain na Gaeilge which runs from March 1 to 17. The local authority is promoting the use of Irish throughout the period and has announced a number of displays, competitions and community-based events, all of which is being promoted through a dedicated website, During Seachtain na Gaeilge, Kerry County Council will be promoting the use of Irish at all of the public counters in its offices around the county and magnetic signs have been affixed to a number of council vehicles bearing the message ‘Labhair Gaeilge Linn – Seachtain na Gaeilge.’ A 20-minute bilingual flash mob presentation based on the cultural revolution leading up to 1916 has been composed and is ready-made for performance by schools, local drama societies and community groups. ‘Tobshlua 1916’ is based

on orations, songs, and poetry from the period. Kerry County Council is also inviting participation in a window display competition, ‘Comórtas na bhFuinneog’ which carries a prize fund of €1,000 and is being run in conjunction with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Chambers of Commerce in each of the four municipal districts. Window displays on an Irish language theme should be photographed and submitted via the website. Kerry County Council’s chief executive, Moira Murrell, said it is fitting to celebrate the Gaelic Revival that took place in the period leading up to 1916 and so Kerry County Council plans to raise the profile of Irish among the public in Kerry by encouraging everyone to participate in Seachtain na Gaeilge. “As part of our publicity drive, the public will see ‘Labhair Gaeilge Linn!’ signage on many council vehicles around Kerry and at the public counters

at our offices, as well as our libraries. We are urging everyone in the county to get involved and to try a cúpla focail,” said Ms Murrell.

Above, launching the Kerry County Council programme of events for Seachtain na Gaeilge are Moira Murrell (chief executive), Cllr Pat McCarthy (cathaoirleach) and Roibeard Ó hEartáin (Oifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge).

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YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO ROME DURING the month of February I had the privilege of travelling to Rome with a group of pilgrims to celebrate the Jubilee for St Pio prayer groups around the world. On our first afternoon we had a wonderful panoramic tour of Rome. It ended at Maria Maggiore Basilica, one of the first shrines dedicated to Our Lady with its magnificent mosaics and richly decorated ceiling. We visited the crypt of the Nativity which contains the relics of the manger in Bethlehem. We also had the opportunity to walk through the Basilica’s Holy Door. We celebrated the first Mass of our pilgrimage together in a side chapel. That night we waited outside the Church of San Salvador for the arrival of the caskets of St Pio and St Leopold Mandic. The little church was filled to capacity, so after the special Mass we filed in to pay our respects to the saints, who were in glass caskets. Next morning we walked in pilgrimage from Castel Sant’ Angelo the short distance to the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica. Inside the Basilica we had time to visit the side altars where the remains of Pope John 23 and St Pope John Paul lie. Later myself and some of the Kerry group had the privilege of accompanying the remains of St Pio

and St Leopold in procession from the church of San Salvador to St Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon we went to the Irish College where the Dean, Rev Ciaran O’Carroll, welcomed us before Mass, outlining the history of the college and its association with our great Liberator, Daniel O’Connell. The Jubilee for Padre Pio’s prayer groups took place next morning in St Peter’s Square in brilliant sunshine. More than 800,000 pilgrims thronged the Square, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis. He sped around in his popemobile, stopping here and there to greet pilgrims and bless the sick. In his homily to the prayer groups he quoted St Pio who said that

prayer is a force that moves the whole world and spreads the smile and blessing of God over every languor and weakness. “It’s true,” said Pope Francis. “Try it!” That afternoon we travelled to the Basilica of St John Lateran and some of us had the opportunity to engage in the age-old tradition of climbing the holy stairs in the nearby church on our knees. This gave us a plenary indulgence. Our Mass on Sunday morning was in St Patrick’s Church, centre of the Augustinians in Rome. We filled the church with a chorus of hail Glorious St Patrick before leaving. The last Basilica we visited was the impressive St Paul outside the walls which houses the remains of St Paul

under its main altar. When we walked through its Holy Door we saw along the nave of the Basilica, mosaics of all the popes, starting with St Peter and ending with Pope Benedict. This was one of my most memorable pilgrimages to Rome. Since St Pio appeared to me on two occasions, I have been taking pilgrimages for the past number of years to San Giovanni Rotondo where St Pio spent most of his life. I also have a first-class relic of the saint and there have been many miracles and healings through his intercession. I can be contacted at 087-2677656. Michael O’Connor, Killarney

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

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FASTFINDER fastfinder FOR SALE For Sale Firewood and turf, 8x4 trailer chopped and stacked hard wood, 1 load €105 or 2 for €200. Soft €80 or 2 for €150. Net bag 11 for €35, turf 8x4 trailer €80. All delivered. Tel. 086-3895141. For Sale Prepare for winter. Big value loads of neat split firewood available at €155 per load. Contact P.J. Buckley at 087-6606664. For Sale Kitchen chairs. Tel. 087-2488779. For Sale House contents, dining table and 6 chairs, round oak coffee table, free standing fridge freezer, microwave, black leather suite- 1 and 2 seater, 2 kitchen sinks with taps, white free-standing freezer6ft tall, 1 under-counter fridge, selection of light fittings. Priced to sell. Tel. 086-1082677. For Sale Nordictrack treadmill, Hi-spec, lots of programmes. Has Ifit fan and many extras, Quick sale for €200. Tel. 087-4129480. For Sale American fridge freezer in good condition. Dog home for sale also, in good condition. Tel. 086-8136888.

available AVAILABLE Church music for wedding and funeral ceremonies- personal

and meaningful ceremony. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050. AVAILABLE Qualified experienced childminder, K.C.C. Registered, Childminding Ireland registered First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere, Muckross. Tel: Sinead Sweetman 087-2359466. AVAILABLE Window and door repair, hinges, locks and handles, replace foggy and stained double-glazed units. Tel. Donie 087-9777333. AVAILABLE Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo. Garda vetted, now enrolling. Tel. John or Maggie 087-6801392. AVAILABLE Church music for all occasions. Vocals in harmony and a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates. Tel. 087-6836612/0879014681. AVAILABLE Expert math tuition. One to one math tuition in Project Maths. All levels of maths covered. Reasonable rates. In student’s own home. Tel. 087-4390605. AVAILABLE 26 year old Irish male looking for courier work or multi-drops. Has an excellent knowledge of Kerry/Cork/Limerick and 2 years experience. Tel. 083-1706757. AVAILABLE Experienced lady available for cleaning and household services. References available. Tel. 087-4585298.

AVAILABLE Leaving Cert English Easter Revision Course, 21-23 March, 9.00-12.00. Small groups. Papers 1 & 2 covered, €90. Tel. Aisling 087-4660040.

wanted Wanted Can you make frames for pictures at conservative prices? Then call me on 087-6822317. Wanted Baby Travel System in good condition. Tel. Martin 087-1946973.

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 homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net. ANIMALS Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ahar.

ie. Huge rescue centre in Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. We take all unwanted animals and re-home them. We have beautiful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank Of Ireland 90760272 sortcode 90.57.58 KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

social & personal Personal Pursue Happiness. Ladies & gentlemen from 30 years upwards. Escape that lonely life. I will introduce you to a sincere respectable companion. A new happy world awaits you. Very high success rate. Fully confidential. Tel. Sheila on 087-7680163.

LOST & FOUND Lost Gents navy ‘Saville’ printed umbrella, lost in Plunkett Street (near Variety Sounds, Music Shop) on Friday 19th of February. It is like a walking cane with half moon marble handle. Please return same to Connie Guerin Fossa, Killarney. Thank you kindly. Tel. 064-6635702.

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A Legion of Memories THE annual Killarney Legion GAA Club awards took place at the weekend and we take a trip down memory lane to remember four great Legion men from times gone by. All now sadly deceased, they are pictured here at a function in the 1970s when they were honoured for their contribution to the club. They are Teddy O’Sullivan, who played in the Polo Grounds, New York, in 1947, Denny Lyne (Kerry senior captain, 1947), Jimmy Redpath (who played with Kerry and Kildare and also played basketball and hurling with Kerry) and James O’Donoghue (who was club chairman).

At the celebration of six year of the social club at the old schoolhouse, Faha, were, back, Batt O'Connor, Ann O'Shea, Mary O'Regan, Joan Curran, Breda O'Shea, Tony and Kay Darmody, Bridie Murphy, Michael F O'Connor and Cathriona Doody O'Connor in front of cake.

Front, Teddy O’Sullivan and Denny Lyne; back, Jimmy Redpath and James O’Donoghue. 04.02.16 Killarney Advertiser

in memoriam 3rd anniversary

5th anniversary

1st anniversary

Spillane (Nee O’Donoghue)

O’Rourke (Nee Kelliher)

O’Connor

In loving memory of my dear sister Helena, who died on the 2nd of March 2013.

In loving Memory of our dear sister Brenda O’Rourke (Nee Kelliher) Upper Park Road, Killarney & Leicester England.

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor late of Anfield House, 9 Roseville Avenue, who died on the 5th of March 2015.

In loving memory of our much loved youngest brother Paul O’Connor, Roseville Ave, Muckross Road Killarney whose 1st anniversary occurs on March 5th.

Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky Though Heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in my thoughts And forever in my heart.

A silent thought, a quiet Prayer For a special Sister in God’s care.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving brother Seanie.

Sadly missed and never forgotten Your loving family.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.

Anniversary Mass Monday 7th of March at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Loving you is easy We do it everyday Missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 7th of March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Twomey

Casey

In loving memory of Mairead Casey, Mangerton View who died on 6th March 2010. No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same. The years may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never The memory of those happy days, When we were all together. Always remembered by your loving children Padraig, Katherine, Adrian, Vincent, Colette, Maura and Deirdre. Grandchildren, sons-in law, daughtersin law. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th March at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere, We never shall and never will, Forget you Dad. Love always from Jack and Áine. xx

19th anniversary 6th anniversary

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

You burst into this sleeping world On a pleasant Autumn day Life for us soared to a high ‘Til you were called away. You were a gift from Jesus To a humble, mortal clan You showed us how to laugh and sing And how to be a man. On that bright Spring day when you left us When you could give no more The Lord had chosen to bless you And return you to His own shore. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Pat, Demi and Sheilagh.

1st anniversary O’Connor

2nd anniversary McGough

In loving memory of Patrick Twomey late of 8 Port Road, Killarney who died on the 7th of March 1997. RIP “He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song, I thought that love would last forever -I was wrong”WH Auden Missed with a grief beyond all tears by his loving wife June and daughter Elaine, his son-in-law Aidan, grand-daughter Siobhan, grandson Ruairi, his relatives, neighbours, colleagues and large circle of friends.

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor, Roseville Avenue, Killarney who died on 5th March 2015. 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. Fondly remembered by your brother Billy and Ann, Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 5th March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, Mary McGough, Coolroe Faha, Killarney who died on 8th March 2014. 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. Sadly missed by your husband Pat, sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass Tuesday 8th March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral Monday 7th March at 6.15pm.

1st anniversary O’Connor

6th Anniversary O’Leary

4th anniversary Daly

7th anniversary Cronin

In loving memory of Cornelious Cronin, late of Goulane, Gneeveguilla who died on 2nd March 2009. Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you & quietly left us all, It broke our hearts to lose you Dad, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor, Roseville Avenue, Killarney who died on 5th March 2015. In loving memory of Sheila and Sean Daly, late of 1 O’Connell Tce, Killarney who died on 4th March and 10th March 2012. 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 names All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

Always remembered by Mary, Sons Jerry & Patrick, Daughter Marie, GrandDaughter Victoria & extended family.

Always remembered by Mike, Brendan, Johnny, Eileen, Liz, your sons and daughters in law and grandchildren.

Anniversay Mass occurs on 19th March at 7.30pm in Church of the Holy Rosary Gneeveguilla.

Anniversary Mass will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday March 6th at 12:00pm.

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Softly the leave of memories fall, Gently we gather and treasure them all, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Lovingly remembered by your brother John, Sheilagh, Marc and Melissa.

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Leary, The Park Killarney who died on the 7th March 2010. Memories are precious They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today. Always remembered by your nieces and nephews.

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. A.W. & M.C.

in memoriam 10th anniversary

10th anniversary

o’Connor hickey

o’ Connor hickey

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria O’ Connor Hickey who died on the 7th of March 2006. Precious Granddaughter and Niece Treasured memories live on forever, It’s just like yesterday God called you away, Our little Angel, He would not leave you stay, Wish you were here with us today. xxx From your Nana Maria and Granda Dermot O’Connor, Uncles Dermot, John Paul and Daniel xxx

10th anniversary o’Connor hickey

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria O’ Connor Hickey who died on the 7th March 2006. I am sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much I miss you And to send you all my love. If I could find a window to Heaven I would look through and say “Hello” ...but I know that once I saw you I would never want to let you go. Sweet dreams Love always Aunty Denise and Ryan xxx

10th anniversary o’Connor hickey

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria O’ Connor Hickey who died on the 7th March 2006. Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Through all the days and years. Think how she must be wishing That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost, And she is loved so much. Love you always and forever Your Uncle Alan, Pia and your baby cousin Bella.

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria O’ Connor Hickey. O precious tiny sweet little one you will always be to me, so perfect pure and innocent just as you were meant to be. We dreamed of you and of your life and all that it would be, we waited and longed for you to come and join our family. We never had the chance to play, to laugh to rock to wiggle, we long to hold you, touch you now and listen to you giggle. I will always be your mother, he’ll always be your Dad, you will always be our child, the child that we had. But now you’re gone...but yet you’re here, we’ll sense you everywhere, you are our sorrow and our joy, there’s love in every tear. Just know our love goes deep and strong, we’ll forget you, never. The child we had, but never had and yet we’ll have forever. You will always be with us every step of the way. We will Love you Always Jenelle Love Mum & Dad & your sisters Alyson and Laura. XXX

10th anniversary o’ Connor hickey

Birthday Remembrance

Brosnan (Looney)

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee whose birthday occurs on the 6th of March.

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.

If we could bring you back again, For one more hour or day, We’d express all our unspoken love, We’d have countless things to say, If we could bring you back again, We’d say we treasured you And that your presence in our lives Mean’t more than we ever knew, If we could bring you back again To tell you what we should, You’d know how much we miss you now And if we could, we would.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your grandparents Timmy and Nuala Looney.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your Dad, Margaret, sister Makaela and brothers Stephen and Padraic.

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Brosnan (Looney)

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee whose birthday occurs on the 6th of March. Still silent thoughts, Still tears unseen, Wishing your absence was only a dream. Treasured memories silently kept, Of a niece we loved and will never forget. Sadly missed and never forgotten by Joanne and Tony.

In loving memory of Jenelle O’ Connor Hickey who died on the 7th of March 2006. Today I will remember you my niece Up above with a heart filled of sadness With a heart of love Taken from us far too soon Our lives are incomplete We live in this world as a grieving family Until the day we meet. All the dreams we had for you Taken in a blink of an eye My beautiful niece Jenelle Too young to have to die So on this day as always, I’ll light candles and release your balloons and send them to heaven filled with love and a note saying we will see you soon. Love you always Your aunty Rosemarie and Ricky and cousins Scott and Alesha. xxxxxxxxx

Thanksgiving O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. M.F.

Birthday Remembrance

25th anniversary Crowley

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee whose birthday occurs on the 6th of March. We are sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings, Be careful how you open it It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you And send to you our love. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Happy birthday Lorna Love and miss you with all our hearts your uncle Timmy, Sharon, Chloe, Keelan and Alex. xxxxx

In loving memory of Connie Crowley Headford, Killarney who died on the 2nd of March 1991. “Wonderful memories” Woven in gold This is the picture We tenderly hold. Deep in our hearts The memories are kept To love, to cherish Never to forget. Loved and always remembered by your family.

NOVENA to st. Claire 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. R.K.

18th anniversary fleming

In loving memory of Mary Fleming 6 Gortroe, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 6th March. Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away. Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Always loved and remembered by your sons James, Seán, Billy and Tim, daughters Noreen, Mary, Siobhan Eileen and Catherine, relatives and friends.

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in memoriam 8th anniversary Murphy

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1st Anniversary Cronin

In loving memory of Jimmy Murphy, Park Drive, Killarney who died on the 12th of March 2008. Treasured memories keep your near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

In loving memory of Paddy Cronin Aughacurreen, Killarney who died on the 8th March 2015.

Life is not measured, By the years that you lived, But the love you gave, And the things that you did.

On this, the first anniversary of Paddy’s passing, we, his brothers and sisters and extended family wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us on our sad loss. To all who attended the rosary, removal and funeral Mass. Thank you for all your Mass cards, enrolements, floral tributes, phone calls and letters of sympathy. To Sr Scholastica for reciting the rosary. To our neighbours and friends for all their kindness and support. Those who travelled long distances to be with us and all who shared memories of Paddy with us. To Charlie Farrell of the Whitegates, whose kindness to Paddy is only known to himself. Thanks to Fr Harrington for a lovely Mass and ceremony. To the choir for their wonderful songs. To Frank Anderton and Liam O’Connor for their graveside tribute. To Fr Niall Howard and everyone who helped on the morning of the 8th. To Tim, Mike and Mary O’Shea and staff for all their unwavering support and professionalism. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Always missed and loved by your husband Denis, sons Nigel and Jonathan, extended Breen and O’Sullivan families.

The 1st Anniversary Mass will be held in Fossa Parish Church on Saturday 19th March at 7.30pm.

Sadly missed by your loving wife and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 6th of March at 11am in The Church of The Resurrection.

4th anniversary O’Sullivan

In loving memory of Deborah O’Sullivan Rathduane, Rathmore, R.I.P. 7th May 1964 - 7th March 2012.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th March at 6pm in St Joseph’s Church Rathmore.

POWERFUL NOVENA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1st Anniversary O’Donoghue

Hugh Anthony O’Donoghue Gortdromakerrie, Muckross who died on March 6th 2015. We the family of the late Hugh Anthony O’Donoghue would like to thank all who sympathised with us on Anthony’s death. We owe a debt of gratitude to the following for care and medical attention given to Anthony: The doctors and staff of Kerry General and Bon Secour Hospitals. Dr Cotter and staff of St Joseph’s Nursing Home Killorglin. Dr O’Driscoll and staff of St Joseph’s Nursing Home Kenmare. Dr John Geaney and staff of Cahernane Medical Centre. Dr Patricia Sheehan and her Palliative Care Team. Oliver Daly, Sheila McGillicuddy and staff of Holy Cross Day Care Centre. Kathleen McCarthy and Eileen Walsh for homecare. Michael and Mary O’Shea Undertakers. Fr Kieran O’Brien and Fr Tom Looney. First Anniversary Mass will take place in Muckross Church on Sunday March 6th at 9.30am.

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This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request). Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request). This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours one day. Promised publication, never fails. N.L.

Novena to the holy spirit O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted. C.D.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

No winner of our lotto 19/02/2016, numbers drawn were 7, 10, 13 and 23. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 14, 19 & 21. Next week’s jackpot €8,600 plus €1,000 bonus. Munster Indoor U13 – U19: Held in Nenagh on Sunday last Gary Cronin, Donal Daly, Jack O’ Leary & Aislinn Byrne all competed. Even though not in the medals, all performed well. 5K Winter Series: The third leg of the 5K winter series held on Saturday last, again a fine turnout. Results as follows: Men: 1st Tim O’Connor Riocht, 2nd Sean O’Sullivan Riocht, 3rd John Barrett G/G; 4th Maurice Feehan GG, 5th George McCarthy FFMV, 6th Robert Purcell Snr G/G; O35 Mike Quirke Killarney Tri., O40 Declan Murphy SOTL, O45 John Guerin GG, O20 Robert Purcell Jnr; O50 Jerome Foley FFMV,O55 Tim Hogan Killarney Tri, O60 John Walshe East cork, O65 Patrick O’Shea Iveragh, O70 Ted Feehan GG, U14 Donal Burke Millstreet, U16 Patrick Cronin Millstreet AC, Wheelchair; Ger Daly. Women: 1st Martina Kiely St Finbarr’s, 2nd Siobhan Daly GG, 3rd Mary O’Shea GG, 4th Caroline Murphy GG, 45th Ann Mangan SOTL, 6th Gillian O’Sullivan SOTL, O35 Mary Barrett Riocht, O40 Marie McKenna Tralee Tri, O45 Bernie O’Mahoney FFMV, U14 Shauna McCarthy FFMV, U16 Caoimhe O’Leary Millstreet. The final leg of the series will be held on Saturday next at 11.00am in Demense Killarney. Registration at Old monastery from 10.00am.

Kerry Community Games

COUNTY FINALS SHOW PLENTY OF TALENT BOTH ON STAGE AND ON THE SOCCER PITCH Very busy weekend with our Talent Competitions – Music and Singing taking place as well as Indoor Soccer Boys Under 10. MUSIC: Our Music County Finals took place in Keel on Saturday last with a huge entry in this competition. We had thirty solo participants and seventeen groups perform for us. A huge thank you to our organizers who ran this competition extremely efficiency given the size of the competition, to our MC James, Kevin on sound system, and to Keel/Kiltallaght Committee for organizing the hall, refreshments and safe car parking. Thanks also to our adjudicators who had a very difficult job selecting the winners given the very high standard of music on offer. Well done to all our competitors. Results: Solo Music Under 12: 1. Tadhg Scanlon (Castlegregory); 2. Seamus Fleming (Castleisland); 3. Olwyn Evans (Kilcummin); Tara O’Regan (Duagh Lyre); Group Music Under 12:- 1. Kilcummin; 2. Fossa; 3. Blennerville/Ballyard; 4. Knocknagoshel; Under 16 Solo Music Under 16:- 1. Ryan O’Neill (Ballydonoghue/Lisselton); 2. Clodagh Murphy (Listowel); 3. Kirill Healy (Kilcummin); 4. Amy O’Sullivan (Duagh/ Lyre); Group Under 16:- 1. Kilcummin; 2. Fossa; 3. Ballydonoghue/Lisselton; 4. Keel/Kiltallaght. SINGING: Our Singing County Finals also took place at the weekend in Abbeydorney Community Centre – this, similar to our Music Competition, was a very large and popular competition.

Many thanks again to our organisers Spa/Fenit/Barrow Committee and our adjudicators whose job wasn’t made easy by the singing talents by our participants who entertained us with top class singing for over three hours – an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon! Well done to all our competitors. Results:- Solo Singing Under 12:- 1. Sinead Carr (Ballymacelligott); 2. Molly O’Donoghue (Glenflesk); 3. Rachel O’Sullivan (Ardfert/ Kilmoyley); 4. Tara O’Leary (Rathmore/Gneeveguilla). Group Singing Under 12:- 1. Kilcummin; 2. Ardfert/ Kilmoyley; 3. Blennerville/Ballyard; 4. Dromid/Caherdaniel. Solo Singing Under 16:- 1. Lilian Foley (Killarney South); 2. Rachel Hoctor (Firies); 3. Saoirse Bennett (Fossa); 4. Shauna O’Leary (Kilcummin). Group Singing Under 16:- 1.Blennerville/Ballyard; 2. Firies; 3. Killarney South; 4. Milltown/ Listry. UNDER U10 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER:- On Sunday last, we also had our Under 10 Indoor Soccer County Finals which were played in two venues – Duagh Sports & Leisure Complex and the Nagle Rice Community Centre in Milltown. MILLTOWN: The southern section of the competition was held in Nagle Rice Community Centre in Milltown. The morning group included six teams Beaufort, Fossa, Kenmare, Killarney South, Rathmore/Gneeveguilla and Spa/Fenit/Barrow. This section was divided into two groups of three with Beaufort and Kenmare emerging victorious from each of their groups. They then played each other to decide who would qualify from the morning session and this turned out to be a very exciting and tense game. They drew 2-2 after full time and this was still the case after extra time. It then went to penalties and Beaufort came out on top. It was hard luck on Kenmare. In the afternoon session, there were five teams competing - An Gaeltacht, Annascaul/Camp/Inch, Milltown/Listry, Spa Muckross and Valentia. This section was played on a found robin basis with all teams playing each other. It looked like Milltown/Listry were in pole position after winning their first two games but they were beaten in their next game by An Gaeltacht which turned out to be the crucial game. An Gaeltacht improved with each game, drawing their first and then winning their remaining three games, FINALS: Well done to all our teams, and we look forward to next Sunday when we will have our northern winners Ballybunion and Brosna playing the southern region winners An Gaeltacht and Beaufort in Milltown in round robin format for the County title – with sign in at 1pm. UNDER 13 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER FINALS: Check-in at 9.30 am sharp at Milltown. Upcoming Events for February & March: - Art (Saturday 27 February); Handwriting (Saturday 27th February); INDOOR SOCCER BOYS UNDER 13 – (Check in 9.30 am on Sunday 28th Feb at Milltown); INDOOR SOCCER BOYS UNDER 10 – (Check in 1pm on Sunday 28th February at Milltown); INDOOR SOCCER GIRLS UNDER 10 (Saturday 12th March); DRAUGHTS (Sunday 13th March); BASKETBALL UNDER 11 MIXED (Sunday 20th March); MODELMAKING (20TH March); QUIZ Under 14 (25th March); INDOOR SOCCER GIRLS UNDER 13 (28th March).

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of some 37 couples was indeed a testament of the anxiety within our Club Members to get back out on the Course. The next Men’s Club competition will be for the “Arbutus Cup” postponed since the 26th of December last, it will be a stableford competition on Sunday next the 28th of February, entry will be via the online BRS system, time sheet will be from 8.00am to 1pm. Liam wishes to extend his sincere condolences to the Families of recently deceased Club Connections, firstly to the family of our former Club Captain Seanie O’Shea, to his wife Stella, and to his sons, one of whom is our long time Club Member Bernard, his Daughters and all other family members. To the family of the late Patrick “Brack” O’Sullivan from Beaufort, and to the family of the late Andrew O’Callaghan, late of St. Margaret’s Road, Killarney, May they all Rest in Peace

Rathmore Gneeveguilla’s Shauna McCarthy, bronze winner in the U10 handwriting event, and her cousin Oisin who won gold in the U10 art event at the Community Games County Finals in Listowel last Saturday.

Closing Dates: Closing date for entries on-line is the Tuesday prior to competition. We would encourage you not to leave entries until Tuesday night in case of problems with Internet. Our Health Promotion Tip of the Week: Don’t skip breakfast! A healthy breakfast is an important part of having a balanced diet and provides some of the vitamins and minerals we need for good health.

Killarney Darts Town League

The Killarney Knockout Cup which is sponsored by O’Neill’s Plunkett Street, in memory of Jeremy O’Neill, took place last Thursday 18th February in the Killarney Avenue Hotel and saw Lals OutCasts overcome The Shire in what was a thrilling final. Highest finish (127) was achieved by Matt Lacey of The Shire. MVP on the night was Dave Stack of Lals OutCasts. Sadly The Shire was missing John Teahan. The Killarney Darts committee would like to wish John a speedy recovery. Killarney Darts Town League sponsored by Carlsberg in association with Mustang Sally’s the first round of the Group semi-finals took place last night 25th February. The second leg takes place next Thursday 3rd March, games and venues are as follows: Group 1 Lals OutCasts v Lals Bar in The Village Inn Kilcummin Tatler Jack v The Shire in The Tatler Jack Group 2 Nugget Old Timers v Linehans in The Golden Nugget Klub Bar v Dunloe Lodge A in The Klub Bar Group 3 Old Killarney Inn v Avenue Heros in The Old Killarney Inn Dunloe Lodge B v 98 A in The Dunloe Lodge Group 4 Mustang Sally’s A v Jimmys jokers in Mustang Sally’s Squidgers v Nugget Night Owls in Charlie Foley’s Best of Luck to all teams involved. The Killarney Darts Committee would

like to wish The Kerry Dart Team all the best in The All Ireland Darts Championship in Ennis this weekend. Killarney Darts Committee would like to offer their deepest condolences to fellow Committee member Richard “Pecker” Horgan and All The Horgan Family on the death of his father Derry. May He Rest in Peace.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Men

Club Captain Liam Hartnett, was delighted to strike his first Golf Stroke in a competition for over three months, in last weekend’s “mixed foursomes” Our Club are most indebted to our sponsors, without them, we just simply could not afford to run our competitions, they are really the “life’s blood” of our ability to continue to be able to provide such magnificent prizes to our competition winners and other prize recipients. Thank you to all of our Sponsors. The Competition was won by the pairing of Maureen Creedon and Gerard O’Meara, with a magnificent score of 37 points, they were the clear winners, and Gerard in his brief acceptance speech was magnanimous in his praise for the condition of the course, despite the inclement weather conditions. A former Club Captain, when asked as to the playing conditions remarked that “they were horrendous, the par 4s were par 5s, and the par 5s were par 6s at least, and the 13th if we were playing to the actual green rather than the current temporary green which is in play, would have been at least a par 7.!!! The other prize winners were 2nd Liz and Eamonn O’Connor with 35 points, 3rd were Ursula Daly and Dermot Roche with 33 points, they won on the better back 6 holes, and 4th were Mary and Derry O’Connor with a better back three holes than those in 5th place. Best Gross was won by Christine and Denis O’Carroll with 24 points. Captain Liam and his partner Eimear O’Donnell returned a creditable 31 points, and in taking the weather conditions, once again, into account the turnout

Killarney Golf Club Ladies

Results of Joe Geaney Sponsored mixed foursome Sunday 21st February, 2016. 1st Maureen Creedon (11) Gerard O’Meara (14) 37 pts 2nd Elizabeth O’Connor (24) Eamon O’Connor (7) 35 pts 3rd Ursula Daly (14) Dermot Roche (12) 33 pts (bk9) B.G. Christine Carroll (12) Denis Carroll (5) 24 gross pts 4th Mary O’Connor (25) Derry O’Connor (10) 33 pts (bk9) Next Sundays Competition is Club Sponsored/16 hole Stableford Team of 3 one score to count/Lackabane course.

Killarney South Community Games

Congrats to Lilie Foley who has won the first Gold for the area in U16 solo singing. This is a great achievement and we wish her well in the national finals. Congrats also to Jean Foley who was third in the group Singing Competition. U10 INDOOR SOCCER: Well done to the U10 Boys who competed in the County U10 Indoor Soccer Finals on Sunday. In the first game they came up against a physically strong Beaufort team. Goals from Liam Hennigan and Szijmon Kieptus in the game but Beaufort ran out winners in the end. In the second game two early goals from Rathmore / Gneeveguilla left us with a mountain to climb but Killarney South played brilliant soccer and two superb goals from Briain O’Shea and Szijmon brought the teams level. Excellent defending from Ronan Fahy and Sennan Cotter combined with great goal-keeping from Noah and Adiel earned us a fully deserved draw and the never-say-die attitude was brilliant to see. Well done to all the Boys who were excellent on the day and thanks also to Milltown Community Centre for hosting the event and to Denis O’Mahony for his excellent refereeing and explaining the rules to the Boys. Well done to all!

Killarney Valley AC

Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend. Ciara,from Killarney Valley AC, smashed the U15 high jump record with a jump of 1.65.

4cm above the old record!! Congratulations from all in Killarney Valley AC And another lovely photo of Sarah Leahy on the podium for Bronzein the U18 200m at the Munster Indoor Championships at the weekend! Congratulations to Sarah from Killarney Valley AC. Dion Marcos was 3rd in U19 200m and 3rd in the 60m as well in Nenagh, Elizabeth Stack was 6th in the U16 High Jump, Sam Griffin was 9th in the U13 Hurdles and High Jump - at his 1st Munster competition!! and Sarah Leahy was 5th in the final of 60m.... Congratulations to all our athletics who travelled and competed- you have done your club proud! Don’t forget our walk/run/jog evenings continue on Monday evenings from the Sem Gym at 7pm – over 16s only, bring a high viz vest and €2 and sign in – nobody to go with? No worries there are plenty of people here to keep you company and nobody gets left behind! It has been a great success so far! If you haven’t yet got your club singlet please contact Brid on 0872650720 to arrange to purchase one - singlets are €25 each. Killarney Valley AC now have club hats for sale at €10 each. Our new Half Zip Club Jackets are now in – contact Brid if you would like to buy one. If you have any news you would like to include in the notes please text Maighread on 0868588988 and please like our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/KillarneyValleyAC to get our news and updates.

Killarney Badminton Club

Division 5 mens won 4 - 0 against Annascaul. Division 5 Ladies won 3 -1 against Listowel. Division 4 mixed lost 6 -1 to Iveragh/Sneem. Good luck to all playing in division 1/2/5 Kerry doubles on February 26 this Friday in Killarney. Also good luck to all involved for their county on Sunday in the grade C and e inter-county competition. Get your entries in for next weeks division 2/4 Kerry Doubles Competition on next Friday march 4th. Contact Jenny re entry.

Killorglin Golf Club

Mens 12 hole Competition 21/02/2016 Enclosed is result of 12 hole Mens Competition Killorglin Golf Club 21/02/2016 1st John Carmody 27 points Week 1 - 12 Hole Mens Spring League Leaders are Team E with a fantastic score of 69 points.

Beaufort Golf Club

Results 25th February - Thursday’s Open Seniors, 1st Joe McMahon, 2nd Fred Kennedy. 28th February - Scramble was cancelled due to bad weather. Fun Quiz Night After you have voted on Friday February 26th why not join us for some fun at the clubhouse @ 8pm. €40 per team of 4. Non-members welcome. If you are on your own or don’t have a full team we will make up teams on the night. Proceeds go towards the purchase of a defibrillator. Phone the club to reserve a table. Annual Fund-raiser Good Friday, March 25th, Open 4-Ball BB, €20 per person in association with The Malton Hotel. Don’t miss out,

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The Fossa U12 music group who won silver medals Alanna Brady, Meadhbh Bennett, Jack Cronin, Cian Doyle, Kelly O'Connor and Alison Butler and mentors Cathy Hayes and Catriona Cahillane.

phone the club to book your time on 064-6644440. Club’s Weekend Away Details of this year’s 2 night trip away on April 8th & 9th are posted on the noticeboard, names on the sheet early please, numbers are limited. Sympathies Beaufort Golf Club would like to extend our sympathies to the O’Sullivan family of Beaufort Bar on the recent passing of Patrick O’Sullivan Snr. Fixtures 25th February - Thursday Open Seniors @ 10am. 28th February - Sunday Scramble at 10am. All fixtures are weather dependent. We are now accepting membership for 2016 and also for our very popular Points-For-Golf membership, visit www.beaufort-golf-club.com or call the club on 064-6644440 for more details.

St Brendan’s Rowing Club

TRAINING: We were delighted to see a break in winter weather this week especially due to a lot of members being on midterm break. We were all able to step up our efforts and make it down to the clubhouse for some much needed training for upcoming Heads of the River. The club will attend Muckross Head of the River on the 5th March followed by St. Michael’s Head of the River on the 12th March. For all upcoming events please visit www.rowingireland.ie FUNDRAISING: A reminder that a meeting has been scheduled to discuss fundraising for the club on the 4th March at 8pm in the Parish Hall. All members are invited to attend. CONGRATULATIONS: The club would like to say a massive congratulations to a dedicated mem-

ber of the club, Sinead Tangney who graduated from college this week. She graduated from Cork Institute of Technology with a Masters in Engineering. Best of luck to her in her future career. NEW MEMBERS: New members are always welcome for both sliding and sixing so if you think rowing might be the sport for you why not come and give it a try. CONTACT: For any other details please contact Teddy O’Brien on 0646633838 or email stbrendansrowingclub@gmail.com

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

Juvenile News Boys U11 Div 1 Killarney Cougars 20 Kcyms 17 A good win for the Cougars boys at the Pres Gym saw them continue their good run at home with victory over Killorglin CYMS. Cougars led throughout and were ahead at halftime 10-8 with Victor Lopez, Maidchi Lynch, Rocco Sheehan and Ted O’Gorman all on target. Cougars increased the lead to six points with baskets by Killian Caufiled Drier but had to withstand a strong last qtr by the visitors to secure the points with Rocco Sheehan finishing the scoring for the Cougars in a great team performance for the good attendance at the Presentation Gym. Girls U17 Div 1 Killarney Cougars 50 Gneeveguilla 20 Cougars despite a slow start finished strongly and again enjoyed a comfortable winning margin over Gneeveguilla with the points well secured before the finish. Anna O’Reilly and Megan O’Donnell were both in good scoring form with 10pts each and Ciara Griffin, Grace Cahillane and Shelly Clifford also impressing for the Cougars with Laoise Coughlan working hard contributing some good baskets for the visitors.

Cougars Academy Training Fridays Parish Hall Girls 5pm & Boys 6pm Ages U8 & U10. All welcome. Senior News Senior Ladies Cup Semi-final Killarney Cougars 29 Caherciveen 26 A great attendance at the Pres Gym saw Killarney just edge out Caherciveen a tough defensive contest in this Cup Semi-final. Cougars trailed early on but finished the quarter well with baskets by Ciara Meaney giving Cougars a three point lead. Cougars thanks to Emer O’Shea and Caroline Kelly led by four points at half time. Caherciveen finally got on top of the home side in their best spell of the game with good baskets by Clodagh Quinlan, Sinead Sheehan, Linda Cronin and Lisa O’Sullivan to lead 19-18. The final quarter was a tense period with the lead changing hands throughout but Cougars hit the front in the last minute with Fiona McSweeney on target from the free throw-line with two points and Caherciveen missing good opportunities from the free throw line and Cougars Ciara Meaney scoring the final basket to give Cougars a very hard earned win a very entertaining finish to the game. Senior Ladies Div 1 Killarney Cougars 53 Tralee Imperials 50 League leaders Killarney maintained their great run in the league but the Cougars had to stage a comeback in the final quarter to overcome a strong challenge from Imperials. Cougars had an impressive 18-12 first quarter lead with two three pointers each by Cassandra Buckley and Marian O’Callaghan but suffered a blow as they lost through injury the influential Sinead O’Connell. Imperials had a huge improvement in the second quarter to lead by half time 32 - 25 as they dominated this period thanks to good play by of Sinead Mackessy and Grainne Quigley for the visitors as the Killarney ladies struggled

to maintain the first quarter tempo as they lost their early grip of the game. The third quarter was very evenly balanced but the visitors Imperials continued to hold on their advantage to frustrate Cougars and stay ahead 43 36 entering the final quarter. Throughout the season the Killarney ladies have proved to be resilient and unbeaten at home in the league they again found a great response to finish the game as they started with three pointers by Chloe O’Doherty, Cassandra Buckley and Mags Cronin to take the lead. Despite strong pressure from Imperials they couldn’t get the scores as Cougars pushed ahead and defended well with Allyson Caggio and Emer O’Neill both strong on the boards throughout the game. Cougars now ahead remained composed in the closing minutes and finished with another three pointer by Marian O’Callaghan to secure the points in a very entertaining game a win that keeps Killarney top of the league with the two games remaining. KERRY MASTERS TOURNAMENT Tralee was the venue for the 2016 Kerry Masters, the tournament and charity fundraising event in Aid of local Special Olympics and the Killarney Cougars Mens again contributed to a good tournament to again contest the final. Cougars came through the group stages with a good win over Sussex to reach the semi-finals to take on the group winners Kilkenny who knocked out Galway and the Cougars again came through a great game with Cougars edging it by just three points to reach the final. The Cougars panel was injury hit by time of the final Sunday evening and in a repeat of last years final the fancied Trailblazers Cork came through to retain their title. Well done to all involved in a great weekend of basketball. Further details on training schedules, fixtures and results log onto the website www.killarneycougars.com or facebook.

Killarney Athletic

Results: U15 Killarney Athletic 2-0 Ballyheigue In wind and driving rain our boys had to work extremely hard to gain a 2-0 victory. A goal in either half was enough to overcome a stubborn Ballyheigue outfit. Harry Potts opened the scoring but despite more clear cut chances Athletic only led by the minimum at the break. Tadhg Doolan added another in the second half from the penalty spot. Caoimhin Boyne with a man of the match performance kept things tight to see out the game. Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League Fixtures Weekending 28th February 2016 Saturday 27th February: Cup Fixtures Kerry Cup U12 Girls Listowel Celtic v Killarney Athletic 2pm League Fixtures U12 Div.2 Killarney Athletic B v Listowel B 1145am U14 Premier Killarney Athletic v Killorglin A 10-30am U16 Div.1 Killarney Athletic v Killorglin 12-30pm Denny Premier A: Killarney Athletic v Fenit 7pm (Venue

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Sarah Leahy, Killarney Valley AC, who won bronze in the under-18 200m at the Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh.

Mounthawk) 300 club: 300 club forms are still available for this years draw. Any member or parent not yet signed up are asked to support the club and if possible a friend too. Forms can be got from any committee member. 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 the Killarney Athletic A.F.C Notes please Contact Alan Daly on 085-1913244 or aland15@live.ie

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

Seniors Outing The next Seniors Outing will be to Deerpark (weather permitting) on next Wednesday March 2nd 10.15am. Johnny Kelly Memorial A date for the Johnny Kelly Memorial competition is expected to be finalised at next committee meeting. Bob Casey Memorial Kerry Co Board of PPUI has announced that the Bob Casey Memorial will be played at a later date in 2016. Ger O’Connor nominated for PPUI Position Best wishes from all at Deerpark is extended to our Grounds Superintendent Ger 0’Connor who will contest the position of Technical Officer at the National PPUI Convention in Abbeyleix this weekend. Ger has made a major contribution to the maintenance of the Deerpark Course over many seasons and if successful at convention this contribution will be continued at national level.

Killarney Judo Club

Congratulations to our college students who competed at the Intervarsity’s in Derry last weekend. Jennifer Fitzgerald and Michael Pren-

dergast were representing Institute Technology Tralee and Tim Kelly representing University College Cork Jennifer Fitzgerald (ITT) won Gold in u48 and Bronze in U52 weight categories. Tim Kelly (UCC) was a member of UCC’S Men’s Team who won Gold and Michael Prendergast (ITT) took Gold in u81 weight category. Both Michael and Tim won Bronze in the Open weight category. Fantastic achievement for our senior members. The club would like to thank all our members who helped at the Church Gate collection last weekend and a big thank you to the general public for their great support. Next event is the Irish Open on the 5th & 6th of March in Dublin and then on Sunday the 13th of March there is a club competition in Killarney with Macroom Judo club.

Spa Muckross Community Games

U10 INDOOR SOCCER: Well done to the U10 indoor soccer team who participated in the County competition on Sunday 21st February. The boys played brilliantly and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the finals. Better days are ahead for this great bunch of lads. Team: Shane O’Sullivan, Cian Russell, Fionn Daly, Joey McCarthy, Jake Downing, Jason O’Reilly and Darragh Brosnan. A huge thanks to their coach Donal O’Doherty also. EVENTS: Anyone interested in competing in Community Games events should contact Margaret O’Sullivan after 1.30pm on 087 6735782. Details of all events in Kerry can be found on http://www.kerrycommunitygames. ie/ as well as their Facebook page, Kerry Community Games. The national body’s website is http:// www.communitygames.ie/, and there is also a Facebook page, Community Games.

Killarney Celtic

Celtic Park to Host U18 International Celtic Park has been announced as the host venue for the U18 Centenary Shield Match between Ireland and Scotland on Thursday, April 14th. This is a great honour for the club and testament to the standard of our facilities and the hard work done by wonderful volunteers on previous occasions. Managers’ Meeting A meeting for ALL MANAGERS of Killarney Celtic will take place on March 5th.The meeting will give managers a chance to network, to give reviews of their season to date, to get briefings on welfare, media and club development. Attendance compulsory. 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 As always, fixtures are only provisional and we advise players and supporters to confirm with managers or check our facebook page on match day for confirmation. Munster Junior Cup: Killarney Celtic 1 Shannon 0 (AET) This was a brilliant game to watch, despite a stiff and swirling breeze, with two superb teams almost perfectly matched. Shannon probably edged the first

half narrowly, while Celtic were the better side in the second, and completely dominated the last quarter of an hour as Shannon began to run out of steam – the game was played at a very high tempo all through. Celtic lost defensive linchpin Brian Spillane to injury but management and players remained calm and focused, with Gary Keane dropping back and Joe Hurley stepping seamlessly into midfield. We couldn’t break through, though, and the game entered extra time. Celtic were still on top and finally made the breakthrough, Conor Randall deftly flicking a long ball from Jamie Spillane to the net for a superb goal. Shannon, buoyed by their enthusiastic and friendly supporters, battled bravely to the end but couldn’t close the deficit. Best for Celtic? Everybody. But Gary Keane, Chris O’Leary, and Peter McCarthy have to get special mention; they were awesome. U16 Premier: Killarney Celtic 3 Castleisland 1 James Lynch put us in front before the break and Josh Fleming and Micheal Devlin came off the bench to clinch the win in the second half. U15 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic B 3 Asdee 3 (Celtic win 8-7 on penalties) Adam Kissane (penalty), Jared Barton, and Lorcan Martins got our goals and we were unlucky not to win it in normal time – credit to the Asdee keeper from a brilliant save of a well-struck Tommy McGuire penalty late on. Celtic went on to win 5-4 on penalties. Best for an excellent Celtic were Tommy McGuire, Jared Barton, Matthew May, and Jack McCarthy. U13 Cup: St Brendans Park B 0 Killarney Celtic B 3 Erin Moloney had us leading 1-0 at the break and Ruairi Dorrian and Erin wrapped it up after the break. Harry White and Sean Michael Coffey were excellent for Celtic. Congratulations to U13 player Harry White on making the Kerry Schoolboys/Schoolgirls Team of the Week. Fixtures Denny Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Mastergeeha, Friday, 7.30pm U16 Div One: Killarney Celtic B at home to St. Brendans Park B, Saturday, 2.30pm U14 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic B away to Castleisland, Saturday, 11.00am U14 Kerry Plate: Killarney Celtic B away to Fenit Samphires, Saturday, 1.30pm U12 Girls: Killarney Celtic at home to Inter Kenmare, Friday, 5.30pm U12 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Castleisland, Saturday, 1.00pm U12 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic B at home to St. Brendans Park B, Saturday, 10.30pm U12 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic C at home to Tralee Dynamos, Saturday, 11.45am Lotto Numbers drawn 2, 3, 14, 20. No winner. Next week’s jackpot €3400, draw in Corkerys 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.

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OPENING WIN OF THE LEAGUE FOR KERRY IN NEWRY KERRY footballers got their first points in this year’s Allianz Football League when a vastly improved performance saw them easily dispose of a disappointing Down side in Newry on Sunday last (0-22 to 0-6). Kerry dominated the game for long periods and once they began to take their chances in the second quarter there was only going to be one winner. Indeed they could have improved their scoring difference even more had they taken some of the goal chances that came their way but all-in-all the Kerry management must have been quite happy with the performance given that the team that featured was a somewhat experimental one. There are of course greater hurdles ahead but nevertheless, this was a welcome victory and no doubt, Kerry followers everywhere were delighted to see Colm Cooper back on the field of play.

Donegal are next up in the Allianz Football League

Unbeaten Donegal are Kerry’s opponents in Round 4 of the Allianz League at the revamped Austin Stack Park on Sunday next where the second game in the double bill will throw in at 2:30. The northern outfit have been pretty impressive in their victories over Down (17 points),

Currow

Coiste Na nÓg U16: The U16 team played their first game of 2016 vs. Cordal/Scartaglen in the Castleisland District League last Sunday 28th February in Cordal GAA Pitch. Cordal/Scartaglen were too strong for our team but Currow never gave up during the match, the game ended on a score line of Cordal/ Scartaglen 9-08 Currow 2-05. They are due to play Ballymac away this coming Sunday 6th march in Ballymac at 12pm. Please check with club officers, subject to change. U14: We are placed in division six of the county league. Their fixtures are as follows. Round 1 30/3/16 Keel/Listry v Currow Round 2 06/4/16 Currow v Gneeveguilla Round 3 12/4/16 Currow v Knock/Brosna Round 4 20/4/16 Currow v Listowel Emmets Round 5 27/4/16 John Mitchels v Currow U6, U8, U10s: Will begin training on Saturday 19th March. Membership is now due and can be paid to any of the Currow Coiste Na nÓg officers.

East Kerry

East Kerry Senior League The Frank Doran Safeguard Security East Kerry Senior League continued last weekend with 3 games. In division 1A Legion came out on top when they hosted Currow, 3-8 to 1-5. Dr Crokes maintained their unbeaten record in division 1B with a win over neighbours Spa, 5-17 to 0-8. The division 1 final will be between the top team in division 1A meet the team who top division 1B. There was a round 2 back game fixed for Sunday in division 2. Fossa travelled to Farranfore and proved the stronger, taking the league points on a final score of Fossa 5-14 Firies 1-11. This

Back on the field of play: Colm Cooper.

Cork (10 points) and Mayo on Sunday last when they edged out the visitors by two points in Ballybofey. Kerry in contrast, were disappointing in their opening two games when Dublin could have been more comprehensive winners than the six point margin would suggest and on their home patch in Killarney, they were turned over by Roscommon. The comprehensive nature of Sunday’s win away to Down will no doubt have taken some of the pressure off both players and management in the Kerry camp but all will be aware that the Kingdom will face a far different proposition on Sunday next. Injuries continue means that Scartaglen lead the league table with 4 points while Firies and Fossa are on equal points, with 2 each, making next Sundays games, Cordal V Fossa and Firies V Scartaglen important for all teams involved. Best Wishes Munster Finals Scór Sinsir The very best of luck in the Munster Final of Scór Sinsir next weekend to all clubs from Kerry and a special good wishes to the East Kerry Participants: Amhranaíocht Aonair - Eileen Cronin, Glenflesk; Aithriseoireacht Ray O’Sullivan - Spa; Leiriú - Fossa -with ‘Enemy of the State’; Rince Foirne & Rince Seit - Spa. Go Games 2016 Kerry County Board are hoping to run U8/U10 Go Games Blitzes in Tralee on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st of March. The U8 Go Games format will be 7 aside. Clubs may bring two teams on the day. The U10 Go Games format will be 9 aside. Clubs may bring two teams on the day. Closing date to enter is Friday 18th March. Please contact me by email in advance of closing date to confirm your club is taking part. Club Summer Camp 2016 Any East Kerry/Kenmare club hosting a club summer camp is asked contact East Kerry/ Kenmare GDA Vince Cooper by email with the date as soon as possible. This is to maintain a link with all host clubs running a camp during the summer months. East Kerry/ Kenmare GDA Vince Cooper would like to visit the club camps to provide support and assistance to club coaches during the summer. Congratulations Congratulations to St Brendans, Killarney team and mentors on winning the Corn Uí Mhuirí last Saturday. Fixtures 6th March 2016 East Kerry Senior League First named team has home venue All games at 12 noon Division 1A - Round 4

to plague the squad however with David Moran’s finger injury the latest setback along with knocks sustained by Killian Young, Jonathan Lyne and Johnny Buckley but on the plus side Colm Cooper, Peter Crowley and Kieran O’Leary are back in the frame as are Bryan Sheehan, who had a hectic winter on Club duty and Kieran Donaghy who took an unforced break over the winter period. It will be interesting to see will Eamonn Fitzmaurice and his management team stick with the same side that did duty in Newry. It would be generally acknowledged that Donegal are further down the line than Kerry in terms of preparation given Kerry’s later start due to a team holiday and no doubt we will know after Sunday’s game exactly where we stand in that regard. Donegal will hardly need any reminding that they were turned over twice in quick succession on the last two occasions the sides me and with some outstanding players on view on both teams, there is sure to be a bumper crowd in the new-look Tralee venue on Sunday. Kerry are away to Mayo in Round 5 in Castlebar. The referee for Sunday’s game is Eddie Kinsella of Laois.

MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

The Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin Minor Currow V Gneeveguilla Rathmore V Legion Glenflesk - bye Division 1B – Round 3 back games Listry V Spa Kilcummin V Kenmare Division 2- Round 3 Cordal V Fossa Firies V Scartaglen.

Firies/Ballyhar Coiste na nÒg

Registration for U6, U8 and U10 Registration for the U6, U8 and U10 will take place on Friday, 4th and Friday, 11th March in the meeting room (upstairs) in Pairc Eamon from 7pm to 8pm. It is anticipated that training for these age groups will recommence on Saturday, 19th March. Juvenile Hurling Our club was very proud to be represented by three of our juvenile hurlers in the interval mini games with South Kerry during the recent Allianz Division 1B Hurling match, Kerry V’s Limerick. Well done Cian Doe, Conor O’Sullivan and Eoghan McKenna. Post Primary Competitions Well done to the Firies contingent who defeated HS Clonmel in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final with St. Brendan’s. Commiserations to all our club members involved in the Frewen Cup semi-final with St. Brendan who bowed out the competition recently against a strong Colaiste Chriost Rí. Minors On behalf of the Coiste na nÓg club, we would like to wish our minor counterparts every success in their efforts in the Minor County League against Gneeveguilla on Saturday, 5th March in Pairc Eamon at 4pm. Football Coaching Workshops Your final chance to avail of the coaching workshops for U6 – U8 is scheduled for March 7th in Mounthawk Secondary School, Tralee. Persons

Football League continues this coming weekend with a full programme of twenty games down for decision. All games are fixed for Saturday at 4pm.

ST BRENDAN’S WIN CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ FINAL

It was all too easy for St Brendan’s as they won their first Corn Uí Mhuirí since 2010 and their 21st overall when overpowering High School Clonmel at Mallow on Saturday last. The Tipp side, conquerors of Rochestown in the semi final, were looking for their first win in the final since the inaugural final in 1928 but they were no match for the Killarney side in a one sided final. Two goals within 30 seconds of each other soon after the start from Evan Cronin and Michael Casey set the “Sem” on their way and a third goal before the break from David Clifford, left the winners leading by an almost unassailable twelve points margin at the interval, 3-10 to 0-6. A string of points on the restart ensured that there would be no fightback from the Tipp boys and two further goals from Donnchadh O’Sullivan and William Courtney were the icing on the cake for the new champions. St Brendan’s now play St Benildus College of Dublin in the semi final on March 16. The Hogan Cup final is scheduled for April 2. interested in attending should contact Vince Cooper at 086 4084690.

Glenflesk

GLENFLESK MINORS: Our minors are at home to St Marys/ Renard this Saturday March 5th at 4.00pm in the County league. BARRADUFF CARDIAC RESPONSE UNIT: Barraduff cardiac response unit are a team of locally trained volunteers who will link in with the national ambulance service and assist when needed, our volunteers will attend urgent and life threatening calls cardiac arrest ,chest pain, strokes heart attack and choking. We will cover a 6km radius and are looking for more volunteers to join this worthy cause and help make our community a safer place. We have received donations but we need more in order to buy the equipment needed for “Barraduff cardiac response unit” to go live, any donations would be appreciated. Please contact Patricia Murphy scheme coordinator Mobile: 087 6831247 Email: barraduffresponders@gmail.com GLENFLESK RAMBLING HOUSE: The rambling house will take place in St Agatha’s hall Glenflesk on Easter Sunday the 27th of March. All proceeds will go to Killarney water rescue. Phone Neily 087-9831655 or Derry 087-2707899 for more info. RAHEEN NS: Raheen Parents Association will host its next Bingo Night on Saturday the 9th of April. Congratulations to Siobhan & Denis Lovett who had the winning lotto no. 31 on Saturday the 27th of February. DRAMA IN GLENFLESK: “A Queens Speech” In December 2011 Mike O’Halloran brought his play “September 82” to Glenflesk, a story about Kerry football fans the week of that famous all Ireland final and it went down a storm with the Glenflesk crowd.

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We are privileged to have mike back with his new play “A Queens Speech” a story set in a pub which also houses a barbershop set in the summer of 2011 when Ireland was lifted from the gloom of the recession by the promise of a state visit by the queen. So make your way to the hall in Glenflesk this Saturday March 5th 8pm for a great nights entertainment. DENIS DENNEHY MEMORIAL POOL TOURNAMENT: This tournament in memory of our former player Denis Dennehy and run by his family has proved a big success yet again raising E1652 for the Kerry/ Cork health link bus. Well done to all who played a part. GLENFLESK COMMUNITY GAMES: Well done to the U13 boys who competed in the soccer county finals on Sunday in Milltown. They finished joint top of the group but unfortunately went out on goal difference. SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family of Maura Healy Foiladown who passed away recently. Ár dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. CONTACT: We welcome items of local interest. Please contact PRO Paudie on 087 7692220 or pro.glenflesk.kerry@gaa.ie

Dr Crokes

East Kerry Super League Dr Crokes 5-17 Spa 0-5 In this game, played in Lewis Road on Friday last, we had a comprehensive win over our neighbours Spa. Progressive 31 Progressive 31 continues every Wednesday night. Time 7.45pm. Everyone welcome. Bring €5 and a partner.

Results Wednesday February 17th

1st. Derry O’Connor/Seamus O’Connor 2nd. Dan Kelliher/Sean Clarke Spots Sheila Daly/Margaret Looney Jim Connolly/Joe O‘Shea Jinx winners Tadghie Fleming/Teddy Counihan Dermot Daly/John Daly Donie (Whitty) O’Sullivan/Sean Macassey Raffle Winners Michael O’Shea ; Michael Fitzgerald Results Wednesday February 24th 1st. Donie (Whitty) O’Sullivan/Sean Macassey 2nd. Jackie Looney/Malachy WalshSpots Niall Brosnan/Tim Brosnan John Lyne/Michael Murphy Jinx Winners Seamus O’Connor/Derry O’Connor Jackie Looney/Malachy Walsh Niall Brosnan/Tim Brosnan Raffle winners Denis O’Leary; James (Wedge) Arthur; Donie O’Sullivan. Events meeting If you have an hour or two to spare throughout the year to help out in Events then come along to the meeting at 8pm this Thursday 3rd of March in the clubhouse and bring a friend. Ladies Football Are you interested in getting involved in coaching and training or just helping out with our ladies footballers. If so, please contact Tommy Brosnan or Catherine Keogh. Training Training for our Senior Team and Under 16’s will take place on Thursday 3rd of March at 7.15pm Registration Membership fees are now due and must be paid before 31 March 2016 for all members. Players must have paid

membership before being considered for Club teams. There is a variety of rates to suit all. For detail and to pay this years membership, contact Registrar Frances O’Sullivan (086-3895230) at the earliest opportunity. Frances will be at the Clubhouse from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday and registration day for all juveniles on 5th of March. Saturday Morning Academy The first day of the Juvenile Academy will take place on Saturday, 5th March 2016. This day will also serve as a registration day for all existing and new members. For some of the girls and boys it will be their first time pulling on a pair of boots or taking to the pitch. Some will be sampling our facilities for the first time, while others will be following in the footsteps of their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts or older brothers and sisters. The first Saturday morning of our academy is a special day in the Club calendar and we would ask all members and those wishing to join, young and old, to come along on the day to share the facilities the Dr. Crokes Club has to offer to the families of Killarney. Any parent whose children are playing with the club are also most welcome to become official members of the Dr. Crokes Club. Activities kick-off with Hurling at 10:00am and Gaelic Football at 10:30am. Should be some day! Congratulations Congratulations to the Crokes boys and Vince Cooper on their win in the Corn Uí Mhuirí Final. Lotto Lotto numbers 8, 16, 20, 22. Jackpot €3900 No winner Match 3 9 by €45. Next draw Sunday 6th of March in Speakeasy. Jackpot €4200. Dr Crokes Juvenile Academy The Dr. Crokes Juvenile Academy returns this Saturday. 10 to 12 Hurling and Football, Boys and Girls aged 4 to 10. There is great excitement in the club as new and old Boys and Girls commence their Saturday Morning Gaelic Football and Hurling with the Dr. Crokes Club. R

Fossa

Lotto 28th February 2016 Numbers drawn were 6, 15, 24, 26. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot will be €5,850. 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. Seniors The senior team had a comprehensive win over Firies in the East Kerry Super-league on Sunday, their next outing is away to Cordal on Sunday 6th march at 12 noon. Minors Our minor team are due to play St Michaels/Foilmore in Fossa on Saturday 5th March at 4pm in Round 2 of the County League. Congratulations A massive congrats to David Clifford who produced a scintillating display at centre forward for The Sem on Saturday when they beat Clonmel CBS in the Munster Collages’ Corn Uí Mhuirí final in Mallow. David helped himself to 1-5 in an emphatic 5-21 to 0-07 win. Also congrats to three Fossa Girls, Anna O’Reilly, Grace Cahillane and Ciara Griffin who helped ISK Killorglin to a

comprehensive win over Castleblaney in the All-Ireland PP Junior B semi-final on Saturday, hopefully they can add an All-Ireland medal to their collection as well. Membership: Club Membership is now due and the rates for 2016 are as follows, Family membership, which includes both parents and all their children up to minor age, stays at €60, adult remains at €30, while youth/student is €15. Anyone who wishes to pay can contact Registrar, Gene Moriarty or any club officer. Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas: Come along to a music session for young musicians in the Travel Inn Fossa on Saturday 12th March 5 - 6.30pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing music for enjoyment. All ages and abilities welcome. Sult Na nÓg: Congratulations to all those who took part in Sult Na nÓg dancing which was held in Fossa Community Centre on Sunday last. Senior Scór: Fossa GAA would like to wish our Léiriú team of Jackie Quirke, Frances Healy, Mike Griffin, Eileen Lucey, Gene Moriarty, Mike Sheehan and Theresa Kissane the very best of luck in the Munster Final of Senior Scór. Éire Óg club in Ovens will host the Munster Final on Saturday 5th March commencing at 6pm. Golf Society Old Killarney Inn Golf Society membership now available. New members welcome. 1st outing to Kenmare Saturday 9th April. To join please text 087 9491116 for details.” Sympathy Sympathy is extended to Micheal Quirke and family of Curragh on the death of his father, Michael, of Slieve Mish, Lewis Rd, Killarney. May he rest in peace. Fossa Community Games Well done to all of the great artists who represented Fossa in the county art competition in Listowel last weekend. Special congratulations to Catriona McKenna who won gold in the U10 girls category and also to Luke McCann who won a bronze in the boys U8 category. Anyone interested in being on the U-14 Quiz team please contact Amanda (086-3283778). All those interested in competing in swimming or gymnastics please contact Katherine(086-3152247) Details of all events in Kerry can be found on www.kerrycommunitygames. ie

Club and After-School Club. Margaret can be contacted on 087-2640741 if you have any enquiries. FÉILE 2016 In keeping with the spirit of Féile 2016 and the participation of our under 14 team in the national event, Kilcummin Juvenile GAA Club are looking to host families to accommodate our visiting club on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th June. Families would be hosting 2 players. Club members interested might please contact 087-9181973 for further information. HURLING St Pats Hurling – Indoor Hurling on Thursdays for all ages to U14. Killarney Community College (5.30 to 6.30pm). All welcome €2. KILCUMMIN RAMBLING HOUSE Will be open on Friday 4th March. All patrons are requested to be seated at 8.30pm. The Rambling House continues to feature its highly popular 1916 Commemorations series of talks with Conor Doolan. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ: 11ú Márta 2016 Scór na bPáistí will take place on the 11th March at Killarney Racecourse. Kilcummin will be represented in Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad and Music. A big Thank You to all our mentors who have assisted the children in preparation and the best of luck to all of those who will be representing Kilcummin on the day. CONGRATULATIONS To Sean O’Leary Mastergeeha who won a Corn Uí Mhuirí medal with St. Brendans on Saturday last. PINK NIGHT Last Saturday night the GAA Ladies committee hosted a “Pink Night” in the Klub bar. This was an overwhelming success due to the hard work of the ladies committee, the sponsors and the general public who supported this very worthwhile cancer charity. Photos can be viewed on Facebook and Kilcummingaa.com GOLF CLASSIC Kilcummin GAA Club are holding a Golf Classic on April 30th. The venue is Killarney Golf Club. Teams of 3 for €150. Further information in the coming weeks but teams need to be organised and sponsorship secured as a great event is anticipated. SENIOR FOOTBALL Kilcummin play Kenmare on Sunday at 12 midday in Kilcummin. GAA LOTTO Congratulations to John Falvey, Tralee Road on winning the Kilcummin GAA Lotto of €4000. Numbers drawn were 7, 9, 12, 16. Jackpot now €2,500.

Kilcummin

Mastergeeha FC

COMHALTAS 1916 COMMEMORATION A date for your diaries is Sunday April 3rd when we will hold our 1916 commemoration event in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. ENROLMENT FORMS AND OPEN DAY IN KILCUMMIN NATIONAL SCHOOL Pupils and parents are invited to attend an Open Day in Kilcummin N.S. on Thursday March 10th from 2.15pm-4pm. Enrolment forms are now available in Kilcummin N.S. for the 2016-2017 school year. Please contact the school (064)6643163 for further info. Please note that Ms. Margaret Nagle will attend our Open Day and will be taking bookings for her Breakfast

LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 26th February 2016. Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 14, 17. Jackpot now €4,950. U14 Kenmare 4 Mastergeeha 2. A disappointing result for the lads who were ahead twice in the match but failed to push on and secure a much needed victory. They took the lead on 15mins after good team play from Adam O’Connor and Philip O’Leary set up Darren Lehane to slot home. The home side drew level on the stroke of half time but ‘Geeha went ahead early in the 2nd half when Darragh Cashman flicked home O’Leary’s corner. The lads tried to push for another goal to secure

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on the ball the win but Kenmare created the better chances as the 2nd half progressed and scored 3 more goals to take the points. PREM A Killarney Celtic 4 Mastergeeha 1. In this local derby it was the home side that started better to lead two nil at the break. However in the second half Mastergeeha pushed forward and got a goal back when Derry Ahern finished off a good move. After this Mastergeeha created some good chances with Chris Egan hitting the crossbar, Scott O’Mahoney going close. However in the final quarter the home side finished the stronger with two goals.

Legion

REGISTRATION The club is hosting a special registration night on Monday, March 7th from 7.30pm to 9pm upstairs in Murphy’s Bar. The plan is to register as many existing members as possible on the night and also to provide a point of contact for potential new members who might want to join. We hope to see you all there. ACADEMY The Academy is re-opening on Saturday, March 5th. If you’d like to register a child you can do so at the pitch this Saturday and every Saturday morning in the month of March. SUPER LEAGUE: LEGION 3-8 CURROW 1-5 Our seniors got their season off to a solid start with a good performance at home to Currow on Sunday morning. Legion Lotto Winning numbers: 1, 16, 17, 26. Next week’s jackpot is €3400. AWARDS NIGHT A big thank you to everyone who attended our Awards Night at the Plaza last Friday. Over two hundred people turned up and a great night was had by all. CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ Congratulations to Peter McCarthy, Cian Gammell, Finbarr Murphy and Mike Pierce, all members of the St Brendan’s College team that won the Corn Uí Mhuirí last weekend in Mallow. The Sem defeated High School Clonmel by the astonishing scoreline of 5-21 to 0-7 and now advance to the Hogan Cup semi-final.

Listry

COMEDY PLAY A queen speech a comedy play staring Listry Shona Murphy will be held in St Agatha’s Hall Glenflesk on Saturday 5th March at 8pm. Tickets at the door. Sympathy Votes of sympathy at recent meeting of Listry community council members a vote of sympathy was passed to bereaved families, relatives and friends of following people who died recently, Gerard Flynn formerly of Ardcanagh & Gurrane, Firies. Isabella Doona of Upper Dunloe, Beaufort. Mary O’Driscoll (nee Lyne) of Valentia. Mike Quinn of Lissivane East. Brendan Counihan of Corpus Christi Terrace, Milltown. May their souls rest in peace. LISTRY SOCIAL COMMITTEE We wish to Thank all those who attended the Social Day in Listry Community Centre on Tuesday February 23rd and celebrate 6 year birthday for the Seniors of the Milltown / Listry Parish. Thank Julie for coming showing how to make butter. Listry Weekly Lotto Results: Sunday

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28th February, 2016 Winning Numbers 8, 17, 22, 23. Jackpot €2,150 not won Jackpot next week Sunday 6th March €2,300. Challenge game result Listry 3-11 Castlegregory 2-06 Minor County League result Ballyduff/Duagh 2-12 Keel/Listry 5-10 Club Meeting Next Monthly Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 8th March at 9pm in the clubrooms. All welcome. Night at the Dogs Listry GAA club are holding a major fundraising night at the dog track Friday March 4th in Tralee Greyhound Stadium. We are asking all members to purchase at least one ticket each for €10. This is one of our main fund-raisers and we are asking you all to support even if you are not attending on the night. Thanks in advance.

Mid Kerry

Mid Kerry Under 21 title claimed by Laune Rangers. One-sided victory brings silverware to the Killorglin side Laune Rangers 2-18, Beaufort 0-6 Spring sunshine greeted the teams in JP O’Sullivan Park on Sunday for the 2016 Mid Kerry Under 21 Championship Final. Full Time score:- Laune Rangers 2-18, Beaufort 0-6. The official Man of the Match award was presented to John Tyther by sponsor Ger Counihan. Mike Sayers, Chairman of the Mid Kerry Board, presented the Eugie Ferris Memorial Cup to Laune Rangers captain Shane Daly. Senior League Results Keel 1-12 Cromane 0-07 Milltown/Castlemaine 1-07 Glenbeigh/ Glencar 0-10 Senior League Round 2 continues Sunday Next 6th March all games 11.30am Cromane Host Milltown/Castlemaine Glenbeigh/Glencar home to Laune Rangers Beaufort entertain Keel Church Gate Collections Will be held in Keel, Kiltallagh, Milltown, Glenbeigh and Glencar next weekend 5th/6th March. Scór na bPaistí Clubs are reminded that all entries for Scór na bPaistí have to be in to Scór Officer Mary Clifford before Friday next 4th March with the final on Friday 11th March in CYMS Killorglin at 7.30pm.

Milltown Castlemaine

OPEN FAMILY FUN DAY- Nagle Rice Community Centre On this Saturday March 5th our club is having an open day for the families of all the young boys and girls from the Milltown Castlemaine area. Catering for ages 6 and upwards, our day will commence at 10 am and finish at 1 pm. (10-11.30) for junior classes up to 3rd class and (11.30 -1 pm) for 4th to 6th class children. During this time children will be able to participate in some fun football activities and meet with some of our coaches who will be coaching within our club over the coming year. Our club caters for both boys and girls from (6 to under 12’s) and boys only thereafter from under 14 to senior men. We also have a Gaelic football club for girls in the community.

This open day will be an ideal opportunity for new families or individuals who have joined our community to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed environment. Light refreshments will be served for children and adults throughout the day. Any queries contact Podge on (086) 839 8669 or Henry on (087) 945 1246. SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ: Children in Milltown and Castlemaine are busy gearing up for the forthcoming Scór Na bPáistí. A club night will be held on Friday 4th March, in the Nagle Rice Community Centre, at 7pm in Milltown to decide which quiz team will go forward to represent us at the county final. It will also provide other entrants will an opportunity to perform in front of an audience in a non-competitive environment. Entries include an instrumental group, a solo singer, a ballad group and two quiz teams. It’s sure to be an enjoyable night! The Mid Kerry Final will be held in the CYMS Hall, Killorglin on Friday 11th March at 7.30pm. The South Kerry semi- final is scheduled for Sunday 10th April, followed by the county final on Sunday 17th April (venues to be decided). Best of luck to all involved! DEFIBRILLATOR: Our club defibrillator has now been relocated to outside the doors of the clubrooms and is available to the community. As we are all aware, access to a defibrillator can save some one’s life. Our club is compiling a list of qualified individuals who are competent in using a defibrillator. You never know that perhaps your own life or the life of your son/daughter/ mother / father/ brother/sister/granny or grandad may be saved some day by someone on this list. Please contact Deirdre on 086/1703332, if you wish to place your name on the list or private message me on FB. EMAIL ADDRESSES: We are in the process of updating our contact details, which includes e mail addresses. If you have new contact details, you can private message me (Deirdre O’Sullivan) on my Facebook Page with new details. Some emails are coming back with an undelivered status. MID KERRY SENIOR LEAGUE Glenbeigh Glencar and Milltown Castlemaine ended up on a level score of 1/07 to 10 points at full time on Sunday last. Our next senior league game is on this Sunday March 6th. We are at home to Keel. Game is at 11.30 to facilitate The Kerry v Donegal game in Tralee. Please make every effort to come along and support the players and management. MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE: Milltown Castlemaine were defeated in the first round by Currow on Saturday last on a score line of 1/05 to 11 points. We wish Cormac Leane, both our minor and senior goalkeeper a speedy recovery from an injury which he sustained at the game. On Saturday March 5th, we are at home to St. Senan’s at 4 p.m. Please come along and cheer our minors on. COUNTY FINAL COMMUNITY GAMES ART RESULTS: Congratulations to all the young boys and girls (some from our football club) who did fantastic in the Community Games Art competition in Listowel at

the weekend. REGISTRATION: Our club will hold a registration evening on Friday March 18th between 6 and 7 in the Nagle Rice Community Centre. Joining your local GAA Club is a wonderful way for children and adults to form new friendships whilst having some great fun playing sport. Our GAA Club here in Milltown Castlemaine, is very much part of our community and we look forward to welcoming both young and not so young to our club! Again Friday March 18th in the Nagle Rice community centre between 6 and 7 is the place to be for registration. See you there! CONFIRMATION: Congratulations to all our young footballers who were confirmed on Friday last. We hope the Holy Spirit will guide and direct you as you journey through all the many exciting adventures that lie ahead. LOTTO: Our lotto jackpot for €6,200 was not won on Friday last. Drawn numbers-4, 20, 26 and 30. Well done to Mike Larkin who sold a hat trick of winners in last night’s draw. Thank you to all our sellers and supporters. Your support is very much appreciated. Our next Lotto draw for €6,400 will be on Friday March 11th. Tickets on sale from usual sellers and outlets. MID KERRY U 21 CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to our neighbours Laune Rangers on their victory over Beaufort in the Mid Kerry Final. Both teams, along with our own club, have some very impressive young footballers coming up along the ranks. WINTER FUN FOOTBALL: Training for under 10’s and under 12’s only will continue in the Nagle Rice Community Hall, on Mondays. Please remember your €2 to cover hall rental and don’t forget your gum shield. Any questions -please contact Garry on 087943746. PLEASE NOTE: Under 12 and under 14 winter fun football will be on Tuesdays at 6. Same requirements as above. LÁ NA gCLUBANNA: In 2016, the GAA plans to celebrate the importance of your club in your community. Lá Na gClubanna will take place on Sunday, 8th May, 2016. Counties have been asked to keep the morning and afternoon fixture free to enable all members to fully participate in this event. More details in the coming weeks. ON GOING CLUB DEVELOPMENT: GYM REFURBISHMENT: Our gym is currently closed for refurbishment. The floor surface in the club gym is currently being replaced to ensure our members have the most up to date facilities available to them. Gym membership is presently available to past or present players at the following rates: €20 for current players (over16)-€100 for non-playing members-this includes club membership. These fees include membership up until December 31st 2016. Our toilet facilities are also in the process of being tiled. We are very grateful to those who are volunteering their time and expertise in these projects. Apologies for any inconvenience caused during these necessary works. A

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Double European gold for Killarney jiu jitsu champion

update THERE were celebrations on the double at Straight Blast Gym in Killarney as one of its members, Mariusz Waroch, returned from a prestigious international jiu jitsu contest with two gold medals. Mariusz competed in the Munich Open Jiu Jitsu Championships during the weekend of February 20 and over two days took on some of the best jiu jitsu practitioners in Europe, winning the coveted top prize in both the gi and no gi categories. Mariusz has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with SBG Killarney for a number of years now and already holds many Irish national titles in the sport. He is coached by PJ Lucey, who is a purple belt in the sport under John Kavanagh of Straight Blast Gym Dublin. “Preparation was the key to his success and Mariusz would like to thank all his teammates who helped him prepare. A special mention also goes to Jimmy and Donal of Galvin Physiotherapy Clinic for making sure he was injury free, to Navé Yoga and also Paula Galezowska of Black Belt Nutrition for looking after his diet,” said a spokesman for SBG Killarney. SBG Killarney runs Jiu Jitsu classes four nights a week; for further information contact the gym via its Facebook page or call 086-8867867.

Mariusz Waroch with the two gold medals he won at the Munich Open Jiu Jitsu Championships, surrounded by colleagues and friends from Straight Blast Gym Killarney.

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