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Launching 'A Night for Kevin' in memory of the late Kevin Casey were his parents Mary and Paddy Casey with, seated from left, Gavin O'Donoghue, Majella O'Connell, Seamus Moynihan, Martin Casey and Ollie Favier; back, Mike O'Donoghue, Alan Brady, Morgan O'Connell and Adrian O'Sullivan. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

AN AWARD-WINNING broadcaster, Kevin Casey passed away on January 3 after a short battle with cancer. The Glenflesk native worked as Sports Editor at WLR in Waterford City and lived in the picturesque village of Dunmore East with his wife Marguerite and their three young sons, Paul, Mark and James. A multi-award winning broadcaster, Kevin was honoured

on numerous occasions at the GAA’s McNamee Awards and last October won a prestigious Gold PPI National Radio Award in the Sports Story category for an interview he recorded with hurler Maurice Shanahan on his struggle with depression. Now Kevin’s family and friends have come together to hold a night in his memory on Saturday, April 1.

A Night For Kevin will unfold at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney. Music will be by Millstreet band The Kelts and doors open at 8pm. Tickets, €10, are available in local shops or by calling Adrian O’Sullivan on 083-451 0776, James O’Connor on 087-688 3310 or Dermot Healy on 087-257 4766. From this Friday tickets for the event will also be for sale in Killarney

Carpet and Furniture Centre, Who’s 4 Shoes, The Shire, Blooms Florists, The Torc Hotel and The Kerry Way, Glenflesk. Donations may also be made directly to the Kevin Casey Memorial Fund at the AIB Bank, 25 Main Street, Killarney. IBAN: IE58 AIBK 9363 3263 2330 47. Proceeds from the night go to the Casey family and the Irish Cancer Society.

LIEBHERR LAUNCHES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME LIEBHERR CONTAINER CRANES LTD is one of the world’s leading suppliers of state-of-the-art container handling equipment. The technical complexity of the products manufactured by Liebherr in its Killarney plant is continually increasing and the skill levels required to design and manufacture such equipment requires the highest levels of expertise in all disciplines. This necessitates significant investment in training and development of staff. As part of Engineers Week 2017, Liebherr has announced a new engineering scholarship programme, commencing in September 2017. The programme will provide a unique opportunity for Leaving Certificate students in the Kerry area, to gain a third-level qualification in an engineering

course of their choice from the following engineering disciplines, electrical, mechanical, structural, automation or mechatronics. Successful applicants will complete their CAO application as normal, and following an interview process at Liebherr the chosen candidates will benefit from an all course fees paid programme for the selected college. The additional benefit of being able to complete work experience during summer vacation and college placements throughout the course term will also be part of the learning experience. Upon completion, a graduate role in the company is assured. Liebherr’s technical director, Charlie McCarthy, said: “The tradition of both a practical and

theoretical education is synonymous with Liebherr. The students will work in engineering departments throughout the company, under the guidance of senior engineers where they will benefit from seeing the application of engineering principles on modern high tech world class products.” As part of the launch, Liebherr will hold an engineering scholarship open evening on Wednesday, March 15, from 5.30pm to provide information to interested students who are doing their Leaving Certificate in 2017 together with their parents and teachers. Those who wish to attend the open evening should register on or before 1pm on Monday, March 13, by sending an email to gradrecruit.lcc@liebherr.com

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IT’S ALL systems go in Killarney this week. The town is throwing its weight behind Dr Crokes’ quest for All-Ireland glory. The Killarney side will take on Slaughtneil of Derry in Croke Park this St Patrick’s Day. See our special feature this week and make sure also to check out our news special that will whisk you back in time to 1992 – complete with pictures by local photographer Sean Kelly – when the team last won the All-Ire-

land Club final. Speaking of March 17, Killarney’s homegrown and self-styled version of the Kardashians, the Gobnaits, have been at large around the town as part of the lead-up to St Patrick’s Festival Killarney. And all but stealing their thunder was Larry the Leprechaun, who turned more than a few heads as he went on tour with award-winning Killarney photographer Valerie O’Sullivan in a bid to

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devise a thought-provoking treasure hunt in this week’s edition that should appeal to all ages. Also taking place this week was International Women’s Day, which is one of several topics tackled with gusto by our Anne Lucey whose monthly column for Killarney Advertiser features this week. EVE KELLIHER EDITOR

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Lambeth Walk set to be all the rage in Killarney THEY first presented the musical Me and My Girl almost two decades ago and now the talented Killarney Musical Society members are poised to repeat its success. The musical comedy, which is set in England during the 1930s, will grace the INEC stage from Wednesday, March 22, to Friday, March 24. Well-known songs from the show include the romantic “Leaning on a Lamppost,” the ever-catchy and toe-tapping “Lambeth Walk” and the title song “Me and My Girl.” The cast of 40 includes mother and daughter Linda and Éilise O’Donoghue and mother and son Irene Hurley and Odran Downey. The story centres on Bill Snibson, a somewhat unrefined cockney gentleman who learns he is the heir to the Earl of Hareford. However, Bill’s inheritance depends on his ability to adapt to this new and unfamiliar world, which may not include his love, Sally Smith. “We are delighted to have such a strong leading line as well as a very talented chorus,” said Killarney Musical Society PRO Ann Ivory. Ian McGuirk will play the role of Bill with Lily MacMonagle taking on the part of Sally. Sir John will be played by Gerry Adams, Derek O’Leary will play Mr Parchester and Pádraig Creedon and Rory Ward will play the parts of Charles and Gerald Bolingbroke respectively. Orna Cleary O’Shea will portray the Duchess while Emir Guihan takes on the role of Lady Jacqueline. Killarney Musical Society previously

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performed “Me and My Girl” in the Áras Phádraig 19 years ago. “We are very excited to bring the show to the INEC stage where we hope to emulate the success of the 1998 production,” said Ann. “Many current members also performed in the original production including Gerry Adams, Orna Cleary O’Shea, Peter Cook, Derek O’Leary and Mike Maloney.” In 1998 Aileen Ferris Rohan undertook the

role of Lady Jacqueline. “Aileen was involved in numerous productions with the Society from 1992 to 2013. Last year, Aileen sadly passed away and this production is dedicated to her memory,” said Ann. The production team includes Killian Collins (director), John O’Brien (musical director) and Stephen Cullinane O’Regan (choreographer). Tickets can be booked by calling the INEC Box Office on 064-66 71555.

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IT IS 60 years since The Gleneagle first opened its doors and so to celebrate the hotel has lined up a host of special events throughout 2017. The festivities kick off next week, with a celebration of 60 years of music and entertainment. An array of The Gleneagle’s favourite entertainers will perform in the legendary ballroom throughout the week. Dance and sway the week away and turn back the clock on 60 years of entertainment with The Ronan Collins Showband

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featuring The Sugarcubes, Sean O’Dowd and brothers Tommy and Jimmy Swarbrigg on March 12, the My Brother Joe Show on March 13, Brendan Shine on March 14 and Dickie Rock on March 15. Tickets to the nightly concerts are available on the door each night and cost from €20 while special accommodation packages are also available. Stay tuned for more on The Gleneagle 60th celebrations. For more information visit www. gleneaglehotel.com or phone 064-6671550.

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DATE ANNOUNCED FOR COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY

Burglar caught with loot in Killarney IT’S time to sweep into action as the sixth annual County Clean-up, facilitated by KWD Recycling, is nearly upon us. Volunteers are being called upon again to come out in force on Saturday, April 8, to get involved in what has proven in the past to be a great community day out, bringing neighbours and friends together working towards the same goal of keeping our roads clean, while also highlighting the issue of littering. GAA star Colm Cooper has again generously taken time out of his busy schedule to come on board

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to promote this worthwhile event and help get the message across to everyone to get involved and keep our roads litter free and pristine, so that visiting tourists and locals alike can see the true beauty of our country side without unsightly litter strewn on the sides of the roads. This year it is also being extended, and adapted by our neighbours in West Cork where KWD Recycling will also facilitate the clean-up. “This is great news and it will allow everyone visiting or living along this side of the country to enjoy our unspoiled

beauty,” said Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling. “We are hoping to have as many groups/communities/individuals as possible out on the day to help create awareness and in turn help prevent people littering going forward.” If you would like to get involved, register by logging onto www. countycleanup.com. “It does not matter if it’s one person or a group of people, if it’s for half an hour or more, every piece of litter picked makes a difference,” said Noel. “Show pride and keep our county roads litter free.”

SHARP-EYED Gardaí nabbed a young man in the Ballycasheen area in the early hours of Wednesday after he burgled a house in nearby Woodlawn which was occupied. Diligent Gardaí were searching the area in response to the incident when they intercepted the thief in possession of a laptop and other electronic goods. The man, in his 20s, was promptly arrested and will appear in court. The homeowners were delighted to get their property back and were most grateful to the Gardaí. Gardaí are warning homeowners to properly secure their properties at nighttime.

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ITS TWO NEWEST GARDA RECRUITS BY EVE KELLIHER TWO new faces on the beat in Killarney have proved a welcome addition to the town. Garda Karen Sheehan and Garda James McCarthy joined the team at Killarney Garda Station in February. This is the first time in eight years that Killarney has been allocated new probationary gardaí from The Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary. Sergeant Dermot O’Connell, Sergeant in Charge, Killarney Garda Station, extended a warm welcome to the new recruits. “On behalf of the station I would like to welcome them both. They will be a great asset to the team,” Sergeant O’Connell told Killarney Advertiser. The new officers will get to hone a variety of policing skills in the town, added Sergeant O’Connell. Garda Sheehan, from Doneraile, Co Cork, and Garda McCarthy, from Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, said they have always wanted to join An Garda Siochána. They graduated in Templemore on February 6 and were then posted to Killarney. “We are delighted to be here, Killarney is such a lovely town,” said Garda McCarthy. Garda Sheehan added: “Everyone we have met has been so welcoming since we arrived in Killarney, it’s been fantastic.”

GOLD on the double for Killarney jiu-jitsu experts

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KILLARNEY is home to some of the leading jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world – and that’s official. The team from Straight Blast Gym (SBG) Killarney together with head coach PJ Lucey returned this week from one of the biggest competitions in the international jiu-jitsu calendar, the London Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with two gold medals. Marius Waroch took gold in his

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division at the event on Saturday and SBG Killarney’s head coach PJ Lucey also won a gold medal. Both are purple belts and are trained by John Kavanagh. “Everyone in the club is absolutely delighted for the guys and for all those who travelled and represented the club,” said SBG member Mark O’Brien. If you are interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and friendly environment, contact SBG Killarney on 086-8867867 or on Facebook.

KILLARNEY SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE’S SCHOOL TOUR OPTIONS

THE Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre is now taking bookings for its school tour programme for 2017. The centre’s aim is to cater for all age groups with the emphasis being on fun and fitness. “All our activities are based on the principles of fitness and core fundamental movement skills,” said Daniel O’Donoghue of the centre. “The day is split into three segments. The early morning slot will involve icebreakers, invasion games such as soccer, football, basketball, dodgeball and much more and finally we finish the morning slot with parachute games and fun on our

bouncy castles and brandnew target game.” Daniel added: “The second part of the day is spent in the pool on our 20-metre obstacle inflatable.” After lunch, groups will enjoy team building and obstacle courses. “To finish the day we have an obstacle course and relay race designed on the principals of fitness,” said Daniel. Full or half-day options are available with fully qualified instructors co-ordinating all of the activities on offer. You can book now by contacting Daniel on dan.odonoghue@killarneyleisure. com or phone the centre on 064-6636554.

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WOMAN DIES IN KILLARNEY ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT TRIBUTES were paid this week to a 74-yearold Killarney woman who died in a roadtraffic accident on Monday. Mary McLoughlin of The Oak, Ballydowney, Killarney, and also of Ardaneanig, died in University Hospital Kerry on Monday evening after her car collided with another on the N72, Killarney to Mallow road, that afternoon. Killarney Gardaí are investigating the collision which occurred at about 2.25pm.

Mrs McLoughlin was the only occupant of her car. The driver of the other car, who was also its only occupant, is in his 20s. He was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick with serious injuries. The road was closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic Collision investigation Mrs McLoughlin (née Dineen), formerly of London and Carrigacooleen, Millstreet, is pre-deceased by her husband James. She is mourned by her daughters Patricia

and Caroline and son Michael, sons-inlaw Donal and Paul, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, other relatives and wide circle of friends. The reposal will take place at O'Shea's Funeral Home, Cathedral Place, Killarney, this evening (Friday) from 6pm to 8pm, with removal to St Mary’s Cathedral. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 10.30am and burial will take place in London.

Kerry County Leagues 2017 Launch

Cathy O’Sullivan, Annmarie Nelligan and Ray O’Sullivan. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

THE HEALY-RAE WORLD TOUR OF KERRY Front, Joe Wallace (Ardfert), Mark Ryan (Rathmore), Mary O'Shea and John Long (Chapter 23 Credit Union), Tim Murphy (Kerry GAA Chairman) and Paul Downey (Dr Crokes); back, Dermot Griffin, Joy Clifford, (Killarney Credit Union), John O'Leary (Kerry GAA PRO), Anto Kelliher (Castlegregory), Kieran Dineen (Na Gaeil), Donal Cremin (Secretary, Chapter 23 Credit Union), Mark Murphy (Killarney Credit Union CEO), Ger McCarthy (Kilmoyley) Christy Killeen, Pat Delaney (Killarney Credit Union Chairman), Ger Galvin and Catherine Coffey, Killarney Credit Union. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH Mike Leahy, centre, representing All Ireland Hogan Cup Winners St Brendans College Killarney, with John Long (Chairman, Chapter 23 Credit Union), Mark Murphy (Killarney Credit Union CEO), Tim Murphy (Kerry GAA Chairman) and Pat Delaney (Killarney Credit Union Chairman).

KILLARNEY CREDIT UNION played host to the official launch of the 2017 Kerry Senior Football and Hurling County Leagues sponsored by Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions on Monday at its head office in Beech Road. John Long, chairman, Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions, said: “The Credit Unions share the same common ethos as Kerry GAA, of Community spirit and indeed Voluntary service, and both are at the heart of many community successes.” The partnership between Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Credit Union and the Kerry County Committee has been in place since

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2003. The Senior Football League gets underway on March 19 (March 12 for Division 5) and the Senior Hurling League commences on April 9. On the night sponsorship cheques were presented to: 2016 County Leagues winners, football, Division 1 Dr Crokes; Division 2 Rathmore; Division 3 Ardfert; Division 4 Na Gaeil; Division 5 Castlegregory; hurling, division 1 Kilmoyley. Presentations were also made to Glenbeigh/Glencar - All Ireland Junior Football Champions, and AllIreland Post-Primary Schools Hogan Cup winners St Brendan’s College, Killarney.

THE Healy-Raes are embarking on a world tour of Kerry in a new play written by Killarney storyteller and actor Ray O’Sullivan. “The Rise and Rise of the Healy-Raes” is the hilarious and sometimes-poignant story of bachelor brothers Densey and PJ Doona who appear timelocked in a life of loneliness and celibacy in their small family farm in Kerry. But foreign women, love, elections and politics combine to change their lives, with the well-oiled Healy-Rae machine at the centre of the miraculous transformation. The play is directed by Aidan O’Connor, journalist and writer/

director of the hit drama ‘Patrick’ which had a phenomenal run in Kerry last year. “The story of the Healy-Raes is one which has been told in many ways over the years, but this is the first time it’s being played out on stage,” Ray O’Sullivan said. The play will be staged in Beaufort Community Centre on Saturday, March 11, Castleisland Ivy Leaf on March 25, Kenmare Carnegie Centre on April 1, Scartaglen Heritage Centre on April 8, Killarney INEC Acoustic Club on April 13 and St John’s Theatre, Listowel, on April 20. Tickets available at the door or by calling 087-2279657.

Travellers to organise St Patrick’s Day protest MEMBERS of the Traveller community have said they will protest in Killarney on St Patrick’s Day against what they say is widespread discrimination. At a meeting in Ballyspillane Community Centre, members of the community gave their support for the protest which would coincide with Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. Killarney Chamber of Tourism

& Commerce says it does not, and will not, condone any form of restriction for any social group nor discrimination of any sort. It said it had not been aware of any protest planned by members of the Traveller community in Killarney and pointed out that this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade does not exclude anyone and has diversity as its theme.

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Gobnaits have ‘notions’ ahead of St Patrick’s Day THE concept of “notions” or “having notions” is something uniquely Irish and the unofficial mascots of the St Patrick’s Festival Killarney, the quartet of characters all answering to the name of “Gobnait”, have been extolling the virtues of “notions” all week. In Killarney’s own take on Keeping up with the Kardashians, the Gobnaits have been getting up to all sorts of antics on the streets of the town. They were spotted this week choosing flowers outside White Heather on Plunkett Street, or Henn Street as they like to remember it. Another Gobnait stalled outside a sign for massages, wondering whether her weary legs would benefit. “Yerrah,” said the other Gobnaits, “Don’t be talking, a drop of poitín would do the job.” They are also photographed by a phone box as they have “notions” about phoning Radio Kerry in a bid to win its daily quiz.

Press Button A: The Gobnaits on a mission tophone in to Radio Kerry's daily quiz. Julie McGowan (Gobnait D), Kate O’Leary (Gobnait A), Emer Corridan, (Gobnait B) and Anne Marie Kennelly, (Gobnait C). PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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Eve Kelliher talks to Today FM duo Dermot & Dave ahead of their performance in the INEC, Killarney, on March 16 CONSIDERING the first joke he ever wrote, at the tender age of five, was a Kerryman joke, Dermot Whelan is feeling somewhat nostalgic as he packs his suitcase for his gig in Killarney’s INEC next week. The other half of the hilarious Today FM duo Dermot & Dave, Dave Moore, is also excited about heading for the Kingdom where they will take centre stage with their “Ah Sure Lookit” show in the INEC on March 16. “My mother is a cousin of the Kerry footballer Mikey Sheehy and there are pictures of me as a three-year-old being carried around by the Bomber Liston and Mikey,” he said. Today FM’s lunchtime presenters Dermot & Dave debuted their comedy show at the

Cork Comedy Festival in September of this year and the following month at the Vodafone Comedy Carnival in Galway. Both shows sold out in record time. This is the first time the pair has taken to the stage for a comedy gig but they’re well used to each other, having worked together in radio for over 12 years. The tour will take in almost every corner of Ireland with 15 dates scheduled. Asked what people can expect from their stand-up show, Dermot said: “Imagine a bonkers radio show that grows legs and arms and a head and starts firing out craic and waving its arms like an angry King Kong in that movie. Not even close.” Dave added: “It’s all our listeners’ favourite characters, stand-up, improvised comedy, music and an interactive gardening segment – what’s not to love?!” Tickets, €29, are on sale from www. inec.ie, www.ticketmaster.ie or from the INEC Box Office on 064-6671555.

Killarney coffee morning brews up support for Daffodil Day NIGHT nurses and volunteer drivers who help make life that bit easier for Kerry cancer patients were out in force at a special coffee morning in the Killarney Towers Hotel

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on Friday. Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae joined volunteers at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on March 24.

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Kaye Morrissey, Elaine Scanlan, Elizabeth Horgan, Sandy Corrigan, Carmel Clifford and Talie Hannafin with Derry Clarke. PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH

CELEBRITY chef Derry Clarke stirred things up in Killarney when he took centre stage at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa last Friday. The owner of the Michelin Star L’Ecrivain Restaurant in Dublin, Derry was on a return visit to the five-star venue in Killarney. Over 150 guests attended this unique evening which commenced with a drinks reception followed by a six-course tasting menu designed by Derry Clarke. The delectable meal included celeriac velouté, salt bake, egg and truffle followed by, charred mackerel with red pepper escabeche, chorizo, coriander. The third course was foie gras, seared, parfait, pineapple, pain d’epice, almond milk followed by Kerry hill lamb rack, carrot, spinach and jus. Next on the menu was goat’s cheese mousse with apple, macadamia nut, celery cress, and for dessert pear bavarois purée, crisp, chocolate ganache. Dishes were served with accompanying wines selected by Muckross Park Hotel’s food and beverage manager and wine connoisseur András Tóth. Nestled in the heart of Killarney’s National Park, the five-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has been recognised for its culinary excellence with its Yew Tree Restaurant voted Best Restaurant on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way in the 2015 Gold Medal Hotel & Catering Review awards. Led by executive chef and Kerry native John O'Leary, the dedicated team has created a wonderful dining experience featuring the finest ingredients from along the famous Wild Atlantic Way driving route, using the best of fresh Atlantic seafood, prime Munster beef and succulent Kerry lamb. Yew Tree Restaurant provides the ideal location for celebrating a special occasion, anniversary or event. The hotel has been awarded Ireland’s Best Five Star Wedding Venue in the RSVP Awards this year and has been welcomed into leading dining publication The McKenna Guide. Visit www.muckrosspark.com or phone 064-6623400.

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Anne Lucey gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond in her new monthly column

The Colour Purple

JUST what is involved in winning and in retaining the Purple Flag for Killarney was succinctly outlined by Killarney accountant Michael Culloty at a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee, the county-wide policing body of senior gardaí, community representatives and local and national politicians which meets in Tralee a few times a year. Michael, a long-standing member of the Killarney Purple Flag committee told how there were only 14 Purple Flags in Ireland. The international accreditation – UK and Ireland – is awarded to a clean and safe environment between the hours of 5pm and 5am. That is from the last hour of shopping and taking in the restaurants and bars and nightclubs. The town during these hours must have “broad appeal” and geographically too the Killarney bid took a broad sweep and extended to the national park, and to the INEC, he said. The town must be enjoyable for residents, tourists, and people working in the town, Michael outlined. “You see so much of the town between 5pm and 5am. You very suddenly realise lighting in the Glebe car park is atrocious, bulbs are blown in the lanes; a dustbin has been taken away to be repaired and not replaced, ” he outlined. Those present described the accolade as the “gold standard” and a remarkable achievement for Killarney, and paid compliment to the content and style of the address. Killarney people at their best tend to nail their colours to the mast, and leave the comfort speak for the tourists who don’t need to be bothered with too much controversy or detail. Michael Culloty was no exception. The town council as a body and its executive “had bought hugely” into the effort; no other town in Ireland had the purple flag at the time, he told them. The statistical requirements, the coordination, “the chasing of all of us” was by the Killarney Town Council official assigned to the role. He doubted very much if the new municipal body would do this. “I don’t know if it would have that strength,” Michael said frankly. And he is completely right – the go-to person, who was parking his van awkwardly, would be known, the fellow or girl not playing ball with dustbins would be known and approached nicely. And there would be no umbrage because everyone rows in together in Killarney.

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TOWN COUNCIL AND TOWN SPEAK THE great tragedy of the late town council was its lack of gender balance (no woman) and the glaring lack of the new Irish at any level of authority. Only when there were two women – Sheilas Casey and Dixon – was the 20-year battle for a playground won. The municipal body that has replaced it is hardly any better in the gender/new Irish model. But it has also the distinct disadvantage for Killarney because there are so few Killarney people on the thing. This has real repercussions. There is a literal lack of voice there. Michael Culloty’s clear and precise address in straightforward but at times colourful English reminded me of how rarely I hear Killarney-speak anymore at so-called authority meetings. Not everyone at old council meetings could avoid waffle, but many did. Now even on the local radio too many of those who represent the town at political level local and national cannot speak Killarney. I enjoy as much as anyone the rich tones of Kilgarvan, Scartaglen, Ballyhar, and Castleisland and the posh Rathmore accent. But this is not how English is spoken in Killarney – growing up in a tourist town we were all taught and warned about how we spoke English. And while most of us could “dis, da, dese and dose” with the best of Cork city, we had a particular aversion to “shtop, shtay, and shtand”, and “hoy there” and “howrru” …the rich rolling tongue that distinguishes the outer regions. It is an ironic thing: Killarney English is and was as distinct as the English one hears in Dingle. Dingle people are very particular about how they speak English; they do so clearly and exactly and with grammatical correctness because in Dingle, the two languages, the Irish and the English, are separate and apart. It is the same with Killarney – there is an awareness of language and how it is spoken. And it is a great shame that the peculiar Killarney voice, which is not without its purple passages, is being lost in the meeting halls – and on the airways.

GRAVEYARD ISSUE THE Killarney Graveyard: It must surely be a fairly simple question to answer. Will the graveyard in the grazing land at Knockeenduff Killarney be con-

secrated, or won’t it? So far the council officials who may push this thing through with the assistance of a majority of “Killarney” councillors have refused to answer the question. These things matter still in Ireland, especially at a time of death. Here the landscape can still have an otherworldly meaning – fairy fort, consecrated and of course non-consecrated such as Cillíns for unbabptised etc…

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IT IS of course international Women’s Day week. A week to celebrate the contribution of women to the workforce and the struggle for women’s rights. But it is a bad week for Mother Ireland whose idea of women has clearly been Eve or Mary or the Spéirbhean. (We have statues to two of these in Killarney, though none to any real woman.) For some uniquely Irish reason, the State with its reins barely on the chariot of myth and Catholicism could never grasp the complexity of women: they could never acknowledge that women were no different from men, only they were women. For years they were churching them, covering them, hiding them and clearly too flailing them. The attack on women began with the foundation of the State by brushing revolutionary women out of paintings 1916. Women in the new mono-religious Republic were "stripped" not only of their independence, and their right to work, but their sexuality. It took Nell McCafferty and others to board a train to Belfast to get contraception. The same referendum to state the obvious that a foetus cannot be equal to an adult woman is being rerun in the second time in just over 30 years; a woman was allowed die in Galway two years ago because of this “belief” and the fact you can get 14 years for assisting an abortion; there is the “lock up your daughters” movement against the cervical cancer inoculation (mainly by men); there is still no proper childminding structures to allow women work. And this week we see entombed in Tuam any delusions we ever held about equal treatment for women in this country - and especially for poor women and their babies. It is not just the nuns and the priests and the doctors who visited these homes, who should bear the shame of this: it is all of us, women too. And it is high time we examined the picture of women we hold in this unholy trinity of temptress, saint or goddess.

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LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS

MATTHEW 17:1-9: The transfiguration experience was one that, for Jesus, clarified his relationship with his Father and strengthened him for the future. It was also a moment of deep revelation for the disciples. What have been the experiences, the moments of insight, which for you have clarified your sense of who you are, and what is your relationship with God? On the mountain the disciples saw Jesus in a new way. His appearance changed. Sometimes in friendship there are moments of sharing in which we get to know a friend in a new and deeper way. Have you had that experience in human friendship, or in your relationship with Jesus and God. Recall when that happened, and what it was like for you. The clear vision of Jesus with Moses and Elijah was followed by a frightening experience of being in a cloud and it was in the midst of the cloud that the disciples were instructed ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him’. Have you had the experience of learning the truth about life and about your relationship with God from moments of confusion as well as from times of special joy? After their special experience the disciples came down the mountain again. We cannot live each day at the level of special spiritual experiences, but the memory of them can strengthen us in difficult times. What memories encourage you in time of trouble? John Byrne, OSA, Veritas

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“SIX days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John…” Lent is indeed how God draws us home as individuals, but it is also a very communal journey. We never journey alone, no matter how lonely we may feel. We are always journeying together. If we can experience our journey in communion with others, it makes it so much clearer that we are on a journey together. When we can share our experiences with a close friend or our worship community, we can enjoy support that allows grace to flourish. Let us pray for one another on this journey, especially for those who need and desire a change of heart on this pilgrimage to Easter joy. Choosing and acting Lent are so important because we are body-persons. We experience things with our senses, relish them with our imaginations and we share in God’s own creative and loving activity when our hearts and hands work together for and with others. Sacred Space 2017, Messenger Publication

SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED PARENTS

ANAM CARA supports bereaved parents. The next monthly parent evening takes place on Tuesday, March 14, from 7.30pm to 9pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not.

STATION MASS

STATIONS for Main Street, High Street, New Street, Plunkett Street, College Street, College Square, Green Lawn, Beech Road, Dennehy’s Road and Fairhill take place on Monday, March 13, at 7.30pm in the home of Ann and Con O’Leary, Main Street.

YOUTH MINISTRY

A COURSE in youth ministry takes place from September in St John’s Parish Centre in Tralee. This course, which takes place on Tuesday nights over 20 nights, is aimed at adults (over 21 years), volunteers or professionals interested in working and journeying with young people in a parish, school, youth service or other setting. The cost for the course is €200. Contact Tomás Kenny, Kerry Diocesan Pastoral Team on 086-3683778.

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COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6.00-7.00pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday worship 9am & 11am; Prayer meetings Tuesday & Thursday 8am -9am; Parent & Toddler 10am - 12 noon (term-time); Wednesday 7.30pm Bible Study; Friday 11am Bible Study, 12noon Lunch. During December Friday morning Christmas Day service at 11AM Watchnight Service 31st December @ 11.15PM AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www. aware.ie Tralee Venue:Parish Centre, St. John’s Church Tuesday 8pm – 9pm EPILEPSY IRELAND

The next support meeting for people with Epilepsy will be held at the Epilepsy Ireland office, Park Road o Thursday next Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30am (The next meeting for parents will be held on December 6th at 10.30am) Please contact Kathryn at 064-630301 for further details KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICE Free - confidential

- non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme. KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE

provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, also Thursday morning at 11am in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco

Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact Mairead 087-7808106. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 11am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney. SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www. console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook. com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you think you have a problem with alcohol please contact 066-7128720 or 087-0522911. NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray. SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S The South Kerry Parkinson’s support Group next meeting is on 13th March, 2017, at Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home Kilcummin at 7.30pm where parkinsons nurse from Dublin Nicola will be the speaker. Please note, no meeting that night in Killarney. All are welcome. For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064-7758837. MUCKROSS I.C.A. Monthly meeting of Muckross guild of I.C.A. takes place on monday 13th February at 7.45pm in Loughquittane N.S. Annual quiz night.

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in the Garden Restaurant, Muckross House By historian Liz Gillis Friday, March 24th 2017 at 7.30pm sharp This is the first of three Spring talks hosted by Muckross House Research Library, which will examine ‘the many shades of green’ that developed following the Easter Rising. Historian Liz Gillis has written a series of books about the Irish Revolution including: Women of the Irish Revolution, Ireland Over All, Revolution in Dublin and The Fall of Dublin.

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St Patrick’s Festival Killarney PARADE DIARY

ALL HANDS ON DECK AS COMMUNITIES PREPARE FOR PARADE The newly appointed creative director of the St Patrick’s Day parade in Killarney, Fiona Crowley gives an overview of the lead-up to the annual event SO, THE St Patrick's Day parade in any town or village in Ireland on March 17 is always a red-letter day for spectators, participants and organisers alike and in general anyone with a bit of green blood in them! The parade couldn't be a success without the hard work of so many volunteers but equally it couldn't be a success unless there were groups, clubs and organisations willing to give up their time to participate in the parade. One such group is Raheen NS which is a two-teacher school with a population of 42 students. But don't be fooled into thinking that this small school is small in ideas and accolades. Raheen NS has one a prize in the parade each year they have entered since 2008 and

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MUSHROOM RISOTTO The Muckross Park Hotel’s head chef John O’Leary shares his recipe for a savoury treat

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Grace Notes Bringing my dream to life

Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley is currently in the thick of organising her next concert

I AM LOOKING forward to staging my concert An Irish Heart, which which will take place at 8pm at The Malton Hotel Killarney on St Patrick's Day. Certain aspects of the planning are stressful; promotion, music organisation, financial planning and, of course, the fear that no one will come! I wanted to create a concert that includes music that is very varied and includes some older, well-loved songs as well as some more contemporary Irish music. The most difficult aspect for me has been the narrowing down of songs choices as there are so many great Irish songs out there. One thing that has really struck me during all this is the child-like giddiness I am feeling at the thought of singing a concert full of my favourite songs! When I was a child I would visualise my-

self on a stage singing songs that really meant something to me. My poor friends and family were subjected to being actors and singers in my many “productions” where I brought my “visions” to life! In my head there was a huge audience so my scripting had to be just perfect. As an adult I can now bring my dreams to life and actually perform these songs for an audience. Of course it is a bit scary, but anything worthwhile usually is. One promise I have made to myself is to be true to that young girl who had such clear dreams, huge passion and wonderful ideas. I forgot her for a while. Take my advice and tap back into those days when you too imagined greatness for yourself, it just might change your life...“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one”.. • Grace’s website is gracefoley.ie

Rebel Kerry opens a new chapter

IN 1904, cousins Tom and Daniel Nolan printed the first edition of The Kerryman. Republican from its inception, the paper enthusiastically recorded the involvement of the Kingdom and its people in the Rising, War of Independence and Civil War. Now a new book just released by Mercier Press, Rebel Kerry: From the pages of The Kerryman tells the full story of the revolutionary period in Kerry. Rebel Kerry is edited by Kerryman journalist Simon Brouder and features contributions from wellknown historians including Ryle Dwyer and Helen O’Keeffe. It also includes reports from other Irish newspapers including the Cork Examiner, Daily Mail and Irish Independent.

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Scaling new heights for charity PARTICIPANTS of all ages enjoyed the charity climb on Strickeen Mountain and the Gap of Dunloe. This year’s chosen charities are St Joseph’s Home Hospice Room, Killorglin, Palliative Care Services, Tralee and Killarney, and the Oncology Unit, University Hospital Kerry. Refreshments and lively entertainment were served up afterwards at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, with music by the Breens.

Catherine Evans, left, Barry and Joan Harmon.

Breda Daly with Nikki and Sammy O’Sullivan. PICTURES: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN

Nuala Quigg, Naidin Quigg, Donncha and Megan Quigg, Natalie Sheehan, Coaimhe Foley and Anna Foley.

Kevin Hughes and his son Conor.

Gillian and Harry Hughes.

Kerry Coaches revs up to celebrate its 60th

Members of the Buckley family, pictured at The Dromhall Hotel on Friday night to celebrate Kerry Coaches' 60th year in business; from left, Patricia Keane, Annie MacMonagle, Eileen Buckley, Johnny Buckley, Mike Buckley, Dennis Buckley, Judith William, Marie Keane and Marci Kissane. PICTURES: SALLY MACMONAGLE

Past and present employees of Kerry Coaches got together on Friday night at The Dromhall Hotel. Left: Tymon Milewicz, 3, pictured at the Kerry Coaches open day. Right: Kate and Aoife O'Shea pictured on a Kerry Coaches bus.

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Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio gives you an idea for a gift that will boost your mom’s health, energy, mobility and flexibility SPOIL your mum this Mother’s Day and boost her health and wellbeing for the future by giving her a gift that promotes good health and fitness. Have you ever seen your mom struggle to get out of the car comfortably, or is she absolutely exhauster by the afternoon? Why not change this with the gift of good health and improved energy and posture. As we get older it starts to get more difficult to stay straight and tall. One of our toning tables is specific to posture alignment. Joining our renowned toning tables you are giving yourself or your mother the gift of better health, improved energy, better mobility and flexibility. The toning tables promote weight loss, inch loss, while lengthening and strengthening every muscle in the body from head to toe. They also improve pelvic floor strength and strengthen your back safely and effectively. We offer a complimentary induction session. Call to book immediately, you definitely won't regret it, our toning tables are around 26 years and with so many years’ experience we feel ready to help and support everyone, or all shapes and sizes. They are suitable for all ages and we have customers from 18 years to their 80s who see the benefits of the toning tables. The programme can be tailored to suit your abilities and personal requirements. Our Pilates-based toning tables are extremely effective for new moms. They improve pelvic floor muscles and help with abdominal muscles separation. They also help stretch the upper back, neck and shoulders, ideal for

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Pamper packages WE OFFER a wide range of relaxing packages. Option 1 is our new detox wrap. This was introduced in January 2017 by Universal Contour Body Wrap. It starts with a hot towel foot compress and salt scrub. Sea clay is applied and after you are wrapped in a heated blanket, this clay is left on to detoxify. An Indian head massage is performed for deep relaxation followed by removal of clay and oil is applied in a soothing massage. Option 2 involves back neck and shoulder massage to ease away any aches and pains, helping to reenergise the body. This is followed by a luxury manicure with Opi nail paint. With a wide range of polishes to choose from you'll be spoilt for choice. Option 3 features a Gelish/Shellac two-week manicure and tinting trio, eyelash and eyebrow tint and eyebrow shape. Option 4 is the ultimate relaxing package. This involves a full body massage which will have you on Cloud Nine followed by Sothys institute Hydra 3 HA facial. Call us for bookings on 064-6632966 and check out our wonderful gift voucher options.

GIFTS TO MAKE YOUR MOM’S DAY CHECK out the Kilkenny Shop and Christy’s which offer perfect presents this Mother’s Day, from new season handbags and jewellery, to art, craft and novelty gifts. You could also win a €250 Kilkenny Shop voucher if you share your favourite Mom Moment with Kilkenny – the special days that make you appreciate being a mom, or having an amazing mother.

In the bag A MOTHER’S handbag is a mysterious place! The Guess 'Bobbi' reversible shopper, €130, offers plenty of room as well as being chic arm candy.

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Two birds, one stone IT’S simple and straight to the point and the Lovethelinks Bestest Mom bangle in rose gold, €26, lets your mother know just what you think of her.

Circle that THERE’S no need to run around in circles to find the perfect gift as the stunning silver pendant by Maureen Lynch, €137, says it all.

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on TREAT your mom like a queen at The Malton this Mother's Day on Sunday, March 26. Make this a very special occasion to trul y pamper mothers and grandmo thers in epic style within the suitably grand Victorian setting. Choose between a deli ghtful lunch or delicious afterno on tea with a tasty take-home trea t especially for Mum. Mother 's Day lunch will be a gourme t affair, served from 1pm until 3pm beneath the magnificent gilt dome of The Garden Room followe d by light entertainment in the lobb y from 3.30pm-5.30pm. The lunch menu is €35 per adult and €16 per child. Mother's Day afternoon tea will be served in the gran d foyer and elegant drawing rooms throughout the afternoon with sittings at 1pm and 4pm. Each mum will also receive a take home surprise gift upo n departure. A gift voucher from The Ma lton provides Mum with the luxury of choice, with an array of indulgent services available including accommodation, dining, Yon Ka Spa Treatm ents and The Killarney Wine Roo ms. The Malton is also offering a two-night break package, Mum’s The Word, includin g breakfast daily, four-course dinner for two in the award-winni ng Garden Room restaura nt on one evening and an afternoon tea for two in one of the elegant drawing rooms. Guests also hav e complimentary access to the Innisfallen Health & Leisure Cen tre. For further information tele phone 064-6638000, email reservations@themalton.com or see www.themalton.com

Mum’s the word for top new beauty treats BY EVE KELLIHER A BOTTLE of perfume is always a welcome gift on Mother’s Day. If your mum likes to stay ahead of the posse then look no further than Black Opium Floral Shock, which has just landed on beauty counters like a dramatic bouquet of flowers. It is priced at €81 for 50ml.

Feelgood fragrance THIRTY years ago, Clarins created the very first treatment fragrance that combined both the aromas and skincare benefits of plants. It was christened “Eau Dynamisante”. These gorgeous scents are a mood boost in a bottle, combining aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Eau Dynamisante’s pioneering concept has led to the creation of two other fragrances: Eau Ressourçante and, my personal favourite, Eau des Jardins. And just in time for Mother’s Day, they are available in limited edition 30th anniversary bottles, in 100ml and 30ml sizes.

Lip service A FRESH new lip colour will always be a welcome addition to your mum’s handbag, so check out Bobbi Brown’s Art Stick Liquid Lip. An art supply-inspired modern take on liquid lipstick, it is creamy and super-pigmented. This squeezable colour stick provides a bold, full coverage look with a luxurious, ultralightweight feel and moisturising formula.

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Eva Buckley, Harry O'Connor (overall winner), Katarina Roberts, Laura Hynes, Alan McLoughlin and Emily Sullivan with Barry Murphy, Sean Treacy, MC, and Angela O'Connor, Killarney Rotary Club President. PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH

HARRY’S GAME AS TALENT WINS THE DAY FOR KENMARE MUSICIAN AN INCREDIBLY talented young Kenmare violinist struck a chord with classical music fans in Killarney at the weekend as Harry O’Connor was crowned Killarney Rotary Young Musician of the Year. The 17th annual competition unfolded over two days in the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service centre at Fairhill on Friday and Saturday and an extraordinarily entertaining concert in the INEC Acoustic Club proved a fitting finale. The MC on the night was Ailish Walsh and the adjudicators were Pat O’Keeffe and Mary Hegarty. “Patrons and guests were treated to an amazing display of talent, with voice, violin, cello and harp fighting it out in a classical music version of Battle of The Bands,” said Killarney Rotary president Angela O’Connor. Of course, there had to be a winner and Harry O'Connor’s virtuoso performance of Mozart’s Violin Sonata No 21 held the judges and audience

Hannah and Paul Sherry, Jack and Reggie McCrohan, Killarney, at the KillarneyRotary Club Young Musician of the year final at The Inec Acoustic Club, Killarney, on Saturday night.

spellbound. Laura Hynes, a fourth-ear student at Gaelcholáiste Chiarrai, won second prize, with harpist Emily Sullivan, Lauragh, being presented with the award for third place.

The runners-up were Katarina Roberts from Castlegregory on the cello, Eva Buckley from Muckross, Killarney, on the piano and Alan McLoughlin, voice, from Tralee. The winner of the James Gleeson Memorial Award, which was presented on the night by Killarney Rotarian Barry Murphy, on behalf of Grace and Eoin Gleeson, was Orlaith O'Sullivan, daughter of Mary and Diarmuid O'Sullivan from Killorglin. Last year’s winner, Edel Crowley, also gave a performance on the night. Killarney Rotary president Angela welcomed Killarney Advertiser as media partner and sponsor again this year. "If we in Killarney Rotary Club through our Young Musician competition foster in our young competitors a love of music then as far as we are concerned the competition will have been a success. I would like to thank our members Barry Murphy and Sean Treacy for their foresight in setting up this competition 17 years ago."

Killarney Municipal District nets almost quarter of a million euro through community fund ALMOST 80 community projects in the Killarney Municipal District are to benefit from a fund of almost a quarter of a million euro (€244,000) in 2017 which is being provided under Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund. The Community Support Fund – which is now in its third year – is a Kerry County Council initiative which supports a wide range of community, sporting and voluntary organisations across Kerry and a range of projects which are of benefit to local communities. It recognises the valuable contribution the community

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and voluntary sectors make to the overall wellbeing of the people of the county and the vital and beneficial work that such organisations do. Killarney Municipal District

councillors agreed to allocate funding of €169,500 for 79 projects in the area with a further €50,000 set aside for projects and initiatives deemed to have the potential for co-funding with other sources. In addition, €24,500 is being provided for projects and events which have been funded on an annual basis in recent years such as Christmas lighting in a number of areas and projects and events which were historically supported financially by Killarney Town Council. The cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Brendan

Cronin, said: “This is great news for dozens of hard-working community organisations all over the Municipal District with €244,000 being allocated in total.”

Irish Wheelchair Association THE Killarney/South Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association is holding its annual general meeting in the Killarney Heights Hotel on Sunday, March 12, at 5pm.

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Pupils from Gaelscoil Faithleann, Cill Airne, with their principal, Proinsias Mac Curtáin and Treasa Uí Scanlán with the former owner of Muckross House, Henry Arthur Herbert (Don Rohan), Queen Victoria (Liz Ryan) and the cook (Patricia McSherry), all members of Dochás Drama Group. PICTURES: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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Pupils from Holy Cross Mercy National School at Muckross House, Alanna Dickinson, Molly Jenkinson, Emma McCarthy and Eimear Warren.

IF ONLY the walls could speak in Muckross House, there are so many tales they could tell. Lucky for us that the Killarney visitor attraction has always surrounded itself with those who could bring its history to life in entertaining fashion. Muckross House is staffed by an excellent team of guides and information officers. In fact, an hour’s tour around the stately home will always leave you wanting more, as there are stories within stories at every turn in the corridor and behind every object in every room. That’s why it was wonderful to see the younger generation being introduced to the heritage literally on their doorsteps.

Pupils from Holy Cross Mercy National School and Gaelscoil Faithleann enjoyed a bird’s eye view of history during an educational tour of Muckross House organised by its trustees. And illuminating those stories were none other than Queen Victoria (Liz Ryan), the first owner of the house, Henry Arthur Herbert (Don Rohan) and his cook (Patricia McSherry). Queen Victoria, along with her husband Prince Albert, two of their children and their entourage, visited Muckross House in 1861. Liz, Don and Patricia are all active members of Dóchas Drama Group and are no strangers to reenacting scenes from Muckross House’s illustrious past.

Pupils from Gaelscoil Faithleann, Cill Airne, Shane De Burca and Kadyi Níc Gabháin on an educational tour of Muckross House where they met Queen Victoria (Liz Ryan).

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Abbie O’Sullivan, Olivia Konefal, Alana Kelly, Rebecca Anghel and Laura Kapufcinka, Holy Cross Mercy NS, at Muckross House.

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Back, Michelle Maguire, Hillarie McGuinness, Tourism Ireland; Paula Carroll, Anthony Agostinelli, CIE Tours, Mairéad Cullen, Mike Hawe, Dervla O’Neill, Alice Thompson, Experience Ireland Golf & Travel; John Callely, Bekah Huie, Stephanie Hayes, David McCoy, American actor/presenter Colin Hamell; Francis Brennan, Park Hotel, Kenmare; Darragh O’Connor, Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland; and front, Darragh Ó Drisceoil, Siobhan Byrne Learat, Billy Condon, Tourism Ireland; Carmel Flynn, Parknasilla Resort & Spa; and Jim Deegan, pictured in Washington DC.

TOURISM IRELAND'S 2017 series of ‘Jump into Ireland’ sales blitzes across the United States kicked off this week – taking in the key cities of Washington DC, Atlanta (Georgia) and Boca Raton (Florida). A delegation of 17 tourism companies from Ireland and the United States – including the Parknasilla Resort & Spa, Park Hotel Kenmare & SÁMAS Spa and Experience Ireland Golf & Travel (based in Killarney) – will undertake a busy schedule of B2B events in each city, showcasing the island of Ireland via a 60-minute TV show format,

as well as networking sessions with travel and lifestyle journalists. Tourism Ireland’s sales blitz follows last week’s announcement by Norwegian of new flights to the island of Ireland from New York (Stewart International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island), which means that the total number of transatlantic airline seats this summer will be 60,000, from 20 North American gateways to the island of Ireland – that’s 10,000 additional seats compared to summer 2016. In 2016, we welcomed

a record 1.6 million North American visitors to the island of Ireland. Looking to the year ahead, we are confident that our strategy – combined with more airline seats than ever before from the US, a strong dollar, as well as the strength and competitiveness of the vacation experience right around the island of Ireland – will deliver further growth. Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, Via email

Working with youth to make a difference LAST Friday, March 3, Catherine Byrne, Minister of State for Communities and National Drugs Strategy, visited Kerry to explore the work of Kerry Life Skills. Kerry Life Skills has been working with young people in primary and post-primary schools throughout Kerry for over 13 years. On this occasion, she sat in on a workshop in Kerry Life Skills mobile classroom with sixth class boys from ‘The Mon’ primary school Killarney. Minister Byrne heard from the boys about their fun experiences of working in the mobile classroom for the past eight years. Afterwards there was an opportunity for Minister Byrne to meet the sixth class in their classroom where they asked her questions about her own work. Minister Byrne also met with Colm O Súilleabháin, principal of The Monastery and Sean Coffey, principal of St Brendan’s College, Killarney. They outlined the continuity provided by the Kerry Life Skills service. Kerry Life Skills is also working with Colm McEvoy, CEO of Kerry Education and Training Board, with whom Kerry Life Skills are exploring a partnership. On a rainy Friday in Killarney, Minster Byrne left with a very clear picture of a community engaging with their youth and working together to make a difference. Sheila Casey, Kerry Life Skills chairperson, Via email

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The Provocateur WE WANT OUR WATER REFUNDS HOUSEHOLDERS who obeyed the law and paid their water bills should get their money back. The calls for refunds are putting pressure on Fine Gael with even most of its own supporters wanting refunds. On Tuesday it emerged that the Dáil committee set up to solve the crux was itself so divided that it could only produce a draft report on the future of water charges. Members have been given an extra month to provide a complete report. Granted, there’s a bit of political game-playing going on. Fine Gael’s official stance is that they are determined to uphold their original position and pursue all nonpayers. The party’s insistence that noncompliant homes should be pursued would mean many supporters who paid up would not get the €325 refund. But judging by the debates in the Dáil over the past week there is room for manoeuvre, should concessions flow into play. All those law-abiding citizens who paid up in the first place should be refunded. A survey on the matter carried out by the Daily Mail during the week found that most people called for a refund, with only 24% of those surveyed saying those who didn’t pay should be pursued. A straightforward, fair system of payment should be put in place.

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BRIGHT SPARKS LIGHT UP THE CLASSROOMS By Eve Kelliher FROM video games to solar-powered farming devices, the science-savvy students at St Brendan’s College have it all covered. A whole host of bright sparks illuminated the classrooms at the college for its annual SciFest. They included Jason Laoi, Patrick Buckley and Kalem Lloyd who displayed innovative video games for the visually impaired.

Meanwhile, enterprising Liam O’Brien and Michael O’Donoghue shed new light on solar-powered, energy-efficient agitators as well as farm safety. Donnacha O’Donoghue turned his attention towards the exploration of plant and animal cells while Cian Gill trained his eyes on the skies with his Hubble telescope. Cian O’Neill, Eoghan O Dubhain and Sean Hickey, meanwhile, wowed with a project that examined the best methods for giving up smoking.

Left; Jason Laoi, Patrick Buckley, Kalem Lloyd and Simon Kahn with their project Video Games for the Visually Impaired at the SciFest in St Brendan’s College, Killarney

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CRACKING THE CODE FOR STORAGE Trevor O’Donoghue reports on the wonders of DNA storage

Increased level of activity at University Hospital Kerry

LAST year a team of researchers from Microsoft and the University of Washington announced that they had stored and read back over 200 MB of digital data stored on laboratory synthesized DNA molecules. To put this in context, a typical picture on a smartphone is in the region of 3-5MB. Last week another team reported that they had made further strides and have managed to store more information using DNA than was previously possible DNA is found in the cells of almost all living things including humans. DNA is made up of a sequence of code and carries the complete construction blueprints for determining how living things are put together and how they work. It carries instructions for everything from the colour of your eyes, to how tall you are, to your susceptibility to certain diseases. DNA works great to store information because it can make accurate copies of itself, and it has been refined as an information storage medium, through evolution over the course of billions of years. On earth, the amount of digital data produced is doubling every two years as we digitize our lives and work. At the current rate of data production, within 30 years, we will produce over 500 million times more information than we do right now. That’s a lot more information and a lot more DVDs, or hard disk drives. The problem with hard disk drives and DVDs is that they have a limited lifespan, measured in decades rather than millennia and they are not very efficient at storing information densely.

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DNA on the other hand can store data over one million times denser than traditional media, and it has a longevity measured in millennia rather than in decades. For the sake of argument, let’s say that a warehouse 1km long by 1km wide full of hard disc drives and PCs is required to store the data humans produced in 2016. By the time we reach 2046, we will require a space six times bigger than Ireland to store the data using current technologies. Using DNA to store this data is much more efficient and space saving; so that large shed six times bigger than Ireland, suddenly becomes a much more manageable 200 by 270 metres. At the moment we can store data at 128 million gigabytes per gramme of DNA. However, I wouldn’t be rushing to buy lettuce to store your movie collection, just yet, because the cost to store data on DNA comes in at about €3300 per MB to write it and a cool €950 per MB to decode it!

All the movies, images, emails and other digital data from more than 600 basic smartphones (10,000 gigabytes) can be stored in the faint pink smear of DNA at the end of this test tube. PICTURE: TARA BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY/UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL KERRY is reporting an increased level of activity and the hospital is advising that non-urgent patients may now experience significant delays. Hospital management is requesting that, where appropriate, the public contact their GP in the first instance and explore all other options available to them prior to attending the Emergency Department if their needs are not urgent. “The hospital would also like to take this opportunity to assure the public and service users that every effort is being made to address this situation,” said a spokesperson. “Patient care is paramount in UHK and the situation is being managed as a priority and reviewed on an ongoing basis. “The HSE South/South West Hospital Group and University Hospital Kerry wish to acknowledge the ongoing hard work and dedication of all staff during this particularly busy time.”

Killarney team helps Boots raise over a million for Irish Cancer Society BOOTS IRELAND announced that its staff and customers have raised an incredible €1 million for the Irish Cancer Society as at the end of December 2016, through fundraising initiatives since the partnership began in June 2012. Pictured here is Sarah O’Connell of the Killarney branch of Boots which along with stores across Ireland has supported the Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing service which provides end-of-life care allowing patients to remain in the comfort of their own home surrounded by family and loved ones. The €1 million raised has provided over 2,850 nights of Night Nursing care.

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DR CROKES 1992 VICTORY IN THE PICTURE

IN 1992 COLM Cooper embarked an All-Ireland football final adventure for the first time. At the tender age of eight, Colm was the mascot on All-Ireland club final day in Croke Park. Of curse, his brothers were involved, with Danny playing centre-forward in that St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day decider and Mark amongst the subs.

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Dr Crokes defeated Thomas Davis by a single point in that final and what a welcome home there was for the triumphant Killarney team. Well-known Killarney photographer Sean Kelly was the official snapper for the team on the occasion and here he shares the original photo album from the historic day, from send-off, to match, to homecoming.

PICTURES: SEAN KELLY The Dr Crokes team that won the All-Ireland club title in 1992 with team mascot Colm Cooper, front, centre.

Killarney Advertiser’s coverage of that momentous day in 1992.

Flashback to 25 years ago KILLARNEY ADVERTISER was delighted to run a two-page colour centre-page spread focusing on the Dr Crokes All-Ireland win 25 years ago along with our everpopular Killarney St Patrick’s Day parade coverage. Colour photos from the parade and from Dr Crokes’ triumph in Dublin reigned supreme in a time when colour pictures in both national and local publications were few and far between. The spread, entitled Killarney – Home & Away – met with a rapturous reaction locally. (Of course, the fact that Australian soap Home & Away held sway on the small screen at the time ensured the headline struck a chord with all ages!) Scenes from Dr Crokes’ All-Ireland Club Final victory and homecoming on St Patrick’s Day 1992. PICTURES: SEAN KELLY 10.03.17 Killarney Advertiser

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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Required Six months fixed term contract Excellent Terms & Conditions Apply with cover letter and CV to: PO Box 3045

Be part of our team! We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, a positive attitude and enjoys working in a customer service led environment for the 2017 season.

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Good Communication Skills and outgoing Personality and highly motivated, front Office experience desirable.

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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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN A LEADING HOTEL OF THE WORLD? WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN TRIPADVISOR’S NUMBER 1 LUXURY HOTEL IN IRELAND? The Award winning Killarney Park Hotel invites applications for the following positions:

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Applications in writing to: The Personnel Manager, The Killarney Park Hotel, Town Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Or stop by the hotel to fill out an application form. Closing date for receipt of Applications, before the 24th March 2017 The Killarney Park Hotel Is An Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Aghadoe, Killarney We are re-opening for our 26th summer season on April 7th and we are looking to recruit the right people for the following positions

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Working directly with the Head Chef, the successful candidate must have relevant experience in a similar role. This position is ideally suited for a person with a minimum of 3 years experience. Full or part-time vacancies available. This position is ideal for a junior chef wishing to gain invaluable experience in a quality organization. (Please note that fluency in English is a requirement for all positions) Please apply (in writing or by email only please) to Geraldine Rosney Killeen House Hotel, Aghadoe Killarney. Email; charming@indigo.ie

Please apply with CV to: Misja Herfurt, 064/6633000 or mherfurt@holidayinnkillarney.com

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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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Comhairle Contae Chiarraí Kerry County Council Fógra Poiblí de réir Acht Um Thrácht ar Bhóithre 1994 (Alt 38) leasaithe ag an Acht Um Rialáil Iompair Phoiblí 2009 (Alt 46) Public Notice in Compliance with the Road Traffic Act 1994 (Section 38) as amended by the Public Transportation Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46) Áiseanna Coisithe / Pedestrian Facilities Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 38 (3) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, as amended by the Public Transportation Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46), Kerry County Council proposes to install enhanced Pedestrian Facilities at the following locations: • •

R570 at Barraduff National School; R561 at Fieries

The proposed works will comprise of the following: • • • • • •

A Zebra Crossing at the current location of the School Wardens Crossing in Barraduff and a Zebra Crossing at the current location of the uncontrolled pedestrian crossing in Fieries Build outs on either side of the Pedestrian Crossings; Signage, road markings and Flashing Amber Beacons; Red Tactile Paving; Urbis Lighting; All associated ancillary and accommodation works.

Maps showing the locations and layouts of the proposed works may be inspected at the following locations during normal office hours, for a period of one month, from Wednesday, 8 March 2017:• • •

Operations, Capital Infrastructure and Safety Department, Room 115, Kerry County Council, Áras an Contae, Rathass, Tralee; Castleisland Area Office, Area Services Centre, Tralee Road, Castleisland; Killarney Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Killarney.

Observations or representations in relation to the proposal may be made, in writing and marked: • Pedestrian Facilities R570 at Barraduff National School; • Pedestrian Facilities R561 at Fieries; to the Administrative Officer, Operations, Capital Infrastructure and Safety Department, Room 115, Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry and must be received by Monday, 10 April 2017.

Siniú: Liam Quinlan/Liam Ó Caoinleáin Senior Executive Officer/Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs/Gnóthaí Corparáideacha

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Road. €100 per week. All bills included. Tel: 087-7639545 TO LET 2 Bedroom house, 10 minutes' drive from Killarney, Mallow Road, Call after 6 086-3954613 086-3676121 TO LET Rooms in shared house available to let from early April for 3-5 months. In countryside, near town. Car Necessary. Tel: 087-6606118 TO LET 4 Bedroom house in Aghadoe area. Please phone after 6.30pm 064-7756360 TO LET Room to let. 5 mins' walk from town. Tel: 087-9034130 TO LET One Bedroom Apartment. Town Centre 2 mins' walk. Would suit working person. Free Parking & Refuse. Tel: 087-7853531

WANTED WANTED House and apartments in and around Killarney for management and letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. WANTED: 2 Bedroom apartment in Killarney town. Tel: 085-1913239 WANTED Professional couple looking for either house or apartment to rent immediately in Killarney Town Centre. Excellent references available. Tel: 086-3516465 WANTED Person wanted to share luxury penthouse apartment in the heart of Killarney Town. Large En-Suite Room. Tel: 087-7758477 WANTED Professional young family seek 3+ bed house to rent in Killarney area. Please call 087-202-6679. WANTED 2 Bedroom Apartments or House in Killarney Town Centre or around. Tel: 083-8086067

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Garden Magic FEELING SPOILT FOR CHOICE? This is the time of year when garden centres and hardware stores fill their shelves to the brim with new products, says Debby Looney

WHAT do you choose when you see the array of brightly coloured boxes, sachets and bottles of must-have fertilisers, tonics and other “magic potions” – I say “magic potions” because a lot of us are not 100% certain which one to use, and, equally important, when to use them. This week I thought I’d go through some of the products available. First of all we need to understand what plants need, and why, in terms of nourishment. In a nutshell, all plants need Nitrogen (N), for production of greenery, Phosphorous (P), for roots, flowers and fruit, and Potassium, (K), for fruit and digestion. All fertilising products will show the amount of these nutrients on their labels in the format: N:P:K, for example a typical lawn feed will contain 12:2:4, meaning 12% is Nitrogen, 2% is Phosphorous and 4% is Potassium. In other words, your lawn will receive the right amount of Nitrogen to maintain a nice green colour. Liquid tomato feed will typically be 4:5:8, a high amount of

Potassium is needed for the development of fruit. So the type of fertilizer you choose should reflect the result you are looking for! Fertilisers come in a variety of different guises. For most shrubs and lawns granular types are the best. They are released into the soil slowly, and so help the plant over a longer period. Liquid feed is handy when applying an “emergency ration”. Liquid feed is also useful when feeding containers of annual plants, as they are greedy. There are also slow-release granules, my favourite, as the nutrients are released over six months or so. Lastly, timing is everything! Feed shrubs and lawns once in early spring, and a little in autumn. Annuals may need an application every six weeks to put on a good show, and baskets may need a feed every fortnight in the summer. As with most items for sale, the price does not always reflect value. Take a few minutes to read the dosage as these amounts vary hugely and always follow the instructions on the label!

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

Seamus Weldon open day on a par with the best ALL roads led to Killarney for greenkeepers and landscape specialists who flocked to an open event organised by Seamus Weldon/ John Deere Golf in Killarney’s Ross Golf Club/Killarney Racecourse last week. Representatives of golf clubs from across Munster attended, as did contractors and landscapers. “We had machinery product specialist and some of the top suppliers in the golf machinery industry such as Michael James and David Rea from Wiedenmann UK who travelled from Glasgow, Brian O’Shaughnessey from Campeys Turf Care who travelled from Manchester, all with full lorryloads of golf course demo kits,” said Michael Weldon, sales manager, Seamus Weldon, Barleymount. Territory manager from John Deere Ireland and UK Peter Nelder travelled

from Nottingham. Meanwhile, PJ Callans from Ardee demonstrated grass toppers and small walk-behind machines. Another key attraction was the remote-control robotic Spider mower demonstrated on the day by TH Whites from Edinburgh, while Thomas Redman arrived from Northamptonshire with a lorryload of the full range of Trimax mowers. “We would like to say special thank you to our own staff; great work was done by all organising the John Deere equipment,” said Michael. “Also a great job was done designing the invites, thanks to all involved at Tickety-Boo at Killarney Advertiser. We would like to say a special thanks to Michéal Lucey, racecourse manager, Padraig Bruton, head groundsman, and Michael O’Connor for the use of the facilities.”

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RALLY MEXICO

ROUND THREE of the FIA World Rally Championship is jetting across the Atlantic to Mexico, leaving behind the cool European winter. The new World Rally Cars will compete on gravel for the first time this year. In the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT camp, Kris Meeke/ Paul Nagle and Stéphane Lefebvre/Gabin Moreau, Craig Breen is sitting this one out due to the rotation system used for the second car. Meeke and Nagle have only competed in Mexico on two previous occasions with a 16th place best result. Meeke went on to say, "Mexico is one of the rallies I know the least, but it's a course that I like. I think

that we headed in the right direction during testing and I'm looking forward to checking that in racing conditions. Despite the loss of power, it should still be pretty enjoyable to drive the cars because we'll be at more or less the same level as last year's WRCs. We'll have to guard against being too aggressive behind the wheel so as to avoid losing time. I'm also pleased to be going to Mexico City for the super special stage. If the atmosphere at the F1 Grand Prix is anything to go by, then it's going to be a very special occasion in an iconic setting." Surprisingly, the altitude at which the rally is

contested doesn't really affect lubrication of the engine and transmission. However, the high temperatures currently witnessed in the León region will generate greater constraints for the car’s cooling systems. Compared with Monte-Carlo or Sweden, the air will be 30°C hotter and also much drier. After the first two rounds Citroen are behind the curve in terms of driveability against the competition but hopefully the wealth of experience available to this team will have reduced this deficit this weekend.

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Roar of support from Lyons of Limerick to help Duggan take on the world RENOWNED Ford, Volvo, Jaguar and Land Rover dealers Lyons of Limerick have come on board to help support Rob Duggan, Killarney, in his quest for Junior World Rally Championship glory. Duggan, a former Motorsport Ireland Young Rally Driver of the Year and reigning British Junior Rally Champion, will start his season in less than a fortnight’s time as he tackles the West Cork Rally. Rob will use Lyons’ own R2 Turbo Ford Fiesta on the famous Irish event as an extended shakedown for Rally Corsica, the opening round of the Junior World Rally Championship. As well as refining car

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exciting car. My previous showings in the World Rally Championship have given me the confidence and belief that I can compete at this level and with another year as part of the Team Ireland Foundation I am looking forward to the season ahead, it’s a very exciting time for myself and the team.” Ken Lyons, managing director, and his son Keith, sales director, are also excited for Duggan. “We are delighted to help support Rob. He is such a promising talent and is clearly going in the right direction. We are pleased to be in a position to help Rob to try and give him the best chance in his World Rally Championship quest.” Open to drivers born after January 1, 1988, the 2017 Junior World Rally Championship will follow an arrive-and-drive format and competitors will drive identical one-litre Ford Fiesta R2Ts. The Junior WRC will be contested over six WRC rounds, – starting in Corsica, then Italy, Poland, Finland and Germany before finishing in Spain. Points will be awarded to the top-ten finishers according to the usual WRC points system and an additional point will be awarded for each fastest stage time.

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Toyota proving to be a real bestseller TOYOTA was the bestselling passenger car for 2016 and is also currently the bestselling passenger car for 2017. This week the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released its official statistics for the month of February which show that new car registrations were down -21% (17,128) compared to the same month in 2016 (21,573), with the total new car registrations for 2017 down -8% (56,110) on the same period last year (61,295). Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) have also seen a decrease in February -28% (2,504) when compared to February 2016 (3,457) and are currently down -11% (8,869) year to date. While Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations were up +5% for the month of February (271) but remain down -2% (727) on that of the previous year (745). Commenting on the figures Alan Nolan, SIMI director general, said: “We have been

anticipating lower numbers in February compared to 2016, with Brexit continuing to impact on used vehicle imports, with fewer working days this year and with less hire-drive cars because of a later Easter but these numbers are somewhat poorer than we had hoped. The industry projections for the year suggest a market close to 140,000 for 2017, compared to 147,000 last year, but as Economist Jim Power stated previously, “predicting the new car market for this year is going to be far more difficult than usual”. Even with the relatively poor market in February, the Yearto-Date figure remains just 8% below last year so attention will now turn to the final month of the First Quarter. As a result the market for March will be very closely watched by the industry for a clearer indication of where the 171 registration period is likely to finish up.

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in memoriam in memoriam BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

BROSNAN (LOONEY)

PEGGY CRONIN

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) Late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee whose 27th birthday occurs on the 6th of March.

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

In loving memory of Peggy Cronin, Late of Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on 13th March, 2016.

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

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

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BROSNAN (LOONEY)

25TH & 22ND ANNIVERSARY 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. Sadly missed and never forgotten by your grandparents Timmy and Nuala Looney.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BROSNAN (LOONEY)

CLIFFORD

In loving memory of Donie and Eileen Clifford late of 71 Park Road Estate who died on the 10th March, 1992 and 29th December, 1994. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we still love and miss you, As it dawns another year. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

As we lovingly remember our mother Peggy on her 1st Anniversary, we her family, daughters Eileen, Irene, Margaret and Kathleen, sons-in-law Paul, Patrick and Nial, her 13 grandchildren and great grandchild wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who supported and sympathised with us on our loss. A special thank you to our families, friends and neighbours. Thank you to all those who called to the house, attended the rosary, removal, Mass and burial. Those who travelled long distances, sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments, messages of sympathy and floral tributes. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Niall Howard who carried out the funeral ceremonies and whose kindness and guidance helped make the Mass so meaningful and a fitting tribute to our mother who lived to her ninetieth year. We would also like to thank the Cathedral Choir who sang so beautifully at the Mass. We wish to thank O’Shea’s Undertakers for their professionalism and courtesy to us. We would like to thank all those who cared for Mam during the last few years of her life. Dr. Darren Quirke, Public Health Nurse Hannah Healy and all the other nurses who called to her home. Her home help Theresa together with Nora and her team of wonderful women who cared for her during the last few weeks of her life. The Palliative Care Team and the staff of Killarney Community Hospital where she spent the last weekend of her life who were so good, kind and supportive to both Mam and us during that time. Finally, good neighbours are a blessing and we would like to thank the O’Sullivan Family especially Mary Ann for the love and friendship shown to Mam and us since they moved to Knockeenduve many years ago. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

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.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

CRONIN

In loving memory of Peggy Cronin, Late of Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on 13th March, 2016. There are no words to tell you Mom, What losing you has meant. But now each day brings memories, Of happy years we spent. You’d want us all to smile again, And that’s just what we do, Every time we reminisce, With loving thoughts of you. You’re with us when each new day dawns, And when we say goodnight, Our guardian angel here on earth and Heaven’s shining light. Lovingly remembered by your daughter Margaret.

1ST ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Peggy Cronin late of Knockeenduve, Killarney. Died 13th March, 2016 Nana I think about you all the time, And every day it hurts to cry. So much has happened in my life, I’m not sure how hard to try. Tears are falling constantly, My heart hurts everyday. I think about your beautiful smile, That I pray I see again someday. The sweet smell of your perfume, Has slowly faded away. But all your helpful teachings, Are always here to stay. I can’t express how much you taught me, So much I can’t explain. All the times I can remember, Never once heard you complain. So many hearts were broken, The day God called you home. It seems as though each one of us, Were left to survive alone. Loved and never forgotten by Keith, Jake & Rogan x

1ST ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

CRONIN

24TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Jerry Cronin, late of Knocknaskeha Killarney who died on the 12th of March 2012.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS

Alone, but never quite alone, I face an empty chair, But sometimes in the silence, Jerry I imagine you are there. My companion for so many years, No longer here with me, And yet in some mysterious way, Jerry you keep me company.

Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted). B.D.

Your loving partner Teeny xx Anniversary Mass on Monday, 13th March at 9.30a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection.

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1st Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th March at 12.00 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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In loving memory of Catherine J McCarthy, Curreal, Glenflesk, Killarney who died on March 12th 1993. Like falling leaves The years slip by But memories of you Will never die Always remembered by your family.

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

In loving memory of Peggy Cronin late of Knockeenduve, Killarney. Died 13th March, 2016 Mother If Roses grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our Mother’s Arms And tell her they are from us. Tell her that we love and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy We do it every day But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away. Loved always Nial & Kathleen x

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

25TH ANNIVERSARY NASH

MCSWEENEY

In loving memory of Peggy Cronin, Late of Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on 13th March, 2016. Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain To have to love and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart The years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never The memory of those happy days When we were all together. One year has passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away God took her home, it was his Will Within our hearts she liveth still. Always loved & remembered by your daughter Eileen and son-in-law Paul.

3RD ANNIVERSARY HERLIHY

In loving memory of Mary Herlihy, 9 Lower Sunny Hill, Killarney, who died on the 10th March 2014 If Roses grew in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for us. Place them in my Mary’s arms And tell her they are from us.

In loving memory of Nora McSweeeney Anablaha, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co Kerry. Who Died 16th March 2016 On the 1st anniversary of Nora, We the family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thanks to those who rang, called to the house and those who attended the rosary, removal and funeral mass, Those who sent flowers, mass cards, enrolments and letters of sympathy. A special word of thanks to Dr O Reilly and his palliative care team at CUH. Also, to the doctors and nurses at the Aghadoe Ward at University Hospital Kerry for their help and kindness. We would like to thank Fr. Lucid and Fr. Begley for the lovely mass, and the choir who made Nora’s mass so special. Thanks to Kilcummin Comhaltas and Niamh’s teachers and class of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra who formed a guard of honour. Finally, we would like to thank O’ Shea’s Undertakers for their help and professionalism throughout the funeral. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Tell her we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile.

Nora’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place on Thursday 16th March, at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day, But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away.

May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Loved dearly and sadly missed by your loving husband Thomas, daughter Paula, son-in-law Ashley and grandchildren Leighanne, Joshua and Nalida xxx

11TH ANNIVERSARIES MACSHARRY

In loving memory of Jimmy Murphy, late of Park Drive who died on 13th March 2005. Memory drifts to scenes long past Time rolls on but memories last, Sunshine passes, Shadows fall, Love’s Remembrance outlasts all.

In loving memory of Theresa MacSharry, who died on the 6th of March 2006 and John MacSharry who died on the 7th December 2005. RIP Slowly the leaves of memories fall, Gently we stoop and gather them all, They bring a smile, sometimes a tear But always a wish, that you were here, Today is a day of memories so sad, Of the ones we love, And wished we still had, Time slips by but you still stay, As near and dear as yesterday. Sadly missed by Jack, Maureen, Eileen, Brian, Mark and Mason. xxx

QUINLAN

In loving memory of Joan Nash, Nashville, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co Kerry We are sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on it’s 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 we miss you, And to send you all our Love Loved and missed always David, sons, daughters & grandchildren

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Loved and remembered always, Mary xx

Johns family, daughter Karen and sons johnny and Aidan and families would like to express our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thanks to all who attended the funeral services, sent Mass cards and floral tributes. Sincere appreciation to Fr. John O’Connor who celebrated both the funeral masses and months mind mass and also thanks to the people of Tarbert for the guard of honour for dads last journey. As it would be impossible to thanks everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude.

In loving memory of Jerry (Chef) O’Connor Killarney and Knocknagoshel who died on 13th March 2011. You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care Your loving nature, your heart of gold These are the memories I am proud to hold.

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

From your wife Mary, daughter Sharon, Liam, Zara and Eric, son Kenneth, Rebecca and baby Jacob and all the Daly family

In loving memory of Mary O’Sullivan Late of Rockfield, Tralee Road Killarney who died on the 15th of March 2011.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

Birthday remembrance of Seamus O’Connor late of Clyddaugh, Kilcummin, Killarney whose birthday occurred on the 10th of March. Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories. Of the one we loved so much, His memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has him in His keeping We have him in our hearts.

Time passes by, life goes on It’s not the same now you are gone. But we think about you everyday, And in our hearts you will always stay. Sadly missed and always remembered fondly by your loving husband Christy, daughters Joan and Catherine, sons in law Denis and Thomas, and grandchildren Denise, Aileen, Christopher, Ivan, Rachael and Evan.

4TH ANNIVERSARY RIDOUT

“And said let grief be a fallen leaf At the dawning of the day.” ........... Raglan Road. Always missed Happy birthday Dad, love Sandra, Tara and Fiona, grandsons Glen and Ross, sonin-law Brian and father-in-law Joe.

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

John Quinlan late of the anchor bar Tarbert and pinewood killarney died on 21st march 2016.

Anniversary Mass for John is on March 18th at 10am at St. Mary’s Church Tarbert.

12TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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

In loving memory of Mary Ridout (Nee O’Leary) Late of Dunrine, Knockeragh and Wales, who died on the 12th of March 2013. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Rest In Peace Fondly remembered by Helen, Pat, Jessica and Paul and Denise.

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Peggy O’Shea (nee O’Sullivan) Late of Pike Hill, Ballycasheen & Falshéa House, Tralee Road, Killarney, Who died on March 11th, 2016. As we lovingly remember Peggy on this, the first Anniversary of her passing, her daughters Theresa, & Sheila, son John, daughters-in-law Noreen & Bridie, grandchildren & great-grandchildren wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thank you to all who visited our home, telephoned, sent letters of sympathy, Mass cards & perpetual enrolments. To all who attended the rosary, removal, requiem Mass & burial, especially those who travelled long journeys & from overseas. Much gratitude to all our kind neighbours & friends for their support & assistance at the time & always. Our thanks to Deenagh Medical Centre, public health nurses, wonderful home help assistants & palliative care team for your kindness throughout & for looking after Peggy so diligently, enabling us to care for her at home to the very end. Special thanks to Fr. Kieran who visited Peggy many times over the years & who ministered to her on the day of her passing. Thank you for leading us in the Rosary at home; for carrying out the funeral ceremonies & for your guidance throughout. Your presence gave us all such solace in our grief. Thank you to the Cathedral Choir for the beautiful music & singing which truly enriched her Mass. Thank you to the altar servers & sacristans. Many thanks to Tim, Michael, Mary & Gerard at O’Shea’s funeral directors for their respectful guidance, empathy, kindness & professionalism. As it is impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude & appreciation to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 11th at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of Peggy O’Shea, Pike Hill, Ballycasheen & Falshéa House, Tralee Road, Killarney Who died on March 11th, 2016. One peaceful day the angels came And took our Nana far away; But in the stillness of the night We could almost hear her say: “Dear Grandchild – I will miss you, You mean so much to me, But Jesus called me to his side, In Heaven I will be. A place of Gods great beauty, No tears or earthly cares; Only peace & joy forever And love beyond compare. So remember all the good times Don’t think about the sad; Treasure all the special moments Through the many years we’ve had. And because you trust in Jesus, I can promise this & more: You will get a hug from Nana Someday on Heaven’s golden shore” Forever loved & remembered every day Claire & Stephen, Maria & John & Rosemary

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In loving memory of Peggie O’Shea, Pike Hill, who died 11th March 2016 Those we love remain with us, For Love itself lives on and Cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one is gone Sadly Missed by Your loving Daughter Theresa, Grandchildren Peter, Lisa & David, Great Grandchildren Peter & Julie.

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“The twinkle in your eye, So like your apple pie, We’re so sad you had to die So hard to say goodbye” May your gentle soul rest in peace. Your loving son, John, Bridie & Family. U.S.A.

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Sadly missed by your daughter-in-law Noreen, grandchildren, Mary, Marcus, Mairead, Mairead and Nigel

O glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind. I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Saint of modern times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention here) and to carry out your promises of “spending Heaven doing upon earth...of letting fall from Heaven a shower of Roses”. Henceforth dear little flower, I will fulfill your plea, “to be made known everywhere” and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted.

The 1st Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday March 11th at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral

MIRACLE PRAYER 4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

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

In loving memory of Teddy O’Shea late of Willow Grove, Ballydribbeen who died on the 14th March 2013.

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In loving memory of Peggy O’Shea, Pike Hill, Ballycasheen & Falshéa House, Tralee Road, Killarney Who died on March 11th, 2016.

Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, They’ll live on in the heart.

Sending hugs, kisses & Sweet dreams wishes Oisín, Ellie & Lily

“Where roots grow deep, memories grow forever – Rest in Peace”

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In loving memory of Peggy O’Shea late of Pike Hill, Killarney, who died on 11th March 2016

MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO SAINT THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER

Time cannot steal the treasures That we carry in our hearts Nor ever dim the shining thoughts Our cherished past imparts For the memories of the ones we loved Still cast a gentle glow To grace our days and light our paths Wherever we may go. Loved always, your wife Elsie and son David. Anniversary Mass Monday 13th March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral

PRAYER TO ST. MARGARET 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. L.D.

Deeply missed & lovingly remembered every day Your daughter, Sheila

Dear Saint Margaret, before your Martyrdom you prayed that whenever an expectant mother ask’s for your protection, her child might be born without harm, because a voice from heaven assured you that your prayers were heard. Help me now in my need, look after myself, watch over my infant and protect both of us all our lives. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, mother of God and infinite mercy of her son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN

In loving memory of Peggy O’Shea, Pike Hill, Ballycasheen & Falshéa House, Tralee Road, Killarney Who died on March 11th, 2016. As each day dawns I think of you, As each night falls I pray for you. A loving nature, a heart of gold The very best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind; These are the memories you left behind. A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in Gods care.

THANKSGIVING For favours received from St. Claire, St. Theresa, St. Patrick, Infant Child of Prague, St. Gerard, St. Anthony, St. Joseph, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Martin, St. Jude, St. Francis, St. Perigrine, St. Beuelwanda, John Paul, St. Bridget, Holy Spirit, Precious Mother of Jesus, Padre Pio, Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels and Saints and all the Holy Souls.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY Remember, Oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who feld to thy protection, implored thy help or sought they intercession was left unaided, inspred by this confidence I fly to thee Oh Virgin of Virgins my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the word incarnate despise not my petition but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.

Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has given to me. Intercede for me that I will obtain guidance in seeking out possible opportunities. When I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful and diligent for the glory of God for my own good and that of all the people we serve. Ask God to give me health of mind and body and generosity in meeting the needs of others. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. N.

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A snapshot of the action from last Friday’s derby. PICTURE: KONRAD PAPROCKI

First derby win in over ten years keeps Blues on top, writes Adam Moynihan KILLARNEY CELTIC 2-3 KILLARNEY ATHLETIC IN A pulsating match that swung back and forth it was Killarney Athletic who eventually emerged victorious last Friday night, Paudie Clifford’s late winner enough to see off great rivals Celtic and clinch three crucial points as we head towards the business end of the season. Given the rapid-fire nature of our attacks and how comfortable Celtic are on the ball, they naturally had a lot of possession and managed to keep us on the back foot for large spells. But we break very quickly when we do get the ball and there was a familiar feel to the game’s opening goal. Will Courtney was played in down the left midway through the first half and showed the Celtic defence a clean set of heels before squaring to Shane Lynch who applied the finish from close range. Celtic responded well and

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created some great opportunities before the break but Wayne Sparling, Pa McGrath and Peter McCarthy were all denied by the woodwork, while at the other end Roy Kelliher tipped Courtney’s effort onto the frame of the goal. The home side were adamant they should have had a penalty when Cathal O’Shea shifted the ball past me in the box and went to ground. Referee Derek O’Shea gave a free out and booked the Celtic attacker for diving. To be honest, I felt like I didn’t make a challenge but there was definitely contact – whether or not Cathal intentionally initiated it I couldn’t really say. We went in at the break a goal to the good but knew Celtic would come out swinging and they did just that. In fact, within ten minutes of the restart they were ahead. The equaliser came from right back Chris O’Leary who drifted forward and rose highest to head beyond Brian O’Connor via the

crossbar. When Celtic’s top scorer Sparling added to his tally for the season with another well-placed header, it seemed as though there was only going to be one winner. As long as we kept it at 2-1 there was always a slight chance of sneaking something and when Pauly O’Donoghue, who was outstanding in the middle of the park, attacked Will Courtney’s corner and powered home a header with less than ten minutes to go, the sides were level once again. We would have bitten your hand off for a draw at that stage to be honest so what happened next was a shock to everyone. With time running out, Pauly O’Donoghue won the ball back around thirty yards from goal before slipping in Paudie Clifford on the left and his low, fizzing shot squirmed under Kelliher and trickled over the line. Celtic pushed for what would have been a dramatic leveller but we just managed to hold on for all three points. The result keeps us joint top with Fenit, who also won over the weekend, and eleven points clear of Celtic who still have four

games in hand. Celtic’s immediate attention now turns to their huge FAI Junior Cup quarterfinal clash with Janesboro. Having beaten both of last year’s league finalists in consecutive weeks we’re obviously full of confidence but there’s still a long way to go, and I’m sure Celtic will come back at us even stronger in the return fixture.

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Eamonn Fitzgerald previews the line-up of sport for the week ahead WHAT a hectic line-up of sport lies ahead for the next week. First up is the eagerly awaited FAI Junior Cup quarterfinal Killarney Celtic v Janesboro. That game goes ahead on tomorrow, Saturday, March 11, with kick-off timed for 7pm in Celtic Park. Celtic have some great scalps to their credit in recent months and with a home fixture they won’t be overawed facing Janesboro, a top class side with proven credentials. Admission is just a fiver for adults and €2 for children. I urge readers to go along to Celtic Park on tomorrow night and get behind the local team in this big game. There are four days’ racing at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, Mach 14, Champion Day, Wednesday, March 15, Ladies Day, Thursday, March 16, St Patrick's Day, and Friday, March 17, Cheltenham Gold Cup Day. On St Patrick’s Day the eagerly awaited All Ireland Club football final will be played in Croke Park where Dr Crokes hope to bridge that long gap stretching back to 1992 when they last won their one and only All Ireland Club Championship title. They will be playing Slaughtneil, the Derry champions. More about that in this and in next week’s issue. On Saturday 18th the eagerly awaited Kerry v Dublin national football league clash goes ahead in Tralee under lights commencing at 7pm and on Saturday, March 18, St Brendan’s College put their Hogan Cup title on the line against the Connacht champions. As we go to press efforts are being made to change this enticing All Ireland colleges semi-final to a different date. Readers should check with the college for a possible re-fixture. Let us not forget the rugby international, Ireland v Wales. ON THE ROAD TO CROKER What a fairytale year Slaughtneil are having. They won the Ulster club titles in hurling, football and in camogie. That’s impressive by any standards for the Derry club. They were beaten by Cuala Casements in the hurling decider at the All Ireland semifinal stage but their ladies were crowned All Ireland champions on Sunday last when they defeated Sarsfields of Galway 1-10 to 0-11 in a hectic camogie

final. It is the first All Ireland camogie title for the Derry club, but heartbreak for Sarsfields as this was their fifth consecutive final defeat. Slaughtneil will be hoping to add the All Ireland men’s’ club title to crown a great year, but Dr Crokes will be bidding to stop them. THE BARRS OF CORK Just once before has a club contested both the All Ireland senior football and hurling club finals – and that was Cork’s St Finbarr’s back in 1981. On May 17, 1981, St Finbarr’s lost out to Kilkenny’s Ballyhale Shamrocks by 1-11 to 1-15 in the hurling final but the club bounced back to claim football glory by defeating Meath outfit Walterstown in the big ball decider, which was played at Croke Park on 31 May. HURLERS AND FOOTBALLERS There was a huge crossover between the Slaughtneil football and hurling squads, as eight players who started in that victory over St Vincent’s in the football lined out against Cuala in the hurling semi-final. The double dream was very much alive for Brendan Rodgers, Karl McKaigue, Paul McNeill, Chrissy McKaigue, Shane McGuigan, Meehaul McGrath, Sé McGuigan and Cormac O’Doherty, but they were well beaten by Cuala In an interview with the Belfast Telegraph Slaughtneil's talisman Chrissy McKaigue warned All-Ireland final opponents Dr Crokes, that they are a different animal from the team that lost the 2015 decider to Corofin.

CHRISSY MCKAIGUE In the semi-final, McKaigue simply obliterated his direct opponent Diarmuid Connolly, outscoring him 0-4 to 0-1. If as expected Crokes will line out the same as they did against Corofin he will be marking Gavin O’Shea whose goal before half time knocked the heart out of Corofin. “It went well enough. On another day Diarmuid Connolly could give you all the trouble you want.” BRENDAN RODGERS For a spell during the first half, Connolly moved closer to the edge of the square, where he was picked up by Brendan Rodgers who also embarked upon a number of forays upfield. “It’s an easy thing to sit back, relax and let them bombard you,” said Rodgers afterwards. “Why not go for it? If that means defenders have to go and make that run, make the hard yards, and that’s the only way you can be successful. You will miss the scores you don’t take!” Rodgers also described the feeling within a club that have already booked their place in the football and camogie All-Ireland finals. “There is no hype in the club. Everyone leaves the players to it because they don’t need any distractions,” Brendan Rodgers explained. “If you need help in any way, they are there to support us 100%. “For us to give something back by winning a game of football, it’s nice to show our appreciation.” IN THE DNA McKaigue went further to explain the astonishing durability of this special club. “I know many people didn’t give us a chance,” he said in the run

Rugby news & views A RELATIVELY quiet weekend last weekend rugby wise, as the Six Nations took a well-earned break. While some players were released to their clubs for the latest round of PRO 12 games, others were rested ahead of this weekend’s trip to Cardiff for the Wales V Ireland match. This promises to be a pretty intense match as Wales lost to Scotland in the previous round and will want to bounce back with a win with one eye on the Lions in June. Joe Schmidt’s men will want a win at the Principality Stadium and a final showdown with England on St Patrick’s weekend. Cardiff is always a tough place for any team to leave with a win. The

up to the St Vincent’s semi-final. “Sometimes a wee bit of spirit and fight goes a long way. We have a group of boys that it’s in their DNA to fight. When it comes to these kind of games in the white heat of the Championship, we tend to fight and fight and fight. And more often than not, it tends to work out. “A huge gratitude is owed to Mickey Moran and his coaching team. They are the boys that set up the system and the plays and make sure everything is right. More often than not, it tends to be right.” Unlike final opponents Dr Crokes — with Colm Cooper, Daithi Casey and Kieran O’Leary leading a sparkling attack — most of the Slaughtneil panel was engaged with the hurlers. “I would be the first to say it — if you are at a dual club like ours at the minute, if you are looking for the perfect preparation or the perfect scenario, it’s not going to happen,” admitted McKaigue. “Sometimes you get frustrated with each other and the management teams get frustrated with each other because they want more out of the group. We just have to accept it. It’s not perfect. Far from it. At the same time, playing that game (V St Vincent’s) with the pressure, the crowd, the atmosphere, it is only going to benefit us. “We mightn’t be as skilful as them, but by God, we will battle and we will use that experience”, he said. Crokes have it all to do in this final, as the Slaughtneil side will have the benefit of playing in Croke Park two years ago. However, Dr Crokes will revel in the wide-open spaces of Croker.

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home of many great weekends for Irish fans and especially for Munster fans, Cardiff was the scene of a huge upset last weekend as Munster came to town looking to make amends for the defeat at home to Scarletts the previous weekend. Having watched a 15-point lead in the first half turn into a 9-point loss, Rassie’s men were determined to continue the good results to date. A cracking match played out in terrible conditions, albeit on a synthetic surface and Munster pulled out all the stops to score 10 points in the final 4 minutes to win 13-23. It was great to see Rory Scannell score a drop goal under pressure when the scores

were tied and youngster Conor Oliver step up to score the winner. Speaking of youngsters, best of luck to our very own Killarney RFC U14s who are into the final of the West Munster League next Saturday. The lads won an amazing 11 out of the 12 matches played in the league this season and take on Castleisland in Tralee at 11am in a hotly anticipated final. Best of luck to coaches Seamus Greally and John O’Connell and all the lads. Let’s get to O’Dowd Park and support the lads.

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SPOTLIGHT ON BASKETBALL STAR MUKI by Eamonn Keogh FORMER Slovenian basketball international Muharem 'Muki' Vugdalic has just completed a six-month stint in Killarney where he served as the St Paul's Basketball Club director of coaching. He was of great assistance to all club coaches and players and also made a big impact in the local schools. His presence certainly helped St Paul's make very progressive steps in the promotion and development of Killarney basketball. Muki reflects on his experience in Killarney in a question and answer session here.... What are the main differences that you have noticed between basketball in Ireland and basketball in your home country? The main difference is that players are usually focused on training for one specific sport in Slovenia and not two or three different sports like in Ireland. Coaches are professionals and children from U-12 to U-18 would practice three to four times per week plus games during the weekends. Basketball is not the number one sport in Slovenia. It is in third place. First is alpine skiing followed by soccer and then basketball. In Ireland, I noticed that it is a family tradition to play Gaelic football that is why most of children want to play that sport because of their parents’ influence along with family and parish history. That is why maybe basketball can be a second or third preference sport for children in Ireland. Were you impressed with the quality standard of the young players that you have coached in St Paul’s and local schools? I was very impressed with the quality of some players especially the girls who were much more interested in practice than many of the boys. I didn't expect them to be at a high level and great credit is due to the club coaches who worked with them before I arrived in Killarney. Did you notice if the young players in Ireland have a good knowledge about the global basketball world? Are they all very familiar with the top American NBA players and would you recommend that they concentrate more on European basketball to improve their skills? I believe that players in Ireland who are serious about practice and developing their skills should watch and learn from European basketball. The most competitive and intensive

Muharem 'Muki' Vugdalic with some members of St Paul's Basketball Club at a farewell party for him in K Town Bar. Front from left are Elizabeth Switzer, Padraig Weldon (Chairman), Muharem 'Muki' Vugdalic and Amanda O'Brien. Back from left are Keith O'Grady, Paul Sheehan, Shane Horgan, Kieran O'Brien, Mike Pierce, Thomas O'Regan and Padraig O'Connor. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

leagues are in Spain, Serbia, Lithuania, Croatia and Slovenia. They won't learn as much from the NBA as I believe that a lot of the games in that league are just a show and entertainment for the fans. The European leagues will teach you everything about basketball and help you to improve as a player. How can the St Paul's club and the coaches that you worked with during the season continue to carry on the good work and coaching strategy that you implemented? The club and coaches need to make a good selection of the players who are committed to playing basketball. I recommend that the players need to make a decision about the number one sport that they want to practice. The club needs to do that because only then players can improve and be better. Coaches who worked with me have a lot of knowledge and they understand basketball. It is difficult to be coaching young players who practice basketball but are also focused on other sports. In the long term, I firmly believe that the club would be better off having 200 children who will commit to basketball practice three times per week and learn the basic skills and develop their game. This would be better then trying to cater for 400 children where basketball is not the number one priority for all. I understand that is great for a club to have big membership numbers and it does bring more money into the club. However if the club only had to concentrate on the play-

ers who are totally dedicated to basketball, resources and coaches could be put to better use. Do you think that top-level Superleague basketball will ever return to Killarney and what would you recommend? I know there is a great tradition of top-level basketball in Killarney and many people would love to see it return. Everything is dependent on finance and sponsorship. I believe Killarney deserves Superleague because there are great facilities here. Apart from basketball, did you go and watch any other sporting events in Killarney? I was at one game of Gaelic football and I enjoyed it very much. I will not forget that game when a player got injured on the field but the referee didn’t stop the game. I was surprised to see the team doctors treating him on the field but the game carried on as normal. Did you enjoy your time in Killarney? Is there anything in particular here that you enjoyed doing? I really enjoyed my time in Killarney. It was like being at home only without my family. It is a beautiful town and everyone was very nice to me. I will not forget the great experience – apart from a lot of rainy days and the strong winds! The National Park is beautiful and amazing, especially if you go there on a jaunting car and see the great history everywhere.

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RESULTS Thurs 2/3 Open Seniors: 1. Fred Kennedy 2. J.Collin FIXTURES Open Seniors Thurs 9 March at 10am CLUB QUIX Fri 10 March at 8pm Post. 1st Rnd. Spring Lge. Sat/Sun 11/12 March

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JUVENILE NEWS U14 Girls League Kcyms 19 Killarney Cougars 45 A strong second half by the Cougars saw then secure the points in the League over Kcyms in the Killorglin Sports Complex. Cougars led by a point at the end of the first qtr and maintain the lead at half time by a point. Cougars dominated the second half and were well in control entering the last qtr 29-16. Cougars finished the stronger side with good performances by Holly Kennelly, Sophie Dennehy, Alison Flynn and Katie Joy. U12 GIRLS PLATE SEMI FINAL St Colmans 24 Killarney Cougars 32 A good performance by the Cougars in Miltown saw them get a hard earned victory to advance to the Final. The sides were level at the end of the opening qtr. 10-10 but Cougars dominated the second qtr to lead by 8 Cougars had the better of the second half and despite a late comeback by St Colmans the Cougars held onto the lead. Best for Cougars were Mia Griffin, Yen Lennistor and Alison Butler. U12 GIRLS PLATE FINAL Tralee Imperials 21 Killarney Cougars 20 A thrilling Lee Strand Co Final needed overtime to separate the teams in a great finish to the game after a nervous start to the game by both teams. Cougars held a three point lead entering the final minute thanks to the dominance under the boards of Edel Horgan who contributed some great baskets and Aimee Coffey great baskets but Tralee never gave up and took the lead in the closing seconds to go ahead by a point, with Cougars responding well with Aimee Coffey equalising from the free throw line. Overtime was equally exciting with little to separate the sides with Cougars getting into foul trouble and Tralee hit the winner deep into overtime. Heartbreak for Cougars who were on a great winning run since the start of January but gave it everything on the day. The sides will meet again in the league next week. U12 BOYS PLATE FINAL St Annes 26 Killarney Cougars 19 A great performance by our boys who were well in contention until the closing minutes when St Annes finished with a couple of late baskets to take the title. The sides were tied at the end of the third qtr but despite a good spell Cougars trailed by a point with three minutes to go but despite great pressure they couldn’t find a way through great defence by the Farranfore boys. Cougars Mark Daly 6 pts and Rocco Sheehan 6 pts had put Cougars into a great position but despite a great effort the basket to put Cougars into the lead didn’t come and St Anne’s increased the lead as time ran out for the Cougars to respond in a very good contest. The sides will meet in the league again later this month.

CRUSADERS BRIDGE CLUB

RECENT RESULTS OF CLUB NIGHTS 15/2/17 N/S 1st Hazel O Connell& Marjorie Barton. 2nd Eileen Twomey & Neilus O Regan 3rd Joan Culloty& Gary Leahy. E/W 1st Berna O Sullivan& Maura Moynihan 2nd Eithne Tarrant & Eileen Griffin 3rd Mary O Connor & Bridie Brosnan. 22/2/17 1st Anne Looney & Marie Moloney 2nd Eileen Crehan& John O Shea. 3rd Eileen Twomey & Neilus O Regan. Preparations for our Torc Annual Bridge Congress are in full swing. The Congress will take place in the Brehon this weekend ,10th -12th March. The Official Opening is at 7 30p on Followed by the Open Pairs at 7 45pm.On Saturday evening at 7 45pm we also have an Open Pairs competition where we will have a novice section. We look forward to welcoming all novice players as this is a great opportunity to gain more confidence and experience at bridge. We hope

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to have a full house for the weekend and appreciate the support and cooperation of all bridge players. I wish you all a very enjoyable weekend. At this stage I would like to thank the management and staff of the Brehon who provide us with such a comfortable and pleasant venue. We are grateful for their constant attention, courtesy and cooperation. Mile buiochas!

FIRIES COMMUNITY GAMES

Good luck to the Firies chess team who take part in Co Final next Sunday 12th March. The team are Benjamin Brosnan, Luke Costello, Simon Foley, Tristan Keating, Daniel Redmond, Danny Troth & Jack O Brien. Thank you to Tara Robinson & Jack Costello who are coaching the team. On Sunday March 19th Cross Country u13, mixed distance races and duathlon takes place in Beaufort. Contact Jerome Crowley for further details. If anyone does gymnastics and wishes to enter community games competition on Sunday 28th March contact Hazel Norris. Also the projects for u11, u13 & u16 takes place in April and the model making completions take place in April, if interested contact Hazel Norris.

FLESK VALLEY ROWING CLUB

The registration day at the Flesk Valley boat house unfortunately had to be cancelled last Sunday due to bad weather. This has now been rescheduled for Sunday 19th March between 10am - 12pm. All underage and senior members are asked to attend.

FOSSA COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to Fossa U14 girls Spikeball team who won Gold in Glenbeigh on Monday the 27th of February. The girls came out on top after some very close games and overcame Spa/Muckross to win the GOLD - they are now through to Dublin representing Kerry in the All-Irelands in May. A fantastic achievement for the girls Holly(captain), Tara, Sophie, Ella, Chelsea, Ellen. The U14 boys were also in action on the same night and they came third overall winning Bronze medals for Fossa. The boys have agreed to continue to train with the girls to get them well prepared for Dublin. The Boys who played for Fossa were Dean(captain), Maksym, Conor, Harry, Patrick, Robert and Peadar. Thanks to their Coaches Jo Harty, Tony Harty and Fossa’s very own Special One Amanda O’Brien and as always Thanks to all for the great support for both teams on the night. SWIMMING Well done to all those who represented Fossa in the Community games swimming finals in Tralee on Sunday. Aoife O Keeffe and Charlie Griffin did really well and received certs for coming 4th in their categories UPCOMING EVENTS Fossa will have teams competing in the U14 Quiz this Friday and a busy day Sunday too with teams in the U13 chess and U11 mixed tag rugby. Best of luck to all involved. Anyone interested in participating in the U12 boys soccer please contact Alan O’Sullivan 0872819271

FRIENDS OF MAUREEN KELLIHER COFFEE MORNING

The coffee morning organised by the Friends of Maureen Kelliher was a tremendous success. We thank all those who donated prizes and contributed to the baking and to everyone who helped out on the coffee morning. A special word of thanks to all those who attended to make it such a success and it could not have happened without you. A huge thank you to our fantastic hosts on the day Sean & Kathleen Coleman of The Kerry Way.

KILCUMMIN NOTES

SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Nora O’Callaghan, Ballinamanagh who died recently. May she rest in peace. KERRY FEDERATION MEETING Kerry Federation Meeting will be held on Sunday 12th of March at 2.30pm in the Recreational Hall, Kilcummin. KILCUMMIN DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP Training dates will be shortly announced, so please keep an eye out for these. Tesco are kindly giving Kilcummin Defibrillator group the Community Fund Project (Blue disks) available at the Tesco till for the next number of weeks from Monday 20th February 2017. Please support. As Kilcummin Defibrillator Group are continuously trying to raise more awareness and locate more defibrillator’s around the parish, donations are always being accepted, - these can be handed to a committee member or there is a donation box at our local Post Office. PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Parent and Toddler Group Mondays 10.30am -12.30pm in the Recreational Hall. All welcome. For further information please contact Maureen on 087-2883479. KILCUMMIN NATIONAL SCHOOL Join us and help our school fund-raise with fresh shamrock in old traditional skillet pot. Cost €5 each. ANABLA NATIONAL SCHOOL Enrolment Day for 2017/2018 will be on Thursday 16th March from 12 - 2pm. MASTERGEEHA FC U11 Camp v Mastergeeha. Away on west Kerry on Saturday morning the boys played a good Camp side. In the two games the boys battled hard with plenty of goals. Emmett Spillane, Darren O’Leary, Kieran Nagle and Luke Daly got the Mastergeeha goals. MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 3rd March, 2017. Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 17, 19. Jackpot now €5,850.

KILLARNEY ATHLETIC FC

RESULTS Denny Premier A Killarney Celtic 2-3 Killarney Athletic A great win against rivals and fellow league contenders on Friday night at a blustery and wet Celtic Park. Athletic are on a great run at the moment beating league champions Dingle Bay in the last game and attacked the Celtic goal early on with William Courtney and Shane Lynch having great chances before they combined again in the 27th minute for Shane Lynch to slide in at the back post. Athletic had a shout for a penalty when William went around the Celtic goalkeeper and was tripped but the referee waved away the shout. Celtic had a chance themselves hitting the outside of the post but the score remained 1-0 at half time. Into the second half and Celtic got two quickfire goals through Chris O Leary and Wayne Sparling. This was the wake up tonic that Athletic needed and they pushed on again. In the 80th minute, another ball from the left hand side found Pauly O Donoghue to slot home for an equaliser. Athletic weren’t going to share the spoils and a tame cross from the left was fumbled by the Celtic goalkeeper to let rising Athletic star Paudie Clifford to slot home to give the blues all 3 points . A great win in the business end of the season

KILLARNEY BRIDGE CLUB

RESULTS 30/01/2017 1st Pauline Lyne & Joan Linehan 2nd Theresa Griffin & Ursula Daly 3rd Rev. Fr Noel Moran & Mairead Courtney 4th Evelyn O’Leary & Eileen Murphy 06/02/2017 Sim Pairs. 1st Tim Corcoran & Anne Looney 2nd Pauline Lyne & Joan Linehan 3rd Evelyn O’Leary & Eileen Murphy 4th Ursula Daly & Theresa Griffin 13/02/2017 1st Rev. Fr. Noel Moran & Joan Culloty 2nd Anne Looney & Mary Murray 3rd Pauline Lyne & Joan Linehan 4th Hazel O’Connell & Marjorie Barton 21/02/2017 President’s Charity Night 1st Phyllis O’Regan & Joan Culloty 2nd Mai Corcoran & Marie Moynihan 3rd Marcia Boffey & Margaret Roche 4th Mairead Courtney & Mary Rose Felle 27/02/2017 1st Ursula Daly & Theresa Griffin 2nd Eileen Murphy & Evelyn O’Leary 3rd Anne Looney & Joan Linehan 4th Doreen Brosnan & Mary O’Connor

KILLARNEY CELTIC FC

BIGGEST WEEK IN CELTIC’S HISTORY Fai Junior Cup Last 8: Killarney Celtic v Janesboro A lot of eyes, and not just Kerry ones, will turn to the FAI Junior Cup clash when Celtic welcome top Limerick side Janesboro from Limerick to town on Saturday at 7.00pm. There is a very big crowd expected for this game and it is also the chosen game by Aviva who will host their coverage of the quarter finals from the club. Patrons are asked to come early to the game and work with the stewards on the way in and out of the game as Celtic Park is in a residential area and the club appreciates the support of its neighbours on these big nights. We have always been hugely proud of our community and our supporters; this is our chance, all of us, to show everybody exactly why we are so proud. These are hugely exciting times for Killarney Celtic so let’s hope the journey continues. RESULTS Denny Premier: Killarney Celtic 2 Killarney Athletic 3

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Goals from Chris O’Leary and Wayne Sparling had us 2-1 up and in control but Athletic found an extra gear in the last ten minutes and two goals at that stage saw them turn the tie on its head and claim all the points after a great game of soccer. Denny Premier B: Killarney Celtic B 4 Ballymac Galaxy 2 Celtic rose to the challenge of an excellent Ballymac side and goals from Rafa Syc (2), Conor McCarthy, and Farouk Aminu gave us a well-deserved win. U16 Premier: St. Brendans Park 3 Killarney Celtic 0 We gave a good account of ourselves and are justifiably proud of our players, but you have to hand it to Park. They have collected 21 points from 7 games in a very competitive league and are already confirmed as league champions; that’s some achievement and has to be admired, and we congratulate them on it. FIXTURES FAI Junior Cup: Killarney Celtic v Janesboro, Saturday, 7.00pm U17 League: Killarney Celtic are away to Listowel Celtic B, Saturday, 2.00pm U15 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Listowel Celtic, Saturday, 12 noon U13 Div One: Killarney Celtic B away to Ballyhar Dynamos, Saturday, 11.00am U13 Div Two: Killarney Celtic B away to Ballyheigue, Saturday, 12.30pm U12 Div Two: Killarney Celtic C at home to MEK, Saturday, 10.30am U11 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Mastergeeha, Saturday, TBC U11 Div Two: Killarney Celtic B at home to Mastergeeha B, Saturday, TBC

KILLARNEY COMMUNITY GAMES

Swimming took centre stage last weekend when the Kerry Community Games Swimming Finals were held in Tralee. Huge congratulations again to the Hickey sister, Pia and Jocelyn, who won their respective events - Jocelyn the U. 10 Freestyle and Pia the U.14 Backstroke - and have now qualified for the Community Games Finals in Abbottstown in August. Well done also to the other Killarney Competitors who gained great experience by competing in this excellent competition. Well done also to Mike and Ann Hickey for co-ordinating the entries, etc. with Area Secretary Anthony Greaney. Congrats to all!!!

KILLARNEY RFC

MINIS Last weekend our minis took a break from training, due to the adverse weather. Having played in a blitz in Tralee the previous weekand hosting Abbeyfeale and Tralee over the past few weeks, the break was well earned. Next weekend we host Listowel RFC at Knockreer and will have matches at all ages from U7 to U12. Don’t forget gumshields and warm clothing for the kids in case the weather gets bad. For any details contact Minis coordinator Liam Murphy on 087-4145662. YOUTHS U14’s Next weekend our U14’s take on neighbours Castleisland in the final of the West Munster League, at O’Dowd Park in Tralee. This is a huge game for our U14 and they will look to build on from the hugely successful season they have had to date. Best of luck to coaches John O’Connell and Seamus Greally and all the lads. The lads will hope the huge support that has followed them all season will come out in force next Saturday. U16’s: Next Saturday, Our U16’s take on Listowel at Aghadoe in the U16 KCL plate. Best of luck to Tom Campbell’s charges who will be looking for a good result ahead of the fixture against Charleville the following week in Charleville.

KILLARNEY SWIMMING CLUB NOTES

Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in the Ennis Invitational Gala, a two-day event, which took place on the 24th and 25th of February. Some fantastic results and times were achieved by Killarney swimmers. Under 16 Girls – Another swimmer in fine medal-winning form was Margaret O’Brien who won medals in some of the most gruelling races, winning silver in the 800 metres freestyle, silver in the 200 metres Individual Medley, silver in the 100 metres backstroke and bronze in the 400 metres freestyle. Niamh Coffey stood out from the crowd to win a bronze medal in savagely difficult 100 metres butterfly. Under 16 Boys – Paul O’Leary hit the podium twice, winning bronze in the 100 metres breaststroke and bronze in the 100 metres butterfly.

Over 17 Boys – Robert O’Brien struck gold for Killarney with an incredible burst of speed at the end of the 200 metres Individual Medley while Alan O’Shea took a very tasty silver in the 100 metres backstroke. Relays - Well done to our relay teams with Saibh O’Brien, Aisling Coffey, Ellen O’Connor and Pia Hickey winning silver for Killarney in the under 14 Girls 200 metres Medley and Julie Rose Bowell, Eva Quinn, Margaret O’Brien and Niamh Coffey winning a second silver in the under 16 Girls freestyle. You did us proud! Thanks as always to our senior coach, Cathal O’Brien, who gave huge support and encouragement to all our swimmers on the day. Thanks also to all parents for travelling and taking part in the time-keeping.

KILLARNEY VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB

The Kerry County Awards ceremony was held in the Dromhall Hotel last Saturday 4th March. The county’s top athletes were given recognition and awarded for their outstanding achievement in athletics over the last year. The following athletes from Killarney Valley AC were recognised: Tony Harty for Masters Cross Country, Ciara Kennelly got a Special Merit for her achievements in High Jump while Darragh O’Leary and Alex Hennigan were worthy recipients of the Club Award for their achievement and commitment in athletics. Well done to all involved. Killarney Valley organised the night and a big thank you to Jean Courtney, Brid Stack and Marie Leahy. Well done too to club member Michael Murphy who competed in the National Master Indoors in Athlone last weekend finishing 4th in a PB of 8.11 seconds! The County Indoors in Milltown Community Hall are starting at 11am on Saturday morning and we would advise all participants to be there by 10.30 and to bring plenty of water and a packed lunch. Participants MUST wear their club singlet on the day! Enquiries to Jean Courtney on 0861994378.

LISTRY NOTES

ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION A new branch of the Active Retirement Association is commencing at Listry Community Centre on Tuesday 14th March at 3 pm. All are welcome to join for activities , hobbies and outings. MINDFULNESS Stress reduction course. Listry Community Centre. Tuesday 7th March - 25th April 6:15pm -8:30pm. Also full Day of Mindfulness Sunday 15th April . Cost €200. Facilitator Ciaran Ryan(Institute of Mindfulness Based Approaches trained). Contact 085-7168019; ciaranryan5@hotmail.com Listry Social Committee We wish to Thank all those who attended our Social day in Listry Community Centre on Tuesday February 28th. Thanks to Kerry Community Transport and Houlihans Bus service Killorglin who provided the Transport also Deacon Conor Bradley spending time with us on the day and Committee members who helped for the occasion. We look forward to welcoming you all back again on last Tuesday in March.

GNEEVEGUILLA ATHLETIC CLUB

LOTTO Now winner of our lotto 03/03/2017, numbers drawn were 9, 14, 18 & 24. Award Winners: Congratulations this week to our award winners at the Kerry Sports Star 2016 Awards in The Dromhall Hotel Killarney on Sat Night. Awards went to Shauna O’ Brien, Jack Greaney, Sarah O’ Connor, Annette O’ Brien, Brid Stack, Shelia O’ Donoghue, Elaine Cronin, Catherine O’ Sullivan Moynihan, Eileen O’ Riordan, Jennifer Walsh & Norma O’ Connor. Master Indoor National Championships Held in Athlone on Sunday last , Annette O’ Brien, Eileen Riordan, Siobhan Daly, Shelia O’ Donoghue & Robert Purcell all competed well and got into the medals. U14-U19 Indoor Championships Held on w/e 25th / 26th February, Shona O’ Brien qualified for the finals, so best of luck to her in the finals coming up soon. Gary Cronin was unlucky to have tripped in his hurdles event however he may still qualify for a run in the finals. Kerry Indoor Sport Hall games The indoor sports hall event will be held on Saturday next in Milltown at 11.00 am. This event is open to all registered athletes of the club U9 – U12 who did not win a county medal in 2016. Inviting all you athletes to come along and take part.

RATHMORE GNEEVEGUILLA COMMUNITY GAMES

Last Sunday was the County Finals of the Swimming competition, held in Tralee and we had a mixture of

killarney notes first timers, young and experienced swimmers in this event. In the morning three girls, Abby O’Leary and Shauna McCarthy entered the U10 front crawl and Shauna’s sister Michelle (her first time in a swimming competition) swam in the backstroke event. All three girls swam very well and we would like to thank them for competing in this competition. Abby won her heat well and progressed to her semi final but narrowly missed a chance to swim in the final. We look forward to seeing them all back again next year. The afternoon paved the way for the older children and commenced with Ross O’Leary, who has won medals in this event on more than one occasion. Ross swam in the U14 backstroke and won first place in a very exciting close finish. We would like to congratulate Ross who will now go on to swim in Dublin in May at the All Ireland Finals. His brother Paudie also a past winner in this event, won his heat in the U16 front crawl shortly afterwards and then pulled off a great win, in his final, second gold medal on the day. A great achievement for both boys, as they are a young age this year, for both their categories. Congratulations also to our other medalist of the day, Donal Daly who won Silver for his area in the U16 butterfly event, a great achievement for Donal , also an accomplished swimmer. A big thank you to all the families for travelling to Tralee on Sunday and just to wish Paudie and Ross the very best of luck at the All Ireland finals in May. Upcoming events Our U10 boys indoor soccer has commenced and any girl interested in participating in the U10 girls indoor soccer event, please register your interest by text to Ann O’Leary, PRO. Other events coming up: Cross Country - March 19th, Duathlon - March 19th Gymnastics - March 26th Marathon - March 28th Projects - April 7th (see our facebook page for topics) Model making - 14th April

KILLARNEY MUSICAL SOCIETY

With only two weeks to go until our production of “Me and My Girl” the cast of Killarney Musical Society await their opening curtain with eager anticipation! This show is particularly special to the members of the society as it was previously staged in 1998 in the Aras Padraig and we are delighted to bring the show to the INEC stage where we hope to emulate the success of the previous production. Many current members also performed in the original production including Gerry Adams, Orna Cleary O’Shea, Peter Cook, Derek O’Leary and Mike Maloney. In 1998 Aileen Ferris Rohan undertook the role of Lady Jacqueline. Aileen was involved in numerous productions with the Society from 1992 to 2013. Last year, Aileen sadly passed away and this production is dedicated to her memory. Don’t forget tickets can be purchased by calling the INEC Box Office on 064 66 71555. Tickets are priced at €20 for Adults, €15 for Students and OAP and €50 for a family ticket. Also, be sure to check out our Facebook page for some behind-the-scenes photographs of our rehearsals!

KILLARNEY VALLEY CLASSIC & VINTAGE CLUB MEMBERSHIP

If you are interested in joining the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club or wish to renew your membership for 2017, please call to Jacqueline in Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate for a Membership Form or text 087-3381842 for a form to be posted to you. New Members are always welcome to join and please contact us on 087-3381842 with any queries. Check out our website www.killarneyvintage.com for further information and details of our upcoming events. MEMBERS EVENING - 3 MARCH 2017 The Club hosted a Members Evening on Friday the 3rd March at The Travel Inn, Fossa and would like to thank everyone who attended and to welcome the new members who joined on the night. A great evening was has and special thanks again to The Travel Inn for hosting the event. MF135 TRACTOR RESTORATION PROJECT The Club and members are working hard on the restoration of the Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor and meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at Killarney Mens Shed. If you are interested in getting involved or helping out in any way, please get in touch on 087 3381842 or give a call to Killarney Mens Shed on Thursday evenings. Cup of tea and chat afterwards. All Welcome.

SPA MUCKROSS COMMUNITY GAMES

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on the ball SWIMMING The County Swimming Competition took place in Tralee on Sunday 5th March. Conditions outside were ideal for a day by the pool! Our Spa Muckross competitors gave their best; well done to all. Results are as follows: Treasa O Sullivan 1st u16 backstroke Aisling Coffey 3rd u16 freestyle Colm Looney 2nd u14 freestyle Niall Coffey 3rd u14 backstroke Cathal Coffey 4th u14 backstroke Faye O Neill 2nd u12 backstroke Caolan Mitchell 3rd u10 freestyle GOLDEN VOLUNTEER AWARD Thousands of adults and young people have benefited from Christy Murrary’s hard work and vision since he co-founded Kerry Community Games in 1972. On behalf of them, Kerry Community Games have proudly nominated Christy for the National Community Games Golden Volunteer award. Please, everyone, vote for CHRISTY at www.independent.ie/goldenvolunteer. It only takes one minute of your time to show appreciation for 45 years of Christy’s time. SYMPATHY: is extended to Madelaine, Seán, Jamie, David and Liam Spillane on the death of Madelaine’s father, Ron Cant, in England.

ROSS GOLF CLUB

FIXTURES On Saturday March 11th & Sunday March 12th we will hold the re-scheduled first round of MD O’Shea Spring League with an 18 hole single stableford competition which will be sponsored by the International Hotel. The timesheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it immediately. Sympathy We extend our sympathy to Past Captain Diarmuid O’Shea and all his family on the recent death of his brother,Patrick R.I.P.

WORKMEN ROWING CLUB

TRAINING NEWS Both Indoor and Outdoor training continue as usual as per coaches’ texts. Our lakeshore training takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle, at 10 am. Due to the recent bad weather our ‘on-the-water’ training has been curtailed but keep an eye on coaches’ texts for updates. Upcoming Events This weekend marks the return of the ‘Kerry Head of the River’ at Killorglin Rowing Club on Saturday. Hopefully the weather will improve and this event goes ahead as planned.

MUCKROSS ROWING CLUB

EVENTS Fingers and toes are crossed for a reprieve in the weather this weekend as the Kerry Head Of the River is set to make a return to the scenic river Laune course in Killorglin this Saturday. The bad weather of recent weekends saw the St. Michael’s Head event postponed while much training has also been confined to land. Weather permitting, the Kerry HOR is set to run from 3.30 to 6.30pm this Saturday 11th March from Killorglin Rowing Club. Muckross RC will be represented by 19 crews in categories from Junior 14 to Masters. Best of luck to all involved! The rescheduled St. Michael’s Head Of the River is now set for Saturday next 18th March following the cancellation of the annual Galway Head Of the River which normally occupies the St. Patrick’s weekend fixture. The Offaly Head Of the River is scheduled for Saturday 25th March. Regatta season will then get underway in Dublin with the Neptune and Commercial regattas taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April TRAINING Training continues midweek at the Muckross Community Centre and weekend mornings from the boathouse. Our thanks to all the coaches, committee members and parents who have been so helpful with the running of training sessions recently. If you would like to get involved or learn more, please contact the club number 087 4482935.

DEERPARK PITCH & PUTT

SUNDAY COMPETITION With the unfortunate second postponement of the Paul O’Sullivan Scramble we played a Sunday event last week which saw the husband and wife team of Robbie O’Brien Snr and Betty emerge as the winners with their son Johnny claiming second alongside John O’Halloran. We will have the same again on Sunday with draws @ 9.15am and 11.15am open to club members aged 15 or over. Entry €4 per draw with a fee of €7 for both draws. Bob Casey Memorial: The County Board have decided to postpone the competition until April. Further information will be forthcoming after next Monday night’s

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County Board Meeting in Castleisland. SENIORS EVENT Robbie and Betty were also amongst the prizes at the last seniors event in Castleisland on last Wednesday week, Robbie winning the Overall Nett alongside Castleisland’s Dan O’Callaghan while Betty was in the Gross winning pair alongside another Castleisland player in Johnny McCarthy. The next event will take place in Deerpark on April 5th at 10.15am. MEMBERSHIP Anyone wishing to pay membership can do so to Club Registrar Sean Kelly. He can be contacted on 0860508686 to arrange same. Best Wishes To Conor and Stephen McCarthy along with Killarney Celtic on Saturday night when they play the National Junior Cup Quarter-Final on home turf against Janesboro.

KILLARNEY GOLF & FISHING CLUB

TEAMS 2017 Managers of each team will be putting up sign up sheets on the club noticeboards over the coming weeks. This is a great way to get to know your fellow members while practicing your game! Jimmy Bruen 2017 At Dooks Golf Club - 13th May @ 09:50 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Waterville Golf Club Managers: Tom Barry/ Sean Casey/ Eugene O’Sullivan Pierce Purcell 2017 At Beaufort Golf Club - 27th May @ 10:30 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Berehaven Golf Club Managers: Chris Collins/ Donal O’Sullivan/ James Collins Irish Mixed Foursomes 2017 At Ring of Kerry Golf Club - 11th June @ 15:00 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Berehaven Golf Club Managers: Mary O’Doherty/ Barry Duggan Irish Senior Cup 2017 At Tralee Golf Club - 24th June @ 09:10 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Glengariff Golf Club Manager: Seamus O’Connor Irish Junior Cup 2017 At Castleisland Golf Club - 1st July @ 13:50 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Castleisland Golf Club/ Doneraile Golf Club Managers: TBC Irish Barton Shield 2017 At Ballybunion Golf Club (Cashen Course) - 15th July @ 14:30 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Dooks Golf Club/ Killorglin Golf Club Manager: Seamus O’Connor Michael Cashman Munster Club Fourball 2017 At Killarney Golf and Fishing Club - Completed by 4th June Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Newcastle West Golf Club Manager: Connie Brosnan JC Carr 2017 At Killorglin Golf Club - Completed by 11th April Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Killorglin Golf Club Manager: John Hickey Fred Daly Cup 2017 At Tralee Golf Club - 13th April @ 15:00 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club vs Dooks Golf Club Manager: Liam Healy Irish Junior Foursomes 2017 At Dooks Golf Club - 12th April @ 12:00 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club/ Ballybunion Golf Club/ Castleisland Golf Club/ Killorglin Golf Club/ Dooks Golf Club/ Tralee Golf Club Manager: Liam Healy

KILLARNEY SALMON & TROUT ANGLING CLUB

Following on from our recent committee meeting , please note the following competition dates for 2017 : 02/04/2017 - Caragh Lake Competition 30/04/2017 - Lough Lein - Fundraiser Competition 13/08/2017 - Lough Lein - Bambury Trophy Competition ( In Aid of St. Francis School Beaufort ) 03/09/2017 - Waterville Competition 01/10/2017 - Annual Competition Lough Lein Provisional Dates for Juvenile Outings 16/07/2017 - Annual Outing on Lough Lein 04/08/2017 - Barryfinney Evening Competition Also notified to the meeting was that fact that club angler Mick Lenihan has qualified as part of the ITFFA ( Irish Trout & Fly Fishing Association )team to fish in the Internationals taking place in the UK later this year .This great achievement is testimony to the angling talents of Mick and his perseverance on many’s a tough day’s competition fishing and we wish him all the very best on his upcoming trip

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CLUB MEMBERSHIP Annual membership is now due and it is critical that all members and players pay /renew their membership before the 31st of March next. A strict “no pay/ no play” policy will be enforced after this time. We recommend everybody pay online this year. You simply go on the club website, click on the “membership” icon at the centre of the page SCOR NA BPAISTI MARCH 3RD 2017. Congratulations to our Set Dancers Ryan Bartlett, TJ O’Sullivan, Jack Maguire, Darragh O’Brien, Sinead Oliver, Ella Bartlett, Leah McMahon & Sarah McCarthy who overcame tough competition to take first place in East Kerry Scor na bPaisti on Friday last in Killarney Racecourse and to Jack Maguire who was placed 2nd in the Sean Nós dancing. Thank you to their Coach Hannah Majella O’Donoghue & Scór Officer Joanne McCarthy for all their help. The Set Dancers can now look forward to the County Semi Final, being held in Killarney Racecourse on Sunday next 12 March! LOTTO Lotto 1, 15, 17, 24. Jackpot €3000. Not won match 3 10 by €40. Next draw on Sunday 12th of March in Tatler Jack. Jackpot €3300

EAST KERRY GAA

SAFEGUARD SECURITY EAST KERRY SENIOR LEAGUE – ROUND 4 Spa 0-8 Fossa 0-9 This was the only game in the Safeguard Security East Kerry Senior League that survived the wet weather conditions which caused the cancellation of the Division 2 Final and three other Division 1 games, due to unplayable pitches. Played in Fossa Old Field, the sides were level on 3 points a piece at the break. Scoring was close again in the second half. Fossa created goal chances including a penaly shot. The home side won by the minimum on a final score of Fossa 0-9 Spa 0-8. WORKSHOP Gaelic 15 warm up took place in St Brendan’s College on Monday night for all club coaches in East Kerry/ Kenmare clubs. The coaching session was well attended with sixteen clubs represented on the night. Niall O Mahony (Spa) delivered the practical session with all club coaches present taking an active role on the night. Gaelic 15 warm up was given to all club coaches in attendance with East Kerry GDA Vince Cooper sending all coaching officers the session making sure that GAA best practise is implemented in each club in the division. POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS Pobail Scoil Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore defeated Colaiste Ide agus Iosef Mainister na Féile in the Munster U16.5 B football in Brosna. The game was played on a fantastic surface considering the poor weather conditions. Scoring freely in attack the Rathmore school secured a well deserved victory on the day. The semi final is fixed for Wednesday March 15th. Best of luck to St Brendan’s College U16.5 team in the Munster A football final on Wednesday . The Killarney school team will start as underdogs against a Dingle school team that defeated the Sem lads already this year. This game has the makings of a great final with the St Brendans College panel needing to fire on all cylinders to get a result in this decider. FIXTURES East Kerry Senior League, Sponsored by Frank Doran Safeguard Security Round 5 First named team has home venue Friday 10th MARCH 2017 Division 1 A Dr Crokes V Killarney Legion – at 6.30pm Rathmore V Kilcummin – at 7.30pm Currow – Bye Sunday 12th MARCH 2017 – at 2pm Division 1B Fossa V Gneeveguilla Spa V Glenflesk Listry - bye

FIRIES COISTE NA NOG

CLUB REGISTRATION Firies Coiste na nÓg is delighted to announce a further evening for our Club Registration 2017. This will take place on Friday, 10th March from 7:15pm to

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8:30pm in Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore. Firies Coiste na nOg registration rates for 2017 are as follows; juveniles U18 are €20, adults are €40 and the family rate is €80. Club registration is an instrumental utility for our club revenue and maintains our club for you, your children and our GAA community in Firies. HOGAN CUP SEMI-FINAL Following the remarkable success of St. Brendan’s of Killarney in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final, the school now progress to the semi-final stage of the Hogan Cup on 18th March and O’Mearas Coaches of Ballyhar hope to provide transport to the Semifinals. No less than seven players hail from Firies GAA club are a part of the dominant Sem panel; Ciaran Flynn, Niall Donohue, Donnacha O’Sullivan, Evan Cosgrave, Diarmuid Brosnan, Jake Flynn and Cian Callaghan, not forgetting Arthur Fitzgerald, who was a part of the management team. Anyone interested should contact O’Mearas at 087-2882292.

FOSSA GAA

LOTTO Numbers drawn were 5, 6, 8, 16. There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot will be €13,800. SENIORS Well done to our senior team who recorded a good win over Spa in the East Kerry league on Sunday in Fossa. Played in tough conditions, the first half was a low scoring affair, with both sides struggling to find their range. Donald O’ Sullivan, Paudie Clifford and Anthony Wharton kicked a point each in this half to leave the teams tied at three points each at half time. The second half was much better with the sides trading scores, Fossa had several goal chances but didn’t capitalize on them, however they finished the half strongly with points from Paudie Clifford and Donald O’ Sullivan to leave Fossa deserving winners on a score line of 0-09 to 0-08. MINORS Minor Co league Div 3 Beaufort 2-13 Fossa 3-11 A cracking game in Beaufort saw Fossa pull through by the narrowest of margins - but before the match report - a huge thanks to the Beaufort Field Committee who had the field in top shape, and after the week of rain we had, it was s credit to them. This was Fossa’s first game and the team was captained by Liam Buckley. Beaufort started brightly and raced into an early lead, scoring 1-2 to Fossa’s single point but Fossa gradually took control in the middle of the field and goals by David Clifford and Emmett O’Shea had Fossa 2-8 to 1-5 in front at the break. Fossa had some scary moments in defense but Anthony O’Keeffe was outstanding at full back and saved Fossa on a few occasions. The second half was a more tense affair with Beaufort clawing their way back into the game but another opportunist goal by Emmett O’Shea again put daylight between the teams - Beaufort finished the strongest and Fossa hung on to win by a point, on the day all the Fossa forwards scored and the it was a good team display. Next Saturday Fossa make the long trip to Gaeltacht for the next round of the league. MEMBERSHIP Club membership is now due. Family membership, which includes both parents and all their children up to minor age, stays at €60.00 for 2017, adult remains at €30.00, while youth/student is €15.00. A player is not insured to play or train if not registered. Registrar Gene Moriarty will take up membership at Lotto on Sunday night. There will also be a Juvenile Registration day held on Sunday, March 12th.

LISTRY GAA

LISTRY AWARDS NIGHT Listry club are holding our annual awards night on next Friday March 10th in Faha Court. Buffet meal will be served as normal. Tickets €10 available on the night. Please come along for a nice social evening where our club person of the year and hall of fame awards will be presented. Buffet will be served from 8.30pm with presentation taking place approx 9.45pm. LISTRY LOTTO RESULTS 8, 12,16,26 Next week lotto jackpot; €5,300 ANNUAL LISTRY AWARDS Listry GAA club are holding our annual awards night on next Friday March 10th in Faha Court. Buffet meal will be served as normal. Tickets €10 available on the night. Please come along for a nice social eve-

ning where our club person of the year and hall of fame awards will be presented. Buffet will be served

GNEEVEGUILLA GAA

LOTTO Lotto numbers 19,22,26,29 No Jackpot winner next weeks jackpot €10,200 MEMBERSHIP Membership now being collected at the club. Any club member who is not receiving a club text and wishes to do so please contact Mike 0871261046 SOCIAL Gneeveguilla Gaa would like to thank everyone for an enjoyable night at our social and thanks to everyone who helped prepare the hall for the night. Monthly meeting Tuesday 7th March at 9pm everyone welcome.

KILLARNEY LEGION GAA

CEILIÚRADH LÁ FÉILE PHÁDRAIG Preparations are well under way for the St.Patricks Day celebrations under the expert eye of Stella Moloney,Tommy Galvin and the events committee. Their efforts over the past number of years have brought several awards and hopefully they’ll repeat that success again this year. Go n-eirí leo. MEMBERSHIP As time slips away we are rapidly approaching the cut off date i.e. last day of March for club membership,so if it’s slipped your mind now’s the time to get the job done. Log onto our website to make the task as easy as possible.www.legiongaa.com THE GOOD NEIGHBOURS Best of luck to our fellow green and whites Killarney Celtic as they try to make history in their quarter final game of the F.A.I.Junior Cup against Janesboro of Limerick in Celtic Park. FIXTURE Minor County League,Legion V Kilgarvan/Tuosist/ Templenoe,12th.March at 4p.m. in Derreen SYMPATHY The Killarney Legion Club extends it’s deepest sympathy to the Foley Family,Glencar,the Pyne Family Killarney on the sad passing of Catherine R.I.P.Síoraí na bhFlaitheas ar a h-Anam dílis. LOTTO Winning no’s - 13,16,17,20. No winner.Next weeks jackpot €6,400.

MILLTOWN CASTLEMAINE GAA

REGISTRATION Club registration is now due. Under 6’s are free. Juvenile/student and OAP are €30. An adult is €50, couples are €80 and family membership is €100. All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar John Murphy will be delighted to facilitate anybody who wishes to join our club. Membership must be paid before March 31st 2017. (Registrations after this date will not be issued with a registration card-something that is necessary to gain your free entry to home county league games) FUN FOOTBALL Fun Football for boys continues on Sundays in the Nagle Rice Community Hall, Milltown. Under 8’s at 5, under 10’s at 6 and under 14‘s at 7. Under 16’s and minors are on Tuesdays at 7.Under 6’s are on Saturday mornings-11.30 to 12.30. Please remember your €2 to cover hall rental and don’t forget your gum shield. Any questions -please contact our coaching officer Ian on 087/2521053. SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ QUIZ TEAM Well done to Sarah Leane, Brendan Casey, Daire McCarthy and Emma Casey with sub Megan Quirke who will represent our club in the upcoming County Finals. They are very busy practicing at the moment. Good luck to all. LOTTO JACKPOT DRAW Our next draw is for €13,400 on this Friday 10th 2017. The draw will take place in O’ Shea’s Bar, Milltown. Our match 3 will give you a win or share of €550. If we don’t have a match 3, we will have our regular 6 consolation prizes. So head out and buy your lucky ticket. REVISED DRESSING ROOM/ SIDE LINE GUIDE LINES: Please note that under age players are NOT permitted inside the dressing rooms prior to or after a SENIOR game or inside the surrounding fence wire when a senior game is ongoing. This is to protect all parties involved. We ask parents

and guardians to continually remind their children of this rule which will be strictly enforced. We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.

SPA GAA

SUPER LEAGUE Spa 0-8 Fossa 0-9 Forfeited our home venue due to bad weather conditions. Low scoring game. 3pts a piece at half time. Fossa had a number of goal chances including a penalty. Evan Cronin, Ciaran Spillane and Mike Foley, Michael O’Donoghue played well for Spa. Spa Team with scorers: James Devane, Eric O’Donoghue, Matt, Shane Fenton, Aydan M, Dan O’D, Eoin Batt, Garnett, Paul Cahill, Craig (0-1), Evan (0-2), Mike Foley (0-1), Stam (0-3), Ciaran Spillane (01) (Subs: John Falvey, Mikey Moynihan, Brendan Lynch). UPCOMING FIXTURES East Kerry Super League Sunday March 12th at 2pm Spa V Glenflesk Senior Ladies Co League Sunday March 12th at 12noon Spa V Causeway SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ Congratulations to our Rince Foirne, music and Rince Seit competitors who all came 2nd in East Kerry final on Friday 3rd March at the beautiful venue Celtic Steps. Rince Foirne: Ellen Carroll, Aoibhe O’Donoghue, Roisín O’Sullivan, Grace O’Connor, Aoife O’Donoghue, Ciara O’Donoghue, Laura O’Carroll, Laura Fleming and Sinead Greene (sub). Music: Laura O’Carroll, Laura Fleming, Roisín O’Sullivan, Grace O’Connor, Dara Brosnan. Rince Seit: Siofra Brosnan, Jess O’Sullivan, Aine O’Sullivan, Ciara O’Donoghue, Dara Brosnan, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Oisin O’Sullivan and Colm O’Connor. Thanks to all the coaches who give up their valuable time Triona Mangan, Mairead Mangan, Maureen Hegarty Vogels, Noreen O’Sullivan, Michael Murphy and our Scór officer Eileen Aherne. Thanks also to Sean Leahy and David Rae for helping out on the night too. LOTTO Draw held in the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Numbers drawn 05, 07, 26, 28. Next week’s draw will be held in The Torc Hotel for a jackpot of €4,200. WELCOME HOME Its great to see our former senior Club and County player, Anthony Morris, safely home in Killarney. Anthony was in Washington DC receiving medication to combat Lyme Disease. So far so good and long may it continue for a speedy recovery.

MID KERRY GAA

MID KERY SENIOR LEAGUE Result of round 4 Beaufort 6pts Miltown/Castlemaine 2-13 Round 5 sees 2 games going ahead Sunday 12th March both games 2pm Laune Rangers host Beaufort Keel entertain Glenbeigh/Glencar SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ Best of luck to the following who will represent Mid Kerry in Scór na bPaistí Kerry South Semi Finals to be held in Killarney Race Course on Sunday 12th March Figure Dancing Laune Rangers, Solo Singing Keel, Recitation Keel, Sean nÓs Dancing Beaufort, Instrumental Music Laune Rangers, Ballad Group Keel and Set Dancing Beaufort.

KILCUMMIN GAA

GAA AWARDS NIGHT GAA Awards Night takes place this Friday night in the clubhouse at 9pm. Our Ladies senior team will be honoured for their achievements during the past year while merit award will be presented to three club persons who have been loyal servants over a long period. There will be presentations also to Club -Person of the year as well as our players of the year for 2016. Music afterwards by Declan McCarthy and exhibitions of local talent included. Don’t miss a night of celebration and fun. SENIOR FOOTBALL Kilcummin play Rathmore on this Friday night in the East Kerry League. Senior teams opening round of Co League is against Kenmare at home on March 19th at 2pm.

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