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Welcome To The Emerald City EXPECT to paint the town green as details of the second annual St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne were unveiled in Killarney this week.

The much-anticipated festival is being held in association with media partner Killarney Advertiser and its theme is "Ireland – Past, Present and Future".

It was launched at Killarney House on Monday where festival chairperson Anne Marie Kennelly said: "2016 is a very special year celebrating our centenary. It is a time to reflect on the past, to celebrate the present and to imagine the future. We decided to launch this year’s festival at Killarney House as it encompasses the theme perfectly. It is a time to reflect on the past, to celebrate the present and to imagine the future.”

Plans are well underway to make this year's festival a memorable one.

Launching this year’s St Patrick's Festival 2016 at Killarney House were, front, Niall O'Donoghue, Paul O'Neill, acting president, Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, Cllr Bobby O'Connell, Mayor of Killarney Municipal District, Finn Lenihan, Anne Marie Kennelly, chair, St Patrick's Festival, David Rae, Celtic Steps.

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GETTING SET FOR THIS YEAR’S PARADE PLANNING is in full swing for the upcoming St Patrick’s Day parade and celebrations.

Application forms for parade entrants are now available from the Town Hall or email stpatricksfestivalkillarney@ gmail.com and a form will be sent to you.

We caught up with the team of organisers as they met at the New Street car park on Monday to draw up detailed plans for this year’s bumper event.

“Lots of planning is already underway to make the 2016 parade as safe and smooth-running as possible,” said festival chairperson Anne Marie Kennelly.

“There is a lot of communication between the committee, the council, under the leadership of Paul Neary and Kieran O'Halloran, and the Gardaí. The safety plan is of utmost importance.”

Editor’s View ALL it took was a little sunshine early this week to prompt a chorus of comments about how St Patrick’s Day is only around the corner. Killarney Advertiser is delighted to be media partner for the second consecutive year with the St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne, which was a huge success when it made its debut last year.

Between that and our close involvement with the town’s other landmark festival, Christmas in Killarney, we find the year to be a real whirlwind of excitement as Killarney segues from one sparkling community celebration to the next.

St Patrick’s Festival Cill Áirne was launched at Killarney House on Monday and its 2016 theme of Ireland – Past, Present and Future should get

the creative juices flowing.

In other news, Killarney enjoyed the limelight on the world stage yet again on Wednesday. While we are well aware of the fact ourselves, it is always gratifying to hear it echoed around the globe that Killarney is one of the top 10 holiday destinations worldwide, as it was ranked eighth on trivago.ie's annual Reputation Ranking list.

Stay up to date with all the latest local news in this, our print edition, and via our website, killarneyadvertiser.ie As always, we welcome your views, so get in touch.

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Meeting at New Street car park to make plans for the 2016 St Patirck's Festival Cill Airne were Dermot Healy, Aidan Quirke, business development manager, Killarney Advertiser, media partner, Paul Neary, Kerry County Council, Anne Marie O'Shea Kennelly, Kieran O'Halloran, Kerry Cunty Council, and Martin O'Brien, Southern Safety.

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At the launch of Team Ireland at the Mansion House in Dublin on Tuesday were Josh Moffett, John O’Sullivan, John Campion, Patrick O’Brien and Robert Duggan.

Duggan Leads Team Ireland KILLARNEY’S Robert Duggan has been recognised as one of Ireland’s top elite drivers with the governing body of Motorsport Ireland choosing him to lead a new development programme called Team Ireland.

Robert, from Aghadoe, was awarded last year with the Billy Coleman Award for Best young Rally Driver of the year 2015. Since then Robert has secured a Works Factory drive with Team Vauxhall Motorsport UK for the 2016 season and he will contest the full British Rally Championship.

The Team Ireland Foundation will focus on identifying, supporting and coaching Irish competitors who can succeed in all categories of competition both domestically and across the globe. The aim is to put Irish drivers at the forefront of international motorsport.

It was launched this week by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, President of Motorsport Ireland and the US based-philanthropist and long-time motorsport fan John Campion.

Speaking at the launch, Robert said: “I am delighted to be part of this new Team Ireland programme, it’s a great incentive by Motorsport Ireland which I am sure will help me personally and other drivers to further develop our skills and promote us to the next level of the sport.”

Martin McKenna, President, Motorsport Ireland, said: “The pool of talent we have available to us in Ireland is quite phenomenal and with the support of the foundation, we are confident that our young Team Ireland drivers will make great progress and become the best that they can be and will go on to represent Ireland on an international level.”

One of Team Ireland Foundation’s main supporters, John Campion flew in from his base in USA to attend the launch. Having left Ireland as a young man with just IR£20 in his pocket, this former roadie to rock stars, now multimillionaire businessman has committed to supporting the foundation from the beginning. He is the co-founder and chief executive of APR Energy, a $1.2 billion company in the United States.

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I found a café near me that is willing to offer me a job. They have asked me to do a food safety (HACCP) course first but I can’t afford the course fee. Is there any help with this?

Answer You should talk to your Department of Social Protection (DSP) case officer about a Training Support Grant. This scheme can give you quick access to short-term training that will help you take up a work opportunity.

Your DSP case officer can approve a grant under this scheme where: •A training need is identified that is not provided by DSP directly or any other State provider and is not available quickly or in a suitable location.

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You can get funding of up to €500 a year under the scheme. (However the maximum contribution that can be approved and paid for essential driver training is €250.)

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Brian Takes The Helm At Skål Kerry

TWO Killarney-based hoteliers will be joining forces to help lead the way for a leading international travel and tourism organisation.

All roads led to The Brehon Hotel on Thursday evening for the annual general meeting of Skål International Kerry where Brian Bowler, general manager, The Brehon, received the chain of office as its president from outgoing president Margaret Cahill.

They were joined by Skål national president Sean O’Driscoll, general manager of the Muckross Park Hotel, who outlined the national programme of events planned by Skål.

The meeting was followed by a presentation and buffet supper and attracted a host of tourism leaders.

Guests attending discovered how being a member of Skål benefits their business. “We welcomed leading business people involved in the travel and tourism industry throughout Kerry,” said Margaret Cahill.

Outgoing Kerry Skal president Margaret Cahill and incoming president Brian Bowler, The Brehon.

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Outgoing Kerry Skal president Margaret Cahill presenting incoming president Brian Bowler, general manager of The Brehon Hotel, with his new presedential chain, at a celebratory function in The Brehon on Thursday evening. Also pictured are Eileen Tarrant and Connor O'Connell.

Sinead McCarthy, Olivia Walsh and Danielle Delaney.

Treat In Store For Movie Fans In Killarney CINEMA KILLARNEY will host a special celebration of short films on February 25 at 6.30pm.

The event is a must-attend for movie buffs and will feature music videos, animations and documentaries, most of which have been made in Kerry, by Kerry people. “This is a super opportunity to showcase great local film talent and give those involved in the making an chance for the audience to engage with the directors after their shorts have been shown,” said a spokesman.

You will also get to enjoy a question and answer session, which will offer an insight to what is involved in filmmaking in Kerry.

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Standing Ovations For Talented Killarney Thespians A DASH of romance blended with a generous sprinkling of intrigue ¬– in the capable hands of Killarney’s super-talented troupe of thespians, it’s a sure-fire recipe for success.

Standing ovations greeted Dóchas Drama Group’s 2016 presentation at the Killarney Avenue Hotel from Wednesday.

Concluding the Killarney run of three one-act plays at the venue this evening, Friday, February 19, at 8pm, these dazzling productions are to be recommended.

The plays are The Bear by Brian Friel (after Anton Chekhov), Ribbons by Elaine Murphy, and Last Post

by Jean McConnell.

Relationships, love lost and found, loyalty and deceit – all human life is there!

After the conclusion of the Killarney run this evening, the plays will be staged at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare tomorrow, Saturday, February 20.

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KILLARNEY’S Nancy Hegarty was delighted to make a splash as she launched a brand-new event for the active retired this week.

Nancy kayaked centre stage near the Eagle’s Nest, Killarney National Park, as she confirmed details of the summer event that will be staged by Active Retired Ireland and The Gleneagle Hotel.

Kayaking, motorcycling, surfing, abseiling and mountain biking are just some of the tempting activities on offer at the Give it a Go event in Killarney this June.

Give it a Go takes place over four days from June 13 to 16 and celebrates ageing and the freedom and opportunities retirement has to offer.

Seminars will include social media, online dating, Pilates, mindfulness and nutrition. And after a lengthy day of action and adventure, there will be live entertainment every evening, including performances by Brendan Shine, Red Hurley, The Ronan Collins Showband Show and HIYA Entertainment.

Maureen Kavanagh, CEO of Active Retirement Ireland, said: “When we think about getting older we usually think in the negative; it’s about illness or not being able to do things. But why should getting old be viewed that way?

Let’s change this!”

The aim is to celebrate ageing, said Martin Brett, deputy manager of The Gleneagle Hotel. “This event is all about taking control of your retirement, trying new experiences, acquiring new skills, making new friends and ensuring life doesn’t stop at 60.”

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Diabetes meeting in Killarney AN INFORMATION night focusing on diabetes will take place in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney on March 1.

The event will be addressed by podiatrist Ellie Coffee, Kerry Community Services, who will give an overview of general footcare.

Hosted by the Kerry Diabetes Support Group, which is affiliated to Diabetes Ireland, the information night commences at 7.45pm.

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Dip an oar into the world of action and adventure Launching Give it a Go this week was Nancy Hegarty, secretary, southern region, Active Retired, Ireland at the Eagle's Nest.

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Lisa Set To Turn On The Style STYLE guru Lisa Fitzpatrick will be sharing her secrets at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa on Friday, March 4, at 7pm.

The glamorous event encompasses the perfect ladies night out.

Guests will be greeted with a Champagne reception followed by a three-course meal prepared by award-winning chefs and served with wine.

Lisa will then present styling tips followed by a fashion show.

A renowned stylist, author, TV presenter and radio broadcaster, Lisa is a regular on Ireland AM, TV3 and Xposé. She has also featured on ITV’s This Morning show and is the author of Enjoying Style & Fashion and her new book Diet SOS. Lisa also fronted her own show SOS (Saving Our Shops) in 2011 on TV3, helping shop owners to revamp their business and giving them tips for success.

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Killarney Musical Society Patronage THE committee of Killarney Musical Society is currently calling on all its patrons. Patronage can be forwarded to the following address: Pam Brosnan, Sponsorship Co-Ordinator KMS, 21 Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Co Kerry. Patrons are kindly requested to submit patronage by Tuesday, February 23. Killarney Musical Society’s production of Calamity Jane will take place in the INEC on March 9, 10 and 11. Tickets are now available at the INEC box office, the INEC website and on Ticketmaster. This is one show not to be missed!

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TRIBUTES PAID AS KILLARNEY SAYS FAREWELL TO ANDREW

The funeral cortege of the late Andrew O'Callaghan, inset, leaving St Mary's Cathedral following requiem Mass on Sunday morning. Guards of honour were provided by members of Gleneagle Pitch and Putt Club and Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

HEARTFELT tributes were paid to popular Killarney man Andrew O’Callaghan who was laid to rest in his hometown last weekend.

Two Killarney pitch and putt clubs joined forces to pay their respects, with the Gleneagle and Deerpark clubs a both staging guards of honour as the funeral cortege wound its way through the streets to Aghadoe Cemetery following requiem Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday.

Andrew was one of the town’s best exponents of the game o and he was the secretary of the Gleneagle pitch and putt club up to the time of his unexpected death, at the age of 60, last Thursday night.

At the funeral Mass Fr Niall Howard described the married father-of-two as a quiet, hardworking, obliging gentleman who was very popular in Killarney.

He said he was a great craftsman and carpenter and he was always very considerate and helpful.

Fr Howard, who concelebrated the Mass with Monsignor Liam Brosnan from Killarney and San Antonio, and IT Tralee chaplain Fr Donal O’Connor, recalled Mother Teresa’s famous words of advice, “We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love” and he said those words epitomised Andrew’s approach to life.

He said Andrew was a wonderful husband to Bríd and a great father to Sarah and John and his proudest day was when he walked Sarah up the aisle on the day of her marriage to Greg Lanigan last July.

In a moving tribute at the close of Mass, Andrew’s son, John, said his dad had taught him a great deal going through life and he will always be grateful for that. John also thanked the doctors, nurses and paramedics who treated his father.

“Don’t be sad that he is gone. Be happy that he was here,” John told the congregation.

Pupils Highlight Climate Change AS STORM IMOGEN raged around Killarney last week, the pupils in Ciarán O Muircheartaigh’s sixth class at St Oliver’s National School were involved in an interesting discussion on climate change with MEP Seán Kelly.

The pupils had invited the MEP to the school to discuss their project on the subject and ask him about the COP 21 conference which Mr Kelly had attended in Paris before Christmas.

Rory D'Arcy, school principal, emphasised the importance of "thinking globally and acting locally".

Mr Kelly told the pupils about the discussions he was involved in during the COP 21 conference.

These involved discussions with the three most vulnerable groups, the Aboriginal tribes, the Island Nations and the indigenous people of the Artic region. He also told the pupils about the research being done in the Beaufort Centre in Ringaskiddy Co Cork, on wind, wave and tidal energy which are all resources of renewable energy available in abundance in Ireland.

“The pupils are looking forward to playing their part in the global action to tackle climate change,” MEP Seán Kelly pictured with the sixth class students at St Oliver’s National School and teachers Ciarán O Muircheartaigh said the St Oliver’s Green School co-ordinator Juliette Kelly. and Juliette Kelly.

Update From Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society THE Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society informs us that there are just five places left to fill on its commemorative O’Flaherty Rome Tour.

The trip, from May 4-8, will include the unveiling on May 8 of the commemorative plaque to the Monsignor in the grounds of the German College within the Vatican City. Anyone interested should contact Kieran at info@culturalconnections.eu or 057-

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“As our search for O’Flaherty memorabilia continues, Judge Hugh O’Flaherty has very generously presented our Society with a first edition signed copy of the Monsignor’s wonderful visitor’s guide to Rome – O Roma Felix (1949),” said Jerry O’Grady, chairperson of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society. “This will greatly enhance our annual Memorabilia Exhibition held

in conjunction with the Memorial Weekend, from November 2 to 6.”

Meanwhile, some eight years after the release of the acclaimed Igloo Films/ TG4 documentary “The Pimpernel of the Vatican” (produced by the Monsignor’s grandniece Catherine O’Flaherty), discussions are in progress on a proposed major new documentary on the Monsignor’s life.

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Five-Star Award For Killarney Convention Centre KILLARNEY CONVENTION CENTRE has been awarded the prestigious European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) 5 Star Award for Excellence.

The award-winning team from Killarney Convention Centre collected their accolade at a gala ceremony, hosted by The Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) in association with EFQM, in Bangor last week.

The EFQM Business Excellence ceremony is a prestigious event that recognises the achievements of some of Ireland’s bestmanaged organisations.

Winners undergo rigorous examination and must illustrate their employees’ dedication, low absenteeism, high productivity, customer satisfaction and superior financial performance. All applicants are then independently judged by EFQM approved assessors.

CforC chairman Stephen Kingon said: “This year’s award recipients represent a range of industries and sectors, but they all have a commitment to ensure excellence is an integral part of what they do, so I warmly congratulate them on their achievements.”

“There are many advantages for organisations in taking part in the Ireland Excellence Awards process, and by passionately pursuing quality excellence they become leaner, more profitable, more sustainable and therefore more competitive.”

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Killarney Convention Centre general manager Breffni Ingerton said: “The benefits of EFQM accreditation are substantial as it provides an international symbol and benchmark of excellence.

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Playing Their Cards Right AS SOCIABLE an evening out as they come, the Dr Crokes progressive 31 gatherings are proving a real hit throughout the community.

The brainchild of Fr Paddy O’Donoghue, they take place every Wednesday in the clubhouse, at 7.45pm.

The entry is just €5; simply show up with a partner in tow.

One of the fun parts of the evening is the tea, biscuits and chat. “The progressive 31 nights started last November and have gone from strength to strength,” said one of the regulars, Donal Whitty O’Sullivan. “They really are a great osical night out.”

Some 48 people take part every week and the nights will be running up until mid March. “All are welcome, it is not confined to Dr Crokes members but is open to everyone,” added Donal.

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GREEN ENERGY TO POWER KILLARNEY A GREEN workshop aimed at the hospitality sector takes place in Killarney this Tuesday, February 23.

The event, in the Randles Hotel from 9.30am-1pm, will encourage tourism businesses to become more engaged in responsible tourism with a focus on waste and resource management – especially as to how they impact on the local environment.

“Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce has always recognised the importance of our environment to the hospitality industry. Down through the years the Killarney tourism sector has been taking a very active role in all matters relating to our environment,” said Killarney Chamber President Kate O’Leary. “The Chamber is actively involved with Killarney National Park Liaison

Killarney Chamber president Kate O’Leary.

Committee, the Wild Eagle Trust, the Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal and Killarney Looking Good/ Killarney Tidy Towns. Our Chamber is not just paying lip service, we see protecting our environment as a key to the sustainability of our tourism product. With this in mind we urge all those involved in the hospitality industry in our area to attend this morning workshop in Randles on Tuesday, February 23.”

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Grandsons Of ‘Gneeveguilla Tsunami’ Survivor Inspire Generations THE survival of a young Katie Donnelly in what has been described as the “Gneeveguilla tsunami” changed the course of athletics history in Kerry.

On December 27, 1896, Katie visited her grandmother. The following day over 200 acres of bog moved and swallowed the Donnelly residence, claiming the lives of all within. Katie’s survival was remembered at a civic reception hosted by Killarney Municipal District, Kerry County Council, for her grandsons, Tom Joe and Paddy O’Donoghue.

Councillor Michael Gleeson proposed the civic reception to honour the contribution of the two Gneeveguilla brothers to the world of athletics.

Tom and Paddy attended with their wives Peg and Mary, families and friends. “Were it not for a fortunate journey by the young Katie Donnelly to visit her grandmother on December 27, 1896, neither of these gentlemen would be around to inspire generations of athletes,” said Councillor Michael Gleeson.

“But Katie was with Nana and unknown to her she was being orphaned and left without siblings. Because of her visit to Mountcain she had survived. When she was a little older she, like so many thousands of others, went to America.

Some years later she returned to Ireland and got married. Tom and Paddy are proud grandsons of that great lady.”

He added that Tom and Paddy were “steeped in the history and horror of Sliabh Luachra”.

“In Kerry we honour and applaud those who train others to All Ireland success.

Mick O’Dwyer and Dr Eamonn O’Sullivan will always be remembered for the teams they led to win Sam Maguire on numerous occasions.

“I wonder if anybody has ever tried to count the number of outstanding victories achieved by your athletes. Someday someone may try and then we will realise the magnitude of your achievements.”

Involvement in community is what ultimately gives meaning to life, added Cllr Gleeson. “You, Tom and Paddy, have allowed, encouraged and facilitated that for hundreds and hundreds of people for 40 years or more,” he said.

“Tom and Paddy on behalf of all that you have helped and inspired I thank you for enhancing lives and enriching community.”

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Cllr Michael Gleeson, Tom Joe O'Donoghue, Paddy O'Donoghue, Cllr Bobby O'Connell (Cathaoirleach, Killarney Municipal District).

Help Brew Up Support For Killarney Cardiac Response Unit ALL are welcome to a special coffee morning raising funds for and awareness of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit. The event will take place in the Killarney Plaza Hotel on February 26, from 9am to 11.30am.

Potential volunteers or anyone who has ever wanted to know more about what getting involved in the organisation would entail should pop in to have a chat with the friendly, informative team.

Meanwhile, training will be commencing on Saturday, February 20, 9am to 6pm with medical equipment and training provided.

Killarney Cardiac Response unit started 2016 with the knowledge that they have positively impacted many lives.

Since going live with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in August, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit has attended 54 emergency cardiac calls. “This means 54 lives have been positively impacted, thanks to the dedicated group of volunteers,” said co-ordinator Damien Baker.

All are welcome to join the unit, which is seeking more volunteers; for further details on volunteering, contact Killarney Cardiac Response Unit on 0858255280.

To join you are required to be 18 years of age and living within 6km of Killarney. “You will also need to

PINK power will be unleashed in Kilcummin on Saturday night, February 27, when the Kilcummin GAA ladies committee hosts it rescheduled charity fundraising pink night.

The fun will commence in the Kilcum-

have access to or own a fully insured vehicle and be interested and willing to save lives,” said Damien.

Contact Killarney Cardiac Response Unit on 0858255280 for further details on volunteering.

Eoin O'Connell, Damien Baker, Nikki Taddei and Bridget Delaney of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit are inviting you to the unit's coffee morning on February 26 in the Killarney Plaza Hotel.

min GAA Club Bar at 9pm.

Music will be provided by the Dineen brothers, with prizes for the bestdressed male and female and a host of spot prizes. “This is always a very enjoyable night, so ladies wear those

colours, and have a bit of craic for a good cause, and we hear a few men are also donning the colours,” said spokesman Billy Doolan. “All proceeds on the night will go to the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus.”

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Tuesday, February 23, 9.30am-1pm, Randles Hotel A workshop to encourage tourism businesses to become more engaged in responsible tourism with a focus on waste and resource management – especially as to how they impact on the local environment.

IDEAL FOR: HOTELS, ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS, CATERERS A key part of the workshop is to provide some ideas and opportunities that would enable the tourism sector to improve their sustainability which would feed in to the Tidy Towns judging and marketing.

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•Packaging Waste Regulations •FOG •Waste Management Regulations •WEEE

RESOURCE EFFICIENCY LOCAL SUPPORT •Energy Efficiency •Water Efficiency •Food Waste Management/ Reduction

•Towel and linen reuse support programme •Communication of sustainable measures •Use of local produce •Membership of Sustainable Tourism

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Killarney’s Talented Young Performers Take A Bow

MUCKROSS ROAD was alive with the sound of music recently at Killarney School of Music held its annual concert in the INEC. From self-composed pieces to accomplished renditions of existing classics, the event proved a real audience-pleaser.

“This year’s concert was probably our best. The standard of performance has risen each year and this is no exception with many of the performances reaching professional quality,” said Tadhg Buckley, principal.

The audience was well entertained by huge variety of performances which included instrumental, song and dance from traditional, classical and contemporary genres. “Some of the music in the show was newly composed by students and teachers of

the school,” added Tadhg.

“Our speech and drama groups also entertained us with a couple of short plays, and Ray O'Sullivan's job as MC was hijacked temporarily by some of his students!

"I want to thank all the students, parents and teachers for the work and commitment they put in to make the concert a success.

“The concert is a wonderful opportunity for our young talent to get a sample of performing on the big stage. We are grateful to Eileen and Patrick O’Donoghue for making this possible in the INEC.” If anyone wants to see a sample of the concert, they can go onto the Killarney School of Music Facebook page.

Killarney School of Music’s young musicians and speech and drama students in action.

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Hannah Gets Set For Mission Of Mercy WHEN the summer holidays arrive, big-hearted Headford teenager Hannah Sherry will be packing her suitcase with the aim of making a difference to the lives of young people in need in Africa.

Hannah’s school, Repton in Derbyshire, has forged close links with the Dreamland School in Ghana. “I will be one of eight fifth-year students from Repton travelling to Dreamland in July,” said Hannah.

Hannah and her fellow students will spend two weeks helping improve conditions for their counterparts in Dreamland.

Groups of staff and students from Repton have travelled to Ghana in recent years with the aim of sharing teaching ideas and building links.

The principal of Dreamland, Pastor James Dugger, made a lasting impression on Hannah and her classmates when he visited Repton in recent months. “Pastor James brought tears to our eyes when he thanked Repton for being such a massive part of Dreamland,” said Hannah.

“We were all very moved as so many students at Dreamland are orphans or from underprivileged backgrounds and wouldn’t have had an education otherwise.”

Money raised at Repton has gone towards building new blocks at the school as well as its café and library and purchasing schoolbooks for the students.

Hannah is looking forward to helping with teaching, cultural sharing and

Hannah Sherry.

hands-on building and painting projects.

Dreamland’s school population has grown from six children to over 600 since it was established over a decade ago.

Hannah, a talented pianist and cellist, will also host music workshops for the children.

She is now hard at work fundraising for Dreamland; watch this space for fundraisers or you can donate to the special fundraising account, Hannah Sherry, Bank of Ireland, Killarney, 65165754, sort code 90 57 58.

All donations will be gratefully received, acknowledged and put to very good use at the Dreamland school project in Ghana.

HELP FIND MAX AND MYLO TWO beloved pets have gone missing in Killarney and their owners are seeking your help in locating them.

German Pointer dogs Max and Mylo went missing around the Dinis Cottage area at around 5pmon Wednesday.

“If someone spots them they are called Max and Mylo and are very friendly. They have a contact number on their tag,” stated their owners. The numbers to call are 087-6955096 and 086-7733277. A reward is being offered for the return of the pets.

Pupils and staff at the Dreamland school in Ghana.

Killarney Racegoers Club Members Take Stock THE annual general meeting of Killarney Racegoers Club took place last Thursday.

Secretary Neil Casey in a comprehensive report referred to the work that the committee did over the last year and the money that members helped raise for two charities in that time.

The club helped raise over €11,000 for the Cancer Research Clinic at the May meeting of Killarney Races, with a race remembering the late Jeremy O’Neill who did a huge amount of work for the Racegoers Club over a 20-year period.

Neil also paid tribute to club members James Collins, Gerard Counihan, Eamon O’Carroll and Vince Casey for the great work they did in raising €38,000 for the Robbie McNamara Trust which was attended by champion jockeys Tony McCoy and Richard Hughes.

John McEnery was elected chairman for 2016 and he paid tribute to the great work of Tim Brosnan who had served as Chairman for the last four years.

The following committee was elected for the year ahead: chairman, John McEnery, vice-chairman, Vince Casey, secretary, Neilus Casey, treasurer, John Hurley, committee: Anne Browne, Eileen Quirke, Tim Brosnan, Paudie Sheahan and Mike O’Neill.

The club membership remains at €250 for the year with the club actively seeking members. Membership entitles you to entry for you and a guest to the 11 days of Killarney Races; and entry to other selected days at other tracks for you and a guest which includes, a day at the Punchestown Festival, Listowel Kerry National Day, Cork and Munster National days and other days that will be added in the year ahead. For further information on joining, contact John McEnery on 087-9090945/john@jmacos.ie or Vince Casey on 087-2461599/ vcasey@lifeandpensionsco.ie.

Meanwhile the annual Cheltenham Preview Night takes place in The Dromhall Hotel on Friday, March 4, at 8.30pm. The panel includes Triple Gold Cup-winning jockey and trainer Jim Culloty, Andrew McNamara and renowned tipster Paddy Wilmott.

Max and Mylo.

Woman Airlifted From Cardiac Hill A WOMAN was airlifted from Cardiac Hill on Thursday afternoon after she suffered injuries in a fall.

Killarney Fire Service and a HSE ambulance were alerted shortly after 11am and the Shannon coastguard helicopter was summoned to help bring her to safety.

She had fallen in an area of thick overgrowth, near Torc Waterfall, and fire-fighters had to stretcher the woman down the hill.

She was flown to University Hospital Kerry.

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International Tour For Killarney Basketball Club KILLARNEY basketball club St Paul’s will undertake its first-ever European trip this week as its under-14 girls squad travels to Slovakia and Austria.

Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the founding of the club, the squad departed to Bratislava and their first game on the trip will be against local team BK Petrzalka. St Paul's will then travel to Vienna where they will play three further games against Timberwolves, Vienna 87 and Doebling.

Team coach Paul Sheehan, who was also one of St Paul’s very first members back in 1985, is delighted to be bringing his squad on an international trip.

"We hope this will be a great experience for the girls who have put in a lot of training this year and are top of their league in Kerry,” he said.

“They also acquitted themselves very well in preseason tournaments in Limerick and Galway against teams from Dublin and France. This European trip is another big stepping stone.”

It was former St Paul's coach James Weldon who helped put the wheels in motion for the trip through his international basketball contacts.

One of these is former professional player and Slovakian underage coach Tatiana Gallova who has organised all the games in Bratislava and Vienna.

St Paul's chairperson Tricia O'Shea is also travelling, along with other officers and a number of parents. Tricia said the trip would not have been possible without the support of local sponsors.

Sean and Marie Murphy from Lord Kenmare's Restaurant sponsored a new set of playing gear.

Donal and Lynda Culloty, Coyne & Culloty Real Estate Alliance, sponsored a new set of gear bags. Generous financial donations also came from former All Ireland-winning St Paul's player Mike Stack of Tricel along with Geoff and Eileen McCarthy and Sean Coffey of Kate Kearney’s Cottage.

Boats Damaged As Storm Imogen Knocks Tree STORM IMOGEN felled a conifer at Killarney Golf Club last week, crushing three fishing boats at Mahony’s Point.

Members and management at the golf club were relieved that no further damage was done and that none of the trees on the course itself were knocked.

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The St Paul's U-14 girls team with sponsors Donal Culloty (Coyne & Culloty Real Estate Alliance) and Sean Murphy (Lord Kenmare's Restaurant) prior to their departure to Bratislava and Vienna this week. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Kerry Runners Cross The Finish Line In Dubai A TRIO of Kerry athletes lined out for what is considered “the richest marathon in the world”, the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon.

Triona Brosnan, Geraldine Mangan and Pat Keogh got on their marks alongside 37,000 people for the event. “We did the 10k race and hope to do the full one next year. It was 26 degrees over there,” said Killarney-based Triona and Doreen Moriarty were visiting Beaufort native Geraldine, who has been based in Dubai since October 2014 and works is a manager at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel.

Geraldine, together with Lispole native Triona, who works at Killarney Railway Station, along with Pat, from Countess Grove, completed the race.

Geraldine, Doreen and Triona enjoyed some seven-star pampering afterwards when they stayed in the luxurious Burj Al Arab, which is on the route of the run.

The full marathon is classed as the richest mar-

athon in the world. “Prize money for the full is $936,000 and if the winner breaks the record they get another $100,000,” said Triona.

Geraldine Mangan, Triona Brosnan and Pat Keogh who took part in the marathon in Dubai.

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Party Leaders Hit The Campaign Trail In Kerry THE Tánaiste and leader of the Labour Party, Joan Burton, arrived in Kerry at lunchtime on Tuesday and joined forces with sitting TD and general election candidate Arthur Spring as well Senator Marie Moloney.

The Tánaiste visited St Brendan’s National School in Blennerville as well as the Mall in Tralee.

After that she arrived in a rain-

lashed Killarney and went on walkabout in the town centre.

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin was on his second visit to Kerry within a week, having visited Killarney the previous Tuesday.

He returned on Monday to Tralee, visiting Scoil Eoin, Kerry Technology Park and Tralee town centre.

LEGENDARY GAA STARS LINE OUT FOR NORMA A PAIR of GAA legends have lined out behind Fianna Fail candidate Cllr Norma Moriarty.

Her fellow Waterville native Mick O’Dwyer has given his backing to Cllr Moriarty as has football maestro Maurice Fitzgerald.

Maurice is Norma’s brother-in-law and Micko is an uncle-in-law.

They were by her side at an election rally in the Sea Lodge Hotel in Waterville which was packed to capacity.

Mick O'Dwyer and Maurice Fitzgerald with Cllr Norma Moriarty

Lynda Horgan Joins John Brassil’s Team Tanaiste Joan Burton pictured in Killarney on Tuesday with Deputy Arthur Spring and Senator Marie Moloney. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Kerry Volunteer Centre launches election manifesto THE Kerry Volunteer Centre is calling on voters to keep their communities in mind when casting their ballot in this year’s General Election. Volunteering needs to be kept on the agenda of the next government, said centre manager Geraldine Sheehan.

Funding for the sector has dropped by as much as 40% since 2009 and an election manifesto has been developed by the KVC and other volunteer centres asking candidates to endorse five key policy areas.

These include: a government strategy on volunteering, the restoration of funding and to ensure those in receipt of social benefits are aware that they can volunteer.

The centre is also calling for research on volunteering and the enactment of the National Vetting Bureau Act 2012.

OUTGOING TD Tom Fleming’s former constituency secretary has joined the Fianna Fail canvass team for Cllr John Brassil.

Lynda Horgan worked in the Independent TD’s Killarney office since he was elected to the Dáil in 2011 and he backed her when she contested the Kerry County Council elections in the Killarney Municipal District in 2014.

Lynda polled 541 first preferences – just under 3% of the vote – and, following transfers, she had just under 1,000 votes accumulated when she was finally eliminated in the ninth count.

Prior to joining Tom Fleming’s set-up, Lynda had worked as secretary to Cork North West Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan.

Originally from Ardshanavooley in Killarney and now living in Gneeveguilla, she has been actively canvassing for Cllr Brassil following the decision of Tom Fleming to withdraw from the race and she will work with the Ballyheigue politician if he is elected to the Dáil.

Cllr Brassil has opened an election office in Killarney – in a building owned by his director of elections, Cllr Niall Kelleher at the Fairhill Business Centre – and he has pledged to keep the office open if he wins a seat.

Fine Gael most talked about party on Facebook in Kerry FINE GAEL is the most talked about party on Facebook in Kerry since November according to data released by the social network.

It is followed by Labour, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil in the rankings for conversations in the county. Taoiseach Enda Kenny is the most discussed political leader followed by Tánaiste Joan Burton, Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin.

Health, the economy and infrastructure were the hot election topics discussed by Kerry Facebook users.

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BISHOPS URGE VOTERS TO HAVE THEIR SAY IRISH bishops yesterday released a statement calling on the public to vote in the forthcoming general election.

They want all citizens and political parties to reflect and take stock of how we respond to the plight of the most vulnerable, ahead of the vote.

They say democracy flourishes when it is rooted in a shared social ethic and that good social policy requires economic stability and sustained growth.

The bishops also said that Ireland's health crisis is the result of a fundamental failure of politics.

Meanwhile, the Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, last week issued a statement urging people to have their say on February 26.

Bishop Ray said: “A general election is a unique event in the life of any country. The excitement and the hustle and bustle will be with us over the next few weeks until Election Day.” It is good for our democracy that so many people participate in the campaign, added Bishop Browne.

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Cllr Bishop Ray Browne.

“Each makes a contribution to the strength of our democracy. Best wishes to every election candidate.

I urge everyone to cast their vote,” he said.

“I express my appreciation and gratitude to all TDs and Senators for their service over the past five years. When they were elected the country was in great difficulty.”

All the elected representatives in the 31st Dáil and Seanad have played their part in bringing about the welcome recovery, added the Bishop.

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‘Punters cannot get enough of Danny Healy-Rae’

Independent Danny Healy-Rae pictured on the canvass trail with his daughter Maura and Brendan Hartnett in Killarney on Tuesday. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Trump Could Learn From Healy-Raes US REPUBLICAN presidential hopeful Donald Trump has been urged to take a leaf out of the Healy-Rae book.

The fame of the Kerry political dynasty has spread to America where the Irish Voice newspaper, read widely by the diaspora, has devoted column inches and website space on IrishCentral.com to the Healy-Rae phenomenon.

Writer Cormac MacConnell, who has been penning a popular column in the New York-published paper for 25 years, says Trump could learn a lot from the Healy-Rae style of politics.

Devoting a recent column to Donal Hickey’s new book, The HealyRaes – A Twenty-four Seven Political Legacy, he tells Irish-American readers they might think they have a very colourful and flamboyant character in Trump, but he doesn’t match the late Jackie Healy-Rae.

“Jackie Healy-Rae, born in poverty in hard times on a tiny Kerry mountain farm, beats Donald Trump into a cocked hat on every point of the scale,” writes MacConnell.

“If Donald Trump wants some tips on how to captivate the grass roots of your states he should lay hands as quickly as possible on Donal

Hickey’s highly entertaining history of the dynasty.

“Trump will pick up a lot of folklore and you will get a good belly laugh as you turn every richly rascally page.”

Recounting Jackie’s 38-year political career, his days on Kerry County Council and Dáil Éireann, he says Trump “is only trotting after him”.

And Trump might also do well to shun the suits and spin doctors in Washington, notes author Donal Hickey.

“MacConnell says Jackie HealyRae’s rural sayings and style were the stuff of amusement for many of the slickly-suited young politicians of the era (when he was in the Dáil), but the reality was he achieved far more for his local people than any of them,” he added.

THINGS are looking positive for the Healy-Rae brothers’ hopes of winning two seats in the new five-seat constituency, as suggested by the latest odds from BoyleSports and a poll conducted for TG4.

The Ipsos MRBI survey for for channel’s Seacht Lá programme shows Michael Healy-Rae with support of 33% – more than twice the quota.

With his brother and fellow Independent Danny Healy-Rae on 4%, a vote-management strategy could result in both brothers taking a seat.

And this evening bookmakers BoyleSports has seen one of the biggest political gambles so far in the Irish General Election as the odds of Kerry’s Danny Healy-Rae have been slashed into 1/7 from 13/8 overnight.

Having initially been installed at 6/1 last week when it was announced that he would be running for a seat, Danny Healy-Rae is now 1/7 to win one of the available five seats following the latest poll From TG4 regarding Kerry.

Liam Glynn, BoyleSports’ spokesperson said: “Punters cannot get enough of Danny Healy-Rae and following the latest TG4 poll, he now looks certain to win one of the five available seats as punters have backed him into 1/7 from 6/1 in just under a week.”

According to BoyleSports data, Michael Healy-Rae’s odds are at 1/500.

Cost Of Childcare One Of Biggest Issues THE cost and availability of quality childcare is one of the biggest issues facing young families in Kerry, according to the constituency’s Renua Ireland candidate, Donal Corcoran.

Mr Corcoran says the cost of childcare is equivalent to a second mortgage in some cases.

The party is proposing tax relief for childcare and the establishment of community crèches.

Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin exchanges literature with Fergal Cleary of Killarney Musical Society while canvassing in Killarney on Thursday. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Renua Ireland candidate Donal Corcoran.

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KERRY MAN LAUNCHES EMPOWERMENT CAMPAIGN A KERRY man launched Down Syndrome Ireland’s campaign, My Opinion, My Vote education programme.

Cathal Griffin from Glenbeigh unveiled details of this two-year course aimed at empowering people with DS through active citizenship and participation in elections.

The charity is spearheading the innovative education programme, which follows eight years of research and development by DSI. The education programme aims to encourage people with DS to examine and discuss how political decisions impact and affect their lives, thus supporting them to exercise active political influence like their peers.

Down Syndrome Ireland has piloted the programme in Ireland since 2014 with great success. It is now being officially rolled out across Cavan, Monaghan, Kildare, Tralee, Waterford and Clare.

“I like doing the My Opinion My Vote course. I do the course every Friday at the IT in Tralee,” said Cathal.

“Basically it is all about politics and the politicians in Ireland and in Europe. We learn about political issues like education, employment and justice….things like that.

It is good really to know about these things when you are meeting politicians and voting. We went to the Dáil last week and to the European Parliament in Brussels last year. I will be voting in the General Election and I know what to do. We practise voting and have elections during class all the time. It is very important to go out and vote.”

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Election Manifesto focuses on issues such as All-Inclusive Education, Speech & Language Therapy, Individualised Finding and Employment.

For more information on My Opinion, My Vote visit: http://www.downsyndrome.ie/campaigns-and-projects/ my-opinion-my-vote/ Amy Purcell, Cathal Griffin, Darragh Murphy and Sheena Walsh at the official launch of Down Syndrome Ireland's My Opinion, My Vote. Picture: Conor Healy Photography

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Referendum on eighth amendment WITHIN the recent election special I note that no candidate has indicated how they would vote in the case of a referendum on the eighth amendment, a likely possibility in the next Dáil term.

In truth it is probably easier for candidates not to express their views for fear of alienating a proportion of potential voters. We need, however, courageous political representatives who are able to clearly state their views and stand by their principles whether they are popular or not.

It is a poor indictment of the candidates if they will not set out their stall with clarity and conviction. There can be little more important issue than a change to the Constitution particularly on a matter which some people view as a matter of life and death.

Joseph Green, Ballycasheen Heights, Upper Park Road, Killarney

Our broken promise on global poverty HAD Ireland not broken its solemn promise up to five million people could have escaped extreme poverty and thousands of lives would have been saved. But they will remain trapped since we have now failed to honour our commitment to contribute 0.7% of 2015 gross income. The United Nations asked for this commitment as our fair share to assist the 14% of the world’s population that still suffers extreme poverty.

Following the financial collapse, we looked after bondholders based on the importance of international promises. But we have reneged on our international promise to the poorest people of the world, by reducing our contri-

bution to only 50% of the amount we promised. If you agree that such unequal treatment is unfair then ask all politicians who may call to canvass to make good the promise we gave.

Please also express your concern by visiting www.makegood.ie to support our petition. makegood.ie is a start-up campaign. It is composed of a small group of concerned citizens hoping to become a large group to effect change so that we do not renege on our commitment to do that which is just our fair share to eradicate hunger.

Aidan Barry, makegood.ie, Via email

Free workshops aimed at Kerry festivals IN RECOGNITION of the importance of festivals and events in the county, Kerry County Council’s Tourism Unit in association with the Destination Kerry Tourism Forum is hosting two workshops aimed at the organisers of festivals and events in Kerry.

The workshops will be presented by the Association of Irish Festival Events (AOIFE) and will offer valuable and insightful advice to help develop and enhance festivals and events.

The details for the workshops are as follows: Kerry County Council, Area Services Centre, Library Place, Killorglin, at 7pm on Wednesday, February 24; and Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, at 7pm on Thursday, February 25.

Community tourism is at the heart of Kerry’s enviable status as a leading tourist destination and events and festivals of all shapes and sizes are held in towns and villages throughout Kerry, and welcome thousands of visitors annually.

Both workshops are free and all are welcome to attend by registering through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite. ie/e/kerry-festivals-events-workshop-killorglintralee-2-events-tickets-21382065333 or calling the Tourism Unit in Kerry County Council on 066-718 3591 or by email, tourismoffice@kerrycoco.ie.

Joan McCarthy, Head of Tourism Unit, Kerry County Council, Tralee

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

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Saddle up for racing action IT’S that time of year as thoughts turn trackside. Cheltenham is just around the corner and the Killarney Racegoers Club unveiled details at its AGM last week of the annual Cheltenham Preview Night which takes place on Friday, March 4, in The Dromhall Hotel.

Commencing at 8.30pm, the panel includes Triple Gold Cup-winning jockey and trainer Jim Culloty, Andrew McNamara and renowned tipster Paddy Wilmott.

Entry is only E5 and can be paid at the door.

Be there to be privy to top tips on the Cheltenham festival which starts on March 15.

Speaking of glorious days at the races, if being trackside is something you love, then joining the Killarney Racegoers Club would be worth considering.

You receive entry for yourself and a guest to the 11 days of Killarney Races as well as entry to other selected days at other tracks for you and a guest which includes a day of the Punchestown Festival, Listowel Kerry National Day, Cork and Munster National days and other days that will be added in the year ahead.

You also receive access to the exclusive members bar in Killarney Racecourse adjacent to the parade ring, as well as entry to a members draws with over E3000 in prize money.

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WITH the threat of the First World War looming, tension simmers under the surface of Ireland.

Growing up in the privileged confines of Dublin's leafy Rathmines, the bright, beautiful Gifford sisters Grace, Muriel and Nellie kick against the conventions of their wealthy Anglo-Irish background and their mother Isabella's expectations. Soon, as war erupts across Europe, the spirited sisters find themselves caught up in their country's struggle for freedom. Muriel falls deeply in love with writer Thomas MacDonagh, artist Grace

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

LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS

LUKE 9:28-36: On the mountain, the disciples saw Jesus in a new way. His appearance changed. Sometimes in friendships there are experiences when we get to know a friend in a deeper way. A marvellous moment. This can also happen in our relationship with God. Recall such experiences in your life. Remember what it was like for you, and give thanks. How do such memories sustain you in difficult times?

The clear vision of Jesus with Moses and Elijah was followed by a frightening experience of being in a cloud. 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 an important truth about yourself, or about your relationship with God, from moments of confusion as well as from times of joy?

The disciples were prepared for this experience by getting an invitation from Jesus to come apart, to withdraw to the mountain. Have there been times when going apart was an important element in preparing you for a significant experience?

Peter wanted to build three tents. He wanted to hold on to the experience.

Have there been experiences that you wanted to hold on to?

John Byrne OSA

CALLED TO TRANSFORMATION

JESUS takes the disciples up to the mountaintop in this weekend's Gospel. In that space, they have a profound experience and are invited to see Jesus for who He really is. One can empathise with the disciples in this story as they do not want to leave that space. We all have had experiences that we want to last forever and are hugely disappointed when they are over. However, commitment to any cause very often involves a long and painful journey.

Like the disciples in the Gospel today, there is a ‘hook’ moment, when Jesus or any leader shows us something different, a vision, a dream, something that is so wonderful and hope-filled that we commit there and then to making it happen. Then we realise that there is much work to be done and the path will not be so easy. Obstacles will arise, people will fall away, enthusiasm will waver, there will be set backs and disappointments. We are being called to commitment today, to the more difficult path. We are being called to open our ears and eyes to the Gospel message of transfiguration, of transformation.

Per capita, Ireland is one of the highest polluters in Europe. This is not a statistic to be proud of. We know we can do better. Coming down from the mountain, like the disciples, means making changes in our lifestyles that lower each of our carbon footprints. We start with ourselves.

In the words of Pope Francis, in Laudato Si: “We require a new and universal solidarity… All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own cultures, experience, involvements and talents.”

Jane Mellett

Support Groups COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration.

Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 9.30-8.30pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm.

The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm.

The Friary-Sunday 6.00-7.00pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday worship 9am & 11am. (Créche and Children’s church during 11am service) Prayer meetings Tuesday & Thursday 8am - 9am (from 1st September) Parent and Toddler Tuesday 10am - 12 noon (term time) Wednesday evening Bible Study 7.30pm. Drop-in Coffee morning Friday at 11am (not during August) ‘No biscuits’ ladies lifestyle group, last Monday of the month at 11am.

Everyone is welcome. Failte Isteach. Info: Rev Karen Spence.

064 6631613. Website: www. irishmethodist.org/kerry Aware Killarney Depression Support Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie The Well Christian Ministries Jesus Christ says ‘If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink.’ (John 7:37) We wish to announce that we have moved to a new venue. Join us on Sundays at 10.30am for worship and Bible teaching and on Tuesdays at 8.15pm for Bible study at 69 New Street, Killarney. For more information contact Ian on 085-7659548 or visit us online at www.thewellministries.eu Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Service Free - confidential - non judgemental services.

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

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential

environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net Killarney Al Anon The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, also Thursday morning at 11am in Ozanam House, Green Lawn.

Contact Mairead 087-7808106.

MS Support Group A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 11am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney.

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 0646636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Grace Baptist Church Due to Cultural Centre renovations: Sunday meetings for January and February will be held at the Brehon Hotel, Muckross Road. Sunday worship 11am. Bible study Wednesday night 8pm in various homes. Tel. 064-6632600 or 064-6635461. Pslam 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https:// www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch Day of Praise, Worship and Healing Guest speaker Maria Vadia.

Sunday 28th February 2016 at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork. Starts 9.30am. Holy Mass 5pm. (Maria Vadia has a powerful worldwide ministry in the Catholic Church bringing the Word of God to all.) A bus will be available from Killarney.

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Valentine’s celebrations for Amy and Nigel WHAT better time to exchange wedding vows than Valentine’s weekend? That was the case for Cullen couple Amy Walsh and Nigel Anthony who were wed in St Mary’s Cathedral and celebrated with family and friends in the five-star Muckross Park Hotel afterwards.

Killarney National Park provided a glorious backdrop for their wedding photos as their special day was captured on camera by photographer Mícheál O'Sullivan.

Amy Walsh and Nigel Anthony, Cullen, who were married in St Mary’s Cathedral and held their reception in the Muckross Park Hotel. PICTURE: MÍCHEÁL O'SULLIVAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Bride And Groom Enter The History Books

Sarah Griffin and Mark Foley with their guests after their wedding in Balloonagh Church. PICTURE: TARA DONOGHUE PHOTOGRAPHY

NEWLYWEDS Sarah Griffin and Mark Foley will enter the history books after their wedding was the very last ceremony to be held in Balloonagh Church, Tralee.

Their wedding, alts Friday week, took place in the intimate church, which belonged to the Sisters of Mercy, at Balloonagh Convent. The church was only opened to the public for weddings in the late 1990s and has now closed its doors to the public. Bride Sarah, from Caherslee, Tralee, also attended Balloonagh School. She and Mark, from Youghal, Co Cork, held their reception in Fels Point Hotel.

Photographer Tara In The Frame FIRIES-BASED Tara Donoghue Photography was honoured at the recent weddingsonline.ie awards.

The business was one of a trio of local wedding businesses named as finalists, with Tricia O’Sullivan of Munster Mobile Hair and Killarney makeup artist Georgina Mackessy also in the running for awards.

Tara Donoghue Photography won a judges’ commendation at the event.

Tara Donoghue, Tara Donoghue Photography, Tricia O’Sullivan, Munster Mobile hair, and Killarney makeup artist Georgina Mackessy.

Padraig Murphy, Rathmore, and Linda Linehan, Lonart, Killorglin, pictured after their wedding at Cordal Church.

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

A MENTAL dress rehearsal prepares you to recognize and accept success.

Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and picture yourself healthier, slimmer and toned. How do you walk? With your head held high. How do you dress? More boldly. How do you feel?

More confident, energised, and proud of your achievements.

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Award season makeup looks ADELE AT THE GRAMMY AWARDS AS ADELE hit the red carpet at the 58th Grammy Awards, all eyes were on her flawless, glowing complexion.

Her longtime makeup artist and hair artist, Michael Ashton, teamed full fluttering lashes with soft flushed cheeks, which looked effortlessly chic set against the high-octane elegance of her Givenchy gown.

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KATE AT THE BAFTAS FULL-ON Hollywood glamour was the order of the day for Kate Winslet who dazzled on the red carpet at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards at the weekend.

Kate’s BAFTA look, by Lancôme’s makeup creative director Lisa Eldridge, featured the following Lancôme products for the base: Teint Idole Ultra 24H, €38, Effacernes Longue Tenue, €29, Belle de Teint in Belle de Miel, €43, Éclat Miracle, and Blush Subtil, Rose Sable 02, €38.50.

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Free Rein For Fun At Hunt Ball GLAMOUR galloped centre stage at the Killarney Oaks Hotel which hosted the Kingdom Hunt Club’s annual ball on Saturday evening.

Glitzy evening attire replaced the dapper hunting jackets as members of the club enjoyed the event, where Truly Diverse and DJ Gavin Kelly ensured the dance floor was a central attraction.

The club thanked management and staff of the Killarney Oaks for making the night a hit from start to finish.

“People travelled from near and far along with some members of the Ward Union Hunt Club and also our neighbours form the Killeady Hunt Club,” said a spokeswoman for the organisers.

Presentations were made to Donal Murphy, TJ Moynihan, Marie Murphy and Nollaig Hurley.

Eileen Dineen, Marie Murphy, Paudie Dineen and Donal Murphy.

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HOME & AWAY A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS + VIEWS F ELECTION 2016 Why can’t our politicians keep things simple? No sooner was the General Election called when they started talking about “fiscal space” and, before we had time to scratch our heads, Enda told us not to worry about it as we wouldn’t understand it anyway. Or words to that effect.

And I’m still trying to figure out what Leo Varadkar, our Minister for Health, was thinking of when he said that more hospital beds and more resources can lead to a slower workrate among hospital staff. “What can happen in some hospitals is sometimes, when they have more beds and more resources, that’s what kind of slows it down,” he said. The minister seemed to suggest that if hospitals had everything they needed there would be no pressure on the staff to get things done. So, maybe he plans to keep things tight. Maybe he thinks the sight of so many trolleys acts as a stimulus. Kind of, like: “Watch out, or you could end up on one yourself!”

And then we had Gerry Adams, in the wake of the horrific murder in the Regency Hotel, stating there was no gangland in Ireland. Mary Lou agreed, adding he meant it wasn’t on his patch; or her patch either. Someone should tell the Dynamic Duo that gangland is not an actual place but a reference to the world of criminal gangs and we have plenty evidence that there is indeed a gangland in our society.

While it would appear Fine Gael want to contest the 2011 election all over again, Fianna Fáil are having none of it and they’re doing fine. While Fine Gael/Labour want to keep the recovery going, it is being pointed out to them that the recovery is limited. It is hard to find recovery in many parts of Ireland.

Ask the people who suffered flooding because building took place on water tables and vast volumes of concrete-pouring interfered with rainfall run-off, which led to the flooding and pollution. It is true that the Irish economy grew 9% between 1995 and 2000. This was actual economic growth. After that, as time went on, the growth became property-centred and increasingly problematic and was inspired by cheap credit provided by European, but especially German, banks. Those banks took a gamble on Ireland’s “boom.” They lost and then they came looking for their money back. Because they got it back, we inherited the austerity and the hardship which should never have been put on the Irish people. The foreign banks gambled and lost: Tough! Fianna Fáil may have initiated this course of action but Fine Gael/Labour continued it. It is wrong to single out one party for the economic crash: there were few dissenting voices during the boom. Where were the regulatory bodies?

Why weren’t they shouting, “Stop!” There was deathly silence from the Department of Finance, the Central Bank, and the Financial Regulator. This laissez-faire attitude at the time showed Fianna Fáil were in office at the time but were they in power? Who called the shots?

However, if the Healy-Rae brothers take two seats in Kerry, all political parties will have to think it out again. It’s a courageous decision for Michael to hand the home territory over to Danny. It’s also a very clever move as Danny is well got and should be able to achieve his own quota. It will be more difficult for Michael in North Kerry where he will meet with strong Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin & Labour election machines. The Healy-Raes may not

be an All-Ireland Party but they could become an All-Kerry Party which could hold important voting power in the next Dáil. Their late Dad, Jackie, did it before; can the boys do it again? The polls tell us that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will be the biggest parties in the next Dáil. Shouldn’t they then unite to form a strong and stable government? If the majority of the people vote for them isn’t it only right that the people get what they want? They may very well need a couple of votes to bring them over the line while also giving the new combination the look of more than a two-party coalition for which neither FF or FG are yet quite ready.

Of course polls are unreliable. Pollsters often get things wrong as they did in the UK last year when no one predicted a Conservative majority and yet David Cameron sailed in with a 12-seat majority & Labour were wiped out in Scotland by the SNP. Voters are not obliged to tell anyone how they intend to vote. Freedom requires a secret ballot and that’s the one that counts.

Make sure you use it.

Killarney ranked one of world’s top 10 holiday destinations IT’S official – Killarney is one of the top 10 holiday destinations worldwide, a global survey has found.

The Kerry tourism gem has ranked eighth on trivago.ie's annual Reputation Ranking list.

With some of the most highly rated hotels in the world, Killarney scored an index of 85.17%.

The news comes after Killarney scored no less than 12 winning properties in Trivago's top 50 hotels in Ireland 2015.

Galway also made it onto the list, which ranks the top 100 global destinations according to the reputation of their hotels.

The West of Ireland city ranks in 57th place - while Dublin failed to make the top 100.

Meanwhile, Turkey’s Göreme took the number one spot.

Trivago's UK and Ireland spokesman David Lintott said: “Killarney has certainly punched above its weight here, outranking many major cities around the world to make eighth position.

"This is testament to the hard work Killarney hoteliers do to provide a memorable experience for their guests."

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Inspired By Danny Casey

S FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD TREES

Ankara blast: Turkey PM says Syria Kurds to blame

In school, we learned that, long ago, Ireland was densely forested. In our history classes we learned that great forests of oak trees were cut to build the ships of the Royal Navy and other forests were cut to deny shelter to troublesome natives who used the forests as a safe haven while they went about upsetting the invader. Vast areas of native trees were cut and never replaced. Long ago forests ran wild. Now they are managed. In the modern world, some 85% of Europe's trees are managed by humans. And over the past 150 years, foresters have adopted a scientific approach to woodlands planting faster growing, more commercially valuable trees such as a Scots pine and Norway spruce.

The rapid re-forestation of great swathes of Europe has generally been seen as a good thing due to the trees' ability to soak up carbon, something that has become particularly relevant in recent decades.

But a new study questions the positive impact of all these new trees on the climate and it seems that planting new forests to help climate change depends on the types of trees which are planted.

Researchers suggest that in Europe, trees grown since 1750 have actually increased global warming.

The scientists believe that replacing broadleaved species with conifers is a key reason for the negative climate impact. Conifers like pines and spruce are generally darker and absorb more heat than species such as oak and birch. The authors believe the work has implications for current efforts to limit rising temperatures through mass tree planting.

Europe's forests were dramatically thinned between 1750 and 1850, when the forested area diminished by 190,000 sq km. Ironically, the greater use of fossil fuels, particularly coal, slowed the timber rush, and from 1850 to the present day, Europe's forests grew by some 386,000 sq km and now cover 10% more land than before the Industrial Revolution.

However, the form and content of these new woods differed considerably from what went before.

The research team reconstructed 250 years of forest management history in Europe and found that the way forests are controlled by humans can lead to far less carbon being stored than would have been the case when nature was in charge.

Removing trees in an organised fashion tends to release carbon that would otherwise remain stored in forest litter, dead wood and soil.

Choosing conifers over broadleaved varieties also had significant impacts on the albedo - the amount of solar radiation reflected back into space.

"Even well managed forests today store less carbon than their natural counterparts in 1750," said Dr Kim Naudts who carried out the study while at the Laboratory of Climate Science and Environment in Gif-sur-Yvette, France. Speaking to Science in Action on the BBC World Service, she said: "Due to the shift to conifer species, there was a warming over Europe of almost 0.12 degrees and that is caused because the conifers are darker and absorb more solar radiation."

The researchers say that the increase in temperature equates to 6% of the global warming attributed to the burning of fossil fuels. They say that is a significant amount and believe that similar impacts are likely in regions where the same type of afforestation has taken place.

Many governments have made planting trees a key part of their plans for dealing with climate change; China is building a "great green wall" of trees, set to cover around 400 million hectares when complete.

The authors suggest the world should look carefully at both the types trees that we are planting and the ways in which they are managed.

"We shouldn't put our hopes on forests to mitigate what is an emission problem," said Dr Naudts.

"Our results indicate that in large parts of Europe, a tree planting programme would offset the emissions but it would not cool the planet, especially not if the afforestation is done with conifers."

The researchers believe that consideration should be given to a programme of replacement. As the conifers are harvested, more broadleaved species could replace them.

TURKEY'S prime minister has said the deadly bombing in Ankara was carried out by Kurdish YPG militia based in Syria, and nine people have been arrested.

Ahmet Davutoglu said the fighters worked in co-operation with militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in Turkey.

Turkey carried out strikes on PKK forces in north Iraq late on Wednesday, reportedly targeting some 70 militants.

Mr Davutoglu said some senior PKK fighters were among those killed.

Mr Davutoglu named the Ankara bomber as Salih Necar, a Syrian national and member of the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG).

Ministers are to discuss the implications of the UK's exit from the EU TĂ NAISTE and Labour leader Joan Burton has said Ireland is seeking for the payment of child benefit to children abroad to be considered as part of Britain's EU Brexit negotiations.

Speaking on RTĂ&#x2030;'s Morning Ireland, Ms Burton said that since she had become Minister for Social Protection she had halved these payments abroad due to anti-fraud measures.

The Cabinet met yesterday before the Taoiseach left for Brussels for what could be a crucial EU summit that will decide on Britain's demands for a new deal from the union.

Luas drivers 'very sorry' about strike TENS of thousands of commuters in Dublin are being forced onto alternative transport in the second strike on the Luas network.

Trade union leaders in Siptu said they fear the 48-hour walk-outs will continue for weeks or months after there was no contact with management or mediators in the last week.

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APPOINTMENTS appointments

Are seeking to recruit the following

Experienced Bar/Waiting Staff (minimum 3 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience)

Chefs/Commis Chefs Kitchen Porters

Apply by email to info@murphysofkillarney.com Or in writing to HR Manager, 18 College Street, Killarney.

Requires

NIGHT PORTER/ BAR TENDER Full time position Experience and fluent English essential Immediate start Apply to The General Manager, Mr. Stephen Dermody, or reception@killarneycourthotel.com

DENTAL NURSE/ RECEPTIONIST

Taxi Drivers Required

Part Time/Full Time Days/Nights Tel James Casey 087-6196854

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

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 2016 season

Kitchen Personnel

(Full Time & Part Time Positions Available with flexible hours) To assist the Senior Chef with preparation and cooking of all food items, whilst maintaining the high levels of standard and service.

HACCP required

Commis Chef Bar Food Chef (Part time and Full time)

Dessert/Pastry Chef (Straight Day shifts available)

Breakfast Chef Wash-Up Personnel also required (Full Time & Part Time Positions Available with flexible hours)

Bar Supervisor

A busy hotel with a strong emphasis on food service

Receptionist

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

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appointments appointments SNEEM COMMUNITY CRÈCHE REQUIRES Two relief workers to cover staff holidays and staff absents. The applicant must be prepared to work at short notice, there is no fixed days or hours with the position and the successful applicants need to be able to work flexible hours.

All applicants need to have at least a Fetac level 5 Childcare Qualification and at least two years experience working in an Early years setting. Must have own transport. Applicants must be willing to be Garda Vetted and have two written references to apply.

CV’s can be posted to Sneem Community Crèche, North Square Sneem Co. Kerry or can be emailed to: sneemcreche@yahoo.com

by Friday 26th February for attention of Deirdre Murphy.

Any queries to (064) 6645551.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Bar Staff for weekends Glass collectors Chefs, all grades Kitchen Porters Waitresses Please drop CV into Edward

at the Porterhouse

Motor Trade Car Sales Person Required for busy Killarney garage.

Experience and a full clean driver’s licence required Apply To Box No. 3333, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney.

Motor Trade Car Valeter Required for busy Killarney garage.

Expericence and a full clean driver’s licence required Apply To Box No. 3334, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney.

EXPERIENCED CATERING SUPERVISOR required for busy Killarney tourist attraction

Duties to include: · All aspects of dining room service · Supervision of staff · Customer Care · Good working knowledge of kitchen required · Excellent opportunity for the correct candidate

PART TIME/FULL TIME WAITING STAFF REQUIRED Fluent English Essential.

May suit person that’s available evenings only.

Please contact manager@killarneycourthotel.com Or drop in CV to Mr. Eamon Looney, Restaurant Manager.

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We are looking for a customer focused person to join our team and have the following opportunity available:

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

“The Killarney Advertiser is always our first port of call when recruiting staff for any position. We appreciate it has a large readership in Killarney and the surrounds so we are guaranteed at a reasonable cost to reach a large audience.”

Randles Hotels

KILLARNEY ADVERTISER IS THE GO-TO PUBLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING IN THE GREATER KILLARNEY AREA The town’s employers trust the Killarney Advertiser to attract the best local candidates

“Malone Hegarty has been using the Killarney Advertiser’s Appointments section for several years and is very pleased with the results it delivers.”

Malone Hegarty Solicitors “Killarney Advertiser is the ideal place for recruitment advertising. With a wide local readership and appeal, it is excellent for recruiting in all departments.”

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa “O’Donoghue Ring Hotels have used the Killarney Advertiser for recruitment advertising for many years. It provides our business with a stream of consistently high calibre candidates across all skill sets and at all levels of seniority. The service they provide is excellent and we look forward to advertising with them for years to come.”

O’Donoghue Ring Hotels “The Gleneagle Group has used the Appointments section of the Killarney Advertiser for decades. We continue to do so as it consistently proves to be a direct and cost-effective recruitment tool. Our applicants regularly cite the Advertiser as the source of their job application.”

The Gleneagle Group

SCHOOL CHOIRS ARE IN PERFECT HARMONY MEMBERS of Killarney Musical Society took time out of their busy rehearsals for their upcoming production of Calamity Jane to mentor and applaud the talented school choirs who took centre stage in the third annual school choir showcase in The Malton last week.

Singing to a hugely appreciative audience, the 11 choirs wowed the crowd. The night was topped off with a final medley performance by all 467 school children on the stage together! Killarney Musical Society was delighted to offer this opportunity to school choirs as each participating choir received vocal tuition from vocal coach Gemma Sugrue, who owns Voiceworks Studio in Cork and is a past member of Killarney Musical Society.

Gemma Sugrue with the young choirs.

PICTURES: MARIE LYNE KELLY

The Presentation Monastery NS choir.

The Holy Cross Mercy NS choir.

The Holy Cross Mercy NS choir.

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

Danny Healy Rae MCC 087 2316055 / 064 6685782 Johnny Healy Rae MCC 087 2354793

Is English Your Second Language?

Would You Like to Improve Your English Conversation?

Failte Isteach, English Language Conversation Classes, commencing Mon 29th February, 6-week programme.

Monday nights 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

This programme is for migrants who wish to improve their English language.

Go to www.southkerry.ie For more details and for registration form.

Contact Paul O’Raw, Community Development Officer, South Kerry Development Partnership, 37 High Street, Killarney, 087 2317204, poraw@skdp.net

TIME FOR A NEW CHALLENGE?

SENATOR MARIE MOLONEY

Full-time Constituency Office open at Conroy Hall, Killarney Mon to Fri 9.30am to 5.30pm Clinic every Sat morning From 10.00am Regular Clinics throughout the Constituency - ring for details.

Contact Office 064-6632034 Mobile 086-3049422 Email: marie.moloney@oir.ie

Are you interested in becoming a Facilitator with ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service, Ireland’s leading provider of marriage preparation courses?

Would you like to share your positive married experience with engaged couples preparing for their married life together?

INFORMATION NIGHTAPRIL 5TH, 2016 at 8p.m.

CONTACT KILLARNEY ACCORD John Paul 2 Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney accordkillarney@eircom.net 064 6632644/0858729613

Full Gospel Meeting

Next Outing:

Saturday 27th February 2016 O’Mahony’s Point TEE-TIME: 9.00 - 10.50am SPONSOR: QUILLS Time Sheet in Bar

at the Killarney Heights Hotel on

Friday 26th of February at 8.30pm.

Main speaker Dermot Landy.

All welcome to come and hear what God is doing in the world today.

Coffee time for Irish Pilgrimage Trust THE Killarney Royal Hotel was the venue yesterday for a coffee morning in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust.

Some 13 people will be among 100 from across the country taking on a mammoth cycle from Paris to Lourdes – about 900km over six days. “In order to do this each cyclist must raise €2500 plus pay their own fare so in order to raise my funds one of the things I decided to organise this coffee morning,” said Helen Pierce, Killarney, who is undertaking the cycle.

Guests at the coffee morning in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust at the Killarney Royal Hotel yesterday.

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

TO LET

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TO Let Three bed house close to Scart Cross, beautiful views.

Three/four bed bungalow in Coolcaslough, 2 miles from town approx. Two bed apartment, town centre. Two bed apartment on Loreto Road in good condition, beautiful views. Two bed house 2 miles from town, oil heating, in good condition. Two bed apartment Pawn Office Lane, town centre.

Three bed house in Faha, electric storage heating. One and two bed apartment in Faha, 6 miles.

One bed apartment 1 mile from town in very good condition.

Tel. Roger 086-8136888. www. kerryrental.ie TO Let 4 bedroom detached house to let in Keel, Castlemaine. R/A accepted. Tel. 085-7638256.

TO Let Rooms to let in Faha, 6 miles from Killarney Town.

Professional single person only. Would suit someone with equestrian interest. Tel. 086-2236762.

TO Let Beautifully located furnished house in Kilcummin, ten minutes from Killarney in a picturesque country setting.

Large mature, enclosed gardens, maintained by Landlord. Long or short term. No water charges.

Available from 6th March. Tel. 087-2912356.

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IRISH PROPERTIES TO BE SHOWCASED IN THE UK

TO Let Apartment to rent at the Reeks, 2 bedroom, suit professionals. High spec. Tel. 087-2828348.

TO Let 2 bedroom apartment to let, town centre. Fully furnished. All mod cons. Private parking. €800 per month. Tel. 087-3101222.

TO Let 2 bedroomed apartment with private garden, Muckross View, 5 minutes walk from town.

Tel. 087-4129480.

TO Let A comfortable 2 bedroomed house in Kilcummin, 10 minutes drive from Killarney.

Oil and solid fuel heating, all mod cons, private parking. Tel. 087-6145881.

TO Let Rooms en-suite, everything supplied.

Own entrance, Park Road Upper. Tel. 087-6465355.

DNG Nationwide is taking properties with a distinct Irish flavour on tour in Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff and London from March 5 to March 12.

Thousands of Irish properties will be on view – in four locations across the UK, on the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow on March 5, in the Radisson Hotel in Manchester on March 7, in the Novotel Schooner in Cardiff on March 9, and in the London Irish Centre in Camden on March 12.

With a team of DNG estate agents representing the DNG network of 70-plus branches from all over Ireland. We will be displaying properties ranging from second hand residential properties in the main urban areas to a vast range of new home developments, rural dwellings, townhouses, development sites, public houses and retail units.

“The current Irish property market offers real value for potential UK buyers, investors and people looking to return back home,” said Ted Healy, DNG Ted Healy, Killarney.

“Market conditions favour buyers and investors and we believe that our property tour will reflect the value out there. The strength of Sterling adds greatly to this for potential buyers living across the

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

Tel. 086-2427650.

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Ted Healy, DNG Ted Healy.

UK. There is a real appetite for Irish properties in the UK prompting us to bring this property showcase across the water in response to this demand.”

For many people living in the UK looking to invest in property or to move to Ireland, the property showcase offers a wide selection of properties for all budgets and locations.

“The exhibition is expected to arouse much interest and large turnouts are expected at the different venues,” said Michael Glynn, DNG Nationwide managing partner.

For more information contact DNG Ted Healy on 064-6639000.

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Meeke and Nagle misfortune again…

BUY A E2 MILLION ASTON MARTIN, GET LESSONS ON AN F1 TRACK IN ABU DHABI

KRIS MEEKE and Paul Nagle left Rally Sweden thinking “what if” once again after another collision with a rock ended their chances of fighting for victory.

It was a story of more misfortune for Meeke and Nagle who hit another rock on Friday afternoon at Rally Sweden which broke their front suspension. The rock was unsighted. They were cruelly denied a shot of competing for a win on last month’s Rallye Monte Carlo when they hit a rock also and damaged their gearbox forcing them to retire while running in second place.

They were able to return to the event under Rally 2 regulations and continued to set stage-topping times which left him dreaming of what may have been against the front-runners Sebastien Ogier and Hayden Paddon.

Paul Nagle and Kris Meeke taking to the air in Rally Sweden last weekend.

IN THE unlikely event that you ever have the opportunity to buy an insane hypercar valued at over €2 million, there's something you should know: you don't just run down to the dealership, sign some paperwork, and drive it away like it's some kind of family car. It's a little more complicated than that.

Take the Aston Martin Vulcan, for instance — a €2 million beast powered by an utterly nonsensical seven-litre V-12 engine capable of 820 brake horsepower. In fact, the Vulcan isn't even legal on the street, so you couldn't drive it off a dealer forecourt even if you wanted to. Instead, Aston Martin just took its first batch of Vulcan buyers out to Abu Dhabi for professional instruction in how to drive their machines. As you can probably guess, we're not talking about some local

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So that's one way to get introduced to your seven-figure track toy. And Aston Martin isn't alone: McLaren, Ferrari, and others run similar programs for their most elite vehicles.

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Only 24 Vulcans will ever be made, so if you're just now hearing about this car, don't even bother writing the check, they are all sold. There's always next time.

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161 Megane 1.5 dci limited Edition Silver

€22,400

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€2,750

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FOr Sale ‘02 Mitsubishi Space Star, ‘02 VW Passat, diesel, new, T/B kit, ‘04 Peugeot 206, 1.1, black, ‘05 Toyota Corolla, 5 door, ‘06 Opel Astra, auto, 18k only. Tel. 087-2630218.

FOr Sale ‘07 Toyota Corolla, excellent condition, 90,000km, NCT 09/16. Tel. 087-3330670.

FOr Sale 99 Red Ford Transit Panel Van, semi high roof. Selling from 27th February – 6th March. Tel. 087-2385514.

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DIESEL SELECTION 2015 NISSAN JUKE 1.5 DSL XE CHOICE 7K 2015 NISSAN PULSAR 1.5 DSL SV CHOICE 8K 2015 NISSAN X-TRAIL 1.6 Dsl SV DP 5 STR WHITE 5K 2015 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL SV Safety Pk DK RED 13K 2013 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 XE CHOICE 40K 2013 CITROEN C5 1.6 HDI 115 VTR GREY 40K 2012 NISSAN JUKE 1.5 SV + CONNECT SILVER 28K 2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL ACENTA SILVER 72K

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2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE CHOICE 38K 2012 FORD FOCUS 4DR 1.6 TDI EDGE GREY 50K 2011 VW PASSAT CC 2.0 TDI DK BLUE 87k 2010 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 XE CAFE 55K 2010 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL ACENTA DK BLUE 28k 2010 FORD FUSION 2 1.4 DSL 5DR SILVER 60K 2009 FORD FOCUS 1.8 TDCI 5DR BLUE 92k 2008 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 SE DSL BLACK116K 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4 D4D STRATA NAVY 120k

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

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COMMERCIAL SELECTION 2015 NISSAN NV200 1.5 WHITE 11K 2014 NISSAN NV200 1.5 WHITE 56K 2013 NISSAN NV200 1.5 WHITE 60K 2011 NISSAN X-TRAIL 2.0 DSL SE 4X2 VAN 150HP BLACK 62K 2008 VW CADDY 1.9 TDI BLACK 118K

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Services SERV ICES N OTICES SERVICES services

services wanted and available ... this directory will help you find who or what you need in an instant deadline wednesdays 5.30pm

this directory will help you find who or what you need in an instant; deadline Tuesday 5.30pm

» CARPET CLEANING & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING deep extraction method, chimneys cleaned by brush and vacuum. Dan Fitzgerald Extract Away Cleaning Service Tel (064) 6644365. » PAINTING, POWERWASHING Spraypainting, general maintenance. Tel. Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

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PAINTER & DECORATOR

- Industrial - Commercial - Residential

Tel 087 - 2607673

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Services SE RV I C E S SERVICES services

» REMOVAL SERVICE House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere.

7 days a week, also all kinds of clearouts etc.

Tel.087-2600407/064-6631979. » BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, RE-BALANCE YOUR BODY, RELAX & DE-STRESS. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki.

Gift Vouchers available. Contact Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881.

» HOME IMPROVEMENTS KILLARNEY Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small.

Tel. 087-2145452 » BRENDAN HERLIHY HOME MAINTENANCE/ RENOVATIONS Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel: 087-9364895/ 064-6643317.

For all your Gardening Services call 087 2652126 22.9.06 19.02.16 Killarney Advertiser

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Services SNERV ICES OT ICES SERVICES services

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» JAMES LYNE MOTORS AND VALETING SERVICES Lawlors Cross, Tel: 087 2465405 or 064 6633504.

Have your vehicle valeted inside and outside, and preparations for N.C.T. can be arranged. Wash is available 6 days a week from 10am to 6pm. If you require a quotation do not hesitate to contact us. » FOR ALLYOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTS Tel. Colm 086-1011567.

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Over two million Americans to see images of Kerry on NBC this St Patrick’s Day IMAGES of Kerry and Ireland will be beamed into the homes of more than two million Americans this St Patrick’s Day. Footage is being filmed this month at various locations and will air on NBC television in New York during its live coverage of the St Patrick’s Day parade in th Big Apple. The NBC crew was invited here by Tourism Ireland in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.

The NBC broadcast on March 17 will highlight Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Filming took place in Portmagee and included an interview with John O’Sullivan at the Skellig Experience Visitor Centre.

The crew stayed at The Moorings Guesthouse in Portmagee. Coverage of the St Patrick’s Day parade on NBC will be sponsored by Tourism Ireland once again this year.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s head of North America, said: “The NBC broadcast on St Patrick’s Day is an excellent opportunity to showcase Kerry and Ireland to a huge audience of more than two million Americans. People everywhere instantly identify St Patrick’s Day with Ireland and that heightened profile at this time of year allows us to put our holiday experience in the spotlight in the United States.

“2015 was the third record-breaking year in a row for visitor numbers to Ireland from North America, when we welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors. Tourism Ireland is undertaking an extensive programme of promotional activity again this year – to keep the momentum going and build on that growth.”

Tourism Ireland will undertake a busy programme of consumer and trade promotions in the United States around St Patrick’s Day. For the first time ever, 7 World Trade Center at Ground Zero in New York, the famous Boston Red Sox (baseball team) and Reunion Hall in Dallas will participate in Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative on March 17, joining other sites like the Empire State Building, the famous ‘Welcome’ sign in Las Vegas and City Hall in Toronto.

NBC producer Mike Mathis (left), with tour guide Ronan Ganter, during filming in Ireland.

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Spotlight On Killarney Cardiac Response Unit Killarney Advertiser gets the lowdown on the life-saving organisation established by local man Damien Baker What is Killarney Cardiac Response Unit?

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) is a team of volunteers who are united in their common goal of wanting to save lives and have a positive impact on their community.

Who can be a volunteer?

Anyone can join KCRU â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you Who pays the responders? have to be over 18 years of age, No one! All our responders are volunteers who are dedicated to sav- living within six-kilometre raing lives and making a difference in the community. Our Responders dius of Killarney Town Centre, go "on call" in their time off as little or as often as they wish! and own or have access to a fully insured car.

What is a first responder?

A first responder is a volunteer who is activated via the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to 999/112 emergency cardiac calls.

How is KCRU funded?

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit carries out fundraising events to maintain the life saving service we provide. No funding is

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received from the government or HSE and we rely totally on the goodwill and generosity of the town of Killarney. To date we have held street collections, no uniform days, bag packing days to mention but a few to raise funds. The businesses and people of Killarney are extremely generous to us on a daily basis, for which we are very grateful. KCRU are hosting a Coffee Morning on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 9am to 11.30am in the Killarney Plaza Hotel.

Why is first responder needed?

Responders are activated by the NAS when they receive a call for a patient who is suffering a cardiac arrest, a heart attack, choking, or having a stroke.

We don't replace the Ambulance Service, we complement it.

How do I join Killarney Cardiac Response Unit?

We are currently recruiting more members. All training is provided, no previous experience necessary. If you are interested in making a difference in the Community then please get in touch and call our Recruitment Team on 085-825 5280.

FASTFINDER fastfinder available

FOR SALE For Sale Firewood and turf, 8x4 trailer chopped and stacked hard wood, 1 load €105 or 2 for €200. Soft €80 or 2 for €150. Net bag 11 for €35, turf 8x4 trailer €80. All delivered.

Tel. 086-3895141.

For Sale Perpare for winter. Big value loads of neat split firewood available at €155 per load. Contact P.J. Buckley at 087-6606664.

For Sale Sitting room suite, perfect condition, red/wine in colour. Tel. 085-1743044.

For Sale Two black leather reclining arm chairs. Tel. 086-3801660.

For Sale Black New World bottled gas cooker in perfect condition. €300.

Tel. 087-6794000.

For Sale Walk in bath, as new. Tel. 087-2805742.

For Sale 3 night stay Maryborough Hotel Cork, 2 dinners, 2 spa treatments included. Valid until June, €260 o.n.o. Tel. 086-3561992.

AVAILABLE Church music for wedding and fueral ceremonies- personal and meaningful ceremony. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050.

AVAILABLE Qualified experienced childminder, K.C.C. registered, Childminding Ireland registered First Aid and garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere, Muckross. Tel: Sinead Sweetman 087-2359466.

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

AVAILABLE Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo. Garda vetted, now enrolling.

Tel. John or Maggie 087-6801392.

AVAILABLE Adult reading help; Evening study help; Give your child a head start; One to One Professional Tutoring in reading, spelling, English and mathematics. All ages.

Tel. 087-2979912 for free evaluation.

Confidentiality assured.

AVAILABLE Church music for all occasions. Vocals in harmony and a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates.

Tel. 087-6836612/0879014681.

AVAILABLE Irish grinds, all levels, very experienced teacher, special emphasis on oral Irish, adult

interviews. Group rates also. Tel. 087-9715431.

wanted Wanted Lady looking for an English teacher. Tel. 087-0640261.

Wanted Childminder required for 2 girls in their own home aged 6 months and 2 years. Must have driving licence and be a non smoker.

Days and hours can be flexible to suit. For details Tel. 087-2106861.

animals ANIMALS HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds.

We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog. Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work. There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses. Please get in touch if you’d like to help. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net.

ANIMALs Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ahar.

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

social & personal Personal Pursue Happiness.

Ladies & gentlemen from 30 years upwards. Escape that lonely life.

I will introduce you to a sincere respectable companion. A new happy world awaits you. Very high success rate. Fully confidential.Tel. Sheila on 087-7680163.

LOST & FOUND Lost Small gold earring with a diamond in Tesco Park Road on approximately 1st February last. Tel. 086-8178434.

DEADLINE FOR THIS PAGE IS TUESDAY 5.30PM

The Kerry People Every picture paints a thousand words, they say, and Kerry snappers Sally MacMonagle and Michael Ledwith are capturing the faces and stories of Kerry people on camera in their project the Kerry People, which is inspired by the hugely popular Humans of New York blog and bestseller

to train to Dublin, along with my sign, "It was October 2014, I hopped on the or four thousand three ed assum I t. protes water take part in my first major de150,000 people taking to the streets, people would show, but to see over e Peopl voice. our found had we y Finall manding to be heard was just epic. tions, behind the eight years of frustra their sing vocali now were everywhere t and previous governments. We are absolute financial savagery by the curren ry and growth, but the struggles recove ial being lead to thoughts about financ s as your neighbours, the personal storie behind your door, are the very same I go on with the day to day, if I could How . tating devas just are g that I'm hearin be the cuts so deep in our society. I could don't put my head on the block, with cratic respondemo my it's but that, and this down the pub, giving out about that as a member of this country and sibility to put myself out there and show e that this country needs. And if chang the of part be can I know I community, to think of what will come down ing terrify is really it that change doesn't come the line." Kevin Murphy Photograph by Sally MacMonagle

A Legion of Memories IN THE ’60s, Killarney Basketball played a massive part in the Legion players’ winter fitness regime.

One of the great Busbybabe basketball teams of the ’60s six included six of our club senior team, and four were Kerry inter-county footballers.

Front, Donie Courtney, Weeshie Fogarty, Mick O’Sullivan, Jimmy O’Leary, Sean O’Shea, RIP, back, Sylvie O’Shea (manager, RIP), Danno O’Keeffe (RIP), Haulie O’Connor, Lui Nolan, Noel O’Connor.

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in memoriam 6th anniversary O’Donoghue

In loving memory of my dear husband Jimmy O’Donoghue, Gortdromakerrie Muckross Killarney who died on 20th February 2010. R.I.P. Someday I know we’ll meet again, Where sorrow is unknown, Someday I hope to hold your hand Before God’s heavenly throne.

He’ll turn to joy my every tear, With thoughts of you I hold so dear.

And they’ll become my special way, To treasure our reunion day.

No more secret tears of grief, No more the longing sigh, For the years we spent together, No millionaire could buy.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Maura x

9th anniversary & 10th Birthday Remembrance

9th Anniversary & 10th Birthday Remembrance

Healy

Healy

Treasured memories of a dear niece and cousin, Mary Kate of Coornamena, Kilgobnet, Beaufort who went to sleep with the angels on 21st of February 2007 aged 1 year old.

Mary Kate The gates of Heaven stood open wide The angels lined up side by side A special guest was on her way The day God took our Mary Kate away.

Our loss is Heaven’s gain But in our hearts Mary Kate you will always remain.

Birthday wishes and dearly remembered

by Auntie Helen, Mike and your cousin Michael. XXX

Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th of February at 7.30pm in the Church of The Resurrection.

7th anniversary

9th anniversary & 10th Birthday Remembrance Healy

Daly

In loving memory of our Angel Mary Kate Healy, Coornamena Beaufort, 20th February 2006 -21st February 2007.

Your Birthday comes this time of year Its so sad Marykate when you’re not here The candles we light should be on your cake We think of you and our hearts break but somehow your smile and your lovely ways Keep us going through our own bad days We just want to say Marykate, “Happy birthday to you”

What we’d give if we could say, Hello Patrick in the same old way.

To hear your voice and see you smile, To sit with you and chat a while.

We have a book of memories, It’s not upon a shelf, It’s deep within our hearts, And we keep it to ourselves.

We turn the key quite often, And think of bygone days, We miss you Patrick so very much, In many many ways.

Always loved and remembered by Maura, John, Eileen and family.

Treasured memories of my beautiful God-Daughter and cousin Mary Kate, who became an Angel on the 21st of February 2007 aged one year old.

A light went out on earth the day you said goodbye, And on that day a star was born the brightest in the sky, Reaching through the darkness with it’s rays of purest white, Lighting up the heavens as it once lit up our lives.

Princess For your birthday I lay 10 roses on your grave But what I’d do to have you back is much more than I can say.

Always loved and never forgotten by your Godmother Melissa. xxxx

9th anniversary 7th anniversary

A flower may die The sun may set But a daughter and sister like you we’ll never forget Your name is precious It will never grow old It’s engraved in our hearts In letters of gold.

Marykate, love, kisses and hugs Your Mum, Dad and Jack X

Sadly missed and loved, Nan Doona, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.

Healy

In loving memory of a dear Niece and Goddaughter Marykate Healy, Coornamena, Kilgobnet, Beaufort who died on the 21st of February 2007.

We are sending a dove to heaven, With a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things.

Loved and never forgotten by your Aunt Liz, Godfather Seamus, Kiara and Shane.

12th anniversary Counihan

Always loved and remembered by your husband Tim and family.

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Let there be memories, pictures, mementos And favourite stories both funny and sad Let our minds wander the paths of remembrance Reliving the joys and the good times we’ve had.

Thinking of you always, love Auntie Sheila and Connie xx

Remembered by your friends Sean, Kenneth, Darragh and Ger.

8th anniversary Duffy

In loving memory of my dear brother John who died on 18th February 2008.

The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, The memories we have of you, No one can take away.

In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love.

Never more than a thought away, Missed and remembered everyday.

Deeply missed by your sister Joan, brother-in-law Charlie, Johnny, Charlene, Cathal and Stephen.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 22nd of February at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

8th anniversary

In loving memory of our good friend John Duffy who died on the 18th February 2008.

We thought of you today Johnny But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too We think of you in solitude Or often speak your name What it meant for us to know you The fun-filled memories remain the same.

Remembering you is easy Johnny We do it everyday It’s the sadness of losing you That does not go away.

Deeply missed by your friends Mike MacSweeney, Connie Murphy, Denis O’Leary, John G. O’Leary, John O’Connor, David Sheehan, Pa Sugrue, Tony Sugrue.

In loving memory of a dear Niece, Marykate Healy, Coornamena, Beaufort who died on the 21st of February 2007.

We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your resting place we visit Flowers we put with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

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

Duffy

Healy

Let there be memories, fond recollections Of special occasions and everyday things Let our hearts open, start to unlock The feeling of comfort remembering brings.

In loving memory of Sean Eviston late of Countess Road, Killarney who died on the 15th February, 2005.

9th anniversary

Ryan

In loving memory of Mary (Mai) Ryan late of Clydine, Kilcummin, Killarney, whose anniversary occurs on the 10th of February.

eviston

From your loving Mum, Dad and brother Jack X

God needed a Star in Heaven A beautiful Star to shine Out of this world of sorrow He chose our special little girl, Marykate.

In loving memory of Patrick Daly late of Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on the 15th of February 2009.

R.I.P.

11th anniversary

In loving memory of Con Counihan late of 28 Hawthorn Avenue, Woodlawn Rd. Killarney who died on the 20th February 2004.

Another day, another year, A silent wish, that you were here, You’re still in our hearts and forever to stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Always remembered by your sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and extended family.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. A.B.

in memoriam 2nd anniversary

16th anniversary

11th anniversary

11th anniversary

o’leary

Corcoran

O’Connor

O’Connor

In loving memory of my dear husband Brendan O’Leary late of Mastergeeha, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 18th February 2014. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Patrick Corcoran Cummeen, Killarney, who died on the 23rd of February 2000.

In loving memory of Edward O’Connor 48 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney who died on the 22nd of February 2005.

In loving memory of a dear Godfather, Eddie O’Connor late of 48 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney.

A special day, another year A loving thought, a silent tear, A little prayer to keep in touch With you we loved and miss so much.

Memories are special They don’t fade away I think of you always Not only today.

Always remembered by Mom and Dad, Sisters Ina, Mary, Michelle, Brothers in law, Nieces and Nephews.

Sadly missed by your friend Alex.

Memories have such lovely ways, Of bringing back our yesterdays, And when old times we do recall, That’s when we miss you most of all.

Though heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

When nights are long and friends are few I sit by the fire and think of you With a broken heart and a silent tear I often wish that you were here.

Your smile was made of sunshine Your heart was made of gold Thank you for the precious years And the memories that I hold.

Your life earnest, your actions kind A willing hand, an active mind.

Anxious to please, always at ease.

A loving husband and my best friend.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving wife Una. xx

Anniversary Mass on Tuesday 23rd of February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

11th & 38th anniversary O’Connor

3rd Anniversary

Loved and remembered always by your goddaughter Christina. xxx

5th anniversary Dennehy

Murphy

Anniversary Mass for Brendan on Saturday 20th of February at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin.

2nd anniversary o’leary

In loving memory of Mike Murphy, Kilbrean, Killarney who died on the 23rd of February 2013.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

In loving memory of Brendan O’Leary late of Mastergeeha, Kilcummin, who died on the 18th February 2014.

Fondly remembered by his sons Flor and Michael, daughter Maria, sisters Nell and Betty, daughter-in-law Pauline, son-inlaw James, grandchildren and his many friends.

We cannot bring back the good old days When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories live forever.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 20th February at 9.30am in The Church of The Resurrection.

Sadly missed by your mom Nonie, sisters Theresa and Noreen, brothers Pats, John and Dave, brothers in law Ken and Patie, sisters in law Kate, Maura and Kay, nieces and nephews, grandniece and grandnephews.

3rd anniversary O’Sullivan

In loving memory of Humphrey O’Sullivan of South Hill Killarney, who died on the 13th of February 2013.

We did not see you close your eyes, We did not see you die, All we knew was that you were gone, Without a last goodbye.

It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Only those who loved you, Are the ones who will never forget.

The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet there memory still, But death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill.

Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind.

Sadly missed by your brother Seamus, sister in law Kathleen, niece Jessica and nephew Jamie.

22nd anniversary clifford

In loving memory of Edward O’Connor who died on the 22nd February 2005 and his wife Eileen who died on the 18th of February 1978 both of 48 Dalton’s Avenue Killarney.

February comes with sad regret It brings a day we will never forget But when thoughts go back As they often do We treasure the memories We have of you.

Always remembered by Liz, Mike and Jason.

Masses offered.

11th & 38th anniversary O’Connor

In loving memory of a precious son and wonderful brother Denis Michael Dennehy, Artigallivan, Headford who died on 22nd February 2011 So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Your charming ways and smiling face, Are pleasures to recall, Two kind bright eyes so full of life, You died beloved by all.

Though heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

Someday we hope to see you again, That face we loved so well, Someday we’ll clasp that loving hand And never say farewell Lord grant unto Denis eternal rest

In loving memory of Bridget Clifford late of Pinewood Estate, Park Road, Killarney who died on 26th February, 1994. RIP. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving son John.

40th, 3rd & 28th anniversary

In loving memory of Edward O’Connor who died on the 22nd February 2005 and his wife Eileen who died on the 18th of February 1978 both of 48 Dalton’s Avenue Killarney.

Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only I could have you back For just a little while Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You always meant so very much And always will do too The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again.

From your grand-daughter Stephanie.

Moriarty & Roberts In loving memory of Batt and Christina Moriarty and Nora Roberts late of Allman’s Terrace Killarney.

We speak your name with love and pride We smile with tears we cannot hide We thank you for the years we shared The love you gave, the way you cared.

Always loved and remembered by your family, friends and relations.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Friday 26th of February at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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.

P.B.

Forever loved and remembered by your loving mother Betty, brothers Niall, Aidan and Shane, sisters Elaine and Myra, brothers in law Kieran and Johnny, sister in law Paula, nephews and nieces.

Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church Barradubh at 11am on Sunday 21st February.

5th Anniversary O’Sullivan

In loving memory of James O’Sullivan late of 11, O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, who died on the 23rd of February 2011.

Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard but always near So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Remembered and loved always Your brother Mike, sister-in-law Cliona, nieces Mary and Niamh and nephew Michael.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 21st of February at 8.00am in St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

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5th anniversary

o’donoghue

Kelly

22nd & 4th anniversary

8th anniversary O’ Connell

O’Riordan

In loving memory of Jimmy O’Donoghue late of Gortdromakerrie, Muckross, who died on February 20th 2010.

In loving memory of Siobhan Kelly late of Artigallivan Headford Killarney who died on the 22nd February 2011.

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

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

Always remembered by your nieces and nephews.

Sadly missed by Ollie and family.

In loving memory of our Dad Donal who died on February 5th 1994 and Mother Maura who died on February 17th 2012.

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you We know you are always at our side.

Fondly missed Your loving daughter Eileen, son-in-law John, grandchildren Grace and Seán.

5th Anniversary Kissane

30th anniversary dineen

22nd & 4th anniversary

In loving memory of Cáit O’ Connell late of Danesfort Killarney, formerly of Renard Road, Cahirciveen who died on the 21st of February 2008.

You are not forgotten Nor will you ever be No one can fill your vacant place Looking back with memories Upon the path you trod We bless the time we had with you And leave the rest to God. The Wynne Families, Killarney.

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O’Riordan In loving memory of Donal Kissane late of Pallas, Beaufort.

Those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, sons Tim and Con, daughter Margaret, daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, brothers and sister.

Anniversary Mass Friday 19th February at 7.30p.m. in Fossa Church.

10th anniversary Harrington

In loving memory of our dear father Timmie Dineen, Old Chapel, Rathmore who died on the 24th of February, 1986.

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

Always remembered by your sons Paudie, Donal, Tim, Mike and Charlie, daughter Marian and families.

38th anniversary O’Neill

In loving memory of Connie McCarthy late of Glounonea, Kilcummin.

In loving memory of Donald and Maura O’Riordan late of Clasheen Killarney, who died on the 5th of February 1994 and the 17th of February 2012. R.I.P. Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For ye are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving daughter Joan, son-in-law Chris and grandchildren Owen and Clare.

3rd anniversary In loving memory of Con Harrington, 39 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on the 27th of February 2016.

As each day dawns I think of you As each night comes I pray for you And throughout my life, no matter where In my heart you are always there.

To me you were so special, loving, kind and true You will never be forgotten because you were you.

Your loving wife Eileen.

Anniversary Mass on Friday morning the 26th February 9.30am at the Church of The Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney.

10th anniversary o’leary

In loving memory of Sean O’Leary, Gort Mhuire, Cork Road, Killarney who died on the 18th February 2006.

Time may pass and fade away, But special memories will always stay.

Remembered always by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

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O’Connell In loving memory of Charles O’Neill late of Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney who died on the 17th of February 1978.

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be Heaven If we could have you back again.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass for Charlie and Mary on 13th of March in Muckross Church at 9.30am.

miraculous invocation to saint theresa, the little flower 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. A.B.

In loving memory of Eileen (Nell) O’Connell late of 54 Marian Tce, who died on 18th February 2013.

Memories have such lovely ways Of bringing back our yesterdays And when old times we do recall That’s when we miss you most of all.

The heartache stays, it has not passed Since that sad day you were with us last.

No words can describe or explain Our lives without you, so full of pain.

Miss you terribly Mum. Love always Your husband John, son JJ and daughters Vicky and Rose.

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 19th February at 6.15p.m.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. R.F.

Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered by wife Joan and family. xx Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Friday 19th February at 7.30pm.

Prayer To Saint Expedite O Saint Expedite, you lay in rest.

I come to you and ask that this wish be granted. __________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Expedite now what I ask of you. Expedite now what I want of you, this very second.

Don’t waste another day. Grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work. I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor so that it will be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honor, and goodness. Glory to you, Saint Expedite!

As you recite this prayer, light a candle to Saint Expedite next to a glass of water for the Saint. Recite daily until the request is granted, then be sure to give Saint Expedite a gift. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and glory will grow. J.C.

prayer to the virgin mary O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. A.B.

in memoriam ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1st Anniversary McCarthy Buckley

In loving memory of Sheila McCarthy Buckley late of Dromhall Heights, Countess Road, Killarney who died on the 24th of February 2015.

On the 1st Anniversary of Sheila’s death, her daughters Kathleen and Eileen, mother Kit, sisters and brothers Katie, Maureen, Jack and Nick, grandson Stevie and their families, friends, relatives and neighbours would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss. All those who attended the rosary, removal, Mass and burial and those who sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments, floral tributes and letters of sympathy.

We wish to thank Fr Jim Lenihan and all the clergy who officiated at the funeral Mass. A big thank you to Marina Cassidy who played and sang beautifully at the church. We wish to thank O’Shea’s Undertakers for their professional service.

Sincere thanks to the District Hospital and Palliative Care for the great care and kindness they offered Sheila throughout her stay.

As it is not impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement is accepted by all as a sincere thank you.

The 1st Anniversary Mass will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 26th February at 6.15pm.

5th Anniversary O’Doherty

In loving memory of Donal O’Doherty, late of 8 Oakdale, Park Road, Killarney, whose Anniversary occurs on the 18th of February.

So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

R.I.P. Loved & Missed Everyday Eleanor, Catriona, Chloe and Ava x Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 21st February at 12 noon.

novena to st. anthony O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers.

Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy.

Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication. A.B.

Spa Muckross Community Games

EVENTS: Anyone interested in competing in Community Games events should contact Margaret O’Sullivan after 1.30pm on 087 6735782. Details of all events in Kerry can be found on http://www.kerrycommunitygames. ie/ as well as their Facebook page, Kerry Community Games. The national body’s website is http://www.communitygames.ie/, and there is also a Facebook page, Community Games.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Killarney Community Games church gate collection took place last weekend. We really are extremely grateful to those that helped out. Thanks also to the very generous public that supported us. It is very much appreciated.

SYMPATHY: is extended to our committee member Linda O’Doherty on the death of her father Seánie O’Shea, Tralee Road. Our thoughts are with Linda, Donal, Kianan, Aoibhe, all the O’Shea family and relatives. Condolences also to the family of Thady O’Neill, Lissivigeen. May They Rest in Peace.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

Lotto: No winner of our lotto 12/02/216, numbers drawn were 1, 11, 19 & 22.

Bonus not won numbers drawn were 8, 13, 16 & 28. Next week’s jackpot €8,400 plus €1,000 bonus.

5K winter Series: The second leg of the winter series were held on Saturday last. Results as follows: Men 1st Shane Simcox Mallow AC, 2nd John Barrett GG, 3rd George McCarthy FFMV, 4th Maurice Feehan GG, 5th Robert Purcell Snr, 6th Declan Murphy SOTL. U14; Donal Daly GG, U16 Ronnie Mallon, U20 Andrew Purcell GG, O35 Kieran O’Donoghue, O40: Donal Kelly, O45 Seamus Murphy GG, O50 Jerome Foley FFMV, O55 Tim Horgan Killarney Tri, O60 Kerry Constant cork BHAA; O65 Patrick O’Shea Iveragh AC; O70 Jim Langan, Wheelchair Ger Daly. Female: Martina Kiely St Finbarrs, Siobhan Daly GG, Mary O’Shea GG, Kerry Eagar SOTL, Caroline Murphy GG, Marie McKenna Tralee Tri, U14: Shauna McCarthy FFMV, U16 Caoimhe O’Leary Millstreet, O35 Mary Barrett Riocht, O40 Mary O’Connell GG, O45 Bernie O’Mahoney FFMV, O50 Catherine McCarthy Riocht, O55 Ann Mangan SOTL. 3rd leg of the series will be held next Saturday am.

Registration at The Old Monastery from 10am.

It was with great pride that Tom Joe& Paddy O’Donoghue of Gneeveguilla Athletic Club were honoured by Kerry County Council on Friday last at a ceremony held in Killarney Library, in acknowledgement of their many years of commitment to the promotion of athletics for all age categories in Sliabh Luachra, Kerry & Munster. A very fitting tribute for two unassuming men.

Jimmy Briens 43 Corkerys Bar 40 Murphys Bar 28 Thursday, 25th February 1st semi-final, Lals Bar v Lals OutCasts venue Lals Bar at Home The Shire v Tatler Jack venue The Shire Thursday, 3rd March, 2nd semi-final, Lals OutCasts v Lals Bar venue Lals OutCasts at Home Tatler Jack v The Shire venue Tatler Jack at Home Final to take place in Mustang Sally’s at 9:00 p.m. on Friday 1st April Group 2 Nugget Old Timers 74 Klub Bar 61 Dunloe Lodge B 59 Dan Linehans 50 Kenmare Rooms 50 Murphys Pinters 46 Good Time Charlies 38 Kenmare Rooms v Dan Linehans Play Off for 4th position Thursday 25th February - 1st semi-final Linehans / Kenmare Rooms v Nugget Old Timers Venue Linehans or Kenmare Rooms Dunloe Lodge A v Klub Bar venue Dunloe Lodge Thursday 3rd March - 2nd semi-final Nugget Old Timers v Linehans / Kenmare Rooms Venue The Golden Nugget Klub Bar v Dunloe Lodge A venue Klub Bar Final to take place in Mustang Sally’s on Friday 11th March at 9:00pm. All Welcome Group 3 Old Killarney Inn 73 98 A 59 Dunloe Lodge B 59 Avenue Heros 58 Teddys Bar 52 Mustang Sallys B 47 98 B 30 Thursday 25th February, 1st semi-final Avenue Heros v Old Killarney Inn venue Killarney Avenue 98 A v Dunloe Lodge B venue 98 Thursday 3rd March, 2nd semi-final Old Killarney Inn v Avenue Heros venue Old Killarney Inn Dunloe Lodge B v 98 A venue Dunloe Lodge Final to take place on Thursday, 31st March in Tatler Jack Group 4 Mustang Sallys A 66 Nugget Night Owls 58 Squidgers 56 Jimmy Jokers 52 Courtneys Bar 50 98 C 46 The Granary 43 Squidgers v The Granary have yet to play 1st semi-final Thursday 25th Feb 4th v 1st venue 4th 3rd v 2nd venue 3rd 2nd semi-final Thursday 3rd March 1st v 4th venue 1st 2nd v 3rd venue 2nd Final to take place on Thursday 10th March in Murphys Bar.

Killarney Darts Town League Killarney Golf Club - Ladies Total Points after all league games have been played are as follows, also semi final fixtures and venues posted at the end of each group as well.

Group 1 Lals OutCasts 78 The Tatler Jack 70 The Shire 67 Lals Bar 52

Results of Competition Sunday 31st January, 4 Ball Better Ball, Club Sponsored.

1st Amy Arthur (7) Noreen Coffey (13) 33 pts.

Next Sunday’s Competition February 21st Joe Geaney Mixed Foursomes- See Time Sheet on Notice Board.

Zero Golf due to bad weather, looking forward to better days and getting our Competition Schedule back on track and meeting our Fellow Golfers.

Muckross Rowing Club

SYMPATHY The club extends its sympathy to the O’Neill family on the death of Thady O’Neill. Ár dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Meadbh Terry and Alan Swarbrick on their new arrival born last week. We wish all the family every health and happiness.

MUCKROSS HOR Preparations continue for the hosting of the club’s own time trial event, the Muckross Head Of the River on Saturday 5th March at the National Rowing Centre in Inniscarra, Cork. The 3km time trial will run from 10am to 3pm, weather permitting. Due to the severe weather in December the original fixture for the event was cancelled.

The club has since been fortunate to secure a second date in the calendar from Rowing Ireland. Over 380 crews representing 29 rowing clubs were entered for the December event and hopefully the rescheduled event will attract a similar level of interest. We are calling on all members past and present, parents of junior members and supporters to give a hand for an hour or two on the day. If you are available to assist, please contact Tim O’Shea 086 3548181 or Eadaoin Moynihan 087 448 2935. Email to muckrosshor@gmail.com EVENTS Due to the continued strong current in the river Shannon at O’Briensbridge, the St. Michael’s Head Of the River set for this Saturday has been cancelled and rescheduled for Saturday 12th March. The Galway Head Of the River is set to take place on Saturday 19th March.

TRAINING Last weekend provided a welcome reprieve from the wild weather which had become the norm over winter.

It was great to see our crews, from Junior 14 to Masters, back out on calm water on Saturday morning and enjoying the lake again at its very best.

Sunday morning also provided good conditions for more action on the water. Training continues weekend mornings at the boathouse and midweek at the Muckross Community Centre. New members welcome. Enquiries to Eadaoin Moynihan 087 448 2935.

MUCKROSS LOTTERY Results of Muckross Lottery for Sat 13 Feb 2016. Numbers drawn: 2, 15, 19, 24. Lucky Number: 8. No jackpot winner. Next draw Saturday 20 February 2016 at the Monks Lounge, Muckross Park Hotel. Jackpot: €1450. Match 4 plus Lucky Number in panel 2: €2450.

Beaufort Golf Club

Results Thursday’s Open Seniors 4th February - 1st Gerry O’Shea, 2nd Pat Quill.

11th February - Joint 1st Pat Quill and John Doherty.

9 Hole Singles (Stableford) 14th February - 1st Johnny Doolan (16) 18pts Quiz Night Friday February 26th at the clubhouse @ 8pm. €40 per team of 4.

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killarney notes Non-members welcome. Proceeds go towards the purchase of a defibrillator.

Phone the club to reserve a table.

Annual Fund-raiser Good Friday, March 25th, Open 4-Ball BB, €20 per person. Don’t miss out, phone the club to book your time on 064-6644440.

Club’s Weekend Away Details of this year’s 2 night trip away on April 8th & 9th are posted on the noticeboard, names on the sheet early please, numbers are limited.

Fixtures Sunday Scrambles recommence this Sunday February 21st at 10am.

Open Seniors, Thursday 18th February at 10am.

All fixtures are weather dependent.

We are now accepting membership for 2016 and also for our very popular Points-For-Golf membership, visit www.beaufort-golf-club.com or call the club on 064-6644440 for more details.

Killarney South Community Games

Big thanks to all the Parents in the Killarney South area for participating in the Church Gate collection. These Parents ensure that there is funding available to continue the special tradition of Community Games in the Killarney South Area. Big thanks also to the Mass-goers who contributed so generously in the collection, it is much appreciated, and to our neighbours Spa and Muckross for their co-operation in coordinating the collection.

Killarney South U10 indoor soccer team are taking part in the county finals this weekend and we wish them well.

This is a very young team but it will be great experience for the young Boys and participation is what Community Games is all about.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

Senior News Senior Ladies Division I Killarney Cougars 66 St Bridgets Currow 46 The Cougars senior ladies and St Bridgets met for the second time this season and despite a good performance by the Currow side the Killarney ladies came through with a strong second half. Cougars began to dominate at the remainder of the game and finished with Mags Cronin on 17 points and Emer O’Neill on 10 points to keep Cougars top of the league with 3 games to go.

Juvenile News Boys U12 Division 1 Killarney Cougars 26 St Bridgets 27 A very exciting game and another great crowd at the Pres Gym saw Cougars lead this top of the table clash with just seconds to go with the Currow side making two free shots by Padraig Brosnan to take the points and see Cougars suffer a first defeat of the season.

This was only the first league loss of the season for the Cougars and they go into the final game against recent Cup winners St Brendans in a couple of weeks in a potential title deciding game.

Boys U14 Division 1 Killarney Cougars 57 Gneeveguilla 54 A great finish to the game at the Pres Gym saw the Cougars produce a strong final quarter to take clinch the win in a great game for the good attendance.

Thanks to everyone that support our recent fundraising efforts with the Tesco Community Fund Initiative and the National Basketball Ireland Fundraising draw, results of the Draw are now available on the Basketball Ireland website.

Fixtures Saturday February 20th Kerry Masters Tournament Mounthawk Tralee.

9.30am Cougars v Sussex UK 1pm Cougars v Trailblazers Cork.

Wednesday February 24th Mens Senior Cup Semi-final Killarney Cougars v Tralee Imperials Pres Gym 7pm U14 Boys Division 1 Killarney Cougars v Killorglin CYMS Pres Gym 6pm Mid-term Break Cougars Juvenile Academy Parish Hall. No training this week Friday February 19th U8 & U10 Girls & Boys, return next week. Enjoy the short break.

Further details on training schedules, fixtures and results log onto the website www.killarneycougars.com or facebook.

Killarney Swimming Club

Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in the “B” gala in Tralee on Saturday the 13th of February. There’s nothing like a nice piece of gold or silver for Valentine’s Day and that was certainly achieved with over thirty medals being won by our club swimmers and all swimmers achieving “personal best” times for events.

Under 11 Boys Well done to Ross O’Leary who won silver in the 200 metres Freestyle and bronze in the 100 metres Backstroke.

Well done also to Nathaniel Doncel who won a lovely pair of bronze medals in both the 200 metres Individual Medley and the 100 metres Breaststroke.

Under 13 Girls Saibh O’Brien had a great day out winning a gold medal in the 100 metres Backstroke while Ellen Farndon turned on the style in the long distance events taking silver in the 200 metres Individual Medley and bronze in the 200 metres Freestyle.

Under 13 Boys In this category Ethan O’Neill powered to a stunning gold in the 100 metres Backstroke and then took silver in the 100 metres Breaststroke while Charles Thomas O’Brien won a magnificently engineered gold in the highly technical 100 metres Breaststroke.

Under 15 Girls Aisling Reidy was in electric form winning gold not only in the 200 metres Freestyle but also taking a second gold in the 100 metres Backstroke.

Under 15 Boys Sean Farndon was simply superb on the long distance courses in this, the hardest age group of them all. With a touch of sheer class and speed he easily won the big race of the day, the 200 metres Freestyle. He then went on to hoover up a very nice bronze in the 200 metres Individual Medley. Mean-

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while Paul O’Leary was also very much on form taking a stylish gold in the 100 metres Breaststroke in the face of some stiff competition and also collecting a lovely silver in the 100 metres Backstroke.

Over 16 Girls What can we say about Janine O’Connor? Well, how about gold in the 200 Freestyle; gold in the 200 metres Individual Medley; gold in the 100 metres Backstroke and silver in the 100 metres Breaststroke. How does that sound?

They must be adding something to her pasta out in Fossa!

Meanwhile, Emma Quirke was also showing her class in a category dominated by these two Killarney girls.

Emma won silver in the 100 metres Backstroke and a trio of bronzes in the 200 metres Freestyle; the 200 metres Individual Medley and the 100 metres Breaststroke. Nice one, Emma.

Relays Our young swimmers showed their style in two new categories taking silver medals in both the girls and boys under 12 Medley relays. Well done to both teams!

Thanks to our coach, Cathal O’Brien who gave huge support and encouragement to all swimmers on the day and to our team manager, Samantha O’Connor who, as always, was there to deal with every crisis - both big and small. Thanks also to all parents for travelling and for assisting in the timekeeping down on deck.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

This week the Pitch & Putt fraternity of Gleneagle. Deerpark and the county are mourning the untimely passing of Andrew O’Callaghan St Margaret’s Road a life long member of the Gleneagle club and who was elected club secretary of the club at it,s recent AGM. Andrew was endowed with a wonderful sense of charisma who loved life, sport especially the game of Pitch & Putt and as well as being a valued member of the Gleneagle club over many seasons was also a regular on the Seniors monthly Tour. Suffice to state that he greatly endeared himself to all of us who were privileged to have known him. As a mark of respect the members of both Deerpark and Gleneagle and other clubs formed a Guard of Honour at his removal on Saturday evening and his funeral on Sunday. Sympathy is extended to his wife Brid, son John’s daughter Sarah and his extended family.

Sympathy is also extended to John O’Halloran Loreto Road, a member of the Gleneagle club on the death of his sister in England. May they rest in peace.

Johnny Kelly Memorial Due to continuing inclement weather conditions the annual Johnny Kelly Memorial competition has been postponed to March. Details of date to follow in future editions of Notes.

Seniors Outing Last week’s Seniors Outing in Tralee attracted a fine turnout of members from Deerpark, Castleisland, Gleneagle and Newmarket. A special word of thanks to the Tralee club who hosted the competition when other courses were deemed unplayable. Next Outing will be to Deerpark on Wednesday March 2nd 10.15am.

Membership Rates 2016 The following membership rates were agreed at the recent club AGMsingle adult €135, juvenile and OAP €80, family €240.

Killarney Athletic

Results: Greyhound Bar Cup Killarney Athletic 0-5 Castleisland A very disappointing result for our A team who were well beaten by a very efficient and clinical Castleisland outfit. Trailing 2-0 after 8 minutes it was always going to be an uphill battle to get back in the game which we unfortunately could not manage.

Division A Killarney Athletic 2-5 Ballyhar Dynamos Another Disappointing result for our B team on Sunday afternoon, in a game where We had more then enough chances to get a better result. Athletic took the lead through a wonder strike from Eamonn Lavin. Athletic were pegged back before edging in front once with the ever prolific Rafa getting on the score-sheet. However the second half saw us concede some sloppy goals to put the game out of reach.

U16 Killarney Athletic 1-6 St. Brendans Park Athletic travelled to Tralee on Saturday last minus a few first team regulars and were beaten by a well drilled and clinical Park outfit. Athletic put up a good fight but were punished for any mistake made but will have learned a lot from this defeat. A lot of positives can be taken from this game and can be worked on at training. Reece Hegarty got Athletics goal.

Fixtures: Wednesday 17th February Tom Hayes U14 Cup Camp Juniors v Killarney Athletic4-30 Saturday 20th February 2016 Kerry Cup U12 Girls Listowel Celtic v Killarney Athletic2oc Kerry Cup U16 Girls Killarney Athletic v Inter Kenmare12oc John Joe Naughton U13 Cup Park A v Killarney Athletic 1oc Kerry Cup U15 Killarney Athletic v Ballyheigue 12-30 Denny Premier A 2-30 Killarney Athletic v Castleisland AFC. Division 1A 2-30 Castlegregory Celtic v Killarney Athletic B. 300 Club: 300 club forms are still available for this years draw. Any member or parent who has not yet signed up are asked to support the club and if possible a friend too. Forms can be received from any committee member.

Killarney Athletic Website: Please check the website on www. killarneyathletic.com or facebook for match reports, club information and contact details.

Contact: If you have anything to add to the Killarney Athletic A.F.C. Notes please contact Alan Daly on 085-1913244 or aland15@live.ie

Killarney RFC

Senior XV: Last Sunday, Killarney RFC hosted Carrigaline in the latest round of the Munster Junior League, at Aghadoe. The good weather bode well for a good game and Killarney played well from

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the kick off turning over Carrigaline and after a number of phases Captain Ger Moynihan got in for a try out wide. Pressure from Killarney resulted in forced errors by Carrigaline which were kicked to bring us down the field.

Pressure from the forwards helped the ball end up with the backs and Brian lynch got in for try just left of the uprights. Carrigaline finished the half quiet strong but Killarney were able to hold them out. The second half started where they left off with Carrigaline piling on the pressure and they were awarded a penalty which they converted. Killarney played well to get Paul Moynihan in for a try after turning over a Carrigaline scrum in their own 22! With a quick tap penalty Shane McSweeney responded quickest getting in for Killarney’s 4th try with Paudie Sheehan converting. With energy levels low on Killarney side Carrigaline capitalised on a series of tap penalties to get in for their only try at the end. The game finished in a great win for Killarney on a scoreline of 24 points to 10.

Munster Junior Plate: Next Sunday Killarney host Division 2 table toppers Abbeyfeale at Aghadoe.

Kick off is at 2:30pm and we ask everyone to get to Aghadoe and support the team in this big match.

Castleisland/Killarney U18’s: Our U18’s hosted Cork Con again last Saturday, this time at Aghadoe. However the lads lost out on a scoreline of 19 points to 27 to the Cork side. Our players played very well on the day.

St Brendan’s Rowing Club

AGM: Following our Club AGM on Friday last I would like to congratulate everyone on their newly appointed positions.

Those appointed were: President: Donal O’Donoghue, Chairman: Michael O’Carroll, Vice Chairman: Declan Casey, Secretary: Geraldine Doherty, Assistant Secretary: Ciarán Cronin, Treasurer: Marie Cahillane, Assistant Treasurer: Emer Casey, PRO: Karen Parker.

FUNDRAISING: Following our AGM it has been decided to organise a meeting on the 4th of March to discuss fundraising events for the club. If anyone has any ideas these would be greatly appreciated.

MEMBERSHIP: The 2nd of April has been set as the day to pay annual membership fees.

It is important for insurance reasons, if you are rowing, that you have paid your membership. Fees are €20 for U18s & Students and €60 for adults. Fees are to be paid to Nicola on the 2nd of April at the clubhouse. If you are unable to attend please contact her to organise payment in advance.

TRAINING: Lake training has been difficult these last few weeks, however we will continue to fit it in wherever possible.

Indoor training continues at Physique Gym every Tuesday and Thursday.

Hopefully the weather will improve to allow us to put in some much needed practice for upcoming events. Unfortunately “St. Michael’s Head of the River” has been cancelled this weekend due to bad weather. The club will attend Muckross Head of the River on the 5th March and St. Michael’s rescheduled date the following weekend. For all upcoming events please visit www.rowin-

gireland.ie BIRTHDAY WISHES: Happy Birthday to Linda Bruggener and Emer Casey who celebrated their birthdays last week. Also a belated Happy Birthday to Marie Cahillane and Ciarán Cronin. Hope the celebrations were good.

CONGRATULATIONS: The club would like to say a massive congratulations to Brendan and Claire Cahill who got married recently. Also congratulations to Marie Cahillane and Paudie Lynch on the birth of their new baby boy Kieran Patrick.

NEW MEMBERS: New members are always welcome for both sliding and sixing so if you think rowing might be the sport for you why not come and give it a try.

CONTACT: For any other details please contact Teddy O’Brien on 0646633838 or email stbrendansrowingclub@gmail.com

Killarney Celtic

Celtic Park to Host U18 International Celtic Park has been announced as the host venue for the U18 Centenary Shield Match between Ireland and Scotland on Thursday, April 14th. This is a great honour for the club and testament to the standard of our facilities and the hard work done by wonderful volunteers on previous occasions.

Managers’ Meeting A meeting for ALL MANAGERS of Killarney Celtic will take place on March 5th.

The meeting will give managers a chance to network, to give reviews of their season to date, to get briefings on welfare, media and club development.

Attendance compulsory.

Club Shop Our range of Celtic gear has been updated and is now available from the club shop on Saturdays from 12 noon to 2.00pm. Contact Mary Lyne 0866485809 or Mags O’Neill on 087 6451913 for enquiries.

40th Anniversary Commemorations Our Club has a big birthday when it turns 40 this year. To help mark the occasion and to preserve our history for future Killarney Celtic generations, we will shortly be compiling a Digital Archive of club photos, news reports, memorabilia etc. That will require current and past members to rummage out whatever you might have in display cases, old biscuit tins and photo albums. We’ll be publishing more details here on the project and how you can get us your materials (and get them safely back).

Results Reserve Cup: Killarney Celtic B 5 Ballyheigue 1 A brilliant team performance. Conor McCarthy grabbed an assured hat-trick, with Mark Harnett and Aidan Galvin also scoring in a great display.

U16 Ladies National Cup: Greencastle 7 Killarney Celtic 2 Hannah O’Donoghue with a great strike and a Greencastle own goal had it at 2-2 during the first half, but a very strong Donegal outfit hit twice more before the break and were clinically efficient on the counter-attack as Celtic pressed in the second half. Nonetheless, the team put in a huge effort after the long journey.

U16 Kerry Cup: Listowel Celtic 2 Killarney Celtic 3 The two Celtic’s were involved in a nail-biter in North Kerry. Killarney Celt-

killarney notes ic were 2-0 with Gary Vaughan getting one of the goals. Listowel Celtic tied up the game through Darragh O’Donoghue and Jake Kelly to send it into extra time.

Here it was Killarney Celtic that got the vital goal coming from Patrick Darcy.

U14 Kerry Cup: Iveragh 0 Killarney Celtic 8 Celtic pulled out all the stops here. Niall McGillicuddy notched a hat-trick, with Evan Looney, Ruairi Doyle, Ryan O’Grady, James Darmody, and Cian O’Leary were all on target, with Padraic Looney, Cian Dineen, and Neil O’Shea all standing out in a great Celtic display.

U14 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic B 2 Tralee Dynamos 7 Darragh Cremins and Jack McCarthy scored for us, but it wasn’t enough against an excellent Dynamos.

U12 Girls League: Killarney Celtic 5 Killarney Athletic 2 Killarney Celtic are back in contention for a second place finish in the 12 Premier following a hard fought 5-2 win over neighbours Killarney Athletic. After a close first half Saoirse Dorrian put Celtic ahead.

Further goals in the second half from Caelyn O’Grady, Amy O’Connor, Sarah Cooper and Eimear Cronin gave Celtic all three points. Lucy O’Leary and Jean Foley were on the mark for Athletic who battled all the way to the end.

U12 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic 6 MEK 0 Celtic were in devastating form here.

Luke Crowley (2), Darren Ryan, John Kelliher, Jack Higgins, and outstanding left back Sean Fitzgerald were all on the mark for the Hoops.

U12 Kerry Cup: Listowel Celtic B 1 Killarney Celtic B 3 Eoghan Crowley struck twice and Jack O’Sullivan once to put Killarney Celtic into the next round after a good performance and an exciting game.

U12 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic C 7 Killorglin B 0 Goals from Calvin O’Sullivan 3, Jack O’Sullivan 2 and one each from Cathal O’Sullivan and Nattigan Ryan put Killarney Celtic C through at the expense of Killorglin B. Congratulations to U15 players Niall McGillicuddy and Ryan Kelliher on making the Kerry Schoolboys/Schoolgirls Team of the Week last week, and to U12 player Sean Fitzgerald on making it this week.

Fixtures As always, fixtures are only provisional and we advise players and supporters to confirm with managers or check our facebook page on match day for confirmation.

Munster Junior Cup: Killarney Celtic v Shannon, Saturday, 7.00pm Our away game was cancelled last weekend and so it reverts to a home game this weekend; hopefully our supporters will make that count!

U17 Cup: Killarney Celtic at home to Castlegregory, Monday, 8.00pm U15 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic away to Park, Saturday, 11.30am U15 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic B at home to Asdee, Saturday, 12.30pm U13 Cup: Killarney Celtic away to Iveragh, Saturday, 1.00pm U13 Cup: Killarney Celtic B away to Park B, Saturday, 10.30am U12 Girls: Killarney Celtic away to Inter Kenmare, Saturday, time TBA U11 Blitz: Hosted by Mastergeeha, Saturday, 2.00pm The Kerry Stars will be training at Killarney Celtic from 2.00-5.00pm on

Saturday Lotto Numbers drawn 6, 7, 20, 22. No winner. With the Failte temporarily closed for renovations, the club would like to thank Corkerys for hosting our lotto draw. Next week’s jackpot €3200, draw in Corkerys on Monday night. Tickets available from all club officers. Yearly tickets available.

Pitch Bookings Contact Mary Lyne 086-6485809 to book our All Weather full size pitch or training area.

If anyone has information for the notes contact Jimmy O’Sullivan Darcy 087 9633397 or jimmyosdarcy@gmail.com.

Check out www.killarneyceltic.com for Killarney Celtic news, match reports, or photos.

Fossa Rowing Club

Training Training continues at the Old Church Fossa on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights all are welcome.

Sympathy Fossa R.C. extends Sympathy to the Collins family Aghadoe on the passing of Kay Collins RIP. Our thoughts are also with the Fleming family Killorglin, on the recent passing of Mary Greta Fleming. May they rest in peace.

Euro Bridge Club

Recent competition results: February 9 1.Mike O’Shea & Ger Sweeney 2. Anne O’Shea & Harry Milner February 16 1. Finola Spillane & Lynda O’Connor 2. Pauline Lyne & Joan Lenihan.

Killarney Judo Club

Killarney Judo Club junior players had a joint training session with Macroom Judo club on Sunday the 7th of February, there was a great turnout at the event and a competition for the players from both clubs is planned for the 13th of March.

The club would like to congratulate Seamus O’Donoghue on getting his brown belt at the national grading in Dublin last Sunday, this now means that he can start preparing for his black belt, great work put in so far and he is an example to the younger members of the club. Three other players also participated in grading and both Micheal Prendergast and Tim Kelly gained points for their second black belt, Jamie O’Donoghue was unluckily as he picked up an injury in his first fight and was unable to compete further.

Next weekend is a very busy one with the annual Church gate collection on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st and we welcome the public’s support, also four members of the club are representing their colleges in Derry in the Judo Intervarsity’s and best to luck to Jennifer Fitzgerald, Micheal Prendergast for ITT and Tim Kelly, Jamie O’Donoghue for UCC. All four players have greatly helped their respective college clubs and it is great to see Killarney players helping develop Judo in the colleges.

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COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETING THE February meeting of the County Committee was held in Austin Stack Park on Monday evening.

The chairman, Patrick O’Sullivan, opened the meeting by congratulating both St Mary's and Templenoe, All Ireland Intermediate and Junior Club Champions respectively.

He also congratulated Spa Scór na nÓg Quiz team who had won the All Ireland title for the second year in a row recently.

The chairman thanked the organisers of the recent Centre of Excellence fundraising event in Dublin particularly, Luke Moriarty, John Gallagher, Richard Willis and Mark Kennedy.

He paid tribute to the late Patrick O’Sullivan who had served as both chairman and secretary of the Fitzgerald Stadium for many years and who was vice president of the Dr Crokes club at the time of his recent death. Eamonn Fitzgerald of Causeway replaces Aidan O’Mahony (St Brendan’s) on the Kerry Minor Hurling Management team.

Secretary Peter Twiss reminded delegates that March 1 was the deadline for Transfers – without exception.

The Senior Football Championship qualifier between Shannon Rangers and St Brendan’s is fixed for Good Friday, March 25. Clubs involved in those two teams will play their SFL Round two games on the following weekend.

The two Castleisland Mart Premier Junior Championship Qualifier games will be

played on April 3 – Tuosist V Ballylongford and Ballyduff V Kilgarvan.

An IT workshop on the use of the Servasport Management System for club secretaries, registrars and insurance officers will be held in the Austin Stack Park on Thursday, February 25, at 7.30pm.

The Club Leadership Programme in respect of Club Officer Training commences this Wednesday evening for Clubs in the South Kerry area in The Gleneagle Hotel at 7pm for club chairmen, secretaries, treasurers and PROs and in the Tralee IT North Campus on Wednesday 24th at 7pm for clubs in the North Kerry Area. Bord na Óg officers are also welcome.

A seminar on head injuries, concussion and first aid will be held next month on a date to be decided.

East Kerry

but Kilcummin dominated much of the remainder of the game, to lead 2-06 to 1-3 at the break and built on their lead in the second half to run out winners on a final scoreline of Kilcummin 5-12 Listry 3-09.

Kerry South U15/U16 indoor sessions Kerry South U15/U16 indoor sessions were completed last Friday night, in St Brendans College. Sixty players began working from November to February to improve and develop core work. The effort and time put in by all players was fantastic with attendance superb. The benefits seen will stand to all players during the playing season. Thanks to Daniel Murphy (Scartaglen) and Noel Kelliher (Legion) for delivering excellent sessions.

Shane O’Sullivan (Milltown) provided great support on the Friday nights with East Kerry/ Kenmare GDA Vince Cooper overseeing the work. It is vital that all players continue to follow the programme to gain maximum long term gain.

Best wishes The very best of luck to the St Brendans, The SEM team in the Corn Uí Mhuirí Final next weekend. Go n-éirí libh.

Fixtures 21st February 2016 East Kerry Senior League Round 2 First named team has home venue Division 1A – at 12 noon Gneeveguilla V Legion Rathmore V Glenflesk Division 1B at 12.45pm Dr Crokes V Kilcummin Division 2 at 12 noon Firies V Fossa Scartaglen V Cordal East Kerry Under 21 Championship The East Kerry Under 21 Championship got under way with 2 quarter finals last Sunday.

Glenflesk hosted Gneeveguilla and proved the stronger, leading from the off and winning on a final score of Glenflesk 1-16 Gneeveguilla 0-8. Firies played Spa who ran out convincing winners on a final score of Spa 4-11 Firies 1-3.

The Legion V Rathmore game was called off due to unplayable pitches.

East Kerry Senior League The East Kerry Senior League continued ion Sunday with two round 4 games which were brought forward.

Dr Crokes hosted Kenmare and the sides were level on fifteen minutes.

However, Dr Crokes pulled ahead in the second quarter scoring 2-5 without reply to lead 2-8 to 0-3. The third quarter was evenly balanced but Dr Crokes pulled further ahead in the last quarter to win on a final score of Dr Crokes 4-16 Kenmare 1-7.

The second game played in the East Kerry Senior League, saw Kilcummin run out convincing winners over home side Listry. The home side had the better of the first quarter

CLUB OFFICER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMME COMMENCES RECENT years have seen a high level of change at officer level in clubs throughout the county. Time was when a change of officer, especially that of chairman or secretary, was the exception rather than the rule in most clubs but all that has changed. Officers now tend to commit to the club for two or three years and hand over the reins to someone else. Another major change in recent times is the huge increase in female participation at executive level in clubs, particularly at

Firies/Ballyhar

Coiste na nÒg Munster Post Primary Senior C Competition - 18.5: Well done to the Firies GAA players; Liam Brosnan and Shane Kennedy who were apart of the Milltown Presentation Secondary Schools’ recent semi-final victory in the Munster Post Primary Senior C Competition. Best of luck in the up and coming final next month.

secretary level and even last year there were two females elected chairpersons of their clubs.

Of course change is a good thing and brings a new vibrancy and fresh ideas with it, however, too much change at the one time can see an erosion of experience that can be very difficult to rectify. Running most clubs now is akin to running a small business and indeed the financial balance sheet of many clubs would be the envy of many medium businesses. Many new officers are thrown in at the deep end despite numerous offers and promises of support given at the AGM and have to learn to sink or swim in a very short time. There is help at hand of course and each year, training is provided by the County Board for all officers, but particularly new officers. The Games Development Administrators are now also trained to identify such requirements within clubs while the County Development Officer, Tim Murphy, also has a key role to play. Indeed, Árd Stiúrthoir CLG, Padraig Duffy, has highlighted that a key challenge facing the Association is the recruitment and training of officers at club level.

This year, as part of a new national initiative, the format of delivery of the club officer training will be slightly different.

Essentially there will be four modules involved in delivering this programme to principal officers in each club.

with the Kerry senior hurlers on their superb 1-24 to 2-14 away win over Laois in round 1 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B last Sunday. Thanks also to the large number of travelling supporters who were very much in evidence at the venue.

Kerry take on Limerick in Fitzgerald Stadium

Next up is Kerry’s first home game in the competition, round 2 v Limerick on this Sunday, February 21, at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, 2pm. Admission on the day costs €15 but it is available at a reduced price of €10 if purchased online on www.gaa.ie, from the Kerry GAA offices in Austin Stack Park, from the Kerry GAA Store in the Outlook Centre in Killarney or at participating Centra or Supervalu stores around the county up to midnight on Saturday. Students and OAP admission is €10 on production of valid ID and Under-16s are free.

Admission for Sunday's game will be via the Lewis Road entrance where ticket vans will be in operation with the usual wheelchair access on Dalton's Avenue.

Upcoming league fixtures are: Sunday, March 6, v Wexford (at Austin Stack Park, 12.45pm – a double bill with the Kerry v Donegal football league game); Sunday, March 13, v Clare (at Cusack Park, Ennis, 2pm) and Sunday, March 20, v Offaly (at St. Brendan’s Park, Birr, 2pm).

HURLING NEWS WITH TOMMY O’CONNOR

Kerry get the hurling league campaign off to a flier Well done to all involved

Mid Kerry

U21 Championship Semi Final Sunday 21st February Milltown/ Castlemaine host Beaufort 2pm (extra time playable) Senior League Laune Rangers home to Keel & Glenbeigh/Glencar entertain Cromane.

Both games 2pm.

Church Gate Collection Will be held in Beaufort on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st February.

Milltown/ Castlemaine

WELCOME BABY: Congratulations to club-man Ian Twiss and his wife Gillian on the birth of their baby daughter, a little sister to Sophie and Emily. Full back line completed now!

LOTTO: Next lotto draw for €6,200 Our lotto jackpot for €6,000 was not won on Friday Last. Drawn numbers 2, 9, 10 and 31. Our next Lotto draw for €6,200 will be on Friday February 26th.

Lotto tickets are currently on sale.

Just €2 a ticket or 3 for €5. So head off and purchase your lotto tickets which are available from usual sellers and at various outlets in Milltown, Castlemaine and Ballyfinnane.

Thank you to all the businesses who promote our Lotto and to our many loyal sellers and purchasers for your continued support of our GAA Lotto.

Of course our Lotto would not be possible without our sponsors.

ON GOING CLUB DEVELOPMENT: GYM REFURBISHMENT: The floor surface

in the club gym is currently being replaced to ensure our members have the most up to date facilities available to them. Gym membership is presently available at €20 for current players (over 16) -€100 for non-playing members-this includes club membership. These fees include membership up until December 31st 2016. Our toilet facilities are also in the process of being tiled. We are very grateful to those who are volunteering their time and expertise in these projects.

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.

Membership must be paid before March 31st 2016.

All officers, players and mentors need to be registered for insurance purposes with Croke Park. Our registrar Josephine Twiss does tremendous work each year and we are very grateful to you.

As you will agree, these are fantastic rates- for the juvenile/student/OAP it works out at 58 cent per week, while a family membership (up to 2 adults and 4 children) works out at just under €2 per week. And don’t forget that membership entitles you entry to all our home Co. League games - worth €30 (on production of your membership card) as well as entry to the Munster Final ticket draw and that all important All Ireland ticket draw in September! Membership also entitles all those aged 18 and over to vote at the AGM. Certainly great value for money!

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on the ball Coaching Workshop will take place on Monday 22nd February at 7.30pm in Mounthawk Secondary School Tralee.

This session is aimed at Coaches working with U 10 and U 12 teams and will be delivered by former club player and Milltown native William Harmon. The cost of the workshop is €5 per coach.

WINTER FUN FOOTBALL TRAINING for under 8’s and under 10’s only will continue in the Nagle Rice Community Hall, Milltown, this Monday at 6. Please remember your €2 to cover hall rental and don’t forget your gum shield. Any questions -please contact Garry on 087943746.

PLEASE NOTE: Under 12’s and under 14’s Winter Fun Football will be on Tuesdays at 6.

Same requirements as above.

EMAIL ADDRESSES: We are in the process of updating our contact details, which includes email addresses. If you have new contact details, you can private message me (Deirdre O’Sullivan) on my Facebook Page with new details. Some emails are coming back with a undelivered status.

LÁ NA gCLUBANNA: In 2016, the GAA plans to celebrate the importance of your club in your community. Lá Na gClubanna will take place on Sunday, 8th May, 2016.

Counties have been asked to keep the morning and afternoon fixture free to enable all members to fully participate in this event. More details in the coming weeks.

PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL BOYS VICTORY: Congratulations to club players -Craig Counihan, Cormac Leane, Padraig O’Brien, Ciaran O’Connor. David Roche, Daniel Cronin and Cain Bradley -who were part of the Presentation Secondary School Milltown team that defeated Castleisland on a score line of 3/09 to 07 points today in the Munster semi-final. They now face Mitchelstown in the Munster final.

Well done to the panel and their teachers/ coaches.

UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL has been rescheduled for this Sunday at 2 in Milltown Castlemaine GAA Grounds.

Our opponents are Beaufort. Should we win, we will face Laune Rangers in the final.

Kilcummin

PINK NIGHT Pink Night is getting closer February 27th at 9pm. Music, fun and games and all in aid of a good charity Kerry-Cork cancer link bus. Tell your friends, get those Pink items out and win the best dressed lady or gent prize.

COMHALTAS 1916 COMMEMORATION We will be holding our 1916 commemoration event which will involve and enactment by our younger members on Sunday 3rd April in Kilcummin Recreational Hall at 3pm to 5.30pm. Our Easter raffle will be held on this night also. All welcome.

VOLUNTEERS Kerry Comhaltas are requesting volunteers to help with their street collection for Fleadh Cheoil Ciarraí on Saturday 16th April in Tralee town.

Please contact Marguerite (Branch Secretary) on 086 081 0208 if you can

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BRANCH MEETING Our next branch meeting has been re-scheduled to Tuesday 1st March at 8.30pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office. All welcome.

MUSIC SESSION Our next Sunday music session will take place on Sunday 21st February from 2.30 to 5pm in Kilcummin Recreational Hall.

Refreshments available for all. All welcome.

EAST KERRY SUPER LEAGUE Listry 3-9 Kilcummin 5-12.

Our Senior team got the season off to a winning start in Listry on Sunday last. Best wishes for the year to Martin Horgan and his management team. Goal scorers were Jn McCarthy, Ml O’Shea, Oscar O’Connor, Kelvin Teahan and Jer Sheehan.

AWARDS NIGHT Next Saturday in GAA clubrooms, commencing at 9pm the club will honour its Ladies team, players of the year, Club person of the year and present its Merit awards. Entry is free and refreshments and music on the night.

GAA LOTTO There was no winner on Sunday 14th February 2016. Numbers drawn were 13, 20, 21, 24. Next Draw Sunday, February 28th 2016. Jackpot now €4,000.

Mastergeeha FC

U12 Kerry Cup Park 2 Mastergeeha 4 In this first round game away on Saturday morning the boys were the better side and deserved the win.

Mark O’Shea, Dara O’Shea, Darragh O’ Callaghan and Colin O’Leary were the scorers in a good team performance.

U14 Kerry Cup Killorglin 6 Mastergeeha 5 AET The lads were minutes away from the cup upset of the day as they led the premier outfit 5-4 heading towards the 70 minute mark in the Dragon’s Den. A cracking cup tie which saw Killorglin lead 4-3 at the break with Mastergeeha first half goals coming from Philip O’Leary, Ian O’Connor and Shane Warren. The lads took control in the 2nd half when O’Leary drew the sides level when he hooked the ball home following good work from Darren Lehane and MOTM Ian O’Connor put the Kilbrean boys ahead with a superb strike from 25 yards to stun the home side. But it wasn’t to be as Killorglin drew level with the last kick of the 70 minutes and hit the winner with 3 minutes to go in extra time. A great effort from the lads and all involved gave their all.

U16 Kerry Cup Mastergeeha 1 Tralee Dynamos 0 The boys qualified for the next round of the cup with a hard battle at home on Saturday. Mastergeeha were the better team throughout but the visitor’s goalkeeper was excellent. In the first half DJ O’Leary hit the post and Paul O’Shea went close. In the second half Darren Looney and Cian Fahy had good shots saved before Paul O’Shea converted from the penalty spot after being fouled.

U14 Girls Iveragh 3 Mastergeeha 2 The girls travelled to south Kerry on

At the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships are Margot Lawlor, Savannagh Clifford, Anna Griffin and Katie Boyle of Callinafercy Rowing Club.

Margot won silver in the 2000m race and another silver in the 500m sprint.

Savannagh won gold the under-13 three-minute race and silver in the under-13 500m sprint. Katie won silver in the under-14 four-minute race and silver in the under-14 500m sprint. Also included in the photo is Anna griffin who competed in the under-14 category.

Saturday afternoon but were unlucky not to get a draw. Anna Hannigan got both goals.

LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 12th February 2016. Numbers drawn were 5, 11, 13, 24. Jackpot now €4,650.

Dr Crokes

East Kerry Super League First Round Dr Crokes 4-16 Kenmare 1-7 In this game, played at Lewis Road, Dr Crokes triumphed over Kenmare.

Both teams were short a number of players but Dr Crokes greater strength in depth allowed them to field a stronger team than the Visitors.

Progressive 31 Progressive 31 continues every Wednesday night. Time 7.45pm.

Everyone welcome. Bring €5 and a partner.

Results from February 3rd and 10th Winners Finian Moran/James Jones 2nd Mossie Harmon/Der Brosnan Spot Mary and Derry O’Connor Winners - Sean Clarke/Ed Stack Runners Up Finian Moran/James Jones

Dermot and John Daly Spots Tom Prendergast/Derry O’Connor Moss Harmon/Der Brosnan REGISTRATION Membership fees are now due and must be paid before 31 March 2016 for all members. Players must have paid membership before being considered for Club teams. There is a variety of rates to suit all. For detail and to pay this years membership, contact Registrar Frances O’Sullivan or Assistant Registrar, Brendan Harnett at the earliest opportunity.

HURLING COACHING WORKSHOP South Kerry Hurling Bod na nÓg are organising a hurling coaching workshop for coaches of U6’s, U8’s & U10’s. It is scheduled to take place on Monday, 29th February in Killarney (venue TBC). The workshop will be presented by Limerick GDA, Eoin Ryan.

More information to follow.

Lotto Lotto numbers 1, 2, 15, 20. Jackpot €3300. No winner. Match 3 4 by €100.

Next draw Sunday 21st of February in Tatler Jack. Jackpot €3600.

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Dr Crokes Juveniles Dr. Crokes Juveniles held a meeting recently plan the Saturday morning academy and this meeting was well-attended.

Tommy Brosnan (Vice-Chairman)addressed the meeting and designated responsibility to the Coaches for each group.

More help is always appreciated and we would welcome Parents or young / old players to turn up on our return on Saturday, 5th March and your assistance would be most appreciated.

Great to see new mothers getting involved to help in the girls wing of the club which has grown hugely in the last few years. Courses will be provided by the club to assist new Coaches.

Dr. Crokes U. 12 will compete in Division 1 of the County League in a challenging group consisting of Dr. Crokes, Laune Rangers, Kilcummin, Austin Stacks, Glenflesk and Ballymacelligott.

Dr. Crokes will enter two teams in the group a Black team and an Amber team. Developing these players is the priority and improving their skills while ensuring all players enjoy their football and continue to make lifelong friends.

Fossa

Lotto: 14th February 2016 Numbers drawn were 1, 22, 26, 28.

There was no jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot will be €5,500. Tickets are on sale at The Golden Nugget Bar, The Castlerosse Leisure Centre, The Travel Inn, The Old Killarney Inn, Foley’s Spar Shop, The Laurels Bar and Committee members.

Membership: Club Membership is now due and the rates for 2016 are as follows, Family membership, which includes both parents and all their children up to minor age, stays at €60, adult remains at €30, while youth/student is €15.

Anyone who wishes to pay can contact

Registrar, Gene Moriarty or any club officer.

Scór na bPáiste: Scór na bPáiste will be held some time in March, children from 5th and 6th classes living in Fossa parish who are interested in taking part should contact Scór Officer Theresa Kissane 087 6816169 immediately.

Fossa Community Games: Thanks to everyone who supported our annual church gate collection last weekend we really appreciate your support for this fund-raiser.

Best of luck to all those who will be representing Fossa in the county finals of Singing and Music this weekend and also in Art on the 27th of February. Anyone interested in being on the U-14 Quiz team please contact Amanda (086-3283778) All those interested in competing in swimming or gymnastics please contact Katherine(086-3152247) Details of all events in Kerry can be found on www.kerrycommunitygames.ie Fossa Notes: If anybody has any item they would like included in the notes, please email information to John O’Neill at pro.fossa.kerry@gaa.ie. Please forward information before Sunday at 11am.

Legion

LEAGUE OF YOUR OWN The senior team are running a superb fundraising competition that’s sure to put your sporting knowledge to the test. Correctly predict the winners of 2016’s major sporting events and you could be in with a chance of winning €500.

The contest works on a points system: backing the favourites will earn you four points, the second favourites six points etc.

This is a great opportunity to get behind the lads and possibly win some cash in the process. Get your tickets from senior players and club officers.

MINOR FIXTURES

The fixtures have been released for the 2016 County League and our lads open their campaign with a home game against Rathmore on Saturday.

Round 1: February 20th – 4pm Killarney Legion v Rathmore Round 2: March 5th – 4pm Na Gaeil v Killarney Legion Round 3: March 12th – 4pm Killarney Legion v Beaufort Round 4: March 26th – 4pm Dingle v Killarney Legion Round 5: April 1st – 6.30pm Laune Rangers v Killarney Legion WELCOME CHRISTINA Following last week’s executive meeting the club has appointed Christina Tangney to the role of children’s officer. We’d like to sincerely thank Niamh Casey for her help and assistance in carrying out the role previously and wish Christina well in her new position.

SPONSOR’S BOARD We are updating our sponsor’s board regarding the stand seats. Anyone who wishes to be included can you please contact Denise at 087-8342006 or Sean at 087-2461780 before the March 1st. Thank you.

SPRING PARTY All roads lead to Killarney Plaza Hotel next Friday night 26th February for the clubs Spring Party night which promises to be a great night with a fabulous wine reception on arrival, great music, finger food and plenty craic. There will also be the presentation of the Senior, Junior, Ladies and Young player of the year awards along with the Club-person of the year recipient. This night is a celebration of everything that happened on and off the field in 2015 and everyone is invited [over 16] and at a modest €10 admission, a night not to be missed.

Glenflesk

Glenflesk U21s Glenflesk 1-17 Gneeveguilla 0-7.

Glenflesk hosted Gneeveguilla in the 2016 East Kerry U21 championship

quarter final on Sunday morning and despite the recent bad weather the pitch was in good condition.

Gneevguilla pushed hard for a consolation goal in the remaining minutes but Phelim Jacob pulled off another good save low to his left to keep his goal in tact before Ian Roche got his second point of the day to leave the final score Glenflesk 1-17 Gneeveguilla 0-8.

GLENFLESK SENIORS: Our seniors begin their season away to Rathmore in the East Kerry super league Sunday February 21st at 12.00pm.

GLENFLESK MINORS: Our minors begin their County league campaign Saturday February 20th away to Kenmare at 4pm.

RAHEEN NS: Congratulations to Margaret Leader who had the winning lotto number 10 on Saturday 13th February.

DRAMA IN GLENFLESK: St. Agatha’s Community Hall in Glenflesk will host ‘A QUEEN’S SPEECH’ a play by Mike O’Halloran, on Saturday March 8th at 8pm, admission €10 on the door. This promises to be a great night with lots of laughs and drama guaranteed.

GIVE BLOOD: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in St. Joseph’s Day Care Centre, Rathmore 6pm-9pm Thursday 25th February 2016.

Blood Donation is essential to ensure Hospital Patients get the treatment they need. One Donation can save up to 3 Lives. Full details of all clinics and on Giving Blood can be found on www.giveblood.ie.

GLENFLESK COMMUNITY GAMES: The results of the art competition held on February 6th are up on the Glenflesk community games facebook page.

First and second from each age group go forward to the county finals on Saturday 27th of February at 1pm in Listowel.

CONTACT: We welcome items of local interest. Please contact PRO Paudie on 087 7692220 or pro.glenflesk.kerry@ gaa.ie

The Killarney and Macroom judo clubs at joint training session held in Killarney recently.

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