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"what is told in the ear of a man is often heard 100 miles away" - Chinese Proverb

On the right road in Knockreer thanks to funding for resurfacing FREQUENT users of Killarney National Park whether on foot, on bicycle or jaunting car, have welcomed the recent improvement of the path conditions in the Knockreer section of the park.

Members of Killarney Horse and Carriage Tours met up with local TD Danny Healy-Rae at the weekend having secured funding to resurface large tracts of paths. Eight kilometres including the Bamboo Path, River Walk, Reen and the jaunting car area at Ross Castle have all recently been resurfaced by the National Parks & Wildlife Service at a cost of over €300,000.

The areas had been in very poor condition and funding was secured by the Independent TD and the National Parks & Wildlife Service. “Knockreer is a popular place for jaunting car trips but it is also hugely popular among walkers, joggers and families with small children. The new surface means everyone can now enjoy this area to its full potential,” said Billy Tangney, member of Killarney Horse and Carriage Tours.

Above: Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae with jarveys Billy Tangney, Dan Doona and Paudie Looney observing the finished roadway at Knockreer in Killarney National Park at the weekend. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

EDITOR'S VIEW Art and wine connoisseurs put charity in the picture Residents seek green light for junction solution OUR feature focusing on the dangerous junctions branching off the Killarney bypass elicited a huge response over the past week.

Residents have been keen to highlight the peril of the situation and Killarney Advertiser shares their views with you as we present the second of the series on pages 46 and 47 in this week’s edition.

The area is home to two very busy Killarney sports clubs, the Killarney Legion GAA Club and Killarney Celtic FC, so as well as general road users there are many, many youngsters using this link all year round, whether on foot or being ferried to practice

sessions and games by their parents. As well as the safety issue, accessibility is a major concern.

The suggestions keep coming as to what the solution should be. Let us know if you have an opinion on the matter by contacting us on newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie or 064-6632215.

Meanwhile, congratulations to all the young local heroes who took a very well-deserved bow at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Awards which unfolded in Tralee last Friday night.

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THE last Thursday in November has become a byword for a fun night out for all ages as Killarney Rotary Club hosts it annual Evening of Wine & Art in The Malton Hotel.

The recent event was as always incredibly popular and on Wednesday the club returned to the venue to present cheques to the deserving beneficiaries.

Killarney Rotary president Angela O’Connor welcomed Lotte Lyne of the Stefan Lyne Foundation (the Barnardos Roots of Empathy Programme for local schools), St Brigid’s Secondary School Music Project, the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, Tiernaboul and Coolick National Schools, Killarney Football for All, Killarney Swimming Club and Gaelscoil Faithleann. “We had a great night last November in The Malton,” said Angela. “The artists came out again in great numbers to showcase and sell their art."

Angela paid tribute to event sponsor Daly’s SuperValu. "The team, including Denis Tucker and John Daly, do so much for this event every year," said Angela. "They provide the food, pastries and artisan breads to taste the cheese, and sponsor a wide range of wines. This year we tasted the very popular San Valentino Pinot Grigio and there was lots of positive feedback about the Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc. The Daly’s SuperValu staff were on hand on the night to give their expertise in choosing wines. Thanks also to Barry of the Killarney Brewing Company and welcome to their new master brewer Michael Bank."

Killarney Rotary Club was also delighted to host the Killarney branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, which sold Christmas cards on the night. The raffle was co-ordinated by the Irish Pilgrimage Trust and the cloakroom was looked after the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club.

Killarney Rotary Club President Angela O'Connor, front left, with Ciara Irwin Foley and Lotte Lyne (Stephen Lyne Foundation); back, Grace O'Neill, Eduard Schmidt-Zorner, Paul Sherry (Gaelscoil Faithleann) and Mairead Lucey (St Brigid's Secondary School).

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I care full-time for a relative with a disability and I have applied for Carer’s Allowance. Although I am not yet aged 66 would I be entitled to a free travel pass, if I qualify for this allowance?

Answer Everyone aged 66 and over living permanently in the State is entitled to the Free Travel Scheme. If you are under age 66 and registered for a Public Services Card, you will be awarded free travel with your Carer’s Allowance. You will be issued with a new Public Services Card which will also be your Free Travel Card. The card will have “F-T” printed in a yellow octagon in the top left-hand corner.

If you have not yet registered for the Public Services Card, you will be asked to register before your Free Travel Card issues to you.

The Public Services Card allows people to access a range of government services and payments and it will eventually replace the Free Travel Pass. In order to keep your entitlement to Free Travel, you must register for the Public Services Card when requested to do so by the Department of Social Protection. Your entitlement to Free Travel will be disallowed or withdrawn if you don't register.

You must show your Public Services Card to the travel operator when you are travelling on public transport. (In some cases you may be asked to scan your Public Services Card.

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Note that people under 66 getting PRSI-based Carer’s Benefit are not entitled to a Free Travel Card.

If you are living with the person you care for, you may also be entitled to the Household Benefits Package, which includes an electricity or gas allowance as well as a free TV licence. Only one person in a household can qualify for the package at any time.

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Vote to help Killarney trees branch out for European award THE Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society have issued a “call to action” to vote for the Irish entry for the European Tree of The Year 2017. This Europe wide annual competition selects the tree/trees with the best story and the O’Flaherty Memorial Grove in Killarney has been selected as Ire-

land’s entry.

The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Grove in the Muckross Arboretum (Killarney National Park) was planted in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the WW2 Liberation of Rome and the role played by Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s Rome Escape Line which saved over 6000 people from cap-

ture by the Nazis.

Voting commenced on Wednesday on the competition website www.treeoftheyear.org and voting closes at midnight on Friday night, February 28. Only one vote per e-mail address is allowed. “We need at least 30,000 votes to get us into the top three,” said chairman of the Hugh O’Flaherty Me-

morial Society Jerry O’Grady.

“This is a great opportunity to promote the story of Ireland’s trees, Killarney National Park and the Hugh O’Flaherty story to a European audience. Please also ask all your friends and associates on social media to vote for Ireland’s entry.”

Students from the Monastery National School embracing the memorial grove.

PICTURE: MACMONAGLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Expo organisers pull out all the stops for Kerry jobs showcase THE team behind Kerry Expo is all set to host the second annual event and have just launched the expo’s own website, www.kerryexpo.ie.

Businesses operating in Kerry region are invited to register their interest via the website to exhibit at the Kerry Expo in the INEC, Killarney on April 9, said expo director Liz Maher.

“The event promises a full day of entertainment, including food tastings and sampling, all blended together with an extensive range of business, recruitment, educational and business support showcasing,” added Ms Maher.

“To those looking to visit the expo on April 9 the website will also offer free admission to registered visitors,” said the event director. Visitors to the expo who are over 18s must register for free admission, while under-18s are free, once accompanied by an adult. Kids can avail of the free entertainment throughout the day,” added Ms Maher.

This week also saw the launch of Kerry Expo’s dedicated social media sites in LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and organisers believe that digital media will help to promote the event to a wide audience and a broad demographic.

Diarmuid O Sé, vice-chair of the Kerry County Board, said: “If we are to keep our players in Kerry they will need to be employed and by coming together we can achieve so much more.

We can encourage the brain drain back to Kerry grounds and to do this, the links between ourselves, jobs and education is an absolute necessity.”

At the Kerry EXPO Website launch at The INEC, Killarney were front from left, Katie Larkin (Astellas), Elin Sorensen (GHQ), Paul Sherry (Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Vice-President), Liz Maher ( EXPO Organiser), Angela McAllen (Killarney Municipal District Area Manager) and John Dolan (Gleneagle Hotel). Back from left are Sean O'Keeffe (Kerry District League), Diarmuid O'Se (Kerry GAA Board), Fred McDonagh (Redchair Recruitment), Colette O’Donoghue (Tricel), Brendan Kennelly (Kerry's Eye), Sinead Delaney (Enercon), Noel Healy (TLI Group), Shane Walsh (JRI America) and John Daly (Dairymaster). PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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Walkers to remember Ian and raise funds for counselling service A POPULAR teenager who died by suicide four years ago is to be remembered by his family and friends who want to raise money for the Southwest Counselling Centre.

Sixteen-year-old Ian O’Riordan from Maughantouring in Gneeveguilla was a gentle and handsome teenager who was a transition-year student at Ian O’Riordan.

Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore.

But life changed drastically when Ian died by suicide on January 14, 2013.

To mark Ian’s 21st birthday, his mom, Eileen, is organising a fundraising walk in Gneeveguilla on February 11 at 3pm when she hopes to raise much-needed funds for the Southwest Counselling Centre. “It was the most devastating time for me and my family, brother, sister, school friends, who were all only children at the time,” said Eileen, “It was with the support and help of Southwest Counselling that these children got through this horrible time. I don’t think you ever get over it but you learn to cope and live with it."

Ian is remembered as a gentle, handsome, and caring boy.

An older brother to Melissa and Liam, he loved to play rugby, do rowing and horseriding and loved spending time with his friends. “He was the life and soul of every party,” Eileen added. “This 21st birthday remembrance walk means an awful lot to my family and will hopefully help more youths in the future through Southwest Counselling,” said Eileen.

The 5k walk begins at 3pm and donations can be made on the day. Registration is €10 and will take place at Petros Bar Gneeveguilla from 2pm on Saturday, February 11, and the walk will begin at 3pm.

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Kerry snapper puts his stamp on election count coverage H

IS quirky observation of the general election count in Killarney last year has won Kerry photographer Domnick Walsh a coveted award.

Domnick snapped up second prize in the politics category of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland (PPAI) awards for his photograph of a voting badge stuck to the heel of a man’s shoe as Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae won his seat in the 2016 general election.

The Tralee photographer gave the picture, taken at the count centre in Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, the clever title “The vote worked for Heely Rae”.

Domnick was among four Kerry snappers who found themselves in the picture last Friday as winners of the PPAI ‘Press Photographer of the Year 2017’ awards.

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petition, ‘Multimedia’, for best use of video, which was awarded to Killarney native Bryan O’Brien.

Tralee’s Brendan Moran, Sportsfile, won prizes in three categories, news, sports feature and portrait. Caherciveen photographer Stephen McCarthy, also of Sportsfile, won first and second prize in the sports feature category.

The Press Photographers Association of Ireland ‘Press Photographer of the Year 2017’ Exhibition, featuring 124 prints, was on display in The Ballsbridge Hotel, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, over the weekend. The exhibition then moves to The Library, at the RDS, Dublin 4, for two weeks. It will then go on tour, visiting selected venues nationwide, visit www.ppai. ie for exhibition tour updates and to view the full collection of winning and highly commended images.

Top, Domnick Walsh’s picture entitled “The vote worked for Heely Rae”; and above, Kerry winners Brendan Moran, Sportsfile, Domnick Walsh, Stephen McCarthy, Sportsfile, Bryan O’Bryan, Irish Times at the PPAI awards.

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AN IMPORTANT briefing on what has the potential to be an incredible opportunity for Killarney will be held in the town’s Malton Hotel next Tuesday evening, February 7.

The open business meeting, organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, will feature a keynote address by Olly Hodges who is the bid manager for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

He will detail the current status of the bid and what inclusion as a venue could mean for Killarney, including the enormous publicity and marketing opportunities it would guarantee.

Mr Hodges has been working closely on the

project with the Chamber as well as Kerry County Council, the Kerry County Board and the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee.

At the event, new Chamber President Paul O’Neill will outline his priorities for the year ahead and detail what projects are being undertaken to enhance Killarney as a business town and a vibrant community.

“The Rugby World Cup bid is so exciting and if Ireland is successful and Killarney is chosen as a host venue, an event of that magnitude would have enormous legacy potential,” said Paul.

“The timing of the event would be ideal for Killarney and the whole of Kerry given that

it would run from mid-September to early November and, of course, a successful bid would be an incredible boost for Fitzgerald Stadium which would be significantly upgraded if Rugby World Cup games are to be played there.”

The open business meeting in The Malton conference centre will commence at 6.30pm and, in addition to the President’s Preview and the World Cup 2023 bid discussion, there will be a buffet and wine for those in attendance.

The admission for Chamber members is €15 and for non-members it is €20.

Trade union uses pedal power to generate cash for counselling centre A GROUP of intrepid cyclists and trade union members got on their bikes recently to generate cash for SouthWest Counselling Centre in Killarney.

Every second year the Impact trade union holds a national conference, and an idea to cycle to raise funds from Dublin to the conference venue was hatched over 10 years ago by Dessie Robinson, assistant general secretary, Impact, and Eamonn Donnelly, national secretary, Impact.

In 2016 the conference was held in Killarney and these cyclists were joined by fellow trade union members and raised a substantial amount for four charities of which SouthWest Counselling Centre was one.

In the presentation of the cheque, for €8,000, Kevin O’Malley, Impact honorary treasurer and Kerry branch chairman, was filled with praise for the work that SouthWest Counselling Centre has done over 22 years, citing that often it goes unacknowledged after a client has been helped. The Kerry branch donated an additional amount as

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Front, Dessie Robinson, Assistant General Secretary Impact, Kevin O'Malley, Impact Honorary Treasurer and Kerry Branch Chairman, Lindsay Fredman, CEO SouthWest Counselling Centre, and Eamonn Donnelly, National Secretary, Impact; back, Ciara Irwin Foley, Denis Murphy, Nikki Wissell, Tim O'Leary and Vera O'Leary. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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“The board of management, the staff and the clients of SWCC are very grateful to the Impact trade union, which showed another side to the union, which is very thoughtful and supportive

of charities, having raised over €100,000 in the five years these cyclists have raised funds whilst clearly having fun!” said Lindsay Fredman, CEO, SouthWest Counselling Centre.

TO QUOTE Henry Ford, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

Killarney Community College’s lifelong learning programme has always been a boon to this town, with a wealth of opportunities to further your studies or broaden your horizons by taking up a new hobby.

And take note that places are still available in Killarney Community Classes adult education programme for this term.

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Past pupils to bounce into action in aid of handball alleys GENERATIONS of schoolboys honed their skills in the old handball alleys of St Brendan’s College and the college has pulled out all the stops to refurbish the facilities.

A past pupils reunion and fundraising activity day takes place in St Brendan’s College on Saturday, April 15.

The programme of events was launched on Wednesday and will feature a golf classic at Beaufort Golf Club (€200 per team).

Not only that, but Con Moriarty, Hidden Ireland Tours, will offer walking activities while you can also avail of a leisurely Gap of Dunloe boat trip and walk with Donal “Dux” O’Donoghue.

Cycling activities will be provided by Padraig Sears, Paul Lunch, Denis O'Donoghue, Tom Cronin, Mark Fitzgerald, Fionn O'Neill and Ed O'Neill. In second row are Colm Foley, Johnny McGuire, Brendan Kealy, Arthur Fitzgerald, Brian Kelly and John Lenihan. Back from left are Deputy Danny Healy Rae TD, Brendan Harnett, Eoin BroGreen Road Cycling. snan, Billy Condon, Kieran Donaghy (PST Sport), Johnny Culloty, Michael Bernard O'Donoghue, Tadghie Fleming and Anthony O'Sullivan.

“All monies raised will be PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH used in the refurbishment of the college's old handball alleys,” said organiser Ed O’Neill, St Brendan’s College.

RICHARD BEHAL of Deerpark, Killarney, was recently Mr Behal’s career is identified a lot with Kilkenny al“We aim to transform the awarded a rare and unique historic medal. To mark the though his service was throughout Ireland and abroad area into a modern roofed closing of the 1916 centenary year of 2016, veterans of the where he was a representative of the Republican moveindoor area with a high tech famous Dublin Brigade were presented with a specially ment before moving to Killarney.

AstroTurf floor. commissioned medal to honour those who had served "This all-year round in its ranks. facility will provide the The medal is one of only three awarded in all of Munster school with further indoor and was presented to Richard for “his long periotic serrecreational and training vice to the cause of Irish freedom”. facilities.

Surviving members were entitled one and families of A specialised kicking/ a deceased member could also receive a posthumous hurling skills wall will medal, if relatives had been members of the Volunteers, feature as part of the Na Fianna Éireann or Cumann na mBan. upgrade.”

In addition to those organisations comprising the DubThe fundraising target lin Brigade, the organising committee decided to issue is €30,000 and those who a very limited number of “honorary” members of the would like to take part are Brigade who thought they are not actual members, had urged to contact the school helped out in Dublin and whose work or membership in office to book tee times, other parts of Ireland in the cause of Irish freedom had walking or cycle activities; been notable and had benefited both the Dublin Brigade call 064-6631021. and Ireland.

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Gemma on the lookout for singing talent GIFTED Killarney singer and vocal coach Gemma Sugrue is looking to recruit young singers for a featured choir.

Gemma will be seeking singers to feature in Sing Out Loud in the INEC for seven performances in the venue.

“Children and teenagers aged from 11 to 14 who love to sing and to perform as a vocal group conducted by myself are welcome,” said Gemma.

The performances will take place in the INEC from March 6 until March 11 as part of Sing Out Loud Kerry 2017. To apply you must be available for the following rehearsals with Gemma and all seven performances

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at the INEC from March 6-11 (with two shows on March 11): Wednesday, February 8, 7pm-8pm, Wednesday, February 15, 7pm-8pm, and Wednesday, March 1, 7pm-8pm. The rehearsal venue is Holy Cross Mercy National School, Killarney. There is no fee and places are limited. You can apply by contacting info@voiceworkswsutdio.ie or calling 086-4137930.

Voiceworks is a contemporary vocal tuition centre in Cork city, Bandon and Killarney founded by Gemma Sugrue where Gemma and her team teach singers of all levels ages and styles.

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Outgoing president of Kerry Skål International Brian Bowler and Michelle Bowler receiving presentations from incoming president Sheila Casey and Terence Mulcahy, chairman, Kerry Branch of IHF, at the annual Skål dinner in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney, at the weekend. Also in photo is Sean O'Driscoll, national president, Skål Ireland.

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THERE was a changing of the guard at the Kerry Skål International organisation in Killarney at the weekend, with incoming president Sheila Casey accepting the chain of office from her predecessor Brian Bowler.

Along with the chairman of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, Terence Mulcahy, Sheila made a special presentation to Brian and his wife Michelle Bowler at the annual Skål dinner in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney.

His colleagues also wished Brian well as he departs from his role as general manager of The Brehon to become general manager of The Montenotte Hotel in Cork.

“We wish Brian the best of luck in

his new position. He is a highly motivated and dedicated hotelier.

Brian began his career as a trainee manager at The Gleneagle so we are very proud of his career progression and his very successful time in The Brehon,” said Patrick O’Donoghue, managing director, The Gleneagle Group.

Paula and Domhnall Kavanagh with Ailish Mulcahy.

Donie O'Brien, ENO Wines, Terence Mulcahy, International Hotel, Senator Paul Coghlan, Patsy and Arthur Hanley, Killarney.

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Sheila Casey, President of Skal Killarney, pictured with outgoing president Brian Bowler and Ireland President Sean O'Driscoll at the annual Skal dinner in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney at the weekend.

Margaret Cahill, Francis Brennan, Brian and Michelle Bowler, outgoing President and Sheila casey, incoming president.

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Communions&Confirmations 2017

Catering to your needs THERE is a huge variety of choice available when it comes to hosting a celebration to mark a Communion or Confirmation in your home.

Local catering companies are well placed to help you throw a party that will help you savour this special day with your nearest and dearest.

Decide whether you want a sit-down meal or a buffet-style event and then take any ideas you have to the caterer who is perfectly placed to ensure the party is tailored to suit your child’s taste.

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HELPING CHILDREN PREPARE FOR THEIR CONFIRMATION THE celebration of Confirmation is a sacred and important moment on a long journey of faith development. Together with Baptism and First Holy Communion it opens the door to full membership of the Christian community.

It is the beginning of the young adult’s ownership of their faith, supported and nourished by their family and their faith community.

There are many ways you can help your child prepare for Confirmation and these are outlined in helpful detail on the Kerry Diocese’s website, www. dioceseofkerry.ie Practise your own faith regularly and encourage your child to do likewise.

Attend Mass on Sundays and try to make attendance at Mass a family event.

Praying at home is also advised, as is showing an active interest in your child’s religious work.

Discuss the choosing of a Confirmation name and the choosing of a sponsor.

Parents are also advised to share their memories of their Confirmation with their child.

Give a child a gift to cherish SEEKING the perfect gift for children making their Confirmation or First Holy Communion? If your child, godchild, niece, nephew, grandchild, or family friend is about to celebrate this landmark occasion, then a present that they will cherish for a lifetime would be very welcome.

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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THE “Do This in Memory” programme is a parish-based programme supporting parents/guardians with a child preparing for First Holy Communion.

It highlights the importance of the Saturday evening/Sunday Mass as a celebration where we gather, are nourished by the Word of God and the Bread of Life, and are sent out to live the Gospel.

It offers activities and resources for both parents/guardians and children to continue their preparation at home, mainly through the ‘Grapevine’ Newsletter.

It offers the children the opportunity to engage in a special way in the Mass on these designated Sundays.

It is a resource to parish communities to assist them in the preparation of children for First Holy Communion. It complements the school-based work in the context of the parish at worship together.

It emphasises that the preparation of the children is the responsibility of the home, parish and parish.

It has long been acknowledged that the most effective catechesis of children takes place when home, school and par-

ish each accept their share of responsibility. It also acknowledges the home as the most important and significant place, where the faith of our children is nurtured, nourished and sustained.

See www.dioceseofkerry.ie for further information and valuable resources on helping prepare your child for his or her First Holy Communion.

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Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016

Gardaí honour county’s brightest and best youngsters YOUTH had its fling at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards.

Over 200 people from across the county attended the ever-popular awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday. The celebration commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of 27 awards. Twenty merit awards, five distinction awards, the voluntary group award and the overall winner award were presented on the night.

Chief Superintendent Tom Myers commended 15-year-old Timmy Dillon from Kilflynn who was

At the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. Timmy Dillon from Kilflynn was announced as the overall winner, he is pictured here with all the award winners on the night and Chief Superintendent Tom Myers, Donal Pierse, Chairman, Lee Strand and John O'Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand.

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announced as the overall winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016. Timmy was described at the awards as an inspiration and a shining example to the young people both in school and in his community.

The five distinction award winners were: Michaela Buckley O'Riordan, Muckross, Killarney; Megan Duggan, Headford, Killarney; Diarmuid Lynch, Kielduff, Tralee; Alison Jones, Farmer's Bridge, Tralee; and Shay Walsh, Scartaglen, Killarney.

The Voluntary Group Achievement Award 2016 was presented to Kerry

Megan Duggan, Headford, Killarney was a distinction award winner. She is pictured here with, John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand, Donal Pierse, Chairman, Lee Strand and Tom Myers, Chief Superintendent. Also included are Ignatius, Miriam, Chloe Mai and Connor Duggan.

Merit award winner Denis O’Leary, Ballycasheen, Killarney with Declan and Jerry Dwyer, Lee Strand, chief Supt Tom Myers, Supt. Flor Murphy and family.

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Twenty merit award certificates were also presented, with local winners being Laura Daly, Faha, Killarney; Mark Doona, Beaufort, Killarney; and Denis O'Leary, Ballycasheen, Killarney.

Donal Pierse, chairperson, Lee Strand, said: “Lee Strand in association with An Garda Siochána have always been proactive in acknowledging and identifying the positive work by young people and voluntary groups to enhance community life in Kerry.”

Chief Superintendent Tom Myers

said: “An Garda Síochána consider it essential to engage in a positive fashion with the young people in our communities. In doing so it is necessary to acknowledge positive achievements by those young people, whether these are in the fields of voluntary work in the community, sport, or education. It would not be possible to acknowledge this achievement and have an occasion whereby the families of nominees can join in the celebrations without the support from Lee Strand, the local Co-Op highly respected in the community.”

Michaela Buckley O’Riordan, Muckross, Killarney was a distinction award winner.

She is pictured here with, John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand, Donal Pierse, Chairman, Lee Strand and Tom Myers, Chief Superintendent. Also included are, Emily, Alan, Jack and Emer O’Neill.

Merit award winner Laura Daly, Faha, Killarney with Eric O’Brien and Jerry Dwyer, Lee Strand, chief Supt Tom Myers and family.

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Moments in Time

‘Investment in NPWS would have far more meaningful impact on our National Park'

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YOU may have seen in recent days that the nation's five national parks, five nature reserves and the Wild Atlantic Way are to receive €500,000 by Fáilte Ireland in conjunction with the National Parks & Wildlife Service for the development of tourism in these areas.

This investment has been described by a cash windfall for Killarney National Park but when you apply a little bit of logic along with mathematics (which is by no means my strong point) proportionally this investment will not be as big as stated across all areas it's due to cover, but half a million euro is a bit more catchy for the headlines.

The National Park is already highly developed for tourism and I don't think there's any need for further development especially given the premise of conserving the area much like the "wild" aspect of the wild Atlantic way won't count for too much in the near future as once properly wild locations are developed to "their potential".

An investment in the National Parks & Wildlife Service in general would have far more longterm and meaningful impacts on the park itself with regard to maintaining the current rhododendron infestation, studying the parks deer populations and so on but this doesn't appear to be high an the agenda for our elected officials.

Sean O’Callaghan, Killarney

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Help Gardaí scale new heights in four-peak challenge A GROUP of 100 serving members of An Garda Síochána from all over Ireland have come together to organise and take part in a four-peak mountain challenge due to be undertaken in May 2017. The aim of the challenge is to promote mental health awareness within our organisation and in the wider community.

The event is a three-day challenge where participants will climb the highest mountain peak in each of the four provinces of Ireland. Participants will be accompanied by serving officers from the NYPD, PSNI and Spanish Police who are taking part in and supporting the challenge.

The event, named Garda 4 Peaks Challenge, will take place as follows:

•Day 1: Carrantuohill, Co Kerry – May 19 •Day 2: Mweelrea, Co Mayo, and Slieve Donard, Co Down – May 20 •Day 3: Lugnaquila, Co Wicklow – May 21

In undertaking the challenge, our aim is to generate conversation about mental health awareness among both our colleagues and members of the public and to promote the importance of mental health wellbeing in personal as well as work life.

The challenge also aims to raise awareness of the supports that are available to those who suffer with mental health issues. We hope to use our country’s hillsides to showcase the beautiful natural resources that we have on our doorsteps and to promote how it can be so beneficial

in keeping our minds as well as our bodies healthy.

The secondary aim of the Garda 4 Peak Mountain Challenge is to raise much-needed funds for Aware, to aid it in continuing its work engaging with community members in need of mental health services. The members of An Garda Síochána who are participating in the challenge aim to raise €50,000 through individual fundraising and sponsorship. All funds raised will be donated to Aware.

Aware undertakes to create a society where people affected by stress, depression, bipolar and mood disorders are understood, supported, free from stigma, and are encouraged to access appropriate therapies’ (Aware Mission Statement). Aware relies on fund-

raising events such as this, as well as corporate and public donations, for 85% of its annual funding.

Members of An Garda Síochána throughout Ireland are hugely supportive of a wide range of Irish charities each year, and this campaign offers the members of An Garda Siochána from all over the country the opportunity to join together.

If you would like to support this Challenge in any way there are contact details below. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated for such a worthy cause.

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Quiz whizzes have all the answers THERE was huge excitement in the INEC on Sunday where 64 primary school teams from all over South Kerry competed in the Killarney Credit Union School Quiz.

Lissivigeen National School emerged victorious in the under-11 category and Gaelscoil Faithleann came first in the 11-13 age category.

This year, 21 primary schools were represented in the quiz with parents, pupils and teachers all in attendance in the INEC. Killarney Credit Union has been hosting the quiz for over 20 years with students travelling from Lauragh National School, Kenmare over 60km away.

In the under-13 section first place went to Gaelscoil Faithleann represented by Ben O Cearbhaill, Isabelle Ní Fhuitligh, Dáire O'Brian and Cormac O Rua scoring 63 points.

In second place, on 62 points, was St Oliver’s National School represented by Lauren Tucker, Benjamin Gaughran, Teddy Muldoon and Tia McNabb.

Lissivigeen National School was awarded third prize, thanks to team members Caroline Casey, Sam Bolger, Liam Waldron and Oscar McCarthy.

Lissivigeen National School won first prize in the under-11 category. The team comprised Hannah Ryan, Aoibhín Kelly, Harry Bolger and Shane O'Sullivan.

Fossa National School won second prize, represented

by Roan Daly, Jamie Vausden, Tadgh Kissane O'Sullivan and Aoibhe Coughlan.

In third place was St Oliver’s National School whose team was Jack McGrohan, Tomás Swords, Frank Ibrahim Islan and Shaker Rayham.

“We would like thank all those that participated in the quiz this year, for parents, pupils and teachers who attended on the day,” said Karena McCarthy of Killarney Credit Union.

“We would also like to acknowledge the staff, management and volunteers who helped out on the day also in correcting, stewarding and adjudication.”

The winners received trophies and a perpetual cup will be given to the first-placed winning schools. All participating schools received a gift from Killarney Credit Union.

The first and second-placed winning teams will go on to represent their school in their age category at Chapter 23 Regional Quiz on March 5 at 2.30pm at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee.

Pat Delaney, third from left, chairman, Killarney Credit Union, presenting first prize in the under-11 quiz to Michael McAuliffe, principal, with winning team from Lissivigeen National School (front from left) Harry Bolger, Shay O'Sullivan, Anna Ryan, Aoibheann Kelly, centre row, Frank Islan, Shakera Rayhan, Thomas Swords and Jack McCrohan, St Oliver's NS, third, Tadhg Kissane O'Sullivan, Jamie Vousden, Roan Daly and Aoibhe Cohan, Fossa NS, second, back from left, Mary Hallissey, John Long Killarney Credit Union, Marie Ryan teacher St Oliver's NS, Mark Murphy CEO Killarney Credit Union, Colin Kiely Killarney Credit Union Quiz Master, Catherine Coffey Kly Credit Union, Bridget Murphy, teacher Fossa NS, and Karena McCarthy, Killarney Credit Union Quiz organiser.

Pat Delaney, chairman Killarney Credit Union, presenting first prize in the under-13 quiz to múinteoir Treasa Uí Scannláin, Gaelscoil Faithleann, front, Mary Hallissey, Killarney Credit Union, Gaelscoil Faithleann winning team members Cormac Ó Rub, Dáire Ó Briain, Ben Ó Cearbhaill, Isabelle de Fuitleigh and teacher Karen Uí Curtain (centre row from left) Lauren Tucker, Tia McNabb, Teddy Muldoon and Benjamin Gaughran, St Oliver's NS, second, Liam Waldron, Oscar McCarthy, Caroline Casey and Sam Bolger, Lissivigeen NS, team, third, back from left, Marie Ryan, teacher, St Oliver's NS, and John Long, Mark Murphy, Colin Kiely, Catherine Coffey and Karena McCarthy Killarney Credit Union.

Jack Ryan, Ellen McSweeney, Beatrice Klasauskaite and Clodagh Doolan, Loreto NS.

Clodagh Slattery, Socha Blackwell, Helen McCarthy O'Regan and Eabha Stack, Mercy Holy Cross Mercy National School, participating in the Killarney Credit Union quiz in the INEC, Killarney

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Sam Bolger, Liam Waldron, Caroline Casey and Oscar McCarthy, Lissivigeen National School participating in the Killarney Credit Union Quiz.

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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 MATTHEW 5:13-16: Jesus uses the image of salt as something that makes food tasty. Without it food can be tasteless. Who are the people who give zest to your life and make it enjoyable? For whom have you done this?

When have you been particularly aware of your potential in this regard?

The second image is that of light. Who have been the people who have been a light for you, particularly in moments of darkness? For whom have you been a light? Recall these experiences and give thanks.

The images of salt and light can also be applied to communities to which we belong, a family, a parish, or other group. Thinking of the groups of which you are a member, how can their potential be enhanced to enrich the lives of members and offer them a guiding light? How can you make a contribution to this?

John Byrne OSA, Veritas Books

MUSINGS WE NOW celebrate and practise the Eucharist in a society of many faiths and none. In celebrating, we recognise that when Christ offers himself for the world, he offers himself for all. In the words of the Prayer over the Offerings, “God sustains us in our frailty.”

At every celebration of the Eucharist the memory and moment of betrayal and the breaking of that first Eucharistic community is present. At the very heart of the Eucharist we include and incorporate our own fragile brokenness and the searing, fractured brokenness of our world, precisely because it mirrors the brokenness of Christ himself. In the presence of the body of Christ we become the body of Christ. The Prayer after Communion reminds us that ‘we are made one in Christ’. Later this week, we mark World Day of Prayer for the Sick, as it coincides with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In the words of St Paul in his first Letter to the Corinthians today, he reminds us “that your faith should not depend on human philosophy but on the power of God”.

Fr John Cullen, Veritas

SALT AND LIGHT IN THE Gospel we hear of two scenarios where salt is concerned: one is that we are called to be ‘salt of the earth’. What salt does for food, Christians are called to do for the world – to give life ‘taste’. You might recall someone who brought “taste” to your own life, encouraging you on your journey, offering hope, a new insight or project, someone you followed and learned from. What gifts did they bring?

The other scenario in the Gospel today is where salt has lost its taste – how can it be restored? You might recall someone you placed great hope in, whether it be a family member, a public figure, a Church leader or politician; someone who had vision and inspired others. Yet the “salt” or the “taste” was lost. We see this all around us in our world, when someone’s potential is lost.

There are many situations in our world today where people’s light is not allowed to shine. It is controlled, hidden, prevented from being used for the benefit of all because of jealousy or perhaps others are afraid of the consequences. Jesus tells us that these lights must shine, for all, and then we can give glory to God in heaven for the fruits it may produce. To help lights shine and to give flavour to the world is our task today. Another way of putting it might be: how are the effects of our encounter with Jesus Christ evident in our lives?

Jane Mellet, Veritas

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Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm.

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KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, also Thursday

morning at 11am in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact Mairead 087-7808106.

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

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www. pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday worship 11am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes.

For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/ KillarneyBaptistChurch.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you think you have a problem with alcohol please contact 066-7128720 or 087-0522911.

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY New beginnings are hosting ellel ministries on saturday feb 18th from 10.00 Am to 4.00Pm at the torc hotel on the mallow/rathmore road outside killarney,,and on sunday feb 19th at 12.00 Noon at the killarney court hotel,t he theme for the weekend is “inner healing with freedom from fear, anxiety and derpession etc,,all welcome,contact (087)7068533 SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S The South Kerry Parkinson’s support Group next meeting is on 13th February, 2017, at the Methodist Church hall, next to the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064-7758837.

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By Eve Kelliher

WHETHER you enjoy a leisurely cruise to the shops or prefer to take to the wilds and experience challenging mountain bike trails, e-bikes can make your ride must more swift and enjoyable.

The key point about e-bikes is that they are power-assisted, explains David O’Sullivans O’Sullivan Cycles on High Street which is now stocking a wonderful new range at various price points.

The German brands Haibike (priced from €2,200) and Focus are popular choices, as is Giant, with e-bikes priced from €1650, or models from the Spanish company Orbea.

In fact, O’Sullivan Cycles is the only stockist in Kerry of the sought-after Haibike band. I tried a Haibike mountain bike for size and was extremely impressed! As David explains, the more energy you invest in your pedalling, the more return you receive in the power stakes. “The Haibike mountain bike would be ideal for covering a route such as Ballyhoura,” noted David.

“We also offer hybrids which are suitable for everybody. They are also excellent if you need assistance as you cycle.”

Richard Greene, of Prima Sport, which is the Irish distributor of Focus e-bikes, added: “When choosing an e-bike try to go for a mid engine, as these are much more stable engines.” Call in to O’Sullivan Cycles and check out its e-bike collection.

CACI FACIAL: THE NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT

Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio explains how the CACI facial can benefit your complexion

CACI stands for computer-aided cosmetology instrument and a CACI non-surgical facelift works by using microcurrent technology.

This sounds like it would be sore but, trust me, it isn’t at all. Teeny, tiny microcurrents are sent to the muscles in the area being treated. These microcurrents help to plump out lines and wrinkles, sculpt the cheekbone and jaw area, and re-educate the facial muscles so that they will sit tighter and not sag. The treatment boosts the collagen in the skin and gives a much younger looking complexion.

As it's the ultimate CACI machine, you get treated to microdermabrasion treatment during this facial also. Having all the surface refined and the collagen and elastin production increased from the inside it gives the ultimate refreshing glow and lifting effect

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It finishes with a mask that is full of hyaluronic acid and collagen that give intense moisture to the skin, while at the same time it gives a soothing effect after the treat.

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SPEAKING in the Seanad, Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Leas Cathaoirleach Paul Coghlan highlighted increasing local concern at the lack of an obstetrics theatre in University Hospital Kerry.

Senator Coghlan said: “The lack of a dedicated obstetrics theatre in the hospital has become a significant risk factor and according to the HSE’s own assessment tool equates to an ‘extreme’ risk. However, they do state that the ‘risk is managed well’.

He added: “In this day and age a ‘risk is managed well’ approach is just not acceptable. There is always the possibility that on a particular day the risk is not managed well and would end in tragedy for someone involved. Also those who are scheduled for minor surgeries are regularly having their operations cancelled at short notice because of an unexpected obstetric emergency. So there we have a double impact on patients as a result of having no obstetrics theatre.

“We are now at a critical stage with this matter. Business cases have been submitted to the HSE from the hospital outlining the need for a theatre, but as of yet no action has been taken.

“I don’t think a risk management approach is enough for one of our major regional hospitals. By providing an obstetrics theatre in University Hospital Kerry we would essentially be removing the ‘risk’ currently being ‘managed’. As I said, it only takes one minor mistake for managed risk to turn into tragedy.”

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Kerry orchestra tunes up to take centre stage in National Concert Hall THE Kerry School of Music Orchestra is celebrating its 30th birthday by paying not one but two visits to the National Concert Hall in Dublin in 2017. The orchestra was set up under the banner of the Kerry School of Music in October 1987 under the direction of Adolf Packeiser.

Adolf, from Bremen, was assistant principal of the music school in the city and musical director in the opera house before moving with his family to live in Kerry in 1982.

The orchestra, which draws its members from all over the county including many from Killarney, has performed widely during its 30 years, appearing at the National Concert Hall on three previous occasions and travelling to Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Finland. “The school is now home the senior and junior orchestra, Kerry Chamber Orchestra and the Finlay Ensemble all of which perform on numerous occasions throughout the county every year,” said director Aidan O’Carroll. “A sig-

nificant number of the orchestra’s members come from the Killarney area with others hailing from as far away as Listowel and Tarbert, Dingle, Killorglin, Caherciveen, Castleisland and Abbeyfeale.”

The combined junior and senior orchestras – 55 members in all – directed by Aidan O'Carroll, will participate in the 22nd Festival of Youth Orchestras organised by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, on Saturday, February 11.

Eight orchestras have been chosen to participate in this year's festival which coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Kerry School of Music.

In June the orchestras will take centre stage in the National Concert Hall in a special celebration of the School of Music’s 35th birthday entitled the Spirit of Kerry. The concert will feature present and former students of the school as well as outstanding musicians and singers from Kerry.

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Anne Marie Ring and DJ Fleming, who are getting married in St Mary’s Cathedral this weekend and will hold their reception in the Muckross Park Hotel, pictured in Killarney National Park on their engagement shoot.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE The Killarney Royal Hotel’s head chef Joe Hurley shares his recipe for the ultimate in sweet treats

INGREDIENTS 250g white chocolate 1 tsp powdered gelatine or 1 leaf 375ml of softly whipped cream 4-5 egg yolks 2-3 tablespoon cold water 375ml softly whipped cream METHOD Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, cool slightly.

Add the egg yolks to the chocolate stirring with a wooden spoon/ Sponge the gelatine in old water, and they dissolve carefully over s saucepan of boiling water.

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Fold the softly whipped cream in immediately to the chocolate.4Pour into serving glasses, cover and chill for three hours.

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Grace Notes

artists, actors, singers, musicians, and crafts people on our doorstep Strength in numbers and there is nothing more satisfying than a Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley community embracing, says the arts community needs a facility like the Aras appreciating and expePhádraig riencing the talents and LAST Thursday, January 26, I attended a public gifts of its own people. consultation meeting regarding the develop- The knock- on affect of this can only make the ment of the Aras Phádraig. I was a little hesitant town even more enticing to visitors and tourgoing in as I really didn't know what to expect ists. Every time I visit places like Kilkenny, Dinbut I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that gle and Kenmare I get a very real sense that they the response from every group was that the not only embrace the arts but they promote it. town needs to have a theatre.

So many of us have memories of the Aras At the meeting we were split into tables to disPhádraig. I always felt there was a very special cuss our thoughts and views on the topic and energy there and I think it was created by the the word “community” very quickly became the enthusiasm of the community. It was a meeting centre of our discussion. Killarney's tourist inplace, a social place and a local place. dustry is of such a huge benefit to the town and We must keep our Aras and ensure that it prono one can deny that. However, we felt that the vides a year round, multi-functional space that town does not cater enough for its locals. everyone can enjoy. As a community we must This town needs to have its own Siamsa Tirehave one, strong voice. We must insist the Aras style venue that can cater for both the tourists Phádraig stays true to what it has always been. and the local community. I think that we as a town have so much to offer. We have wonderful • Grace’s website is gracefoley.ie

Storytelling for toddlers and preschoolers at Killarney Library

YOU’RE never too young to enjoy a good yarn, I say, and this weekend Killarney Library will be presenting a unique opportunity to its youngest visitors.

A storytelling session for toddlers and preschoolers will be on offer this Saturday, February 4, at 10.30am. The youngsters, who must be accompanied by a parent or childminder, will get to join in all the fun, with stories, music, songs and rhymes included in the agenda.

Killarney Library, located at Rock Road, can be contacted on 064-6632655 or killarney@kerrylibrary.ie or see www.kerrylibrary. ie

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

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

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

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The Provocateur LET’S REPEAT THE WORDS OF O’FLAHERTY – ‘GOD HAS NO COUNTRY’ WE HAVE witnessed a weekend of distress in the airports of the US and elsewhere as a result of President Trump banning travel to seven Muslim majority countries and turning his back on the plight of refugees.

No matter what a person’s faith, they deserve to be protected from conflict and helped to find safety. I would like to add my voice to all those appealing to President Trump to show grace and understanding to these people.

This ban does not target terrorists; it targets vulnerable people and disproportionately those of Islamic faith. This cannot be defended and it should not continue. Only with understanding and cooperation can we hope to end the conflict and discourage terrorism.

Of course, the Taoiseach should travel to Washington on our National Day. He has a unique opportunity to meet President Trump face to face and deal with all of the issues, including that of the 50,000 undocumented Irish in his own inimitable way. He is truly Ireland’s “trump” card and we can have every confidence in him.

The Taoiseach also stated clearly that he does not agree with President Trump’s Executive Order on travel and that he will raise this issue with the President when he goes to Washington.

President Trump would do well to remember the words of the late great Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty who worked so hard to protect and shelter those persecuted during World War II all over Rome. He helped save thousands of Jews, POWs and others. His saying is especially prevalent in this troubling time across the world: “God has no country.”

We must show goodwill and be prepared to offer protection to all those in need.

Senator Paul Coghlan, Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Leas Cathaoirleach, Ballydowney, Killarney Do you have an opinion you would like to air on the above or any other issue? Let us know your views at newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Attendants at the unveiling of the Hugh O’Flaherty statue on Mission Road, Killarney.

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HOME & AWAY

A A WEEKLY WEEKLY ROUND-UP ROUND-UP OF OF NEWS NEWS + + KERRY GOLF ON A PAR WITH THE BEST IN THE WORLD

Chris Berry, Trump International Golf Links & Hotel; Cormac Flannery, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club; Maurice O’Meara, Dooks Golf Club; Brendan Keogh, SWING (South West Ireland Golf); Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland; Noel Cronin, Waterville Golf Links; and Michael Fitzsimons, Fáilte Ireland, at the PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Orlando.

THIS county was well represented as Tourism Ireland’s golf promotional programme for 2017 kicked off in Orlando, Florida. Thirteen Irish golf and tourism operators – including Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Dooks Golf Club, Waterville Golf Links and SWING (South West Ireland Golf Ltd., based in Tralee) – as well as three American golf tour operators, have joined Tourism Ireland at the PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Orlando, to highlight our world-class golf.

The PGA Show is one of the biggest golf exhibitions in the United States, attracting more than 40,000 golf professionals and enthusiasts, as well as around 1,000 influential golf journalists, each year.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: “The American golf market remains a priority for Tourism Ireland in 2017

and we will continue to promote the island of Ireland as a top golf destination, capitalising on the global success of our golfers including Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry, Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell.

“Golf is the world’s largest sports-related travel market and Tourism Ireland is working hard to drive home the message that a golfing holiday in Ireland is about much more than a round of 18 holes – the combination of our world-class golf and our unique brand of hospitality plays a key role in attracting American golfers to visit.”

Tourism Ireland has an extensive programme of activity under way to promote golf on the island of Ireland in the United States this year – in particular highlighting the 2017 Irish Open at Portstewart Golf Club and the 148th Open which is set to take place at Royal Portrush in 2019.

HITTING THE HEADLINES AT HOME

Movie buffs to help fund life-saving project in Killarney THE classic movie The Dawn, which was written and directed by local man Tom Cooper in 1936, was the first talkie made in Ireland and now it is poised to help generate funds to help saves lives in Killarney. A series of special screenings in aid of the Heart of Killarney fundraiser concludes next Tuesday evening, February 7, at Cinema Killarney.

Moviegoers were delighted to see it restored to its former glory at Cinema Killarney, owned by Mr Cooper’s grandson Tom Cooper, and a fortnight ago a series of weekly screenings commenced in aid of a project that aims to see old Irish telephone boxes used to highlight the locations of, and house, defibrillators.

The first telephone box was established on Main Street in September and plans are in place for another, with the Woodlawn area proposed as the location of the next phone box. “We would like to say a

Left, Damien Baker (Heart of Killarney) , Cllr Donal Grady, Brian Nolan, Moira Murrell (Chief Executive of Kerry County Council) and Leo O’Connor (Killarney Cardiac Response Unit) PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

special thanks to the Cooper family and Cinema Killarney for selecting the Heart of Killarney as the beneficiary from the screenings of The Dawn,” said Damien Baker of Heart of Killarney.

Tickets are available from the box office at Cinema Killarney.

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VIEWS VIEWS FROM FROM KERRY KERRY AND AND AROUND AROUND THE THE WORLD WORLD

DNA IS THE BLUEPRINT OF LIFE For years, scientists have had the ability to manipulate genes, says

Trevor O’Donoghue

AT THE turn of 2017 a team of scientists led by a professor Romesburg published a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the US. The paper detailed their achievement of creating a semi synthetic life form.

For years, scientists have had the ability to manipulate genes, and we see the benefit with improved medicines and disease resistant crops. We even had Dolly the sheep and glow in the dark rabbits. Genetic engineering has become almost commonplace.

What Romesburg and his team have done however, is not just tinker with the genes, but they have actually gone much deeper and manipulated the structure of the DNA that makes up the genes. DNA is the blueprint of life. For want of a better analogy, DNA is made up of very long strings of four different chemical bases that can be represented by the letters G, C, T and A. All life on earth is based on DNA, and every living cell in every complex organism has at its heart chromosomes, made up many thousands of genes, each of which is made up of a string of DNA consisting of G, C, T and A. These genes carry a complete set of blueprints to build a life form and contain instructions for everything from eye colour to propensity to acquire certain diseases.

Romesburg and his team have created synthetic DNA. They have done this by manipulating to DNA so that it no longer is made up of four chemical bases G, C, T

TALKING POINTS Drama at students’ gangland film shoot

and A, but now has two additional chemical bases, X and Y. Their achievement has not just being in creating this synthetic DNA, but in actually getting it to stick and reproduce from generation to generation. Something not achieved before. They introduced the new chemical bases into a bacteria and have successfully seen the new synthetic DNA with the additional X and Y bases thrive and be passed on accurately through over 60 reproductions.

At the moment this new DNA doesn’t have any biological function. It is just proof of concept.

Whether scientists can harness the biological and chemical manufacturing machinery of the cells and tie it to the new DNA remains to be seen. If they can, then perhaps we have just witnessed the dawn of a new age of biotechnology with untold possibilities.

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

ARMED gardaí swooped on the scene after a student film shoot took a dramatic real-life twist last week.

Students from Kerry’s Causeway Comprehensive secondary school were filming at a post office in Causeway for a transition-year project.

However, a member of the public alerted gardaí to what they thought was an armed robbery taking place. Two armed garda units responded — before standing down when it became apparent that the only shooting was of the cinematic variety.

The students had asked the owners of Hanley’s post office for permission to film there close to closing time.

“Unfortunately, nobody thought to notify the gardaí, who promptly responded to the report by a vigilant member of the public — a woman passerby saw what she genuinely believed was a robbery taking place and called the gardaí,” noted the Irish Examiner.

Up to 14 gardaí arrived at the scene, including two armed units, to deal with what was a potentially dangerous incident.

Causeway Comprehensive vice principal, Anne Marie Hassett, said it was an oversight not to contact gardaí.

Speaking on Radio Kerry Inspector Liam Wallace of Listowel Garda Station said the response of the gardaí was “commensurate with the report we received”.

“You are talking about armed units from both Listowel and Tralee and uniformed gardaí from both Ardfert and Listowel,” Insp Wallace said on Radio Kerry.

Professor Floyd Romesberg (right) and graduate student Yorke Zhang led the new study at The Scripps Research Institute, along with Brian Lamb (not pictured). PICTURE: MADELINE MCCURRY-SCHMIDT

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The 5* Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is now inviting applications for 2017 for the following positions: • Senior Assistant Manager Must have a minimum of 3 years experience working in 4/5 star property with Weddings and Banqueting

Please submit your application in writing to: The Human Resources Manager, Muckross Park Hotel, Muckross, Killarney or email hr@muckrosspark.com

• Experienced Restaurant Staff • Weekend Bar Staff • Weekend Banqueting Staff • Accommodation Assistants for Public Areas Full and part-time positions

• Accommodation Assistant for Turn Down Service Minimum 5 evenings

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VOLUNTEERS

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Knocknagoshel Clinic: Walsh’s Bar

Divers

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minimum 2/3 years experience (Search and Recover training will be provided)

Brosna Clinic: Woodview Bar

Boat Handlers & Support Crew training provided

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You can join any of the above classes this month for €20 to celebrate my Kerry jiving anniversary.

Also, if you miss a class in one area, for example in Killarney, you can go to Scartaglen or Tralee to make up for it

Four-week course Week 1 the same in each venue Week 2 will be the same in each venue

So anyone who missed Killarney this week • • •

- go to Tralee next Monday or Scartaglen on Tuesday and come back then to Killarney next Wednesday and you won’t have missed anything! €20 and you can go to all 3 venues, all 3 classes for a full month..

Check my website TomJive.com for more information Or my Facebook page: JiveTom

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Rising stars shine brightly at Dr Crokes awards

Dr Crokes senior footballers Colm Cooper and Gavin White with Dr Crokes coaching officers Matt O'Neill, Diarmuid O'Mahony, Jason O'Leary and Mark Cooper and the Dr Crokes U-16 boys team at the Dr Crokes GAA Club juvenile medal presentation at the Dr Crokes Clubhouse on Friday night. PICTURES: EAMONN KEOGH

IT WAS a case of celebrations all round for Dr Crokes GAA Club’s rising stars on Friday night.

Dr Crokes senior footballers Colm Cooper, Gavin White and Jamie Doolan presented the accolades to the juvenile members.

These included the under-11, under-12, under-16 boys teams and also stepping into the limelight were the under-14 girls FĂŠile-winning and the under-13 girls team and their mentors Tony Power, Catherine Keogh and Terry Potts.

Dr Crokes coaching officers Billy Hennigan, John O'Shea, Martin Muldoon, Ciaran Gallagher, Cian Long, Matt O'Neill, Diarmuid O'Mahony, Jason O'Leary and Mark Cooper were also applauded at the event.

Dr Crokes senior foo tballers Colm Cooper , Gav with Dr Crokes coachi ng officers Martin Mu in White and Jamie Doolan and John O'Shea and Bill ldoon, Ciaran Gallag y Hennigan and the her, Cian Long, Dr Crokes U-12 boys team.

The Dr Crokes U-14 girls winning Feile team with mentors Tony Power, Catherine Keogh and Terry Potts.

The Dr Crokes U-14 girls winning Feile team with mentors Tony Power, Catherine Keogh and Terry Potts.

Dr Crokes senior footballers Colm Cooper, Gavin White and Jamie Doolan and with Dr Crokes coaching officers Billy Hennigan and John O'Shea and the Dr Crokes U-11 boys team.

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CALL FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR ALL AT DANGER JUNCTION

In the second of Killarney Advertiser’s series on the Killarney bypass road junction, Eve Kelliher reports on local road users’ concerns

Please provide safer access, say residents

Concerned locals at the busy Lewis Road junction on the Killarney By-Pass road. From left are Pat Healy, Pa McGillycuddy, John Lyne and his dog Fletch, Enda Walshe, Ciara Irwin Foley, Mags O'Mahony, Tony O'Brien, Breda Walshe, Johnny Culloty and Amy Walshe. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

FROM roundabouts to footbridges, local residents have plenty of suggestions as to what could be done to make the area safer for both the pedestrians and motorists who use it on a daily basis.

Resident Pa McGillycuddy has for many years called for a roundabout as a solution to the crux. “The left-turn is ridiculous. One day I counted 75 cars in a line of traffic, all going westward,” he said. “I actually went back and counted them as there was such a big hold-up.”

Pa has campaigned for a roundabout over the years and as part of this at one stage collected 95 signatures of people in favour of a roundabout as a solution. “I feel there is plenty of room for a roundabout, I really feel it would solve the problem,” said Pa. Other residents and pedestrians who use the area John Lyne and Enda Walshe also voiced serious concerns about the junctions. “As a resident and pedestrian I know there has been mention of a walkway adjacent to the rail track and I wonder also, what about creating a footbridge over the road?” said Enda.

Bridgefield residents Breda and Amy Walsh Karen, Claudia and Tia Bruton, Emma and Noreen Kelly, Ciara “I think something similar to the arrangement at Dublin’s and Kate O'Sullivan crossing the Killarney By-Pass road. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH Red Cow roundabout and the Luas station there when looking to access the Red Cow Moran Hotel could work.”

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‘Your heart would be in your mouth given the many accidents there’ OVER a thousand young people face the hazardous journey via the bypass to training at the grounds of two popular Killarney sports clubs every week.

Representatives of both Killarney Legion GAA Club and Killarney Celtic FC have highlighted the dangers their members face when they try to access the club grounds.

Killarney Legion GAA Club is home to up to 450 juveniles.

“These boys and girls’ safety is of paramount importance to us,” club chairman Enda Walshe told Killarney Advertiser. “Realistically all those kids and their parents encounter the link road and junction up to three times a week during the year and many have to factor in delays – especially during the summer months – in getting access into our grounds.

Your heart would be in your mouth given the many accidents up there.

“As for the future I think a roundabout seems the most realistic and safe option.

Whatever measures are taken to make it safer we as a club would back 100%.”

Up to 600 members of Killarney Celtic FC use the club’s facilities each week, noted its chairman Paul Sherry. “These members are aged from under-eight upwards,” he said. “People trying to access the grounds across the bypass has been a problem for years.”

The speed of the traffic on the thoroughfare is a serious concern, he noted. “What is needed is the creation of safer access,” added Paul.

“At the very least traffic-calming measures are needed here. The club would very much welcome action to be taken to create safer access to our club grounds. At 6pm it is almost impossible to access this area.

“From the club’s perspective we would love to see something being done to make access more safe for families and children who use this route on a daily basis.”

Bridgefield resident and Killarney Legion Chairman Enda Walshe and Killarney Celtic Chairman Paul Sherry at the busy Lewis Road junction on the Killarney By-Pass road. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

Tim O'Meara, Killarney Legion Chairman Enda Walshe, Ciara Irwin Foley, Pat Healy, Killarney Celtic Chairman Paul Sherry, John Smith and Pa McGillycuddy at the busy Lewis Road junction on the Killarney By-Pass road.

PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH

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Debby Looney is making the most of the longer evenings

ISN’T it great to have a stretch in the evenings? Almost as wonderful as seeing snowdrops in their white purity in the dark corners of the garden: “Lone Flower, hemmed in with snows and white as they But hardier far”….

Wordsworth describes the flowers better than I ever could.

They are actually a flower native to Ireland, but in the wild they are scarce, so scarce in fact, that if you have seen them in the wild you are encouraged to submit that sighting to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

Once they are happy, they will naturalise, but they need to be in humus-rich soil, preferably in the shade, as they are woodland plants. Another uplifting sight is when Chaenomeles varieties come into flower. One of my favourites is “Pink Lady”, bright pink flower buds along the entire branches opening into large blossoms. They come in several colours, from white to pink, orange or red. They provide colour in a time when the garden is bare and the fruit, also known as false quince, remain on it throughout the winter.

While disinfecting the greenhouse/polytunnel, did you come across masses of unused terracotta pots? I find them lurking in the oddest places in my garden, and this year I will be rounding them all up and giving them a facelift.

Terracotta pots can look well, but sometimes be a little…boring.

They can be revitalised with a few coats of Cuprinol Fence paint, which comes in a huge range of colours. If you have small pots a tester pot should be plenty, and it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon with the kids. They can then use their pots to sow sweet peas or sunflowers!

Some emails have come in about laurel hedges yellowing. The main reason for this in our area is lack of iron or waterlogging. If you have established that waterlogging is not the problem, you can feed your hedge now or in the coming month with a Sulphate of Iron product, which is also beneficial for camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons. Take care to always follow instructions on packaging, though; otherwise your leaves will be brown, not yellow!

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

Did you know that you can rent a room

in your house and earn up to e12,000 tax free??

UNDER THE RENT A ROOM RELIEF SCHEME

We are a Killarney Hotel group looking to source accommodation for seasonal employees for this year If you are interested in renting out a room to a staff member please contact us at the box office no: 3026

Mucros Weavers voted Supplier of the Year BIG congratulations to the creative team at Mucros Weavers, Killarney, which has won a coveted industry accolade.

Mucros Weavers was chosen Supplier of the Year for Textiles, Apparel & Accessories by the North American Celtic Trade Association, and co-sponsor Enterprise Ireland at its annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held last Sunday at the RDS, Dublin. The awards were held at Showcase Ireland International trade fair, which promotes indigenous Irish craft, gift, and textile. These awards acknowledge and applaud outstanding customer service, and product quality.

This is the sixth time Mucros Weavers has received this prestigious award. “We are delighted to be chosen by NACTA, as one of the best suppliers in 2016,” said John Cahill, of Mucros Weavers.

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“We are known for our quick turnaround which has helped to grow our business. We regularly talk to our customers to find out what they value, how their needs are changing, and how we can serve them better, and having a short lead time is extremely important to them." Mucros weavers have designed and produced high quality woven accessories in Muckross House, Killarney National Park.

Since their humble beginnings, they have grown to supply over 150 stores worldwide, in countries such as the USA, Canada, France, Germany, and Japan, which has resulted in them becoming a brand that business owners can trust. For further information about Mucros Weavers, visit www.mucrosweavers. ie.

Anne Tarrant, Chief Executive NACTA, Paul Morgan, Mucros Weavers, John Cahill, Mucros Weavers, Margaret Barry, President NACTA.

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Rolls-Royce builds final Phantom ROLLS-ROYCE has made its last Phantom, bringing an end to its 13-year reign.

Created with a nautical theme for what the luxury carmaker describes as a “connoisseur collector” of the brand, the final model, a Phantom Extended Wheelbase, was designed to have an interior reminiscent of a 1930s-ocean liner.

That explains why, in its opulent leather-lined

cabin, you’ll find clocks inspired by an old ship’s radio. Each bespoke timepiece is housed in a grooved bezel that features 24 time zones; passengers can rotate the outer dial to suit the time zone they’re in.

Other seafaring themes include handcut lambswool carpets that mimic waves, and an exterior paint job inspired by the ocean.

Under the bonnet the Phantom comes with the standard car’s naturally-aspirated 339kW/720Nm 6.75-litre V12 that can haul the luxurious limousine to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

It’s not known how much the unnamed RollsRoyce collector paid for the last-ever Phantom, but it’s thought its owner parted with around €1 million for the privilege.

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The Grand Tour's Clarkson, Hammond and May have taken over the Hollywood Hills THE case of the giant travelling heads of the Grand Tour hosts continues - and this time they've taken over Hollywood. If you haven't been following, huge stone busts of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have been spotted travelling on the back of a truck all over the world.

And yes, they're just as weird as you'd think.

In the latest pictures, they have been suspended above the Hollywood sign, probably giving all the hikers and tourists a right fright.

Amazon Prime has been keeping quiet as to why the giant heads have been given a round-the-world ticket. Maybe the three of them have had enough of filming a TV show with no studio and want to aim for the big screen instead. Who knows?

It seems that not everyone is a fan of the travelling heads though. The Grand Tour's Twitter account revealed they'd had a bit of a telling off while in the States.

The truck was stopped and the driver was asked to see his papers. He was then politely suggested that we move along...far along. Yikes.

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AVAILABLE Window and door repair,

FOR SALE FOR SALE Winter isn’t over yet! For big

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in memoriam in memoriam 3RD ANNIVERSARY

19TH ANNIVERSARY

CLIFFORD

COFFEY

7TH & 29TH & 32ND ANNIVERSARY HEALY

In loving memory of a dear husband and Dad, Richard Clifford, late of Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on the 8th February 2014.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more.

Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill you vacant place.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you.

The day God called you home.

We speak your name in love and pride, We thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave, the way you cared.

Sadly missed and always loved and remembered by Ger, Aisling, Risteárd and Sadhbh.

3rd Anniversary Mass for Richard will be held on Saturday 4th February at 7.30pm in The Church of The Resurrection.

In loving memory of Maureen Coffey late of Dromin, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 8th of February, 1998.

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around her, And whispered “come to me”.

With tear filled eyes we watched her, Suffer and fade away, Although we loved her deeply, We could not make her stay.

A golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Sadly missed by your husband Dano, daughters Alice, Margaret and Mai, sons Florence, John and Dan, daughtersin-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren Tadgh, Kieran and families and greatgrandchildren.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th of February at 11a.m. in Fossa Church.

JESUS 3RD & 11TH ANNIVERSARY CLIFFORD

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

12TH ANNIVERSARY FERRIS In loving memory of Con Clifford late of 4 Fossa Lake Grove, Fossa and his dear son, Richard, late of Woodlawn, Killarney who died on the 15th February 2006 and 8th February 2014 respectively.

Wishing today as we wished before That God could have spared you many years more In our heart your memory is kept To love, to cherish and to never forget.

Loving and kind in all your ways Upright and just to the end of your days Sincere and kind in heart and mind What beautiful memories you have left behind.

Loved and so sadly missed by Eileen, Annette, Lynda, Con, Daughters-in-law, Sons-in-law and Grandchildren.

7TH ANNIVERSARY DOONA

You are missed so very much I often sit and think about, The years that have passed by, And of the happiness and joy, That was shared by you and I. I think of all the laughter, The smiles and all the fun, And before i even know it, My tears have once again begun.

Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for all in need, A beautiful life came to an end, You died as you lived, Everyone’s Friend.

In loving memory of Thomas Doona, late of Faha Cross, Killarney who died on February 5th 2010.

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

Always remembered by your loving sisters Sr. Chris, Betty, Philomena, brother-in-law Raymond, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews.

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Your names are often mentioned Our thoughts are of you still You haven’t been forgotten What’s more you never will.

Always remembered by Margaret, Kevin and family. xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

No more tomorrow’s for us to share, but yesterday’s memories are always there, Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

Always loved and missed by your son Eamonn, daughter-in-law Yvonne, granddaughter NIamh and grandson Ciarán Anniversary Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral Tuesday February 7th at 6.15pm

In loving memory of our parents Hannah and John McCarthy late of Glounlea, Currow Killarney, Hannah whose 7th anniversary occurs on February 3rd and John whose 34th anniversary occurs on April 20th.

We have memories we treasure, With thoughts that are dear, We think of ye always, Not just once a year.

Always remembered by your loving family.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MOLONEY In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher nee McGillicuddy, Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January 2016.

God saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “Come To Me” With tearful eyes we watched you, We watched you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS

Birthday remembrance of Tom Moloney late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 5th February.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. xx Sadly missed, will never be forgotten by your loving daughter Patricia and family and Mary and family.

Love you always Dad. xxxx

9TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

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

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

8TH ANNIVERSARY LYNCH

In loving memory of Nora O’Sullivan nee Dineen late of Inches Rathmore who died on the 7th of February 2008.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home

For, although it brings me comfort, To walk down memory lane, It reminds me how, without you, Life has never been the same.

Sadly missed everyday by your wife Mary, Son Richard, daughter-in-law Laura, granddaughter Molly, Son-in-law Mark, grandson Eugene.

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Joan who died on 5th February 2010 and her husband John D.H. who died on the 23rd March 1988 of Annebeg, Glenflesk and his brother Denis who died on the 27th of January 1985

Remembered in our thoughts and prayers, Love Karen & Adam. xx

In loving memory of Eugene Ferris late of 34 O’Kellys Villas, Killarney, who died on the 7th February 2005.

7TH & 34TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Timothy Lynch, Husband, Dad and Granddad, late of O’Kelly’s Villas Killarney who passed away on the 27th of January 2009.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die Always missed by your wife Catherine, son James & daughter Jennifer, Antoinette, Micheal, Rachel, Conor, Nicole & Jessica.

For no-one knows the heartache, We try so hard to hide, No-one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried, But there’s a bridge of happiness, From earth to Heaven above, That keeps us very close to you Mom, It’s called a bridge of love.

Your loving son Timmy, daughter-in-law Patsy, grandsons Mark, Darren & Gaven

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.

J.M.

in memoriam

in memoriam 1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

MURPHY

O’BRIEN

1ST ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

O’MEARA

In loving memory of Sheila Murphy Killaha Glenflesk, Killarney, who died on the 14th February 2016.

In loving memory of Bernie O’Brien knockmanagh, Kilcummin, who died on the 5th February 2016

You always had a smile to share, Time to give and time to care, A loving nature, a heart of gold, One of the best the world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his Son Aeneas, Daughters, Bridget, Liz and Joan, sons-in-law, daughter-inlaw, grandchildren, his sisters, Sr. Pios and Sr. Elizabeth, Brothers-in-law, Sisterin-law, his niece, nephews and extended family.

The family of Sheila Murphy wish to express their sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown to them on their sad loss. We wish to thank all those who attended the removal, funeral mass & burial. A special word of thanks to the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home for their kindness shown to mom in the short few weeks she was with them.

To Dr. Laura Malone our thanks for the excellent care you gave to Mom. Thanks to Fr. Bill Radley who con-celebrated Mass and was great support and to Murphy’s Undertakers for their personal care & attention.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we hope this will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for our intentions.

Sadly missed & always remembered by your loving family Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St Agatha’s Church on Friday 10th February at 7.30pm.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

We would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us, attended the Rosary, the Removal, funeral Mass and burial and all those who travelled long distances to be with us. We thank those who sent floral tributes, mass cards and perpetual enrolments and all those who donated to the Irish Heart Foundation in his memory - we thank you, also to the Emergency services who were a great help assisting him.

A special thank you to Dr. Donal Coffey, the Ross Medial Centre, the staff of the I.C.U. at University Hospital Kerry and his home carers who were all so gentle and caring. Thank you to Fr. John Lucid who celebrated the funeral Mass and his fellow con-celebrants, also the sacristan, musicians and Alter servers.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a sincere token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Deeply missed but never forgotten.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

There is a love so very rare It’s a love a Father and daughter share We had that love dad you and I From the day I was born To the day you died You wont come back I know that’s true But someday dad I will come to you Sadly missed and always Remembered

By Liz, Maurice, Maurice Jr, Megan, Killian & Rebecca Joy xxxx Love you always and forever Dad.

A dear Mother and Grandmother Will those who think of Eileen today a little prayer to Jesus Say Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return when we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever

In loving memory of Bernie O’Brien knockmanagh, Kilcummin, who died on the 5th February 2016

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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.

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

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

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

Sadly missed, never forgotten Your husband Michael, Ger, Michael and Martina.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CALLAGHAN

In loving memory of Donal O’Callaghan, Failte Hotel, College St, Killarney.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’MEARA

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near.

Sadly missed by Family & friends.

Donal’s second anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 4th of February at 6.15pm.

In loving memory of our dear Mother Eileen O Meara, Park Road, Killarney who died on the 15th of February 2016 Mom if heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’MAHONEY

So rest in peace dear Mom And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Fondly missed and always remembered Timothy, Margaret, Helen Anniversary Mass on Sunday 5th February at 11am, Church of the Resurrection (her birthday)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT O’MEARA

In loving memory of Peg O’Mahoney, Gullane Gneeveguilla, who died on the 5th of February 2012.

There is a path of beautiful memories, From here to Heaven above, That keeps us very close to you, It’s called the path of love.

And down that path of memories, We softly tread today, All our thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way.

And life has gone on so sadly without you, The day’s have turned to years, But each day has held a thousand memories, And a million silent tears.

Time and years go gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there, Always remembered by your Daughter Joan, Son-in-law Micheál and grandchildren Jessica and Diarmuid.

Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you very near, No need for words except to say, You are loved and thought of everyday.

Sadly missed by Gerard, Noreen, Aisling and Gráinne

Thank you to O’Sheas funeral directors for their care and professionalism, also thank you to the grave diggers.

1st Anniversary Mass on Sunday 5th February at 11.15am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin

In Loving Memory of my Dear Father, Bernie O’Brien Late of Knockmanagh, Kilcummin Who died on the 5th February 2016

In Loving Memory of Eileen O’ Meara, Park Road Killarney Who died on 15th February 2016

In loving memory of Nora Mai O’Sullivan, 13 Marian Terrace, Killarney who died on the 6th February 2013.

In loving memory of Eileen O’ Meara, Park Road, Killarney, who died on the 15th February 2016 The family of the late Eileen O’ Meara wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on the loss of our mother, our thanks to all who attended the removal, funeral Mass and burial, Our thanks to all who gave Mass cards Our thanks to Dr Coffey and his fellow doctors, all the staff at Killarney nursing home for the care they gave and kindness they showed to our Mother during the time she spent there Our thanks to O’Shea undertakers As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude

Always loved and never forgotten by your loving sisters, brothers, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family.

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.

B.O.B.

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in memoriam in memoriam ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST ANNIVERSARY

18TH ANNIVERSARY

18TH ANNIVERSARY

O’NEILL

O’NEILL

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Anne Maria O’Sullivan, Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney who died on the 5th of February 1999. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, late of Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs on the 5th February.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you, Lord treasure her in your garden of rest, Because on earth she was one of the best.

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

In loving memory of Timothy (Thady) O’ Neill, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 12th of February 2016 As we fondly remember our dearly departed husband and father Thady, Hannah his wife, son John, daughters Ellen and Mary wish to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thank you for your support while attending the rosary at home, removal, requiem mass and burial. To all those who travelled long distances to be with us, to those who sent mass cards, perpetual enrolment cards, beautiful letters of sympathy and phoned with messages of concern and care thank you so much. These gestures are of truly great personal value to us.

We would like to thank all those who called throughout the year, since the funeral for a quiet word, to reminisce and to check how we were doing, these acts of kindness are so much appreciated and have helped us immensely throughout the past year.

Our many thanks to Father Kieran O Brien who visited Thady for many years, for carrying out the funeral ceremonies and for his guidance throughout. Thanks to Fr. Michael Doherty and Fr. Colin Ducey who con-celebrated the funeral mass. Thank you to Fr Jim Linehan for administering last rights. To Maura, Ulla and Rian for their beautiful singing and music which helped make the funeral mass so special. To all those who did readings and shouldered the coffin or assisted in any way, we deeply thank you.

Thank you so much to those who contributed to the St. Vincent’s de Paul in his name.

Special thanks to Tim O’ Shea and staff of O’Shea’s funeral home for their care and professionalism, to Eileen and staff of the Brehon/Gleneagle Hotel for their thoughtfulness, generosity and kindness, we were overwhelmed, to Bernie and staff of the Dromhall hotel for their wonderful hospitality during the funeral.

Words of thanks to Betty (home help and dear friend), Dr Donal Coffey, Dr Rose Mary Kelliher, the public health nurses, Anthony and his wonderful staff of O’Sullivan’s chemist shop.

It is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10th February 2017 at 6.15pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

18TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, brother Timothy (Thady) O’ Neill, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 12th of February 2016 We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again Sadly missed by your wife Hannah, brothers Sean and Danny, son John, daughters Eileen and Mary, daughterin law Martina, sons-in law Mick and John, sister-in-law Ann, brother in law Graehem, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

May he rest in peace Thady’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated on Friday 10th February 2017 at 6.15pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

Always remembered by Michael, Marie and family.

Sadly missed and always remembered by Johnny, Verniece and Melissa.

18TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

On this, Seán’s 1st Anniversary, his wife Stella, daughters Ciara, Linda & Deirdre, Sons John & Bernard, Stepchildren Niamh, Tom & Ray, his sons-in law & daughters-in-law, his grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters & extended family would like to express our love and gratitude for the kindness and support shown to Seán and our family during his illness and since he left us.

We would like to thank Dr. Donal Coffey, Dr Alan Mulgrew, Dr. Richard Liston and Mr John Buckley for their wonderful care of Seán. To the Palliative care team and all the staff of the Bons Secours hospital. To the public health nurse Hannah Buckley and to Joan Cronin and Pam Brosnan who helped to care for Seán.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who called to the house, attended the removal and the funeral Mass. Thank you to our relatives, neighbours and friends for your many cards, words and letters of support and comfort at the times and since. Our sincere gratitude to O’Shea’s funeral home for their great care and kindness.

Seán would have been so proud to have the golf club members on one side of his coffin snd the ESB on the other . Thank you all.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, late of Artigallivan, who died on the 5th February 1999.

Time may pass and fade away, But memories of you, Will always stay.

Always loved and remembered by Joan and all the Murphy family.

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

E.O.S.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & FIRST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Always remembered by your loving mother-in-law and Seamus.

In loving memory of Patrick P. O’Sullivan,The Beaufort Bar, Beaufort, Killarney, Co Kerry, who died on the 4th of February 2016

18TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Treasured memories of Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, late of Artigallivan, Headford, who passed away on the 5th February 1999.

May she rest in peace dear Jesus, In thy heavenly home above, With the sacred heart of Jesus, in His own eternal love.

Always remembered by Pauline, Tommy, Tara and Hazel.

18TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Seán’s Anniversary Mass will be held at Fossa Church on Saturday 11th February at 7.30pm

In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, late of Artigallivan, Killarney who died on the 5th February 1999.

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

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

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.

Remembered with love, Seán O’Shea, “Lyn Wood” Tralee Road Killarney, who died on the 11th February 2016

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

In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, late of Artigallivan, Headford, who died on the 5th February 1999. R.I.P. To hear your voice and see you smile, To laugh and joke with you a while, To sit and talk in the same old way, Would be my dearest wish today.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered always by Eileen, Darren, Tracey, Johan, Annie and Edith.

On the first anniversary of Patrick’s passing, we his family, would like to express our sincere gratitude to our relations, neighbours and many friends and all who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss. A sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who called to the house, attended the rosaries, removal, funeral mass, sent flowers, mass cards, enrolments and letters of sympathy.

We are especially grateful to the following: Dr. Donal Kavanagh, Sheehan’s Pharmacy, the Killarney Palliative Care nurses and Aiden Carmody of the HSE and his team for all their help and kindness.

A special thanks to Fr. Donal O’Connor and Fr. Fergal Ryan who visited Patrick frequently at home, Fr. Jim Lenihan, Fr. Tom Looney, and all the clergy, especially those who travelled from Rockwell College to celebrate Patrick’s requiem mass in the Cathedral. Thank you all for the beautiful funeral service.

To the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee and the Dr Crokes Club for providing guards of honour.

To our own team in The Beaufort Bar, friends and neighbours who helped out with food and refreshments we will always be thankful.

To O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their guidance, advice and professionalism in preparing Patrick and taking him to his final resting place in Aghadoe.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Mass for Patrick will take place on Saturday the 4th of February at 7.30 in Fossa Church.

Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and held so dear.

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AIB award for Dr Crokes star Daithi Casey

KILLARNEY’S Daithi Casey was honoured in Croke Park for his performance with his club Dr Crokes. A total of 11 camogie, football and hurling stars received accolades at the annual AIB Provincial Club Player Awards.

AIB, sponsor of both the GAA and Camogie Club Championships invited the players, their friends, family, GAA and Camogie representatives to celebrate their achievements at the lunch which was hosted by GAA broadcasting legend Des Cahill.

Voted for by national and regional sports media, the winning players were selected based on their overall performance throughout the 2016 provincial club season.

Casey’s penalty against KilmurryIbrickane in the Munster quarterfinal was key. To follow that up in the Munster final with a hat-trick to sink

The Nire showed his class — breaking the Waterford side early and sending his Kerry team through to the AIB GAA Club Championship semis.

“It’s a nice feeling to win the Munster Provincial Club Player of the Year for 2016, it’s probably the first time I’ve ever received something like this so the recognition is great,” said Casey at the AIB Provincial Club Player Awards presentation in Croke Park.

“It’s all down to the team though because I’m just a forward who has to be in the right place at the right time. I’m really looking forward to the All-Ireland Semi-Final now because we’ve been training well, and we’ve waited three years for another shot at this.”

Jimmy Deenihan appointed chairperson of Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership AIB presented Daithí Casey from Dr Crokes with the 2016 AIB Munster Club Footballer of the Year award as voted for by the Irish sports media.

PICTURE: RAMSEY CARDY/SPORTSFILE

Killarney Celtic thanks Order of Malta KILLARNEY CELTIC FC has paid tribute to the dedicated members of the Order of Malta who swiftly took action when a player was badly injured in a recent game.

Joanne Kennedy McGurrion, Suzanne Scully and Fiona McMahon of the Killarney branch of the Order of Malta, together with Killarney Celtic team physio Stefan McMahon, provided expert medical support on the spot during the Killarney Celtic versus Ringmahon match in which a player from Ringmahon sustained an injury.

“They provided fully qualified and expert medical support on the spot, something which is very important to us, and we are very grateful to everyone in the Order of Malta for all the great work they do,” said Killarney Celtic spokesman Jimmy O’Sullivan Darcy.

FORMER KERRY GAA star and former minister Jimmy Deenihan has taken up the position of chairperson of the Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership.

Jimmy Deenihan said he was honoured to be taking up the role: “I am passionate about sport and recreation and all of the enormous benefits they bring for participants and the wider community. Very shortly we will be publishing a new sports and recreation strategy for the county and I look forward to working with the stakeholders in promoting our programme of work in the years ahead.”

Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership comprises representatives from a range of organisations and agencies in Kerry, all working towards increasing participation rates in sport and physical activity, whilst developing and delivering sport and physical activity at a local level. The Partnership includes representatives of An Garda Síochána, Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, HSE, ITT, Kerry County Childcare Committee, Kerry County Council, KDYS, Kerry Education and Training Board, the Primary Principal Schools Network, Public Participation Network, South Kerry Development Partnership, and representatives from the business and leisure sectors.

A number of successful programmes associated with the Partnership include Go For Life (for older people), Kerry’s Safer Cycling Programme (primary school children), ‘parkruns’, and Swim for All (for people with disabilities).

“Kerry County Council is proud to play a key role in the Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership and I want to acknowledge the valuable work the Partnership is doing in promoting sport, recreation and physical activity in the county through the support of Sport Ireland. Jimmy Deenihan will bring additional vision and drive to the board and I have no doubt his appointment to this role will have a very positive impact,” said the cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael O’Shea.

Joanne Kennedy McGurrion, Suzanne Sully and Fiona McMahon.

The cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael O’Shea, and Jimmy Deenihan. PICTURE: DOMNICK WALSH

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

Can Celtic defy the odds once again to make the last eight?

Following their heroics in the last round, Celtic are hoping to repeat the feat, writes Adam Moynihan FAI Junior Cup (Last 16) Ballynanty Rovers v Killarney Celtic Shelbourne Park (Limerick) Sunday, February 5, at 2pm Killarney Celtic have already exceeded expectations in this year’s FAI Junior Cup by shocking Mervue United and Newmarket Celtic. Now it’s time to see if they can go one better and reach the quarterfinals of Irish soccer’s showpiece competition.

It’ll take something exceptional to top their incredible last 32 victory over Newmarket, that’s for sure. That memorable 3-2 win will go down as one of the greatest in the history of the club and players and manage-

ment deserve a lot of credit for making it this far.

Celtic are on a great run of form and they followed up on that triumph in Clare with another road win last weekend, this time against Ringmahon of Cork in the Munster Junior Cup. Confidence will be sky high within the camp but they’ll also be well aware that in Ballynanty Rovers they’re coming up against a truly formidable opponent.

Balla (as they’re affectionately known) currently find themselves third in the ultra-competitive Limerick league with 27 points from 14 games and at 6/1 the current Lawson Cup holders are third favourites to

Rugby news & views THE weekend before the start of the RBS Six Nations is always a funny weekend. With no Pro 12 or European rugby, the focus starts to switch to the forthcoming championship. However, Munster hit the headlines earlier this week when they made waves on the transfer market, signing Chris Farrell from Racing 92 and James Hart from Grenoble on two-year deals.

But the big news was the signing of Currow native JJ. Hanrahan from Northampton. This is fantastic news for Munster and for the Kerry man, who departed Munster a few years ago as he wasn’t getting enough gametime under Anthony Foley.

The move irked some, while it was clear that Foley preferred Ian Keatley – who is rumoured to be heading to France in the summer. It’s great to see Hanrahan coming home and no doubt he will challenge Tyler

win the FAI Junior Cup outright.

En route to the last 16 they’ve defeated Limerick sides Newport Town (A) 2-1, Croom United (A) 3-0, Bruff United (H) 15-0 and Mungret Regional (H) 8-1, before beating Wexford’s Courtown Hibs (A) 1-0 in the 5th round and then Rush Athletic of Dublin (A) 1-0 in the last 32.

The team from the north side of Limerick City certainly have pedigree in this competition: they made it all the way to the final in 2014 but were unable to get the better of St Michael’s (Tipperary) on the day.

The Hoops will travel to Limerick on Sunday without the services of striker Cathal O’Shea who will serve a suspension for the red card he picked up

with Liam Murphy

Bleyendaal for the number 10 jersey under Rassie. Welcome home, JJ! The lull in matches brings out some interesting news stories from across the country and one to raise its head once again is the naming rights around Thomond Park. Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald has said that Munster have approached 10 companies with a view to selling the naming rights to Thomond Park. This has generated much debate on social media, with fans voicing support and disapproval in equal measure.

Munster are looking at building their squad and the improvement in recent performances has ignited the expectations surrounding this team. Also, the remaining debt around the development of Thomond Park needs to be cleared.

against Newmarket, while regular left back Brendan Falvey is a doubt having broken a bone in his hand in the same game.

For the third round in a row, Celtic go into a huge FAI Junior Cup game as underdogs.

The bookies have them at 11/4 (which, interestingly, is a shorter price than they were against Newmarket in the previous round) so the travelling support know it’ll take another massive team effort if the men from Killarney are to claim another historic scalp.

Ballynanty are a very strong outfit and home advantage may be enough to see them through but Celtic have already defied the odds this season.

With the right attitude, and a little bit of luck, there’s no reason they can’t do it again.

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This debate will rage on and I’m sure regardless of which company wins, in the end Thomond Park will always remain Thomond Park.

The Six Nations kicks off this weekend with Ireland travelling to Murrayfield to take on Scotland. There will be very high expectations on the Irish shoulders following the beating of the All Blacks last November. However, an amazing championship is guaranteed.

Don’t forget that Killarney RFC are holding a fundraising raffle for Six Nations tickets with the first prize being two tickets to Ireland V England and second prize being Ireland V France, both at the Aviva in Dublin.

Contact any coach, senior player or committee member if you would like to purchase a ticket.

Which four Ghanaians have won the Champions League?

Can you name them?

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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, AIDAN Eamonn Fitzgerald reviews the remarkable career of teak-tough defender Aidan O’Mahony

AIDAN O’MAHONY announced his retirement recently from intercounty football. Páidí Ó Sé first gave him his Kerry geansaí in 2003 and he has been a regular on the Kerry team since then. Over his long service with Kerry, O’Mahony won five All-Irelands, three National Leagues and two All Stars in a remarkable career that saw him play in all six defensive positions, a point made by current Kerry boss Eamonn Fitzmaurice who also said: “Honesty underpins everything he did and his selflessness manifested itself in the way he was happy to encourage and advise everyone.

He was a warrior for Kerry.” He loved the challenge of training. He trained hard and played hard; often on the edge such was his commitment to the cause of the geansaí he wore on his back, be it Kerry or Rathmore.

Jack O’Connor, his former Kerry boss, said of the Rathmore man: “Aidan O’Mahony was teak tough and the tougher it got the better he liked it. It

was fairly obvious to us at this time (2004) that we needed to go in a new direction. Kerry had been bullied by the likes of Tyrone, Armagh and Meath three years in a row and we needed a harder edge if we were to compete at the top

with great physicality, but he rarely picked up a black card for any indiscretion.

He often went down injured and it appeared to spectators that he would not take any further part in the game, but after running repairs were conducted he picked himself up and Phoenix-like returned to the fray more determined than ever. This inspired his playing colleagues and never more so than with Rathmore.

He was a colossus in that team.

He was often knocked down, but invariably returned to play the proverbial blinder.

He was really an inspiration and we saw that at first hand for Rathmore this past season. They had a great year and they can thank Aidan O’Mahony in particular. He was the standout player in the retention of the O’Donoghue Cup. He gave his all to his club and to his county. No half measures by Aidan. He was rock solid and you could depend on him especially when the going got tough and the intensity grew.

“He often went down injured and it appeared to spectators that he would not take any further part in the game, but after running repairs were conducted he picked himself up and Phoenix-like returned to the fray more determined than ever” table.”

Aidan O’Mahony gave that edge along with Paul Galvin and this led to All-Ireland wins in 2004, 2006,2007, 2009 and in 2014. Aidan won the coveted medals in those years and added two All Stars in 2006 and in 2007.

The introduction of the black card cramped his style as he defended

He continues to do so well in the RTÉ’S Dancing with the Stars. He is on to the next round avoiding elimination in the race for the title. Just like he did on the football field he is giving it his all and he has so much to offer.

O’Mahony will be missed and along with Marc O Se two very decorated and versatile backs will not be available for Kerry in 2017. Thanks for the memories, Aidan, and no doubt you will continue to prosper with Rathmore and defy the ageing process.

Announcing his retirement, he said: “I feel the time is now appropriate for me to step away from the Kerry team. It’s been an absolute honour for me to wear the green and gold jersey for Kerry for the past 14 years at senior level and I leave having great respect for all the talented players I have shared my footballing career with. I am extremely grateful for all the support my teammates gave me down through the years and I have made friendships for life.

“I have been incredibly fortunate to represent my club (Rathmore), county, province and country over the years. It was an honour to share the dressing room with such brilliant players throughout the last 14 years with Kerry. I have utmost respect for every player whom I have played against as we all put on our county colours with a common goal in mind.” That sums up the teak tough defender. He will be missed.

KERRY V DONEGAL Kerry make the long trip to Donegal on Sunday next for their opening game in the Allianz National Football League. It is always very hard to win a league game away from home, but Kerry have prepared well and will have to go without players still involved in the All Ireland club series.

Donegal are not going well so Kerry can get off to a winning start.

Recently retired Marc O Se and Aidan O'Mahony were last to leave the field in the Kerry V Dublin All-Ireland Semi-Final in Croke Park in September. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

All Ireland Senior Inter firm Football Semi-Final

MUNSTER GAA The following officers were elected at the Munster GAA Convention on Saturday, January 28 at the Anner Hotel, Thurles – Chairman: Jerry O’Sullivan (Cork); Outgoing Vice-Chairman: Liam Lenihan (Limerick); Outgoing Treasurer: Pearse Murphy (Cork) elected to replace Anthony Walsh (Waterford) whose three-year term concluded; PRO: Anthony Walsh (Waterford) elected to replace Ger Ryan (Tipperary) whose three-year term concluded.

BEST of luck to the talented footballers at Liebherr Containers Cranes Ltd. The team will take on Mayo Teachers this Saturday, February 4, in the All-Ireland Senior Inter-Firm football semi-final at Fitzgerald Stadium. The throw-in is at 2.30pm.

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Smalltalk

Killarney Rugby youngster Mike Sheahan talks to Adam Moynihan about the season so far, lining out with Ultan Dillane and a very random karaoke number

A: How’s the season going so far?

M: The season’s going well. We fell short in our first two games but we’ve won every game since. Eight on the trot.

A: What are your goals for 2017?

M: My goals are to do well in college for the rest of the year and sport-wise I really hope we get promoted through the play-offs and win the two cups we’re still in.

A: Which of your teammates would you least like to get stuck in a lift with?

M: Tough question. I'm going to have to say Kareem "Rami" Quasim just because of his terrible taste in music.

A: Which of your teammates is the best at Tinder?

M: I don't think anyone is "good" at Tinder on our team but I reckon TJ Brosnan gave it a bit of time.

A: Who’s the biggest moaner at the club?

M: The brother, Paudie, but he means well.

Or captain Ger when he's watching from the sideline and the ref makes a howler of a call against us. I'd prefer the word ‘arguer’ instead of ‘moaner’.

A: Who spends the most time in the gym?

M: Colin Mac for sure. Spends more time in the gym than training with the team some would say.

A: Who’s the worst dressed?

M: Has to be Cha Healy.

A: Who’s the best player you’ve ever played with?

M: I actually togged out with Ultan Dillane a few times underage although that was playing for Tralee not Killarney. I’m not a traitor we just couldn't field an U-18 team at the time!

A: How good was he?

M: He was exceptional. A massive man and he was shredded. It was good to be playing with him and not against him.

A: Who’s the best athlete you’ve ever played with?

M: Currently Brian Lynch is one of the best athletes on our team. And I remember U-14 I played with a fella called Christian. He was leaps and bounds over us all with speed and strength.

A: Do you play any other sports?

M: Just rugby at the moment. I do a bit of powerlifting with the college as well.

A: Is there another sport you haven’t tried that you think you’d be good at?

M: I've watched NFL for years now. I'd have loved to have given it a try but hey, I got rugby so I can’t complain.

A: What’s the greatest moment in the history of sport?

M: In a rugby sense it’d be when Ireland thrashed England 43-13 in 2007.

A: Do you have any nicknames?

M: Surprisingly I don't. King Flopper was used a few years back.

A: Is there an app on your phone you couldn’t live without?

M: I think I'd survive without my phone but if I had to choose one… Snapchat.

A: What’s your most used emoji?

A: What’s the best show on TV? M: Peaky Blinders. Quality show.

A: What song would you sing at karaoke?

M: Akon - Smack That.

A: Interesting choice. Do you fancy yourself as a rapper?

M: [laughs] It’d get the crowd going!

A: Who have you been listening to recently?

M: Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Favourite band.

A: Who’s the most famous person in your phone?

M: The old lad, Paudie. He was a hell of a baller back in the day I've heard.

A: What would you have for your last meal?

M: Steak with peppercorn sauce and creamy mash. Can't beat it.

A: What’s your proudest sporting moment?

M: Captaining the Crokes minors to the East Kerry Championship a few years back.

Who knows, it might come this year or next year too with the great rugby team we’ve assembled.

A: Where’s the best pint in town?

M: Jimmy Brien’s.

A: And the most embarrassing?

M: I genuinely don't get embarrassed when playing sport, there’s no need for it. After all it’s just for fun.

A: And last question: can you tell me a joke?

M: Killarney Legion.

A: If you had to compare yourself to a professional rugby player, who would it be?

M: Keith Earls. A fiery player all game long.

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A: If you could go for a drink with any three sportspeople, living or dead, who would they be?

M: Jonah Lomu, George Best and Jimmy Bullard.

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A: Who would play you in a movie about your life?

M: A young Mark Wahlberg.

A: Ouch. Cheers Mike!

M: Best of luck, Adam. It was great talking to you.

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Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

JUVENILE NEWS BOYS U16 KILLARNEY COUGARS 53 ST PAUL’S 50 Cougars hosted Paul’s in this top of the table league clash and in an exciting finish Cougars secured the points before a good attendance at the Pres Gym. Cougars made the better start and were well in control 15-7 in an impressive first qtr with a good spread of scores from David Bartlett, Ruairi Murphy and Sean O’Brien all on target. The second qtr was much improved by Pauls as they came back strong with Ryan O’Grady and Dara Lyne with 6 points each to bring them within a point at halftime 25-24.

A well contested third qtr saw Cougars increase the lead by end of the third qtr to 38-33 with Ruairi Murphy on target with a couple of big three pointers and a basket each by Eoin Talbot and David Bartlett with Pauls relying on the three point shooting of Donal Lucey to stay in contention.

Both teams gave it their all in a well contested last qtr with Cougars coming under pressure from the visitors saw them in team foul trouble early in the quarter which saw Paul’s going to the line and they hit the front with Ryan O’Grady and Dara Lyne on target in the closing stages but Cougars were always able to respond with Eoin Talbot and Sean O’Brien ensuring Cougars again hit the front but the loss of Eoin Talbot and Colm Talbot both fouling out saw Paul’s capitalise to edge ahead. Cougars responded well with Sean O’Brien stepping up with a big basket to see Cougars lead 51-50 with time running out Paul’s fouled Daniel Aleksjenko and he hit two free throws to secure the win for Cougars in a frantic finish.

U14 Boys VIXENS 24 KILLARNEY COUGARS 35 Cougars boys travelled to Athea on sunday and they produced a solid performance to take a deserved win. Cougars led throughout with good performances from Jackson O’Mahony, Conor Horgan, Harry Byrne, Cian Power Jack Clifford and Jack Lynch. Cougars are on the road again in their next league Div 1 game to St Brendans in the Moyderwell.

U12 GIRLS PLATE Killarney Cougars 22 Gneeveguilla 44 Gneeveguilla hosted Cougars in Rathmore on Monday last and a strong second half by the Cougars saw them finish comfortable winners despite a

great effort by the home side. Cougars led by 5 pts at the end of the opening qtr with Yen Lennistor and Aimee Coffey impressing with good baskets. Gneeveguilla made a good start to the second qtr with baskets by Katelynn O’Leary and Lilly Sheerin but Cougars responded well to finish qtr with Olivia Gaffey coming storming into the game with 10 pts. The teams went basket for basket in the third with Gneeveguilla battling well to reduce the arrears thanks to good baskets by Sarah O’Neill adding 6 pts but baskets for Cougars by Luisne Corcoran, Mia Griffin and Eilis Mullane all helped Cougars ahead a s they went on to finish the game strongly to advance to the next round.

U11 BOYS Killarney Cougars 18 Vixens 8 Cougars made a good start to this game with baskets by Ian Coffey and Mark Shanahan and Ted O’Gorman as Cougars led 7-2. The Vixens had a good second qtr with baskets by Tomas Ahern and Evan Curry with Cougars just ahead by 2pts at halftime. Cougars had the better of the second half with David Butler and Aaron Pandrillion adding baskets to see Cougars edge ahead to take the points in a very entertaining game for the large crowd.

SENIOR FIXTURES Womens Feb 7th Killarney Cougars v St Marys . Pres Gym 8pm Mens Feb 6th Killarney Cougars v St Marys . Pres Gym 7pm

Fossa Rowing Club

HONOURED Fossa’s men’s crew of David Blennerhassett, John Allman, Paidi McCarthy, Vincent Griffen and cox Pat Tangney, who won the All-Ireland Junior coastal rowing will be honoured by Kerry County Council at a civic reception in Tralee this evening.

The crew will also receive an award at the Kerry Sports Stars Gala on February 17th. Congratulations and well deserved.

All-Ireland Indoor Championships Well done to Beth Coffey and Rebecca O’Connell on their achievements at the All-Ireland Indoor rowing championships in U.L. Sports Arena on January 21st.

AGM The AGM of Fossa Rowing Club will take place on Thursday February 9th at 8pm in the OKI. All adult members and parents of juvenile members are asked to attend.

At the presentation of the prizes for the McSweeney Arms competition at the Ross GC were Jimmy Smith, 2017 captain, Ian Millis, Leo Casey, winner, Tony McSweeney, sponsor, Terence Mulcahy, president, and Sean Moynihan 2016 captain.

SYMPATHY Fossa R.C extends it’s deepest sympathy to the Moriarty family on the recent death of Terrance R.I.P. Ar Dheis De go raibh a Anam Dilis.

WINTER TRAINING Training is well underway at the Old Church on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. If you would like to give rowing a try, come along. All are welcome ALL IRELAND INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS On the 21st of January, Fossa Rowing Club competed in the All Ireland indoor Championships which was held in UL, Limerick.

Well done to all our members who competed in this fantastic occasion. Many thanks to all the coaches who helped prepare the members for this event and to the parents for driving them and supporting us all the way. We will now look forward to our year on the water.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

LOTTO No winner of our lotto 27/01/2017, numbers drawn were 2, 4, 14 & 23. Sellers prize winner Tom Joe O’ Donoghue, €50 Y/T ticket winner Donal Moynihan Boherbue, €50 to John Linehan Scartaglin, €40 James Moynihan Rossacrue Headford, Mike Fleming Renasup, Frank Brosnan Turrenamult. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 13, 20 & 26. Next week’s jackpot €7,400 plus €1,000.

SCHOOL’S CROSS COUNTRY Top marks goes this week to the Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra’s Minor Boys Cross Country Team of Ben Murphy, Jack O’ Leary, Kevin Bowler, Dara Moriarty, Christian Horgan, Andrew Moynihan, Padraic Finnegan & Richard O’ Connor.

The school team were 2nd team in South Munster school’s Cross Country in Cork on Friday last.

Maggie Buckley was a very credible 12th position in the minor girls and thus qualified for the Munster Finals which will be held in Tramore Road on February 10th.

Another club member Shona O’ Brien finished 5th in Intermediate category.

TRALEE RACE The Tralee Road Race held on Sunday last in Tralee Robert Purcell came 3rd, John Barrett also ran.

NATIONAL INDOOR FINALS Mel O’ Callaghan & Amy Cronin competed, both ran well but were placed outside the medals.

GNEEVEGUILLA AC 5K SPRING SERIES Commencing this Saturday February 4th and for the 3 following Saturdays. Commencing at 11.00 am. The Monastery is the race headquarters and we will be running the Ross Castle route.

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club

U-14 BOYS DIV. 2 Gneeveguilla 43-39 Caherciveen.(Played 29/01/2017) This was a great game of basketball with Gneeveguilla having home advantage. It took both teams a while to settle in attack .At the end of the 1st quarter it was 6-7 in favour of Caherciveen and at the end of 2nd quarter the score was 1911 in favour of the visitors. However in the third quarter the tide changed for the home side as they were ahead by 2 points on a scoreline of 28-26. Things got hot again in the final quarter as the teams were even on a scoreline of 37 a piece with 3 minutes to go and both defences giving away nothing. However the home side edged ahead on a final score of 43-39. Paraic Finnegan, Paudie O’ Leary, Ciaran Cremin and Mark O’Leary got vital scores for Gneeveguilla when it was needed. Ronan Teahan and Cathal O’Shea were very accurate for Caherciveen. We look forward to our next outing.

U12 GIRLS DIV 3 Gneeveguilla 16-36 Tralee Imperials.

(Played 28/01/2017 ) Gneeveguilla put in a great effort but came up short against a much improved and stronger Imperial team from their first game earlier in the season. The first half ended 9-18 to Tralee. Gneeveguilla kept fighting until the end but found it hard to compete with the hight and strength of the opposition. Imperials won out on a scoreline 16-36. Top scorer for Gneeveguilla was Ella Guerin(9) and for Tralee Imperials was Keelin O Brien (15)

Kilcummin Notes

SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to the family of Donie O’Sullivan, Droumadeesirt, Kilcummin who died recently. May he rest in peace.

CEOL AN GHEIMHRIDH Best of luck to our singers and set-dancers who are taking part in the Munster Final of Ceol an Gheimhridh in Dromcollogher next weekend.

Shane Dennehy, left. from Glenflesk presented a cheque to us to the value of €1100 from the proceeds he raised from his annual pool tournament he hosts in memory of his family members. Pictured with Siobhan Coackley, The Corner Bar Barraduff, host venue, Sheila Morris, Jim Morris and Jim Morris Snr. 03.02.17 Killarney Advertiser

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The Kerry GAA Supporters Club Annual Social took place on Saturday last at the Ballingarry House Hotel .

SULT NA NÓG The County Final will take place on the weekend of the 4th and 5th March with music, singing and story-telling taking place at the IT North Campus, Tralee on Saturday and the Set and Ceilí Dancing in Fossa Community Centre on Sunday. The rules for the competition are available on the website at kerrycomhaltas.ie and the Rural Development Office.

MILITARY ARCHIVES EXHIBITION ‘Case Studies of the 1916 Rising’ is an exhibition by the Military Archives which will take place at Killarney Library from Friday 3rd –Tuesday 28th February during library opening hours. Free admission. All welcome.

GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL GROUP Open meeting of Kilcummin Genealogical and Historical Group in Kilcummin Rural Development Office on Thursday 9th February at 7.30pm. Subject: Options for recovering burial records that are lost prior to November 1957 for old Kilcummin graveyard. All welcome. Contact: Mary 087 1527050.

SLIABH LUACHRA DRAMA GROUP Sliabh Luachra Drama Group presents “Sharon’s Grave” by J.B. Keane at the Heritage Centre Scartaglen February 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th at 8pm nightly.

Bookings 087 – 2434000 SOUTH WEST COUNSELLING COURSE Supporting Parents/Guardians to Support their Teens: FREE 8 Week Course at South West Counselling Centre Killarney. Commencing Monday February 13th 7-9pm.

Tel 064 6636416 weekdays for information and to register.

MEMBERSHIP Membership of Kilcummin Comhaltas is now due and we are asking all those who not yet registered with the Branch to do so as soon as possible. Application Forms and details are available at the Kilcummin Rural Development Office.

Mastergeeha FC

U13 Castleisland 2 Mastergeeha 4. The boys had a good win away on Saturday afternoon. Colin O’Leary and Mark O’Shea got two goals each with Daniel Horgan excellent on the day.

U15 DIV 1 Mastergeeha 0 Ballyhar 6. The lad’s tough season continued as they were beaten by promotion chasing Ballyhar.

They trailed by 4 at the break but follow-

ing a few half time changes they were much better in the 2nd half competing well and pressing forward when they could. They did have chances with Shane Warren and Philip O’Leary both going close but Ballyhar defended well and were more clinical up front on the day.

U17 Mastergeeha 4 Killarney Athletic 2. In this close local derby the boys trailed early on despite creating the better chances. Just before the break James Lynch scored the equaliser. In the second half Killarney athletic started the better and took the lead again. After this Mastergeeha pushed forward with James Lynch scoring again in the 60th minute.

Five minute later Mastergeeha took the lead with James Lynch completing his hatrick. In the closing stages Anthony Darmody scored to ensure the points and a good win.

U16 GIRLS Mastergeeha 1 Listowel 7 The girls faced a strong Listowel side on Saturday. Kate Lynch scored the Mastergeeha goal with good performances from Caolinn O’Donoghue and Ailbhe Brosnan.

PREMIER B Mastergeeha 2 Skelliga 1. In this tough encounter the seniors had to work hard to take all three points. Mastergeeha opening the scoring mid-way through the first half when Jer Sheehan scored with a good free kick. However the visitors equalised shortly after to leave the score1-1 at the break. In the second half both sides created some chances and Mastergeeha took the lead when Chris Egan finished well following a pass from Damien Breen. After this Mastergeeha defended well and the deserved three points.

MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 27th January, 2017. Jackpot now €5,100.

Killarney Darts Knock Out Cup

Sponsored by O’Neill’s, Plunkett St., Killarney. Out of the 26 teams that began in the Knock Out Cup this year, we are down to the last 4.

The semi-finals will be played on Thursday, February 2nd 2017. First named team have home advantage.

Games begin at 9:00 p.m. Best of luck

to all involved.

The Shire A v Murphys Bar The Tatler Jack v Lals OutCasts

​Killarney RFC Notes​ ​ INIS M Last weekend, the minis were due to ​ travel to Ballymalis to take part in the West Munster Blitz, hosted by Killorglin RFC. However, due to the inclement weather during the week, the blitz ​was postponed and training continued instead at Knockreer. The blitz will take place in February and the kids are looking forward to showing off their skills in this blitz and they are also due to travel to Tralee RFC, so February promises to be a busy one for the minis. Training continues this Saturday at knockreer between 10:30am and 12 midday. For any details please contact Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy on 087-4145662.

U14’S Our U14’s travelled to Abbeyfeale last Sunday to take on the West Limerick side in the West Munster League. Looking to consolidate their place on top of the league, the lads were looking to continue their winning streak and duly obliged by winning on a scoreline of 15 points to 3. The visitors tries were scored by Peter Walsh, Bailey O’Sullivan and Padraic Talbot who secured the 9th win out of 9 matches for the lads. This is absolutely outstanding and the lads hope to continue the run as they head to Castleisland next Saturday. Best of luck to the lads, they are playing spellbinding rugby and have an army of supporters following them. Well done to coaches Seamus, Eoin and John for all their hard work.

U18’S Our U18’s were due to take on Castleisland/Abbeyfeale in the replay of the voided match from a few weeks previous, last Saturday at Aghadoe. However, as the home side were warming up and the Castleisland contingent arrived, it became clear that the Abbeyfeale side were not coming. The game was called off and Killarney received the points in what was a disappointing turn of events, with everyone looking forward to a good game of rugby. The lads travel to Highfield next weekend in the Bowl. Best of luck to the lads in the next round of the U18 Bowl competition.

SENIORS Last Sunday, our seniors looked to con-

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tinue their excellent run of late as they hosted Fethard and District at Aghadoe.

Conditions were good for the match and the visitors were without a doubt the stronger side on the day as they ran out winners on a scoreline of 20 - 0. Alan Mulligan, Paul O’Sullivan and Damian O’Carroll scored for the home side, while the on form Paudie Sheahan converted and added a penalty. Well done to the lads who move to 3rd in the league. Next Sunday, the lads host neighbours Killorglin at Aghadoe and will look to take on the table toppers in what will be a tough match. A fantastic match is guaranteed, so why not come along to Aghadoe for the 2:30pm kick off next Sunday and support the lads.

6 NATIONS RAFFLE Killarney RFC are holding a fundraising raffle with two amazing prizes at stake.

First prize is 2 tickets to the sold out Ireland V England mac h while second prize is 2 tickets to Ireland V France, both at the Aviva in Dublin. Get on to any Senior Player, club coach, committee member or contact Paul Murphy on 087-3745351 for tickets. Tickets are selling out very fast, so get yours now!

Killarney Swimming Club Notes

Congratulations to our swimmers who took part in the Gerry Ryan Invitational Gala in the University of Limerick. The event took place over two days, the 21st and 22nd of January, with nearly 1,000 young swimmers taking part each day.

As this was an “invitation only” gala, with only the best swimmers from all over Ireland taking part, competition was stiff and with scouts from the Munster Development Squad and Swim Ireland silently pacing the poolside, keeping a close eye on the participants, the pressure was on. As always, Killarney swimmers were in fine form and took to the Olympic-size pool as if it was their natural home.

UNDER 9 GIRLS Well done to Faye O’Neill who was simply superb in the pool and won a treasured gold medal in the 50 metres backstroke and followed that with a silver medal in the 100 metres freestyle. Certainly, a name for the future.

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form in Limerick taking bronze in the 50 metres backstroke in the face of some very stiff competition in a difficult age group.

Under 12 Girls – Pia Hickey is always worth a bit of jewelery at galas and she sure didn’t let us down in Limerick winning a beautiful silver medal in the 50 metres backstroke to add to her collection.

OVER 18 BOYS Without doubt the hardest category in Limerick with some of these young men silently harbouring hopes and dreams of Tokyo in 2020, our very own Robert O’Brien gave them all a sharp dose of reality by winning a silver medal in the incredibly difficult 400 metres Individual Medley and then took it a step further with a second silver in the 200 metres backstroke. Well done, Robert. A marvellous achievement, fully deserved, and while these medals might have caused a shock amongst some of the big clubs, they came as no surprise to anyone from Killarney.

Thanks to our coaches, Cathal O’Brien and Leontia Doody and assistant coach Shane Kerins for all their help and patience over the two days. Thanks also to all parents for travelling, dragging and transporting both children and supplies up and down to Limerick on both days.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club

MONDAYS Training continues on Mondays at 7pm with Circuit Training for athletes aged 12 and over only. Athletes must be registered. Please bring €2 each to cover the cost of the hall for the night and plenty of water.

TUESDAYS High Jump is back on Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm in the Sem Gym for registered 11, 12 and 13 year olds. Athletes must be registered. Please bring €2 each to cover the cost of the hall for the night and plenty of water. Any enquiries to Brian Stack 0862506932 WEDNESDAYS Jerry’s Adult RunClub is back! Meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm on the New Road opposite entrance to Bishops Path. You must be a registered member with the club for 2017. Membership costs €35.

Adults only group. Please wear a High Viz Jacket.

This was a huge success last year and some people ran the Killarney10Mile after it and even a half marathon! Beginners more than welcome and no one gets left behind! Any enquiries to Jerry Griffin on 0876879186 THURSDAYS Indoor training on Thursdays 6-7pm for the younger athletes aged 7 -11yrs.

Training takes place in the Sem Gym. Athletes must be registered or be turned away. Please bring €2 each to cover the cost of the hall for the night and plenty of water.

Registration costs €30 for under 19s and €35 for 19yrs and over. New members please bring a copy of your birthcert.

Registration fee covers: club membership, insurance, affiliation to Athletics Ireland (without which we cannot get insurance), affiliation to Kerry Athletics and entry to any Munster/National Competitions.

Entries are now being taken for the U13-U19 Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh on Feb 25/26. Please let Jean know by Thursday 9th February on 0861994378 if you wish to take part.

Anyone wishing to buy KVAC half zip tops, singlets or hats please contact Brid Stack 0872650720.

Enquiries: killarneyvalleyac@gmail.com

Listry Notes

VOTE OF SYMPATHY At a recent meeting of Listry Community Council Members a vote of sympathy was passed to the bereaved Family, Relatives and Friends of Jerry Moriarty of Dunloe, Beaufort. John Kelly of Rathmore. Sheila Lyne of Lissivane East, Pat O’Connor of Lisslibane, Beaufort. Tom Madden of Clarecastle. Kathleen O’Sullivan (Nee Corcoran) of Ballyhar. Theresa Madden (Nee Casey) of Causeway.

AnnMarie (Nancy) Trant of St. Brendans Pk, Tralee & Kenmare. Maureen Gately Redpath of St. Anne’s rd & U.S.A. Bridie Mai Heffernan of Knockavota, Milltown.

Maureen O’Neill of Sneem & England May their soul rest in Peace.

Sliabh Luachra Comhaltas

We wish Mark O ‘Leary and Aoife O’ Sullivan the very best of luck in the Munster final of Ceol an Gheimhridh which will take place this Sunday Feb 5th 2017, in Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick. Mark will compete in the U13 English and Irish singing competitions and Aoife will compete in the U17 English singing competition. Go n-éirí an bóthar libh.”

Rathmore Gneeveguilla Community Games

The last 2 weekends have been busy with prelimary rounds and county finals in our Basketball events.

Our U16 boys panel played first in Duagh and five teams took part. After some

killarney notes very entertaining games our players ended up winning bronze county medals. Congratulations and well done to Cormac Collins and his daughter Aisling for preparing this team and for all their support. Our U16 girls panel with their coaches Mag Fitzgerald and Stephen Lehane also travelled to Duagh for the County finals last Sunday week.. Unfortunately they didn’t reach the finals but we would like to thank all the girls and their coaches for taking part.

Our U13 girls also played the same day in the afternoon. They were drawn against Currow in the semi final and had a decisive win only to face a very strong Castleisland team in the final. Luck can always be a big part in sport and unfortunately we lost one of our girls early on with an ankle injury. Our girls still went on to give it their all and a thrilling final ended 22-18 to Castleisland.. hard luck to our gallant group of girls.... and to their coaches Cathal Collins, Norma Guerin and Mary Phelan a big thank you, for getting the girls to the final and for helping them secure their well earned County Silver Medals. Last Sunday was the boys turn, with a very skilled U13 boys team, who had a decisive victory over Castleisland in the Semi final, only to meet and lose to Fossa in a bravely fought final. A credit to the team and their coaches Eilish Finnegan and John Hurley for getting the boys this far.

Without all of our coaches, we would not be able to obtain entry into these events so a big thank you once again for their time, support and commitment to Community Games in our area.

Next week, we will publish the results of our Music/Singing/Recitation competition that took place recently.

UPCOMING EVENTS Spikeball U14 trials (girls and boys seperate teams) are underway, follow us on Facebook for more information.

Art/Handwriting area event will take place on Wed 8th Feb, Teach Isogain at 7.pm- 8.30pm €2 per child.(County final Sat Feb 25th). Anyone interested in taking part in a trial for U13/U15 Girls or U15 Boys Futsal (form of indoor soccer) team, please also contact one of our officers Anyone interested in taking part in the following County events, please contact one of our following officers to register: Aeneas O’Leary, 087 6577167, Cynthia Daly 086 0818606 or Ann O’Leary on 087 2226007. Swimming County event - Sun March 5th. Quiz U14 County event - Frid March 10th. Cross Country County event & Duathlon - Sun March 19th.

Gymnastics County event - Sun March 26th.

Killorglin Golf Club

Result of Mens 12 Hole Competition at Killorglin Golf Club 29/01/17

1st Seamus O’Sullivan 31 pts Mens Spring League begins on 12th February .

Ross Golf Club

FIXTURES On Sunday Feb 5th - we will hold an 18 hole single stableford competition .The time sheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it as soon as possible.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt

SUNDAY COMPETITION Last Sunday despite the inclement weather we had our first competition of the year which produced the following results: Overall Nett: Robbie O’Brien Snr and John O’Halloran, Overall Gross: Sean Kelly and Sean O’Brien, Second Nett: Robbie (Snr) and Betty O’Brien. Details of another event this Sunday will follow via text and Facebook to club members later in week.

CLUB WEBSITE AND E-MAIL We wish to inform everyone that we are experiencing difficulties at present with both our club website and e-mail service. We have set up a temporary email address deerparkpandp@gmail.com for anyone wishing to contact us by that means in the meantime. Both will be down for the foreseeable future but we will inform you when they are both operational again in due course.

MEMBERSHIP A note that our membership rates for the coming year (effective March 1st) will be the same as 2016. Anyone wishing apply for membership in advance of then can arrange same with Sean Kelly (0860508686) or Colm O’Dowd (0877673742). We encourage all those wishing to enter PPUI competitions to pay their membership early to ensure they are properly registered for same.

JOHNNY KELLY SCRAMBLE Our first major event of 2017 will take place on Sunday February 19th and is open to all 2016 registered members of both the club as well as the Gleneagle.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club

AGM The Flesk Valley AGM will take place Friday 17th February 2017 at 8.30pm at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. All members and parents of juvenile members are asked to attend.

TRAINING Training continues every Sunday morning for all age groups. New members are always welcome. Those interested should contact Denis O Donoghue, Tadhg Kelly, Micheal O Sullivan.

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SOCCER CLUB’S SUPPORT IS A CUT ABOVE LOCAL soccer club Cedar Galaxy Killarney (CG Killarney) welcomed some support that was a cut above the rest when Julie’s Barber Shop, Killarney, came onboard.

The club plays in Division 1A in the Kerry District League and is optimistic about finishing the season on a high.

“Julie’s have been a fantastic help to us this season in sponsoring us and helping us cover costs so we can compete in the KDL,” said club PRO Ronan Walsh.

Julie Healy of Julie’s Barber Shop, making a presentation to CG Killarney last Friday.

In the ring with Killarney Boxing Club KILLARNEY BOXING CLUB has just opened at Total Body fitness gym on Main Street.

The club is the brainchild of its coach, experienced fighter Donal J Rice. “If it's fitness, sparring or you just want to lose those extra few pounds, this is for you,” said a club spokesman.

“All ages and genders are welcome.” Classes are at 7.30pm -8:30pm on Tuesdays and at 10.30am-11.30am on Thursday mornings. You can also avail of one-on-one classes.

Killarney Boxing Club members with coach Donal J Rice.

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Fossa Community Games Notes

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Fossa Under 13 boys who won the county final on Sunday.

The boys had a great win over Duagh/ Lyre in the semi final and followed that win up with another fantastic win in the final against a tough Rathmore/ Gneevguilla. Their hard work and training shone through and the gold was never in doubt. Tremendous credit to Amanda O Brien and her commitment to all aspects of Fossa Community Games.

The boys that did Fossa proud are: Sean Dineen, Daragh O Brien, Rocco Sheehan, Tom Cahillane, Shea Weldon, Darren Ryan and Cian Doyle.

Our U16 girls won Silver medals in Duagh on Sunday. They defeated Currow in the semi final and the girls put in another tremendous performance in the final against Castleisland giving everything they had but unfortunately luck wasn’t on their side and they had to settle for the runners up spot. Silver medals in Kerry U16 is a great achievement and great credit to all team and coaches Kate Donnellan and Trish O’Shea. Well done to the girls Lyselle, Shelly, Aoife, Tara, Maud, Anna and Jade fantastic team you did Fossa proud over the last two weekends. Congrats to Castleisland and all the best in the next stage of the competition.

Thanks to all the parents and supporters who came out in great numbers on Sunday to cheer on both of our teams in Duagh.

Special mention to Killarney Basketball clubs St. Pauls and Cougars club coaches who all our players play with. Thanks to James Weldon and James (BooBoo) Fleming for their expertise and continued support. Thanks also to Billy Mangan and Eileen Switzer for always accommodating us with hall rental. Duagh was a great host venue and made it a very enjoyable event.

UPCOMING EVENTS Best of Luck to the U11 mixed boys and girls team in the Basketball this Saturday. Anyone interested in participating in the U14 Quiz or in the U14 girls spike ball please contact Amanda 0863283778 or in swimming contact Katherine Butler 0863152247 Remember the dates for all upcoming events and who to contact about them can be found on our Facebook page.

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JACK’S DOUBLE WIN IN THE SINGLES In the Munster 40x20 Junior A singles quarter final Glenbeigh’s Jack O’Shea was on top form as he defeated Tipperary’s John Ferncombe 21-9,21-4. Jack made it two wins from two later in the week in Broadford, Co Limerick when he got the better of Clare’s Ciaran Malone 21-8,21-12 to qualify for the final of the Munster 40x20 Junior A singles.

There are a number of games down for decision this week and we will have all the results in next week’s column.

Dominic Lynch from Glenbeigh took on Darragh Moloney from Tipperary on his home alley.

In the Munster Juvenile Boys u13 singles Ronan Sheahan from Glenbeigh took on Waterford’s Charlie Treen. In the Boys under 15 Doubles Diarmuid McGillicuddy and Darragh Blennerhassett faced Waterford’s Sean O’Sullivan and Daniel Treen. These games are in Ballydesmond Co Cork.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

“BEST PARKLAND COURSE” IN MUNSTER 2016.

The Golfer’s Guide to Ireland, which is the most prestigious publication on Golf in Ireland has awarded the accolade for the “Best Parkland Course in Munster” for the Killeen Course, for 2016, to Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, this is a wonderful achievement, and a just reward to all of those concerned. Special mention must go to our Course Manager, Enda Murphy and his dedicated team, and to the Course representative from the Club Council, Sean Coyne who has just recently been replaced in that position by former Club Captain Mikey Daly, and who had been assisting Sean in that role for some years. Congratulations all round are most deserved, and are all the more satisfying when the damage that was wreaked on our courses by last winter’s storms is taken into consideration. The tremendous effort put in by our Club Members, and our friends from Dooks Golf Club after the storms of last year must and helped out with the devoting evenings during the year, will have gone a long way to help out in bringing our courses back into good shape, and therefore we all played our part in helping to win this fantastic award. The most recent accolade that Killarney Golf and Fishing Club had been awarded, was in 2011, after the Club had hosted the Irish Open that year, and was for “Best Parkland Course in Ireland”.

With a view to the continuation of Course improvements, the programme for same for 2017 has just been announced, improvements to the 1st 3rd 4th 7th and 10th on Killeen, are either ongoing, or in the pipeline, these improvements will not only enhance the visual aspect of all of these golf holes but will also help to speed up the rate of play, as time spent searching for golf balls in various ponds and streams will be substantially reduced as they are all going to cleaned out, and any Golf balls landing therein will be visible, and thus should be fairly easily retrievable.

SYMPATHY Club Captain, Declan McCarthy, on behalf of the entire Club wishes to pass on our condolences to Club Member, Liam Maguire on the recent death of his father Terry.

FIXTURES The wet weather conditions over the past week or so, resulted in the scheduled competition for Sunday last, the 29th of January being cancelled, this was the first weekend that the Men’s Club were unable to hold a competition this winter, which is complete contrast to last winter when our courses were closed for such a long time. Next Sunday will see the commencement of the “Double Shotgun” starts, with tee-times scheduled for 8.30 A.M. and 12.30 P.M. On Mahony’s Point.

Glenflesk Notes

SCHOOL REUNION A Primary School Reunion Dance for anyone associated with the 6 schools in the Glenflesk area 16 and over on the 17/02/17 in the Gleneagle Hotel @ 8:30pm. Band - Uì Bhriain. Joint fundraiser between Glenflesk GAA & Barraduff Community Field. Everyone Welcome

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RATHMORE PANTO 30th Annual Marian Players Rathmore Panto SLEEPING, BEAUTY Open on Saturday January 28th 7.30pm. There are additional Night Shows Wednesday February 1st & Thursday 2nd & 4th Saturday at 7.30pm nightly. Mattaine at 3pm Sundays January 29th & February 5th at Community Centre Rathmore, all proceeds to Local services of Kerry parents Friends Association More information & booking Tell: 0647758526, RAHEEN N.S. Enrolment forms for 2017/2018 now available from Raheen NS or for download at www.raheenns.com. For further details contact the school on 0647754447. Congratulations to Tim & Breda Scannell who had the winning lotto no. 7 on Saturday the 28th of January.

Killarney Celtic FC

POKER CLASSIC Killarney Celtic are holding a Poker Classic in Scott’s Hotel on February 3rd at 8.30pm. Entry is €30 and re-buy in is €20. It’s a Dealer-Dealt Tournament of Texas Hold’em and a fun night is guaranteed. Call Brian on 087 6593008 or Derry on 087 9339178 for enquiries.

ORDER OF MALTA Some-one unfortunately picked up a serious injury at a Celtic game recently. It was a serious knock to a very talented young player and we wish him a speedy recovery - it would have been a lot more serious if it wasn’t for these people and the instant and wonderful expert medical assistance they provided - a huge thank you to Joanne Kennedy McGurrion, Suzanne Scully, and Fiona McMahon, and everybody at the Order of Malta - your help and support is rarely appreciated enough until moments like this. Team physio Stefan McMahon also provided great medical care and assistance, and the injured player, thankfully now making a good recovery, was at the replay to thank everyone for their assistance.

HOSPITALITY A big thank you also to Chloe Mai Duggan and Carmel Looney for their unending and trojan work on Saturday, a 12 hour day spent in the club.

RESULTS Munster Junior Cup: Killarney Celtic 3 Ringmahon 0 Killarney Celtic advanced to the last 16 in front of a huge home following (and thank you all, your support was invaluable) with a 3-0 victory over Ringmahon.

In the 20th minute Cathal O’Shea latched onto a Stephen Hayes cross, spun and neatly drilled home, giving the keeper no chance. 1-0 at the break to Celtic. It was a high quality game with real skill and craft on both sides (Ringmahon did themselves proud too) but Celtic were just that fraction sharper with the first touch and quicker to find each other and in the 56th minute Pa McGrath was quickest to react to a loose ball in a crowded goalmouth and blasted home.

With quarter of an hour left, a beautifully weighted Stephen Hayes free kick targeted Stephen McCarthy and his bullet header was inch perfect. 3-0. The game was played in a superb atmosphere all through and both teams were a credit to their communities and to the Association.

Denny Premier B: Ballymac Galaxy 2 Killarney Celtic B 3 It was 0-0 after 75 minutes when Ballymac scored through a great free-kick.

Celtic responded by bringing in Vlad Sirotiak and Martin and the both fired home quickly to put us 2-1 up. Ballymac

levelled but Daniel O’Donoghue smashed home a great shot to give us the three points.

U15 National Cup: Killarney Celtic 1 Ferrybank 1 Ferrybank won 5-4 on penalties aet.The cruelest way to lose a game, and after a real thriller. Two brilliant sides were very well matched all through.

Emmet Finnan scored for us and Celtic played really well (Daniel Okwute was outstanding) but in fairness, so did Ferrybank. 1-1 after normal time and it remained so after extra-time, although both sides were left ruing good chances, and the penalty lottery went their way.

Best of luck to a very sporting side in the rest of the competition.

U15 Div Two: Killarney Celtic B 2 Fenit Samphires 1 Cian Doe and Dylan Clifford scored cracking goals, while Harry Buckley and Cathal Higgins were superb on a day when everyone played well.

U13 Div One: Killarney Celtic 4 Iveragh 2 Killarney Celtic were declared the Division One Champions after defeating a skillful and tenacious Iveragh side. Celtic struck with two early goals created with great wing play by Ceryson Danter and finished off by Senan O’Leary and Pedro Alonso. Iveragh pressed hard to get back into the game but another great corner

by John Kelliher saw a well headed goal

by Pedro Alonso. A great counter-attacking move saw Peadar Kelliher speeding through the last line of defence to coolly slot home. Iveragh never gave up and forced keeper Jack O’Donoghue to make a fantastic save. Celtic were just that bit too strong for them on the day and won the title with two games to spare.

Best for Celtic were Jack O’Donoghue, John Kelliher, Calum O’Donoghue, Pedro Alonso, and Peadar Kelliher.

U12 Premier Killarney Celtic 0 Carndonough 0 Carndonough win 3-1 on penalties aet.

Killarney Celtic 12’s went out of the National Cup on penalties after a cracking game versus Carndonough from Donegal. The game ended 0-0 with both keepers excelling. Killarney Celtic scored their first penalty but missed their next three as Carndonough hit their first three to progress.

U12 Girls Premier: Camp Juniors 2 Killarney Celtic 2 Killarney Celtic led twice thanks to goals from Aideen O’Brien and Fiona Buckley but full credit to Camp Juniors, who have also pulled in maximum effort from a small population and have put in a lot of work to come an awful long way, they fully deserved to get a draw in a thrilling game.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to U15 player Harry Buckley on making the Kerry Schoolboys/ Schoolgirls Team of the Week.

FIXTURES FAI Junior Cup: Killarney Celtic away to Ballynanty (Limerick), Sunday, 2.00pm A crunch game against a quality side – support will be vital!

Youths League: Killarney Celtic away to St. Brendans Park, Saturday, 2.00pm U14 Premier: Killarney Celtic at home to Killorglin, Saturday, 10.30am U14 Div One: Killarney Celtic B away to Fenit Samphires, Saturday, 12.30pm U12 Munster Cup: Killarney Celtic at home Mungret Regional, Saturday, 2.00pm U12 Div One: Killarney Celtic B away to Killarney Celtic 12.00 noon U12 Div Two: Killarney Celtic C away to MEK, Saturday, 10.30am PITCH BOOKINGS Contact Mary Lyne 086-6485809 to book our All Weather full size pitch or training area.

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club

MEMBERSHIP Reminder to all Members to renew their 2017 Membership - please contact our club secretary on 087 3381842 or give a call to Jacqueline in Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate. New Members are also welcome - this is a great time to join the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club – for €10.00 membership fee, members can avail of all our upcoming events and gatherings and can get involved with our charity fundraising events plus for a further €15.00 members can join the Irish Vintage Society through our Club and avail of great vintage tractor and vintage car Insurance deals.

Please contact us for further details.

MF135 TRACTOR RESTORATION PROJECT The club and members are working hard on the restoration of the Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor and meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at Killarney Mens Shed. If you are interested in getting involved or helping out in any way, please get in touch on 087 3381842 or give a call to Killarney Mens Shed on Thursday evening. Cup of tea and chat afterwards.

A big thank you to everyone who has helped out so far and to Killarney Mens Shed and Kerry Mental Health Association for the generous use of their facilities. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for an updated progress report in the Killarney Advertiser.

Crusaders Bridge Club

A reminder for all club members that the simultaneous pairs competition will be held on Wed 8th February at 7 30 pm in the Brehon. We look forward to a large attendance.

Spa Muckross Community Games

SWIMMING Community Games cater for competitors from over six to under sixteen on 31st July 2017. If interested in representing Spa Muckross in the County Final on Sunday 5th March, please contact Emir on 087 2258776, advising the stroke your child wishes to participate in. Proof of date of birth (birth cert or passport) will be required. Entries must be entered on line by mid February, so please don’t delay. JUDO: New Judo date (requested by clubs) Sunday FEBRUARY 5th in Lissivigeen school. Weigh in 10.30am. Competition starts at 11am. All competitors must register in correct weight category no changes on day.

SPIKEBALL U14 Girls Spikeball County competition is on the 19th February. Interested girls should contact Donal 086 1929484. Minimum of 6 girls required. Age requirements: not 14 until after the 31st July 2017 and Over 11.

QUIZ U14 (mixed team boys & girls) County competition is taking place on the evening of Friday 10th March 2017. Please contact 083 304 8310 (AFTER 3.30pm Mon-Fri) if your child is interested in participating. Please note Killarney Parish Confirmation is on 10th March also.

FUTSAL Boys U13 Futsal is postponed from Sunday 5th Feb to Sun 19th in Milltown and Duagh.

ART/HANDWRITING 25th Feb County Competitions: U10 - U12 Handwriting and U12 - U16 Art. Please contact 087 6115306 if your child wishes to represent Spa Muckross. We are hoping to hold a local competition for Art and Handwriting in early February.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Kerry Community Games Church Gate Collection on 18th and 19th February 2017. Volunteers required to cover the Killarney Parish masses.

CONDOLENCES Condolences to County Committee member Andy Keane on the death of his brother Michael in Abbeyfeale. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Workmen’s Rowing Club

TRAINING NEWS Both Indoor and Outdoor training continue as usual as per coaches’ texts. Out lakeshore training takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle, at 10.30 am. We have many new members recently and you are all most welcome to Workmen’s. Our Beginner’s Coaches have been very busy and enjoying showing the oars to our newest recruits. Thank you also to our safety launch drivers who ensure that everyone has a safe outing on the lake every week.

MEMBERSHIP DUE Many thanks to all who have by now paid their membership to Pauline & Siobhán. Remember, any outstanding fees can be paid this weekend.

BIRTHDAYS A Very Happy Birthday to one of our newest members.. Eamonn Mc Elhinny , who celebrates his birthday on Tuesday 7th February. Also, with all the excitement of his debut at the All-Ireland Indoor Championships , we forgot to mention the birthday of Luke Ryan who celebrated his special day on January 23rd. We hope you had a great day Luke…from all your clubmates at Workmen’s.

Murphys Golf Society

AGM MONDAY 30TH JANUARY Captain Anthony Walsh President Seán Murphy Ex Officio Jimmie Smith Secretary John O Shea Fixtures Secretary Paudie O'Donoghue Treasurer Gerry Adams Committee Eoghan Donnellan Mike Casey Con O Mahony Johnathan Casey Pat Casey Thanks to all the members and Jimmie Smith for a great 2016.First Outing Saturday 18th February, O Mahonys Point.

New members welcome.

Killarney Golf Club Ladies

Results of Competition Sunday 29th January, Club Sponsored, team of 2 on Mahony’s 1st. Christine Carroll (12) liz Kelliher (17) 40 pts 2nd Ann Courtney (36) Sinead Galvin (23) 35 pts (bk9) 3rd Jane Dwyer (25) Mary o’Doherty (14) 35 pts Next week’s competition Team of 2 Champagne Scramble Killeen Course.

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Dr Crokes

PROGRESSIVE 31 Progressive 31 is on every Wednesday night in the Crokes Clubhouse starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome. Bring €5 and a partner.

APPEAL FOR JUVENILE VOLUNTEERS Interested in becoming a Referee Please contact Ger Sugrue on 0879928740 You must be a minimum of 17 years of age.

SEMI FINAL ON FEBRUARY 11TH All Ireland Senior Club Semi Final vs Corofin (Galway) is down for 4pm on Saturday 11th of February at Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. It will be Live on TG4 Travel arrangements for supporters to issue shortly. Get your flags and Club colours out.

LOTTO Lotto 10, 15, 17, 20. Jackpot €3600. Not won match 3 12 by €35. Next draw on Sunday 5th of February in Speakeasy.

Jackpot €3900.

East Kerry GAA

MUNSTER UNDER 16.5 A FOOTBALL St. Brendans College, Killarney played St. Francis College, Rochestown last week, in the Munster Under 16.5 Quarter Final in Ballyvourney. Two evenly matched sides produced a fantastic display of football on the day. The scoring power of the St. Brendans forward line proved the difference in the end. St. Flannans College, County Clare will be strong opponents in the next round.

Pobal Scoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare defeated DLS Waterford in the U16.5 C Munster Football championship. The team played well as a unit proving too strong for a spirited Waterford side .

This team have great potential to progress to the final stages of this section of the Munster competition

Firies Coiste na nÓg

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our club man; Christopher Palmer for qualifying for the Irish Students Judo team recently. Christopher, along with the rest of the Irish students will be competing in Lithuania this summer in the International Student Games.

VOLUNTEERS As the busy season soon commences, our industrious club is in need of your help. If you willing to commit some free time, we would be delighted to see some new faces to assist us. In particular, the juvenile section; Coiste na nÓg require a secretary to assist with the administrative part of the club. If interested in exploring the possibility, please contact Eugene Cosgrave at 087-3999988.

Fossa GAA

LOTTO 29th January 2017 Numbers drawn were 4, 14, 23, 26.

There was no jackpot winner and the €40 consolation prize winners were Chloe McCarthy, c/o Angela Daly, Don Brosnan, Tanya McCormick, Curragh, Colin Hunt and Bernie Buckley, Willie O’ Sullivan and Willie O’ Connor. Next weeks jackpot will be €13,050. Tickets are on sale at The Golden Nuggett Bar, The Castlerosse Leisure Centre, The Travel Inn, The Old Killarney Inn,

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Foley’s Spar Shop, The Laurels Bar and Committee members.

MEMBERSHIP Club membership is now due. Family membership, which includes both parents and all their children up to minor age, stays at €60.00 for 2017, adult remains at €30.00, while youth/student is €15.00. A player is not insured to play or train if not registered. Registrar Gene Moriarty will take up membership at Lotto on Sunday night.

STRICTLY COME DANCING Marion O’Shea, daughter of Michael O’Shea, Cleeney, is stepping it out in the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing in the INEC on Friday, 10th February.

Marion, who plays with Fossa ladies and is a sister of Elizabeth, is the youngest contestants to participate and would really appreciate our support on the night.

The tickets are €20 for adults and €10 for children. Tickets are selling fast so people should get them as soon as possible.

If you wish to purchase tickets, you can contact Marion on 087 6410006 or Michael O’Shea on 087 7994199. Fossa GAA wish Marion the very best on the night and encourage as many members as possible to go and support her.

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

COMMUNITY GAMES It was a fantastic weekend for Fossa Community Games with our U-13 Boys winning gold and our U-16 Girls winning silver in the County finals of the Basketball competition. Well done to all the kids and coaches on a wonderful achievement.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY Case Studies of the 1916 Rising is an exhibition by the Military Archives which will take place at Killarney Library from Friday 3rd - Tuesday 28th February during library opening hours. Free admission. All welcome.

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 Gaa

ÓÍCHE CEILIÚRADH The Ladies club held their Juvenile Awards Night in the Dromhall Hotel on Sunday and had many reasons to celebrate a hugely successful year. Ladies Chairman Dave Randles thanked all those in attendance for supporting the girls during the year and extended an open invitation to any and all that would like to get involved in any aspect of the club.

The celebration centred on the medal presentations to our 3 teams. The U12 girls made great strides during the year thanks to the great work and time put in by coaches Selina Looney and Hannah Devlin. They reached the East Kerry Shield Final but found Milltown /Listry that little bit better but this does not diminish the great progress they’ve made this past year.

The U14 girls had a busy year. They competed in Feile to great effect and again reached an East Kerry Final.

Displaying great skill and courage they emerged victorious,again special thanks to Shaun O Connor,Mike Doody,Maria Hanrahan and Orla Culloty who kept the girls on the go in what

was a lively year.

The U16s saved their best ‘til last when defeating Spa in the East Kerry Division 2 in Spa. They showed great resilience to come back from a slow start and win with a bit to spare in the end. A busy year for these girls with some U14s lining out for them and some of the girls graduating to the Senior team during the year. John Doona and Susanne Smith found plenty time to coach both the U16 and Senior girls during the year and must have great satisfaction from the year.

Individual Awards..U12 girls Lorna Looney,U14 girls Tara Murphy,U16 girls Ellen Coffey.

The contribution of trojan worker Desiree Crowley was also acknowledged as was the appointment of John Doona as Kerry U14 ladies team manager - both thoroughly deserved.

A very enjoyable event which showed the ladies in the best possible light and highlighted what is without doubt one of the most vibrant parts of the club.

OÍCHE CEILIÚRADH EILE! A date for the diary - Friday February 17th.in the beautiful Killarney Plaza Hotel,our Spring Party will be held. As previously mentioned this was a tremendous nights entertainment last year and hopes are high that this years version will be even better. Tickets from usual club sources.

AN EASIER LIFE No more running around as you can now pay your membership(which is due for 2017)online and to add to convenience our lotto is also available through the same medium.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ Anyone who would like to take part in this years Scór na bPáistí should contact Scór officer Carolann Spellman or any club officer. Tráth na gCeist,Amhránaiocht Aonaoir,agus Damhsa Sean Nós are among the disciplines involved. Quiz,Solo singing and sean nós dancing are part of the competition.

BEST WISHES The very best of luck to Kerry and Rathmore star Aidan O'Mahoney who announced his retirement from intercounty football. Much admired he was more than generous and obliging at a function run by the Legion some time ago. The problem now is that with extra time for his club the much sought after O Donoghue Cup will be that bit more difficult for the rest of us in East Kerry. A hard act to follow in the Kerry jersey.

SYMPATHY The Killarney Legion Club extends its sincerest sympathy to Breda Murphy and the Costello family on the recent death of her mother Josehine R.I.P.Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis.

Also to the Cronin family,Old Deer Park on the death of Margaret R.I.P.Sioraí na bhFlaitheas lena h-Anam Dílis.

LOTTO Winning no’s - 8,20,21,22.No winner.

Next weeks jackpot - €4,900.

Listry GAA

LISTRY MONTHLY MEETING GAA monthly meeting to be held on Thursday February 2nd at 21.00 in the club rooms. Please come along and become part of our very active and vibrant club. Getting involved in your local GAA is a wonderful way to format new friendships- as well as giving opportunities for skills and expertise to be shared for the benefit of all in our community.

LOTTO DRAW 5, 16,17,18 Next week lotto jackpot €4550 U14 FOOTBALL TRAINING: Keel/Listry U14 training every Thursday night 7/8 pm in Milltown Community Hall.

STRICTLY COME DANCING KILLARNEY Best of luck to Kathleen O Sullivan nee O Donoghue Rockfield/Firies, sister of John, Stephen, Paul, and Padraig who participating in Strictly Come Dancing in aid of The Irish Cancer Society, Friday 10th February in INEC.

Milltown Castlemaine GAA

OPEN FAMILY FUN DAY/MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION NAGLE RICE COMMUNITY CENTRE: On this Sunday February 5th 2017-our club is having an Open Day/Members Registration Day for the families of all the young boys and girls from the Milltown Castlemaine area.

Catering for ages 5 and upwards, our day will commence at 12 and finish at 3. During this time children will be able to participate in some fun football activities and meet with some of our coaches who will be coaching within our club over the coming year. Our club caters for both boys and girls from (under 6 to 12’s) and boys only thereafter from under 14 to senior men.

There is also a girl’s Gaelic football club-(Milltown Listry) in the community. This open day will be an ideal opportunity for new families or individuals who have joined our community to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed environment. Light refreshments will be served for children and adults throughout the afternoon. If you would like to help with serving the refreshments, I would be delighted. You can contact me on 086/1703332 if you are available. There will be a special draw for a club pull over training top, a club training T-Shirt and 6 leather footballs for all those who pay their membership on the day. There will be two bouncy castles there to entertain the smaller children too! All players must be registered by March 31st 2017 for insurance purposes. Any queriescontact our chairperson Podge on (086) 839 8669, Tomás Barry-membership officer- on 087/6699276, club registrar-John Murphy on 087/6738217 or our Coaching officer Ian Twiss on 087/2521053. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTRATION Club registration is now due. Under 6’s-boys and girls 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 2017. 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 CREDIT UNION QUIZ Congratulations to Brendan Casey, Peadar Whelan, Niamh Dinham and Emma Casey -from Nagle Rice Primary School-who won the U 13 section of the Rathmore District Credit Union Quiz today.

They will now compete in the County Final in a few weeks time.

Congratulations also to our neigh-

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SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to John and Rita McKenna, Mill Road, on the death of John’s mother. To Sheila Rice, Minish, on the recent deaths of her nephew and mother. Also to the relatives of Joan Sheehan, Minish, who passed away during the week. To Mary Moynihan, Minish, on the death of her aunt.

And to Denise Moynihan on the death of her grandaunt.

May They Rest in Peace.

Kilcummin GAA

bours- Faha National School -who came second in the same competition and will also progress to the County Final. They beat off stiff competition from nine other schools. Well done to all involved.

Special thanks to Mary O’ Shea (Milltown Credit Union) for all her work in organising the event.

CHRISTY KISSANE TOURNAMENT As you may be aware, our club is participating in the Christy Kissane Tournament hosted by Laune Rangers in conjunction with Kingdom Kerry Gaels this Saturday February 4th 2017. Milltown Castlemaine are in Group A and will play Dromid Pearses in Beaufort at 12 noon. Should they win, they will play the winners of Beaufort V Dr. Crokes at 1 p.m.

Spa GAA

ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH 2017 The 3rd Annual awards night will be held in the Torc Hotel at 7.30pm. This is one of the main social events of the year and tickets sell out fast. Tickets only €20 for buffet/dance. Music supplied by The Two Mikes Band. A great night of entertainment honouring our members is guaranteed. Tickets on sale this week from committee members Andrew Garnett, Anne Holland, Adrian O’Sullivan, Sean Kelliher, Mathilda McCarthy and Ivor Flynn.

The following are the recipients: Lifetime Achievement: Cait O’Sullivan Darcy Cultural/Social Person of the Year: Seamus Clifford Guest of Honour: Dara Moynihan Senior Men Nominees: Dan O’Donoghue, Michael O’Donoghue and James Devane Senior Ladies Nominees: Mags Cronin, Micaela O’Connor and Roisin Kearney

Junior Player of the Year: Jamie Spillane. Minor Player: Eoghan Cronin Best of luck to all. This is a sell out event and numbers are limited so get your ticket off the above committee.

ALL IRELAND SCOR NA NÓG Scór na nÓg: Best of luck to our Tráth na gCeist and Rince Seit teams in the upcoming All Ireland Final in the Waterfront Theatre Belfast on Saturday 11th February. Tráth na gCeist team: James Lynch, Daniel O’Sullivan, Kianan O’Doherty and Louise Fleming.

RINCE SEIT Aine Brosnan, Erin Holland, Meghann Cronin, Orlaith Spillane, Kianan O’Doherty, Liam Spillane, Gary O’Sullivan and Cian O’Sullivan.

SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ East Kerry Final will be held in RaceCourse on Friday evening 3rd March, commencing at 4.00pm REGISTRATION Registrars will be at the clubhouse this Friday 3rd Feb 7.30pm-9pm collecting membership for underage/minors/senior players/competitors and general membership.

SCHOOLS LINK Corn Ui Mhuiri Semi Final: Best of luck to the Sem team and captain Dara Moynihan, as they take on St. Flannans Saturday 4th February.

FREWEN CUP (16.5 A FOOTBALL) St Brendans Killarney 5-9 St. Francis College Rochestown 2-11 They also meet St. Flannans in the next round. Best wishes to both Sem teams.

LOTTO No jackpot winner in the Torc Hotel.

Lucky numbers 1,4,14,19. Lucky dip winners were Alan Flynn, 5, Cestnut Drive. Niamh Mangan, Muckross. Brian Fenton, Raheny, Pat Connolly, Bantry Blues. Next weeks draw in McSweeney’s will be for €3,200.

KILCUMMIN GAA GOLF SOCIETY The Society held its AGM on Wednesday last and outlined its plans for the coming year. With 45 members in 2016 it has grown to be an active and well organised society which has been very influential in the running of the GAA club during the last number of years.

John Egan is the incoming captain and David O’Riordan takes over as Secretary while Muiris Healy continues as Treasurer. Best wishes were extended to society member Breeda Duggan on her appointment as President of Killarney Golf Club and to parishioners Declan McCarthy and Amy Arthurs who are Gents and Ladies captains of Killarney for 2017.

SYMPATHY Is extended to the O’Sullivan family formerly of Dromadeesirt and the O’Leary family of Inch on the death of Kathleen O’Sullivan in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. May they rest in peace.

RAMBLING HOUSE Kilcummin Rambling House will be open on Friday 3rd February at 8.30pm. All proceeds on the night will be donated to Kilcummin Community Care. As always there will be storytelling, song ceol, tae agus braic. Fáilte isteach.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ QUIZ Any GAA club members in 3rd to 6th class who are interested in taking part in the quiz are invited to a meeting with Jason O’Connor at the clubhouse next Wednesday night 1st February at 8.30pm.

KILCUMMIN GAA LOTTO There was no winner on Sunday Jan 29th 2017. Numbers drawn were 6, 11, 22, 25. Next Draw Sunday, February 12th 2017. Jackpot now €3,000.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO No winner of the lotto which took place in John Dans on 30/01/17 Jackpot - €3,800 Numbers were 11,15,16,17 The next draw will take place in Spillanes Bar on 13/02/17 and the Jackpot is €4,000 ST BRENDANS Best of luck to Christopher and Oran O Donoghue who play with St Brendans against St Flannans in the Corn Ui Mhuire Semi Final on Saturday February 4th.

GLENFLESK A.G.M The big news to come from Last weeks AGM was the announcement of our new joint Main Sponsors The Kerryway Bar and O Briens Quickpick Glenflesk.

It brings to an end to the 3 year Sponsorship of the Jarveys Rest, the Club would like to thank them for their outstanding support and generosity over the 3 years and wish them continued success in the coming years.

Mid Kerry Gaa

MID KERRY U21 CHAMPIONSHIP Beaufort 4-13 Laune Rangers 2-07 Beaufort knocked the reigning champions of the top ensuring a semi final encounter with Keel/Listry.

This game was played in good spirits on a crisp January afternoon, Laune Rangers were 1st to the breaking ball but Beaufort were quick on the attack, however scoring attempts by both sides were in vain for the first few minutes of the game with the opening score coming in the 6th minute for the homeside in the way of a Darragh Coffey free. This score was cancelled out with a Fiachra Clifford free. Beaufort’s Aaron Foley secured 2 more points followed by a well taken goal from Darragh Coffey. Ciaran Kennedy saw his shot sail over the bar.

Beaufort were on top all over the field, Liam Carey been man of the moment scored a point and then skilfully catching the kick out passed off the ball to Niall O’Connor whose shot found the back of the Rangers net. In the closing minutes of this half Beaufort’s Danny Healy, Ciaran Kennedy, Liam Carey & Aaron Foley were the dominant forces resulting in a goal and a point from the boot of Aaron Foley.

Half time score Beaufort 3-06 Laune Rangers 1-03 27 minutes gone and the game slipping away from their gasp Laune Rangers’s David Costello scored a mighty consolation goal. Minutes later the visitors had another goal chance only to be denied by Beaufort’s Goal Keeper Cian Sullivan. The very last score of the game came from Beaufort’s Ciaran Kennedy securing Beaufort a semi final encounter with Keel/Listry.

FIXTURES Semi Final Sun 5th Feb both games 2pm Keel/Listry play Beaufort in Keel &Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane host Miltown/Castlemaine extra time playable in both games MID KERRY SENIOR LEAGUE Mid Kerry Senior League begins on Sun 12th Feb all games 2pm Round 1 Cromane home to Keel Glenbeigh/Glencar host Beaufort Miltown/Castlemaine entertain Laune Rangers SENIOR SCÓR Will be held on Sat Feb 18th at 8pm with question time at 6pm. Any club within Mid Kerry interested in taking part please have your entries with their registration numbers to our Scór Officer Mary Clifford by next Thurs 2nd Feb. MID KERRY SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ Mid Kerry finals take place on February,Friday 24th in the CYMS hall, Killorglin. Time to be confirmed later.

Details of the events in Scór na bPáistí can be found on Kerry GAA, Cultúr link.

Details of clubs entries to be forwarded to Mary Clifford by the weekend of Feb 17th/18th.

All entries need to include the GAA membership numbers of the participants.

Tráth na gCeisteanna teams go straight to the County Final which will be held in Killorglin on Sunday 26th March at 11am venue to be confirmed.

Congratulations A massive congratulations to Glenbeigh/Glencar who is after qualifying for the All Ireland Junior championship final fantastic game. Hard luck to Kenmare who lost to Westport by 2pts after extra time.

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