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Editor’s View

Eve Kelliher takes a look at the news that’s been getting Killarney and Kerry talking

Our Parking & Congestion Series Sparks Debate

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KILLARNEY ADVERTISER is delighted to welcome Aishling O’Hanlon to the team. Aishling, a mobile journalist/digital journalist, is newly qualified with a diploma in radio broadcasting and production. A native of Lixnaw, Aishling studied at Radio Kerry Training and Kerry Education and Training Board. She previously studied TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting in IT Tralee.

Recorded Message To Tackle Littering? KILLARNEY ADVERTISER’S series on the problem of parking and traffic congestion over the past fortnight has sparked much debate as we highlighted how certain areas become no-go zones during the busy summer months. We sought an expert opinion from consulting engineer Adrian Sheehan of Reeks Consulting Engineers, Killarney. His suggestions included a strategically placed multi-storey car park and a phone app showing car users where parking facilities are available throughout the town. From a planning point of view, the aim is to try to remove as much traffic as possible from town centre, noted Mr Sheehan. “I would agree that a multi-storey car park would be ideal, but the cost of this

is questionable as it would only be fully occupied during the summer months,” Mr Sheehan told Killarney Advertiser. “There is certainly a question mark on whether we should be placing it centrally in, say, The Glebe car park. Ideally a multi-storey would be desirable in someplace like the Lewis Road car park.” A public-private partnership would be the correct way to proceed, added the consulting engineer. “Perhaps the lands could be provided by Kerry County Council, with a private operator building and operating the car park for a set number of years,” said Mr Sheehan. “We would also like to see Kerry County Council working in tandem with private operators to ensure all parking facilities

are fully utilised – with something like a phone app showing car users where there are parking facilities available, both private and public.” Mr Sheehan added: “We do believe it will take everyone working together, both public and private, to have any chance of solving the problem. Land in Killarney is very expensive and that can be difficult for Kerry County Council. An ideal location for parking would be the lands surrounding the old hospital next to Fitzgerald Stadium. We do believe this is an ideal location for parking.” • See page 39 for comments from readers and you can get in touch with your opinion by emailing newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Crying Foul At ‘Mini Glastonbury’ WHY can’t people clean up after themselves? The hunt is on for a group of teenagers who held what’s being called a ‘mini Glastonbury’ on a protected Kerry beach. The disgusting detritus left at Derrynane National Park after the August bank holiday weekend by the thuggish revellers includes rubbish, human waste, condoms, smashed glass and broken tents. Credit card receipts and gym passes found in the debris have now been passed onto Gardai and they are liaising with the Office of Public Works. Naturally, residents are angry and a Facebook page has been set up to raise awareness about the fallout of the unofficial “rave”. No one has a problem with people enjoying themselves but this sort of behaviour beggars belief. Locals estimate that around 60 teenagers took part. Ross Duffy, who lives

near the park, said young people flock to the Derrynane dunes every August Bank Holiday weekend every year but this year things got out of hand. “This is becoming a bigger problem ever year but it is getting out of control now. This year it was off the charts. They took it to another level,” Mr Duffy told Independent.ie. Mr Duffy said he spent four hours “trawling through waste” with his wife in an effort to clean up after the teenagers on Sunday. “We saw a lot of garbage blowing across the dunes. We created a pile of it and there must’ve been 300kg of waste. The OPW came and removed the waste with a tractor,” he said. “The mind boggles over the mind-set it takes to come down to a place that is so incredibly beautiful and desecrate it like that. There’s no shame or humiliation. Pride is what we are seeing,” he added.

A NOVEL solution to the problem of littering at beauty spots was mooted this week. A recorded message relayed over a tannoy system could curb illegal dumping at Kerry beaches, according to a Kerry County Council member. Fianna Fáil Cllr Jimmy Moloney told the monthly meeting of Listowel Municipal District the message could be played from the lifeguard station welcoming people to the beach and asking them to take their litter home. Sinn Fein’s Robert Beasley supported the motion and it will be investigated by Kerry County Council’s Environment Department.

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KILLARNEY’S homegrown video stars from The Ross Hotel have shaken their way into the spotlight yet again with another smash-hit video (https://youtu.be/hAv3kHevxJk) The previous films starring Team Ross have won the town-centre hotel a whole host of additional fans and this recording highlights the venue’s new cocktail, Mr Blue Sky. You can watch as the multi-talented staff members create the tipple, to the soundtrack of – you’ve guessed it – the Jeff Lynne and ELO classic Mr Blue Sky.

“This is our fourth and most fun video in our opinion!” said The Ross manager Pat McGrath, who stars in the film along with Cian Browne, Chloe O’Doherty, Hazel Murphy and Keith Hannon. The cocktail recipe features homemade blueberry-infused vodka, blueberry liqueur, fresh lemon, apple juice and a dash of agave syrup. The fabulously feelgood video was produced by Adrian McCarthy of Grand View Media with Pat and the team. You can see it here: https://youtu.be/ hAv3kHevxJk

Kerry Environmental Projects Net €27,597 A RAFT of new funding for Kerry environmental projects has been announced according to Minister of State at the Department of Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin. The Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund supports local environmental initiatives by communities, individuals and not-for-profit groups. Minister Griffin said: “This year over €460,000 of funding is available, representing an increase of 15% from 2016. Local Authorities have now drawn down this allocation which

they will match, bringing the total LA21 project funding this year to €908,000. “Here in Kerry, funding of € 27,597 was announced for 46 projects across the county. “The main goal of these local projects is to improve the environment and make our communities more sustainable. “The fund shows how local initiatives can make a real difference in our communities, and showcases how small changes can make lasting improvements to our environment. “The Fund supports small scale

non-profit environmental projects such as allotments, community gardens, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting schemes, educational initiatives and environmental exhibitions. “Eligible projects are those that will support and complement, at a local level, national environmental policies such as those on Waste, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Air, Water and Sustainable Development. “Nationally, 834 projects are being funded under the 2017 scheme which is an increase of over 100 projects on 2016.”

Feet First On Plunkett Street PLUNKETT STREET was pedestrianised on August 1 and will remain closed to traffic every evening form 7pm until 7am for the month of August as works are carried out to install removable bollards. Kerry County Council has introduced the temporary measure to restrict vehicular access to Plunkett Street, Killarney from the Main Street Junction to Reen’s Pharmacy.

Burglaries GARDAÍ in Kerry are urging property owners to be vigilant after a number of burglaries in the county. Items were taken from a store in Ballyduff GAA Club, while two gold chains were taken from a private residence in Tralee on Saturday. A small sum of money was taken from Listowel Electrical Rewinds on Friday morning.

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Two Airlifted Off Gap Of Dunloe In Separate Accidents TWO people have been airlifted from the Gap of Dunloe in separate rescue missions in the past week. A woman was plucked to safety on Wednesday after she fell. Kerry Mountain Rescue Team attended the scene and Shannon Rescue Helicopter R115 was tasked to the incident at Strickeen just before 5pm after the woman had fallen and suffered a suspected broken bone. Valentia Coast Guard co-ordinated the rescue. Meanwhile, an injured man was airlifted from the Gap of Dunloe to hospital last Friday. It is understood the 21-year-old fell while climbing at Bothán and was injured. Emergency services were tasked to the scene at 6.05pm and the man was taken from the mountain. The co-ordinated effort featured the ambulance service, Shannon Rescue Helicopter 115, Kerry Mountain Rescue Team and Valentia Coast Guard. The man was taken to University Hospital Kerry in Tralee.

A climber is airlifted from the Gap of Dunloe on Friday. Pic: Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

Tour De Munster To Stop Off In Killarney

THE Tour de Munster hits Killarney this weekend as it gets the wheels in motion in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries. Over 100 cyclists set off from City Hall in Cork City yesterday and will return there on Sunday. Give them that extra push on their 600km trek when they stop off in Killarney’s tomorrow. After taking in Tralee, Dingle, Castlemaine and Milltown, the group will arrive in Killarney’s Deenagh Lodge for a break from 4pm to 4.30pm. Joining them will be cycling legend Sean Kelly, who is a huge supporter of the event with this being his 12th year participating in the Tour de Munster. All funds raised from the charity cycle will go directly to the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).

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WIZARDS will be touching down in Kenmare Place on August 18 so let’s hope there’s plenty of parking spaces for their Quidditch broomsticks! Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop is hosting a special Harry Potter-themed event on the evening, from 7pm to 9pm. A hamper full of sweet treats, a book and surprise, inspired by JK Rowling’s best-selling novels, will be up for grabs for the best-dressed guest. “We will also be serving homemade butter beer n the night to everyone,” said PJ O’Sullivan of Aunty Nellie’s. As well as facepainting, you will also

get the chance to enter a raffle. “I have secured a fantastic prize of a signed picture and certificate of authenticity of actor Helen McCrory which I will raffle off on the night,” said PJ. “Staff including myself will be dressed up in Harry Potter style, and music from the Harry Potter movies will be playing instore. There will also be a Harry Potter-themed cake which will be cut and served on the night. All in all, two hours of fun, treats and magic are promised.” This month is a sweet one indeed at Aunty Nellie’s with Monday designated Minion Day, with Kevin the

Minion instore from 1pm to 4pm. Tuesday is Lucky Bag Day, with top prizes hidden in the Aunty Nellie’s lucky bags. Chocoholics are out in force on Wednesdays, which is Chocolate Fountain Day. On Thursdays you will get the chance to win a luxury Katie’s Handmade Chocolate hamper. There will be free entry with every €5 purchase. And the store is hosting a Black Friday event also with 10% off all hampers/gift bags.

WELL done to the Killarney Legion under-14 boys who became the fourth Legion team in the last four years to win the highly competitive East Kerry Division 1 League. Having been successful in 2014, 2015 and 2016 this year’s team came out on top in a very difficult group stage where they advanced to beat Glenflesk in the final. “The collective effort by the players and management saw the team turn in a matchwinning performance against a very competitive and gallant Glenflesk,” said Killarney Legion chairman Enda Walshe. “The lads needed to be at their best to win that game and the win was due reward for the hard work done by both team and management. As a club we are very proud of our four-in-a-row in what is in our opinion the best district competition in the county. “The lads enjoyed a celebration at our generous team sponsors Four Star Pizza and no doubt attention will now turn to keeping this panel together and continue to improve and progress as they climb up the juvenile ranks.”

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Are We Away With The Fairies? Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Don MacMonagle

ed: “I have a machine standing in the yard right now. And if someone told me to go out and knock a fairy fort or touch it, I would starve first.” Deputy Healy-Rae’s daughter Kerry County Council member Maura Healy-Rae had raised the issue at a recent council meeting, saying her father was convinced fairies were in the area. Deputy Healy-Rae estimated €40,000 had been spent on the route recently but now that the dip had reappeared signage would have to be erected to alert drivers to the lag until the road was repaired. While comments, both playful and serious, were bandied about on the issue in recent days, what I’ve noticed is the belief that we never block or obstruct a fairy path or interfere with a lios or fort runs deep in the Irish psyche – and it all comes down to respecting our heritage. • See our columnist Anne Lucey’s opinion on page 14

Yvonne Redmond @yvonneredmond Sorry, can’t talk right now, busy sacrificing a goat to the fiery sun God, in the hopes he will grant a good harvest #fairies #healyrae Jason Roche @iamjasonroche Kerry:”Why is everyone always picking on us?” Healy Rae:”Tis fairies that did the roads bad lads. The fairies!” Kerry:”Ah..That’s why..”

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REPORTS that Independent Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae blames the condition in the Cork-Kerry road on the presence of fairies hit the headlines in Ireland and beyond this week. Even the BBC sat up and took notice after journalist and Killarney Advertiser columnist Anne Lucey’s report in the Irish Times outlined how Deputy HealyRae insists a dip in a Kerry road which had been repaired before mysteriously reappearing is due to the presence of fairy forts. “There are numerous fairy forts in that area,” said the Kilgarvan TD. “I know that they are linked. Anyone that tampered with them back over the years paid a high price and had bad luck.” Deputy Healy-Rae pointed to the local belief that “there was something in these places you shouldn’t touch”. A plant hire company owner, Deputy Healy-Rae add-

Dustin The Turkey @DustinOfficial Breaking: Kerry Fairies Announce They “Simply Don’t Believe In Danny Healy Rae And Never Will”.

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‘I Wouldn’t Interfere With A Fairy Fort Because It’s Part Of My Heritage’ Aishling O’Hanlon believes we should be proud of our Irish folklore DANNY HEALY-RAE’S comment regarding fairies and the road at Glenflesk earlier this week brought my childhood memories back. Growing up in the country, my house was located close to a fairy fort and I was always told both in school and at home that a person should never tamper with or destroy a fairy fort, or the fairies would make bad things happen to you.

I’m not a superstitious person, I don’t believe in Irish myths like walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror will bring you seven years of bad luck, I don’t believe in fairies, ghosts or any of that stuff, but I wouldn’t interfere with a fairy fort because it’s part of my heritage. We live in a beautiful country, known worldwide for our scenery and Irish folklore. I’m proud to be Irish and I’m proud of my Irish heritage!

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Aishling O’Hanlon takes to the streets of Killarney to get opinions from Kerry people and visitors on Danny Healy-Rae’s comments

“I agree with Danny Healy-Rae. I grew up and was told to never interfere with fairy forts.” Pete, Killarney “It’s a creative way of getting attention. Danny Healy-Rae is cute, but not stupid.” James, Tralee “Possibly away with the fairies. Kerry people are not more superstitious than other counties in Ireland.” Jack, Waterville “Silly but a clever way of getting attention on the issue. Correct to be protecting heritage. Gets the work done in his county; we should have more politicians like him.” Alice, Kilkenny “Ireland is beautiful. Heritage is important and should be kept.” Angela and Christof, Germany • What do you think? Let us know at newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie or message us on Facebook

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Views On The News Anne Lucey gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond in her monthly column

Speaking Of Sophistication

Raising Of The

Fairies THE first book I ever read was called “Miss Pennyfeather and the Pooka”. It was written by Eileen O Faolain and published around 1944. I was very sick and very young and my great-aunt Frances – from The Concrete as it used be known – a very correctly-spoken, very straight-backed and very English lady cycled back to Fossa with the red clothbound book for me. I still have it. I still read it. My first attempts to write my address – a lios in Fossa-are on its pages. It is a story about a fairy horse called Mikey Joe set in Blarney. And it is wonderful. The point about all this? The raising of the fairies by Danny Healy-Rae has got the nation talking about fairies. In 2007 I covered the meeting when he first hinted that what was happening on that section of the N22 then a new road might not be all it seemed. His further comments this week that he would “starve” rather than interfere with a fairy fort or a lios excited much reaction – a lot of it a grudging understanding from people who would prefer to forget their rural origins. Does the TD “believe” in fairies, the news editor in The Irish Times asked me? Fairy lore is no theology, I thought to myself, and Danny is no theologian. But when I asked him he hit the nail on the head without ever having to con-

sult Thomas Aquinas: it is what the people think and it is a shared view and he shares the view. These are sacred places. There is much that we don’t know and they were linked to the people

If you disturb them, they’ll be turning butter and changing children and maybe even the steering wheel

who were there before us. This is an ancient land. It has been Christianised and an additional sacral landscape created that until very recently co-existed quite happily with the older one – churchyards and graveyards, and places called seantóirs lived alongside lioses. Ground that shouldn’t be disturbed and until recently was not. Trees that should not be cut. The shared view of the sacred has helped preserve the country’s archaeology and has helped define us as a people, until recently at least when Mammon has flattened all before it, building walls in our minds.

Ultimately, Danny is right about the luck thing – whether it is the fairies coming after you or if it is a sign of arrogance – but disturbing the old places brings nothing good. The Irish fairy is a peculiar creature. The “good people” is only to plamás them, I suspect, and being little makes them no less powerful. In fact, they seem more malevolent for being small. If you disturb them, they’ll be turning butter and changing children and maybe even the steering wheel on certain places on the N22. Let them be and they are fine, but rattle them and you will never hear the end of it! Every nation has its ideas about sprites and fairies, from the ancient Greeks to the Vikings. Shakespeare not only delighted in them in Midsummer Night’s Dream, but retained the idea in his more serious work. “There are more things in Heaven and on Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy,” as Hamlet puts it. What else is Star Wars only a fairy story with machines? It is not a lack of sophistication or backwardness, or lack of education that we retain a notion about our fairies – only that we have preserved it longer. It should be a mark of pride in this age that believes in colour therapy, touching healing stones, remedies in sniffing and in chanting eastern mantras!

I AM writing much of this from France from a small town I am long acquainted with. And I am struck with the correspondences with Killarney. There is a class abroad, probably the same people who cry humbug at the fairies – who think it very sophisticated to give out about rural TDs and ministers bringing home the bacon. Pork barrel politics, I think is what they call it. As if the idea stemmed from America! Except it is not American at all. In France, an older democracy and the one that inspired American independence, a representative is supposed to bring things back to his constituency. In this town on the Indre et Loire for instance, the “ancien minister” for tourism and small businesses, Herve Novelli, mayor of the town, and until the last election a deputy in the Assemble Nationale in Paris has brought millions of funding to do up old market halls, buy a new tourist office, help secure a park from the Sorbonne – and a greenway. This is only to be expected. I sometimes wince at the naivety of these Dublin-based commentators, and their followers among younger journalists and TDs in the south – they must know nothing of Europe, I feel. But there are two reasons they are so naïve. One has to do with our immersion in the English-speaking world which has us literally blindsided. On the one hand we think that we should all be very correct English people – and on the other that we should also be looking west to the next parish in America. The second has to do with the Europe and particularly the failure of our MEPs over the years to create real links with Europe, other than with Brussels and capitals. They come back talking in abstraction and failing to rid us of stereotypical notions. Local councils like Killarney Town Council and its twinnings do far more meaningful work in creating links and learning situations. It has to tell us something that two prominent MEPS, our own hard-working Sean Kelly and the Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan, both failed spectacularly to get elected to the local authority structure in Kerry, where the nitty gritty matters most, while they glided into Europe. If we are to move forward with Brexit, we will have to stop looking right and left and learn to look in a different direction. We will anyway be helped in this because from 2019 English will no longer be an official language, and French will be the language of Europe. We have chosen as Irish our official language, not English, remember! And no other nation, not even Malta, has English as an official language.

Greenway GETTING things done and can do is not exclusively American either: a new greenway has opened here, just two years after the idea was put forward. It stretches all the way to Chinon, over 20kms away, by the banks of the Veude. Last year the railway tracks, idle with around 15 years were taken upon. In May the thing seemed to have stalled. There was no money, the hairdresser told me. Lo and behold there have been elections since. And in about a week, surface has been laid and tarred and the track not only usable it is a delight. There are differences with south Kerry of course – the line there has been idle much longer. But even so, getting things done the French way is bringing great pleasure and new business like bike shops and cafes. By the way, the track is just yards from the back yards and gardens of dozens of people who don’t seem to mind the new traffic. A bientot!

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up to 80 shooting stars visible every hour. In reality, this means after midnight on Friday is the best opportunity to see them. Unfortunately this year, a bright moon that rises just before eleven pm interferes with the sight and will wash out some of the fainter meteors. That doesn’t mean you won’t see any. It’s still worthwhile getting out and looking up provided we have clear skies. The meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but all appear to radiate from a point in the sky in the constellation Perseus and so they are known as the Perseids. Not to worry if we are clouded out, as in December we have a further opportunity with another fine meteor shower, the Geminids.

ST PAUL’S BASKETBALL CLUB has launched a family season ticket and also a patron’s season ticket for the National League home games this year. The tickets are available from Killarney Advertiser and members of the Scotts Lakers SPK committee, Aidan Quirke, John Brosnan, Sean Brosnan, Paul Sheehan,

Padraig Weldon, Elizabeth Switzer, Mike Pierce and Tracey O’Shea. “We’re really excited with the new logo and design and are looking forward to the season kicking off in Killarney on September 16 when the first home game takes place,” Aidan Quirke, committee chairperson.

Poc Fada In Killarney ALL are welcome to enjoy a “poc fada” challenge in Killarney this month! St Patrick’s East Kerry Hurling Club is inviting you to the challenge, on August 19, starting at 10am, at Killarney Racecourse. Teams of three cost of €30 for seniors and €15 for juveniles. Register early for a discount. All you need to bring is a hurley and

sliotars. A perpetual trophy will be presented to the winners of the senior and juvenile competitions and plaques will be presented for first and second place. Changing rooms will be available on the day. So come along and enjoy the fun!

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Politicians To Do Battle In Glenflesk

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Free Killarney Course For People With Diabetes Deputy Michael HealyRae, James Furlong, Derry Healy, Deputy John Brassil, Michelle Morris, Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, Marie O’Connor, Peggy Horan, MEP Sean Kelly and Danielle Favier. Pic: Dylan Clifford

IT’S rare that politicians get the chance to do battle in the great outdoors but that’s just what’s about to happen in Glenflesk this weekend. See which public representative has what it takes when it comes to showing their sporting prowess in a three-legged race and a wheelbarrow challenge as MEP Sean Kelly along with TDs and senators go head-to-head this Sunday, August 13. The fun is all part of GlenFest – a daylong celebration to mark 40 years of Glenflesk GAA Club’s pitch. This will be the last great sport-

ing event to be held on Glenflesk’s 40-year-old GAA pitch, said Derry Healy, club chairman. GlenFest is being organised to mark the end of the current pitch in Glenflesk which his about to be dug up and redeveloped for future generations. “The pitch represents much more than the GAA club’s focal point – it also stores a wealth of treasured memories and local history,” said Derry. Throw-in for the free day of entertainment is at 2pm when open-air Mass will be celebrated on the field with many former priests of the parish and former

Charity

Killarney Musical Society To Stage Sweet Charity THE talented Killarney Musical Society has announced its show for 2018 will be the musical Sweet Charity. The show takes a poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or rather the misadventures, of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in New York City. With a tuneful, groovy, mid1960s score by Cy Coleman, sparkling lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Sweet Charity captures the all the energy, humour, and heart-

break of Life in the Big City for an unfortunate but irrepressible optimist. Sweet Charity is a popular musical that has enjoyed successes in both London and New York, as well as the big screen. Its many big musical numbers promise to delighted all audiences and include “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This,” “I’m a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream.” Watch this space for further details throughout the autumn.

SydneyRoseIsEarlyFavourite THE Sydney Rose Aisling Walsh is an early favourite to be crowned Rose of Tralee on August 22. Aisling, who is an oncology nurse, is rated at 3/1 by bookmakers to take the title. Dublin Rose Maria Coughlan is joint-second favourite at 15/2, along with San Francisco Rose Amanda Donohue – who at 20 is one of the youngest contestants this year.

club chairpersons in attendance. “It’s a way of saying ‘thank you’ to so many people who have got us to where we are today. I’m sure there will be mixed feelings as we say goodbye to one chapter and look forward to the next with great enthusiasm,” Derry added. Entertainment will include movies in the local hall, with a movie for teenagers being chosen by an online vote. The premiere of the official DVD of the hit drama ‘Patrick’ – filmed live at the INEC and featuring numerous local performers – will be at 8pm.

Words: Aishling O’Hanlon KILLARNEY people living with type 2 diabetes are being invited to take part in a free, interactive six-week education course this September. The X-PERT course is run by HSE Cork/Kerry Community Healthcare dieticians and will be held locally in Killarney. The course is group based and each session is 2.5 hours. This is an ideal course to help participants understand diabetes, manage their weight, prevent diabetes health problems and improve overall well-being. Long-term lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in preventing any unwanted complications such as poor blood glucose readings, problems with the heart and circulation, eyes, feet and kidneys. The X-PERT course is an enjoyable and fun learning experience and has proven very successful in the past, with positive feedback from participants and GPs involved Other venues for these free courses are Tralee, Dingle and Listowel. The closing date for applicants is the end of August. For more information and to book a place in your area, visit www.hse.ie or call 1850 24 1850.

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MANY hands make light work – and the Killarney Tidy Towns Meitheal organisers were faced with the pleasantly unusual situation of having the number of volunteers exceeding the amount of gloves and brushes available for last Monday’s clean-up. But the problem was swiftly solved, with upwards of 35 men and women stepping up to the mark and making a clean sweep on the Muckross Road. “It’s unusual that we have more people than equipment but it was great to see the enthusiasm, and some tremendous work was done,” said spokesman Johnny McGuire. Cahernane House Hotel general manager

Emer Corridan, herself one of the volunteers, together with her staff treated, all present to refreshments in the salubrious drawing room of the hotel after the cleanup. “It was a great outing that saw us put the edge on the Muckross Road approach to Killarney,” added Johnny. The next outing, a clean-up on the Cork Road, takes place this Monday evening, August 14, meeting at the junction of Woodlawn and the Cork Road at 6.30pm. “We re calling on residents and businesspeople in the area to come out and help with the work of the Tidy Towns volunteers on Monday evening,” said Johnny.

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Kerry’s On The Crest Of A Wave

INCH was the place to be this week for anyone with even a passing interest in rowing as the All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships were launched by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin. Crews from Kerry are already all set to dip an oar into the championships, which will take place at The Lakeside Centre, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, next weekend, Friday, August 18-Sunday, August 20. Donegal Bay Rowing Club in conjunction with the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation are hosting this event. Some 2780 rowers will descent on the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way’s oldest town in Ireland. More than 500 rowing crews from Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Antrim, Belfast, Donegal, will each be competing for medals and a trophies, in the most coveted of Rowing Championships. Guest of honour on Friday night’s open-

ing ceremony will be Donegal’s own, Sinéad Jennings, a member of the lightweight women’s double scull which qualified the boat for the Rio Olympics in 2016. Event PRO Mary B Teahan said: “Coastal

Music

From Killarney’s Main Street To The South Of France For Gleneagle Band

THEY wowed audiences across the South of France as Killarney musicians and dancers went straight from entertaining on the streets of Kerry to the Riviera. You can see them in action in Antibes here: https:// www.facebook.com/gleneagleconcertband/videos/ pcb.1497100163680002/1497098087013543/?type=3&theater The Gleneagle Concert Band will be performing at Puck Fair and The Rose of Tralee and also delighted audiences at the 4th of July Festival in Killarney, along with the Blarney Brass and Reed Band. The latter joined The Gleneagle Concert Band as it undertook a joint concert tour in the South of France, performing in Monaco, Cannes and Antibes under the baton of band conductor Vincent Condon. This is the band’s sixth foreign tour following on from visits to Holland in 1985, Germany in 1989, Austria in 2002, Paris in 2007 and Lisbon in 2013. Parents who wish to enrol their child in lessons in The Gleneagle School of Music and/or as a member of The Gleneagle Concert Band (past members and adults with previous musical experience are also welcome to join the band) should phone 087-2229513. More information is also available on the band website wwww.gleneagleconcertband.ie

Rowing has gained such momentum in Ireland, particularly in rural clubs and villages along the Wild Atlantic Way and East Coast of Ireland. “The growing trend of this sport has touched the hearts and minds of every-

one. It tends to be more family and fun orientated and very seasonal. That doesn’t take from the rivalry and passion between the clubs and Counties competing. The Finals are Sunday are intense, the battles take place on the water, giving way to plenty of banter and celebrations on dry land.” A live stream link for the finals on the Sunday is www.crvlive.com

Deputy Brendan Griffin, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, launched the All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships at Inch Strand, Co Kerry, with Johanna King, Treasurer, and Mary B Teahan, PRO, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation.

Health

London Calling For Liz A WOMAN who advises some of the world’s leading health organisations has been chosen as the 2017 Person of the Year by the Kerry Association London. Liz Shanahan, a Castleisland native, arrived in London in the mid-1980s on the Slattery’s Bus. She lives in London with her husband, Tim Lacey who hails from Tralee. Liz is a member of the well-known Shanahan pharmacy family and often spends time in their home near Killorglin. Recognised as a leader of the Irish business community abroad, Liz has been hugely successful in her professional life and in building networks between people and businesses with Irish, especially Kerry, connections. She was the first female and first Kerry global chair of the renowned Irish International Business Network, the leading Irish business diaspora network abroad. Liz founded her first company, Santé Communications, in 1994. It became one of the world’s leading healthcare consultancies, advising leading pharmaceutical companies on corporate, financial, brand, medical and internal communications. Her Irish graduate programme has resulted in Santé Alumni holding senior positions

in international organisations around the globe. In addition, the IIBN Future Leaders Programme, which has a number of Kerry members, has paired young entrepreneurs with business mentors and is already reaping rewards. She is now a senior consultant to pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, an angel investor and speaks regularly on both topics, as well as the implications of Brexit. Liz uses her network to help support a number of Kerry charities including Kerry Hospice Foundation, Build4Life, Talbot Grove, St Joseph’s Home in Killorglin and the Kerry Sports Academy. She is a regular participant in the annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Liz said she felt “humbled and honoured” to be chosen by the Kerry Association London. She will be presented with her award at the KAL’s annual dinner and dance in the famous Crown Hotel in Cricklewood in October.

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Taylor Swift is currently in court for her trial against radio host David Mueller. The DJ sued Taylor after he was fired for allegedly groping the singer at a concert meet-and-greet. She filed a countersuit, alleging that she was sexual assaulted by Mueller. Taylor is reportedly only seeking $1 in damages and is fighting in court out to take “a stand for all women.” Her attorney said in his opening statements on Tuesday morning that “this is a case of sexual assault in the workplace.” “A woman is assaulted. She reports it and she gets sued … it doesn’t make sense,” the lawyer said. “She’s trying to tell people out there that you can say no when someone grabs you no matter who they are.”

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Vanessa Hudgens hits the red carpet looking so chic while attending the Fox party held during the 2017 TCA Summer Press Tour at Soho House in West Hollywood. The 28-year-old entertainer is one of the judges on the current season of So You Think You Can Dance and she had a live episode the night before!

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In The Saddle For Puck Fair HORSE traders were out in force from early yesterday to take part in Ireland’s longest-running horse fair in Evan’s Field in Killorglin. Puck Fair’s Gathering Day saw crowds surge across the streets of Killorglin as visitors converged on mid Kerry from across the globe to celebrate the crowning of King Puck. This year’s festival is especially meaningful for Irish emigrants using the threeday extravaganza as an opportunity to return to the green grass of home. Street entertainers and musicians are roaming the streets for the three days of the festival, which concludes tomorrow. A brand-new addition to this year’s Puck Fair is the installation of a pop-up archives office in the town square, which contains hundreds of photos taken over the years at the many festival celebrations. This office will be open from 12pm each day and will provide a wonderful source of information for tourists and lo-

cal history buffs. Throughout the day, entertainment will be provided by acts such as Wobbly Circus, Sproai Chiarrai and Squawkabout, while the Kingdom Party Pals will provide a fabulous surprise for the excited children in attendance, who will be invited to pose for snaps with their favourite Disney characters. The coronation parade and ceremony saw a wild mountain goat crowned as monarch of the revelry yesterday evening. This year’s Queen of Puck, Caitlin Horgan, is a pupil of Scoil Mhuire in Killorglin, while her lady-in-waiting is Lily-Sue Eyers of Douglas National School on the outskirts of the town. For pictures and live updates, follow the conversation with #BackForPuck, check out www.facebook.com/puckfair or twitter @puck_fair and visit YouTube to view puckfairofficial videos. For updates and the full programme of events, visit www. puckfair.ie

Celine Ryle, Killarney and Aoife Doody, Fossa.

Caroline, Pat and Carol Foley from Killarney.

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Conor Coffey from Killarney with his Skewbald pony ‘Hidalgo’.

Reidin and Gearoid Coughlan from Muckross, Killarney, with their pony ‘Silver’.

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Michael McGowan celebrating his birthday with family and friends in the Killarney Plaza. Pics: Dylan Clifford 085-7630199

Myles Parkinson and Fraser Fyffe out and about in K-Town.

Karagh Concannon and Niall O’Neill out enjoying themselves in The Grand.

Tanya McCarthy and Noreen Coffey in Mustang Sally’s.

Tina O’Connell, Louise Neville and Daisy Welsh in The Grand.

Michael Kelleher, Niamh Dalton and Nick Doyle in The Grand.

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Live music in Reidy’s on Saturday.

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Ailish Leeth and Marie Leeth out and about in Mustang Sally’s.

Maximilian Franke and Madelaine Fuhrmann in the Grand. Jeremiah Sullivan celebrating his stag in The Shire.

Danielle Sanchez, Terence Moriarty, Helen Moriarty, Monica O’Sullivan, John McDonagh, Stephen Cusack, Gary Keane and Anthony Leary in The Shire.

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A Weekly Round-Up Of News + Views From Kerry And Around

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CHEST-BEATING and spiralling rhetoric are all well and good – until nuclear war breaks out. It really has gone beyond a joke this time as two ego-driven personalities wrestle for control of the fabled “big red button”, Bond movie-style. The prospect of war between North Korea and the United States moved a notch closer after Pyongyang spelled out its plan to launch a volley of ballistic missiles towards Guam. So our fate is in the hands of two world leaders whose antics to date have pretty much been considered madcap, hilarious and fodder for comedians and writers. But who’s laughing now? You see, loose cannons tend to leave a trail of destruction in their wake. North Korea has defied threats of “fire and fury” from Donald Trump, deriding his warning as a “load of nonsense” and announcing a detailed plan to launch missiles aimed at the

waters off the coast of the US Pacific territory of Guam. The announcement, made in the name of a general who heads North Korea‘s rocket command, warned Pyongyang was preparing a plan to fire four of its Hwasong-12 missiles over Japan and into waters around Guam, which hosts 7,000 military per-

sonnel on two main bases and has a population of 160,000. It added the plan could be finalised within a week or so and would then go to leader Kim Jong Un for approval. The North Korean report added: ”We keep closely watching the speech and behaviour of the US.” Washington, meanwhile, has been

giving out mixed signals. While Mr Trump was threatening annihilation and boasting from the New Jersey golf resort where he is on holiday that he has made the US nuclear arsenal “far stronger and more powerful than ever before”, secretary of state Rex Tillerson sought to calm the waters. He insisted the US was not signalling a move towards military action, telling reporters: ”Americans should sleep well at night.” But defence Secretary Jim Mattis ratcheted the tension back up, calling on Pyongyang to “cease any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and the destruction of its people”. Meanwhile General Kim Rak Gyom, commander of the North Korea’s strategic rocket forces, said Mr Trump was “extremely getting on the nerves” of his soldiers by making comments that showed his “senility” again.

Found Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder MOLLY MARTENS and Thomas Martens have both been found guilty of the second-degree murder of Jason Corbett. The father and daughter were convicted of the murder of the Limerick businessman, who was brutally bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat and a brick in the bedroom of his US home. Retired FBI agent Thomas (67) and his daughter, Molly Martens Corbett (33), were convicted of the second-degree murder of Mr Corbett (39) in North Carolina two years ago. Ms Martens Corbett, sobbing, turned to her family in the public gallery and said: “I’m really sorry Mom – I wish they’d just kill me.” A conviction of second-degree murder means

the jury unanimously believed the killing of Mr Corbett was done in malice. The verdict followed a dramatic four-week trial in Davidson County before Judge David Lee and a Superior Court jury of nine women and three men. Ms Martens Corbett wept and cried aloud when the unanimous guilty verdicts were returned by the jury. Her father remained impassive as the unanimous guilty verdicts were returned. Davidson County prosecutors had claimed Mr Corbett was fatally attacked because he planned to move back to Ireland with his children, Jack (10) and Sarah (8), but without his

second wife. He had refused to sign adoption papers giving his US wife equal rights to the children. His first wife, Margaret ‘Mags’ Fitzpatrick, had died of an asthma attack in 2006 when the children were both aged under two years. Ms Martens Corbett was also the main beneficiary of a $600,000 life insurance policy on her husband.

Met Police Chasing ‘Viable Leads’ After Man Knocks Woman In Front Of London Bus POLICE trying to track down the Putney Bridge jogger who appeared to push a woman into the path of an oncoming bus say they are following a number of “viable leads”. The Metropolitan Police said it had had a huge response to its appeal after it released shocking video of the man knocking into a 33-year-old woman. The update came as it was re-

vealed the man jogged back across the bridge some 15 minutes after the incident, where the woman confronted him — but he ignored her. No arrests have yet been made, the Met said on Thursday, and officers asked anyone with information to call Putney safer neighbourhood team on 020 8785 8874, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

CCTV footage from another bus shows the man, wearing navy shorts and a grey T-shirt, barging into the woman as she walked to Putney Bridge tube station on 5 May, at about 7.40am, knocking her down. The bus driver’s quick reactions have been credited with saving the woman’s life. The video shows the double-decker swerving around her.

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THE Health Service Executive has twice advertised upcoming vacancy for a general practitioner in Sneem but has failed to attract an interested medic. A petition that aims to attract a doctor to the village has so far been supported by about 1,000 people, reports Anne Lucey in the Irish Times. Sneem, which has a population of 237, will soon lose its long-serving GP Dr Patrick Malone pictured, who is preparing to retire. The deadline for applications to the HSE’s third attempt to

fill the post is today, Friday, August 11. German-French couple Jochen Gerz and Laurence Vanpoulle started the “Sneem Needs a Doctor” campaign, initially in the village before moving it online. Mr Gerz, a Berliner who has lived in Sneem for a decade, said that without a doctor, there will be no village, writes Anne Lucey. Locals say the vacancy would leave Sneem relying on medical cover by day from Kenmare, which is more than 30 minutes away, and from Killarney, over an hour away, at night.

Man Arrested After French Soldiers Ambushed In Car Attack A MAN was arrested after a car was rammed into a group of soldiers near Paris, injuring six of them. It is unclear what motivated the driver, who was taken to hospital with bullet wounds after a calculated morning ambush and hourslong police chase on Wednesday. Authorities said he deliberately accelerated his BMW into a cluster of soldiers in what prosecutors are investigating as a potential terrorist attack.

President Emmanuel Macron’s government painted the incident in the suburb of Levallois-Perret as proof of the need to approve a new security law that critics fear infringes on liberties and puts the country in a permanent state of emergency. Wednesday’s attack caused no deaths and hurt no civilians, but still set nerves on edge - the seventh attempted attack on security forces guarding France this year alone.

US DEFENCE secretary Jim Mattis has warned that war with North Korea would be “catastrophic” but said diplomatic efforts were yielding results. Speaking at an event in California, Mr Mattis said his mission and responsibility was to have military options ready “should they be

needed” but stressed the US effort is currently focused on diplomacy. His comments came shortly after President Donald Trump warned North Korea it should be “very, very nervous” if it thinks of attacking the United States.

Smugglers Throw 280 Migrants Into Sea, UN Says SMUGGLERS have thrown some 280 migrants into the sea off the coast of Yemen in the last two days, causing more than 50 to drown and leaving over 30 missing, the UN migration agency has said. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the migrants who were forced from boats in two separate “deeply troubling” incidents were hoping to reach countries in the Gulf via wartorn Yemen.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday that up to 50 migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia were “deliberately drowned” by a smuggler off Yemen. The UN agency said 160 Ethiopian migrants were violently forced into the Arabian Sea yesterday (Thursday). The IOM said in a statement that its staff found six bodies on the beach – two male and four female – and 13 people are still missing.

Trump-like Chicken At White House Ruffles Feathers On Twitter AN INFLATABLE chicken mimicking US President Donald Trump has appeared near the White House in Washington DC. The chicken, sporting a golden coiffure, is a protest at Donald Trump’s “weak” and “ineffective” leadership. The 30 ft (9m) tall bird, referred to as “Chicken Don”, stands between the official residence of the US president and the fa-

mous Washington Monument. Owner Taran Singh Brar said the prop portrays a president who is “afraid”. But some Twitter users were not impressed, with one dubbing the stunt “pathetic”. In a video posted on social media on Wednesday, activist and documentary maker Mr Brar said he hoped to “bring awareness” to what he said

was a “bad and destabilising” US president. “We are out here to criticise our president for being weak and ineffective as a leader,” he said in the footage posted on Twitter, adding that Mr Trump also “seems afraid” to release his tax returns. “He seems afraid to stand up to Putin and now he’s playing a game of chicken with North Korea,” Mr Brar said.

Double-Decker Bus Smashes Into Shop In London A DOUBLE-DECKER bus crashed into a shop on a busy London high street on Thursday morning. Police were called just before 7am to reports of a bus hitting a building in Lavender Hill, near Clapham Junction train station in southwest London. A Transport for London spokeswoman said a route 77 double-decker bus was involved in the incident. Photos on social media show the vehicle on the pavement and smashed into the front of the Poggen Pohl Kitchen Design Centre.

Wedding of the Week

Cupid’s Arrow Strikes Surfers HER colleagues at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa welcomed newlywed Patrice Hayes back to work this week after the assistant sales and marketing manager returned from her honeymoon. Patrice, from Beale, wed Ballybunion native Declan O’Mahony in St John’s Church, Ballybunion, in a Mass led by local parish priest Father Noel Spring. After posing for the cameras of Killarney wedding photographers Evelyn and Keith Woodard on Ballybunion beach and cliffs, they re-joined their guests at the reception in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Patrice and Declan, a civil engineer with Kerry County Council, first met one sunny summer’s evening in August 2010 whilst surfing off Ballybunion beach. “Declan had just moved home after a six-month trip to Australia and we smiled and said hello out in the surf. We met a couple of more times surfing before having our first date,” said Patrice. “Just before Christmas 2015, we went for a walk on Ballybunion beach when Declan went down on one knee and popped the question! It was a complete surprise and made even more special by the fact that it happened at the place where it all began and where we also had our first kiss!” On their wedding day, the bride wore an ivory Pronovias Olivana gown purchased at Áibhéal of Adare in Limerick and the groom sported a navy Louis Copeland suit. Both sets of parents, Catherine and Thomas Hayes and Mary and Denis O’Mahony, helped the newlyweds celebrate. Also lending their support were Patrice’s sister and maid of honour Catríona Farac and her sisters Áine and Breda Hayes and cousin Dee Keating (bridesmaids), as well as Declan’s friend and best man John Fitzgerald, friends PJ Breen and Brendan O’Connell and brother-in-law Michael Farac (groomsmen). The bride’s goddaughter Kathryn Farac joined forces with her niece Emer O’Connor in the role of flowergirls. For their honeymoon, the newlyweds enjoyed a surfing trip in Bali and Lombok in Indonesia for two weeks in July, followed by a few nights in Dubai on the way home. The newlyweds are currently residing in Beale.

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Reviewed: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood SOON to be a Netflix Original series, the captivating and disturbing Alias Grace takes readers into the life of one of the most notorious women of the 19th century. It’s 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims to have no memory of the murders. An up-and-coming expert in the bur-

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Carpool Karaoke: The Series EYEBROWS were raised when it was announced a few months ago that Apple had bought the rights to turn James Cordon’s Carpool Karaoke segment of his TV Show into a full series which would air on their (at the time) music only streaming service Apple Music. Since its debut on Cordon’s The Late Late Show, Carpool Karaoke has been a massive success with each segment racking upwards of 30 million views on You Tube, but does it work as a standalone programme?

Episode one, which is available to steam now, see’s the familiar format of Cordon driving an A-lister celebrity around LA, this time the cooler than cool Will Smith, belting out some of Smith’s biggest hits (Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Summertime, Getting Jiggy With It) while gatecrashing a wedding, singing with a marching band and taking a helicopter ride around Los Angles. It’s the Carpool Karaoke we all know and love but it’s bigger and quite possibly better!

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August 11th, 21:25 The detective faces a dangerous new enemy in the seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith, a man whose position of power conceals a terrible secret. Estranged from John, Sherlock must confront his demons to defeat his enemy’s plans. Toby Jones guest stars as the villain alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.

Shallow Hal, TV3

August 11th, 21:00 (2001, Comedy) Superficial Hal is only interested in dating physically perfect women, but his outlook is changed when a self-help guru hypnotises him into seeing inner beauty - and he ends up falling for a spirited overweight woman. However, when the hypnosis wears off he struggles to remember that looks are not everything. Farrelly Brothers comedy, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black, Jason Alexander and Joe Viterelli.

The Big Big Movie Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, RTÉ One August 12th, 19:05 (2014, Comedy) Premiere. Nightwatchman Larry notices that the living exhibits of his museum are behaving strangely. He discovers that the magical artefact that brings them to life is damaged, so he and his friends travel to London’s Natural History Museum to find a way to restore it. Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller, Rebel Wilson and Robin Williams in his final film role. Includes Lotto.

August 11th, 13:45, August 12th, 18:00 & August 13th, 19:30 Tracy Piggott presents coverage of the Nations Cup competition at the RDS Showgrounds, as the teams compete for the prestigious Aga Khan Trophy. Italy narrowly denied Ireland back-to-back titles in this event last year, prevailing on a jumpoff. With reports from Brendan McArdle.

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start a third world war. She goes on the run, with her colleagues in hot pursuit - but each attempt to prove her innocence only raises more questions about her identity. Action thriller, starring Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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Legion, Beaufort And Spa On Cusp Of Promotion There are three spots at Kerry’s top table up for grabs and a lot could be decided this weekend, writes Adam Moynihan WITH just two games to go in this year’s County League, Killarney Legion, Beaufort and Spa are each on the brink of securing their passage back into the top tier of Kerry football. Three sides will go up and Legion are in pole position to regain their Division 1 status on the back of an excellent league campaign in which they have yet to suffer a single defeat. Alan O’Neill has led his side to six wins and three draws in his first season at the helm and they now require just a single point from their remaining two games to guarantee promotion. If Legion can continue their fine league form at home to Waterville in Round 11 they could well be celebrating come Sunday evening. Waterville currently find themselves in a relegation battle and

Three sides will go up and Legion are in pole position to regain their Division 1 status on the back of an excellent league campaign in which they have yet to suffer a single defeat

Division 2: This Weekend’s Key Fixtures Kenmare v Spa Saturday, August 12, at 6pm (Kenmare)

will be scrapping for points but Legion will certainly be favourites to prevail. Although they must be disappointed to have exited the Championship at such an early stage, an immediate return to Division 1 would have been high on their list of priorities at the start of the season so they will be determined to get the job done this weekend. Elsewhere, Beaufort and Spa are joint second on 13 going into the penultimate round of fixtures and each have their fate very much in their own hands. The biggest game of the weekend is undoubtedly Kenmare v Spa on Saturday evening. Kenmare are three points behind Spa with a game in hand so a win would put them right back into contention. Victory for Spa, meanwhile, would all but confirm their promotion to Division 1. Depending on how results go elsewhere, they might mathematically need another point against Kilcummin on the last day but they’ll need to wait and see how things pan out. For now, all eyes will be on the trip to Kenmare. The Shamrocks have a County Championship quarter final to prepare for so they should be in good shape,

Legion v Waterville Sunday, August 13, at 3.30pm (Derreen) Legion forward Conor Keane in action against Rathmore. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

but Spa have good young team who will be eager to test themselves in Division 1. Beaufort’s remaining fixtures look relatively favourable and you would fancy them to pick up at least two points from their games against St Pat’s, who have the worst defensive record in the league, and Currow. That should be enough to earn them a top three finish and send them back to Division 1 for the first time since 1997. Glenflesk are well-placed to mount a late surge should anyone slip up but for them promotion might be a more realistic target in 2018. At the other end, things are getting desperate for Kilcummin who will probably need to beat both Glenflesk and Legion to avoid relegation to Division 3.

Current League Table P Pts 1. Legion 9 15 2. Beaufort 9 13 3. Spa 9 13 4. Glenflesk 9 11 5. Kenmare 8 10 6. Currow 9 10 7. Ardfert 8 7 8. Listowel 9 7 9. Waterville 9 6 10. Kilcummin 9 5 11. St Pat’s 9 5 12. Listry 9 4

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Declan McCarthy Captain Killarney Golf and Fishing Club presenting his Captain’s Prize to the Ladies winner Jane O’Brien with (front from left) Amy Arthur Lady Captain 5th, Sarah O’Brien 2nd, Breda Duggan Club President (back from left) Prizewinners Kelly Brotherton best gross, Helen Howard 3rd, Fildelma O’Connor 4th, Siobhan Brosnan 6th, Katie O]Connell 7th, Martina Cusck 8th, Jane Dwyer 9th, Maureen Creedon 10 and Lora-Beth Malloy back 9 at Killarney Golf Club, Killarney on Sunday. Neasa McCarthy presenting her husband’s Captain’s Prize to the Men’s winner Robert Cussen with (front from left) George Vass 3nd, Ted Healy 2nd, Declan McCarthy Captain, Breda Duggan Club President (back from left) Niall McCarthy 4th, James Curran 5th, Neil Coffey 7th, Gavin McCarthy 6th, Donal G O’Sullivan 8th, Eoin O’Donoghue 11th, Mike Quirke Past Captain, Patrick Fleming 13th, Ivan O’Sullivan 17th, Luke Sweeney 18th and Mark Chute 19th at Killarney Golf Club, Killarney on Sunday.

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RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars winner and former Kerry footballer, Aidan O’Mahony, will set the catwalk alight in the Festival Dome as the special guest at this year’s Rose of Tralee Fashion Show on Sunday, August 20. But you’ll have to be there on the night to find out exactly what Aidan will do when he takes to the catwalk during Ireland’s biggest Autumn Winter Fashion Show. Earlier this year the Rathmore man successfully swapped his football boots for dancing shoes to win the Dancing with the Stars series on TV and now he’s looking forward to making an appearance at Ireland’s biggest annual fashion extravaganza. This year’s fashion show, which was launched at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee, will feature all the top boutiques and stores from the Munster region, including top Irish milliners presented by The Holman Lee Agency. The production team behind this year’s Rose of Tralee Fashion Show will include Asta Lee and Cecile Lee Coveney and a team of top models. One of the producers of the Rose of Tralee Fashion Show, Celia Holman-Lee, said: “The

Urban Optics Styling Day WANT to choose the most exclusive of eyewear? Then check out the special styling day at Urban Optics, Scott’s Street, Killarney, this Thursday, August 17. The event runs from 11am to 7pm and will showcase Silhouette and neubau eyewear. Join the team to browse the entire collections available and discover the perfect fit for your face with the help of a colour consultant. There will be great offers, goodie bags and refreshments all day so make sure to stop by. You can call Urban Optics to book an appointment on 064-6633462 as places are limited.

Rose of Tralee annual fashion show is one of the biggest platforms to showcase and support the indigenous fashion houses in Kerry, Limerick and nationwide. If you are a fashionista, and you like your clothes, this is the show to be at because it’s the first Autumn Winter fashion show in the country each year. It gives you all the ideas, tips, colours and shapes, what’s in and what’s not, which is very important if you are shopping.” The Holman Lee Agency is also thrilled to introduce the Rose of Tralee International Designer of the Year Awards sponsored by Cathriona’s Hair Group, with a prize of €1000 for the winner. The finalists for this year’s awards will feature: Marion Murphy Cooney, Caroline Mitchell, Linda Wilson, Tina Griffin, Charlotte & Jane, Shauna Fay, Geraldine O’Meara, Maire Forkin and Eamonn McGill. The style on the night won’t be confined to the catwalk as one lucky woman in the audience will win a magnificent prize worth €1000 for being the Best Dressed Lady. Tickets are available from www.roseoftralee.ie for only €35.

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The inside of St Mary’s Cathedral in the early 1900s.

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Killarney’s Worsening Traffic Situation I WAS very interested to read the views of some of our councillors regarding Killarney’s worsening traffic situation. Some of these councillors were present when Killarney planning decisions were made which greatly affected traffic flow, or lack of it! For example, it was a mistake from day one not to build a jarvey lane along the Mission Road similar to the lane from the Flesk Bridge to Muckross; also, to build a public toilet on top of what is basically a roundabout at the Mission Road/East Avenue road junction, and add in a number of pedestrian crossing to stem flow further, more pedestrian crossings at either end of the bypass, which when used traffic has to stop on the roundabout, hardly ideal, could they not have been set further back from the junctions with safety railings?

Also, building a playground down the Demesne and the only place for parents and their children to exit their cars is onto the busy Port Road, the traffic chaos at Cathedral Place at school dropoff and funeral removal times, the High street junction mess, the narrowing of the Muckross Road, I could go on! Until we learn from past mistakes we have no hope of solving this problem and instead of hiring ‘expert’ consultants at huge cost, how about getting ideas from those affected, emergency services, taxi drivers, coach drivers, shopkeepers and school principals? A small bit of cop on and consultation with those affected will go a long way to solving this problem. Brendan O’Shea, Listry, Faha, Killarney

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Why Is Nothing Being Done About Parking And Congestion KILLARNEY has had problems with traffic and parking for a long time and nothing has been done. The junction at Kenmare Place is a busy one and yet buses are allowed to go from here. In general, there are many signs of no enforcement. People park in such a way that holds up all

the traffic. We should have traffic wardens on duty after six o’clock in the evening. Brian McCarthy, Dromhall Park, Killarney

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Ministerial Visit To Tackle Flooding I AM very grateful to Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran and his staff who visited Kerry at my request on Thursday, July 27. During his visit we visited numerous locations where there are problems and difficulties that come under the responsibility of the Minister’s Department. The Minster also met with management and members of Kerry County Council and I am also grateful to council engineers who accompanied us to let the Minister see first-hand the investment that is needed in our county in particular to do with coastal erosion and flooding difficulties. The Minster saw first-hand with locals and local engineer David Doyle in Glenflesk and Foiladown the effects that flooding has had in that area over the last number of years. He then went to see the flooding that occurs in Castleisland and received a comprehensive report in County Buildings on the difficulties we are having in our county. He saw first-hand the coastal erosion on the road to Fenit where all of the Liebherr Crane traffic has to pass on a road that is being seriously eroded by the sea. John Fitzgerald, engineer, explained that there is an application in for funding. We then went to Rossbeigh accompa-

nied by Brian Hickey, engineer, who showed the Minister where an investment of €500,000 is needed to carry out works and the Minister welcomed the fact that the new road is going to be constructed with proper access to the homes that were cut off. He then went to Incharee where works is to be undertaken in the near future, He went onto Cromane where he met locals who explained fully the nightmare they are going through in fear of the sea coming into their homes because of lack of protection to their homes. He then went onto Killarney House where Mr Harry O’Donoghue gave the Minister a tour of the recently refurbished house and the Minister was extremely interested in hearing the history of the house because of Harry’s own lifetime of work in Killarney House and that of his parents and grandparents. We then went on the final leg of his journey where the Minister met with locals in Kenmare who explained the devastation that occurred in the past when the town was flooded and explained the solutions that are required to ensure that this problem will not occur again. Michael Healy-Rae, TD, Sandymount, Kilgarvan

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Dancers To Step It Out Tomorrow We have many tools in our creativity belt, says Grace Foley

Last week I wrote about asking the universe for guidance when we may be feeling a little lost. Today I want to tell you about my experience of using other artistic practices to help me perform as a singer. During times of worry and stress that inevitably come with trying out new business ideas, and other such stressful endeavours, our creativity can be stifled. I am not always the most disciplined person but I have recently fully committed to using the Headspace app and specifically its “creativity” pack. This has helped calm my mind and I have also found that exercising my creativity in a new way has benefited me hugely. The other day I was doodling some ideas for my company logo. This activity was simply meant to be one where I would come up with some ideas but it turned out to be so much more helpful than I expected. I hadn’t sat down with colouring pen-

cils and a blank page since I was a teenager and I found that I was totally immersed in what I was doing. So much time passed while I sketched and coloured. I am no painter but this practice calmed my mind completely. I found myself feeling quite physically nervous before a recent performance so I sat and tried to do some deep breathing. I felt as though I was actually getting more tense so I decided to listen to a song that always makes me happy... Next thing I knew I was jumping around, hands in the air, out of breath and so much freer in my body! You might presume I would turn to relaxing classical music at times like this but my song of choice is actually “In the Ayer” by rapper Flo Rida! We have so many tools in our artistic belts and we must try to use them all. Also, if in doubt, dance it out! • Grace’s website is www.gracefoley.ie

THE Aine Murphy Academy of Irish Dancing will be stepping it out tomorrow, Saturday, August 12. This time it will be the parents not the students who will be taking to the stage as they trip the light fantastic in a Strictly Come Dancing-style event. The fun takes place at Killarney Racecourse from 8pm, with tickets priced at €10. The judges on the night are Aidan O’ Mahony of Dancing with the Stars fame, Councillor Maura HealyRae and David Rea of Celtic Stes “There will also be a performance by the world-class dancers from my dance school and it promises to be a fun night,” said Aine Murphy.

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MOTORING

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2,000 Hours & 280,000 Bricks Later McLAREN, the makers of the exotic P1 and 570S, has gone to excessive lengths to re-create its latest sports car, the 720S, in LEGO no less. Taking 2000 hours to build, with up to six builders on the project at any one time, the 1:1 scale LEGO McLaren 720S was displayed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month where the last 13,000 bricks were applied. It also raised around €3,000 for the Goodwood charity. McLaren is certainly not the first 1:1 scale model to be made from LEGO bricks. Chevrolet showed an incred-

ible take on the LEGO Batmobile at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year. And also a Romanian-built SAMP, or Super Awesome Micro Project which features an air-propulsion engine. The fully-drivable project boggles the mind, especially the way the engine actuates hundreds of tiny pneumatic LEGO pistons. If that project sounds too challenging, there is a less challenging 161-piece set available. At least you won’t need to put an extension on your house to tackle this 720s project, the kitchen table should suffice…

Decline in New Car Sales THE Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has issued the Q2 Motor Industry. The review outlined that new car sales in the first half of 2017 declined by 10% when compared to new cars sold during the first half of 2016. The report highlighted that a combination of factors, including rising housing, rental and health insurance costs and uncertainty surrounding Brexit, were affecting disposable income and making consumers cautious about purchasing big-ticket items. During the first six months, new car

sales declined in every county, with Donegal experiencing the largest decline at 18.6%, while Cavan had the smallest decline of 4.4%. New car sales in Dublin accounted for 40.6% of the total new car market, the report showed. Car registrations in Kerry: Year to date, 2,561 Vs 2016 2,943 down 12.98% The market share for hybrid vehicles increased from 1.6% to 3.2%. At the same time, there has been a welcome rebalancing of the Diesel/Petrol market shares and it is likely that this trend is set to continue toward equality be-

tween the two fuel types. Registrations of new diesel cars, reduced from 71% to 66%. There was a small decrease in new petrol car sales, which were down just 1% and they accounted for 30.2% of all new cars sold. Imported cars, the vast majority of which are from the UK, continued to be a significant part of the overall car market the review found. It showed that during the first half of the year, 46,004 used cars were imported, which represented an increase of 42.6% compared to the same period in 2016. The review also highlights that nearly half

of all imported used cars during this period were five years or older, while the diesel share of used imports is just over 79%. Sterling weakness and a scarcity of second hand cars due to the collapse in new car sales from 2009 onwards, were the main factors behind the strong increase in used imports. The report also shows a number of price decreases in the cost of motoring. The average price of a new car in May 2017 was 4.1% lower than a year earlier, while the cost of motor insurance in May 2017 was 8.4% lower than it was a year earlier.

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11.08.17 F1

Words: Cormac Casey

Michael Fassbender Races WRC Germany In The Ferrari Challenge

ENZO FERRARI’S marketing principles in the early years would only sell his road cars to the rich, famous and glamorous. The Challenge series attracted many celebrities over the years and this year, actor Michael Fassbender brings star power to the Challenge. Local boy best known across the globe for starring roles in films including “Alien: Covenant,” “Steve Jobs,” “Twelve Years a Slave” and “Assassins’ Creed,” has stepped into the real-time

role of racecar driver completing in the 2017 North American Ferrari Challenge racing series. The 488’s 660 horsepower is about what the best Formula One engines made back in the V10 era of 1990-91. A lifelong fan of Ferrari and Formula 1, Fassbender began his training with Ferrari’s “Corso Pilota” driving program last year. A single-model championship series developed by Ferrari for clients who have a passion for racing, the Ferrari Challenge

Trofeo Pirelli has thrilled drivers and fans alike since its inception in 1992. The Challenge is run in three divisions – Europe, Asia, and North. Fassbender will compete in the North American Ferrari Challenge series. At the time of signing up for the challenge, Fassbender didn’t own a car let alone a Ferrari. However, with a long line of actors turned racing drivers, history shows us that once bitten by the bug, a fleet of exotics cars follow… watch this space.

THIS weekend sees the WRC circus arrive in Germany for round ten of the championship. Kris Meeke and co-driver by Paul Nagle, Craig Breen and Andreas Mikkelsen head up the Citroen WR line-up. A reserved approach will be applied by Citroen again this weekend as they continue to come to terms with the car’s issues. Nine-time World Champion Sébastien Loeb this week returned to his old team, Citroen, to test the 2017 Citroen C3. Loeb took part in a tarmac test to assist the team in gathering date ahead of this weekend’s tarmac event amidst a torrid 2017 campaign so far. Citroen has indicated that Loeb could participate in future gravel tests and a possibility of returning to competition. Loeb is contracted to Peugeot, a sister company to Citroen. However that contract runs out at the end of this year. This is fuelling speculation of Loeb returning to competition with Citroen to get their WR campaign back on track. The last round results see Sébastien Ogier and Thierry Neuville on equal points on the top of the leader board with four rounds remaining. Six different winners over nine rounds has made this season the most interesting in recent years. At this stage in the championship there would be a clear favourite but this year the championship will be down to a puncture or spin for the top two and introduce a dnf for either one and that introduces Tanak and Latvala to the mix. The latter is a high possibility with three out of the four remaining rounds on gravel and mixed surfaces. It is all to play for.

Starring Role For Kerry In Italian Motorcycling Magazine KERRY features extensively in a major article all about Ireland, in the summer edition of Mototurismo magazine, a special interest publication which features itineraries and touring suggestions for motorbikers.

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Tourism Ireland in Milan, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, invited journalists Marco Ghezzi and Claudio Vismara, from Mototurismo, to visit earlier this year. The resulting, extensive article features lots of great photos of places

like the Ring of Kerry, Portmagee and Skellig Michael. And, another popular motorcycling magazine, Motociclismo, also carried a 14-page article all about the Wild Atlantic Way in its July edition. Journalist Leonardo Lucarelli and photographer Tommaso Pini were invited to visit in June and the resulting article featured lots of wonderful photos and information about the western seaboard. Niamh Kinsella, Tourism Ireland’s Manager Italy, said: “We are delighted with the excellent coverage in the summer editions of Mototurismo and Motociclismo magazines. It’s an excellent way to spread the word about Kerry,

the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland to a large audience of potential Italian visitors. “2016 was the best year ever for tourism from Italy to Ireland, when we welcomed 336,000 Italian visitors, up +8% on 2015. Tourism Ireland is determined to ensure that success continues and we have an extensive programme of promotions under way in Italy in 2017. Publicity is an important element of our overall promotional programme, helping to raise awareness through the Italian media of the many things to see and do on a holiday around the island of Ireland.”

Rise In Abandoned Cars Removed Or Destroyed THERE has been an increase in the number of abandoned cars being removed or destroyed in Kerry. In Kerry, 21 abandoned cars were destroyed last year; that was up from 11 in 2015, and 4 the previous year. Nationally 227 vehicles were picked

up and destroyed by removal firms acting on behalf of councils in 2014; that jumped to 820 last year. Local authorities deal with the removal of vehicles abandoned on public roads or in estates.

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Comhairle Contae Chiarraí Kerry County Council Fógra Poiblí de réir Acht Um Thrácht ar Bhóithre 1994 (Alt 38) leasaithe ag an Acht Um Rialáil Iompair Phoiblí 2009 (Alt 46) Public Notice in Compliance with the Road Traffic Act 1994 (Section 38) as amended by the Public Transportation Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46)

Bearta Moillithe Tráchta / Traffic Calming Measures Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 38 (3) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, as amended by the Public Transportation Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46), Kerry County Council proposes to introduce traffic calming measures at the following locations: • Beech Road / New Street Junction, Killarney • N71 Port Road and New Road / Port Road Junction, Killarney The proposed works will comprise of the following: Beech Road / New Street Junction, Killarney The provision of a raised table and revisions to the kerb lines at this location. This proposal is to provide enhanced safety features in this area in particular for pedestrians using New Street. New Road / Port Road Junction, Killarney The relocation of the controlled pedestrian crossing on Port Road, kerb build-outs and revisions to the New Road/Port Road Junction. Maps showing the location of the proposed works may be inspected at the following locations during normal office hours, for a period of one month, from Wednesday, 9 August 2017: • Killarney Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Killarney • Operations, Capital Infrastructure and Safety Department, Room 115, Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee and are also available on the Kerry County Council website – www.kerrycoco.ie Observations or representations in relation to the proposals may be made, in writing and marked: • Beech Road / New Street Junction, Killarney • N71 Port Road and New Road / Port Road Junction, Killarney to the Administrative Officer, Operations, Capital Infrastructure and Safety Department, Room 115, Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry and must be received by Monday, 11 September 2017. Siniú: Brenda Conway / Brid Uí Chonbhuí A/Senior Executive Officer / Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs / Gnóthaí Corparáideacha

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In Memoriam

11.08.17 5TH ANNIVERSARY

20TH ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

CAREY

1ST ANNIVERSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CRONIN

9TH ANNIVERSARY & 22ND BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE DALY

In loving memory of my dear husband Paddy Buckley, late of Knocknacopple, Rathmore who died on the 12th August 2012. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Ned Carey, Killeen Gates, Kilcummin who passed on the 30th of July 1997. A Legend never forgotten

“Paddy” A daily thought, a silent tear, Always wishing you were here, Life goes on, we know thats true, But never the same without you.

That devilish full red beard, Never disguised his roguish smile, His face, forever young in years, Held deep, yet cheerful eyes.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary.

His guiding hand was gentle, His determination as hard as stone, He was part of a family, with much love, A part of what was our home.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

A charisma totally unchallenged, By anyone who knew him so, A proud father, better than all others, A loving husband who’s always show, That love and family were his very being, And a reason to never go.

CAHILLANE

In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane, late of 158 Pinewood, who died on the 7th August 2005. Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky, Though heaven and earth, Divide us Kieran, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts. Always remembered by your loving grandparents Bertie and Teresa, Bernie, Jerry and family and Annette, Danny and family.

21ST ANNIVERSARY COFFEY

A man who through thick and thin, Would always come out on top. A man who’s love for his family, Would never ever stop. That man was our dear father, That man was taken away, By a force known simply as water, On a stormy Autumn’s day. Oh, if we could only cancel his debt, From the salty Atlantic waters, So his life could forever be kept, For me, his wife, his daughters.

In loving memory of Kathleen Cronin Scrahan Court, Ross Road, Killarney Who died on the 15th August, 2016. As we lovingly remember Kathleen, on her first anniversary, her husband Jim, son Denis, daughter Geraldine and their families, We wish to extend out most sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us. Our appreciation to Fr. Kieran O’Brien, who celebrated her funeral Mass, assisted by Frs. Simon Twomey, Jamie Mannix, Charlie Meagher and Paddy O’Donoghue. Thanks to Tadhg Fleming and the Cathedral Choir, also O’Shea’s Funeral Home, and the staff at Rockmount Day Centre. St. Joseph’s Home Killorglin, Dr. Andrew O’Regan and the staff at Deenagh Medical Centre, Noreen Leslie, the staff at the Dromhall Hotel, friends in St. Vincent De Paul Society. Thanks to all out neighbours, family and friends, especially all who travelled long distances. It is impossible to name and thank everyone individually. Please accept this acknowledgement, as an expression of our appreciation, for your kindness and compassion. Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Kathleen Cronin in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday 15th August 2017 at 6.15pm.

One day we shall raise a glass, In some bar away up high. I will look across at my dear father, Knowing I will never again say goodbye. Tim Carey Sadly missed by his wife Carol, Son Timothy, daughters Julie-Ann and Lorraine.

20TH ANNIVERSARY DENNEHY

Mass for Ned and Dee Carey in Ballyhar Church on 3rd September at 10am. In loving memory of Hannah Dennehy late of Counerough Headford who died on the 9th of August, 1997.

In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother Mary Coffey late of 51 Marian Terrace, Killarney who died on 13th August 1996. R.I.P. No words we write could ever say How much we miss you day by day Our love for you will always keep It never fades it lies too deep With broken hearts we whisper low We love you Mum and miss you so. Sadly missed by your loving daughters Breda, Nono, Mary, Eileen and Josie. Sons-in-law, Grandchildren, GreatGrandchildren and Great Great Granddaughter. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 13th of August at 12pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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

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26TH ANNIVERSARY CROWLEY

Time and years slip gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But Mom in our hearts you are always there. The ones we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

In loving memory of a dear Mother, Mary Crowley, Dromduhig, Ballyhar, Killarney, who died on August 16th 1991

3RD ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

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. D.K.

Her Light Shines On Our loved one left behind a light That will never dim or fade. It’s kept bright by the love we feel And memories we made. It can warm us like a candle’s glow And help bring comfort too, And no matter where you go You’ll find it’s always close to you. Remembering you on your 22nd birthday Love always Mam, Dad, sisters Linda and Hannah and brother Daniel.

9TH ANNIVERSARY & 22ND BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE DALY

In loving memory of Rebecca Daly, of Mangerton Killarney. 11th August 1995 - 14th August 2008. Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much, Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed on your birthday and anniversary From your Uncles, Aunts and Cousins.

18TH ANNIVERSARY EAGAR

Sadly missed by your loving husband Michael and family

No special day is needed, For me to think of you, You are always n my thoughts, No matter what I do. Always remembered by your loving son, Connie and Sheila.

In loving memory of Rebecca Daly, of Mangerton Killarney. 11th August 1995 - 14th August 2008.

Cherished memories of Marie Murphy, Holy Cross Gardens.

Treasured memories of a dear son and brother Seamus late of New Road, Killarney who died on 12th August, 1998 R.I.P. Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we can not touch, We still have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much, His memory is our keep sake, With which we’ll never part, God has him in His keeping, We have him in our hearts.

It’s just a little But means a lot To say, dear friend I haven’t forgot.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mom, Tracy, Richard, Jemma, Richard J, Orla, Lia and Lola-Rose, Roland, Ana, Kerry, Lola, Marina, Ciara and Alice.

Always remembered By your friend Bridie.

Anniversary Mass on Friday 11th August at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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In Memoriam ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

11.08.17

1ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

GALVIN

HEARNE

GALVIN In loving memory of Mary Hearne late of 29 High Street Killarney who died on 13th August 2014.

Patrick Galvin, Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, Killarney who passed away on 14th August 2016. As we lovingly remember Patrick on his first anniversary, we his family and extended family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss. A special thank you to our families, friends and neighbours, for their support and regular visits. Thanks to all who called to our home, attended the rosary, removal, mass and burial. Those who travelled near and long distance to be with us, thank you to all who sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, message of sympathy and all who gave contributions to Irish Cancer Society. Our sincere thanks to the late Fr. John Lucid and Fr. Niall Howard who officiated at Patrick’s Requiem Mass and burial. Thanks to sacristan Siobhan McSweeney, John and Geraldine Lucey who sang so beautifully, and those who did readings and prayers of the faithful. To Mike and staff of O’Shea’s funeral home for their approachability, professionalism and courtesy and to those who prepared Patrick’s final resting place. We are especially grateful to Dr. Laura Malone, Dr. Breda and staff. The ambulance service, Dr. Banbury and staff of University Hospital Kerry, professor O’Reilly, doctors and nurses and staff of Killarney Community Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Patrick. We would also like to thank Kennelly’s pharmacy and Killarney Royal Hotel staff for their lovely meal. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

In loving memory of Patrick Galvin, late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, who died on the 14th August 2016. Time may pass and fade away, But silent thoughts and memories stay, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you for my brother, Was the greatest gift of all. Sadly missed by your sister Kathleen, brother-in-law Eddie and family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

In loving memory of my husband Patrick Galvin, late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, who departed this life on the 14th August 2016. Alone, but never quite alone, I face an empty chair, But sometimes in my silence, I imagine you are there, My companion for so many years, No longer here with me, And yet in some mysterious way, You keep me company. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Bridie x

Patrick’s 1st Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 12th August at 7.30pm in our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

19TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

Today is full of memories, Of a brother laid to rest, And every single one of them, Is filled with happiness. For you were someone special, Always such a joy to know, And there was so much pain, When it was time to let you go. That’s why this special message, Is sent to heaven above, For the angels to take care of you, And give you all our love. Sadly missed by your loving sister Mary, Michael, Niall, Breda, Maura and extended families xxx Life is a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

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. Sadly missed by your brother-in-law Sean Jones and family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

In loving memory of Patrick Galvin, late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, who died on the 14th August 2016. Sadly and lonely we wander to, A grave not far away, Where we lost our Dad a year ago today,

Always remembered by your sisters, brothers and families.

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

Wrap your arms around her Lord, Don’t leave her on her own, For it is her Anniversary, And she can’t come home. Call her name softly, And when she looks your way, Tell her that I love her, And miss her everyday. Always remembered by Dave. xxx

22ND ANNIVERSARY FITZGERALD

In loving memory of Tony Fitzgerald, late of Knockeragh, Killarney Co. Kerry who died on the 12th August 1995. R.I.P. We think of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And the days before that too. You memory is a keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. You were always there, When we needed you, No task too great or small, With willing hands & loving hearts For us you did it all. Always loved and remembered by your sons Ger and Jeremiah, daughters Eileen and Mary, daughters-in-law Kathleen and Catherine , son-in-law Kevin and all your loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cherished memories of Patrick Galvin, late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, who passed away on the 14th August 2016.

Flowers placed upon your grave, May wither and decay, But our thoughts for you Dad, Will never fade away.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday August 12th at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

A father is a special gift, One you think will stay, You never think that the time will come, When he is called away,

Always loved and remembered by your son Patrick, daughter-in-law Olive.

11TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARY

You left so quietly, without a fuss, And broke the hearts of all of us, God took your hand and whispered, Come with me..it’s time to go.

KELLY & O’DONOGHUE

3RD ANNIVERSARY

Loved and sadly missed, your son Thomas, Daughter-in-law Roisin, grandchildren Tiarnan, Cian and Aidan xxx

KENNY

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

In loving memory of Nora P. Kenny (nee O’Shea) late of Killarney, formerly of Lauragh who died 16-Aug-2014.

In loving memory of John O’Leary late of Knockeragh, Killarney who died on the 15th August, 1998. Memories have such lovely ways Of bringing back our yesterdays.

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

Sadly missed by your loving sister Eileen, Paudie, Selina and family xxx

Rest In Peace

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle Patrick Galvin, late of Ballynamaunagh, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 14th of August 2016.

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. F.

In loving memory of Teresa Kelly (nee O’Donoghue) late of Glanmire, Co. Cork and Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on the 25th of August 2006 and Mary O’Donoghue, 2 Woodlawn Avenue & Knockeenduve, who died on the 2nd of August 2008. Special Ladies

Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind.

They blessed this world They loved so much How many hearts Their lives can touch.

Sadly missed by her children Richard, Patrick, Maralyn & Stephen. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all of her family and friends both near and far.

We love you and miss you both. From Mom and all the family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 26th of August at 6.15pm in the Cathedral.

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In Memoriam

11.08.17

25TH & 16TH ANNIVERSARY

33RD & 9TH 16TH ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY O’CALLAGHAN

FITZGERALD

Indilcuimhne ar Mam agus Dad. Maurice (Moss) went safely home on 14th August, 1992 Mary joined him on 12th August, 2001 both late of Dooneen, Killarney. Cherished memories of wonderful parents, grandparents, mother-in-law, father-in-law, carers, providers and friends. They were more than just our parents, teachers, our best friends They taught us things unknown To some kings, faith, hope, charity, humanity and everything. There were our Sunday in every week. Maireann an craobh ar an bhfál ach ní maireann an lámh do chuir.

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of John O’Callaghan, 16 Marian Killarney, diedand In lovingTerrace, memory of Rogerwho Patrick on August 1st 2001. Glenflesk, Lil O’Donoghue, Killaha, Killarney. Roger who died on the 8th of Though1984 your and smile gonedied forever, August Liliswho on the 7th And your handJune we cannot 2008. touch, Still I’ve have so many memories, Of You the ones loved much, gave we us all youso had to give Gifts both big and small Your Butmemory most of isallour youkeepsake, gave us love With which we’ll never part, The greatest gift of all. God has you in his keeping, And we have you in our hearts. So may the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear Sadly missed loving wife Noreen, That by weyour still love and miss you sons Daniel,AsJohn and Vincent, it dawns anotherdaughters year. Joanie, Noreen and Eileen, and all the AlwaysO’Callaghan rememberedfamily. and dearly missed by your daughters Noreen, Maura and R.I.Pand Denis, sons-in-law Sheila, sons Roger Dave and Derek, daughter-in-law Bernie and all your grandchildren.

14TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY O’CONNELL REMEMBRANCE

Go gcuititear a saothar leo. Fondly remembered by their loving family, extended family and friends.

16TH ANNIVERSARY O’CARROLL

Cherished memories of Patrick O’Carroll, Mangerton View, Killarney. You were always there With a helping hand, To listen and support and understand, Your pleasures were simple, Your wants were few. If your happy was happy so were you. As time slips by and life goes on, From our hearts your never gone.

MCLOUGHLIN Birthday remembrance of James McLoughlin. Deceased 23.04.2015. Late of Ardenanig, Killarney, London, Cavan. Happy Birthday In Heaven In loving memory of Julia O’Connell late We wishCottages you wereKillarney here today of 1 Castlerosse who Even a little 2003. while died on the for 4thjust of August So we could say Happy Birthday Dad Andwere see your beautiful You always there , smile. When we needed you, gifts today will be No The taskonly too great or small, The gifts youhands, left behind; With willing The laughter, joy and And loving heart forhappiness... us, Precious memories...the best kind. You did it all. Today we’ll do our veryby best Always loved and remembered your To try and find aand happy place... daughter Noreen family. Struggling to hide our heavy hearts And the tears our faces. Anniversary Mass on on Saturday 5th August at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral. We’ll sit quietly and look at your picture Thinking of you with love; Hoping you’re doing ok In Heaven up above. 9TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SHEA May the angels hold you close And sing you a happy song... And we’ll be sending wishes to you Today and all year long.

Lovingly remembered by your wife Bridie, daughters Carmel, Sheila and Breeda, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

Sadly missed by your family, children Patricia, Caroline & Michael, granchildren and great grandchildren and brother and In loving memory of sister. Declan O’Shea, Nunstown, Aghadoe.

5TH & 30TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

Just a prayer those who loved you, 35THfrom ANNIVERSARY Just a memory fond and true, CRONIN In our hearts you will live forever Dec, Because we thought the world of you. Lovingly remembered by Sheila, Larry and family.

In loving memory of Sally O’Shea (nee O’Connell) 1 Ross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 8th of August 2012 and her husband Daniel O’Shea who died on the 21st July 1987. R.I.P. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved ones, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won. From your loving family Marie, Billy, Paudie, Dan (Junior), Paulette and Pierette. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th August at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of John Cronin, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, whose NOVENA TO THE Anniversary occurs on August 9th.

SACRED HEART

As time unfolds another year, You have said O Jesus, ask dear. and Still loved, stillDivine missed, still very you shall receive, seek and you shall find, Always remembered by your family. knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of 23RD you the favours that I need (make ANNIVERSARY request). O’DONOGHUE For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not In loving memory of Eileen from you whose heart is an O’Donoghue unfailing late Pinewood Estate Killarney who source ofofgraces and merits. Most loving died onI August 1994. heart of my God. believe 11th in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in Time and slipand gently by, your personal love years for me, therefore But memories youI will never O Sacred heart of of Jesus place all die. my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and remembered your sisters, Glory,Always say 3 times for 3 daysby must promise publication. brother and families.

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NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN 2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has In loving of Murt 18I will given to memory me. Intercede forO’Shea, me that Marian Killarney whoout diedpossible on obtain Terrace, guidance in seeking the 10th August opportunities. When 2015. I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful in some smallof way. and Everyday diligent for the glory God for my Memories of you own good and thatcome of allour theway. people we Though absent, you are always serve. Ask God to give me healthnear of mind Still body missed, loved and always dear. the and and generosity in meeting needs of others. I ask this through Christ Never andO.always remembered our forgotten Lord. Amen. by Margaret, Sheila, Bernie, Mary, Sean, Pat,Tracey, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

NOVENA TOSaturday ST. JUDE Anniversary Mass on 12th 6.15pm in St. Mary’s O August Holy St.at Jude, apostle and martyr, Killarney great inCathedral, virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in times of need, to you I have 2ND ANNIVERSARY recourse humble beg you to whom God has given O’SULLIVAN such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition (state petition). In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all that invoke you. Amen. State three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and Gloria’s. This must be said Inthree loving memory of Novena Seamus O’Sullivan for nine consecutive days and publication Quarry Cross, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, mustWho be promised. died on 30th July 2015 RIP As each day dawns we think of you, MIRACULOUS As each night falls we pray for you, And throughout our lives INVOCATION TO No matter where, SAINT THERESA, In our hearts you are always there,

THE LITTLE FLOWER

We miss your smile, your joking ways, OWe glorious St.things Theresa, miss the you whom used toAlmighty say, God raised up towe aid counsel Andhas when old times doand recall, mankind. I implore your miraculous It’s when we miss you most of all. intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining everybyneed body and soul Sadly missed yourof wife Mary. our Holy Mother Church proclaims FamilyAbina, James,Pat & Joan, you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Daughter-in-law Caroline. Saint of modern Seantimes.” & Tim. Now I fervently beseech you to Jamie answer& Katie. my petition Grandchildren(mention here) and to carry out your promises of “spending Heaven doing upon earth...of letting fall from Heaven a shower of Roses”. Henceforth dear little flower, I will fulfill your plea, “to 8TH ANNIVERSARY be made known everywhere” and I TANGNEY will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted. O.D. In loving memory of Mary F Tangney 124, Pinewood Est Killarney who died on MIRACLE PRAYER 6th August 2009. Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have I did notfor know thatfavours. morning, asked You many This time What pain would bring, I ask you thisthat veryday special one (mention When a golden heart favour). Take it, dearstopped Heart ofbeating, Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where we could not do ain thing, YourAnd Father sees it. Then, His merciful heart toYour lose you, eyesIt broke it willmy become favour not you Say did for notthree go alone, mine.But Amen. days, promise For part of me wentwill withbeyou, publication and favour granted. The day God called you home. Sadly missed every day Your loving husband Sean x

PRAYER TO PADRE PIO NOVENA Oh, Jesus full ofTO graceST. andCLAIRE charity, victim for sinners, so impelled by your love of Ask Claire 3 favours, business, usSt. that youfor willed to die one on the cross. I two impossible and saytonine HailinMary’s humbly entreat Thee glorify heaven forand nine days with lighted candle. on earth, the servant of God. Pray Padre whether believe or not.generously Publish Pio of you Pietrelcina, who onparticipated ninth day. in Powerful Novena. May Your sufferings, who theloved sacred of Jesus praised,so Theeheart so much and be laboured adored, glorified loved today and faithfully for theand glory of your heavenly every day throughout the whole Father and for the good of souls. world forever Amen. Say six times daily With confidence, I beseech Theefor tonine grant days. request will be granted no me, Your through his intercession, the grace matter how difficult it may seem. Favour of....which I ardently desire. publication must be promised. 3 times; Glory be to the Father... D. Initials: LOM

THANKSGIVING TO SAINT JUDE St. Jude come to my assistance in my need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities particularly (mention request) and that I may praise God with you and the elect throughout eternity. I promise you O Blessed Jude to be ever mindful of this great favour and I will never cease to honour you as my special and powerful patron and to do all in my powers to encourage devotion to you. Amen. Say for 3 days and publish immediately. Favour granted after 3 days. N.C

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus! the name of the traitor has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases - of matters despaired of. Pray for me who is so miserable; make use, I implore thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolations and succour of heven in all my neessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may bless your request God with thee and all the elect through eternity. I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this favour, and I will never cease to honour thee as m special and powerful patron and to all in my power to encourage devotion to thee Amen. St. Jude, pray fo rus and for all who invoke thy aid, St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us, that we may appease the Divine Justice and obtain a favourable judgement, Pray for us that we may be admitted into the company of hte blessed to rejoice in the presence of God forever Amen. Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle with confidence we invoke thee! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us that before death we may expiate all our sins by sincere repentance and the worthy reception of the Holy Sacrament. N.C .

21 april 2006

Community Spirit

Garden Magic Debby Looney

Debby Looney is finding it hard to believe autumn is already here

Second Growth Spurt I AM GOING to stick with the concept of “late summer” for a few weeks yet. Autumn brings coloured leaves to mind, and the decline of the herbaceous border, but contrary to this, my herbaceous plants seem to be getting a second growth spurt! It is essential to cut back perennials after flowering to get a second flush of blooms. A bit of tedious work, but worth the effort! There are many plants which are looking great at this time of year, Irish Bell Heather, Daboecia cantabrica, (named after the patron Saint of Lough Derg – St Dabheog), is a particular favourite of mine. With its bright purple urnshaped bells, it attracts bees in great number. There is also a white version, which, though not as pretty, flowers almost continually throughout the year. Sedum spectabile is a lovely plant to put near it. Another favourite with bees, it will flower in varying shades of pink for quite a few months. It has thick succulent leaves which are a perfect foil for the heather. Choose from varieties such as Autumn Joy, Jose Aubergine, (purple foliage), or Neon (bubble-gum pink flowers). Buddlejas are coming into their own now, and are aptly named the butterfly bush, as this is where you find butterflies having a feast! Traditionally a plant put at the back of a large shrubbery, it can be too big for the smaller garden. Another drawback has been that it can break in strong winds. Personally, I have always thought Budlejas such as Black Knight, Pink Delight and Lochinch are just too unwieldy (and ugly) in the garden. However a few years ago I planted the dwarf variety “Buzz”, which has proved the marketing campaign correct – it has not grown over four feet! There are several colours to choose from, Ivory, pink, blue and lavender, the flowers are the same size as it’s larger cousin, but the plant remains nice and compact. For an even smaller version, there is the Buddleja “chip” range, which grows to two feet, but I have not been able to source them locally. Yet! My Bottlebrush, or Callistemon, is looking regal at the moment, with its masses of red flowers. In my opinion everyone should have one – well, if you have the space! We are fortunate to be able to grow them here, as in many places it would be too cold. They are fantastic plants, evergreen, excellent for using in flower arranging and there are few plants with such crimson flowers. It looks best in its natural shape, which is gently arching, but it can be cut back after flowering. I always wait until Christmas, when I use lots of it in arrangements. It seems to thrive on this annual raid! • Got a gardening question? Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@gmail.com

11.08.17

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 14:22-33: The story illustrates the power of faith. Have you noticed that when you believe in someone, or something, you can do things that would not be possible when you are full of doubts? Recall moments when your faith gave you strength and courage? Name for yourself the different kinds of faith that had this effect: belief in yourself, trust in another, faith in God. When Jesus got into the boat the winds ceased. Who has been a Jesus person for you and helped to calm a storm that frightened you or made you anxious? The experience of Peter gives encouragement to us when we waver in our trust and belief in God. In his doubt and fear Jesus reached out to him. Who has reached out a helping hand to you when you felt you were sinking? The story ends with a profession of faith in Jesus as the Son of God. Have you had experiences of being rescued from some hazard or danger, experiences which deepened your faith in the presence and compassion of God for you? John Byrne OSA, Veritas

Musings

I’M FASCINATED by the first step of Peter as he climbed over the side of the boat. He was looking at Jesus, not at the water. His mind was charged with Jesus’ invitation “Come.” So often the way out of depres-

Support Groups

sion, fear or anxiety is not a thought or a consideration but a physical step. I take a risk and find myself strong enough to walk forward, keeping my eyes on the Lord. Messenger Publications, Veritas

Sacred Space

AS ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL is dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, and with the Feast of the Assumption occurring on August 15, a sacred space is in place near Our Lady’s Altar in the Cathedral which you might wish to visit.

Diocesan Collection

THE Diocesan collection for the pastoral and retreat centres will be taken up as a second collection next weekend, August 12/13. This funds the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Killarney, a focal point for the catechetical and faith education programmes of the diocese. The collection also funds the Ardfert Retreat Centre which provides the opportunity to take time apart and reflect on God’s call to all the people of our diocese in a peaceful and prayerful environment.

Thank You

THE officers and members of the Killarney Order of Malta deeply appreciate the generosity of all those who contributed to their recent annual collection. Your donations help us to continue to serve the people of the Killarney region, and assist us to defray the costs of ongoing first aid training and ambulance service.

This column is available to clubs and SUPPORT groups to promote upcoming fundraising events, agms etc. To guarantee publication an administration charge OF €10 will apply Please contact 064 6632215 for more details. DEADLINE FOR EVENT INFO IS TUESDAY 5.30PM

COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6pm-7pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday services: 9am & 11am; Early morning prayer meetings: Tuesday & Thursdays 8am -9am; Bible Study: Wednesday 7.30pm; Soul Food: Bible study & lunch Friday from 11am. See church notice board for other events. Prayer ministry and spiritual direction are available, please contact Rev Karne Spence for further information on 064-6631613. AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 7.30pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie Tralee Venue: Parish Centre, St. John’s Church Tuesday 8pm – 9pm KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY Counselling Service Free - confidential - non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme. KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm 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 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney. SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www. pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 0646636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645. RACE BAPTIST CHURCH Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com. Salvation Prayer Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org

Deadline | Tuesday 5.30pm

11.08.17 For Sale For Sale: Site for house, 3 miles from Killarney in tranquil select area, excellent investment. Apply to PO BOX:3618, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. For Sale: Red Leather 2 seater couch plus arm chair. €200. Contact 085-8875860 For Sale: Red leather L shape sofa for sale, making room into play room. Price is €1300.00. Contact number is 087-7445096

Available Available: Grinds available in maths, accounting & business. Group sessions & revision courses. Smart study – Orla O’Leary 087-6529459 Available: Music lessons, fiddle, banjo, tinwhistle, One to One, Garda Vetted. Reasonable rates Available: Mature reliable lady for babysitting during the week and weekends. Experienced childminder. Tel: 086-1527500 Available: Irish & French grinds available to all levels from experienced teacher and state examiner. Contact 087-7828347 Available: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 064-6631979. Available: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 087-6801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 087-6961681. Available: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050. Available: Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881. Available: James Lyne Motors and Valeting Services Lawlor’s Cross, Tel: 087 2465405 or 064 6633504. Have your vehicle valeted inside and outside, and

preparations for N.C.T. Can be arranged. Wash is available 6 days a week from 10am to 6pm. If you require a quotation do not hesitate to contact us. Available: Home Improvements Killarney. Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small. Tel. 087-2145452. Available: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: Sinead 087-2359466. Available: Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771. Available: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 064-6643317. Available: Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www.gracefoley. ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087. Available: Church music for all occasions. Vocals in harmony & a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates. Tel: 0876836612 / 0879014681. Available: Lady available for montessori school runs town to KDYS. Drop 9am and collect 12pm ,5 days a week from September - May also be available for Ballycasheen. Contact: 0871310287. Available: Can’t sleep? Clear your thoughts with deep mind relaxation massage. Call Jane 0871657260. Available: Unique manual face-lifting massage, results on first session. Call Jane: 0871657260. Available: Mature woman available to care for elderly person in their home on a part time basis. Contact 0872893649.

Available: Nurse / Carer available for evening hours, nights or afternoons. Comes highly recommended. Own transport. Available immediately. Apply to PO BOX:3617, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Available: Experienced carer with carer course available for morning and evening shifts contact 087 2987567 between 7 -9 pm.

Property Letting & Selling For Sale For Sale : Four bedroomed house for sale. Built 1970. 1 acre site. Quick Sale €150,000, Faha Killarney Co Kerry. Contact 083-8706050.

To Let

TO Let : 5 bedroom house in Brewsterfield available from September to April. 2 bed apartment in town centre - Contact Roger: 086-8136888 TO Let : 1 Bedroom flat 5 miles from Killarney fully furnished Electric heating. Contact 086 8286313 TO Let : Room to let in Cahernane Meadows. €80 p/w. Female only, Professional, quiet, location 5

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Animals Animals: Retirement home needed for chocolate Labrador. 8 years old. Female. Cavalier female 5 years old. Contact: 083-8706050 Animals: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds. We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog. Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work. There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses. Please get in touch if you’d like to help. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@ eircom.net. Animals: Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ahar.ie. Huge rescue centre in Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. We take all unwanted animals and re-home them. We have beautiful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank of Ireland 90760272 sort-code 90.57.58 Animals: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

Phone: 0868508479. Wanted: Cleaner required, light housework & ironing duties, 2/3hrs weekly, previous experience required. Apply to PO OX:3614, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Wanted: Childminder wanted to mind 3 young children in their home in Killarney town. 2/3 afternoons per week with flexibility. Call 087-6529459 Box This please!

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mins from town, Available from 28th August. Tel: 087-9982714 TO Let : 2 Bed Apt, Newly renovated to Rent immediately. Tel: 086-4428616 TO Let : Room to let, Suitable for 1 or 2 sharing. Non smoker preferred. 10 mins walk from town. Tel: 089-4403064 TO Let : apartment / small house, Killarney area, for couple with jobs, long term €700. Ring/text: 0857716138. TO Let : 3 Bed fully furnished house to let, Short term, Oct 17 to March 18 inclusive. Muckross Area, Contact Joe 086-8536794 TO Let : En Suite room to let in Killarney Town. Careful tenant only. Tel: 087-2068123 TO Let : 2 Bedroom House Rock Road Killarney, €200 per week. Phone 086-3994683 TO Let : Room to let, sharing a flat with two other

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men. Own room. Reasonable Rent. Male only. Town Centre. Ring: 0863660639 or 0858423932. TO Let : 1 bed apartment on Tralee road, close to town, fully furnished, oil central heating, no pets. 0872948996. TO Let : One bed Apartment, 2 min centre, very clean, suit working professional, nonsmoker, €550 per month, only suitable for one person only, Tel: 0874183996. TO Let : Professionals wanted for 3/4 bedroom house, plenty parking. Quite area, 5 mins walk from town. Private house detached 087-6447532 TO Let : Field To Let, Killarney Area. Contact 086-0569183

Wanted Wanted: House & apartments in & around Killarney for management & letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888.

Sport

Eamonn

Fitzgerald

Adam

Moynihan

Liam

Murphy

Eamonn

Keogh

See Our Columnists’ Coverage Of The Week In Sport And Catch Up On Killarney Notes And On The Ball

Advertiser Fantasy Football League Kicks Off Once Again THE Premier League makes its muchanticipated return this weekend and with it comes the new fantasy football season. There’s no better way for fans to put their football management skills to the test and go head-to head with friends and perfect strangers alike with bragging rights and great prizes at up for grabs. Here at the Killarney Advertiser we are delighted to announce that we will once again be running our hugely popular Serie A-dvertiser league in conjunction with our generous sponsors Brian James and Eason. Last year’s competition attracted a whopping 250 entrants and we’re hoping for even more this time out. The good news is that the league has simply been renewed from last year, so for last season’s participants all you have to do is visit the Fantasy Premier League website or app and pick your team. You will then be automatically entered into Serie A-dvertiser for the coming campaign. If this is your first time joining the league, you can sign up by going to ‘Create and join new leagues’ and entering the code 1796307430526. Don’t worry if you haven’t joined before the start of Week 1; you can join at any time and your points will simply be carried over. Once again the competition is free to enter and there are some fantastic prizes on offer. A €50 voucher for Brian James will be awarded every month to the highest-scoring manager and Eason’s are kindly sponsoring a hamper of sports books for the leader at Christmas. The overall winner next May will win the grand prize of a high-end suit from Brian James. Speaking at the launch, sports columnist Adam Moynihan said it was a very special time of year. “There’s always great hope at the start of a new season,” he said. “You always think your team

A €50 voucher for Brian James will be awarded every month to the highest-scoring manager and Eason is kindly sponsoring a hamper of sports books for the leader at Christmas. The overall winner next May will win the grand prize of a high-end suit from Brian James

To Enter Online:

· Visit fantasy.premierleague.com · Sign-in/register and pick your team · Go to Leagues>Create and join new leagues>Join a league>Join private league and enter the code 1796307-430526

is perfect and that, like Liverpool, this is going to be your year. Then in Gameweek 1 your best defender breaks his ankle, your star midfielder hands in a transfer request and the brand new striker you had pinned all your hopes on turns out to be a dud. It’s so unpredictable. That’s what’s great about it.” Pressed on who he thought the pre-tournament favourite was, one name came immediately to mind. “It’s hard to look past Conor Healy,” Adam said. “He’s the reigning champion for a reason. He’s a fantasy football expert and fellas will find it tough to knock him off his perch. Hopefully someone does, though, because he’s getting a bit too big for his boots.” “I’d like to say that I have a shot but I think my track record speaks for itself. I’ll be happy with another mid-table finish.”

To Enter On The App:

· Download the Official Premier League app · Go to Fantasy · Sign-in/register and pick your team · Go to Join FPL League>Private and enter the code 1796307-430526

Killarney Advertiser sports columnist Adam Moynihan, Fantasy League sponsor Brian O’Shea and Killarney Advertiser business development manager Kieran Healy.

Sport

11.08.17

Kerry Juniors Win All Ireland Title Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald KERRY wrote themselves in to the history books at Portlaoise on Saturday last where they won the All Ireland JFC title defeating Meath 2-19 to 1-14. That puts them at the top of the leader board winning the junior title for the 18th time. Cork come next with 17 titles. In the curtain-raiser Kerry qualified for the All Ireland MFC semi-final when they defeated Louth 1-22 to 2-9. Both the junior and minor teams are champions in their own right, but significantly they are also development squads feeding in to the senior ranks. Already Tadhg Morley, Jason Foley, Adrian Spillane and Gavin Crowley cut their teeth in the junior ranks before Eamonn Fitzmaurice added them to the senior panel.

Minor to senior John O’Shea from Kenmare captained the Kerry minors to All Ireland success and he has joined the senior panel. It is only a matter of time before David Clifford, the richly talented Fossa star, makes it on to the senior panel. He is the best minor I have seen for many years and he proved his worth again on Saturday last in the All Ireland quarter-final when he scored nine points and six of these were from play. Such consistency, such brilliance. He is so good that the Australian scouts are very interested to lure him to play Down Under.

Junior final In the junior final Conor Cox was the chief scorer with a personal tally of 1-8 and 1-5 of that came from play. Tomás Ó Sé also caught the eye. The Gaeltacht dancer scored 1-2. He has scored consistently in this campaign, 2-4 in the Munster final and 1-1 in the All Ireland semi-final. Although he was beaten once on Saturday last in injury time Tomás Mac an tSaoir from An Ghaeltacht kept a great goal. This junior win means that Conor Cox and James Walsh have won three junior All Irelands in recent years.

Minor records Talking of records the Kerry minors are on target for that elusive four-in-a-row All-Irelands and they are odds-on to do just that. They scored 1-22 against

Rugby News ... Words: Liam Murphy SO 12 becomes 14! The big rugby news last week has undoubtedly been the expansion of the Guinness PRO12 to become the Guinness PRO14 Championship with the addition of two South African teams to the league. The Toyota Cheetahs and the Southern Kings are the new teams and the whole championship has undergone a dramatic change. Now the 14 teams have been split into 2 ‘Conferences’ with a 21 game season – 152 games in total

Louth and won easily, but their boss Peter Keane has plenty to work on for the semi-final. He was happy with the 1-22 scoring but will wonder how the defence conceded 2-9. “ We turned off and I don’t think we can afford to do that, 2-9 is a good score to kick. It is certainly not a good score to be conceding,“ he said. He will be looking to shore up the defence for Croke Park. Kerry were in control in the first quarter of last Saturday’s game and led 1-7 to 0-1. Donnchadha O’Sullivan scored the Kerry goal. Ciaran Keenan and Eoghan O’Callaghan scored Louth’s goals to cut the deficit to 6 points by the 37th minute. Kerry sensed the comeback by Louth so they upped their scoring once more to win easily, 1-22 to 2-9. This was Kerry’s 22nd consecutive win at minor level and that consistency should be rewarded with just two more hurdles to clear in 2017 for the magical four in a row.

Kerry SFC Draw Dr Crokes (holders) v Kenmare Shamrocks; K O’Rahillys v East Kerry; A Stacks v West Kerry; Rathmore v South Kerry. These games will not be played until Kerry have completed their 2017 senior football campaign.

Poc Fada Poc fada competitions will be organised by St Patrick’s East Kerry Hurling club at the Racecourse on August 19 commencing at 10am. Contact club officials for further information. Spa Review 2016 Spa GAA have produced a review of club activities for 2016 and what a hectic year it certainly was for them. Great emphasis was placed on juvenile activities. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí and the best is yet to come writes John O’Donoghue. Relentless determination and commitment bring success to young Spa stars at the highest level writes Kieran Herlihy. Living members of the Lissivigeen team of the 1940s are pictured and the start of the Spa club and its association with the Killarney Advertiser over 40 years are mentioned. John Kelly recalls the huge success of the club 31 card drives and it is still going strong. Spa Ladies’ footballers had a busy year. Sheila McCarthy was asked to lend a hand to

across the season. The big derbies have been guaranteed, as the Munster V Leinster match at Thomond Park has become one of the biggest games of the entire season and always a full house. Munster are in Conference A with the likes of Connacht, Cardiff and the Cheetahs. Each team will play each other – home and away, as well as play each team in the other conference. The winners of each conference gets through to the semi-final, while teams in second and third will play in a playoff to take part in the semi finals. All in all, it really won’t be until the fixtures come out that the whole thing will make sense! I’m sure some people out there

are waiting with baited breath to see when Munster head to South Africa! It would certainly be some trip! Either way, we can look forward to top class rugby, with the addition of the South African teams ensuring the PRO14 reaches a much bigger market. There is even talk about adding in a few teams from the USA over the next few years! One can only imagine the logistics involved in organising this, never mind playing! The first round is due to kick off at the beginning of September, so we can hope that the fixture list gets announced pretty soon! It will be great to see these new teams come to Thomond Park!

organise the Spa Scór teams for one year. That was 14 years ago and she is still doing fantastic work. Spa have won so many All Ireland titles in Scór. Her enthusiasm for Scór is infectious and this comes through in the preparation of the teams in the various disciplines. Donal Hickey is a blow-in to Spa from his native Gneeveguilla for the past 40 years and he recalls these memories. The ongoing pitch and facilities development are well documented and the whole production of this 2016 Review is in glorious colour. This 36-page review is a credit to the club. Well done, Spa.

St Senans 4-11 Annascaul 0-10 Senans entertained Annascaul in Mountcoal in this division 3 back game. The home side played with the aid of the breeze in the first half. Senans attacked from the throw in and had two goals from Padraig Quille and Ronan Kerin before James Scanlon pointed for Annascaul’s opening score. Annascaul had three further points from James Scanlon, Jason Hickson (f) and Emmett Kennedy, reducing the lead, however Senans finished the half strongly with goalie Danny Quilter making inspirational saves and Paudie Quille, Sean O’Connell and Cathal Kennelly on target. Half time score St Senans 2-07 Annascaul 0-05. After the break Genie Farrell (f) and Emmett Kennedy kicked two fast points for Annascaul while a Sean O’Connell point (f) and a Ronan Kerin’s goal gave Senans a comfortable lead. Jason Hickson added to Annascaul’s score but Senans were well in control, with corner back Kieran Lyons scoring a fine point. On the stroke of full time David Foran, one on one with the goalie scored Senans fourth goal to claim victory. Annascaul: Tommy Pierce, Eoin O’Neill, Eoin Curry, Fintan Herlihy, Daniel O’Connell, Andrew Finn, Gearóid O’Shea, Niall McKenna, Emmett Kennedy, David Clifford, Shane Foley, James Scanlon, Alan Falvey, Jason Hickson, Genie Farrell. St Senans: Danny Quilter, Eamon Shanahan, Brendan O’Connell, Kieran Lyons, Bill Keane, Mike Keane, Donnacha Brosnan, Damien Somers, Sean O’Connell, Paudie Dillon, David Foran, Mark Behan, Paudie Quille, Ronan Kerin, Cathal Kennelly.

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Killarney Celtic All Set For Historic FAI Cup Bow On the back of an incredible year on the national stage, The Hoops are preparing for another momentous occasion, writes Adam Moynihan

Killarney Celtic striker Cathal O’Shea in action against Killarney Athletic in the Kerry District League Final last month. Pic: Paudie Healy

FAI Cup 1st Round Cobh Wanderers v Killarney Celtic Saturday, August 12 at 4pm (Old Church Park, Cobh) Killarney Celtic will make the relatively short trip down to south Cork to face Cobh Wanderers in the opening round proper of the FAI Cup on Saturday. The Hoops earned their place in the prestigious competition thanks to their remarkable run to the last four of the FAI Junior Cup and subsequent qualifier victory over Boyle Celtic of Roscommon. The club would have been hoping for a home draw against a League of Ireland side like Dundalk, Cork City or Shamrock Rovers but for that kind of dream tie to materialise now, they’ll have to see off Cobh first. Eoin Donnellan’s men will be well aware that they’ll have their work cut for them. Cobh Wanderers currently operate in the Munster Senior League where they were runners up in the 2016/17 campaign. They also reached the final of the FAI Intermediate Cup and were unlucky to lose out to Liffey Wanderers (Dublin) in a penalty shoot-out.

It’s a League of Ireland cup and it’s a competition the club has never played in, so it’d be nice to get to the next round.

They have a number of ex-League of Ireland players in their ranks and there will be at least one familiar face in their line-up: former Tralee Dynamos star Brian Fitzgerald is likely to feature

in defence. Celtic will be underdogs but that tag has suited them all year, and captain John McDonagh is confident that his team are ready to do battle. They’ll have to do it without their skipper, however, as he serves a one-match ban following his red card against Boyle. “Preparations have been going well enough,” he said. “There are good numbers at training. It’s kind of hard because we only finished the season three weeks ago but it has been going well. I’m suspended but everyone else should be available.” “It’s a massive game,” he continued. “It’s a League of Ireland cup and it’s a competition the club has never played in, so it’d be nice to get to the next round.” The team has had great travelling support all year and McDonagh is hoping that the green and white faithful can help them to another famous win on Saturday. “They have a supporters bus organised and there’s only a few seats left so that’s good to hear. It helps when you’re playing away. It makes a big difference when you get people up watching it. Hopefully we get the same support the next day.”

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John McDonagh

Ahead of his side’s huge FAI Cup clash with Cobh Wanderers, Celtic skipper John McDonaghtalks to Adam Moynihan about his teammates, a long year and goals for next season

Hi Smiley. Thanks for talking to us. No worries. It has been an eventful year for Celtic. What was the highlight? The highlight for me was the quarter final of the FAI Junior Cup against Janesboro at home. Scoring late on to win… That was a good buzz. You haven’t had much of a break. Is it difficult to stay going all year round? It’s very tough. You don’t get the chance to just chill out and let the body get right again. But you have to try and turn it into a positive too and say we’re still fit. All we’re doing now is blowing out the dirty diesel. I’d like the league to be cut down to make it better for fellas and keep more interest, but what can you do? What are your goals for next season? The same as every year. We’ll try to get to all the cup finals in Kerry and try to do well in the national competitions. That’s really the aim. If you can stay in the national competitions ‘til after Christmas there’s a good buzz around the place so that’s what we’re hoping for. Which of your teammates would you least like to get stuck in a lift with? Pa McGrath because he stinks the dressing room out. Which of your teammates is the best at Tinder? That has to be Conor Randall. He’s a dark horse. You’d want to watch him! Who’s the biggest moaner? Peter McCarthy. He’s very bad. Who’s the worst-dressed? Helmer. He was actually wearing flares last year at a game. The young fellas were slagging him to death. He never wore them again. Who spends the most time in the gym? Wayne Sparling. He lives in the gym. He likes the sunbeds too! If you could bring back one ex-player to line out for your club this year, who would it be? John Doyle. That’s an easy one. Serious player. Quality. He’d be the man to turn to. Who’s the best athlete you’ve ever played with? Gary Keane. He’s a freak. He doesn’t even train that much really. He’s just naturally one of them guys. If you had to transfer to another local club, who would it be? I’ll go for Legion. Cop out! What’s your proudest sporting moment? I was injured on the day but the year the boys

won the Munster Champions Cup in Turner’s Cross. Around six years ago. I was very proud that day. If you could go for a drink with any three sportspeople, living or dead, who would they be? John Doyle, Jimmy Falvey and Cheese (Kieran Cahillane). That would be a good session! What are your five favourite sports in order? Soccer, football, I like watching hurling… Rugby… How many’s that? Four. I like watching American football as well. Is there another sport you haven’t tried that you think you’d be good at? I’m sorry I didn’t give Gaelic football more of a go when I was younger. You played a bit with Legion, didn’t you? I played a small bit of juniors and when I was in school I was kind of floating in and around the senior team but I was more soccer all the time. What’s the best sporting moment of all time? Robbie Brady’s goal against Italy in the Euros. That was a great night in town. Do you have any nicknames, Smiley? Yeah I do. Smiley. Is there an app on your phone you couldn’t live without? I’m actually not too into the apps. I got rid of them all. Whatsapp, that’s the only one really. That’d be hopping all the time. Who’s the best man for the banter in the Celtic group? Jamie Spillane is a good fella for the banter. He sends a few drunken messages. What’s your most-used emoji?

What’s the best show on TV? Game of Thrones. Winter is coming! It’s here now! Oh it’s here now, yeah! Yeah. I’m well into that. Serious show. What’s your favourite song at the moment? You’re In Love With a Psycho by Kasabian. What would you sing at karaoke? I only sing one song at karaoke: Robbie Williams - Angels. I’d have to be very drunk though!

Who’s the most famous person in your phone? That’s a tough one… Tadhg O’Keeffe. There was about seven weddings in the last month and he’s been at every one of them. What would you have for your last meal? A good Irish stew. Has to be the mother’s, obviously. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Tom Hanks. The head off each other. Sound! Can you tell me a joke? What’s the difference between a snowman and a snow-woman? I don’t know. Snowballs. Sound Smiley! No worries boy!

Robbie Williams

Sport Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

Listowel Scratch Cup: Congratulations to our Chairman Damien Fleming on adding another Scratch Cup to his collection on Monday in Listowel as he finished with 22 under par to lead home the field after 54 holes. Michael Cronin just missed out on victory in the Intermediate grade on countback meanwhile as he tied for the winning score of six under par in a 36 hole event. County U-16 Strokeplay: Well done to our U-16’s on a great showing in the County Strokeplay in Deerpark last Friday as all six prizes were won by club members. Results in Full- Boys 14-15: 1st Adam Kelly 105, 2nd Erin Moloney 110, Boys 11-13: 1st Cillian Courtney 103, 2nd Eoin O’Riordan Looney 113, Boys 8-10: 1st Noah Sexton 123, 2nd Joey McCarthy 140. Sunday Morning Results: Overall NettSheila O’Donoghue & Paddy Murphy 41, Gross- Michael Foley & Willie O’Keeffe 49, Second Nett- Sean Ashe & Noel Moynihan 42. Wednesday Evening Results: August 2nd: Nett- Michael Cronin & Noel Moynihan 35, Gross- Jason O’Brien and Robbie O’Brien Snr 44 (B9) Holein-One- Robbie O’Brien Jnr. Chairman’s Prize: Our Chairman Damien Fleming’s prize takes place this Friday evening (August 11th) with the U-16’s teeing off at 4pm followed by the adults at 6.30pm. Entry €5 for U-16’s and €10 for Adults. Club Matchplay: A reminder to all entrants that all First Round games must be completed by next Wednesday August 16th. Please note that all matches are over 36 holes. Munster Inter-Counties: Best Wishes to our Kerry representatives on the various inter-county teams in Castleisland this weekend. On Saturday in the Junior Ladies Eileen Switzer and Sheila O’Donoghue will be donning the county colours while on Saturday Damien Fleming and John McGrath will play on the Senior Men’s team and James Fleming on the Intermediate Men’s. The U-16 team meanwhile is made up of all Deerpark players in the form of Adam Kelly, Cillian Courtney, Erin Moloney, Robbie Harnett, Darragh O’Callaghan and Jack McCarthy.

11.08.17 who won the Senior men and were second in the Vet Men and Vet mixed race. Well done to all who competed over the weekend. And as always thanks to all who help out with the transport of boats, crews, coxing and coaching

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Club Captain Declan McCarthy has enjoyed one of the most successful Captain’s Prize weekends that our Club has ever witnessed. The Men’s Club entry of 361 players was a justifying testament to Declan’s popularity as our Captain, and although the weather went against those who were playing on the Sunday, the scoring was excellent nonetheless. The competitions commenced earlier in the week when Declan’s prizes to the Junior Boys and girls Clubs were played, and the Junior boys section results were as follows, 1st Gavin McCarthy(17) 46pts, 2nd Jay Steadman(12) 44pts & 3rd John Joe Buckley(24) 42pts. The time-sheets for both Saturday and Sunday were filled to almost total capacity, and the scoring was a true reflection of the numbers who took part. Sunday evening was the highlight of the weekend and the festivities commenced at 7.00 P,M, and a drinks reception was followed by a buffet meal at the Clubhouse. The Golf Club Male Choir gave a most pleasant repertoire of many of the favourites from the Silver screen, with a mixture of old and new tunes. The speeches and presentation followed, and the principal prize-winners were as follows. The winner with a fantastic score of 41 points was Robert Cussen playing off of 6 handicap, Robert’s back nine of 25 points was just simply incredible and included 5 birdies, including 3 over the last 3 holes, those same holes were the downfall of many other scores over the weekend. The full results were 1st Robert Cussen(6) 41pts, 2nd Ted Healy(13) 39pts, 3rd George Vass(4) 39pts, 4th Niall McCarthy(5) 38pts, 5th James Curran(8) 38pts, best gross Shane Horgan(3) 37pts, 6th Gavin McCarthy(15) 37pts, 7th Neil Coffey(6) 37pts, 8th Donal “Gap” O’Sullivan(9) 37pts, 9th Stephen Brod-

erick(15) 37pts, 10th Liam Murphy(16) 37pts,Past Captain’s prize winner Michael Quirke(12) 37pts. SS was 71 on Saturday & 72 on Sunday. Captain Declan wishes to congratulate John Cahill on winning the Club Championship, John overcame a very Dogged Alan MacSweeney on the 18th green in a ding-dong encounter, and only with good use of one of his Strokes received. In the semi-final John had defeated 6 time Champion Dermot Roche, while in the other semi Alan over-came the in-form Brian Holden. Congratulations John on adding your name to a long and illustrious List of winners of this most prestigious competition which is possibly one of the hardest of all, to become the Champion in, in our Club. Killarney Golf Club Ladies Results of Eileen Murphy Foursomes Sponsored by Muckross House Team of 2 , 27th July. 1st Susie Tong / Muireann O’Farrell (17) 38 pts 2nd Helen Prendergast / Maureen Creedon (19) 35 pts (bk9) Maureen O’Shea Memorial Competition Singles s/ford Killeen Course 1st Sinead Galvin (22) 40 pts 2nd Siobhan Brosnan (10) 38 pts (bk9) BG Kelly Brotherton (0) 36 pts 3rd Claire Keating (7) 38pts 4th Lora Beth Malloy (31) 37 pts Captain Declan’s Prize to the Ladies, Sunday 6th August, singles/stroke Mahonys 1st June O’Brien (20) 69 2nd Sarah O’Brien (16) 65 (Junior) BG Kelly Brotherton (0) 75 3rd Helen Howard (25) 70 (bk9) 4th Fidelma O’Connor (11) 70 5th Lady Captain Amy Arthur (8) 70 F9 Maria Chawke (26) 31 B9 Lora Beth Malloy (31) 32.5 CSS 71 Next Sunday’s Competition Hayes Cup sponsored by Diageo, singles s/ford Killeen.

Killarney Camogie Club

Hard luck to our U12 team who were beaten by a skillful Cillard team in a well contested game in Dr Crokes on the 28th of July. Kathryn Ryan was

by far the best player on the pitch with a superb performance. Massive improvements by Hannah Ryan and Anne Hickey seen them convert some nice goals in the first half. Yen Leniston came into her own in the second half and denied Cillard on several occasions. Hannah Ryan scored her second goal with a great ground stroke from a tight angle. Final score 5.2 to 3.0. Keep training girls, the hard work is paying off. On Thursday the 10th the U12 team will take on Millstreet in Barraduff Community Field. Well done to our U10 team who won the Golden Ticket and will take part in a blitz prior to the Kerry Junior contender against Dublin Camogie this Saturday. Training as usual Monday evening from 6.15-7.15pm in Dr Crokes GAA Pitch.

Kilcummin Historical Group

Kilcummin Historical Group are hosting a talk for Heritage Week 2017. “Glimpses of the Past in Old Kilcummin Graveyard” will take place on Saturday 19th August 2017 at 3.00pm. We are currently recording gravestones and wish to share our genealogical and historical findings to date. Contact 087-1527050. Email : kilcumminhistoricalgroup@gmail.com

Kilcummin Community

THANK YOU A word of appreciation to the committees involved in preparation of the cemeteries of Holy Cross and Old Kilcummin for our annual Masses. Thanks to everyone involved in the preparation and celebration of the Mass, to those who provided car parking, helped with grass cutting and the support of Kerry County Council. Well done to everyone.

Mastergeeha FC

MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 4th August, 2017. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 7, 18. Consolation prizes were €100 J&E Coffey, c/o Martina Lyne. €60 Ian O’Leary, 26 Mountain View, Kilcummin. €30 Mossy Pierce, c/o Jimmy Briens Bar. €30 Elaine McGlynn, Glounacopple, Kilcummin. €30 Kieran Nagle, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin. Jackpot now €9,150.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club

SIVE: The Sive County Coastal Championships took place last weekend over the course of two day in Cahersiveeen, with the men and women taking to the water on Saturday and the underage doing there part on the Sunday. Yet again it was a hugely successful regatta for the Valley. Our under 12 girls crew, who were only competing in there second regatta, stormed to victory and this was followed up with our U16 boys crew once again doing the business and winning their race. There were several other notable performances with silver medals going to our U18 boys, PreVet Men and PreVet mixed crews. While bronze medals went to our U14 boys and U16 girls crews. Also in the medals was a Flesk Valley/Templenoe Composite crews

Declan McCarthy Captain Killarney Golf and Fishing Club presenting his Captain’s Prize to Junior Girls winner Corrina Griffin and Boys Junior winner Gavin McCarthy with his wife Neasa and Breda Duggan Club President (back from left) John Curtin Club Junior Officer prizewinners Bryan Neeson and Darren Ryan at Killarney Golf Club, Killarney on Sunday.

Dean Saunders (Aston Villa 5-0 Swindon Town, 1994), Mark Hughes (Chelsea 4-1 Leeds United, 1996), Gary Speed (Everton 7-1 Southampton, 1996), Robert Earnshaw (Charlton Athletic 1-4 West Bromwich Albion, 2005) & Gareth Bale (Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur, 2012).

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Pictured at Beaufort GC for the President’s Prize were, front, seated, Sarah Keating, Noreen Kinsella (1st Ladies), Darragh Carmody (1st Men’s) and president Gearóid Keating; second row, standing, lady captain Mary O’Shea (2nd), Captain Michael Lynch & Sponsor Denis Pio Moriarty; back, Noleen Mackessy (Back 9), Michael Coffey (Longest Drive), Stephen Barry (2nd), John Egan (Nearest the Pin), Micheal Barry (3rd), Joe Kennedy (Best Gross), John English (Guest Prize) and Sheila Scott (Front 9). Pic: The Little Memory Gallery

Killarney Celtic FC

FAI Senior Cup Killarney Celtic travel to Cobh next Saturday to play Cobh Wanderers in the First Round of the FAI Senior Cup. Kick off is at 4pm in the Old Church Park. Supporters Bus. A Pre Paid Bus is being run to Cobh for the FAI Cup. Contact Ramona on 087 6615532. Golf Classic Killarney Celtic Golf Classic takes place on Saturday September 2nd at Beaufort Golf Club from 7am to 4pm. Contact Tim Jones 087 9771302 or Tim Lyne 086 0522506 for details. Killarney Celtic Registration Membership for 2017/2018 is now open online in conjunction with MyClubFinances.com Fun Day There is a Fun Day and medal presentation to last season’s winning teams on Saturday August 26th. Pitch Bookings Contact Mary Lyne 086 6485809 to book our All Weather Full size pitch or training area. Lotto Numbers Drawn 4,13,14,18. No Jackpot Winner, 3x €50 winners, Next weeks Jackpot €4,200

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

This Friday night the 11th of August ,our Juvenile anglers will again take to the banks of Barryfinney Lake for our Juvenile Cup Competition . Fishing will commence at 6pm and weigh in will take place at 9pm accompanied with some refreshments. We wish them all tight lines for the event. The next senior lake competition is taking place on Lough Lein this Sunday the 13th of August , for the Tom Bambury Memorial Trophy . Fishing will commence at 1030 hrs with all boats ashore for 1800 hrs . All entries to any Club Officer soonest and entries will close on Saturday night 12th August.

Following on in the month , we are hosting our fellow anglers from the Caragh Bridge Club , on Lough Lein on Sunday the 20th August - as always any members that can offer assistance on the day will be greatly appreciated.

Killarney RFC

Family Day We are holding a family day at Aghadoe on Saturday the 9th of September next, between 12 and 3pm. We will have many different games, fantastic food and entertainment for all the family and a great day out is guaranteed. So why not come along and bring all the family along to Aghadoe and have a great day of fun. Membership Memberships are now due and can be paid online at www.krfc.club/membership. The closing date for paying memberships is the 30th of September. Minis returning Our minis will return to training on Saturday the 2nd of September at Aghadoe between 10:30 and 12 midday. Mini rugby is open to boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 and is fantastic fun for all children where we learn to play rugby in an inclusive environment and fun is the keyword. For details contact Liam Murphy on 0874145662.

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage

SOUTH KERRY PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS & HARVEST SHOW The South Kerry Ploughing Championships & Harvest Show takes place on Sunday the 3rd September next and we are delighted to be hosting then 2017 Irish Vintage Society National Rally. Anyone interested in a Trade Stand for the show, please contact Ann Marie O’Sullivan, Trade Stand Secretary

on 087-9726200 or email: southkerryploughing@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in joining the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club, give a call to Jacqueline in Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate for a Membership Form or text 087-3381842 for a form to be posted to you. Check out our website www.killarneyvintage.com and our Facebook page for further information and details of our upcoming events. We have some great deals and offers for our Members when they join - New Members are always welcome PUCK FAIR We will be at Puck Fair this Thursday for the Horse Fair selling raffle tickets for the restored MF135 Tractor. Best of luck to everyone involved in this years event. MF135 TRACTOR Tickets are available to purchase for our recently renovated MF135 Tractor from all committee members, online from our website www.killarneyvintage.com, from Killarney Glass Woodlands Industrial Estate, Castleisland Tyre Centre, Donal Kissane DBK Machinery Ltd Beaufort and directly from the four charities who will benefit from the draw - Down Syndrome Kerry, The Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry/ Cork Health Link Bus & The Irish Kidney Association (Kerry Branch). The draw takes please on Saturday the 30th September 2017. Check out our website and facebook page for further details. Any queries to 087-3381842.

St Pat’s East Kerry Hurling Club Fundraiser

You are invited to attend a Poc Fada hosted by St. Patricks East Kerry hurling club on the 19th of August starting at 10am at Killarney Racecourse. Teams : Teams of 3 at a cost of €30 for seniors and €15 for juveniles. Register early for a discount. Requirements : Need to bring hurley and sliotors. Prizes: Perpetual trophy for winners of the senior/juvenile competition and also plaques for 1st and 2nd place. Facilities : Changing rooms available on the day. So come along and enjoy the Day. ROSS GOLF CLUB LADIES Captain Jimmy Smith’s Prize for the Ladies was held last Friday, 4th August. Despite appalling weather, the ladies really enjoyed the day. The winner was Ms. Kaye Cremin, with Ms. Anne O’Leary in second place and Ms. Bridie Brosnan in third.

Workmen’s Rowing Club

Coastal Rowing The Sive County Championships took place last weekend. Congratulations to all of our crews who took part and came away with a host of 1st second and third place medals. Saturday saw our U18 to Seniors rowing, whereas our U14 to U16s rowed in challenging windy and wet conditions on Sunday. Many thanks to Sive Rowing Club who hosted this event and to all of our boat handlers, coxes, coaches and parents who helped out all weekend. Congratulations Kenmare A hearty congratulations to Georgia

O’Brien ,Kenmare Rowing Club, and her coach Noel Casey, on her Gold Medal win for Ireland, during the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Belgium. An Appreciation to Muckross We would like to thank Muckross Rowing Club for their generosity in loaning their quad to us for the season. Also we congratulate their own Women’s J14 quad on their Golden win at the Champs in July. Comhghairdeachas a chailini. Remembering Brendan A lovely night was had by all at the clubhouse, as we remembered Brendan Heffernan last week , while a plaque was unveiled by his family and our new double scull was blessed and named after his sister Caitriona, in recognition of their support for the club and Cancer Services at Mercy Hospital. Fundraising Our annual Church Gate Collection took place last weekend. Many thanks to our volunteer collectors and to all of our generous supporters.

Ross Golf Club

Results :- On Sunday last our Captain Jimmie Smith held his Captains Prize. The winners were :1... John O’Sullivan (20) 72. 2....Renaldas Bendikas (9)72 3...Tony Lenihan (18) 72 Best Gross.. Sean Moynihan (6) 78 4..Jonathan Casey (9) 72 5..Terence Mulcahy (12) 72 6..Ambrose O’Donovan (14) 72 7...Oliver Butler (18) 73 FN .. Michael Courtney BN ...Donnagh Moynihan Past Captain ...Con O’Mahony. Captains Prize to the Ladies:1.. Kaye Cremin. 2.. Ann O’Leary 3..Bridie Brosnan The golf which was held in poor weather conditions was well supported with a large number of golfers seeking to win this coveted prize and this is borne out with the very competitive scores . Later in the evening we were treated to some fine food and some beautiful desserts. The social evening and prize giving was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable with lots of craic, fun and enjoyment. A good night was had by all. Special mention to the Caraway Kitchen for the food and compliments to Suzanne Smith for the desserts. Fixtures:- On Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th we will hold a single stableford competition kindly sponsored by the Golf Shop, College St.. The timesheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it immediately. On Friday August 18th we will hold a 10 hole mixed open scramble and visitors are most welcome . Entry sheet on the noticeboard or be in the clubhouse at 6 pm as the draw for teams will be at 6 pm and tee off at 6.30 pm. This will be followed by food and the prize giving in the Clubhouse at 8.30 pm approx. Cost to members will be € 10 including food and non-members will be € 15, including food.

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On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

Lotto: No winner of our lotto draw 04/08/2017, numbers drawn were 8, 10, 21 & 25. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 6, 23 & 28. Next week’s jackpot €7,200 plus €1,000 bonus. 1Mile summer Series Our 1mile series is over for another year. The final leg was held in gneeveguilla on Friday evening last. Club runners who did well on last Friday night were Robert Purcell 1st o45, Maggies buckley 1st U15, Delia Foley 1st U13, Danielle O’ Riordan 1st u12, Caroline Murphy 1st O50. Those club members who qualified for the overall prizes were as follows: Hannah McCarthy 2nd Senior Lady, Norma O’ Connor 1st O45, Eileen O’ Riordan 2nd O45, Caroline Murphy 2nd O50, Claragh O’ Connor 1st U11, Danielle O’ Riordan 1st U12, Delia Foley 1st U13, Maggie Buckley 1st U15, Emmet O’ Connor 1st U9, Jack Buckley 1st U13, Sean O’ Connor 2nd U14, Andrew Purcell 1st U19. The club wishes to thank all who supported the mile series. Thanks to all our officials who helped out. To ye all ye are the pride of our club. Cork Road Race Nora Flynn & Mary O Connell were place neicely in the biff road race in Cork last week.

On The Ball Dr. Crokes

Under 13 Tournament The club’s U 13 ladies participated in this North Kerry Board competition, run off in the John Mitchel’s Complex on July 29th. With 16 teams competing, Dr.Crokes were grouped with, Rathmore, Abbeydourney and John Mitchels, and topped their group to qualify for the semi final and after a most exciting game v Beaufort, reached the Cup final. Unfortunately after a spirited performance, their only loss of the day was to their last opponents Austin Stacks. Congratulations to all our girls who ‘ flew the flag’ over their five matches. Faith Lockett kept goal with distinction throughout all five games .Emma Kelly and Rocha Clifford were close to impenetrable all day long and along with the dashing Debbie Maye, Katie McCarthy and Selina Thawiset Collins had defence turning to attack time after time. Laura O’Shea, played on every line of the team over the five games, and Niamh O’Donoghue ,Cara O’ Sullivan and Alicia Keane demonstrated their skills base by playing both in the forwards and backs whenever they were needed. The midfield combination of Kelly O’ Sullivan and Pia Hickey must have run the distance between Killarney and Tralee, over the day. Ella Galvin’s crucial goal and Ali O’ Donoghue timely block down were what put daylight between the teams in the semifinal. Leah McMahon led the teams attack from centre forward and her combination with Sinead Oliver at full forward, and Lucy O Leary, on the wing ,had their teams total score

for the day at 8 goals and 20 points. Sincere thanks to all the parents who were able to make it over to Tralee to support the girls. To Sinead Galvin for her discernment between freeze gel and deep heat, and to Brendan and Pádraig who looked like they knew what was going on at all times. Under 16 The Crokes secured a 2-7 to 1-5 victory over the Legion in their final round of the County League on Wednesday evening. They will now face Austin Stacks at home in the County Semi Final. Lotto Lotto results from Monday 31st of July - 7, 19, 20, 22. Jackpot €5700. Not won Match 3 6 by €70. Jackpot €6000. Lotto results from Sunday 6th of August - 1, 14, 20, 24. Jackpot €6000. Not won Match 3 2 by €200. Jackpot €6300.

East Kerry

Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre O’Sullivan Cup Quarter Finals Spa, Dr Crokes and Gneeeguilla progressed to the quarter finals of the Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre O Sullivan Cup East Kerry Junior Championship, in closely contested games against Firies, Listry and Rathmore respectively. Fossa were awarded the quarter final. The draw for the semi finals Spa host Fossa, Gneeveguilla entertain Dr Croke. Final: Tuesday the 15th August, neutral venue. Bill Tangney Cup The semi finals of the Bill Tangney Cup see Glenflesk entertain Cordal and Currow at home to Firies. The Finals are fixed for Tuesday the 15th August at 7pm at a neutral venue. Tatler Jack East Region Minor League Rathmore came out on top against Firies in the the division 1 playoff for a place in the Tatler Jack East Region Minor League semi final against Kilgarvan/Tousist/Kenmare/Templenoe, on Thursday at 7pm in Kilgarvan. Spa host Fossa in the division 3 final, onThurs-

At the Spa golf outing on Monday were Sean Kelliher and Jim Gleeson (committee) with the three-man scramble winners Tadhg Hickey, Paul Casey and Kieran Herlihy. The president of the club, Fr Tim O’Sullivan, and Fr Michael O’Donoghue presented the prizes to the winners.

day at 7pm in Spa. In Division 2 Beaufort and Gneeveguilla took the round 4 league points. Round 5 is fixed for Thursday at 7pm - Beaufort V Killarney Legion, Cordal/Scartaglen V Glenflesk. Beaufort is topping the league table on 6 points. Glenflesk and Gneeveguilla have 4 points each, while Cordal/ Scartalgen have 2 league points. With Gneeveguilla having played all their games, it is all to play for.

Listry GAA

Juvenile Update. Our U16s finished their group stage of the county league with a narrow away defeat to Kerins O Rahillys on Wed evening last. Despite this minor hiccup they still finish on top of their group. They now face Gneeveguilla on Wed evening next Aug 9th in Allman Park in

the division 3 semi final at 7pm. Please come out and support the lads in what will be a tough game. Our U14s are back in action this Friday evening August 11th at 7pm when they cross the Laune to play Beaufort in the Mid Kerry Championship. Our U8s played Milltown on Friday evening in Faha. Two good competitive matches took place. Senior Football Update: Listry V Dr Crokes last Tuesday 1st August in Fr. Myles Allman Park in the O Sullivan Cup Quarter Final, Listry narrowly lost the match by losing by 1 point, great performance and fantastic comeback in the second half. Listry 3.12 Dr Crokes 4.10 Listry V Beaufort last Thursday 3rd August in Listry in Senior Football League Div 2. Listry put up a fighting chance showing skill and determination, how-

At the presentation of prizes for Jimmie Smith’s Captain’s Day at the Ross GC are, front, Jimmie Smith, Captain, Suzanne Smith, John O’Sullivan, Winner, Terence Mulcahy, President; middle, Jonathan Casey, Bridie Brosnan, Ann O’Leary, Mona Looney (on behalf of Kaye Cremin), Renaldas Bendikas, back, Ivo O’Sullivan, Con O’Mahony, Ambrose O’Donovan, Tony Lenihan, Donnagh Moynihan, Sean Moynihan and Michael Courtney.

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ever Beaufort victoriously won the match. Beaufort 3.10 Listry 0.07 Lotto Results Number drawn 6, 11, 14,21 Next week Sunday’s jackpot e8,400

Gneeveguilla GAA

Gneeveguilla Gaa lotto numbers 3,12,28,29 No Jackpot winner next weeks jackpot €5,750 Gneeveguilla 1-09 Rathmore 0-10 O’Sullivan cup Quarter final result. Gneeveguilla Gaa carnival is on September 1st to 3rd. Congratulations to DJ Murphy who won the junior all Ireland with Kerry. Well done to Patrick Warren and the kerry minors on qualifying for the All Ireland semi-final.

Glenflesk GAA

GLENFLESK SENIORS (SPONSERED BY O`BRIENS TOPOIL AND THE KERRYWAY) Our Senior team play Rd 10 of the Co. League away to Kilcummin on Friday August 18th at 7pm. GLENFLESK LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in Spillanes Bar Jackpot - €6,400 Numbers were 12, 24, 29, 30 The next draw will take place in Corner Bar on 14/08/17 and the Jackpot is €6,600 KERRY U17S Best of luck Sean Doherty and the Kerry U17s when they take on Roscommon in the All Ireland semi final on Saturday August 12th at 2pm in Ennis. KERRY JUNIORS Congratulations to Jeff O Donoghue and Daniel O Brien who won an All Ireland with the Kerry Juniors on Saturday last, defeating Meath in the final 2-19 to 1-14. KERRY MINORS Congratulations to Christopher O Donoghue and the Kerry Minors on reaching the All Ireland semi final where they’ll play Cavan. GLENFLESK PITCH REDEVELOPEMENT We are delighted to have the support of Rentokil initial for the Pitch closing down day on August 13th M.E.P and former GAA President Sean Kelly and some other well known Politicians and Senators will be togging off in Glenflesk on Sunday August 13th for a fun filled three legged race and a wheelbarrow challenge as part of a day long celebration to mark 40 years of Glenflesks main pitch. The day will begin with a mass and continue at the club house with loads of activities for kids and adults alike, the day will finish with the first screening of the “Patrick” DVD. A fantastic family day has been organised and everyone is welcome. The Rentokil Initial sponsored event kicks off at 2pm.

Legion GAA

FAMILY FUN DAY The heavy showers on Saturday morning gave little hint of the excellent weather to follow in the afternoon which was exactly what the doctor

The U14 Kellihers Toyota County League Division 2 winners Milltown-Castlemaine who beat An Gaeltacht in a cracking match 3-14 to 3-11 in Castlegregory on July 31.

ordered for our Family fun day and BBQ.A fine turnout - many of whom were new families to the club - relaxed in the ideal conditions as the children covered every blade of grass in Derreen. One could not have asked for more and it’s due to the diligent work of Brian Moriarty and his Social Events Committee who are fast becoming experts at these important club occasions. Face-painting, treasure hunt, raffles, target ball, pitch and putt along with live music from Tom Lucey all melted together to make the whole event a great day out. Not for the first time though central to the success was the culinary skills of professional chefs Connie Carroll and Timmie Brosnan who gave so generously of their time and expertise to keep the crowd fed with the tastiest of BBQ food. They were ably assisted by Margaret Reen, Joanne Downey who is a regular at every match and event run by the club and without these willing volunteers the G.A.A. would be much the poorer (special thank you to Shane, Cassie and Émear).A big míle buíchos to everybody involved and who attended and look forward to many more social events in the future. CLUB SHOP We are delighted to say that Maura McCarthy our most able merchandise and shop director has brought in a whole new range of high quality club gear. Ranging from light shirts right up to warm winter jackets there is certainly something there for all ages from juvenile right up to those who remember black and white television. Ideal gifts for all occasions Maura will put you right and it won’t break the bank. KERRY MINORS Congratulations to Cian Gammell, Peter Keane and Chris Flannery as they yet again qualified for another All Ireland minor final, hopefully there will be two Kerry teams in Croke Park on

the day. LEAVING CERT The very best of luck to all those who will be receiving their Leaving Cert results next week. LOTTO Draw held on Monday 31-7-17(due to Kerry game) Winning no’s - 1,13,15,17. No winner. Jackpot carried forward €12,700. Play online at www.legiongaa.com

Fossa GAA

Lotto 6th August 2017 Numbers drawn were 18, 22, 23, 26. There was no jackpot. Next weeks jackpot will be €3,900. Minors Our minor team recorded a good win over Currow on Thursday night in the semifinal of the East Kerry League on a score of 5-18 to 2-12. U-13 Ladies County Championship Congrats to our U-13 ladies who were crowned county champions defeating Laune Rangers in the final, 5-08 to 3-09. Senior Ladies Well done to our senior ladies who recorded a great win over Firies in the East Kerry League on Thursday. Sympathy Fossa GAA Club extends it’s deepest sympathy to the Doherty family of Barleymount East, on the death Owen, RIP. Ar dheis Dé go raibh aAnam. Spa GAA Junior Co League Final Spa 1-14 Kerins O Rahillys 2-15 We were very unlucky with some chances and never gave up but Strand Road ran out the winners in this classic final. Team: Aaron Farrell, Eoin Fitzgerald, Paul Russell, Eoghan Cronin, Shane Fenton, Shane Lynch, Eric O Donoghue 0-1, Hugh O Donoghue, Andrew Fitzgerald, Ryan O Carroll, Rory O Ri-

ordan 0-1, Cormac Cronin 0-3, Cian Tobin 1-6, Jamie Spillane 0-1, Niall McCarthy 0-2. Subs: J Falvey, B Lynch and M Moynihan. East Kerry O Sullivan Cup Quarter Final Spa 6-12 Firies 5-4 A very exciting game with scores level throughout the game until the last quarter, when Spa pulled away to win this enthralling encounter. Team: D Carroll, E O Donoghue, B Lynch, E Fitzgerald, E Cronin, D Spillane 1-0, S Fenton, H O Donoghue, A Fitzgerald, C Cronin 1-1, J Spillane 2-3, R O Carroll 0-1, C Tobin 0-1, R O Riordan 2-2, N McCarthy 0-4. Subs: A Mulvaney and C Spillane. Ladies Football Senior Ladies Spa 8-10 Legion 1-10 The ladies after a long break had a great victory over Legion. The younger players Meghann Cronin, Mairead Bennett, Ciara Moynihan and Caoimhe Claffey all registered scores and contributed greatly to this high scoring game. Great to see Laura Herlihy, Joanne Lynch and Loretta Maher back home and in outstanding form. Upcoming Fixtures East Kerry Minor Div 3 Final: Thurs Aug 10th @7pm Spa v Fossa in Spa Senior Co League: Sat 12th Aug @6pm Spa v Kenmare @6pm Ladies Football: Senior Ladies Fri 18th Aug Jnr B Championship S/F Spa away to Currow. Golf Outing Thanks to all the organisers and everyone who competed in this golf outing. Kerry Juniors Congratulations to Niall O Mahony on their All Ireland victory. Lotto Numbers 7,14,18,24 No jackpot winner. Lucky Dips Marian Izzy, Karen Smith, Coolgarriv, Cian/Oran Lynch, Kilbrean, John Kelliher, Gneeveguilla. Draw next week Killarney Heights Jackpot €8,600

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