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FILM RELEASE: Jessie Buckley, star of 'Wild Rose', which is released in cinemas today (Friday).

“Critics say film is a star-making role” Buckley’s film to hit Killarney cinema tonight (Friday) | By Michelle Crean She’s a Killarney girl at heart - but Jessie Buckley’s latest film ‘Wild Rose’ - which hits cinemas tonight - is set to propel the local girl to Hollywood stardom.

29-year-old Jessie, daughter of Tim and Marina, stars in the 15A rated British drama musical film alongside Julie Walters. Locals who want a glimpse of

Jessie’s talent on screen can see her in Cinema Killarney this evening (Friday) at 6.40pm and again at 9pm.

In the 100 minute long film, which is receiving rave reviews from the critics worldwide, Jessie plays sassy Glaswegian Rose-Lynn, a cleaner with a criminal record who dreams of going to Nashville and becoming a star.

And her family, who are very proud of Jessie’s achievements, say unfortunately she isn’t in town to see the film with them.

“Unfortunately she’d love to be here but she’s filming a new Charlie Kaufman film in New York,” Jessie’s dad, Tim Buckley, told the Killarney Advertiser yesterday (Thursday).

Rock Road car park nears completion | By Sean Moriarty There’ll be traffic disruption on Rock Road tomorrow (Saturday) to facilitate works, including a power connection to the new Rock Road bus and car park – which is set for a mid-May opening.

Traffic delays will occur as workers connect power to the site to operate the new electric barrier and parking ticket machines.

The Killarney Advertiser has been campaigning since July 2017 for additional car parking spaces in the town - especially during the busy tourist season months.

The site was acquired from the Mercy Sisters last year and works began by Glas Civil Engineering in November. The plan also includes a new cycleway and walk-

way to the top of High Street.

The new car park, which is being redeveloped by Mike Lynch Civil Engineering, will provide approximately 190 additional public car parking spaces in Killarney and will be open just ahead of the busy tourist season.

Council workers recently completed the difficult task of moving the pedestrian archway and decorative pillars at the entrance of the old Mercy Convent back 4.8 metres, to make room for the new car park entrance and to widen to road there.

“It’s a fantastic occasion,” Tim, who will be there with family to see it, said.

“It’s a great film that everyone will enjoy with laughter and tears in equal measure. It’s a film which a lot of the critics say is a star-making role.”

He added that the film is about a person realising their dreams but it’s not as easy as that – and it’s a role which suits Jessie perfectly.

"Kerry and Killarney are part of her make up,” he said. “It’s a film which is essentially about being true to yourself and that’s her own motto as well. Her fear is getting caught up in the celebrity bubble. She’s very real and trying to keep herself grounded. She’s still a Kerry girl at heart.”

Jessie’s rise to stardom was not overnight as she headed to London aged 17 and has grafted hard ever since for big time roles.

However, Tim added that locals have been very supportive of her throughout her career.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to Tommy Cooper in Killarney Cinema - he’s been a big supporter of Jessie’s. He got ‘A Winter’s Tale’ into the local cinema.”

Also, coinciding with the film’s release is the film’s album which features six songs written by Jessie.

When 'Wild Rose' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, Jessie received a 20 minute standing ovation for her role in the film, Tim added.

“The next one to watch out for is ‘Chernobyl’, a five-part series from Sky and HBO starring Jessie and Barry Keoghan.”

“We dismantled it one rock at the time and numbered each rock as we went,” said site foreman Sean Enright. “It was slow work, we had to use the machine to lift the rocks because they are so heavy and replace them one by one. We took plenty of photographs too.”

This week the crew replaced the existing water pump house that serves a priest’s house in the grounds, a complex operation that required the building of a new pump-house and the connection of same ahead of disconnecting the existing one without interrupting the water supply to the house. t END DATE IN SIGHT: Works on Rock Road are nearing completion with an expected opening date in May. Pictured were: Jimmy Diggins, Tom Sheahan, Dan Maunsell, Conor Mitchell, Sean Enright (Site Engineer) and Mike Tydings. Photo: Michelle Crean

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“We are being forgotten about” Parkinson’s sufferer calls for specialist nurses for Kerry | By Michelle Crean A Kilcummin man who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease says patients in Kerry have been begging for funding for 10 years for specialist nurses – but their pleas are being ignored.

Currently there are no nurses available in the county for Parkinson’s sufferers, and Connie Doolan (62), who was diagnosed with the disease in 2010, says many patients feel left out in the cold.

Connie, who is Chair of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland South Kerry branch, is lending his voice for more specialised care for Kerry patients – following a national protest outside Leinster House in Dublin yesterday (Thursday), as part of World Parkinson’s Day and Parkinson’s Awareness Week this week.

Although many from Kerry couldn’t travel due to the complexity of their illness, protesters say that the Government has failed to provide core funding to the Parkinson’s Association.

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Parkinsons sufferer Connie Doolan from Kilcummin. Photo: Michelle Crean

tempts for funding from the HSE over the years has fallen on deaf ears.

“We know there’s no cure for it,” Connie told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“We’re fighting for a nurse for 10 years and they’re giving us the run around.

They keep saying they’ll look into it. We wrote to the HSE again in November but they never got back to us. We feel left out completely – forgotten about – it’s ridiculous. They have nurses for every other disease.”

He said that access to services is limited for Parkinson’s patients, but having a nurse who could call to people’s homes would give people some relief.

His group hold monthly meetings in the meeting room at the Church of the Resurrection in Killarney, and on Monday night dietician Elaine Walsh gave a talk on nutrition. However, he says more needs to be done to help them.

“There’s people out there who don’t come to the meetings. It would be a relief to have a nurse allocated to Kerry who could call to their homes.”

TALK: Members of the South Kerry Parkinson’s group who gathered for an information talk on Monday night.

Society pays tribute to award recipient following tragic accident The Hugh O’Flaherty Society this week relayed their shock at the tragic death of 2011 award recipient Sally O’Neill.

Trócaire’s former head died in a freak car accident in western Guatemala earlier this week. It was reported that all four people in the car died when it plunged into a 300 metre ravine off the Inter-American Highway.

“Sally was nominated for the 2011 award and was unanimously selected by the independent award panel,” Jerry O’Grady, Hugh O’Flaherty Society Chair, said.

He added that the award panel’s endorsement at the time read – ‘It would be a gross understatement to say that the committee members were impressed by her record of humanitarian work over the past three decades. She is considered by all to be a shining example of what Hugh O’Flaherty stood for i.e. putting oneself at the service of the oppressed without any regard for their race or creed and at clear risk to one’s own life’.

“One of my abiding memories of Sally was the optimism and joy that she exud-

ed when talking to us about the challenges Trócaire faced in Central America, and she also had a natural and very necessary sense of humour. Sally’s passing follows only four months after the 2015 award recipient Dr John Beavis died. The world can ill-afford to lose humanitarians like Sally O’Neill and Dr John Beavis.”

He added that their deepest sympathies go out to her husband Roger and her children, her extended family, friends and colleagues in the wider NGO family. May she rest in peace.

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Legion launch their annual golf fundraiser Legion GAA Club this week launched their annual golf classic, which will take place next month.

Friday, May 3 is the date to put in your diary for the charity event, which will take place at the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.

The aim of the fundraiser is to raise money to help improve the club’s facilities for the community to use, Enda Walshe from Legion explained.

“The club is conscious of the need to

WALK: Launching the Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walk in memory of Vivien O'Shea and Sheila McGillycuddy from left were: Cathal Walshe, Tomas Kelliher, Pat Doolan and Mike O'Shea with springer spaniel 'Bob'. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Good Friday Walk in memory of two Killarney women

The Killarney branch of Kerry Hospice are planning their annual fundraising walk in memory of Vivien O'Shea and Sheila McGillycuddy, on Good Friday, April 19.

Registration is at 10am at the Garden Restaurant, Muckross House and the walk will commence at 10.30am.

“All funds are going to the hospice who cared for those two beautiful women who were taken in the prime of their lives, leaving young children behind,” Cathal Walshe, PRO for the Killarney branch, said. “Their memory lives on through the walk.”

It’s the first fundraiser of the year for the Killarney branch, he added.

“Last year we raised €84,000 for the hospice.”

There are two choices of walk. The first via Dinis Cottage and a section of Torc trail back to the restaurant. The second to Brickeen Bridge and return.

The first is 8km while the second is 6km, Cathal explained.

“There is no registration fee, but donations are welcome through the bucket system. There will also be a raffle for worthwhile prizes and complementary tea/coffee on return. Here’s hoping for a fine day to enjoy the walk through the National Park. Bring along the family at the same time supporting a worthy cause in the memory of two beautiful women who are no longer with us.”

Suitable footwear is advisable in the interests of health and safety, especially along the Torc section, he added.

“Funds raised during the walk will go to Hospice palliative care throughout the county.”

constantly improve our facilities and also to help continue to offer the community a healthy and character building alternative,” Enda said.

“With over 16 teams, including boys and girls, the upkeep of the pitches and training areas is a challenge and it is vitally important to give our members the best possible coaching and training.

“To this end, our annual gold classic is a vital fundraiser for our club. It also gives the participants an ideal opportunity to play one of Ireland's finest courses.”

GOLF CLASSIC: Launching the Legion GAA Club Golf Classic from left: Stephen Stack, Kevin Breen, Patrick O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel, sponsor), Padraig Lucey, Ann McCann, John Foran, Sean Murphy and Tom Moriarty. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Community Alert Group set up following suspicious approach to boy | By Sean Moriarty Worried Scartaglin residents have this week formed a Community Alert Group - following a suspicious approach made by a masked man to a boy in the local GAA pitch.

Last Saturday afternoon between 3.15pm and 3.35pm, a local 11-year-old boy who was playing football on his own after the U10 football training had finished, was approached by a man whose face was covered. The frightened youngster was able to make his escape and alert his parents who live in a house very close to Scartaglin GAA pitch.

Garda, who are investigating the incident, are appealing to the public for their assistance asking if anyone has seen a black or dark coloured car, possibly a VW Golf in the area at the time.

The local GAA club acted immediately and organised an urgent committee meeting on Monday and an open public meeting the following night.

Close to 130 local residents attended Tuesday night’s meeting - including the

parents of the child.

A new 20-strong committee was formed to organise a Community Alert programme in the area.

“Scartaglin GAA does everything it should to protect our children, we never leave kids on their own after a training session and at least one coach will always stay behind,” said Coiste na Og officer Seamus Riordan from Scartaglin GAA Club.

“A lot of people were concerned that the boy was on our pitch kicking football on his own. He would view that pitch as an extension of his own lawn and his parents’ house is right beside the pitch. His father spoke openly at the public meeting and we were able to get the full story on what happened. No details were hidden or left untold. We are looking at installing CCTV in an effort to further protect our children and everyone in the parish.”

Gardai continue to investigate the incident and the newly formed Community Alert committee will meet again in the coming weeks.

Anyone with information can contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300.

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New App links the new with the old The link between modern technology and the old stories of long ago have been brought together with the launch of an innovative App.

MARATHON: Killarney Valley Athletic Club member Caitriona Shanahan is raising funds for Killarney Micro Track by participating in the London Marathon later this month. Also included are Killarney Micro Track campaigners Jerry Griffin and Brid Stack. Photo: Eammon Keogh

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A Beaufort-based community nurse will be amongst over 40,000 participants in this year’s world-famous London Marathon.

| By Sean Moriarty Catriona Shanahan is currently in the final preparations for the big event, which will take place on April 28. She was inspired to take part this year to help raise funds for the Killarney Micro Track, which is due to begin construction in June.

This is the Killarney Valley Athletic Club member’s second marathon having previously finished the 2010 Dublin marathon “at walking pace”.

On Sunday, she completed her final 20-mile run on the country roads near her Beaufort home, before tapering off her distance training ahead of the big

event at the end of the month.

“Training is going very well,” Catriona told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I am raising funds for the track as I can see it will be of benefit to everyone, adults and kids. I am a member of the Killarney Fit For Life Group and can see how this track will help everyone.”

The London Marathon is one of the blue riband long-distance events on the calendar, alongside November’s New York Marathon. The race starts in Blackheath, near Greenwich and along the way she will pass such iconic locations as Tower Bridge, The London Eye and Big Ben, before finishing on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.

The free App, which showcases the heritage and folklore of the Kerry Way walking route, was launched in Muckross School House, Killarney, by EU Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan, this week.

Developed by Béaloideas Chiarraí/Kerry Folklore, the App identifies particular points of interests for walkers along the route as well as enabling them listen to local people tell stories of the area down through the years. It’s available in six languages including Irish and covers the whole of the Kerry Way route in nine stages over its 200km route.

Funding for the project was provided through the LEADER programme with match funding from Kerry Group, with the initial App and the first stage of the project being developed with funding through the INTERREG programme, again with support from Kerry Group.

“This App is a wonderful asset for the area and will enable people who visit the region the chance to get a unique sense of place experience,” Commissioner Hogan said.

The App will now help to make people aware of special sites as they pass by them as well as informing them, through the voices of the locals, as to how life was and is in the region, Commissioner Hogan added.

Kerry Folklore Committee Chairman, Johnny O’Connor, thanked all those in-

NEW APP: A new innovative App, showcasing the heritage and folklore of the Kerry Way walking route, has been launched by EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan at Muckross School House, Killarney. volved in the development of the App over the last couple of years, especially the funders and the people who provided information and recorded stories for the project including coordinator Una Cosgrave-Hanley.

“Our aim in developing this App was to showcase the rich and diverse heritage and folklore that exists in South Kerry to visitors to the region, particularly the walkers who come in their thousands to experience the Kerry Way,” he said.

Hosts wanted to accommodate cyclists | By Michelle Crean Participants in this year’s Cycle Against Suicide will be wheeling into town on May 1 next – and organisers are calling on the people of Killarney to offer up a bed for one night .

Up to 150 cyclists are taking part in the event which includes two stops in Kerry – first in Listowel followed by Killarney.

Homestay hosts are needed to give the cyclists a meal and a place to stay for the night, Julett Culloty, Killarney coordinator explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“We are looking for hosts for Wednesday May 1,” Julett said.

“They have to be in a 20 mile radius of Killarney town. The cyclists will arrive at 5pm at Killarney Community College. The hosts will meet them there and take them

home for a meal and give them a bed for the night. The bikes will stay at the community college overnight. We’d just ask that they bring the cyclists back to the school by 9am the following morning as the cycle begins at 9.30am.”

Former Kerry Rose, Julett (29), got involved through her friend Maria Conway in Lixnaw, who is an annual participant in the cycle.

“It’s all about awareness,” Julett said.

“The cyclists stop in different towns and villages along the way where they raise awareness and make their presence known. It’s not about fundraising, it’s about awareness and the message ‘It’s OK not to feel OK, and it is absolutely OK to ask for help’. Our main thing is to find hosts to accommodate them.”

Anyone who has a bed to offer can contact Julett on 087 4125680 or by email: julettculloty@gmail.com.

HOSTS WANTED: Julett Culloty is seeking host families in Killarney for this year's Cycle Against Suicide. Photo: Michelle Crean

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A representative of the bin Mahfouz family, the Saudi Arabian billionaire banker family, and a major shareholder in Kerry Airport since the 1990s, has been appointed to the board in what will surely be a major boost to our airport.

Mr Sammy Haress will represent the interests of Glenmore Capital which is a Kerry Airport shareholding company, according to a statement from the airport.

He is an internationally-qualified Engineer and CEO of Jetstream Aviation Inc. Airport chairman, Denis Cregan, said that the new board member’s experience within the international aviation industry, particularly in the corporate jet sector, will be “of immense benefit to Kerry Airport and the southwest region”.

Glenmore Capital is registered in the British Virgin Isles and it represents the original investment in Kerry Airport by the late Sheikh Khalid bin Mahfouz.

Kerry Airport was one of a number of Irish ventures to benefit from a £20 million investment by the late Sheikh in 1990 linked to a grant of 11 Irish passports to Pakastani and Saudi nationals by then Minster Ray Burke and Taoise-

ach Charles Haughey.

The Mahfouz passports caused a major political scandal when the story emerged.

In 1998, as the Irish Times reported, our own John O’Donoghue suspended “the passports for sale scheme”. Under the scheme, introduced in 1984,

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applicants seeking naturalisation had to make an investment of £1 million per person in the State. The investment had to be for job creation or job maintenance. A substantial residence in Ireland also had to be purchased by the applicant.

The naturalisation forms for the 11 of the Mahfouz passports were signed by the then Minister for Justice, Mr Ray Burke, in his house in December 1990.

Mr Haughey is reported to have handed over the passports personally to the Mahfouz party in Dublin the following

day.

Roll on the decades: I regularly attend the citizenship ceremonies now, where we confer citizenship, not in their elevenses but in their thousands at any one time. Were we too easily outraged in the mid-1990s? Have we gone from one extreme to another is the real question.

There were voices in the 1990s that thought the granting of a few passports in return for major investments was a wise move in a country and a region like Kerry strapped for cash. But those voices were drowned out. There are voices now that think the country has to manage immigration better, that we are not coping well with the very natural housing, education, and health needs not just of the “old” Irish but of the “new Irish” also.

The breakdown between people getting passports or coming to live here are not clear. We are not sure and we are not told for instance how many of the 822,000 Irish passports issued last year were new or were renewals.

The old parties have shied away from the debate – the danger now is the extreme parties will force it on the agenda. And not in a good and reasoned way. Aontú, the new party, have already exploded onto the stage with it for instance.

Maybe as a useful exercise, someone should do a thesis on the whole difference between the 1990s and now and how Ireland has changed so much in just two decades.

Why is there no one fighting for staff for the National Park?

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)/Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht are reluctant to give out the number of staff dedicated to Killarney National Park.

I asked for figures for rangers and for grounds personnel for 2009 and for 2019 - and I got the current overall figures for the entire country!

It would be too difficult to give exact numbers for Killarney, I was told, because the Department has changed its name and make-up so often.

Yet we all know you can count on one hand the numbers employed in the park right now.

The good news - it has been announced before – is some 13 extra rangers will be employed across the NPWS service, eventually. But the Department has not specified how many will be destined for

the country’s biggest National Park - Killarney.

The overall number of conservation rangers for the country as a whole, including the six national parks and reserves like Glengarriff, is 63.

The overall figure for staff is “34 general operatives, five gardeners and two head gardeners deployed across the six National Parks and the nature reserves managed by the NPWS”.

Now, the Phoenix Park in Dublin, managed by the OPW, and one twentieth of the size of Killarney has 15 general operatives and 19 gardeners, the OPW tells me.

There may now be fewer than four conservation rangers for the 10,000 hectare, 25,000 acre National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In contrast, the 707 hectares or 1,750 acres in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, has a ranger

staff of 11!

The refusal to give me the figures is not personal. A year ago in the Dáil, Kerry TD John Brassil got an even bigger fudge when he put down the question about staffing numbers in the light of the ongoing rhododendron and deer threats.

Minister Josepha Madigan said at the time, “330 work in the area of natural heritage through the NPWS of my Department”. The department takes on in the region of 70 seasonal staff during the year to assist the NPWS, she also said. I think she is speaking about guides. There was no detail at all in the reply.

Donal Grady, the councillor and retired fire fighter, put the staffing problem in a nutshell last week. 15 years ago the fire service were able to call on “15 or 16 park rangers” along with other employ-

ees of the park to help fight wild fires.

“We don’t have spotters now, people who would be on duty in the NPWS alerting us to fires at peak times like the spring,” Cllr Grady said.

Staffing numbers now in the Council and other bodies are back to their pre-recession numbers. Why is there no one fighting for staff for the National Park? I have heard only John Buckley, the Sinn Fein candidate, on about it. Is it time that our very highly paid and expensed Oireachtas members got together and contributed a portion of their salaries – it need not be half – towards employing say four people in the Killarney National Park? The other option of course is that Kerry County Council could be asked to ring fence some of the rates and property tax money for the National Park, just as they did for the global business giants Fexco and Dairymaster.

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CELEBRATING: The Lake Hotel are celebrating this week after picking up five awards at the Irish Hotel awards on Monday. Pictured from left were: Javier Gonzalez (Duty Manager), Patrycja Makowska (Restaurant Assistant Manager), Noel Enright (Executive Head Chef) and Anthony Barber (Restaurant Manager).

The Lake Hotel receives five prestigious Irish Hotel awards It wasn’t just one – but five awards - The Lake Hotel, Killarney received at the Irish Hotel awards on Monday. | By Michelle Crean The beautiful four star, family owned hotel, was awarded ‘Overall Country House Hotel of the Year’, ‘Munster’s Country House Hotel of the Year’, ‘Romantic Hotel of the Year in Munster’ and ‘Best Hotel Restaurant in Munster’ in The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway.

However, one of the most esteemed awards taken home by The Lake Hotel on the night was the renowned title of ‘Chef of the Year’, presented to Executive Chef, Noel Enright, in recognition for culinary excellence.

The Irish Hotel awards celebrate the amazing commitment and dedication of the hospitality industry in Ireland to

providing simply outstanding guest experiences, Sales and Marketing Manager, Sheila O’Callaghan explained.

“We are extremely proud of our team,” she said this week.

“To be recognised for excellence across so many categories is a fantastic achievement and to take two overall titles is phenomenal. These awards are a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our outstanding team.”

Executive Chef Noel Enright, Chef of the

Year, has led the kitchen team at The Lake Hotel for over three years.

“Noel manages the kitchen teams for The Lakeside Bistro, The Piano Lounge and The Castlelough Restaurant. Noel and his team have designed a delectable menu, using the best of locally sourced produce.

The Castlelough Restaurant has received a two AA Rosette awards for three consecutive years and has now been awarded ‘Best Hotel Restaurant in Munster’, this is due to the experience and commitment of Restaurant Manager, Anthony Barber, Chef Noel Enright and both their teams.” Noel has also been a key player in the local Chef Collab, bringing local chefs together, expanding networks and building connections with like-minded, passionate, career driven chefs, she added.

Lisa hopes birthday funds will help others This week a generous €2,785 was handed over to charity – thanks to the selfless act of kindness by one local lady. | By Michelle Crean Lisa Ní Iarlaithe, who lives in Lissivigeen, opted for donations to a charity close to her heart – instead of presents at her recent 50th birthday celebrations in the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

And this week, after making the lodgement to ‘Straight Ahead Ireland’, a medical support group affiliated to Crumlin, which provides surgery, support and

medical equipment for children with orthopaedic conditions, she told the Killarney Advertiser that she’s very thankful to everyone who gave so generously.

“It was a great occasion,” Lisa, who is Deputy Principal at Gaelscoil Faithleann, said.

“Thanks to everybody, my family and friends.”

Lisa’s daughter Éabha suffers from sco-

KINDNESS: Lisa Ní Iarlaithe from Lissivigeen donated €2,785 to ‘Straight Ahead Ireland’ this week. Photo: Michelle Crean

liosis and has undergone up to 20 operations since the age of six to straighten her back. Last summer, she had to have a bone fusion and new rods inserted into her back during a 10 hour operation

– which is why Lisa chose the charity, which was set up in 2011.

“I feel good that I did this for the ‘Straight Ahead’ foundation. Hopefully it will help some other child along the way.”

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Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Plant with Lough Guitane in the background.

Second engineering award for Kerry water treatment plant The Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Scheme has won a second prestigious award.

On Friday night last, the Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Scheme won the Civil Engineering Project of the Year Award 2019, at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in the Mansion House, Dublin.

The Irish Construction Excellence Awards provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase and reward best practice across the full range of construction disciplines and project categories.

The project by Irish Water, in association with Kerry County Council, and under-

taken by Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd., Tobin Consulting Engineers and Glan Agua Ltd, was chosen as the winner by an expert panel of judges from the construction world.

This is the second national award for the Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Scheme, having won the Engineers Ireland Engineering Project of the Year Award 2018, in November.

The project is also in line for an international award. The Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme has been shortlisted for the global Water Project of the Year. The Kerry project is one of four

finalists, along with projects from Saudi Arabia, Russia and America. Previous winners include Perth Groundwater Replenishment Scheme (Australia), Mujib Dam Water Supply Project (Jordan) and Abuja water supply project (Nigeria).

The 2019 Global Water Awards will be presented at the Natural History Museum, London on April 9, as part of the 2019 Global Water Summit.

The Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Plant was officially opened on November 5, 2018 by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin and Cllr Norma Foley, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council. The €30 million project provides a safe and secure water supply

AWARD: Pictured were: Andrew Driver (Glan Agua), David Harpur (Diatec), Michael Tinsley (Irish Water), Andrew Young (Glan Agua) and John O’Connor (Kerry County Council).

for over 62,000 residents as well as industry and agriculture in the region, and serves the more than 1.2 million tourists who visit the region annually across Tralee, Killarney, Castleisland and Castlemaine.

The scheme’s new water treatment plant is amongst the largest in the country and provides over 50 million litres of drinking water every day. As a result of the upgrade and investment by Irish Water, the scheme has been removed from EPA’s Remedial Action List - RAL is the list of ‘at risk’ water supplies.

“Until the completion of this project, the local water supply lacked an effective system to treat the raw water abstracted from Lough Guitane,” Michael Tinsley, Infrastructure Portfolio Delivery Manager, Irish Water said.

“This meant that the areas supplied by the Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme were at risk due to the lack of sufficient water treatment.”

“We are delighted the project has received this award. I’d like to thank all the project team including staff in Irish Water, Kerry County Council, Nicholas O’Dywer, Tobin Consulting and Glan Agua who met the size and scale of the challenge of this project and developed a solution that would safeguard the supply of safe, clean drinking water for so many people in Kerry. I also want to thank the Irish Construction Excellence Awards judges for this recognition which is hugely appreciated.”

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Organisers of Strickeen events say thanks The committee of the annual Strickeen charity event would like to thank everyone who supported them on March 2, including sponsors, bakers and all who volunteered on the day and night.

“We are delighted to announce that we raised €8,900 for The Palliative Care Units in Tralee, Killarney, Killorglin and Cahersiveen, The Oncology Unit Tralee and Kerry Mountain Rescue,” Mary Moloney said. “Thank you again for your generous support in making our event a success this year.” ................................................................

Darkness into Light launch The official launch of this year’s Darkness into Light Walk will take place at JM Reidy’s on Monday April 29, at 7.45pm, with guest speakers. Pre-registration will take place on the night in Reidy’s Courtyard and all are most welcome. ................................................................

Venue change for Jack and Jill fundraiser

Due to unprecedented support, a special third birthday party for Alexis O’Mahony has changed venue. The fundraiser for the Jack and Jill Foundation will now take place in the Dromhall Hotel on April 19. The gym activities will still take place in the Peak Performance Academy’s Deerpark venue, but all other activities will move to the hotel. ................................................................

European Youth Week

Léargas, Ireland’s agency for international collaboration and exchange programmes, is offering youth groups in Kerry up to €300 to host an event as part of European Youth Week taking place from April 29 to May 5.

The theme of the week is ‘Democracy and Me’ and events should explore the ways young people can influence decisions and be active in society.

Events in Kerry will be part of a programme of over 1,000 grassroots activities taking place across Europe during Youth Week.

FOCUS ON FITNESS: Fit Squad instructor Tom Dalton with children in St Oliver's National School, Ballycasheen, Killarney for the Fit Squad Children's Interactive Health and Fitness session. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney pupils are put through their paces Two Killarney schools – Gaelscoil Faithleann and St Oliver's NS – recently hosted visits from Irish fitness expert Tom Dalton. | By Michelle Crean On Friday, over 240 pupils heard the message that physical fitness and healthy eating go hand-in-hand and should begin at an early age as part of the Fyffes Fit Squad campaign.

Topics covered included demonstrations of exercises young people should do, advice on healthy eating, and tips on

how to use leisure time to stay physicaly fit.

The pupils were put through their paces in a fun and interactive way with 45 to 60 minute sessions which included a dynamic warm up and cool down and session intensity specific to their needs and ability.

The aim is to understand key elements to a movement, so it helps our bodies to

carry it out Proinsias MacCurtain, Principal of Gaelscoil Faithleann, explained.

“We were delighted to welcome the Fitness Squad to our school, as fitness and healthy eating is so important, and it is really good that people adopt good habits at a young age. The exercises the children were doing with the Fit Squad were fun, and can be carried out in their own homes.”

The Parents Council had registered for the initiative some time ago and were delighted to be chosen as one of the schools, Mary Carroll of the Parents Council added.

“We were delighted to have the message of exercise, fitness and healthy eating put to the kids in a fun way – the more ways they hear it the better, as it is so important for our children’s mental and physical health.”

Motoring enthusiasts enjoy vintage charity run On Sunday, vintage motoring enthusiasts came together for the annual Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club (KVCVC) April Charity Car and Tractor Run. Registration took place at the Faha Court Bar and Restaurant and participants enjoyed some beautiful views across the

county, including Minard Castle, Inch Beach, Farmers Bridge and Aghadoe throughout the day.

“The car run left at 11.30am and travelled to Minard Castle which has beautiful views across the sea with a coffee stop at the South Pole Inn,” Tom Leslie PRO of KVCVC told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We travelled in convoy to Farmers

ENJOYING A DAY OUT: Jamie Mannix, Michael Leslie and Liam Fleming enjoying the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club annual April Charity Car and Tractor Run on Sunday.

Bridge with a stop at the Gordon Bennett road trails monument and then onto Aghadoe viewing point in Killarney, and back to Faha Court where Sean had refreshments waiting for us.”

The tractor run was led away at 1.30pm

by John Courtney driving a beautiful Ford 2600 tractor which will actually be raffled later this year by the club, he added.

“Our first stop was the fantastic Kerry Woollen Mills where we received a tour and demonstration which we highly recommend. The group then travelled onto Listry Creamery for a tea stop and also an enjoyable tour and travelled back to Faha Court for refreshments.”

All finished up back at the Faha Court for refreshments at 4.30pm, he added.

“It was a very enjoyable day out for club members. We are looking forward to our next outing. We’re always looking for new members to come along and take part.”

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SWITCHING MORTGAGES Traditionally, Irish Customers have been slow in switching their mortgage provider. Historically customers remained with the one mortgage provider for the duration of their mortgage. This can be for periods up to 35 years in duration.

It is a very worthwhile exercise in reviewing what options are available intermittently throughout the course of the lifetime of a mortgage.

Significant savings can be made by reviewing all the available rates from the main lending institutions.

The various lending institutions offer various rates and packages for new and/or existing clients many of which can be at reduced rates in comparison to what a customer is paying at present.

Even a modest reduction in the interest rate per annum can lead to significant savings when you consider the length of time and the amount of capital that the saving will be based upon.

It is important to consider whether or not a variable rate is the most attractive or whether or not a rate fixed for a period of time best suits needs of the particular clients.

It is important to research correctly and to compare let alone the rates that are being offered but also what the terms and conditions pertaining are.

Furthermore, many lending institutions are now offering incentives to switch mortgages. Some lending institutions are offering to pay a contribution towards the legal costs involved.

It is important that full research is carried out to ensure it is worthwhile to switch mortgages.

The process of switching mortgages is not overly complicated to allow all the legal formalities to be concluded in a time period that best suits the client.

If clients are contemplating switching mortgages, they should contact their solicitor to discuss the various options available to them.

The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.

SUPPORT CF: TD Michael Healy-Rae pictured with CFI patient Saoirse de Paor and Philip Watt (CEO CFI) at the launch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s (CFI) 65 Roses Day taking place today (Friday). Photo: Orla Murray/SON Photo

Killarney people urged to show their ‘Flower Power’ The public are being urged to show their support for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families - by wearing a purple rose on Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s (CFI) 65 Roses Day, today (Friday).

The annual fundraising flag day – which derives its name from the way in which young children often first say the words "cystic fibrosis" – seeks to raise much-needed monies for CF services.

It will see volunteers out in force across the county, including Killarney town.

People can get behind the appeal by buying a purple rose, completing a 65 Roses Challenge or donating online at www.65RosesDay.ie.

Among the well-known faces to lend their support to this very worthy cause,

and encouraging the public to rally behind it, are local TDs, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae and John Brassil.

Ireland has the highest incidence of CF in the world and some of the most severe types. There are almost 1,400 people living with CF in Ireland and the number is increasing each year as a result of improvements in treatment and care.

According to recently-published statistics from the Cystic Fibrosis Registry of Ireland, there were 54 people with CF registered from Kerry in 2017.

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CLEAN UP: Final reminder from members of Waterville Tidy Towns Group gathered along the beach, for the big countdown to the eighth KWD County Clean Up which takes place tomorrow (Saturday). Run in association with Kerry County Council, it is one of Kerry’s biggest annual mobilisations of community groups, Tidy Towns committees, voluntary and sporting organisations, and individual residents and families across the county. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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U11 doubles title for Glenbeigh sisters It was a case of aces high for two Glenbeigh sisters who began their handball sporting career with the best possible outcome in Cavan at the weekend. | By Con Dennehy Maggie and Clodagh Quirke, students at Glenbeigh National School, were unbeatable when they represented Munster at the All-Ireland Cumann na mBunscoil Handball finals in Kingscourt, bringing home the prestigious U11 doubles title. This was a spectacular success for the duo who began playing the sport during the summer.

“Before we travelled to Cavan we took part in the Munster championships in Broadford,” Maggie (10) said.

“We were delighted and a little surprised to beat off teams from Limerick, Clare and Tipperary in our first major tournament. Following the medal presentation, it was announced we were part of the Munster team for the All-Ireland finals. We were thrilled with this honour.”

The energy sapping sport that requires stamina, speed, agility and control of the ball that travels at speeds in excess of 35km per hour proved no obstacle for the Mid-Kerry girls.

“Playing in the All-Ireland final was a big step up for us. We were playing more experienced players and had to work extremely hard for a win. In the first game we defeated Galway 15-8 and 15-12. It was more difficult against the

Ulster champions, Tyrone. We scraped through with a three-point victory,” said Clodagh (8).

The final was a tense and exciting affair with the Kerry duo winning their first game 15-11 and in a pulsating second game edged ahead 15-14 to win the title at the expense of Kilkenny.

Maggie and Clodagh were top of the class when they returned back to Glenbeigh this week.

“They were all delighted we won the title and brought honour to the school and Glenbeigh Handball Club. We are lucky to have great coaches to teach us the skills of the game. They include Jack O’Shea, Christy Marty and our dad John Joe. We will now train for the U12 Kerry and Munster club competitions and just enjoy this great sport,” Clodagh added.

Clodagh and Maggie are following in the footsteps of their famous father, John Joe Quirke, winner of the World Masters title in the USA last year. He is also the holder of 10 All-Ireland titles at various grades.

With the 2021 World Championships taking place in Croke Park, it will come as no surprise if the names of Clodagh and Maggie Quirke are engraved on the winner’s trophy in the U12 doubles category.

VOLUNTEER: Michael Shannon, from Lissivigeen, plans to volunteer in Kolkata, this summer. Photo: Michelle Crean

Michael plans trip to help needy children A 20 year-old UCC student is planning to give his spare time to help the poor and needy this summer. | By Michelle Crean

CHAMPIONS: Sisters Maggie and Clodagh Quirke from Glenbeigh are winners of the All-Ireland Cumann na mBunscoil handball finals. Photo: Con Dennehy

Michael Shannon, from Lissivigeen, Killarney, will work as a volunteer teaching assistant in Kolkata, India for two months, from June 19 – August 19.

He was inspired to go after he saw the work carried out by Suas Educational Development in these disadvantaged developing areas including supporting classroom learning, extra-curricular activities, giving one-to-one support to children through English. As well as educational support, Suas offers financial assistance and ongoing technical expertise to its partner schools as well as basic human rights education.

Suas Educational Development is a registered Irish charity that supports access to quality education in Ireland, India and Zambia for over 10,000 children a year.

When Michael learnt about their work he was keen to get involved to help give children in India, who are at high risk of child labour and early marriage, a better

future.

Before he heads off Michael has to raise a minimum of €3,499 to cover basic costs such as accommodation, insurance and flights. And with vaccinations and training costs he needs to fundraise approximately another €1,000.

To do this, the third year chemistry student, is organising a number of fundraising events in the coming weeks, including a church gate collection in Killarney, a non-uniform day in Lissivigeen NS and a coffee morning.

“Even if I could help a few kids, it might have a knock on effect,” Michael told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“It will be tough but it will also challenge me.”

So far Michael has raised €1,000 from a table quiz in college, a car boot sale and from his online fundraising page.

To support Michael go to his page www.idonate.ie/indiavolunteerprogramme2019.

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St Oliver's National School pupil, Mikie Murphy, participating in the KDYS Health and Well-being Day in the eurÓg/Killarney Youth Centre on Friday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh Cllr Brendan Cronin, Tim O'Donoghue (KDYS) and Cllr Donal Grady at the KDYS Health and Well-being Day in the eurÓg/Killarney Youth Centre on Friday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney pupils focus on well-being and fitness Over 150 local sixth class pupils from a variety of different primary schools learned about positive mental health and fitness on Friday last.

The pupils, along with their teachers, gathered together for the annual KDYS Health and Well-being Day 2019, in the KDYS/eurÓg Youth Centre.

The atmosphere on Friday was vibrant and exciting, Tim O’Donoghue, CEO of the KDYS, said.

“The students engaged in various health and well-being focussed interactive workshops exploring topics

such as positive mental health, physical health and fitness, positive lifestyle choices and social media awareness,” he said.

“This event is part of the KDYS commitment to supporting young people to make positive choices regarding their health and well-being, and was supported by the Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund 2019.”

St Oliver's National School children with Deirdre Nagle and Des Bailey at a discussion forum at the KDYS Health and Well-being Day in the eurÓg/Killarney Youth Centre on Friday. Front from left are: Pierce Leslie, Adam Byrne, Pablo Peralta and Ciaran Boyne. Back from left are: Max Coyne, Sean O'Leary, Mikie Murphy, Kieran Clancy and Dara Stack. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

St Oliver's National School children Tosie Paszynska and Mieszk Pokrzywa with Annie Kalejoba (KDYS) at the KDYS Health and Well-being Day in the eurÓg/Killarney Youth Centre on Friday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

St Oliver's National School children at the KDYS Health and Well-being Day in the eurÓg/Killarney Youth Centre on Friday were front from left: Padraig Regan, Ella Louise Crowhurst, Oliver Zuchowski and James Neeson. Back from left are: Tanha Rahman, Luda Hobbs, Antoan Donchev, John Teahan, Jack Murphy, Erin McGough and Yuchen Zhang. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Liam Ó Connor on stage.

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Coronas lead singer Danny O’Reilly was blown away by the acoustics at St Brendan’s Chapel following his appearance at The Sem’s annual concert on Tuesday night.

O’Reilly was one of the guests of honour at the annual performance which is organised by local music legend Liam O’Connor and the school’s music teachers Mish O’Donoghue and Niamh O’Connell.

The concert featured performances from students including the school choir and the group that made it to the Britain’s Got Talent auditions in the UK earlier this year.

“Danny was outstanding, such a beautiful voice,” Mish said. “He was blown away by the venue and said it was a fabulous place. It was a fantastic experience for the boys, not many teenagers can say they performed on-stage with someone like Danny O’Reilly.”

The group that made it to Britain’s Got Talent opened the show with a four-song performance including their signature

tune, ‘The Parting Glass’ which leads into ‘Step It Out Mary’.

After the interval, the school choir took the stage, a highlight being their performance of ‘Giant’, by artists Calvin Harris and Rag’n’Bone Man. “All of the boys performed very well and it is impossible to pick out a standout moment,” added Mish, who has been organising the concerts for the last six years.

“The boys who went to BGT showed exactly why they made it to England.”

As well as music performances, former students and local celebrities spoke, including former Irish and Munster rugby hero Tony Buckley, who talked about his battle with depression.

“Tony’s talk about how he coped with mental illness really resonated with many people who were there,” Mish said.

Saoirse Ó Connor, Oisín Ó Connor, Liam Ó Connor, Danny O'Reilly, Tony Fitzgibbon and Derek O'Connor backstage before the gig in St Brendan's College. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

Legion launch new €10k bonus draw Killarney Legion will add a bonus number to its weekly Lotto, giving punters and club supporters a chance to win a whopping €10,000 - in addition to the jackpot - each week.

The new ‘Legion Lotto Plus Draw Bonus Jackpot’ will commence on April 22, and tickets for the new-style draw remain at the same price as before, €2 per ticket or three for €5.

“We are launching a new Lotto initiative, we are adding a bonus ball to our num-

bers,” said club PRO Elaine O’Donoghue.

“The cost remains the same. The bonus is that if you hit the four numbers plus the bonus ball you win an additional €10,000 onto the lotto jackpot.”

The current jackpot stands at €5,700 and tickets can be purchased at any of

the following outlets: Centra The Reeks, Centra the Rock Tralee Road; Sheehan’s Centra Muckross Road; 4 Star Pizza; Healy's newsagent; Sceal Eile, Caragh Restaurant and the following bars; Arbutus; Murphy’s; Lenihan’s; Kayne’s Bar, The Dunloe, Jimmy Brien’s Bar, The Laune, The Laurels, Corkery’s, The Speakeasy, The Sportsman, The Old Killarney Inn, Hussey’s and The Avenue.

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BIG 50: Mike Riordan celebrating his 50th birthday in K-Town with friends and family on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford

Mike’s 50th celebrations double for Ian O’Connell Trust fundraiser A winning bet on Saturday’s Grand National helped get a special fundraiser for the Ian O’Connell Trust over the €800 mark.

Mike Riordan, from Gneeveguilla, celebrated his 50th birthday at the K-Town Bar in Killarney on Saturday night.

Instead of presents, he asked his guests to make a contribution to the Ian O’Connell Trust Fund, as his wife Sheila is Ian’s

KINDNESS: Nora and Pat Kissane of Pinewood Killarney kindly donated €330 to MS South Kerry. At the celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary in the Dromhall Hotel, they asked guests to donate to local charities instead of giving a gift.

aunt. Mike’s brother Con returned from Cricklewood, London and had a winning bet on the Grand National in Aintree earlier that day and he put his €100 winnings towards the fund to bring the night’s takings to well over €800.

Mike, who has been running his own property maintenance company for the last three years was joined on the night by his seven siblings and his wife’s five brothers and sisters.

Staff from Munster Joinery, where Mike worked for many years before going out on his own, were also part of the celebrations.

“It was great craic,” said Mike. “We went at it again Sunday to finish off the cake.”

Music on the night was provided by wellknown local act Sunday Cure.

CELEBRATING: Felicia Thomas celebrating her birthday with family and friends in the Dromhall Hotel on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

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Small spaces can create delicious vegetables A question I am often asked is, how much space do I need to grow veg?

The answer is simple, if you have a square foot you can grow something. Starting with the smallest possible space: a jar where you can sprout seeds, which are full of nutrients and super tasty, a great addition to any salad.

To grow sprouting seeds, all you need is seeds, I recommend using organic ones, and a jar. Rinse the seeds twice a day, but leave a small amount of water in the jar.

Tilt it to a 45 degree angle and place in a bright spot. Within a few days your seeds will be ready to eat. Suitable varieties are radish, cress, kale, mustard, fenugreek and alfalfa. There are really easy to use jars and trays available for sprouting seeds at health food shops.

The next step up is growing micro greens.

These are grown in a tray of soil, again I recommend organic compost and seeds.

This is ideal if the only space you have is a windowsill. Peas, kale and wheatgrass are popular choices. Sow them close together, as you will be harvesting when the shoots are young, only 10cm or so in height.

Again, these are full of nutrients, and often sweeter than their full sized counter parts!

Stepping up a size again, there are grow tables available, which are becoming increasingly popular. They are usually at

table height and are ideal for growing lettuce and herbs. They can be kept indoors or outside on a patio or balcony.

A variety can be grown in them and I recommend a mix of lettuce, radish, carrots, spring onions and maybe a dwarf French bean. Ensure adequate watering, but more importantly, do not over water.

These tables come with clear vented covers, which are very handy for sheltering young plants.

New on the market is a brand called VegTrug, which make beautiful pieces of vegetable furniture – that’s the only way I can describe it – in various models and sizes. They are well put together and the finish on them is fabulous. They are deep, and come in a range of sizes. One very handy one is a herb box, which has compartments – barriers to stop the mint from taking over! There are other brands of vegetable tables also, but the thing to watch out for is the type of timber they are made from and the depth. Anything shallower than 20cm will not hold enough compost to grow tasty veg. Also, the timber should always be pressure treated.

Veg can be grown on the patio in pots, on the windowsill in troughs, or even hanging baskets can be used! The key is to get the right advice on varieties, for example, on a patio grow a dwarf tomato such as ‘Totem’, or you will be fighting for space!

FREE CONCERT: Poway High School Band and Orchestra from California will perform a free concert at The Brehon, Killarney next Monday.

American school band to perform free concert

The Poway High School Band and Orchestra from California will perform a free concert at The Brehon, Killarney next Monday, April 15, at 8pm.

The band are currently touring Ireland and will perform just one concert in Kerry before travelling onto Cork. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Expect to hear many of your big band favourites from the US including ‘Disney at the Movies’, ‘Porgy and Bess’, the ‘Captain America March’ and ‘Jazzin It Up’, along with orchestral highlights like Variations for the Bassoon and String Quartet and Lassus Trombone.

Poway High School is renowned for its instrumental music programme.

The present enrollment, of 2,100 students, enjoys an array of academic programmes - the school has three concert bands, a symphony orchestra, two jazz

bands, a chamber group, three percussion ensembles, a musical orchestra, a 180 piece marching band, a pep band and a winter guard.

The band will be joined by former student Elliot Moreau who plays bassoon with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. He has performed with artists including Placido Domingo, Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, John Legend, John Williams, Randy Newman and Earth, Wind and Fire.

The concert takes place in the banqueting suite at The Brehon, doors open at 7.30pm and the concert begins at 8pm.

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Locals explore all that Killarney has to offer Locals turned tourists on Tuesday to explore all that Killarney has to offer – as the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce organised a free activity day. | By Michelle Crean And not ones to miss out – Killarney Advertiser staff shut up shop for a number of hours - and joined in the fun!

A number of different options were

available - but we opted for a lovely relaxing one hour lake cruise of Lough Lane on the MV Lily of Killarney from Ross Castle Pier taking in the wonderful views of Torc and Mangerton mountains as well as Innisfallen Island.

It was all part of the ‘Explore Killarney’ activity day courtesy of the Killarney Chamber of Commerce.

Other tours included a Ring of Kerry Day Tour Experience by Wild n Happy, Ross Castle Kayak Tour by Mor Active Tours, Muckross House Tour, nine hole golf at Ross Golf Club, 18 or nine holes of golf in Beaufort Golf Club, Ring of Kerry Tour

by Killarney Executive Tour Co., horse

riding by Killarney Riding Stables, 18 holes of golf at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, traditional jaunting car tour by Killarney Jaunting Cars, the Big Red Bus Tour, Killarney House Tour by Killarney House and Gardens, while Killarney Brewing hosted an evening event at 7pm, which included a tour of the brewery, beer tasting and wood fired pizza with every beer purchased.

TOUR: Killarney Advertiser staff just before they set off on a lovely relaxing one hour lake cruise of Lough Lane on the MV Lily of Killarney from Ross Castle Pier on Tuesday.

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The Perfect Date FRIDAY, APRIL 12 ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ star Noah Centineo appears in this teen movie about a high-schooler who creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.

Brooks Rattigan (Noah Centineo) has the academic skills to get into his dream Ivy League school, but needs to earn money for college. Together with his programmer friend Murph Brooks (Odiseas Georgiadis), he launches an app offering his services as a fake date and a plus-one for all occasions.

Along the way, he meets the girl of his

dreams (Camila Mendes), but when business starts to boom, real feelings emerge and things get complicated.

Brooks must reassess everything he was once sure of.

‘The Perfect Date’ is an upcoming American comedy film, directed by Chris Nelson, from a screenplay by Steve Bloom and Randall Green. It stars Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Camila Mendes, Odiseas Gerorgiadis and Matt Walsh.

The film is based on the novel ‘The Stand-In’ by Steve Bloom, published by Carolrohda Lab in October 2017.

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LSD: Labrinth, Sia & Diplo Present... LSD RELEASED: APRIL 12 ‘Labrinth, Sia and Diplo Present...

(LSD)’ is the upcoming debut studio album by music group LSD which consists of English singer-producer Labrinth, Australian singer-songwriter Sia, and American producer-DJ Diplo.

Top 20 hit ‘Thunderclouds’ plus the singles ‘Genius’, ‘Audio’, ‘Mountains’ and ‘No New Friends’ are set to appear on the track list.

‘Genius’ was released on May 3, 2018

as the album's lead single. It impacted the US alternative radios on June 19, 2018 and is featured on the ‘FIFA 19’ video game. ‘Audio’, the second single off the album, was released on May 10, 2018 and impacted the US contemporary hit radio on June 26, 2018.

The third single, ‘Thunderclouds’, released on August 9, 2018, was used as the main theme song for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 promotional campaign.

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A Book of Bones

By JOHN CONNOLLY

RELEASED: THURSDAY, APRIL 18 PRICE: €14.99 The new thrilling instalment of John Connolly's popular Charlie Parker series. Private Investigator Charlie Parker returns in this heart-pounding thriller as he seeks revenge against the darkest forces in the world, from the internationally bestselling author of the acclaimed ‘The Woman in the Woods’.

On a lonely moor in the northeast of England, the body of a young woman is discovered near the site of a vanished church. In the south, a girl lies buried beneath a Saxon mound. To the southeast, the ruins of a priory hide a human skull. Each is a sacrifice, a summons. And something in the shadows has heard the call. But another is coming: Parker the hunter, the avenger.

Parker's mission takes him from Maine to the deserts of the Mexican border; from the canals of Amsterdam to the streets of London - he will track those

who would cast this world into darkness. Parker fears no evil. But evil fears him . . .

With John Connolly’s signature “blend of crime and supernatural horror” (Crime Reads) ‘A Book of Bones’ is a terrifying and suspenseful thrill ride that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

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BIG BIG MOVIE

Bride Wars

Peter Pan

RTE 2 Fri. 9.30pm Two lifelong best friends discover their weddings have been scheduled on the same day and at the same venue. Neither is prepared to back down, so a bitter rivalry ensues as years of friendship are cast aside in the struggle to sabotage each other's big day.

Comedy, starring Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen and Chris Pratt.

ITV 2 Sun. 1pm The adventures of the boy who never grows old, as he whisks Wendy Darling and her brothers away to the magical world of Neverland - where they come face to face with fearsome Captain Hook. Adaptation of JM Barrie's fantasy novel, starring Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Jason Isaacs and Lynn Redgrave.

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Torc Hotel, Park Road 1970’s

THE POWER OF ADVERTISING “My late father, Jackie Healy-Rae, always advertised his weekly Saturday clinic in Scotts Hotel at 3pm in the Killarney Advertiser. I continued this tradition since 2011 as I also appreciate the power of local advertising. To be a national politician, you have to be elected locally. The local message is more important than any other media outlet for me. I really believe the people appreciate, so much, the local news, pictures, death notices and information in our local advertiser and nothing could replace it. Small businesses can afford local advertising as it comes within their budget. When the advertiser comes out, there are literally people waiting at shops and outlets to pick it up. This proves how important it is in our community.

The Killarney Advertiser has been in existence since 1973, 46 years. I am quite confident that despite the changes in modern technology, the Killarney Advertiser will proudly celebrate its 100th anniversary in 54 years and I would like to be around for the celebrations”

Michael Healy-Rae

Independent TD for Kerry

“We are proud and privileged to say that we have worked with the Killarney Advertiser since its inception. They offer a powerful blend of creative and collaborative adverts that exceed expectations. More importantly, it is always a pleasure to work with the team. Killarney Advertiser is a company on point with a highly-developed sense of community and social responsibility. Thank you from all at O’Leary’s Expert Electrical”

Steve O’Leary

O’Leary’s Electrical, Killarney

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS NOW, call us on 064 6632215 Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland • info@ killarneyadvertiser.ie • www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD

INSPIRED BY DANNY CASEY

Unique day of Irish sport in London A charity rugby event, organised by the Kerry Association London, will be full of new ideas.

Brexit horror show with Halloween deadline Brexit has been delayed until October 31 - we think!

Reports in the national and British media tell us that the UK Government and British prime-minister Theresa May will give us a long-hot summer of Brexit noise to look forward to.

Two weeks after Britain was supposed to leave the EU on its own self-imposed deadline, the country has now been given a stay of execution by Europe.

Trump CORNER

The new target date is Halloween, but that may have changed by the time you are a reading this.

It is all getting a bit tiresome now but what does all this mean for the businesses and people of Killarney.

The damage is probably already done, British tourists will already have their holidays planned and will have, by now,

decided if they are coming to Ireland.

It would be hard to blame them if they stayed at home, that is not our fault, more the fault of their own inept Government telling them they need things like insurance green cards to drive in Ireland or any European country.

What we need now is a full-on campaign telling British holidaymakers that Ireland is open for business and that they are welcome here.

Trump appoints new ambassador to Ireland One of the most obvious oversights in President Trump’s term of office is set to be corrected this week with the appointment of a new ambassador to Ireland.

The role has been vacant since Barrack Obama’s departure as President when Kevin O’Malley left the office.

In the interim Reece Smyth was the chargé d’affaires of the US Embassy in Ireland.

Trump is set to announce Edward J

Crawford as the new ambassador.

The Ohio-based millionaire has strong connections to Cork city where his grandparents came from, and he was once named as ‘Person of the Year’ by the Mayo Association in Cleveland, Ohio.

A confirmation hearing was due to take place in Washington DC yesterday (Thursday), just after the Killarney Advertiser went to press.

Crawford was due to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations

The newly established Kerry Munster Stags, formed specially for the event, will feature key players from Abbeyfeale, Listowel, Castleisland, Tralee, Dingle, Killarney and Killorglin rugby clubs.

The amalgamated teams will play the Irish Nomads, the amateur side of the London Irish Rugby Club.

The event will take place at London Irish Rugby Club’s training ground at Hazelwood Drive in Sunbury-onThames on May 4.

The curtain raiser is a Gaelic Football match between Fulham Irish and St Kiernan’s GAA clubs. The latter club always had strong Kerry connections since its foundation in 1984 and the latter one of the city’s youngest clubs founded by Irish people from several different counties.

“A unique day of Irish sport in London will take place on Saturday May 4,” said Kerry Association London secretary Johnny Walsh. “Such a battle between Kerry and London has never been seen before and this weekend will be the first time to see it.”

Adding to the list of firsts, the St Kiernan’s versus Fulham Irish match will be the first GAA match to be held of the hallowed turf of Hazelwood Park.

Committee where his nomination was set to be ratified.

The vacancy at the US ambassador’s residence in Dublin passed the two year mark on Sunday, January 20 of this year.

Crawford was first nominated by the president in September of last year but was then re-nominated when the newly elected Congress took its seats in January.

Crawford, a successful Cleveland, Ohio businessman, was formally announced last September as President Trump’s choice for the ambassador role that has long-symbolised the close relationship between the United States and Ireland.

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Hospital first to introduce robot-assisted spine surgery Doctors at the Mater Private Hospital will start using robots to assist with complicated spinal surgery.

Patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery could experience significantly less post-operative pain and much quicker recovery times, thanks to the addition of a new surgical guidance robot at the hospital’s Orthopaedic and Spine Centre.

The new robotic guidance technology assists surgeons with the precise and accurate placement of spinal screws during spinal fusion surgery – reducing the potential for complications.

Its 3D visualisation and navigation features will allow spine surgeons at the Mater Private Hospital to complete more complex and delicate spinal proce-

dures with improved patient outcomes, reduced blood loss and muscle damage during surgery.

The Mater Private Hospital is the first facility in Ireland to offer robot-assisted spine surgery, and one of just four centres in Europe using the highly advanced Excelsius GPS(TM) robot.

“The introduction of the robot is a fantastic addition to our spine surgery capabilities at the Mater Private Hospital.

Robot-assisted surgery is a new, emerging area that will become the standard of care in the years ahead,” Mr. Joseph Butler, Consultant Spine Surgeon, said.

“As an early adopter of such technology, the Mater Private Hospital is ensuring that our patients are receiving the highest quality care using the most advanced methods and practices available.”

MOVIE MAGIC: Tralee is getting a sprinkling of movie magic this week as trainees begin work with an impressive group of industry professionals to make their first ever ‘Mentored Movie’ in Kerry’s ETB’s National Digital Skills Centre.

Hollywood comes to Tralee this week

Tralee is getting a sprinkling of movie magic this week as Brian Nolan and his team of Broadcast Production trainees begin work with an impressive group of industry professionals to make their first ever ‘Mentored Movie’ in Kerry’s ETB’s National Digital Skills Centre in the Monavalley Campus.

It is all taking place in the environs of the Monavalley campus from April 8-13.

A new concept for the training centre, the mentored movie brings seasoned industry professionals together with Film/ TV trainees to collaborate on filming a feature – in this case – a comedy series entitled ‘TX’.

Cheers, Seinfeld and 3rd Rock from the Sun staff writer Andy Cowen was involved in mentoring the writing group and developed the initial storyline. Claire Cassidy (Director) and Eve O'Mahony (Producer) adding finishing touches to the script and this year the first person to commit to the crew was Mo Flam (Black Swan, I Am Legend) followed by Andrea O'Connor (Spotlight, Daredevil, Sex in the City), Ciaran Tanham (Red Rock, Love/ Hate, RAW) and Noel Quinn (The Tudors, What Richard Did, Frank). Backed up by Diarmuid Galvin, Rupert MacCarthy Morrogh, Orla Finucane, Girts Balodis, Aoife

Pictured is Mr. Joe Butler, Consultant Spine Surgeon at the Mater Private Hospital Dublin with spine surgery robot, Excelsius GPS(TM).The Mater Private Hospital is the first facility in Ireland to offer robot-assisted spine surgery, and one of just four centres in Europe using the highly advanced Excelsius GPS(TM) robot.

John Delaney - friend or foe?

He never seems too far away from controversy these days and his inability to explain why he needed to hand the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) a €100,000 bridging-loan to an Oireachtas committee in the Dáil on Wednesday must raise further questions.

Famous Lighting Director Mo Flam.

O'Shea, John Lyons, Sean Smith plus other friends.

In other news, RTE Jr will be based in the National Digital Skills Centre for a number of weeks in May shooting two new television shows.

But, before we all call for his head on a plate, it is worth remembering what he has done for grassroot soccer, especially in Kerry.

Tralee’s Mounthawk now has two pitches, proper dressing rooms and floodlights. When Castleisland FC wanted a new all-weather pitch he allocated €100,000 of FAI funding towards the project.

These are just two examples and club-level soccer in Kerry is all the better thanks to Delaney’s efforts.

John Delaney.

The majority of those calling for his head are connected with the bigger League of Ireland clubs. In order to fund grassroots soccer he had to balance the books by reducing or removing funding from bigger outfits.

I don’t know what went on behind closed doors at the FAI’s head-office in Lansdowne Road, whatever happened Sports Ireland said it was in contravention of its funding polices.

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Healy-Rae appalled by An

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Taisce’s teaching material

TD Danny Healy-Rae has this week hit out at the Government calling them anti-rural and anti-farmer for their support of An Taisce’s latest teaching materials.

This week, a controversial green schools teacher resource pack, produced by An Taisce, was distributed to schools, advising pupils to reduce the volume of meat and dairy consumed - stating that meat consumption increases carbon footprint.

“I am absolutely appalled and very angry about the latest development that An Taisce have provided teaching materials to schools encouraging students to reduce the volume of meat and dairy consumed,” Mr Healy-Rae said.

“In light of all the pain and misfortune that An Taisce have already inflicted on young people and others in rural Ireland by blocking planning applications in rural areas where people just look for a basic right to put a roof over their heads, it is absolutely ridiculous and downright unfair for the Government and Minister Bruton supporting this latest attack on farmers where children through our schools are being encouraged to reduce the volume of meat and dairy

consumed.

“Has this ever been discussed by the Department of Education as part of our education policies, are parents allowed to have any say in what An Taisce and now the Government are doing, and most importantly are the medical professionals going to be consulted on the adverse effects this advice could have on our children’s health?,” he said.

“It’s very clear that this Government, who are supported by Fianna Fáil in office, are anti-rural, anti-farmer and will be judged as such in the very near future when they go before the electorate.”

Take the stress out of going to your next big event by having your make-up done by a professional make-up artist (MUA).

I often hear from my clients that they are worried about getting make-up done as they fear being too made up.

However, this doesn’t have to be the case – by having a chat with your MUA before starting, you can really discuss your finished look. From there it should be easy to get the final look right. The beauty about having it done by a professional is that it will last all day and into the night.

The prepping of the skin and using the correct moisturisers and primers for your skin type will prolong the length of time the make-up will last, and when we say last - the entire time it should look as if

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If you’re a Mother of the Bride, we highly recommend having a course of facials before the big day. It’s better to have the skin glowing and all dehydration sorted before having your make-up done.

Preparation is essential to get the best results.

Having the make-up done in the comfort of your own home, or a salon, can make you feel really pampered and ready to enjoy the day or event ahead.

For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill on 064 6632966.

TOURISM: Members of Kerry's tourism industry pitched to international buyers at Meitheal to help offset the impact of Brexit. The longest established and most important travel trade event for the Irish tourism industry took place this week at the CityWest Hotel in Dublin. Running since 1975, Meitheal is Fáilte Ireland’s flagship trade event, which is organised in conjunction with Tourism Ireland. Pictured attending Meitheal were: Paul Kelly (CEO Fáilte Ireland) with Rachel Walker (Hayfield Family Collection), Becky Hargrove (Kerry Convention Bureau) and Alan O'Connor (Killarney Park Hotel). Photo: Karl Hussey Fennell Photography 2019

Also pictured attending Meitheal were: Laura Tangney, (Tangney's of Killarney Jaunting Cars) with Eva Constello (Fáilte Ireland). Photo: Chris Bellew/ Fennell Photography.

Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder

Seasonal Irish cuisine and whiskey from across the globe

Ireland's Largest Whiskey Collection Local, Seasonal Food | Cocktails | Artisan Gin | Craft Beer | Wine info@celticwhiskeybar.com | 064 663 5700 | celticwhiskeybar.com 93 New Street, Killarney, Co.Kerry

More than 1,200 bottles of whiskey line the brightly-lit shelves at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in Killarney.

The ‘Uisce Beatha’ is in good company with whiskey from across the globe - single malts from Scotland, blended malts from Japan, bourbons from America and the more peculiar from developing whisky markets. An eclectic range, but Irish whiskey takes centre-stage, as does local, seasonal Irish cuisine.

Head Chef, Alan MacDonald, combines his experience in Michelin Star kitchens with his travelling adventures across Azerbaijan, Spain and Moscow to enrich the seasonal menus. There are unique quirks in the menus like the Black Pudding Sausage Rolls, but there is a clear ode to traditional Irish cuisine and gaelic culinary styles. MacDonald really utilizes all that the land and sea in The Kingdom

has to offer, from the Glenbeigh mussels sourced from family-run Glenbeigh Shellfish to the Kerry herb crusted rump of lamb and the local rhubarb that fills the pavlova along with chantilly and candied peanuts.

Lunch is served daily followed by an evening menu until 9.45pm with group bookings welcomed. Another striking note is the fortified wine suggestions that adorn the evening and dessert menus. The Coravin wine system allows for some truly exciting wines to be tasted, unusually, by the glass. Over 60 Irish craft gins are available along with 12 craft beers, a bespoke cocktail menu and some very rare bottlings from the lessknown spirit categories.

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The Golden Nugget Bar

The Golden Nugget has ample room to cater for any function The Golden Nugget is a family owned bar and restaurant in the village of Fossa, on the main Ring of Kerry road, just five minutes from Killarney town.

The Golden Nugget is an established bar and restaurant, popular with both locals and tourists alike. Sit back, relax and enjoy one of the finest pints in Killarney! Our newly refurbished restaurant is a bright and airy space with ample room to cater for private parties and group functions.

Located on the famous Ring of Kerry route, we are just a five minute drive from Killarney town and a two minute drive from Killeen and Mahony’s Point Golf Courses. Directly opposite The Golden Nugget is the Fossa Way Walk which travels through the Killarney National Park and directly into the town.

Our menu caters for all tastes and budgets with simple, wholesome food, vegetarian options and a kid’s menu.

Features include our famous ‘Jobber’ burger, craft beer battered fish, and our renowned chicken wings with a mouth-watering house sauce.

All our produce is sourced from local suppliers. We cater for private functions including wedding after parties, christenings, birthday parties, Christmas parties, anniversaries, meetings, funerals, quizzes etc. We also cater for stag and hen parties, including breakfast to start off the day!

For bookings call us now on 064 6631325 or email us at thegoldennuggetbar@gmail.com.

The Golden Nugget Bar and Restaurant, Fossa, Killarney, Co Kerry.

The Killarney Park Hotel

Receive the best Easter culinary experience at The Park Restaurant Enjoy your Easter with the ‘warmth behind the smile’ Easter lunch at our award winning beautiful and elegant Park Restaurant at the f ive star Killarney Park Hotel.

The Park Restaurant offers classic meets contemporary style creative dishes. Enjoy your meal in stunning surroundings wrapped up in a warm ambience.

The Park Restaurant is the proud recipient of two AA Rosettes so you will receive the best culinary experience.

Our Head chef Heiko, and his talented team, take great care and pride in the dishes they create. They are prepared with the best quality produce, which can be locally traced.

Make sure to ask about our wines from our experts at the hotel.

We have a wide range of carefully picked wines and spirits which will add some sumptuous sparkle to your meal and compliment your dining experience.

There is a wide selection of dishes and decadent hand-crafted desserts to choose from to cater for every palate.

Contact us: Town Centre, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland, V93 CF30 Telephone: +353 64 663 5555 Email: info@killarneyparkhotel.ie W: www.killarneyparkhotel.ie

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Westlodge Hotel

Busy season planned at the Westlodge The Westlodge Hotel Bantry, only just over an hour’s drive from Killarney, has some superb events coming up over the next few months.

Patrick O’Sullivan’s Big Dancing Weekend

Meatloaf and Rod Stewart Supper Club

The Mainliners (Memories of Big Tom)

Tommy Fleming

Bantry Country Roads Festival

Bantry Redfest Festival

Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen provides a personalised service

April 12 to 14 April 20 April 21 April 26 May 4 and 5 June 9

For further information or to book tickets, please call 027 50360.

Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen, which is run by award winning chef Paul O’Connor and his wife Colleen, cater for any size function.

The couple have developed unique recipes and a personalised service right to your door for any event, including birthday parties, communions, confirmations, christenings, hen and stag parties, wedding after parties, the morning of the wedding breakfast, BBQs, as well as bespoke catering for dinner parties that will wow your friends!

Paul worked as Head Chef in the fourstar Lake Hotel in Killarney and during his time there the hotel was awarded its first ever AA Rosette.

Also, as Head Chef at the Herbert Restaurant in Cahernane, the four-star restaurant was awarded two AA Rosettes.

He also featured in the ‘Chefs of Distinction Recipe Book’, which features some of Ireland’s top chefs and dishes from some of the UK and Ireland’s finest hotels.

Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen specialise in outside catering for a range of different functions and can call right to your door. Paul can come and cook starters, mains and desserts for intimate dinner parties with some unique food, which includes Wild Boar Sausage Rolls, Buffalo Sausage Rolls, Black Pudding and Apple Sausage Rolls, Wild Boar Scotch Eggs, amongst others, and all are proving very popular.

For more info or to book your event please contact: Paul and Colleen O’Connor T: 0857538601 • 0863778960 E: paul@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com • F: Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen W: www.kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

CATERING FOR ANY OCCASION CAN BE DAUNTING, SO WHY NOT LET US DO IT FOR YOU? Choose from a wide range of Gourmet Food, delivered to your table!

Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen is a newly established Catering Business specialising in Outside Catering & Handmade Artisan Products.

We can cater for all types of occasions and events...

From family occasions, birthday parties, wedding breakfasts, finger food, nibbles, communions & confirmations, and much more.

ALL DISHES AND PRODUCTS ARE HANDMADE USING THE FRESHEST AND MOST LOCAL INGREDIENTS For more info or to book for your event please contact:

Paul & Colleen O’Connor

T: 0857538601 • 0863778960 E: info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

F: Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen www.kilcummingourmetkitchen.com Willow Heights, Rathanane, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry

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Sunfish Explorer

Discover the Kerry Coast with Sunfish Explorer this Easter Sunfish Explorer offers a variety of kayak and boat tours for exploring the waters off the beautiful Kerry coastline.

We offer a variety of different options including: Exciting Boat Tours: We promise a unique experience that offers something different. Explore the Kerry coastline with us and experience the fantastic nature and environment. Sunfish Explorer Boat Tours will bring you the ultimate experience on the water with our boat trips – straight from the pier.

Kerry Kayaking: Our guided kayaking tours are suitable for adults and children. We will bring you along to see the seals and discover the hidden coves and islands. It’s an experience not to be missed.

All trips are subject to weather and tidal conditions.

Life jackets and wet gear are supplied.

THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE WITH SUNFISH EXPLORER We are based at the Parknasilla Hotel in Sneem, Co. Kerry We also depart from the Sneem Hotel To book a trip contact us today on: Tel: 087 947 4616 Email: booksunfish@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ sunfishexplorer/ Website: www.sunfishexplorer.com

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Keep calm and focused as you approach the final exam hurdle It has been a busy term for Junior and Leaving Certificate students and a break has never been so badly needed.

Niamh Dwyer, Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and PRO of Kerry Branch of Institute of Guidance Counsellors

Having completed Mocks in February, the past couple of weeks have been filled with Orals, practicals and completion of project work, during which time homework and essential revision is rarely far from your minds. At this stage many of you are exhausted, stressed and some of you quite overwhelmed at what you have left to do.

Use the Easter holidays to gather your breath, re-energise yourself and get plenty of quality-study done. The end is in sight, once you return to school after the Easter break you will have less than 40 days before the exams begin on June 5. Consequently, it is essential that you use the Easter break wisely to get maximum benefit in terms of revision and exam preparation.

For students who have been studying hard - keep it up! Keep calm and focused as you approach the final hurdle.

For students who wish that they had done more at this stage - focus on the

finish line and don’t throw in the towel.

You still have time to make a substantial difference to your exam performance.

If you are in the category of students who are overwhelmed and panicking breathe! It is not too late. Do not look at everything you have to do, instead break it down to the essentials. Ensure you have all your notes organised, do out a list of the topics for each subject and start with the guaranteed topics or questions in each subject. Regardless of how much you have done at this stage, the following tips may help as you head into the Easter holidays and embark on the final term. uB e very disciplined with the social media: It is the single biggest distraction for students. Keep it to an absolute minimum from now until the exams to maintain focus and concentration levels. uW rite out a daily timetable for revision for Easter. Work your days of study like school days: Start early, take breaks and finish early in the evening to give yourself some down-time. If you stick to this schedule you should be able to afford to take a couple of days off to recharge the batteries. uD uring the holidays, use the study pattern that works best for you. Some students like to take a subject per day and revise a number of topics related to that subject. You may also want to work a study pattern over two-day cycles, covering all subjects in two-hour slots. If you find it difficult to concentrate, then you may prefer to do shorter revision sessions of 45 minutes to one hour in each subject per study day. When you return to school,

try to give each subject a revision slot of 30 to 40 minutes per night. You will be getting less homework at that stage to facilitate your own revision. u Don’t prioritise any one subject. All subjects that you are counting for points need attention, particularly those at higher level. u Review your mock papers. See where you lost the main marks and make note of where the gaps in your learning are at this stage. u Talk to teachers about areas or topics you are particularly worried about and they will give you good guidance and clarity. u Study the exam papers and marking schemes carefully so that you know how the marks are distributed. They can be found on www.examinations. ie. u Get used to examination terminology.

Highlight keywords in exam questions and ensure that you are clear about what they mean. Examine sample answers and make a list of keywords and vocabulary used. Every subject has certain terminology that is commonly used in discussing, critically analysing and developing answers.

Develop a bank of words and phrases that are common to each subject and use them in any sample answers you

complete from now on. quotes and definitions, you need to record them on your phone and listen back, leave a gap in the recording so you can repeat the information back to yourself. u For languages, practice listening comprehensions. u Every revision session should end with looking at an exam question on that topic, make a quick plan for how you would attempt the answer and then check it against the marking schemes. Many students find www. studyclix.ie very useful for this aspect of revision. u Stay in school as long as possible.

There is temptation to stay at home to study alone in the last few weeks.

Important revision happens in classrooms at that stage and it can be very isolating spending many hours alone studying. Stay engaged with school as long as possible and avail of the support of teachers and fellow students in what is a stressful time. u Just do it! Ignore all the talk about how much people say they are doing and focus on your own plan! At this stage actions speak louder than words. Give it your best for the remaining weeks and you can look forward to a wellearned break over the summer. u For

Transition Year students from St Brigid's Secondary School Killarney enjoyed the annual Ceílíuradh na nÓg awards held in The Brandon Hotel Tralee recently. The students made a presentation on Pilgrimage outlining their recent visit to the Knock Shrine Co. Mayo and, in collaboration with other schools around the diocese, enjoyed a variety of workshops on spirituality and faith development. Awards were presented by Bishop Ray Browne, who spoke about the role young people have to play on the conservation of the environment.

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TRIBUTE: The Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society first outing of 2019 at Mahony's Point Killarney recently paid tribute to the late Denis Coffey, former member, player and officer. Pictured at the prize-giving function in The Speakeasy Bar Killarney (sponsor of the outing) were front from left: Karl McMahon (Captain), Catherine Coffey presenting the Denis Coffey Memorial trophy to overall winner Eddie O'Sullivan, Gavin O'Donoghue (The Speakeasy), Noreen Coffey and John O'Leary (President). Back from left are: Sean Brosnan, Niall O'Mara, Harry O'Neill, Maurice Foley, Keith McMahon, Joey Sheehan, Peter McEnery, Brendan Keogh and John Brosnan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

CHARITY: Timo O’Sullivan and Ian O’Connell, at the wheelchair accessible pier at Lough Lein, Killarney to chat about the forthcoming annual open fly fishing competition known as ‘The Charity’. The event will be held on Lough Lein, from Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, on Sunday April 28. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

AGM: Minister Brendan Griffin, officially opened the 2019 Original Irish Hotels AGM at The Arbutus Hotel, Killarney, where he announced funding to support the generation of an additional €1 million in visitor revenue to the member hotels. Original Irish Hotels is a collection of 60 distinctive, individually-run hotels set in the most beautiful locations around the country. Guests included: Carmel Flynn from the Parknasilla Hotel, Michelle and Geraldine Rosney from Killeen House, Carol Dempsey and Sean Buckley from The Arbutus Hotel, Nicola Duggan from The Sneem Hotel and Tom Randles from Randles Court Killarney. Photo: Sally MacMonagle

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WINNERS: Nagle Rice Primary School, Milltown won €500 in the Lee Strand 'Cash 4 Schools' draw. Photo: Domnick Walsh

DANCERS: Winners of the County Scor Na bPaisti representing Kilcummin GAA. Front row from left: Cliona Doolan, Ellie Finnegan, Cliodhna Sweeney and Kerrie Lenihan. Back row from left: Ronan McCarthy, Aaron Buckley, Gavin Cronin and Michael Healy.

PRIZES: At the presentation of prizes of the Gleneagle Squash Club monthly competition sponsored by The Aquila Club were seated front from left: John Cagney, Margaret O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel) and Paul O'Brien. Seated second row are: Mike O'Donoghue, Mary O'Callaghan, Margaret O'Connor and Connie Doyle. Standing in the third row are: Ryan Kavanagh, Maciej Truchan, Bernice Enright, Neil Kavanagh and Eamonn Bowler. Back from left are: Sean Lane, Mike Crowley, Donnagh Crowley, Robert O'Sullivan and Ray O'Callaghan.

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PRESENTATION: Paula Bartlett making a special presentation to Michael Fassbender at Killarney Race Course in recognition of his participation in the Cartell. ie Rally of the Lakes 2019. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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FIRST PRIZE: Tom Doherty and Ciarán Broadbery, members of The Killarney Bridge Club were first prize winners of the CBAI Regional Novice Pairs, which took place at The Bridge Centre Cork on Sunday, March 24. Presenting the prize and trophy is Eleanor Hipwell, President of the South Munster Bridge Association.

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NEWS JOIN THE DEBATE COMMUNITY NOTES Comhaltas KERRY CCÉ: On Saturday, April 13 Scoil Fonn workshop/classes will take place in IT Tralee north campus from 11am to 3pm. Lunch provided and open to all ages including adults but not suitable for beginners. The tutors will be Anne and Nickie McAuliffe for slow air fiddle, flute/whistle, Nell Ní Chrónín for English and Irish singing and Bryan O’Leary for slide and polkas, so a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic students.

Firies Community Games CROSS COUNTRY: It was a lovely morning last Sunday for the Cross Country in Beaufort, where we had three runners competing. First off was Mairead Walsh and Laura Bradley in the Girls U12 400m. They both ran very well with Mairead going one better than last and winning GOLD, a fantastic effort. Next was Isaac Vickers in the Boys U12 400m who also ran a strong race finishing a fine 4th.

OUTDOOR SOCCER: The Boys U12 outdoor soccer will take place on April 28 in Mastergeeha. Training has started and the next training date is this Saturday 5pm at Ballyhar Dynamos pitch. Please all those selected can you make sure you are attending and available for the 28th.

QUIZ: Well done to our U14 Quiz team (Jack and Conor O'Keefe, Orlaith Allen, Padraig O'Shea, Meabh Dineen and Sean Galvin) and Manager Helen O'Shea who represented Firies in Castleisland it was a great night.

SKITTLES: Skittles trials will be held this Sunday 14th April at 12.30pm (check the Facebook Page for venue please) for U12, 14, 16 mixed teams. If this is you please contact Maura on 087 6663702 for further information.

GAELIC FOOTBALL: This year we are

putting an U10 Mixed team into the competitions. The dates you need to be available are Monday, June 3 (Bank Holiday) and if the team makes the finals also on Friday, June 7. Players must be under 10 as of the 31/7/2019. Details and trial dates will be available shortly so keep an eye out on the Facebook page.

ATHLETICS: The date has been set for our annual athletics meeting for Tuesday, May 6 starting promptly at 6pm at the Firies GAA Pitch. This event to be run effectively requires volunteers to help on the night. You do not need an athletics background, just bundles of enthusiasm and loads of energy. Please if you can help out on the night contact PJ Walsh (087 2229950) as soon as possible to express your interest. Further details will be available again on the Facebook page.

Listry CLEAN-UP: Listry Community Council is coordinating the annual County CleanUp in our area Saturday, April 13. Please pick litter in vicinity of your own home or along R563 and N70 roads close to you. Bags etc will be available from Listry Community Council on Saturday morning or call in to the centre. Let us all take pride in our community and make a big effort on County Clean-up day. Bags of litter should be returned to Listry Community Centre.

Kilcummin HOSPICE WALK: The annual Good Friday walk in aid of Kerry Hospice foundation will take place on April 19 at 10.30am. Starting from the Recreation Hall there will be a choice of two walks, 4km and 8km. Refreshments will be provided in the hall after the walk.

Spot prizes for all participants with the top prize of a magnificent Easter egg

hamper sponsored by Alan Oliver of Lír Café. Last year’s walk raised €2,970.

The committee wishes to sincerely thank you for your generous donations.

Thanks also to Kilcummin Post Office, Larkins Bakery, the Hall committee and all those who help to organise the walk.

Donations will be accepted on the day.

A meeting to organise the walk will be held in the Recreation Hall on Monday April 8th at 9pm. Newcomers welcome.

Please come along and support.

THE MORIARTY SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Moriarty School of Dancing would like to congratulate their set dancers who enjoyed great success over the weekend. They won the County Final of Scór na bPáistí when they represented Kilcummin GAA Club in Glenbeigh last Saturday. On Sunday they travelled to The Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry where they achieved three firsts, one second and one third in a highly competitive competition.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: Storytime for children will take place on Saturday, April 13 and 17 at 10.30am. The National Learning Network will hold an advice clinic on Tuesday, April 16 from 11am1pm.

Mid Kerry SCÓR: Glenbeigh/Glencar GAA Sports Hall provided an excellent venue for the County Final of Scór na bPáistí, held there on April 6. Well done to all the Primary School students from all over the County who represented their Clubs so well on the day. Mid Kerry clubs were represented in 6 of the 9 competitions n acquitted themselves very well in each one.

Special congratulations to the following: Figure Dancing - Glenbeigh/Glencar, 2nd place - Seodhla O'Donovan, Aoibhín O'Donovan, Emily O'Shea, Aideen Griffin, Leona O'Sullivan and

Síofra Griffin. Instrumental Music - Glenbeigh/Glencar, Group 2nd place - Aela Murphy, Síofra Griffin, Aoibhín O'Donovan, Tadhg O'Sullivan and Naoise Burke.

Recitation - 2nd place - Saoirse Harkin, Cromane. Ballad Group – Keel, 2nd place - Gearóid Evans, Roisín Evans, Kerry O'Shea, Michael Griffin and Saoirse Kennedy.

Well done too to the Laune Rangers Set Dancers n the Glenbeigh/Glencar Sean Nós dancer who all danced superbly but were unlucky not to be placed. Míle buíochas to the parents, mentors and scór officers who encouraged and facilitated the involvement of these young people in this year's Scór Competitions.

Well done also to the Quiz teams from Mid Kerry who competed in the County Final of the Scór na bPáistí Quiz, held in Glenbeigh.

Rathmore SCRAP METAL: Rathmore Community Council Scrap Metal Collection to help raise funds for the development of Rathmore town is on this Saturday and Sunday, April 13/14 at the old creamery yard. Materials accepted: aluminium, coolers, steel, stainless steel, batteries, copper, Not accepted: glass, rubber, barrels of gas. Further information contact Brian Kelly (087 2536808), Niall Kelleher (087 6694101) and Michael O’Mahony (087 6676817).

Spa/Muckross Community Games DUATHLON: Congratulations to Ali O'Donoghue who came 2nd in the County Final of the duathlon yesterday. The duathlon is a very tough event where the competitor starts with a 1400m run. This is followed by an 8km cycle and then finishes up with another 1400m run.

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SUPPORT GROUPS 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 086-8616001.

MS Support Group

A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off)

Suicide Prevention Helplines

Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention

and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: Every Monday at 7.30pm. www.aware.ie

Recovery Haven Kerry

Killarney Outreach service for Recovery Haven Kerry is on Tuesday 16th April at 10am-2pm This drop in service is on at the reeks opposite the Lidl roundabout Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Recovery Haven Kerry has been selected as one of the main chosen charities in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle which takes place this year on July 6th. We are equally honoured that Ireland’s rugby captain, Ciara Griffin, will be our charity ambassador for the event and will cycle on the day for us. We are now in the process of recruiting cyclists to take part in the ROKCC on our behalf. Registration officially opens this Thursday so keep an eye on our website and social media for more information on how to take part. You can also call us on 0667192122.

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In loving memory of Mary Treacy, Late of Maple Drive and Fairhill, Killarney.

Who passed away on the 16th of April 2018.

As we lovingly remember Mary on the anniversary of her death, her husband Sean, daughter Elaine, sons Colm, Eoin, Kenneth and Oisín, her sister Eileen, brother DJ, son in law Eric, daughters in law Lily and Emma, brother in law Liam, sisters in law Maisie, Eileen and Margaret and her grandchildren Aisling, Fiona, Myfanwy, Isobel and Samuel thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

We are grateful to all those who called to the house, provided food, attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass, to those who sent mass cards, letters of sympathy & floral tributes and to those who travelled long distances to be with us.

We greatly appreciate the support and comfort of our extended family and friends over this past year.

A special thank you to Fr. Jim Lenihan and his fellow concelebrants for officiating at the removal and celebrating a beautiful requiem mass.

Thank you to Declan Walsh and the cantors from St Mary’s Cathedral for their wonderful contribution to the requiem mass.

We also express our gratitude to the staff of University Hospital Kerry and Cork University Hospital, especially those in the Cardiac Step-Down and Coronary Care Units for their kindness and care for Mary during her short illness.

Thank you to the staff of the International Hotel for the beautiful food they provided on the day of the funeral.

We express our sincere gratitude to Mike O’Shea and the O’Shea family and staff for their support, compassion and professionalism.

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

1st Anniversary Mass for Mary will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 28th April at 12.00.

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

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In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather Con Crean, Late of Sliabh Luachra, Gneeveguilla, Who passed away on 15th April 2007.

In loving memory of John Joe Foley, Barleymount West Fossa, Killarney, Who died on 13th April 2013.

In loving memory of our dear Mother and sister Ellen and Maura O’Dowd Late of 6 St Brendans Place, Killarney Who died on 5th & 16th April, 1986.

In loving memory of Stephen O’Sullivan, Late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, Who passed away on the 12th of April 2012.

Love’s greatest gift - remembrance.

Day by day I think of you, How can all of this be true?

I can’t believe you’re really gone, I still can’t accept it, Even after so long.

A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God would have spared you If just for a few more years.

It does not take a special day For me to think of you Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say Is offered up for you.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Joan.

We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To have the front door open, And to see you walking through.

We travel to your graveside, Some flowers we lay with care, But the hardest thing to do, Is turn and leave you there.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return when we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Sadly missed by your mother Nellie, brothers Timmie and Donie, sisters Noreen, Margaret, Eileen, Mary, sisterin-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Too good to be forgotten.

Loved and missed by your daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Paudie and grandson Tommie.

In loving memory of John Joe Foley, Barleymount Fossa, Who sadly passed away on the 13th April 2013.

Silent thoughts sincere and true, From a family who thought the world of you, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

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

GRIFFIN

80TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Sadly missed and loved by your daughter Marion and son-in-law Donie.

18TH ANNIVERSARY DINNEEN

In loving memory of Anne Dinneen, Crohane, Clonkeen, Killarney, Who died on the 7th April, 2001.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace, dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done.

We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Very sadly missed by her loving Husband Denis, Pádraig and Martina, Aileen and Sean, Kathleen and James and all her grandchildren.

May she rest in peace.

BRADY

In loving memory of Louise and Christy Brady, Late of 40 Daltons Avenue, Killarney Who died on the 12th March 2016 and 19th April, 2006.

Always loved and remembered by Patricia, Colm, Jenette, son-in-law Brian and grandsons Aidan & Conor.

Missed by your grandchildren Danny, Ciaran and Yvonne.

3RD & 13TH ANNIVERSARY

FOLEY

We lost a father with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told, He shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow in his footsteps we will never go wrong.

Grandad We’re sending you a kiss Up to the sky so blue So catch it Grandad it’s just for you.

Remembered with love by all the family.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

Sadly missed by your son Ger and daughter-in-law Eileen.

I’m sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on it’s wings Be careful how you open it It’s full of beautiful things It’s filled with a million kisses Wrapped up with a million hugs It’s from your daughter Yvonne Who sends it with all her love.

Masses offered.

A daily thought, a silent prayer A constant wish that ye were here An empty place no one can fill We miss ye and always will.

Always in our thoughts.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

We thought he would live forever, He seemed so big and strong, Though he may be gone, Memories linger on and we miss him, “The Old Man”.

Lovingly remembered by Cáit, Áine, Conor, John, Kieran, Kathryn, Pádraig, Claire, Colum, Máire, their wives, partners and his nineteen grandchildren.

7TH ANNIVERSARY CLIFFORD In loving memory of Frank Clifford late of Torc Terrace Killarney who died on 23rd of April 2012. 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 one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

The hands of time keep turning The years are slipping away But in our hearts and memories Seamus you are with us everyday.

Loved and remembered by his loving wife Sandra, daughters Tara and Fiona, grandsons Glen and Ross, brothers and sisters, son-in-law Brian and father-in-law Joe.

You were my brother, And I loved you like no other.

In my heart you’ll always be, You’ll be my guide and help me see.

Missing you everyday, my angel in the sky, my dear brother Stephen.

Love always your loving sister Aisling and Michael, nephews Cian and Sam. xxx

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Stephen O’Sullivan, Late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, Who passed away on the 12th of April 2012.

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

I can’t have the old days back When we were all together But secret tears and loving thoughts Will be with me forever.

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure....

You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Loved and missed dearly everyday, Love always Your brother Alan and Claire. xxx

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Anniversary Mass on Easter Sunday 21st April at 11.15am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin.

27TH, 20TH & 15TH ANNIVERSARY MANGAN In loving memory of Margaret, Jeremiah and Donie Mangan Of Milleen, Kilcummin, Killarney.

Whose anniversaries occur at this time of the year.

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

Masses offered.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving son John.

I always smell your familiar scent, It makes me think of all the times we’ve spent.

So many things I never got to say, I never imagined you’d ever be so far away.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 15th April at 6:15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of Seamus O’Connor Late of Clydaugh, Kilcummin Who died on April 17th 2011.

In loving memory of Con Griffin, Whose 80th Birthday occurs on the 14th of April.

Just the thought of you makes me cry, I never even got the chance to say goodbye.

Every picture, every letter, I don’t know if it will get better.

From your family.

In loving memory of our dear son Stephen O’Sullivan, Late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, Who passed away on the 12th of April 2012, aged 29 years.

Of all the special gifts in life However great or small To have you as our son Was the greatest gift of all A special son we can’t replace With aching hearts we whisper low We love you son and miss you so. xxx Love Mam and Dad xxx Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday the 13th of April at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney and 14 Ard Shanavooley.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

BROTHER I hold onto our memories, The ones that are so dear, To try to keep you always close, Now you are not here, You were called, It was your time, But it is true, You have left a legacy, There was no one like you, You were very special, And I want to say, I feel lost in many ways, You are not here today, But I will never forget you, And i know I have been blessed, To have you for my Brother, Because you were the best.

Loved and remembered your sister Mary Doll, Tom & Family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

Have you ever lost an Uncle, Or ever felt the pain, Or ever shed the bitter tears, That drop like falling rain.

If you never have I hope you never do, For when I lost my uncle Thomas, My hearts just broke in two.

One gift in life you cannot buy, A gift so rare and true, Is the gift like the precious uncle, Like the uncle I had in you.

I loved you then, I love you still, Throughout my life I always will.

Loved and remembered always by your nephew Jim, Catriona and Silver. xxx Rest In Peace Remember him with a smile today, He wasn’t one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years, Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strength, his wisdom, the way he was, Remember them instead.

Loved and remembered by Niece Dolores, Larry , Mike, Margaret and Trese. xx Rest In Peace

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

This wouldn’t be your wish for me, That I’d be forever sad, So I try to remind myself, Of the happy times we had.

I know I can’t be with you now, And you can’t be with me, But safe inside my heart you’ll stay, That’s where you’ll always be.

Loved and remembered always your sister Christina, Kerryann and Richard.x

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O’BRIEN

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

I thought of you today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And will tomorrow too.

I think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know.

I do it every day, It’s just the heartache of losing you, That will never go away.

Always remembered and never forgotten by your brother Richard and wife Bridget.

UNCLE I remember when I was small, And you were kind and strong, You really haven’t changed a bit, As life as moved along.

I knew that you were thoughtful, And today, you’re still the same, You’re always helping others, And that has never changed.

You’ve always been right there for us, In good times and in bad, You laughed with us in happy times, And cried with us in sad.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

I think of things you used to say, And all that you would do, At some point, every single day, My thoughts return to you.

To lose you was a bitter wrench, The pain cut to my core, I cried until my tears ran out, And then I cried some more.

1ST ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

You are a special Uncle, as special as can be, More than that- you’ve been a friend, A cherished friend to me.

Always remembered and never forgotten by your niece’s Clarise, Doll and Cianna.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

Father There is always a face before me, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a Father we loved so dear, Deep in our hearts lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, Its a picture of you Father, Whose memory will never grow old.

Loved and remembered from Thomas, Aishling and granddaughter baby Doll.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. P.O.S

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. P.O.S

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

UNCLE Loved and remembered always from They say heart’s don’t break, Dear Jesus that’s not true, the day your took from us, Our hearts just broke in two, So much in life is ahead, So much in life is new, But one thing never changes, Our love and memories of you.

Loved and remembered by Pamela , Paddy and Family.

Life goes on we know that’s true, But it’s not the same since we lost you, We keep your memories one by one, The things you said the things you did, They bring a smile and many a tear, And always a wish that you were here, In God’s care you rest above, And in our hearts you rest with love.

Loved and remembered by Patrick,Lisa and Family.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

God bless the Mother who has lost a part of herself now, Her child is gone, and yet she knows, She must go on somehow.

She’ll never be who she was once, Before her child was taken, And some days she can’t help but fee, Her heart has been forsaken.

They say you give the hardest tasks, To those you know are strong, But her task is so painful, Lord, It’s one that lasts lifelong.

Please help her rise each time she falls, Give her courage for her fears, Have angels hover ever near, To dry her endless tears.

Keep her close, within your arm, Each moment they’re apart, Please give her comfort while she grieves, God, soothe her aching heart.

Loved and remembered by Moma and Mike. x

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In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

Day by day I think of you, How can this be true, I cant believe your really gone, Even after so long.

Just the thought of you makes me cry, Because i never got to say goodbye, I think of all the times we got to spend together, I never thought you would be so far away.

You were my baby brother and I love you like no other, In my heart you will always stay, You will be my guide and help me see it through.

Now Thomas I have to let you rest, And without you my world is a mess, I miss you with all my heart, I wish we never had to part.

I know you will always be by my side, So now my Baby Brother it’s time to say Goodbye.

Rest In Peace xxx Loved and remembered by your sister Theresa, husband Michael and Family.

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In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

Big Thomas You were a family man, Who put your family first, You worked hard to, Provide for me and your five sons, You could make friends wherever you went, With a big smile or hand to shake.

They say hearts don’t break, Dear Jesus that’s not true, The day you took Uncle Thomas from us, Our hearts they broke in two, So much in life is ahead, So much in life is new, But one thing never changes, Our love and memories of you.

On a quite Sunday morning, You heard the Angels call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all, In a world full of people, We sometimes feel alone, The day God called you home.

You loved to go out playing cards, And bowling, Your proudest moment Was when you held your Granddaughter Doll, For the first time.

One thing you always said, Was always be proud of who you are, Stay close and remember, Ye are the bosses.

Sleep tight Big Thomas, Daddy we love you.

Your loving wife Christina & Sons xxx

Loved and remembered always by Niece Shantelle, husband William, Annalise and baby Sammy. xxx Rest In Peace UNCLE We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame, Your resting place we visit, Flowers we put with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

Love you always Thomas.x

Anniversary mass is on Tuesday 16th April in the Resurrection Church at 9.30am and up at Aghadoe graveyard at 1.30pm.

Loved and remembered by baby Tom, Noreen and Family.

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

Loved and remembered always by baby Theresa, Mikey and Family.

UNCLE Put your arms around him Lord, And forever keep him safe, For he was a very special Uncle, And he can never be replaced.

Loved and remembered always by Mikey, Katie and Tom.

Loved and remembered by your niece Paige, John and Rosie.xxx

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

Uncle I remember when I was small, And you were kind and strong, You really haven’t changed a bit, As life has moved along.

I knew that you were thoughtful, And, today, you’re still the same, You’re always helping others, And that has never changed.

You’ve always been right there for us, In good times and in bad, You laughed with us in happy times, And cried with us in sad.

You are a special uncle, As special as can be, More than that-you’ve been a friend, A cherished friend to me.

Loved and remembered by your niece Amanda.x

Rest In Peace

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1ST ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’BRIEN In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

UNCLE I remember when I was small, And you were kind and strong, You really haven’t changed a bit, As life as moved along.

I knew that you were thoughtful, And today, you’re still the same, You’re always helping others, And that has never changed.

You’ve always been right there for us, In good times and in bad, You laughed with us in happy times, And cried with us in sad.

You are a special Uncle, as special as can be, More than that- you’ve been a friend, A cherished friend to me.

Always remembered and never forgotten

by Patrick & Lisa Coffey and Family.

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

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

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

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In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and Who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

A brother just like you I just want to let you know, You mean the world to me, Only a heart as dear as yours, Would give so unselfishly.

The many things you’ve done, All the times that you were there, Help me know deep down inside, How much you really care.

Even though I might not say, I appreciate all you do, Richly blessed is how I feel, Having a brother just like you.

Put your arms around him Lord, And forever keep him safe, For he was a very special Son-in-law, And can never be replaced.

You always had a smile to share, Time to give, time to care, Someone to talk to, kind and true, One in a million, that was you.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return when we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

From Molly.

From your sister Bridgit & Family.

You are more than a memory silently kept, You are part of our lives we will never forget, Time moves on, but memories stay, You will always be remembered, Especially today.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold.

From your nephew Gavin, Marie & children.

From your brother-in-law Freddy and Louise and family.

Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loving memories from your father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Always remembered by your brother Jim & Margaret.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Loved and remembered by niece Belinda, Patrick & Children.

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.

Love your niece Sabrina, Thomas and children.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney.

Who died on the 15th of April 2018 and who’s Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

From nephews Kenneth & Jimmy, and nieces Stacy & Tammy.

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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. N.K

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

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In loving memory of Teresa Bowler, Late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney, Who passed away 13th April 2018.

In loving memory of our dear dad and grandad Jerry, Late of 12 St.Brendan’s Pace, Killarney, Who died on 16th April 1993, also our brother John, Who died on 15th April 1989.

R.I.P.

A Day that is spent with sadness, Returns to us today, To make the day you left us In such a peaceful way All our lives we will miss you Our secret tears will flow For what it means to loose you No one will ever know.

On this first anniversary of our Mom’s death, we her sons Eamonn & Eugene, daughter Greta, daughters-in-law Geraldine & Joan, grandsons Jonathan, Tommy, Kevin, Dylan, Mark & Luke, brother Eddie and our extended family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who travelled long distances, attended the rosary, removal & funeral mass of our beloved Mom. To those who sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, flowers and donated to Palliative Care Unit, we thank you. Your support and kindness was of great help to us at this sad time.

Thank you to Fr George Hayes and Fr Bill Radley for the beautiful funeral & months mind masses. Thank you also to the Men’s Choir and Sheila Fell for the beautiful music and song at Mom’s mass. To Murphy’s funeral home for their professionalism and kindness in helping us arrange Mom’s funeral. Thanks to the grave diggers in Killaha Cemetery. Thank you to Paddy and Noel O Donoghue and Kates Kitchen for organising all the lovely food for the funeral.

Memories of the ones we loved, Still cast their gentle glow, To grace our days, And light our path, Wherever we may go.

Loved and remembered every day by Sheila, Trevor, Lorraine and all the family.

26TH & 30TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

In loving memory of my dear father Jerry Buckley, Late of 12 St. Brendan’s Place, Who died on the 16th of April 1993 and my dear brother John Buckley, Late of 65 St. Brendan’s Place, Who died on the 15th of April 1989.

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

Thanks to our extended family, friends, neighbours, employers and work colleagues for all the help & support during those days, we will be forever grateful for your kindness. A special thanks to Mom’s friends, relations and neighbours who were so good to Mom especially after the loss of our Dad (Joe), she valued your friendship dearly.

MORIARTY

1st Anniversary Mass for Teresa will be held on Sunday 28th April at 11am at the Sacred Heart Church, Barradubh.

Sadly missed by Jeremiah, Patricia and family.

30TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Peggy Moriarty, Late of Laccabane, Fossa, Who died on the 9th of April 1989.

This day is remembered and quietly kept No words are needed, we shall never forget For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen and unheard, but always near So loved, so missed and so very dear.

Never more than a thought away.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your daughters, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

21ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

BUCKLEY

33RD ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In loving memory of Jerh Buckley, Late of Lismongane, Fossa, Killarney, Who died on the 16th April, 2014.

Not a day goes by, When we don’t wipe away a tear, And wonder why the angels, Wouldn’t let us keep you here.

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving daughter Nora Ann, son-inlaw Michael and grandchildren Darren and Amy.

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In loving memory of Eugie Murphy, Late of The Forge, Kilquane, Headford Who died on April 6th 1986. R.I.P. Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Always remembered by your nephew Vincie, Maureen and family.

In loving memory of Lelia Clerkin Late of Ballaugh, Killarney, Who died on 27th April 2018

We didn’t want to let you go, But maybe heaven’s gardens Are more beautiful to view, Now that they’re being tended, By a special man like you.

As we approach the 1st anniversary of our mom’s death, her daughters Maureen and Eileen, her son Con and her extended family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss, those who travelled long distances, those who attended mom’s rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial, and those who sent letters, cards, flowers and donations.

A quiet, loving family man, So thoughtful, warm and kind, The best, most giving Dad Anyone could every find.

Thank you to Fr Niall Howard, Fr Kieran O’Brien and Fr George Hayes, your kindness and support was greatly appreciated.

And all that we can do is hope That somehow you will know, Just how much you were loved And that we’ll always miss you.

Thank you to Tommy Murphy and his team at Murphy’s Undertakers for their professionalism and kindness, the musicians and singers and all those who assisted with the funeral ceremony.

They must have had a good reason, Or plan we do not know, For why they chose you.

5TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jerh Buckley, Late of Lismongane, Fossa, Killarney, Who died on the 16th April, 2014.

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 our thoughts And forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Mary, Micheál, Aoife, Miceál, Eoin and great grandchildren.

Our sincere thanks to Dr Donal Coffey and his staff, the public health nurses, Joan Willms and her staff, and the staff of Killarney Community Hospitals for the wonderful and dignified care which was always extended to her.

We can never thank enough Mom’s wonderful neighbours, especially Noreen, and all her carers, especially Helena and Patricia, her great friends and the many relatives who helped and supported her and us through her final years and at her passing. Your love and support will never be forgotten.

As it would be impossible to mention everyone Individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere and grateful appreciation.

The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.

Lelia’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be held on Wednesday 17th April at 7.30pm in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Barraduff.

15TH ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER In loving memory of Neilus Kelliher, Late of Tiernaboul, Killarney, Who died 17th April 2004

2ND ANNIVERSARY LOUGHNANE

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

Sadly missed by your wife Noreen, children Declan, Eileen, Ann and Chris, your daughter-in-law Elaine and grandsons Con & Jamie.

Anniversary Mass 13th April at 6.15pm, St.Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

In loving memory of Michael O’Sullivan, Late of St Brendan’s Place, Killarney, Who died on the 15th of April 1998.

R.I.P.

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Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Kathleen, Teddy, Demetria, Tim, Andrew, Cáitlin and Séarlait.

To the nurses, doctors and staff at Kerry University Hospital and the Nurses and staff at Palliative Care Unit especially Dr Patricia, Martina & Denise for making our Moms last days so peaceful. Thank you to Dr Fedilma Cronin, Norma & staff at Park Medical Practice for the great care she always received and to Liam Sheehan and staff. Thanks to the Ambulance Crew especially Nealie, Kay & Tom who could not have done enough, we are all so grateful.

As it is difficult to mention everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our grateful appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your attention.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

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

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

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

In loving memory of Kathleen Loughnane, Late of Pike Hill, Lissivigeen, Killarney.

Who’s passed away on 18th April 2017.

Memories of you are lovingly kept, Someone too special to ever forget, We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us through out our lives, Until we meet again.

Always loved and remembered by your brother Timmy, sister-in-law Bridget and nephew Danny.

R.I.P Anniversary Mass will be held in St.Mary’s Cathedral on Monday the 15th of April at 6.15pm.

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In loving memory of John O’ Connor Late of Ballinskelligs, Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments.

Who passed away on the 14th of April 2018.

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara (nee O’Donoghue) Late of Muckross, Killarney, Who died on the 14th April, 2006.

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara, (nee O’Donoghue), Late of Muckross, Killarney, Who died on the 14th April, 2006.

Will those who think of her today a little prayer to Jesus say.

We lost a mother with a heart of gold How much we miss her can never be told She shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow in her footsteps we will never go wrong.

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of John O’ Connor Late of Ballinskelligs , Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments.

Who passed away on the 14th of April 2018.

As we deeply and lovingly remember John on his first anniversary , the O’Connor family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support . Our heartfelt appreciation to all those who sent mass cards and letters of sympathy . We would like to thank all those who travelled from near and far to give their support and respect to John, to those who brought food and flowers and a special word of thanks to the residents of Scrahan Court who went above and beyond for us.

A sincere thanks to Fr. Ciaran for his support, kind and comforting words and for celebrating John’s requiem mass and his moving homily. A big thank you to the cathedral choir who helped to make the mass special to us.

A sincere thanks also to Mike and Tim O’Shea from O’Shea’s funeral home for their sensitivity and kindness at our loss.

Thanks to Mr. Fulton , Karen and their team at University hospital Cork for their kindness and understanding. Also to Mr. Murray and his team in university hospital Kerry and the palliative care nurses in our darkest time.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation for your kindness and compassion . The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions .

Always loved and sadly missed by Lesha his wife . Son’s Billy , Sean , Daniel and son in law Alan. Daughters Liz , Niamh and daughter in law Laura and Kamilla.

Grand children David , Stephen , Evan, Cillian and Laura.

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

Loved and remembered by Billy, Laura and Stephen.

John’s 1st anniversary mass will be held on Sunday 14th of April in The Cathedral at 10.30am.

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In loving memory of John O’ Connor, Late of Ballinskelligs , Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments.

Who passed away on the 14th of April 2018.

Our hearts are full of memories With love we speak your name Though life goes on without you It will never be the same.

Loved and remembered by your wife Lesha.

John’s 1st anniversary mass will be held on Sunday 14th of April in the Cathedral at 10.30am.

25TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

John’s 1st anniversary mass will be held on Sunday 14th of April in The Cathedral at 10.30am.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of John O’Connor, Late of 17 Scrahan Court, and Park Court, Beech road, Killarney.

Who passed away on the 14th of April 2018.

Dad He never looked for praise, He was never one to boast, He just went on quietly working, For the ones he loved the most.

Love always Liz & Alan Granda We miss you dearly Grandad, Much more than words can say, We remember how lovely you were, You were special in every way.

Hugs & Kisses Evan & Cillian

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Sadly missed by Mam. A loving sister with a heart of gold The best this world could ever hold A special person so very rare When we needed you, You were always there.

You were someone we could talk to On you we could depend You were always our best friend You are always in our thoughts You are simply the best.

Our hearts are full of memories With love we speak your name Though life goes on without you It will never be the same.

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

Loved and sadly missed by your wife Teresa and family, Máire, Deirdre, Fiona, Siobhán and Seán.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. P.O.S

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’ DONOGHUE

Sadly missed by your loving sister Karen, Jimmy, your nieces Beth and Kate and your nephew Danny.

Your memory is a keepsake With which we never part Those special days will not return When we were all together God has you in His keeping But with love and memories in our hearts you will walk with us forever.

Lovingly remembered always by your loving brother Hugh and Eileen and your nephews Michael and David.

No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there Quietly today your memory we treasure Loving you always forgetting you never Time passes memories stay Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day In Gods care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love.

Sadly missed by your brother Cono and Anne and niece Moira.

May you always walk in sunshine And God’s love around you grow For the happiness you gave us No one will ever know.

Sadly missed by your loving brother Michael, Edel & Jamie.

In loving memory of a dear husband and father Mortimer O’Donoghue, Late of The Blackthorn House, High Street, Killarney Who died on 14th April, 1994.

Sadly missed by your loving sons Eoin and Micheál.

Anniversary Mass Sunday, April 14th, at 9.30am in Church of Holy Spirit, Muckross.

13TH ANNIVERSARY O’MEARA

In loving memory of Mary O’Donoghue (Nee O’Donnell) Late of Woodlawn Park , Killarney & Athassel Abbey, Golden, Co. Tipperary Who died on April 13th 2016 A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years.

It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, Each mass we hear, each prayer we say, Is offered up to you.

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together.

The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever.

May she rest in peace, dear Jesus, In Thy Heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love.

Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew.

A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

Loved Always Jerry Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and forever dear.

Loved and remembered every day Maria & Eileen

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara, Late of Loughguittane, Muckross, Who died on the 14th April, 2006.

Forgive me Lord if I still cry I never wanted my friend to die With a broken heart I whisper low I love you Maura and I miss you so I keep my memories one by one Things you’ve said and things you’ve done They bring a smile and many a tear For a friend I miss and love so dear.

Miss you so much today and everyday Gill.

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

Always remembered, sadly missed Brian, Gary, Luke and Hollie.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. P.O.S

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Do or die for Glenflesk and Spa | By Adam Moynihan

It’s D-Day for two of East Kerry’s main Intermediate hopefuls Things are looking up for last year’s beaten finalists Glenflesk after they secured another crucial two points by beating Desmonds 2-15 to 2-7 in Castleisland, but it will all be for nought if they come up short in Sunday’s showdown with fellow table-toppers John Mitchels in Glenflesk.

Mitchels have a far superior points difference thanks to consecutive blowouts over Beaufort and Desmonds so nothing less than a win will do for new manager Paud O’Donoghue and his charges.

Glenflesk trailed by a point with nine minutes to go in the first half of their clash with Desmonds last weekend but promising youngster Patrick Darcy popped up with a goal to swing the tie in their favour. Some accurate

kicking from the ever-reliable Darragh Roche kept the opposition at bay and when Darcy goaled again with five minutes to play, the game was won.

The visitors eventually ran out eightpoint winners, 2-15 to 2-7.

Great credit must also go to the Glenflesk rearguard who limited the hosts to just three points (two from play) in the entire second half.

If the opening two weekends of football are anything to go by, John Mitch-

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els are likely to pose a far more serious threat.

The Ballyseedy club built up a commanding 0-11 to 0-2 lead by the halfway stage of their clash with Beaufort as Alan O’Donoghue, Wayne Duggan, James Sheehy, Shane O’Connor, Thomas Kearns and Michael Kelliher all found the target. Mitchels continued to dominate into the wind in the second period and although a late Beaufort goal added a touch of respectability from their point of view, the Tralee men romped home with nine points to spare (0-17 to 1-5).

This result coupled with their opening round annihilation of Desmonds certainly indicates that Mitchels are the form team in this year’s Intermediate but Glenflesk have also turned a few heads so Sunday’s Group 4 decider has all the makings of a classic.

The return of Jeff O’Donoghue, who was forced to sit out the Beaufort game, is a major boost for St Agatha’s and with key forwards Darragh Roche

and Brian O’Donoghue also moving well, they will fancy their chances of toppling the current group leaders.

Home advantage could be the difference.

VERDICT: Glenflesk by two.

SPA UNDER PRESSURE

Spa must be sick of the sight of Templenoe. The small club from the south eliminated them from last year’s Intermediate by defeating them in the final round of the group phase and this year they could be the cause of Spa’s downfall once again.

Templenoe emerged victorious in last weekend’s Group 2 opener between the pair (3-12 to 1-16) and although Spa aren’t quite out of the running just yet, they now find themselves in an unenviable position.

Nothing short of four points from four will do from here on in and while you would expect them to handle Laune Rangers in Round 3, it’s this weekend’s match-up that could be the problem.

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Ivor Flynn’s team will travel to Glenbeigh on Saturday evening to take on a decent Glenbeigh/Glencar side who made light work of close rivals Laune Rangers in their first game of this year’s championship. With former Kerry captain Darran O’Sullivan pulling the strings, Glenbeigh/Glencar will fancy their chances – especially at home – but Spa can take heart from their last trip to the seaside.

A year ago, almost to the day, the Killarney club travelled west to take on the same opposition in Division 1 of the County League (also on the back of a defeat to Templenoe) and they managed to come home with the spoils after a fine 2-13 to 1-12 win.

In recent weeks, Spa started well against Templenoe and finished well against Legion. They will need a more complete performance this weekend to keep their championship aspirations alive.

VERDICT: Spa by three.

| Fixtures: Sunday, April 14 __________________________________________________| SENIOR

Group 1 2.30pm Austin Stacks 2.30pm Dingle Group 2 Sat 6.30pm Dr Crokes 2.30pm Legion

v Kilcummin v Kenmare

Connolly Park Páirc an Ághasaigh

v Rathmore Lewis Road v Kerins O’Rahilly’s Derreen

INTERMEDIATE

Group 1 2.30pm Waterville 2.30pm Currow Group 2 Sat 6.30pm Glenbeigh/G’car Sat 6.30pm Laune Rgs Group 3 Sat 6.30pm Milltown/C’maine 2.30pm Ardfert Group 4 2.30pm Glenflesk 2.30pm Beaufort

v Dromid v St Mary’s

Caherciveen Currow

v Spa v Templenoe

Glenbeigh JP O’Sullivan Park

v Brosna v An Ghaeltacht

Currans Ardfert

v John Mitchels v Desmonds

Glenflesk Beaufort

v Skellig Rgs v Ballymac

Killeen Farranfore

v Listry v Finuge

Gneeveguilla Ballydonoghue

v Lispole v Keel

Páirc Mhic Shithigh Churchill

v St Mls/F’more v St Senan’s

Blennerville Fossa

JUNIOR PREMIER

Group 1 Sat 6.30pm Na Gaeil Sat 6.30pm Firies Group 2 2.30pm Gneeveguilla 2.30pm Ballydonoghue Group 3 2.30pm Listowel Emmets 2.30pm Churchill Group 4 2.30pm St Pat’s 2.30pm Fossa

An Ghaeltacht are 5/2 favourites for the Intermediate with Templenoe 3/1 and Glenflesk 5/1 • Spa are 16/1

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EK clubs feeling the heat If it’s true what they say and a good start is half the battle, Legion, Rathmore, Kilcummin, Spa, Firies, Listry, Currow and Fossa have some serious scrapping to do. | By Adam Moynihan For each of the above teams, another setback this weekend will officially kill off their 2019 Club Championship aspirations at the earliest possible stage.

And although players and management won’t be talking about it just yet, they will all be acutely aware that a second loss would leave them contemplating a fate far worse than simply not winning the competition out.

If they fall short again in Round 2, relegation to a lower grade will all of a sudden become a very real prospect indeed.

SENIOR

Dr Crokes are one of the few East Kerry clubs to escape from last weekend with a positive result and they will be mightily relieved to have seen off old foes Legion after a back-and-forth game in the Park.

Legion led 0-16 to 1-12 in the 56th minute after Tom Moriarty kicked his third point of the afternoon but Tony Brosnan equalised shortly after with a free.

2018 All-Ireland-winning Kerry minor Patrick Darcy scored two goals in Glenflesk's victory over Desmonds. Pic: Séamus Healy.

The marauding Cian Gammell went for the jugular in the 60th minute but he was unfortunate to see his shot striking the post, and Brosnan had the last say in injury time when he kicked the winner from another placed ball.

Crokes will now be hoping to take another positive step towards the final when they host Rathmore on Sunday, while the Legion need to bounce back against group leaders Kerins O’Rahilly’s in Derreen.

Rahilly’s overcame a six-point half-time deficit to beat Rathmore on Sunday, 0-10 from former Kerry forward Jack Savage proving crucial for the Tralee club as they ran out 1-17 to 3-9 winners.

In Group 1, reigning All-Ireland Intermediate champions Kilcummin lost by the bare minimum to Kenmare in Lewis Road (1-12 to 0-16) and they now need to beat Austin Stacks away from home to stay in the hunt for the final.

INTERMEDIATE

Glenflesk will secure a place in the semi-final if they defeat Mitchels but the other East Kerry teams at this grade

are facing an uphill battle to avoid elimination.

Spa’s first round defeat to Templenoe leaves them requiring snookers in Group 2, although victory over Glenbeigh/Glencar would keep them alive for another week at least. Currow, meanwhile, will need to beat St Mary’s at home to stay in the running.

Newly-promoted Beaufort are looking over their shoulder following tough losses to Glenflesk and John Mitchels and Éanna O’Malley’s men need a result against Desmonds to avoid the relegation playoffs.

JUNIOR PREMIER Gneeveguilla are in a promising position in Group 3 after their impressive 1-13 to 1-11 win over Ballydonoghue and they can eliminate East Kerry rivals Listry by beating them at home this weekend.

In Group 1, Firies must beat Ballymac on Saturday night while in Group 4, Séamus Moynihan’s Fossa are also desperate for a result. After losing to St Pat’s by a goal last weekend, they take on St Senan’s on Sunday knowing that nothing less than two points will suffice.

SENIOR P

W

L

D

PD

Pts

Austin Stacks

1

1

0

0

+3

2

Kenmare

1

1

0

0

+1

2

Kilcummin

1

0

1

0

-1

0

Dingle

1

0

1

0

-3

0

Rahilly's

1

1

0

0

+1

2

Dr Crokes

1

1

0

0

+1

2

Rathmore

1

0

1

0

-1

0

Legion

1

0

1

0

-1

0

P

W

L

D

PD

Pts

GROUP 2

GROUP 2

INTERMEDIATE GROUP 1 Waterville

1

1

0

0

+3

2

St Mary's

1

0

0

1

0

1

Dromid

1

0

0

1

0

1

Currow

1

0

1

0

-3

0

Glenbeigh-G’car

1

1

0

0

+7

2

Templenoe

1

1

0

0

+2

2

Spa

1

0

1

0

-2

0

Laune Rgs

1

0

1

0

-7

0

An Ghaeltacht

1

1

0

0

+7

2

Milltown/C’maine

1

1

0

0

+2

2

Ardfert

1

0

1

0

-2

0

Brosna

1

0

1

0

-7

0

John Mitchels

2

2

0

0

+20

4

Glenflesk

2

2

0

0

+10

4

Beaufort

2

0

2

0

-11

0

Desmonds

2

0

2

0

-19

0

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

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Three Crokes players named in AIB Club Team of the Year The second annual AIB GAA Club Player Awards took place in Croke Park on Saturday night as the top 30 club hurlers and footballers in the country were honoured for their individual performances that lit up the 2018/2019 Senior Club Championships.

Gavin White, Kieran O’Leary and Tony Brosnan, Kerry champions with Dr Crokes, received three AIB GAA Club Player Awards - a fine testament to both their clubs and the community that supported them throughout the year.

22-year-old White has been a consistent performer for the Crokes since bursting onto the scene and he has already forced his way into the Kerry starting 15. The athletic centre back shone for the Lewis Road club throughout their 2018/19 campaign and he will captain The Kingdom in this year’s championship.

Veteran corner forward Kieran O’Leary

had a fantatic year for the Black and Amber and he led by example by scoring 2-2 against Moyle Rovers in Munster as well as 0-4 from play in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Sharp-shooting youngster Tony Brosnan finished his provincial and All-Ireland campaign with 30 points in total and he also starred in his club’s win over Mullinalaghta, notching up 0-6 with four of those points coming from play.

AIB, in their 28th year as proud sponsors of the AIB Club Championships, celebrated the evening with the players, their friends, family, and GAA representatives at a ceremony which was hosted by GAA

broadcaster Damian Lawlor. The winning players were selected and voted for by national and regional sports media, based on their overall performance throughout the 2018/2019 provincial and All-Ireland club season.

“On behalf of AIB, I would like to congratulate all of the winners tonight,” Denis O’Callaghan, AIB Head of Retail Banking, said.

“The awards honour some of the greatest players across Ireland who have shown unwavering commitment to their club and AIB has been privileged to support them every step of the way.

“The strength of the GAA lies in its clubs and their people. There would be no games without the players and tonight we award those 30 players who have put on exemplary performances in this year’s Club Championships, while celebrating all those players right around the country who represent their clubs with immense pride and dedication.”

Club Football Team of the Year 2019: 1. Bernard Power (Corofin) 2. Liam Silke (Corofin) 3. Patrick Fox (Mullinalaghta) 4. Odhrán McFadden-Ferry (Gaoth Dobhair) 5. Kieran Molloy (Corofin) 6. Gavin White (Dr Crokes) 7. Donal McElligott (Mullinalaghta) 8. Daithí Burke (Corofin), 9. Odhrán MacNiallais (Gaoth Dobhair) 10. Gary Sice (Corofin), 11. Kieran O’Leary (Dr Crokes) 12. Jason Leonard (Corofin) 13. Tony Brosnan (Dr Crokes) 14. Kevin Cassidy (Gaoth Dobhair) 15. Martin Farragher (Corofin)

The AIB GAA Club Football Team of the Year with Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael John Horan and Denis O'Callaghan of AIB. Dr Crokes men pictured are Vince Casey (representing Kieran O'Leary), Tony Brosnan and Gavin White. Pic: Sportsfile.

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Former Rally of the Lakes winner takes his first Circuit of Kerry victory Cork’s Darragh O’Riordan took his first Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally win on Sunday after a dramatic and action-packed day in North Kerry. | By Sean Moriarty The former winner of the Rally of the Lakes was one of three different leaders over the course of the nine-stage rally but survived as his rivals either fell off the road or retired with mechanical problems.

O’Riordan, driving a Ford Fiesta World Rally Car, eventually finished over a minute clear of Tipperary-based Mitsubishi Lancer driver Pat O’Connell after early leader Ed Synan retired his Subaru Impreza with transmission problems and afternoon leader Pádraig Egan put his similar machine into a Mount Eagle ditch.

A lot was expected of local heroes Mike Quinn and Tony Healy who were making their World Rally Car debut. Their event was fraught with problems, however; a timing glitch and a clutch issue on the start line of stage one meant they did not get off the line until the third time of asking. Nevertheless, they were fourth fastest on the first run over Mount Eagle and slotted into to third overall after the opening Headley’s Bridge stage. Unfortunately, an engine problem on the road section between stage two and three, at Knight’s Mountain, ended their challenge.

The top Kerry competitor on the event was London-based Faha co-driver Shane Buckley who guided Welsh visitor Tomas Davies to an impressive third overall in a Ford Escort Mk2.

The best Kerry crew were Ed Murphy and Keith McCarthy driving another Escort.

They finished ninth overall.

Kerry Motor Club honours went to Tim Enright and Stephen Buckley in another Escort while the Killarney and District Motor Club honours went to Charlie and Johnny Hickey who were 12th in another Escort.

Tom Relihan and Maurice McElligott are the provisional leaders of the Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship after winning class 13 in their Ford Escort.

HOW THE KERRY CREWS FARED

Tadhg O'Sullivan/John McCarthy and Dave Slattery/Denis Coffey finished 13th and 14th respectively in another pair of Escorts.

Pat Barry/Kevin Tydings were 19th in yet another Escort while Darren Young and Seán Walsh were 21st and second in class 11F in their Honda Civic. Pa Naughton and John Cahill were third in the same class in another Civic.

It was a special day for young Jamie O'Rourke who was competing in his first rally alongside his uncle Paddy. The O’Rourke family won the James O’Rourke Memorial Trophy, named after Jamie’s father and Paddy’s brother. They finished second in class 11R. Bob Moran and Elaine Ní Shé were third in the same class, just 0.5 of a second behind the O’Rourkes after one hour of rallying.

Seán Hickey and Noel Fleming drove their Toyota Starlet to first in class 12.

Co-driver Denny Greaney from Cordal

Todd Falvey from Rathmore and his Cork-based co-driver Iarla McCarthy finished second in the historic section of Sunday’s Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally. Pic: Ray Corkery.

Darragh O’Riordan and his co-driver Mikey Walsh celebrate winning Sunday’s Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally by spraying milk and not the traditional champagne with Kerry Rose Celine O’Shea. Pic: Dermot Kelleher.

finished second in Class 2 alongside DJ Browne in a Citroen C2 R2.

Eddie Kennelly/Timmy Murphy survived an off-road excursion on the second run over Knight’s Mountain to finish 39th overall, one place ahead of Mike Kenny and Gene Stack.

Katie Quinn, daughter of Mike, and Ciara O’Connell were second in Class 2 in their Honda.

Mike Dowling and Laura Mulrooney were 47th overall in their beautifully-prepared Ford Escort Mk1. They finished one place ahead of Ollie Lynch and Linda O’Neill in their Honda Civic.

Vincent O'Shea/Eoin O'Donoghue had to resort to Rally 2 rules to get their BMW M1 to the finish.

Ross and Joey Hilliard were on their first rally and also had to resort to Rally 2 rules to get their Volkswagen Polo to the finish after an earlier radiator problem forced them to miss the middle loop of stages.

Gearóid O'Regan and Tony Roche were 60th out of the 68th finishers, a testament to the massive retirement rate as over 40 cars failed to complete the course.

HISTORIC SECTION

Limerick’s Maurice Meskell and Stephen Meskell won the historic section of the rally driving a Ford Escort prepared by local mechanic Brendan Brosnan. They would not have been able to start the rally only for rival and local man PJ O’Dowd donating his spare gearbox to the cause.

Todd Falvey and Iarla McCarthy were the best local crew in the historic section, finishing 55 seconds behind the Meskells in their Escort.

O’Dowd and co-driver John Young were third in their Talbot Sunbeam despite brake problems early in the day.

The remainder of the top six was made up entirely of crews with a Kerry interest.

Donal O’Connor (Rathmore) and Pat Cashman (Killarney) were fourth in their Ford Escort MK1. James Hall (Cork) and Tony McCarthy (Lixnaw) put their Audi Quattro into a Knight’s Mountain field on their way to fifth while David Griffin (Keel) survived a late clutch issue to bring his Toyota Corolla home sixth.

Donagh Crowley and Denis Nagle won the junior section in their Toyota Starlet.

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Route revealed for Kerry’s biggest cycle race | By Sean Moriarty

Mossie Costello with his father Jason at the Rally Town exhibition in Tralee on the eve of the Circuit of Kerry last weekend. Mossie will become Kerry’s youngest rally driver on Saturday. Pic: Ray Corkery.

Kerry’s youngest rally driver Kerry’s youngest rally competitor is set to make his driving debut on Saturday’s Moonraker Rally in Ballyvourney.

Mossie Costello from Tarbert is only 15 but new rules brought in last year mean that under 17s can drive in forestry events provided a responsible adult drives the car on the road section and acts as the co-driver.

Mossie has been competing in autocross events for the last two seasons in a self-prepared Nissan Micra.

His father Jason and grandfather Joe were accomplished rally drivers and were

on hand to help Mossie build his rally Micra in time for Saturday’s event. They are the first third-generation family to be Kerry Motor Club members and rally drivers.

“I have done a few autocross events but I’m not sure what it’ll be like having someone talking to me through the helmet,” said Mossie, who was in Tralee on Saturday as part of the Rally Town exhibition on the eve of the Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry.

Other Kerry competitors on the Moonraker include David Fleming/Kieran Doherty (Honda Civic) and Seán Fleming/ Niall McLarnon (Ford Fiesta RWD).

The biggest competitive cycling event in Kerry, and possibly Ireland now that this year’s RÁS won’t run, will take place over the Easter weekend.

The Kerry Group Rás Mumhan is the first major stage event of the Irish Cycle Racing year and will run over four days beginning on Good Friday.

Organised by Killorglin Cycling Club, the 500km route will cover much of the county.

Good Friday’s opening stage will run through Killarney, Kilcummin, Scartaglen, Castleisland, Currans, Ballyfinnane, Firies, Castlemaine and Milltown.

There is a sharp category two climb near Scartaglen at the halfway point which will cause problems to the peloton and the new section of road between Milltown and Killorglin on the sweep in to the finish will allow for fast racing at the end of the day.

Saturday’s stage starts in Listowel at

10am and will visit Ballylongford and Tarbert before sweeping into County Limerick. The stage will finish in Athea after three laps of a 40km circuit that takes in Carrigkerry, Ballyhahill and Glin. The first riders are due in Athea around 2pm.

The traditional Easter Sunday run takes the riders on circuit that starts and finishes in Waterville and takes in Ballinskelligs, Valentia, Cahersiveen, Portmagee, Coom an Easpaigh and The Glen. Sunday’s stage gets underway at 11.30am and is due to finish in Waterville at around 3.30pm.

There is a real sting in the tail to the final stage between Killorglin and Beaufort.

The initial 25km circuit (which is covered three times) is on flat and fast roads.

The stage will end with ten laps of the Kilorglin street circuit - each one 4kms in length, adding 40ks to the stage. In an new departure, any rider who is more than 3m 30s down on the leaders at the end of each lap will be removed, forcing up the race tempo and adding to the atmosphere in Killorglin.

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R ally of the Lakes latest

Meetings for the May 3-5 Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes continue every Monday night at 8pm in the snooker rooms of the Gleneagle Hotel. Anyone with an interest in rallying or the logistics of running a major event is welcome to attend.

Rugby

A group of Killarney RFC minis training at Knockreer.

Ten laps of the demanding Killorglin street circuit will provide a fitting finale to this years Rás Mumhan. Pic: Killorglin Cycling Club.

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Lakers bid farewell to “hugely popular” PG Seán O’Brien Scotts Lakers officials have paid tribute to outgoing American star Seán O’Brien who has departed the club with immediate effect.

O’Brien joined the club as a last minute signing just before the 2018/19 season began and the Philadelphia native spearheaded the team’s playoff charge, frequently putting up match-winning numbers with his excellent shooting and selfless, pin-point passing.

The Lakers impressed en route to the last four of the Division 1 playoffs and along with club captain Mark Greene, O’Brien was undoubtedly the star of the campaign.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Scotts Lakers Team Manager John Brosnan said O’Brien had been “brilliant for the club, both on and off the court”.

“Seán has done great work with our youth teams as well as coaching basketball with the Kerry Stars Special Olympics team,” Brosnan said.

“On the court he had a great season as well. He’s a team player - it was never about points with Seán. It was always Fantasy Premier League

BRIAN JAMES

‘team first’. He brought great intensity night after night to practice and continued this into every game. His ball-handling skills were superb and he proved to be one of the best players in the league.

“He brought the best out of every player he played with.

“He proved to be a hugely popular figure with the locals around the town. He is simply 100% quality.

“We would like to thank him for everything he did for the club both on and off the court and for the hugely positive impact he had. We wish him the very best for the future.”

From a journalist’s point of view, I couldn’t speak highly enough of O’Brien and the professionalism he showed throughout his year in Killarney. He was very forthcoming and he always spoke positively about his teammates and about the town in general. We wish him all the best at his next club.

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American star Seán O'Brien is moving on from the Scotts Lakers. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION What links Mark Robbins (1994/95), Steve Kabba (2006/07), David Nugent (2009/10) and George Boyd (2014/15)?

ANSWER: They all played for two clubs in one season, and both clubs got relegated from the Premier League in that same season.

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WHAT’S IN A CREST? Dr Crokes’ current crest was designed in 1986 - the club’s centenary year - by Niall O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan’s Place.

The emblem naturally displays the club’s distinctive black and amber colours, which over the years have become synonymous with the Crokes.

Symbols of hurling and football can be seen on the shield and below the hurls is a white mitre, the headgear typically worn by bishops in traditional Christianity. The

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mitre represents Dr Croke, Archbishop of Cashel and the GAA, who gave his name to the club as well as permission to be their first ever patron.

The leaping deer on either side represent the town of Killarney.

The club’s name is displayed in traditional Gaelic font on a banner at the foot of the crest. On the current senior team jerseys, the Irish for Killarney, ‘Cill Áirne’, has also been added.

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12.04.2019 SOCCER

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Youths League - Mastergeeha 0 Celtic 5 (Ryan Kelliher x2, Jack McCarthy, Adam McMahon and Liam Spillane).

U13 Cup – Killarney Athletic 3 Celtic 0.

U14 Girls Cup - Castleisland 0 Celtic 6 (Elizabeth Coffey x2, Katie Doe x2, Fiana Bradley and Ava O'Neill).

LOTTO: Next jackpot is €5,600.

SOCCERTOTS: Returns on Saturday, April 27 at 1pm for boys and girls aged 4-6 years. Please see our Facebook page for more details.

Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U14 - Athletic 2 MEK 2 (Ben Kimfuta). U13 Cup QF - Athletic 3 Killarney Celtic 0 (Matthew Moynihan x2 and Oisín Lynch). U12 Cup - Killorglin 3 Athletic 4 AET (Ronan Bennett, Luke Doolan, Liam Hennigan and Brian O'Shea. MOTM - Liam Hennigan). Youth League - Athletic 1 Killarney Celtic 4. Prem A - Listowel Celtic 2-1 Athletic.

FIXTURES: U12 Girls - Athletic v Fenit (Friday at 7.30pm). U12 Cup - Athletic A v Kenmare (Saturday at noon). U12 Shield - LB/Camp v Athletic B (TBA), Athletic C v Ballyheigue (Saturday at 11am). U14 Shield - Tralee Dynamos v Athletic (Saturday at 11am). Girls U12 - LB Rovers v Athletic (TBA). Girls U16 Cup Fenit v Athletic (Saturday at 2.30pm).

CONTACT: Please check killarneyathletic. com or Facebook for match reports, club information and contact details.

Mastergeeha RESULTS: U13 Shield - Killorglin 2 Mastergeeha 8 (Jack Tangney, Liam Horgan, Emmett Spillane, Cian O’Connor, Keelan O’Shea and Kieran Nagle). U13 - Mastergeeha 1 Dingle 5 (Matthew Kennedy).

U14 Prem - Killarney Celtic 1 Mastergeeha 2 (Hugh Lenihan and Eoin Kelly).

LOTTO: Next jackpot is €8,800.

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Sunday the 8th saw the Singles Matchplay Qualifier kindly sponsored by the Aghadoe Heights Hotel.

Conditions were ideal and there was a huge turnout of 183 players. The results are as follows: 1st Dermot O'Sullivan 46pts (17), 2nd Con Healy 44pts (11), 3rd Alan Flynn 42pts (06), 4th Conn O'Connor 42pts (07), 5th Kevin Fitzgerald 41pts (17). Category 1 Michael Maher 39pts (05), Category 2 Chris Twomey 41pts (09), Category 3 Anthony O'Carroll 40pts (13), Category 4 Tom O'Sullivan 40pts (22).

There are 64 players to qualify and the draw will take place during the week ahead and we will be sending out an

email and updating the new club app.

The expected cut-off score for qualification is currently 36pts and there will be some unlucky players on that score not making it by dint of an inferior back nine holes score.

gles on April6/7: 1st Dan Phelan (14) 41pts, 2nd Anthony O'Sullivan (21) 40pts (CB), 3rd Donal Lynch (18) 40pts (CB), Gross: Joe Kennedy (4) 74 Strokes, 4th Tommy Murphy (12) 40pts and Senior: Bernie Coffey (20) 39pts (CB).

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

FIXTURES: Next weekend is the away weekend to Shannon and Woodstock with the Owens McCarthy Insurance Stableford Singles at home.

RESULTS: Sunday, April 7. Very kindly sponsored by Adams Garage. The format was V Par. 1st Lorna O’Leary (36) 4up, 2nd Tina O’Sullivan (18) 3up, BG Mary Sheehy (3) all sq, 3rd Maire Geaney (20) 2up, 4th Amy Arthur (6) 1up B9, 5th Sinead Lynch (19) 1up. Congratulations to all the winners!

FIXTURES: Sunday, April 14 will be stroke format held on Mahony’s Point, kindly sponsored by Portwest Regatta.

CONGRATS: Congratulations to KGFC Minor cup and Challenge cup teams and managers who overcame Ceann Sibeal and Castleisland in the first round of the AIG Cups & Shields 2019. Best of luck to the Intermediate Cup team playing in Ceann Sibeal on Saturday.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: April 6/7. Open SS competition. The winners were: 1st Renaldas Bendikas (10) 43, 2nd Gerard Murphy (21) 36.

FIXTURES: We will hold the final of the MD O'Shea Spring League on April 14.

This will be a strokeplay competition and the time sheet is now available in the clubhouse. This will be followed the prizegiving in the clubhouse at 6pm.

CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP: The entry sheet is now available for the Killarney Trophy Centre Club Matchplay Championship and all interested golfers are reminded to put their names on the sheet immediately as the draw for this championship takes place on April 14.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: April 7. Exchange Day Dooks Golf Club (MD O'Shea's). 1st Pat Quill (19) 41pts, 2nd James Jones (9) 40pts, 3rd Joe McMahon (12) 39pts FIXTURES: April 14. Easter Egg Competition - Strike (White Tees) - Seamus Weldon. April 19 - Club Open Fundraiser - 4 Ball Betterball - Sponsored by The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: April 7. Exchange Day Dooks Golf Club sponsored by Ladies Branch.

1st Grainne McShortall (34) 35pts, 2nd Renee Clifford (28) 33pts.

FIXTURES: April 13/14. Easter Egg Competition - (Stableford) - Sponsored by Helen Clifford. April 19 - Club Open Fundraiser - 4 Ball Betterball - Sponsored by The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.

Castlerosse Golf Club RESULTS: April 4. 18 Hole Stableford - 1st on countback Una Moroney 34pts (30), 2nd Kay Spillane 34pts (37), 3rd Brid Uí Scanaill 28pts (37), 9 Hole Stableford 1st Julie Fogarty 12pts, 2nd Stephanie Lane 10pts.

TASTER: Ladies Free Golf Taster Evening at Castlerosse GC on Monday, April 29 from 7-9pm, followed by 8-week beginner programme only €60. Contact Kieran Crehan 087 2748777.

Murphy’s Golf Society RESULTS: April 6. O’Mahony’s. Sponsored by Quills. 1st Chris Collins (11) 46pts, 2nd Pat Casey (27) 46pts, 3rd Paul Corridan (13) 42pts, 4th Seamus Doheny (17) 41pts, 5th Mossy Foley (24) 41pts, 6th Conn O’Connor (7) 41pts.

Nearest the Pins: Seamus Doheny, Mark Harmon. 1st Nine Peter O Callaghan (13) 23pts, 2nd Nine Mark Harmon (13) 22pts.

FIXTURES: May 18. Dooks. Sponsored by Mossy Foley Electrical.

ATHLETICS

Killarney Valley Athletic Club GNEEVEGUILLA AC: A great day was had by all Killarney Valley AC athletes who attended Gneeveguilla AC Open Sports at an Riocht Track in Castleisland last Sunday. Congratulations to Aoibhinn Gleeson who won gold in the U14 600m after getting bronze in the U14 80m.

Tara O’Sullivan received bronze in the U11 300m. Daniel O’Sullivan came 2nd in the U10 60m. Seán O’Donovan came 2nd and Sean Dennehy came 3rd in the U14 80m. We had some brilliant running

by Jack Sheehan, Fionn O’Donovan, Fiona Brunner, Kate Lyons, Naoise O’Connor, Anna O’Shea, Ellie, Kate and Aoife O’Shea, some doing very well to make the finals.

TRAINING: Strength and conditioning continues on Mondays at 7pm in the Sem for all members age 12 upwards. Bring a mat if you have one. Training for 7-12 years continues on Thursdays at 6pm in the Sem. Please remember to bring €2 and water to all sessions. Please keep an eye on your email and check our Facebook page for any updated information.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s)

LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €18,200 plus €1,000 bonus.

RESULTS: Bianconi Inn Stableford Sin-

OPEN SPORTS: Fine weather, a fine

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crowd of athletes and all club representatives aided by Denny McSweeney, Mary O’Connor (Riocht AC) and Tom Teahan working to make fully sure everything ran smooth and on time, which I am sure all those present will agree with.

A great day for the club. Thank you to all those who helped in any way an thank you to and who supported the event, a resounding success for everyone. See Facebook and club web page for results and photos.

OTHER SPORTS

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SUNDAY SINGLES: We had 16 turn out for last Sunday morning’s Singles event as our Vice-Chairman Noel Moynihan continued his winning run following on from his victory in the Club Matchplay Final the previous week. Results: First Nett: Noel Moynihan 90, Gross: John McGrath 95, Second Nett: Aidan O'Keeffe 91 and Ladies Nett: Betty O'Brien 109.

CORK LEAGUES: Damien Fleming suffered defeat with Rocklodge in their Senior Final against St Annes of Cork. We welcome him back to the club ranks in earnest this week though.

OVER 50: Listowel, Wednesday, April 3, Fourball Betterball, Nett: Dan O’Callaghan (Castleisland) and Tony Blake (Tralee) 42, Gross: Johnny McCarthy (Castleisland) and John Murphy (Deerpark) 50. Next Competition, Newmarket, Wednesday, May 1.

THREE BALL SCRAMBLE: This Sunday is the Three Ball Scramble event for the Johnny Kelly Memorial Scramble. Entry, €10 per player, open to club and Gleneagle members aged 15 or over with the draw for teams at 9.15am.

OPEN DAY: There will be an open day on Good Friday, April 19. Further details next week. There will be draws on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday over the weekend itself.

NATIONAL MATCHPLAY ENTRIES: Please note entries for same must be received and paid for by this Sunday after the Three Ball Scramble competition. No unpaid entries (€13) will be sent off by the club.

COUNTY BOARD FIXTURES: Paul O’Sullivan Three Ball Scramble (Newmarket, May Bank Holiday Friday to Sunday) and Bob Casey Inter-Club from Tuesday, May 14.

Workmen’s Rowing Club TRAINING: Training continues as per coaches’ schedules. Beginners are always welcome. For juniors it’s 10am on Saturday mornings and for adults it’s 10am Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle.

UPCOMING EVENTS: We wish everyone travelling up to Lough Rynn, Co Leitrim a safe journey as they compete at Schools

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and University Championships on Saturday and then Lough Rynn Regatta on Sunday. Many thanks to coaches for their preparation of scullers for these events and to those who have organised the transport and accommodation for our families and the transport of the boats.

April 13 ­Schools Regatta. April 14 - Lough Rynn Regatta. April 27 - Limerick Regatta, O’Brien’s Bridge. May 4 - Skibbereen Regatta, NRC, 2 days.

COUNTY CLEAN-UP: Once again this year we are proud to participate in the County Wide Clean Up. Bags etc will be available at the car park for Reen Pier. A time for the clean-up will be posted, and anyone who isn’t gone to Lough Rynn is welcome to come along and help with this worthwhile initiative.

Killarney Rugby U12 GIRLS: Killarney U12 girls took part in a 10 to Teens tournament in Bruff RFC. They played 7 short games against teams from Fethard, Nenagh, Roscrea, Mallow, Greystones, Virginia and Bruff.

The Killarney girls improved as the games progressed, winning 6 of their 7 games, finishing in a nail-biting contest against Virginia. The Killarney girls were victorious by 1 try. The girls agreed it was their best tournament of the season. The girls were presented with their medals by former Ireland Rugby Captain and TV pundit Fiona Steed. Very well done to all the girls and the coaches as well as the supporters.

KERRY GIRLS: The Kerry Girls U14 training session went really well on Saturday at Aghadoe. In a fantastic session of over 2 hours, the girls were put through their paces by Hollie and the mums had tea and coffee while they were waiting.

Thanks to Hollie for the session and for Fiona Landers for coordinating. Killarney RFC are delighted to support the girls and especially proud of our own girls who play with the Kerry Girls! Well done all!

MINIS: Our minis hosted Listowel RFC at Knockreer with some fantastic rugby on show at U8, U10 and U12 levels.

Thanks to Paul Creighton and all the Listowel crew for coming over and our own coaches for leading their charges.

Thanks to Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy for organising the matches.

Killarney Swimming Club LIMERICK: Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in the Regional Long-Course Qualifying Meet in Limerick at the weekend. Some great PBs achieved against the finest swimmers from Munster and Connaught. Well done to Niamh Coffey who, swimming in possibly her last gala for Killarney Swimming Club, won a fantastic bronze in the 100 butterfly. Also swimming in what could be her last gala was Imogen O’Connor who decided to go out with a splash

12.04.2019 and knocked seconds off her PBs in all events.

Paudie O’Leary was on absolute fire on Sunday and, on just his second time swimming long-course, broke the one-minute barrier in the 100 freestyle.

This is a first for the club and a huge achievement from one of our talented, up-and-coming young swimmers.

Thanks to our coach for the weekend, Cathal O’Brien, whose guidance, as always, was invaluable. Thanks also to all parents for travelling but, in particular, those who took part in officials duties: Deirdre O'Connor, Samantha O’Connor, Anita O’Dowd, Deirdre O'Doherty and Mike Hickey.

GAA

Killarney Legion FIXTURE: Club Championship - Legion v Kerins O’Rahilly’s (Sunday at 2.30pm).

RESULTS: Club Championship - Dr Crokes 1-14 Legion 0-16. U16 EK League - Legion 6-17 Currow 1-3. U14 Co League - Firies 5-13 Legion 2-7.

MOTHERS & OTHERS: Starting back on the pitch at 7.30pm every Wednesday night at Derreen. All welcome.

ACADEMY: Legion was a hive of activity on Saturday morning as we welcomed Austin Stacks GAA Juveniles to Derreen.

Well done to all involved and thanks to all at Austin Stacks for coming over for some very enjoyable games and fun. The academy is on every Saturday morning at 10.30am. All welcome to attend.

COLLECTION: Our annual church gate collection is this weekend. Any volunteers please contact John Foran for time slots.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ: The Legion Scór na bPáistí quiz team that took part in county final in Glenbeigh. Senan Cotter, Luke Courtney, Ronan Fahy and Oisín Fleming performed brilliantly and although they didn't place, very little separated them from the winners. Thanks as well to Fergal Courtney and Fiona Ní Chonchubhair for mentoring the boys.

LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday at 9pm.

Jackpot €6,000.

Dr Crokes RESULTS: Club Championship - Dr Crokes 1-14 Legion 0-16. U16 EK League – Dr Crokes 8-13 Beaufort 2-7. Duhallow JAHL (Hurling) – Dr Crokes 2-16 Kilbrin 4-20.

EASTER CAMP: Dr Crokes’ hugely popular Easter Camp will be running from Tuesday, April 23 to Thursday, April 25 from 11am to 2.30pm. Aged 5-12 years.

Cost - €25 first child/subsequent children €20. Registration from 10.30am on Tuesday 23. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Spa

Listry

FIXTURES: Minor Co League Final - Spa v Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane (Friday at 6.45pm, venue TBC). Intermediate Championship - Glenbeigh/Glencar v Spa (Saturday at 6.30pm). Senior Ladies Div 2 - Spa v Milltown/Listry (Saturday at noon). U14 Girls - St Pats v Spa (Sunday at 5pm). U12 Co League - Spa v Rahilly’s (Sunday at 6pm). U16 EK League - Gneeveguilla v Spa (Monday at 7pm).

U14 Boys Co League - Spa v Listowel (Wednesday at 7pm, Derreen).

RESULTS: U16 EK League Div 1 - Listry/ Keel 3-16 Kenmare 2-8. U14 Co League Div 1 - Laune Rangers 1-10 Keel/Listry 2-12. U12 Co League Div 5A - Na Gaeil 3-10 Listry 5-17. Div 5B - Na Gaeil 5-15 Listry 5-11.

LOTTO: Jackpot €9,300. Most annual renewals due end of April.

SPORTS DIRECT: Listry GAA are presently sponsored by Sport Direct who have kindly given us vouchers to receive 20% off in store for a limited time. These can be used in any Sports Direct store. Please contact any club officer or Derry Ahern.

SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOMS: Contact Eileen (087 6577312) or Ann (087 9403508).

ANNUAL CLUB MASS: Tuesday, April 23 at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

FLAG DAY FOR SPA COISTE NA NÓG: Saturday, April 13. Helpers needed to collect. Contact Séamus Moynihan on 087 6298525.

GYM FOBS: Access to the gym is by fob only. Registered members (over 18) contact Secretary on 0876332773 to arrange collection of individual fobs.

LISSIVIGEEN CLEAN-UP: Meet at Lissivigeen School at 11am on Saturday, April 13. Bags, gloves and high vis vests will be supplied.

Fossa FIXTURES: Minor Co League – Fossa v Currow (Friday TBC) RESULT: Junior Premier – Fossa 0-12 St Pat’s 1-12.

LOTTO: This weeks jackpot is €10,500.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: Storytime for children will take place on Saturday, April 13 & 27 at 10.30am. The National Learning Network will hold an advice clinic on Tuesday, April 16 from 11am-1pm. Free admission to both events.

Kilcummin

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ: Congratulations to Cian Fleming, Lily Clifford, Harry Murphy and Conor Hayes who came 3rd in the County Final of Scór na bPáistí last weekend.

LISTRY LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday, April 14. Jackpot €12,550.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday in the Beaufort Bar. Jackpot €8,400. Tickets available from usual sellers and online at www.beaufortgaaclub.com.

Thank you to everybody who supports the lotto.

CELEBRATION: Beaufort All-Ireland Junior final victory celebration, Killarney Oaks Hotel, Sunday, April 21 at 7.30pm.

Meal and medal presentation will be followed by dancing to 2 Mikes and Family Ties and disco. Tickets are €30 and can be purchased from club officers and lotto sellers.

MEMBERSHIP: Club membership is now due. Please contact Patie on 087 2515311 for details.

Firies COISTE NA NÓG: Academy training return to the pitch in Farranfore after the winter break on Saturday, April 6 at 10.30-11.30am for U6, U8 and U10. Bring €2, a drink and gumshields. All new players welcome.

MINOR CO LEAGUE: Kilcummin have qualified for the semi-finals after an excellent victory over Churchill on Friday last. That game is scheduled for this Friday at 6.45pm in Churchill against the same opposition who finished top of the group.

FIXTURES: Junior Premier – Firies v Ballymac (Saturday at 6.30pm). U12 Co League - Firies v Kilcummin (Sunday at 6pm). U16 EK League - Firies v Kilgarvan/ Tousist (Monday at 7pm In EK League.

U14 Girls - Moyvane v Firies (Sunday).

GAA GOLF CLASSIC: Scheduled for April 27 in O’Mahony’s Point. Already quite a few teams have signed up for a tee time.

Teams of three for €150 and teams will play for the Anthony Skinner O’Sullivan Cup in honour of our late clubman and friend. Refreshments on course. Promises to be a great day out in celebration of our All-Ireland victory. Contact Muiris in the PO for your time at 086 1614136.

RESULTS: Minor Co League - Firies 2-16 Knock/Brosna/ Duagh 4-6. Junior Premier - Na Gaeil 1-17 Firies 0-6. U14 Girls – Firies beat Dingle/Annascaul. U16 Girls Div 3 - Firies 6-8 Milltown/Listry 6-3. U12 Hurling - Firies 5-4 Ardfert 4-9.

LOTTO: Next draw is tonight (Friday) in Sheahan’s Bar. Jackpot €9,900.

RESULT: Club Championship - Kilcummin 0-15 Kenmare 1-13.

LADIES FOOTBALL: Thanks to Dan Ahern of Ahern’s Pharmacy in Farranfore who presented the U14s with a new set of jerseys before their game on Sunday.

LOTTO: Next draw is on Monday, April 22. Jackpot €4,250.

HURLING: Academy training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays at 7pm

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