KILLARNEY ADVERTISER 14 APRIL 2023

Killarney Cycling Club MENTORING PROGRAMME

The aim of the programme is to provide adults with an opportunity to gain skills and the experience of cycling as a group on the open road in a safe and enjoyable environment. If you are interested in developing your cycling but don’t feel ready to turn up on a Sunday morning for the club weekly spins this is an excellent opportunity to get started.

Go from 20km to 70 km with the guidance of experienced club members.

Maintenance and basic repair skills demonstrations also a part of the programme.

Anyone finishing the programme will be well on the way to cycling the Ring of Kerry and all the other charity events organised throughout the year. Participants will need a roadworthy bike, helmet, a drink, front and rear lights, a spare tube and an eagerness to have a go.

Programme starts 6.45pm from St. Oliver’s National School on Thursday April 20th

Call Fiona for more details: 0857897725

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Killarney photographer front and centre of Presidential visit

| By Michelle Crean

Julien Behal from Woodlawn was front and centre of the action as he was the official photographer during the Irish leg of the Presidential visit.

The 46th President of the United States of America arrived to Belfast on Tuesday as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

On Wednesday he travelled to Dublin Airport where he was greeted by family and friends of US Embassy staff at the Fire Station, by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, Ambassador of the United States to Ireland H.E. Claire Cronin, and Ambassador of Ireland to the United States H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason. But it was Julien who got the first glimpse as the president descended Air Force One.

Julien, who now lives in Dublin, runs Julien Behal Photography and regularly works for the Department of Foreign Affairs.

With a team of six they covered the three-day visit to Ireland with Julien covering the airport and then sorting through thousands of images taken by the photographers each day before sending them to world media agencies such as Reuters.

And it's not his first time photographing Biden as Julien was hired as the official photographer during his visit to Ireland in 2015 when he was Vice President.

"It's such an honour, a good privilege to be asked," Julien told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

"I was at the airport on an elevated stand

and it was lashing. It was just like the movies. They come off the back of the plane and they all stand in different directions around the plane. Then there's a big motorcade. It's blink and you miss it."

Next Julien was in the fire station where the US President greeted waiting guests. "I got very close to him, I could have

put my hand out and touched him, but I wouldn't have done that."

In March 2020 Julien's company got the Royal seal of approval when it was also chosen as the only agency to officially photograph the Royal visit and were subsequently distributed to Sky News, the BBC, ITV and other news outlets.

A Killarney photographer was one of the first in the country to capture American President Joe Biden as he stepped onto Irish soil on Wednesday afternoon.

ARRIVING: Julien Behal (picturedright) in front of Air Force One and above, the image he took of President Biden arriving at Dublin Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

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AWARD: Glen Bowler took second place at Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2023 competition at the Fresh International Film Festival.

Killarney filmmaker takes second place in national competition

A young Killarney filmmaker narrowly missed out on winning Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2023 competition at Fresh International Film Festival.

| By Sean Moriarty

Glen Bowler (16), took second place in the competition which was announced on RTÉ on Wednesday night.

The St Brendan’s College Transition Year student’s film ‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ was one of many award recipients at the Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year which were broadcast on national television this week.

The film, which is about a retired soldier turned gardener who considers what legacy he will leave behind, was filmed on location in Killarney National Park. While the crew behind the short film

Major new sporting development to be launched in Gneeveguilla

| By Sean Moriarty

A major new development involving three clubs in the Gneeveguilla area will be unveiled at a special meeting in the village tonight (Friday).

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club, Gneeveguilla Athletic Club and Gneeveguilla Community Council are launching a three-way project that will result in a new basketball hall and running track being built in the East Kerry village.

Planning permission was recently granted for the project. Tonight’s meeting in the Gneeveguilla GAA Clubhouse at 8.30pm is the first step in a major fundraising drive - and drawings of the new project will be unveiled.

“This is a huge project and we need all the support we can get,” Mary O’Leary, one of the organisers, said.

“We hope all can come along to the information meeting and support this wonderful new development which will hugely benefit our community.”

DRAWING: More details of the ambitious sporting facility in Gneeveguilla will be unveiled tonight (Friday).

knew the result of the national competition for nearly two weeks they were sworn to secrecy until the awards ceremony was broadcast on television.

“It was a long-kept secret but it was very exciting to finally see the film on television,” Glen told the Killarney Advertiser.

“My phone has not stopped with messages of congratulations.”

Glen is not the only Kerry award winner as 18-year-old Malachaí Ó Ciardhubháin from Dingle won Best Screenplay for his Irish language short ‘Nellie’ while Killarney’s Rachel Griffin saw her film shortlisted as a nominee for Best Art Direction.

AND IT’S OPEN: Mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher, cuts the ribbon to officially open BORN Fashion Outlet Store at the Killarney Outlet Centre with Joan Lynch (owner), and staff members, Rebecca Cooke, Orla Casey, Cathriona Dennehy, Holly Lynch, Alice Lynch, Amber Ramsay and Hilary O'Halloran. Also in photo are: Denise O'Keeffe (SOLAS Financial) and Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Outlet Centre). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Council refuse planning in time of housing crisis

| By Sean Moriarty

Local councillor Maura Healy-Rae has hit out against Kerry County Council after the local authority refused planning for 12 houses in Faha.

The Council said a housing estate of this scale was inappropriate in such a rural location and that it “contravenes the

Kerry County Development Plan". Woodlands Equestrian Club and Showgrounds hoped to build 12 houses on the site adjacent to their horse riding facility.

Cllr Healy-Rae and her father Danny Healy-Rae made representations on behalf of the builder to Kerry County Council’s planning department as they felt there is a need for new house builds in Kerry.

“This area has significant residential development already, a local pub, restaurant, GAA pitch and an equestrian centre, welding iron workshop and a shop which is to reopen shortly,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

“In the County Development Plan that we operate under at the present time, it has now become crystal clear that only farmer's sons or daughters will be considered for planning now in any part

of the county. Many young people are excluded from buying or building their own houses and the only place they can buy a house now is within Killarney town costing between €500,000 and €600,000. It was proposed that these houses in Faha would be sold for €240,000 approximately.”

Kerry County Council declined to comment on the matter when contacted by the Killarney Advertiser this week.

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Lions Club golf event to benefit local organisations

Killarney Lions Club annual Golf Day will raise funds for Kerry Mountain Rescue and Kerry Cancer Support Group.

The event, which is one of the longest running charity golf days in Killarney, will take place at O’Mahony's Point golf course on May 12.

“The work that Kerry Cancer Support Group and Kerry Mountain Rescue do is hugely important to our local community, which is why we want to support these two great organisations. I’m certain it will be a great day of golf with many fantastic prizes to be won, so I would encourage anyone who enjoys the game to get in touch with us and enter a team,” Denis Doolan, President of Killarney Lions Club, said. The entry fee for a team of four is €320,

which includes food and beverages, and tee box sponsorship is €50. Anyone who is interested in taking part or sponsoring a tee box can contact killarneylionsclub@gmail.com for further information.

“We are always amazed by people’s support for our organisation. We are delighted to be associated with Killarney Lions Club and look forward to a great day’s golf in May. The funds will go towards the operation of our new wheelchair accessible Cork bus which we hope to have on the road soon,” Breda Dyland, manager of Kerry Cancer Support Group, added.

GOLF DAY: Pictured at the launch of Killarney Lions Club’s 2023 Charity Golf Day from l-r were: John Fuller (Killarney Lions Club), Maurice Laide and Breda Dyland (Kerry Cancer Support Group), Jason Higgins and Ronan Doyle (Killarney Lions Club), Mick Long and Brendan Coffey (Kerry Mountain Rescue).

WALK: Denis, Marie and Ryan O’Carroll, are getting ready for this year's 'Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light - Pieta' to remember their son/brother Nathan who died in 2007.

Registration dates announced for this year's Nathan's Walk

| By Michelle Crean

The registration dates and launch night for next month's local 'Darkness into Light Walk' have been announced.

Nathan O’Carroll from Muckross died in 2007 and his parents Denis and Marie, and his brother Ryan organise the walk every year in his memory.

The official launch of 'Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light 2023 - Pieta' will take place at J.M. Reidy's on Tuesday, May 2 between 7 and 9pm. The event, in association with Electric Ireland, helping to prevent suicide and self harm, will be hosted by Brendan Fuller with various guest speakers.

Finger food will be available and all are welcome to come and register ahead of this year's walk on Saturday morning, May 6, 4.15am at Killarney Racecourse.

In addition to registering online, Nathan's team will be on hand at Reidy's for live registration where each person will re-

ceive a Pieta House T-shirt to wear on the night of the walk.

Live registration will be available also on Thursday, May 4 from 4 to 8pm and Friday, May 5 from 4 to 9pm and again two hours before the walk commences at Killarney Racecourse at 2am.

Those who wish to register via the Pieta website can do so by accessing 'Kerry' in the dropdown menu. T-shirts will be posted to each participant via this method of registering.

Voices for Hospice charity concert

A gala charity concert of popular music for choir and orchestra in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation will take place next week.

Mark Sunday, April 23 at the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney at 7pm into your diary for the 'Over The Rainbow' music event.

The concert, directed by Dr Sharon Lyons, will present an evening of popular

music songs accompanied by musicians from Kerry Scotia Ensemble. Songs will include 'Dream A Little Dream', 'A Thousand Years', 'Over the Rainbow', 'Never Walk Alone' and many more.

Tickets for the concert are priced at €15 and are available at the door on the night or in advance at Eventbrite online. By attending patrons will be supporting Kerry Hospice Foundation and the special care given to those in Palliative Care Services.

New creative hub to bring film industry together Killarney father calls for Cystic Fibrosis support

| By Michelle Crean

“I have three wonderful sons, who all happen to have CF," Tim said.

| By Michelle Crean

David Coffey Wheatley from Killarney set up Kingdom Studios which he dreams will become a bustling creative hub where people in the industry can work on films together.

This new voluntary service he feels will help people boost their own CVs in the field they specialise in such as acting, directing, hair and make-up, editing etc.

"I just want to help as many people as possible when it comes to films in Ireland and this will be a start," David, who was part of the 2021 Olivia Colman film 'Joyride' in the stag do scene, told the Killarney Advertiser.

David has also made a few short independent films via D&R Productions including 'The Mob'. He also writes a lot of the scripts for D&R including 'Spin on Reality' in 2020 and 'The Mob 2' in 2021.

"I've always felt there needs to be something to help small creative minds in Kerry. We all know it's a struggle to get into that industry of acting and so on, so I felt we definitely needed something in this day and age. I've spoken to several people over the years that have said this. I took it upon myself to do it. I had the idea two years ago because when we had D&R Productions I was being intro-

CREATIVE: David Coffey Wheatley from Killarney has set up Kingdom Studios to help those involved in the film industry.

duced to new people around Kerry that are into acting and movies. The whole idea is the creative hub is a place where people in different fields can come and work together. Everyone will be getting experience from it in the field they are in so the actors that get brought on to help the scriptwriters will get more acting experience and so on."

To find out more check out www.kingdomstudiosireland.com.

A Killarney father of three boys - who were all born with Cystic Fibrosis - is calling on the public to donate to the 65 Roses Day today (Friday).

Tim O'Donoghue says the access to vital CF services is what helps them to lead a full and healthy life.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and the digestive system. Ireland has the highest incidence of CF in the world and some of the most severe types. There are more than 1,400 people living with CF in Ireland and the number is increasing each year as a result of improvements in treatment and care.

Today volunteers will be out in force collecting for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s annual fundraising day. It is called 65 Roses Day as it derives its name from the way in which young children often first say the words "Cystic Fibrosis".

Funds raised on 65 Roses Day will help to provide exercise equipment, counselling sessions and grants for people with CF undergoing a transplant or fertility assessment, or for families with CF who have recently been bereaved. Funds also go to support Cystic Fibrosis research and the building of new CF hospital facilities and the funding of specialist CF staff.

"We have always worked hard as a family to keep the lads healthy and keep them on track with their treatment. The eldest is 21 now and while there have been challenging times over the years, we have found that it isn’t just family support that is needed, but access to facilities, grants and services that can help the lads live their best life. That is why I am supporting 65 Roses Day this year, to call on people to donate and help CFI continue to provide these vital supports, which I, for one, am very glad to have availed of.”

Radio stations have been playing ‘Breathe Easy’ sung by Stephanie Rainey in the lead up to today's fundraiser. All royalties earned from every radio play are being donated to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. ‘Breathe Easy’ is an original song written by professional songwriter Myles Gaffney in memory of his late-niece Ciara O’Gorman, who died from Cystic Fibrosis complications in 2017 aged 24, 12 days after giving birth to her son, Rocco.

To support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on 65 Roses Day today (Friday), donate online at 65roses.ie or buy a purple rose in Dunnes Stores or other participating outlets nationwide. People can also donate to the ‘Breathe Easy’ 65 Roses Day fundraiser on Just Giving at www.justgiving. com/fundraising/BreatheEasySong.

APPRECIATION: The Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation made a ‘Gift of Thanks’ to members who gave their time and wisdom to the branch and continuous support and over the past number of years and now have stepped back from their roles to pursue other ventures. Pictured were: Frank Slattery (Carrig House), Danny Bowe (The Castlerosse Hotel), Niamh O’Shea (The Killarney Park Hotel) and Michael Rosney (Killeen House Hotel) are pictured with Bernadette Randles (Chairperson, Kerry IHF) at the honouring event in Randles Hotel, Killarney last week. Missing from photo are Terence Mulcahy (The International Hotel) and Michael O’Donoghue (O’Donoghue/Ring Hotels). Also in attendance are in front: Emer Corridan (The Cahernane Hotel), and Tracey Coyne (The International Hotel). At back are: Mark Scally (Great Southern Killarney), Patrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel Group), Carmel Guihen (General Manger Aghadoe Heights Hotel), Kamile Lyne (General Manager Randles Hotel), Michael Lally (Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville), Donie O’Brien (ENO Wines), Michael Jacobi (Managing Director, Hayfield Family Collection), Sinead McCarthy (The Brehon Hotel), Claire Slattery (Carrig House), Marcus Tracy (Killarney Park Hotel), Mark Bowe (Castlerosse Park Resort) and Garrett Power (Muckross Park Hotel). Photo: Don MacMonagle

A local actor is hoping his new creative idea will bring the Kerry film industry closer together.

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Well-known and much loved photographer Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan chats to locals about their news, views and accomplishments in her monthly column ‘Marie Meets’.

Smiles all round as Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms reopens

The sun and the buzz of the Bank Holiday weekend brought many visitors to the National Park where The Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms just reopened for the tourist season.

Proudly supporting Down Syndrome

Kerry, they also support local, where I enjoyed a delicious Killarney coffee and homemade apple pie.

I put in a call to Catherine Doyle who I know gives her time generously to Down Syndrome Kerry and the operation of the Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms.

On a well deserved school break, Catherine put me in touch with Ann Ladden (Family Liaison Coordinator) and Norma Doherty (Tea Rooms Manager). The ladies gave me the run down on operations before I had the pleasure of meeting employees James Doyle and Ann Marie Ladden.

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE DEENAGH LODGE TEA ROOMS?

"The main aim here at the Deenagh Lodge is to set up training for our young Down Syndrome adults who are 18+ years, to eventually move out into mainstream work in their communities. There are approx 30 Down Syndrome adults employed at the lodge where they are all paid, working two to four hour shifts where we are now open seven days per week from 9am to 5pm. It is a fantastic facility providing a welcoming environment where they can interact with customers and gain confidence in safe surroundings. The social aspect of dealing with people is hugely important. This year there will

be a Instructional Coach on board, hands on in reaching that goal of employment for our Down Syndrome adults, whose parents travel to The Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms from as far as Listowel, Causeway, Limerick and Cork," Norma explained.

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?

"We are fortunate to be supported hugely by the community of Killarney, tourists arriving off the horse and carts as well as tour groups in the evenings. All our produce here at the Lodge is home baked. We have hot and cold drinks, toasties, sandwiches, an array of cakes, ice cream and snacks. It's a welcome stop for dogs and their owners to rehydrate after a run or walk in the Park. Norma is a fantastic

manager. She and the staff worked hard through COVID and they are the creators of the great atmosphere that is Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms. Together with Norma and her team, the OPW work hard in making it the only facility of its kind in Kerry.

HELLO JAMES DOYLE...

"I am James from Beaufort and I've been working here for five years. Some days I do two hour shifts but mostly four hour shifts. My favourite thing is the wash up, meeting people, I love carrying trays and thankfully there have been no catastrophes so far! I am lucky to have great strength to carry the trays because I go to Owen Browne for personal training at his

gym 'Farm Athletic' in Beaufort," James said.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB JAMES?

I attended MTU in Tralee and I spent four years on the Skills4Life course there. I think if I was to pick any job in the world, I would love to go back there to work in one of their offices one day. That would be the dream."

HELLO ANN MARIE LADDEN....

"I am Ann Marie from Castlemaine and my parents bring me to work most days. I am the same as James, I work two to four hour shifts every week. My favourite thing is making new friends here in Killarney and I love to chat to the customers. I get on well with everyone here so it has given me confidence and experience that I can do it!" Anne Marie explained.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB ANN MARIE? I THINK YOU'D MAKE A FANTASTIC MODEL!

"Do you think so? Maybe I would like to be a model one day, but my dream is to become a classroom assistant. I would really love that to help people every day. The young adults at The Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms are paid directly by Down Syndrome Kerry. Like every young person, they love the independence of spending and learning the value of their own money. Their tips go directly to Down Syndrome Kerry where they are pooled for needed services. The artwork that hangs in the Lodge is the creation of Betty Rohan who sells her work donating a percentage to Down Syndrome Kerry. There is also a beautiful painting at the Lodge by popular local artist Phil O'Grady, currently being raffled where all the proceeds will go to Down Syndrome Kerry.

AT YOUR SERVICE: James Doyle and Ann Marie Ladden are ready for a busy season of serving delicious delights at the Deenagh Lodge Tea Rooms, the Demesne. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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Housing refugees costing allied tourism industry €1.1bn

The reliance by the Government on tourism beds to house refugees and asylum seekers could cost the tourism economy

€1.1bn this year.

| By Sean Moriarty

Paul Kelly, Chief Executive Fáilte Ireland was speaking to a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media just before the Easter Break when he made the claims. The Fáilte Ireland official told the meeting that 32% of all registered tourism bed stock outside Dublin is now contracted to the State and is not available to tourists. This will have a negative effect on downstream activity providers, visitor attractions and many in impacted areas will have their business survival put at significant risk, according to Mr Kelly. “We estimate that this will cost the non-accommodation tourism sectors over €1.1billion in lost revenues this year. This will be a real loss as we know

from inbound agents that many visitors who want to come to Ireland are now booking other countries simply because they cannot find accommodation in Ireland,” he told the meeting. The news comes as the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) confirmed that one of three hotels in the Killarney area previously used to home International Protection Applicants has resumed trading as a tourist business. Hotel Killarney is one of four premises nationwide that has returned to its traditional business model – the other three are in Dublin - the DCEDIY confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser. There are two other unnamed hotels in Killarney providing accommodation for applicants of International Protection, they added.

CONCERNS: There are concerns that the lack of bad space could have a negative impact on allied tourism trades like gift shops, tour operators and attractions.

Locals support Kilcummin Hospice Walk

The organisers of the Kilcummin Hospice Walk wish to thank all participants for their generous donations, all those who helped with refreshments, baking, stewarding and recording.

Over €2,963.45 was donated on the day. Those wishing to make a late donation may hand in your contribution to Kilcummin Post Office. All funds raised will be given to the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Connie Lawlor, Marie Condon, Ann and Mary McSweeney pictured at the Kilcummin Hospice Walk on Good Friday.

Alison Pigott, Ava O'Sullivan and Emma O'Donoghue who took part in the Kilcummin Hospice Walk on Good Friday.

A group who took part in the Kilcummin Hospice Walk on Good Friday.

Over €3k donated to Turkey appeal

| By Michelle Crean

Over €3,000 from local donations has been given to help those left devastated after the Turkish earthquakes.

Turkish barber Michael Kaya based in High St had pleaded for funds to help people devastated by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake rebuild their lives after 41,000 people died while millions more lost their homes.

It was the biggest earthquake Turkey has experienced in over 200 years and 10 cities were affected.

Thanks to Michael's quick action he organised a full truck load of essential aid donated by the people of Killarney.

Michael, who is from Kuşadası and who been living in Killarney for 19 years, put a call out for donations and was overwhelmed by the response, especially as he says there has been more devastation since as floods have destroyed the area.

"It's still bad," Michael told the Killarney Advertiser.

"There has been big floods and lots of rain there since the earthquakes. 13 million have been affected in total. Thank you everyone for your kind donations. We collected €3,440 which has been sent to Erdal Guntas, a volunteer worker on the ground in Turkey who has helped 120 families daily with groceries and hygiene products. We're grateful to everyone who donated."

DONATION: Turkish barber Michael Kaya based in High St has given over €3,000 to the Turkish earthquake appeal from donations to his barber shop. Photo: Michelle Crean

Join Killarney Cycling Club's mentoring programme

Killarney Cycling Club’s mentoring programme will get underway on April 20.

The aim is to provide adults with an opportunity to gain skills and the experience of cycling as a group on the open road in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Experienced cycling club members will accompany beginners on the weekly cycles extending the distance gradually from 20km the first evening to 70km after seven nights.

“If you are interested in developing your cycling but don’t feel ready to turn up on a Sunday morning for the club weekly spins this is an excellent opportunity to get started,” said organiser Fiona O’Donoghue.

“One of the many advantages of cycling is that it is far easier to increase distance than in some other sports. Anyone finishing the programme will be well on the way to cycling the Ring of Kerry and all the other charity events organised throughout the year."

One of the evenings will include a maintenance and basic repair skills demonstration to help anticipate potential bike problems and decrease risk.

Participants will need a roadworthy bike, helmet, a drink, front and rear lights, a spare tube and an eagerness to have a go. The programme will begin at 6.45pm from outside St Oliver’s National School on Thursday next (April 20) and more details are available from Fiona on 085 7897725.

Young rugby club members shine in Florida tournament

Several members of Killarney Rugby Club’s underage team enjoyed the trip of a lifetime over the Easter weekend.

| By Sean Moriarty

Five players were selected to take part in a Rugby 7s tournament in Florida after US-based academy Hawkeyes spotted them in action in Killarney last summer. The Tropical 7s is one of the biggest underage rugby tournaments in the United States.

Players are selected from all over the world to form teams in their own underage bracket before the competitive element in Tampa over the Easter weekend. Local players were selected after impressing Hawkeyes officials last year. Beaufort girl Clodagh Foley played in the Under 18s competition and her team won the plate competition.

Listry’s Emjay Leslie and Beaufort’s Luke O'Malley both played in the Under 14 boys competition.

The Under 16 girls competition was cocoached by Killarney Rugby Club’s underage trainers Diarmuid O’Malley and Josh Whelan.

They managed a team of girls from all over the world, including Fia Whelan and

Ava O’Malley who played with Fijians and Western Samoans and this international selection on the Under 16 competition outright.

“What was so interesting about this group is that the girls just met for trials on the Wednesday before the tournament and gelled immediately. The standard of rugby they played was off the charts but more important they all learned so much from the experience and have now formed friendships which will last a lifetime,” said O’Malley. “Played in the searing Florida heat, the players acquitted themselves very well in the international tournament."

The trip was made possible thanks to support from the following businesses, Killarney Brewery, Tim Jones Butchers, Cromane Foot Clinic, Heavenly Touch Therapies, Jacks Restaurant Cromane, Four Star Pizza, Kerry Woolen Mills, Great Southern Killarney, Plaza Hotel, Café du Parc, Yoga by Jo, Alan Devane Fitness, Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Milltown Dental Practice, Meadowlands Hotel Tralee and Be Pro Therapy.

TOURNAMENT: Several members of Killarney Rugby Club’s underage team played a tournament in the United States at the weekend. Pictured were: Fia Whelan and Ava O'Malley with Diarmuid O'Malley (left) Josh Whelan (right).

BIG CELEBRATION: Anne Nagle is pictured celebrating her 60th birthday with family and friends along with members of the No Name Club committee at Squires last week. Back l-r: Caroline McCarthy, Mary O'Sullivan, Liam Morris, Broghan Edmonds, Liam Mackie, Timmy Cronin, Anne Nagle, Simon Bowes and Sophie Smith. Front l-r were three of Anne's daughters, Sam, Danielle and Rebecca. Photo: Marie Carroll O’Sullivan

Savour the ultimate Afternoon Tea indulgence at The Killarney Park

Set against the relaxing backdrop of live piano music and served in the warm and contemporary surroundings of The Peregrine, expect a scrumptious feast of scones, cakes and pastries and a selection of expertly prepared savouries, all with a fusion of flavours that pay tribute to the long-standing tradition of Afternoon Tea.

Reservations for afternoon tea in The Peregrine are now open for select Sundays in April, May and June 2023. Bookings can be made from 1.30 pm to 3pm, subject to availability.

Hundreds support Kerry Hospice Walks

Over 700 registered walkers turned out to support the annual 5k and 10k Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walks.

| By Michelle Crean

It's a long held annual tradition around Muckross in memory of two amazing Killarney ladies, Sheila (Mac) Kelliher and Vivien O'Shea.

Athletic Ambassador Sarah Leahy cut the ribbon and the walks began at 10.30am.

"It was a great testament to two wonder-

ful ladies to see people turn out in their hundreds. There were many that didn't register but made donations also whom we are most grateful to. There was a great atmosphere amongst the family and friends of Sheila and Vivien and the weather played ball giving us sunshine and a cool breeze which was ideal for walking," Cathal Walshe said.

THREE, TWO, ONE... GO! Athletic Ambassador Sarah Leahy pictured at Muckross Centre on Good Friday where over 700 registered walkers completed either 5k or 10k walks in aid of Kerry Hospice and in remembrance of the late Sheila (Mac) Kelliher and the late Vivien O'Shea.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk on Good Friday were: Margaret and Michelle Cunningham with their dog Alfie. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk on Good Friday front row l-r were: Alice Pierce, Jessica Pierce, Gemma Leahy and Darren Leahy. Back row l-r were: Jenna Pierce, Clare Leahy and Maureen Fogarty.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pictured on Bricín Bridge on Good Friday, taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk were: Ruby Courtney, Geraldine Courtney, Lily Courtney and Sinead Byrne with their dog Bobby.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Half way to Dinis Cottage from Muckross House on Good Friday, taking part in the Kerry Hospice Walk from l-r were: Elizabeth Stack, Ann Kelliher, Brid Stack, Sheila McGillicuddy, Ellen McGillicuddy, Mary Forde and Noreen McGillicuddy.

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Over €70k funding for festivals and community groups

The future of some of Killarney’s biggest festivals are secure after receiving €70,000 funding under the Community Support Fund.

| By Sean Moriarty

A total of 26 groups and projects in the wider Killarney area are set to receive funding. The biggest project was Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce which will get €25,000.

The Wander Wild Festival is in line for €10,000, a total of €8,000 has been allocated to the Christmas in Killarney Festival, and the 4th July Festival will get €4,000.

These are just some of the local organisations and clubs in the area that received funding.

The hugely important role played by annual festivals in generating visitor num-

bers and boosting the profile of Killarney has been stressed by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

The Chamber said the financial support will help to ensure the events can prosper and grow and continue to provide a great entertainment outlet for local people as well as visitors.

Joint Chamber President, Pádraig Treacy, thanked the officials and elected members of Kerry County Council for recognising the role the annual festivals have to play and for their ongoing support which is greatly appreciated.

“Working together, Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, together with other agencies

involved and the dozens of dedicated volunteers, can ensure that Killarney continues to be a great town to visit, a great town to do business in and a great town to live in,” he said.

“Our festivals are hugely popular and, in addition to attracting so many people, they greatly enhance Killarney’s reputation as a quality place to spend time in,” Mr Treacy said.

Kerry County Council managed the allocation. A total of €750,000 in funding support was granted to community groups and projects across the county. The fund, which is in its ninth year, has now supported 1,974 projects since 2015 to the value of €6.256m.

Councillors in the five Municipal Districts met last week to decide on the allocations and unanimously welcomed the provision of support to the recipients.

Keith's perfectly timed photo is a winner

| By Michelle Crean

He might have waited patiently for two hours but it was well worth it for amateur photographer Keith Johnson. His image of a bird in flight trying to catch a fish won the most recent Water/Reflections theme Killarney Camera Club competition.

28 images were submitted in total. The top three in each category are as follows:

Novice category:

1st Place: Katie Angland, Gougane Barra Reflection

2nd Place: Trish Scully, Reflections at Dundag

3rd Place: Klaudia Topór, Water Reflection

Unrestricted category:

1st Place: Keith Johnson, Water Reflections

2nd Place: Conor Healy, The Jersey

3rd Place: Paul Garnett, Buttermere Reflections

Keith gave the following insight into his winning image.

“I used my Canon 5D with a 200mm lens, a 5.6 aperture, 1250 shutter speed and 400 ISO. I was just about close

enough to get the shot, and I probably spent over two hours waiting to get the bird in the frame. I first pre-focused an area where I hoped the bird would be. I took numerous quick shots in succession and this one worked best. I am happy with the result. It's sharp with a good reflection which was what I was aiming for.”

The next presentation is online on April 20 on the Zoom platform by landscape photographer Ruth Grindrod. Anyone interested in joining the camera club can email secretary@killarneycameraclub.ie.

IN FLIGHT: Keith Johnson’s image of a bird trying to catch a fish won the most recent Killarney Camera Club Water/Reflections competition.

52-year-old veil makes special wedding appearance

March 23, 2023 was a very special date for Louise Daly and Niall Woulfe as the couple sealed their love in front of family and friends in St Mary's Cathedral.

The couple have known each other for 10 years and been a couple for five. They got engaged in the summer of 2020 and were delighted to welcome guests to their special day followed by a reception in the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Both are duty managers in local hotels; Louise in Hotel Killarney and Niall in The Killarney Court.

Louise grew up in Pinewood where the couple reside now and Niall is originally from Donerail in Cork.

"We got engaged just after the first lockdown lifted in a cave in Dingle on June 19, 2020," Louise, daughter of Joe and Teresa Daly who now live in Faha, told the Killarney Advertiser.

Louise explained that she met Niall, son of Geraldine Duane (France) and Patrick Woulfe (Mallow) in The Gleneagle Ballroom 10 years ago and they stayed friends before becoming a couple five years ago.

"Our first date was in Courtney's Bar." Maid of Honour was Laura Daly who is sister of the bride, while bridesmaids were friends Meadbh McSweeney, Aoife McCarthy, Rachel O'Sullivan and Stephanie Maher.

Best Man was Ciaran Lynch, the couple's best friend. Groomsmen were Ian

Deery, Jack Woulfe, Darren Roche and Jordon Quilligan, the groom's friends. Flowergirls were Violet Sheehan (4), Kayla O'Carroll (6), Amelia O'Carroll (2) and Inés Dubois (4).

Guests included both Louise and Niall's grandmothers Nora O'Carroll and Nora Woulfe as well many who travelled from France, England and all over Ireland.

Louise wore her grandmother's 52-year-old wedding veil for her "something old" which added a very special touch to the day.

"It was a surprise for her. It is old embroidered lace. I wanted something old and short. I was the first granddaughter to wear it but took it off soon after."

After their 2pm wedding the weather went against them so local photographer Dylan Clifford brought them to Killarney Railway Station.

Afterwards they enjoyed a reception in the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Later, Louise who plays saxophone with the Gleneagle Concert Band, joined her wedding band The Pearls and played two songs alongside them.

"It was brilliant, it was good fun in fairness."

Photos: Dylan Clifford Photography

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Easter at the Killarney Outlet Centre

Sunday was an egg-citing day for the little ones as they got to meet the Easter Bunny during a family fun day in the Killarney Outlet Centre.

Organisers had a super line-up of activities from 2pm to 5pm including the arrival of the Easter Bunny.

The free party included a super magic show, balloon modelling, face painting and a fun children’s disco. There was a candle making workshop with expert guidance on how to make your own personalised candle and a bouncy castle, fun and games courtesy of A Time to Party.

Lisa O'Shea, Lacia and Paul Turner with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Michaela and Eva Lynch and Patricia O'Brien with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday.

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Jeanette, Feidhlim and Feile Foley with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Clodagh, Ryan and Peter McCarthy with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Colin, Jennifer, Ellie, Lucy and Micheal Myers with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Grace, Michael and Jimmy Lynch with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Tony Moore from 'A Time to Party' entertaining a group at the Family Fun Day at The Killarney Outlet Centre on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Emma, Fionn and Fiachra O'Doherty with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Claire and Martin Stack in front with Darina Stack, Shay McDonnell, Grace and Maria Stack and the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Chantelle, Maurice and Ruby Lenihan with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Mary Anne, Lucy and Oscar Brosnan, Faha, enjoying the Family Fun Day at The Killarney Outlet Centre on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Ruby Mae and Evie Mangan and Kayleigh Cahill with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday.

Photo: Eamonn Keogh

James and Patrice Davern with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday.

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Melanie and Kyron Clancy with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Darren and Maggie Mae O'Regan and Angelina Maguire with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Martina, David, Fiadh and Odhran Long enjoying the Family Fun Day at The Killarney Outlet Centre on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Ruby, Ross, Catherine and Martin O'Shea with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Sam Bolger best of Kerry riders in Rás Mumhan

Killarney Cycling Club’s Sam Bolger was the best placed Kerry rider in the four-day Kerry Group Rás Mumhan over the Easter weekend.

Kerry’s only international cycle race attracted the top competitors from around the country as well as a number of very strong teams from the UK. Fast aggressive racing was on the cards for all four stages which produced for excellent spectating and a race title that came down to single-digit seconds on the final day in the iconic Killorglin Town circuit stage.

Killarney Cycle Club hosted the second stage which started from St Oliver's School Ballycasheen, and finished in Sneem via a processionary roll out through Main Street and High Street and an ascent of the challenging Ballaghisheen Climb.

“The club had two teams of five in this year's race,” said club secretary Niamh Sheehan.

“Throughout the Easter weekend, the team experienced some highs along with its share of bad luck. Sam Bolger rode aggressively for the four days which saw him take home the Liam Brick Memorial Shield for the best Kerry rider, and also finish second in the A2 Classification. The club also had Shane Spellman and Ewan Buckley chasing the A3 classification and both were unlucky to narrowly miss out on taking home the jersey on the final day.”

Frank Doherty, Mark McGlynn and Lorcan Daly were the other local riders

TEAM KILLARNEY: The Killarney Cycling Club team that competed in the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan over the Easter weekend with the Dacia Jogger team support car sponsored by Ahern’s Dacia Castleisland. Pictured were: Frank Doherty, Sam Bolger, Kevin Murphy, Niamh Sheehan, Pat Ahern, Ewan Buckley, Milo Donaldson, and Mark McGlynn.

within the Killarney CC teams but unfortunate to be dealt some bad luck over the weekend resulting in retirement from the race.

Local riders Richard Maes and David Culloty competed in this year’s race for Team All Human - VeloRevolution and both rode well to protect their team

leader - last year's Rás Tailteann winner Daire Feeley, as well as finishing inside the top third of the General Classification.

Benny Cassidy also took part in the Rás Mumhan with Blarney Cycling Club and finished the weekend strong inside the top 100.

Celtic kids play at Kerry FC game

Killarney Celtic U11 squad got a chance to step up and play at a big match on Friday last.

At half time in Mounthawk Park for the League of Ireland First Division Match Kerry FC against Donegal's Finn Harps, they got out on the pitch and showed off their skills.

"It was a great experience for them and they really enjoyed the night. Big thanks to Kerry FC for the opportunity," Mikey Lyne from Killarney Celtic said.

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Opus’96 Choir to raise the roof

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The choir have enjoyed performing annually at Muckross House for their Christmas celebrations for the past 26 years. Now they show a different style of programme in St John’s Church, Castle Street, Tralee where they'll be celebrating over 400 years of glorious music by William Byrd and Beethoven. The choir will be accompanied by Kenmare pianist and teacher, Bogumila Sokirko.

"We have four of our choir members from Killarney, so they would be well known in the community," Martina Ryan Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. Byrd's work which they'll perform is his Mass for Four Voices - a must-sing work for any choir, she explained.

"2020 was the year in which we should have celebrated Beethoven’s 250th an-

niversary, but COVID took care of that, so now we are delighted to perform some of his most beautiful pieces arranged for choir.

"It is an enormous task for any choir to get back singing after the silence for the dreaded COVID years! This choir have worked so hard to achieve this."

Special guests include Joel, Sheridan and Briana Reid who will play some beautiful pieces on string and piano.

"Joel is a very accomplished string teacher in Kerry, and his two daughters are superb string and piano players. We look forward very much to hearing their beautiful Beethoven pieces."

Tickets €15 available from choir members, St John’s Pastoral Centre and at the door on the night.

All profits going to St John’s Parish Fund.

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You will only get one €200 payment even if you get more than one qualifying social welfare payment. In June 2023, you will get an extra €100 for each child with your monthly Child Benefit payment. Child Benefit is paid to parents or guardians of children under 16 years. You may also get it, if your child is aged 16 or 17 years in full-time education or full-time training or has a disability and cannot support themselves

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MUSIC: The Opus’96 Chamber Choir will present ‘From Byrd to Beethoven’ this coming Sunday in Tralee.

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Biden to visit cathedral built by great-great-great grandfather

President Joe Biden’s trip to Ireland will draw to a close today (Friday) in a Ballina cathedral built by his great-great-great-grandfather.

It's part of a four day visit to the island of Ireland.

Since his arrival on Belfast on Tuesday night he has met with senior politicians on both sides of the border.

He gave a keynote speech at the University of Ulster on Wednesday morning where he reiterated his support of the Good Friday Agreement.

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the agreement and Biden’s sole reason to visit Ireland.

“I think the President feels very strongly that there is benefit, both here as well as in the United States, to mark the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

He is here two days after the 25th anniversary of that and, I think, feels it’s important to send a powerful signal of support by the United States for the progress that’s been made, the sustained support going ahead,” a White House spokesperson said. Yesterday (Thursday), President Biden attended a number of political engagements in Dublin.

He started by meeting with President Michael D Higgins who he previously met on his visits in 2016 as Vice President, and in 2017 when he came in a personal capacity.

Afterwards he participated in a tree planting ceremony and the ringing of the Peace Bell.

Following that ceremony, he met with the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, who he hosted last month in Washington for St Patrick’s Day.

The President addressed a joint session of the Dáil and Senate, where he spoke about the strong ties between the United States and Ireland, as well as the deep and enduring historical, cultural, political, and economic ties between both countries.

Last night (Thursday) he attended a

World's richest become the poorest

An Indian artist has taken the world's richest and turned them into some of the poorest - by using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

It may be a controversial technology but artist Gokul Pillai, who used AI-programme 'Midjourney', images went viral online. It depicted a reimagined Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezosof amongst others without their their lavish lifestyles.

The images took about two days to create using the software and Photoshop, and Pillai says he took some inspiration from the Hollywood movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

"It was very coincidental," he told the Daily Mail.

banquet dinner hosted by the Taoiseach at Dublin Castle.

Today (Friday) he will visit Knock Shrine and the North Mayo Heritage Centre.

“The trip will then culminate with a speech in front of St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina, which is the very cathedral where, in 1828, President Biden’s great-great-great-grandfather Edward Blewitt’s bricks were used to construct 12 pillars that support the nave,” the spokesperson added.

"The movie is set in the slums of India and I wanted to recreate something based on that. The word ‘millionaire’ in the movie title and juxtapositioning it with actual billionaires, that’s how it started."

Pillai has more than 36,000 followers on Instagram and added that he was ‘completely overwhelmed with the response’. "I knew it would be funny and few might find it hilarious too but the response I received was unprecedented!"

When asked which AI image was the most popular, he said, "Probably Bill Gates. It’s hard to say".

Limerick firefighters save US TV host's home

The childhood home of a Bloomberg TV presenter was saved by Limerick Firefighters this week.

New York-based anchor Vonnie Quinn who grew up in Limerick and moved to the States in 2004 was devastated to learn that her family home had gone up in flames following an alleged arson attack.

“Immeasurable gratitude to Limerick, Shannon, and Cappamore firefighters for saving our childhood home after an

hours-long effort," she tweeted afterwards.

Firefighters from the city arrived to the scene on the Ennis Road within two minutes last week. They spent over four hours there and also brought the fire at two adjoining buildings under control.

“Fought a well developed fire in a roof in two semi-detached properties," Limerick Fire and Rescue Service said.

“Given the limited access around the properties to use an aerial appliance, crews fought the fire from several fire

service ladders."

A man in his 40s was charged by Gardai in connection with the fire and appeared before Ennis District Court.

Vonnie joined Bloomberg in 2006 after the completion of her studies at Columbia University, where she earned an MA and MS in Journalism. Now internationally recognised, she has been awarded the ABC Frank Reynolds Fellowship, a French Government medal, a Swiss Government Scholarship, and a National University of Ireland Travelling Studentship.

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Volunteer doctor to take on Ring of Kerry Cycle

A Wicklow-based doctor will take on the Ring of Kerry charity cycle this summer to raise funds for CRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity.

Dr Mark Ruddy is the newest addition to the organisation’s team of volunteer responders. The charity that formally provided the Community Air Ambulance in the Southwest of Ireland now delivers pre-hospital emergency care to critically ill and injured patients in their local communities.

It now has volunteers in Mayo, Donegal, Dublin and Wicklow and will soon have volunteer doctors in Meath, Kildare, Waterford and North Cork.

Tralee nominated for Best Kept Towns Competition

Tralee has been nominated to participate in the Ireland’s Best Kept Towns Competition for 2023.

The town, which had another impressive result in this year’s Tidy Towns Competition, is an entrant in the Best Kept Large Urban Centre category.

Adjudication will take place during the month of May and the results will be announced at an awards ceremony in Dublin in June.

The judging criteria is similar to what is used for the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition each year.

“The announcement that Tralee has been

nominated to participate in Ireland’s Best Kept Towns Competition is a further endorsement of the incredible work being done locally and is recognition of what has been achieved in recent years,” Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, said.

“There is fantastic collaboration between the local Tidy Towns team, staff of the Municipal District, local businesses and the community generally. This competition will be keenly contested with our town taking part in the Best Kept Large Urban Space category and I hope everyone will get behind the effort to secure yet another important honour for the town.”

Bid to bring Euro 2028 finals to Ireland

A bid to jointly host the Euro 2028 football finals has been lodged by the five football associations in Ireland and Britain.

This week the Irish Government agreed to support the submission of a final bid by the Football Association of Ireland for the co-hosting of the tournament with the Irish Football Association, the Scottish Football Association, the Welsh Football Association and the Football Association.

Hosting the tournament here will present a wonderful opportunity to showcase Ireland and our world-class tourism offering to Europe and the wider

world. It’s also a great opportunity for both North-South and East-West cooperation on a project that will mean so much to communities across Ireland and the UK.

“I am happy that the Government has agreed to support the Ireland and UK joint bid for UEFA Euro 2028. This tournament represents a huge opportunity for Ireland to welcome Europe and the world to our shores, to display our world-class facilities and to host an event that benefits all. It is also an opportunity to ensure long-lasting benefits for League of Ireland, local and youth football,” said An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.

CRITICAL has been chosen as one of the official beneficiaries for the 2023 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. The 170km event takes place July 1 starting and ending in Killarney.

Dr Mark Ruddy works as a GP in Arklow and has a strong background in pre-hospital emergency medicine. He qualified as a doctor in 2010 and has worked in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Dr Ruddy previously worked for the Royal Flying Doctors Service and LifeFlight in Australia as well as Essex and Herts Air Ambulance in the UK. He still travels to the UK and covers two or three shifts each month with Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance in Lincoln.

Dr Ruddy is available to respond to incidents and emergencies after hours and during his commute between North Wicklow and Arklow. He will be tasked by the National Ambulance Service and his vehicle and equipment is provided by CRITICAL but funded by events like the Ring of Kerry.

“I’m delighted to volunteer my time with CRITICAL. I developed my critical care skills in Ireland, Australia and the UK over the last decade and this is a way of sharing my expertise with my neighbours in Wicklow should they ever need it. I will be called to time-critical emergencies like cardiac arrests and skill-critical incidents like serious crashes. I can start the patient’s intensive care journey at the side of the road in Wicklow if necessary. The funds raised during the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will help CRITICAL to expand into more communities across Ireland. The equipment we use is expensive and only really found in an Emergency Department, so effectively we’re bringing the hospital to the patient,” said Dr Ruddy.

It costs an average of €25,000 to establish an advanced level volunteer doctor in the community; and €120,000 to put a new Critical Care response vehicle on the road.

To register for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in aid of CRITICAL visit www. ringofkerrycycle.ie/our-charities/critical-emergency-medical-response/.

TIDY UP: Joan O'Regan, Niamh O'Sullivan (Tralee Municipal District Manager), Jim Garvey (SuperValu), Cllr Mikey Sheehy (Mayor of Tralee), Brendan O'Brien (Chair, Tralee Tidy Towns), Colette O'Connor (Tralee Chamber Alliance), Ann Marie Fuller, Anne Connolly.

Photo: Domnick Walsh

CRITICAL CYCLE: Dr Mark Ruddy, CRITICAL’s newest volunteer, will be taking on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this July in aid of the emergency medical response charity.

Photo: Patrick Browne

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ing situations that unfold when we finally decide to confront depression (or any mental health struggle) and declare ourselves ready to heal: How do we heal our past and thrive again? What does it mean to live a good life? His answer: live to tell the story and find the humility and courage to be the best human you can be.

BIG MOVIE

RTÉ ONE, Saturday, 6.35pm

A village of Yetis lives on the top of a mountain in the Himalayas, hidden away from sight. An epic journey ensues when one of the clan named Migo stumbles across a real human being - but is banished from his snowy home when no-one believes him. Animated adventure, with the voices of Channing Tatum and James Corden.

Olympus Has Fallen (S)

RTÉ2, Saturday, 9.50pm

A secret service operative is reassigned from Presidential Protection after a tragic accident. As he prepares to leave his assignment, terrorists take control of the White House and hold the president hostage. The agent is trapped in the building, and uses his inside knowledge to rescue the head of state. Action thriller, starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman

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AVAILABLE: Landscaping & Maintenance Service - Grass and hedge cutting, overgrowth clearance, power washing, Micro/ Mini digger with driver, new lawn layout, patios, kerbing, fencing etc. Tel: Darragh 087 9118357.

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ANIMALS

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Are you waiting to have your cataract removed and have been told it can take 4 years to have it removed.

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If you are traveling in the coming week and discover your passport is out of date please contact me or my office before submitting your application for the best advice. Please note that first time passports are taking 10 weeks to process.

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WANTED: Beauty Therapist, part-time & full-time staff required. Fully qualified: ITEC

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WANTED: Houses and apartments to rent in the Killarney area.

Contact 086 8136888.

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40 cars for classic club’s Easter Monday run

Nearly 40 cars participated in the Killarney Valley’s Classic and Vintage Club Easter Monday charity road run.

The club is based at the Kerry Mental Health Association's facility on Lewis Road and funds from Monday’s run will go to the local charity to help with the upkeep of the facility.

The wide variety of cars included a rare DKW, a pristine Volkswagen Beetle, several versions of the newer Golf and a collection of Toyota Celica sportscars.

The drivers followed a route to Sneem via Moll’s Gap which included a photo stop and Ladies View.

The Sneem Hotel hosted the lunch halt before a final stop off in Kilgarvan where the drivers went their separate ways.

“We are delighted with the turnout,” said Paul O’Shea, who organised the event on behalf of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club.

Monday’s road run was the club’s second event in as many weeks. The previous weekend they organised a tractor run for the same charity.

ROAD RUN: Killarney Valley’s Classic and Vintage Club members Tim Clifford, Paul O’Shea (organiser), Richard O’Donoghue (club secretary), Dan Moynihan, Aidan Ryan and Shane O’Connor at the Easter Monday Classic Car Run. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Rally of the Lakes to be launched on Sunday

Killarney and District Motor Club will launch the Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes at the Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday, April 22.

The 42nd running of the biggest rally in Kerry will take place on April 29 and 30. So far over 220 crews have entered, setting an all-time record for the event and beyond doubt proving the rally’s popularity. Along with a high volume of entries, there is strong representation across all the categories, including the Juniors and Historics who will run separately from the main field, allowing for an extra 50 cars to take part in the event.

The club plans to have over 200 cars at the start line trying to ensure that all who have entered will be able to enjoy the iconic stages.

Rally fans can expect an action-packed weekend, beginning with the now-traditional ceremonial start on Main Street on Friday night (April 28).

The rally returns to the Beara Peninsula on Saturday for the first time since 2019 and the route will include the favourites like Cod’s Head, Ardgroom and the Healy Pass.

Sunday’s route also features some new roads, and after two runs over Moll’s Gap and Ballaghbeama the rally heads to east Kerry.

The sting in the tail includes two runs over Gortnagane and a stage that has not been used for rallying since the 1983 Circuit of Ireland – the last time the famed five-day event visited Kerry.

“We will have a couple of special announcements regarding the town centre at the launch,” said Clerk of the Course Dermot Healy.

With entries set to close on Friday, April 14, the club will be in a position to reveal some of the big names that will tackle the rally in just over two weeks’ time. New for 2023 is title sponsors Assess Ireland - front runners when it comes to providing automotive and engineering inspection services. It provides a nationwide service through its network of engineers.

Established in 1999, Assess Ireland currently employs a team of more than 80

highly skilled people throughout Ireland including engineers, finance, customer support and logistics teams. With headquarters based in Tralee, the firm has been undoubtedly a longstanding supporter of the local economy. Assess Ireland offers a range of motor services to the corporate insurance sector as well as providing engineering/ work equipment inspections to a wide range of businesses both locally and nationally.

“Give our involvement in the automotive and engineering sectors, the sponsorship of the Rally of the Lakes is an ideal event for our company to be associated with.

“We are delighted to be supporting one of the most famous annual motorsport events.

“It is our intention to continue as the main sponsor for a minimum of three years.” Conor Deasy, Managing Director of Assess Ireland, said.

The launch is scheduled for Saturday afternoon (April 22) at 5pm.

Local drivers, including Muckross man, defending champion and recent Circuit of Ireland Rally winner Noel O’Sullivan will be on hand to answer queries about the rally.

The launch is open to the public and all are welcome to attend and hear about the 2023 rally.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS: Last year's winners Noel O'Sullivan from Muckross and Callum Devine from Derry are set to be announced as the top seeds for the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes at Sunday's launch. Photo: Sean Moriarty

RAINFALL RECORD: Head Greenkeeper at Killarney Golf Club Enda Murphy, has been keeping rainfall records at the course for over 10 years. His recordings show February was the driest month and March was the wettest. The annual average for February is 181mm while February 2023 was recorded at 46mm. The annual average for March is 116mm while up to Friday morning that had risen to 191mm. Photo shows Enda making a rainfall recording on Friday morning at Killarney Golf Club. Photo: Don MacMonagle

FINANCIAL ADVISOR DIRECTORY FOR KILLARNEY

A handful of winners

There seems to be a narrative in the market suggesting that stocks typically go up over time, and therefore, with a little homework 'my stock picks' will go up even more - but it isn't that simple. This isn't a 50/50-coin toss.

The concentration of winners is more severe than you think.

The Russell 3000 Index has returned an average annualised return of 13% since 1980, but the disparity of returns that generate these profits is rarely focused on.

The vast majority of the positive returns over time can be attributed to just 7% of stocks - the 'mega winners'.

In a similar report studying the historical performance of the S&P 500, only 22% of the stocks in the S&P 500 outperformed the index from 2000 to 2020. Over that measurement period, the S&P 500 gained 322%, while the median stock rose by just 63%.

Put simply, the probability of picking a

winner is lower than you think, but all is not lost. A couple of big winners are all you need.

A FEW GOOD DECISIONS

Warren Buffett - arguably the most successful investor in history, recently attributed his success to just 'a dozen truly good decisions'.

"Over the years, I have made many mistakes - our satisfactory results have been the product of about a dozen truly good decisions — that would be about one every five years. "

That's right, the best investor in history made one good decision every five years. So how can someone who claims this be heralded as an investment guru?

ASYMMETRY

A stock can only drop by 100%, but there's no technical limit to how high a stock can go, so when you invest in some truly great companies, the handful of winners can more than offset the graveyard of losses you accumulate along the way.

Let's take one of Buffet's most notorious

investments as an example;

Over a period of seven years ending in 1994, Buffett accumulated 400 million shares of Coca-Cola at a total cost of $1.3 billion. As of the end of 2022, that position was worth $25 billion. And let's not forget the $704 million in annual dividends.

For me, stocks like TTD and Nvidia have more than offset some very questionable investment decisions. (24-year-old me has a lot to answer for, but you live and learn, I guess).

Obviously, the goal is only to pick winners, but on the off-chance you can't perfectly predict the future, here's a good place to start:

1. Stop trying to jump on every opportunity. Focus on making a few good decisions and give them time to work in your favour.

2. Don't be fooled into thinking every investment will be a winner. You won't stick it out very long if you expect to be in the green 24/7. There will be guaranteed losses along the way, but over time, a handful of big winners is all you need. To get my latest stock picks, sign up to my newsletter by scanning the QR code or go to www.theislandinvestor.com.

RSA Insurance exits UK private motor market

RSA Insurance was formed through the merger of Sun Alliance and Royal Insurance in 1996 and was acquired by Canadian multinational, Intact Financial Corporation in November 2021. RSA said the motor market in the UK remained competitive yet “requires significant scale to drive meaningful outperformance”.

The RSA motor business in the UK represents about £120 million of annual premium but the 'Insurance Times' reported that the RSA’s private motor segment was operating at a loss, meaning the lost

premium does not represent an operating loss to the business.

“When we completed the acquisition of RSA, we were clear that we would take necessary actions to drive sustainable outperformance in UK and Ireland," Charles Brindamour, CEO of the Intact Financial Corp, said. "[The] announcement represents a further step in delivering against our strategic roadmap to optimise our footprint around Personal Lines, Home and Pet, and our Commercial and Speciality lines businesses.”

Car premiums in the UK have increased

by 21.1% from February 2021 to February 2022. Market sources concluded that inflation and supply chain disruption are pushing up the costs insurers face in fixing and replacing vehicles. The average annual car insurance premium in the UK is £929 which rises considerably in London to £1,419.

At the time of writing, it has just been announced that RSA are also exiting commercial mini fleet insurance in the UK from June 1, 2023.

RSA have not made any comment on their Irish operations. In the Republic of Ireland, RSA Insurance offer car insurance products via Insurance Brokers and Bank of Ireland. RSA also own 123.ie. John Healy of Healy Insurances.

RSA Insurance has announced it will exit the UK personal lines car insurance market over the next year, with a sale arranged to rival insurer, Swinton.

Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant with a decade of experience within the financial industry.

Superbly positioned detached property situated in Gortroe, Aghadoe, only 2.5kms from Killarney Town Centre.

Private elevated site of c1.3 acres with picturesque south facing mountain views.

The property requires finishing works but offers huge potential to complete an exclusive detached family home in a much sought after area.

Home owners urged to pay Local Property Tax

Revenue has this week defended its system for the payment of the Local Property Tax (LPT) after a number of homeowners said they have paid but still received letters telling them they owed the tax.

150,000 letters have been issued by Revenue to property owners who haven't yet paid their Local Property Tax (LPT) or made an arrangement to pay.

Last November letters were issued to property owners who had paid last year’s property tax using a credit/ debit card or a single annual debit instruction to inform them of their liability for this year and advise of due dates for payment.

Revenue said over half of the 150,000 property owners who received these letters have already corrected their position by either paying the liability or putting a payment method in place. Under the legislation, all residential properties were required to set up their payment method by January 10 this year.

To date, over 1.7 million properties have payment arrangements in place for

Superbly located 3 bed semi-detached home situated on the edge of Killarney town just off Muckross Road.

Well maintained throughout, the property is not overlooked from the rear and represents a great opportunity to purchase a home in this strong residential area. Generous Private rear garden (not overlooked) with side access and concrete block built shed.

Ideal starter home or investment property.

2023, which includes 350,000 payments scheduled for March 21. The total take for LPT so far this year is €314 million.

While the large majority of property owners have met their payment obligations Revenue advise that those who haven't yet paid or set up a payment arrangement, leave themselves open to collection and enforcement action.

It is important to note that 2022 was the first year that newly liable properties came within the charge to LPT on an annual basis. The owners of properties built last year were required to submit a LPT return and set up a payment arrangement for 2023.

A spokesperson for Revenue has urged all property owners who haven't made arrangements to pay their LPT to take immediate action.

LPT payment method can be set up online at revenue.ie or contact the LPT Helpline at 01 738 36 26.

E: killarney@dng.ie

THE BLUEBELL HOUSE GORTROE, AGHADOE, KILLARNEY, V93 H7K7

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PRICE: €400,000

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4 KINGS AVENUE MUCKROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY, V93 C8AO

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Liebherr Scholarship Programme

Liebherr Scholarship Programme 2023

Leaving Certificate students and current third-level degree students are now invited to apply for the Liebherr Scholarship Programme. Qualifying courses include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, mechatronics, automation, business information systems, computer science, software development, and data analytics

Benefits

Scholarship recipients will have their college fees paid for the duration of their course and will have the additional benefits of being able to complete work experience during summer vacations and college placements throughout the course terms. The Liebherr Scholarship Programme provides a unique opportunity for recent Leaving Certificate students and existing college students to gain a 3rd level qualification, practical experience and the opportunity to continue employment with Liebherr on graduation.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email to scholarshiprecruit.lcc@liebherr.com.

Applicants should include a CV detailing Leaving Certificate/Junior Certificate/college projects and/or results and a cover letter explaining why they have chosen

their specific career path. In the case of Leaving Certificate applicants, a copy of their completed CAO form showing their choice of course should be included.

The closing date is Friday the 26th of May 2023

To find out more and discover career opportunities with Liebherr, find Liebherr Container Cranes on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Scholarship recipients enjoy

- Course fees paid

- Summer work

- Work placements

- Individual mentoring

- Graduate positions

Electrician

Mondelez Ireland Production Limited, Rathmore, Co. Kerry

Position Type: 6-month Contract

Salary: Competitive salary offered

Requirements of applicants:

• You must be a qualified Electrician (Level 6 QQI or equivalent in electrical senior trade).

• Preferred experience in Allen Bradley PLC controls and logic.

• Preferred maintenance experience & problem-solving.

• We operate 24/7 on 8hour shifts Monday – Friday, 12hour shifts Saturday – Sunday. Please

Horticultural Sales Assistant Shop Floor Sales Assistants

Due to the ongoing development of our business, we now have vacancies for Full Time Sales Assistants in our Killarney store. In these roles you will be responsible for driving sales within the branch by promoting all products and services in our store. You will be able to consistently deliver great customer service. For our Horticultural role you will with having an extensive knowledge and understanding of the establishment and maintenance of plants, trees and flowers. Excellent computer skills required for the role. You must be available to work Full Time. We offer the potential for long term employment and potential to grow in responsibility. This combined with a competitive wage/salary in a friendly and secure working environment.

Please Forward your application or C.V. to: The HR Manager, MD O Shea & Sons, Park Road, Killarney, Kerry or ssimcox@mdoshea.ie

Are Recruiting for a FULL TIME EARLY YEAR’S DEPUTY MANAGER

Essential skills/Qualifications required:

A major award in Childcare/Early Education at a minimum of NFQ level 7 or equivalent. Applicants will demonstrate at least 3 years’ Supervisor experience in a position of responsibility running an area and supervising staff.

Main Job Purpose

• To deputise for the Childcare Manager in their absence.

• Assist with the effective daily management of the Childcare Service including administration.

• Ensuring rosters and staffing of the Centre are well organised.

• To work directly with the children in the Centre where required including relief cover in rooms, opening and closing the service-operating hours 7:30am-6:00pm.

• To monitor and ensure that all agreed compliance, quality and safety standards are maintained at all times.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent team ethic and leadership skills with a proven record of working as part of a cross functional team and an ability to take initiative.

• Strong communication, organisational and competent computer literacy skills.

• Flexible, professional and reliable.

Any successful candidate will be pending Garda Vetting and satisfactory employment references. Canvassing will disqualify applications. Late applications will not be considered. Milltown Childcare Centre is an equal opportunities employer with a voluntary Board of Directors. Send Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter by e-mail to milltownwages@gmail.com closing date 12/05/2023.

ACROSS

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DOWN

1. Give off

2. Feeble, as an excuse

3. Shade of green

4. Informal speech

5. Displace (a TV show)

6. Ventilates

7. Roasting stick

8. Caribbean ____

9. Join the army

10. Wetted

11. Concerning

12. Drying cloth

13. Taunt

18. Makes a knot

22. Looks for 25. Imitation 26. Residence 27. Owl's cry 29. Uttered 30. Golfer ____ Woods

33. False ____ 35. "____ Lisa" 37. Buffalo's waterfront 38. Nights before

41. Eat away

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Gear up in aid of Ballyfinnane NS

Locals in Ballyfinnane are ready to gear up for their annual cycle taking place next week.

Due to the resounding success of the previous year’s cycle the ‘Tour de Ballyfinnane’ will take place on Saturday, April 22, at 10am.

This is the eight year of the cycle, which is organised by the Parents Association of Ballyfinnane National School, along with the support of the school staff, the wider local community and generously sponsored by local businesses in the area. All funds raised are in aid of Ballyfinane NS, a two-teacher school which is situated in the parish of Kiltallagh, at the crossroads near the well-known Shanty Bar. The cycle was a homegrown initiative started by the Parent’s Association of the school which has grown incrementally each year and has now become a regular outing on the calendar of cycle events that take place in Kerry.

Proceeds from the cycle greatly benefit the children of the school where past funds raised have supported projects such as a new playground, school IT devices, sport, swimming, yoga and music, to name a few.

This year’s cycle was launched by Brendan Griffin local TD and Junior Minister for Sport with Kingdom Warrior and Irish boxer Kevin Cronin at Divane’s Volkwagen showroom Castleisland who are a proud sponsor.

School Principal Catherine O’Shea thanked all involved in its organisation at the launch and commended the professionalism at how each year the event has

all about stamina in the final term of Leaving Cert!

been run. She noted the feedback from all cyclists involved at the finish line was fantastic.

"The energy from that makes it easy for us to continue with the event the following year again and build on it further," Catherine said.

Daniel O’Shea Chairperson of the Parent’s Association added that they are really looking forward to welcoming everybody to their annual cycle.

"Preparations are well under way for what should be another fantastic day out for everyone involved. It has been a hugely successful event over the years and we are sure this year will be no different. Pre-registration is now open on our website www.tourdeballyfinnane.ie."

ROUTES

The cycle has two routes; a 70km and a 45km, both commencing from Ballyfinnane Community Hall at 10am. Refreshments will be provided along the route and again at the finish with the now infamous complimentary BBQ and entertainment at The Shanty Bar, Ballyfinnane.

Route 1: 70km - €25. Route takes you west to Castlemaine, Inch, Annascaul, Gleann na nGealt, Camp, Tonevane, Caherleaheen, Farmer’s Bridge and over the final climb of the day at Garraun on the return to Ballyfinnane.

Route 2: 45km - €20. Route takes you east to Currans, Castleisland, Ballymac, Tralee and back to Ballyfinnane via the Killarney Road and Gortatlea. Participants can pre-register online or on the day from 8am. All proceeds will go to Ballyfinnane National School.

As you return to school for your final term your focus will certainly be on making the best use of your time in the countdown to the exams.

With just over seven weeks to the start of the exams on June 7, it is really important that you look after yourself, revise effectively and work on your exam technique. The year of the Leaving Certificate is often compared to a marathon, so pacing yourself at this stage is essential so that you conserve some energy for the exams themselves. It can be tempting to try to pack in as many hours as possible of study in the final weeks as you grapple with the feeling that you don’t have enough done. Push those thoughts to one side and be sensible in your approach. Just like any long distance runner, if you exert yourself, you will have a lot less energy to perform well in the exams. It is all about striking the right balance between revision, rest and relaxation. Emotions can vary for Leaving Cert students at this stage of the year. You may feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed while also feeling excited about finishing up in school and moving on to the next stage. Whatever you are feeling is normal and you are not alone. If you need to, chat to family and friends and reach out to those who support you in school.

PLAN, PREPARE AND PRIORITISE

Approach this final term strategically. Plan ahead for each week. Make a list of exactly what you are going to revise for the week and draw up a daily priority list. At the end of each day tick off what you have achieved and plan for the next day. Review your mock exam papers and marking schemes. Prioritise the areas that need attention and fill in the gaps in your learning. At this stage it is essential that you practice lots of exam questions. Make sure you are clear on the layout of the paper in each subject, the breakdown of marks for each section and the time allocation for each question. When you are completing full exam questions, practice against the clock. Do your best to switch off all distractions particularly notifications on the phone and social media, so you can concentrate fully to maximise the use of your time. Study sessions work best in short bursts at this stage, just like a High Intensity Internal Training (HIIT) session. Keep revision sessions to 45 minutes and take quick breaks to get up and move around regularly. Prepare glance notes and Mind Maps which will be really helpful

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and a member of Kerry Branch of IGC. See www.mycareerplan.ie or follow @mycareerplan on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

in the days leading up to the exams. Always finish revision sessions by looking at an exam question on the topic. Using a break down as follows might help:

• Survey the key headings, sub-headings, key points, diagrams, tables, maps etc (5 mins)

• Read the important information carefully, take very brief notes if it helps, but don’t overdo it. Concentrate on learning the content (20 mins)

• Recall what you can by brainstorming what you can remember on a blank sheet of paper (5 mins)

• Review what you are unsure about and have a look at an exam question on the topic to see how confident you would be to attempt it. Then check out the solution and marking scheme (15 mins)

SELF-CARE IS KEY

Above all else, you need to take care of yourself in the lead up to the exams. Eat well and stay hydrated. Avoid too many caffeinated drinks. Get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Don’t study too late and always allow time to do whatever relaxes you after study – take the dog for a walk, listen to music, try some meditation/ mindfulness if it helps, watch Netflix for a short while. You know what works best for you. Keep things in perspective. The Leaving Cert attracts a lot of media attention every year, try to keep that hype at a distance and focus on staying on track with your own exam preparation. This year has been tough and tiring but you are almost there now so keep it going! Remember that whatever happens in the exams, you have lots of options and pathways open to you and a ‘study-free’ summer to look forward to!

SHOWJUMPING: First Year students Tara O'Sullivan and Molly Cronin represented St Brigid's Secondary School Killarney in the showjumping Inter Schools competition in Clonshire Equestrian, Limerick recently. Both girls jumped clear in their individual class. Molly placed 3rd and Tara O'Sullivan placed 6th against the clock in the final round.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CASEY

2ND ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

20TH ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

4TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of William Casey Late of Scrahanfadda, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore Who passed away on 8th March 2023.

The family of the late William Casey, Scrahanfadda, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, who left us on 8th March 2023, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours, who attended the rosary, service and burial, and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolences, we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to the medical, nursing and ancillary staff of St. Columbanus Home and Heatherlee Nursing Home, for their kindness and respect in caring for William over the years.

To all those who participated in the mass, especially Monsignor Dan Herlihy, the readers and musicians. Finally, to Sean O’Mahony of St. Bridget’s Funeral Home for his sensitive and professional handling of the arrangements.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

The Month’s Mind Mass for William will be held on Friday 14th April at 7.00pm in The Church of the Holy Rosary, Gneeveguilla. All welcome.

10TH ANNIVERSARY CULLOTY

In loving memory of Michael Culloty late of Maulykevane, Headford, Killarney who died on the 18th of April 2013. May he Rest in Peace.

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH

O Glorious St. Joseph, Faithful father of Jesus to you do we raise our hearts and hands to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our special favours. Especially the grace of a happy death and the special favours we now ask. St. Joseph pray for us.

In loving memory of Patrick Fleming 16 Scrahan Court, Ross Road, Killarney Who died on 16th April 2021.

Remembering you Patrick..

I look at the rivers and imagine you fishing or playing golf.. That wonderful tenor voice singing and no doubt entertaining

A heavenly choir now..

Those ninety wonderful years.. You are so loved missed and thought about in every waking day.

The reminders what you meant to all of us..

Up there with our beautiful Rita..

In between up and down days

We carry you always in our heart.

Your legacy lives on in all of us.. Patrick the husband Patrick the dad

Patrick the great granddad.. The friend..

The friendly butcher

Where you had made so many friends.. Where we can always remember you.. Smiling down with pride beside your loving daughter Rita..

This poem is for you .. Our Patrick, Our Rita.. Loved loved Forgotten.. Never.. (Paula)

Always remembered by your wife Philomena and son Karl.

2ND ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

In loving memory of Patrick Fleming 16 Scrahan Court, Ross Road, Killarney who passed away on April 16th, 2021.

God saw you getting tired

A cure was not to be

So he put his arms around you

And whispered ‘Come to Me’

A glden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

From Louise, Des, Corin, Natalie, Lisa, Colin, Lily, Astrid and Jack

PRAYER TO ST. MARGARET

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

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In loving memory of A wonderful husband, father and grandfather Colm Foley Late of 101 New Street, Killarney Who died on April 7th 2003.

May the winds of Heaven blow softly An whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Loved and remembered always by Eileen, Grace, Cormac, James, Colm, Pat, partners & grandchildren.

19TH ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

In loving memory of Neilus Kelliher, late of Tiernaboul, Killarney, who died 17th April 2004

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always there for you

Sadly missed but never forgotten. Love Noreen, Declan, Elaine, Eileen, Mike, Ann, Chris, Yvonne, Johnny and grandkids Con, Jamie, and Maggie and Stephen.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 22nd April at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

6TH ANNIVERSARY LOUGHNANE

In loving memory of Kathleen Loughnane Late of Pike Hill, Lissivigeen, Killarney Who passed away on 18th April 2017. R.I.P

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.

31ST, 24TH & 19TH ANNIVERSARIES 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.

From your loving family.

ST. THERESA

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

In loving memory of Catherine McCarthy Woodlawn, who passed on 16th April 2019. Rest in Peace God looked around his garden and saw an empty place He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest Gods garden must be beautiful he always takes the best God knew you were in pain and a cure was not to be.

So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered ‘’Come to me’’. With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you slip away Although we loved you dearly We knew you could not stay. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by your husband Stephen & all The McCarthy Family.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Monday 17th of April at 6.15pm in St Marys Catherial

4TH ANNIVERSARY

MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of the late Hannah Moynihan Rossacroo, Headford Who passed away on 22nd April 2019.

As time goes gently by Love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts Mum you are always there.

Sadly missed by Patrick, Peter, Kathryn, Joanne, Timmy, James, sons-in-law, daughters in-law and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 23rd April at 11.00am in Barraduff Church.

PRAYER TO A SPECIAL REQUEST

Oh dear Mother of God, our lady of conception aparecidal, oh Saint Rita of Cassia and saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint expedite, Saint of Urgent causes pray for me. Saint Edwiges the saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel please ask jesus to he me. ( mention your request) May the sacred heart of jesus be adored and glorified for ever. pray one our father, one hail mary and glory be to the father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and shall be, world without end amen. pray for three days, publish on the third day, see what will happen on the fourth day. MMC

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In loving memory of Martin and Bridie Murphy

Late of East End, Rathmore

Martin who died on 29th March 2022 Bridie who died on 16th April 2022.

As we lovingly remember Martin and Bridie on their first anniversay, we their family, Ann, Geraldine, Helen and Denis, wish to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised and supported us at this sad time.

Thanks to our extended family, neighbours and friends for their generosity and kindness.

Many thanks to all who attended the removal, funeral, sent mass cards, messages of condolences, phone calls, flowers, visited our home, brought food, and travelled with us to Adare for the burial.

Sincere thank you to South Doc, Ambulance Services, Staff of UHK, A&E, Muckross and Scellig Wards, and the Palliative Care team for their care and understanding. Thanks to Dr Christina, Dr Liam and all at Millstreet Medical Centre for their kindness through out the years.

Thanks to the Local PHN, Reen’s pharmacy, and the home help team, for their wonderful care and friendship, that enabled Bridie and Martin to stay at home for many years.

Thanks to Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home for your care and support to Mam in her final weeks, it was much appreciated.

A special thanks to Fr. Pat O Donnell who celebrated their masses, for your kind words of comfort, compassion and for guiding us along the way. To Fr. Seamus Engright CSSR who said prayers at the burial, we thank you.

To Joan and Sheila for their beautiful singing and uplifting church music. To those who formed the guard of honour, those who did a reading or participated in any way at the masses, we thank you.

To John D O’Keeffe undertakers for your help, professionalism and arranging of their burial in Adare, we are very grateful.

Thanks to Centra, Sceil Eile and Rathkeale House Hotel for providing the refreshments and food.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us everyday

Unseen unheard but always near Still loved still missed and very dear.

Lovingly remembered by all your Family. XXX

Martin and Bridies First Anmiversay Mass takes place in St Joseph’s Church Rathmore on Sunday 16th at 11.30am.

23RD ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

In loving memory of Michael F. Murphy late of Kilquane, Headford, Killarney who died on April 18th 2000.

Will those who think of him today

A little prayer to Jesus say.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Always remembered by your family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

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.

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, daughters Elizabeth and Niamh, sons Sean, Daniel, Billy and grandchildren.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

We lovingly remember Our wonderful Mother and Nana Catherine (Kathy) O’Donoghue Tiernaboul, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on 17th April 2020.

Although you cannot hear her voice

Or see her smile anymore

Your mother walks beside you

Just as she did before.

She listens to your stories

She wipes away your tears

She wraps her arms around you

And she understands your fears

It’s just she isn’t visible

To see with the human eye

But talk to her in silence And her spirit will reply.

You’ll feel the love she has for you

You’ll hear her in your heart

She’s left her human body

But your souls will never part.

A mother holds her children’s hands for a little while

But their hearts forever.

Loved and always remembered by Kevin, Paul, Bernadette and their families.

3rd Anniversary Mass for Kathy is on Saturday 22nd April at 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney. Rest In Peace.

17TH ANNIVERSARY O’MEARA (NEE

O’DONONGHUE)

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara nee O’Donoghue late of Muckross, Killarney who died on the 14th April, 2006. 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.

Sadly missed by your loving sons Eoin and Micheál.

17TH

ANNIVERSARY O’MEARA (NEE O’DONONGHUE)

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara nee O’Donoghue late of Muckross, Killarney who died on the 14th April, 2006.

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.

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 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 and Lara.

Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 16th April at 9:30am in Muckross Church.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’ DONOGHUE

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

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

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

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

12TH & 3RD ANNIVERSARIES O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Seamus O’Connor

Late of Clydaugh, Kilcummin

Who died on April 17th 2011. and his father-in-law Joseph Clarke

Who died on 5th April 2020.

For those of you who knew him a legend through and through A kind-hearted character and generous too.

Seamus stone as known to some and memories of him are second to none.

From music to nature he treasured his gifts and just one conversation would have you in fits

Known for his quarry and many a load from Peggy Gordon to Raglan RoadSeamus thank you for all the great stories you told.

Your wisdom and knowledge has shown us the way and we are so thankful to have known you every single day.

Joseph, thoughts of you are never far away

You are always loved and missed every day.

Always missed love Sanrda, Tara, Fiona, Brian, Glen & Ross.

Anniversary Mass for Seamus and Joseph is on Sunday 23rd April at 11.30am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

4TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

TUOHY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy

Dennehy’s Bohereen Killarney

Who passed away on April 17th 2019 and Whose birthday occurs on 19th April.

Time and years go gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share

But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed, remembered always by Mam & Dad

Anniversary Mass will be held Monday 17th April at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

TUOHY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy Dennehy’s Bohereen, Fair Hill, Killarney, who passed away on April 17th 2019.

In God’s care you rest above

In our hearts you rest with love

Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day. Sadly missed by his aunts, uncle and cousins.

4TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

TUOHY

In loving memory of A dear brother & uncle Tony Tuohy

Late of Dennehy’s Bohereen, Killarney Who died on 17th April 2019 and Whose birthday occurs on 19th April. God called your name so softly That only you could hear

And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near The golden gates stood open God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

Sadly missed by your loving sister Rachel, brother Dermot, nieces Jordyn and Casey and grand nephew Finnán.

O faithful virgin and glorious martyr, St Philomena who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowful, have pity on me. Thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity o great Saint. Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favourable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you (here specify your petition). I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus thy spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His saints. Amen. C.D.

29TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

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.

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.

POWERFUL NOVENA

Jesus who has said ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the most holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (mention request). Oh Jesus has said all you ask the Father in my name he will grant, through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (mention request). Jesus who has said Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Mention request). Promise publication.

N.L.

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NOVENA TO ST. PHILOMENA

| By Adam Moynihan

SPORT

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Kerry hoping to end 32-year wait

High-flying Kingdom on brink of first Division 1 title since 1991

Kerry will be looking to cap a brilliant league campaign when they take on Galway in the Division 1 final on Saturday.

The Kingdom have been sensational so far this season, putting established teams like Meath and Dublin to the sword en route to a thoroughly deserved first-place finish. Their form is remarkable considering the fact that they are just back in the top flight following a number of difficult years in Division 2.

Victory over Galway in Croke Park will see them secure an impressive backto-back following that league final win

over Armagh 12 months ago, while also capturing the county’s first Division 1 title since 1991. There is another incentive to winning on Saturday: doing so will bring Kerry level with Cork as the most successful team in the competition’s 44year history. Cork currently have 12 Division 1 titles to their name while Kerry are sitting on 11.

Last year’s All-Ireland runners-up will have their work cut out against a strong Galway side who won five of their seven league games; the only teams they failed to beat were Meath, with whom

they drew, and Kerry, who defeated the Tribeswomen 3-11 to 0-17 in the final round.

“Galway have been building nicely,” Kerry captain Síofra O’Shea told reporters this week. “They’ve got their players back from Kilkerrin/Clonberne as well. They’re a great team. They have players who are fast and fit and they like to run the ball. It will be a challenge for us but we’ll be well prepared.”

O’Shea (21) has been in terrific form for Declan Quill and Darragh Long’s side and she will no doubt be an important figure

DIVISION 1 FINAL

Kerry v Galway

Saturday at 5pm

Croke Park | Live on TG4

if Kerry are to prevail on the day. The AllStar quintet of Kayleigh Cronin, Aishling O’Connell, Cáit Lynch, Niamh Carmody and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – fresh from their All-Star trip to Texas - will also play key roles.

The Division 1 final, which will throw in at 5pm, will be preceded by the Division 2 decider between Armagh and Laois, with this game fixed for 3pm. Both matches will be shown live on TG4.

FINAL: Síofra O'Shea of Kerry and Sarah Ní Loingsigh of Galway at Croke Park ahead of the Lidl National League final. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.

Club 7s launched at Ladies View

Earlier this week the rugged terrain surrounding Killarney provided the stunning backdrop as Spa GAA launched the second edition of the Killarney Club 7s.

Kerry stars Paudie Clifford, Dara Moynihan and David Clifford were on hand at Ladies View to mark the announcement,

with local photographer Paudie Healy capturing this beautiful image of the players kitted out and ready for action. This year’s seven-a-side Gaelic football tournament for men and women will take place over the June Bank Holiday weekend with two days of sport and entertainment in store at the club’s home

grounds in Tullig. The first Killarney Club 7s in 2022 was hugely popular with all who participated and attended and organisers are busy putting together another cracking event.

Heineken have come on board as title sponsors, top quality food and drink will

Pro boxer Keogh to direct Killarney course

An intensive six-week course on the fundamentals of boxing will be held at the Peak Performance Academy in Killarney from next Tuesday, April 25.

The course, which is being directed by professional fighter Darragh Keogh, will teach participants various boxing techniques with an emphasis on building strength and fitness.

Keogh has gained great experience on the boxing circuit in Australia over the

past number of years. He has won several amateur titles and was crowned the Australian Gold Coast champion and North Queensland champion in 2018. He won an Australian Golden Glove Championship in 2019 and was an Australian Boxing Council Champion in 2021. He turned professional after this in July 2021 and has gone undefeated in his three fights to date, the most recent in November 2022 in a Queensland super welterweight title bout. Since his recent

return to Killarney he has signed up with Elite Sports Promotions and is expected to make his Irish professional debut later this year.

“Those completing the course should benefit from enhanced cardiovascular fitness; improved mental strength, agility and hand eye coordination; greater stress relief; and improved confidence and self-esteem,” Keogh said.

The course is open to males and females aged 18 and over at a cost of €50 per person. No previous experience is required.

Bookings can be made by contacting Darragh at 087 2470632 or darraghkeogh06@gmail.com. You can also find him on Instagram @darraghkeoghboxing.

be available on site, and there will be a wide array of live music from 12pm on both days.

On the pitch, teams from all over the country will compete for €10,000 in prize money.

To book tickets or to enter your team, visit killarneyclub7s.ie.

PEAK PERFORMANCE: Professional fighter Darragh Keogh will be teaching locals the fundamentals of boxing.

Girls fly the green and gold flag in Milan

The Kerry U15 girls squad recently headed off to Italy to take part in the prestigious Yes Cup Tournament in Milan.

The girls, who were accompanied by manager Natasha O’Sullivan, U14 manager Siobhán Cushen, and coaches Caragh and Aisling Kelly, played four matches over three days in the Pero Sporting Centre. They came up against three professional or semi-professional Italian teams, namely ProSesto, Como Women and Inter Milan. The ties against ProSesto and Como Women ended in 1-1 draws (both Kerry goals were scored by Jocelyn Cushen of Park) and Kerry were defeated 2-0 by Inter Milan, the eventual champions.

Kerry then met Swiss side Ticino in the 5th/6th place playoff. The girls fought a tremendous physical battle but there was no joy at the final whistle. Never-

theless their performances were very impressive throughout, especially considering the high standard of opposition. The Kerry players enjoyed a wonderful Saturday afternoon as they visited Milan Cathedral and enjoyed a parade around the streets. As the only Irish team in the 120 team entrants, they sang the Irish national anthem with pride while waving their Kerry and Ireland flags. They even had time to spare for a bit of shopping afterwards.

All 18 girls togged out and played a massive part in what was a very well organised tournament. They did themselves, their families, clubs, county and country proud.

AROUND THE WORLD

| LeBron leads Lakers to the playoffs

It may be his 20th year in the NBA but LeBron James still has that X-factor. The decorated veteran had a big night as he carried the Los Angeles Lakers through to the NBA playoffs following a 108-102 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Play-In match.

The 38-year-old posted 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the Lakers’ dramatic comeback win.

Towards the end of a rollercoaster encounter, Minnesota had a six-minute drought which allowed the Lakers to take the lead with just 1.4 seconds left on the clock. The drama wasn’t finished yet, however. Mike Conley was fouled in the act of shooting by Anthony Davis with 0.1 seconds remaining and Conley held his nerve to drain all three free throws and force OT.

With James to the fore, the Lakers eventually came out on top to set up an appetising match-up with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in Round 1 of the playoffs.

| Bruins break NHL record for most wins

The Boston Bruins made National Hockey League history Sunday night when they secured a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

The win at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center was the Bruins’ 63rd of the sea-

son, breaking the NHL record for most wins in a single season.

On Saturday, the Bruins tied the 19951996 Detroit Red Wings and the 20182019 Tampa Bay Lightning for most wins after capturing their 62nd win. Their record now stands at 63-12-5 for the season. They have clinched the President’s Trophy and home-ice advantage in the playoffs.

| Foster saves the day for Wrexham

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds says he will “never be the same again” after watching Wrexham AFC take a huge step towards promotion in dramatic fashion on Monday.

Reynolds watched from the stands with co-owner Rob McElhenney as the Welsh club beat National League title rivals Notts County 3-2 in a match billed as the biggest in the league’s history. It was a chaotic encounter between two clubs fighting for promotion and culminated in Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster saving a penalty in the last minute to ensure the Welsh club sealed a victory which moved it three points ahead of second-placed County at the top of the league having played one game fewer. Wrexham has four games of the regular season remaining to secure automatic promotion to the Football League. Only the league champion will be automatically promoted, with second place having to navigate a tricky playoff.

SPORTS ON TV THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

SOCCER RTÉ 2 8pm Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

SOCCER BT Sport 1 12.30pm Aston Villa v Newcastle

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 1.30pm RBC Heritage

HORSE RACING Virgin Media One 2pm Aintree

LGFA TG4 5pm Kerry v Galway

SOCCER Premier Sports 1 3pm Chelsea v Brighton

SQUASH BT Sport 4 3pm British Open

RUGBY RTÉ 2 3pm Lions v Leinster & Stormers v Munster

RUGBY Virgin Media Two 4.45pm Italy Women v Ireland Women

GAA BBC 2 5pm Fermanagh v Derry

SOCCER BBC 2 5.15pm Man Utd Women v Brighton Women

BOXING BT Sport 7pm Joe Joyce v Zhilei Zhang

SOCCER TG4 7.35pm Wexford Youths Women v Athlone Town Women

RUGBY RTÉ 2 7.35pm Connacht v Cardiff

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

SOCCER Sky Sports Football 12 noon Kilmarnock v Celtic

CYCLING Eurosport 1 12 noon Amstel Gold Race

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 1.30pm RBC Heritage

CAMOGIE RTÉ 2 12 noon Kerry v Meath

LGFA TG4 YouTube 2pm Division 4 & Division 3 finals

GAA RTÉ 2 4pm Tyrone v Monaghan

MOTOGP BT Sport 2 7.30pm Austin GP of the Americas

GAA RTÉ 2 9.30pm League Sunday

KERRY SQUAD: Maggie Quirke, Anne O’Shaughnessy, Gráinne Kelliher, Ciara Casey, Emily Buckley, Sadhbh Curran, Hayley O’Flaherty, Miriam Sheahan, Grace Reilly, Kate Forde (captain), Caoimhe O’Sullivan, Liadh Forde, Klaudia Merchel, Vilte Paulauskaite, Phoebe O’Shea, Jocelyn Cushen, Emma Daly and Holly Boyle.

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

At the presentation of prizes for the Easter Monday Mixed Scramble at the Ross Golf Club were Pat Crowley, Maureen Crowley, John Cushkelly, Gary O'Shea, John Ivory (Captain), Michael Barrett, Brian O'Connor and Donie Broderick.

Winners and participants of Saturday’s Lir Café Easter Egg Competition at Ross Golf Club: Emir Coffey, Therese O'Keeffe, Betty O'Farrell, Lady Captain Mary Moynihan, Maureen Crowley, Mary Gorman, Catriona Shanahan, Mona Looney, Mary O'Connor and Elaine Casey.

the launch of the Killarney Legion GAA Golf Classic were Shaun O'Connor, Darragh O'Doherty, Ann McCann (Gleneagle Hotel), Tom Moriarty (Killarney Legion and GlenEagle Hotel), Aaron McCann (Gleneagle Hotel), Seán Murphy and Alex O'Callaghan.

GOLF:

ROSS:

BASKETBALL: Joe Carroll of Senator Windows Kerry presents a set of jerseys to Mags Cronin, captain of St Paul's senior ladies basketball team.

CAMOGIE: The Killarney Camogie Club Féile team who were in action last weekend.

SOCCER: The Masterheeha U16 C team who won the Kerry Division 2 title last weekend.

TEE TIME: Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Captain Margaret C Looney pitching off at the first hole on Easter Sunday morning for the official Captain's Drive-In prior to the start of the Club Matchplay event.

WIN: The Killarney Celtic U16 girls squad who defeated LB Rovers 6-0 at Celtic Park.

LEGION: At

The event will take place on May 5.

Kerry boys help New York to historic win

Eamonn Fitzgerald reports on New York’s first ever win in the Connacht Senior Football Championship

I should have believed him but it was too hard to comprehend that New York could capture a scalp on one of the home teams in the race for Sam.

Exactly one year ago I met Larry McCarthy and having discussed so many aspects of his post, including weighty matters pertaining to the GAA, I ignited the passion for a subject very dear to his heart: the GAA in New York.

I was interested to find out the state of the GAA in New York and no better man to give that insight.

The New York football position I knew had changed radically. No wonder. John Kerry (O’Donnell) was the guru of the GAA in New York for decade after decade. The Castlegregory native made it good in NY and never forgot his own, including Thady Fitzgerald, the barman for half a century in Gaelic Park in the Bronx.

The O’Donnell stranglehold on Gaelic Park ended as the New York Board took control. New York were always able to pull good hurling and football teams together and were a match for most Irish teams when they met in New York.

The searing sun of midsummer in the Big Apple and the small pitch and hard surface was used to full advantage by the home side. However, when it came to the All-Ireland championships, New York invariably failed.

During Covid they were very weakened

as the normal flow of students was halted due to travel restrictions. That, of course, is why the local clubs in Ireland did not suffer the usual summer exodus of student players during the pandemic.

HEART AND SOUL

Larry McCarthy, President of the GAA, is a native of Bishopstown in Cork. He has a sister living in Killarney and up until he was elected to the top job in the GAA in 2021, his heart and soul was in New York GAA.

A PE graduate of Thomond College, it was there he showed exceptional administrative skills in pulling together a college team. Student club teams are quite different to the regular club teams, with no age difference between the top table and the players.

The qualified PE teacher then emigrated to New York where he advanced his studies to PhD level at Ohio State University. He has lectured at the Stillman School of Business since 1998. He was hugely involved with the Sligo club in New York. (Carlow was the club steered to success by Eddie Tatler Sr when he lived and worked Stateside.)

When I put it to McCarthy that New York had no realistic chance of success to lift the Sam Maguire or the MacCarthy Cup, his message was succinct and clear.

At the Bronx on Saturday night a team with Kerrymen to the forefront did what Larry McCarthy said they would do.

“We’re not far away, you know”. I didn’t believe him, but when I saw how close New York came in the Tailteann Cup, last year his words were came to mind again. He was one of the very proud New Yorkers at the famous GAA mecca in the Bronx on Saturday last when New York defeated Leitrim. The historic victory couldn’t have been more dramatic. It took a penalty shootout to decide the outcome.

It was all square at the end of normal time and still deadlocked on 15 points each AET. Then the whole drama of penalties and the immigrants won 2-0 in a welter of excitement. History was made: the first ever win by a New York football side in the Connacht Senior Football Championship.

EUPHORIA

I can just imagine the scenes of overwhelming joy and euphoric embraces when Mikey Brosnan scored the winning penalty. He is a fine player. I was very impressed with his father, Mike Brosnan Sr, in colleges games here in Kerry and in the 1988 county final when he starred for St Kieran’s as they won their one and only Kerry SFC title.

I had pencilled him in as the emerging Kerry senior full back, the natural successor to John O’Keeffe and Sean Walsh. Instead the troublesome number 3 geansaí fell to Tom Spillane, Liam Hartnett, Ambrose O’Donavan, Kieran Culhane, Tom Spillane again in 1991, Anthony Gleeson, Mike Hassett, and Barry O’Shea. Then in 2000 the play-well-anywhere Séamus Moynihan propelled Kerry to the All-Ireland by dominating his great college friend Pádraic Joyce.

For Brosnan, fate intervened after that 1988 county final. Job prospects were poor in his native Knocknagoshel so he departed for New York. The rest is history as Kerry struggled for 13 years to get a worthy successor to Johnno and Seánie. Back to the Bronx on Saturday night last and the team with Kerrymen to the forefront did what Larry McCarthy said they would do. Leitrim had no luck in the penalty shootout. Two shots were saved, and the woodwork deprived them of the other two goals.

No wonder Johnny McGeeney, the New York manager, savoured this remarkable win. Man of the Match was Gavin O’Brien, who is a big loss to Kerins O’Rahillys. Readers will recall that Mushy flew back to Ireland to play for his home team

on their journey to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Club final, where they came surprisingly close to Kilmacud Crokes, the eventual winners.

Another Kerryman, Rob Wharton, anchored the defence for New York. The Renard man won a minor All-Ireland with Kerry in 2014.

CONNACHT

Not so fortunate were the other team of exiles. London lost out to the ever-improving Sligo 2-20 to 0-12, who now progress the Connacht semi-final against New York. Pat Spillane Jr played a major part once more, scoring a fine goal. Proudest of all in attendance at the other Croke Park on 240 and Broadway on Saturday night last was McCarthy, a man who was so involved with the New York Board before he took the three-year sabbatical to fulfil his role as Uachtarán CLG. He promised to relocate to Ireland for the duration of his presidency, which he continues to do, but last weekend’s return to New York was extra special as he celebrated with the New York team.

He told me so a year ago and whatever happens from now in Connacht, the New York team has surprised so many, including myself. Arise Kocknagoshel and take your place among the nations of the earth.

The surprises did not end there. The league champions Mayo were beaten by Roscommon in their Connacht quarter-final tie. The Rossies took the game to hot favourites Mayo and defied the tough weather conditions to emerge as deserving winners. McStay’s honeymoon is over, but it may well be a blessing in disguise.

So, in Connacht you have Mayo, Galway, Sligo and New York in the mix. I expect Mayo to regroup and along with Galway they will have a big say on Sam’s abode for 2023.

I wasn’t too surprised that Clare won at home,

denting the hopes of the emerging Cork team energised by John Cleary’s management style. Cork are better than that but are well off the mark for final honours.

In Leinster, Dublin will canter, with only Louth offering any real opposition. How come Kildare and Meath (even under Colm O’Rourke) are so poor with the explosion of players at their disposal as so many Dubs migrate outside the Pale?

In Ulster, Derry will have to shore up their defence quickly after leaking all those goals to Dublin. Donegal County Board structures are in disarray so Armagh and Tyrone will fly the flag for Ulster, with Cavan that unlikely to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

Meanwhile, back home, Kerry will soon begin their defence of the cup that brought cheer to the county and dispelled the darkness of winter 2022. They will run out at the Fitzgerald Stadium here in Killarney on Saturday next (April 22) for a 4pm match-up against Tipperary. Only one result is expected and, indeed, will be tolerated.

GAA HEALTH INITIATIVES

Five initiatives by the GAA to promote healthier living get underway Monday next at Dr Crokes GAA Clubhouse, Upper Lewis Rd at 7.30pm and will continue each Monday thereafter. All informative sessions are free and everyone is welcome.

On Monday next, April 15, a person going through the journey of breast cancer will commence the series. On subsequent Monday nights people on their journeys with gambling, prostate cancer, coping with the loneliness of growing old (Alone Ireland) will tell their stories of coping with positive hope. Carers are also welcome. All sessions end with tea/coffee and refreshments to facilitate confidential networking. A four-week series of Tuesday morning activity sessions ideal for all senior adults will be provided by a highly qualified instructor from April 18 at 11am to 12 noon in the Crokes clubhouse.

The free sessions will be adapted to chair-based activities for those who wish and more active exercises for others. Everyone welcome. Carers are also welcome. Tea/coffee and refreshments will be served.

MAGIC MOMENT: Mikey Brosnan is mobbed by teammates after scoring the winning penalty for New York against Leitrim at Gaelic Park in the Bronx. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Killarney Athletic

SENIOR B: Killarney Athletic B 3-2 St Brendan’s Park B (Conor Collins, Darren O’Doherty, Aaron O’Sullivan). Our senior Bs came up against a youthful and spirited St Brendan’s Park B side in the last 8 of the Tommy Healy Cup. We got off to a great start when Conor Collins latched onto a pinpoint through ball and lashed the ball into the far side netting with a finish any forward would dream of. Darren O’Doherty got his head onto a loose ball from a corner to double our advantage before half time. We started the second half right where we left off when a Conor Collins corner was kept alive brilliantly by Armend Gashi, who knocked it into the path of Aaron O’Sullivan who finished it off to put us in firm control. Park Bs would not give up though as they took advantage of a slight Athletic mix-up from a set piece and found a way back into the game to make it 3-1. Shortly after, beautiful free kick scored over the wall from Park set up a very nervy final 20 minutes. With some great saves from Conor O’Riordan and dogged defending from David Naughton, James Suter, and two centre halves Cillian Hickey and Frank Cronin, our composed midfield of Jason O’Grady, Eoghan Lawlor and Darren O’Doherty helped the side get to the 90+ minutes at 3-2 with great help from all the boys off the bench. We now look forward to the semi-finals of the cup as a great season continues.

U16: The U16s had a good 4-0 win v Fenit in the cup and can now look forward to a quarter final against Kenmare. Overall, a good night’s work but still plenty of room for improvement.

U14 DIV 2: Killarney athletic 2-2 Castleisland (Mark Corkery, James O’Callaghan).

U12 PREMIER: St Brendan's Park 6 - 1 Killarney Athletic.

U12 DIVISION 1: Killarney Athletic B 2-3

LB Rovers A.

Killarney Celtic

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 9, 11, 17. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winners received €30 each. Next jackpot €3,200 on Monday, April 17. Tickets available from The Dungeon Bookshop, Hegarty’s Park Rd, club members and online through clubforce.com

RESULTS: Premier A - Killarney Celtic 4

Castleisland AFC 0 (Lee Downing, Cathal O’Shea, Wayne Sparling, Dylan O’Callaghan). U12 Premier - Iveragh 2 Killarney Celtic 1 (Cillian Scannell).

GIRLS: U16 Premier - LB Rovers 0 Killarney Celtic 6 (Katie Foster 2, Eve Culhane 2, Abbie Finnan, Áine O’Sullivan).

Mastergeeha

U16 DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS: A fantastic win on Saturday evening in Mastergeeha for our U16 C team which sees them confirmed as Division 2 Champions with one game to spare. This group has been a joy to coach this season, playing some crack-

ing football and displaying an excellent sporting attitude.

LOTTO: There was no winner on April 7 of the Jackpot for €2,200. Numbers drawn were 2, 5, 9, 26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Johnny Reidy, Coolick, Nicola O’Connor, Louise O’Sullivan, Klub Bar, Trish Steward, Clashnagrane. The next draw will be April 14 for Jackpot of €2,400.

MEK Galaxy

GIRLS: U12 Premier Division - Killarney Athletic 0 MEK Galaxy 0. That point secures us 2nd place in the Premier Division. Well done to Jo, Tony & Nuala and to the squad for a fantastic season. U12 First Division - MEK Galaxy 0 Listowel Celtic 4. Well done to our girls, played really well.

BOYS: U11 - Listowel 5 MEK Galaxy 3. Unfortunately it was not to be for our first U11s team in Listowel. The final score was 5-3. We started strong with a 3-0 lead with goals from Tristan Cryan and 2 from Darragh Curran. All the boys should be extremely proud of themselves and best wishes to the remaining 2 teams playing on Monday. U12 Premier Division - MEK Galaxy 3 Tralee Dynamos 0. Another great result by these boys. Goals from Shea Driver, Darragh Burke, and Gerry Moroney. U14 Division 2 - St Brendan's Park 6 MEK Galaxy 4 (HT 3-2). Goals: David O'Shea (2), Ivan O'Shea (2). MEK went into a two-goal lead and dominated play for the opening 15 minutes but conceded three before half-time, including a penalty. Scoring from set pieces, MEK finished strongly and deserved more from an entertaining game. MOTM Ivan O'Shea. U16 Division 1 - MEK Galaxy 1 Camp 0 (Ronan Bennett). Tough game, only 12 players, and unbelievable effort from all. Special mention to Diarmuid Quirke, Noah O’Shea and Ronan Bennett.

Killarney Legion GAA

GOLF CLASSIC: Sean Murphy and his team are delighted to announce that our Annual Golf Classic is back with a bang with Friday, May 5 pencilled in as the date. What an opportunity to play on one of Ireland’s most picturesque courses, the famed but equally fair O’Mahony’s Point where you will still enjoy the track regardless of your skill level. We are committed to providing our members and the broader Killarney community with the best facilities possible to enhance their health and wellbeing. Every week, hundreds of families use the facilities in the Club and over the past few years, these facilities have been upgraded substantially including excellent floodlighting, upgrading and resurfacing of our 2 main pitches and installation of a 3rd smaller training pitch as well as upgrading of gym facilities to incorporate all ages and sections of the Club. To continue to be able to fund this we are running our Classic and if you would look to support us now

is your chance. A team of three is 300 Euro and a tee box can be sponsored for 100 Euro. We are delighted also to welcome the Gleneagle Hotel and Apartments as the main sponsor of our Classic and we are very grateful to Patrick and the O’Donoghue Family for their marvellous support. For more details you contact our Golf Classic Committee members Shaun O’Connor 086 2940833, David Randles 086 2595765, Sean Murphy 087 2461780, Liam McGuire 086 2370865, John Bowler 087 2464651, John Foran 086 3907722.

SENIOR MEN: The Senior Men travel to Rathbeg this Friday for Round 3 of the County League. A tough game is in the offing against the newly crowned All Ireland Intermediate Champions while the following weekend we have a home game against Dr Crokes. The Senior B Team played out an entertaining draw with neighbours Fossa on a dampish Easter Sunday afternoon.

Spa GAA

FIXTURES: The 3rd Round of the Credit Union SFL finished Dr. Crokes 1-17 Spa 1-12. In a game of two halves in Lewis Road we played against the wind in the first half. In the second half with the wind in our favour we managed to narrow the gap to one point for the first time in the game however after a goal in the 29th minute by Dr. Crokes we found the gap widening again and time was against us, losing by 5 points in the end. Round 4 of this competition will be played April 23rd at home against Dingle. In the 2nd Round of the Credit Union Senior Development League Division 2 Spa will play Na Gaeil at home Sunday at 2pm. Our Senior Ladies are away in Round 2 of the Donal Curtin Division 1 this coming Sunday to Beaufort at 12 noon.

BEST WISHES: We extend our best wishes to the Kerry Ladies as they prepare for the Division 1 Lidl National Football League Final against Galway this Saturday at 5pm in Croke Park. The game will be shown live on TG4.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 8, 9, 13, 20. No winner. Lucky Dips €50 each to Rogan Fleming, Tiernaboul NS, Tara Fleming and Tim Dennehy. Next week's draw for a jackpot of €6,400.

COUNTY CLEAN UP takes place April 15. Team Lissivigeen to meet at the school at 11am. Bags and vests will be supplied. Please, if possible, bring your own pickers. Thank you.

SCÓR NA NÓG: Best of luck to our Scór na nÓg set dancers who will represent Spa and Kerry in the Munster final in Ovens on April 15. Beidh ár bhFoireann Rince Seit in iomaíocht i gCraobh na Mumhan thuas sna hUamhanna ar an gcúigiú lá déag d’Aibreán. Guímid gach rath orthu go léir. Foireann: Róisín Ní Shúilleabháin, Isibéal Ní Thuairisg, Gráinne Ní Chonchúir, Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, Ciara Ní Dhonnchú, Dara Ó Brosnacháin, Diarmuid Ó Donnabháin, Colm

Ó Conchúir agus Oisín Ó Súilleabháin.

Dr Crokes GAA

SFL DIV 1: Dr. Crokes 1-17 Spa 1-12. We continued our winning streak in round 3 of the Senior Football League with a 5-point win over neighbours Spa in tough conditions on Saturday last. In a game of two half’s, which was largely dominated by the strong wind, we got off a great start, playing with the advantage of the wind. Half times score Dr. Crokes 0-12 Spa 0-04. Spa started the second half the stronger, playing with the advantage of the strong blowing wind. After just 3 minutes of play, Spa’s Cian Tobin tapped a high ball passed Bryan O’Shea in the Crokes goals. Spa continued to up the pressure in all areas of the pitch, playing some really physical football. Crokes continued to play patient football, regaining composure and controlling the game from here. Their patience was rewarded in the 29th minute of the second half when young Charlie Keating found the back of the Spa goal, giving us a comfortable 4-point lead with 1 minute of normal time to be played. Michael Potts kicked the last score of the game securing a 5-point win. Next up is Killarney Legion away on April 23.

LGFA U16: Dr. Crokes 6-07 Dingle/Annascaul 2-08. Well done to our U16 girls who had a fantastic second half performance on Monday last to take their first win of the year against a very good Dingle/Annascaul side. It was a great team performance overall, but special mention must go to Sarah Cooper who was lethal in front of goal. Well done to team and management.

LOTTO: April 10. Numbers drawn were 2, 12, 22, 26. Jackpot of €6,800 was not won. 9 patrons matched 3 and receive €45. Jackpot for draw on April 17 will be €7,100.

BINGO: Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday night in St. Marys Parish Hall at 8pm. Doors open at 6.45. This week’s jackpot is worth a whopping €2,100 with over €2,000 in prizes to be won in 10 games of bingo. Everyone Welcome.

MASTERS CHALLENGE: Congratulations to Mark O’Shea who won our Masters Challenge and to Colum Moloney and Bkarney Golf 14 who won 2nd and 3rd place prizes.

Fossa GAA

COUNTY LEAGUE: Skellig Rangers 1-06 Fossa 0-12. Fossa retained their 100% record in Div. 3 of the Credit Union County League with a hard fought away win in brutal underfoot conditions in Portmagee on Saturday evening. Fossa selected to play with the strong wind and settled well after a few poor wides. Fossa were in control of the game, until a sloppy goal midway through the first half brought Skellig back into the game, Fossa regained composure and led at the break by 3 points, Skellig 1-02 Fossa 0-08. Fossa were under pressure in the

SPORT NOTES

2nd half, but the defence played some outstanding football, Cian McCarty and Cian Doyle being the pick of the bunch and controlled the game and were happy to secure the points against an ever-improving Skellig rangers. Scorers: Tadgh

O’Shea 0-7, Emmett O’Shea 0-3 Matt Rennie 0-2. Referee Maurice Murphy was excellent also. Up next for Fossa Seniors is Renard at home in two weeks. A big thank you to Skellig Rangers also for the food laid on in The Bridge bar after the game – well appreciated by the Fossa team and management – lovely gesture.

SENIOR FOOTBALL DIVISION 6: Fossa B 0-13 Legion B 0-13. An excellent game of quality football played in perfect conditions ended all square, legion led at the break by 2 points, but a draw was a fair result. Best on the day for Fossa was mark Donnellan, Harry Kelly, Darren Cronin, Pauric Talbot, Mark Dennehy and Sean Dineen.

U15 BOYS: County League Div 3A - Fossa A 4-14 Rathmore A 3-7. Good win by Fossa in their first home game, 2 goals by Mikey Moroney were the telling factor, Fossa also had good performances from Jack Hallissey, Fionn Doyle, Jack Spillane and Ross O’Brien in goal. U15 B team suffered a loss at home to Kilcummin.

U11 BOYS: Fossa U11 boys had a great outing in Crokes on Wednesday evening – in the first round of Go Games.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on April 3 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €3,000. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 15, 23. There was no winner. Consolation prizes of €50 each 1. Oliver O'Connor (online). 2. Shane Riordan, Glencar. 3. Mary Woodcock & Julie Brosnan (Sellers' prize). 4. Padraig Dineen, Clonkeen. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on 17/4/2023. Jackpot will be €3,200. Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers. Lotto tickets including annual tickets can be bought from our ticket sellers, in local pubs and shops or online before 6pm on the date of the draw on Clubforce.

MUNSTER SCÓR NA NÓG: Best of luck to our young competitors in the Munster Final of Scór Na nÓg on April 15 in Ovens Co. Cork, Eircode P31 F861. Solo singing (Noirin Healy). Recitation (Abby Cronin). Ballad Group (Aoise O’Donoghue, Abby Cronin, Cliona Moynihan, Muireann Healy, Patrick Mullane) and Instrumental Music (Grace Angland, Coleen Angland, Olivia Angland, Sean Angland, Noirin Healy).

SCOR NA BPÁISTÍ: Best of luck to Sean and Olivia Angland representing our club in Instrumental music in the County semi-final on April 15 in Killorglin.

SENIOR COUNTY LEAGUE: Congratulations to our Senior Div 2 team and management winning three games out of three so far in the County League. Last Sunday they defeated Na Gaeil 2-10 to 0-10. Round 4 is on in Glenflesk April 23

against Kenmare Shamrocks at 2pm. Best of luck also to our Division 5 team and management away to Waterville on April 23rd at 2pm.

FLEADH ENTRIES 2023: Please note entries for this year's Fleadh must be submitted by April 14 to the Branch Secretary. No late entries will be accepted. Phone Martina on 087 2966644 or email glenfleskcce@gmail.com if you have any queries.

Kilcummin GAA

CO LEAGUE: Kilcummin 3-20 Casteleisland Desmonds 0-15. Well done to our senior team on a great performance in Castleisland on Saturday last. Goals by Mark O’Shea and Philip O’Leary twice set us on our way. Next game is at home to Milltown/Castlemaine.

MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE FINAL: Div 2 - Tarbert 2-6 Kilcummin1-7. Played in Brosna on Monday evening both teams played their part in an entertaining game in difficult conditions. Kilcummin were on top throughout the first half and lead 1-4 to 1-1 at half time. Sean Doolan scored the goal after a brilliant pass by Luke Daly while Gavin Morrissey, Keelan O’Shea, Cian Forde and Sean Doolan were our point takers. That goal just on the stroke of half time and another one shortly after the break gave Tarbert the confidence and impetus and try as did we were unable to recover the control we had in the first half. Points by Keelan O’Shea Aaron Buckley and a beauty from Gavin Morrissey gave us a chance but, in the end, we came up short. This team have given great entertainment and pleasure over the league and have some very promising players. Well done to mentors Tommy Brosnan, Paul O’Donoghue, Kieran O’Donoghue and Dave Kearney for the work being done. This was a great team effort but, on this occasion, one has to mention of the likes of Sean Maher, Cian Forde, Kieran Nagle, Dara Stack and Gavin Morrissey in particular. Team: TJ Healy, Sean Maher, Dara Stack, Jake Dann, Cian Forde, Luke Daly, Connie Counihan, Keelan O’Shea, Simon Kennedy, Bobby Galvin, Sean Doolan, Gavin Morrissey, Kieran Nagle, Aaron Buckley, Gavin Cronin. Panel Sean O’Leary, Dylan Cronin, Callum McCarthy, Colm Janot, Ronan McCarthy, Bobby Keane, Dara O’Brien, Killian O’Gorman, Cormac Purcell, Sean Cox, Odhran O’Shea, Dara Moynihan.

GOLF CLASSIC: Kilcummin GAA are running their annual Golf Classic on April 29 in Kenmare GC. Following on last year’s very enjoyable social and sporting event we return to Kenmare for a fund-raising event which is vital for the running of the club’s fields and facilities. Teams of three will cost €180 while sponsoring a tee box will cost €80.

LOTTO: There was no winner on the lotto on April 10. Numbers drawn were 7, 15, 19, 21 Consolation prizes of €50 went to Kevin McCarthy, Dunrine, John Finnegan, Dooneen, Seamus O’Sullivan,

Barraduff, Catriona Dunlea. Next Draw will take place on April 24 for a jackpot of €4,250.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 1, 18, 22, 26. €100 Niall O’Shea Lissivane, €50 Kathy Moynihan Headford, €50 Marie Donnelly Listry, €25 Willie Griffin, €25 Irene Donnelly Listry. Next week’s jackpot €3,450. SENIORS: Our seniors had a well fought draw against Renard on Sunday. Next game at home to Annascaul the weekend of the April 23, date and time tbc.

U15: U15 A team are away to Churchill on April 19 in the Lee Strand County League. U15 B team are away to G'flesk/ K'garvan on April 17 in the Lee Strand County League.

U13: U13 A B teams are at home to Ardfert in the Lee Strand County League on April 16.

U11: On April 20 our U11 teams are away to Ballyduff.

East Kerry GAA

JOE MCDONOGH CUP: Well done to the Kerry hurlers, on their win over Down in the opening round of the McDonagh Cup.

KERRY LADIES FOOTBALL: Good luck to the Kerry team in the Lidl Ladies National League Division 1 Final, against Galway in Croke Park at 5pm on Saturday, April 15.

EAST KERRY BOARD MEETING: The next East Kerry Board meeting takes place at 9pm at the Killarney Heights Hotel on April 11.

MUNSTER SCOR NA NOG FINAL 2023: Best of luck to all the East Kerry representatives in the Munster Scor na Nog Final at Eire Og GAA Club on Saturday, April 15.

CONDOLENCES: Sympathies to the family and friends of Eileen McCarthy (nee Cahill), Gullane, Gneeveguilla, Co. Kerry who died on April 8 peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff in Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home, Kilcummin. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

BIRTH: Congratulations to Jack and Jessica Sherwood on the birth of their son Johnny.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, April 3 at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 21 and the bonus ball was 1. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 17 at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

COUNTY LEAGUE: Division 1 - Milltown/

Castlemaine 2-11 Kerins O'Rahillys 1-14. Well done to the players and management on maintaining their unbeaten start to life back in Division 1 after the opening three rounds of the County League. They will travel to Kilcummin for Round 4 in less than two weeks’ time. Division 6Milltown/Castlemaine B 0-05 Valentia 3-16. Hard luck to our Senior 'B' side and management who welcomed a strong Valentia Young Islanders side on Good Friday to Milltown but were defeated. The away side led 1-6 to 0-3 at the half time interval after a tight opening half but in the second half they pulled away and ran out deserving winners.

FIXTURES: Milltown/Castlemaine will be away to Kilcummin in Round 4 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League on Saturday, April 22 with a throw-in time of 7pm. Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' will travel to take on St Michael's-Foilmore in Round 4 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League on Sunday, April 23 with throw-in time to be confirmed over the coming days.

Killarney Camogie Club

UNDER 6 & UNDER 8: Training Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Football boots, shin guards & water required. All girls with birthdays from 2015 to 2018 (age 5 upwards) are eligible for this age group.

UNDER 10: Training Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Football boots, shin guards & water required. All girls with birthdays in 2013 & 2014 are eligible for this age group.

UNDER 12: Training Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Bring football boots, shin guards & water. All girls with birthdays in 2011 & 2012 are eligible for this age group.

UNDER 15 FÉILE: Our Under 15 team got their County Féile campaign off to a start last weekend with 1 game on Friday, 2 games on Saturday & 1 game on Monday. Remainder of games to be advised at a later date.

UNDER 16: Training Mondays & Thursdays in Spa from 6-7pm. All girls with birthdays in 2007 & 2008 are eligible.

UNDER 18: Training Mondays & Fridays in Spa from 6-7pm. All girls with birthdays in 2005 & 2006 are eligible.

REGISTRATION: New members always welcome & registration is done on www. foireann.ie. For any details on registration, please contact Treasurer/Registrar Louise Moynihan or Secretary Sarah Breen. All details on how to register can also be found on our Facebook page.

KERRY SENIOR CAMOGIE: Best of luck to the Kerry senior team who contest the Division 2A Final v Meath on Sunday, April 16 in Croke Park. Throw in is at 12pm. Best wishes to our local player & current U14 coach Kate Lynch!

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies Killeen Singles Stableford Killarney Park Hotel. 1st Breda Duggan 42 pts (28), 2nd Anita O'Sullivan 36 pts (41), BG Corrina Griffin 28 pts (04), 3rd Mary O'Doherty 34 pts (16).

FIXTURES: Next weekend’s competition is sponsored by McElligotts EZ Living Furniture Castleisland & Killarney on Mahony’s Point V Par.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 9 & 18 hole Single Stapleford Competition Saturday, April 8 sponsored by Lir Chocolates. There was a great turnout for Saturday’s Lir Café Easter Egg Competition. The results are as follows. 9-hole competition: 1st Emir Coffey, 2nd Mary O'Connor & 3rd Catriona Shanahan. 18-hole competition: 1st Captain Mary Moynihan, 2nd Betty O'Farrell & 3rd Elaine Casey. Well done to all who took part. A huge thank you to Lir Cafe for their sponsorship.

COMPETITIONS: Each Wednesday morning 9-hole competition everyone welcome. Meet at 9.45am for 10.00am. All members welcome.

GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House.

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: On April 8 & 9 we held the fourth round of the MD O'Shea Spring League. This was a stableford competition kindly sponsored by Damian O'Callaghan/OC Productions. The winners were: 1st Brian O’Leary 39 pts, 2nd John Prendergast 38 pts. Division 1 - 1st Peter Wickham, 2nd Mike Brosnan. Division 21st Johnny Brosnan, 2nd Brian O'Connor. Division 3 - 1st Denis Desmond, 2nd Maurice Coffey.

ROSS SENIORS: On Thursday April 6th the seniors competition winners were: 1st Michael J Casey, 2nd Tadhg McCarthy, 3rd John Ivory.

SCRAMBLE: On Easter Monday we held a Mixed Scramble with a very large turnout and with some very competitive scores being brought in. The winners were: 1st Donie Broderick, Susan Good, Michael Barrett, Brian O'Connor. 2nd John Cushkelly, Maureen Crowley, Gary O'Shea, Patrick Crowley.

QUIZ: We held our Golf Rules & Etiquette Quiz night on April 4 in the Clubhouse. We had a large crowd attending and it was a very informative evening for all and it was also a good social event for all members, new and not so new! The putting round was very exciting with Eileen Fleming showing the way. Thanks to Gordon Howard, our Golf Professional for being MC and Quizmaster, to Tom Tobin/Killarney Medal & Trophy Centre for sponsoring the main prizes, to Breda O'Farrell and James Flavin for all their help. The winning team was Maura Horan, Danny O'Sullivan and Dermot O'Connor.

FIXTURE: On April 15 & 16 we will hold the final round of the MD O'Shea Spring League. This will be a stroke play competition kindly sponsored by MD O'Shea. This will also be the final of Keane’s Jewellers 2022 Gold Medal competition and the qualifier for the 2023 Club Matchplay Championship. For Saturday players there will be a zoned draw (more info later) and please sign-in and enter your scores online. For Sunday players there will be a zoned draw for partners and the online system will open at 7pm on Thursday.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: March 13 Hole Re-Entry (best 3 scores to count). 1st Stephanie Lane 74 pts, 2nd Grainne McShortall 72 pts, 3rd Maeve Quirke 71 pts. April 8/9 - Easter Hampers sponsored by Beaufort Golf Course. Overall Winner: Marie Halloran (48) 38 pts. Division 1 Winner: Claire Keating (7) 29 pts. Division 2 Winner: Coral Kiely (32) 31 pts.

FIXTURES: April 16 - Exchange Day with Ceann Sibeal - Stableford sponsored by Anonymous Sponsor.

Beaufort Golf Club

(Men)

RESULTS: April 7 - Club Fundraiser - 4 Ball

Betterball - Sponsored by Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa. 1st Pat Tangney & Christy

O'Connor - 49 pts, 2nd James Lynch & Eanna O'Connor - 46 pts, 3rd Pat Sheedy & JJ Courtney - 45 pts. April 8/9 - Easter Hampers - Sponsored by Supervalu, Castleisland. 1st Alexander Verget (9) 42 pts, 2nd Mark O'Connor (15) 38 pts, 3rd Tone Brosnan (8) 36 pts.

FIXTURES: April 16 - Exchange Day with Ceann Sibeal - Stableford (yellow or white tees) - sponsored by Permanent TSB, Killarney & Tralee.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Easter 9H Scramble. Congrat-

ulations to the winners Nuala Ward, Kitty O’Grady, Frances Flynn. Next week’s competition is a 9H stableford.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

CLUB MATCHPLAY: Our Club Matchplay (sponsored by Murphy’s Bar) over Easter came to an end with the semi-final and final stages. Our Championship final came down to a battle of two younger members as Erin Moloney faced off against Adam Kelly. Erin led 1up after the first 18 holes before powering on to a 6&5 win for his third major win as an adult member following his Chairman and Captains Prizes wins back in 2021.

PLATE: The Plate final saw a slight bit of Club history as our Captain Margaret C Looney became the first Lady member to make a final of a Club Matchplay competition featuring both male and female players, but she unfortunately lost out to last year's Championship winner Daniel Kelly by 5&4 in the end. The beaten semi-finalists in the Championship were Danny Looney and Bobby Kelly.

EASTER DRAWS: Three Person Team, Two Scores Each Hole- Good FridayNett: Declan Kelly, Daniel Kelly & Sean Ashe 80 1/3, Gross: Declan Kelly, Sean O'Brien & Aidan O'Keeffe 102. Easter

Monday- Nett: Sean O'Brien, John Murphy & Bobby Kelly 83 2/3 Gross: Sean Ashe, Aidan O'Keeffe & Dan Kiely 108.

CLOSING DATES: Entries for the County Matchplay (€10) and Munster Matchplay (€15) must be received and paid for by lunchtime on Sunday. Please ensure you are registered with Pitch & Putt Ireland prior to playing and please note no unpaid entries will be sent off.

CONGRATULATIONS: To John O’Brien and Niamh Casey on getting married last weekend. We wish them all the best in the future.

Killarney Rugby

LILY MORRIS: A huge congrats to our

own Lily Morris who represented Ireland in England last weekend, taking part in the U18 six nations tournament. Lily started all games and scored tries against England and Scotland! We are so proud of you Lily! Very well done!

U14 BOYS: Hard luck to our U14 boys who lost to UL Bohemians in the Munster Cup semi-final last Saturday at Aghadoe. A cracking game, we were missing many of our first team but next Saturday have another semi-final to look forward to. This time it’s the West Munster Cup and we host Tralee RFC. Kick-off is at 2.15pm. Please come along and support the lads.

U14 GIRLS: On Good Friday our U14 took part in the Annual blitz at Shannon RFC and had a wonderful day out to finish up the season. The girls didn’t lose a match all day and drew in the final v Youghal to share the spoils. Thanks to our girls who took part and coaches for looking after the girls.

MINIS: This Saturday our Minis are finishing up for the season with a final training session and trophy/medal presentation. Final session kicks off at 10am, so be sure to pop along and take part in the festivities.

GIRLS ONLY GIVE IT A TRY: Our Give it a try rugby programme aimed at getting girls aged 8-14 playing rugby, kicks off at Aghadoe on Saturday, April 22 next at Aghadoe. This 8-week programme is a great way for girls to play rugby, make new friends and have great fun. Run by our own excellent coaches, these hourly sessions are a fantastic way to get girls playing rugby. For further information contact Fiona on 087 2304689.

RESULTS: U14 Boys: Killarney 12-21 UL Bohemians.

FIXTURES: U14 Boys West Munster Cup Semi-final v Tralee, Aghadoe - Sat at 2.15pm. U16 Boys West Munster Cup Semi-final v Killorglin, Aghadoe - Sat at 12. U18 Girls friendly v Wexford Eagles, Saturday at 1pm.

ALL-STAR TOUR: Kayleigh Cronin of Kerry and Dr Crokes is chased by Emma Duggan of Meath at the recent LGFA All-Star exhibition match at St Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.