KILLARNEY ADVERTISER 14 October 2022

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"The system is broken"

By Michelle Crean

The 135 Ukrainian women and children - who were given just 48 hours to pack their lives up and move 300kms across the country - now face further upheaval as they have no idea if, or when, they'll have to pack up and move again.

The war-torn refugees were relieved and emotional to hear at the last hour that they could stay in Killarney. The 48 hour notice to leave by letter came after the unexpected arrival of 192 asylum seekers to the Hotel Killarney at 11am one night last week which left the women and children shocked.

It was decided by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth that the Ukrainian women and children, who have been

settling into life in Killarney, including securing jobs and school places since last March - would have to move out of the county.

In response to a query from the Killarney Advertiser earlier this week, the Department of Children, which is overseen by Minister Roderic O'Gorman TD, said that Hotel Killarney was originally meant to host International Protection applicants - or asylum seekers.

The Ukrainians, they said, were housed there temporarily and would have to be moved to Mayo - or the newly arrived asylum seekers would face homelessness.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Against a huge backdrop of opposition from the community and political leaders, including a huge gathering at the hotel on Wednesday morning, Educa-

tion Minister Norma Foley made the announcement that they could stay in Killarney - just one hour before they were to board the bus to Mayo. The issue was also raised in the Dáil on Tuesday afternoon by TD Brendan Griffin. Now they're settling in to IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Services) approved accommodation in multiple locations across the town - but for how long - they don't know.

And with the arrival of a further 100 women and children asylum seekers to Hotel Killarney yesterday (Thursday) and 25 men on Tuesday, KASI Chairperson, Sheila Casey, said that the system "is at breaking point".

"They should have gotten more than 48 hours notice, it upset a lot of people," she told the Killarney Advertiser. She said that the women and children from Ukraine have no idea how long they will be allowed to stay in their new accommodation.

"They don't know if it's permanent." "There seems to be no joined up thinking. Communication between IPAS and interagencies - we're not being fed any infomation and we're the people on the ground. The whole thing has been handled very badly. I don't know where the breakdown is."

"This is the right decision"

Minister Norma Foley

| By Michelle Crean

It came close to the wire on Wednesday morning as devastated Ukrainian mothers and their children had their bags packed and were ready to board the bus to Mayo.

The day before, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, headed by Minister Roderic O'Gorman TD, said that the move would be going ahead. However, with an hour or so before the bus would be leaving Killarney Minister Norma Foley announced that the decision was being reversed.

She said she "welcome's the decision" of her cabinet colleague Minister Roderic O’Gorman.

"This is the right decision," she said. "I think it's hugely important where we have families from the Ukraine who were so well integrated into our communities that we afford them every opportunity to continue to grow and nurture those ties they have made with local communities. I particularly want to acknowledge all that's being achieved in Kerry and in this instance, Killarney, to welcome Ukrainian families.

REVERSED: A large crowd gathered at Hotel Killarney on Wednesday to oppose the move of Ukrainian women and children.

Photo: Michelle Crean

THE WOLFETONES

THE KILFENORA

BRAD HEIDI

BAND

LYRA

PILLOW QUEENS

THE HANDYMAN

BINGO

MIKE DENVER WITH AISLING

ABBAESQUE

JOHN SPILLANE

ARDAL O’HANLON

18TH NOVEMBER

PAT & FAYE SHORTT ‘WELL‘

19TH NOVEMBER

THE DRIFTERS TRIBUTE

25TH NOVEMBER

TOMMY TIERNAN

2ND

GAVIN JAMES

3RD

THE TUMBLING PADDIES

4TH

NOW

"It's a victory for common sense"

- Sean Coffey, Principal St Brendan's College

When news began to filter through about the move, Principal of St Brendan's College, Sean Coffey, said there was "an air of incredulity about it".

| By Michelle Crean

With 25 Ukrainian students in the school, four of them resident in the Hotel Killarney, he said that they felt they had to act on their behalf.

"We were in contact with the local councillors and local TDs, and politicians get a bad airing a lot of the time but all the politicians in this community saw the importance of community, saw how these families had integrated."

He said that the Ukrainian families have very much integrated into the local community.

"Their kids go to schools, the adults meet other adults at school events and outside the school gates and they become more quickly integrated and we'd encourage the lads to get involved in the clubs and societies in school, to get involved in the whole life of the school, to join basketball, join football or soccer or volleyball which is their big thing, and then there were just

SAY...

You've been having your say on our socials this week when news broke that the Government reversed its decision to move the Ukrainians to Mayo. Here's what some of you had to say.

• Karen VICENCIO

It made no sense to move everyone when the kids are already settled into school and many parents are attending courses or working. I'm glad someone saw sense. Whoever made the original decision wasn't looking at things as if

being summarily moved and it was utterly, utterly anti-community," Sean told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The staff were gutted. We have some staff who were working very closely with them and they were outraged."

He added that when he was informed that the decision was reversed he immediately made an announcement on the intercom.

"There was a huge cheer down the corridors which is lovely and it was genuine. We're delighted. It's a victory for common sense. I also hope it stabilises Ukrainian families all over the country that they're not going to be moved around the place, not just here in Killarney, not just here in this hotel, but they can link into communities and not feel that 'tomorrow we'll be shifted so why should we bother'. They've enough uncertainty in their lives."

| By Michelle Crean

Principal of St Oliver's NS, Colm Ó Súilleabháin, said his first reaction to the news that the Ukrainians could stay was "overall relief".

"It was the right decision," he told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It came probably a little bit too late. I'd have been happier if this had been resolved a little bit earlier in the week, it would have avoided undue stress.Iit went down to the wire."

He added that he always felt there would be a positive outcome.

"I was getting nervous this morning [Wednesday], but you can see the relief on everyone's face here," he said.

"Staff in the school were very distraught this morning [Wednesday], very upset, men and women. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster but it's the right decision and we're delighted for everyone involved. We're thrilled."

HAPPY: Colm Ó Súilleabháin, Principal of St Oliver's NS, hugs Ukrainian mother Hannah Bieliaieva when the decision to move women and children to Mayo was reversed. Photo: Michelle Crean

Mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher, said that the reversal in the decision to move the Ukrainians is "a relief" for all involved..

"It's very much a relief for the people that are here that are going to be staying in Killarney and very very welcome, so I am thankful to the Minister for reversing the

decision."

In relation to accommodation around the town for the rehoming the Ukrainians he said it's going to be challenging.

"There will be people moved to other accommodation so there's going to be challenges, let's not be kidding ourselves," he added.

"There's a lot of challenges with the amount of refugees that we have in Killarney. We welcome them but we need to provide services and [I've put] a request to Government. It has been made several times, we have accommodation but we don't have all of the services, so that is something we have to work on and now obviously 500 extra international protection applicants arriving in town, that will present its own challenges of which we need to address and it'll be important that the asylum process is resourced for the amount of applicants that are arriving in the country. That will be exceptionally important."

these people were human.

• Eileen KIELY

Good news for all the children involved Gráinne O'Sullivan

Fantastic news , very poor decision making to leave it go to the final hr.

• Mary CASEY

Well done to all concerned.People power.!!!

• Kenneth O'DONOGHUE

Great news right decision finally made Danny Lucey

Thank god someone saw sense . These people have being thru enough.

• Veronica HENNESSY

And so it should be utter madness

• Mary GRANT

Well done people of Killarney

• Sarah O' BRIEN

Brilliant news at least the government saw sense this time and listened!

• Jane COLLINS

Glad to hear this! Children and their mothers should come first.

Viktoriia Volkova, a teacher in St Brendan's College with school Principal Sean Coffey. Photo: Michelle Crean

Mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher pictured with Alevtyna Rutto from Ukraine at Hotel Killarney on Wednesday morning. Photo: Michelle Crean

"It's been a bit of a rollercoaster but it's the right decision"

"There's a lot more challenges to be faced as a community as we go forward"

T OWN TALK

Landmark town building for sale for €1.5 million

| By Michelle Crean

A landmark building in the centre of Killarney town has come on the market with an asking price of €1.5m.

Presentation Convent in Cathedral Place, which is a protected structure, is within walking distance of all town centre amenities and Killarney National Park.

Outdoor dining opens in Killarney

| By Sean Moriarty

Both the International Hotel and Lir Café welcomed the first guests to the new outdoor dining area in Kenmare Place on Wednesday.

The Fáilte Ireland Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Scheme, costing €604,505, partially opened to the public this week.

The first two premises to use the facility were the International Hotel and Lir Café but as an interim measure they used their own outdoor furniture while they awaited the delivery of the public furniture later the same day.

The 620 square-metre outdoor dining area consists of paving, landscaping and lighting, of which 210 square-metres will be a covered dining area.

The structure will have a total of seven outdoor dining areas – two of which were furnished and open by lunchtime Wednesday.

While local businesses will be invited to apply for licences to serve food and drinks in the dining areas, exactly half the outdoor seating will remain open to

the public and consumers are free to buy products in other premises around the town.

Two smaller dining areas will bookend the project, a 21.3 metre square area near of the Ross Hotel and another one of 14.6 metres squared will be positioned outside the offices of Spillane’s Auctioneers and close to Lir Café.

The site will open between 8.30am and 10.30pm every day, and the Council staff will take charge of putting out chairs each morning and stacking them each evening.

Retractable pergolas will be in place during these hours also.

The outdoor dining areas are likely to cause divided opinion in the town. Business operators in other areas of the town centre will feel disadvantaged that others have a publicly funded facility on their door step.

Business owners in Kenmare Place are concerned about anti-social behaviour in the area especially late at night. Council employees will take charge of opening and closing the new facility each day but will expect support from businesses who are benefiting from the new facility.

The three storey convent and chapel, for sale by Sherry FitzGerald Coghlan, boasts a 1.422 acre site with an extensive building of 1,411 sq. m and includes a dining room, living room, kitchen, ancillary accommodation and 26 bedrooms.

Full planning permission has been granted for redevelopment as an assisted living property comprising of seven one bedroom apartments, six ensuite bedrooms and associated communal rooms.

HISTORY

The last two remaining Sisters departed the Presentation Convent in November last year.

For nearly 230 years, since the first Sisters arrived in 1793 to establish a convent and school, the Presentation Sisters have played an important role, educating, and supporting those in need in Killarney.

Originally the primary school was established on New Street in 1800. By 1826 it had 350 pupils.

The convent at Cathedral Place was built in 1875 and is a three storey masonry

LANDMARK: The Presentation Convent in Cathedral Place, a landmark building in town, is for sale with an asking price of €1.5m.

building with attached six bay double height Gothic Revival style chapel to the North. The building is a protected structure with many original features both internally and externally intact.

The property is in an area zoned 'M4 Built up Area' in the Killarney Town Development plan.

Planning permission was granted in July, 2019 for conservation of the convent building including alterations to internal layout to private assisted living bedrooms and self contained apartments with ancillary services including new internal lift and stair lift to upper floors.

The original chapel has stained glass feature windows, an original marble altar as well as original pitched pine stalls/pews, and John Gray 1830s bellows organ which predates the actual building.

GREAT OUTDOORS: Staff from the International Hotel, Rebecca Fraher (Duty Manager), Eamon McAllen (Barman) and Egli Bahiti (Waiter) ready to welcome guests to the new outdoor dining area on Wednesday. Photo: Sean Moriarty

School chapter closes for two St Oliver's teachers

They have just over a half century of teaching years combined - but on Friday it was time to close the chapter on their educational careers.

| By Michelle Crean

The St Oliver’s NS community came together to celebrate the teaching careers and retirements of Sheila Goulding and Mairéad Kerrisk, who have been an integral part of the school’s life.

Sheila has taught in St Oliver’s for 31 years and Mairéad for 20 years. They gathered with family, friends, colleagues and pupils to mark the occasion of their retirements in a Mass which celebrated their teaching careers.

"It was a joyous celebration, reflecting the happy memories both teachers have of their time in the school," teacher Maria Ryan said.

"Both of the teachers have educated the children in their care with warmth, kindness and gentleness. They have embraced the uniqueness of each child and have instilled in them a sense of sharing, respect and an appreciation of the beauty of the natural environment that surrounds us."

As they bade farewell to teaching in St Oliver’s, Sheila and Mairéad acknowledged the great joy that working with the children and the school community brought them.

They are wished a very fond farewell from their friends, colleagues and pupils who hope they have a long, happy and fulfilling retirement.

AWARD: Cllr Donal Grady, one of the founders of the Killarney London Association pictured presenting the Person of the Year award to Seamus O’Donoghue at the Dromhall Hotel on Saturday night.

From London to Killarney for special reunion

| By Sean Moriarty

Nearly 200 guests brought the bright lights of London to Killarney last Saturday night.

For the first time ever the annual Killarney London Reunion was held on Irish soil and a gala dinner was organised in the Dromhall Hotlel.

The Killarney London Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The association’s annual reunion was included in the month-long 'An Turas Mor Kerry Homecoming Festival', a joint venture between Kerry County Council and Bord Fáilte.

The festival is aimed at bringing Kerry people, who are based all over the world, home to Kerry for a range of different sporting and cultural events.

Seamus O’Donoghue of Killarney Oils, was selected as the 2022 winner of the prestigious award in recognition of his

great support for the Killarney London Reunion over the last five decades.

Seamus lived in Ealing Broadway and was a bus conductor and driver with Transport for London between 1964 and 1967.

“Seamus was a deserving winner, he went to all of the Reunion dinners in London over the years and he is an absolute gentleman,” Martin O’Grady, of the organising committee said.

Such was the success of Saturday night’s event there are hopes that it will alternate between London and Killarney in future years.

“I think being included in An Turas Mor helped, bringing it home to Killarney was important too and Noel O’Sullivan of the London committee said it should be in Killarney every second year, he was that happy with it.”

Funds were also raised on the night for the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

Investigation ongoing as graveyard stab victim laid to rest

| By Sean Moriarty

The funeral of Killarney man Thomas Dooley, took place in Tullamore yesterday (Thursday).

Dooley, from Hazlewood Drive, was fatally stabbed on Wednesday last week after being attacked while attending a funeral at Rath Cemetery, Tralee. His wife also received serious injuries in the attack.

The father of seven and grandfather was buried in Clonminch Cemetery following

funeral Mass at the Church of the Assumption in the County Offaly town on Thursday.

There was a large garda presence at the funeral including members of the Armed Support Unit and the Garda Mounted (horseback) Unit.

The Garda investigation is ongoing.

“We want to speak to everyone who attended the funeral of Bridget O’Brien last Wednesday [October 5],” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser.

A total of four people have been arrest-

ed in relation to the incident. Two of them have been charged in connection with his death including Mr Dooley's brother Patrick Dooley, of Arbutus Grove, Killarney.

Thomas Dooley (41), of Carrigrohane Road, Cork, a cousin and namesake of the late Mr Dooley, has also been charged.

A third man, arrested earlier this week, was released without charge.

A fourth man, arrested on Wednesday, remained in custody under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tralee

Garda Station as the Killarney Advertiser closed for press on Thursday night. Gardai in Tralee were operating checkpoints near Rath Cemetery in Tralee on Wednesday of this week as part of their extensive investigation into the incident.

“There is an awful lot going on there, shops, businesses and we are anxious to speak to anyone who was in the immediate vicinity at the time last Wednesday morning,” Superintendent Murphy added.

RETIREMENTS: St Oliver's pupils and staff said farewell to two outstanding teachers, Mairéad Kerrisk and Sheila Goulding during their retirements on Friday. From l-r were: Mairéad Kerrisk, TJ Evans, Connie O'Riordan, Fr Niall Howard, Emma Quirke, Nathan O'Brien and Sheila Goulding.

Ma rie Meets

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’.

Cathal's incredible determination as he fights bowel cancer

Cathal Walshe is a well known face across Killarney and beyond and this week I talk to him about his battle with bowel cancer.

My camera and I meet Cathal quite regularly at the many fantastic fundraising and charitable events he devotes his time to. Having met him at many events throughout the summer months, regardless of his illness, I thought to spend a while with him and hear how he was doing.

The Whipple procedure - also called a pancreaticoduodenectomy - is the primary surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer or in Cathal’s case, bowel cancer which included the removal of the pancreas, gall bladder and the nodes.

“It’s a diversion of one road and opening up another Marie,” Cathal explained.

“Last March, I was violently ill due to a food blockage and found myself availing of our ambulance service to take me to University Hospital Kerry where I was diagnosed with cancer of the small bowel. Surgeon Murray sent me straight to The Mercy in Cork where I availed of the Whipple procedure on March 9, an eight hour surgery removing organs whilst putting a new system in place to help me back to health again. I remember waking with a team of medical professionals around me, one holding the phone so I could speak to my son Enda. I told him ‘I’m fierce comfortable Enda’ but that was because I could feel absolutely nothing after the epidural which was needed for surgery. The hardest part Marie was the three weeks that followed; a tea and ice cream diet at The Mercy in Cork. It wasn’t Murphy’s Ice Cream let me tell you. It was quite bland but I needed to slowly introduce food back into my system to give myself the best possible chance.”

Cathal began chemo a month later; 12 sessions, two weeks apart under oncologist Dearbhla Collins who he said "was superb".

TREATMENT: Cathal Walshe talks about his cancer diagnosis, treatment and how he's getting on.

"Just one round to go on November 21. I thankfully missed just one round due to low bloods. I am blessed to say I’ve had no other side effects to the chemo. I’ve taken no tablets to date, apart from Creon, a substitute for the pancreatic juices. I’d be a bit tired from time to time but nothing a little siesta wouldn’t sort.” I believed every word Cathal spoke. Another amazingly successful Ring of Kerry Cycle under his belt, which has raised €18.6 million to date, and would have been his 40th year if COVID hadn’t played havoc. Also, 'Nathan’s Walk, Darkness into Light'. After his first chemo, in he walks into Reidy’s for the launch night! Needless to say I asked ‘What is your secret Cathal’?

“I put it down to five things Marie - physical exercise, a good diet, sleep without medication, have a sense of humour and finally, the days I laugh, I laugh, the same

as the days I cry, I allow myself to do so. I think my fitness stood to me in that operation and I am delighted to say Friday November 21 will, please God, be my last round of chemo. I am hugely grateful to the staff at the Oncology Department in Tralee and if I might name them - Sheena, Michelle, Jacinta, Una and Abbie. Every second Friday I would visit with 12 or 13 others and sit for two hours receiving chemo. Hooked up through my portal, I would leave with a pump to continue the chemo throughout the weekend before returning on Sunday to have the tank removed.

I was impressed with Cathal’s energy and determination, and told him so.

“My late wife June used to say similar,” Cathal smiled.

A LOVE OF KILLARNEY

“I came to Killarney through my work with An Garda Síochána in 1970 and I fell

in love with its people. That’s it Marie. There were no community Garda departments back then, but if there was, that was me.”

Having confirmed a long list of committees and charities; Kerry Hospice, Nathan’s Walk, Ring of Kerry Cycle, Board of Management at Gaelscoil Faithleann, Board of Management at Home from Home, Recovery Haven and winning the Vodafone Passion for the World Around Us Award, to name just a few, I asked Cathal, who was his biggest influence in giving him such a passion for giving?

“Well that’s an easy one,” Cathal replied. “My father. I am one of six siblings, three of which were lost to cancer. We lived at the Garda Barracks in Galway City so there was always someone calling to the door looking for help of some sort, where the door was always open to anyone that did. We lost my father to cancer when I was just 16-years-old but he certainly had made his impact. I am a community man Marie, not a great politician now, but I love to help people and to see change for the better. While we’re on the subject, might I mention the late Yvonne Quill, now there’s a lady, together with her friend Kathleen Foley, you’d never see one without the other who, like Killarney Meitheal’s Johnny McGuire and Padraig Tracy, are all human dynamos! That’s the only way I can describe her, a human dynamo. Forget about the disarray of her car interior, she was more interested in stopping her car to remove any litter in sight. A remarkable lady for Killarney Tidy Towns whom I had the great pleasure of judging St Patrick’s Day Parade with her and Danielle Favier pre-COVID.” I was delighted to sit and chat with Cathal, at a time when neither of us were at an event of some capacity, and to hear how the person who cares so much for others in our community was doing himself. The brains behind many a table quiz pre-COVID, Cathal said goodbye remarking his delight to be back in action and prepping for an upcoming table quiz in Kilcummin on November 11.

Healthy heart open day at ANAM

Killarney residents will learn all about the importance of healthy hearts and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training at a day-long event.

| By Sean Moriarty

This Sunday, members of the public will be able to learn how to use a defibrillator at the ANAM Cultural Centre at the event hosted by the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit.

The Irish Heart Foundation will also be in attendance and will be offering free blood pressure tests.

The local event, which runs from 10am to 4pm at the East Avenue venue, coincides with the European-wide Restart A Heart Day.

Killarney Cardiac Response Unit has been hosting a series of events in the run up to Sunday.

Activities include an art competition and entries from 17 schools in the wider Killarney area will be on display.

On Wednesday of this week, the local organisation held a well-attended information evening at the Great Southern Killarney.

“Sunday is a public awareness day,” said Killarney Cardiac Response Unit’s Kevin O’Leary. “We will offer seven different training sessions throughout the day on how to use a defibrillator.”

Former phone boxes in Killarney, that are now homes to defibrillators, will turn blue to mark the occasion. Spin South West will broadcast live from the venue.

Agnes says farewell after 15 years' service

| By Sean Moriarty

Cullina National School near Beaufort bid fond farewell to much loved secretary Agnes Curran on Friday last.

Agnes gave 15 years’ service to the school and was equally loved by the staff and pupils there.

Her work colleagues gave her a send off

at the Dunloe Hotel on Friday evening.

“She was everyone's friend, always greeted parents, staff and children with a smile. The children reported the thing they will miss most about Agnes is her friendly smile, whether they need to ring home or dress up for Halloween or crazy hair day, Agnes always joined in the celebrations,” said teaching colleague Michelle McLaughlin.

Noel focuses on the famine in newly launched book

The International Hotel provided the perfect venue for the launch of a book by local man Noel Grimes on Friday.

The book, entitled 'An Gorta Mór 1845 - 1850 and its effects in the Killarney area', is the result of many years of research by Noel into how this famine impacted the people of Killarney. His interest began when he was asked to lead a group of schoolchildren on a tour of famine related sites in the town.

By studying local newspapers from the 1840s and minutes of workhouse Board of Guardians meetings, he saw

just how the poor struggled to survive.

The research did not end with the tour but continued for many years resulting in this book. From exploring the origins of the Killarney Workhouse, now St Columbanus's Home, to the desperate conditions in the town's laneways, 'An Gorta Mór' tells the story of the ordinary people of Killarney.

At the launch, a delighted Noel said he hoped his book would "provide a window into the hardships experienced by those living in the town at that time".

Limited copies of the book are available from Quill's Menswear in Killarney. Inquiries to gortamor@hotmail.com.

RESTART A HEART: At the ‘Restart A Heart’ information evening at the Great Southern Killarney ahead of their open day this Sunday were: Aga Szwab (Killarney Cardiac Response Unit), Mark Plunkett Walsh (Art Teacher), Ava Sheahan (Killarney Community College), Bridget Delaney (Killarney Cardiac Response Unit), Clodagh O’Sullivan (Lissivigeen National School), Aliza Gul (Killarney Community College) and Edwina Duggan (Killarney Cardiac Response Unit). Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

BOOK LAUNCH: Noel Grimes with his wife Elizabeth and family at the launch of his book 'An Gorta Mór 1845 - 1850 and its effects in the Killarney area', at the International Hotel in Killarney on Friday.

FAREWELL: Agnes Curran (seated centre), with work colleagues at the Dunloe Hotel on the occasion of her retirement as secretary from Cullina National School. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

RETIRED: Agnes Curran (seated centre) with her family at the Dunloe Hotel to mark her retirement as secretary from Cullina National School, Beaufort. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Fantastic film frenzy for Kerry International Film Festival

O’Donnell, said.

"These successes are indebted to the hard work of the local industry and its support ers. This industry and audience are at the core of KIFF's legacy.”

All of these films will be in competition for the prestigious KIFF 2022 Awards. The winners will be announced on Sunday (October 23) at the KIFF Awards brunch which is very generously hosted by the Great Southern Killarney.

Killarney will host a number of venues next week from October 20 to 23 and there'll be plenty to do and see.

Celebrating its 23rd edition, this year's KIFF will be fully in-person with over 30 plus events across the weekend, along side a bespoke KIFF screening in Dingle on October 23.

This year the KIFF 2022 Maureen O’Hara recipient is actress and writer Amy Hu berman who will be presented with her award on Saturday next (October 22).

Amy’s notable roles include Derry Girls, Striking Out, Finding Joy, Your Bad Self, The Clinic, The Stag, Stella Days, Rewind, and Handsome Devil, to name a few. She is also a talented author and has written three number one bestselling novels, Hello Heartbreak, I Wished for You, and her first book for younger people called The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain, which is currently number one in the Irish Chil dren’s publishing charts. She also hosts the award-winning parenting podcast Mamia and Me.

"As a prolific performer, a writer, and a public figure, Amy's humour and clever insights are matched only by how fantas tically talented she is," KIFF Programme Director, Eibh Collins, said.

"KIFF are delighted to welcome her to Kil larney in October as the recipient of this year's Maureen O'Hara Award."

Speaking about receiving the award Amy Huberman said it is "such an honour".

"When I think of Maureen O’Hara I think of a trailblazer brimming with talent, grit, ambition, courage, and captivating

charm," Amy said.

"She was such a fabulous ambassador for Ireland and for women in our industry.

I’m so honoured to be the recipient of the award this year and a huge thank you to the Kerry International Film Festival. I shall keep the award on the mantelpiece for whenever I need some inspiration, seeing as the woman herself has, and continues to inspire so many."

OPENING NIGHT

The opening night of the festival will be celebrated with a reception hosted by Randles Hotel Killarney on Thursday (Oc tober 20), which will be followed by a screening of KIFF’s opening film for 2022, Declan Reck’s Tarrac in the INEC Killarney.

This Irish language drama was shot on location in Kerry, and KIFF is delighted to welcome the cast and crew to the KIFF 2022 for a special opening night Gala.

HIGHLIGHTS

Other Irish highlights include Million Dollar Pigeons, by Gavin Fitzgerald. This documentary tells the must-see stories of pigeon masters from across the globe competing in the highest-stakes bird rac es on the planet.

Also featured in KIFF 2022 is Galway Film Fleadh Award-Winner Lakelands.

Directed by KIFF alumni, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGiveny. Lakelands tells the story of Cian, a young Gaelic footballer who struggles to come to terms with a career-ending injury after an attack on a night out.

SHORT FILMS

At the heart of KIFF programming is short films, and this year's selection continues that tradition with the festivals Irish Short Film Programmes One to Three, featuring new work from KIFF’s alumni such as, Ka tie McNeice, Gregory Burrowes and Lara Hickey. And as always, a spotlight is shin ing on Kerry talent during KIFF’s dedicat ed programme of Kerry Connection short films, as they take to the big screen on the Friday night of the festival (October 21).

MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES

KIFF’s International Selection hosts music documentaries which are sponsored by Tower Records Ireland. And I Still Sing, features a controversial Afghan pop star and activist Aryana Sayeed who mentors young hopefuls as they prepare to appear on a hit TV singing competition show.

As the show’s female contestants Zahra Elham and Sadiqa Madadgar are on the verge of their dreams becoming reality, the Taliban returns to power.

Among Our World shorts selection is a dedicated programme of Ukraine films titled ‘BE BRAVE LIKE UKRAINE’, curated by guest programmer Mira Oyetoro.

This year’s line-up also presents family friendly films for all ages with a free selec tion of animated shorts called Shorts for Shorties.

"It has been another great year for Kerry on screen with films such as the local ly-shot Joyride lighting up screens around the country and across the world, and our opening film Tarrac's recent win at the Galway Film Fleadh," Chair of KIFF, Grace

Alongside this robust selection of screen ings, KIFF will host a selection of indus try events and talks. KIFF is delighted to welcome another familiar face, Pat Shortt, to the festival this year. Pat will be showcasing his debut short film ‘Warts & All’ on Sunday (October 23 ) at the Great Southern Killarney’s cinema screening room and he will be discussing the crea tive process involved from his movement from acting to directing via KIFF’s indus try talk; 'Role Reversal with Pat Shortt and Lee Crowley’.

Other exciting events on the KIFF 2022 schedule include the ever-popular IFTA Business Networking Event which will be hosted by the CEO of IFTA, Áine Moriarty, on Friday October 21 at The Plaza Hotel, Killarney.

Additional events include the National Talent Academy’s Filmmakers Coffee Morning and an online Masterclass with renowned Producer Fodhla Cronin O'Reil ly. The talented Kerry woman has been nominated for one Academy Award for her short film, 'Head Over Heels' as well as two BAFTA Awards. Fodhla will join KIFF for an online discussion, where we will get to hear a little more about her exciting ca reer path to date.

KIFF is immensely grateful to their title sponsors, Kerry Airport Ireland, as well as for the invaluable support received from The Arts Council of Ireland and to their key partners including Kerry Coun ty Council, Screen Ireland, The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA), Tower Records Ireland, RTÉ Supporting the Arts, Randles Hotel, the Plaza Hotel, the Great Southern Killarney and Kerry Broadband as well as a wealth of local businesses, in dividuals, and supporters.

Short films, family-friendly screenings, the best in new Irish cinema and a host of industry expert talks will be part of this years's Kerry Interna tional Film Festival (KIFF).

Well, we are not sure where Sam Maguire will spend Christmas Day, but on St Stephen’s Day – December 26, the premier All-Ireland trophy will be carried proudly to the summit of the mythical Paps mountains in East Kerry.

Surveying The Kingdom at its feet, ‘Sam to the Summit’ is a charity fundraiser in aid of the Kerry-Cork Cancer Link Bus and the Brian Lawlor Trust, and is open to all. Join Sam on this unique trek, shed some Christmas pounds and get your photo on the way to the summit, with the most famous trophy in Irish sport.

Then, why not join some of the All-Ire-

Tog off and dig deep for two great causes

land winners in trying a Puc Fada from the summit of the ancient mountain?

Gather at Glenflesk GAA Club at 9.30am on December 26 and then on to the 690m peak of the western Pap to survey the spectacular landscape at your feet and Sam Maguire in your hand.

Donations for the worthy causes to can be made to www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ samtothesummit or on the day which

will go to support family, friends and neighbours on tougher journeys than the climb.

The Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus travels daily on its vital journey to Cork, carrying people in hope and care. Also supporting the Brian Lawlor Trust which backs Brian, a keen U5 footballer with the Rathmore Club, and his family. Brian will be attending Crumlin Children’s Hospital as he bat-

tles through his illness. Funds raised will also help support the fantastic work of those in St John’s Cancer Ward and Ronald McDonald House.

So, tog off, dig deep and get your boots ready – Sam is waiting!

Watch out for further details about this fundraiser for these two worthy causes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under 'Sam to the Summit'.

Local food company sold for undisclosed sum

Food company Independent Irish Health Foods (IIHF) has been acquired by Bellingham Capital for an undisclosed sum.

| By Michelle Crean

The company, which began life near Farranfore in 2008 is now headquartered in Ballyvourney, was founded by Richard Wilkins and Killarney man Henry Bartlett.

They will both stay on as consultants.

Independent Irish Health Foods is a leading distributor and wholesaler of health foods and related products to over one thousand customers across the island of Ireland and continental Europe.

The company had a turnover of €25 mil-

lion in 2021 and employs 89 people.

“This is a very exciting time and the acquisition of IIHF represents a positive step forward for the company,” Henry Bartlett said.

"Bellingham Capital is the ideal partner for the business as it seeks to continue to build on its investments in the health foods sector. We look forward to working with Mark Goodman and his team as we look to position IIHF for further growth on both the Irish and international markets.”

IIHF offers over ten thousand different

health food products to its international customer base and these products include leading vegetarian, vegan, organic, free-from and fair-trade brands sourced from highly rated suppliers across the globe.

The Bellingham Group operates across the farming, hospitality and retail food distribution sectors and its companies employ 230 people. Bellingham Group companies currently have a combined turnover of €80 million.

Where will Kerry’s most welcome guest be this Christmas?

TO THE SUMMIT: Join Rathmore GAA and Kerry football stars, Paul Murphy and Shane Ryan with the Puc fáda challenge from the hallowed summit in December. Also included are Martin and Noreen Lawlor (Grandparents of Brian Lawlor holding the Sam Maguire), Trish Kelly (Kerry Cork Health Link Bus), Ollie Favier, Dónal Murphy, Rory D’Arcy and Emma Cooper (organisers). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

SOLD: Independent Irish Health Foods has been sold.

Killarney singer to entertain Formula 1 stars

| By Sean Moriarty

The BWT Alpine Formula 1 team is hosting its Christmas Party - with over 13,000 people expected - on a yet-tobe-announced date at Silverstone Grand Prix track.

The team have asked Jack Patrick to perform and it'll be no ordinary Christmas party as guests will include drivers and officials from all Formula 1 Grand Prix teams. Sponsors, supports and race staff are all invited.

Jack Patrick, son of the 'Singing Jarvey' from the Gap of Dunloe, is best known for his performances in the residents’ bar in the Killarney Grand.

He has been living and playing in London for the last four years. Jack Patrick is a huge motor racing fan and spends a lot of time spectating at big and small events at Silverstone.

Through his motor racing contacts he was offered the BWT Alpine gig.

“This is going to be enormous, they will place a Grand Piano in the middle of the

race track, I will be wearing a BWT alpine race suit and helmet while on stage,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

The BWT Alpine team is currently home to drivers like former World Champion Fernando Alonso and F1 race winner Estaban Ocon. Jack Patrick has also met recently crowned World F1 champion Max Verstappen.

Barraduff Community Field to get €15k funding

Barraduff Community Field Organisation will get €15,157.40 in funding to upgrade its facilities.

It is one of 19 community centres across Kerry that will receive funding of €385,312 to upgrade facilities which will benefit users of all ages, according to Deputy Government Chief Whip, Brendan Griffin TD.

Deputy Griffin was speaking after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, announced the successful projects under Category 1 of the Community Centres Investment Fund.

“I am delighted that my colleague Min-

ister Humphreys has made this funding available to Kerry community centres given the vital work that staff and volunteers there do and the invaluable services they provide," Deputy Griffin said.

“The Community Centres Investment Fund was launched by Minister Humphreys in April 2022 with funding of €15m available under three categories.

The key theme of the fund is to support community groups with the upgrade and development of their community centre facilities."

Another local group, Tureencahill Community Group Limited, will get €22,378.06 under the scheme.

RACING MUSICIAN: Jack Patrick Healy tries on a BWT Alpine Racing suit ahead of the team's Christmas Party

GRADUATION: Mary Quirke, Upper Lewis Road, at the conferring ceremony for her grandson, Conor Quirke who graduated from UCC with a Masters in Finance (Asset Management).

WEDDING BELLS: Nigel O'Leary, Elm Grove, Ballydribeen, Killarney, son of the late Gerry and Sheila O'Leary, and Sally Burton, Park Hall Lake, Mansfield, daughter of Carole and Richard Burton who were married on September 3 in St Edmunds Church, Nottinghamshire, England. Vicar Susan Caddy officiated at the ceremony. Best Man was Eoin Howard and Groomsmen were Nigel's brother Keith O'Leary and Mike Henderson. Bridesmaids were Helen Jones, Emilja Myers, Sarah Topp, Sara Kelly and Emily Sutton. Flowergirl was their daughter Lily O'Leary. The reception was held in a marquee in Sally's family home in Park Hall Lake and the couple are residing in Nottinghamshire.

Much-respected Killarney musician and entertainer Jack Patrick Healy will perform for some of the greatest names in the world of Formula 1 later this year.

Olympic swimmer shows his skills

An Olympic swimmer gave some top advice and even showed his skills in the water in Killarney on Saturday.

Young swimmers were thrilled to meet the Longford man, who is the current Irish record holder for 50m/100m and

200m Breaststroke, during his visit to the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre.

He coached members of Killarney Swimming Club and the Killarney Leisure Centre Swim Academy.

“Darragh took them through their paces with various drills to develop and improve their breaststroke. The highlight

of the day was when Darragh got into the water himself and showed what he was all about with some fast paced breaststroke lengths of the pool,” Daniel O'Donoghue, Duty Manager at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, said.

“After the pool session Darragh delivered a lovely presentation explaining his

journey from swimming with his local swim club in Longford to competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games. After some brilliant questions from the kids Darragh very kindly made sure each swimmer got a certificate and stood for lots of photos.”

COACH: Members of Killarney Swimming Club and the Killarney Leisure Centre Swim Academy learned some swim skills from Olympian Darragh Greene.

Members of Killarney Men's Shed welcome Sam Maguire, on route to Ross Cafe for World Mental Health Day on Monday. Pictured from l-r were: Pat O'Brien (Chairperson Kerry Mental Health), Neily Cronin, Seamus Doherty, Billy Gleeson, Michael O'Connor, Ned Spillane, Andy O'Sullivan, Tom Lyne, Con Mulchinoch, Pat Somers and Eugene McGillicuddy. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Tea at Ross Cafe as coffee shop owner Cathleen Collins together with Mags Keogh, welcome Sam Maguire on Monday for World Mental Health Day. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

World Mental Health Day took place on Monday, as Donnacha Crowley (left) and Chairperson of Kerry Mental Health, Pat O'Brien (right), welcomed Sam Maguire to Ross Cafe. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Members of Killarney Valley Vintage Club posed for a photo with Sam Maguire which was placed on their refurbished Toyota Starlet at Ross Cafe, Lewis Road on Monday. From l-r were: Paddy Lawlor, Paddy Looney, Mike Buckley and Tim Clifford. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

THUMBS UP: Olympian Darragh Greene visited Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday.

Pupils get a taste of secondary school life

Sixth Class pupils from multiple schools across Killarney and surrounds got a taste of secondary school life as they toured St Brigid's this week.

There was a hive of activities going on in the various rooms of the school building and each Sixth Class girl and their parents got a tour of the school lead by current students.

The girls were shown science experi ments, art displays, geography projects and more.

The school choir preformed for the girls and their parents in the school gym fol lowed by a speeches from Leaving Cert

student Ella Galvin, the chairperson of the Student Council, Ms. Moore and members of the middle management team.

The closing date for the application forms for the school year 2023/24 is Friday next October 21 at 4pm.

"We're looking forward to seeing some of the girls in the St Brigid's uniform next year," teacher Sheree Murphy said.

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The couple, who got engaged in February last year, were delighted that their day went off perfectly.

Friends and family gathered in St Michael the Archangel Church, Ballinskelligs on Saturday, October 1 where Fr Patsy Lynch blessed their marriage. Afterwards it was time for photos on Reenroe Beach where they got engaged and then on to Coo makista, followed by a quick drink in An Siopa Dubh before joining their guests for their reception in the Kenmare Bay Hotel and Resort, where they danced into the early hours.

Louise, daughter of Mary O'Shea and the late Patrick O'Shea, is originally from Bal linskelligs.

Nigel, son of Margaret and Tim Wrenn, is from Castlemaine. The couple are resid ing in Milltown.

Bridesmaids were Veronica Harty who is the bride's sister, Caroline Egan and Mary O'Driscoll, the bride's cousins. Groomsmen were Gavin Wrenn, the groom's brother, his friend Damian Mur phy, and Ciarán Burke, his brother-in-law. Louise's father Patrick passed away in 2007 but he was remembered in many ways on the day.

"I got ready in my mom's house in Ball inskelligs and Nigel got ready in our own house in Milltown," Louise told the Killar ney Advertiser.

"It was a beautiful bright day. The church was lovely - Fr Patsy gave a lovely cere mony. We went to Reenroe beach for photos. Reenroe is a very special place to me and I have wonderful memories as a child there and Nigel knew that it would be the perfect place to propose." Louise's aunt Kathleen and her husband Mike, who live in New Jersey, were sup posed to be going down to Florida to visit their daughter but due to the hurricane

Photos: Trevor O'Donoghue Photography

that trip was cancelled and they got a last minute flight to Ireland for the wedding. Mike is 90 years of age!

“It was so wonderful to have all of our family and friends celebrate such a spe cial day with us," Louise said.

"Myself and my bridesmaids have gone full circle being bridesmaid for each other which was very special for us all - with us all having been at the top table together only last June for Caroline’s wedding."

Nigel added that the day was "full of laughter and old stories topped off with a sing-song" to end the night.

"We never stopped smiling all day long. It was the best day. It was full of so much love and happiness!”

They continued the celebrations the next day in the Faha Court Bar and Restaurant in Killarney with music by Ger O’Shea and BBQ by Chad Byrne from the Hungry Donkey.

Louise and Nigel are currently enjoying their honeymoon in South Africa.

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Three local businesses get a Lidl Kickstart

Two locally based food producers will get the chance to showcase their produce at 216 Lidl stores nationwide.

Linda’s Irish Cheesecakes, Rathmore and Farranfore-based All Real Nutrition Protein Bars have been selected by the chain’s Kickstart Producer Development Programme.

Linda Sheehan of Linda’s Irish Cheesecakes, said the selection in the scheme has not only boosted the manufacturing side of her business but has drawn extra customers to the restaurant she also runs.

“The restaurant has been busy with lots of locals commenting on our selection,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is great too for our staff as we can give them extra hours in the manufacturing side of things. It is great to be able to employ locally.”

Skelligs Chocolate is a third Kerry-based food company to be selected under Aldi’s scheme.

SELECTED: Linda Sheehan of Linda’s Irish Cheesecakes has been selected for the Lidl Kickstart programme.

CELEBRATIONS: Happy 50th birthday to Seamus O'Sullivan from Knocknagree from all his friends and work colleagues who helped him celebrate last Saturday

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FRIDAY

OCTOBER 14th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc 9PM - 11PM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

GLENEAGLE INEC

8AM - 5PM

Tony Sings performs in the Backstage Bar. Tickets €10

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

10PM - 12:30AM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 2AM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 15th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc 9PM - 11PM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

GLENEAGLE INEC

8:30PM

Kilfenora Céilí Band in Concert make

a return to the Gleneagle INEC Arena. Tickets €33.50

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

7:45PM - 2AM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

PLAZA'S PIANO BAR

9PM - 11PM

Our bar brings class with it’s beautiful interiors, and views of Killarney Park, enjoy melodies from our Resident Piano Bar

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 2AM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 16th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 3PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc

9PM - 12:30AM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

1PM - 3PM

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to experience local tunes. Bring your own instrument and join the Craic agus Ceol

5:30PM - 11PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue

Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

3PM - 11PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

MONDAY

OCTOBER 17th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

TUESDAY

OCTOBER 18th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 19th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

THURSDAY

OCTOBER 20th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

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Soccer hero dedicates win to Cresslough victims

It was fitting that the biggest sports story of the week was delivered by a Donegal woman directly affected by the Creeslough tragedy.

The Irish woman’s football team qualified for their first World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

They defeated Scotland on Tuesday night to secure their historic place in the finals.

The winning goal was scored by Donegal soccer star Amber Barrett.

The Milford woman has direct family connections to Cresslough as her grandfather came from the North Donegal village.

She celebrated her winning goal by going down on one knee in honour of the victims of Friday's tragic incident.

10 people, including a five-year-old child, died in an explosion at at the Applegreen Service Station and nearby post office in Creeslough. The Garda Technical Bureau have carried out an examination of the scene, with assistance from other expert agen-

cies including the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and national utility companies.

Speaking to RTÉ after the game while draped in the Donegal flag she said: "I've not been able to put into words about it. There has been a sombreness about me the past few days. This result, this game, that goal, this award - I'm dedicating it to those 10 beautiful souls who unfortunately perished on Friday. For all their families, because I know they touched their lives. They certainly touched ours."

Jesus is on the money

An English man was delighted to get his hands on some free cashbut was miffed to later find that it had a picture of Jesus on it.

Raymond Brody initially sought out the original owner when he came across the £20 on his walk with his dog in Chichester. However, with no one around to claim it, he pocketed it to put towards his rising electricity bill.

But he was left feeling annoyed when he got home, however to find it was in fact a fake that he picked up - as it had the face of Jesus on it.

‘Bank of Heaven’ was written across the top, along with the message: ‘Don’t be fooled, Jesus is the real thing’.

GOAL: Amber Barrett of Republic of Ireland celebrates with a Donegal flag after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 play-off match between Scotland and Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

"It’s bad enough that someone thinks it’s a good idea to litter in the first place but in today’s economic crisis £20 on the floor can mean feeding a family for a week," he said.

"To instil false hope in them like this is horribly hideous."

But the story doesn't end there - no, in fact the following week he again found another fake note the same as the original one while on another walk with his dog.

"I was very tempted to write on it “stop breaking the law” and insert it into the church donation box but thought the better of it," Raymond said.

COVID-19 vaccine controversy in European Parliament

There was controversy in Brussels this week when a senior Pfizer executive admitted its COVID-19 was not tested on its ability to prevent the transmission of the disease.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU implemented a wide range of health policies with its EU Vaccines Strategy and initiatives.

The COVID vaccine certificate or passport allowed easier movement of those who had taken the vaccine and restricted movements of those who did not want to take the vaccine for whatever reason.

This week, Dutch MEP Rob Roos asked if the Pfizer COVID vaccine was ever tested to stop the transmission of the virus before it entered the market.

In reply, Pfizer’s President of Internation-

al Developed Markets, Janine Small, said:

“Regarding the question around did we know about stopping immunization before it entered the market…No…”

“We have to really move at the speed of science to really understand what is taking place in the market.”

Roos’ reacted in disbelief to the reply.

He said: “If you don’t get vaccinated, you’re anti-social. This is what the Dutch

prime minister and health minister told us. You don’t get vaccinated just for yourself, but also for others. You do it for all of society, that’s what they said. Today, this turned out to be complete nonsense. This is scandalous. Millions of people worldwide felt forced to get vaccinated because of the myth that ‘you do it for others’. Now this turned out to be a cheap lie."

Book of Condolence opens following Creeslough tragedy

A Book of Condolences was opened in Kerry on Monday morning in a sign of solidarity with the people of Creeslough following the unimaginable tragedy where up to 10 people lost their lives.

On Friday, a fatal explosion occurred at a Donegal petrol station resulting in the loss of four men, three women, two teenagers (one male and one female) and one younger female child. These include James O'Flaherty (48), Jessica Gallagher (24), Martin McGill (49), Catherine O'Donnell (39) and her son James Monaghan (13), Leona Harper (14), Hugh Kelly (59), Martina Martin (49), Robert Garwe (50) and his daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe, who was just fiveyears-old.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn, opened a Book of Condolences for the people of Creeslough.

This can be signed by members of the public during office hours at County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee.

"The entire country has been deeply shocked and moved by the tragic incident in Donegal on Friday," Cllr Flynn said.

"On behalf of the members of Kerry County Council and the people of Kerry, I express my sympathies and solidarity with the people of Creeslough at this enormously difficult time. Those who lost their lives, their families, and the wider community are in our thoughts and prayers."

Research finds tenancy termination biggest issue for private renters

New research published by national housing charity Threshold and the Citizen’s Information Board (CIB) has found that tenancy termination is the most prevalent issue facing private renters, with vulnerable clients on fixed incomes most likely to be adversely impacted.

The issue of rent increases also ranked highly for renters, especially those in receipt of housing support, with children or with a fixed income. These are issues

being experienced by renters of all ages and backgrounds.

Key recommendations to improve security for private sector renters, made in the report, include the inclusion of a right to housing in the Constitution and the removal of “no-fault” eviction from the Residential Tenancies Acts. The latter means a landlord would only be able to evict where a tenant has breached the agreement, for example non-payment of rent or damage to the property.

‘At Your Service’ seeks hospitality businesses for new RTÉ series

Renowned hoteliers John and Francis Brennan are looking for four businesses to take part in their new series of ‘At Your Service’, which is currently in development for RTÉ One.

With the 'Cost of Living Crisis' driving further pressure down on businesses it could be the ideal time to seek support from the Kerry brothers.

They need business owners to get in touch now to express their interest in taking part, so filming can be planned in the coming months.

“We are looking for applications from a range of businesses in the hospitality sector," Francis Brennan said.

"It could be a hotel or self-catering cottage, a tea-room or restaurant or even a

glamping site or caravan park. Any type of tourist attraction will be considered so a farm diversification project or renovated historic house could apply as long as they feel they would benefit from our advice.”

Maggi Gibson, Executive Producer of At Your Service added that this new series is a "wonderful opportunity for hospitality owners to work with John and Francis to explore new approaches, systems and strategies to deliver a quality service for their customers".

"We’re planning to produce four onehour programmes, following a different business in each episode.”

Contact Maggi Gibson or Aoife Nic Con Midhe via email for an application form on maggi@waddellmedia.com or aoife@waddellmedia.com.

Leak in Russian oil line in Poland

An oil leak was detected on a pipeline in Poland that’s the main route through which Russian crude oil reaches Germany.

The Polish operator, PERN, said it found the leak in the pipeline on Tuesday evening.

The Druzhba pipeline, which means 'The Friendship’ in Russian is one of the world’s longest oil pipelines. It delivers Russian crude oil to Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Austria and Germany by a series of branch pipe lines.

NEW SERIES: The Brennan brothers are seeking hospitality businesses for their latest series.

CONDOLENCE: Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn, has opened a Book of Condolences for the people of Creeslough.

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| By Michelle Crean

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Everything Calls for Salvation

Does ending up under TSO (Compulsory Health Treatment) for seven days mean being crazy?

This is what Daniele asks himself in 'Everything Calls for Salvation' dropping on Netflix today (Friday). Daniele is a 20-year-old with a great sensitivity, who after a psychotic crisis wakes up in the dormitory of a psychiatric ward together with five unlikely roommates with whom he thinks he has nothing in common, pressured by doctors who want to rummage in his brain,

and looked after by nurses who seem cynical and disinterested. But seven days are long and what at first seemed like a sentence slowly turns into one of the most intense and formative experiences of his life. A dramedy on existential discomfort based on the roots of Italy’s finest bittersweet comedy, reinterpreted in a contemporary key, that becomes a cry for help, heartbreaking but full of hope, from the new generations.

The Family Game

Author: Catherine Steadman

A rich, eccentric family - a time-honoured tradition - or a lethal game of survival? One woman finds out what it really takes to join the 1% in this riveting psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of 'Something in the Water', 'Mr. Nobody', and 'The Disappearing Act'.

Harriet is a novelist on the brink of stardom; Edward, her husband-to-be, is seemingly perfect. In love and freshly engaged, their bliss is interrupted by the reemergence of the Holbecks, Edward's eminent family and the embodiment of American old money. For years, they've dominated headlines and pulled society's strings, and Edward left them all behind to forge his own path - but there are eyes and ears everywhere. It was only a matter of time before they were pulled back in . . .

After all, even though he's long severed ties with his family, Edward is set to inherit it all. Harriet is drawn to the glamour and sophistication of the Holbecks,

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The Coronas 'Time Stopped'

Irish indie legends The Coronas, who are playing the INEC this December 28, have released their seventh studio album 'Time Stopped' this week. It was preceded by three singles, ‘Write Our Own Soundtrack’, ‘Strive’ and ‘If You Let Me’, all of which have been well-received by radio and fans alike. Recorded in Camden Studios Dublin and Eastcote Studios in London and produced by George Murphy (Mumford & Sons, The Specials, Ellie Goulding) and mixed by Grammy award-winning Peter Katis (The National), 'Time Stopped' also features many of The Coronas’ long-time collaborators and friends including Lar Kaye, Roisin O,

Cian MacSweeney, Dave O’Keefe and John Broe.

Singer Danny O’Reilly says ‘Time Stopped’ was written in Dingle in 2021. "When the world gets turned upside down, it makes you realise what’s really important. I can’t wait to play this one live," he said.

The Coronas will be embarking on a world tour with UK, EU, North American and Australian dates all in the calendar before Christmas. They then make a triumphant return to Dublin to do their now legendary series of Christmas gigs in the 3Olympia. All five December nights are sold out.

The Delinquent Season (S)

RTÉ One, Friday, 11.30pm

Two couples in suburban Dublin appear to live in marital bliss until cracks begin to appear in both seemingly steady marriages. Drama, starring Andrew Scott, Cillian Murphy, Eva Birthistle and Catherine Walker.

who seem to welcome her with open arms, but everything changes when she meets Robert, the inescapably magnetic head of the family. At their first meeting, Robert slips Harriet a cassette tape, revealing a shocking confession which sets the inevitable game in motion.

Going for Gold (S)

RTÉ One, Saturday, 3pm

Teenager Emma joins a high-school cheerleading team when she moves to Australia with her former Air Force Office father. Family drama, starring Kelli Berglund and Terry Rogers.

We hope you enjoyed our annual motoring supplement.

Usually published in late November or early December, it is a little bit early this year.

The motor trade, like all businesses, has changed dramatically in recent years.

If you are in the market for a new car for the new year, now is the time to visit your local dealer and make those first enquires. This kind of dealing usually

goes on in December for a January delivery but supply chain issues across the entire sector have significantly moved the goalposts.

This week, and certainly by the end of October, dealers will know for sure the quantity of cars that are available to them for early new year release.

Now is the time to make a deal to ensure a 231-KY plate.

We canvassed several local dealers in August and September, and they all agreed that early publicity was the way to go this year.

They asked, we listened. The Killarney Advertiser is proud to bring our readers the first motor supplement of the new car season to print.

We pride ourselves in having our finger on the pulse when it comes to all local

matters - not just in the motoring sector.

And our weekly motoring column will continue to bring you interesting news stories from the local car scene.

A special thanks to all our motoring advertisers and we ask our readers to support them when making a new, or even second hand car purchase, in the coming months.

Sean Moriarty, coordinator of the 231 Motoring Supplement.

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From October 17 to 23, members of the public will be able to get up close and personal with the new car thanks to an innovative viewing platform.

Visitors will be able to view the car installed in 'La Sphère', an extraordinary structure over six-metres high, transparent and rotating, which allows visitors to view the many facets of its unexpected design from all angles.

Local Peugeot main dealer for Kerry, Reen’s of Rathmore, have already had a sneak preview of the car at the Irish Peugeot Dealers’ conference last week.

The new 408 demonstrates the creativity of its design teams by offering a new fastback silhouette at the top of the C segment.

This new age Peugeot offers a feline stance and unique allure, engineering excellence focused on efficiency and electrification, as well as cutting-edge technologies dedicated to driving pleasure and instinctive use.

Available in three lines, the Allure, Emotion and top of the range Excellence, range of engines powering the new 408 includes two rechargeable hybrid

versions with 180bhp and 225bhp, and a 130bhp petrol version. All three are paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. An all-electric version will follow a few months later.

Peugeot France is calling the new model unexpected and different.

“Unexpected because it is different, this extraordinary Peugeot features a feline stance and unique appearance, as well as excellent engineering focused on efficiency and intelligent electrification,” said a company statement ahead of the show.

The new Peugeot 408 will be offered in two 180hp and 225hp rechargeable hybrid engines, as well as cutting-edge technologies dedicated to driving pleasure and instinctive use.

Reen’s have the full range of Peugeot cars and vans in stock. They are available to test drive today in petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric and the sales team are now taking orders for 2023 delivery “Don’t delay, call to Reen’s today,” said dealer principal Tim Reen.

New BMW X1 available for test drive at Ahern’s

Ahern’s BMW was one of the first garages in the entire country to get their hands on the all-new BMW X1.

Featuring a new distinctive design, a high level of electrification across the range and the latest in connectivity, the new BMW X1 builds on the concept of a Sports Utility Vehicle for the premium compact segment.

An expanded standard specification, increased interior spaciousness with a premium ambience, new BMW Operating System 8 and BMW Curved Display, and a large selection of automated driving and parking systems ensure the new BMW X1 stands out against its rivals.

In its third model generation, the BMW X1 offers fully electric driving for the first time. This new addition to a rapidly growing vehicle segment will complement the brand’s existing bat-

tery-electric models and make driving an all-electric BMW accessible to an even wider audience.

From launch, the new BMW X1 will be available with one petrol engine and two diesel engine options.

A pair of plug-in hybrid models will join the range immediately after launch, as will the new BMW iX1 xDrive30, the BMW Group’s first premium compact model based on a flexible vehicle architecture to feature an all-electric drive system.

Offered in a choice of five models –Sport Premier, xLine Premier, xLine Premier Pro, M Sport Premier, and M Sport Premier Pro – the new BMW X1 will be available to order now, priced from €48,200 RRP.

Upgraded SEATS at Ahern's Castleisland

The brand’s flagship SUV, the SEAT Tarraco, now includes the XPERIENCE trim, completing the company’s range of SUVs with this option.

The new XPERIENCE trim brings a renewed look to SEAT’s largest SUV’s exterior and interior look, adding a new

option to the flagship model.

Outside, the SEAT Tarraco XPERIENCE gains a freshly designed matte chromed front grille and new optional machined 20” alloy wheels in Nuclear Grey, helping to reinvigorate the SUV’s look and bolstering its exterior design.

The plug-in hybrid version of the brand’s

flagship delivers a maximum power of 245PS (180kW), making it the most powerful Tarraco produced to date and can reach up to 730km.

The SEAT Ibiza and the SEAT Arona are two key pillars of SEAT’s range of vehicles. Both models deliver a refreshed look to the exterior design and a revo-

lution inside. The SEAT Ibiza’s exterior design is updated, now including 100% LED headlights as standard, as well as the model’s name embossed in handwriting.

In addition, the SEAT Arona receives a new XPERIENCE trim, to present a more rugged urban SUV appearance.

SEAT continues to expand its line-up and deliver even greater options to meet customers’ requirements.

All new Dacia Jogger named Best Value Car of the Year

Only months since its official launch, the all-new Dacia Jogger is fast filling up its sizeable boot with silverware having been named the ‘Best Value Car of the Year’ at the Parkers New Car Awards 2023.

The all-new Dacia Jogger is available at Donagh Hickey Motors in Rathmore. The award reaffirms the continued success of Dacia in providing drivers with well-equipped, good quality vehicles at the best value for money on the market

“When times are tough, people tend to focus on getting the best value they can," Keith Adams, Editor, Parkers, said. "Here's where the Dacia Jogger

does so well – it offers an astounding amount of bang for not much buck. Though it’s based on the Sandero, the Jogger has been stretched significantly to offer bags of interior room and seven very usable seats, making it the perfect car for large families. It makes us wonder how they do it for less than the price of a mid-range Ford Fiesta – it’s a well-deserved winner.”

The all-new Dacia Jogger combines the versatility of a sport tourer and the comfort and rugged style of an SUV. It is available with seven seats and in three trim levels – Essential, Expression, and Extreme SE. All versions are generously equipped with air conditioning, cruise control, and rear parking sensors as standard across the range. Jogger’s practicality is further enhanced with 23 litres of storage space, the ability to remove the third row of seats and the availability of modular roof bars.

The latest September Irish car sales figures have revealed that the Hyundai Tucson is Kerry's favourite car.

The Tucson is a stand-out performer, maintaining its position as the most popular car in Kerry every month this year. So far, 297 versions of the car have been registered in Kerry this year by Adam’s of Tralee. That compares to 123 Kia Sportages, the Hyundai’s nearest rival in the sales chart.

Hyundai is also positioning itself as a

leader in advanced electric vehicles, including 19 versions of the World Car of the Year - winning IONIQ 5 and 55 Kona Electric, registered in Kerry year-todate.

The Hyundai range of pure electric vehicles continues to grow, with the addition of the IONIQ 6 four-door streamliner coming to market soon.

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The high-riding SUV features Toyota’s most advanced Hybrid Electric and safety technologies yet.

It will be available to view at Kelliher’s Toyota from November and orders can be placed for a 2023 delivery.

The Corolla Cross has been sold in other markets for some time, particularly the USA, its Irish debut will also be the car’s European debut.

The Corolla Cross will be available as a hybrid model only in Ireland, and two

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be available, both using a 2.0-litre

engine and developing, with the hybrid system, 197hp. The two

consist of a front-wheel-

a four-wheel-drive

With the most up to date hybrid electric technology, best in class carrying capacity, Toyota’ s famed low cost of ownership, dynamic styling and unbeatable used market trade ability, the new Corolla Cross will transform the family SUV market,” said dealer principal Tim Kelliher.

will be in our showroom in December. Prices and delivery time will be announced shortly.

Celebrating 25 years of Škoda Octavia Estate

One of Škoda’s most enduring and popular models, the Octavia Estate, celebrates a significant milestone in 2022.

The variant, which has been a perennial best-seller for the brand, made its first appearance 25 years ago this September – as a concept car at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The latest version of the ground-breaking car is on show at Liam Lynch Motors in Farranfore.

“The first generation of the modern Octavia laid the foundation for the success of one of Škoda’s bestsellers,” Noreen Scanlon, who is on the sales team at the Farranfore garage, said.

"We have one here in stock and invite people to come and see it and test drive the car and see for themselves how roomy it is.”

Although officially called a concept, the show car was effectively the finished production model. The striking purple Octavia illustrated Škoda’s commitment to expanding its range and broadening its customer base into new markets. Designed by a team led by Dirk van Braeckel, which had created the Octavia hatchback a year earlier, the concept previewed the

unveiling of a barely altered production version six months later at the 1998 Geneva Motor Show.

The estate marked a return to the large sector for Škoda after a 26 year absence.

Its distant predecessor, the 1961 Octavia was a ground-breaking design that helped set the template for the modern-era estate car.

The modern Octavia was designed and engineered under Volkswagen Group ownership. Following massive investment from the Volkswagen Group, the Škoda plant at Mladá Boleslav was the most advanced car factory in Europe at the time. Featuring one of the largest presses in the world, the fully modernised plant was capable of stamping out a complete side section of the Octavia estate in one piece.

Such was the demand in the early stages of production, Irish customers had to wait until 1998 for right-hand drive models to finally arrive in showrooms.

ONE: The original Škoda Octavia of the 1960s led to the inspiration to the new car 25 years later.

TWO: The concept version of the Škoda Octavia Estate was unveiled at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Three new electrified models join Mazda

The all-new Mazda CX-60 PHEV introduces the company’s first plug-in full hybrid technology to the European SUV market.

The most important model it has introduced for over a decade, Mazda’s new flagship represents everything that the company has built into its DNA over the last one hundred years, from outstanding exterior and interior design to the finest Japanese craftsmanship, the latest innovations in human-centric technologies and a world-class powertrain.

For customers interested in pure electric only, the Mazda MX-30 has received its first update since launch.

Charging times have been significantly reduced getting drivers back on the road quicker. Fast charging at DC chargers of 50kW or more

will charge the battery from 20% to 80% in 26 minutes. A new 11kW On-board charger will speed up AC charging on capable three-phase chargers to a reduced time of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

The Mazda2 Hybrid will join the lineup, offering a self-charging hybrid powertrain for the first time. Featuring a 0.76kW battery, the Mazda2 Hybrid will be capable of driving in full electric mode for short distances without the need to plug into charge points.

All are now available to order at Aherns Mazda Castleisland. Stock will be limited so order yours today to ensure early 2023 delivery.

Sixth generation Astra arrives in Castleisland

With 15 million predecessor model units sold and building on 40 years of rich success, the much-anticipated sixth-generation Opel Astra has now arrived at Aherns Opel showrooms in Castleisland.

Dynamic as never before, the confident all-new Opel Astra has been proudly designed, developed and manufactured at Opel's headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

Available from launch in three trims – SC, SRI, Elite – and in both petrol and diesel guise, matched to manual and automatic transmissions, power ranges from 110hp to 130hp.

A plugin electric hybrid 180hp variant

will follow in the coming months, with a more powerful 225hp version expected thereafter.

The all-new sixth generation Astra sports the new brand face, the latest evolution of the distinctive Opel Vizor. A leap in time has taken place in the interior of the new generation Astra, where the absolute highlight is the next generation of the Pure Panel first introduced in the Mokka.

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From Killarney South Africa to contest a Kerry rally

South African Ashley Haige-Smith has placed a surprise entry for the Banna Beach Resort Kerry Winter Rally.

A driver with a wealth of international rally experience, Smith will make his Irish rally debut in Kerry in two weeks, subject to both Motorsport Ireland and South African Federation approval. His appearance in Kerry is a prelude to a full season of Irish rallying in 2023 and is made possible by motorsport management firm ProVision Motorsport. This is the same team that masterminded the late Manus Kelly’s great run of success in 2017 and 2018 including his win in the Rally of the Lakes.

“Haigh-Smith’s international experience includes starting five rounds of the World Rally Championship in 2011 and 2012. He has also contested seven French championship events and was a regular in South African rallies,” said a club spokesperson.

“However, he has not competed in a rally since 2017, instead concentrating on rallycross. His home racetrack, just outside his native city of Cape Town, is called Killarney International Raceway so we are sure he will feel very much at home here in Kerry.”

M-Sport Ford promise to send Nagle off in style

Paul Nagle’s teammates at the M-Sport Ford World Rally team have promised to give the Aghadoe man the best possible send off in Spain next weekend.

Last week Nagle announced his retirement from the World Rally Championship and the October 20 to 24 Rally RACC Catalunya - Rally de España will be his last outing as a factory co-driver. His driver Craig Breen announced this week Cavan man James Fulton will replace Nagle from Rally Japan in November.

“First of all, I’d like to thank Paul for all of the hard work and effort he’s put in for both Craig and the team this season. He’s a great character and will definitely be missed.

“We all agreed it would be best for James to get a rally under his belt before head-

ing to Monte Carlo next year, we did the same with [teammates] Gus Greensmith and Jonas Anderson in Monza last year and it reflected in a strong result for them on the Monte this year," said Richard Millener, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team Principal.

“Paul still has one more rally to go yet though, so for now, it’s full focus on Rally Spain and let’s send Paul off with a great result!”

It marks the end of a glistening career for Nagle who leaves the sport with five overall World Rally Championship victories and 18 WRC podiums to his name.

“Paul and I had been talking about this for a while, and I can completely understand his thinking. He’s been competing at the highest level for a long while and he wants more time with his family, but it’s still going to be strange without him,” added Breen.

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How to reduce your motor insurance costs

While motor insurance premiums have reduced in the past 12 months there is still ample opportunity to save money.

All motor insurance rates are now dictated by Big Data. This means the more concise the data the better the quote. Did you know for example that there are 220 pieces of data behind each vehicle registration number? All these sets of data are taken into account when quoting your policy.

While certain data cannot be amended such as your Eircode or your registration number, it is vitally important that the correct details are used and there are other factors which will assist such as the following:

DISCOUNTS: Most motor insurers have discounts for low mileage, your spouse/ partner having a second car, being claims free and loyalty discounts.

DRIVERS: Ask about adding your partner/spouse to the policy, some insurers

allow up to 15% discount for insured and partner driving. For younger drivers adding a parent can reduce the quote substantially.

VEHICLE COVER: For older vehicles, ask about third party fire and theft cover but I would insist that windscreen is always included. Windscreen cover can be as low as €20 but a replacement windscreen can cost many hundreds to replace.

PAYING IN FULL: Consider paying in

Renault’s new 100% electric Mégane E

Renault has confirmed specification of the all-new Mégane E-Tech 100% Electric, which is available to pre-order now priced from €37,495.

It's the first of a new generation of electric vehicles built on an advanced Renault platform, styled within the brand’s ‘sensual tech’ design language and the first model to wear the new Nouvel’R logo.

With an electric driving range of up to 450kms the all-new Mégane E-Tech also features a class-leading digital experience with a 32cm dashboard display, 22 centimetre multimedia display, and Android Automotive Operating System with integrated Goog-

le services.

To make it even simpler for customers to make the transition from a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle to the all-new Renault Mégane E-Tech, Renault will supply and installation of a Mobilize home charging solution. This ‘turn-key’ package – available as an additional cost - allows customers to enjoy their new electric vehicle ownership experience with the minimum of fuss and maximum convenience.

full for your policy. All insurers charge for instalments and this can be up to 8% of your premium.

VALUE & EXCESS: It is important to value your vehicle accurately and enquire about increasing your claims excess to reduce the quote.

OCCUPATION: Review this annually for all drivers.

DRIVE SAFE: Might be obvious but staying penalty point free will ensure you have the best rates available to you.

SHOPPING AROUND: While shopping around is advisable it is important to

understand that direct insurers only sell their own products. Simple yet necessary covers like “driving other cars”, windscreen or bonus protection may not be included in the standard quote.

USE A BROKER: As experts in motor insurance we know how to get the best rate for each of our customers and our software enables us to search the market of over 15 motor insurers, Irish and international. Aside from understanding the discounts that can be achieved using the correct data we also achieve bulk discounts from insurers for certain risk profiles.

Zero percent finance on all new Suzuki cars

Dineen O'Donoghue Motors will soon celebrate its first anniversary as Kerry’s Suzuki dealer.

Appointed in January this year, the Glenflesk garage was first opened in 1998, initially as a SEAT franchise followed by Mitsubishi and now Suzuki by Padraig Dineen and Michael O’Donoghue.

The new dealership has a five-car showroom which is 120 sq. metres in size along with a sales office, service reception and customer waiting area. Full aftersales support is available on-site too with a 140 sq. metre four bay workshop

facility, 90 sq. metre parts area and full valeting facility.

To celebrate one year in business the garage is offering zero percent finance on all new cars ordered between now and January 1.

“I think this is very important for times we live in,” Padraig Dineen said.

The Suzuki Vitara is proving a big hit locally but the dealership is also expecting a good reaction to the all-new S-Cross.

“It was launched in April but the new car is only making its way to the dealers now,” he added.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

Padraig Dineen of Dineen and O’Donoghue meets Declan Maquire of Suzuki Ireland during his visit to Killarney earlier this year.

Castlemaine Fair in memory of John O’Donoghue

The Castlemaine Fair Day was such a success last year that the Castlemaine Events Committee has decided to make it an annual event.

Set for this Sunday (October 16), the fair will remember local man John O’Donoghue and raise funds for the Kerry Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry.

John O’Donoghue died in January 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was well known in the area and had a lifetime love of attending fairs and being an integral part of the farming community. John, who resided in the heart of Castlemaine Village was born on January 21, 1965 which ironically happened to coincide with a staging of the old Castlemaine Fair Day.

The Castlemaine Events Committee

felt it appropriate to remember John by bringing back the old fair day in his honour.

“The fair day was an annual event in Castlemaine, but it died out in the 1990s. This event is very important as it keeps my father’s memory alive as we approach his third anniversary in January 2023,” said his daughter Cathy.

“John was known by many, particularly for his work ethic, humour, and honesty. When people mention any dealings they had with him, it is always with a smile on their face, and they will all tell you that it was always a good deal they had with him," she said.

The custom of attending the fairs was passed onto John from his father Denis.

The fair will get underway at 10am in Griffin’s car park. Last year the event raised €40,000 and the committee hope to exceed that with an animal auction on the day.

“Almost everyone has been affected by cancer in some way or another and are familiar with the Kerry Hospice in UHK.

The care and support provided from the palliative care team was so amazing that it feels very right to give something back and I hope that we can raise as much money as possible on the day for such a wonderful service here in the heart of Kerry,” added Cathy.

“The support from the farming and local community is truly heart-warming and the community spirit is magnificent.”

Beara Cycle contributes to seven local Kerry charities

A cheque for €40,000 was presented to charities in Kerry on behalf of the Ring of Beara Cycle that took place earlier this year.

The Ring of Beara Cycle made an annual contribution to the Irish Air Ambulance, Castletownbere Hospital, Castletownbere Day Care Centre, Kenmare Special Needs Group, Kenmare Family Resource Centre, Kenmare Palliative Care Group and St John of Gods. Since its inception, the cycle has donated over €300,000 to local charities, and representatives of the seven charities were in attendance at Brook Lane Hotel, Kenmare to receive a percentage of the total contribution from the event.

“We are delighted to be able to again make a significant contribution to local charities on behalf of the Ring of Beara Cycle," event organiser, Oliver Kirwin,

said.

"Supporting the incredible work these organisations do is an important part of holding this popular event on the Beara Peninsula, and to give back to the local community after the incredible support we receive from them every year. We are grateful to our chosen charities for joining us. It’s great for participants to see how they helped local charities by completing the cycle.”

Excitement is building for The Ring of Beara Cycle 2023, one of the most popular cycling events in the country. Participants have a choice of 110km or 140km routes that see them take on the challenges of the rugged and mountainous Beara Peninsula, as well as the picturesque towns of Ardgroom, Allihies, Eyeries, Castletownbere, Adrigole and Glengarriff. Registration for the Ring of Beara Cycle 2023 will open later this month.

FAIR DAY: The Castlemaine Fair Day this Sunday will be in memory of local man John O’Donoghue.

DONATION: A cheque for €40,000 was presented to charities in Kerry on behalf of the Ring of Beara Cycle. Pictured front row from left: Martina Moore (St John of God Kenmare), Elaine Granville (ROB Charity Cycle Committee), Una Brennan (KMEG), Geraldine Topham (Kenmare Palliative Care), Susan Hennessy (Kenmare, Special Needs Children’s Group), Mary Maybury (Castletownbere Community Hospital) and Vera Shaw (Kenmare Family Resource Centre). Back row from left: Shane Dalton (St John of God Kenmare), Rowland Blennerhassett (ROB Charity Cycle Committee), Alan Sheehy (ROB Charity Cycle Committee) and Oliver Kirwan (Elite Events Management).

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Advice - By Angela Kerrisk

Angela is available for advice and fitness consultations, at info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Take action and lose the excuses

In life, we can have results or reasons - if you are not getting the results, you want your reasons - which are the lies that you keep telling yourself.

When it comes to losing weight, one of the first things people always ask is how do I get started?

Well first, you must decide to make a change, but that’s only part of the answer.

The other part is…kind of obvious really! You must MAKE that change. And the most powerful time to act on your goals?

It is not tomorrow, not next week or next month. It is not after things die down a little, when you are not as stressed or when the big job interview or holiday goes by, when the kids grow up or graduate or move out…do you see the pattern?

The time to act on your goals is NOW. If something is moving, that is a start. One moment will stack on top of another and before you know it, you will have arrived at your destination.

For those who get it, you will be one of those people who achieve big life goals. But most people continually delay taking action with excuses.

WHY?

Excuses are lies that you tell yourself to make yourself feel better for not taking action and guess what there will be no shortage of excuses as they are so easy to come up with because it’s easy to lie to yourself. But if your desire to succeed is greater than your desire to do nothing then you will not have any excuses…just results.

Everyone has days and times when they do not want to do anything. They want to come home from work early and do nothing or they don't want to get up early to exercise. They don't want to put in the effort required for success. From the most successful to the least successful people on earth, we all have these moments. But the difference is that successful people have a stronger desire to succeed than they do to fail.

So, they stop making excuses, focus on the tasks at hand rather than the simple and cosy stories they tell themselves, and take the necessary action to achieve their goal. They may not want to do it but sometimes you must do things you don't want to or don’t feel like doing.

If you are waiting until next week because this is a “busy week” for you, then you are going to be waiting another week, then a month, then a year and then you look back and see that you will always be busy! Why? Every week is busy!

Even if it’s imperfect, give yourself permission to make yourself and your fitness and health goals a priority, and make your desire to succeed GREATER than your excuse.

Now truly is the most powerful time to start your goals. The reality is that the future is now. This is all we have. Take action and lose the excuses.

It can be helpful to have some structure when beginning something new. Being held accountable for your actions can also lead to better results.

If you would like some extra support and accountability with your nutrition and fitness, please contact us at nutrition@ activate.ie.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Rights of seasonal and part-time workers

This week, Declan Canty, Information Officer with Kerry Citizens Information outlines some of the rights and entitlements of seasonal and part-time workers.

A seasonal worker is a person who, for a limited period, works for a seasonal operation which is frequently found in the horticultural or agricultural sector. Other sectors, such as tourism and construction, are also included. Employees placed by an agency to carry out seasonal work are also in this category.

Terms of Employment

“Workers on seasonal work patterns have full access to the employment law provisions and to the terms and conditions of employment that employees are guaranteed under the law in Ireland,” Declan said.

“Within five days of commencing employment, an employee must receive a written statement of the five core terms of their employment. In addition to this, employees must receive a full written statement of their terms and conditions of employment within two months of commencing employment.”

Wages and Pay

The National Minimum Wage is the minimum hourly pay rate that employers can legally pay their employees. It applies to full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal employees. The rates are age related, with the full rate of €10.50 per hour applying to those age 20 or over.

“If your employment is covered by an SEO or an ERO you may have an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. An employee is also entitled to a premium payment for Sunday working.”

A written statement of wages (payslip) must be given to every employee with every payment of wages or, if you are paid electronically, as soon as possible after an electronic transfer has taken place.

Working Hours

The legislation sets out the rules around maximum working hours and, also, daily and weekly rest breaks. In some industries, such as agriculture and tourism, the rest breaks and rest periods may differ. You can get more information by contacting your local CIC or looking up our website www.citizensinformation.ie.

Holiday Leave

All employees, whether they are fulltime, part-time, temporary or seasonal, earn annual leave and public holiday entitlements from the time they commence employment. There are minimum statutory entitlements for all employees, including an entitlement to four

weeks paid annual leave per leave year for most employees. However, employees’ holiday entitlements are calculated depending on time worked. “If you need help calculating your annual leave entitlements, feel free to give us a call and we will be happy to help.”

Public Holidays

In Ireland there are now 10 public holidays each year. From 2023, there will be a new public holiday on the first Monday in February and the first Monday in February each year thereafter, except where February 1 falls on a Friday in which case that Friday February 1 will be the public holiday. While full-time workers have an immediate entitlement to benefit for public holidays, part-time workers have entitlement to benefit when they have worked a total of 40 hours in the previous five weeks.

Part-Time Workers

You are a part-time worker if you have fewer normal working hours than a comparable full-time worker. A comparable full-time worker works for the same employer as you, and either:

• Does the same work as you, under the same or similar conditions

• Is interchangeable with you in relation to the work done (for example, you can substitute or fill in for one another)

• Does the same work or similar work to you, and any differences between your work and working conditions are insignificant

• Does work of equal value, or of lesser value, than you.

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Key influencers to help drive economic growth to Kerry

Almost 40 highly regarded key influencers and decision-makers who hail from Kerry - including Killarney - are part of a new pi oneering programme to drive economic growth to the county.

On Friday night the Kerry Ambassador Programme, which aims to raise Kerry’s profile as a global business hub, was of ficially launched.

This exciting new initiative is led by non-profit organisation Kerry Conven tion Bureau, in partnership with Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Meet in Ireland, Kerry Tourism Industry Federa tion, Kerry SciTech and Prosper Kerry.

Killarney locals involved include MEP Sean Kelly, John Healy from Healy In surances, Paudie Healy CEO Universal Access, Brian O'Mahony, Chief Executive of the Irish Haemophilia Society, Mark Kennelly, Chief Executive Golf Ireland, and Tara Cronin Fundraising and Events Manager with ICAP UK.

In an event held at the Rose Hotel Tralee as part of Kerry County Council’s ‘An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry Diaspo ra Festival', the Kerry Ambassadors were

formally inducted into the programme. These founding Ambassadors comprise of 37 highly regarded key influencers and decision-makers who hail from Kerry and across the globe, representing sectors such as community, enterprise, academ ia, business, engineering, medicine, sci ence, technology, sport, arts and culture.

After being presented with a commem orative plaque acknowledging their ap pointment, each Ambassador had the opportunity to network with the pro gramme partners and invited guests.

The official launch was followed by an evening of celebration of Kerry’s Diaspo ra as part of 'An Turas Mór Kerry Home coming' dinner and awards ceremony, which was presented by Kerry County Council to acknowledge and celebrate Kerry’s Diaspora success stories, both within Ireland and overseas.

WHAT IS THE KERRY AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME?

The programme has been created for community and industry leaders who are interested in supporting the county by in fluencing and attracting business events and investment opportunities to Kerry. The initiative provides a platform for founding Ambassadors and programme partners to work together in pursuit of a common goal – to advocate for Kerry and to contribute to Kerry’s ongoing econom ic growth and recovery, by placing Kerry on the national and international stage as a premier business events destination and a place to do business. “We are thrilled to be launching this pro gramme as a collective county initiative, with such an impressive and respected group of individuals, who have demon strated their commitment and passion for their county by accepting the role of founding Kerry Ambassador,” Becky Hargrove, Manager of Kerry Convention Bureau, said.

“To be an ambassador is to advocate for Kerry. Our ambassadors will use

their knowledge, and where possible and appropriate, assist Kerry Conven tion Bureau and our industry partners in identifying new business events and or investment prospects for the county. As Kerry continues to build on its repu tation as both a future focused premier business events destination and one of Ireland’s leading knowledge and innova tion hubs, where industry collaboration drives success, the launch of this initia tive is timely.”

Patrice O’Mahony, Commercial Develop ment Officer at Fáilte Ireland, added that “over 75% of all conferences confirmed for Ireland each year are secured by an ambassador and this is why the Kerry Ambassador Programme is so impor tant".

"By encouraging individuals and compa nies to consider Kerry as a place to hold events, do business, progress a career and a location of choice for investment, both private and public, these founding Ambassadors will play a significant role in promoting economic, social and commu nity outcomes for Kerry.”

NEW INITIATIVE: The continuing work of the Kerry diaspora was recognised on Friday evening at its launch as the Kerry Convention Bu reau unveiled their Kerry Ambassador Programme. From front l-r: Mariana Kobal, Dermot O’Grady, Keelin Kissane, Becky Hargrove, Moira Murrell, Mayor of Kerry John Francis Flynn, Áine Moriarty, Jimmy Deenihan and Edel Lawlor. Middle row: Aoife O’Brien, Breffní Ingerton, Kathleen Wall-Sheehy, Tara Cronin, Aidan Murray, Breda Dwyer, Bríd Mc Elligott, Mark O’Conor, MaryRose Stafford, Mark Kennelly, Liz Shanahan and Patrice O’Mahony. Back row: John Tuite, Paudie Healy, Maurice Galway, David Corcoran, John Healy and Hugh O’Donoghue.

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Old acquaintances are set to reunite nearly 60 years since first meeting – after they both appeared in an ar ticle about the history of an Irish ballad.

| By Angela Belassie

Richard Graves made a trip to Sneem in 1965 to retrace his family’s history.

The author of 20 biographies descends from a rich literary legacy – including his grandfather, Anglo-Irish poet Alfred Perceval Graves (APG) and his uncle, poet and novelist Robert Graves.

During his summer trip, Richard, who was then 19, stayed with Batt Burns, who is a Seanchaí and an Irish teacher who grew up in the village.

And by chance they were both quoted in an article about the ballad of Father O’Flynn, written by APG about an unlike ly friendship between a Protestant and Catholic priest.

WHISKEY AND POETRY

“I recognised Batt’s name straight away," Richard (73) said.

"I was welcomed by him and his family and we spent an evening, with around 20 of his relatives, singing and reciting poetry.

“The local priest turned up at the party and introduced me to Irish whiskey. De spite the whiskey, it was a very memora ble trip and I would return to live in Ire land some years later.”

BACK IN TOUCH

Batt and Richard have since got back in touch and reminisced about the 1960s and changes in the area.

And Batt has invited Richard, who has lectured widely on literary subjects, no tably on the poets of the Great War of

Old friends to re-unite at Sneem Storytelling Festival

1914-1918, to speak at the annual 'Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival'.

The event, which celebrates the ancient art of yarn-spinning with artists of all ages, will run from November 11 to 13. Batt, who founded the event in 2011 to help preserve the Irish storytelling her itage, said: “We look forward to hosting Richard at the next festival, which prom ises to be the best yet.

“Richard has a unique family link with Bishop Graves, APG and Robert Graves.

He has many interesting stories to tell, as an author, lecturer and man with strong links to Sneem.”

The pair were set to meet two years ago – but had to postpone due to the pan demic.

FAMILY HISTORY

Richard’s great-grandfather was the Rev erend Charles Graves, the Anglican Bish

op of Limerick, Ardfert and Agadoe. The family’s holiday home in Parknasilla, Sneem, became known as ‘The Bishop’s House’ – by which it is still known today and it is at the site of a luxury hotel, which welcomed its first guests in 1895.

Richard, of the digital marketing agency GWS Media in Bristol, which specialises in multilingual sites, said: “My great-grand father had died 66 years prior to my trip to Sneem.

“But people spoke about him as if he had just gone away for a long weekend. They have a long folk memory in the village and I felt very at home.”

Batt and his late wife, Maura, who were then recently married, hosted Richard and went on to run a bed and breakfast in the village.

TO RETURN TO ALL THAT

APG, who had been president of the Irish Literary Society, based his ballad on the

Catholic parish priest of Sneem and fami ly friend, Fr Michael Walsh.

Richard, who first read about Parknasilla in his grandfather’s autobiography, 'To Return to All That', said: “I had been keen to visit Sneem for some time, especially as my grandfather, APG, died before I was born and I wanted to visit the place where he had enjoyed so many happy family holidays as a child. I returned to the old family home, which had since be come lodgings for summer staff. Sneem is a beautiful place and I look forward to returning there.”

Richard Graves with a collection of books written by family members.

A young Batt and Maura at a dance.

The ‘Bishop’s House’ in Parknasilla, Sneem.

The Best of Autumn AT THE LANE

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New chef at the helm

Exciting new culinary journey at the Cahernane

The four-star country house, Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, has a new chef at the helm.

Cormac Vesey has been appointed as the new Executive Head Chef at the luxury PREM Group owned hotel and is set to bring Cahernane on an exciting new cu linary journey.

His focus on food provenance and sea sonal ingredients lies at the heart of everything he does and is the corner stone of his cooking.

“For me, great food is made with great produce, it’s about knowing where it comes from, how it’s grown or produced. The passion and care that goes into creat ing premier produce is reflected in the fi nal plate of food, so it’s essential that the raw materials that come into my kitchen are of the very highest standards. Cook ing with the seasons allows me to find the best that nature offers, what could be better than locally foraged mushrooms or herbs picked just a few hundred me tres from my kitchen door?"

Great food is a celebration of the seasons, he added.

"It’s when the ingredients should be al lowed to sing - even something as simple as in-season mushrooms, winter cabbage or hand foraged herbs can be the star on the plate.”

A native of Dunshaughlin Co. Meath,

Cormac is a graduate of the Waterford Institute of Technology where he stud ied Culinary Arts. Over the years he has honed his skills in kitchens in New Zea land, England, Canada and the South of France where he worked as a private chef for a high-profile client in the glamorous location of St Tropez. He also worked at several well-known restaurants and ho tels in Ireland including the Cliff House Hotel which has four AA Rosettes and one Michelin Star, the five star Killarney Park Hotel in Killarney and Waterford Castle Hotel among others.

Cormac’s love of travel has also had a huge influence on this cooking.

“I was lucky enough to work with some really great culinary teams all over the world and when you are young you just want to learn and experience as much as you can. For sure, travel has had a big influence on my cooking style and when you work abroad you meet people from different backgrounds and different cultures which is just so important and interesting."

Now Cormac will put his own culinary signature on the two-AA Rosette Herbert Restaurant which is famous for serving up some of the finest cuisine in the south west of Ireland, with the kitchen produc ing consistent, beautiful plates of food.

CULINARY DELIGHT: Cormac Vesey has been appointed the new Executive Head Chef at the Cahernane House Hotel.

Bite size Q&A with Cormac Vesey

What is your earliest food memory?

The earliest food memory that really struck a chord was in Killarney at a res taurant called ‘Dingle’s’. It’s long closed now. A wealthy uncle over from London ordered the lobster for me. I was used to very plain food at the time, so it was an incredible experience. Where did you train?

La Boheme, a French restaurant in Water ford followed by Waterford Castle, The Cliff House and The Killarney Park Hotel. What was the very first job you had to do in the kitchen when you started out as a chef?

My first cooking job was working in a burger van outside a nightclub when I was 15. Needless to say, it was mental when the nightclub closed. It was a good preparation for the frenetic atmosphere in kitchens.

Who, or what, gives you food inspiration?

Social media, eating out, TV and going to markets.

What are your thoughts on food prove nance and how important is that to you?

I think it’s very important to use the best produce available and to support small producers as much as possible. Other wise, the food scene would become very homogenised with big corporations and chain restaurants dominating.

What is your favourite dish to cook at home?

I love to cook on my charcoal BBQ, I love the whole ceremony and skill in managing a real fire.

If you could only eat one dish for the rest of your life, what would that be?

Very hard to pick just one, but Poulet de Bresse au vin jaune et aux morilles would be up there; so simple but an unreal harmony. How do you find the best food suppli ers and producers and what do you look for when selecting the best avail able produce?

Social media is great to find new suppliers and producers. I tend to look for people doing something a bit different and who are very passionate about what they do.

Do you believe in food trends?

I believe more in food cycles, there’s very little totally new in trends. A bit like fash ion, it’s taking something and re-imagin ing it to give it new life.

Have you ever had any kitchen disasters?

Not really thank God! Although I remem ber working in a kitchen years ago and there was a full tray of duck legs cooking in an old gas oven. The fat spilled out and the whole oven went on fire. Thankfully it wasn’t my fault, but it was definitely close to disaster! We managed to put it out though!

How do you keep calm in the kitchen when things are really busy and hot?

I feel it comes with experience, I’ve seen a lot of chefs lose their heads and it really helps nobody in the end.

Do you like to cook on your days off or is that the last thing you want to do?

It depends, I love to cook for people but if I’m on my own I probably will eat out.

Do you have a favourite food appli ance or a ‘must have’ kitchen gadget?

Good quality and sharp carbon steel knives. I really cannot bear to use blunt knives.

What four food items should a person always have in their fridge and store cupboard?

Butter, eggs, bread and cheese. Who is the most famous person you ever cooked for and were you nerv ous?

Probably Natalie Dormer. No, it wasn’t something that made me nervous. Who is your dream dinner date?

Not really a date per se, but I would have loved to have dinner with Anthony Bour dain. The stories he had were amazing.

'A taste of Cahernane'

Enjoy an eight-course tasting menu prepared by Cormac Vesey and his talented culinary team

Cahernane House Hotel will host an exciting culinary evening called ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ on the 11th of November which will see diners en joying an eight-course tasting menu prepared by Cormac Vesey and his talented culinary team. The evening is available for both residents and non-hotel residents and is priced from €65 per head for the 8-course dining experience. The residential package costs from €169 per person sharing for one night’s bed and breakfast and the 8-course tasting menu. For more information on Cahernane House Hotel or to make a booking see www.cahernane.com or call (064) 663 1895.

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Venison Tartare, Smoked Chestnut, Blackberry, Golden Beetroot

Smoked Gubbeen Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Consommé, Hen of the Woods

Poached Turbot, Jerusalem Artichoke, Celeriac, Seaweed Butter

Dry Aged Beef, King Oyster, Shallot, Horseradish Caramelised Apple Terrine

Dark Chocolate, Peated Whiskey, Coffee, Caramel

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REHEARSALS: Some of the members of the cast of ‘Ballymacandy’ during rehearsals. Front l-r: Siobhán Collins (Annie Cronin) and Claire O’Connor (Maggie Slattery). Back l-r: Chris Horan (Commissioner Smyth), Jeremiah Murphy (Constable John Quirke), Muireann McAuliffe (Meriel Leeson Marshall), Michael Quirke (Jack Flynn), John Sexton (Denis Sugrue) and Joe Horan (Totty O’Sullivan).

War of Independence ambush the focus of new Milltown play

The dramatic story of the IRA ambush of members of the Crown Forces near Milltown in 1921 is being presented as a new play in the local Community Hall this November.

Ballymacandy is based on the best-selling book by local historian and author Owen O’Shea and involves a cast of almost 30 locals, all of whom live near where five RIC and Black and Tans were killed on 1 June 1921, just six weeks before the end of Independence.

Tickets for the highly anticipated play, which is written by Owen O’Shea and directed by Mike O’Halloran, are now on sale and can be booked online at www. owenoshea.ie. The play will run for five nights on November 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12, all at 8pm at the Muintir na Tíre Hall in Milltown. Doors at 7pm.

“As with the book, the play attempts to portray these events from all of the different perspectives, those of the IRA and Cumann na mBan, the RIC and Black and Tans, as well as the perspectives of local civilians in Milltown and Castlemaine who were caught up in the events. The ambush involved IRA men from the locality as well as from Tralee, Castlegregory and Keel, so we hope the play will have a wide appeal,” Owen O’Shea said.

“Rehearsals have been going now for

months and the cast, most of whom have never been on stage before, have put an enormous amount of work into the preparations. They have really embraced the story and have been moved to portray events based on the evidence we have about what actually happened.” Owen said that after the pandemic, there is also a great sense of excitement about a local community initiative which will bring people together again, in this case, to present our local history in a new way. Among those killed in the ambush was RIC sergeant, James Collery, who lived in Milltown and left a wife and eight young children, and whose story is portrayed in the play. Also told is the story of the local IRA members like Jack Flynn and Dan Mulvihill and the members of Cumann na mBan, many of whom were on the receiving end of the violence of the rampaging Black and Tans.

“Writing the play was a challenge because these were real people and not fictional characters,” said Owen, “but thanks to the directing skills of Mike O’Halloran and the professionalism of such a great cast, I think we will do the story great justice.”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

DOWLING

1ST ANNIVERSARY

DENNEHY

62ND ANNIVERSARY

FALVEY

In loving memory of Denis Dowling Derryleigh, Blackwater, Killarney and Acton, London. Who passed away on 16th October 2021.

As we lovingly remember Denis on his 1st anniversary, we, his family, would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends and extended family, for their support and refreshments sent to our home.

Sincere thanks for all the mass cards personal messages, phone calls and floral tributes. Also we would like to thank the people who joined the mass online, who waited outside the church , travelled long journeys and lined the route to Kenmare.

To Fr. Fergal Ryan for all his support and masses. Our sincere thanks also to Fr. George Hayes for his guidance and prayers for a beautiful funeral mass for Denis. We would like to thank Katie for the beautiful music and singing at the mass. Thanks to Ger Healy and Dan Tim o Sullivan for those farewell songs at the graveyard.

Finally thanks to the kindness of Jimmy O’Connor for his compassion in his handling of the funeral arrangements, as well as those who prepared the grave.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude.

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

No farewell words were spoken No time to say ‘goodbye’ You were gone before we knew it Only God can tell us why.

First Anniversary mass is on Thursday 20st October 2022 at 7:30pm church at Our Lady of the valley Church

16TH ANNIVERSARY BURKE

Treasured memories of a loving wife, mother, and grandmother Kathleen Burke

Late of Ferndale Ave., Killarney Who died on October 15th 2006. R.I.P.

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like Heaven

If we could have you back again

How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give.

Always loved and remembered by husband John, daughter Eileen, son-in-law John, grandaughters Eimear, Liadh, Sorcha and Roisin, son John Paul, daughter-in-law Joanne, and grandchildren Eva, Danny, Kara and Zoe.

In loving memory of Rev. Denis Dennehy

Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney and Australia

Who died on 15th October 2021.

May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face

The rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Fondly missed and remembered everyday by his loving family and friends in Ireland and Australia.

Suaimhneas sioraí tabhair dó a thiarna.

Fr. Denis’ first anniversary mass will be celebrated this Sunday 16th October at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church Barradubh Mass will be streamed live on the ‘Glenflesk Parish’ facebook page.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

HORGAN

Remembering our lovely Dad Derry Horgan

Late of Coollegrean Park, and St. Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney Whose birthday occurs on 16th October.

A special smile, a special face

A special Dad we can’t replace You gave your love your whole life through God Bless you Dad We love you too.

A loving father is now at rest

For each of us, he did his best His love was great, his heart was kind

A beautiful memory left behind.

You are forever in our memories and in our hearts

Gerardine, Richard, Derry Jnr., and Stephanie, Sons-in-law Paddy and Joey, grandchildren Lauren, Matthew, Lily and Luke XXX

Birthday remembrance mass on Saturday 15th October 2022 at 6.15p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day.

Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised.

K.N.

RYAN NEE O’SHEA

Remembering with love our dear mother and grandmother Kate Falvey

Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 14th October 1960. Rest in peace.

Deep are the memories

Precious they stay

No passing of time

Can take them away

They leave a smile

Sometimes a tear

But always a wish That you were here The saddest part of all We never said goodbye.

Loved and remembered always by your loving daughter Sheila and family U.S.A. and loving granddaughter Anne and family xxx

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 15th of October at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

HARTNETT

In loving memory of Con Hartnett

Late of Mangerton View, Killarney

Who died on 18th October 2017.

October comes with sad regret The day, the month we won’t forget You live in our hearts

And walk by our side

From heaven above You are always our guide

A silent thought, a quiet prayer

For someone special in God’s care.

Thinking of you today and everyday Dad.

Liam & Catherine, Mary & Pat, Niamh, Ashling, Robert & Ben.

9TH & 8TH ANNIVERSARIES

COURTNEY

Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law (Patrick) Pat Courtney Muckross Road, Killarney

Who passed away on 18th October 2013

And his son Shane who died 31st Jan 2014.

Ye always had a smile to share

A laugh, a joke, a time to care Each of us in our own way

Have special memories of ye today.

Sad but loving memories Claire, Ursula and Eamonn, Eamon, Valerie, Patrick and Shauna, Padraic, Orlagh, Réiltín, Féilim and Eanna, Feargal, Nicola, Luke and David, Cian, Heidy, Emily, Evelyn and Elaine.

In loving memory of Sandra Ryan Nee O’Shea Douglas, Cork and Formerly of Port Road, Killarney Who died on 21st October 2021.

We wish to express our deep gratitude to all our good neighbours, family, friends and work colleagues, who were a great support at this difficult time. We wish to thank Mary Mount Hospice for caring for Sandra’s needs.

A very big thank you to Kay and Corina who befriended Sandra in her final nights before her passing.

Our grateful appreciation to Monsignor Gearoid Dunally who said mass in her home in Douglas prior to her death. To Fr. Niall Howard who celebrated the funeral mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney with his fellow priests. To the Killarney and Cork Choirs who enhanced the mass with their beautiful music and singing. “Go raibh maith agaibh go leir.”

Thank you to all those who sympathised with us, to those who sent messages , letters, cards and condolences on RIP.ie. To those who attended the funeral and mass online. Also we wish to thank the O’Connor’s Undertakers and O’Shea’s, Killarney for their professionalism.

It is not possible to thank everyone individually, so please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

For nothing loved is never lost And she was loved so much. She has now joined her dad Sonny and sister Rosemary in their heavenly home.

Sadly missed by her husband Christian and children Emer and Fintan Also by her mother Patricia, brother Coleman, Christian’s parents Nick and Christina and family in England.

Sandra’s first anniversary mass will be on Sunday 23rd October at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

13TH ANNIVERSARY

RYAN

In loving memory of a wonderful mother grandmother & great grandmother Kathleen Ryan

Late of Ballycullane, Rathmore, Co.Kerry, Who died on the 5th October 2009.

Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your Family.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

ANNIVERSARY & 24TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MAYSE

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Jerry Murphy Kilquane Upper, Headford, Killarney. Who died 20th October 2021.

As we remember Jerry on his first anniversary, the Murphy family would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended his funeral, called to the house, sent condolences online and mass cards.

We would like to thank the staff of University Hospital Kerry and the pallative care unit, for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Jerry. A special thank you to the staff of Deenagh Medical practice for their courtesy and professionalism.

A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Pat O’Donnell and those who participated in the mass, readers, musicians and singers. And finally, Murphy’s undertakers for their professionalism in handling of arrangements.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, so please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

First anniversary mass will be held on Friday 21st October at 7.00pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

In loving memory of Jerry Murphy Kilquane Upper, Headford, Killarney.

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

Loved and remembered always Your loving son Johnjoe, daughter-in-law Trish and grandchildren Brian, Aoife, Ciara and Saoirse.

First anniversary mass will be held on Friday 21st October at 7.00pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

In loving memory of Christian Mayse

Late of Maple Drive, Killarney Who passed away 20th October 2017 and

Whose 24th birthday occurred 16th October.

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

Words and times we can no longer share But in our hearts you will always be there.

Happy 24th birthday Christian.

Love Mom, Niall, Charlie & Clodagh. xx Anniversary mass on Saturday 22nd October at 6:15p in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

28TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

Fond memories of Eileen McCarthy

Late of Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on 11th October 1994.

Your smile was made of sunshine Your heart was made of gold

You were the greatest this world could ever hold.

No need for words except to say You are loved and thought of every day.

Sadly missed by your loving husband Tadhg, daughters Mary & Suzanne, Sons Roger & Tadhg, Sons-In-law Tony and Jimmie, Tadhg’s Partner Jacqui, your grandchildren Christopher, Sophie, Sonia, James & Nathan and great grandchild Lydia.

In loving memory of the greatest Mom Bridie O’Grady Late of Park Road Whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

I really don’t know Where to start The day you left You broke my heart.

Not just a crack It broke in two Filled with love Just for you.

I miss you so much And more, every day And love you much more Than words could ever say.

Loved and missed by your heartbroken daughter Budge and Joe.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady Late of Park Road, Killarney Who died on 16th October 2018.

A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest It broke our hearts to see you go God only takes the best.

They say that memories are golden Well maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you.

Your life was love and labour

Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved you Our hearts cannot tell what to say But God only knows how we miss you In our home that is lonely today.

Love you always forever Patsy & Dan.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of A cherished sister

Bridie O’Grady

Late of Park Road, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

Sister not a day goes by when I don’t think of you.

Missed and loved by your sister Kathleen, Theresa, Nan, Colleen and Syd.

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady

Late of Park Road, Killarney

Who died on 16th October 2018.

In loving memory of loved ones Silent memories keep you near

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

Love always Emma, Geraldine and Daniel.

In loving memory of A loving mom Bridie O’Grady

Late of Park Road, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on16th October.

I know you soar with angels now And that your heart has wings I know you are watching over me Whatever this world brings.

I know you were a gift from God And that you’re safe above I know I will see you again And once more feel your love.

I know you live in Heaven now And that I must go on I know my heart will ache for you Until my time is done.

Loved and missed every day by your daughter Katie and Den, her grandchildren Stephanie and Denis, and great grandchildren C.J. and Jordan.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady

Late of Park Road, Killarney. Mom

Not a day goes by That We don’t miss you Losing you has been the toughest challenge ever But knowing that you’re at peace has been the only comfort that we have Love you always Helen and Ger Nana

Words cannot express how much we miss you Life will never be the same You’re forever in our hearts.

Love Jenny, Laura, TJ, and Ryan.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of a beautiful Mom Bridie O’Grady

Late of Park Road, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on16th October.

Death leaves heartache No one can heal Memories are treasures No one can steal.

Some may forget you Now that you are gone But we will remember you No matter how long.

You will always stay loved And remembered in every way No tears, no verses, can ever Say how much I miss you every day.

Missed and loved every day by your daughter Mary, Ted and her grandchildren Stephen and Jackie.

MIRACLE PRAYER

31ST ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

23RD ANNIVERSARY

23RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a wonderful wife and mother

Hannah Kelly

Late of Upper Park Road, Killarney Who died on the 11th of October, 1991.

Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away.

They bring a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish That you were still here.

Always remembered by your husband Donie, daughters Brenda and Joan, sons David, Justin and Alan, sons-in-law John and Sean, daughter-in-law Margaret and grandchildren Colm, James, Hannah, Dawn, Nicole, Ben and Robert.

Anniversary Mass was held on Tuesday 11th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

B.C.

O’DONOGHUE In loving memory of Anne O’ Donoghue

Firies Cross, Killarney

Who died on 18th of October 1999.

Although you are gone before me One thing I hope you’ll do Walk slowly down the road For one day I will follow you

I want to know each step you take So I might take the same For one day down that long long road You’ll hear me call your name

Then you’ll turn around to greet me With arms outstretched and wide And once again, we’ll be together Forever side by side.

Always remembered by your loving sister Deborah, brother-in-law Liam, Christopher and Alicia.

14TH ANNIVERSARY

TANGNEY In loving memory of Michael Tangney Old Deerpark, Coolcorcoran, Killarney Who died on 15th October 2008.

Unspoke thoughts, no outward show But deep inside we miss you so Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year. Forever loved and sadly missed every day by all the family.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Monday 17th October at 6.15pm in St Marys Cathedral.

O’DONOGHUE In Loving Memory of A dear sister

Annie O’Donoghue

Who died on 18th October 1999.

So young to die so precious to lose We had no choice We could not choose

The day you died is clearly marked Forever in our broken hearts In heaven you have no worry, no pain God bless you Annie till we meet again.

Sadly missed today and every day forever your loving sister Rosarie, brother-in-law Colin, niece Clarissa and nephew Noah xxx

8TH ANNIVERSARY

MAYE In loving memory of Noreen Maye

Late of 13 Torc Terrace, Killarney Who died on 9th October 2014.

It’s lonely here without you We will miss you more each day Life is not the same for us Since you were called away

Silently we grieve And brush away a tear The memories we have of you Will last throughout the years.

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Eileen, son-in-law Tom, grandchildren Christina, Helena, Anthony, Thomas and wife Sarah and great grandchildren Tommy and Emma.

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

E.M.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

A.N.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

M.C.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

B.O.S.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

F.M.

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East Kerry set for ding-dong battle

High-flying Dingle next up for championship favourites

KERRY SFC SEMI-FINAL

East Kerry v Dingle

Sunday at 2.30pm

Austin Stack Park

Things are going pretty well for Dingle. Mark O’Connor is back from Australia. The Geaneys are flying. They’re back in the last four of the County Championship following a 10-point victory over an old enemy. And their opponents in the last four are playing well below their potential.

The one sticking point? It seems like those opponents don’t need to play to their potential to win.

East Kerry were not at their best against Kenmare on Sunday last, and they rode their luck down the stretch. Seán O’Shea possibly should have been awarded a penalty when it was a twopoint game and Kenmare hit Shane Ryan’s right-hand post when there was a goal in it.

In the end, just as it was against Spa in the group phase, it was the top-class kicking of David Clifford that made the difference. To be fair, conditions weren’t great, although having said that we’re unlikely to see much better days at this time of the year.

East Kerry are a formidable team with a

KERRY SFC SEMI-FINAL

Feale Rangers v Mid Kerry Saturday at 7.15pm

Austin Stack Park | Live on RTÉ

Feale Rangers have exceeded all expectations in this year’s championship. Few expected them to advance from their group, let alone reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2013. Can they go one step further and in doing so really ignite this renaissance of North Kerry football? At this point, they should be asking themselves ‘why not?’ They have already knocked out the

lot going for them, but going by the last day they’re not quite firing in attack. That is, perhaps, understandable when you consider the player turnover the 2019 and 2020 champions have had in the last two years. In fact, their forward line has been altered a number of times this season alone, at times due to injuries/suspension.

Whatever the cause it will no doubt be a source of frustration for Jerry O’Sullivan and co. on the sideline.

But the fact remains that as long as they have David Clifford in their ranks, and Darragh Roche and James O’Donoghue too, they can edge away from their opponents even when the team is labouring in tight games. These players can create their own shots and execute from unlikely angles and distances. Although they have already defeated Dingle in this year’s championship (2-13 to 1-22), this is likely to be their toughest test to date. In the Geaneys and Tom O’Sullivan in particular, Dingle have some seriously talented footballers who are playing well. These ingredients make for an intriguing match-up. This one could go all the way to a replay (there will be no penalties in the event of a draw after extra time).

VERDICT: Draw AET.

reigning champions, Austin Stacks, and in Barry Mahony and Martin Stack they have two of the competition’s form players.

Mid Kerry have gone about their business very diligently to date and the 2020 finalists will rightly fancy their chances. They, too, have a victory over Stacks in their recent past and they did well to see off Templenoe in difficult conditions on Sunday.

They will be pushed all the way by Feale Rangers but they might just have enough to get over the line.

VERDICT: Mid Kerry by one.

In the Geaneys and Tom O’Sullivan, Dingle have some seriously talented footballers who are playing well.

FORM: Corner back Chris O'Donoghue has been one of East Kerry's shining lights in this year's championship.

Photo: Séamus Healy.

No luck of the Irish for brave Shamrocks

KERRY

This was expected to be the runaway stroll in the Park for an East Kerry side with a surplus of players over the quota. But they were pushed all the way by a very spirited Kenmare side.

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

This was expected to be the runaway stroll in the Park for an East Kerry side with a surplus of players over the quota. But they were pushed all the way by a very spirited Kenmare side.

The latter got off to an early period of dominance and sprung to life after three minutes when Paul O’Connor slotted a well struck penalty past Kerry and East Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan. Paudie Clifford did most of the damage for Easty Kerry in the first half, but Kenmare made them fight for every ball. The momentum was with Kenmare as Seánie 0’Shea kept them in contention all the way.

East Kerry were sluggish enough and had to rely on Darragh Roche and David

Clifford to deliver. Both scored some great long-range points. Clifford in particular excelled.

Full credit to both sides for adapting to the weather conditions. Kenmare had two last-ditch attempts in the final minutes but luck wasn’t on their side. A late fisted effort by Dan McCarthy struck the outside of the post.

Austin Stacks 0-12 Feale Rangers 1-12 AET Feale Rangers stripped Austin Stacks of their title on Saturday, winning 1-12 to 0-12 after extra time in Tralee. This result surprised so many people but I didn’t expect Stacks to win as they were badly hit by injuries to key players.

In my view, over the last three years, this Stacks team are a good side from Wayne

Guthrie up to and including midfield. However, they have poor scoring forwards and depend on defenders such as Jack O’Shea to break upfield to score. They have a bad record from the forward six.

Feale Rangers are no world-beaters. They dominated most of the game but their shooting was dreadful for the most part. Too many Holy Mary shots led to a terribly disappointing hour. Stacks were no better in what was a nondescript game.

In extra time the game came alive eventually when Darragh Lynch goaled early on. Barry Mahony, Martin Stack and an impressive Aaron O’Connor did well. Rangers cantered home as Stacks were a spent force and looked to bring on Kieran Donaghy. It didn’t work out for him or for Stacks.

Dingle 1-18

Dr Crokes 0-11

Even though Dingle won convincingly at Austin Stack Park, this was an exciting game of a much better standard than the previous one.

Dingle were in control, particularly in the second half when the young Dr Crokes side were overcome. Crokes were with-

out the injured Gavin White, Micheál Burns and Fionn Fitzgerald - all well proven players. The young team gave it their best shot in a terrific first half, but it was only a matter of time before the big guns in Dingle cut loose.

AFL winner Mark O’Connor had no difficulty switching from the oval ball. Up front, the Geaneys did the damage. Once Dylan Geaney scored their goal after half-time, it was Dingle all the way. In fairness to Dr Crokes they kept battling away against a rampant Dingle outfit. The men from the West were the masters, especially Paul Geaney (0-5) and his fellow county man Tom O’Sullivan (0-5).

Mid Kerry 0-13

Templenoe 0-11 Conditions were slippery in Killaney on Sunday but it didn’t deter Templenoe who had to line out without Gavin Crowley. Mid Kerry made all the early running and led 0-5 to 0-1 before Templenoe came to life.

By half-time Templenoe had cut the lead to a single point 0-6 to 0-5. Mid Kerry upped the ante as Templenoe were snapping at their heels; they did well to win by two points in the end.

had two last-ditch attempts in the final minutes but luck wasn’t on their side. A late fisted effort by Dan McCarthy struck the outside of the post.

SCRAP: Kerry teammates Paul Murphy and Seán O'Shea fight for possession during the county quarter-final between East Kerry and Kenmare Shamrocks at the Fitzgerald Stadium. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

No joy for Dr Crokes in Munster quarter-final

QUARTER-FINAL

Dr Crokes 1-11 | Monagea 4-8 LEWIS

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

The Dr Crokes senior ladies team experienced the swings and roundabouts of Gaelic football over the past two weeks.

They were crowned Kerry Intermediate champions after a great contest against Scartaglen the weekend before last. This win brought with it the added bonus of earning promotion to senior ranks in 2023, joining the senior footballers and hurlers and thus completing the triad. Crokes were straight into the Munster Championship on Sunday last against a very seasoned Monagea side. With home venue, Dr Crokes were expected to carry on their winning ways, but Monagea struck early with two goals and the home team were chasing the game thereafter.

Deborah Murphy, Ellie Woulfe, Catriona

Davis and Karen O'Leary caused endless trouble for Crokes. However, they rallied well and cut the big deficit to five points. Unfotunately, they could not overcome Monagea in the end.

Veteran Amanda Brosnan showed all her class at number 11, while captain Siobhán Burns, Christine Cooper, Rheanne O'Shea and Kate Stack performed very well despite the difficult conditions as the rain poured down.

Once again I was very impressed by the mastery of the skill set of both teams, particularly so in the handling of the elusive ball.

One player from each side was sinbinned for 10 minutes and that led to confusion. How in the name of God could the referee - who did a fine jobcalculate when exactly the 10 minutes were up as the two players in question were so eager to get back on to the pitch?

Brosnan helps Irish AFL team to Euro glory

Killarney woman Amanda Brosnan played a key role for Ireland in the AFL European Championships in Croatia last week – although her allegiances to her beloved Dr Crokes meant she had to make a hard decision before the tournament was done.

After flying out to Croatia following Crokes’ Kerry Intermediate Championship win over Scartaglen, Brosnan and

her Irish teammates defeated Great Britain, France and Germany without conceding a single point. Then they broke an AFL world record in the semi-final against Croatia as they became the first team ever to rack up 300 points.

The final against Great Britain awaited but Brosnan put club before country; she flew home to Kerry to represent Dr Crokes in the Munster Club quarter-final against Monagea of Limerick.

“I wasn't due to be home until Sunday evening,” the former Kerry LGFA star told the Killarney Advertiser. “I knew if I changed my flights I'd miss the grand final in Croatia and that was basically the reason we were there.

“But I did. I left straight after the world-record-breaking semi-final and headed for the airport. The girls beat Great Britain again in the final so at least there was that. This was all in preparation for the International Cup in Australia in 2024. The likes of Canada and USA compete in that and they are supposed to be tough competition.

“Unfortunately, we were beaten in the Munster Championship but it was still a great year for the Crokes. It’s a great achievement to be playing senior next year.”

FLYING THE FLAG: Amanda Brosnan helped her country en route AFL European Championship glory.

AROUND THE WORLD

asked to play mostly as a No. 9 rather than in his preferred position off the left.

PSG are keen to keep the 23-year-old, who has two-and-a-half years left on his contract.

| Wasps could enter administration this week

Two-time European champions Wasps RFC could be heading for administration.

| Mbappé pushes for PSG exit

French striker Kylian Mbappé wants to leave Paris Saint Germain in the January transfer window, according to multiple reports in France and around Europe.

The speedy forward joined the Paris club from Monaco in 2017 for a fee believed to be in the region of €180m, making him the second most expensive footballer of all time.

Things have soured this season, however, apparently due Mbappé’s dissatisfaction at sometimes playing third fiddle behind former Barcelona pair Neymar and Lionel Messi. It is believed that the Frenchman is of the opinion that three superstars at the same club is one too many.

Mbappé was apparently also unhappy with PSG’s dealings in the summer transfer window and he is less than satisfied with the fact that he has been

On Wednesday an official statement confirmed that the team has withdrawn from this Saturday's Premiership match against Exeter. The statement also indicated that administration is “likely”. “It has become clear that there is likely to be insufficient time to find a solvent solution for the companies within the group, and it is therefore likely that they will enter into administration in the coming days with a view to concluding deals shortly thereafter.

"In light of the current situation, we have therefore taken the decision to withdraw the Wasps men's team from this Saturday's league fixture against Exeter Chiefs."

The news is another major blow to the game of rugby in England. Wasps’ rivals Worcester are already in administration and face relegation next season after being suspended from the Premiership for the rest of the current campaign. Mounting debt, which includes an unpaid tax bill owed to HM Revenue & Customs, has left Wasps on the brink.

CLOSING IN: Dr Crokes players Kayleigh Cronin and Amanda Brosnan putting the pressure on Laurie O'Connor of Monagea. Photo: Dr Crokes GAA.

Vikings got 99 problems and Benčić is one

Fine performances by Jack Ferguson, Ronan Collins and Marko Benčić helped the Scotts Lakers to a 99-71 road victory over the SETU Waterford Vikings on Saturday.

Newcomer Ferguson dropped in 34 points for the Killarney side with 15 of those points coming from behind the arc. The American guard also went 9/9 from the free throw line in a showing that bodes well for the rest of the season.

Ronan Collins and Marko Benčić added 16 and 12 points respectively, while team captain Rui Saravia also chipped in with a dozen points of his own. Local talent Jamie O’Sullivan registered 10, Senan O’Leary had eight and O’Sullivan had seven.

Scotts Lakers coach Jarlath Lee was happy with the result, which signalled a significant milestone after what was a disruptive preseason. "With injuries and personnel changes, we've not really had our full squad together,” Lee told club PRO Enda Walshe. “It was great tonight to have Marko back and Jamie O’Sullivan really stood up out there. Hopefully David Gleeson will be okay for the Celtics game (on October 22).” Lee also heaped praise on Ronan Collins and new American Jack Ferguson. "Ronan is going to be huge for us this season while Jack really showed us what he can do. I was really happy with our intensity at both ends, especially in defence."

Elsewhere in Division 1, the Killarney Cougars just came up short at home to Fr Mathews in their first home game of the season (60-74).

A good crowd saw the Cork side take the points at the Pres Gym despite a spirited second half by a youthful Cougars line-up side.

Jack Lynch opened the scoring to give the home side an early lead but this was shortlived as Mathews raced into a commanding lead 23-8 by the end of the opening quarter.

New signing Darren Townes impressed for Cougars during this difficult spell and a more even second half saw a better organised defence from Cougars’ perspective. However, three pointers by Brian O'Neill and Jonathon Garcia meant the visitors maintained the advantage at half-time. A big three by Andraz Rakovec and six more points by Townes kept Cougars in contention.

A closely contested third quarter saw little between the sides with Garcia and O'Neill adding two more threes in this period to keep the Cork side 21 points ahead.

A three-pointer by new Cougars signing Cameron Scales lifted the crowd and baskets by Lynch, Alex Fleming, Bill Wiseman and Darragh Hayes propelled the home team to a strong finish.

Darren Townes (21 points) received the O'Sullivan Outdoor Store Killarney MVP award. The former Super League star with Neptune and Templeogue signed with the Cougars last week on what is, at present, a short-term deal.

The Cougars are away to the Limerick Celtics on Saturday.

In the Women’s National League, St Paul’s made it two wins from two with a hard-fought victory over the Limerick Celtics in Killarney.

James Fleming’s side ran out 78-73 winners. Next up for them is an away game in Portlaoise on October 22.

Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

U12 GIRLS NATIONAL CUP

Killorglin 0–5 Killarney Athletic

St Ita’s 1–6 Inter Kenmare

Kilfrush 0–3 St Brendan’s Park

U14 GIRLS NATIONAL CUP

Lough Derg B 0–8 MEK Galaxy

Charleville 1-6 Inter Kenmare

U15 BOYS NATIONAL CUP

Killarney Celtic 7-2 Camp Juniors

U12 GIRLS PREMIER

Fenit Samphires 0–6 Killarney Celtic

Listowel Celtic 1–7 MEK Galaxy

U12 GIRLS DIVISION 1

Ballyhar Dynamos 1–0 Camp Juniors

Listowel Celtic B 2–4 Dingle Bay Rovers

U14 GIRLS DIVISION 1

Mastergeeha 5–5 Dingle Bay Rovers

U16 GIRLS PREMIER

Killarney Celtic 4–0 Fenit Samphires

St Brendan’s Park 0–2 MEK Galaxy Listowel Celtic 5–4 Inter Kenmare

U12 BOYS DIVISION 2

Mastergeeha B 4-5 Killarney Athletic C

U13 BOYS DIVISION 1 Killarney Athletic B 2–1 Killarney Celtic B

St Brendan’s Park B 9–1 Camp Juniors

LB Rovers 7–2 Mastergeeha B

BLUES THROUGH TO ROUND 2

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2

Tralee Dynamos B 2–4 Mastergeeha C

Killorglin B 6–0 Inter Kenmare B

Ballyhar

U13 BOYS

Inter

Tralee

Fenit

St

U14 BOYS DIVISION

Ballyhar

U15 BOYS

St Brendan’s

Killorglin

Inter Kenmare

U15 BOYS

Killarney

In the U12 Girls National Cup, Killarney Athletic are into Round 2 as they defeated Killorglin who will now go into the Shield Round 1. The Athletic goals came from Lillian Slattery who hit four with Ella Crowley getting the other.

Inter Kenmare made it two wins from two for the Kerry sides as they ran out easy winners away to St Ita’s. Their goals came from Caragh Lynch, Niamh Healy, Sadbh O’Mahony and Rebecca Jones.

St Brendan’s Park’s game away to Kilfrush Crusaders was called off late on meaning that the Tralee side are also into Round 2.

MEK Galaxy U14s played Lough Derg B away from home and they prevailed thanks to goals from Rachel Clifford (3), Izzy Lyons (2), Anna Allen (2) and one each from Louise O’Donoghue and Kate Lyons.

Inter Kenmare will be in the Shield after they lost out in Round 1 away to Charleville.

SIX-GOAL CELTS DEFEAT FENIT

Goals from Elisa Mosca, Mia Cox, Nell Casey, Leah Mannix and Orla Forde saw Killarney Celtic win at Fenit Samphires in the U12 Premier. Fenit’s reply came from Fiadh Neilan. Meanwhle, Aoibh NicGearailt, Isobelle O’Connor, Ava Harty, Elizabeth Allen and Grace Barry found the target for MEK Galaxy in their victory over Listowel Celtic.

WYNNE-ING GOAL SEALS DYNAMOS WIN

In Division 1, a goal by Lucy Wynne goal gave Ballyhar Dynamos U12 girls all three points in a close game against Camp Juniors at Murt Scott Park.

A Roisin Ní hÓGáin hat-trick and a goal from Emily Piggott gave Dingle Bay Rovers a 4-2 away win against Listowel Celtic B. Aisling O’Connor and Orla Lyons scored for the hosts.

TEAM OF THE WEEK

KILLIAN

DAVID

DARRAGH

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls

BIG WIN: Marko Benčić (standing, second from left) helped the Lakers to a comfortable win over the Vikings. Photo: Konrad Paprocki.

And Barrett’s given herself a chance here…

As a footballing people, our happiest memories together have almost exclusively been narrated by RTÉ’s Belfast-born commentator George Hamilton.

From a nation holding its breath in Genoa to Ray Houghton doing the job for Jack in Giants Stadium, from getting no more than Ireland deserved in Kashima to Robbie Brady bringing us all to our feet in Lille. Hamilton has always been there, first to savour the moment and then to convert the pictures into words, at manic junctures when the best the rest of us can muster is a guttural, drawn-out ‘yes’. Thankfully, and fittingly, Hamilton was on the mic in Glasgow on Tuesday night to once again lend his voice to another iconic moment in Irish football history.

“Fahey standing firm. Now it’s O’Sullivan. And there’s the run of Barrett… And Barrett’s given herself a chance here… Amber Barrett in on goal… Amber Barrett makes the breakthrough!

“That was sheer brilliance from Amber Barrett. The first touch to take her clear was absolutely terrific. And Amber Barrett kneels in celebration in honour of the

Donegal folk who passed away in the disaster in Creeslough. What a moment for the Donegal girl.”

I’m not sure if anything I’ve ever written in these pages has brought a tear to someone’s eye; that transcription is probably as close as I’ll get.

The goal itself was superb. Niamh Fahey’s cushioned header scuppered a Scotland attack and regained possession for the Irish. Denise O’Sullivan’s turn and pass lit the fuse. Barrett’s first touch with her left was like something out of a video game. Inch perfect in its execution, it rapidly propelled the Potsdam striker from a threatening position into a deadly one.

Amber Alert to Red Alert in an instant.

The second touch with the right improved the angle and settled things down. And then the finish… The finish was world class. An impudent toe poke that left the unsuspecting keeper

flat-footed, a flash of brilliance that could easily grace any of Ronaldinho’s highlight reels.

From beginning to end, the move was perfect. Unstoppable. Unbelievable. Unforgettable.

Then came the celebration. A celebration not only of the joyous goal that preceded it, but also of the people represented by the armband around Barrett’s left bicep.

The Donegal woman took a knee and bowed her head as she pointed to the black band. The 10 victims of last Friday’s tragic accident at Creeslough honoured amid the outpouring of emotion.

It took a brave defensive effort to keep the Scots at bay for the remaining 25 minutes or so. An assured display by goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan (the American-born granddaughter of a Kerryman, I hasten to add) was pivotal. Her first-half penalty save from the boot of Scotland

MOMENT OF MAGIC: Amber Barrett pokes home the winning goal in Tuesday's World Cup playoff against Scotland. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

striker Caroline Weir seemed to fill her and the players in front of her with confidence.

Beautiful scenes followed the final whistle as the players, draped in tricolours, danced arm in arm and basked beneath the Hampden Park floodlights.

Some misguided individuals would have you believe that singing some song or another in the dressing room “overshadowed” what happened on the pitch. You can’t overshadow something this big and this bright. It would be like trying to cast a shadow over the sun.

At last, Ireland’s dream of World Cup qualification has been realised. Now it’s time for another, larger dream to take its place: the World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand beckon for the girls in green.

With Katie McCabe on corners and Megan Campbell launching grenades from the sidelines, no team on Earth will fancy taking on the Irish.

More memories to be made. More moments for George to savour.

Adam Moynihan reflects on the iconic goal that sent the Irish women’s team to the World Cup for the very first time

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

COUGARS: The Killarney Cougars squad who faced off against Fr Mathews of Cork in the National League.

QUIZ: Members of the Spa GAA Tráth na gCeist team that competed in the Scór Sinsear County Finals. Michael Aherne, John O'Donoghue, Eileen Aherne and Séamus Clifford.

MUNSTER: The Killarney RFC U18.5 team who defeated RCD 25-14 in the Munster League.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U14 girls team who took on Dunmanway/Bantry in a friendly.

SCÓR: Mark O'Leary from Gneevguilla won the Solo Singing category at Coiste Scór Chiarraí with a great rendition of The Hills Around Listowel.

VISIT: Fossa National School therapy dog Zazu with Paudie Clifford, David Clifford and the Sam Maguire. Corkbased charity My Canine Companion provide school therapy dogs across the country and Zazu works hard to provide comfort and support to pupils daily. Check her out on Instagram @ mccschooltherapydog_zazu.

SOCCER: The Killarney Celtic U12 girls team who defeated Fenit Samphires in the league.

Killarney Athletic

RESULTS: Munster Junior Cup - Killarney Athletic 4 Castleisland 3. Kerry District League Div 2B - Killarney Athletic B 5 Lenamore Rovers B 1.

DON HARRINGTON: The interment of ashes of our late president Don Harrington takes place at 11am on the October 22 at Enniskean graveyard Co Cork. May he rest in peace.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: McCarthy Insurance Group Munster Junior Cup - Mastergeeha AFC 1 Killarney Celtic 3 (Stephen McCarthy 2, Terry Sparling). Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 3 Ballyhar Dyn 4. U15 National Cup - Killarney Celtic 8 Camp Juniors 2 (Patrick O’Brien 4, Samuel Scroope, Jack Culloty, James Murphy). U15 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic 7 Inter Kenmare 2 (Patrick O’Brien, Jack Culloty, Cian Stack, Mark Looney). U15 Div 2 - Killarney Celtic B lost to Iveragh. U13 Div 2 - Killarney Athletic 2 Killarney Celtic 1 (Jason Harrington).

GIRLS: U16 Premier - Killarney Celtic 4 Fenit 0 (Sarah Warren 2, Abby Cronin, Katei Forde). U12 Premier - Fenit 1 Killarney Celtic 6 (Elisa Mosca, Mia Cox, Leah Mannix, Nell Casey, Orla Forde).

Mastergeeha

LOTTO: There was no winner on October 7 of the Jackpot for €4,600. Numbers drawn were 5, 6, 14, 19. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Neil & Micheal Brosnan, Milleen, Claire Corcoran, Milleen, John & Margaret Lenihan, Danny O’Donoghue, Kanturk c/o J. Cronin. Next Draw is October 14 for a Jackpot of €4,800.

Killarney Legion GAA

SENIOR MENS UPDATE: With the Coun-

ty Senior Football Championship now at the semi-final stage the picture becomes clearer as to when our Intermediate Club Championship semi-final against An Ghaeltacht can be played. Were East Kerry to be successful in reaching the County Final our last four date with the West Kerry outfit will be played on the weekend of November 5/6. If East Kerry fail to reach the final we will be in action on the October Bank Holiday weekend. Of course with seven in the East Kerry panel, namely Brian Kelly, Cian Gammell, Jonathan Lyne, Darragh Lyne, James O’Donoghue, Padraig Lucey and Ryan O’Grady, we wish them the best of luck in their semi-final against Dingle. Throw-in for that game this October 16 is 2.30pm in Austin Stack Park. Our Senior panel have been busy preparing themselves in the meantime playing challenge games and some lining out in the East Kerry Junior Championship, the O’Sullivan Cup. The semi-final of that competition has been fixed for Sunday 16th also in Fossa with a 11.30am throwin. Any player who didn't start a game in this year's Intermediate Championship is eligible to play whilst you can also nominate five who have started to line out also. The panel and management will be keen to add to the two previous triumphs, 1980 and 2014, so all support will be welcomed for the clash against neighbours Fossa.

SENIOR LADIES: With Firies qualifying for the Munster Junior Championship semi-final it shows well for our Senior Ladies. Competing in the Junior A Championship this year one of the most entertaining games of the year was that exciting draw played out against Firies in Direen last month.

Spa GAA

SCÓR SINSEAR FINALS: Spa were very

unlucky to lose out by one point to Churchill in Tráth na gCeist. Ray O’Sullivan gave a wonderful recitation performance but lost out to Helen Sugrue of Na Gaeil. Chairman Christy Killeen gave his last speech for Coiste Scor Chiarrai to a large audience in Currow Community Centre as per the 5 year GAA rule. A wonderful ambassador for the cultural side of the GAA along with his hard working committee.

CAIRDE SPA DEVELOPMENT DRAW is open on spagaa.com or tickets available from club officers. The draw has 10 great prizes and all funds raised go towards the development of the club and the ongoing projects to maintain and develop our facilities, such as a Skills Wall, Car Parking Layout, Dressing Rooms for the Ladies & Juvenile teams, Perimeter Fencing, Dugouts, Lighting on the Walking Track and much more.

UP & ACTIVE HALLOWEEN CAMP: Wed, Nov 2 to Fri, Nov 4. This camp is for primary school children and to book please contact Evan (087 1496951) or Dan (085 7386444). Limited spaces available.

LOTTO: No winner and next Monday's jackpot is €8,600 and tickets on sale online on spagaa.com or in usual outlets.

CONGRATULATIONS to Seamus O'Donoghue, Mill Road, who was honoured at the weekend as the Killarney-London Person of the Year.

SPA KILLARNEY HANDBALL CLUB is starting their new year again and new members are welcome to join. Meet on Mondays and Fridays at 7pm at the Spa clubhouse.

Dr Crokes GAA

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:

Dr Crokes 0-11 Dingle 1-18. We had a disappointing end to our championship campaign under lights in Austin Stack

Park on Saturday night. Dingle dominated from the get go forcing Shane Murphy to react quickly to deflect a Paul Geaney goal chance over the bar after just 30 seconds of play. Paul Geaney then pointed his second point from play, and the second point of the game after 8 minutes. David Shaw, Michael Potts and Mark O’Shea all stepped up to give us a one point lead after the first quarter of play. 5 Dingle points without replay meant that we trailed 0-5 to 0-8 at the half time break. The West Kerry men came out even stronger in the second half after Dylan Geaney slipped the ball passed Shane Murphy after what looked to be a Paul Geaney foul on Neil O’Shea in the first minute of the second half. Dingle were simply too good in the second half and controlled the game from here outscoring us 1-10 to 6 points in the final half of the game.

LGFA: Munster Intermediate Quarter

Final - Dr Crokes 1-11 Monagea 4-8. Our senior ladies bowed out of the LGFA Muster Intermediate Championship on Sunday last after being defeated by Limerick champions Monagea in Lewis Road. The girls played with everything they had in terrible condition for football but unfortunately as the saying goes ‘goals win games’.

ACADEMY: We continue every Saturday at Lewis Road. For boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. Hurling 10 until 11. Football 11.15 until 12.15. Everyone is welcome from the Killarney area. We have a few exciting developments in the next few weeks.

Fosa GAA

O’SULLIVAN CUP QF: Fossa 2-14 Currow 2-10 AET. Fossa goals scored by Eoin and Paric Talbot.

EAST KERRY: Congratulations to East Kerry on reaching the semi-final of the county championship especially Fossa's Paudie and David Clifford.

PAUL NAGEL: From all at Fossa GAA, Congratulations to Paul Nagel on his retirement from his WRC career, thanks for all your support during our legends fundraiser.

LOTTO: 14, 20, 24, 27. €40 winners. Gráinne Bellew, Fossa. James Keane & Zach Twomey, C/O James. Cathal Griffin, High Rd Glenbeigh. Liam Walsh, Curragh Aghadoe. Maureen Murphy, Fossa. Next week jackpot €9,150.00 thanks for playing. Tickets on sale from Foleys Spar Fossa the Golden Nugget and usual sellers.

CONDOLENCES: Fossa GAA would like to extend sympathy to Karen and Peter O’Brien and their family of Barleymount East on the death of Karen's mother Sheila Loughnane of Ardshanavooley Killarney. May Sheila Rest In Peace. On behalf of all in Fossa GAA we would like to offer our sincere condolences to Fiona, Molly, Grace and the Collins and O'Riordan families on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Listry GAA

DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Listry GAA would like to send Deepest Sympathy to Maura Kennedy, Denis and Kevin O'Shea, family, Lissivane on the recent death of their beloved sister, Margaret Deane RIP, Camp.

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Best of Luck to our Listry players, Ronan Buckley and Ruairi Murphy, East Kerry team and management in Semi-Final v Dingle, Austin Stacks Park, Sunday.

LISTRY GAA MERCHANDISE: Some perfect gifts for a Listry Fan on sale via the Masita website.

LOTTO: No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn: 14, 22, 24, 25. €100- Marion Gallagher, Rockfield. €50 x 2 - Paula Mullens c/o Tim McCarthy. Dermot Lyne c/o John Wrenn. €25 x 2 - Mgt Collins c/o K. Hobbins. Linda Mannix, Keel, Faha. Next Sunday Jackpot €6,750.

MID KERRY MINOR SEMI-FINAL: Congratulations to our Keel/Listry minor team who were victorious over Milltown/Castlemaine on the scoreline of 1-13 to 1-10. They progress to the Mid Kerry Minor Final! Well done to all the players and management.

Kilcummin GAA

O’ SULLIVAN CUP SEMI-FINAL: Kilcummin 2-13 Rathmore 2-10. Played in Rathmore our lads qualified for the final of the O’Sullivan cup but not before a scary last five minutes when we had to hang on in the face of a late Rathmore onslaught. Kilcummin had played really well throughout against a formidable Rathmore team and had led by 1-9 to 0-4 at half time. The goal came as a result of good play by Donal Maher and was well finished off by Oisin O’Leary. Early in the second half Matt Keane scored from the penalty spot and along with some great points from Mark O’ Shea and Brandon Griffin, we were ahead by eleven points but needed the experience of the likes of Chris O’ Leary, and James Nagle as well as a Keith O’ Leary to get us a well-deserved victory. Team and scorers Keith O’ Leary, Oisin O’Leary (1-0), Chris O’Leary (0-1), Darragh Brosnan, James Nagle, Dan Moynihan, Damien O’Leary, Colm Kelleher, Donal Maher, Matt Keane (1-2), Philip Casey, Brandon Griffin (0-3), Mikey O’Shea, Mark O’Shea (0-5) John Devane, Subs Used Danny Cronin, Oran Dwyer, Jack McClain. Lorcan O’Connor.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner of the Glenflesk Lotto which took place on Octobert 3 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot was €9,400. The numbers drawn were: 11, 12, 18, 27. Consolation prizes of €50 each to: 1. Sean O’Donoghue, Salmon Leap, Clonkeen 2. Sean O’Donoghue (Sellers’ Prize) 3. Denis O'Donoghue , Knockanes. 4. Ryan, Grace and Kate Mullaly, Kilquane. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on October 17.

Jackpot will be €9,600. 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 O'Briens and O'Donoghues shops in Frankies or online via Clubforce.

CO CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL: East Kerry 0-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 1-7. Well done to East Kerry and our own Glenflesk lads advancing to the county semi-final, best wishes to the team and management on Sunday v Dingle.

ACADEMY: Last Wednesday evening was the last training session this year for our Academy U7 boys and U6 and U8 girls. We hope they've enjoyed their football sessions this year in Barraduff. Keep up the practice over the winter at home and in school. A massive thank you to all their coaches for volunteering their time. It’s very much appreciated.

FR KEVIN MCNAMARA: Memorial plaque erected on behalf of Glenflesk Parish last week in Cooraclare for our late Fr Kevin McNamara RIP. Thanks to Tom Murphy memorial sculptures Barraduff who kindly sponsored and made the plaque.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Good luck to Beaufort players, Mid Kerry senior team and management in Co senior football championship semi-final against Feale Rangers on Saturday, October 15 at 7.15pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee.

LOTTO: The next draw for a jackpot of €10,000 will be on Sunday, October 16 in Beaufort Bar. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. It is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the Club.

THANK YOU: Many of our juvenile teams have finished training and games for the season. Thank you to all the players who participated. Thanks to the parents and everybody who transported players to

the games and training. Thank you to all the coaches who gave of their time and expertise in training and organising the teams. Hope everybody enjoyed the season.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT: Beaufort G.A.A. Club are embarking in a Club Development in the form of an All-Weather Playing pitch and are holding a fundraising draw. Prizes will be a Ford Focus car and cash prizes. Tickets are €25 each, 3 for €60 and are available from local sellers, shops, and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com.

LOST PROPERTY: A number of items of lost clothing are available for collection at the Clubhouse after the season. Lost property can be collected on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, October 3 at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 16, 17, 25 and the bonus ball was 28. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 17 at 8pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €12,600. 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.

MINOR FOOTBALL: Hard luck to our Milltown/Castlemaine Minor side (U17s) who lost out narrowly to Keel/Listry on Saturday evening in Keel in the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship Semi-Final. After a tight contest all through where the game ebbed and flowed it was Keel/Listry who ran out three point victors on a score of 1-13 to

1-10. They will now advance to take on Laune Rangers in the final.

U8 GIRLS: Milltown/Castlemaine's U8 Girls concluded their 2022 year on Saturday morning when they hosted an action packed and fun filled end of season blitz at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park to round off what has been a most enjoyable number of months led by their fantastic team of coaches who put in a sterling effort every week to ensure the players had the opportunity to flourish and develop their skills in an ideal environment.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies v Par Mahonys Pat O'Neill Style Suite. Aggregate result of the Competition played on Saturday, October and Sunday, October 9 at Killarney (Mahony's Point). 1st Nicola O'Mahony 11 up (29) Overall Winner, 2nd Julie Kelly 10 up (26) Overall Runner-Up, BG Amy Arthur 5 down, 3rd Joanne Creedon 3 up (11) Overall 3rd Last Nine Holes. Next fixture sponsored by Heineken Ireland – Killeen Singles Stableford. Timesheet for Dooks exchange opens Thursday at 7pm.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: 18 Hole Singles Stableford. October 8/9. Killeen. Sponsor: Gleneagle Hotel. 1st Sean Prenderville (11) 38pts, 2nd John Twomey (25) 38pts, Best Gross Greg Lanigan (1) 73. Division 1 - 1st Matthew Leacy (2) 37pts, 2nd Ronan Creedon (6) 37pts, 3rd David MacIndoe Snr (3) 36pts. Division 2 - 1st Philip O'Connor (kilcummin) (12) 38pts, 2nd Daniel Glavin (10) 36pts, 3rd Pat Chawke (10)36pts. Division 3 - 1st Michael J Quirke (14) 37pts, 2nd Timmy Kelly (13) 35pts, 3rd Kieran Fleming (13) 35pts. Division 4 - 1st Shane (2) O'Neill (21) 35pts, 2nd Michael Burke (23) 34pts, 3rd Larry O'Donnell (20) 33pts.

BASKETBALL: The St Paul's U11 girls who hosted St Bridget’s from Currow at the Killarney Sports Centre.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

COMPETITIONS: Spooky Scramble Saturday, October 29. 9-hole scramble. Tee time 10.30am Enter via the ClubV1 app.

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

MEET AND PLAY OCTOBER: Each Wednesday and Thursday morning for October only everyone welcome especially beginners. Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

WILLIE PARKER: Thanks to those who took part in last Sunday’s event which produced the following results: Overall Nett: Declan Kelly 87, Overall Gross: John McGrath 93, Second Nett: Mark O'Shea 90, 18 Nett: John Murphy 45 and 18 Gross: Denis Looney 49.

CAPTAINS PRIZE: Our Captain Sean Kelly hosts his prize this Sunday with play open to not only adult but also U16 members of the club. Both the Men and U16’s will play 36 Holes Strokeplay while the Ladies w ill play 18 Holes Stableford but will have the option to play a further 18 holes for a second card. All players are requested to be present for 9.15am on Sunday morning. Refreshments and Presentation of prizes will take place afterwards. We ask club members to make a special effort to support Sean’s event on Sunday.

CLUB MATCHPLAY: Sponsored by Murphy’s Bar, this will be held on Sunday October 23. Further details next week.

COUNTY MATCHPLAY: Entries (€10) for the various grades in Tralee on the October Bank Holiday Sunday are now being taken and will be taken up until Sunday, October 23. Sheet on club noticeboard. For the Ladies event there is no charge this year.

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: These begin in November. Further details in due course.

Killarney Rugby

YOUR CLUB YOUR COUNTRY: The annual Your Club Your Country draw is now open and we are selling tickets at €10 to raise funds for the club. The draw is a country wide IRFU draw with some amazing central prizes but we would ask all members to buy a ticket. We will have sheets at training where you can sell up to 10 tickets and all funds raised go directly to our club, so please support.

MEMBERSHIPS: Please note that any outstanding memberships are now overdue as the cut off date was September 3-. The club has a strict No Pay - No Play policy in force so please pay any outstanding memberships as soon as possible, via the Clubzap app.

RESULTS: U14 West Munster League: Killorglin 0-15 Killarney. U16 Munster

League: Killarney 35-5 Listowel. U18.5 Munster League: Killarney 25-14 RCD. U14 Girls Friendly: Killarney 24-44 Dunmanway/Bantry. U16 Girls Friendly: Clonakilty 45-23 Killarney. U18.5 Girls Friendly: Clonakilty 14-44 Killarney.

FIXTURES: U14 Girls Munster League Conf 2: Skibbereen v Killarney, Sat at 12pm. U18.5 Boys League Conf. 2: Killarney v Killorglin/Ivergh, Sat at 12pm.

U18.5 Girls League Conf. 2: Cobh/Dolphin v Killarney, Sat at 12.30pm. Seniors: Killarney v Charleville and District - Sun at 2.30pm.

Muckross Rowing Club

ST. MICHAEL’S HOR: Well done to all our crews who competed in the St. Michael’s Head Of the River held on Saturday last in near perfect conditions at O’Briensbridge. The 3 km time trial saw crews from across Ireland converge on the county Clare venue for the first HOR of the new rowing year. The club enjoyed success in several categories, with two wins, three second place and two third place finishes. Congratulations to our two winning crews including the Womens Junior 14 Quad of Jenna Coffey, Cora O’Donovan, Ciara Lawlor and Molly Reidy and the Mens Masters Quad of Marko Tot, Brendan O’Neill, Jeremy Kenny and Tim O’Shea.

In the single scull events, Faye O’Neill and Marko Tot were both second in the Womens Junior 16 and Mens Club categories respectively while Daniel Daly placed third in the Mens Junior 18 Single. Also placing second was the Womens Junior 18 Eight crew of Katie Doolan, Kelly O’Connor, Amy Doyle, Abbie Daly, Clodagh Lucey, Grace O’Connor, Evie Fahy and Sarah McAuliffe. Well done also to the Womens Junior 15 Quad crew of Muireann O’Donoghue, Keela O’Connor, Sinead Byrne and Jane Keating who finished third. Our thanks to everyone who helped in the organisation of the club’s outing.

EVENTS: Castleconnell HOR, Saturday,

October 29, Castleconnell. Skibbereen HOR, Saturday, November 11, Cork City Marina, Muckross HOR, Saturday, December 3.

Killarney Cougars

U14 GIRLS: Killarney Cougars 57 Ballybunion Wildcats 35. Best for Cougars Faye Lynch 18 pts, Kate Lyons and Leah O'Sullivan. Wildcats Gracie O'Sullivan on 31 pts turned in a massive performance for the visitors with good efforts also from Lola and Lucy Cahill. Cougars who dominated the game after a strong start by the Wildcats in the first quarter as they led 6-0 in the opening minutes but Cougars found their range to recover to lead 10-8 by the end of the quarter and increased the lead to 20 by halftime and went on to dominate the second half at SEM Gym on Wednesday to finish comfortable winners.

U13 GIRLS: Vixens 30 Killarney Cougars

21. A long journey to Athea on Sunday morning got off to a good start by the U13 girls as they raced into the early lead with great baskets by Rhia Kelliher and Isabelle Lyons and Elise Brunner to see Cougars ahead by 6 pts at the end of the quarter. The home side dominated the second quarter to lead 20-10. A good second half contest saw the home side holding onto their lead throughout despite good efforts by Jessica Leane, Elise Brunner, Isabelle Lyons and Rhia Kelliher.

U16 GIRLS: Rathmore Ravens 38 Killarney Cougars 15. A young team travelled to Rathmore on Saturday morning but found a strong Ravens team a difficult challenge with a physically stronger Rathmore dominated and forced the Cougars into errors and held the lead throughout. Cougars battled hard and had a strong third quarter but it was not enough on this occasion despite the good work of Jennifer Myers and Grace Cox who were best on the day for the Cougars.

Killarney Valley AC

CROSS COUNTRY: Day 3 of the County Cross Country Championships was held last Sunday with the Junior, Senior & Juvenile U10-U16 Relays. First up were the Junior Women, where our KVAC athlete Grace O’Meara came 2nd. Next were the Junior Men with Ted O’Gorman and Jack O’Leary running a great race to come 2nd and 3rd respectively. Our Senior Men’s Team of Brendan Joy, Pierce O’Shea, Kevin Smith, Feargal O’Donnell and DJ O’Sullivan did very well to place 2nd. In the Relays, our U16 Boys Team led the whole way with Ryan Carey, Finn O’Dwyer, Oisin O’Leary and Karl James O’Neill bringing home the Gold. Our U14 Girls Team of Megan O’Reilly, Tara O’Sullivan, Beibhinn O’Donoghue and Naoise O’Connor also led the whole way and received a well-deserved Gold. We had 2 teams in the U14 Boys. Team 1 of Babatunde Smith, Jack Culloty, Mathew Myles and Sean Collins came 2nd while our 2nd U14 Team of Cian Hegarty, Fionn O’Donovan, Liam Quirke and James Murphy came 3rd. Congratulations and Well done to everyone who competed.

RAFFLE: We will have the Toyota Starlet on Saturday, October 15 outside Sheahan’s Centra on the Muckross Road if anyone would like to come along and support. Tickets for the 1982 Toyota Starlet can also be bought on our website. The raffle will take place on November 24. All the proceeds go to the Track facility.

INFO: Please email killarneyvalleyac@ gmail.com for any queries.

Kilcummin

TRAVELS THROUGH A KINGDOM: Radio Kerry programme on Sunday nights are hoping to do a feature on Kilcummin and are looking for people with local knowledge and a few stories to share, to help with this programme. If you are interested please contact Kaya on 087 1543905 (ext.216).

KILCUMMIN GAELIC 4 MOTHERS AND

OTHERS: Ready for a quiz? Friday, November 11 at 8.30pm in the Klub Bar, Kilcummin. Tables of 4 - €40. Raffle on the night with great prizes.

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD: Grow your own food with organic gardener Sarah O’Brien. This free course has started in the KASI garden and poly tunnel and will be on every Friday from 3pm-5pm. For further information you can contact KASI CLG – Killarney Immigrant Support Centre on 064 6620705.

KILCUMMIN CCÉ: There will be a church gate collection next weekend October 15/16 for Kilcummin CCÉ.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Rambling House takes place on Friday, October14 at the Old Killarney Inn, Aghadoe V93NW52 at 8pm. €5 entry includes raffle. This is a fundraising event by CCÉ Cill Áirne.

HOOPS: The St Paul's U12 boys team who had a busy opening week of league action.

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