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POLL TOPPER: Michael Healy-Rae (Independent) topped the poll in Kerry and was re-elected on Sunday night. Photo: Michelle Crean

Local lad gets over 1m Tik Tok views | By Michelle Crean

“We’ll talk to anyone” Healy-Raes ready to talk to main parties | By Michelle Crean Newly re-elected Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae - who topped the Kerry General Election poll on Sunday with 16,818 votes – says he’s willing and ready to talk to other parties about Government formation. While Fianna Fáil have ruled out working with Sinn Féin in any capacity – Michael and brother Danny - who was re-elected on the sixth count in Killarney on Monday evening - said if they’re called upon, they’ll talk to any political party. “We’re ready and willing to talk to anybody as a group if we’re called upon,” Michael told the Killarney Advertiser yesterday (Thursday). “While we have grave concerns with some Sinn Féin policies, we’ll talk to any of the main political parties.” He added that he and Danny met with

the Independent Rural group, including Michael Collins, Carole Nolan and Matty McGrath, in Portlaoise on Wednesday for talks. “We have been elected by the people so it’s imperative that the best deal is done for the country. There’s a lot of toing and froing and it’s a matter of waiting and seeing what happens.” Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil has confirmed that it will not enter any sort of collation with Sinn Féin with party leader Micheál Martin saying late yesterday that another General Election could not be ruled out.

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On Sunday, Sinn Féin’s Pa Daly followed Michael Healy-Rae in a close second by being elected on the first count with 15,640 votes. Independent Danny Healy-Rae, who was shrouded in some controversy fol-

lowing comments to Kerry Green Party candidate, was next to be elected – on the sixth count just after 5pm on Monday evening. Fine Gael’s Brendan Griffin, was also re-elected alongside Danny. The final seat, became a fight for survival for both Fianna Fáil candidates Norma Foley from Tralee and TD John Brassil from Ballyheigue on the eight count. However, it wasn’t to be for the North Kerry man as Norma took seat five – following in her father Denis Foley’s footsteps as an elected TD. Those eliminated include; Sean O’Leary (Non-Party), Ted Cronin (Non-Party), John Bowler (Irish Freedom Party) and Sonny Foran (Aontú) in the fourth count. Also eliminated was Fine Gael’s Mike Kennelly, Norma Moriarty (Fianna Fáil), Cleo Murphy (Green Party), and John Brassil (Fianna Fáil). For full election coverage turn to pages 16, 17 and 18.

It’s the hottest social media platform out there right now – with users trying to get as many views as possible – but one local lad has managed to clock up a staggering 1m views in just four days. Grigoriy Geniyevskiy, who happens to be doing a great job on his work placement at the Killarney Advertiser, made an 11 second TikTok video which caught the imagination of others. Within hours he was shocked to see that his funny sketch, which showed him playing along with song lyrics and removing letters from his name on screen on the video-sharing platform, went viral. The total playtime is just over 3908 hours, with a worldwide reach from the USA to Australia. “I set up my account @griggen and so did my buddy @shanelyne1. For the whole month of January, we spent our time making videos and we would go back and forth with the number of likes gained. It was absolutely crazy to see so many people watching my video and liking it.”

St Mary of the Angels defends itself against HIQA report | By Sean Moriarty St John of God Kerry Services, operator of the St Mary of the Angels facility in Beaufort, has defended claims made by a Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). HIQA visited St Mary’s of the Angels last August and in a report published this week found a number of shortcomings including the number of staff allocated to residents and the general upkeep of buildings. In 2009, St John of God Kerry Services’, who provide training, employment,

social and residential programmes for over 300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the county, had an annual HSE allocation of €17.2m. In 2019, the allocation was €16.9m. Yet over this 10 year period, the level of service provided in Kerry grew significantly with a new day centre opening in Tralee and expansions in Listowel, Killarney and Killorglin. Earlier this month the Killarney Advertiser reported that St Mary’s of the Angels will be forced to cut services after the HSE announced a county-wide cut

of €160,000. “We acknowledge the issues highlighted in the report and these clearly fall below the standards we strive to deliver and the mission and values which underpin our service,” a St John of God Kerry Services spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. “Many of these challenges arise regrettably due to ongoing funding shortfalls in disability services locally and nationally. We are happy to report that since this inspection last August, a significant action plan has been undertaken to bring the centre into compliance in-

cluding a refurbishment programme, a recruitment campaign and additional training of staff, and improved care planning for residents. Every inspection conducted in the facility recognises staff members and their kind and considerate approach with residents and we would wish to emphasise their positive contribution in sometimes challenging circumstances.” Over the last two years alone, we have suffered further significant cuts totalling €272,000 and a further proposed cut of €160,000 has been imposed for 2020, they added.

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HOLY GLOVE: St Pio’s Glove will be in Killarney this coming Monday evening and a large crowd is expected to attend. Pictured front l-r were: Phil Leen, Michael Clifford, Marian O’Callaghan and Mary B O’Sullivan. Back l-r were: Kate Murphy, Jimmy Dennehy, Eileen O’Connor and Angela Leahy from the Killarney St. Pio Prayer Group. Photo: Michelle Crean

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A very special glove worn by Padre Pio - which many believe has helped carry out miracles – will be in Killarney early next week. | By Michelle Crean The fingerless glove, St Pio used to cover his stigmata which, devotees believe, corresponded with Christ's crucifixion wounds, is set to attract huge crowds to the town. Many people over the years have been blessed with St Pio’s glove and will agian get another opportunity this coming Monday evening at the Church of the Resurrection on the Cork road. The evening, which was organised by the Killarney St Pio Prayer Group, begins with rosary at 7.15pm, followed by Mass at 7.30pm, Benediction and then the blessing of the glove. “Large crowds are expected to attend,” Michael Clifford, from the Killarney St Pio Prayer Group who meets the third Monday of each month, told the Killarney Advertiser. “We bring it down to Killarney once a year and people have shown great in-

terest and devotion to it in more recent years. People attach a lot of importance to the glove and like the opportunity to be blessed by it.” Michael’s mother Sheila Clifford founded the local St Pio group 45 years ago and the group enjoys a yearly trip to San Giovani. “She had an enormous devotion,” Michael, a retired secondary school teacher, said. “She went on the trip 29 times. The yearly trip is usually in September/October with people from all over Kerry and Ireland going. This year’s trip is to Lourdes, Benevento where St Pio was ordained then we’re going to Pietrelcina where he was born and onto Piana Romana where he had a little farm, then onto San Giovani where he lived, and onto Mugnano where there’s a shrine to St Philomena.” Anyone interested in going on this year’s trip can contact Michael on 085 1309835.

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The Irish National Sheepdog Trials which will take place in Killarney for the very first time this August will be a huge economical boost for the town. | By Sean Moriarty Over 150 of the top sheepdogs and their trainers from all over Ireland will compete in the three-day event on August 6 to 8 at Killalee, Fossa. The event is being organised by a local committee within the Irish National Sheepdog Trial 2020 overall committee and they have conducted a feasibility study and secured lands owned by Liebherr Container Cranes near the landmark factory in Fossa. The sport is growing both nationally and locally. Last year, 16-year-old Tara Foley competed in the well known BBC programme ‘One Man and his Dog’ and won the Young Handlers competition for Ireland. Local branch Chairman Tom O’Sullivan will represent Ireland at the World Championship in York, England later this year and fellow Kerry-based sheepdog handlers, John Cremin and Milo O’Brien, have competed for Ireland over the years.

Winners of the Killarney event will form the 15-person team that will represent Ireland at the International Sheepdog Trials in Aberystwyth, Wales later this year. “We are proud to be bringing this event to the large sheep and farming community in Kerry,” Tom O’Sullivan said. “Everyone loves watching the sheepdogs work at sheepdog trials and an event of this nature will be a huge economical boost to the Fossa and Killarney area and indeed Kerry generally.” Tom is calling on local businesses to support the August event. Organisers have considerable outlay both ahead and during the event including traffic management plans, on-site catering and other related costs. Kerry Group has already been confirmed as the main sponsor with additional support from Killarney-based hotels and Liebherr. Mr O’Sullivan can be contacted on 085 7451329.

Kenmare road to remain closed for “weeks” | By Sean Moriarty Motorists can expect several weeks of disruption due to the on-going repair work of the R569 Kenmare road after it partially collapsed during last Sunday’s Storm Ciara. Kerry County Council took the decision to close the road from its junction with the N22 Cork-Killarney road to Morley’s Bridge in Kilgarvan following storm damage at the weekend. Motorists travelling from Killarney to Kenmare have been advised to take the

diversion route via Moll’s Gap. However, no provision has been made for trucks and there is a height restriction at the tunnel on the Moll’s Gap road. Typical box-style trucks cannot fit through Newfoundland Bay Tunnel but Kerry County Council cannot put a definitive timeframe on when the work might be completed. “There is currently no timeframe for the works as the structural assessments are ongoing but it is anticipated that the road will be closed for a number of weeks. Trucks and HGVs should be aware of the height restrictions at Moll’s Gap which are

signed,” a Kerry County Council spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. Further issues are expected later this month because part of the diversion route is due to be closed to complete planned works near the tunnel. A road-closure order is in place from February 26 until March 16 to reinstate a partially collapsed wall on the shores of Upper Lake about 100m south of the tunnel. The road is extremely narrow there and the Council had no choice but to close it to allow the works go ahead. Council staff confirmed they could postpone these works to allow priority on the

repair of the Kilgarvan Road. “No decision has yet been taken in respect of the N71 at the end of the month, but that work will obviously be postponed if required and a decision on that will be taken in the coming days.”

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Pop up health clinic a first for local group A free pop up clinic in Dunnes Stores Killarney today (Friday) is a first for one local group. | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

A FLIPPING GOOD TIME: Members of Killarney Soroptimist Club, Bridie Brosnan, Teresa Irwin (President), Kathleen Keane and Sheila Casey are planning their 14th annual pancake fundraiser on February 25 in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

HeartBeat Killarney are offering the public a chance to get their blood pressure and pulse tested from 10am until 5pm for free by two nurses. The pop up clinic will be open at the rear entrance of Dunnes Stores. If successful, it could become a regular event in the town as the local group says high blood pressure is being ignored in young adults and teens, explained Billy

O’Sullivan, President of HeartBeat Killarney. “This is a first for HeartBeat and if it works it could benefit our community in a big way,” Billy told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have other information as well on the day. It’s for everyone and the community. It’s a stressful life and there’s more stress now. Young people have actually turned up with high blood pressure. Keep an eye out for it. You should get that checked regularly.”

Soroptimist’s plan a flipping good fundraiser

Members of Killarney Soroptimist Club are hoping to have a flipping great time for charity as they’ve launched their latest fundraiser. | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy Ladies from the group this week gathered to launch their 14th annual Pancake and Coffee Morning which will take place on Tuesday, February 25 in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. Starting at 10.30am, they’re expecting a good attendance with all of the pro-

ceeds going to the Southwest Counselling Centre and Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus. Musical entertainment, raffles and door prizes will be available on the day. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and old friends and hopefully to see new friends too,” Teresa Irwin, President of the club told the Killarney Advertiser.

CHECK YOUR HEART BEAT: A free pop up health clinic will take place in Killarney today (Friday). From l-r were: Peg O'Sullivan (Dunnes), Olive O'Sullivan (HeartBeat), Donal McCarthy (HeartBeat), Billy O'Sullivan (President, HeartBeat), Michael Cunnane (Manager, Dunnes Stores), Michael F. O'Connor (HeartBeat), Lucy Clifford (HeartBeat) and Eileen Coffey (Dunnes).

New lift to be installed at Killarney NCT centre A new underbody inspection lift is to be installed at the Killarney National Car Test (NCT) centre in the coming days. Some lifts were deemed unsafe countywide, including Killarney, to allow NCT technicians to inspect the underside of cars. As a result, motorists were being forced to drive around with partial NCT tests. “NCTS can confirm that we will be installing a new lift over the coming days in Killarney, it is not operational yet as it obviously still needs to be installed,” NCTS’s Sinead McKeon told the Killarney Advertiser. “When it is operational, priority will then be given to those drivers

who are due to undergo a driving test shortly and an NCT taxi roadworthiness test.” She was unable to confirm if and when the Tralee and Cahersiveen centres would become fully operational. “We are still in the process of conducting a condition survey of all vehicle lifts in the NCT. This should be completed towards the end of this week. When completed, we will immediately begin a programme of repairing the remaining lifts within the network. We will provide regular updates as test centres come back into operation.” The advice for customers is to continue to book and turn up for their NCT as normal.

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LOOK TO THE FUTURE: Fifth and sixth class pupils from Knockaderry Farranfore National School with letters to their future selves with their principal Aine Daly

Back to the future for Knockaderry pupils A time capsule set to be re-opened today (Friday) will be like stepping back in time – 25 years in fact – at Knockaderry National School. | By Sean Moriarty On this day in 1995, the Fifth and Sixth class pupils stored an array if items including letters to their future selves as well as popular items of the time, interviews with locals, and a scale model of the village the pupils constructed at the time, as part of the ‘2020 Vision Time Capsule Project’. Over the years village changes include the school moving from where it once stood at the location of where Liam Lynch Motors now stands to a new building which was opened in 1998. It was also renamed

Knockaderry-Faranfore National School at this time. Moriarty’s Centra was not yet opened but Mike and Margaret Moriarty’s daughter Maria was one of the pupils involved in the project. The current kebab shop was also O’Neill’s Grocery Store. The project was the brainchild of current school Principal Aine Daly, who had just started teaching at the Farranfore school. “I know a lot of the pupils are both nervous and excited about reading letters to their future selves,” Aine told the Killarney Advertiser this week. “I often wondered if

it was forgotten about, but one family was visiting their son in Boston over Christmas and he was asked if it was ever going to be reopened.” The event at the time was sponsored by local branches of the Bank of Ireland and the Knockaderry NS capsule was retrieved from the Castleisland branch’s vault earlier this week ahead of its grand-reopening today. “We recorded interviews with local characters and people working in local business like the airport, train station and mills,” Aine said. “Today’s kids would never have used a tape recorder.” The school made every effort to contact former pupils to invite them to the reopening and while they contacted the ma-

jority of past pupils, Saturday’s General Election allowed them make contact with the few remaining families. Many of the past pupils or close family relatives would have cast their vote the school and staff were able to meet many of them personally on Saturday to offer the invite. As a result nearly all of the 23 children that were involved in the project will be at today’s event. “Many of my pupils back then would have their own children going to the school now,” Aine added. “Over 70 schools in Ireland took part but I am not aware of any that has the same continuity as us.” Current pupils at the school were encouraged to embrace the project too. They have been asked to predict what might be in the box. “The current pupils are rehearsing the songs of the day, Oasis, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ to perform today,” added Aine. Today’s event will close with the current pupils adding their items to the capsule and returning it to the bank’s fault where it will remain for another 25 years – and it will include a copy of today’s Killarney Advertiser!

Killarney Water Rescue launch new boat | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Water Rescue launched its new rescue boat - named after Cian O’Donoghue who tragically drowned in Lough Leane in July 2013. The new boat, launched on Saturday at the Muckross ‘Wet Boathouse’, joins three others in the local rescue service fleet, but this one has sea as well as lake capabilities. Killarney Water Rescue has around 10 dedicated volunteers on its team and works closely with organisations like Ker-

ry Mountain Rescue and Valentia Coast Guard. It is called out on average twice a month with callouts increasing in the summer months. The new boat will allow the volunteers to work closer with the coast guard and help sea rescues in local beaches like Inch and Rossbeigh as well as increasing its presence on Killarney’s lakes. “We could be called to anywhere and we are on call 24/7,” joint-PRO Diane Healy, said. “If the Coast Guard wants us – we have to go. We are pushing for more volunteers. A few of us go on every mission.” Interested volunteers can contact Diane Healy on 087 6676813.

NEW BOAT: At the launch Killarney Water Rescue’s new boat on Saturday were John O’Loughlin, Michael Barry, Jimmy Sweetman, Eadaoin Moynihan, Alice Sweetman, Sinead Sweetman and Diane Healy.

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VIEWS NEWS It is the heart that stirs history, not the mind “ THE

Our lá has arrived, but we don’t know what will tiocfaidh. The ruaille buaille over a bit of a ditty – “up the Republic, up the rá”, and “tiocfaidh ár lá” - and the belting out against the strains of ‘A Nation Once Again’, and offence at use of the tricolour in election halls by one party, the biggest vote getters, suggests some of us are - to put it kindly - a bit conflicted. So what are we saying, that the sports stadium and not the election hall is the place for the tricolour and the nation singing? When the brandy flask is passed around at rugby or the beer in plastic is swilled at soccer, then it’s ok - and only then?

BURYING THE PAST

This kind of mock outrage often happens when we want to bury a difficult past. There was a time we all shouted out and sang along to “armoured cars and tanks and guns” the Tones packed the Gleneagle, the Pope visited, and the night in the pub ended - early by today’s standards and with far less alcohol - when we all stood to ‘Amhran na bhFiann’, the soldier’s song, when Spancil Hill would rise, or Boolavogue and the songs of ’98, maybe ‘The Rising of the Moon’, and ‘The One Road’ - oh, always ‘The One Road’! Sometimes it was hard to tell at the height of it all - with Paisley roaring about Papists and saying the whore of Babylon was sitting in the South, and the B-Specials beating poor Catholics, and young men dying on hunger strike for an ideal that was never go-

ing to measure up, and being flung into prison without proper courts, and children torn from beds, and Catholics need not apply and my Protestant friend who went up North to visit her cousins being called “a bloody Fenian” - where one song ended and the other, the official song, the anthem, began. And what was the difference anyway? Even Fianna Fáil were confused, back in the day.

WINK AND NOD

We won’t talk now about the failed attempt by Haughey and others to bring in arms and send munitions over the border. It was all wink and nod. But Haughey and co kept the singing going long after their tune was called. And they kept it all fired up, and FF are every bit as responsible for trying to capture the Republican sentiment for votes, perhaps. And maybe we should examine if this kept The Troubles going long after it should have. On the current scheme of things when only some songs are acceptable, and only at some venues, FF too should be asked to answer for their past, I suggest.

Columnist ANNE LUCEY gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond

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WRITING HISTORY

Now when the history of this extraordinary election is written, it will be about just what sparked the Republican green tidal wave. I will contend the fuse was lit by a song. ‘Come out ye Black and Tans!’ The Wolf Tones re-release shot to number one here and in the UK . It was bizarre, I remarked. “It is why I love Ireland, mom,” my daughter in France said to me. The crass move by Charlie Flanagan to commemorate the Black and Tans, to bury the past and any form of nationalist sentiment is what sparked it. In the cold light of post-Christmas celebrations, in the middle of January, the month that looks backwards as well as forwards, with elderly on trolleys and children eating off cardboard on streets, and violence of a kind not heard of since the Shankill butchers. Commemorate the Black and Tans? It was too much. We are already swallowing from Flanagan how much the “old Irish” need to be re-educated in case they made racist remarks unconsciously - he actually said as much in

Killarney. I welcome the new Irish as much as anyone, more than some, but I am increasingly uncomfortable with the putting down of “the old Irish” by Fine Gael’s Flanagan, and too many political commentators given too much voice. No surprise many of them missed the story and are now concentrating on a few bars of a song and throw away muster at the end of a long election count in a Waterford bar. Republicans of the armed kind remember their dead. This is what they do. Cullinane, who is not my favourite politician, was recalling a hunger striker, whose name a few remember – but he was remembering.

SINGING NATIONALIST SONGS

I was reminded of a piece of graffiti in UCC at the height of the Hunger Strikes scrawled on the back of a toilet cubicle door - “George Sands we will remember you forever!” It was almost right - we remember the Protestant Bobby Sands - but none of the others. Singing nationalist songs kept many of us away from the armalite in those fraught times with thousands out on the streets and men in military black carrying coffins in mock funerals to every town square. Singing and shouting “Up the Provos” - we called them the Provos not the Rá - was cathartic as Aristotle might say. You see what really drives political earthquakes of the extraordinary kind we witnessed last week, is not one-sided cold reason, lisping statements about global economies, manifestos and debates, and analyses about debates, but emotion and pity and a few bars of a song - simple as that! It is the heart that stirs history, not the mind. Now remember, if you must sing a song, sing an Irish song!

Is there some way we can energise politics? Staying with elections: I thought this election was peculiarly devoid of atmosphere. Fewer people than ever turned out in the public gallery in Killarney. The results were a foregone conclusion and even then it was the old and the tired, by a long shot. Is there some way we can energise politics, I wondered. Partly of course it had to do with the madness of leaving

Killarney without a candidate. Only for the Kilgarvan tribe, we’d have no one. And on this note, Ivan Yates remark to Michael Healy-Rae that “Fianna Fáil threw the kitchen sink at the HealyRaes in this election” and “ye survived in spite of them”, will have to be addressed. Fianna Fáil departed the field entirely in Killarney to allow the HealyRaes the advantage - full stop. The absence of a candidate by a political party with policies and aims is a disgrace

and they should be ashamed of calling themselves political parties. What a nasty thing too FF did to their hard working TD John Brassil putting a strong candidate on his doorstep! I could never see two seats for FF in this election. Even the old canvassers - you know the ones, the people who owed the party their public sector jobs etc., were still not out this time round. And as readers of this column will know, I could never write Daly off. And as I

predicted, far from the Ferris factor being a handicap, it was an advantage to Daly in Killarney that Ferris was not on the ticket. Now mega congrats to Cleo Murphy the Green Party beating the second FG candidate etc. There must be a Council seat for Cleo, or even a European, she is an able performer - especially on a day when the road home to Kilgarvan collapsed!

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ELECTION RESULTS “He was central to it all” In her acceptance speech an emotional Norma Foley, who secured the last seat beating party colleague John Brassil, paid tribute to her late father, Fianna Fáil TD Denis Foley. | By Michelle Crean

Independent Danny Healy-Rae, pictured with his family and supporters, moments after being re-elected to the Dáil on the sixth count. Photo: Michelle Crean

“I’ll never forget them from the bottom of my heart” Independent Danny Healy-Rae who was elected on the sixth count has said that he’s “grateful” to everyone who came out to support him. | By Michelle Crean “I believe that we do listen to people and I believe that has been the key to what has happened other TDs and candidates that fell by the wayside, they weren’t listening,” Danny told the Killarney Advertiser. “You have to listen to the people, you have to understand what their needs are. Certainly health is a big issue, certainly housing is a big issue, certainly farmers are being totally and absolutely being blackguarded and not being listened to by the last Minster for Agriculture. I don’t like pin pointing any one person but the last Government left so many people down and that’s why I believe that much of the vote has gone to Sinn Féin and the Green Party is a protest vote. They didn’t want to vote for the established parties because it was going to be all the same again.” He added that by being re-elected, the Healy-Raes have been recognised for the work that they have been doing on the ground. “We understand people. I believe that

we’re doing that better than any other group or single Deputies in Dáil Eireann. I believe we have the knowledge and we have the ground built up over years and years from my late father Jackie HealyRae and the one thing he always told me was “if you can’t help someone Danny, certainly don’t do them any harm”. Speaking about last week’s TG4/Ipsos MRBI constituency poll which revealed he was polling at four percent Mr HealyRae said that he lost sleep as he was worried he might not be re-elected. “That poll actually did play on my mind a bit, I didn’t sleep for a couple of nights because I felt I’m a long and seasoned campaigner now. I knew we were getting a massive response on the doorstep I knew the people appreciated the work I have been doing.” But he said people “came out from everywhere” to vote for him. “A girl from Firies/Ballyhar came all the way from Austria at her own cost to vote for me and elderly people who didn’t vote for many years. I’m grateful and I’ll never forget them from the bottom of my heart.”

“I remember with huge affection and gratitude my father,” Norma said. “He would be a very proud man. He was a representative for a long number of years. I travelled everywhere with him to party meetings, committee meetings, constituency meetings. It was from working with him that I got a great love and appreciation of what it means to be a public representative and the importance of working with people on the ground. He was central to it all and he is on my shoulder now and he was every day of the campaign. I know he’s looking on with great pride.” She also added that her mother, who was there on the day to see Norma elected, was central in her campaign. Norma added that it was always Fian-

FINAL SEAT: The final candidate elected, Fianna Fáil's Norma Foley who is pictured with her family and supporters, took the last seat, resulting in party colleague John Brassil failing to be re-elected. Photo: Michelle Crean

Over one thousand miles for one vote! | By Anne Lucey A 31-year-old nurse flew home over one thousand miles from Austria in time to cast her number one for Danny Healy-Rae.

Michael Healy-Rae discussing the results of count five with brother Danny HealyRae after it was revealed that no candidate had reached the quota.

na Fáil’s intention that the party would seek to return two seats for the Kerry constituency. “That wasn’t to be. And personally I’m very disappointed for John and I’d like to acknowledge his service to the constituency over the last four years as a TD. I regret that we weren’t able to pull off a second seat. I also want to acknowledge Norma Moriarty (Fianna Fáil), an excellent councillor who really put in a huge effort.” She also paid tribute to the supporters who helped her “with a magnificent canvas on the highways and byways of the county on my behalf” as “they believed what I was trying to achieve for Kerry”. “I’m very very grateful and I’ll do my absolute best to represent you the way you want to be represented in Dáil Eireann.”

Emergency Department nurse Tanya Sheehy from Ballyhar caught the train from Kossen, near Insbruk, to Munich for her flight to Dublin after hearing the results of the TG4 poll which put her hero at only four percent.

"My father (John) rang me to say Danny was in trouble and would I ever come home to vote,” she said. "I saw the poll on TG4 and I flew home just to support him.” At the Killarney Count Centre shortly before catching her flight to head back to Austria an overwhelmed Danny HealyRae was left almost speechless. "See what they did for me!" Danny said as the pair were surrounded by well-wishers.

GENERAL ELECTION 2020 ELECTION IN NUMBERS Boxes: Electorate: Total Poll: Invalid Ballot Papers: Valid Poll: Total voter turnout in Kerry: Number of seats: Number of candidates

261 116,885 78,209 543 77,666 66% 5 13

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MAKING HISTORY: Sinn Fein's Pa Daly celebrating after being elected to the Dáil on the First Count on Sunday night. Photo: Michelle Crean

HOW YOU VOTED: Killarney area breakdown In the Killarney electoral area there was one clear winner in Saturday’s election. In a survey of 32 polling stations in the Killarney area which included all townbased stations and schools from Faha to Rathmore, Michael Healy-Rae topped the local area with 3,290 first preference votes. Outgoing Junior Minister Brendan Griffin was second taking 1,673 first preferences in the local area just 17 ahead of Danny Healy-Rae. Sinn Fein’s Pa Daly was fourth on 1,354, while Norma Foley eventually got elected on the eight count she was far from the most popular Fianna Fáil candidate in the Killarney area. She took 364 first preference votes

while her party running mate and outgoing TD John Brasil took 535 - but he was ultimately eliminated by Foley. Norma Moriarty, the third Fianna Fáil candidate scored 345 first preferences in the surveyed area. Fine Gael’s second candidate, Mike Kennelly failed to make any in roads in Killarney, securing just 77 number ones, his North Kerry neighbour, the unknown Sonny Foran took 124. Ted Cronin, the animal rights activist, took 63 first preference votes, while Cleo Murphy’s Green Party vote did not materialise in the local area either after she secured 55 votes, just two ahead of John Bowler of the Irish Freedom Party. Independent candidate Sean O’Leary, who ran in several constituencies, had at least 10 friends in Killarney.

RE-ELECTED: Fine Gael's Brendan Griffin was re-elected to the Dáil following the results of the sixth count. He's pictured with his wife Róisin and sons Brendáin and Michéal. Photo: Michelle Crean

John Bowler, Irish Freedom Party: 436 John Brassil, Fianna Fáil: 5,421 Ted Cronin, Independent: 373 Pa Daly, Sinn Féin: 15,640 Norma Foley, Fianna Fáil: 6,842 Sonny Foran, Aontú: 1,051 Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael: 10,431 Danny Healy-Rae, Independent: 8,638 Michael Healy-Rae, Independent: 16,695 Mike Kennelly, Fine Gael: 4,009 Norma Moriarty, Fianna Fáil: 3,737 Cleo Murphy, Green Party: 4,006 Sean O’Leary, Independent: 33

MEDIA STORM: Photographer Eamonn Keogh captured the storm of media who descended as the first result was announced - electing Independent candidate Michael Healy-Rae as the poll topper with 16,818 votes on Sunday evening. Pictured in the centre is Killarney Advertiser Editor and Photographer Michelle Crean, who not only captured the moment on camera but simultaneously live streamed it on our Facebook page. In total our coverage online reached 146,293 people - of which - just over 74,500 people saw our live videos, while our photos also taken live at the count - were seen by over 71,800 of you. Thanks for continuing to support us.

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Danny Healy-Rae withdraws remarks about the planet Election candidate Danny HealyRae has apologised for comments he made regarding the planet.

VOTING IN ACTION: Sixth Class pupils from Gaelscoil Faithleann, pictured with Principal Proinsias Mac Curtain and teacher Treasa Euíscannláin, enjoyed a tour to see the voting system in action at the Count Centre on Monday morning. Photo: Michelle Crean

Pupils fascinated by voting process

| By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy Although they’re not yet able to cast their vote – youngsters got a great insight into the voting process early on Monday morning. Sixth Class pupils from Gaelscoil Faithleann, who are only two minutes-walk from the Killarney Sports and Leisure Count Centre, got a full tour to see the count in action. At first it seemed a little confusing – but with the guidance and explanation of Count staff and their Principal Proinsias Mac Curtain and teacher Treasa Euíscannláin, they soon became familiar with the whole process. “It was important for them to know how

On Sunday, Independent Danny HealyRae, was involved in a spat with Kerry Green Party candidate Cleo Murphy at the Killarney Count Centre. His comments included; "To hell with the planet and the fellas that say we must save the planet and forget about the people”. They were involved in the dispute after Cleo spoke to him informing him that the R569 between Kilgarvan village, Kenmare and Killarney - had been closed due to a land slippage alongside the Flesk River in the wake of Storm Ciara. However, on Monday, after coming

under fire for his comments Mr HealyRae withdrew his remarks. "I'm very sorry if the comments I made in relation to the planet, have offended people,” Danny Healy-Rae said. “Obviously we must care for the planet, but we must be fair to the people in it. I apologise sincerely for the comments I made. I withdraw that remark because we must care for the planet, but we must mind and care for the people in it as well. If my comments offended anyone, I want to sincerely apologise for that. Obviously I care about the planet as much as the people in it, the point I was trying to get across is as much as we must mind the planet, we must be fair to the people. Again I apologise and withdraw these remarks.”

an election works to see democracy in action,” Proinsias had told the Killarney Advertiser. “They’ll all be voting in six years. They saw how it works and will partake in the voting when they are 18.” Afterwards, the pupils, who all said they enjoyed their excursion, had a lot to say about the experience. “It’s good to know what actually happens,” Faye O’Carroll said. Annie O’Connell, added that it was really good to learn how all the votes are done. “It’s cool to be here in real life and not watching it on TV,” Muireann O’Donoghue also added. When asked if they will vote in the future, they all said “definitely”. DISPUTE: Green Party candidate Cleo Murphy pictured with Danny HealyRae and Killarney Advertiser columnist Anne Lucey on Sunday when Mr Healy-Rae made the remarks about the planet. Photo: Michelle Crean

“I know I gave it my all and I’ve no regrets” TD John Brassil who failed to secure a seat to the 33rd Dáil – beaten by running mate Norma Foley from Tralee for the final seat – said that he has “no regrets”. Even though it was a tough day for the Fianna Fáil candidate, he congratulated the five successful candidates. He said it was unfortunately not his day and that he “gave it everything” he had.

He praised his team and said that they did “everything possible” and “at the end of the day the electorate decided that it wasn’t to be”. “We will have other opportunities I hope in the future,” he said. He thanked everyone who helped on the campaign. “Today was not my day but it won’t deter me for the future.”

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Rathmore social housing project gets green light Rathmore will get 20 new social houses, which are expected to be completed by December, as part of a countywide project announced by Kerry County Council last week. | By Sean Moriarty A total of 88 houses will be built in seven different locations across the county. The seven contracts, which are worth a combined €17m, will see the construction of social housing in Ardfert, Kenmare, Lixnaw, Rathmore, Ballybunion and Glenbeigh. The Rathmore development consists of 20 houses in Ait Manach. Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Niall Kelleher, a Rathmore resident, welcomed the contract signings and pointed to the quality of social houses provided in Kerry.

“We are fortunate to have quality construction companies in Kerry whose experience and track record in the delivery of housing projects is second to none,” he said. “This has enabled Kerry County Council to quickly progress projects such as these.” The Cathaoirleach also referenced the new building standards which these houses will be constructed under. “Modern building standards have greatly improved over the past decade, and those living in these new houses will benefit from high energy efficiency standards that will significantly reduce energy consumption.”

NEW HOUSES: Pictured at the contract signing of 88 social houses in the county from front were: Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Niall Kelliher, Edward Dowling and Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell. Back row: Adam Stack, Martin O’Donoghue, Carolin Liston and Frank Hartnett. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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FAMILY GATHERING: Líle Áine Sheehan who was christened at Saint Mary’s Church,Beaufort last Sunday with her parents Alison and John and big brother Daire, her godmothers Ruby and Anna-Mai Tuohy and godfather Stephen Egan, and extended family and friends.

Baby Líle blessed with two godmothers The Sheehan family gathered at Saint Mary's Church, Beaufort for the christening of baby Líle on Sunday. Proud parents Alison and John and big brother Dáire celebrated her baptism in style. Whatever happens in life, little Líle is sure to have the best of everything. She

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Godfather is Stephen Egan. After the ceremony over 50 family and friends continued their celebration at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. “Her big brother Dáire, who is only 22 months, takes his new big brother role very seriously and watches over Líle like a hawk,” Alison said. “He has been a dream since Líle arrived

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Double celebration for one family! It was a case of a double celebration for Ross Lewis from Aghadoe and Deirdre Griffin from Keel as they celebrated their recent engagement and the christening of baby Harry on Saturday. The couple got engaged at their Firies home the previous Friday but Saturday was all about Harry, a younger brother to Tiernan. His baptism was celebrated at St Gertrude’s Church ahead of a family dinner at The Brehon Hotel. Deirdre’s sister Karina O'Connell was appointed godmother while Sean Nolan, a friend of Ross, is the godfather.

Grandparents Donal Griffin, and Scott and Patricia Lewis, were among the main celebrants that also included Ross’s brother Robert, and Deirdre’s sister Elaine. Later that evening they were joined by friends for a social gathering at The Plaza Hotel where the couple celebrated their engagement. “It is a busy house these days,” said Ross.

CHRISTENING: Baby Harry Lewis with parents Ross Lewis and Deirdre Griffin, and big brother Tiernan Lewis and godparents Karina O'Connell and Sean Nolan at a christening party in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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GENEROUS DONATION: A total of €5,426 was presented to Comfort for Chemo Kerry charity this week. Funds were raised during the Christmas period from three events in Kilcummin; Pink Night, the Dermot Moynihan Memorial Card Drive and the Catherine O’Leary and Mary Lynch Memorial Walk.

Strong interest at recruitment event There was a strong interest in the employment opportunities on offer in the 12 hotel groups that took part in this year’s Hotel Recruitment Event, held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney last week. Now in its second year, the event, organised by South Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP), gives both employers and potential employees the opportunity to meet each other in an informal setting to discuss potential employment opportunities. This year’s event saw an increase of 50 percent in the numbers of hotels taking part with representatives from 12 different hotel groups in attendance offering opportunities across all areas of the hospitality sector. Over 100 potential job seekers registered to attend the event. The event gives people with no direct experience in the hospitality sector the chance to start off in a new career which

they might not get the chance to do through the more formal recruitment process. SKDP Enterprise Officer Joanne Griffin said she was very pleased with how the event went. “There was an excellent turnout of both hotels and potential employees at this year’s event, with people travelling from all parts of Kerry and beyond, including overseas, to try and secure employment in the sector,” she said. Those attending were very happy with the format and the informal setting and said that it offered a chance to match people with people. The event was held about a month earlier than last year which suited the hotels better also. “I will be following up with both the hotels and the potential employees in the next week to facilitate the next stage in the process,” Joanne added, and she noted that a number of hotels had actually already arranged interviews with some of those attending the event.

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Isobel Campbell There Is No Other Since leaving Belle & Sebastian in 2002, Isobel Campbell has recorded five studio albums, plus a further three collaborations with Mark Lanegan. Bizarrely, ‘There Is No Other’ is her first release in a decade, partly due to her unwittingly getting tangled up in music industry red tape. After initially rising to prominence at the tender age of 19, Campbell has left her past behind and is no longer shackled to the B&S brand of chamber pop.

Critically acclaimed author Mia Sosa delivers a sassy, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy about a woman whose new job requires her to work side-by-side with the best man who ruined her wedding: her ex-fiancé's infuriating, irritating, annoyingly handsome brother. A wedding planner left at the altar. But despite that embarrassing blip from her past, Lina’s managed to make other people’s dreams come true as a top-tier wedding coordinator in DC. Tired of living in his older brother’s shadow, marketing expert Max Hartley is determined to make his mark with a coveted hotel client looking to expand its brand. Then he learns he’ll be working with his brother’s whipsmart, stunning, absolutely off-limits, ex-fiancée. And she loathes him. She has to collaborate with the best make that worst - man from her own

She manages to pull off an extremely audacious cover version of ‘Running Down a Dream’ by Tom Petty, which is reinvented as a Campbellesque mid-tempo bittersweet pop tune and pays off. Many of her songs are built around repeatedly restated short melodies or guitar figures. In ‘Ant Life’ and ‘Rainbow’, the very clipped acoustic guitar phrasing suggests it’s a loop rather than real-time playing.

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TG4: Friday, 9.05pm Comedy Western, starring George Peppard as an unfortunate train robber who sets out to get revenge on the former colleague who double-crossed him, framed him for a crime he didn't commit, and even sank so low as to steal his sweetheart. Starring Diana Muldaur, John Vernon, France Nuyen and Steve Sandor.

RTE One: Saturday 6.35pm When a cosmic blunder leaves earth in the path of an asteroid, it's up to Sid the sloth and pals Manny and Diego to save the day. Animated sequel, with the voices of Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo and Simon Pegg.

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British nationals snap up Irish passports Over 50 British nationals working for the European Commission in Brussels have acquired Irish passports, which can help secure career progression.

WELLNESS EVENT: Susan Carey, Kerry Multiple Sclerosis Society, announcing details of the forthcoming wellness event at The Rose Hotel, Tralee. Pictured with Susan are: Jillian O'Sullivan, Daniel Griffin (Rose Hotel) and Dr Ailis Brosnan. Photo Joe Hanley

MS Society plans Kerry self-care seminar The Rose Hotel Tralee will play host to the first ever MS self-care seminar in Kerry on Saturday, February 29. The Kerry Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Event, which runs from 10.30am – 3pm, will take a holistic approach to empowering attendees to manage their care by focusing on exercise, nutrition and mindset. Expert speakers on the day will be

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Neurologist Dr Helena Moore, Coach Ailis Brosnan, Dietician Conor Kerley and Physiotherapist Professor Susan Coote. Attendees will also benefit from a multitude of exhibitors and therapists throughout the event. The Kerry Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Event was organised by Susan Carey and Jillian O’Sullivan after seeing an opportunity to introduce more health and lifestyle services here in Kerry, for people

living with MS. “What’s different about our event is that it is lifestyle based, supporting people to take a more hands on approach to their selfcare,” Jillian said. “We’re building a really positive day here, with approachable speakers on hand who will help to empower all of us to take better care of ourselves. We’re really proud to be bringing this opportunity to the community here in Kerry, rather than perhaps more mainstream centralised locations like Cork, Limerick or Dublin,” added Susan. The Kerry Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Event is free to attend, but with limited capacity booking in advance is essential.

10 percent of the 569 Irish passport holders working for the commission were previously British passport holders, according to the Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Anyone with an Irish parent, or a grandparent born in Ireland, is entitled to an Irish passport. Securing dual nationality with another member state can enhance the career prospects of British citizens employed in EU institutions but it is not secure. “As a consequence, staff members from the United Kingdom who declare a change of nationality after March 29, 2017 shall still be considered to have kept the UK nationality as first nationality for the purpose of ensuring a balanced representation of staff within the commission, notably at middle-management and senior management level,” the Commission said. This is part of an EU-wide trend, with more than 350,000 UK citizens living in Britain or a member state opting as a post-Brexit insurance policy for dual nationality.

Did Trump learn his lesson? It has been roughly a week since the Senate acquitted President Trump. The Republican Senators believe Trump has learned his lesson. What lesson did Trump eactually learn? His response to that exact question was, “That the Democrats are crooked; they’ve got a lot of crooked things going. That they’re vicious that they shouldn’t have brought impeachment”. Democratic Senator, Sherrod Brown, says there is another lesson that the president has learned;

“The lesson he can do whatever he wants. He can abuse his office he’ll never ever be held accountable by this senate”. As a result, he extends his own influence by overcoming institutional constraints and opening up a region of presidential immunity while delighting his political base at the same time. Trump publicly praised the Justice Department on Wednesday for reversing his demand for a stiff jail term for Stone following his own critical late night tweet which laid bare fears of blatant interference in

US bedrock justice. "I want to thank the Justice Department for seeing this horrible thing. And I didn't speak to them by the way, just so you understand. They saw the horribleness of a nine-year sentence for doing nothing," the president told reporters. He noted that the four prosecutors who left the Stone case "hit the road", raising the prospect that their efforts did not bring transparency to the administration and only served to weaken the Government further and make it more pliable for the president.

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Kerry ‘heritage heroes’ celebrated at National Heritage Awards 2019 The dedication of a community group from Kerry to the preservation and promotion of the county’s heritage was recognised at the National Heritage Awards 2019.

Mice fighting wins award for photographer Wildlife photographer Sam Rowley won the ‘Lumix People's Choice Award’ for a photo of two mice fighting over a crumb in a London Underground station. ‘Station Squabble’, has been picked from more than 48,000 images to claim the award from London's Natural History Museum, voted for by the public. Such creatures intrigued Sam Rowley so much that he spent a week trying to picture them down the Tube. He admitted that he got a handful of "strange looks" from commuters while

laying on the floor of various central London stations, but added: "People were quite curious -- they were quite chatty and nice about the whole thing". "It's done well I believe due to its relatability," he said. "Everyone knows mice, but did they know them like this?! I hope I've shed a new light on a common species." Rowley is now selling copies of his winning photograph and has the he is planning to stay close to the animal kingdom. "I'll pursue other urban wildlife photography projects in both Britain and across the world over the next year.”

The National Heritage Week Awards highlight Ireland’s ‘heritage heroes’ and showcase the most engaging and innovative National Heritage Week events. Kerry County Council was shortlisted for

Stars align for ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ TV and social media stars want members of the public to rally behind the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s annual ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ fundraising campaign.

Two top music awards for Listowel pub A Kerry venue has been presented with two honours at the IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards. Listowel’s Mike The Pies picked up the awards at the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) in Dublin on Tuesday. Owner Aiden O’Connor walked away from the evening with the IMRO ‘Munster Live Music Venue of the Year 2019’ award as well as a special commendation presented by Hot Press Editor, Niall Stokes.

“We are gifted in Ireland to have such a vibrant and eclectic music scene, the backbone of which is our magnificent live music sector,” Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson of the annual awards, said. “The important role that venues and festivals make is all too often overlooked, but we feel it is vital to acknowledge venues big and small across the country and to celebrate the individuals whose hard work and commitment help our music industry to thrive.”

a Hidden Heritage Award for ‘Discover Day Place’ in Tralee. The event shared the stories behind Day Place, Tralee’s first Georgian terrace, and also explored how to read and understand buildings – from classical forms to vernacular tradition, while telling stories about the buildings and love, political intrigue, local court cases and the loss of Tralee's river which was part of the terrace.

Sinead Kennedy, Terrie McEvoy and Niamh Cullen are some of the stars that want members to participate on Friday, March 6 to raise funds for vital dementia supports and services. In its fourth year, the ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ campaign is asking everyone from around Ireland to don their denims and donate just €2 to support

the 55,000 people living with dementia and their carers. To get involved, members of the public are being urged to order their ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ pack by registering online at www.alzheimer.ie or by contacting the ASI’s fundraising team on (01) 2073848. The ASI needs to raise €3.5 million each year just keep its vital supports and services running. This campaign aims to raise €25,000 to support people with dementia and their struggling families.

Niamh Cullen, Sinead Kennedy and Terrie McEvoy.

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632966

Your skin will thank you Facials aren’t just for women - men are starting to look after themselves more too. I have seen a massive increase in the men coming into the studio for waxing and manicure/pedicures. They are always so curious about facials. I always tell them we are private and confidential, no one will ever know what treatment they are having, and this helps put them at ease. although it’s becoming more accepted. Having to shave every day causes its own set of problems leading to bumps, irritations and redness. Men’s facial treatments are a great way to start making steps towards better skin and a smoother shave - your skin will thank you! The exfoliating stage of the facial uses a salicylic acid and glycolic peel to deeply exfoliate and help clear the skin, preventing future spots. A thorough cleansing daily with the correct products, leads to a smoother, cleaner, less painful shave afterwards. It’s important to replace the razor regularly and clean properly after each shave not to spread spots.

With proper care, using a steamer with ozone, which has anti-bacterial properties, softens the skin enough to aid blackheads, clogged pores, and impurities without harming skin. The massage part of facial will help to improve and restore the glow, brightness and texture to your skin. So why not book in your husband, dad, brother, friend etc., or guys just book yourself - each treatment includes a cleansing steam, exfoliation, hydration, rejuvenation with a relaxing neck, shoulder and scalp massage. For the month of February we are offering Buy Three Get One Free on men’s facials. It’s a great offer and the best way to start is having one each season. You only need four a year to see the best results. Call Jill for more info or book an appointment 064 6632966.

UK PERFORMANCES: Soprano Mary Culloty O’Sullivan is planning a series of performances in the UK. Photo: Michelle Crean

Popular soprano plans UK performances A popular local soprano has decided to share her amazing musical talents with a UK audience next week when she begins a series of recitals in the UK. | By Michelle Crean

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Mary Culloty O’Sullivan, who performs around Kerry and beyond, will begin with a recital in St Alphege Church, Birmingham on Wednesday next, February 19 from 1.10-2pm. She’ll perform at the Unitarian Church, Brighton on Friday, February 21 from 12-12.45pm and is also planning summer recitals in Oxford, Leeds, Glastonbury, London and Dublin. Mary, who recently performed during Listowel Writers’ Week with Britain’s Got Talent Fr Ray Kelly, the singing priest who has clocking up 72,984,122 views from his online church video. He’s also currently on Dancing With The Stars Ireland.

Mary is heading to pastures new to perform and is really excited to be heading to the UK to sing! “It’s been a long-time dream of mine to put together a solo series of recitals and perform in the UK, and now the time has come!” Mary said. “It will be a great experience and I am looking forward to meeting a brand new audience. Some of the performances are at lunchtime and some are evening so hopefully people will make it along!” Mary is also involved in three fundraising events coming up in Kerry during March and May details of which will be announced shortly. For any updates check out her Facebook page: Mary Culloty O’Sullivan Events Performer

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Hi everybody, I’m so excited to introduce our very special new feature on ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’. Why not pamper yourself with a special treatment at Angsana Spa and relax beforehand in the Vitality Suite - or how about a FREE 20 minute consultation with Elaine at Be Pro Therapy - time well spent! Slimming World is available to you four days per week so there is no excuse in your weight loss goals. You can bring a friend for €25 to Susan Barrett’s Mindfulness, as she has an exciting Killarney schedule starting Tuesday, February 25. Have you heard of ‘Mindography’? Why not go to Trevor O Donoghue’s workshop on Saturday, February 29 you won’t be disappointed. Susan McElligott ,a Marriage Family Therapist with 20 years of diverse experience, will help you find the answers no matter what the challenge. We all need a little more body confidence and Astrid Longhurst is the woman who can guide you through the process. I’ve used the solid shampoo and conditioner from ‘Ode to Earth’ and can promise you a positive, energising

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shower experience. Irene at ‘The Willow Circle’ is all about tapping into our positive energy, which we all have by the way. Bridie Buckley works from the perspective of Growth, Awareness and Healing in all her counselling and psychotherapy sessions. Every Wednesday, Sandra and Rita of San Rita Wellness offers a very simple achievable approach to weight loss and wellness. Finally, the importance and power of our breath, ‘Butyko’ with Daniel Cremins runs a workshop on February 27 which I’m sure you’ll find breath taking. So that’s it everyone! I’ve enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people during this feature process. I hope you all enjoy it and I’d love your feedback. By the way, next week is our popular ‘Home Improvement’ feature. Contact me at sales@killarneyadvertiser.ie or on 087 689 8824. We make advertising simple!

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Every injury, ache or pain is different At BE Pro Therapy our therapists work closely together on each individual so that we can combine different therapies where necessary to gain the most successful treatment protocol in the quickest time possible. Chiropractors focus on paying attention to the biomechanics of the spine and joints and manipulate the spine by making adjustments to put the spine back into alignment. If the spine is in proper alignment, the body will be able to heal itself.

Osteopathy is a whole-body treatment that centers around the principle that to achieve general well-being, all the bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in our bodies must work together. Both treatments share many similarities, and the difference between the two can often come down to the individual practitioner. No one profession is better than the other, and all are highly effective for treating common complaints such as neck and back pain. Whichever form of therapy you choose is a personal choice.

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It’s a Foody Festival with Slimming World Slimming World is calling all of its members to celebrate their love for Free Food and create a brandnew recipe to add to its collection. The Free Food Festival, which runs until this Sunday, encourages Slimming World members to cook, share and win - with Free Food cook-offs in Slimming World groups around the country. Every weekly group will then have a winner and be entered into a national competition to find the best new Slimming World recipe.

“Free Food has helped millions of people lose weight without ever feeling deprived!” Hayley Carter, Slimming World consultant in both The Brehon Killarney and Killorglin said. “It will celebrate the incredible variety of Free Food and inspire fantastic new uses for all sorts of everyday ingredients. We can’t wait to see the dishes created as part of Slimming World’s Free Food Festival - and to crown our groups winners.” Find all the local Slimming World groups at www.slimmingworld.ie

STUDIO 7 FITNESS

Wellness seminar with The Life Coach Michael Lindsay - The Life Coach plans to hold the ‘Release Your Inner Brilliance’ wellness workshop next week to help you create the best life possible. Topics such as Motivation to Habitual Change, Mindfulness, Changing the way we think, Stress Management, Becoming a happier you and Minding Your Mind, will be discussed on Saturday, February 22 in the Killarney Plaza Hotel, from 10am - 3pm. Michael Lindsay is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 18 years’ experience working in the health and fitness industry and is the also the owner of Studio 7

Fitness in Killarney. “I receive the most satisfaction in my job from those who may have come to me lacking in confidence and suffering with anxiety and mental health worries to see their personalities come alive when they start to see changes both physically and mentally, that’s the reason I got into his area in the first place,” Michael said. For more information and ticket purchasing contact Michael on: Tel: 086 3221620 Email: info@studio7fitness.ie Ticket vendor: Eventbrite – Search Release Your Inner Brilliance Wellness Workshop. Cost: €65, includes morning tea/coffee and lunch on the day.

36 SUSAN BARRET MINDFULNESS

Be present in the moment Mindfulness is about bringing all our attention to the present moment, to whatever we happen to be doing right now. Classes, run by Susan Barrett, are relaxed and slow in pace, designed to introduce you to a range of mindfulness practices. You can expect to learn how to bring awareness to your breathing so that it can support you in times of stress as well as learning a gentle mindful movement practice. Each class allows time for reflection and discussion.

A taster session will be held on Tuesday, February 25 from 7-9pm. There will also be an eight week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in depth course on Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, running from April 14 to June 2. Both take place at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre Rock Road, Killarney. Susan Barrett Mindfulness, MBSR Teacher Certified by Center For Mindfulness, Uni of Massachusetts Tel: 087 283 8171 E: susanbarrettmindfulness@gmail.com W: www.susanbarrettmindfulness.ie

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A more mindful life through photography A fun and interactive workshop that balances mindfulness and photography is planned in Killarney. The ‘Mindography Workshop’ takes place on Saturday, February 29 at the Killarney Park Hotel, where photographer Trevor O’Donoghue will teach you how to use your camera or phone to lead a more mindful life. There will be many aspects to the ‘Focus On Your Happiness’ workshops which will be rolled out throughout 2020 in his online based community. “I’m grateful to be able to live a healthy and happy life, while also having cystic fibrosis. I love the outdoors and nature,” Trevor said. All workshop attendees will receive free membership to the ‘Focus On your Happiness’ online community, where they can learn more, share their pictures and be inspired to live a life more focused on their happiness. “These workshops really are for everybody.”

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Feel alive in your life Therapist Susan McElligott will work with you towards making positive changes in your life. With an approach to psychotherapy based on kindness, compassion and a deep level of trust in the client’s process, Susan creates a safe environment where a trusting relationship is built through honesty and a lack of judgement. “As a Marriage Family Therapist, I have over 20 years’ experience working with individuals in mental health clinics, schools, community groups and residential homes. I come from a diverse background having lived in California, The Netherlands, France, the UK and I have contributed greatly to the community in Kerry by supporting programs offered by non-profit groups, school-based education and through my private practice in the Killarney area.” Therapeutic specialties include; stress and anxiety management, reduction of depressive symptoms, life transitions, adolescent challenges, parenting support, relationships and intimacy, women’s issues, body confidence, dealing with grief and loss, addiction and

recovery, mind-body connection to healing, self-esteem and self-compassion, mindfulness, power kids’ facilitator: social emotional learning program in schools. “I practice from a variety of theories including Humanistic, CBT, attachment-centred, and mindfulness-based modalities. I work from a multicultural approach. Continuing education is key to staying up to date in the field and I have a special interest in the mind and body connection to healing. How we feel affects our body. I have a fascination for research in the field of intimacy and sexuality which I bring into my work. How to raise happy kids is also significant to my work and my life as a parent.” Susan McElligott, Marriage Family Therapist, can be reached at 087 3897304.

ASTRID LONGHURST

Fall in love with you! The founder and director of the Institute for Body Confidence Coaching is planning a 16-week certified body confidence and well-being study course. Astrid Longhurst has created a transformational programme which trains people to become certified body confidence and well-being coaches - two of the most important issues around today. Astrid’s own personal journey has taken her from suffering with chronic arthritis and being bed-ridden at twenty-five stone to being one of the most respected and leading experts in the field of body image, body confidence and well-being.

She is the author of the highly acclaimed book, ‘Body Confidence’ and her new book is ‘Romancing Your Body: How to fall deeply, passionately, and wildly in love with your body and your life!’. The 16-week home study course also has the option of a live coaching weekend in person with Astrid. “This course is for everyone who is passionate about living their best life with vitality, health, and feeling confident about themselves,” Astrid said. Applications are now being accepted for the new course which starts April 30. www.instituteforbodyconfidencecoaching.com.

38 ODE TO EARTH

Ditch the plastic and opt for eco-friendly instead Ode to Earth is an online one stop shop for plastic free, natural, eco-friendly products for you and your home. Products are minimal or zero waste, helping you to live more sustainably without sacrificing on quality. Ode to Earth has a strong focus on Irish, handmade products so you can shop green in every way. Set up by Caroline Doolan Griffin from Kilcummin, she and her family have been trying to cut down on their plastic

THE WILLOW CIRCLE

Stress relief and relaxation at The Willow Circle Clear your mind, and get control while getting the tools you need to manage your life, instead of it managing you. With a blend of techniques learn to be the best version of yourself and stay calm in even the most stressful environments. That’s the advice from Irene Nash – a wellness practitioner and nurse, who is qualified in Neural Linguistic Therapy, Quantum Thinking Technologies (QTT) and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET). IET is a powerful energy based healing technique that removes stored negative energy from your cells and replaces it with the energy’s positive counterpart. QTT is a unique accredited personal development ‘talking’ method that guides clients to access profound and lasting behavioral change so that they can achieve their desired outcomes in life. To book your appointment contact 087 9027791. Email: thewillowcircle@yahoo.com Venue: Killarney Heights hotel. Dates: April 20 or 25 from 9.30am – 4pm.

Cost €65 (Mention the Killarney Advertiser and get it for €60) Facebook and Instagram page @thewillowcircle

use over the past while and found it hard to find alternatives locally and so Ode to Earth was born! Swap a plastic toothbrush for a toothbrush with a bamboo handle. Ditch the plastic water bottles and bring your reusable bottle with you to refill. Refill.ie have a map showing refill points around Ireland. Bring your reusable coffee cup to the café. Try a solid shampoo bar in a reusable tin. For more ideas check them out on www.odetoearth.ie.

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Find greater balance and fulfilment in your life For over 25 years Life Coach Fiona Callan has assisted individuals and groups to plan what they want to achieve and decide how they are going to get there. Fiona’s work has been based on the principle of empowerment and on the belief that everyone has ‘something special inside’ and the capacity to reach their full potential. Fiona provides life coaching for individuals who want to address a challenge they are experiencing in their personal life or their working life. The co-active process is designed to assist the client to create personal goals and bring about greater

balance and fulfilment in their life. Fiona brings a coaching style of learning, change and growth and supports the client through a journey of self-discovery. A non-judgemental and stimulating space is created to explore options and possibilities for change. Each client is facilitated to uncover his or her own unique strengths and abilities. The coaching process is delivered over four hourly sessions where the dates and times are agreed to suit the client’s availability. For more information and a free initial consultation phone Fiona on 087 9793782.

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HEALING Discover a new perspective Counsellor Bridie Buckley works with people of all ages with a wide range of relationship issues ranging from relationship difficulties, loss, bereavement, bullying, anxiety and depression. She works one-to-one with clients to provide them with a new perspective and broad range of life skills that will help them thrive in every aspect of their lives.

She is delighted to see mental health care has developed in a positive way in recent years and is a strong advocate of effective self-care, not to be confused with self-pampering, but self-nurturing. “Whatever issues you face, you are not alone,” she said. “We can all make a positive impact on our own mental health by engaging in effective self-care. It may help to speak to a trained professional, whatever steps you decide to take. Good luck on your journey.”

40 SAN RITA WELLNESS

Live well with San Rita Wellness San Rita Wellness is a new business in Killarney and specialises in weight loss and wellness. We are two sisters who have 30 years’ experience between us in weight management. Our San Rita Wellness plan is based on calorie counting which is very simple to follow and our members are seeing and feeling fantastic results. We believe in simplicity compared to other plans which can be quite confusing to follow. Our ethos on our San Rita Wellness plan is ‘Eat Well, Feel Well, Live Well’ and we cover all these factors within our plan and in a 20 minute motivational talk at our weekly meetings. We understand that sometimes it's not all about the number on the scales, it's also the changes you see and feel in yourself on your wellness journey which are equally as important. We also provide an online service for people that cannot make it to our weekly meetings.

Call in and chat with us at The Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre every Wednesday morning from 10.15am to 11am or call Sandra 087 6718377 or Rita 087 1012174.

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How Buteyko can help you Qualified Buteyko practioner, Daniel Cremin, offers advice on this doctor-developed all-natural approach. Imagine the life possibilities with fewer asthma attacks. Imagine the life possibilities when you can handle stress/ anxiety better. Imagine the life possibilities if you get a great night’s sleep and wake up fully rested. Buteyko uses no medication, supplements or devices, no drugs just breathing exercises. Hyperventilation or over breathing is linked with asthma, anxiety, allergies, snoring, sleepy apnoea, high mucus levels, phlegm and other respiratory problems. Daniel is offering a Buteyko Breathing Technique Course on February 27 at 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Daniel likes to emphasise that this course is all about bringing into play what you already have yourself. He emphasises that we all have an inbuilt mechanism that helps us deal with most ailments through breathing properly. Sleep is a healing, renewing process when we breath correctly. Sleep is free, unless you breathe correctly you cannot sleep correctly. It is the same

with stress and when we focus on our breathing we focus on our healing in so many areas of our life. In this workshop Daniel will tailor his class to your specific needs. Basically he stands in front of the group and will very simply explain what proper breathing really is. As simple as that. Poor circulation of the hands and feet is also something that many people suffer from and Daniel would like to add that Buteyko breathing technique can overcome this very common complaint. So, why not go along and focus on your breathing.

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Killarney’s answer to Roddy Doyle Dublin native Paddy Osborne - a well-known figure in Killarney Legion and Killarney Celtic FC circles – has penned a novel about the a mismatched football team that enjoys an unprecedented cup run. The dark comedy called ‘Baxter’s Boys’ was launched at the Killarney Brewery on Wednesday night. Based in the north inner city of Dublin, where Paddy grew up, the story traces the lives of team members as they bond and share life experiences during a previously unheard of run of success for their small soccer team. The book explores socials issues like loneliness, drink and drug addiction and single parent-hood. Paddy, who is a member of a local drama group and has penned short ten-minute plays, put the idea to the BBC as a screenplay 17 years ago. When that failed to get over the final hurdle he parked the idea until three years ago and when he decided to turn it into a novel. His ten-minute plays include what he described as the Irish version of ‘The Hangover’ which tells the story of two Irish men waking up one morning in possession of the Sam Maguire Cup and having no idea

how they ended up with it. The play as been performed at Courtney’s Bar in Killarney. “There is no doubt I drew inspiration for the book from my time growing up in the north inner city,” Paddy told the Killarney Advertiser. “Sport is the bond that brings people together, the Kerry man in it is the cute fellow, but it explores social issues, the most-educated man in the story is also the man who ends up homeless.” Paddy also drew on his vast sporting knowledge to create the characters in the book. He is a Legion GAA committee member, a former Killarney Celtic FC committee member a role he had to rescind when he became an FAI registered referee. His son Robert plays League of Ireland football with Cobh Ramblers and his father Paddy Snr is a former All-Ireland boxing champion. Paddy lives near the Ross Road in Killarney, is married to Liz O’Sullivan and is a horticulturist with Kerry County Council in Tralee, where amongst other things, he looks after the famous Rose Garden in Tralee Town Park. The book is available from Eason in Killarney.

BOOK LAUNCH: Paddy Osborne with his wife Liz and daughter Rebecca at the launch of his new book 'Baxter's Boys' in Killarney Brewery on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Fifth generation Opel Corsa arrives in Ireland One of the most hotly anticipated new cars to go on sale in 2020, the all-new fifth generation Corsa has arrived in Ireland and will soon appear in the county’s main Opel dealer, Ahern’s Garage, Castleisland. It offers reduced fuel consumption, with every variant of the new model emitting less CO2 than the most efficient versions of the Corsa currently on offer. Thanks to its lightweight design, the new Corsa weighs up to 108kg less than the outgoing model. This means that every new Corsa benefits from improved performance and handling, and increased efficiency, whether it’s powered by an electric motor or conventional engine. Despite losing around 10 percent of its weight, the Corsa retains similar dimensions to the outgoing model at 4.06m,

with five doors as standard. As well as high-efficiency petrol and diesel models, an all-electric Corsa-e, the first-ever electric Corsa, arrives in Ireland later this year. The Corsa-e offers a range of 320km, a maximum power output of 100kW/136PS and maximum torque of 260Nm. Thanks to the instant torque provided by an electric motor, drivers can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 7.6 seconds Some of the car’s safety features include ‘Lane Keep Assist’, appearing for the first time in the Corsa. ‘Side Blind Spot Alert’ uses ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers to alert the driver to any moving objects in the blind spots on either side of the car, as well as towards the rear. If a moving object is detected, a warning symbol lights up in the corresponding exterior mirror.

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RACING AHEAD: Killarney's Kevin Coyne will contest the Irish and some rounds of the British Superbike championships later this year

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Daily exercise can boost children’s exam grades Most parents are aware that physical activity is good for children – as it can help to improve their sense of self and have a positive impact on their mental health and well-being. But it’s less well known that being fit and active can also help to boost children’s academic performance. Recent studies of primary school children, shows that children who are more active perform better in key stage one results in reading, writing and mathematics than less active children – achieving grades that were either average or above average for each subject. Studies looked at how the children’s weight and height changed over the school year. All the children gained weight, but less active children appeared to gain weight at a steeper rate than active children. This may mean these children – who currently have a normal weight and body mass – may be at risk of becoming overweight or obese in the future.

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A report from Sport England shows that children who enjoy exercise, have confidence in their physical abilities and understand why exercise is important, are more likely to be active regularly. The same report also shows that these children do, on average, twice as much physical activity compared with children who don’t enjoy sport and exercise. The Department of Health recommends children do at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day – but many children fail to meet these recommendations. This is in keeping with figures that show that only 19 percent of Irish, 17.5 percent of English, 38 percent of Scottish, 51 percent of Welsh and 12 percent of Northern Irish children meet the recommended

minimum exercise levels. Of course, not all children naturally love exercise – and many dread PE lessons, team sports, and certain games. Indeed, research shows that children who get regular encouragement and who have access to facilities are more likely to be and stay active.

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Given that research shows the impact physical activity can have on academic performance and growth, it’s clear that children need to be encouraged to be active and given time to play regularly at home, in school and in the local community. Children should walk more, run, cycle, use their physical toys such as scooters, go to local playgrounds, dance, swim and play varied sports. Children should also be encouraged to travel to school on foot or by bike where possible and sit less often and for shorter periods of time. Importantly, children also need to have positive role models. They need to see parents, family members, teachers and members of the community, enjoying being physically active on a regular basis. This is important because children who are active regularly during childhood are more likely to develop into adults who are active and exercise. And adults who exercise regularly are more likely to live happier and healthier lives than those who do not. Our Activate Kids and Youth program is the perfect antidote to the regimented training styles of certain sports, and teaches children and teenagers to enjoy health and fitness and explore the potential of their bodies whilst learning safe and effective exercise. Chat to our Kids and Youth coach Shane at shane@activate.ie for further information.

Tina Turner tribute in Killarney next month The UK’s official number one Tina Turner tribute act, which is the longest-running tribute to the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll’ – will make its way to the Gleneagle INEC Arena next month. March 6 is the date that will see the stage light up for the special show, which has a Lifetime Achievement Award under its belt. The cast and crew of ‘Totally Tina’ are pulling out all the stops this year with the promise of a brand new, custom-made performance featuring a whole host of fresh ideas, coupled with the band’s now-famous humour. The show is designed to make the audience feel that the legendary performer is right back in front of them, strutting her stuff on the most famous legs in show business! This year’s production features all the favourite Tina Turner hits, her best duets, much-loved covers and the odd twist in the tale.

‘Jumping Jack Flash’, ‘Honky Tonky Woman’, ‘Get Back’, ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll’ and ‘The Bitch is Back’ have been added to a set which includes ‘Simply The Best’, ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Nutbush City Limits’ and ‘Private Dancer’ to name a few. All the songs are enhanced by the customary flourish of sparkling stiletto heels, flamboyant tail feathers, high energy dance routines, and musical genius. There’s plenty of audience engagement and post-show ‘meet and greets’ too, making the show more personal. In fact, it’s probably the closest thing to a live Tina Turner concert! Tickets from €25 available from www. inec.ie.

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CONCERT: Local man Ben Quinlan plans to raise funds for the homeless with a concert this coming March. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Former X Factor contestant launches concert for homeless Local man Ben Quinlan, a previous contestant of the X Factor is raising awareness and funds for the homeless with his own concert in March. | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy Also Ireland's Alternative Eurovision winner, Ben is launching his debut album at his first concert ‘A Night To Remember – Magical’ at The Friary Church Killarney, on March 13, at 7pm. All proceeds are going to homeless shelters in Ireland. Ben will be performing his originals and soulful songs accompanied by a drummer and a guitarist. “I’ve been in the process of developing music for a long time,” Ben told the Killarney Advertiser. “The main song in the album is actually

the one which won the alternative Eurovision competition. The songs will be different from pop, rock and ballads. There’ll be some traditional Irish music mixed with something more modern as well. I like the combination and there’s a lot of experimenting involved.” It’s a healing album for the people and humanity, he added. “It’s very important that people buy tickets to help the homeless and bring awareness for a good cause.” People can buy tickets online at www. show4me.com: campaign a night to remember concert, or phone him on 089 420 1823.

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'Senior Ladies Player of the Year'Abbie Cronin with club officers Orla Culloty and Fergal Moynihan, Anne and Mike Cronin at the Legion GAA Club awards night in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Legion celebrate annual awards night

Special awards recipients Carolann Fogarty and Marie Leahy with with Club Chairman Fergal Moynihan, Denise Fogarty and Mike Leahy at the Legion GAA Club awards night in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Legion GAA Club celebrated their award winners at the Killarney Avenue Hotel jam packed with food and entertainment on Saturday night. | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy The club decided to change things up this year and for the first time have a sit down together to celebrate their award winners throughout the year. Following the meal local band ‘Truly Diverse’ kept them entertained for the night while Pat Moynihan acted as MC. “It was a fantastic night, a huge turnout,” PRO Elaine O’Donoghue told the Killarney Advertiser. “It was our first year doing this sit-down dinner in about 10 years. Feedback from the night was very positive from everyone. Tommy Regan was the Club

President who did an array of photos throughout the year which were absolutely fabulous. Massive thank you to the Killarney Avenue Hotel as well, we’ll be back again next year.” The Killarney Legion Award winners 2020 were as follows: Minor Ladies: Keri-Ann Hanrahan Senior Ladies: Abbie Cronin Minor Men: Tadhg Doolan Junior Men: Sean McCarthy Senior Men: Jack O'Neill Special Awards: Marie Brosnan Leahy and Carolann Fogarty Hall of Fame: Pat Healy Club Person: Donal O'Leary.

'Minor Ladies Player of the Year' Keri-Ann Hanrahan with Orla Culloty, Mike and Maria Hanrahan and Club Chairman Fergal Moynihan at the Legion GAA Club awards night in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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FRESH FILMS: Kenmare Youth Film Productions’ film 'The Doll' has been selected for the Cork heat of the Fresh Film Festival. Pictured: Leone Fiorito Wright, Johnny Horgan, Ben Harrington, Patrick O’Connor-Mason, Harry Thompson and Mieke Vanmechelen (KCC Filmmaker in Residence).

Kenmare Youth Film selected for Cork festival A short film by the Kenmare Youth Film Productions’ has been selected for the Cork heat of the Fresh Film Festival next month. ‘The Doll’ will be screened at Triskel Arts Centre on March 5. It was also selected by First Cut! Youth Film Festival which takes place on March 11 - 14 in Youghal, Co. Cork. The crew are made up of director Johnny Horgan, writer and actor Leone Fiorito Wright, sound artist Harry Thompson, actor Patrick O’Connor Mason, actor Alanna Loughnane and cameraman Ben Harrington. With the help of Kenmare Family Resource Centre, Kerry County Council Filmmaker in Residence Mieke Vanmechelen and Niall Wright, this short film was shot over the summer in and around Kenmare. “The film is a psychological thriller that

follows the main character Talia as she tries to cope with her obsessive past... and present,” Mieke explained. “We see her struggle with close relationships, her own identity and troubled home life. All of these events combined escalate to a critical situation with an unexpected outcome.” “Before I always had my mind set on what I wanted to do after school, but now I am considering a career in film,” Johnny Horgan added. In advance of the screenings the crew will be travelling to Limerick to take their places on the In-ternational Jury Panel of Fresh Film Festival.

Her aunt, Betty Crosbie, is one of the main people behind the Friends of the Children of Chernobyl. Ms Shanley passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. She was aged 51. With over 20 years’ experience as a journalist and broadcaster, Keelin was the much-loved and respected presenter of RTÉ’s ‘Six One News’. Keelin joined ‘Prime Time’, RTÉ’s flagship current affairs television programme, in 1999 where she worked as a reporter and presenter. In her time there, she made a number of acclaimed documentaries, many of which focused on social issues and gave

voice to people on the margins of Irish society. In 2002, she pioneered the ‘Prime Time Investigates’ strand with ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’, an hour-long ‘Prime Time’ special on binge-drinking culture. Keelin went on to make further ‘Prime Time Investigates’ on health inequality, cocaine abuse, homelessness, people trafficking, deportations and teenage criminality among other subjects. Her work on ‘Prime Time’ and ‘Prime Time Investigates’ resulted in Keelin winning three IFTA awards, a national media award, a Radharc award and a Justice Media award. A celebration of her life was held on Wednesday at St Paul’s Church, Glenageary.

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Three year plan being formulated for Killarney basketball Over 20 people attended a public meeting on the development and future of National League basketball in Killarney on Wednesday night. The meeting held in Scotts Hotel, was chaired by Aidan Quirke and featured opinions from past players, officers and

coaches. The Scotts Lakers Chairperson, Aidan Quirke, highlighted the need for a new plan and structure for the next three years to reflect the needs of the club. “It has been a hugely successful three years for Scotts Lakers on the floor, with consistent progression and great

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COMMUNITY NOTES Fossa/Two Mile CCÉ RAMBLING HOUSE: The Annual Fossa Rambling House date has been set for March 7. Our Adult Set Dancing classes continue on Tuesday nights at the Fossa Community Hall. 8pm for Beginners and 9pm for Improvers/Advanced. For more information contact Tim 087 2413116 or Eileen 087628 4053. Email: profossacce@gmail.com Facebook: Fossa Two Mile CCÉ.

Kilcummin MEMORIAL FUN WALK: The 3rd annual memorial fun walk in remembrance of Brendan O’Leary, Lyreatough at 2pm on Sunday, February 16. Registration €10 beginning at 1.30pm, (U16s free), all proceeds to Palliative Care, University Hospital Kerry. Last year we raised €5,030 which was absolutely fantastic. Hope to see you all again this year. DRAMA: Sliabh Luachra Drama Group presents ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ in the Heritage Centre, Scartaglen. This weekend is totally booked out. Extra nights Fri 14, Sat 15 and Sun 16 at 8pm nightly. Bookings 087 7800208. €10 & €8 concessions. LIBRARY: Also, the autism workshop on Saturday, February 29 has limited spaces so prior booking is essential. Free admission. VACANCIES: Vacancies presently exist on the CE Scheme. These positions involve community care, maintenance of village and a gardener in Killarney. It is for 19.5 hours per week. This is a development opportunity and no experience is necessary as full training is provided. Contact your local Intreo Office to check your eligibility. If interested please forward your CV to the

supervisor at the RD Office. Full details contact John 086 1579381. SET DANCING: Adult Set dancing continues every Tuesday in Kilcummin GAA Clubhouse. Contact Mary 087 9620135 or John 086 1579381. ICA: Kilcummin and Muckross Guilds will co-host the Spring Federation Meeting on Sunday 16 in Kilcummin Recreational Hall at 2.30pm.

Fossa Bridge Club RESULTS: February 6. North South - 1st John O’Shea and Therese McCarthy O’Shea, 2nd Ursula Daly and Anne Caulfield, 3rd Mai and Tim Corcoran. East West - 1st Gill Mangan and Mary Bowler, 2nd Margaret Roche and Marcia Boffey, 3rd Maura McCarthy and Marie Moynihan. Congratulations and well done to all winners.

Killarney Bridge Club RESULTS: January 27. 1st Marjorie Barton & Hazel O'Connell, 2nd David Clancy & Mary O'Sullivan, 3rd Geraldine O'Brien & Ger Foley, 4th Don O'Sullivan & Tim Corcoran. February. Simultaneous Pairs. 1st N/S Geraldine & Ger Foley, 2nd Ciaran Broadberry & Tom Doherty, 1st E/W May Corcoran & Marie Moynihan, 2nd Eileen Murphy & Maura Moynihan. Bridge continues every Monday night at 7.15pm at the Brehon Hotel. New members and beginners always welcome. Please ring 087 6465416 should a partner be needed.

Crusaders Bridge Club January 29. Charity Night - Cork/Kerry Cancer Link Bus. 1st N/S Ann O’Shea & Phyllis O’Regan, 2nd Marjorie Barton & Hazel O’Connell. 1st E/W Maire O,Sulli-

van & Eileen Murphy, 2nd Eithne Tarrant & Evelyn O'Leary. February 5. Simultaneous Pairs. 1st N/S Pauline Lyne & Joan Lenihan, 2nd Mary Shanahan & Eileen Twomey,3rd Anne Looney & Marie Moloney. 1st E/W Bridie Brosnan & Mary O’Connor, 2nd Mary Rose Felle & Maura McCarthy, 3rd Maire O’Sullivan & Eileen O’Leary. Bridge continues in the Brehon Hotel at 7.30pm every Wednesday. New members, novices and beginners always welcome. Call Therese on 087 2466451.

Killarney Musical Society UPDATE: Firstly Happy Valentine’s to you all from KMS. Hope you are spending time with those you love at this wonderful time of year. Spring flew in with 'Ciara' but that didn't stop Killarney Musical Society's Family Quiz last Sunday. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day. We are heading into our final rehearsal week now for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and wow oh wow, but it's really taking shape. No pun intended but it's going to be amazing! We are always excited when we have a male chorus, let me just tell you they are superb, wait til you hear them and this year being the show it is we have 12 fine men singing their hearts out as Joseph and his brothers tell the tale. We must take this opportunity to thank our patrons for their continued support and remind those of you who may wish to become patrons to make contact with us as soon as possible for same. Tickets are on sale and we are extremely grateful to all in Noelle's Cafe, Old Market Lane for giving us the opportunity to set up our desk to pre-sell tickets, one of our members are there daily from 12 noon to 4pm Monday to Saturday. So

pop in, say hello, buy a ticket and we'll fill you in on all our latest news. Tickets also available by contacting Bríd on 087 9933411 or Phil on 087 1342314. So remember, Tuesday, February 25, Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27. Gleneagle INEC Arena. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Go, Go, Go, Go.

Keel UPCOMING AVAILABLE COURSES: Manual Handling Course: Keel Community Centre. February 26 from 7-10pm. €45. Booking essential. Contact Danielle on 087 7853319. First Aid Responder Course: Keel Community Centre. Starting March 4 from 7-10pm for six weeks. €190. PHECC First Aid Responder certificate on completion, valid for two years and recognised by the Health and Safety Authority. Contact Danielle on 087 7853319. Zumba Fitness: Saturdays at 10.30am. Four weeks left. Contact Danielle on 087 7853319. Yoga: Classes starting very soon. General Yoga and Children's Yoga. Please contact Danielle on 087 7853319 for further information. BINGO: Wednesday, Feb 19 at Keel Community Centre. 7.30pm. Family event. All welcome. GENERAL INFO: The newly refurbished centre is available for hire. Various birthday party packages available. Rooms for hire for various classes or group meetings. Large hall catering for indoor sports. Stage and hall available for concerts and plays. CONTACT: Please contact Danielle on 087 7853319 or Judi on 087 7111516 for potential bookings and costs. You can also find us on Facebook on the Keel Community page.

SUPPORT GROUPS Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

MS Support Group A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off) Suicide Prevention Helplines Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123 or text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.ie, or visit a volunteer at 43 - 44 Moyderwell, Cloon

Beg, Tralee.Pieta House, free counselling, freephone 1800247247or call 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary – details on www. aware.ie

Aware Support & Self Care Group

Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net

Unfortunately, the Aware Support & Self Care group in Killarney has closed due to a lack of attendance despite all efforts to continue with the service. We continue to offer a group in Tralee on Tuesday evenings. Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers.

Where? Community Development Building, Rock Street Business Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry When? Every Tuesday at 8pm.

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

Killarney Al Anon The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Te-

sco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact 086-8616001.

Faith Club Faith Club for children in primary school will begin on Tuesday 11th Feb for 6 Tuesdays, 4-5pm. This is an hour of faith through art, music and prayer. Further info from Sheila, 0877796966

Rainbows Maine Valley Family Centre Castlemaine will run their next free Rainbows Programme starting on March 2020. This is a Bereavement programme suitable for children aged 7 & 8 years who are affected by the death of a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or other significant person in their lives. For further information or to book a place phone Helen/Maine Valley Centre on 066 9767833 or 087 3694169.

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In loving memory of a treasured wife and mother, Kathleen Cronin, late of Lis-Cahir House, Cahirbarnagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, who died on the 12th February, 2005. R.I.P.

In loving memory of a precious son and wonderful brother Denis Michael Dennehy, Artigallivan, Headford who died on 22nd February 2011

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

There is a path of beautiful memories, From here to heaven above, That keeps us very close to you, It’s called the path of love, And down that path of memories, We softly thread today, All our thoughts are with you, As life goes on it’s way, Life goes sadly on without you, The days have turned to years, But each day has held a thousand memories, And a million silent tears

In loving memory of Betty Cronin, Tiernaboul, Killarney, who passed away on the 16th February 2019. We, her family, would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Those who attended the Rosary, Funeral Mass and Burial, who sent Mass Cards and travelled long distances. We would also like to thank our relatives, neighbours and many friends for the wonderful support during and after the funeral, and those who called to our homes and brought refreshments. To Betty’s work colleagues in the Kerry Mental Health Services who provided a guard of honour, we thank you, it was very much appreciated. Also thank you to the Gardaí and fire crew who assisted.

In loving memory of John (Jackie) Casey Ballinillane, Ballyhar Killarney who died on 21st February 1975 and his wife Noreen who died on 13th February 2018. On a quite February morning, Ye heard the Angels call, Ye took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all. Happy memories keep for ever, Of days when we were all together, They bring a smile, and after a tear, And always a wish that you were still here. Loved and always remembered by your daughters: Sheila, Joan, Noreen Geraldine Eileen and Catherine, sons in laws, grand children and great grand children.

Also thank you to Fr. Kieran O’Brien who was and is so supportive, for celebrating a beautifull Mass and moving homily. Thanks also to Paud and Mary for the beautiful music and singing. To Michael and Mary O’Shea and staff for their sensitive and professional handling of arrangements.

31ST & 18TH ANNIVERSARY

29TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

Anniversary Mass in Christ the King Church, Knocknagree on Saturday 15th February at 7:30pm. When a loved one becomes a memory That memory becomes a treasure.

In loving memory of Richard J. and Nora Clancy, late of 9 Port Road, Killarney, Richard J. who died on the 25th of August 1989 and Nora who died on 14th February 2002. Memories are precious They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

In loving memory of Daniel Buckley, Ballinamanaugh, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 10th February 1991.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

Treasured memories of Dáire-Etienne Behal, late of 68 Arbutus Grove Killarney, who died on the 14th of February 2013. Sadly missed but never forgotten by your loving parents Richard and Bernardine, brother Julien, sisters Erinna, Simone and Chantal. Their respective partners Noeleen, Finbar and Noel. Nieces and Nephews Rosie, Samuel, Ella, Max, Oscar, Luán, Cleo, Emilie and Fionn. Also fondly remembered by his many friends.

1ST & 8TH ANNIVERSARIES KEANE

Codlaidh Saimh. Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 15th February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

In loving memory of Con Counihan, late of 28 Hawthorn Avenue, Woodlawn Rd. Killarney who died on the 20th February 2004. Another day, another year, A silent wish, that you were here, You’re still in our hearts and forever to stay, Loved and remembered every day. Always remembered by your sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and extended family.

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FALVEY

With love we remember our brother and uncle Daniel P. Falvey, late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin Killarney, who died on the 12th of February 2000. Rest in peace. When thoughts go back as they often do We treasure the memories we have of you And as you were you will always be Someone special in our memory No more tomorrows, For us to share, But yesterday’s memories Will always be there. Always loved and remembered by your fond sister Sheila and family, Boston, and loving niece Ann, Dan Joe and family xxxx Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’ Cathedral on Saturday 15th of February at 6:15pm.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

Always remembered by your loving family.

COUNIHAN

Anniversary mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church Barradubh on Thursday 20th Feburary at 7.30pm.

BEHAL

Ní bás ach ath fhás.

16TH ANNIVERSARY

Remembered today and every day by your loving mother Betty, Nuall, Aidan, Shane, Elaine and Myra and families.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

Lovingly remembered by all your family.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Loves leaves a memory no one can steal, Deep in our hearts your memories are kept, To love, to cherish, to never forget.

Always remembered your loving husband Charles, daughters Maeve, Triona, Fiona and Neila, son Jeremiah, your sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

CLANCY

We trust that all accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. 1st Anniversary Mass on Friday 14th February in St, Mary’s Cathedral at 6:15pm.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place.

DUFFY

26TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Hannah Mary (nee O’Mahoney) and Patrick Keane, late of Tureenduve, Ballydesmond. Hannah, who died on 4th February 2019, and Patrick who died on 4th March 2012. Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone Down the path of memories We gently tread today Our thoughts and prayers are with you As life goes on its way. Always remembered by your son Robert, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, and grandchildren Aileen and Bobby. Anniversary Mass in Ballydesmond Church on Friday 21st February at 7:30pm

CLIFFORD

In loving memory of my dear brother John who died on 18th February 2008. In loving memory of Bridget Clifford, late of Pinewood Estate, Park Road, Killarney who died on 26th February, 1994. RIP. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again, So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving son John.

Brother There is always a face before me, A voice I would love to hear, A smile I will always remember, Of a brother i loved so dear, Deep in my heart lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of you John, Whose memory will never grow old. Deeply missed by your sisters Joan, Helen, Catherine, Rose & families Anniversary Mass on Monday 17th of February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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15TH ANNIVERSARY EVISTON

CRONIN In loving memory of John Cronin, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney and Knockavota, Milltown who died on 13th February 2019. The wife and family of the late John Cronin, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement. We wish to thank those who attended the Rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial, those who sent mass cards, wreaths, letters of sympathy and all who travelled long distances to be with us. We would also like to thank our relatives, neighbours and many friends for their wonderful support during and after the funeral, and those who called to our home and brought refreshments.

As it is impossible to thank each person individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation for your kindness and compassion. The holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass Tuesday 25th February, Prince of Peace Church, Fossa at 7pm

34TH & 10TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Sean Eviston late of Countess Road, Killarney who died on the 15th February, 2005. A silent thought, a quiet prayer For someone special in God’s care.

In loving memory of Michael and Nora Fleming, late of O’Sullivan’s Place, who died 10th February 2011 and 9th April 2008.

In loving memory of my dear husband Brendan O’Leary late of Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 18th February 2014. R.I.P. Today like any other day, Bring special thoughts of you, Of happy times we shared, And the caring things you used to do,

Remembered by your friends Sean, Kenneth, Darragh and Ger.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

Missed and loved always, Mary xx

And once more its a reminder, That life’s road is sometimes rough, Because the time we shared, Jut wasnt long enough,

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there.

For you were someone special, Who was thought so highly of, Who will always be remembered, With affection, warmth and love,

Sadly missed and loved Marjie, Brian, Mark and Paul xx

So sending thoughts to heaven, On the day you went away, And hope you know you’re missed, More than words could ever say.

EVISTON

In loving memory of our loving son Sean Evison, late of Countess Road, Killarney, who passed away on 15th February 2005. A time that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day God called you home fifteen years ago. No matter how our lives may change no matter what we do There’s a special place within our hearts that’s always there for you. To us you were so special, loving, kind & true You will never be forgotten Sean. May the birds sing softly and the Seals whisper in your ears We will always miss and love you and wish that you were here.

22ND ANNIVERSARY

There is a path of beautiful memories From here to heaven above That keeps us very close to ye It’s called the path of love. And down that path of memories We softly thread today All our thoughts are with ye As life goes on its way. And life has gone on so sadly without ye Each day has held a thousand memories And a million silent tears. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring ye home again.

O’LEARY

No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

With Love Mom, Dad, Brothers and Sisters.

In loving memory of our Dad Daniel who died on the 27th January 1986, and our Mom Mary who died on the 4th of March 2010, late of Lake View House Aghadoe.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

FLEMING

Thanks to O’Sheas Funeral Directors for their sensitivity and professionalism. Thanks to the staff of Killarney Nursing Home for their kindness and care for John during his time there.

9TH & 12TH ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY In loving memory of Mary Hickey, late of 10 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney who died on the 14th February 1998. Memories are like leaves of gold, They never tarnish or grow old, No more tomorrows for us to share, But memories are always there. Always remembered by your family.

Those we love can never be, More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, They live on in the heart. Missed and loved, Peter, Martha, Shannen and Liam xx

5TH ANNIVERSARY

So dearly Loved and so sadly missed by your loving wife Una xx Anniversary Mass for Brendan on Saturday 15th of February at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

HERLIHY

In loving memory of Joan Herlihy, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 12th February 2015 Somewhere beyond the Sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautyful garden, Beneath a golden sky, Though Heaven and earth devide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts. Always missed and lovingly remembered by your husband Dave, son Paul, daughter Laura, sister Catherine and brother Gerard. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 15th of February at 6:15pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

18TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

FLYNN

KELLY

Rest in peace Dad and Mom. xx

In loving memory of Brendan O’Leary, Late of Mastergeeha and Lyreatough, Kilcummin, who died on the 18th February 2014. Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back for just a little while, Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do, It always meant so very much to have a friend like you. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, But you are forever in our hearts until we meet again. Sadly missed every day by your brothers Pats, John and Dave, sisters Theresa and Noreen and by your brothers in law Ken and Patie, sisters in law Kate, Maura and Kay, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

4TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Treasured memories in our hearts today and always of you both. Your loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Mary’s sister Sheila Taylor in London.

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Neily Flynn, late of Knockrour, Scartaglen, who died on the 16th February 2002 aged 69 years. R.I.P. A pleasant smile, a heart of gold, No finer Dad this world could hold, In Heaven you rest, no worries, no pain, In God’s own time we will meet again. Always remembered and never forgotten by your daughter Mary xxx

In loving memory of Siobhan Kelly, late of Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney, who died on the 22nd February 2011. What I would give if I could say, I will go and see my mother today, To hear her voice, And see her smile, To sit and talk with her a while, To be together in the same old way, This is my dearest wish today. Sadly missed by Ollie and family.

In loving memory of Sheila Murphy (O’Donoghue), Killaha, Glenflesk, Killarney Who died on the14th February, 2016. May the winds of Heaven blow softly, And whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Fondly remembered by all the family.

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IN MEMORIAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

19TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

MCSWEENEY (NEE BURKE)

O’SULLIVAN

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Peggy McSweeney (nee Burke), College Street and Countess Road, who passed away on the 13th February 2019.

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and father-in-law, Ted O’Sullivan, late of White Bridge, Killarney who died on the 13th of February 2001.

In loving memory of Jimmy O’Donoghue, Gortdromakerrie Muckross Killarney who died on 20th February 2010. R.I.P.

On this the First Anniversary of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, we the family of Peggy would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on her passing. We would like to thank all who travelled long distances to be with us, sent mass cards, letters, perpetual enrolments, telephoned, floral bouquets and wreaths, as well as those who made charitable donations to Palliative Care we are truly grateful. A special word of thanks to Dr.Domhall Kavanagh and the Torc Team for the care and dedication shown to Peggy always. Also Ann O’Leary and the staff of Park Road Pharmacy. Many thanks to the Public health Nurses, Mary, Sinead, Fiona and Marie for their exceptional kindness to Peggy also Palliative home care team and Nurse Nancy Dineen for your compassion and dedication. A very special thank you to Peggy’s home help, Sheila, Margaret, Bridget and especially Geraldine for your care and friendship to mam. A sincere thanks to Fr.Niall Howard, Tadghie Fleming, Maura Reen, the Clergy and Choir of St.Mary’s Cathedral for the funeral mass and burial. Peggy looked forward and enjoyed the home visits from Fr. Niall which were a source of great consolation to her. To Mike & Mary O’Shea and staff of MD O’Shea Funeral directors, whose guidance, kindness and professionalism knew no bounds. The Sisters of the Presentation Convent for saying the rosary. Dr.Crokes Gaa Club, The Killarney Vintners who provided a guard of honour, and the staff of Mc Sweeny Arms who looked after us on the day of the burial we thank you all. Last but not least Peggy’s neighbours, long term friends and relatives who called and visited regularly. Also those who helped us care for Mam at home. Our Heartfelt Thanks and Appreciation to you all. While it is impossible to thank everybody individually, we ask that you accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for everyone’s kindness and support. Peggy’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 16th February at 10:30am in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.

As this sad month returns once more, Silently opening memories’ door, No length of time can take away, My thoughts of you from day to day.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

If all the world was ours to give, We’d give it, yes, and more, Just to see again the face we love, Come smiling through the door.

It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment When the ways of life divide.

There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance lasts forever. Sadly missed by your loving wife Maura x

You gave us years of happiness, Then came sorrow and tears, But you left us beautiful memories, We will treasure through the years.

Anniversary mass is on Sunday the 16th of February at 11am in the Church of the Resurrection.

Loved and remembered always by your sons Tim, Con, Danny & John, daughters Caroline & Noreen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

JESUS

Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 23rd February in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12 noon.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

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

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

RYAN

SHEEHAN

In loving memory of Humphrey O’Sullivan late of South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney who passed away on the 13th of February 2013. Good was his heart in friendship sound, Loved and respected by all around, A beautiful life came to an end, He died as he lived - everyone’s friend.

In loving memory of Tommy Ryan, Lyretough, Kilcummin, who died on 17th February 2019.

In loving memory of Nora Sheehan, late of 22 Muckross Grove, Killarney and Coolea, who died on the 20th February 2018.

On the first anniversary of Tommy’s death, his brother Patrick, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews would like to express their heart felt thanks to all who sympathised with them on their sad loss. Your support and kindness are greatly appreciated. To his neighbours and many friends, thank you all.

Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

A special word of thanks goes to all the nurses and staff of Hawthorne Ward in St. Columbanus’ home for all their kindness and the care they provided for Tommy.

Lovingly remembered by your nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her many friends.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually so please accept this acknowledgement as a token of his family’s appreciation. Mass will be offered for your intentions. The first anniversary mass for Tommy will take place on Thursday 20th February at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

IN MEMORIAM

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 21st February at 6.15p.m.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

Remember him with a smile today, He wasn’t one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years, Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strength, his wisdom, The way he was remember him instead. Always remembered by your brother Seamus and family, Kathleen, Jessica and Jamie.

O’SULLIVAN

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

May She Rest in Peace. 2nd Anniversary Mass for Nora will be held on Thursday 20th February at 9:30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

Thanks to O’Sheas Funeral Directors for their professionalism and kindness to all the family. A special word of thanks to Fr. Eamon Mulvihill who celebrated Tommy’s funeral mass during which Tommy’s life was celebrated by all who attended.

Always remembered, your wife Juliann and son Tomás.

In loving memory of Humphrey O’Sullivan of South Hill Killarney, who died on the 13th of February 2013.

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. J.O.R.

In loving memory of a dear brother Humphrey O’Sullivan late of South Hill Killarney who died on the 13th of February 2013. It’s hard to believe you’re no longer here I think of you, you feel so near In some small way every single day Memories of you come my way Fondly remembered Your brother Richard No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you. Always remembered by your sisters Julie and Carmel, brothers-in-law Patrick and Jim and niece Julia.

In loving memory of Humphrey O’Sullivan late of South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney who died on the 13th of February 2013. Remember him with a smile today, He wasn’t one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years, Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strength, his wisdom, the way he was, Remember them instead. Always loved and remembered by your brother Tom, sister-in-law Mary, nephews Chris, Stephen, Mark, Jason, and Gran-nephew Arran.

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IN MEMORIAM

14.2.2020 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

HORGAN

In loving memory of Abbie O’Grady, Cockhill, Kilcummin, who died on 16th February 2019.

In loving memory of John Horgan, late of Ard Mhuire, Rathmore and Kilcorney, whose 3rd Anniversary occurs on February 18th.

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Patricia O’Connor, late of 59 Marian Place, Killarney, and formerly Glenbeigh, who passed away on February 13th 2019. On the first Anniversary of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother’s death, we, the family of Patricia, wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our loss. To our Neighbours, relatives and many friends who gave us great support through the removal and funeral, thank you all. Thanks to all the people who travelled long distances to be with us during the funeral and everyone who donated to the Heather Ward in St. Columbanus as requested by the family. A special word of thanks to Patricia’s carers, Deirdre, Kathleen. Marie and Mary-Theresa, all the staff of Rock Mount Day Care Centre, the staff of Killarney District Hospital and all the staff in St. Columbanus Nursing Home. Thanks to Dr. Patricia Mangan, Dr. Donal Coffey and all the staff at the Ross Medical Practice who gave great support to our mother. Thanks to Liam Sheehan and all the staff at Sheehan’s Pharmacy. A special thanks to Father Jim, who visited Patricia regularly, and for the kind words at her funeral mass and burial, and to the Church Choir and Mary McDonald, for the beautiful music at the funeral. Thanks to the staff at O’Shea’s funeral directors for their kindness and professionalism. Thanks to the management and staff of the East Avenue Hotel, who looked after us during that time. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we would ask that you accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for everyone’s kindness and supprt - with love from all the family. Anniversary Mass for Patricia will be held on Saturday 15th February 2020 at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Patricia O’Connor, 59 Marian Terrace, Killarney, who passed away on the 13th of February 2019. We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our duty to the end, Till we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will, Forget you, Ma. Sadly missed and always remembered by your son Chris, daughter-in-law Mary and grandchildren Darren, Jessica and Megan.

IN MEMORIAM

You can only have one mother, Patient, Kind and true, No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

We the family of the late Abbie O Grady would like to thank those who sympathised with us on our sad loss of a wonderful mother.

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

Thanks to all those who called to our family home, telephoned, sent mass cards and floral tributes.

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

Sincere thanks to Mom’s home help Eileen Leary and Helen McSweeny for the kindness and care you’ve shown her over the years.

You toiled so hard for those you loved, You said goodbye to none, Your spirit flew before we knew, Your work on earth was done. We miss you John and our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, We miss your smile, your joking ways, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. You were always there when we needed you, No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all.

Thanks to the nurses and doctors of the intensive care unit and Muckross ward of U.H.K for the care and dignity shown to our mother. Thanks to the staff, nurses and doctors of Ross Medical practice for looking after her down through the years.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your loving family.

From Jerry, Bina, Gearóid and Michael.

Thanks to all her friends from the Day Care Centre who organised and took part in the guard of honour.

Anniversary Mass for John will be said in Rathmore Church on Wednesday 19th February at 7:30pm.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Sincere thanks to Fr. Eamon Mulvihill and Fr. Seamus Kelly who officiated at the funeral Mass and to Fr. Gerard O Leary of U.H.K.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

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.

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Abbie O’Grady, whose anniversary occurs on February 16th. Sadly missed by her Family and Friends.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’NEILL

A special word of thanks to O’ Sheas funeral directors for your kindness and professional handling of the arrangements, to the management and staff of the Village Inn and to the Gourmet Kitchen thanks to all of you for the lovely food provided at such short notice. Sincere thanks to our relatives, neighbours and friends for their continued support at such a difficult time. It is very much appreciated

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

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Abbie’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated on Saturday 15th February in our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin at 7.30pm

42ND ANNIVERSARY O’NEILL

May he rest in peace Thady’s fourth anniversary mass will be celebrated on Saturday 15th February 2019 at 6.15pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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

RYAN

Thanks to Ruth Mc Sweeney and Steven O’Leary who sang and played so beautifully at the ceremony, and to her nephew Tom O’Connor who sang at the grave side. Thanks to all who participated in the mass with readings prayers and gifts. In loving memory of Tommy Ryan, Lyretough, Kilcummin, who died on 17th February 2019 HIs weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are past, And in my heart I know, He has found sweet rest at last. Lovingly remembered, Una.

9TH ANNIVERSARY KISSANE

In loving memory of Donal Kissane, late of Pallas, Beaufort, who died on 18th February 2011. Those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say. Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, sons Tim and Con, daughter Margaret, daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, brothers and sister. Anniversary Mass Tuesday 18th February at 7pm in Fossa Church.

In loving memory of Charlie O’Neill late of Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney who died on the 17th of February 1978. Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be Heaven If we could have you back again. Sadly missed by your loving family. Anniversary Mass for Charlie and Mary on Sunday 1st of March in Muckross Church at 9.30am.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY Remember, Oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought they intercession was left unaided, inspred by this confidence I fly to thee Oh Virgin of Virgins my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand sinful. Oh Mother of the word incarnate despise not my petition but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen. J.O.R.

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ADAM MOYNIHAN E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

AWAY DAYS

| Words & Images Adam Moynihan

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Animals. Cute hoors. Fair weather fans. Whatever way you look at it, followers of Kerry’s senior football team have a reputation. Last Sunday, Adam Moynihan joined a busload of Kerry fans on the 924km, 15-hour round trip to Tyrone to find out the truth about the county’s most passionate supporters The taxi driver bringing me to O’Callaghan’s bus depot offers little by way of encouragement. It’s 5am on a dark and miserable Sunday morning and I’ve just told him that I’m heading north for the National League Division 1 match between old rivals Tyrone and Kerry. “Jesus, that’s an awful jaunt,” he says, almost in disbelief. “And sure, that game mightn’t go ahead at all.” He’s right. Storm Ciara is in full effect DEDICATED: Two Kerry supporters look on as a young Tyrone boy chases his ball down the terrace at the scoreboard end of Páirc Arthur Mallon, Edendork.

and the wind and rain that is currently battering his vehicle from all angles is due to continue well into the afternoon and possibly beyond. A pitch inspection will take place later in the morning and there’s a decent chance that the fixture, which is scheduled for 2pm, will be called off. Of course by that point, many Kerry supporters, myself and my fellow passengers included, will already be halfway up

the country. “Good luck to you,” he says very earnestly as we reach our destination. “I hope we win.”

THE JOURNEY The coach is comprised of 17 men, women and children, many of whom are season ticket holders who regularly travel to Kerry’s away matches with O’Callaghan’s, and, because of the length

of the journey, two drivers. Our pilots Con and Connie explain that a larger bus would usually be required but the weather and the distance may have deterred some people on this particular occasion. Those who weren’t put off are in fine form. As the bus pulls out of the coach yard, a woman recognises a fellow passenger from a previous trip. “We’re mad to be going up today,” she says with a smile. “This is about the earliest we’ve ever been out,” the man replies. Their tone is polite and casual, but you can hear the pride in their voices. Almost everyone in the entire county would sooner be (and is) wrapped up in bed. | Continued on page 64

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1) Injured Tyrone stars Richie Donnelly, Mattie Donnelly (seated) and Harry Loughran chatting in the clubhouse. 2) After a long six-hour journey, passengers from O’Callaghan’s bus disembark at Edendork GAA Club. 3) A Kerry fan watches the action. 4) Kerry forward Tommy Walsh returns to the dressing room after inspecting the pitch. 5) Kerry fans are served tea by a volunteer in the Edendork clubhouse. 6) An hour before the game is due to start, Kerry and Tyrone supporters get some shelter from Storm Ciara beneath TG4's television trucks. 7) St Malachy’s Edendork had to rebuild their clubhouse after it was burned to the ground by the Orange Volunteers in 2008. 8) Tom O’Sullivan, David Clifford, Stephen O’Brien, Brian Kelly and Gavin O’Brien make their way from the bus to the dressing room. 9) A busload of Kerry supporters depart O’Callaghan Coaches, Killarney at 5.22am.

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For these loyal football fans, there’s nowhere else they’d rather be. Before we reach Castleisland, the previous weekend’s victory over Galway has been well and truly dissected and by the time we reach the county bounds, there isn’t a footballer on the Kerry panel who hasn’t been analysed to within an inch of his life. The fans are mostly positive and understanding, although criticism is meted out too where appropriate. I’m impressed by their knowledge of Kerry football, which can only be described as encyclopaedic. At around 8am, as the first hint of daylight creeps over the horizon, excitement about today’s match is building. But now the issue of whether or not there will even be a match comes sharply into view. “They’ll hardly call it off now,” someone offers, before being reminded of Inniskeen in 2018. Kerry were due to play Monaghan in the league almost two years ago to the day but heavy snow forced officials to cancel the game at the last minute. Frustratingly, the O’Callaghan bus was at the Red Cow roundabout in Dublin when the news broke. They had no choice but to turn back and head for home.

We’re passing Dundalk when we finally get some white smoke. Healy Park is flooded but the match will go ahead at an alternate venue. Great. Now where in the name of God is Edendork? With no confirmation forthcoming from either county board, the prospect of history repeating itself looms large. We stop for full Irish breakfasts at Junction 14, a service station off the M7 in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Calling here (or to Barack Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Co. Offaly) is a rite of passage for any travelling Kerry supporter heading to a match in Dublin or further north. An hour later, at around 9.20am, we’re passing by Dundalk when we finally get some white smoke. Healy Park in Omagh is flooded but the match will go ahead at an alternate venue. Great. Now where in the name of God is Edendork? The sudden appearance of a multitude of Union Jacks lets us know that we have now left the European Union. We drive through the heart of Armagh and cross into Tyrone, motoring through the village of Moy along the way. Moy

14.2.2020 is the home parish of Tyrone footballer-turned-pundit Seán Cavanagh, who in 2019 controversially described Kerry supporters as “animals”. Unfortunately, Seán is not on hand to watch the zoo roll into town, and on we power to nearby Edendork. We arrive at the pitch well before throw-in. We’re slow to venture out into the driving rain but when an Edendork official invites us up to the clubhouse for tea and biscuits, we disembark. Upstairs we meet the families of the Kerry players and some fellow supporters who have made the long journey up by car. Down at ground level, at around ten past one, a local youngster is standing with his friends by the players’ entrance. “I can’t believe we’re going to see David Clifford,” he says as he giddily readies his camera. When Clifford appears, the boy resists the urge to approach his hero and instead snaps a photo from a respectful distance. It was the last bit of restraint a Tyrone man would show around Clifford for the rest of the day.

THE MATCH

The match itself is almost as tough for the supporters as it is for the players. The violent wind blows the rain sideways from the scoreboard end down the pitch and through the terraces, as the soaking wet playing surface is quickly cut up by 30 pairs of boots. With the wind at their backs, Kerry build up a first-half lead but Tyrone, cheered on by a boisterous home crowd, claw it back in the second thanks in no small part to Edendork players Niall Morgan and Darren McCurry. Mickey Harte’s side win by a single point. We trudge back to the bus cold, wet and defeated but all things considered, the mood is still fairly positive. “There’s a long year there yet,” a wise head says, and we all nod in agreement. I sleep for a good portion of the journey home. As I drift off, those around me are talking about football. When I awake a few hours later, they’re still talking about football. They probably talked about football in the car home, and when they got out of bed the next morning there’s a good chance they talked about football again. We pull into Killarney around half 10 and the only thing on my mind is my bed. The others, however, are already speaking in excited tones about the trip to Monaghan on March 15. Fair weather fans? Not on this bus. Cute hoors? A few, perhaps. Animals? The people I travelled to Tyrone with the last day are some of the fiercest Kerry supporters around, and they are as decent and as knowledgeable as anyone you could ever hope to meet. Far from animals, but certainly a different breed of football fan.

FAN: Loyal Kerry supporter Mike Allen from Firies keeps himself warm prior to the match. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

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CHANCE: Paul Geaney gets his shot off despite the best efforts of Tyrone's Tiernan McCann. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Clifford’s red card injustice scuppers Kerry’s chances It was never going to be easy for Kerry to win away to Tyrone and they came up just short, losing out by a single point in Round 3 of the National League on Sunday last. | By Eamonn Fitzgerald There were plenty of talking points to deal with but the most controversial one of all was the sending off of David Clifford with just 10 minutes remaining. He was on a yellow card when he was tumbled to the ground by Ben McDonald, who had come on as a sub for Tyrone. McDonald pinned Clifford to the ground but referee Fergal Kelly did not see what happened and consulted his umpires. The umpire and referee took the easy way out and decided on a yellow card for each player. It was a blatant injustice to the Kerry captain who was targeted by the opposition. He couldn’t believe it and was visibly very upset by the sending off. Clifford was Kerry’s most valuable player and Kerry were deprived of the man most likely to grind out an equalising point in those late and frantic minutes. In the end, Tyrone kicked on for victory and two valuable league points.

PITCH SWITCH

Hurricane Ciara meant switching the game from the county grounds in Omagh to the club grounds of Edendork, Páirc Arthur Mallon, which cut up badly and made handling of the ball very difficult. Kerry really lost this game in the first half when they led by 0-8 points to 0-4 at half-time. After playing with the gale, four points was never going to be enough of a cushion. They could have been another 1-4 up, but scores were hard to come by and frees presented the best opportunities for points. There was only one goal opportunity and that fell to Paul Geaney, but he shot poorly after being put through and goalkeeper Niall Morgan’s outstretched leg put the ball out for a 45. Geaney got no score in the game. David Clifford and Seán O‘Shea were most prominent and ended with tallies of six points each. Kerry’s only other

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EDENDORK scorer was Micheál Burns who kicked a long-range point in the first half. Man of the Match Darren McCurry played an important role but equally important was goalkeeper Niall Morgan. Not alone did he save Geaney’s attempt at goal, but he made the long journey out of goal worthwhile by kicking four magnificent points from frees. It is unwise to be too critical of players making so many handling mistakes in the most difficult of conditions. Tyrone found it so hard to contain David Clifford and targeted him for special attention. If he had been on for the full game, Kerry could well have got a draw. Seán O’Shea also did well, as did Burns until he was withdrawn for Diarmuid O’Connor in the 54th minute. Kerry lost Stephen O’Brien after 26 minutes and this gave Dara Moynihan his chance to impress. That he did and was on the ball a lot, especially in the second half when he carried the ball to great effect.

Liam Kearney and Jack Barry found the going tough at midfield. Credit the much-maligned Kerry defenders who stopped the rot and kept Kerry within a point of Tyrone for most of the game. In the end, the sending off of Kerry’s best player scuppered their chances of an equaliser.

PETER KEANE

In a post-match interview Kerry boss Peter Keane spoke the truth when he said that under such difficult playing conditions one could not expect to learn much about players. There is no game this weekend and then they have Meath at home in the Fitzgerald Stadium on February 23. A better pitch and hopefully better weather will provide a better opportunity to assess the progress of the 2020 Kerry team, and whether or not they will be capable of ousting the Dubs in the championship.

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Athletic aiming to close gap on leaders Island Killarney Athletic will be hoping to close the gap on undefeated Premier Division leaders Castleisland when they visit George O’Callaghan Park on Sunday morning. The Blues are currently in fifth but they have played just four league fixtures since the campaign kicked off in September. If Stuart Templeman’s side can win their games in hand they will move up to the top two, but that will be easier said than done. If recent meetings are anything to go by, this weekend’s clash with Castleisland could be one of the toughest matches they’ll play all year. Island are in excellent form so far this season and are fully deserving of their current lofty position. With seven games played, last year’s beaten league finalists have five wins and two draws and their tally of 17 points has them marginally ahead of Killarney Celtic, who have a game in hand. The Celts continued their winning ways last Friday night when they put eight goals past a hapless Tralee Dynamos side at Celtic Park. Shane Lowth (hat-trick), Adam O’Rourke (two), Stephen O’Mahony, Danny Roche and Lee Downing found

the target for the hosts, who could go top if results go their way this coming Sunday. MEK Galaxy picked up their first ever win in the top flight of Kerry soccer on Sunday when they defeated Classic FC in Tralee. Goals from Hubert Dziedzic (two), John Foley and Brendan Savage helped the Galácticos to a 4-1 win as they moved out of the relegation zone for the first time this season. Next up is a home game against Killarney Celtic on Sunday. Kickoff in the Dragon’s Den is at 2pm.

YOUTHS

Killarney Celtic had an emphatic youths league victory over bitter rivals Killarney Athletic last weekend as strikes from Pádraic Looney (two), Jack McCarthy, Erin Moloney and Dylan Callaghan propelled them to a 5-0 win. Meanwhile, in another local derby, Ballyhar Dynamos secured a 3-1 away win over Mastergeeha. Philip O’Leary gave Geeha the lead but goals by Chris Palmer and Bryan Burke had Dynamos ahead by half-time. Burke added a second after the interval to round off the scoring as Ballyhar moved up joint third in the southern section of the youths league.

Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League FIXTURES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 U11 BOYS CUP

St Brendan’s Park v MEK (12.15pm) Listowel Celtic v Camp (noon) Tralee Dynamos v Inter Kenmare (noon) Ballyheigue v Killorglin (10.30am) Ballyhar v Fenit (10.30am) Killarney Athletic v Killarney Celtic (12.45pm) Castleisland v St Brendan’s Park (11.45am) Mastergeeha v Iveragh (noon)

U13 BOYS PREMIER

LB Rovers v Listowel Celtic (10.30am) Inter Kenmare v Fenit (11.45am) Killarney Athletic v St Brendan’s Park (10.30am)

U13 BOYS DIVISION 1

Dingle Bay Rovers v Camp (11am) Iveragh v St Brendan’s Park (11.45am) Tralee Dynamos v Killarney Celtic (10.30am)

U13 BOYS PLATE KO

U11 BOYS SHIELD

St Brendan’s Park v MEK (1.30pm) Listowel Celtic v Camp (1pm) Listowel Celtic C v Inter Kenmare (3pm) Ballyheigue v Killorglin (11.30am) Ballyhar v Fenit (11.30am) Killarney Athletic v Killarney Celtic (1.15pm) LB Rovers v MEK C (1pm) Castleisland v St Brendan’s Park (1pm) Mastergeeha v Iveragh (1pm)

Camp B v Mastergeeha B (10.30am) St Brendan’s Park v Ballyhar (11.45am) LB Rovers v Fenit (11.45am) Killorglin v Killarney Athletic C (10.30am)

U12 BOYS PREMIER

U13 GIRLS PREMIER

Iveragh v Killarney Celtic (1.15pm) Killorglin v Inter Kenmare (3pm) St Brendan’s Park v Mastergeeha (noon)

U13 GIRLS DIVISION 1

Killarney Athletic B v Rattoo (11.45am) Killarney celtic b v Tralee Dynamos (12.15pm) Killorglin v Dingle Bay Rovers (1.15pm)

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2 SOUTH

Inter Kenmare v MEK (10.30am)

U14 BOYS

Castleisland v Tralee Dynamos (10.30am)

U15 BOYS PREMIER

Mastergeeha v Killorglin 12.30pm MEK v Inter Kenmare (2.30pm) Listowel Celtic v Killarney Celtic White (11am) Fenit Samphires v Camp Juniors (11am) Killarney Celtic Green v Castleisland (11am) Fenit Samphires v Killarney Celtic Gold (12.30pm) Ballyheigue Athletic v St Brendan’s Park (1.30pm)

U15 BOYS SHIELD

U16 BOYS NATIONAL CUP: LAST 16

St Brendan’s Park v Ringmahon Rangers (2pm)

U17 GIRLS

Listowel Celtic v Inter Kenmare (1.15pm)

FIXTURES Friday, February 14 Premier B Camp United

Killarney Celtic B

7pm

Killarney Athletic

2pm

Listowel Celtic

2pm

Villa FC

2pm

QPR

7pm

Listowel Celtic B

7pm

Kilflynn City

7pm

Saturday, February 15 U17 League Iveragh United v Youths League Dingle Bay Rovers v FAI Youths Cup (Round 4) Killarney Celtic v Premier B Killorglin v Division 1A Park v Division 2A Kilmoyley Athletic v

GEEHA: The Mastergeeha U12 boys team who drew 1-1 with Park. Girls Roll of Honour: Kayla Getkate (Dingle Bay Rovers, playing with the U14 boys), Saoirse McCarthy (Camp Juniors), Molly Foley and Tara Cremin (Inter Kenmare), Grace Stack and Laura Reilly (Fenit) and Holly Horan (Castleisland).

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

Sunday, February 16 Premier A Castleisland MEK Galaxy Division 1A Strand Road Dingle Bay Rovers Division 2B Lenamore Rovers

v v

TEAM OF THE WEEK Killarney Athletic Killarney Celtic

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Mastergeeha U14

v v

Castlegregory Celtic Ballyheigue Athletic

11.30am 2pm

EVAN DOONA

Camp Juniors U12

Windmill United

JAMES LAW-BRANEY Inter Kenmare U12

MARK LYNCH Park U14

ISSAC BROSNAN Castleisland U14

11.30am

Sunday, February 23 FAI Junior Cup (Last 16) Crettyard United v FAI U17 Cup (Quarter-Final) Killorglin v

MEK Galaxy U14

JOHN BURKE Killorglin U16

Killarney Celtic

2pm

Carndonagh United

11.30am

MARK O’CARROLL Killarney Athletic U12

BRANDON LONG

Tralee Dynamos U14

PEARCE MOYNIHAN Killarney Celtic U13

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SEÁN CRONIN Fenit U12

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SPORTEXTRA MOTOR SPORT

K illarney drivers to compete in Sweden

Two Killarney co-drivers will contest this weekend’s Rally Sweden, round two of the World Rally Championship. Paul Nagle will return to the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally team alongside Craig Breen for their first WRC outing this season. Joining them on the entry list is fellow Killarney-based co-driver Noel O’Sullivan who will compete with Jon Armstrong in a Ford Fiesta in the Junior WRC category. The rally got underway from Hagfors early this morning. |

O ’Sullivan pleased with Cambrian Rally finish

Noel O’Sullivan finished second on the opening round of the British Rally Championship, The Cambrian Rally, in North Wales last weekend. The Muckross man was on pacenote duty for Osian Pryce in Hyundai i20 R5 and was returning to the series after a

BRIAN JAMES

K illarney & District Motor Club AGM

Killarney and District Motor Club will host its Annual General Meeting at the Brehon Hotel in Killarney on Tuesday, February 25. Nominations for club committee roles must be submitted to club secretary, Norma Lucey on normalucey@gmail. com before this Friday (February 14).

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near three-year lay off. It was their first time working together. “It really was a great weekend with Osian,” O’Sullivan said. “I didn’t really know what to expect coming to Wales with a new driver, a new team and a new car, but it all worked well. Osian is easy to get on with and a great driver. “Right from the pre-event test and the recce we hit it off straight away and we learnt an awful lot during the event. To set equal second fastest time on our first stage together and to then go on without making any mistakes to finish second overall, well, we have to be pleased with that, don’t we?” |

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| By Eamonn Keogh Scotts Lakers continued their winning streak with a hard fought victory over the Ulster University Elks in the Presentation Gym last Saturday night. The switch of venue was necessary due to the election count in the local sports centre and it took a while for the Lakers to readjust and get familiar with the rings. The Killarney side recovered from a low-scoring first half and laid the foundation for this victory with a powerful third quarter where they outscored their opponents 32-21. Shane McCarthy’s team are now two wins clear of third place Fr Mathews with just four games remaining, although the Cork outfit do have one match in hand.

OFF THE MARK

In a closely contested opening quarter, the Lakers got off the mark with baskets from Aaron Jackson and three-pointers

from Xavier Talton and Brian O'Neill. However, Ulster Elks enjoyed a slight upper-hand thanks to Aaron Rooney and Shane O'Connor and the visitors led 15-16 at the end of the first period. The Lakers struggled to find their scoring touch throughout the second quarter and could only manage 11 points with several three-point attempts failing to materialise. The Elks enjoyed their best spell with Kadeem Smithen particularly impressive and the visitors led 26-30 at half-time. The home side finally began to play to their true potential in the third. Big Toby Christensen, who had not scored in the first half, began to make his presence felt and the Lakers enjoyed a 41-36 advantage midway through the third period. Christensen chipped in with 15 points in this spell while sharpshooter O'Neill sank three big three-pointers and the Lakers led 58-51 as the game entered the final quarter. Elks stayed in contention and a three-pointer from Michael Dougherty

SCORER: Danish forward Toby Christensen chipped in with 23 points for the Lakers. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

levelled matters at 58 points each. Lakers responded well through the dominant Toby Christensen and two more three-pointers from Brian O'Neill to open up a six-point lead midway through the final period. Jackson and Christensen increased the advantage to 10 points after that and there was no way back for Elks as the Lakers held on to win by nine in the end. The Lakers face a difficult away double-header in Donegal and Sligo this

weekend. The next home game will be against Fr Mathews in Killarney on February 22.

SCOTTS LAKERS: Toby Christensen (23), Brian O’Neill (18), Aaron Jackson (18), Xavier Talton (12), Séamus Brosnan (3), Mark Greene (3) and Carlton Cuff (2). ULSTER ELKS: Kadeem Smithen (19), Aaron Rooney (18), Conor Gervin (10).

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

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GOLF: At the presentation of prizes for the Ross Golf Society Christmas Hampers competition, sponsored by Cormac Casey of the Killarney Advertiser, were: Cian Browne (Ross Hotel), Adam Carey (overall winner), James Lynch, Nick O' Brien, Josephine Foley (representing her husband, Captain Brendan Foley), Cian Buckley (Captain 2020), Johnny Coffey and Ryan Kavanagh. B-BALL: The St Paul's U10 girls team that played a match during half-time at the Scotts Lakers v Ulster University Elks National League game at the Pres Gym on Saturday night. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

BADMINTON: The Kerry Grade C team who took home gold after beating Cork in the final of the Munster Intercounty Championships.

SCHOOLBOYS: The Mastergeeha U12 Division 2 team who played Ballyheigue AFC in Tralee.

SQUASH: At the presentation of prizes for the Gleneagle Squash Club monthly competition sponsored by Randles Bros Nissan were (seated) Arthur Murphy, Ray O'Callaghan (Randles Bros), Mike O'Donoghue, Bernice Enright, Andrew Garnett (captain of winning team) and John McCarthy. Standing: Mike Crowley (chairman), Kevin Smith, Brendan Counihan, Donnagh Crowley, Mark Mulcahy, Seán Lane and Jerry Lane. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

RUGBY: Killarney RFC girls who participated in a Munster Rugby Girls Development night in Tralee.

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SOCCER

Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U12 - MEK 1 Athletic 0. U14 Premier - Athletic 2 Tralee Dynamos 2 (Tom Benson, Oran O'Neill). U14 Division 1 - Athletic 0 Inter Kenmare 6. Youths Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 5. U12 Premier - Killarney Athletic 6 Camp 0 (Szymon Jasinski, Jake Nash, Cillian Coffey, Evan Doona, Gracian Pawlak, Brian McCarthy).

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Premier A - Celtic 8 Tralee Dynamos 1 (Adam O’Rourke x3, Shane Lowth x2, Stephen O’Mahony, Danny Roche, Ryan Kelliher). Youths League - Celtic 5 Killarney Athletic 0 (Pádraic Looney x2, Evan Looney, Erin Moloney, Dylan O’Callaghan). U14 Premier - Castleisland 2 Celtic 0. U13 Premier Celtic 1 Tralee Dynamos 0 (Aindí Ó Cathasaigh). U12 Premier - Listowel Celtic 1 Celtic 1 (Mark Looney). LOTTO: Next jackpot €14,400.

Mastergeeha RESULTS: U12 Premier - Mastergeeha 1 St Brendan’s Park 1. U12 Division 2 Ballyheigue Athletic 3 Mastergeeha 0. U14 Division 2 - Ballyhar Dynamos 3 Mastergeeha. U16 Shield - Mastergeeha 2 LB Rovers 1. OFF THE PITCH: Great sportsmanship from Donal O'Donoghue and Paulie Daniels ahead of Saturday’s youth match between Ballyhar and Mastergeeha as they made a presentation to our chairman Allan Moynihan and our secretary Tadhg Brosnan in recognition of our 40th anniversary. LOTTO: Next draw on Friday, February 14. Jackpot €2,600. BINGO: Our next Bingo night is on February 24 at 8pm in the Kilcummin Recreational Hall.

MEK Galaxy RESULTS: U12 Division 2 - MEK Galaxy B 1 Killarney Athletic B 0 (Thomas O’Shaughnessy). U16 Shield - Listowel Celtic 2 MEK Galaxy 1 (Liam Roche) next training session is Thursday night 7-8pm. Castleisland 5 MEK 3 (Tadgh Gosney, Noah O’Shea, Darragh O’Neill).

ATHLETICS

Killarney Valley Athletic Club TRAINING: Strength & Conditioning takes place Monday nights 7-8pm, for all members aged 12 upwards. Bring €2, water and a mat if you have one. Jerry’s running group also meet at 7pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, while juvenile training is on Thursdays 6-7pm in St Brendan’s Hall. Bring €2 and water. All members should now be registered for 2020. VOLUNTEERS are required to help out at training on Thursday evenings due to

SOCCER: The MEK Galaxy U12s who braved the elements to defeat Killarney Athletic B in Lackabane. increasing numbers. Volunteers will be provided with relevant training that will enable them to help with the training sessions. Please contact Jean if interested. Any questions/queries please contact any of the coaches or email killarneyvalleyac@gmail.com. NEWS: Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook page for any updated information on training.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €9,800 plus €1,000 bonus. Our jackpot stands at €9,800, make sure you have a ticket! Yearly tickets are always available, you are included in each week’s draw and a special draw for yearly ticket holders. If you haven’t paid your 2020 membership, please do so. You will continue to be included in the weekly draws. €100 for the yearly ticket.

OTHER SPORT

Killarney Rugby MINIS BLITZ: Unfortunately we had to postpone the West Munster Blitz on Saturday last due to the terrible weather. A new date has been confirmed and we will now host Castleisland, Tralee and Iveragh on Feb 29. Training continues Sat at 10.30am to 12. Details: Liam 087 4145662. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Very well done to our fantastic girls who traveled to the IT In Tralee for the Munster Rugby Skills Development night for all clubs. It’s wonderful to see such a great turnout from Killarney RFC. Well done girls. Thanks to Willie, Ken and all the Munster Rugby crew for the excellent session and to our own coaches who traveled over, picking up a few ideas along the way. RESULT: Second XV - Killarney RFC 19 Sunday’s Well 7. FIXTURES: U13/U14 Boys - Clonakilty v KRFC (Sat at 11am). U14 Girls - KRFC v Clonakilty (Sun at 11am). Second XV Kinsale v KRFC (Sun at 2.30pm). Senior

XV - Douglas/Carrigaline v KRFC (Sun at 2.30pm).

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club SHARE THE BUCKET: Congratulations to Anna Marie Brosnan this week's winner of €212, and Liz O’Riordan, winner of our Valentine’s dinner for two voucher for Springford Hall. Please continue to support by downloading the app Clubforce or play in local businesses.

Muckross Rowing Club UPCOMING EVENTS: Bad weather continues to dominate proceedings with last weekend’s Lagan Scullers Head of the River in Belfast becoming the latest cancelled fixture of this season’s calendar. The next outing for MRC will be Cork HOR at the city marina on Saturday, February 29. The Corrib HOR is set for Galway on Saturday, March 14. St. Michael’s HOR takes place in Limerick city on Saturday, March 21 before the regatta season kicks off in April. Event attendance may differ by age group and coaches will confirm further details to members.

Killarney Badminton Club MUNSTER: Kerry teams Grades C, E and G sponsored by Lee Strand travelled to UL to compete in the Munster Intercounty Championships on February 9. Grade C took home gold after beating Cork in the final. Grade E took home silver after narrowly losing their last match to Tipperary in a close 5-4 result. Grade G were defeated by Waterford in the semi-final. The Kerry Grade C team will join the Grade D team in proceeding to the All-Ireland Final on April 26. We wish them the best of luck. UPCOMING COMPETITIONS: The Kerry Divisions 1, 3 and 5 doubles will take place in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex on February 14 at 7pm.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt SUNDAY COMPETITION: 3 Person Team, 2 Scores to Count. Nett: Robbie O'Brien Snr, Noel Moynihan & Aidan O'Keeffe 91 2/3, Gross: Robbie O'Brien Snr, Sean

Ashe & Betty O'Brien 114. One draw at 9am on Sunday due to staging of Kerry Inter-Club Matchplay in Deerpark. INTER-CLUB MATCHPLAY: We host the first round on Sunday from 10am with our first game in the second round against Tralee in Castleisland on Sunday, February 23. The club have decided to limit our squad to 12. Contact Noel Moynihan or Sean Kelly for more information. MONDAY NIGHT CARDS: The club have decided to run a cards night every Monday evening for the coming months. Takes place at 7.30pm each week. All adult members welcome. KERRY SPORTS STAR AWARDS: Great to see Damien Fleming and last year’s Kerry U16 team honoured again for their respective successes in 2019. Club member James Fleming was also honoured in a general category for his services to sport. SHOP LEASE: Applications for the shop lease for the 2020 season are currently being taken. Expressions of interest can be made to either office@deerparkpitchandputt.com or Club Chairman Damien Fleming.

GAA

Killarney Legion FIXTURES: Minor League - Laune Rangers v Killarney Legion (Feb 15 at 3.30pm). CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Registration for 2020 is now open. Register online or contact a club officer or coach for more information. AWARDS NIGHT: We would like to extend a massive thank you to Neil, Denis and all the crew at the Killarney Avenue for looking after us so well on Friday night, the amazing Truly Diverse for keeping us entertained, Tommy Regan our Club President for his fantastic display of photographs from events throughout the year, and a massive congrats to all our deserving award winners.

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MUNSTER: Congratulations to Weeshie Lynch getting elected as Treasurer of the Munster Council. A well-deserved position, well done.

minor match will be on at the same time, so there will be plenty of activity in Páirc Eamonn this Saturday. LOTTO: The draw for next week’s jackpot of €2,300 will take place in the Henderson’s Bar Firies tonight.

SPEEDY RECOVERY: Best wishes to Sheila O’Mahoney, a great supporter of the club. Wishing you a speedy recovery. We will see you back on the sidelines again soon.

LADIES FOOTBALL: U14/U16/Minor Girls indoor fitness training continues Tuesday’s 8-9pm in the GAA Hall Farranfore. Bring €2, water and a mat.

LOTTO: Jackpot €4,400 plus €10,000 bonus jackpot. Draw next Sunday in Murphy’s Bar at 9pm.

FIXTURES: Minor County League Div 2 –Firies v Knock/Brosna/Duagh (Sat at 3.30pm). East Kerry Senior League Div 2 - Currow v Firies (Sunday).

Dr Crokes RESULT: East Kerry U21 Championship QF – Dr Crokes 2-13 Spa 2-5. MEMBERSHIP is now due and must be paid before March 1 to Registrar Frances O’Sullivan. It may also be paid online, visit drcrokes.com/news. FIXTURE: Minor County League – Na Gaeil v Dr Crokes (Saturday at 3.30pm). MANAGEMENT TEAMS: Minor - James Fleming, Seanie O`Shea, Justin Bennett, John O’Shea, Kevin Smyth, John C O,Shea. U16 - Eoin Brosnan, Patrick O’Sullivan, Shane Foley, Alan Brady, Daniel Healy, David Moloney, Alan O'Meara. U14 - Billy Hennigan, Vince Cooper, Diarmuid Carroll, Denis Corridan. ANNUAL AWARDS: Our annual awards night takes place on Friday 21st February in Scotts Hotel commencing at 8.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by our Scór participants under the guidance of Rachel Foley. Admission is free and all members are welcome. Finger food will be served on the night.

SOCCER: Donal O'Donoghue and Paulie Daniels of Ballyhar Dynamos (right) making a presentation to Allan Moynihan and Tadhg Brosnan of Mastergeeha to mark Geeha's 40th anniversary. (boys & girls) return on Saturday, March 7 from 10-11am; U12 (boys) Fridays 7-8pm in the sports hall; U14 (boys) Fridays 6.30-7.45pm & Mondays 7.158.30pm; U16 (boys) Thursday 7-8pm; U14 & U16 (girls) Wednesdays 6-7pm & Saturdays 10.30-11.30am. SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOM HIRE: For enquiries contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508. ITEMS FOR NOTES: Contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Fossa CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Club membership is now open. Please register online visa Clubforce.

PROGRESSIVE 31 every Wednesday night in Dr Crokes clubhouse and begins at 8pm sharp all you need is to bring a €5.

FIXTURES: Minor County League - Fossa v Ballymac (Sat at 3pm). Senior East Kerry League - Fossa v Glenflesk (Sun at noon).

BINGO every Sunday in St Mary’s Parish Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm and commences at 8.30pm.

LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €6,450. Draw takes place every Sunday night in the Golden Nugget.

LOTTO: Jackpot next week is €8,600.

FOSSA TWO/MILE: The Annual Fossa Rambling House date has been set for the March 7. Adult Set Dancing classes continue on Tuesday nights at the Fossa Community Hall at 8pm for beginners and 9pm for improvers/advanced. For more information contact Tim 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053. Email profossacce@gmail.com.

Spa FIXTURES: Minor Co League - Spa v St Mls Foilmore (Sat at 2pm). EK Senior League - Spa v Legion (Sun at noon). REGISTRATION: Open online through spagaa.com. Registrars in Spa on Thursday nights 7-8pm.

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OPERATION TRANSFORMATION: Walking Track lit up at the club grounds each

LOTTO: Next draw for €4,600, Inn Between, Sunday, February 16.

Thursday from 7-8pm. Everyone welcome (members and non-members).

FIXTURE: Mid Kerry Senior League – Glenbeigh/Glencar v Beaufort (Sun at 2pm).

LOTTO: No winner. Next draw in Jimmy Briens. Jackpot €11,000. 31 CARD DRIVE: Fundraiser for Johnny Batt in aid of the Oncology Department at UHK in Spa clubhouse on March 15. Refreshments and spot prizes on the evening. €10per player. All participants welcome. JUVENILE TRAINING: ABC/U6/U8/U10

SCÓR: Scór na bPáistí and Senior Scór will take place shortly. Entries can be made by contacting Mary Jo Coffey at 086 3779702.

Kilcummin IRELAND LIGHTS UP: Operation Transformation at Kilcummin GAA Club on Thursday nights up to February 26. The

track will be lit up from 7pm to 8.30pm. Please register in clubhouse before walking. All welcome. FIXTURES: Minor Co. League - Kilcummin v Kerins O’Rahilly’s (Saturday at 3.30pm). East Kerry League - Listry v Kilcummin (Sunday at noon). Senior Co League - Kerins O’Rahilly’s V Kilcummin (March 8).

Glenflesk RESULT: East Kerry U21 Championship QF - Glenflesk 27 Rathmore 214. COMMUNITY GAMES: Congratulations to all who took part in Kerry Community Games last weekend in Keel Community Hall, winning three out of three Gold medals. U12 solo singer Cliona Moynihan, U12 singing group Cliona Moynihan, Patrick Mullane, Megan O’Reilly, Keelin O’Shea, Olivia Angland & Noírin Healy and U16 solo singer Aoise O’Donoghue. Well done to singing group mentor Tracey Kerins and the parents of the individual singers for putting in such hard work. They all go through to the All-Ireland in May. Congratulations also to the U12 music group winning bronze and Coleen Angland winning bronze U12 Music solo, and their mentor Martina Angland. CÚL CAMP: Glenflesk Cúl Camp is taking place from June 29 to July 3. LOTTO: Next draw is on February 24 in Spillane's. Jackpot €4,600.

Firies MEMBERSHIP: Club Registration Day is on Saturday from 4-6pm in Farranfore. This will be the only registration event. All families and supporters are encouraged to come along. For players we operate a pay before play system so please ensure membership is paid in advance of matches and training. For non-players/parents please purchase membership to support our club. These funds are essential to ensure that all teams have everything from footballs to sliotars and jerseys. We want to encourage all our supporters to sign up and be part of Firies GAA One Club, Football, Hurling and Ladies GAA. Our opening boys county league

Listry MEMBERSHIP: Listry GAA membership is now due. You can download forms from our website www.listrygaa. ie The following is the cost to join our club. Adult member €60. Family Members €120. Senior player with gym €100. Adult with gym €160. 2 Adult with gym €200. Adult Family with gym €320. Student/Minors with gym €75. Juveniles €40. U6 Juveniles €20. Life/ OAP €30. LOTTO: Next Sunday, February 16. Jackpot €2,750. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION: Listry GAA would like you to join us every Thursday night from 7-9pm in Listry GAA grounds for Light Up Ireland, Operation Transformation. All welcome. RESULT: Mid-Kerry U21 SF - Keel/Listry 1-2 Laune Rangers 1-12. FIXTURES: East Kerry Super League Div 1B - Listry v Kilcummin (Sunday at noon). Minor League Div 2 (15-a-side) - An Ghaeltacht v Keel/Listry (Saturday at 3.30pm). CÚL CAMP: Listry Football Cúl Camp will be held from June 29 to July 3. Online registration will be open on March 1.

East Kerry RESULTS: East Kerry U21 Championship QF - Glenflesk 2-7 Rathmore 2-14. Spa 2-5 Dr Crokes 2-13. EOGHAN RUADH: Indoor work for U14/ U16 players has now been completed. Players have gained great experience over the last sixteen weeks. Evan Cronin (ITT) delivered the indoor sessions in Gneeveguilla hall. Thanks to all clubs for supporting Vince Cooper (East Kerry/Kenmare GDA) over the last few months. It is important that all players continue to work at home to maintain gains made during the programme. FIXTURES: East Kerry Super League (Sunday at noon). Division 1A - Spa v Legion, Gneeveguilla v Dr Crokes. Division 1B - Kenmare v Rathmore, Listry v Kilcummin. Division 2 - Currow v Firies, Fossa v Glenflesk. Division 3 - Kilgarvan v Scartaglin. East Kerry U21 Championship QF - Cordal/Scartaglen v Gneeveguilla (Saturday, February 22 at 3.30pm).

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