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The Grand reopens with some brand new features

The public restrooms now feature fresh air filtered through a brand new climate control technology, influenced by the pandemic in an effort to keep guests safe from potential viruses. “We believe we are the first pub in Kerry to do this,” said owner Patsy Sheehan. Another notable change is Patsy’s late father Paddy Sheehan’s name etched on the building’s shopfront.

The décor may have changed, but it is the same familiar faces who continue to run the show. During The Grand’s soft re-opening on Wednesday night the first person guests met was doorman Shane Manning. “It was anything but a soft opening,” added Patsy in reference to how busy it was. “Regular customers were hugging Shane, they were so delighted to see him back. We had an elderly woman in her 80s, and her daughter come down from County Clare – huge fans of traditional music and regulars here in the past.” Long-serving staff member Cathriona Flynn from Faha is back behind the bar her 27th year as an employee of the bar. “The new bar is lovely, it is so up to date,” she said. “I am looking forward to meeting old faces and making new friends. And that is the thing, The Grand is one big family. This is a new chapter in The Grand and the biggest change I have seen here.” Manager Mags Walsh is also making a welcome return to the bar’s team. “The Grand is an institution, everyone loves The Grand,” she said. It was all hands on deck to get the bar open in time for the Easter weekend. Patsy’s brother-in-law Dan Dowling, the Lisselton man who owns the legendary London bar The Swan in Stockwell was there to offer his help and advice after years of running one of the busiest Irish clubs in the British capital. Comic Bernard Casey has given The Grand the ‘Gossip and Nephew’ treatment with a special promotional video on social media. There are also plans in place to renovate the upstairs bedrooms but that is on the long finger for now as Patsy and his team concentrate on getting the pub back up and running.

for Killarney and that has not changed. “The fixture was made in March and there is no update on that,” a Munster Council official told the Killarney Advertiser. “There are on going discussions in the background, ideally we need to make the decision, and the sooner the better

as we need to make arrangements for the teams but as it stands there is no update.” Kerry GAA officials will not get drawn into the debate. Two different Kerry County Board officials told the Killarney Advertiser that “the decision is for the Munster Council”.

After 760 days of closure The Grand - a much-loved favourite haunt for locals and visitors - is finally back in business. | By Sean Moriarty Killarney’s top music venue reopened on Wednesday night. The pub/nightclub closed on March 14 2020 – one of the first pubs to pull the plug a week before Coronavirus took hold of the world – and since last August owner Patsy Sheehan and his team have been busy refurbishing the popular late night venue. Punters will instantly recognise the layout of the main bar but dozens of framed photos of Irish musicians now adorn the walls. The positioning of these photos reflect what is happening in the bar. The walls of the front bar are decorated with pictures of some the region’s best loved trad-musicians and this is where the nightly Irish music sessions take place. Further in guests will admire photos of Irish rockers like The Edge, Hozier and Sinéad O’Connor placed along walls in front of the main stage. And music is always a central theme in The Grand. New for the 2022 season is a house band with a difference. Local musicians will be joined by better-known figures who happen to be in town for other reasons.

GRAND RE-OPENING: Brothers-in-law and publicans Patsy Sheehan and Dan Dowling have re-opened The Grand after 760 days of closure. Photo: Michelle Crean

“One night we could have Mike Denver playing with the house band, the next night it could be Daniel O’Donnell’s lead guitarist,” The Grand’s entertainment manager Matt Griffin, a Kilburn-born Irish musician with South Kerry roots, told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are the only venue outside of Dublin to offer music seven nights a week.” Upstairs the legendary piano bar remains untouched, downstairs there are further plans to upgrade the nightclub. Here partygoers will see the biggest change. A new underground tunnel links

each side of the dance floor where they will find a new cloakroom and four stateof-the-art toilets.

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Kerry Cork match remains fixed for Killarney | By Sean Moriarty The Kerry v Cork game remains fixed for Fitzgerald Stadium despite the Munster Council admitting there are “ongoing discussions going on in the background”. Last month the Munster Council announced that the May 7 match will be played at Fitzgerald Stadium. The game was originally scheduled for Páirc Uí Rinn as Páirc Uí Chaoimh is unavailable due to an Ed Sheeran concert at the venue. The Kerry and Cork County Boards have a long-standing agreement where home

and away matches are played on alternate years. However, the Munster Council deemed Páirc Uí Rinn too small to host such a prestigious game and elected to transfer the fixture to Killarney allowing the local pitch two successive games. Since the announcement the Cork team and management has steadfastly refused to play the game in Killarney and have threatened to grant Kerry a walkover if the match is played anywhere but Páirc Uí Rinn. With the game three weeks away, fans and teams need to start their final preparations. As it stands officially, the game is fixed

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Insurance firm to expand workforce after €100m sale | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney insurance company recently bought out for €100m, plans to expand its workforce from 85 to 250 following the sale.

VOLUNTEERS: Killarney Mountain Meitheal group taking a well deserved break from their battle against rhododendron in Killarney National Park. Photo: Peter O'Toole

Rhododendron control set back by 40 years after wildfires

Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers Limited (GMIB) has been acquired by a US headquartered underwriting firm and will continue to trade from its Rock Road premises. Founded in 1989, GMIB operates nationally, under the leadership of joint Managing Directors, Simon Gallivan and Denis Murphy. Both Gallivan and Murphy and Director Tadgh Gallivan will continue in the business. AssuredPartners, founded in 2011, has acquired in excess of 400 agencies, and has offices in five countries, 35 States in the US and has circa 8,500 employees

making it one of the largest independently owned brokers in the world. “We are truly proud and excited to be teaming up with a Global Insurance Broker with over 8,500 employees, AssuredPartners. This is a watershed moment in the insurance industry in Ireland as a global insurance giant like AssuredPartners has chosen Killarney as their location to enter the Irish insurance market and be a hub for future growth in Ireland,” Denis Murphy, Joint Managing Director, said. “It is testament and a reflection of our tremendous talented team and an exciting time for the continued growth in staff numbers from 85 to in excess of 250 in the next three to five years. This is a very positive development, with the scale of AssuredPartners, for all our existing and new clients of GMIB who will continue to receive excellent customer service and competitive insurance premiums."

Last year’s wildfires in Killarney National Park have set back rhododendron control by 40 years. | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Mountain Meitheal is preparing to tackle the regrowth of rhododendron in the National Park following last April’s devastating wild fires. Over 300 hectares of natural habitat were damaged and the burnt scrubland is an ideal breeding ground for the highly evasive plant. Meitheal volunteers will work to halt the re-growth in areas like Dinis Island, Old Weir Bridge and surrounding woodland. They hope to get crews in there by late April or early May to manage and eradicate the emerging regrowth in these areas. As well as being highly invasive, rhodo-

dendron ponticum is also fire resistant as the roots of the plant remain intact after a fire and will quickly reproduce. “Areas around Dinis Island and Old Weir Bridge were clear of rhododendron since the 1980s,” former Park Ranger and Meitheal volunteer, Peter O’Toole, told the Killarney Advertiser. “Fire creates the perfect environment for aggressive rhododendron re-growth." Killarney Mountain Meitheal meet every Tuesday and Sunday morning to tackle various issues in the National Park. They work in close cooperation with Killarney National Park management and are supported by the Trustees of Muckross House.

SALE: Denis Murphy (left) and Simon Gallivan (right), Directors of Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers Limited (GMIB) who have been acquired by a US headquartered underwriting firm for a reported €100 million.

Park rangers to use technology to identify fire hazards | By Sean Moriarty Thermal imaging and drones are to be used in an effort to identify the fire risks in the National Park.

TECHNOLOGY: Conservation wildlife rangers, William Hunt and Mary Sheehan, at the Eagles Nest, Killarney National Park, assessing areas of popular recreational activity with the latest technology ahead of the Easter and summer holidays. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The one-year anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed 3,000 hectares in the park last April is just one week away. Forest fires are common in upland areas at this time of the year but last year’s fires caused more damage than any other fire in recent history. “The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) wishes to remind visitors of the

catastrophic impact of lighting fires. In April 2021, a fire ripped through the UNESCO biosphere reserve, resulting in it being destroyed. Complex ecosystems that took hundreds of years to evolve and wildlife destroyed,” said a NPWS statement. “Habitats including wet heath, ancient oak woodlands, blanket bog dating back to Neolithic times, lakes and waterways were impacted. The NPWS is urging more vigilance and heightened public awareness about the dangers of using naked flames outdoors, the need to protect this national resource is paramount.”

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Giving to others is what one business owner does best and this week was no different as a substantial donation was given to local Ukrainians. | By Michelle Crean Jana Lalikova from the Czech Republic owns Perfect Therapy rehabilitation and physiotherapy practice at the Reeks and has fundraised for other causes over the past few years. She felt such helplessness when news of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces broke and she and her staff were keen to do something to help. Using their skills, they immediately arranged massage sessions with donations to go towards helping raise money to help those displaced by the war. Two days were organised for the fundraiser, Saturday March 12 and 19, with each individual massage costing €30 for 30 minutes and in total €1,775 was raised. "We wanted to do something to help," Jana told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The community is brilliant. Most of them paid more than €30 and there were people that didn't receive a massage and made a donation. I'd like to say thank you to the people who were amazing in how they supported this." Initially Jana thought they'd donate the funds to the Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal but they have now decided to give the money to the refugees who have recently arrived in to Killarney town. "We were sure at the start that we would give it to the Red Cross and we sat down and decided it would be better to help locally for the people who have arrived here. We decided to buy vouchers for Dunnes Stores and One4all as there are a lot of shops in town who take these vouchers. It's like a circle that the money is staying here too."

Jessie wins Best Actress at Olivier Awards | By Michelle Crean Local actress Jessie Buckley - who is making a huge name for herself across the water - has added another feather to her bow after winning Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards. The awards night, in London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday night, recognises excellence in professional theatre. Jessie, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role as supporting actress in 'The Lost Daughter', played Sally Bowles in the West End musical 'Cabaret' at the Playhouse Theatre London. Eddie Redmayne, who starred alongside her, won Best Actor in a Musical in the reinvented 1966 Kander & Ebb classic and said he wouldn't have taken on the role without Jessie agreeing to be his co-star. 'Caberet' was also named 'Best Musical Revival' and secured many other plau-

DONATION: Staff at Perfect Therapy at the Reeks raised €1,775 which is being donated to help local Ukrainians who recently arrived in Killarney. Pictured l-r were: Gabi Wolreiter, Sona Dowds, Jana Lalikova and Cian O'Sullivan. Photo: Michelle Crean

GOLDEN MOMENT: Pat and Alice O'Sullivan from Minish who missed out on celebrating their golden wedding anniversary due to the pandemic were finally able to gather with their family on Friday night last. Photo: Sean Kelly

Couple finally get to celebrate their golden anniversary | By Michelle Crean One couple missed out on celebrating a momentous occasion due to the pandemic but on Friday they were finally able to gather to mark the occasion.

dits on the night. One of the most successful musicals of all time, 'Caberet' features the songs 'Wilkommen', 'Don’t Tell Mama', 'Mein Herr', 'Maybe This Time', and 'Money'.

Pat and Alice O'Sullivan from Minish, Killarney - who are now married 52 years gathered with family for their 50th wedding anniversary at the Dromhall Hotel where son Paul, the general manager, oversaw the organisation of the event. Pat, originally from Minish, and Alice (Kiernan), originally from Ballinamuck, Co. Longford, were married on April 4, 1970.

Friday was special as it was a big family celebration with their five children Thomas, Michael, Paul, Gillian and Maria, daughters-in-law Noreen and Breeda, sons-in-law Anthony and Alex, and their beloved grandchildren Alan, Sarah, Cian, Roisin, Jess, Oisin, Tom and Mila. They began with a Mass with Fr Kieran O'Brien followed by a meal and continued the celebrations at home. “It was fantastic to all be together again especially after a difficult two years with COVID," their daughter Gillian told the Killarney Advertiser. "We really appreciated being able to celebrate such a momentous occasion for our parents.”

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T: 087 6856929 A FOREST FIRST: Kerry students who helped plant An Choill Bheag in Mary Immaculate College are Jade O'Connor from Killorgin and Jane McGillicuddy from Kilcummin.

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A Killarney student was one of a group of trainee teachers at Mary Immaculate College to set up the very first outdoor education classroom in a third level college. | By Sean Moriarty

Jane McGillicuddy, from Kilcummin, is in her fourth and final year at the Limerick College. Her speciality subject is geography and she and her fellow students, with support from the teaching staff at the college, founded An Choill Bheag (The Small Forest) on the grounds of the college. The new project will serve as an outdoor classroom for future students at the college and prepare them to teach all aspects of geography, nature and environmental studies. It was supported by Learning About Forests (LEAF) which is an international programme operated in Ireland by the outdoor Education Unit of An Taisce. Earlier this week, LEAF Ireland planted almost one hundred native trees with students and staff from Mary Immaculate

College and this woodland habitat will provide an on-site educational and recreational resource for the whole college community. “This will be there for years to come,” Jane, a former student at both Holy Cross Mercy National School and St Brigid’s Secondary School, told the Killarney Advertiser. “It will promote outdoor learning. Our teachers managed the whole project but we did all the physical work like preparing the ground, marking out the area and planting the trees.” As part of the Choill Bheag project student teachers have attended forest-based workshops in Coillte Curraghchase Forest Park, where they were shown a variety of different ways that the outdoors can be used to educate children in all curricular areas.

DELIGHTED: Liz O'Sullivan (Accommodation Manager), Sinead McCarthy (General Manager) and Sean Hughes (Maintenance Manager who are delighted after receiving the Gold Award at The Irish Accommodation Service Institute Awards last weekend in Dublin. Photo: Don MacMonagle

The Brehon strikes Gold! The celebrations continue at The Brehon this week with the news that it has been awarded another prestigious accolade.

The team at the hotel received gold at The Irish Accommodation Service Institute Awards last weekend in Dublin. The Irish Accommodation Services (IASI) awarded The Brehon for their

immaculate standards in housekeeping and accommodation services led by Accommodation Manager, Liz O’Sullivan. “We are thrilled to have won the IASI gold medal," Liz said. "Our guests expect and deserve the highest standards of cleanliness and our teams work very hard every day to ensure that this is what they get. To be applauded for this is a fabulous bonus.”

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Busy season ahead for Killarney Racecourse Ukrainian model Mariam Diasamidze and Killarney’s own Aisling O’Sullivan joined forces with jockey Gary Noonan and the noble steed Landue, to mark the launch of the 2022 Killarney Racing Calendar in the Kingdom. Preparations are well underway at the Kerry track for their busy racing season which is set to kick off next month. With no less than four festivals to choose from, between May and October, there is something for everyone at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse. “The team here have never been more excited to welcome crowds to Killarney Racecourse this season," Chairman of Killarney Racecourse, Ger Coughlan, said. "The pandemic really had an impact on our business and although racing took place, it’s just not the same here without seeing packed stands and crowds enjoying all the fun and frolics of the festival that are synonymous with racing here at Killarney Races. Many of those coming to the festivals this year will not have been with us for two years and for others it will be their first time. It’s important to note that we’ve been busy working hard behind the scenes to enhance the racegoer’s experience at Killarney Races focusing on offering an unrivalled quality boutique festival experience.” MayFest takes place from Sunday May 15 to Tuesday 17 inclusive, offering two jump cards followed by an all-flat fixture. A popular fixture with locals, this offers a great chance to let your hair down before the tourist season really kicks off in town! JulyFest is a real highlight on the racing and social calendar that takes place from Monday July 11 to Friday 15 inclusive with

a mix of national hunt and flat meetings across the five day fixture. There is plenty of competition off the track also, as Friday the 15th will host the Dawn Milk Best Dressed Lady Competition. AugustFest takes place from Thursday August 18 to Saturday 20 inclusive. A wonderful festival to mark the last hurrah of the busy summer season in the Kingdom. This is a great social occasion with top class racing where all the fun of a festival is guaranteed in abundance. OctoberFest is a relatively new addition to the calendar at Killarney Races and offers patrons a more relaxed weekend festival experience on Saturday October 1 and Sunday 2. There are lots of options available to experience the festivals at Killarney Races. From general admission tickets with ample public food and beverage offerings, free car parking and ample lawn and indoor seating options to value added group packages complete with racecards, food and beverages. Not to mention the mouth-watering four course dining and hospitality offering available in the stunning panoramic restaurant complete with a private balcony overlooking the entire racecourse and mountainous backdrop for which Killarney Races is famous. For further information or to make your festival booking today or for sponsorship and promotional enquiries visit killarneyraces.ie or call 064 6631125.

WORLD CHAMPION: Caoimhe celebrates her world title with parents Geraldine and Garry, her sister Sadbh and bother Aodhàn and dancing teacher Áine Murphy at the Waterfront in Belfast on Wednesday.

Kilcummin’s Caoimhe is world dance champion | By Sean Moriarty

A 14-year-old Kilcummin girl is celebrating this week after she won the World Championship in Irish Dancing. On Wednesday, Caoimhe O'Halloran faced 210 other girls in the An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) World Championships in Belfast. CLRG is the oldest and largest world governing body for competitive Irish step dancing. This a different competition to the Chomhdháil World Irish Dance Championship which is taking place at the INEC this week. Caoimhe, who trains locally with the Áine Murphy Academy of Irish Dancing in Gneeveguilla, was judged on three different disciplines at the competition, a hornpipe, reel and set.

The St Brigid’s Secondary school student was determined to go one better than her second place at the CLRG world championships in North Carolina three years ago. The international competition did not run for the last three years due to the pandemic but there has been several Irish competitions since then. Pre-COVID Caoimhe won the All-Ireland title and last November she was crowned Munster champion at an event in Killarney. Her proud mother Geraldine said her success was down to serious commitment and dedication. “Caoimhe was determined to go one better than Greensboro,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “She practices three evenings a week, for three hours, so there were a lot of hard calls made. There was no meeting friends and other things teenagers get up to.”

Recruitment agency offering free job search for Ukrainians | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney recruitment agency is linking recently arrived Ukrainians with employers in the town free of charge.

COLOURS FOR UKRAINE: Lawyer Mariam Diasamidze (centre) is known for her social media following and her natural beauty and flair for fashion. She arrived in Killarney from Odessa Ukraine in March, and helped launch the Killarney 2022 Racing Festivals, at Killarney Racecourse, with Aisling O'Sullivan and jockey Gary Noonan with race horse 'Landue'. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Fillashift.ie is working with Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and the Killarney-based Irish Hoteliers Association members. The recruitment agency has developed a QR Code on its website where Ukrainians can upload their CV and they will be instantly translated into English. “The Ukrainian community here are

highly qualified individuals, and we look forward to them working amongst us in Killarney and the surrounding areas,” Kate O’Shea of Fillashift.ie told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have developed a QR Code which enables applicants to upload their CVs in any language and our software will translate to English. This has been great in assisting ease of transition for the refugees. We have also contacted Killarney Chamber and Kerry IHF employers in Killarney and they are submitting their open positions to us so that we can match them with the applicants. We are offering this service free of charge to all.”

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"My life is gradually getting better - I feel safe again" I never thought about emigrating to another country. | By Natalia Krasnenkova In Kyiv, Ukraine, I had everything I needed: my own PR company, which I have been building for 12 years, interesting and important projects, a beautiful apartment in which I recently finished renovations, my family, my children, my favourite places - cafes, botanical gardens, Opera house. I just bought two new dresses for spring and ordered a frame for a new piece of art. I had tickets to the theatre and plane tickets to Stockholm, where my son and I were to fly on vacation. My life was bright and full of meaning but then on February 24 at 5am it changed unequivocally. The sounds of explosions and sirens became commonplace. Yes, as if you lived all your life to the sound of an air alarm. I lost sleep. I lived in constant stress and fear for my family and friends. Three weeks after the start of the war, I found myself in a distant country - Ireland. All my previous life fitted in one small green suitcase. And here we are with children in winter clothes in +14 degrees Celsius in Killarney. Thus began a new period of my life. Now my temporary home is here in Killarney and the locals have become my family in these weeks. The first thing that catches your eye here today is the incredible number

of shades of green. When you go out into the National Park, your eyes are simply dazzled by the shining green, in the shadows I see rich green, and in the distance - green-brown mountains rise. Incredible beauty. Here in Killarney, the air is so clean and the nature is so beautiful that if I were an artist, I would paint my best work here and sell it at auction. When we arrived at Dublin Airport, when we were distributed in different regions, all the people said that we were very lucky to get to Killarney. Now I understand why.

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The people in Killarney are wonderful. All locals accepted us, Ukrainian refugees as relatives. The first days at the

Innisfallen Hotel many locals came to us and brought us basic things such as children's toys and clothes. It was very appropriate, because we all came in winter clothes, in which we left our houses when the war began. Local photographer Marie Carroll O'Sullivan took care of us. Mother's Day became special for us. Marie and her friends prepared a surprise for us and brought flowers, sweets and gifts. Local scouts came to us with flowers, and neighbours from Fossa - with cakes. For two weeks, many people came to us to ask how we were doing and how they could help and offer a job. Such sincere care from strangers has become a very effective factor in the adaptation of children and adults. All Ukrainians who have lived in constant anxiety and fear since the beginning of the war were finally able to breathe calmly. We felt really safe around good people. The local Killarney community needs to know that they have given us more than just the things we need, they have given us a sense of family.

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I was amazed at how easy it is to get into the principal's office. We arrived in Killarney on Wednesday, and on Friday I was standing on the doorstep of St Brendan’s College. Mr Sean Coffey listened to me and immediately agreed to take our boys to school. On Monday,

15.04.2022 my son and his new friends continued their education in Killarney. The staff at the school are very hospitable and despite many new things in the organisation of education, our children go to school every morning with interest and joy. Later, all our children joined education in different schools in Fossa and Killarney. Our education system differs from the Irish one in that Ukrainian children study for 11 years and all our schools are mixed - for boys and girls. The school curriculum is tougher, there are many subjects, few sports and no practices at all. Our lessons last 45 minutes and you do not need to wear a uniform. So far, most of our children enjoy a two-week Easter break and a short day on Wednesday. They are especially affected by the fact that it is possible for everyone to study for another extra year.

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Despite the fact that not all Ukrainians who came to Kerry know English, everyone who wanted has already got a job. It is good that we are in a tourist region with many job vacancies. Our women are already working in various hotels and cafes, and men - on the construction site. After all, I now have an interesting job. I remember my journalistic past and write texts again. In three weeks I already have many acquaintances here with whom you can talk and ask for advice. It is most pleasant for me when I walk around the town, and one of my acquaintances shouts "Hello, Natalia". This town is gradually becoming my home. My life is gradually getting better, I feel safe again. And I dream of only one thing - that the war in Ukraine is over so that I can return home.

Irish show provokes positive emotions More than 70 Ukrainians were left impressed by the Irish dance, the wonderful vocals of Giselle O’Meara and unsurpassed stage images, at a local show on Monday night. Ukrainians from the Innisfallen Hotel were guests of the traditional Gaelic Roots show in the Killarney Avenue Hotel at the invitation of Niall and Suzanne Kelsh O’Donoghue. It was a great combination of traditional singing and dancing with more modern. "Cultural language is understood by all without exception. That's why we wanted to share our culture with Ukrainians. We also wanted Ukrainians who came to Ireland to feel happy,” Ni-

For the first time in three weeks in Killarney, I saw the happy faces of our people all O’Donoghue said. Suzanne welcomed all the guests at the entrance to the hall and had even prepared sweet presents for Ukrainian children. Suzanne says that she learned about Ukrainians from her friend Tatyana McGough, and they immediately decided to arrange a show for Ukrainian guests. Giselle opened the show with a greeting in Ukrainian “Glory to Ukraine!” (Thanks for the great pronunciation,

HAVING FUN: A number of Ukrainians, pictured with Niall and Suzanne Kelsh O’Donoghue, enjoyed the Gaelic Roots night.

Giselle), and the hall exploded with applause. There were tears in people's eyes. For two hours we got acquainted with Irish music, dancing and singing. This

show became a real therapy for our people and gave unforgettable positive emotions. For the first time in three weeks in Killarney, I saw the happy faces of our people.

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Ukrainians preparing to welcome guests for Easter When a local charity offered to bring sweets and gifts for Easter, the Ukrainians staying in the Innisfallen Hotel decided the best way they could thank them was with a concert. 'Consider it Cakes' is a nationwide charity who have a group of volunteers living around Killarney who bake for free and will deliver the treats to the women and children. Some of the Ukrainians are talented musicians and using a synthesizer and guitars that they have are now putting the final touches to their concert. The women have already started rehearsals and are preparing a small concert and plan to perform both traditional Ukrainian and modern Ukrainian songs. "We will perform the ancient military march of the Ukrainian insurgents 'Oh,

the Red Viburnum in the Meadow', which is sung by all Ukrainians today to raise the fighting spirit," said Victoria Volkova, a music teacher and one of the organisers of the concert. Legendary musician Pink Floyd recently played ''Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow' together with the Ukrainian musician, Andriy Khlyvnyuk, who is currently fighting in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This song, which can be viewed on YouTube: Pink Floyd - Hey, Hey, Rise Up (feat Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Boombox), became famous all over the world. Women with children are already preparing traditional talismans - motanka dolls and other souvenirs. "We can unite with the local community in the context of culture and tradition. We can get to know each other better through our songs and traditions,” Victoria added.

CONCERT: Music teacher Victoria Volkova is helping to organise a concert to say thanks to those who are helping them.

DOLLS: Fedorchuk Milana, Brindyna Milana and Innesa Kyrenko pictured making motanka dolls one of the most ancient handmade items in Ukrainian households.

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NEW LOOK: Local hairdresser Sean Taaffe pictured cutting women’s and children’s hair at the Innisfallen Hotel at the weekend.

"For the first time during the war they smiled" Local hairdressers treat women and children to new hairstyles Did you know that it is very important for Ukrainian women to maintain their beauty? Self-care is a basic need for us. Therefore, a new hairstyle or manicure - becomes a real therapy for our women. Well-known stylist from Killarney Sean Taaffe and his team made a pleasant surprise for Ukrainians a few days ago. They arrived at the Innisfallen Hotel and gave people new hairstyles. The women were happy, and for almost the first time during the war they smiled. Sean Taffe told us that he was the least he could do for Ukrainian women and their children. Iryna Sirotyna from Kyiv came to Ireland with three children. Her youngest son, 18-month-old Makar, sat in his mother's arms while Sean Taaffe cut his hair. Irina says that the hairdresser has found an approach to her son and she is very happy. The mother of three now also looks like a real model. Her eyes are smiling. The Sean Taaffe team packed their suitcases and headed to the Killarney Hotel, where more Ukrainians were

Sean is pictured with Victoria Volkova.

waiting for them. The next day Niall Ashe from Lincoln Skins Killarney arrived at the hotel to make our men and boys beautiful. Organiser Daniel East modestly stood aside and watched the magic of transformation. He had no idea what an important event he held. In addition to new hairstyles, he gave 200 Ukrainians a sense of joy and satisfaction, feelings that brought us back to a peaceful life.

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Дорогі yкраїнці з Кіларні! Запрошуємо вас долучитись до Великодніх розваг разом з дітьми в Killarney Outlet Centre.

TRADITIONS FROM HOME: A long-standing Ukrainian tradition is to tidy up their homes before Easter so the Ukrainians did that on Sunday morning.

Easter traditions continue in new accommodation

Впевнені, що вони ще не зустрічались з Пасхальним зайцем, який стрибає і розважає гостей! Протягом всього дня тут заплановані фотосесії із Пасхальним зайцем, розпис обличчя для дітей, магічне шоу, креативне мо-

делювання з повітряних кульок, атракціони, сюрпризи для дітей, ярмарок та багато інших розваг. Чекаємо вас у Великодню неділю 17 квітня з 2pm до 5pm Магічне шоу почнеться о 3pm. Ви не можете його пропустити!

It is a long-standing Ukrainian tradition to tidy up our homes, plant flowers, saw dry tree branches and sweep leaves on the eve of Easter. Sunday morning, Ukrainians from the Innisfallen Hotel were very active as we decided to clean up the area around the hotel and the path in the park that leads from Fossa to Killarney. In the old days, women used to paint the house white with white lime to prepare for the holidays. Therefore, Ukrainians who have private homes or relatives in the villages always gather a week before Easter to work together. 11-year-old Volodymyr Kravchenko from Kharkiv is carefully clearing last year's leaves near the hotel. "At home we clean every spring at our summer cottage and I really like this kind of work." Lilia Paseka, who sweeps the rubbish, says she wants to thank both the hotel staff and the local community for the warm welcome in Killarney. "Now this is our home, and it should be cozy and comfortable," she said. Neither the wind nor the rain prevented us from working well and happily in the yard. There were so many people willing to help that there were not enough shovels and brooms for everyone. Olga Tkachenko and her 13-year-old son Ivan actively worked together with all the people. Due to the war in 2014,

Olga was forced to leave her home in Donbass and move to Kyiv. Now she is again forced to save her family from the Russian army by coming to Ireland. Olga almost cries, and says she is very grateful to the Irish who warmly sheltered her family. "I want to thank everyone for their work," she added. Svitlana Malysheva and Olena Okhrimchuk jog in the park every day. They took rubber gloves and large bags with them and removed all the rubbish on the picturesque path leading from Fossa to Killarney. But a real surprise was prepared by Svetlana. She brought with her from Ukraine the seeds of marigold flowers which are very popular. They have been growing in every Ukrainian yard for centuries and we compose songs about these flowers. Marigold - plant of the daisy family, typically with yellow, orange, or copper-brown flowers, that is widely cultivated as an ornamental. Imagine, marigolds for Ukrainians are as important a symbol as the Rose of Tralee is to the Irish. Svetlana planted the seeds in a flowerbed near the hotel. In June, everyone will be able to admire the bright yellow and orange flowers near our new home.

Міжнародні велогонки овертаються до Кілларні Міжнародні велогонки повертаються на вулиці Кілларні завтра (у суботу) вперше з 2009 року.

За останні роки в місті пройшло кілька міжнародних велогонок, але минуло 13 років відтоді, як Кілларні приймав старт або фініш великої велогонки. Кілларні також проводив старти та фініші під час ери Nissan International Classic наприкінці 1990-х років. Завтра ситуація зміниться, адже велоклуб Кілларні прийме старт другого етапу Рас Мумхан. Понад 150 гонщиків, які представляють Ірландію, Шотлан-

дію та Англію, вилетять із Національної школи Сент-Олівера в Баллікашіні о 10.30. Пелотон з допоміжними екіпажами та посадовими особами створять барвистий конвой вздовж дороги Графіні та Мішнроуд. Центральний елемент гонки буде нейтралізований, поки гонщики не досягнуть Фосса близько 11 ранку. Звідти велосипедисти пройдуть складний маршрут через Кіллорглін, перевал Білах-Ойсін і Кумакісту поблизу Вотервіля, перш ніж етап закінчиться в Снімі пізніше того ж дня.

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Kay to be remembered during fundraising walk | By Michelle Crean

The '3k for Kay' walk takes place on Sunday April 24 from Navé coffee and includes a loop around Ross Castle and back to Navé after for coffees/teas and refreshments. It leaves at 10am sharp and everyone is invited to come along and join in and wear Kay's favourite colour blue. Kay was a very much loved member of staff in the accounts office in Daly's SuperValu for 25 years and also worked in Pretty Polly before that. Unfortunately she was diagnosed with stomach cancer which she so bravely fought but sadly died on April 25, 2017 a day after her

birthday. "She was always there for everyone and was that wife, mom, sister, friend and aunt that always gave an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on," her daughter Jenny McCarthy told the Killarney Advertiser. "She was the heart of our family, she left behind so many memories and will be forever missed dearly. She fought hard until the very end." Last year's '3k for Kay' was done virtually due to COVID and Kay's family and friends were overwhelmed to raise to €13,000 for the Irish Cancer Society. "We were blown away. The Irish Cancer Society gave us so much support and guidance over the years, we were thrilled to be able to give back. We are so thankful to all that took part." Donation buckets will be available on the day or people can donate on justgiving.ie website '3K FOR KAY- In Memory of Kay McCarthy'.

IN MEMORY: A walk will be held to remember Kay McCarthy who sadly lost her battle with cancer in April 2017.

WALK: Sean and Jenny McCarthy pictured during last year's '3k for Kay' fundraising walk which takes place next week.

Last year's fundraiser in memory of a much loved Killarney woman raised a massive €13,000 - and her family and friends are all set to do it again this month.

SUPPORT: The MS South Kerry branch are seeking the public's support as they launch their '100k in May' fundraiser. Pictured are: Éilís Flemming and Jillian Jones.

"COVID is still causing charities to suffer" MS South Kerry launch '100k in May' fundraiser | By Michelle Crean COVID restrictions meant a tough few years for a lot of charities but with fundraising back to in-person events one in particular is seeking your support. For a second year running the MS South Kerry branch is holding its '100k in May' to help raise funds for local services for members suffering from the condition. "Last year's donations kept us going for the second half of 2021, we raised nearly €8,000," Jillian Jones from the MS South Kerry branch, told the Killarney Advertiser. "It came to life from a conversation with Éilís Flemming, a supporter of the branch. COVID is still causing charities to suffer across the country and this is the year we feel the branch will be really affected as our current finances only allow us to plan for the first six months of 2022." During the pandemic members were able to keep active as physio and exercise classes were transferred online with a 400% increase in attendance. "We will continue to do this as the response has been great as we can't open our centre due to the limited spaces and cost of rent, which fortunately we haven't had to pay since the start of COVID. We now have seven therapists working for the branch across South Kerry based in Cahersiveen, Cromane, Killarney and Kenmare. Fortunately due to some of the needs of our members they are receiving house calls."

In the early '70s MS Kerry was set up, then in 1978-79 it divided into three branches; MS South Kerry, MS Tralee, and the MS Society Listowel/North Kerry. "In the South Kerry branch we have about one hundred plus members, a variety of ages from mid-20s to 80. There are more in the area but have not reached out yet. The members greatly miss meeting up. These group meetings are valuable as it's hard to talk to family and friends as the same level of understanding is not there." In recent weeks the branch has been able to start their church gate collections again but they are significantly down on 2019, she added. "We are struggling to have enough collectors for the church gates and other planned fundraisers. If anybody is able for forthcoming events please contact us mssouthkerry@gmail.com. We are hoping to have the Busking August Bank Holiday and the Old Kenmare Walk in October." To support the branch go to GoFundMe: '100k-in-may-2022' and make a donation. For those who may need support the Community Welfare Officer is Siobhan Lynch based in Killarney. You can also contact the MS Society, Southern Regional Office, North Quay House, Pope’s Quay, Cork Phone 021 4300001, email: southern@ ms-society.ie or ring the MS Information Line on 1850 233 233.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Ronan Bennett and Luke McCan of St Brendan's College winners of the Golf Ireland Munster Irish Schoolboys Junior Championship 2022 with their manager Jason Arthur at St Brendan's College Killarney on Friday. Ronan and Luke qualified to play in the All-Ireland in Milltown Golf Club Dublin on April 25. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

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International cycling returns to Killarney International cycling returns to the streets of Killarney tomorrow (Saturday) for the first time since 2009. | By Sean Moriarty

ished on Port Road.

In the intervening years several international cycle races including the Rás Tailteann have passed through town but it is 13 years since Killarney hosted a stage start or finish of a major cycle race. The town also hosted stage starts and finishes during the Nissan International Classic era of the late 1990s. That will change tomorrow as Killarney Cycling Club host the start of Stage Two of the Rás Mumhan. Over 150 riders representing Ireland, Scotland and England will roll out from St Oliver’s National School in Ballycasheen at 10.30am. The peloton and its supporting cast of team cars and officials will create a colourful convoy along Countess Road and Mission Road. The town centre element of the race will be neutralised until the riders reach Fossa at around 11am. From there the cyclists will race over a daunting course via Killorglin, Bealach Óisín Pass and Coomakista near Waterville before the stage finishes in Sneem later in the day. Back in 2009, during the professional Tour of Ireland, Killarney cycling fans got to see some of the best riders in the world in action, as the second stage fin-

Local cycling journalist Padraig Harnett remembers the August 2009 race. He was travelling in a press car as the race made its way off Mushermore Mountain near Millstreet. Irish star Mark Cassidy and Belgian rival Dennis Van Winden had built up a six minute lead over the chasing pack. “It was the greatest performance I have ever seen, the cyclists came off the mountain at 80km/h, I was in a press car and the driver had to back off – it was too fast for the car,” Padraig told the Killarney Advertiser. The stage was eventually won by ‘Manx Missile’ Mark Cavendish who now holds the joint-record for the most stage wins in the Tour de France. The peloton also included Lance Armstrong who finished third in the Tour de France earlier in the year and before his fall from grace. “Cassidy and Van Winden were caught coming in by Lissivigeen. It resulted in a bunch sprint to the finish, Cavendish won but there was no doubt that the thousands of people along Port Road were there to see Armstrong. Hindsight is great,” he added. “Armstrong refused an interview, it was raining and he was too cold after the stage and stayed in the team bus.”

2009 RACE

BACK IN TIME: Mark Cavendish (Columbia HTC) who won Stage Two of the Tour of Ireland exploding into the finishing line on Port Road, in 2009. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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Huge amount raised in four hour fundraiser | By Sean Moriarty A total of €2,750 was raised in four hours by members of Killarney Fire and Rescue to help fund a fire engine for Ukraine. A countywide initiative is underway by all Kerry-based firefighters. They hope to raise enough funds to buy a fire tender and deliver it to the war-torn country. On Friday last they held a coffee and

candle sale at the Gala Shop on Upper College St. The store is managed by Iryna Rudenko who is originally from the Sumy Oblast region of Ukraine. “To raise that much money in a short time was phenomenal,” Killarney Fire Station Officer, Paudie Mangan, told the Killarney Advertiser. “We would like to thank the people of Killarney for their generosity, many people made very large donations but did not want a candle or coffee in return.”

FOUR HOURS: Killarney Fire and Rescue staff, supporters and Gala Shop staff at the fundraiser on Friday morning which raised €2,750. Pictured were: Paudie Mangan, John O'Grady, Iryna Rudenko, Donal Grady, Pat Fleming, Sinead Galvin, James Kissane and Sean O'Grady.

Dance championships worth €12 million to local economy | By Michelle Crean The arrival of over 1,400 dancers and their supporters, who are competing in the World Irish Dance Championships this week, is set to bring as much as €12 million to the local economy - a huge economic boost for the town. Competitors have travelled from America, Scotland, England, Europe and all over Ireland to take part in the An Chomhdháil World Irish Dance Championships which kicked off in Killarney on Monday. They will compete for a world title in the championships at The Gleneagle and INEC Arena which runs until tomorrow (Saturday). Over 19 competitions take place over the six-day championships and winners are announced every day after each competition. The competitions are held in the INEC auditorium and The Gleneagle Ballroom. The age profile of the competitors is nine to over 21-years-old. The competitors will be accompanied by an entourage

of organisers, teachers, adjudicators, musicians, families, friends, supporters and spectators. This is Killarney’s sixth occasion to host the An Chomhdháil World Irish Dance Championships. The economic benefits of these championships will be felt right across Killarney’s hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, shops and many other businesses. Studies carried out between 2016 and 2019 calculated the championships were worth €12 million to the local economy. An Chomhdháil, the organisation who run the World Irish Dance Championships, have an extensive branch network worldwide and is one of the most progressive Irish dance organisations, being the first to bring in the no make-up rule for girls up to and including under 12 years of age in 2007. “We are honoured to welcome the 2022 An Chomhdháil World Irish Dance Championships,” Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO of The Gleneagle Group, said. “We wish all the competitors the very best of luck and we hope everyone enjoys their stay in Killarney.”

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Major changes ahead for Kerry Diocese The Diocese of Kerry is introducing a new ministry as a response to the changing needs of parish communities. Training for the new Ministry of the Lay Pastoral Leader will begin in September and it's expected that there will be a team of volunteer lay pastoral leaders working in each pastoral area over the coming five years. The lay pastoral leaders will work alongside the clergy parish councils and pastoral councils. Their role will be to lead, co-ordinate and support different aspects of parish life. The diocese is offering people the opportunity to express interest in the role and explore the commitment and training involved at this time. The need for Lay Pastoral Leaders has resulted as parish life has changed greatly with one obvious change that there are fewer priests. In the future, parishes will be served by a team of clergy and lay pastoral leaders working together as a team. The ministry includes coordinating, leading and supporting pastoral activities in the local area. It will involve taking responsibility for some ministries traditionally carried out by priests. This new ministry will complement the ministry of

CHANGES: Bishop Ray Browne has launched the Lay Pastoral Ministers volunteer role to meet the changing demands across parishes in Kerry.

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The role of the lay pastoral leader is to coordinate and take responsibility for a particular aspect of ministry, in response to local needs. Possible ministries will be; Preparation for Sacraments – Nurturing the relationship between home, school and parish; Coordination of initiatives to support families presenting their children to receive sacraments; Pastoral Care – coordinating visitation of the housebound/

elderly/those in nursing homes; Supporting nursing home staff and residents to celebrate moments of prayer; Liturgy - coordinating the various liturgical ministries that enliven Sunday celebrations of Mass; Faith formation - exploring faith with adults, facilitating opportunities for prayer and exploring the Word of God; Youth Ministry – ensuring that youth and young people are supported, valued and enabled to reach their God-created potential. The training will include: Personal and spiritual development [Prayer, mentor-

ing and retreat days], Pastoral Ministry [Placement and training in ministry], Modules in Pastoral Theology [Mary Immaculate College Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, Level 6], Leadership [developing skills and working as part of a team]. The formation will be delivered through a blend of online modules and face-to-face gatherings which will take place at a location in the Diocese of Kerry. The role could suit someone who works well with others and can commit to three to four hours per week as a volunteer lay Pastoral Leader over the coming five years. “I warmly welcome the Ministry of Lay Pastoral Leadership that we embark upon," Bishop Ray Browne said. "The future church will be different, not better or worse!” People already involved in parish or community activity, who have initiative and energy, and who want to work in their local pastoral area, are encouraged to apply. "Candidates are invited to complete an expression of interest form available on the diocesan website, and participate in gatherings during the month of May to explore the role,” Frances Rowland, Diocesan Pastoral Team, said. For more information visit: www.dioceseofkerry.ie.

Killarney welcomes Irish Orienteering Championships For the first time in close on quarter of a century, a major multi-day orienteering event is to be staged in Killarney.

FIRST PRIZE: Anne Duggan Lady Captain (front third from left) presenting first prize in the Keanes Jewellers Competition to winners Steven Broderick and Amy Arthur with (left) Tommy Galvin Captain. Prizewinners (second row) 2nd Michael Maher, Meg Dalton, Colm O’Shea (third row) 3rd Annette McNeice, Tomm Finn and Evelyn Courtney (back) 4th Maire and Sean Murphy, Padraig and Josephine O’Sullivan at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

PRIZES: David O’Brien of the Cahernane House Hotel presenting the prizes in the Caherrnane House Hotel Ladies Stableford competition on Killeen to winners Julie Leonard (back from left), Lelia Moloney, Sharon Ormonde and Meg Dalton with (front left) Lady Captain Anne Duggan at KIllarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

The town will play host to the prestigious 2022 Irish Orienteering Championships over the May Bank Holiday weekend with close to 500 competitors from throughout the country and overseas participating. The four-day event, from April 29 to May 2, is being organised by the Kerry Orienteering Club who will have full responsibility for three days of the action while Cork Orienteering Club will organise the fourth day. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has enthusiastically welcomed the big event and praised those involved for their hard work and dedication in securing the championships for the town. President, Niall Kelleher said, as an activity, orienteering is exactly the type of event that the new Destination Plan that Fáilte Ireland and the industry have agreed for Killarney. “The orienteering event will generate over 1,500 bednights in the greater Killarney area and 95 percent of participants will be staying in the town for three nights. It is a very high-quality event and

the great Killarney outdoors will provide the perfect course for those involved,” he said. “We look forward to welcoming them all to town and we trust that they will enjoy the wonderful attractions and majestic outdoor playground Killarney has to offer. "The Chamber sends Brendan O’Brien and all the organising team our very best wishes for what we know will be will be a tremendous event.”

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On Friday, April 29 there will be an evening sprint race around the grounds and gardens of Muckross House while Saturday will see a middle distance race based at the Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre with events that evening at the ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre in Killarney. Sunday morning will feature a long race on Crohane Mountain in Glenflesk with a lively hooley and prizegiving ceremony in ANAM that evening. The long weekend’s events will conclude on Monday morning with a relay race in Killarney National Park at Knockreer. Further details are available on www. irishorienteeringchampionships.org.

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Kilcummin GAA presents club awards Following a break of two years members of Kilcummin GAA gathered together for the annual club awards where presentations were made to 2021 and 2020 recipients. The 2021 award winners were announced as; Senior Player of the Year - Gary O'Leary, Junior Player of the Year Mikey Shea, and Young Player of the Year - Philip O'Leary. Club Person of the Year 2021 went to Eugie McSweeney, former Chairman. Then it was time for the 2020 award winners with Senior Player of the Year named as Oscar O'Connor and Young Player of the Year went to Danny Cronin. Club Person of the Year Award 2020 was the Finance and Development Committee who worked extremely hard over the past five years to bring the state-ofthe-art new club facilities to fruition. The group includes Eugie McSweeney, Paudie Healy, Padraig O'Connor, Sean Brendan

O'Doherty, John Purcell, John Daly, Denis Crowley, Denis Casey, James Foley and Colm Brosnan. Special Presentations were made to Billy Doolan and Padraig and Sinéad O'Connor for their important contribution to the club. Medals were presented to the Junior Team who won the East Kerry Div 2 final against Dr Crokes in 2021. “It was lovely to be able to gather together for the event for the first time in two years to honour the contribution of club members on and off the pitch,” club chairperson, Ciara Kelly, said. "A big thank you to the Ladies Committee who provided refreshments on what was a lovely club occasion."

SENIOR PLAYER 2021: Tommy Brosnan, Gary O'Leary (Senior Player of the Year 2021) and Mark Moynihan.

CLUB PERSON 2020: Club Person of the Year Award winners from front were: Sean Brendan O'Doherty, Paudie Healy, Denis Casey, and Colm Brosnan. Back row from left: Eugie McSweeney, Padraig O'Connor, John Purcell, James Foley, and John Daly.

YOUNG PLAYER 2021: Pictured from left are Mark Moynihan, Philip O'Leary (Young Player of the Year 2021), and Tommy Brosnan.

AWARDS: Pictured at the annual Kilcummin GAA awards recently were: Niamh Dwyer (Vice-Chairperson), Ciara Kelly (Chairperson), Eugie McSweeney (Club Person of the Year 2021) and Nessa McCarthy (Secretary).

YOUNG PLAYER 2020: Betty and Diarmuid Cronin with Danny Cronin who was named Young Player of the Year 2020.

School raises €2K on Daffodil Day St Brigid’s Secondary School recently held their annual fundraiser on Daffodil Day in aid of The Irish Cancer Society and raised a whopping €2,000.

RAISING FUNDS: Su Ping, Lily O'Shaunessy, Kathryn Ryan, Ann Hickey, Hannah Ryan, Eimear O'Keeffe and Leah O'Connell pictured during Daffodil Day in school which raised a whopping €2,000 for the Irish Cancer Society.

The school went yellow for the day and students and staff wore various shades of the colour to highlight the charity. Prizes were given for the best dressed students and staff and the sunshine added to the vibrancy of the day.

Additionally, a bake sale was held for the whole school and the array of home-baking was a sell-out. "Many thanks to the students who provided the baking and those who gave of their time to make the event so successful. The school raised €2,000 on the day and the proceeds of the event will be presented to the Killarney branch of The Irish Cancer Society," teacher Vivienne Buckley said.

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Mathona Morrissey a pupil at the Killarney School of Music, playing at The Gathering Irish Festival at the Gleneagle Hotel, over the weekend. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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SESSION: Musicians gathered to share tunes at The Gathering Irish Traditional music and dancing festival, at the Gleneagle Hotel at the weekend. From left: Colin Looney, Adrian Looney, Margaret Looney, Noel Lucey, and Imelda Kelleher. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Siún Morrissey, a pupil of the Killarney School of Music, playing at The Gathering Irish traditional music and dancing festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Gathering Festival celebrates 21 year anniversary is style Now in its 21st year, The Gathering Traditional Festival showcased music song and dance over five days last week.

CONCERT: Renowned instrumentalist Steve Cooney in concert at The Gathering Irish Traditional music and dancing festival at the Gleneagle Hotel at the weekend. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

This was followed by four nights of céilís - Thursday with Uí Bhriain Céilí Band, Friday with The Abbey Céilí Band, Saturday with Striolán Céilí Band and Sunday afternoon with the Johnny Reidy Céilí Band. And while céilí enthusiasts stepped it out in The Gleneagle Ballroom, over in the INEC Club Irish music devotees enjoyed performances by Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney; Danú; Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch and Paul De Grae; Doireann Ní Ghlachain and Sarah Collins; Derek Hick-

ey, McDara Faolain, Liam Flannigan and Jack Talty; and An Cosáin Draoichta. A series of advanced music and dance workshops took place throughout the weekend including: guitar with Steve Cooney; accordion with Derek Hickey; singing with Róisín Ryan; melodeon with Johnny Óg Connolly; and set-dancing with Pádraig and Róisín McEneany. Two albums were launched at the festival including Derek Hickey’s ‘Drehidtrasna’ and Seán Kelliher’s ‘3 on the bund’.

PERFORMING: Renowned artist, traditional Irish singer and producer, Iarla Ó Lionáird, performing at The Gathering Irish Traditional music and dancing festival, at the Gleneagle Hotel over the weekend. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

THE MASTER: Padraig Buckley, Director of the Killarney School of Music, playing at a concert at The Gathering Festival, at the Gleneagle Hotel over the weekend. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

DANCING: Dancers enjoying The Gathering Irish traditional music and dancing festival over the weekend.

Roisín O’Sullivan, a pupil at the Killarney School of Music, playing at The Gathering Irish traditional music and dancing festival, at the Gleneagle Hotel. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

SHARING TUNES: Musicians gather to share tunes at The Gathering Irish Traditional Festival in the Gleneagle Hotel at the weekend. From left: Damien Dalton, Billy Joy, Pat O’Leary and WIllie Moloney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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9PM - 11PM Live music in the Backstage Bar with Traffic. Free 11PM - 1AM Piano Bar with John McGann. Free ____________________________________________________________

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CAFE Live Music - Aidan Moynihan COURTYARD Live Music - Aidan Moynihan ____________________________________________________________

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UNTIL LATE Live DJ in the Beer Garden ____________________________________________________________

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9PM - 11PM MAIN BAR Live Music - Ivan Ryan 9PM - 11PM COURTYARD Live Music - Alan Flynn ____________________________________________________________

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UNTIL LATE With a great line up including Sax Appeal, DJ Ray Stack, DJ Darren O’Riordan etc.

SATURDAY

APRIL 16

GLENEAGLE INEC

9PM - 11PM Live music in the Backstage Bar with Aidan Moyniahan. Free 11PM - 1AM Piano Bar with John McGann. Free

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CAFE Live Music - Rachel O'Shaungnessy COURTYARD Live Music - The Fogues ____________________________________________________________

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10PM - LATE Live DJ in the the Night Club ____________________________________________________________

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9PM - 11PM MAIN BAR Live Music - Sharon Langton Trad Band 9PM - 11PM COURTYARD Live Music - Zedz Dead ____________________________________________________________

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UNTIL LATE With a great line up including Sax Appeal, DJ Ray Stack, DJ Darren O’Riordan etc. UNTIL LATE Night Club open

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APRIL 17th GLENEAGLE INEC

8PM - 10:30PM Take it to the Limit - A Celebration of the Eagles. Tickets €32 9PM - 11PM Tex Deegan. Free 9PM - 11PM Easter Sunday Dance with PJ Murrihy & Sean Brennan in the Gleneagle Ballroom. Tickets €10 available at door. Doors open at 8pm ____________________________________________________________

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COURTYARD Live Music - All in

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10PM - LATE Live DJ in the the Night Club ____________________________________________________________

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9PM - 11PM MAIN BAR Live Music - Ivan Ryan 9PM - 11PM COURTYARD Live Music - Brightside the Band ____________________________________________________________

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UNTIL LATE With a great line up including Sax Appeal, DJ Ray Stack, DJ Darren O’Riordan etc. UNTIL LATE Night Club open

MONDAY

APRIL 18th J.M. REIDY'S

Live Music - Bryan Leary

GLENEAGLE INEC

9PM Music with Eddid Keogh in the Gleneagle Ballroom. Free

TUESDAY

APRIL 19th GLENEAGLE INEC

9PM Music with Muriel and Fran in the Gleneagle Ballroom. Free ____________________________________________________________

J.M. REIDY'S

Live Music - Aidan Moynihan

WEDNESDAY

APRIL 20th GLENEAGLE INEC

8:30PM - 10:30PM Dara O'brian brings his brand new show So.. Where were We? Tickets €34 10:30PM - 12AM Live music with Reel Brothers in the Backstage Bar. Free

THRUSDAY

APRIL 21th GLENEAGLE INEC

9PM - 11PM Live music with Best of Friends in the Gleneagle Ballroom. Free 8PM - 9:30PM Charolais - A Play by Noni Stapleton. Tickets €21

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watch Hard Cell A new comedy series has dropped on Netflix. ‘Hard Cell’, starring Catherine Tate, is a six-part mockumentary set in the backdrop of a prison. Catherine plays many different personalities in the series including prison director Laura, first-time prisoner Ange and Irish, mammy obsessed, character Ros. If as successful as British comedy ‘The Office’, it could hit US screens.

The ‘Hard Cell’ will also feature stars such as Eastenders Cheryl Fergison and Lorna Brown, who has played roles in ‘Batman’ and ‘Les Misérables’. The comedy, set in fictional female prison HMS Woldsley, straddles the line between humour and tackling important themes regarding the prison system.

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read Hotel Magnifique Author: Emily Henry Jani, the protagonist of the story, has always dreamed of elsewhere. She struggles to make ends meet with her job as a tannery and is resigned to a miserable existence in the dreary port town of Durc, caring for her younger sister Zosa. That is, until the Hotel Magnifique comes to town. The hotel is special not only for its wizardry, but also for its ability to travel, appearing in different locations every morning. While Jani and Zosa cannot afford a night’s stay at the magic hotel, they can interview to join the staff, and are soon taken away on the greatest and most exhilarating adventure of their lives. But once inside, Jani discovers their contracts are everlasting and that underneath the glamour, is some dangerous and treacherous secrets to be discovered. With door attendant Bel as her only ally, Jani embarks on a dangerous mission to discover the mystery at the heart of the hotel and free Zosa

and the other staff from the cruelty of a hotel out of control. To succeed, she will have to risk everything she loves and cares for, but failure would mean a fate far worse than never returning home.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers These Are the Ways The legendary band that is the Red Hot Chili Peppers have made a return to the charts with their hit new single, ‘These Are the Ways’. The single is one of 17 new songs on the band’s new album, ‘Unlimited Love’, released earlier this month. The album is the band’s first in five years, and it has been worth the wait. The band are complete once more with legendary guitarist, John Frusciante, back with

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the band after a 13-year hiatus and the music has moved up a gear once more with true Red Hot Chili Peppers fans sure to love this new single which will bring them back to the ‘80s with their distinctive rock and roll style of music. The American rock band have an upcoming tour with stops all over Europe, including Ireland - where the band will play a sold-out gig at Marlay Park on June 29.

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RTÉ Two, Friday, 9.30pm A man’s life changes radically after he is seriously injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings. Jeff Bauman loses both his legs in the tragedy, but captures the hearts of his city and the world through his recovery, as he adjusts to his new way of life. Drama based on a true story, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Brian Foley Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Do we all have the same 24 hours in the day? Anyone who knows me or has been reading my columns/blogs for any length of time, you already know that I get really upset when I think someone is being taken advantage of, or if I see someone making elitist and misguided judgements against anyone based on their appearance or lifestyle. That’s why, when someone recently said the following to me I got a little upset: “The majority of the population don’t get results because they lack the self-discipline and probably could benefit from at least pushing past sitting on the couch every day.” My argument against most ‘fitness influencers’ and even some supposed fitness professionals in general is that the regimes, typically six to 12 weeks, they take their clients through are punitive and have no lasting value. They don’t teach people anything about their relationship with food and their bodies, and they can be physically and emotionally harmful. But anyway, I initially didn’t answer the comment that this person made because I don’t tend to argue with people whose minds are already set, and their information is gleaned from David Goggins for psychology and 'Men's/Women's Health Magazine' for physiology, I typically just leave it. People have the right to disagree with me, and why argue? Afterwards, someone who overheard this conversation asked me why I didn’t engage. I didn’t respond to the comment because I don’t agree with what was said about ‘self-discipline’ and ‘sitting on the couch all day,’ which is exceptionally ableist. Besides the fact that the comment implies that overweight/unfit people do nothing but sit on the couch all day, which makes steam come out of my ears, what they said is very similar to the meaning behind the quote, “we all have the same 24 hours in the day”. I’ve seen this 24 hours comment a lot, especially in 'Nutrition Challenge' and fitness circles. It drives me absolutely insane. Here’s just a few quotes I pulled from online: “No one is too busy in this world. We all have the same 24 hours. It’s all about priorities.” “People tell me: “I don’t have the time to

do this business.”, Lies; We all have the same 24 hours in a day. You make time for what you want. No excuses.” “We all have the same 24 hours in a day. If someone else seems to be accomplishing more than you, they’re sacrificing more than you.” When I look at these quotes, all I see is blame and humiliation. I’m pretty sure that when someone throws around the ‘same 24 hours in a day’ thing, they’re just trying to make themselves feel good by making other people feel like crap. And although they’re meant to be ‘inspirational,’ these sayings shame others into feeling as though they aren’t trying hard enough to meet other peoples’ expectations for them. Needless to say, it’s nobodys job to meet YOUR expectations of how you think they should be running their life. There are a lot of reasons why someone might not work out, or be ‘successful’ in meeting their health and fitness goals, but I’m willing to bet that none of these reasons are simple. People are complex, and to sum them up in a blanket comment doesn’t do them justice, nor is it fair. Sure, the laws of time apply to everyone. Nobody has 27 hours in a day. But real life, not ‘excuses,’ can impact a person’s ability to just ‘get off the couch’ and live a life that’s the stuff of an inspirational quote. No matter how hard some people work, life still challenges them beyond their capabilities. Yes, there are always outliers, and their stories are the ones that make it into the media. Someone who was living in abject poverty, with no home and living on Social Welfare and who is now the CEO of some company. Even some ‘fitness gurus’ have “failure to success” stories. People love this stuff, and it’s great for marketing and sales. But the majority of people have lives that won’t turn out that way, and that has nothing to do with their level of motivation or the number of hours in their day. Next week read Part Two where we look at some research as to why many people are challenged when it comes to fitness due to things that can throw a spanner in the works of even the most persistent of people.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

The Foreign Births Register Q: I wasn’t born in Ireland but I want to claim citizenship by descent from my Irish relatives. What are the rules? A: You are eligible to claim Irish citizenship by descent if: One of your grandparents was born in Ireland or One of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth but was not born in Ireland. If you meet either of these qualifications, you can become an Irish citizen by registering your birth with the Foreign Births Register. Q: What documents do I need to register my birth with the Foreign Births Register? A: You need to have documents of your own and documents relating to your Irish relative. You should provide your own: • Birth certificate • State-issued identification • Two proofs of address • Four photographs And you also need your Irish grandparent or parents: • Birth certificate(s) • Current State-issued identification (or their death certificate if they are deceased)

• More documents may be needed depending on your situation (for example, if you have changed your name or you were adopted). Q: What is the cost? A: The fees are: €278 for an adult €158 for a child Q: I am an Irish citizen by birth but my child was not born in Ireland. Should I register their birth on the Foreign Births Register? A: No, your child is automatically an Irish citizen. You can simply apply for an Irish passport for your child. Read more about the Foreign Births Register on citizensinformation.ie. _________________________________________________ You can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860. The telephone lines are staffed from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. The National Phone Service is a vailable on 0818 07 4000 Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm. Alternatively, you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www. citizensinformation.

Fans preparing for Ireland's biggest Star Wars Festival The May the 4th Be With You Festival - first launched in 2018 by Fáilte Ireland - is returning to The Skellig Coast region after two years of being hosted virtually. The festival, which will kick off on Wednesday May 4 at The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre and will run until Sunday May 8, was created to celebrate the filming of the Star Wars film franchise on Skellig Michael. 'The Force Awakens Episode VII' and 'The Last Jedi Episode VIII' both featured the iconic Skellig Islands where it was known as Ahch-To Island, effectively the centre of the Jedi Universe. The Star Wars connection to the Skellig Coast remains very strong and in 2019 the festival welcomed fans from all over the world who visited this beautiful region and enjoyed a weekend full of various events including Virtual Reality, Yoda

Yoga, Star Wars Parade and much more. A team of local volunteers, together with Fáilte Ireland and the 501st Ireland Garrison have continued to bring this festival to Star Wars fans virtually over the past two years due to ongoing restrictions and are delighted to be able to launch the in-person event once again on May 4. This year’s festival will see the launch of an exciting Star Wars Fan Film Competition. Along with the competition, the event will also feature a Star Wars Treasure Trail, Comic-Con event, Quizzes, Dark Skies night-time events and so much more. There will also be events running online throughout the weekend. “It is fantastic to see this festival return to an in-person event for 2022," local volunteer Lisa O’Sullivan, said. "It provides visitors the opportunity to explore The Skellig Coast region and all it has to offer."

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

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$5m reward to disrupt Kinahan gang The US Government is offering a reward of up to $5m for information leading to the arrest or the financial disruption of the Kinahan drug gang.

AS GAEILGE: Pictured at the launch of ‘Is Féidir Linn’, a new digital resource developed by Gael Linn for parents and guardians to make the Irish language more accessible for families to use at home was broadcaster and parent Maia Dunphy, Aoife Mai (8), Dan (7) and Cherry (10). Photo: Julien Behal

New project empowers parents to bring Irish into the home Inspired by the challenges of home schooling during the pandemic, a new digital Irish language resource is now available for parents and guardians in Kerry. ‘Is Féidir Linn’ aims to make the language accessible for all parents and guardians, regardless of their own Irish language skills or experience, using phrases, stories and songs for children about the daily routines of family life. Launched by broadcaster, writer and parent, Maia Dunphy, the resource was developed by Gael Linn, an organisation which supports schools in promoting the use of the Irish language beyond the classroom. The interactive resource, which is acces-

sible on computer and mobile devices, features everyday phrases in both English and Irish, as well as a sound-recording of each to help with pronunciation. The new resource has evolved from a social media campaign, #GaeilgeSaBhaile, that Gael Linn created during the pandemic to support families home schooling. Useful phrases for parents include “Brostaigh ort, maith an cailín”, “Hurry up, good girl”, and inspired by the pandemic, “Ná dean dearmad do lámha a ní”, “Don’t forget to wash your hands”. “While home schooling during the pandemic, many parents and guardians found themselves using more Irish with their children, some having not used the language themselves since school,

Several members of the crime family and their associates have been placed an a ‘watch list’ by the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the US. On Tuesday US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin, said a reward of up to $5 million is being offered for information which leads to the financial disruption of the group or the arrest or conviction of Christopher Kinahan Snr, Daniel Kinahan or Christopher Kinahan Jr. She was speaking at a media briefing at Dublin’s City Hall that was also attended by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

or having never learned it at all," Edel Ní Bhraonáin, Gaelbhratach Project Co-ordinator at Gael Linn, said. "While it may have been a challenge at the time, we’ve heard from many who were also inspired to reignite their love and use of the language, or to begin learning Irish for the first time. “This resource has been designed with the parent in mind, as much as the child, with accessible stories and songs that lift the language off the page and the screen, to give families the language for everyday activities at home like getting ready for school or the bedtime routine." Funded by Foras na Gaeilge, ‘Is Féidir Linn’ is available for free at: www.gaelbhratach.ie/is-feidir-linn/.

Missing Irish man likely killed by neighbour in Australia An Irish man who has been missing without trace in the Australian Outback could have been killed by a neighbour a court in the Northern Territory has heard. Paddy Moriarty was last seen in the village of Larrima five years ago. The then 70-year-old, who is originally from Abbeyfeale, left a bar in the village on the evening of December 17 and has not been seen since. Neither Paddy or his dog Kellie and his quad have been sighted since he left

the pub. An intensive police investigation, including a reward of $250,000 (€170,000) for information about his disappearance has not led to anyone being arrested to date. An inquest into his disappearance was held earlier this week. “In my opinion Paddy was killed in the context of and likely due to the ongoing feud he had with his nearest neighbours. He likely died on the evening of December 16, 2017,” Coroner Greg Cavanagh told the court.

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Call-out for entries to national art competition The National Gallery of Ireland is seeking applications from Kerry artists, children and young people for this year’s Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize. The Gallery invites submissions from across the island of Ireland, and from Irish artists living abroad. The Zurich Young Portrait Prize, now in its fourth year, is open to young people aged 18 and under. The Zurich Portrait Prize aims to encourage interest in contemporary portraiture and to showcase the National Portrait Collection at the National Gallery of Ireland. The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of €15,000 and will be commissioned to create a work for

the national portrait collection, for which they will be awarded a further €5,000. Two additional awards of €1,500 will be given to highly commended works. The competition is split into four age categories and is open to young people of all abilities aged up to 18. Winners in each age category and an overall winner will be chosen from a shortlist of 20 works. Winners will receive a bespoke art box and a cash prize. “This year, we look forward to learning about how artists and young people have been inspired in recent times as we welcome submissions from all age groups, from artists here in Ireland and Irish artists abroad," Sean Rainbird of the National Gallery of Ireland, said.

TRIP: BUMBLEance drivers Paul Stanley and Áine Phelan are currently delivering aid to the city of Medyka on the Polish/Ukrainian border.

Longest BUMBLEance journey - to Ukraine! Children’s ambulance charity BUMBLEance has set off on its longest journey ever – to the Polish-Ukrainian border. BUMBLEance drivers Áine Phelan and Paul Stanley are making the trip to the city of Medyka on the Polish/Ukrainian border. Their ambulance is stocked with goods and supplies. Áine has worked with BUMBLEance for nearly two years. Previously an EMT, she now spends her days helping children and for her this trip is a real passion project.

On the morning of departure, Áine was waved off by Glór Na Mara Primary School in Tramore where they have four Ukrainian refugee pupils now with them. “It’s a real mixture of emotions with me right now. I’m eager to get to the border and deliver supplies and whatever help we can offer in an overwhelming situation. Gratitude for the support we have received from so many people in different ways. A bit sad that while we leave our families for what we expect to be a short time we know millions are separated from their loved ones not knowing when they will be reunited,” she said.

Campaigners deliver petition to Taoiseach's Cork Office Local campaigners descended on An Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s Cork office on Wednesday lunchtime to deliver a 10,000 signed petition. The group of local constituents and Uplift members dressed as nuns and gathered outside his South-Central constituency office at Turner's Cross,

on the Evergreen Road, calling for the new National Maternity Hospital to be publicly owned and secular. The National Maternity Hospital campaign' group and Uplift are calling for a fully public and secular National Maternity Hospital that is free from religious influence and capable of providing the necessary reproductive healthcare.

Donie is guest of honour at New York event CNN broadcaster Donie O'Sullivan was guest of honour at a special event hosted by the Kerry Association of New York on Tuesday night. The Cahersiveen native has made a name for himself in America as one of the country’s top news correspondents. He gained a legion of worldwide fans for his coverage of the 2020 US Presidential Election. O’Sullivan travelled the country reporting on the role conspiracy theories were playing in voters' attitude to the election and to the country's response to the

COVID-19 pandemic. He also reported live from outside the US Capitol during the riots of January 6, 2021. Host Tom O’Sullivan from Kenmare interviewed his fellow South Kerry man in front of a packed audience at the Bank of Ireland Hub in Midtown Manhattan. Donie spoke at length about the January riots. “Capitol Hill is the beacon of American democracy, and to see all this crazy stuff and tear gas, I had never been to a riot before,” he told the large group.

Russian airlines banned from EU The European Commission has banned 20 Russian airlines from operating in the EU – not due to the Ukrainian war – but because of strict safety regulations. The European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, said the ban was a result of these aviation companies failing to meet international safety standards.

Some of the companies’ aircraft were operating without certificates of air-worthiness. “We do not mix air safety and politics,” she said. “The airlines involved have knowingly acted in violation of international safety standards. This is not only a clear breach of the Chicago Convention [on international civil aviation], but it also creates an immediate safety threat.”

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Barraduff school children pictured after receiving their Confirmation from Bishop Ray Browne in Barraduff Church. Photo: Seamus Healy

Pupils celebrate Confirmation Day It was a wonderful day out for the pupils from a number of schools and their families as they celebrated their Confirmation Day. Pupils from Barraduff National School, Glenflesk National School, Raheen National School, and Knockanes National School were delighted to have their big day out in both St Agatha's Church Glenflesk and Barraduff Church on Friday (April 1).

Pupils from Glenflesk National School after receiving their Confirmation in St Agatha's Church Glenflesk with Bishop Ray Browne. Photo: Seamus Healy

Pupils from Raheen National School received their Confirmation in Barraduff Church from Bishop Ray Browne. Photo: Seamus Healy

Chloe O'Donoghue after receiving Confirmation with Bishop Ray Browne in Barraduff. Photo: Seamus Healy

Doireann Kelly with Bishop Ray Browne after receiving her Confirmation at Barraduff Church last week. Photo: Seamus Healy

Pupils from Knockanes National School received their Confirmation in Glenflesk Church last week with Bishop Ray Browne. Photo: Seamus Healy

Niamh Brosnan with Bishop Ray Browne after receiving her Confirmation at Barraduff Church. Photo: Seamus Healy

Tara O’Doherty pictured looking relaxed after her receiving Confirmation in Barraduff Church. Photo: Seamus Healy

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Brand new name for greenway projects The new greenway projects in Kerry will be known and branded as the ‘Kingdom of Kerry Greenways’. At a meeting of Kerry County Council on Monday, councillors were presented with naming options and brand concepts for the two greenway projects which are due to open this summer. The Tralee-Fenit and Listowel-Abbeyfeale greenways will be open to the public in the coming months. The decision on the name of the greenways follows a stakeholder survey in relation to the two north Kerry projects which was undertaken by Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland and local community and business representatives. The survey highlighted the importance of greenways as amenities for the local community as well as their role in attracting visitors to the county. Groups and individuals along both routes were surveyed to inform the creative process and to aid the development of distinctive branding and marketing by Zinc Design Consultants. "The naming process was undertaken in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland," Niamh O’Sullivan, Head of Kerry County Council’s Tourism Unit, said. "The aim of the process was to select a name for the Kerry Greenways that is distinctive, appealing, and attractive to a lo-

cal, domestic and international audience. "This process resulted in a wide variety of names being suggested with two names being shortlisted for consideration. The name will act as an overarching or collective name for new greenways and will apply to other greenway projects in Kerry in the coming years," she said. Following the meeting, the consultants will further refine the branding and design concepts in advance of the opening of the Tralee-Fenit and Listowel-Abbeyfeale greenways over the summer. The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney welcomed the decision. "It is really exciting to see the design and branding concepts for the greenways coming to fruition," he said. "This is an important part of the process. Choosing an overarching name such as ‘Kingdom of Kerry Greenway’ allows us to seamlessly integrate future greenways into the marketing and branding of all greenways in Kerry. "I want to thank all of the stakeholders who engaged with the consultation phase and I look forward to seeing the final brand being produced very soon."

BIG DAY: John Walsh (Scartaglen) was Confirmed by Bishop Ray Browne and Fr Derek O'Connor. Pictured are his parents Jaclyn and John, Liz and Patsy Walsh, Marion and Alex Feehan, teachers Olivia Goggin, Fiona Carroll and Ann Foley and Keith Ó Brolacháin (Principal at St Francis' Special School). Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

WINNERS: Lady Captain of Ross Golf Club, Breda O'Farrell, presents winners of the Lir Ladies Golf Competition. First prize went to Helen O'Donoghue and Betty O'Farrell (3rd). Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

STAFF: Supporting the Muckross House and Gardens recent coffee morning in aid of funds for Ukraine families were staff Manora Brosnan (left), Colin Baker, Massie Dennehy and Rozann Murray. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Muckross Garden Restaurant raises funds for Ukraine Muckross Garden Restaurant stood with Ukraine at their recent fundraising coffee morning. They would like to extend thanks to

their customers for their donations of €2,258 which was graciously matched by the Trustees of Muckross House bringing the total donated to the Irish Red Cross to €4,500.

SUPPORT: The staff at Muckross House Garden Restaurant hosted a coffee morning at the restaurant, to raise much needed funds for Ukraine families displaced and in need of emergency care following the inhuman Russian invasion of Ukraine. Supporting the coffee morning were: Róisín Moore, her sister Íde Moore and her son Gene O'Neill. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

TIME FOR A CUPPA: Supporting the Muckross House and Gardens coffee morning in aid of the people of Ukraine were: Katrin Maria Pietzonka and Máire Smith. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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Begonias liven up any display While it is still early for planting out bedding plants, geraniums, petunias and the like, it is an ideal time for planning! In the last few years, begonias have become very popular – understandably, as they flower well into the autumn, certainly until the first frosts. Their bright colours liven up any displays, though they really look their best when planted in groups of just begonias, as they tend to overcrowd smaller plants. There is still time to plant your own bulbs, which is a cost effective way to a grand display! Begonia corms are slightly unusual in that you plant the depressed, or dimpled, side up. Begonias are generally the last plants to be available in garden centres, as they are frost sensitive, and take quite a while to grow from the bulbs. I have mine sat since February in a warm(ish) shed, and not a sign of growth yet!

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quite difficult to come by, but absolutely worth it. The main reason I extol trailing geraniums is that they are weather proof, not drying out too much in the wind, and impervious to rain. The main reason I would say not to choose them is that perhaps they do not trail far enough to suit some displays. On the other hand, window boxes will be unlikely to topple with the weight! Surfinias, or trailing petunias, are the number one choice for length. Trailing quite a distance they give a beautiful show, but do need caring for. I always recommend a total feed as opposed to a tomato feed, as the foliage needs fertilising too. My go to is Phostrogen, as a feed I find it excellent, but there is such a range of feeds available now it would be difficult to try them all out! The Irish seaweed feeds are very rich in nutrients, and create jobs along the Irish coast, so definitely worth trying, and the likes of Miracle Gro has been tried and tested over the years too. Surfinias never really feature around my house as I find they do not cope with the wind well at all, but they are second to none for colour! Bacopa, with its pretty white, mauve and pink flowers is a great space filler, as is Bidens with its bright yellow daisies. Marguerites are great upright plants, benefiting from frequent feeding and dead heading. The pastel shades of daisies are a perfect foil for the brighter colours of petunias, lobelia or marigolds!

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Value of Rally of the Lakes “cannot be measured” - Mayor The value that the Rally of the Lakes brings to Killarney “cannot be measured” according to town Mayor Marie Moloney. She was speaking at the official launch of the 2022 rally at the Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday afternoon. This year’s rally will take place on the weekend of April 29 to May 1 and has already attracted an entry of over 200 cars. Killarney and District Motor Club (KDMC), organisers of the upcoming 2022 International Rally of the Lakes, have announced details of the event. Clerk of the Course Darren McCormick, who is the first-ever second-generation clerk of the rally, has announced a compact, centralised route with stages in close proximity to Killarney town. Saturday will feature two runs over Kilsarcon, Banard and Gortnagane while Sunday will feature a double run over the iconic Molls Gap, Ballaghbeama, Shanera

and Caragh Lake. “The two-day International event is sure to attract a large number of spectators to the area in what is set to be the start of the tourism season in Killarney,” he said. It is the first time that the rally will run since 2019. “If you pardon the pun, it's great to see the rally back on the road,” Mayor Moloney told the assembled audience at the launch. “The coverage nationally and internationally that the rally brings to Killarney cannot be measured. It is fantastic how this event portrays Killarney.” The rally will open with a ceremonial start on Main St on Friday evening (April 29). “This family-friendly event is a great chance to see the cars and drivers up close in a safe controlled environment,” said event PRO Ivan Hurley.

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A guaranteed recession The bond market has shot back into focus in recent weeks. For the last 40 years, it has been home to one of the most impressive bull runs in history. The disinflationary period from the early 1980s saw the structural decline of interest rates. Bizarrely, US Treasury Bonds were offering 16% a year back in 1980, a far cry from the pennies on offer today. Over the intervening years, continuous interest rate cuts were needed to facilitate GDP growth, but as rates approached zero, the central banks' weapon of choice ran out of ammo. Interest rates are now rising again as inflation persists. The 10-year treasury has gone from a low of 0.5% in the summer of 2020 to 2.4% as of the end of March. As the four-decade bull run comes to an end, what's next? Is the negative correlation between equities and bonds, the cornerstone of a diversified portfolio, now officially dead? Is a recession imminent?

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Yield curve inversions between 2- and 10year bonds have long been regarded as a solid indicator of a recession in the next 12 to 24 months. In simple terms, a yield curve inversion occurs when the interest rate paid on short-term debt is higher than the interest rate paid on long-term debt of the same quality. In a healthy economy, the yield curve should be upward sloping (longer-term rates higher than short-term rates). Logically this makes sense as investors seek higher returns as a reward for the greater uncertainty that comes with investing over longer periods. When short-term interest rates exceed long-term rates, market sentiment suggests that the long-term outlook is poor, and the yields offered by long-term fixed income will continue to fall. But like everything, it's not quite that simple. Since 1978 there have been six inversions of the yield curve. While the above data shows yield curve inversions have accurately predicted recessions in the past, not all instances of yield curve inversions have resulted in recessions.

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The 2- and 10-year yield curve has inverted 28 times since 1900, and in 22 of those instances, a recession has followed. While an indicator that accurately predicts a recession over 75% of the time shouldn't be ignored, some material changes in recent years need to be considered. Firstly, the Fed's manipulation of the yield curve has been well documented. I will stop short of saying this time is different, but the Feds intervention in the bond market over the prior decade suggests that a yield curve inversion may not be as valuable an indicator as it once was. For example, we saw a yield curve inversion in August 2019, yet US stocks are up almost 70% since then. A switch to cash over this period would have meant missing out on the fastest bull run in history. Another issue with inferring asset allocation decisions following a yield curve inversion is, even with this predictive information to hand, the alternative investment options are not as obvious as you might think. At least not across traditional asset classes. While US stock returns for the one-year period following a yield curve inversion are lower (4.7% vs. 9.0% during all other

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one-year periods), the data also suggests that US Treasury Bonds will underperform US stocks over this period. A paper from Eugene Fama and Kenneth French concluded: "We find no evidence that inverted yield curves predict stocks will underperform Treasury bills for forecast periods of one, two, three and five years." So, while recent data may suggest that equity markets will experience slowing growth, switching to bonds or cash is not the answer. Stay the course. "Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections or trying to anticipate corrections than has been lost in corrections themselves" - Peter Lynch. To learn how to protect your portfolio in a recession, go to theislandinvestor.com.

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'Colourful Town' SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL the theme of latest photo competition Sothys launch new Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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Killarney Camera Club's latest photo competition was themed 'Colourful Town' and yet again amateur photographers had lots of images to share. There was a variety of entries with images from near and far including Dingle and Cork. Julia Deady won the Unrestricted category and Noel O’Neill was named winner of the Novice category. The top three winners in each category were:

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1st Place: Julia Deady, Image 6, Cobh, 145 points Joint 2nd Place: Thomas Bradley, Image 20, Street Colour, 141 points Joint 2nd Place: Noel O’Neill, Image 10, Dingle Bay and Marina Jan 2021-0927, 141 points 3rd Place: Eoin Foley, Image 11, Colourful Cork, 139 points

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Cork, 139 points 3rd Place: Tanja Fischer, Image 5, Aarhus, 136 points “I had to scale a five foot wall to get a good position," Julia, who gave an insight into her winning image, said. "The top of the wall was quite narrow so I hastily took this photo. I realised later that I could have achieved the same shot from The Commodore Hotel. I learnt the hard way!” Her image was taken with a Canon 80D, 24-105 L series f/4 lens with an aperture of F8 and shutter speed of 1/100, while the ISO was set at 200 and the image was taken at 6pm in the evening. Check out all the competition entries on www.killarneycameraclub.ie. The club continues to meet fortnightly on Thursday night via Zoom and new members are always welcome. Anyone interested in joining can email secretary@ killarneycameraclub.ie.

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COLOURFUL TOWN: Julia Deady's image of Cobh was awarded first place in the Unrestricted category in the latest Killarney Camera Club photo competition.

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

ARCHDEACON

In loving memory of Patricia 18 Woodford Manor, Killarney who died on 19th April 2021 We would like to thank everyone that was present at the Rosary and Funeral Mass. Those who sent floral tributes and condolences on R.I.P. We would like to thank Killarney Nursing Home for the wonderful care she recieved. To Father Niall for the beautiful Mass and Eulogy, also the music and the singing. To Michael and Mary O’Shea for their kindness and professionalism. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. If Roses grow in heaven Lord, Then pick a bunch Place them in Pat’s grave And tell her they’re from us! From your close friends Kathleen and Yvonne, your neighbours in Woodford Manor, work colleagues in the Brothers of Charity and old Carragh Restaurant.

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

5TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN

May he rest in peace In thy heavenly home above With the sacred heart of Jesus In his own eternal love Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by dad John, mom Joan, sister Eilish, brother Ted, sister in law Angela, nieces and nephew.

Always loved and remembered by Your husband Frank and children, Aoife, Diarmuid and Roisin

30TH ANNIVERSARY 4TH ANNIVERSARY

COFFEY (NEE CREMIN)

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Always remembered by the Lynch family. Joan’s Anniversary Mass will be remembered at Clonkeen Church on 17th April at 9.30am

In loving memory of Marie Coffey (nee Cremin) of Carnahone Beaufort and Park Rd., Killarney who died on April 16th 1992 We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Always loved and remembered by your dad

30TH ANNIVERSARY

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted.

COFFEY (NEE CREMIN)

In loving memory of Marie Coffey (nee Cremin) of Carnahone Beaufort and Park Rd., Killarney who died on April 16th 1992 A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person, in God’s care.

29TH & 33RD ANNIVERSARIES BUCKLEY

Always remembered by your loving son Ger, daughter Helen and son-in-law Niall. Granda

Always loved and remembered by Your sister Siobhan, Jake and family

30TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Marie Coffey (nee Cremin) of Carnahone Beaufort and Park Rd., Killarney who died on April 16th 1992 Those we love are never really gone to us We remember you always, in special ways Memories, dreams, words, songs, funny moments. Always loved and remembered by Your sister Bernie, Tadhg and family

30TH ANNIVERSARY

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY In loving memory of our dear dad and grandad Jerry Buckley late of 12 St.Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 16th April 1993 also our brother John who died on 15th April 1989. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Marie Coffey (nee Cremin) of Carnahone Beaufort and Park Rd., Killarney who died on April 16th 1992

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care A loving nature warm & true These are the memories we have of you.

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

You left us too soon and we have lived with your loss ever since Just wish all your nieces and nephews could have met and known you.

Fondly remembered by your grandchildren Tracey, Denise & Conor

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

Always loved and remembered by your brother Denis , Rose and family

IN MEMORIAM

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

COFFEY (NEE CREMIN)

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 truely won.

In loving memory of Marie Coffey (nee Cremin) of Carnahone Beaufort and Park Rd, Killarney who died on April 16th 1992

COFFEY (NEE CREMIN)

Always loved and remembered by Your godmother, aunt Tessie and Pat. In loving memory of Michael Brosnan Knockacorrin, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry who sadly passed away on 8th April 2017.

30TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY (NEE CREMIN)

HAYES

In loving memory of Joan (Hannah) Hayes late of Kings Park and Clydagh Valley who passed away the 18th of April 2018.

Always loved and remembered by Your sister Jacinta, Raymond and family

O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received.

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IN MEMORIAM 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

FLEMING

15TH ANNIVERSARY CREAN

3RD & 30TH ANNIVERSARIES HUGHES

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

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

Remembering you Patrick..

We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten and you never will.

I look at the rivers and imagine you fishing or playing golf.. That wonderful tenor voice singing and no doubt entertaining A heavenly choir now.. Those ninety wonderful years.. You are so loved missed and thought about in every waking day. The reminders what you meant to all of us.. Up there with our beautiful Rita.. In between up and down days We carry you always in our heart. Your legacy lives on in all of us.. Patrick the husband Patrick the dad Patrick the great granddad.. The friend.. The friendly butcher

God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near. Softly from the shadows They came a gentle call You closed your eyes and went to sleep you quietly left us all. Always remembered by your son Malcolm, daughter in-law Caroline, grandchildren Éanna, Alianne and godchild Leah.

1ST ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

Always remembered by your wife, Philomena, and son, Karl.

1ST ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

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

A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God would have spared you If just for a few more years. It does not take a special day For me to think of you Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say Is offered up for you. Loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Joan. We seldom ask for miracles But today just one would do To have the front door open And to see you walking through. We travel to your graveside Some flowers we lay with care But the hardest thing to do Is turn and leave you there. Sadly missed by your son Ger and daughter-in-law Eileen.

Where you had made so many friends.. Where we can always remember you.. Smiling down with pride beside your loving daughter Rita.. This poem is for you .. our Patrick, our Rita.. Loved loved Forgotten..Never..(Paula)

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

I’m sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on it’s wings Be careful how you open it It’s full of beautiful things. In loving memory of Patrick Fleming late of Marian Tce, Killarney and 16 Scrahan Court, Ross Road, who passed away on April 16th, 2021. DAD What I”d give if I could say “Hello DAD”, in the same old way To hear his voice and see his smile To sit with him and chat for a while. So if your father is still here Cherish him with care, for you’ll never know the heartache until you see his empty chair.

It’s filled with a million kisses Wrapped up with a million hugs It’s from your daughter Yvonne Who sends it with all her love.

We lost a father with a heart of gold How much we miss him can never be told He shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow in his footsteps we will never go wrong. Lonely is the home without you Life is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

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

God saw you getting tired A cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered ‘Come to Me’.

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

A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Missed by your grandchildren Danny, Ciaran, Yvonne, Tommy and Lucy.

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

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Patrick Fleming 16 Scrahan Court, Ross Road, Killarney, who died on April 16th, 2021. A loving dad is now at rest For each of us he did his best His love was great His heart was kind A beautiful memory he left behind. Loved and remembered always by your daughter Diana and son in-law Mick

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted). NAS

Feel no guilt in laughter I know how much you care Feel no sorrow in a smile That I’m not here to share But let the memories comfort you. A word someone might say Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day. That brings me back so clearly as though I was still here And fills you with the feeling that I am always near. For if you keep those moments We’ll never be apart And I will live forever safe within your heart. Always loved by her daughters Catherina and Breeda, sons-in-laws Martin and Dirk, grandchildren Nichola, Amber, Luke, Hazel and Holly. xxxx Anniversary Mass will be held in Kilcummin Church on Sunday the 1st of May at 11.30am

2ND ANNIVERSARY RIORDAN

Too good to be forgotten. Loved and missed by your daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Paudie.

Sadly missed always by, Derek, Kathleen, Kiain, Aoife and Dara.

FLEMING

In loving memory of Mary and Jimmy Hughes late of Coolnagarrihy, Kilcummin Mary passed on 20th April 2019 Jimmy passed away 28th May 1992

In loving memory of our dearest parents Nancy Riordan (nee O’Connell) and John Riordan late of Molahiffe, Firies formerly The Castle, Firies who passed away the 8th and 20th April 2020 respectively. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Sadly missed by their children Sheila, Martina, Barthly, Eleanor, Dolores and Raphael Loved and missed by their grandchildren & great-granddaughters.

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy. Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication.

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IN MEMORIAM

15.04.2022 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY CULLOTY

DALY

In loving memory of Anne Daly, late of Gortacoppul, Scartaglin, Killarney who died on the 18th April 2021 As we lovingly remember Anne on her First Anniversary we, her family, wish to express our deepest gratitude to all who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss, those who sent Mass cards, letters, floral tributes and online condolences and to those who stood outside the church or joined us online for the funeral service and at the graveside. Sincere thanks to Fr. Mossie Brick for his kindness and consideration and for celebrating Anne’s life in such a meaningful funeral Mass, to Derry and Rosie Healy who added so much to the service with their beautiful music and to O’Sheas Funeral Directors for their help and professionalism. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. White, Dr. Houston and all the Medical Team in Farranfore Medical Centre. Anne’s family will be forever grateful to Celine and all the public health and palliative care nurses and home help staff who cared so well for Anne over the years enabling her to remain in her own home as was her wish. Sincere thanks also to the wonderful staff of Castleisland and Scartaglin Day Care Centres where Anne attended and made many friends through the years. Thanks also to Breda Crowley and staff of Crowleys Pharmacy, Castleisland ,for all your help and professionalism. Sincere thanks to all our extended relatives, neighbours and friends far and wide who were always there to support us. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment from Anne’s family with our deepest gratitude. Mass has been offered for your intentions. Solas geal na bhFlaitheas ar a hanam síoraí I gcomhluadar na naomh uilig go raibh sí First Anniversary Mass will be offered for Anne on Sunday 17th April at 10.15 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglin

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for. In thanks for request granted.

IN MEMORIAM

3RD ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

TUOHY

In loving memory of Michael Culloty late of Maulykevane, Headford, Killarney who died on the 18th of April 2013. May he Rest in Peace A special day another year A loving thought a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch With you we loved and miss so much Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving daughters and their families.

9TH ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy Dennehy’s Bohereen Killarney who passed away on April 17th 2019 and whose birthday occurs on April 19th. Time and years go gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there. Sadly missed, remembered always by Mam & Dad Anniversary Mass will be held Wednesday 20th April at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral

3RD ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

In loving memory of Peggy O’Brien late of 52 Ardshanavooly who passed away on 13th April 2021. 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 Peg and thanks for all you’ve done We pray that god has given You the crown you’ve truly won. Loved and missed Jackie, Shaun, Rhona, Conor and Keigan

22ND ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

TUOHY In loving memory of John Joe Foley Barleymount Fossa, who sadly passed away 13th April 2013. Silent thoughts sincere and true From a family who thought the world of you No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there. Always loved and remembered by Patricia and family.

18TH ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER In loving memory of Neilus Kelliher late of Tiernaboul, Killarney who died 17th April 2004. Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on. Sadly missed by Noreen, Declan, Eileen, Ann and Chris, Elaine, Yvonne, Johnny, Mike and his grandkids Con, Jamie, and Maggie.

In loving memory of A dear brother & uncle, Tony Tuohy late of Dennehy’s Bohereen, Killarney who died on 17th April 2019, and whose birthday occurs on April 19th. God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near. The golden gates stood open God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. Sadly missed by your loving sister Rachel, brother Dermot, nieces Jordyn & Casey and grand nephew Finnán

3RD ANNIVERSARY TUOHY

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

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy Dennehy’s Bohereen, Fair Hill, Killarney who passed away on April 17th 2019. In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day. Sadly missed by his aunties, uncle and cousins.

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

In loving memory of Michael F. Murphy late of Kilquane, Headford, Killarney who died on April 18th 2000. Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Always remembered by your family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland you gave hope to your people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to Your Divine Son remembering His promise “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find”. Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to Heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick or lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death. Amen. Our Lady of Knock, Pray for us. R.F.

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. MARTHA St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be Amen; and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult.

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IN MEMORIAM 3RD ANNIVERSARY

50TH ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTHY

LYNE

In loving memory of Catherine McCarthy late of Woodlawn who passed on 16th April 2019. Rest in Peace

In loving memory of Teddy Lyne late of New Street, Killarney who died on the 16th April 1972.

God looked around his garden and saw an empty place He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest Gods garden must be beautiful he always takes the best.

Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

God knew you were in pain and a cure was not to be. So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered ‘’Come to me’’.

Always loved and remembered by Anne, Assumpta, Michael and Dermot

With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you slip away Although we loved you dearly We knew you could not stay.

2ND ANNIVERSARY PHILBIN

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. In loving memory of Arthur W. Philbin who died in New York on April 17th 2020.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 23rd April 6.15pm at St Marys Catherial

Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep beside the ocean Beneath the golden sky.

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

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Michael J. O’Connor late of Loreto Road, Killarney who died on the 20th April 2018. A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care. Sadly missed by your wife, Kay. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Those special days will not return When we were all together But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever. Lovingly remembered always by sons Mark, Aidan, daughter-in-law Olive, grandchildren Jane, Emma, Lucy and extended family and friends Anniversary Mass on Saturday 28th May at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

IN MEMORIAM

KISSANE

In loving memory of Mary O’Donoghue (Nee O’Donnell) late of Woodlawn Park, Killarney & Athassel Abbey, Golden, Co. Tipperary who died on April 13th 2016.

In loving memory of Patrick Kissane late of Marian Tce and Oakwood, Rock Road Killarney who died on the 15th April 2021.

A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God could have spared you If just for a few more years. It does not take a special day For us to think of you Each mass we hear, each prayer we say Is offered up to you. We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories live forever. May she rest in peace, dear Jesus In Thy Heavenly home above With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In his own eternal love.

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

Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in my thoughts And forever in my heart.

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

Your loving wife, Mary Philbin née Doran.

Loved and remembered every day Maria & Eileen

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’ DONOGHUE

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

Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by your husband Stephen & all The McCarthy Family.

MIRACLE PRAYER

6TH ANNIVERSARY

Gone from our lives That smiling face The cheerful, pleasant ways The heart that won so many friends In happy by gone days. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Paudie, Miriam, Dylan and Gary.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received.

2ND & 25TH ANNIVERSARIES O’DONOGHUE

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE (Say for 9 days) May the Sacred Heart of Jesus, be accepted in all tabernacles, until the end of time. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus, be praised and glorified, now and for ever. St. Jude pray for us, and hear our prayers. Amen. Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Blessed be St. Jude in all the world, and for eternity, Amen. Say 1 Our Father and 1 Hail Mary. You will receive your intention, before the 9 days are over, no matter how impossible, it may seem. Say this prayer, 9 times a day, for 9 days. By the 8th day, your prayer will be answered. Must be published at end of Novena. B.M.C.

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION Father, I come to you, through your son Jesus, I believe He is the son of God, died on the cross for all my sins, rose from the dead and I now confess, Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I truly believe this and when I die, I will go straight to heaven to be with you forever. Jesus you said “You will hear about wars and stories of wars that are coming, about famines and earthquakes in different parts of the world, that there will be increased evil in the world”. But you said not to worry about it, that you would protect those that would trust in you. You, Lord, are my protection. I have made you God most high, my place of safety. Nothing bad will happen to me, no disaster will come near me or my home, you will put your angel in charge of me to watch over me, wherever I go. Pray out loud every day, Each person must say and believe the prayer for themselves. C.D.

In loving memory of Catherine (Kathy) O’Donoghue late of Tiernaboul who passed away on April 17th, 2020 also remembering our father Jack O’Donoghue whose 25th anniversary occurs in June Although you cannot hear her voice Or see her smile anymore Your mother walks beside you Just as she did before. She listens to your stories She wipes away your tears She wraps her arms around you And she understands your fears. It’s just she isn’t visible to see with the human eye But talk to her in silence And her spirit will reply. You’ll feel the love she has for you You’ll hear her in your heart She’s left her human body But your souls will never part. A mother holds her children’s hands for a little while but their hearts forever. Eternal rest grant unto her soul O’h Lord, may she rest in peace. Loved and remembered every day from your loving family. Anniversary Mass for Kathy will take place in The Church of the Resurrection on Monday the 18th April at 9.30am

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IN MEMORIAM

15.04.2022 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

MC GOUGH

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Terence Mc Gough late of Woodlawn Road Killarney who died on 21st April 2020.

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

In loving memory of John O’Connor late of Ballinskelligs, Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments who passed away the 14th of April 2018.

Sadly missed today and everyday.

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

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Mai O’Shea late of Cloona Woodlawn Killarney who died on April 7th 2021 Kathy and Denis along with the extended O’Shea and Hogan families wish to thank sincerely all those who expressed their sympathies on the passing of Mai. Thank you sincerely for all your love, support and kindness during this past year. Sadly due to covid many people could not be with us, we know that Mai was in your hearts, thoughts and prayers. The many, telephone calls, cards, floral tributes, messages and condolences on RIP. ie which were a source of strength for us, and showed the immense respect Mai was held. Remembering Marcello who was very close to Mum, and a special mention to her homecare team and Mags Mullins. To Killarney Cycling and Sliabh Lucra Cycling Clubs who provided guards of honour. To many friends and neighbours who stood respectfully as she made her last journey. To Fr. Kieran for his visits to Mai and his celebration of her funeral mass and those who provided the music. To Mike and Mary O’Shea undertakers for taking care of Mum. As it is impossible to thank everyone personally we hope this acknowledgement will in some way express our heartfelt thanks.

From Martin

2ND ANNIVERSARY MC GOUGH

Seamus stone as known to some and memories of him are second to none From music to nature he treasured his gifts and just one conversation would have you in fits. Known for his quarry and many a load from Peggy Gordon to Raglan Road-

In loving memory of Terence McGough late of 28 Woodlawn Killarney who died April 21st 2020. God saw that you were tired He knew you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the very best Sadly missed Anthony, Chriss and Family

2ND ANNIVERSARY MC GOUGH

7TH ANNIVERSARY MANGAN

Softly the leaves of memories fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may have gone But in our hearts you still live on. Sadly missed by your wife Noreen, Daughter Fiona, and son-in-law Jamie. There is a star that comes out at night It is our grandad To say goodnight. Love always Ella and Eilidh.

MC GOUGH

In loving memory of Terence Mc Gough late of Woodlawn Road Killarney who died on 21st April 2020. Early in the morning you heard the angels call you took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all. Loving remembered your sister Nancy, John and family

PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and throughout the world now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Healer of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Amen. (Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, by the 9th day prayer will be answered, it has never been known to fail - publication must be promised.) M.M.

IN MEMORIAM

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Always missed, love Sanrda, Tara & Fiona, Grandsons Glen & Ross, Son in law Brian, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Anniversary mass will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin at 11.30am on Saturday 24th of April.

35TH & 41ST ANNIVERSARIES O’LEARY

In loving memory of John O’Connor late of 17 Scrahan Court, and Park Court, Beech Road, Killarney who passed away the 14th of April 2018. Dad He never looked for praise He was never one to boast He just went on quitely working For the ones he loved the most. Love always Liz & Alan Granda We miss you dearly Grandad Much more than words can say We remember how lovely you were You were special in every way. Hugs & Kisses Evan & Cillian

In loving memory of Terence Mc Gough late of Woodlawn Road Killarney who died on 21st April 2020.

Sadly missed by Mike, Marian and Alan

In loving memory of a dear husband father and grandfather, Michael Mangan late of Crohane, Fossa who died on the 19th of April 2015.

Loved and remembered by your wife Lesha, daughters Elizabeth and Niamh, sons Sean, Daniel, Billy and grandchildren.

Seamus thank you for all the great stories you told Your wisdom and knowledge has shown us the way and we are so thankful to have known you every single day.

But my heart is not here at all It lies far away by night and by day To the time and the joys that are all gone But I never will forget the sweet maidan I met In the Valley near Slievnamon Anniversary Mass was held on April 4th in St Marys Cathedral.

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

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR In loving memory of Nell O’Leary late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 17th of April 1987 her husband Patrick O’Leary who died on the 18th August 1981, & her brother Mike Daly, who died in 1981. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near In our hearts ye will always be there.

In loving memory of John O’ Connor late of Ballinskelligs , Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments. who passed away the 14th of April 2018.

Sadly missed by your nephew Mick, and also the Daly and O’Leary family.

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

Loved and remembered by Billy, Laura and Stephen.

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Third time’s a charm | By Adam Moynihan

Super sub O’Leary sparkles as Kerry claim Division 2 title (and promotion) at third time of asking A spectacular cameo by second-half substitute Danielle O’Leary inspired Kerry to a three-point victory over Armagh in the Lidl National Football League Division 2 final on Sunday. The Rathmore player kicked two crucial points and a wonderful solo goal as The Kingdom came from behind to win a tense encounter in Croke Park. The result means that after four years in the second tier, and two final defeats in 2019 and 2021, The Kingdom will return to Division 1 for the 2023 season. Darragh Long and Declan Quill’s side raced into an early lead thanks to points by Niamh Ní Chonchúir and Aishling O’Connell but Armagh quickly found their groove. Eve Lavery, Catherine Marley, Bláithín Mackin and her older sister Aimee all scored to give the Ulster women a two-point lead. The elder Mackin and Fossa’s Erica McGlynn exchanged points to make it 5-3 before two trademark scores by Kerry veteran Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh lev-

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CROKE PARK elled matters just after the water break. Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Kerry were dealt a major blow in the 23rd minute, however, when the West Kerry woman was sent to the sin bin for a high challenge. With Kerry’s top forward on the sideline, Armagh seized the initiative. Marley, Aimee Mackin and Niamh Coleman made it 8-5, but Kerry responded through McGlynn to leave the scores at 8-6 at the interval. Mackin, the 2020 Player of the Year, kicked Armagh’s first three points of the second half and a fine score in reply by Kerry sub Danielle O’Leary left four between the teams. At this point it looked for all the world as though Kerry were heading towards

JOY: Kerry captain Anna Galvin lifts the Division 2 trophy. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

their third Division 2 final defeat in four years, but O’Leary had other ideas. The skilful forward slalomed through the opposition defence before rifling an unstoppable shot past Anna Carr in the Armagh goal. Game on. Aoife McCoy pointed for the Orchard County just before the water break but the final quarter was all about Kerry. Singles by Ní Mhuircheartaigh and the excellent Cáit Lynch made it a draw game and then O’Leary and Ní Mhuircheartaigh (two more) gave Kerry a three-point lead that they would not give up. The final whistle sounded and scenes of unbridled joy followed as Kerry finally laid their Division 2 ghost to rest. Next

up is the championship. If they can put in more performances like this, the only way is up.

KERRY: C Butler; C O’Brien, K Cronin, J O’Sullivan; A O’Connell 0-1, C Lynch, C Murphy; L Scanlon, E Costello; N Carmody, C Evans, A Galvin; N Ní Chonchúir 0-1, E McGlynn 0-2, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 0-5 (3f). Subs: D O’Leary 1-2 for Evans, M O’Connell for Carmody, P McCarthy for Ní Chonchúir, R Dwyer for McGlynn, M Johnston for Murphy. ARMAGH: A Carr; S Grey, C McCambridge, G Ferguson; T Grimes, L McConville, C Towe; N Marley, B Mackin 0-1, C Marley 0-2, E Lavery 0-1, N Coleman 0-1; A Mackin 0-6 (3f), A McCoy 0-1, N Reel. Subs: C O’Hanlon for Ferguson, K Mallon for Reel, F McKenna for Coleman, S Marley for Lavery, M McCann for C Marley.

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Celtic manager criticises league over fixtures ‘joke’ Killarney Celtic manager Brian Spillane has strongly criticised the Kerry District League over the manner in which fixtures are being scheduled.

CONCERNS: Killarney Celtic boss Brian Spillane is worried that Kerry soccer teams are losing players due to uncertainty surrounding fixtures. Photo: Konrad Paprocki.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser ahead of Celtic’s Munster Junior Cup quarter-final against Villa FC (Sunday at 2pm, Celtic Park), Spillane said teams in Kerry are playing around one league game per month on average. Clubs are losing players as a result, the Celtic boss has claimed. “The league, the whole thing, it’s a joke,” Spillane said. “It’s a disaster. We’re in April now and on average teams have 10 games played, so they’re playing once a month. There are no cup draws done yet. You have two cups: the Greyhound and the Celsius. If 32 teams enter those, that’s five games. For any team that gets to both finals, that’s 10 games. Plus the three or four games to finish off the league. “We’re actually not even halfway through [the season]. And it’s April.” He believes that the lack of matches, in addition to the way the fixtures are being announced, is putting a strain on players and clubs across the board. “The fixtures come out on a Tuesday night. We’ve lads working in bars and shops, same as every club, and they’re trying to do rosters and get time off. And they only find out if they’re playing on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning? “The fixtures came out last night (Tuesday) and there are six matches in eight divisions. Some teams are just dictating to the Kerry District League when they want to play and that’s the bottom line. They can play when they want. GAA fixtures can dictate things as well. It doesn’t make sense. “It’s down to the KDL to run the league properly. Every other league can do it. I just don’t know why they can’t follow the formats of the other counties. Limerick, Tipperary, all the leagues, they’re at the semi-final or final stages of the cups, and a lot of them have the

league champions decided already. If not, it’ll be done in the next few weeks. All seasons will be finished by May.” Celtic have dominated the KDL in recent years and after last weekend’s 4-1 win over Killarney Athletic, they are currently 13 points clear at the top of the Premier A table. Nevertheless, Spillane confirmed that he will be stepping down at the end of the season. “I handed in my notice a few months ago. I know the Listowel manager left as well. We had a Munster Cup and a few big friendlies after Christmas. Only for that, I’d be gone too. No one’s going to commit time to this. And that’s what’s going to happen if it continues. “Teams are struggling to get numbers for training. We’ve a Munster game coming up and we trained last week and we’re struggling for numbers. Players are sick of it.”

VILLA Spillane is expecting a tough test from Villa FC on Sunday. The Waterford side are still active in the FAI Junior Cup and have yet to be defeated this season in all competitions. Celtic have lost just one game – coincidentally against Villa in the FAI. “Villa are very strong,” Spillane said. “The big thing about them is that they’re well coached, and they play 3-5-2. They play the system well. In terms of players, we’d match up evenly enough. We lost 2-1 when we played them but it was a 50-50 game. “Hopefully with home advantage and a good home crowd, we might be able to turn it around. That could make the difference. It should make for a great match.”

More gold for Leahy Killarney sprinter Sarah Leahy carried her fine indoor form into last weekend’s Irish Universities Athletics Track and Field Championships, which were held at Carlow IT. After easing through the semis on Friday, the University of LImerick student secured gold in both the 100m and 200m events on Saturday – setting two UL records in the process. Her times in the 100 and in the 200 are the fastest ever posted by a student of the famed Limerick college. Not content with these achievements, Leahy went on to claim bronze as part of the 4x100m relay team alongside Blaithin Ní Chiarain, Alana Ryan and Kellie Bester. Sarah and her teammates’ time in this race was also an all-time best for UL. The Kerry woman was also convinced to compete in the 4x400m relay. Despite being unfamiliar with the event, Leahy helped UL to a fourth place finish. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Leahy said she was pleased with how she performed, but she still believes that she can go even faster. “On the first day, conditions were terrible - thunder and lighting, hailstone, wind and rain,” the Killarney Valley AC athlete explained. “So the competition on Friday was tough for everybody, including the spectators. Saturday was the opposite and if I did everything right and the body was feeling good, I knew I should do well. “Also the encouragement from my boyfriend Daniel, who expects nothing but the best from me, is always needed going into a big race day, along with the support of my mom and dad who also travelled to Carlow to see me compete. “The 100m went better than I hoped. I got a new PB of 11.67 and let out a little happy cheer when I crossed the line and saw the time. “Next was the 200m final. I got out well and landed a new outdoor 200m

PB of 24.18. Again, I was very happy, but I know I can run even faster in the 200m this season. As always, there’s lots to improve upon and I'm very excited for the upcoming outdoor season.” Leahy wasn’t the only Kerry athlete to catch the eye. Niamh O’Mahony of An Riocht and UCC was also a double medallist. On Friday she took home a bronze in the 5k in a time of 17:48:06 and on Saturday she won the 3k with 10 seconds to spare. Oisín Spillane, representing Tralee Harriers and UL, returned to his roots and took on the barriers in the 3k Steeplechase. Just behind the leading pack for the majority of the race, he bided his time, took advantage of a slowing pace to pull away on the back straight and take the win in a time of 9:16:71. Clubmate Cillian Griffin, competing for host college Carlow IT, took on the 100m and long jump. Having won his 100m heat comfortably on Friday he was straight into the long jump. The lead changed hands several times throughout the event and going into the last round there was a matter of centimetres between the top three. Cillian finished in a bronze medal position with a jump of 6.76m – a Carlow IT record. Unfortunately, a hamstring strain caused him to pull back in the 100m semi-final and he missed a spot in the final. Other Kerry athletes in attendance were Tralee Harriers Leanne Cronin in the discus for DCU and Basit Oyebanji in the 100m for UCC. Killarney Valley’s Darragh O’Leary competed in the 3k steeplechase for UL and former St Brendan’s athlete and UL student, Aaron Malik, took part in the combined events.

SPEEDSTER: Sarah Leahy of Killarney Valley AC claimed two goal medals at the Irish Universities Athletics Track and Field Championships. Photo: Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League RESULTS: SATURDAY, APRIL 12 U12 GIRLS SFAI INTER-LEAGUE Clare 0-6 Kerry

BOYS: Fossa NS students Paddy Myers, Jake Dunlea, Samuel Scroope and Fionn O'Donovan with the medals they won at the Cross Country Championships in Caherslee, Tralee.

U13 BOYS JOHN JOE NAUGHTON CUP Killorglin A 9–1 MEK Galaxy B Castleisland A 3–0 Camp Juniors B U16 GIRLS SFAI REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL Fenit Samphires 6–1 Castleisland C Bridge United 3–1 St Brendan’s Park Mastergeeha A 8–1 Inter Kenmare C U16 GIRLS SFAI REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL Castleisland B 0–6 Tralee Dynamos A Killarney Celtic 4–1 St Pat’s LB Rovers A 6–1 St Brendan’s Park E U10 BOYS JOHN O’FLYNN CUP QUARTER-FINAL Ballyhar 1–1 Iveragh Utd (Iveragh win on pens) Iveragh United 7–2 Castleisland A Mastergeeha B 1–1 Inter Kenmare (Inter win on pens) Dingle Bay Rovers A 5–1 Camp Juniors Red St Brendan’s Park B 5-0 Killarney Celtic C U10 BOYS BOWL QUARTER-FINAL U15 BOYS HEALY FAMILY CUP LAST 16 Tralee Dynamos B 0–5 MEK Galaxy B Killarney Athletic B 3-0 Fenit Samphires Castleisland B 6–1 Dingle Bay Rovers B U12 BOYS PREMIER LB Rovers B 0–5 Inter Kenmare B LB Rovers 0-4 Killarney Athletic U10 BOYS SHIELD QUARTER-FINAL U12 GIRLS PREMIER Castleisland C 2-5 Listowel Celtic B Inter Kenmare 0–0 Listowel Celtic St Brendan’s Park C 5–1 Ballyhar Dynamos A U13 BOYS PREMIER Camp Juniors B 2-7 Killarney Celtic B Killarney Athletic 0-4 Killarney Celtic U10 BOYS PLATE QUARTER-FINAL U13 GIRLS PREMIER St Brendan’s Park B 6–1 Ballyhar Dynamos B Fenit Samphires 0-0 St Brendan’s Park Ballyheigue 2–3 Fenit Samphires White Killarney Athletic 0–0 Killarney Celtic Inter Kenmare 5–1 MEK Galaxy U11 BOYS JOHN DOWLING CUP QUARTER-FINAL U14 BOYS PREMIER Tralee Dynamos 2-2 St Brendan’s Park LB Rovers 0–6 St Brendan’s Park A Iveragh United 4–2 Camp Juniors U14 GIRLS PREMIER Inter Kenmare 2-2 Killarney Celtic U11 BOYS SHIELD QUARTER-FINAL U15 BOYS PREMIER Mastergeeha 1-4 Killorglin

Castleisland B 0–5 Fenit Samphires Green St Brendan’s Park B 6–3 Killarney Celtic A Castleisland D 0–5 Tralee Dynamos A

U15 BOYS DIVISION 2 Iveragh United 2–5 Inter Kenmare B

U11 BOYS BOWL QUARTER-FINAL Ballyhar Dynamos 5–0 Dingle Bay Rovers B MEK Galaxy B 5–7 Dingle Bay Rovers

TEAM: Fossa NS boys cross country team members Tristan Cryan, Joshua Birdthistle and Ryan Lynch.

U16 BOYS PREMIER Mastergeeha 3–3 Castleisland

U11 BOYS PLATE QUARTER-FINAL Castleisland C 6–2 Tralee Dynamos B Listowel Celtic D 3–2 St Brendan’s Park D

U16 GIRLS PREMIER Camp Juniors 1–1 Inter Kenmare U16 GIRLS DIVISION 1 Fenit Samphires 0–2 Dingle Bay Rovers

U12 BOYS JOHN MURPHY CUP LAST 16 Killarney Celtic A 0-1 Listowel Celtic A U12 BOYS JOHN MURPHY SHIELD Ballyhar Dynamos B 3-3 Listowel Celtic B Castleisland C 0–4 Tralee Dynamos B Castleisland B 3–4 Camp Juniors A

GIRLS ROLL OF HONOUR

Klaudia Merchel (Inter Kenmare); Emma Healy, Emily Buckley, Caoimhe Cronin, Sadhbh O’Brien (Killarney Celtic); Ciara Collins, Sarah Chute (Fenit Samphires); Saoirse McCarthy, Grainne O’Dwyer, Orlaith Murphy (Camp Juniors); Grace O’Regan, Nicola O’Connell, Isabel Daly (St Brendan’s Park); Alice O’Connor, Robyn Horgan (Inter Kenmare); Ava Feely, Ally Russell (Listowel Celtic); Ella Hannafin, Lukne Balaseviarte, Nell Ní Shé (Dingle Bay Rovers).

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

PRESENTATION: Mr Pádraic Corcoran presenting medals to Fossa National School's successful young athletes.

TEAM OF THE WEEK SZYMON JASINSKI

RHYS O’CONNOR

Killarney Athletic U15

St. Brendan’s Park U13

JOHN HUGHES

ADAM MOYNIHAN

RYAN CASEY MEK Galaxy U15

Killarney Celtic U13

SEÁN QUIRKE

MARCUS CLIFFORD

DIARMUID MURPHY

HECTOR MORTAL

Mastergeeha U16

Iveragh United U13

Killarney Athletic U12

LB Rovers U13

Fenit Samphires U13

JOHN LEEN

Tralee Dynamos U14

GIRLS: Fossa National School pupils Naoise O'Connor, Tara O'Sullivan, Kelsey Cummins and Fiona Brunner who won medals at the Cross Country Championships.

SPORT

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Castleisland U16

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Legion Golf Classic to make welcome return After a COVID-enforced absence, the Killarney Legion GAA Club Golf Classic is making a welcome return to your diary. Seán Murphy and his team are delighted to announce that the club’s Annual Golf Classic is back with a bang on Friday, May 6. The event will be staged at one of Ireland's most picturesque courses, the famed but equally fair O'Mahony's Point. It’s the kind of course that any golfer can enjoy regardless of experience or skill levels. Funds raised at the Legion Golf Classic help the club to continue to improve their facilities in Derreen. “We are committed to providing our members and the broader Killarney community with the best facilities possible to enhance their health and wellbeing”, club PRO Enda Walshe explains. “Every week, hundreds of families use

Paul Nagle will be forced to miss this year’s Rally of the Lakes due to a prior commitment with his Ford M-Sport World Rally Team. The Aghadoe man became the first Killarney resident to win the rally in 2019. The international event makes a welcome return to Killarney after a two-year hiatus but Nagle and his driver Craig Breen will be on an extended test session in Spain and Portugal the same weekend. “It will be very hard heading to the airport when everyone else is heading to the first stage,” he said at the rally’s launch on Sunday last at the Gleneagle Hotel.

the facilities in the club and over the past few years, these facilities have been upgraded substantially - including excellent floodlighting, upgrading and resurfacing of our two main pitches, and the installation of a third smaller training pitch. We have also upgraded our gym facilities to incorporate all ages and sections of the club. “We are running our golf classic so we can continue to fund these developments. If you would like to support us, now is your chance.” The club say they are delighted to welcome the Gleneagle Hotel and Apartments as the main sponsor of the event and all involved are very grateful to Patrick and the O’Donoghue Family for their

GOLF CLASSIC: At the launch of the Legion GAA Golf Classic were James O'Donoghue, John Bowler, Patrick O'Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel, sponsor), Seán Murphy, Dave Randles (chairman) and Jamie O'Sullivan. Photo: Maria O'Sullivan.

marvellous support. A team of three is €300 and a tee box can be sponsored for €100. For more details, contact any Legion Golf Classic Committee members. Shaun O’Connor

(086 2940833), David Randles (086 2595765), Seán Murphy (087 2461780), Liam McGuire (086 2370865), John Bowler (087 2464651), John Foran (086 3907722), Justin Healy (086 3684108).

Nagle and Breen unable to defend Rally of the Lakes title Breen and Nagle’s next World Rally Championship event is Rally Croatia in a week’s time. After that the Ford Puma Rally1 crew head to Portugal and the test session scheduled for the same weekend as the Rally of the Lakes as part of their preparations for that event.

To date, 200 entries have been received for the event. Leading locals include Rob Duggan, Colin O’Donoghue and his father Kevin, Charlie Hickey, Denis Hickey and Tadhg O’Sullivan. Alan Ring will defend his 2019 Historic class win in his Subaru Legacy. Other his-

WINNERS: An emotional Paul Nagle (right) celebrates his win on the 2019 Rally of the Lakes with his driver Craig Breen. Nagle became the first Killarney resident to win the rally. Photo: Damien Switzer.

toric runners include Todd Falvey, Fergus O’Meara, Robert Falvey and Pat Looney. Killarney and District Motor Club member Jason Farrell leads the junior category in the Irish Tarmac Championship ahead of his home event. The junior rally runs over the Sunday stages only.

WINNERS: Dr Crokes award winners Mike Milner (accepting on behalf of Conor Bohane, Senior Hurler), Seánie Burchill (Junior Hurler), Nathaniel Doncel (Young Hurler), Tim Brosnan (accepting on behalf of his daughter Amanda, Senior Ladies Footballer), Martin Byrnes (Supporter), Brendan O'Connor (John Moynihan Memorial Trophy), Shane Doolan (Junior Footballer), Brian Looney (Senior Footballer), Rocha Clifford (Young Ladies Footballer), Matt O'Neill (Club Chairman), Brian O'Callaghan (Clubperson of the Year), Patrick O'Sullivan (County Board Chairman), and Evan Looney (Young Player of the Year).

Crokes stars pick up 2021 awards

Dr Crokes players, officials and supporters gathered at Scotts Hotel recently to celebrate their many achievements during the 2021 season. Members of the club’s senior men’s team were on hand to pick up their O’Donoghue Cup medals and the Senior Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards went to a pair of Looneys: Brian and Evan. Shane Doolan was named Junior Footballer of the Year. Meanwhile, Amanda Brosnan, represented by her father, Tim, scooped the Harry Bartlett trophy for Ladies Player of the Year. Rocha Clifford got the nod for the ‘Young Ladies’ honour. The club’s hurlers continue to make

great progress and Conor Bohane, Seánie Burchill and Nathaniel Doncel picked up the Senior, Junior and U20 Player of the Year awards respectively. Brian O’Callaghan received the prestigious Club Person of the Year award and Martin Byrnes was named Supporter of the Year. Brendan O’Connor was presented with the John Moynihan award. Club chairman Matt O’Neill and Kerry GAA chair Patrick O’Sullivan were on hand to present the worthy winners with their silver and glassware.

FAMILY: Brian O'Callaghan (Clubperson of the Year) with his mother, Una.

MEDALS: Dr Crokes players Lillie Foley and Sarah McMahon receive their medals from the club's LGFA chairperson Áine McMahon.

SUPPORTER: Kerry GAA chairman Patrick O'Sullivan with Supporter of the Year Martin Byrnes and Crokes chairman Matt O'Neill.

THE LOONEYS: Dr Crokes Senior Footballer of the Year Brian Looney with his parents Tom and Anne.

HURLING: Timmy Hourigan presents the Junior Hurler of the Year award to Seánie Burchill. Also pictured is chairman Matt O'Neill.

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SPORT NOTES

Kerry LGFA WALK: Big Dave’s 60th Memorial Walk. David previously managed Inbhear Scéine Gaels and Kerry ladies football teams. To honour his memory the family are organising a memorial walk on April 16 at 2.30pm. David was such an advocate for women’s sport, his proudest moments included the many years of service in management from 2005 to 2013 with the Kerry ladies football teams and succeeding alongside his daughter who wore the green and gold. On the day the walk will start at Kenmare Pier taking in Tubrib Loop and finishing in Kenmare Town. Refreshments will be served in the Wander Inn after the walk. All funds raised on the day will be donated to Kerry ladies football and any donations will be greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome to join on the day. Kerry LGFA would like to sincerely thank the O’Connor family for this wonderful gesture.

Killarney Athletic RESULTS: Girls U13 Premier - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 0. U15 Cup - Killarney Athletic 3 Fenit Samphires 0 (Jack Rudden, Szymon Jasinski 2). U13 Premier - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 4. Charleville Cheese Division 1B - Killarney Athletic B 3 Mainebank 2 (Matt Fleming 2, Ricky Fleming). Charleville Cheese Premier - Killarney Celtic 4 Killarney Athletic 1 (Roko Rujevcan).

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Premier A - Killarney Celtic 4 Killarney Athletic 1 (Wayne Sparling 2, Stephen McCarthy, Ryan Kelleher). U17 League - St Brendan's Park 1 Killarney Celtic 7 (Robbie Harnett 2, Timmy Moynihan, Kalvin O'Sullivan, Jason O'Sullivan, Luke O'Neill, Eoghan Crowley). U13 Premier - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 4 (Luca Mosca, Samuel Scroope, Daithi Stack, Micheal McElligott). U13 Cup - St Brendan's Park 5 Killarney Celtic C 0. U12 Cup - Killarney Celtic 0 Listowel Celtic 1. GIRLS: U16 South West Regional Semi-Final - Killarney Celtic 4 St Pats Clare 1 (Aideen O'Brien 2, Katie Doe, Katie Foster). U14 Premier - Inter Kenmare 2 Killarney Celtic 2 (Emily Buckley 2). U13 Premier - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 0.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: There was no jackpot winner on Friday, April 8. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 7, 10. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Humphrey Kerins, c/o Bar, Ciara Nagle, Mastergeeha, Deirde O’Sullivan, online, Silvester Dwyer, Glounacopple. Next draw Friday, April 15. Jackpot will be €3,800.

Killarney Legion GAA LADIES UPDATE: Our ladies teams had mixed results this week. The U12s welcomed Rathmore to Direen last Wednesday evening but found the Sliabh Luachra outfit an able opponent and de-

RUGBY: Killarney RFC Minis Co-Ordinator Liam Murphy is joined by some young players to promote the upcoming Munster v Connacht InterPro match which will be staged in Aghadoe.

spite hitting a hat-trick of goals they still found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline. The Under 14 Green team made it four wins from four on a blustery evening in Farranfore last Tuesday. Despite playing against the elements they went in ahead at halftime and consolidated that position in the second period and now sit top of the table with three rounds left to play. On Sunday they travelled to Moyvane for Round 5 and short a few regulars they found Moyvane a bridge too far in their bid to maintain their unbeaten run. They are however still in a strong position in the Division. The Under 16s remain unbeaten in their Division following their latest win over Laune Rangers in Direen during the week. A strong first half laid the foundation for a 6-12 to 2-7 win over the Launesiders. The minor ladies, buoyant from a great win over Listowel in Round 1, ran into a bang in form MKL Gaels outfit on Friday evening in a baltic Direen. Trailing by 12 at half time they soon cut the deficit to 5 but the Mid Kerry girls put on the afterburners and pushed on again. They travel to Na Gaeil this Friday looking to bounce back. The senior ladies kicked off their Donal Curtin Division 2 campaign at home to Austin Stacks on Sunday. In a free flowing high scoring affair they just came up short in the end losing out on a 6-7 to 3-11 scoreline.

Spa GAA CONDOLENCES to the family and friends and all at Kerry GAA on the passing of Gerald McKenna RIP. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam. GOOD LUCK to Niall O’Mahony and the Kerry U20s in the Munster U20 Football semi-final v Clare on Monday, April 18 (7pm, away). MINOR CO LEAGUE: Div 3 Final - Spa v Glenflesk (details TBC). Best of luck to our team and management. KERRY SOUTH: Congrats to the Kerry South U15s who defeated Kildare on Saturday - included was Spa's Joey McCarthy, Luke Doolan and Fionn Daly. Well done also to the Kerry South U16s who beat Tipperary on Saturday. The team includes Spa's Oran O'Neill and Aidan

Cronin. SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ begins April 24 and if any members (in primary school) wish to participate please contact Eileen Aherne on 087 9940594. Disciplines are set and figure dancing, instrumental music, solo singing, ballad group, Recitation, Léiriú and Tráth na gCéist. CO LEAGUE: Rd 3 Spa 1-10 Kerins O'Rahillys 0-12. Well done to our team and management, next round is on April 23/24 against Gneeveguilla (away). CLOTHES COLLECTION in Spa on Saturday, May 7. LGFA NATIONAL LEAGUE FINALS: Congratulations to Cassandra Buckley and the Kerry ladies on winning the National League Div 2 Final against Armagh. EASTER EGG HUNT in Spa this Saturday, April 16 at 11am. Everyone welcome! KILLARNEY CLUB 7S: Tickets on sale on killarneyclub7s.ie. LOTTO: No winner and next Monday’s jackpot is €3,400. Tickets on spagaa. com or in usual outlets.

Dr Crokes GAA ON THE FIELD: Congratulations to Kayleigh Cronin and Kate Stack part of the Kerry ladies National League team that won Div 2. Well done to Dr Crokes U15 players Cian Mulcahy, Adam Byrne and Kacper Robak who were on the Kerry South U15 team who played Kildare well done boys. Brian O’Connor was on Kerry minor hurling team that was defeated by Cork. Charlie Keating played with Kerry U20s who lost to Tipperary. CO LEAGUE: Dr Crokes 1-14 Dingle 1-14. A late flurry of points from the visitors gave them a share of the spoils in a keenly contested game. Dingle opened the scoring in the third minute with Brian O’Connor point quickly replied with points from Miceal Burns and Brian Looney. Conor Geaney levelled matters in 8th minute. Three Crokes points from Burns, Looney and Jordan Kiely (free) saw them lead 0-5 to 0-2 at end of the first quarter. Further points by Daithi Casey, B Looney and Shane Murphy (45) with Dingle scores coming from Niall Geaney and Conor Geaney saw Crokes lead at half-time 0-8 to 0-5. On the resumption Niall Geaney

narrowed the gap with a point. Harry Potts with a goal stretched the Crokes advantage. A Conor Geaney point and a Matthew Flaherty goal left the minimum between sides after 8 minutes. Mark O’Shea and Barry O'Sullivan swapped points. Mickie Casey, Jordan Kiely and Chris Doncel pointed for Crokes with O'Sullivan, Flaherty and Niall Geaney replying for Dingle. Two Shane Murphy points (45) stretched our advantage but three late Dingle points from George Durrant and the Geaneys from frees gave them parity. A good result and great to see so many young players getting game time.

Fossa GAA KERRY LADIES: Congratulations to the Kerry senior ladies on their promotion to Division 1 especially the Fossa ladies Erica McGlynn and Anna Clifford. SENIOR MEN: County League Div 4 Rd 3 - Fossa 2-15 Ardfert 3-7. Great win by our seniors. 3 from 3. Division 6A Round 3 - Fossa 1-8 Milltown/Castlemaine 3-12. Fossa B lost their first game of the season to a very strong Milltown/Castlemaine team. Fossa goal scored by Mike O'Keeffe SENIOR LADIES: A great win for our senior ladies. Donal Curtin Cup Div 3 - Fossa 4-9 Laune Rangers 2-6. U16 GIRLS: Fossa 5-3 Glenflesk 5-17. U13 BOYS: Fossa U13 A team suffered their first defeat of the campaign away to Cordal. It took 10 minutes before either team registered a score and they went in at the break 1-2 to 0-1 down. The second half was more open as both teams adjusted to the conditions. Both goalkeepers made some great saves but there was little Dara Whelton in the Fossa goal could do with two early Cordal goals. Charlie Griffin and Mikey Moroney fought valiantly as the boys closed the gap to 4 points through goals by Thomas Shaughnessy and Brian Horgan, before Cordal scored a fourth goal to leave the final score at 4-4 to 2-3. Fossa Bs travelled to Kenmare for the third round of County League Phase 1. Despite Fossa having the wind in the first half, Kenmare managed to build up a healthy lead with some well worked goals. Half time score was, 5-3 to 1-5. In an entertaining second half, despite Fossa giving it everything, Kenmare were able to maintain the gap. The game finishing 5-10 to 3-6. Special thanks as well to U11s who travelled this evening to support.

Listry GAA CUMANN NA MBUNSCOIL WINNERS: Listry GAA Club was delighted to have members of the Faha NS football team and their manager Mr Jerry Fitzgerald as its guests of honour in Allman Park on Sunday. This was to mark Faha NS winning the Cumann na mBunscoil 8/9 teacher final against Spa NS Tralee. The team was introduced to the crowd at half time and received a great reception from Listry and Listowel Emmets supporters

15.04.2022 SPORT NOTES alike. Each member of team received an Easter Egg compliments of PKs Supervalu. CO LEAGUE DIV 2 ROUND 3: Hard Luck this evening for our senior team against Listowel Emmets in Co Senior Football League Division 2 Round 3. Listry 0-8 Listowel Emmets 2-7. Round 4 v Milltown / Castlemaine in Milltown GAA Grounds on Sunday, April 24 at 2pm. WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA: Kerry GAA have partnered with humm payments meaning that you can split your payments into bi-weekly or monthly instalments. Click on winahousewithkerrygaa.ie/win-a-house, choose humm as your payment method at checkout, and complete your humm purchase. Kerry GAA have decided to extend the draw to Tuesday, July 26. Get your tickets for a fabulous house in beautiful Killarney. LOTTO: Numbers drawn 8, 14, 18, 19. €100: Tim Lynch, Sheans. €50 x 2: Danny O Sullivan, Shagmout. Jayah, Ciona Regan, Rockfield. €25 x 2: PS and JC (over the bridge) Brendan O’Shea. Easter Sunday Jackpot €5,850.

Kilcummin GAA SENIOR FOOTBALL: Kilcummin 1-9 Na Gaeil 1-6. Our senior team had a hard fought victory over Na Gaeil at home on Sunday last in very cold and windy conditions. James Nagle scored twice and Philip O’Leary scored crucial 2nd half points to see off the opposition while Noel Duggan’s total of 1-4 was impressive. Danny Cronin and the impressive Eoghan O’Donovan completed the scoring while Man of the Match Kevin Gorman put in a powerhouse performance at midfield. Keith O’Leary effected a crucial save at the end while the likes of Kevin McSweeney Chris O’Leary and Gary O’Leary also stood out. Team: Keith O’Leary, Donal Maher, Chris O’Leary, Kevin McSweeney, Dan Moynihan, Philip O’Leary, James Nagle, Kevin Gorman, Danny Cronin, Eoghan O’Donovan, Gary O’Leary, Philip Casey, Noel Duggan, Paul O’Shea, Cian Foley, Subs used Kevin McCarthy, Shane McSweeney. Next game away to Listowel in two weeks.

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk lotto which took place in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €6,800, The numbers drawn were 17, 19, 28, 30. Consolation prizes of €50 each to: 1. Paddy Lynch, Spa, 2. Mike O’Shea (Sellers’ Prize), 3. Sinéad Somers, Headford, 4. John Kelleher, Curreal. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on April 20. Jackpot will be €7,000. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers. Final reminder for renewal of annual lotto tickets. Tickets may be purchased online via Clubforce or from Denis O’Donoghue, St. Kieran’s, Knockanes or from any member of the committee. LADIES FOOTBALL: Glenflesk Ladies committee are currently seeking candidates to take part in a Referee Level 1

WINNER: Spa GAA lotto jackpot winner Geraldine Mackey receives her cheque from lotto chairman Tadhg Hickey.

Course. The course is to prepare candidates to referee underage competitive games. Candidates must be 17 years of age before January 1 2022. Dates for the training course are as follows: April 23 9.30am to 4pm; April 24 9.30am to 4pm. Both days must be attended. Anyone who may be interested can message the page for more information SENIOR FOOTBALL: Division 3 Round 4 - Our senior team are playing Dromid Pearses at Glenflesk on Saturday, April 23 at 6.30. Division 5 Round 3 - Glenflesk Div 5 team are playing Moyvane on Friday, April 15 at 6.45pm in Glenflesk.

East Kerry GAA DEEPEST SYMPATHIES to families of Gerald McKenna RIP. Kerry GAA President Ballyduff was also a former Chairman and a former Central Council Delegate. We offer our sincere condolences to his family. Sheila O’Donoghue (née O’Meara) RIP Killarney. Sheila was a familiar face at Kerry matches with her great friend Aine Ni Suilleabain current children’s officer of Kerry Co. Board and former PRO of East Kerry Board. William O’Connor RIP Castleisland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. CONGRATULATIONS to Kerry senior ladies and management in Coke Park on Sunday last and all players East Region and Player of Match in winning national League Division 2 Final on Sunday. Congratulations to Kerry South U15 team defeated Kildare in Hawfield. On Saturday last. FIXTURES: Frank Doran Safeguard Security East Kerry Senior League Division 1 Final - Killarney Legion play Dr crokes on Sunday, May 8. Time venue to confirmed. Division 2 Final - Cordial play Firies on Friday, May 6. Time venue to confirmed. EAST KERRY SCOR NA BPAISTI: Final on Sunday, April 24 at Fossa Community Hall at 3pm.

Currow GAA U17: Our minor team have recently competed in the Keanes Supervalu Minor

County League and their results are as follows: Currow 5-09 Cordal/Scartaglen 3-13, St Pats Blennerville 2-4 Currow 4-9, Currow 0-10 Laune Rangers B 2-14. The team will now contest a county semi-final v Cordal/Scart on Monday, April 11 in Cordal at 6.30pm. U15: Currow U15 team commenced their Lee Strand County League a few weeks back and their results have been as follows: Currow 7-11 Castlegregory 1-5, Currow 6-8 Duagh 1-07. Following these two home games the team will now travel for their next three games with matches against Knock/Brosna, Kerins O’Rahillys and Tarbert to come. U13: Our 13 team County League phase one has now began with two games so far. Unfortunately, our team they have met two very strong teams in Gneeveguilla and Beale with the opposition proving too strong and were comprehensive winners. The team have three games remaining in phase one of the league with a home game vs Annascaul/Lispole on April 24 with away games to St Michaels Foilmore on April 10 and Templenoe/ Tousist on May 8. U11: Kerry GAA Go Games will commence next Thursday, April 14 when our U11 squad will travel to Duagh for round one of the Go Games. The rest of the games are as follows: Rnd 2: Listry v Currow (21/04), Rnd 3: Castleisland Desmond’s v Currow (28/04), Rnd 4: Currow v Beaufort (05/05), Rnd 5: Currow v Ballyduff (12/05). All games will take place on Thursday evenings with first named team at home. Starting time for all games will be at 6.30pm.

Beaufort GAA SYMPATHY is extended to the families of Michael Sweeney, Carnahone and Siobhan Lorway (nee O’Reilly, Shanacloon who passed away recently in the US). May they rest in peace. FIXTURES: Development team men away Tarbert, Saturday at 7pm in round 2 of league. Senior men away Cromane, Friday at 7pm in Mid Kerry league back

game. Senior Ladies home Scartaglin, Sunday 12.30pm in round 2, Curtin Cup. RESULTS: Beaufort 1-12 John Mitchel’s 0-10 in Senior Co League, Div. 2. Beaufort 4-10 Dingle 1-12 in Senior Co League, Div. 6. LOTTO: The next draw for jackpot of €7,400 will be on Sunday, April 17. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. MEMBERSHIP: Beaufort GAA Club membership is now due. Please go to www. foireann.ie, or www.beaufortgaa.ie to pay membership or contact Patie at 087 2515311. CONGRATULATIONS to Avril Rooney and Keeva Riordan who were part of the Kerry Girls U14 panel. They were narrowly defeated by Cork in the Munster final last weekend. Saoirse Dorrian is also part of the Kerry minor ladies panel. WIN A HOUSE in Killarney with Kerry GAA. Kerry GAA is having a fundraising draw with first prize of a house in Killarney. There are also monthly prizes until the main draw for all purchased tickets. Tickets are €100 and can be purchased at www.kerrygaa.ie. Tickets also available in the club from Neil Doherty at 087 2114059. WISHING all our readers a happy Easter.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club LOTTO: The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday last, April 4 at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 18, 24, 25 and the bonus ball was 26. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Georgia O'Donnell, €50 - Paddy Browne, €25 - Niall Murphy, €25 - Carmel O'Connor, €25 - Jessica Mok Far Chain, €25 - Helena Lyne. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place next Monday, April 18 where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/ Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated. MC MINIS: Have you heard of MC Minis? A fun filled Saturday morning group, where boys and girls aged 4, 5 and 6 learn football skills as well as teamwork, fun games and functional movement skills. With an emphasis on having fun, learning new skills and making friends, it’s the perfect activity to get active and be introduced to GAA at the same time. Our sessions take place Saturday mornings 9.30am10.15am in Nagle Rice Community Centre Milltown and new members are always welcome. Come along and give it a try. Any questions contact Katie O’Sullivan on 087 3205344.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Saturday/Sunday April 9/10 on Killeen single stableford competition. This competition was sponsored by our very generous sponsors GMIB as always supporting Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.1st Sharon Ormonde 37pt (14), 2nd Maureen Creedon 36pt (17) B9, BG Anne Moynihan 29pt, 3rd Julie Leonard 36pt (22), 4th Christine Carroll 33pt (12) B9.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) RESULTS: Gents Fourball Betterball Qualifier. Mahony's Point Course. 1st Michael McAuliffe & Jim Sheehan 44pts; 2nd Michael P O'Donoghue & George McKenzie Vass 43pts; 3rd Peter Counhian & Simon Clifford 43pts. Ross Golf Club (Men) RESULT: On April 9 and 10 we held the third round of the MD O'Shea Spring League. This SS competition was kindly sponsored by Avondale Projects. 1st Virginijus Jonikaitis (15) 43, 2nd Niall O'Brien (19) 42, 3rd Alius Brazietis (26) 38, 4th John Ivory (20) 38, 5th Michael J Casey (18) 38. FIXTURES: On Sat/Sunday we will hold a Club Sponsored single stableford competition. The online entry will be available from 7pm on Thursday. Easter Monday Mixed Scramble on Monday, April 18 we will hold a 10 hole mixed scramble with a 10am shotgun start. Online entry is in place for this scramble but please pay the entry fee on the day.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) SPRING LEAGUE: Congratulations to Susan Good’s team on winning the Spring League with 25 points! The team: Susan Good, Maureen Crowley, Mary Moynihan, Breda O’Farrell. Single Stapleford competition April 1/2. 1st Betty O’Farrell and 2nd Sarah Scanlan. Lir Café Sponsored Single Stapleford 9 Hole Competition 8th & 9th April - 1st Helen O’Donoghue, 2nd Thérèse O’Keeffe and 3rd Betty O’Farrell. Many thanks to Lir Café for their sponsorship. COMPETITIONS: Mixed Scramble hosted by the Men's Club for Members & Guests on Monday, April 18. Names to be in by 4pm on Sunday, April 17 via the ClubV1 app. 9.30am for 10am start. MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men) RESULTS: April 2/3. Round 4 Spring League. 1st Vincent Hussey (23) 41 pts, 2nd Tim Sheehan (12) 39 pts, 3rd Sean Coffey (29) 39 pts. Overall Spring League. 1st Denis Cronin (23) 136 Pts, 2nd Captain Michel Barry (14) 130 pts, 3rd John Egan (20) 127 pts. FIXTURES: April 15 - Club Fundraiser - 4

Ball Betterball - Sponsored by Killarney Plaza Hotel - Open to Ladies & Gents Sperate Ladies & Gents Prizes. Entry Fee €25 per person. Timesheet Open - Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440 to book. April 16/17 - 18 Hole Stableford - White Tees.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: April 9/10 - Stableford - Sponsored by O'Sullivans Store, Beaufort Bridge. Overall Winner: Marie Flood (33) 36 pts, Division 1 Winner: Kathleen Cronin (18) 35 pts, Division 2 Winner: Sheila O'Connell (36) 32 pts. FIXTURES: April 16/17 - Easter Egg - Stableford - Sponsored by Beaufort Golf Club.

Castlerosse Ladies Golf Club RESULTS: Congratulations to 1st Place Nora Long Scoring 28 pts (45) and 2nd Place Kay Spillane scoring 26 pts (46) in the Ladies Club Sponsored 18 Hole Stableford. FORTHCOMING COMPETITION: 9 Hole MIXED Scramble Tuesday evenings. Open to Members and Non-Members. Draw for Partners at 6pm Sharp. Sign in at Clubhouse before 6pm OR sign in on BRS (tee times do not apply). CLUB SPONSORED 18 HOLE STABLEFORD: Fri/Sat. Sign in on BRS. SOCIAL GOLF: Wednesday (blocked off tee times) 12pm-1pm. Sign in on BRS. Draw for partners and times on Tuesday evening. Play your own ball in a relax and fun atmosphere. All members welcome. LESSONS: Wednesday 11.00-12 noon. Saturday 10.30-11.30am. GET INTO GOLF: Commencing Monday April 25 7-8.30pm. 8-week ladies beginner programme. Cost €65. Contact Kieran 087 2748777. All welcome.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SUNDAY DRAWS: Results of last Sunday’s Two Ball Scramble - First Nett: Robbie O'Brien Snr & Noel Moynihan 37½, Gross: John McGrath & Sean Ashe 47 and Second Nett: Robbie O'Brien Snr & Mark O'Shea 39½. Hole-In-One: Jason O'Brien (11th Hole, Championship 10th). EASTER DRAWS: Please note over Easter there will be draws on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday at the usual times of 9am and 10.45am. CLOSING DATES: Please note that entries for the National Matchplay (April 24th closing, €15) and the Munster Strokeplay (May 1st closing, €15) are currently being taken. Sheets on noticeboard in clubhouse. Please have your entries paid for in advance as no unpaid entries will be sent off. MEMBERSHIP: Please contact either the clubhouse or Registrar Margaret B Looney via text (087 9265747) if you wish to enquire about same. Our rates are the same as they were in 2021. CLUBHOUSE OPENING: Please note

that the clubhouse will be opening from 2pm-6pm weekdays and 12pm-6pm (weekends) over the Easter break from school.

our athletes to compete in these Championships. INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries.

Killarney Rugby

Gneeveguilla AC

SENIORS WIN PROMOTION: A huge congrats to our seniors who earned promotion yesterday with a win back west against Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne in Ballydavid. The lads won 38-10 in tough playing conditions. Well done lads! MINIS: Our minis hosted our friends from Killorglin and Iveragh last Saturday in glorious sunshine and plenty of fantastic rugby on show. Very well done one and all. Our minis have our last session of the season tomorrow morning and we will be giving out medals, trophies and finish up with a party for all. See ye then. GIRLS ONLY GIVE IT A TRY: We will commence this year's Girls only Give it a try programme on Saturday, May 7 at Aghadoe. Girls rugby is thriving and this programme is for new players aged between 8 and 14 who would like to literally give rugby a try. All welcome. For further details contact Fiona on 087 2304689. KRFC TO HOST JUNIOR INTERPRO: Killarney RFC is delighted to be hosting the Munster v Connacht junior interpro game on Saturday, April 23 next. Come along to see the most exciting junior rugby players from across both provinces. What is the Interpro? Junior rugby represents the bulk of amateur rugby on the island of Ireland, with the Interpro being the signature Junior rugby competition. It bookends the season and draws in players and spectators from close to 200 clubs. In fact, it is the only level beyond underage where provincial honours can be won by non-professionals. This promises to be a wonderful day out for all the family. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information. RESULT: Seniors - Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne 10-38 Killarney. FIXTURE: Seniors - Douglas v Killarney, Sunday at 2pm.

Lotto: No winner of our lotto draw 01/04/2022. Numbers drawn were 13, 15 19 & 27. Sellers prize winner Shelia O’Donoghue. €50 Y/T prize to Peggy Moriarty Coom. €50 to Ger Sheehan Ballydesmond. €40 each to Michael Lenihan Touronnough, Richie Cooper Portlaoise & Maunie O’Leary Leam. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 13, 23, 27 & 30. Next week’s jackpot €5,400 plus €1,000 bonus. LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw 8/04/2022. Numbers drawn were 15, 18, 19 & 24. Sellers prize winner Danny O’Sullivan. €50 Y/Y prize winner Doonagh Hickey Rathmore. €50 to Derry O’Sullivan c/o Cue Club Killarney. €40 to Eamonn O’Brien Aghaleenmore Killarney, Matt Wrenn c/o Lyons Bar & Donal Mccarthy Londis, Rathmore. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 13, 16, 23 & 24. Next week’s jackpot €5,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

Killarney Valley AC SARAH AND DARRAGH: The Irish University Athletics Championships took place last weekend hosted by the Institute of Technology in Carlow. Congratulations to KVAC athletes Sarah Leahy and Darragh O’Leary who represented University of Limerick at the Championships. Sarah took double gold for the 100m in a PB time of 11.67sec and the 200m in 24.118sec and also came 3rd in the 4x100 relay. Darragh O’Leary was 7th in 3000m Steeplechase in a PB time of 10min 18.81sec. NEXT: The next competitions coming up are the Kerry County Senior & Master T&F Championships on Sunday, April 24 and the Kerry County Juvenile & Junior T&F Championships on Saturday and Sunday, May 7/8. We are encouraging all

Kilcummin SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Donie Foley, Cockhill. May he rest in peace. CENSUS 2022: Thank you for filling out your census forms on Sunday, April 3. Census enumerators are returning to every home in your area to collect your completed census forms until May 6. If you didn’t receive a form, please contact us at 0818202204 or visit census. ie to contact us online. Please ask to see their ID badge when they call. Census enumerators will not enter your home. The census is carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). BINGO: Kilcummin Parents Association will be hosting an Easter Family Bingo in the Dromhall Hotel Killarney, on Sunday, April 24 at 3pm, all welcome. HISTORY/RESEARCH PROJECT: Kerry CCÉ County Board are this year again running the History/Research Project competition as part of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí 2022. All information about this year’s project is on our Kerry Comhaltas website. ART COMPETITION: The theme for this year's Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí art competition is ‘The Fleadh is Back!’. The closing date for this years competition is May 18 which gives artists plenty of time to get their creative minds working on their masterpieces. The finished pieces can be A4 or A3 in size. There are three age categories for this competition: Under 9, Under 12 and Under 15.This year we ask for all entries to be posted to Orla as the pieces will be displayed in Dúchas during the two weekends of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí in June and the prizes will also be presented during the Fleadh.

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