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Prayers for Sheila battling COVID in UHK
A Rathmore family - whose family member is critically ill and on a ventilator in University Hospital Kerry (UHK) battling COVID - are this week making a heartfelt plea to the public to stay home to save lives - saying the highly infectious virus can happen to anyone. | By Michelle Crean With over one thousand positive cases in Kerry over the past seven days alone, and 208 deaths reported from COVID-19 so far this month in Ireland, the virus is raging in the community putting healthcare staff under tremendous strain. And the family of Sheila Crowley (60), who is currently in ICU, are completely baffled as to how and where she contracted it, and are praying that she'll make it over the coming days. Now her family want to speak out and warn others of how serious COVID is and how fast it can take hold. "It just escalated very fast," her niece Ashley Crowley told the Killarney Advertiser. "She remains in a critical condition in ICU in Tralee. She's a young woman. It took into her body very fast."
PRAYERS: Prayers are being said for Sheila Crowley who is currently on a ventilator battling COVID in ICU at University Hospital Kerry.
NO SYMPTOMS Sheila, who is originally from Headford, had a mild cough last week but no other obvious symptoms, Ashley explained. "It wasn't the dry cough. It came on her but it wasn't persistent." On Monday last week she had a pain in her back and her GP thought it could be a kidney infection but suggested
a COVID test to be cautious. The test came back positive and while she had no symptoms and felt fine - it all changed very suddenly. "Over the course of a few hours she suddenly became ill and distressed, the colour went from her." That was on Saturday last and Sheila's sister immediately rang SouthDoc and an ambulance was arranged to take her straight to A&E at UHK. "In A&E the oxygen wasn't reacting with her. They then put on a mask with oxygen but that didn't work and she was transferred to ICU and put on a ventilator. She's still critical, her lungs are totally full with the virus." The next few days are critical and both Ashley and her family are appealing to the public to heed the health advice to stay at home, restrict interactions with others to avoid going through this heartache.
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Ashley explained that Sheila's sister died of cancer just a month ago, and that all the family had been restricting their interactions and movements over the past year to keep her safe. She also said that the hospital thinks Sheila may have contracted the new strain of the virus. "It's hard to take in. We just don't know where she got it from. We have all been restricting our movements for the past year because my other aunt had cancer.
Renewed appeal for witnesses following fatal road accident | By Michelle Crean Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses following the two car collision at Lawlor's Cross, on Tuesday, which claimed the life of a local woman. There was great sadness at the news of the death of Dymphna Wynne (nee Keely) of Flesk Grove, Killarney, who was aged in her 80s. She sadly passed away in University Hospital Kerry following the head on collision between a Ford Focus and Nissan Xtrail at Dunrine at approximately 4.15pm. Dymphna was mother to Karen, a teacher in Gaelscoil Faithleann, and mother-inlaw to Proinsias MacCurtain, principal of the same school.
Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to the accident and rushed to the scene. The driver and the remaining passenger, along with the driver, a sole occupant of the second car, were taken University Hospital Kerry for treatment of their injuries. The driver has since been released. The road was closed to traffic overnight while a technical examination was carried out. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and also to any road users with camera footage, including dashcam, who were in the area at the time of the collision to make it available to investigators. In particular, Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed unusual driving behaviour on approach routes to
Lawlor’s Cross from the Killarney direction between 4pm and 4.20pm. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Town Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. A private Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow (Saturday), in St Mary's Cathedral, followed by cremation in the Island Crematorium, Cork. Dymphna's Requiem Mass will be live streamed on killarneyparish.com at 10.30am. Dymphna is missed by her heartbroken husband Brian, her sons Brian and Colm, daughter Karen, daughters-in-law Sandra and Edel, son-in-law Proinsias (Frank), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends in Kerry, Dublin and Donegal.
We've been tested since too and are negative. It's frightening how fast people can pick it up. We just don't know." A special Mass of Intercession for Sheila was said by Fr George Hayes of Glenflesk Parish on Tuesday evening which was broadcast over the Internet, while online there were hundreds of well wishes as family, friends and members of the public lit candles for her recovery. Ashley, who said the hospital staff are "wonderful" and give regular updates on Sheila's condition, added that if she pulls through that her road to recovery will take a very long time. "She still remains in a dangerous place. They reckon she could be on a ventilator for a long time. We're just hoping she makes it." She added a huge thanks to all the healthcare staff involved in Sheila's care and to the public for their kindness and prayers over the last few days. Yesterday (Thursday), Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said that the Government hopes to have 4m vaccinated by the end of September. And while people wait, Ashley is appealing to them to stay apart. "It's totally true that by staying apart you'll be together eventually again."
Virus “out of control” in Killarney area | By Sean Moriarty There are concerns that the spread of COVID-19 has “gone out of control,” in the Killarney area. The Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Brendan Cronin, has made an urgent plea for people to obey the current Level 5 restrictions. Addressing an online meeting between elected councillors and Kerry County Council officials earlier this week, Cllr Cronin asked people to stay at home in an effort to suppress the virus. There is concern that there are high levels of COVID-19 in the Killarney area. “Stay at home,” he told the meeting. “This cursed virus seems to be out of control, we all know families of someone who has it and there are a lot of people who are very ill.”
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The parents of a seriously ill Killarney girl will today (Friday) receive the best New Year gift as they collect their new, specially adapted car from a specialist fitter in Cork. | By Sean Moriarty Alexis suffers from a rare primary metabolic condition called Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency which has led to a brain abnormality called Ventriculomegaly as well as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, global developmental delay, double hip displacement, cortical visual impairment and sleeping difficulties. Her parents Steve and Teresa are her 24 hour carers and last September, through a trustee, organised a GoFundMe campaign to help the family buy a new car as Alexis had simply grown out of their existing vehicle. Thanks to the generosity of the people of Killarney and beyond the O’Mahony family will, today, collect a brand new Ford Tourneo people carrier. The van is currently in Southern Mobility Solutions’ workshop in Cork where specialist staff are putting the finishing touches, including fitting a wheelchair ramp. It was a race against time for the family as they needed to register the new van before December 31 to avoid new revenue and carbon tax rules which came into effect at the start of the year. This alone saved the best part of
€7,000 but as a result their new van will carry a 2020 registration plate. The O’Mahony family bought the van from Killarney Autos where another stroke of luck saved them another load of money. A Tipperary-based family had left a wheelchair lift at Killarney Autos and when they heard about the O’Mahony’s plight they offered their old ramp, free of charge, to the local family. “I can’t thank Killarney Autos and, especially, salesman Kevin Donnelly, who did so much for us,” Steve told the Killarney Advertiser. “It was a stroke of luck that Kevin dealt with the Tipperary family and a few phone calls later we learned that they had donated the ramp to us. It was unbelievable.” A committee, made up of five people and who are not related to Alexis’ parents, made all the financial decisions ahead of the purchase of the new van. “The purchase would not have been possible only for support we got locally and internationally,” added Steve, whose wife Teresa is Polish. The Frydman Community Charity donated a large sum of money, largely from its American branch, to the trustees. The charity named after Teresa’s
NEW WHEELS: Stephen and Teresa O’Mahony are grateful to everyone who helped fundraise for a new vehicle to help their growing four-year-old daughter Alexis. Photo: Michelle Crean
home village in Poland, is made up of emigrants who are now settled all over the world. The O’Mahony family thanked the following for their fundraising efforts: Radio Kerry, Beauty by Aga, Flares Gymnastics Club, The Kerry Association London, singer Mary Culloty O’Sullivan, Halo Hair Salon, Molly and Grace from Killarney who made and sold Christ-
mas decorations, The Christmas Market, online DJs and musicians, Natalie Russel Zumba, Harvey Norman Tralee, artist Dzana Bukvic and Tiny Creations, Zumba Salsa Tralee, and the Curious Cat. Additionally Vodafone – The Kerry Phone Centre, made a separate donation to the BUMBLEance children’s ambulance via the Vodafone Ireland Foundation.
Killarney man ahead of Queen in London vaccine roll-out | By Sean Moriarty Well-known London-based Killarney man Jerry Cronin said he was honoured to receive the Coronavirus vaccine a day before Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. Jerry, who is best known for playing George Washington during the annual 4th of July Festival in Killarney, received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Friday last, while the royal family were vaccinated the following day. The Aghadoe man, who is based in the Kensington area of the city, received his vaccination at the nearby St Charles Hos-
pital. He suffers from undisclosed underlying medical conditions and his doctor recommended he was placed further up the vaccine waiting list. That was on Monday last week and five days later he was vaccinated. However, he will have to wait three months for the second dose as a shortage of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the UK has resulted in an extension of the times between each injection. “It was well organised, they had 24 booths set up in what looked like an unused restaurant and I was the youngest fellow there at 76,” he told the Killarney
Advertiser. “It was a bit congested for my liking but I was in and out in no time, I just had to wait 15 minutes in case I had a reaction.” He added that he was not overly-worried that the time between each dose has been extended. “Imagine two people in the one house that needed the vaccine, you have a choice; one person gets two doses in three weeks and the other has to wait months, or they both get a shot each,” he explained. “I heard afterwards that the Queen said if the vaccine is good enough for Jerry Cronin, then it must be good enough for herself!”
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Solution to New Road traffic on the table | By Sean Moriarty A potential solution to the traffic problems, particularly at school times, on New Road - a notorious traffic blackspot in Killarney - has been put forward by Killarney Municipal District officials. CHANGES: Fifth Year student Kacper Bogalecki from St Brendan’s College, who has been re-elected as Regional Officer with ISSU says there could be changes to the traditional Leaving Cert exam format this year.
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A Killarney student is one voice calling on students to have their say after sending a letter to Minister for Education Norma Foley stating that the traditional Leaving and Junior Cert exams cannot go ahead. | By Michelle Crean Fifth Year student Kacper Bogalecki from St Brendan’s College has been elected as Regional Officer of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU), the national representative body for second-level students in the Republic of Ireland. On Tuesday, ISSU, who are currently consulting with students in its 480 member schools nationwide, issued an open letter to the Minister for Education & Skills calling for the traditional State exams to be replaced with an alternative format for 2021. A survey launched last week by the Union has already received 20,000 responses, the results of which will be published this weekend. A Town Hall of member student councils will be held online tomorrow (Saturday) from 6.30pm-8.30pm on www.issu.ie/townhall to hear further student feedback on the state of online learning, school closures and the State examinations.
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Kacper has been re-elected for a second term and in the year ahead he will work
alongside his fellow Regional Officer Elizabeth O’Connor from Presentation Secondary School, Tralee who took up her role on January 1. Their role is to promote, advocate and represent the student voice of over 10,000 second-level students from Kerry on a national level. “Students are an integral stakeholder in the education system. Their views must be heard on any issues that may directly impact their lives now and in the future," Kacper said. "Today, more than ever, students need clarity around the State exams and issues concerning their school lives.'' He said that this has not been a normal year for the education of students with much course work being missed due to school closures and moving online, and as Regional Officer he is at the decision making table and can bring the students' issues "directly" to educational stakeholders. "At the moment everything is up in the air for students," Kacper told the Killarney Advertiser. "On January 16 we are going to finalise our stance then bring it to the Dept. of Education. I'd expect some changes to be made to the normal Leaving Cert."
The street provides access to three secondary schools, two primary schools and one special needs facility – bringing an estimated 2,800 users to the area on a daily basis. Illegal parking at school times adds to issues on the street. A special meeting with Kerry County Council, school principals and An Garda Síochána was held November last year in an effort to come up with solutions to traffic flow in the area. Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Brendan Cronin
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called for the provision of two lanes of traffic at the top of New Road, creating a feeder lane on to Rock Road. “I request that works be immediately undertaken to allow two lanes of traffic freely exit from the New Road junction on to Rock Road in an effort to alleviate congestion on New Road,” Cllr Cronin told this week’s meeting of KMD. Kerry County Council responded by saying it is currently surveying New Road and its junction with Rock Road and would prepare new road layout designs. “The design considerations for this location will consider pedestrians and cyclists, along with traffic flow on New Road and at the junction to Rock Road,” a council spokesperson told the meeting.
Town centre cycle lane project proposal | By Sean Moriarty Killarney could be in line for nearly four kilometres of dedicated cycling lanes if new plans revealed by Killarney Municipal District and Kerry County Council get the go ahead. Under the proposed scheme cycle lanes would be added to several major routes in the town. These include Rock Road car park northward to N22 Roundabout at Cleeny,
Lewis Road from the Friary Junction to the entrance to Bridgefield Estate, Park Road, from Daly’s Roundabout to the Friary Junction, Deer Park Road from Park Road to the Gaelscoil and Deer Park Road from the same school to Killarney Sport and Leisure Centre. Members of the public are invited to make submissions or observations on the proposed routes. Plans can be viewed on www.kerrycoco. ie up to and including Wednesday, February 3.
Christmas tree recycling Kerry County Council is providing a free mulching service for used Christmas trees and holly for residents in the greater Killarney area. The free recycling service is available until next Monday (January 18) at Lower New Street car park. The Council is urging people to avail of the service and dispose of trees correctly and in an environmentally friendly way.
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Order of Malta ambulance heading to Chernobyl | By Sean Moriarty An Order of Malta ambulance that served its time in Killarney is on its way to Chernobyl where it will enjoy a new lease of life.
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TASTY: Antonio Bazdaric and Tereza Mlcochova pictured at The Crêpe House Killarney, a new business which has opened in Old Market Lane. Photo Michelle Crean
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A new Killarney business with a trendy vibe has not only created five jobs but is proving very popular amongst customers with their selection of gourmet hot chocolates and crêpes. | By Michelle Crean The Crêpe House Killarney in Old Market Lane opened just before the third lockdown was announced and although they've had to switch to a take away offering - it's become the go-to place especially for young people. The new business is part of Jam Cafe, which reopened its doors in mid-October. The owners, who also run TOBA on High Street, saw an opportunity at the back of the Jam Cafe building to offer an alternative to customers. "Before we opened Jam we pinpointed that part of the building could be used for something exciting," Darragh Walshe told the Killarney Advertiser this week. "It's been in the pipeline for months. We
recognised there was an opening and we thought we could do something different and decided to concentrate on sweet and sour crêpes as there's nothing like it in Killarney. We also offer very high quality barista coffee and gourmet hot chocolate." He said that although they opened the doors as a sit down service just before Christmas, due to the introduction of Level 5 restrictions they changed to a take away service and are "following all HSE guidelines and safety protocols". "The reaction has been very positive and it's building momentum. It's a nice treat and we're picking up customers who are out for walks. We've had queues around the block and it's allowing us to keep a service open to the public and staff employed which is very important to us."
The fully kitted out ambulance, which is surplus to requirements locally after a former a HSE ambulance replaced it, will now be used by hospitals in the Chernobyl area. A Mayo-based charity called Candle of Grace organises the collection of much needed medical supplies to be used by local health facilities and orphanages near Chernobyl. Throughout 2020 the Order of Malta Units based in Limerick, Nenagh and Thurles aided Candle of Grace with this collection. During this process it was realised that there was a shortage of ambulances in the area and two end-of-life vehicles – one each in Killarney and Cashel – were identified and handed over just before Christmas. Candle of Grace is now in the process of
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delivering them to Chernobyl. "It is great to see surplus but still serviceable medical equipment given a new lease of life where it is most needed. It is anticipated that both of these ex-frontline vehicles can be put to good use to the people of the Chernobyl region in early 2021. A number of years ago our Killarney Unit facilitated a similar vehicle donation and we are delighted to help once again,” said the Order of Malta’s Assistant Commander Tony O’Mara. Both vehicles laden with additional medical supplies, collected and donated by the Nenagh, Thurles and Limerick units of the Ambulance Corps, will be driven to the Chernobyl area by Candle of Grace volunteers in the coming days. “We had a 2011 ambulance but it was in great condition and we really needed to find another home for it,” Joe Looney, Order of Malta – Killarney’s deputy officer in charge, told the Killarney Advertiser. The Killarney branch will in turn take charge of a former NHS ambulance as the national fleet gets updated to modern vehicles.
PRESENTATION: Anna Nesterova (Candle for Grace) accepts the keys of an ambulance from Joe Looney (Killarney Order of Malta).
National campaign to pay student nurses launched in Killarney | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Municipal District is to seek the support of all other Local Authorities in the country after it passed a motion to pay student nurses. Cllr Donal Grady sought the support of his elected colleagues at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District (KMD) meeting.
As a result of his motion, KMD is to write to the Minister for Health, Mr Stephen Donnelly, requesting the immediate introduction of payment to student nurses, once they take up placement duties. “I ask that it would be circulated to all other Local Authorities requesting their support,” added Grady after the motion was passed. As of October 1 last year, the salary for a student nurse on 36 weeks placement stood at €15,056, according to the
Irish Nurses and Midwifes Organisation (INMO). This works out at almost €11 per hour but this only applies to nurses in their final year of their degree. First to third year students get an allowance of €50.79 per week towards accommodation - but this is only payable if their placement is away from their usual place of residence. Last December, the Irish Government voted not to pay student nurses despite their efforts during the pandemic.
NURSES PAY: Cllr Donal Grady sought the support of his elected colleagues at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District (KMD) meeting to pay student nurses. Photo: Michelle Crean
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Hope of some sort of recovery in 2021 for Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms By Donal Hickey, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms Like every other visitor-orientated operation, Muckross – a partnership between the State and a voluntary board of trustees - had a ‘challenging’ 2020, but there are hopes of some sort of recovery in 2021. The outlook for the coach tour business and overseas visitors, however, is poor and many places will again be looking to Irish people to make up for these losses in some way. In ‘normal’ years, between 110,000 and 120,000 people visit the House, and around 70,000 to the Farms. Last summer in Killarney, we had a large influx of Irish people, families in particular, which compensated in part for the lack of other visitors and the year overall would be far worse only for that. The immediate priority in Muckross is to recover from the adverse effects of COVID-19, to get the business moving again and to safeguard employment. The Muckross trustees employ around 65 people and at least as many more are taken on as seasonal staff. The house was built in 1843 and, given its age, ongoing and expensive maintenance works are required. The restaurant, craft shop, weaving, pottery, bookbinding, research library and
A spectacular 100ft century old tree embellished with 3,000 sparkling bulbs, which became the focal point of the Christmas celebrations in Killarney, will remain lit until the end of January as a gesture of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the number of infections continuing to rise and many families encountering very worrying times, a decision was taken not to switch off the Tree of Light, on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral, at the close of the Christmas season. Instead, the bulbs will continue to shine until the end of the month by which time, it is hoped, the country will be in a much better place in terms of Coronavirus numbers. The plan to continue lighting the tree on a nightly basis was agreed by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien and the Tree of Hope idea had been suggested by Killarney photographer, Valerie O’Sullivan, to brighten the dark nights at a time when everybody needs a boost. “It is a spectacular sight and we hope it will continue to give the people of the town a lift in the early weeks of
switch to the Traditional Farms which were opened almost 30 years ago. Repair and maintenance work is needed there, especially to the old houses. That work would be phased over a number of years. The schoolhouse was the last major project on the Farms, seven years ago. The Farms will be open in 2021 and we hope that more visitor activities can take place there than was the case in 2020, when people were just allowed walk through the place. The level of activities on the Farms in 2021 will, of course, depend on what’s permitted under COVID-19 restrictions.
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CHAIRMAN: Donal Hickey, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms. Photo: Michelle Crean
farms are run by the trustees, but the trustees have no responsibility for the National Park.
PROJECTS Most of the big projects by the trustees, in recent years, involved work to the House, including the restoration of all the windows and repairs to the roof and chimney at a cost of around €1.2m.
Work was also done to the basement of the house, including the old laundry and servants’ dining hall, at a further cost of €0.47m. A capital project currently nearing completion in the restoration of the old Victorian stables which also involves the provision of new toilets and refurbished offices upstairs. In the next few years, the focus will
I’d be hopeful of a general improvement in 2021, particularly in the second half of the year, and am confident Muckross will bounce back once ‘normality’ returns. Major new capital projects are unlikely to begin in the short-term, however. Priorities include new and upgraded car parking facilities and the restoration of the glasshouses, which are well over 100-years-old. But, ambitious plans for a multi-million Euro boating museum, based on the history and lore of the fabled Lakes of Killarney, have definitely been pushed further down the road by the present crisis.
Tree of Light becomes Tree of Hope for January
the New Year," newly elected Killarney Chamber President and Kerry County Council member, Niall Kelleher, said. Cllr Kelleher said the tree project was a demonstration of the great spirit of
togetherness that exists in the town and it sends out a strong message that even in very dark days, people can take hope that the light is never far away. “Life won’t get back to normal straight
away but, when it does, we will be ready. In the meantime, we must stick together, secure in the knowledge that the good days will return.” In the early days of the pandemic last April, health care frontline staff, including a local doctor, Gardaí, Order of Malta and Civil Defence volunteers and firefighters, joined senior local authority officials and the town’s business leaders in a moving show of cross-community co-operation by gathering at the cathedral tree which was lit for one hour. The 100-year-old Californian Redwood tree was first lit in 2000 to mark the new millennium year when it commemorated all those who lost their lives in the conflict in Northern Ireland and it was sparkling again in 2010 to remember those who had been killed on Irish roads.
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It was hugely positive news, he said, that Killarney was chosen as one of two pilot areas to test the gateway concept over a three-year period as the Wild Atlantic Way has been a phenomenal success. Another of his priorities during his term as president will be to continue to work with the relevant authorities to tackle traffic congestion in Killarney which was a major issue prior to COVID and will be again when the town gets back to normal. “Everybody must work towards the ulti-
mate goal of getting the outer relief road from Farranfore to Killarney underway as it is absolutely vital that the project is brought to shovel ready stage as soon as possible,” he said. Cllr Kelleher said he is looking forward to the new cycleway from Ross Road to Muckross Road being completed as it is a hugely exciting initiative and there are several other infrastructural projects in the pipeline which the Government has pledged to support. On a personal level, Cllr Kelleher acknowledges that he is facing a very busy two-year period combining his Chamber duties with his role as a councillor but, he insists, he is more than up for the challenges it will present. “I have been a member of the Chamber for many years and vice-president for the last two, and I have seen that the organisation shares many common goals with the Council. “Sometimes, of course, there will be different views but that can only lead to healthy debate as we are all working with one goal in mind and that’s to create a better Killarney and to ensure it continues to prosper as a wonderful town to live in and to do business in,” he stated. Cllr Kelleher thanked outgoing Chamber president, Paul Sherry, for his enormous work and the huge commitment he demonstrated during his two-year tenure. “It sounds a bit of a cliché, but I have a very hard act to follow. Paul had a vast amount of knowledge, particularly from a retail perspective, and he did an excellent job,” he said.
needs are not urgent. The Intensive Care Units across the Group are busy, however Critical Care Capacity in S/SWHG is actively managed as a group resource; thereby ensuring patients always have access to the best possible care setting with inter-hospital transfer as required. The necessary arrangements are in place across all sites to upscale Critical Care capacity should that be required. Due to the rapid increase in the number
of patients with confirmed COVID-19 being admitted to hospitals, all elective work has been suspended across the Group, aside from emergency surgery and only time critical elective cancer surgery are being scheduled. Management at the hospitals acknowledge that staying at home and staying isolated will be very difficult. Nevertheless, hospitals want to remind people again that they can save lives by staying at home and following the current Government and Public Health guidelines.
If any town in the country has the capability and resolve to recover from the economic and social devastation caused by the Coronavirus it is Killarney but it will take time and initiative, the newly elected President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has said. Cllr Niall Kelleher, whose two-year term at the helm of the organisation commences this month, said there are very significant challenges ahead for businesses but they must rise to meet them with innovative thinking and sheer willpower. "I am very much aware that many businesses in all sectors, from retail to hospitality, have been devastated by the events that have occurred since last March and that, in many cases, the rainy day fund is now gone," he said. “There is huge resilience out there, however, and if any town is equipped to bounce back, it is Killarney because of its infrastructure and its natural advantages as a world class tourism destination. We saw that during the few months businesses were allowed to reopen in the summer and Killarney became the number one destination of choice for so many people. As we prepare for a post-COVID world, big opportunities to rebuild will be
provided through our National Park with a focus on the great outdoors to promote fitness, health and adventure." Cllr Kelleher, who is a member of Kerry County Council for the Killarney Municipal District, said while great benefits for businesses exist online, people must remember that money spent locally circulates in the local economy and locals must support locals.
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"The big challenge for Killarney over the next two years will be to get back on the path we were on before the virus struck and to work to further enhance the wonderful destination we already have.”He said the progress to develop Killarney as a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way would bring significant advantages and Chamber will play its part, working with all the other agencies, to ensure it is implemented.
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NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT: Niall Kelleher is taking up the reins as President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce succeeding Paul Sherry. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Save lives by staying at home - says hospital group With escalating cases of COVID-19 in the county the South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG) are strongly urging members of the public to stay at home and follow the Government’s current COVID-19 guidelines to ensure that they do not contribute to the spread of Coronavirus. The S/SWHG is urging members of the public to focus on the following: limiting your contacts, not to make any unnecessary journeys outside their 5km radius, hand washing, cough etiquette, wearing masks in public spaces, being aware of and recognising COVID-19 symptoms,
and taking the appropriate course of action if symptoms present themselves. The Emergency Departments across S/ SWHG are extremely busy over the last number of days due to people presenting with COVID-19 symptoms and staff who are unavailable for COVID-19 related reasons. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the Emergency Department (ED). Therefore management have requested that, where appropriate, the public contact their GP/ Out of Hours service in the first instance and explore all other options available to them prior to attending the ED if their
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Popular DJ to help raise funds for Tralee woman's cancer battle | By Michelle Crean A well-known and popular Killarney DJ is set to get behind his decks to help raise funds for a sick Tralee woman battling leukaemia. Cian Shiels from Pinewood Estate, who also works as a lighting technician with Celtic Steps but hasn't been able to work at either due to the pandemic, didn't hesitate when his DJ friend Ricky Clifford from Tralee asked him to get involved. Ricky's mom Majella was diagnosed with leukaemia at the start of November last and faces a hefty bill for a minimum of three months accommodation after undergoing her bone marrow operation as well as travel up and down to Dublin. Ricky came up with the idea to help raise funds by organising 'A Dance for Majella' with a €6,000 target on GoFundMe. It's hoped that the fundraiser, which will include a number of DJs playing an hour's set each on their own over a seven hour period, can go ahead on February 6 but that's all subject to current restrictions at the time, Ricky, who is well known on the DJ scene in Tralee, explained. "It's been a tough few months and as she's not entitled to any travel or living expenses for accommodation in Dublin I
TREATMENT: Tralee woman Majella Kearney is currently waiting for a bone marrow transplant in Dublin.
came up with this fundraiser by asking DJ friends to get involved. The other half of the funds will go to charity Bone Marrow for Leukaemia." Cian added that it's nice to be able to get behind the decks again especially to help raise funds. "I run events in Killarney and Ricky runs events in Tralee, and when he asked me to get involved I was delighted to help out." To donate go to GoFundMe: A Dance for Majella.
FUNDRAISER: Cian Shiels from Pinewood Estate is donating his time as a DJ to help raise funds for a Tralee woman's cancer battle.
Council to get skates on | By Sean Moriarty Ambitions to build a skate park in Killarney have taken another step towards reality. Cllr Donal Grady has been calling for the construction of a skate park since 2017. The pastime is popular with Killarney youngsters but the nearest facility is in Ballincollig in Cork.
As a result, teenagers are using public properties near the Court House and the Government buildings on New Road. A Killarney Municipal District meeting was told this week that the project will proceed to the planning permission stages by the middle of this year and that funding sources are being examined. “This is excellent news,” said Grady. Details of a potential site for the project have not yet been released.
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Potential fire risk due to poor water supply Elected members of Killarney Municipal District (KMD) and senior Kerry County Council (KCC) officials were told of a potential fire risk at Knockanes National School as a result of poor water pressure in the area. | By Sean Moriarty
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A deputation of local residents, representing 90 households and over 20 farms in the Brewsterfield area of Headford, attended an online meeting of KMD on Wednesday. The deputation, led by Cllr Niall Kelleher, who also lives in the area, raised concerns over the water pressure there. Despite several different attempts, including a connection from the Barraduff mains, water pressure remains an issue, especially during the dry summer months and during the recent heavy frosts. Leonard Moran, a local resident who is also on the Board of Management of the local school, raised several concerns including hygiene issues and the lack of water pressure at a nearby fire hydrant. “At busy times, after a break, the kids use the bathroom and the toilet stops working,” Mr Moran told the meeting. “In the event of a fire, have we sufficient water in the place?” Cllr Grady moved to dispel fire fears, the former Killarney Fire Brigade officer promised to get his former colleagues to examine the hydrant. “It will put people at ease, we will arrange that through Killarney Municipal District,” said O’Grady. Kerry County Council said it would not be possible for them or Irish Water to include the area in a full water scheme upgrade. Engineer Colm Mangan said when he
Speed up the vaccine roll out - says Cllr Moloney | By Sean Moriarty
DEPUTATION: Cllr Niall Kelleher brought an online deputation of local residents from Brewsterfield to Wednesday's Council meeting as they have water pressure concerns in their area.
crossed-referenced Irish Water’s criteria for a full upgrade the area did not meet the high priority requirements. This is despite the area being on a high priority list 12 years ago when €350,000 was allocated but that was kicked down the road as a result of the recession some years later. In the interim Mr Mangan said he would install a new pump in an area known locally as Dohertys. “We can put in the pump in the coming months,” he said.
Not enough is being done to speed up the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, according to Cllr Marie Moloney who will raise the issue at this Monday’s Ordinary Meeting of Kerry County Council. She believes that nursing home staff are more than qualified to administer the vaccines. By allowing nursing home staff to administer the vaccine it could both speed up the operation in such homes and free up HSE staff and allow them work in other areas of society. During the meeting she plans to ask Kerry County Council to write to the Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly. "In light of the extremely high number of COVID-19 cases and in order to speed up the rollout of the vaccine, I am asking that a letter be sent to the Minister for Health and to the HSE to allow the
VACCINE: Cllr Marie Moloney believes that nursing home staff are more than qualified to administer the vaccines.
highly qualified staff in nursing homes and long stay residential facilities, to administer the vaccine to the residents and staff. They are more than capable of administering same and ensuring that the required paperwork is done,” she said.
Frontline service received 61 calls over Christmas | By Michelle Crean ADAPT, Kerry Women’s Refuge and Support Services, were contacted 61 times for support by 25 individual women between Christmas and January 3. The Tralee based service, which helps families countywide, continues to operate during every level of COVID-19 restrictions, as it is a frontline service provider to women and children seeking support from domestic violence. In the two week Christmas period from December 21 to January 3, not only were staff at the centre contacted 61 times for support by 25 individual women but eight women picked up the phone for the very first time seeking support. “In the refuge over the Christmas fort-
night eight women stayed with us and 17 children,” Catherine Casey, General Manager told the Killarney Advertiser. “Unfortunately we were unable to respond to six requests for space over this time. We continue to offer 24 hour telephone support and outreach support in line with restrictions.” ADAPT Kerry has also leant its voice to the new woman and child campaign. SafeIreland has partnered with HERstory movement, film maker Marion Bergin, and photographer Ellen McDermott.
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The campaign centres around a really powerful one minute film advert by Marion Bergin which can be viewed on ADAPT Kerry Women’s Refuge Facebook page. The film depicts with chilling impact of
the shrinking world of a woman and child living with coercive control and abuse. While this campaign is about highlighting the issue of coercive control, it is also about highlighting the road to recovery and freedom, Catherine explained. “The central message of the campaign is that every woman and child deserves to feel safe. It is aimed first and foremost at reaching out to women and children experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control, to tell them that specialist support is available. It also aims to increase general public awareness about coercive control. Finally, it is about hope and expectation that with continued political, administrative and public support, we can do even more in 2021 to challenge fatalism about domestic abuse and coercive control in our communities. We can prevent it, and where it occurs, provide
the wrap-around infrastructure, from courts to housing and health, that women and children need when they reach out for support and protection.” If you need support please contact ADAPT Kerry on 066 7129100. Catherine added that the service would like to thank everyone for their generosity and support over Christmas and beyond. “It is heartwarming to see the kindness that is shown to families by individuals and businesses across Kerry. Our charity shop will have to remain closed at the moment but we will post any updates on the ADAPT Kerry charity shop Facebook page. ADAPT Kerry also has a donation button on our website kerryrefuge.com if anyone is in the position to support our work.”
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Killarney sporting and cultural museum back on the agenda Killarney Municipal District Council is to make a second attempt at securing a cultural and sporting museum on the grounds of Fitzgerald Stadium. | By Sean Moriarty A previous attempt, in the height of the Celtic Tiger, failed to get off the ground because Fáilte Ireland refused to honour a commitment to visit the proposed site and meet with a local committee. It was also claimed, that at the time, the centre would only qualify for national funding if it was deemed a site “of iconic importance”, and to qualify for that status it needed to cost in excess of €5 million. The Killarney committee had costed the project at €3.5 million and had
secured a free site on the grounds of Fitzgerald Stadium. At the time the committee had secured a €0.5 million bridging loan from the GAA in Dublin and planning permission was granted. It is not certain if that permit is still valid today.
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Earlier this week elected members of Killarney Municipal Council met online with senior Failte Ireland officials to outline plans for the Kerry area over the next five years. This prompted Cllr Michael Gleeson
to reignite the initial proposal and he brought a motion before Wednesday’s KMD meeting. “I was overwhelmed by the level of support I received from my elected colleagues,” Cllr Gleeson told the Killarney Advertiser. “Hopefully, by now the term “iconic” has been removed from the lexicon of Fáilte Ireland officials. This project will enhance the town – we badly need an all-weather indoor facility for those rainy days.” Mr Gleeson added that the new museum, if it gets off the ground, would feature all aspects of Kerry sport and culture and will not be a stand-alone GAA museum. “It will cover everything from Sliabh Luachra to Slea Head,” he said.
LOCAL MUSEUM: Cllr Gleeson says a cultural and sporting museum at Fitzgerald Stadium would feature all aspects of Kerry sport and culture.
Students highly commended Kilcummin development for innovative projects plan gets the go ahead | By Michelle Crean Hard working Killarney and Rathmore students were highly commended at this year's BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The awards, which are in their 57th year, were this year held online due to the ongoing pandemic. Ali O'Donoghue and Eilís Mullane from St. Brigid's Secondary School presented
their project 'Vertical Farming - The Future of Healthy Schools' in the Social and Behavioural Sciences category. Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra students Liam McSherry and George Leonard also presented their project 'A modern approach to Irish EHR data storing and its role in predictive medicine analysis' in the technology category. A total of 12 awards were presented to Kerry students overall.
Sister Park agreement between Killarney National Park and Glacier National Park The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is to enter a new 'Sister Park' agreement between Killarney National Park and Glacier National Park, Montana in the USA. A virtual signing ceremony will be held with the US Parks Service in the coming weeks after months of preparatory work by NPWS. This signing will be attended by Minister Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Malcolm Noonan on behalf of the Irish Government as well as Senior Management of the US National Parks Service and Department of the Interior. The NPWS link-up in entering into a Sister Parks arrangement with US Na-
tional Park Service will enrich the experience and capacity of the personnel of both Parks through exchanges of staff and best practices. The purpose of the Sister Park relationship is to promote international cooperation and support for the mutual benefit of both Parks. The relationship will benefit the Parks through the sharing of experiences and approaches to collaboration. This will include local efforts to work with gateway communities, regional and local economies and partner organisations. The Parks hope to accomplish this primarily through the exchange of managerial, technical and professional knowledge, information, data, technology, training, and experience.
| By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District (KMD) voted unanimously to adopt a new development plan for Kilcummin village at Wednesday’s bi-monthly meeting. The three to five-year plan will focus on developing the community and it will concentrate on infrastructural areas like roads, footpaths, broadband and the aesthetics of green areas, signage and facilities. A draft version of the plan was presented by area engineer John Ahern. He outlined the key elements of the proposed works which will increase road safety in the village as well as greatly improving the look of the area. The main aspects of the plan include the construction of two raised pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures, new footpaths and the placing of powerlines underground reducing the number of poles and overhead cables in the area. One of the most significant moves, and one that will change the daily lives of the people of the area is the plan to make the School Road one-way.
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The plan, seen by the Killarney Advertiser, states: “The road network in the village requires upgrading to include adequate pedestrian and cycling infra-
structure. The provision and extension of footpaths and public lighting, the undergrounding of services and the implementation of some minor traffic calming measures will create a more attractive and safer village”. The plan was accepted by all elected members of KMD and is expected to move to the next phase very soon. “Kilcummin will expand and we are trying to be ahead of the curve,” Mr Ahern told the meeting. Local councillor Marie Moloney, who is also a member of the Kilcummin Looking Committee, the local organisation that pushed for the development plan, welcomed the news. “I am satisfied with what has been proposed,” she told the meeting, and was particularly pleased with the idea to make the School Road one-way. However, Cllr Moloney and several other councillors, questioned the Council’s decision not to include table-top speed ramps on the approach to the village. Mr Ahern said it would be possible to revisit the table-top speed ramp proposal as it would not cost a lot of money to add them in once the main works were completed, but they will not be included in the first phase. Other councillors, especially Niall Kelleher who represents the people of Rathmore and Barraduff said the Kilcummin plan could act as an example project to all other villages on the outskirts of Killarney.
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HEALTH & FITNESS The show must go online for the 2021 Kerry Wedding Show! Advice - By Brian Foley
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Managing menopause with a healthy lifestyle
| By Michelle Crean Organisers of the annual Kerry Wedding Show are not going to let lockdown stop them from bringing wedding suppliers and couples together, safely, and have instead planned to go virtual for the very first time. The award winning Kerry Wedding Show will be hosted online this month for the first time. Radio Kerry and The Wedding Wizard have come together to create the virtual version of the event at a time when holding public events is not permitted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Event planners, wedding suppliers and couples face challenges due to ongoing Government safety restrictions. “By offering the opportunity to move the Kerry Wedding Show online we are doing what we can to facilitate a safe environment to bring suppliers and couples together so that the business of planning can continue,” organiser Melanie O'Sullivan said. The event will take place on its originally
As nutrition and fitness coaches, we work with many women who are entering a new stage of life. Perimenopause, or menopause, brings noticeable changes for some women, and symptoms can vary. planned date of Sunday, January 24, but instead of its usual location of the INEC, Killarney it will be an online exhibition featuring over 40 wedding exhibitors, panel discussions, a fun speed-networking session and an innovative Bridal Fashion Showcase. There will be special offers, discounts and prizes to be won on the day. Couples can book online to attend the show free of charge, on www.radiokerry. ie/kerryweddingshowtickets. More details on the show, exhibitors, prizes and what to expect on the day are available on Facebook and Instagram: Kerry Wedding Show.
Partners unable to attend scans at UHK Partners will not be able to attend the routine 20-22 week anatomy scan at University Hospital Kerry due to the surge in COVID-19 infections and the move to Level 5 restrictions. The South/South West Hospital Group (SS/WHG) this week advised that they had to take action due to minimise footfall in maternity units due to "the increased rate of transmission within the community". The Group issued a statement saying that they are "very mindful of the distress these restrictions may cause" and in line with national guidance, "will review these measures on a weekly basis", and that they "fully understand" how challenging visiting restrictions have been. "The safety of women, their babies and maternity staff is central to the provision
of our maternity services which must be continuously available when required by our patients." However, the birthing partner will still be able to attend as soon as the mother is in established labour; for the birth itself; for delivery by caesarean section; and can stay for some time in the immediate postbirth period either in the Labour Ward or the Theatre Recovery. When a baby is in the Neonatal Unit or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit one parent (at a time) can visit their baby. "We are sensitive to specific situations regarding pregnancy loss, stillbirth and unexpected complications and we have adapted our visiting restrictions in these situations. All patients who receive a pregnancy loss diagnosis are to be offered the opportunity for her partner to attend at that time. Her partner can attend all subsequent visits."
For most women, menopause starts around 51, although there are instances of some women beginning sooner or later. While some women will navigate this stage of life with few or no issues, other women will face hot flashes, moodiness, weight gain, and loss of lean body mass. As women age, oestrogen and progesterone levels start to decline. These hormonal changes can increase the rate at which women store visceral fat, and they can affect insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism - which might increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. These changes do not have to be feared. Research has shown that lifestyle can have a significant effect on how women experience menopause. Hormone therapy is also an option for some women best discussed with your doctor, who can outline potential side effects. So what lifestyle factors can we address to help navigate this change?
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Exercise is good for us at all stages of life, but for women who face the loss of lean body mass, it’s incredibly beneficial. Strength training under the guidance of a coach can help women maintain and build lean body mass as they move through their 30s, 40s and 50s. Training just three to four times a week for 30-60 minutes can have a significant effect on lean body mass. Combined with enough calories and adequate protein, smart training can help women gain muscle. Muscle loss is not inevitable at all! Non-exercise activities such as walking, gardening, cleaning your house and so on are also crucial concerning weight man-
agement. Movement is key.
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Prioritising protein intake is vital. This doesn’t mean that you need to weigh and measure your intake, but making sure that you eat enough protein to stimulate muscle-protein synthesis will help you maintain and build muscle. The exact amount of protein will vary for everyone, and this is where a nutrition coach can guide you to optimise your nutrition. Make sure you’re building your diet with whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats. With a sound plan, there’s always room to include foods you enjoy, but a stable base of nutrient-dense foods will help manage some of the symptoms some women experience during menopause.
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Physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management are all critical when it comes to how you navigate menopause. It can feel overwhelming to try and perfect these things while balancing a busy career, teenagers, ageing parents and other factors. The goal is never perfection, it’s progress. Healthy habits help a great deal. Try to build routines that include food shopping and meal prep, scheduled family time, evening relaxation, reduced screen time, appropriate bedtimes and improved sleep. Just pick one area of focus to start and work to make a few small changes. Ageing will bring new adventures and experiences, and with a great plan, you can enjoy life to its fullest and accomplish goals you might have been putting off for years! Email us today to chat with a coach in confidence about your goals: hello@activate.ie.
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Warning of large scale job losses in tourism sector | By Sean Moriarty The failure of the Irish Government to support the now in crisis tourism industry will have far reaching consequences on the economy and its post-COVID-19 recovery.
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Veganuary recipe that's simply sweet Week two of the Veganuary challenge, Chad Byrne, Head Chef at The Brehon Hotel, is sharing his Baked Sweet Potato, Sweet Peas and Sumac, which he says is perfect for any time of day. • INGREDIENTS 5 small sweet potatoes 750g frozen peas 5g fresh mint 300ml water 90ml veg oil 1 small pack of carrots (500g) - peeled and diced 1 inch size and keep leaves (stalk) for garnish 2g cumin seed - crushed 2 coriander seeds - crushed 25ml Agave syrup 2g salt and pepper 150ml Vegan mayo 2.6l 200g broad beans - blanched and shelled 32g sumac
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• FOR THE SWEET POTATO Roast the sweet potato with skin on - prick with a fork and wrap in tinfoil. Bake in pre-heated oven at 180c for one hour until tender. Cut in half lengthways when hot and let the steam evaporate until dry. Scoop out the centre of the potato and dice into four rustic size pieces. Brush the sweet potato pieces in oil and bake in the oven at 220c for five minutes until crispy on the outside and soft internally. • FOR THE PEA PUREE Blanch the peas in salted boiling water for three minutes Strain, keeping some of the cooking liquid aside. Place the peas into the liquidiser, blend with mint and 30ml of oil. Adjust consistency with a small amount of cooking liquid. Adjust seasoning. Pass through fine sieve and keep warm for service. • TO COOK THE VEGETABLES Blanch the carrots until tender and strain. Place remaining oil into a sauté pan, add the sweet potato pieces, carrots, shelled broad beans, crushed spices, and Agave syrup. Saute for five minutes or until heated through. • TO PLATE UP Spoon the pea puree onto the centre of the plate. Place the heated crispy sweet potato skin in the centre and add more of the pea puree into the scooped out potato. Spoon the sweet potato, carrot and bean mix into the potato. Serve sprinkled with sumac and garnished with carrot leaves.
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That is according to Bernadette Randles, a Killarney hotelier and Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotel Federation (IHF). She is concerned that a failure to protect the tourism industry now will result in large scale unemployment in the sector in the future. She feels the Government will not be able to afford to pay for such unemployment levels. As a result, the IHF is calling on the Government to put in place an Emergency Tourism Budget with additional targeted measures to ensure the viability of tourism businesses and the hundreds of thousands of livelihoods they support throughout the country. “These jobs matter – not only to the people working within the industry but also to the wider economy, especially the many parts of regional Ireland where tourism is the only show in town. A failure to support the industry now will have ramifications for the future of Ireland’s tourism offering and for the economy that could take decades to recover fully,”
TOURISM WORRY: Killarney hotelier Bernadette Randles, who is also Chair of the IHF, says tourism jobs could be lost permanently if the Government doesn't act now.
she said. Latest figures published by the IHF show that prior to COVID-19 tourism businesses supported 270,000 livelihoods - one in 10 of all Irish jobs. In Kerry, where hotels are a key component, it supported 15,700 jobs and generated €592m in local revenues. An estimated 160,000 tourism jobs have now been lost across the country since March of last year.
Councillor calls for grant funding for derelict properties | By Michelle Crean A Kerry County Councillor has said that owners of derelict properties should be provided with grant funding to develop them. According to Councillor Michael Cahill, the imposition of levies could be seen as a form of intimidation and would have a negative effect. “Property owners have been financially effected, the same as all other business owners in our county,” he said. “Further penalising them by imposing levies will only bring more hardship and lead to these properties being placed on the market.” He said that by continuing to expand the present Town and Village Regenera-
tion Schemes and grant aid, people can be encouraged to develop and invest in business projects which can bring employment into communities. "Everybody could do with some encouragement in these testing times as it is difficult to see light and hope for business projects. The Town and Village Regeneration Scheme is already having a positive effect in Cahersiveen, Portmagee, Killorglin and Castleisland and should be extended even more. Property owners, whether private or corporate, can have a very positive affect on all our lives, by providing locations for services and employment, including social housing which in turn brings spending power into the local community. We could do with more, not less, of these resources.”
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Let’s talk about language One in 10 students are estimated to be LGBT+, with two to three in most classes, says Michael O’Donnell from the Gay Project who this week talks about appropriate and inclusive language. "I’m afraid that I might say the wrong thing and hurt someone's feelings” - this is what a teacher said to me when they called to get information to support their LGBTI+ students. This echoes what I’ve heard from parents, youth workers and countless others who interact with LGBTI+ people daily. And the vast majority of people are well meaning
and just need help understanding something which seems new to them. Other questions include: “what does LGBTI+ mean?”, “what if I get them mixed up?” There’s merit in having basic literacy in a subject for anyone who works with people and there’s plenty of training available from the Gay Project to help. It’s also important not to get too preoccupied with language. The key is to remember that someone’s lived experience is more important. The task of being inclusive, respectful and caring of all people with various identities is to make a deliberate effort to challenge our own prejudices and
acknowledge that we can always do better.
UNDERSTANDING There are some simple steps we can all take every day. The first is to understand that the range of identities have existed for as long as people have. It’s easier to understand when you view people’s identity as being on a spectrum, not just one fixed thing or another. People are much more complex than that and diversity is something we can all celebrate. When I deliver training on this subject, I explain that there isn’t just straight people and gay people, there’s countless sexual orienta-
tions. Thus, when we understand that identity is more than just two polarised positions, it gets easier to understand how the LGBTI+ acronym is changing over time. There’s plenty of ways to show support in your agency, workplace, school etc. Those include displaying a pride flag in a prominent location in your building, include LGBTI+ themes in your classes and celebrate Kerry Pride Week when it happens. If someone comes out to you, it’s okay to ask them about their experience but asking them to educate you on the subject should be avoided as that can cause distress. Finally, one of the best things you can do is get your staff trained professionally. For information you can reach out to the Gay Project for training gayproject.ie or email community@gayproject.ie.
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watch Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer This week 'Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer' dropped on Netflix as part of the platform's true crime documentary series. Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 LA lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. Satanist Richard Ramirez was dubbed 'The Night Stalker' for his reign of terror in LA and San Francisco from 1984 to 1985. In this true-crime story, two
detectives won't rest until they catch him. The gripping documentary makes sure the victims of the brutal Los Angeles home invader aren’t just numbers. It tells the story of how Ramirez brutally attacked men, women, and children aged six to 83 and how he was eventually convicted of 13 murders and 11 sex assaults.
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read Confessions of a Curious Bookseller Author: Elizabeth Green Without question, Fawn Birchill knows that her used bookstore is the heart of West Philadelphia, a cornerstone of culture for a community that, for the past 20 years, has found the quirkiness absolutely charming. When an amicable young indie bookseller invades her block, Fawn is convinced that his cushy couches, impressive selection, coffee bar, and knowledgeable staff are a neighbourhood blight. Misguided yet blindly resilient, Fawn readies for battle. But as she wages her war, Fawn is forced to reflect on a few unavoidable truths: the tribulations of online dating, a strained relationship with her family, and a devoted if not always law-abiding intern - not to mention what to do about a pen pal with whom she hasn’t been entirely honest and the litany of repairs her ageing store requires. Through emails, journal entries, com-
bative online reviews, texts, and tweets, Fawn plans her next move. Now it’s time for her to dig deep and use every trick at her disposal if she’s to reclaim her beloved business - and her life.
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Barry Gibb 'Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1’ Last remaining Bee Gee has released his 2021 album Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1’. The new album, by pop’s second most successful songwriter after Paul McCartney, includes new renditions of some of the Bee Gees' biggest hits, that Barry Gibb has re-recorded with several of the world's biggest country artists, including Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Olivia Newton-John and Sheryl Crow. 'I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You', with Keith Urban, has been given a Stonesy honky-tonk swagger, while 'Run to Me' is glitzed up into a big duet with
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Brandi Carlile. Dolly Parton, whose 1983 hit with Kenny Rogers, 'Islands in the Stream', written and produced by Gibb, joins forces with him for 'Words'. The only surviving Gibb brother, has a passion for Blue Grass music and decided to record some of the Bee Gee's most successful songs. "Bluegrass music and Country Music is really what I care about more than anything else. Once all my brothers were no longer with me, once I was alone, I was able to focus on, 'Well, what's my passion?'" Gibb said.
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Virgin Media One ; Friday, 9.30pm In the aftermath of the Normandy landings, a group of American soldiers scours the battlefields of France in search of a missing infantryman, who has been given compassionate leave to return home because his brothers have been killed in the conflict. Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Second World War drama, starring Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper and Vin Diesel.
TG4 ; Saturday, 9.20pm Biopic of the brilliant American mathematician John Nash, whose prospects of a promising career with the CIA were confounded by paranoid delusions and schizophrenia as the stress of the job proved too much of a burden. Drama, starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Judd Hirsch, Paul Bettany and Christopher Plummer.
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Taking care of the lawn over the coming months GIFT: Santa receives a cheque for Comfort for Chemo Kerry to the amount of €7,436.80 from fundraiser Gina Herlihy.
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| By Michelle Crean A massive €7,436.80 was raised by kind-hearted locals which has now been donated to a Kerry charity. As with many things this past 10 months or so, fundraising for charities has been hit hard - but thanks to Gina Herlihy and her supporters - they were able to make the generous donation to Comfort for Chemo recently. Over the past two years Gina has hosted two Little Women's Christmas fundraising events in aid of cancer charities in Firies but due to COVID unfortunately she had to cancel her usual event. "Last year and the year before with the support I received from the local people and businesses of Firies and beyond just over €10,100 was raised and I just felt that there had to be another way to raise funds through COVID," she said.
"I decided on a Christmas raffle and hoped that perhaps I could raise half of what was raised last year but my expectations were well exceeded and the raffle which was live on Facebook and held in my own home was a huge success and raised a staggering €7,436.80. All proceeds again this year are for Comfort for Chemo Kerry who are on a journey to raise €5 million for a new state-of-theart separate unit on the grounds of UHK for the people of Kerry and surrounding areas who are in need of chemotherapy services." There was 40 winners on the night, she explained. "The value in prizes donated for the raffle was just over €3,200 in total. People tuned in to the live raffle on Facebook and it was overseen by the chairperson of the charity, Mary Fitzgerald. The raffle was such a success that I'm hoping to host another event next year," she added.
To my surprise, many readers were very happy to get a month by month vegetable planning guide last week. It was suggested that I do something similar for the lawn also. SO… STARTING WITH:
January and February: Very little happening. Be sure not to damage grass by walking on it. Frost and snow will make the ground wetter than it seems, by walking on it you will compact the soil. Air is vital to the grass root system, so avoid compacting if possible! It is a good time to service the lawn mower while it is quiet, and also to sharpen your blades! March: When weather permits, rake the lawn to clear it of leaves and other debris. The first cut of the year is kept high, just topping the grass. Moss killer can also be applied at this time. Liquid moss killer can be more effective than granular products this early in the year. Scarifying and aerating can be done, if not done in September. April: Lawn feed and weed can be used in the second half of the month. Do not cut the grass too short yet. Dig out any coarse grass and weeds, it is a good time to get ahead of weeds, before they flower and spread. Reseed patches if necessary. May: Mow once a week – weather permitting. It is the best month to apply weedkiller, or lawn sand. Lawn sand is a combination of granular weed killer, sulphate of iron, and sand for bulking up. Take care with all sulphate of iron products as they discolour (rust), concrete paths, patios etc. June and July: Mowing can be done twice a week as it is
PRIZE: Sheila O'Sullivan from Firies won first prize.
DELIGHTED: Casey Heenan of Firies was delighted to hear his name being pulled out for a prize on the night.
the height of the growing season. If the lawn is off-colour, use a liquid feed, or sulphate of ammonia. Spot treat weeds with a selective weedkiller, such as Dicophar. August: This is the last month you should feed the lawn with a high nitrogen feed. It is also the last month for application of weedkillers. Any bare patches can be over sown late in the month. New lawns can also be sown late August/September, as the ground is warm, germination rates will be high. Remember to water if necessary! September: Start increasing the time between mowing and raise the level of the blades on the mower by a quarter inch. Scarifying can be done if there is a lot of thatch in your lawn – thatch is an accumulation of dead grass and moss between the surface of the ground and the new growth. It can harbour and encourage disease, as well as preventing ventilation. Spiking or aerating should be done now using spiking shoes or a hollow tined fork. The plugs of earth which are removed can be filled in with a topdressing of peat:loam:sand in the following ratios: for heavy soil 1:2:4, for loamy soil 1:4:2, and for sandy soil 2:4:1. October, November, December: In October an application of autumn lawn feed is a good idea. It has little or no nitrogen, but a relatively high volume of phosphorous, which is good for strong roots. Lawn sand should not be used at this time!
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Surveying for National Broadband Plan continues across Kerry Brexit ban on ham sandwiches!
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP), has announced that surveying works in several areas of Kerry are well underway. NBI contractors have been on the ground across the country for eight months and over 150,000 premises nationwide have been surveyed to date. This involves physically walking the routes and documenting images, notes and measurements of the poles, cables and underground ducts in each area. In Kerry, there are 26,905 premises in the Intervention Area (IA), which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and schools. This equates to 30% of all premises in the county. Under the NBP, Kerry will see an investment of €107m in the new high-speed fibre network. This will enable e-learning, remote monitoring of livestock or equipment, e-health initiatives, better energy efficiency in the home, and facilitate increased levels of remote working. NBI crews have made substantial progress in Kerry, the following areas are being surveyed: Rathmore, Knocknacopple, Mounthorgan, Kilquane Upper, Barraduff, Cloonteens, Gneevegullia, Tureenamult, and Renasup. In June 2020, NBI crews started initial works for surveying in townlands
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Ham sandwiches are the latest victim of Brexit as Dutch customs officers cracked down and made drivers hand them over in the past week.
CONNECTION: National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that surveying works in several areas of Kerry are well underway.
around Killarney. In advance of the fibre to the home roll out, the NBP provides for the delivery of BCPs nationwide. Over 60 of these sites are now ‘live’ and have both internal and external broadband access. These facilities - which include GAA clubs, community centres and tourist sites – will provide free public access to high-speed Internet in the rollout area. Locations of Broadband Connection
Points in county Kerry will include Gneeveguilla, Kielduff Community Centre, Killenagh, and Chapeltown Community Centre. “We started physical work on the ground last January and I am delighted to report that this is going very well," NBI chief executive Peter Hendrick said. "We are acutely aware that people want access to high-speed broadband as soon as possible, and our goal is to deliver that."
Trump's social media ban is not right! Banning Donald Trump from social media has raised an issue that may not be immediately obvious. Here in newspaper land, journalists and owners are obliged by a code of ethics which gives clear guidelines to what we can and cannot publish. If a journalist gets it wrong they can be sued, fined, fired or even jailed.
The same applies to the owners. In social media land, anyone can become a citizen journalist but what they say online remains unchecked and unverified - and the owners of these platforms remain unaccountable. Love him or hate him, Donald Trump broadcast his messages to over 85 million followers via social media. Following the backlash of last
Drivers crossing over from Britain via the Hook of Holland ferry terminal were filmed by a news crew from TV broadcaster AVROTROS handing over their sandwiches as well as other minor food items to customs officials. The move is as a result of new Brexit regulations which means that customs officers have to confiscate personal imports of items including meat, dairy, produce and other food items. The British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs issued guidance suggesting drivers "use, consume, or dispose of" any personal food items in their vehicles before attempting to enter the European Union from Britain. "From January 1, 2021 you will not be able to bring POAO (Products Of an Animal Origin) such as those containing meat or dairy (e.g. a ham and cheese sandwich) into the EU," the department said. The Netherlands' Customs agency posted a photo to Facebook Jan. 6 showing food items that had been confiscated at the ferry since the regulations went into effect Jan. 1. The items included meats, fruit and beverages.
week’s riots on Capitol Hill, the majority of social media outlets stepped in and banned Trump from their platforms. However, the issue here is not Trump, it's social media itself. What have these outlets done to stop the spread of misinformation from countless unverified sources? If these outlets (and they seem to be thriving on the ‘doing the right thing’ headlines) have the power to silence the President of the United States of America, then they have the wherewithal to silence other sources of misinformation. All they have done is unplugged the sink, but the tap is still running.
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Social robots for dementia care The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is hosting a free online workshop on how social robots can be used in dementia care – now and in the future.
River rescue in Askeaton Shortly after 7pm on Saturday Gardaí in Rathkeale received a report that a car had gone into the River Deel at Newbridge in Askeaton, Co. Limerick. A car had skidded off the road and ended up in the river, with water rising into the car which resulted in the driver unable to open the door. Garda Michael Hally and Garda Andrew Maher rushed to the scene where they saw the car in the river and a woman sitting in the driver’s seat in a distressed state. Gardaí entered the freezing cold water and brought the woman to the riverbank.
Emergency services attended and carried out a check on the lady who was shaken but luckily suffered no injuries. "Michael and Andrew deserve tremendous praise for their quick actions in coming to this lady's aid," Inspector Andrew Lacey said. "The conditions on the night can't be underestimated as the temperature was around -60 C. The driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, said "I just really want to thank the two Gardaí, Michael and Andrew, the Fire Brigade and the Ambulance Services for coming to my rescue. Without their help, who knows what could have happened to me."
IHF urges balance on visiting restrictions The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is this week calling for a balance on Level 5 visiting restrictions for nursing homes and residential care facilities. At Level 5 restrictions, IHF notes the need for a change in current guidance in relation to visiting to nursing homes and other long-term residential care facilities (LTRCF) as per the HSE COVID-19 Guidance on visits to Long Term Residential Care Facilities (LTRCFs). As outlined in the guidance, to ensure the safety of residents and staff, care providers need to limit any critical and compassionate visiting to times when visiting can be effectively supported by available staff and in some cases a risk assessment will be required to ensure visits can proceed. “We appreciate the grave situation facing nursing homes and LTRCF and the absolute need to protect residents and staff from COVID-19," Sharon Foley, CEO of IHF said. "However, we also know of the absolute necessity for residents to be in regular
Working in collaboration with NUI Galway and IT Sligo, the online workshop, 'Using Social Robots in Dementia Care - Current Challenges and Future Possibilities', will be held via Zoom next Wednesday, January 20 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The workshop will be of interest to social carers, family or informal carers looking after somebody with dementia, as well as healthcare policy makers and technologists working in this field. The session also aims to ignite a discussion where participants can share their experiences and views in relation to how we may use social robots in dementia care in the future and what they see as potential benefits and risks of increasing use of such robots. Members of the public can get their free ticket by registering today (Friday) on Eventbrite. It is now necessary to explore various care models including the potential of using social robots to support people living with dementia. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, this workshop is more timely and relevant than ever before. The ASI brought the social robot, Paro, to Ireland for the first time in 2018 to help with the delivery of person-centred care at their Orchard Day Care Centre in
Blackrock, Co Dublin. Paro is an advanced interactive therapeutic robot and registered medical device, proven to reduce stress, increase socialisation, stimulate interaction and improve relaxation and motivation for people with dementia. “The introduction of social robotics to The Orchard Daycare Centre has helped us to explore the effects of new and innovative technology to support our service delivery," Manager of The ASI’s Orchard Day Care Centre Mary Hickey said. "We discovered that Paro and other robotic devices can offer real psychological support and companionship to some of our clients and we really look forward to sharing our experience of social robotics in a daycare setting as well as exploring their possible future uses in these challenging times for service delivery.”
International Mail to and from Ireland Widespread COVID-related restrictions and local lockdowns across the world continue to impact the distribution and delivery of international parcels and letters.
contact with their loved ones so that quality of life and dignity is maximised as far as possible. This is even more critical as residents become more vulnerable and are approaching end of life, a phase which can continue for some time. We urge all nursing homes and LTRCF to remember the importance of critical and compassionate visiting and to prioritise these activities for the sake of residents and their families.” IHF were in direct contact with NPHET in early November, urging them to look at visiting in nursing and care homes. At that time these recommendations were taken on board and more patients and residents in nursing and care facilities had access to more visits with families and loved ones during Level 3 restrictions.
ROBOTS: ASI Orchard Day Care Manager Mary Hickey with social robot Paro.
The number of international flights continues to be severely impacted by the health crisis, with only limited space available for international letters and parcels. As a result, many items posted in Ireland during December for delivery across the world are still in transit through airports
and sea ports. Also, local delivery depots across the globe have been impacted by COVID, while some areas are also dealing with severe winter weather conditions. An Post expects to be receiving incoming international Christmas parcels and letters for delivery in Ireland throughout January. "We assure customers that we continue to deliver all international letters and parcels as soon as they are received into Ireland," an An Post spokesperson said.
Horse racing's Prince Khalid Abdullah dies Legendary horse racing figure Prince Khalid Abdullah who owned Frankel, Enable and Kingman amongst others passed away this week, aged 84. The billionaire, who was Saudi-born, owned Juddmonte Farms, an international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding enterprise founded in 1980 by
Prince Khalid bin Abdullah. It was a powerhouse of racing worldwide. His famous green, pink and white silks were carried by a host of other huge names in racing including Dancing Brave, Arrogate and Kingman. He owned over 500 stakes winners, of which he bred over 440, including 118 Group/Grade One victors, of which he bred 102.
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agent for the brand. There is a double Killarney connection with the deal. Adams of Tralee general manager Marcus O’Shea and Nagle are Aghadoe neighbours. “This is our first venture into motorsport sponsorship,” Marcus told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have to support our local heroes. It is important too as we have a lot of Killarney people working here in Adams – myself included.” Nagle and Breen’s programme will be announced in the coming weeks. They were scheduled to contest Rally Sweden in February but that event got cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation in that country. A replacement all-snow rally will be revealed soon and the Irish team are expected to enter that event.
AMBASSADOR: Paul Nagle collecting his new Hyundai Tuscon from Marcus O'Shea of Adams of Tralee.
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Consquences of Brexit and local motorsport New Brexit regulations will make it more difficult for local motorsport competitors to participate in events in Britain. It will also make it more difficult for UKbased drivers to compete on this side of the Irish sea. Killarney and District Motor Club events like the Rally of the Lakes and The Killarney Historic Rally have always enjoyed strong support from British competitors. New rules, which came in to effect on January 1, the day that the UK officially left the EU, means that competitors will have to temporarily import or export their competition vehicles into Britain or the EU. Motorsport UK, the governing body of motorsport in Britain, issued guidelines this week. Motorsport Ireland is in discussion with the various Government bodies and will issue their guidelines as soon as they are prepared. As well as declaring the value of the car, competitors will have to account for everything on their tow-van from spare parts, tyres, wheels and tools. Motorsport UK is advising competitors to apply for a Carnet – a goods in transit
document – which will cost at least €270 per application. The Carnet will list every item that is being exported and its value. An additional deposit, potentially 40 percent of the value of the cargo, will need to be paid but this will be refunded once it is proven that all the items on the Carnet have not been sold while out of the country. Killarney competitors have, in the past, plied their trade in the UK. Rob Duggan’s 2016 victory in the British Junior Rally Championship is a highlight in a long list of local achievements. The motorsport season remains up in the air at the moment but local motorcycle racer Kevin Coyne has already committed to the British National Superstock Championship which runs alongside the prestigious British Superbike Championship. “This is another consequence of Brexit that no one thought of,” his father Mark said. “It is another additional cost that we don’t want, but if we want to play we have to play by the rules. It is the same vice-versa, it might put British drivers off coming here.” Coyne’s first event is not until May which gives him a few months to get his head around the new rules.
BREXIT: New Brexit regulations have added to the cost of local racer Kevin Coyne's ambitions of competing abroad.
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What do current Level 5 restrictions mean for the property market? As we find ourselves back in Level 5 restrictions once again, some may wonder what this means for the property market. While our office doors may be closed to the public, we are very much at work both remotely and behind closed doors. The governing body for Estate Agents in Ireland, The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA), has set out a Property Services Providers Guidance to implement the 'Plan for Living with COVID-19' which clearly sets out the restrictions and procedures in place for Estate Agents at this time.
IT STATES THAT:
Offices shall close to the public. Agents and staff should work remotely. Attendance at the office only where
critical to facilitate provision of services. Agents may inspect and survey a property to be placed on the market for sale and/or to provide property valuations. They must attend on their own and the property must be unoccupied at the time.
VIEWINGS OF PROPERTIES BY THE PUBLIC PERMITTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WHERE:
The property has gone sale agreed and contracts for sale drafted. Viewings only permitted by one party or a maximum of two people from the same household. Properties must be unoccupied at the time of appointment. Properties available for rent are to be viewed online only. No viewings in per-
son are permitted except where the potential tenant has been offered the property or in emergency circumstances. In these circumstances, viewings are only permitted by one party or a maximum of two people from the same household. While the latest restrictions prohibit viewing of properties for sale, we at DNG Ted Healy are available online and open for business. We are fully mobile and available to take your calls and emails, and ready to deal with your queries. We are available to provide property valuations and list your property for sale. Our DNG Plus feature allows for 24/7 online marketing – exclusive to DNG. Video tours are also available for our properties.
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Bitcoin hysteria is back The unrelenting upward march of the stock market that we have become so accustomed to in recent times has continued into 2021, with all major US equity indexes setting record highs last week. Much of the narrative remains unchanged. Continued Government stimulus and the expectation for improving and sustainable economic activity as the vaccine rollout continues has market participants in a buoyant mood. While the economic outlook may look brighter, the current picture is becoming increasingly bleak. World pandemic figures seem unrelenting. Meanwhile, the urgent vaccine rollout that every economy craves remains unjustifiably hampered by bureaucratic red tape, protocol and supply issues.
EQUITIES:
Vaccine optimism saw small-cap stocks rebound strongly as the year drew to a close, with the Russell 2000 jumping 31%. The small-cap recovery continued into 2021 with the Russell 2000 Index jumped 6% this week - eclipsing the 1.9% and 2.5% recorded by the S&P 500 and NASDAQ composite index, re-
spectively. Although large-cap stocks stole much of the limelight in 2020, the likelihood of a mean reversion, closing the performance gap between large and smallcap stocks, increases as economies reemerge. Small-cap stocks offer lower relative valuations, growth potential, and an avenue to avoid the regulatory risks that seem to be building in the mega-cap tech space in the US.
BITCOIN
After nearly quadrupling in price in 2020, bitcoin blew past the $30,000 and $40,000 mark during last week's surge. This latest rush has again created Bitcoin hysteria, sparking heated debate across every media platform imaginable. As the keyboard warriors on both sides passionately dispute their polar opposite views with little intention of actually listening to opposing arguments, Bitcoin's position as the marmite of the
How much should I insure my house for? Your house is your most valuable asset and insuring it for the correct value is crucial in order that you are fully protected. Your property should be insured for the reinstatement cost and not the market value. In order words, the cost of rebuilding the house excluding the site value. It is very important to note that under insurance can have a serious effect on any future claims settlements. All policies include an “Average Clause” which means in the event of under insurance any claims settlement can be reduced in value in proportion to the degree of under insurance. Where, for example, the Sum Insured is only 75% of the total reinstatement cost,
you will receive 75% of the agreed cost of reinstatement, whether the claim is made for partial reinstatement or total loss. For example, in the case of a house insured for €270,000, where the total reinstatement cost is €360,000, the insured party would receive only €270,000 to reinstate the house in the event of a total loss. The insured would
Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant based in the Cayman Islands with a decade of experience within the financial industry.
finance world intensifies. Bitcoin's potential to establish itself as a constant and noteworthy asset class is now becoming more and more apparent to both retail and institutional investors alike. With that said, Sunday's 20% drop in price to $33,000 functions as a reminder that the now infamous crypto is still very much a speculative asset. Personally, I am bullish on Bitcoin, and I believe opportunities still exist, but try and
refrain from lumping the kitchen sink on this one if you are looking to keep your sanity intact.
MARKET OUTLOOK
While there is more pain to be felt shortterm with record COVID cases and hospitalisations amid mandated shutdowns, the FDA approval of multiple vaccines will at some point in 2021 allow for an economic reopening. For the most part, risk assets still have room to grow, but investors should be careful not to overreach for risk. While much of the outlook for equities is positive, a repeat of the returns experienced in 2019 (31.5%) and 2020 (18.4%) is unlikely. The S&P 500 has rallied 72.4% since the start of the bull market on March 23, 2020. With much of the positive factors already priced into markets, each incremental move higher will become increasingly difficult to justify.
MY ADVICE
As a (hopefully) sturdy global recovery takes shape into Q2 2021, reducing your portfolio exposure to last year’s big winners will help reduce downside risk, while exposure to small-caps and international stocks (with particular focus on stocks exposed to Asia/China growth) will offer greater upside potential and vital diversification benefits.
therefore be obliged to provide the balance of €90,000.
PARTIAL LOSS
Similarly if there is a partial loss such as a water damage incident, which costs €60,000 to repair, the insured party would only receive €45,000, and would have to provide the balance of €15,000. The base rebuilding costs in the south west region are running at €160-€170 a square foot in the latest guide. These costs have increased steadily over the past few years and takes into account the most recent building regulations, professional fees, demolition costs and VAT. The basic reinstatement costs issued by the Institute of Chartered Surveyors are average base costs on estate type houses built since the 1960s. You should make provision for better than average kitchen fittings, built in wardrobes, finishes and other above average items. Special finishes, fences, walls, or garages would also
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need to be included. I would recommend that you review your reinstatement sum insured on an annual basis and in order to get a definitive individual reinstatement value on your house you should contact an independent qualified surveyor. The Institute of Chartered surveyors review rebuilding costs nationally and issue an annual report along with a handy calculator, this can be found at www.scsi.ie.
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With a U-turn by Minister for Education Norma Foley on the partial reopening of schools to allow Leaving Cert students continue face to face teaching three days a week, and the move to online learning for all schools this week, the Killarney Advertiser spoke to a number of local students about how they're feeling in the lead up to their June exams.
"This past year has been a never ending roller coaster" class work and live classes as the workload increases.
SHOCK: Killarney Community College student Aoife O'Brien says the lead up to the exams will be challenging.
Aoife O'Brien, a Leaving Cert student from Killarney Community College, says she feels a sense of apprehension about what is to come in the lead up to the exams in June, and that the hardest part of moving online is trying to juggle
I was shocked to say the least when the Government announced that schools would be closing for a second time, but considering the case numbers and the infectious rate of the virus at the moment it was the best decision they could make for the health and well-being of both students and teachers. As much as I love being at home, being in school is a lot more beneficial in my opinion. I felt it allowed me to have a slight sense of normality and a routine while also being able to interact and socialise with my friends. But this is not the end of the world and I still have FaceTime and Zoom with my friends, so not all hope is lost.
At the start of the first lockdown working online and using Teams was a foreign concept and everyone found it difficult and challenging to say the least. This time around everyone has mastered the world of Teams and live classes are now a part of everyday life. I feel the hardest part is trying to juggle class work and live classes. Finding the time to complete the work while also engaging in the live classes is the challenging part for me, but all the teachers are doing their best and are putting huge amounts of effort into our classes and ensuring that school carries on as normal as much as possible right now. With the clock ticking down to the ever looming Leaving Cert exams and the last final months of secondary school, I feel
a sense of apprehension with what is to come and the uncertainty of the months ahead. But I’m also excited and ready for the next chapter in my life. I’m looking forward to the new experiences and challenges that are coming my way. The past year has been a never ending roller coaster, but despite all the change and challenges faced I feel it has opened my eyes to the type of person I am. I have shown that I can adapt and accept a situation well while also staying organised and up to date on work. And these skills have proven to be very useful this year. No part of the past year has been easy, and we still have many more challenges to face, but I know we will overcome it and eventually life will get back to normal, whatever normal is these days.
"We need more certainty about the June exams" Jennifer Lyne, a Junior Cert student from Killarney Community College, says that this has not been a 'traditional' or normal year so the loss of learning and moving to online classes needs to be taken into account by the Department of Education. Way back in March, when the first lockdown was announced we called it 'The Two-Week Holiday' but those two weeks slowly turned into a long six months of no uniforms in sight. As soon as the latest lockdown was announced, my first thought was what does that mean for the mocks and Junior Cert and whether this lockdown would be a repeat of the first one that went on far longer than expected. It adds to the stress of a regular
exam year, and it's very frustrating and tiring that every time you feel like things are getting back on track you get landed in another lockdown. On the other hand, I felt a lot more prepared moving back online this time, knowing we'd been through this before. Even though adjusting to a whole new method of learning is difficult, I really think all the teachers have made the process a lot easier. Teachers understand the difficulties of online learning as they have to experience it themselves, whether it be through homeschooling with their own children or from the perspective of being a teacher. They understand that sometimes WiFi isn't up to speed and keep reassuring us not to stress during these strange times.
So far, through online calls, I think I've learned more about my teachers then I ever have in the last few years; between interruptions from enthusiastic children and pets, and trying to deal with technical difficulties, it's both comforting and strange to see teachers in a different light. The Junior Cert definitely doesn't hold the same importance as the Leaving Cert but it still feels just as stressful while you're in it. It's hard having so much confusion and uncertainty around it, on top of all the usual stress. I also miss the social aspect of school, like seeing my friends at school every day and even just meeting different teachers in the corridors. I really hope that we get more certainty of what's going to happen in
STRESS: Jennifer Lyne, a Junior Cert student at Killarney Community College, says there's been a loss of coursework over the last year due to COVID.
the exams and that all the time we've missed is taken into account. People seem to be very set on having traditional exams - but they have to realise that in no way is this a 'traditional' or normal year.
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Your questions answered on CAO
Every year when answering queries from students and parents on CAO I hear the same thing…. "I know this is a silly question but…." My answer is simple – there is no such thing as a silly question when it comes to CAO.
well enough. Don’t make this mistake. Every course you put down should be one that you are genuinely interested in and willing to do so consider all options carefully.
THE COURSES I AM INTERESTED IN ARE ALL LEVEL 8, DO I HAVE TO FILL UP OPTIONS ON LEVEL 7/6?
Understanding how the CAO process works is essential and your decision about what courses to include are very important, so always double check if you are unsure or unclear about something. Better to do that than to regret it later. Last week I covered the main deadlines, this week focuses on questions sent in by students and parents.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CAO?
Log on to www.cao.ie and click on Apply. It will ask you first to input your personal and contact details along with the category of applicant you are. Once you create a password and submit payment you receive your CAO number which means you are registered. It is advisable to go through the Demo Version of the CAO form first which is available on their website in the ‘Student Resources’ section.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE MY COURSES IN BY JANUARY 20?
No, this early deadline is to avail of the discounted application fee of €30. After this deadline the cost is €45. Once you have registered you have until February 1 to add and change your courses. This online 'Change of Course Choices' facility is free, but it closes on February 1 at 5.15pm.
You don’t have to but it is a really good idea to do so. By filling up both lists you give yourself a strong chance of being offered two courses. Both lists operate separately so it is much better to be getting two offers instead of one.
Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant - For details see www.mycareerplan.ie
HOW MANY COURSES MUST I INCLUDE?
You have the option of filling in 20 courses in total – 10 choices on Level 8 (Honours Bachelor Degrees) and 10 on Level 7/6 (Ordinary Bachelor Degrees/ Higher Certificates) and it is advisable to fill as many as you can to give yourself the best chance of being offered a place on a course you like. It is essential though that you research carefully all the courses you are going to include. Often students are careful about their first couple of choices but don’t research the courses that are further down the list
DO I PUT THE COURSES DOWN IN ORDER OF LAST YEAR’S POINTS OR IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE?
In order of preference! This is the golden rule of the CAO and a very common mistake made by students every year. Always put down your courses in order of preference, not in the order of the points from the previous year. Points for courses change each year and you will not know the points for 2021 until the day that the Round 1 offers are issued by CAO, which is usually a couple of days after the Leaving Cert results come out. Also, you don’t know what points you are going to get until those results come out and it will be too late to make changes to your CAO application at that stage.
CAN I MAKE CHANGES AFTER THE FEBRUARY 1 DEADLINE?
Yes, but there are restrictions. The online 'Change of Mind' facility, which is
free, reopens on May 5 and from then students can make whatever changes they want to course choices with some restrictions, up to July 1 at 5.15pm which is the absolute deadline – no changes can be made after that! What you need to watch out for are courses which are marked as ‘restricted’ in the CAO handbook. There aren’t a lot of them but these courses will require some other form of assessment apart from Leaving Cert subjects and points such as an aptitude test or a portfolio. Such assessments are carried out between February and April hence the need to have them included before February 1 deadline. Other than those courses you will have the freedom to make whatever changes you want up to the Change of Mind deadline on July 1 at 5.15pm.
I DON’T KNOW IF I WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE, SHOULD I FILL UP THE CAO FORM ANYWAY?
That is completely up to you. There are plenty of other pathways that students take such as post-Leaving Cert courses, apprenticeships, traineeships and direct entry courses (which will be covered in future articles). At this stage of the year most students want to keep as many options open as possible in which case they register for CAO. You may decide to go a different route but if there is a chance you may be interested in taking up a place in an institute of technology or a university in 2021, it’s a good idea to register at this stage rather than regret it later on.
"Students are in a very disadvantageous position" Ben Murphy, a Sixth Year Leaving Cert student in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Rathmore, says that similar to the vast majority of students across the country the impact of COVID-19 over the last fortnight, and indeed the last year, has had a huge impact in his daily routine. He says that he understands that students are not alone in this situation and many people have suffered immensely with the impact of COVID-19. With the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases throughout the country during the Christmas period it became apparent that we would not be able to return to school and online classes would therefore take place. Initially last March I
found this experience to be quite daunting, however with the help of my teachers, improving WiFi, and the buy-in from students, we were able to continue with the Leaving Cert syllabus. For now, at least we will be completing online learning until the end of January and will hopefully then return to school to finish off our study. My concern, and one which is shared by many of the students and teachers I speak to, is whether we will have all our Leaving Cert course completed in time for the exams in June. The disruption which took place last March due to the virus resulted in 12 weeks out of school. This coupled with the current January disruption places the Leaving Cert class of 2021 in a very disadvantageous position compared
with students from previous years. For all its merits, online learning is not the same as the classroom experience where teachers and students are fully engaged, and students help and challenge each other as well as nurturing friendships. Whilst there is a lack of clarity on what lies ahead for all of us, we know there is light appearing down the tunnel in the form of a vaccine. In the meantime, let’s ensure we mind our mental health by staying in touch with our friends, talking to our families and taking regular exercise. Let’s all do our best, trust the Government, NPHET and our teachers to do the right thing for the Leaving Cert class of '21, and remember attitude is a choice. In the meantime it’s back to Zoom classes!
CONCERN: Leaving Cert student Ben Murphy from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Rathmore is concerned whether the Leaving Cert course will be completed in time for the June exams.
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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue
Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632966
The importance of skin hydration The most important thing we can do every day for our skin is drink at least two litres of water. This boosts your mood and blood flow. The earlier in the day you drink the water the better. I highly recommend it and know it is difficult, but the sooner in day you start the better you will feel and look. Hydration makes the skin glow and we all feel better when we feel good. Aside from hydration from the inside out, cleansing and toning the face first thing in the morning will help awaken the senses and a feeling of freshness will help you tackle the day's tasks. After this, apply your eye cream on the bone of the eye area in a circular motion from the outer corner inwards to the inner eye and up out over the eyeball just under the eyebrow area. Do a figure of eight motion on the crows feet. Repeat
this 10 times every morning and night. Followed by your youthful neck serum, this is an area that most people are concerned with lately as they're spending more time on their phones and looking down. A new wrinkle which younger people are reporting is text neck, not just the older ladies with a jowl issue, both of which can be treated easiest of all wrinkles. As we age the fatty tissues migrate down the face due to gravity. The neck muscles are larger and stronger than the facial muscles. Use the Sothys Youth Serum for the neck and décolleté area with its specific 30 second application procedure. Sothys have always worked on the lymphatic drainage of the face and neck. You just need a few simple moves to alleviate the lymph, especially when it’s not possible to have your regular facials.
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January 28, and Olive Foley, widow of Axel Foley and ambassador for Children’s Bereavement Services, Limerick on Friday January 29. Schools will be provided with class/ activity plans. A YouthDoK Instagram competition for 16 to 30-year-olds invites them to submit their 'Vision of the Future' in art, poetry, photography or a one minute video. There is a prize for each category. "Soon it will be a year since the Coronavirus first impacted on all our lives. A difficult year, but a year that leaves us with a good feeling too. Technology has made possible this Diocesan Mission. I thank the team at the diocesan pastoral centre for their good work. May the Mission be a time for reflecting together on the past year, evoking both gratitude for how our country has responded, and trust in God for what lies ahead," Bishop Ray Browne said. Register with dioceseofkerry.ie to get your daily Mission schedule emailed directly to you and in that way you can participate in the Mission.
Over €22k raised for St Vincent De Paul Kerry Radio Kerry’s annual county wide Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul has raised €22,621, surpassing the €15,000 target for 2020. It was the seventh year of the fundraiser and brings the amount raised to date to over €117,000. Hundreds of people took part in Christmas Jumper Day right across the county, on Friday December 11, in homes, places of work, schools, crèches, factories and shops. It was a very colourful event with jumpers of all shapes, colours and sizes, shop bought, borrowed and carefully handcrafted! Junior Locke of St Vincent de Paul Kerry said they are “delighted beyond words with the support and generosity of the people of Kerry. He said it shows great
community spirit in difficult times. "The money raised has helped St Vincent de Paul to make it a better Christmas for 800 Kerry families who were facing great difficulties this year." St Vincent de Paul operate a donation centre in Monavalley Tralee and seven stores across their Conference areas in Tralee, Castleisland, Listowel, Killorglin, Killarney, Dingle and Abbeyfeale. Donations can be made directly to the St Vincent de Paul Kerry bank account IBAN: IE07 BOFI 9058 3896 5291 51 or at their shops around the county. Radio Kerry and St Vincent de Paul are very grateful to everyone who has been a part of Radio Kerry’s Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St Vincent De Paul since 2014 helping to raise funds for people in our communities who need our help.
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15.1.2021 1ST ANNIVERSARY GOODWIN
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2ND ANNIVERSARY GUERIN
LUCEY
In loving memory of my Mother and my Best Friend Patricia (Pat) Goodwin (née O’Sullivan) late OF Glasheen, Cork, and Knockaninane West, Killarney who died on 20th January 2020 Today is such a painful day full of sadness and grief for me, as I mourn the moment that you left recalling how life used to be. You were someone very special who left your mark on so many lives Things just haven’t been the same since we said goodbye. This heartfelt message is for you I miss you more than words can say the world lost someone precious on the day you went away. All I wish is that once more before I lower the light.... I could kiss you once again and say “I love you Mum, Goodnight”
In loving memory of Christy Lucey Ballymakeera Died 13-01-20 Christy’s family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with and supported them at the time of his sudden death. We would like to thank the medical services of South Doc, the Ambulance crew, the staff of C.U.H and Mercy University Hospital, our extended families, co-workers, wonderful neighbours and friends. A special word of thanks to Fr O’Brien and his co-celebrants, the altar servers, choir and sacristan. Míle buíochas do Chumann Peile Naomh Abán, Donie and Gene McCarthy, the Gardaí, also to the McCarthy Family Undertakers for their compassion and professionalism. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions
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35TH ANNIVERSARY BARTLETT
In loving memory of Harry Bartlett, late of 32 St Brendan’s Place, who died on January 12th 1986. For someone who meant so much and loved by all he knew Who left behind a trail of tears And precious memories too We loved the sunshine of his smile and kindness in his heart But heaven saw that he was tired this meant we had to part. Dear Angels hear our prayer Please guard him with gentle wings and tend to him with care. For he was someone wonderful that words cannot convey How much we wish that he was here once more with us today. Sadly missed and always remembered by your son David and daughters Helene, Noreen and Majella and his many friends.
NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. JOR
IN MEMORIAM
Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you alway, Not just today. Sadly missed by sons Seamus and Michael and Michael’s partner Caroline
10TH & 3RD ANNIVERSARIES COAKLEY
2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR
In loving memory of Kathleen Guerin late of Old Church View, Kilcummin Who died on 13th January 2019 God saw her getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around her And whispered “come to me”. With tear filled eyes we watched her Suffer and fade away Although we loved her deeply We could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Always remembered by your husband John, daughter Marie, sons Danny and John, brother, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephew, extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass is offered.
I love you to the ends of the earth and back again Mum, your daughter, Áine xxx ooo Also sadly missed by your son Gerard, Sadie and family.
In loving memory of Pa O’Dowd, Dromyrourk, Muckross, and formerly of 6 St Brendan’s Place, who passed away on 16th January 2019.
In loving memory of our dear parents, Nancy who died on 19th of March 2011, and Ted who died on 10th January 2018. late of Park Drive, Killarney. In Loving Memory of Nora O’Connor, Woodlawn Park, Killarney, who died 13th January 2019. If Roses grow in heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away. Loved & remembered by your daughter Rosemary, son John (Paul), son in law Lawrence, daughter in law Noelle, granddaughter Aine, grandsons Muiris & Marcus.
10TH ANNIVERSARY MOLONEY
In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love,
43RD ANNIVERSARY KENNY
Your loving daughter Patricia, son-in-law Pat, grandchildren and great grandchildren xx
In loving memory of Kathleen Guerin late of Old Church View, Kilcummin Who died on 13th January 2019. I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face The warmth of the wind caressed me as I stood silently in place.
In loving memory of our dear Dad Thomas Kenny, Muckross who died on January 15th 1978. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side. Always loved and remembered by his son Tom, daughters Mary, Marguerite, Breda and grandchildren.
I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky i closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high. I saw your eyes in the window pane as i watched the falling rain It seemed as each raindrop fell it quietly said your name.
Also remembering Michael and Irene RIP
I held you close in my heart today it made me feel complete You may have died.. but you are not gone you will always be a part of me.
18TH ANNIVERSARY
As long as the sun shines... the wind blows, the rain falls you will live on inside of me forever for that is all my heart knows.
CROWLEY
So sadly missed and will never be forgotten, love you always Mom xx
GUERIN
Lovingly remembered by your family.
In loving memory of Bridie Moloney late of Clash, Lissivigeen Killarney, who died on the 12th January 2011. Mom if heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home So rest in peace dear Mom And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.
2ND ANNIVERSARY
In loving memory of A dear father, Michael Crowley, Droumduhig, Ballyhar, who died on the 18th of January 2003. Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there. Always remembered by your loving son Connie and Sheila.
Always remembered by your daughter Maria, son in-law Brendan granddaughter Heleanor.
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. R F
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In loving memory of Michael Burke Scrahan Court, Killarney, who passed away on 19th January 2017.
In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, late of Maughautourig, Gneeveguilla, who died on the 14th January 2013.
The birds they sang at the break of day Start again I heard them say Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. (Cohen)
The moment that you died Our hearts were torn in two One side filled with heartache The other died with you
O’DONOGHUE
In loving memory of Eileen O’Donoghue Woodlawn Park, Killarney and formerly of Droumduhig, Ballyhar. As we lovingly remember Eileen on this her first anniversary, her brother Jerry, sister Bridie, brother in law Paschal, sisters in law Mary and Anne, nephews, nieces and extended family would like to express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who sympathised and supported us during this difficult time. We thank those who attended the removal and funeral mass, those who travelled long distances, those who sent mass cards, flowers, messages of sympathy and condolences. Sincere thanks to her very dear friends who supported her right throughout her illness Thank you to Fr Niall Howard who celebrated Eileen’s requiem Mass and also Fr Denis O Mahony who joined us in prayers at the graveside. We remember the late Sr. Scholastica who recited the rosary. Our thanks to Tadhgie the Sacristan and Helen for the beautiful music. We would like to sincerely thank all those who cared for Eileen over the past number of years. A special thank you to Dr Johnson and the staff in Deenagh Medical practice who cared for Eileen throughout her illness. To the public health nurses and home helpers who were all so kind to her. To the staff of the Bons Secours and University Hospital Tralee for their caring and professionalism to Eileen over recent years. A special thanks to the Doctors and nurses of St. Vincent’s Dublin and to St. Francis Hospice Blackrock where Eileen spent her final hours. A special word of thanks to all her former work colleagues who attended Eileen’s funeral and formed a guard of honour. Thank you to Mike and Mary O Shea Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism as well as the gravediggers who prepared Eileen’s final resting place. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Anniversary mass on 16th January 2021 at 18.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral
1ST ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE
In loving memory of Eileen O Donoghue late of Woodlawn Park and Droumduhig, Ballyhar who died on 15th January 2020 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 and always remembered by Your sister Bridie, brother in law Paschal, niece Ciara and James, grand nephew and niece James and Isabel
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
4TH&14TH ANNIVERSARY O’ CONNOR
Sheila who died on 21st January 2017 and Bernie who died on 16th January 2007. Loving parents are now at rest For each of us they did their best their love was great, their heart were kind A beautiful memory they left behind. In heaven they rest No worries, no pain In god’s own time We will meet again. For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and held so dear. Lovingly remembered by their family, Phil, Dermot, Ber, Eileen and Angela, grandsons, Simon, Jack, Ben and Mark, grandaughter Niamh. Anniversary Mass will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral at 10.30am on 17th January 2021 (via web-cam)
RYAN
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times.
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering you is easy I do it everyday But miss you Ian is a heartache That never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart And there you shall remain Until the joyous day arrives That we will meet again. From your loving Mom, Liam, Melissa and Anthony.
HOGAN
8TH ANNIVERSARY
In loving memory of Michael (Mike) Hogan late of Listry who died on 18th January 2004, R.I.P. Dad.
In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, late of Maughautourig, Gneeveguilla, Whose anniversary occurs on 14th January.
Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed still very dear.
If we listen really close In the silence of the night We hear your voice of comfort to us And say that you’re alright
Sadly missed by your loving, son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended family.
But it is often hard to understand Why certain things must be And the reasons why they happen Are so often hard to see
O’RIORDAN
In loving memory of Sheila and Bernie O’ Connor, O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.
In loving memory of Eileen O’ Donoghue Woodlawn Park and late of Droumduhig, Ballyhar who died on 15th January 2020.
Loved and always remembered Your brother Jerry, nieces Maria and Eileen
Anniversary Mass will be held at 6.30pm on Saturday, January 16th in St.Mary’s Cathedral. Via web cam
17TH ANNIVERSARY
34TH ANNIVERSARY
The flowers we place upon your grave May wither and decay But love for you who sleeps beneath Will never fade away.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mela, sons John and Michael, daughters Sarah and Emily, son in law Owen, daughters in law, Bobbie and Jennifer and his eight grandchildren.
I often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon my cheek.
In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather Michael (Mickey) Ryan, 23 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney who died on January 18th 1987. R.I.P. He never failed to do his best, His heart was true and tender, He worked and toiled for those he loved, And left them to remember. Sadly missed by your loving daughter Lynsday and grandson Kenneth.
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. F M
NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. K O N
But we find comfort in the knowledge That God is always there to keep The ones we love so much Forever in his care. Missed and loved always Your Nana O’Sullivan and all the gang in Maughautourig. xxx
PRAYER TO SAINT CAJETAN “Peace, Bread, Work” Glorious Saint Cajetan, Acclaimed by all people to be the divine father of providence, because you provide miraculous aid to all in need. i stand here before you today, asking that you present to the lord, our god the requests that i confidently deposit in your hands. May these graces that i now request , help me to always seek the kingdom of god and his righteousness, knowing that god who dresses with beauty the flowers of the field and abundantly feeds the birds of the sky. Will provide the temporal and financial needs, which are best for me. (here make your request) Glorious Saint Cajetan Saint of Divine Providence intercede for us so that in our homes, we may have peace and never lack bread or work. Amen C M
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IN MEMORIAM
15.1.2021 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE FLEMING
Donie and Julianne Fleming 79 St. Brendan’s Terrace Killarney On the 16/01/2021 would have been our 57th wedding anniversary day On the 9/7/2015 you suddenly passed away The most beautiful words I ever heard in my life was when the priest pronounced us as man and wife If i had my life to live over I would do the very same I would still ask Julianne O Sullivan to marry me and take my name I had the best of both worlds a great wife and mother And cherished always the good times we had in our life. Julianne was my rock in every way She loved life to the full every day Julianne loved the fun and could tell a joke Everyone enjoyed her, she was an old dote We reared 6 children, 3 girls and 3 boys They brought us great happiness and joy My family are always there for me with great nature like their mother Julianne would want us to be happy not sad, and look after each other. I wouldn’t change anything for the world Or for the heavens above I had heaven here on earth Julianne Where you gave me great happiness and love The day you were buried I didn’t know what to do I had to say goodbye to my wife, she was my forever friend too When you lose someone very special like you, Julianne my wife God will comfort us and you, like he did all our lives. On the 12/7/2015 in Aghadoe you were laid to rest Julianne as a wife and mother, we were truly blessed You will see the mountains and lakes as you look down Over the place we both loved so well Killarney town The hollow winds blow over Julianne’s grave Peace and happiness, god will bring The birds in summer warble there And with Julianne’s praises sing. Fondly remembered never forgotten Your loving husband Donie and Family.
10TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY
In loving memory of our dear father Timothy O’Leary late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 20th of January 2011. A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. God gave us a gentle father, A father who loved us true, You were always there with a helping hand. Help us now to accept his plan. We miss you now, our hearts are sore As time goes by, we miss you more Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can take our “father’s place”. Sadly missed and always loved by Breeda, Marie, Annette, Denis and Trish, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Monday the 18th of January at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times.
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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M M
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. B W
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times.
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18TH ANNIVERSARY
18TH ANNIVERSARY
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LYNE
Treasured memories of our beloved Mother Eileen Lyne, late of 81 Pinewood, Killarney, who died on 15th January, 2003.
In loving memory of my dear wife Eileen Lyne, late of Pinewood, Killarney, who died on the 15th January, 2003.
A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.
A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing god could have spared you If just for a few more years.
Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again.
A silent grief that’s in my heart No human eye can trace For many a broken heart is hid Beneath a smiling face.
How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give.
Always loved and remembered by your husband Denis.
God gave us strength to bear it And courage to fight the blow What it has meant to lose you God alone will ever know.
NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE
Our family chain is broken Nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The links shall join again. Always remembered and forever loved, Your loving daughters Louise, Denise, Martina, Deirdre, Helen and sons John Paul and David, son-in-law Timmy and Gerry, Claire and Kathryn. Nana, If heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home. So rest in heaven dear Nana And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won. Remembering and loving you always your grandsons Christian, Jack, Ewan, Cian, Adam and Jamie and granddaughters Orianne and Sarah.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication.
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. M M
St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus! the name of the traitor has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases - of matters despaired of. Pray for me who is so miserable; make use, I implore thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolations and succour of heven in all my neessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may bless your request God with thee and all the elect through eternity. I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this favour, and I will never cease to honour thee as m special and powerful patron and to all in my power to encourage devotion to thee Amen. St. Jude, pray fo rus and for all who invoke thy aid, St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us, that we may appease the Divine Justice and obtain a favourable judgement, Pray for us that we may be admitted into the company of hte blessed to rejoice in the presence of God forever Amen. Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle with confidence we invoke thee! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us that before death we may expiate all our sins by sincere repentance and the worthy reception of the Holy Sacrament.
NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART o most sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in tee, whatever may befall me lord,though dark the hour may be in all my joys, in all my woes though nought but grief to see most sacred heart of Jesus. I place all my trust in thee. Help Mary M
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The magic of the cup • Ex-Athletic and Celtic player leads Chorley to famous win
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• Vermiglio says pre-season trip to Killarney might be on the cards Chorley manager Jamie Vermiglio has confirmed that he wants to bring his giant-killing cup heroes on a pre-season tour to Killarney. Last Saturday, the former Killarney resident led his non-league side to an unlikely 2-0 victory over Championship outfit Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup, and the part-timers are now looking forward to a historic last 32 match-up against Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Vermiglio moved to Killarney with his family back in the nineties and during that time he lined out with both Killarney Celtic and Killarney Athletic, so his rise to prominence is being celebrated on both sides of the town’s footballing divide. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser in the wake of his team’s famous win, the Liverpool native said that taking his cup heroes to Kerry to play against his former clubs is a distinct possibility. “Chorley to Killarney could be on the cards, when the pandemic is over,” the 38-year-old schoolteacher said. “I’ve been speaking to Eamon O’Donoghue of the Gleneagle Hotel to see if he could help to coordinate something in the future. “There lots of good soccer players in Killarney and the surrounding areas. I know a lot of players, if given the opportunity, could step up to the Irish league, or nonleague or league football here in England. “I loved my time in Killarney,” he continued. “It’s such a special place for me with many memories. I proposed to my wife at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel.”
JAMIE VERMIGLIO – Chorley Manager
I know a lot of players in Killarney, if given the opportunity, could step up to the Irish league, or nonleague or league football here in England.” KILLARNEY TIES: Chorley FC manager Jamie Vermiglio lined out for both Killarney Athletic and Killarney Celtic when he lived in Ireland during the nineties.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE: After their heroics against Derby County, Vermiglio's part-timers are dreaming of further FA Cup glory. Next up is Wolves at home and if they win that, the holders, Arsenal, could be next.
If that pre-season trip does go ahead, Celtic and Athletic players will no doubt see it as an ideal opportunity to put themselves in the shop window, and perhaps even secure a coveted trial in English football.
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Over the weekend, The Celts and The Blues both congratulated Vermiglio on his success. “Congratulations to former Killarney Celtic FC player Jamie Vermiglio who is the manager of Chorley FC,” Celtic tweeted. “Today his team booked a place in the 4th Round of the FA Cup after their 2-0 win over Derby County. Best of luck in the next round to Jamie and Chorley FC.” On Facebook, Athletic also wished Vermiglio well. “Huge congratulations to Jamie Vermiglio on the success of his team Chorley FC making it into the 4th Round of the FA Cup. A great day for Killarney to see one of our own having such success in promoting the beautiful game. We are all proud of you in Killarney Athletic, Jamie.” With both teams “claiming” the Chorley gaffer, old tensions flared up; various news outlets referring to Vermiglio as a “former Celtic player” didn’t help matters. To clarify: Vermiglio started out with Celtic before transferring to Athletic, with whom he played most of his football during his time in Ireland. He then moved back England before returning again for less than a year. During this time, he lined out for Celtic at senior level. Mystery solved. He’s not Celtic or
Athletic – he’s both. Funnily enough, his former Athletic teammate Brian O’Reilly recalls that, in contrast to the current furore surrounding his mixed allegiances, there was very little fuss made about Vermiglio’s decision to change clubs at the time. “Jamie’s uncle, John, was really heavily involved with Celtic so it was natural for him to play with them when he first arrived,” Reilly explains. “Then when he came into St Oliver’s, he became friendly with our group – myself, David Gleeson, Nick Murphy and Paudie O’Connor – and we all played for Athletic. You always end up playing with your friends, and that’s how he came to play with us. I don’t ever remember any hostility or anything like that (over the transfer). “The way stuff has gone on the last few days – who’s claiming him and all that – it was never like that. We all played together with the Sem as well and his uncle came and coached us. We were just mates playing football. “We’re all delighted for him, not from the point of view of Killarney Athletic or Celtic. We’re just happy to see him do well as a person, and put Killarney back in the spotlight.”
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The current Chorley boss went on to forge a fine career in England’s nonleague ranks and Reilly remembers him as an “outrageously skilful player” who was “lightyears ahead” of his peer group. “We used to play on the court in school and the astroturf in the Gleneagle and he was so skilful. He had all the tricks and flicks – a total showboater. But on
the pitch, he was a completely different player. He played right wing or in the centre and he always seemed to do things right. He did the simple stuff and he had a very good football brain – you could see that from very early on. “He was a cheeky chappy from Liverpool with a great sense of humour. He was very charismatic too. You could see that he was a leader on the pitch even back then and he had a big personality. He was always encouraging fellas – a good motivator and a very good teammate. “And a really nice guy off the pitch as well.”
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The significance of Chorley’s win cannot be overstated, even though it came against a Derby squad that was weakened by an outbreak of COVID-19. Vermiglio’s side operate in the National League North, which is the sixth tier of English football. The financial benefits of an unexpected cup run are huge. Speaking to The Guardian in the lead-up to the match, Vermiglio said the tie itself had “saved the club”. “We told the players at the start of the season that, with all the uncertainty, we’d commit to paying the wages but they may not get them on time every week. I think [the money from the Derby match] is a figure close to £250,000 with all the TV revenue, and it has put us in a very fortunate position compared to some other non-league clubs. It’s been a saviour for us.” Although Vermiglio admitted after the match that, with all due respect to the
opposition, The Magpies “should be beating” Derby when their team was made up of so many young players, Chorley are quite a young outfit themselves with an average age of roughly 23. They are also a part-time club (they have a bartender, a lift engineer, a teacher and a personal trainer in their ranks) so defeating an established professional club like Derby is a major achievement. One disappointing note from Vermiglio’s end is that he didn’t get to go toe-to-toe with Derby manager and fellow Liverpudlian Wayne Rooney, who could not attend due to the outbreak in the first team squad. “I grew up on Scarisbrick Road in Liverpool, and he was a Toxteth lad, I think. Seeing someone from near where you live do what he’s done, it’s been very inspirational for the local lads in Liverpool. It would have been great to get the opportunity to come up against him with Chorley as equals.” Now that the storm in a teacup over Vermiglio’s local allegiances has hopefully blown over, Killarney’s footballing fraternity will turn their attention to Chorley’s next big cup tie: Wolves at home on the weekend of January 23/24. Win that and they could be playing host to the most successful team in the competition’s history: the mighty Arsenal. The odds will be stacked against them making it that far but, interestingly, prior to last weekend Chorley’s most notable result came in 1986 when they dumped a big club out of the cup after a replay. The unfortunate club in question? Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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One of our own In Part 1 of this fascinating interview from the Killarney Advertiser archives, Eamonn Fitzgerald speaks to legendary Irish rugby player Moss Keane about his illness, his Gaelic football career and lining out for his country. Eamonn Fitzgerald: First off Moss, to the urgent and the important, how are you coping with your cancer diagnosis? Moss Keane: Very well indeed. It was a huge shock, of course. I went in for a routine check-up and the medics discovered that I had cancer. I have undergone treatment for the past six months. We all get setbacks of one kind or another and this is a new challenge for me. I am taking it on like all the other challenges I have experienced over 61 years… And I am in great form. EF: On one occasion you were set upon near Heuston Station and suffered a
serious eye injury. MK: That’s water under the bridge now. 16 years ago. That was a challenge at the time, but I moved on from that. EF: You had a big day recently raising money. MK: Sure we had a mighty day recently in the K-Club, where a host of stars from a wide range of sports played under Paul O’Connell (Munster) and Brian O’Driscoll (Leinster). EF: On this wonderful day and through your great influence a very significant sum of money was raised for two worthy charities: the Charitable Trust and
the Stuart Mangan Appeal - both causes dear to your heart. MK: Yes, thank God. EF: You are an iconic and charismatic character in Irish sport, yet you’re still very much the ordinary guy we knew shoring up the UCC football defence… MK: Playing football with UCC was great. Let’s get one thing straight: I was only a filler-in, making up the numbers. Look at all those great players from Kerry at the time. From the Killarney area alone you had Dan Kavanagh, D Coff, Tom Looney and that great trio from Beaufort: Paudie and Brendan Lynch, and Jim Coughlan. At one stage we had 14 Kerry men and a lone Cork man on the UCC football team. EF: You captained the Skull and Crossbones to Cork County Championships and to Sigerson Cup successes.
MK: I was a compromise captain. They could not decide between two great footballers, Ray Cummins and Brendan Lynch, so to avoid any aggro they planked me in there. It wasn’t for my footballing ability I can tell you. EF: Were you ever sent off in football? MK: Only twice. EF: What were the circumstances? MK: On one occasion we were playing a Cork Championship, or was it a Kelleher Shield match, and the ref thought I was a biteen too enthusiastic. On the other occasion, the game was only on about 10 minutes when one of the opposition laid into Jim Coughlan, God rest poor Jim. I strode over to sort out yerman and of course the ref, Jimmy Dennigan, pointed me to the line. No red cards at that time. I made sure I brought one of the opposition with me, to even things
INTERNATIONAL: Moss Keane in action against Scotland in a Five Nations match at Lansdowne Road in February 1982. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.
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MUNSTER: Keane was part of the Munster team that defeated the All Blacks. Pic: Sportsfile.
up. Not too long afterwards, Mick Morris (Kerry centre back) was sent off on his own and we got the mother and father of a hiding. EF: You played under 21 for Kerry, fronting me against Cork. MK: No one passed me in anyhow, whatever about the ball. I left that to you. EF: And then Currow went on to produce yet another international rugby star… MK: It really is amazing that a small rural area in Kerry produced The Doyle brothers, Mick Galway and myself thrown in there as well. At that time, even more so than now, certain second-level schools were primarily rugby producing schools and these fed into the rugby clubs, inter-pros and international teams. My secondary school was the Sem (St Brendan’s), where (Gaelic) football was really the only sport and there was no mention of the oval ball. Some of the lads in UCC rugby team asked me to join in when the footballers were finished, and it went from there. EF: Bill McLaren (rugby commentator) described you as 18-and-a-half stone of prime Irish beef. MK: Did he? That must have been after I had gone on a diet. He missed a bit more. EF: Why do you think you made it at international level with Ireland? MK: I started because I was big and strong. I could push and shove and do a few more things in the mauls, where you couldn’t be copped. Sure, I gave away penalties early on because I didn’t know the rules. The refs missed a lot more. The rugby crowd wanted me because I was big and strong. I could jump and I could push and shove. It wasn’t for any great ball skills. EF: I was in Landsdowne Road the day you took off for the line and the crowd roaring you on. MK: That was great. I got the ball somehow, about 50 yards from the
line, and this big gap opened up. I stuck the ball under my oxter and took off, scattering any blokes who tried to hang on to me. The adrenaline was flowing and the more the crowd roared, the more I progressed. I was nearly there, but the oxygen expired. EF: Do you recall the profile I did of you for the Munster football Final during Kerry’s Golden Years? MK: Didn’t you get in to trouble with the GAA over that? EF: Frank Murphy took exception to a player from a foreign code (you) being promoted on a GAA match programme. MK: Frank of Cork, of course… Jesus, Mary and Joseph! God forgive me my sins. I cringe when I think of that narrow-minded… EF: Was second row your best position? MK: Second row is no great rocket science. There is a greater need for skills in the other positions. My old friend, Johnny Brosnan, from Curnow told me I might make a decent enough Gaelic player, but I would never be a Kerry senior. I was too big for it. I knew he was right. There were times when I was in tight situations when I felt like a man trying to turn an articulated lorry in a bathroom. He said that rugby might be an option. EF: What goes on in the scrums? MK: A lot of huffing and puffing. And there is more! You don’t see or hear everything, but you would want to keep at least half an eye half-open so that you could give some fella a good dunt, thump or a decent slap. Of course, you’d get a dunt too, if you weren’t on the lookout. The camera work wasn’t great at that time, but nowadays the electronic eyes are on you. Many people thought the Munster v Leinster game was very clean, but I can tell you that a fair bit of skelping went on… Read Part 2 of the Moss Keane interview in next week’s Killarney Advertiser.
HERO: Not long before his death, Kerry's rugby icon Moss Keane spoke with his old classmate, Eamonn Fitzgerald. Pic: Ray McManus/ Sportsfile.
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MATCH-WINNER: Paul Pogba is challenged by Ireland international Robbie Brady during Manchester United's 1-0 vicory over Burnley.
In-form Pogba catches the eye
Controversial Frenchman shines as United defeat Burnley Mercurial Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is beginning to prove some of his doubters wrong. The France international has overcome an extended barren spell to put in some impressive performances in recent weeks, and his goal against Burnley on Tuesday night proved to be the difference for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side as
they returned to the summit of the Premier League table. Pogba was selected by just 1.3% of FPL managers ahead of the midweek round of fixtures but that figure is likely to rise for Gameweek 19. The fact that United have a double gameweek with fixtures against Liverpool and lowly Fulham will also entice managers who are looking for a goal and assist threat from mid-
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field. Pogba is currently priced at £7.7m, significantly less than fellow United stars Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) and Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) Elsewhere, Everton defenders Michael Keane (£5.1m) and Lucas Digne (£6.0m) did the damage as The Toffees got the better of Wolves at Molineux. “Keane's winner took his tally to three goals this season, his most prolific FPL campaign,” the FPL Scout said. “The centre-back has produced 33 of his 65 points this term in his last five outings. Keane has also claimed three clean sheets and five bonus points during that period. “Digne profited from an advanced role on the left of midfield upon his return from injury, supplying the assist for the opening goal scored by Alex Iwobi (£5.9m). Despite being sidelined for Everton's last seven gameweeks, Digne's total of six assists this season is joint-top among defenders in Fantasy.”
BRIAN JAMES
In the Killarney Advertiser/Brian James League, Seán House continues to lead the way (at the time of going to print). House is 12 points clear of Damien Clifford in second with Ryszard Wdowicki a further six points back in third. Meanwhile, one of our few female participants, Jennifer Murhill, is firmly in contention in seventh. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has scuppered our plans to stage presentations for our Manager of the Month awards and to take photos of the winners with our generous sponsors, Brian James. Rest assured that all prizes will be handed out when things have reopened and it is deemed safe to do so. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this regard.
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BRIAN JAMES FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE AS IT STANDS (WEEK 17)
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Damian Clifford
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Liam Evans
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Richard Goggin
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Sam Samuel
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Jennifer Murhill
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Alan O'Sullivan
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Marek Cofala
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Hector Banda
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Udit Nahata
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Donal Hannigan
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Frank Herlihy
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Sean Gibson
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Kevin Darcy
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Brian Walsh
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Selina is Kerry’s top volunteer Laune Rangers GAA club member Selina O’Connor has been selected as the Kerry recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Award. The award, which was presented by the Federation of Irish Volunteers in Sport and sponsored by EBS Mortgage Masters, is in recognition of Selina’s tremendous work behind the scenes at the Killorglin-based club. Towards the end of 2020, members of the public, as well as sports clubs and governing bodies, were invited to nominate an individual whose contributions to sport has made a real difference to their community, club or county. The
nominations and award recipients were selected by a judging panel consisting of 11 individuals drawn from sports administration, the volunteer community and media. “Simply put Laune Rangers, particularly the ladies section, would not function without Selina,” the club said in a statement. “Selina is the linchpin that holds everything together. There isn't one day a week that Selina isn't involved in some activity relating to the club. 'No' isn't a word that she is familiar with. “She does so much for so many without a thought. Selina is constantly thinking of ways to better the club and regularly comes up with ideas for fundraising.
She also trains the U8 girls weekly as well as acting as COVID Supervisor for the U14 girls and the main Club Executive. “Selina is secretary of Laune Rangers ladies, a role that also plays a part in the main executive and club decision-making. As well as all this, Selina is an active member of the Club Finance Committee. “Selina is on hand for every match and training session to ensure the toilets are clean, sanitiser is available, the kettle is on and she often spoils everyone with treats. She is vital to the club as her friendly, pleasant nature makes her a friend to all.”
TOP AWARD: Laune Rangers woman Selina O'Connor, pictured here with her children, has received a prestigious award for her tireless work at the Killorglin club.
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Our sports editor ADAM MOYNIHAN shares his thoughts on the week's burning issues
Lockdown or no, we’re still finding things to fall out over On the one hand, we’re blessed here in Killarney. To have so many flourishing clubs in such a relatively small area is a testament to how passionate our people are about sport, and a reflection of how capable and committed our sportspeople and administrators are and have been for decades, if not longer. Cross-town rivalries (and cross-border rivalries when we include the nearby neighbouring parishes) form an integral part of the rich tapestry that is sport in Killarney. What are Legion without Crokes, and vice versa? What are Celtic without Athletic? At their best, these rivalries bring out the best in us. They spur us on to improve and to come back stronger next year. They make the sweet days that bit sweeter. But familiarity also breeds contempt, and there’s no denying that there is bad blood between some of our clubs. Even now during the lockdown, with no matches or titles to fall out over, my own club Athletic and our old foes Celtic became embroiled in a bit of unpleasantness this past week. It stemmed from the success of a former Killarney resident, Jamie Vermiglio, who
found himself in the spotlight when he led non-league Chorley to an unlikely cup victory over Derby County. Neutrals were left confused when both Celtic and Athletic took to social media to congratulate and claim Vermiglio as one of their own, and it seems as though there may have been people on both sides of the divide who were irked by the other side doing so. As it turned out, Vermiglio played for both, so both clubs had every right to “claim” him. But instead of putting our arms around one other and both saying, “he’s one of our own”, there was animosity. Something positive became, for a moment at least, slightly negative in certain quarters. It was all a bit silly. As a Killarney Athletic player, I’ve had plenty of run-ins with Celtic and I always find it ironic that out on the actual pitch, during high-octane, often physical matches that are ostensibly the very epitome of the rivalry, there really isn’t half as much enmity as you might expect. There might be the odd flashpoint now and again, and maybe one or two players on opposing teams aren’t exactly the best of friends, but win, lose or draw you shake hands at the end and that’s that. I don’t ever recall walking off the pitch feeling hatred. If anything,
there’s often an overall sense of mutual respect. You would think that the players would care about the rivalry more than anyone else, seeing as how they’re so invested in the game itself, but in my experience that isn’t really the case. I think it’s safe to say that the same goes for Crokes-Legion, or Legion-Spa, or any other sporting rivalry in the town. You hear about people falling out, or guys not going to certain bars because of its affiliation to a particular club, or someone being offended by a comment someone else made online. It’s funny when you think about it because these people who fall out have a hundred things in common. They’re from the same town, they went to the same schools, they’re passionate about the same sport, follow the same county team… And the one difference they have – the club they support – makes them enemies? It becomes even more ridiculous when you take into account how adventitious our allegiances are. It’s not like we had any choice in the matter. For the majority of us, we were born Crokes or Legion or Spa in the same manner we were born with dark or fair or red hair. When you think of it that way, it’s not really a good metric to
RIVALS: Dr Crokes and Legion have a fierce rivalry that goes back the better part of a century. But is it something that we should be falling out over? Pic: Paudie Healy.
use when you’re assessing a person’s character, or whether or not they’re friend material. Now, obviously, there are one or two characters in every club whom you might find disagreeable. And I’m sure, in many instances, this comes with no little justification. But one thing I think we’re all guilty of is focussing on those individuals far more than the hundreds of decent people who make up the other 99% of the club. I’ve often heard people say, “I hate *INSERT CLUB*, *INSERT PERSON* is a ********”. I can see how this happens. Empty vessels make the most noise and the ones that make the most noise are inevitably going to get the most attention. When you make that assessment based on the actions of one or maybe a handful of individuals, you’re not thinking about all the sound members because they’re off minding their own business. But perhaps it’s not totally fair to use those individuals whom you don’t like as a stick to beat the entire organisation. Don’t get me wrong, passionate rivalries are great for sport and we don’t all have to be best friends. I just don’t think sport is something that we should be falling out over.
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Killarney Celtic LOTTO: The next jackpot is €16,000. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce. com. GEAR: Killarney Celtic gear is available online through www.bmcsports.ie and the link can be accessed from the Killarney Celtic Facebook page. ACTIVITY: Following the move back to Level 5 restrictions, all activity at Killarney Celtic is suspended until further notice. VERMIGLIO: Congratulations to former player Jamie Vermiglio who guided his team Chorley FC to a win over Derby County in the 3rd round of the FA Cup and they were rewarded with a 4th round draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jamie is a nephew of club stalwart John Vermiglio.
Killarney Legion GAA KELLY: Farewell to Kerry for Brian Kelly. After a long career with Kerry between the posts, Brian calls time and hangs up his county gloves this week. Brian represented his county at minor, U21 and senior level and was Kerry’s No. 1 for the last senior All-Ireland in 2014. Congratulations from all in Killarney Legion on your great career with Kerry, Brian! COVID-19: In these times there is a group of volunteers to help with shopping/odd jobs if you need help. Ring in confidence 087 7766551 if you need us. SYMPATHIES: The club extends its deepest sympathies to Mike Leahy and family on the death of his mother, Anne. May she rest in peace. LOTTO: Jackpot €6,300 plus bonus €10,000. Draw on Sunday. Tickets can be picked up from Ulster Bank, 4Star Pizza, Hegarty’s and Centra Sheehans Muckross Rd, Healy’s Newsagents & The Reeks.
Spa GAA CLUB AGM will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at 7.30pm. We will be hosting the meeting online through Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend, please email the club secretary at secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before Sunday, January 24. LOTTO: Thank you to everyone for your continued support for our club lotto, which we need now more than ever as it is our only source of income. No winner on Jan 11 and this week's jackpot is €6,600. Tickets are on sale through spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers. KNOW YOUR SPORT: Due to the uncertainty surrounding sporting events in the near future, we have decided to call our 2020 competition completed. Well done to Darragh Kelly from Kilcummin, who is our winner of Know Your Sport 2020. Entries for our 2021 competition are now open. Entry will be online only via a link on spagaa.com. Predict who will win 30 different sporting competitions and the person with most correct entries wins
15.1.2021 €1,000. Enter online now by clicking the link on spagaa.com. CONGRATULATIONS to Shane Enright on his service to Kerry GAA we wish him all the best for his next adventure.
Dr Crokes GAA LOTTO: Jackpot for draw on January 18 will be €6,500. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. LAST MAN STANDING: The club are running a Last Man Standing Competition based on the Premiership over the next few weeks. Tickets are €10 and the winner gets €500. Tickets can be got from Vince Casey's Office or played online. Entry on club website or social media. All entries to be returned to Vince Casey’s office by 2pm on Friday, Jan 15. AGM will be held on January 19 at 7.30pm. COVID restrictions require us to have a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams. All emails to be sent to secretary. drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie. Details of how to link to meeting will be sent to intending attendees in advance. YOUNG SCIENTIST: Highly Commended - Liam McSherry and George Leonard of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra. Liam is on our intermediate hurling panel and winner of a county medal with us in 2020. Congratulations. SYMPATHY to the family of Tom O’Connell formerly of Ballyspillane. Tom was a proud supporter of the club and his son John played underage with us. Ar dheis de ar a anam dilis.
Beaufort GAA FACILITIES: As we entered Level 5 restrictions again, the club gym has to close. The walking track is open. Please walk with your own family members and observe social distancing. Team training is also cancelled for the immediate future. Ireland Lights Up has been postponed to early February 2021. HELP: If anybody need a helping hand to collect shopping or with any other errands, please contact Mary Jo at 086 3779702. QUIZ: Sports Prediction Quiz Final 2020 results are: 83 John Joe Dineen, 82 Robert Tulley, 81 Frankie Hallissey, 81 Nora Hallissey, 76 Paudie Lynch. Thank you to everybody who took part in the quiz and to all the sheet sellers. Our 2021 quiz will be launched this week.
Fossa GAA COVID-19: In Level 5 and under the current restrictions, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed. Club games are not permitted. Club gym must remain closed until further notice. LOTTO: Club lotto is unfortunately suspended for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 restrictions, thanks for your continued support. CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the family of Tom O’Connell, brother of our Vice Pres-
ident JJ O’Connell. May he rest in peace.
Listry GAA WALKING TRACK: We are allowed to keep our walking track open at present for the community. We would ask that at all times please exercise proper social distancing measures and to ensure that large gatherings do not occur. Stay safe. 1970 PROGRAMME: The club have put together a commemorative program that will take you on a trip down memory lane, to look back and reminisce on a famous August day 50 years ago, when the Listry football team of 1970 became kingpins of East Kerry and the first team in the club’s history to win the O’Donoghue Cup (East Kerry Championship). It is a club record that has not been matched to this day and is fondly remembered by the people of the parish. The special commemorative publication can be got at Michael O’Sullivan’s shop at Beaufort Bridge or from Paul Kennedy by email listry1970@gmail.com. DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Listry GAA would like to send deepest sympathy to Siobhan Giles and the Gleeson family, Clonkeen on the recent death of her brother, Maurice Gleeson RIP. BEST OF LUCK: Listry GAA would like to wish Jonathan Lyne, Brian Kelly and Shane Enright best of luck on their retirement for intercounty football.
Glenflesk GAA HEADFORD AMBUSH: Headford Ambush Anniversary Committee wish to acknowledge financial assistance from Kerry County Council towards the initial cleanup of the monument at Headford. The major works at the site have begun and will be completed prior to the anniversary on March 21. GLENFLESK LADIES CLUB: It now looks promising that we will have enough players to field a Glenflesk ladies senior team for the coming year 2021. We will be in contact with the County Board regarding what division and league we will be competing in. The club is now in the process of organising a head coach, assistant coach and a strength and conditioning coach. The club is also seeking sponsorship of their senior ladies team for the year ahead. If interested, please contact Glenflesk ladies secretary at glenflesk.kerry@ lgfa.ie. CLUB MERCHANDISE: We are delighted to announce that our Glenflesk GAA gear is now available on the O’Neills website. You can click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of our Facebook page. We still have limited items available. You can contact Emma for more information on 085 7547586. BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD ORGANISATION: Barraduff Community Field Organisation are giving you the chance to win a 3-bedroom 2-storey detached dwelling house in Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry worth €270,000 for just €100. Limited number of tickets at winadreamkerryhome.com.
East Kerry GAA CONVENTION: East Kerry GAA Annual
Convention 2020 will take place on Friday, January 22 at 7.30p.m. Due to the current restrictions this year’s convention will be held online. Further details of this and a link to the AGM will be forwarded closer to the night to all clubs. Nominations and motions to be received by the secretary by Monday January 18 at secretary.east.kerry@gaa.ie. CONDOLENCES to the families of Tom O'Connell, Rathmore and Batt Wall, Castleisland. May they both rest in peace. KERRY: Congratulations to Brian Kelly and Shane Enright on a great career with Kerry. We wish both of them a happy life on their retirements.
Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw January 8. Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 16 and 22. Sellers prize winner Hickey’s Centra Rathmore, €50 Yearly ticket prize winner Eugie O’Leary Leam, €50 to Nora Hickey Readrinaugh, €40 each to Margaret McCarthy Gneeveguilla Shop, Steven and Darren Heelan Cullen, Mike O’Keeffe Bounard. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 14, 23, 28 and 30. Next week’s jackpot is €15,600 plus €1,000 bonus.
Muckross Rowing Club LEVEL 5: Last week, Rowing Ireland clarified further details of the Level 5 public health restrictions for rowing clubs, based on Sport Ireland advice. All rowing club facilities are to remain closed for all activities, including individual training in single sculls. People are permitted to exercise with people from one other household however this is limited to outdoor exercise within 5km of home. The Level 5 public health restrictions are currently due to remain in place until Sunday, January 31. Coaches are in contact with members regarding training from home and we look forward to a return of sport when the public health restrictions allow.
Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club LEVEL 5: Course is closed to play until January 31 at the earliest with the latest Public Health Restrictions. The club is currently awaiting confirmation from Pitch & Putt Ireland at time of writing on the status of holding AGMs. U16 MATCHPLAY: Unfortunately, we had to postpone plans to play this competition after Level 5 came back in. We hope to play it in February now, possibly over the mid-term break if restrictions allow.
Kilcummin HEALTHCARE: Cork Kerry Community Healthcare are urgently seeking staff to work in their residential settings. These residential facilities (community hospitals) and private nursing homes are coming under pressure with a number of outbreaks in several residential facilities. They are now asking any healthcare staff (particularly nurses and healthcare assistants) who can assist in providing essential care in these facilities to come forward by contacting the HSE offices or any staff member.
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