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Michael's feeling great at 108!

It was yet another very special birthday for Ireland's oldest man as Michael J O'Connor celebrated turning 108 on Wednesday! | By Michelle Crean And unlike the confines of COVID last year, Michael got to have a special celebration, a meal with his closest family and friends at his home in Muckross - and he even made a speech! "I'm doing great," Michael told the Killarney Advertiser. "It was strictly a family party, it's what I wanted. It wasn't an open house. There was no comparison to last year as everything was closed down." Wednesday began with a visit from local priest Fr Kieran O'Brien followed by family and many many well wishers. "You couldn't move, the room was full," he said, although his daughter Avril explained that it was all done in a safe so-

FEELING GREAT: Michael J O'Connor from Muckross says he's feeling great as he turned 108 on Wednesday. Photo: Michelle Crean

cially distanced manner. "I was tired [afterwards] but thankfully not as tired as I thought I'd be. I feel quite active this morning [Thursday]." Micheal was born in Glencar in 1913 and wasn't expected to live past the age of six after contracting the Spanish Flu. He has also lived through the War of Independence, the Civil War, World War One and

Two. In February this year Michael received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at Deenagh Torc Medical Practice, Reeks Gateway, and said then that he was looking forward to "life without fear". He came to Killarney 40 years ago with his wife Joan, who sadly passed away in 2008.

He puts his longevity down to a daily glass of whiskey. Up until four years ago - at the age of 104 - he was driving, and remembers his first car was a Model T Ford. "I was driving cars from 1930 until 2017. The old Model T Ford had no gears, no accelerator and there was a throttle for slowing down and for normal driving." He also remembers driving a Volkswagen Jetta up until he stopped driving and never experienced power-steering. Michael, who has featured in a number of television documentaries, was quite active and independent up until COVID hit 19 months ago. These days he enjoys time at home with his family, good food, some daily exercise, plenty of rest and a glass of whiskey. In his family speech he thanked those closest to him for their support saying "everyone has contributed to my happiness", and finished with some inspiring words. "Every day is an exciting day and you learn something from it."

Killarney retains Purple Flag status Killarney has been officially accredited with being a vibrant, exciting and safe place to live in and visit by night. It has been confirmed this week that the town has retained its prestigious Purple Flag status which is an international awards scheme for towns and city centres that excel after dark. The recognition, considered a major international brand, is the gold standard for night time destinations and, like the Blue Flag scheme for beaches, recipients must meet exceptionally high standards and strict criteria to receive approval to fly the flag. Killarney has received Purple Flag accreditation annually since 2014 and the official emblem flies proudly over the town hall as well as in the Glebe car park and Killarney Garda Station. Killarney’s Purple Flag Working Group is spearheaded by the Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and it involves Killarney Municipal District Council, An Garda Siochana, local businesses, community or-

ganisations and schools. Purple Flag locations are deemed vibrant and well-managed between 5pm and 5am and the accreditation recognises excellence in the management of the evening and night-time economy and the creation of a safe and friendly environment in which to live, socialise and work.

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Factors taken into consideration during the adjudication process included after dark safety, cleanliness, vitality, cultural stimulation, lighting, the provision of public transport and broad appeal. Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, said for Killarney to secure the Purple Flag this year was a more significant achievement than ever given the unprecedented two years experienced in the town. “It is great so see that Killarney had emerged from the pandemic with its reputation as a great place still very much to the fore. The recognition just goes to prove that Killarney is a great place to be and a great place to visit,” she said. Purple Flag Committee Chairman, Frank

NIGHT SAFETY: Celebrating Killarney’s renewed Purple Flag status are Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, Cllr Niall O’Callaghan (Purple Flag Committee), Frank Doran (Chairman, Purple Flag Committee), and Niall Kelleher (President, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Doran, has attributed the success to the quality and commitment of the working group and the businesses in Killarney town who operate in the night-time economy. “In order to retain the Purple Flag we must continue our work on an everyday basis to develop the entertainment, food, hospitality and public transport offering in Killarney,” he said. “The town will be subject to assessment again in 2022 and we look forward to working with local businesses and key stakeholders to help promote the area to the widest possible audience,” Mr Doran added. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Com-

merce President, Niall Kelleher, said the last two years have not been what anyone expected and businesses and locals have had to explore new territory in the fightback against COVID-19. “Retaining the Purple Flag is very important as Killarney needs every advantage it can get in order to recover from the impact of the pandemic. “People all over the world are very much aware of just how wonderful Killarney is as a visitor attraction and as a welcoming, busy and fun place to be and this latest success just goes to prove that Killarney is just as charming after dark as it is by day,” Mr Kelleher said.

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Parish launches major church refurb fundraiser | By Michelle Crean A fundraising event is being dubbed the 'Concert of Freedom' to mark the first such event since the pandemic began - and it's to help raise much needed funds for three churches in one parish.

SUCCESS: Olivia Howe, who writes under the pen name Olivia Hope, has signed a book deal with UK publisher, Bloomsbury. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Glenflesk locals are hard at work behind the scenes organising the event for Bank Holiday Monday (October 25) with Country Music singer Sandy Kelly as the main act, supported by Gerry Guthrie and Lorraine McDonald in the INEC at 8pm. Fr Kevin McNamara, who moved to Glenflesk Parish in August, is spearheading the Glenflesk Parish Church Maintenance Fund and originally booked Sandy Kelly for a fundraiser in his previous North Kerry parish. "I had Sandy Kelly booked to come to Moyvane but I was changed to Glenflesk on August 4," Fr Kevin told the Killarney Advertiser. "She's been very supportive. It'll be a great event. She has a great story to tell." Fundraisers will be ongoing for the three

churches in the parish but the immediate focus will be on Barraduff Church, he explained. "The parish has three churches and we're setting up a parish fund for refurbishment and upgrading works. It'll be an ongoing maintenance fund. This concert is to start it. Barraduff Church is the most urgent as it's in an emergency state. The roof is quite suspect and the electrics need to be done." He said that he recently formed a new parish committee who will be meeting next week to discuss any changes to the concert date due to Government and NPHET advice. "There is a 600 limit and the proper procedures will be in force. I would encourage people to view this as a concert of freedom and there'll be a little gift for everyone to mark this first concert." Tickets are €30 and available from the INEC ticket office, from the parish office in Glenflesk, and after Mass in St Agatha’s, Our Lady Of The Wayside – Clonkeen, and Sacred Heart Church – Barraduff, this Sunday.

A local woman is hoping to have the same success Harry Potter author JK Rowling after being signed by the same publisher. | By Michelle Crean And not only that, but talented Barraduff woman Olivia Howe - who writes under the pen name Olivia Hope - has signed a three book deal with Bloomsbury who are famous for working with award-winning writers. Bloomsbury recently announced the acquisition of 'Be Wild, Little One', a lyrical anthem of courage and imagination from the debut author, which will be published in May 2022. Olivia’s second book, 'Little Lion Girl' - illustrated by bestselling, award-winning Fiona Woodcock, will be published in 2023, with a third book scheduled for 2024. Olivia has a special love for children's fiction, and before becoming an author, she was a former record-breaking athlete, and competed internationally. "I have been writing for about 10 years," Olivia, a mother of two boys, told the Killarney Advertiser this week. "I have also worked with children using imaginative play." When her youngest child was born Olivia said she couldn't find a book about a strong robin. "I decided to write my own. It was something that just happened and that was the starting story." Then during the Cork World Book Festival she pitched her work to a scout who

loved her ideas. The story is inspired by nature with the uplifting picture book celebrating the wildness in everyone as well as the beauty of the world around us. "We [JK Rowling] have the same publisher and I still don't quite believe it! I can't wait until it's published next May." Olivia currently works as a Creative Learning Assistant in Siamsa Tíre, Tralee, creating the story behind the acclaimed art exhibition for children, 'A Way Home'. She added that she was inspired by the beautiful surroundings Killarney has to offer for the nature side of the book. "One of the scenes near the back pages looks like Killarney National Park." Pari Thomson, Commissioning Editor, Bloomsbury Children’s Books, said "Olivia Hope is a huge talent and we’re thrilled to be working with her". "Brought to life by Daniel Egnéus’s luminous illustrations, 'Be Wild, Little One' is an unforgettable journey through the wonders of the natural world. I hope that its uplifting magic and beauty will enthral readers far and wide." Shirley Hughes, famed author and illustrator of more than 200 books spanning 60 years called 'Be Wild, Little One' an "outstanding book to enchant readers of all ages" - high praise indeed for the Irish debut. 'Be Wild, Little One' is available to pre-order from bookshops.

CONCERT: Fr Kevin McNamara from Glenflesk Parish announcing details of the fundraising concert to help refurbish three local churches. Photo: Seamus Healy

€1.7m allocated to Killarney district roads | By Sean Moriarty Residents of some of the more-rural areas surrounding Killarney town will welcome funding allocations for road improvement works. A total of €1,766,014 is to be spent on road improvement schemes in the Killarney area over the next three years. This includes €187,425 to be spent on the Loo Bridge to Poulgorm section of the R-569. The Agahdoe to Knockasar-

tnet Cross section of the L-2019 will get €174,930 while the problematic Finnegan’s Cross junction is in line for €107,100. A total of 18 regional and local roads in the area are in line for the €1.7 million funding from the Department of Transport but Kerry County Council could also match the funding is certain cases. Cllr Niall Kelleher is one of several councillors who have been pushing for a road repair programme in East Kerry at Killarney Municipal District level.

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Eileen rewarded for her dedication to athletics | By Sean Moriarty Well-known Dalton’s Avenue woman Eileen Switzer has been named as the Honorary President of Killarney Valley Athletic Club in recognition of her work as a volunteer. FAREWELL: John McSweeney, pictured with town foreman Noel O'Leary, on his retirement having served 15 years of with the town council. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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The club held its annual awards night on Friday night last. As well as presenting awards to club members in recognition of their achievements at home and abroad they decided to honour Mrs Switzer for her "lifetime of volunteering to the community, to sport, to youth and for championing diversity and inclusion". “Eileen has been an advocate, a coach

and an administrator in the sport of athletics for over 60 years in the town of Killarney, Kerry and beyond,” said club chair Jerry Griffin. Eileen and her husband Frank have dedicated their lives to the community games and athletics in the greater Killarney area. “I enjoy, but I don’t like, all the limelight,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “I like to watch newcomers as they come up through the ranks, many of the Community Games people of the past are now running the committee.” In a life time dedicated to volunteerism in Killarney Eileen has helped sports like golf, pitch and putt and badminton grow. She was also heavily involved in the local Irish dancing scene and remains a great supporter of Kerry Parents and Friends.

He was one of the most familiar faces on the streets of Killarney but after 15 years of service, John McSweeney has retired from the street department of Killarney Municipal District. | By Sean Moriarty

John from Currow, retired on September 30. He was a valued member of the Street Cleaning Department in Killarney Town throughout his service. “John gave huge commitment, dedication and service to the town of Killarney by maintaining the streets and lanes

to the highest standards,” a Town Hall spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. “Along with his colleagues past and present, he took great pride in the many awards and medals won by Killarney over the years. John had a cheery smile and a kind word for everyone as he went about his work day. All of his colleagues in Killarney MD wish John a long and happy retirement.” HONOURARY PRESIDENT: Eileen Switzer with her grandson Joshua and son Damien Switzer at the Killarney Valley Athletic Club's awards night.

RETIREMENT: John McSweeney (centre), pictured on his retirement at Killarney Town Council depot, Fair Hill car park with town foreman Noel O'Leary and his colleagues having served 15 years of service with the town council. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Dr Crokes Bingo Dr Crokes are pleased to announce that Bingo will recommence on Sunday in St Mary’s Parish Hall commencing at 8.30pm. Numbers will be limited to 240 people. In accordance with Government guidelines there'll be pods of no more than

six while appropriate social distancing will be in place. Vaccine certs and proof of identification will be required. People are also requested to wear masks until seated. Doors will open at 7.15pm with admittance on a first come first served basis. Jackpot is €1,500.

JACKPOT: Carmel Nash was the winner of the Dr Crokes GAA Club lotto jackpot prize of €9,800. The lucky numbers drawn were 2, 4, 16 and 24 and Carmel's winning ticket was purchased online. Carmel is pictured here with her sons Leo and Paddy receiving the cheque from Pa O'Brien (lotto coordinator). At back are Matt O'Neill (Dr Crokes Chairman), Malachy Walsh (lotto coordinator), and Moss Harmon (lotto coordinator). Photo: Eamonn Keogh

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Film fans will have plenty of variety this weekend

22nd Kerry International Film Festival launched

Yesterday evening (Thursday) the official opening of the 22nd Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) took place at Randles Hotel, Killarney. This year’s festival is taking place October 14 to 17 and presents a blended film festival that promotes and showcases film and filmmaking talent across 15 in-person physical events and 30 online screenings. KIFF’s opening night screening featured 'Death of a Ladies’ Man', starring Gabriel Byrne, and this year, the festival will close with the Irish Language feature 'Foscadh' (Shelter), which recently won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh. 'Foscadh' was also recently selected by the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) as Ireland’s entry to the Oscars®’ Best International Feature Film category for the upcoming 94th annual Academy Awards. "We are delighted to be able to bring KIFF back onto the big screen with Cinema Killarney as our main venue," Eibh Collins, Festival Director, said. "We are also thrilled to be returning to Tralee for our closing night film, which will screen at Siamsa Tíre. Running parallel to the in-person programme, we have a robust and exciting online programme streamed from the KIFF website to audiences’ devices-of-choice." Some of the online programme highlights include KIFF’s three new themed strands. The ‘Something's Not Quite Right’ Strand, KIFF’s Environmental strand presented by Irish actor Jack Reynor, and KIFF’s All Abilities strand.

LAUNCH: Launching the 2021 Kerry International Film Festival yesterday evening (Thursday) were: Mieke Vanmechelen (Kerry Filmmaker in Residence), Aine Moriarty (IFTA CEO), Grace O'Donnell (KIFF), Julie Jay (KIFF), Kate Kennelly (KCC Arts Officer), and Ailbhe Keogan (KIFF). Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

KIFF will be presenting Something's Not Quite Right, a series of screenings showcasing this genre that includes a selection of horror and psychological thrillers, including Irish and Irish-US co-production 'The Yellow Wallpaper', 'Bring out the Fear', 'Save me from Everything' and 'Gateway'. KIFF is excited to announce that Irish actor Jack Reynor is KIFF’s newly appointed Green Ambassador. He and the programming team have put together a daily online selection of international environmental documentaries that highlight the challenges our environment faces today, including 'Hell or Clean Water' (Canada), 'Uni Yama Aida' (Japan)

and 'Walk the Tide Line' (Finland).

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Amongst these highlights is a film programme to celebrate the festival's new All Abilities submission field, dedicated to promoting the lives, stories and artistic expression of people with different abilities and disabilities. This selection includes Irish and International fiction and documentary shorts and the feature documentary 'Only I Can Hear'. KIFF recently announced esteemed producer, Kathleen Kennedy, as the 2021 Maureen O'Hara winner. She is an eight-time Academy Award-nominated film producer and president of Lucasfilm

(ET: The Extra Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Star Wars). Kennedy also oversaw the rebirth of the Star Wars Universe including the most recent trilogy which showcased Kerry to legions of film fans the world over. Audiences can now log online to view a special ‘In Conversation’ interview with Kennedy which his is hosted by producer Rebecca Flanagan (Smother, Handsome Devil) and is currently available on www.kerryfilmfestival.com. As always, Kerry Talent is the star of the show, as they have two programmes of Kerry Connection short films and KIFF are honoured to support Kerry writer Katie McNiece’s feature 'Who We Love’, directed and co-written by Festival alumni Graham Cantwell. These films and more will be in the running for the prestigious KIFF awards. The winners will be announced on Sunday at the KIFF Awards Brunch in JM Reidy’s. KIFF was delighted to recently announce Kerry Airport as its title sponsor for 2021 and they are very grateful to be working with them alongside other key partners including The Arts Council, Kerry County Council, The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA), Randles Hotel Killarney, RTÉ Supporting the Arts, The Plaza Hotel Killarney, Tower Records, Kerry Broadband, JM Reidy’s as well as a wealth of local Kerry businesses. Tickets, pre-booking and festival passes are now available to purchase at: www.kerryfilmfestival.com

Mountain Meitheal documentary to feature in KIFF on Sunday | By Sean Moriarty The volunteers behind Killarney Mountain Meitheal will be featured in a short documentary to be screened during the Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) this Sunday. The short film called ‘Hatchets and Hope - The Killarney Mountain’ will be one of the main shows in the Kerry Connection Shorts segment of the festival and will be screened in Cinema Killarney at 4.30pm. The film will tell the story of a small group

of volunteers who protect Ireland’s native woodland forests from Rhododendron. “This charming short documentary film introduces an intergenerational group of volunteers in South Kerry. Each week they hike out to protect some of Ireland’s last surviving woodland forests from the alarming spread of Rhododendron,” Director and producer, Aoibheann O'Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser. “I know somebody who is involved in this project and I am really looking forward to seeing this screening myself.”

CREW: Several Kerry films will be screened as part of KIFF. Pictured were: Damian O'Callaghan (OC Productions), Brian Harty (Actor), Malcolm Willis (Filmmaker), Declan O'Shea (OC Productions), and Tim O'Connor (OC Productions). Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Public welcome to see new state-ofthe-art facilities With brand new dressing rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and gym, a referee’s room, a training pitch, and a new walking track, locals are keen to show off their new facilities. | By Michelle Crean Kilcummin GAA Club are now inviting the public to the official opening of their new facilities on Sunday, October 24. It will kick-off at 2.30pm by County Board Chairman Tim Murphy and all are welcome to attend. "Members and non-members are welcome to come and take a look around and to be a part of this important occasion," PRO for the club, Mike O’Riordan, said. The upgrading of the club facilitates, which started in 2019, was made possible by generous support of club members and supporters from near and far, as well as funding received from the Munster Council and Sports Capital Grants. The Executive and the Development

Committee of the club have worked hard to bring the project to fruition but it is the countless hours of the dedicated and committed volunteers that ensured it became a reality. "It could not have happened without this collective effort. The new facilities are a huge source of pride for the club and local community and the official opening is an event to celebrate this huge community project." Club officers will be available to chat to anyone interested in memberships of the fitness centre or walking track and club merchandise will be available to purchase on the day. Light refreshments will be served. "A Céad Míle Fáilte is extended to all," he said.

NEW FACILITIES: Kilcummin GAA Club members (pictured) are inviting the public to the official opening of their new facilities next weekend.

AWARENESS: Eileen Brosnan, Anthony Good and Kevin O'Leary from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit are ready for tomorrow's 'Restart a Heart Day' to raise awareness about life-saving techniques. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

National TV exposure for local campaign | By Michelle Crean

A local group hosting a life-saving day tomorrow (Saturday) are to receive huge exposure on national TV after a crew came down to interview them about their campaign. Members of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) - who are planning a 'Restart a Heart Day' to raise awareness about life-saving techniques - invited journalist Paul Byrne and a Virgin Media TV crew to town this week. It's hoped their campaign will be broadcast tonight (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday). The KCRU event takes place tomorrow in ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre between 10.30am and 4pm as part of the European Restart a Heart Day. It'll include CPR demos, public information, an art display, a video launch with many prizes to be won. "The crew interviewed Community Re-

sponder Helen Duggan who explained the events taking place on Saturday," Kevin O'Leary from KCRU told the Killarney Advertiser. "European Restart a Heart Day was founded with the support of the European parliament and takes place on October 16 every year. We're spreading the message that 20 minutes of your time could make all the difference saving a life." In 2021, the focus of the event is on survivors with the hashtag #CPRSavedMyLife. "With this campaign we want to create awareness that everyone can learn CPR and facilitate BLS courses in schools and public locations." He said they hope that Kerry TDs Danny Healy-Rae, Brendan Griffin and Minister for Education Norma Foley will be in attendance throughout the day, and the public are invited to attend. "Find out how simple actions can save lives. Prizes include a three day First Aid course valued at €300, two First Aid kits, and a voucher for a local business."

Murphy remains on course for jockey title | By Sean Moriarty Champion jockey Oisin Murphy could win the Flat Jockey Championship for the third time this weekend. The season is set to go to the wire with the Killarney Jockey in a straight fight with William Buick. The series will reach its dramatic conclusion with the Guineas Festival at Ascot tomorrow (Saturday). At the time of writing Murphy has 150 wins so far this season while his title rival

has 146. Tomorrow is a straight fight between the two jockeys with third-placed Tom Marquand now out of the running on 115 wins. Murphy won the 2020 title race with 142 wins compared to Buick who won 134 events. Murphy has endured a rollercoaster year, he has won the title for the last two years and victory this season would put him in line for a crack at Pat Eddery’s four in a row which was achieved between 1974 and 1977. Last year he was cleared of cocaine use at a meeting in France and last weekend he

missed a race at Newmarket after failing a pre-race alcohol test. In a statement issued on Twitter, Murphy apologised for last Friday’s incident. "I was requested to take a breath test at Newmarket today. I blew under the drink drive limit but over the riding limit. I’m sorry to all the people I’ve let down today. I take full responsibility,” said his social media post. Ironically, tomorrow's championship could be decided if Murphy rides the Andrew Balding trained ‘Alcohol Free' to victory in the Queen Elizabeth stakes.

ON TARGET: Killarney jockey Oisin Murphy could win the Flat Jockey Championship for the third time this weekend.

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Children engage in therapeutic workshop | By Michelle Crean

SURPRISE: Brian Moore who dedicated his life to promoting Killarney as a tourist destination retired this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Surprise retirement party for tour giant

A travel agent who was responsible for bringing hundreds of thousands visitors to Ireland celebrated his retirement from the industry with a surprise party in Killeen House on Wednesday night. | By Sean Moriarty Dubliner Brian Moore ran Brian Moore International Travel (BMIT) in Rhode Island for close to 40 years. His career in the travel industry goes back over 50 years, his first job in the US as a Shannon Travel rep in Boston before going out on his own. One of his biggest contracts was bringing American football to Dublin. Back in 1989 BMIT was the sole travel agent for the Boston College v Army Black Knights game played in Lansdowne Road. BMIT brought 10,000 people to Ireland on that occasion and the majority of them included Killarney on their schedule. Throughout his career his local affairs were handled by his sister Stella O’Shea from Rock Road. “I handled all of his on the ground work, like meeting and greeting,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “There was never a cross word between us.” The formidable team always included

both Galway and Killarney on their tours. “He would say that "I made the promises and Stella kept them",” she added. During his distinguished career he brought thousands of visitors to Kerry. His achievements included being inducted into the Order of Innisfallen in 2015. He sold BMIT to a larger travel agency in 2000 but continued in the travel industry working for outfits like CIE International and Brendan Vacations. Stella organised a surprise retirement party for her brother at Killeen House this week. He thought he was accompanying 11 US visitors on an evening meal but when he arrived he was greeted by guests like Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, and Niall Kelleher in his role as the President of Killarney Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. “He rang me during the day just for a chat, it was very hard not to tell him what was going on but I couldn’t do it as it would have ruined it for everyone.”

Greywind announce debut hometown concert | By Michelle Crean Killarney band Greywind have announced that they will be playing their debut hometown headline show at the INEC Club early next year. Formed by siblings Steph and Paul O'Sullivan, Greywind have been called "The best band to come out of Kerry" by The Irish Times and have performed live at the biggest festivals in the world such as Reading and Leeds Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, Download Festival, Rock Am Ring in Germany and have supported The Coronas at the INEC Arena.

The brother sister duo from Ballydribbeen saw their album 'Afterthought' reach 2m streams on global music platform Spotify last year. Now it's their turn to headline their local venue and it takes place on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Talking about their upcoming INEC Club gig, lead singer Steph O'Sullivan says they're so excited for this show. "We've been waiting for the perfect time to finally play a headline show in our hometown so it's going to be such an incredible night." Greywind are known for their energetic and jaw dropping live performances. Tickets are €20 and now on sale from ticketmaster.ie and inec.ie.

Children left their worries behind them last week as a special workshop and story-time helped them to relax and express their feelings. Katie O'Donoghue, Art Psychotherapist and author, visited the Junior and Senior Infants of Múintear Fiona's Class, in Coolick National School, Kilcummin. The 31 children participated in a therapeutic and creative 'Little Squirrel' workshop. Katie, an accredited Art Psychotherapist, and now author of 'The Little Squirrel Who Worried', facilitated an afternoon which incorporated storytelling and ther-

apeutic creative exercises to help the children understand, express and manage their worries. "The children were an absolute pleasure to meet and really engaged so well, sharing and expressing their worries with me, and their teachers," Katie told the Killarney Advertiser. "The visit to the school was an absolute joy and I am very grateful to the children, parents and teachers for having me in." In what has been a difficult year and a big change with the start and return to school this autumn, Katie hopes that the book can be used as a resource at home and in the classroom for children who may need some support.

WORKSHOP: Junior and Senior Infants of Múintear Fiona's Class in Coolick National School, Kilcummin pictured with Katie O'Donoghue.

National plan for local projects “lacks detail” | By Sean Moriarty Several Killarney projects have been earmarked for funding in the new National Development Plan (NDP) that was announced last week. However, Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District Marie Moloney said the document, despite running to 182 pages, lacks detail and clarity and that the people of Killarney “deserve to know exactly what is going on”. Under the €165 billion plan, projects like the Killarney Community Nursing Unit, new amenities at Killarney National Park and the Destination Killarney marketing campaign have all been earmarked for funding. The plan promises “investment in outdoor recreational facilities in Killarney National Park”, but Cllr Moloney said that this "lacks detail”.

“What are these additional facilities they are talking about? The National Park and Wildlife Services is not exactly known for its investment in the park,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “This lacks detail and the people of Killarney deserve to know exactly what is going on." The document, issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and entitled ‘Project Ireland 2040’ also mentions the Farranfore to Killarney new road scheme but this and other national road projects, she said “were part of the previous NDP and are subject to further approvals”. “What do they mean by this?” Cllr Moloney added. “This was included in a previous plan but it never happened, it never came to fruition, does this mean it is not happening at all now? It all looks good on paper but until we see shovels on the ground it means nothing.”

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Fire service offer advice to the public | By Michelle Crean It was all about creating awareness of fire safety on Saturday as local firefighters took to the streets to dish out some advice. With the winter months closing in, members of the Fire Service are keen to help home owners understand the best ways to keep their homes safe. Two firefighters were present in all towns across the county on the day as part of Fire Safety Week including Martin O'Grady and Anthony Breen of Killarney Fire and Rescue in Killarney town. "It's important people of all ages understand the dangers of fire, especially coming in to this time of the year," Martin told the Killarney Advertiser.

BEFORE: Brooke Sugrue from Kilcummin pictured with long hair before she cut it for charity.

Some advice he gave out includes: Don’t overload electrical sockets, check smoke alarms once a week, use a spark guard with open fires, and clean your chimney at least once a year. “In the event of a fire, get out, stay out and call 999. Plan an escape route in the event of a fire. Working smoke alarms save lives.” And when it comes to bonfires, the advice is to "only attend supervised bonfires". "Don't start fires with accelerants such as flammable liquids, petrol or diesel." He added that many incidents can be prevented through education and carrying out good fire safety practice. "We also carry out a school's programme which will commence shortly after the COVID restrictions are eased further."

AFTER: Brooke after the cut with shorter locks.

Brooke's kind deed will benefit sick kids Not only did one young girl decide to chop 12 inches off her hair but she also raised over €1,000 to help sick kids. | By Michelle Crean Nine-year-old Brooke Sugrue from Pairc Chuimin, Kilcummin visited Séan Taaffe's Hair Salon in Killarney recently to cut her hair for charity, following her First Holy Communion in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin, on Saturday, September 25. Secret Balloons left her a balloon to mark the occasion. Brooke then donated her hair to The Little Princess Trust and is currently raising funds for the LauraLynn charity. So far she has raised over €1,000 and far exceeded her original target of €250. Her mom Elaine Sugrue explained that she received great support from everyone they know including a lot of extend-

ed family. "Broke let her hair long for her Communion," her mom told the Killarney Advertiser. "I said it'd be a nice thing to do to cut it for charity. She was very excited and she's now very proud because she knows she helped others who need it. We are very proud of her. She has quite a lot of extended family and they're amazed at what she's achieved." School principal Gillian Sheehan added that the school community is also very proud of their Third Class pupil. "We are all very proud of her and wish her the best with this thoughtful and kind deed." To donate go to: idonate.ie 'brookeslocks-of-love-for-lauralynn'.

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FIRE SAFETY: Martin O'Grady of Killarney Fire and Rescue, pictured with Eddie O'Brien meeting with locals during Fire Safety Week.

Former footballer to launch new book | By Sean Moriarty

Former Senior Kerry footballer and 'Dancing with the Stars' winner Aidan O’Mahony will be in Eason next Saturday to sign copies of his new book. The Rathmore man enjoyed a distinguished career in the green and gold jersey, making 70 championship and 85 league appearances for Kerry between 2003 and 2017. In January 2017, O'Mahony won the RTÉ 'Dancing with the Stars' series with pro-

fessional dancer, Estonian Valeria Milova. His new book ‘Unbroken’ is an account of the discipline it takes to be part of one of the country’s most successful Gaelic football teams. It is also a story of managing external and internal expectations and pressure, and of the importance of knowing when to ask for help. “I am really looking forward to meeting everyone next Saturday, great to finally release my book and I hope people enjoy it,” he told Killarney Advertiser. O’Mahony’s Killarney book signing will be the first of many around the country in the run up to Christmas.

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Killarney Advertiser's Grigoriy Geniyevskiy was out and about this week chatting to locals and getting their reaction to pedestrianisation of the town centre

Pedestrianisation poll: Our readers have their say The question of pedestrianisation in the town centre has divided Killarney for years but a survey by the Killarney Advertiser this week shows the town slightly more in favour of it. | By Sean Moriarty A total of 37.14 percent of respondents want the pedestrianisation of Plunkett St to remain as it is – closed to traffic on a permanent basis while 24.76 want it to go back to its pre-pandemic arrangement where the street was only closed to vehicular traffic between 7pm and 7am each night. An additional 34.29 percent want to see

an increase in pedestrianisation in town centre by extending the Main St arrangement that was in place during the summer. In that period the town’s main thoroughfare was closed to traffic, day and night, during the weekend. Only 20 percent of the respondents want to abolish pedestrianisation altogether, but that is still a significant number ensuring that this debate will linger on for a long time yet.

Kerry County Council is considering extending the Safe Streets Programme and the pedestrianisation of Plunkett Street?

WHAT IS YOUR VIEW?

ANSWER CHOICES PADRAIG KEOGH

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• Keep pedestrianisation of Plunkett Street all year round

37.14%

• Pedestrianisation of Plunkett Street between 7pm and 7am only

24.76%

• Abolish pedestrianisation

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• Increase pedestrianisation to include Main St during summer weekends

34.29%

ALLEN MAHLATINI AND NORMAN KANYONGO

"I would say keep it all year round and maybe increase pedestrianisation to include Main St but you can't do a lot more,"

"Keep it to pedestrians, it's okay the way it is,"

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LUAY RADDAM

PÓL O'SUILLEABHÁIN

"I think it's OK the way it is and to keep pedestrianisation all year round. You could increase pedestrianisation to other streets but then where would the drivers go?"

"Open the street to vehicles again. I miss the traffic passing by when at work at Julies. Maybe only have it closed to pedestrians during the summer time,"

"Leave it as it is right now and have it only for pedestrians. Maybe during the summer increase pedestrianisation to Main St if something was happening,"

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Qi Gong helps locals relax and destress Locals got a chance to slow down and relax as they took part in a wellness event last Saturday. A group turned up Killarney House to practice Qi Gong as part of the Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest. It was lead by Noreen Tobin, who has just started a new business called Qi Gong Wellness and runs courses in Killarney, Killorglin and online. "Qi Gong is a slow moving exercise prac-

tice which integrates breathing with body exercise," Noreen said. "Its slow movements calm the mind and restore balance to the body." The practice is suitable for people of all ages and agility and offers people the tools to take care of their own mental and physical health, she added. "Thanks to Killarney House and Gardens and Killarney National Park for hosting the event in the courtyard."

TOURISM: Kathleen Clifford (Killarney Hotels), Steven Bradley (Tourism Ireland) and Loretta Hogan (Miki Travel), at Flavours of Ireland 2021 event in London this week.

Taste of Kerry at 'Flavours of Ireland' London event

Some 60 tourism companies from Ireland – including Randles Hotel group and Killarney Hotels – attended Flavours of Ireland 2021 in London, this week. ‘Flavours’ is Tourism Ireland’s annual B2B tourism workshop, where companies from Ireland meet and do business with top global inbound tour operators. Now in its 19th year, ‘Flavours’ – which took place virtually in 2020 – was an in-person event once again this year. It was held in the beautiful Guildhall, in the City of London, and was attended by around one hundred top global inbound tour operators who deliver business from all over the world, including the US, Mainland Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa. This year, ‘Flavours’ is of particular importance, as overseas tourism restarts and the participating global inbound tour operators prepare to sign contracts for 2022 and 2023. It is, therefore, a key time for the participating tourism companies from Ireland to highlight and sell their product to these important decision-makers.

“Tourism Ireland is delighted that so many tourism organisations from Ireland and so many leading global inbound tour operators took the time to join us at our annual ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event – which was an in-person event once again this year," David Boyce, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Global Inbound and Emerging Markets, said. "Before COVID-19, these tour operators were responsible for delivering millions of bed-nights to Ireland. As overseas tourism restarts and the participating tour operators prepare to sign contracts for 2022 and 2023, we very much welcome the business and networking opportunities it presented. Our aim is to increase awareness of Ireland among these hugely influential global inbound tour operators and to help Ireland and our tourism partners secure a greater share of the huge worldwide tourism market.”

RELAXING: Participants in the Qi Gong class in Killarney House and Gardens last weekend had a chance to slow down and concentrate on their well-being.

Kissane third in national cycling championship Killarney cyclist Conor Kissane finished third in the Cycling Ireland Hill Climb National Championships on Sunday last. Organised by Gaeltacht Cycling Club, participants faced a tough 2.44 kilometre climb, near Moycullen, County Galway. Kissane finished third in a time of 4 minutes: 54.10 seconds, he was second in the same championship when it last ran in Castleisland in 2019. “Any other year I would be disappointed

with third but given the year we have had it is not so bad,” the Barleymount rider told the Killarney Advertiser. “It was short climb on quite a steep course.” The race was won by Joel Luke of UCD Cycling Club, taking the win on the narrowest of margins. Luke was less than one-tenth of a second quicker than Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport) with a time of 4:48.62. Fellow Killarney Cycling Club member Ewan Buckley was 16th in the same race.

PODIUM: Killarney Cycling Club's Conor Kissane was third in the National Hillclimb Championship last weekend.

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Pictured at the OCKT Budget Briefing in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday were from left: Marcus Treacy, Sarah O'Keeffe, Michael Leen, Denis Fitzgerald, Danny Healy, Sarah Treacy, Mary Kenny and Claire Leahy all staff at OCKT. Photo: Don MacMonagle

This week Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath delivered a €4.7bn package for Budget 2022. Michael Culloty and his team at Orchid Accountants have put together some key points from the announcement.

BUDGET 2022 SUMMARY

The overall theme of the 2022 budget was to assist in reducing the impact of the surge in living costs, assist the economy in recovering from the negative impacts COVID-19 had on so many people and businesses, and an attempt to combat the current housing crisis.

The changes can be summarised under 7 categories: • Weekly Rate Increases • Fuel Allowance • Pensioners and people who are unemployed • Families and Children • Carers and People with Disabilities • People in Work • Personal income tax and other noteworthy tax changes

WEEKLY RATE INCREASES

There was an increase to all core weekly

social welfare payments which was increased by the usual €5. There was a proportionate increase for qualified adults announced. The Living Alone Allowance has increased by €3 to €22 per week. Increase for a qualified child rate of payment for children 12 years or older, increased by €3 to €48 weekly. Increase for a qualified child rate of payment for children up to 12 years old, increased by €2 to €40 weekly.

FUEL ALLOWANCE

The Fuel Allowance is set to increase by €5 to €33 per week from 12 October 2021. The weekly income threshold for Fuel Allowance has increased by €20 to €120.

“A negative budget” – say car dealers One of the key issues announced in Tuesday’s budget is the increase of the Vehicle Registration Tax, a fee unique to Ireland across the entire EU. The cost of new cars will increase by between one and four percent from January 1. This increase comes on the back of a second-hand car market that has been decimated as a result of Brexit and COVID-19 impacts. David Randles, of Randles Bros Nissan on the Muckross Road, is the chair of the Kerry branch of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). He believes that the price increase will hurt new car sales, which will in turn effect the second hand car market and, by default, force a reduction in revenue for Government. “It was a negative budget for the motor industry,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “I cannot see the reasoning for upping the price of new cars. The new

BUDGET: David Randles of Randles Bros Nissan on the Muckross Road. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

car market is on the floor, we can’t get second hands due to Brexit. We need to sell new cars to get the trade-ins, so less cars [being sold] means less revenue. We are facing a tough first six months of 2022.” The €5,000 relief for electric vehicles is being extended to the end of 2023. “We are not ready for that down here in country areas. It is getting better

[charging infrastructure] but in country areas we still need diesel,” added Mr Randles, whose family garage business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. “The motor industry is at a stage of reconfiguration. We will see a lot of changes in the way we do things over the next 10 years in terms of workshops and spare parts. Electric cars are a way better on brakes and tyres."

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PENSIONERS & PEOPLE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED

The weekly rate of all State pensions has increased by €5 . The Living Alone Allowance has increased to €22 weekly for people aged 66 years or over who are living alone. The Christmas bonus will be payable in December 2021 to people getting the majority of social welfare payments on a long-term basis.

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

The Hot School Meals Programme is being extended from January 2022. The Parents Benefit for parents who take leave from work has increased by 2 weeks to 7 weeks for the parents of children who are born or adopted from July 2022. An extra 2 weeks payment has been announced for anyone who has a child under 2 years of age from July 2022. The Working Family Payment income threshold has increased by €10, regardless of family size. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is set to increase by €10 for each qualifying child from July 2022. The income threshold to qualify for this allowance will increase to equal that of a two parent household.

CARERS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The wage subsidy paid to employers who employ people with a disability has increased by €1 to €6.30 per hour that is paid to the employer, effective January 2022.

Pictured at the OCKT Budget Briefing in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday were from left: Bill Daly (Daly's SuperValu, Killarney), Sarah Treacy (OCKT), Niall Kelleher (President, Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce), Michael O'Shea (Eason Killarney) and Kieran Dwyer (Killarney Autos). Photo: Don MacMonagle

The earnings limit on the current Disability Allowance will increase from €350 to €375. EmployAbility Service, which works towards getting people with disabilities into the workforce, will provide grants to people with disabilities in employment. The Domiciliary Care Allowance will now be paid for 6 months when children go into hospital. The Carer’s Allowance will continue to be paid for 6 months in respect of children who go into hospital. Capital/savings that the Carer's Allowance will disregard in assessing for the allowance is set to increase to €50,000 from January 2022. The weekly income that the Carers Al-

lowance will disregard in assessing for the allowance is set to increase to €350 for a single person carers and to €750 for carers with a spouse/partner.

PEOPLE IN WORK

The weekly income threshold for the working family payment has increased by €10, regardless of family size. The treatment benefit PRSI paid contributions minimum requirement reduces from 5 years (260 weeks) to 9 months (39 weeks) for people aged between 25 and 28 who are undergoing treatment. There was a grant announced for people undergoing chemotherapy or who have certain conditions. The grant is for €500.00 to assist with any cost of having to buy wigs/hairpieces. Many employment programmes and the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance have increased by €5 per week.

PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND OTHER NOTEWORTHY TAX CHANGES

Pictured at the OCKT Budget Briefing in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday were from left: Killian Young (Bank of Ireland), Donal Culloty (Coyne & Culloty), Sarah Treacy (OCKT), Siobhan Kissane and Hugh Gleeson (Bank of Ireland). Photo: Don MacMonagle

For a single person Tax band/cut off point has increased by €1,500 to €36,800 from €35,300. To put this into perspective, a person earning €36,800 will have an additional €300 in their pocket as a result of this increase. For a married couple/civil partners with one earner the tax band/cut off point has increased by €1,500. The net effect will be similar to a single person, in that there will be a €300 saving. Tax credits are set to increase. The per-

sonal tax credit is increasing to €1,700. The employee tax credit and earned income tax credit is set to increase to €1,700. No change to PRSI payable. However, an increase in the weekly income threshold for the higher rate of employer’s PRSI from €398 to €410. The 2% USC rate band ceiling is increasing by €608 from 1 Jan 2022. As mentioned above, the minimum wage is set to increase to €10.50 from €10.20. If you work from home/remotely, you will now be able to claim 30% of your vouched expenses for heat, electricity and broadband in respect of days spent working from home. The help to buy scheme is being extended to the end of 2022. The reduced 9% VAT rate currently applying to the hospitality sector is set to expire in August 2022. Pre-letting expenses have been extended to the end of 2024. A decrease in the farmers flat rate additions (VAT) from 5.6% to 5.5%. Excise duty on tobacco products is set to increase by 0.50c on a pack of 20 cigarettes with a pro-rate increase on other tobacco products. Disclaimer: The object of this article is to provide useful tips in relation to Irish Tax Regulations according it cannot be regarded as a definitive guide and no liability can be accepted in respect of decisions taken in reliance on the information herein contained.

Budget 2022 a “big blow” to tourism industry | By Sean Moriarty This week’s budget is a “big blow” to the tourism industry according to Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotel Federation (IHF) Bernadette Randles. While she welcomed certain aspects of the budget, like the €90 million aviation package for Irish Airports she was left

dismayed that the VAT rate in the hospitality sector, which is currently set at 9 percent will return to 13.5 percent at end of next August. Ahead of the budget, hospitality sector officials were calling for this move to be delayed until 2025. The tourism industry nationally, is trying to recover from a €7 billion hammering caused by COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Ms Randles acknowledges that the aviation package will help attract new visitors but said that if the overall package remains too expensive the net result will be fewer visitors. “This is a big blow. We are in recovery and survival mode, we are already contracting for 2023 and if we have to turn around to these clients and say their rates have gone up again, well they

just may go elsewhere,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are trying to recover, we are not whining, we are being very practical about this. It is not just hotels, but the entire tourism industry.” Additional cost increases facing the entire sector include fuel, coffee products and linen suppliers. Ms Randles confirmed that all of these industries have put up their prices in recent weeks.

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PHOTOS: GRIGORIY GENIYEVSKIY

WE LOVE KILLARNEY: "We love Killarney for the shopping and exploring," Soniya Scaria, Parvathi Nair, Tincy Varghese and Asha Vinu said on Wednesday as they enjoyed Deenagh Lodge.

SCENERY: "The walks in the National Park would be our favourite. The weather is a great plus," Kay Marci and Emer Looney enjoying the views at Killarney House said.

SPECTACULAR: The Park and the outdoors are spectacular. The river walk is unbelievable," John and Cathy Kingston said while out enjoying the scenery on Wednesday.

MOTHER DAUGHTER DAY OUT: "It's a great day. The Park is lovely for the wildlife and the walks. A lovely mother and daughter day out in the Park," Grace and Grainne Ryan at the National Park on Wednesday.

LOVE THE WALKS: "Love it, love Killarney. The scenery and the walks are great. The shops in town and St Mary's Cathedral are lovely," Maureen Barrett pictured at the National Park said.

FAVOURITE: "I always loved the Park and it's definitely the dog's favourite," Timmy Looney with Artemis by Deenagh Lodge said on Wednesday afternoon.

LUNCHTIME WALK: "I always come here for a walk on my lunch break. The National Park, it's so accessible and near," Brid Griffin and Ellie at the National Park on Wednesday said.

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Couple have a memorable day, their way One bride didn’t have far to travel for her big day and the venue was full of memories as she said her vows.

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WEDDING OF THE WEEK

Sandra McSweeney from Dromhall married Cormac O’Sullivan from Coolcorcoran at the Dromhall Hotel on Friday, September 17. Sandra is daughter of Noreen and the late Denis McSweeney, and Cormac is son of David and Mary O’Sullivan. And although sadly missed on the day, Sandra’s day was full of memories of her father Denis who passed away in 2009. She said “I do” to Cormac, who works in Liebherr, in a civil ceremony and held their reception afterwards in the hotel. It’s where her father worked for 35 years as Bar Manager in the function room. “We had a memory candle lighting for him,” Sandra told the Killarney Advertiser. “We decided to go with the Dromhall Hotel for our wedding because of the many memories.” The bridal party included Sandra’s sister Sinead McSweeney as Maid of Honour, and Cormac’s childhood friend John Coffey as Best Man. And the cute flowergirls, who did an amazing job scattering the petals going up the aisle on the day, were the couple’s two daughters Sadhbh (6) and Róisín (4). Local photographer Dylan Clifford brought them to Muckross Abbey for their wedding photos, a place that also holds a special place in the couple’s hearts. “We had our first date there,” Sandra, who works with Kerry Parents and

Friends said. Together nine years, they decided to tie the knot after getting engaged on New Year’s Eve 2016. She said they “got lucky” with their wedding date as they didn’t have to alter their plans due to the pandemic. One hundred were allowed attend and they even had live music. “We got so lucky with the music and numbers. We decided in February 2020 that we’d get married and set the date. We didn’t have to reschedule anything. It all worked out for the best.”

Photos: Dylan Clifford Photography

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book dares you to get off the beaten track and go in search of the most remarkable natural environments on the planet. Chapters capturing off-grid coastal views, rugged mountain landscapes, majestic forests and expansive wildernesses are all featured, stirring within you a sense of adventure. Richard Gaston travels to The Cape Wrath Trail while Finn Beales photographs Fair Isle in Scotland and Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland.

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THUMPER The Loser THUMPER will release a brand new single ‘The Loser’, today (Friday). This follows the success of the re-released Ad Nauseam picking up support from BBC6, US Radio and playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music. This highly anticipated single is a fresh start, kicking off an extensive UK tour and the build up to their debut album. “‘The Loser’ is presented as a love song but is howled by an unreliable narrator,” lead singer, Oisin Furlong, said. “A fishing-for-compliments style tirade of non-sequiturs, each verse is bursting at the seams with faux self-depreciation. The song races along at breakneck

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speed, each section pushing past the crescendo of the last. As the final chorus blasts through your speakers, the saccharine melody reveals a pathetic character that has spent the whole song talking about themselves.” A mainstay of THUMPER’s live set for years, this long requested studio version of ‘The Loser’ comes in the lead up to THUMPER’s UK tour. With packed houses for shows in Liverpool, Wales, Blackpool, and Manchester last weekend, this October is ramping up for their debut album dropping early 2022.

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RTE Two, Sunday, 9pm Following their win at the world championship, the now-separated Bellas (an all-female a cappella singing group) reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour. However, they face a squad who uses both instruments and voices. Final part of the blockbusting comedy trilogy, starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow.

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Can you talk your way to fitness? Recently, our team at Activate was talking about the regular check-ins we do with our clients. We try to sit down with each client in person at least once every six months, if not once a quarter, and see how they are doing. If we can’t get them to sit down with us, we’ll at least touch base via Zoom or phone. Text messages aren’t adequate to really understand how someone is doing and progressing as we help them towards their health goals, so we don’t count those. What’s interesting is how difficult it can be sometimes to track down and set up a time to catch up with clients. In passing, it’s simple, but those conversations aren’t as focused and usually don’t allow us to get into why someone is or is not seeing the progress they need. So many times it’s something we all know we need to do, but to sit down and have a real conversation with someone about how they are doing can be tough, or even intimidating depending on the situation. People start with us knowing we want to provide accountability, guidance, education, and motivation to help them accomplish their goals. But, when it comes down to the accountability portion, it can be difficult to want to talk about things that may not be going as planned. However, when we look back at our most successful clients - those who have accomplished or are accomplishing what they set out to do when they started with us - they are the ones who actually seek us out to sit down and get help. When we ask them about their goals or if they have time, they are excited to catch up and see what they can improve. Or, they are asking us to help even before we reach out to them. Those clients have not always had it easy either. Post lockdowns there were a lot of people re-orienting their schedule and lives and trying to make sense of what their goals needed to be. I personally had quite a few heavier conversations with people as we stepped through a plan to “reset” and get into a habit that fit their adjusted goals and schedules. Without those conversations, we may not have been able to help people as much as we are able to (thankfully).

ACCOUNTABILITY

For every area of your life; family, marriage, friendships, work; having accountability, a source of quality guidance, and motivation is as absolute must if you want to improve or progress. We can do some things alone, but we can do most of those things far better with others who have been there before or who can walk with us as we step through our journey towards our goals. If you are looking to improve at anything in life, be it professionally, or with your health and fitness, the first step is to acknowledge where you are and then seek out a trusted source of information to help you clarify and align the moving parts to ensure you can get to where you want in the timeframe you want. It’s why we start every member at Activate with a free consultation and why we continue to talk to our members. If we don’t know where you want to go, how can we help you get there? “Going to a gym” is fantastic and will be of huge benefit to your health, going to a gym that is invested in your journey multiplies this power exponentially. So, no, you can’t “talk your way to fitness”, it takes many hours of work and consistency, but starting your journey with a good honest talk and someone in “your corner” will ensure you start - and continue - in the right direction. To have a chat about your health and fitness goals, visit www.activate.ie and find out more.

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Local Property Tax Question: Who has to pay Local Property Tax for 2022? ANSWER: You must pay Local Property Tax, or LPT, for 2022 if you own a residential property on November 1, 2021. This applies whether or not you usually live in the building. Some properties that were exempt from LPT are now liable for the tax.

VALUING YOUR HOUSE

You must self-assess the value of your house. To help you with this Revenue provides an interactive tool. You can also use information sources about local property values such as newspapers, local estate agents or commercial property websites, or you can have a professional valuation done. No matter what method you choose, you should keep a copy of all information sources you use as Revenue may ask to see this later. The valuation you submit now will apply until 2025.

SUBMITTING YOUR LPT RETURN

Once you have worked out the value of your house, you should submit your

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PAYING YOUR LPT CHARGE

You can pay online using a variety of methods, or you can choose to spread your payments out as instalments. You can also pay by cheque if you are submitting a paper form, you should make sure to provide the property ID on the back of the cheque. You can read more about paying the Local Property Tax (LPT) on citizensinformation.ie. ________________________________________________ During COVID-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @ citizensinfo.

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WALK: Miroslav Novak pictured out enjoying a walk in the National Park on Wednesday.

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NATURE: "We're absolutely enjoying ourselves and couldn't be anywhere better, connecting to nature," Tina Tynan and Linda Finn pictured by Killarney House said.

REGULAR TRIP: "We love Muckross, we go there often. There are lots of hiking trails around. The French boulangerie Petit Delice is lovely," said Kathleen and Doug Garrity on Wednesday afternoon.

FRESH AIR: "Walks are good for old lads like me. I love the National Park, you feel free and there's fresh air," Neily Cronin at the National Park.

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GRATEFUL: "We have so much beauty at our doorstep. I feel so grateful to be living in the town," Katrin Maria Pietzonka by the river walk said on Wednesday afternoon.

CHILLING: "The lakes and the swans at Ross Castle are lovely. It's a nice chill atmosphere," Catriona Gallagher and Aaron Farrelly said.

JARVEY RIDE: "Killarney is absolutely amazing, we're very much enjoying ourselves," said Britton and Karl Badgley with John O'Sullivan on a horse ride around the National Park.

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Kerry Airport embraces new technology to cope with post-COVID travel Kerry Airport has teamed-up with a Killorglin company to be the world’s first airport to provide passengers with reliable information to track country entry requirements. By clicking on the Important Travel Documentation icon on www.KerryAirport. ie passengers will quickly find details of the testing, COVID-19 travel documents and quarantine requirements as well as the vaccine acceptance in destination countries. Kerry Airport currently services five Ryanair routes to London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Dublin, Faro and Alicante. “Kerry Airport, unlike other airports and indeed airlines, has experienced good volumes of passenger traffic since the restrictions were eased in July. This is a welcome development, however, one of the biggest disruptors to the recovery of the travel industry has been a lack of clearly communicated data within countries and between countries. We are proud to partner with SafeScore, a local company, to bring the latest COVID-19 information to our passengers,” said the CEO of Kerry Airport Ireland, John Mulhern. SafeScore, which is based in Killorglin’s RDI Hub, was founded in 2020 to solve the problems experienced by passengers when travelling the globe. The company’s solutions allows travel providers to reduce the strain on both themselves,

Saved by coconuts and prayers! Two men lost at sea for 29 days survived on coconuts, oranges, and prayers - until they were rescued.

TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: Kerry Airport has teamed-up with RDI Hub-based company SafeScore to be the world’s first airport to provide passengers with tailored and reliable information to effortlessly track country entry requirements. Pictured l to r: Nicholas Gorman, CEO SafeScore and John Mulhern, CEO Kerry Airport Ireland.

and their customers. “We are grateful to Kerry Airport for embracing our technology. We have all the data airports and airlines need to ensure smoother transitions, and improve the customer experience. Some of the important data points we include are, child PCR testing ages, locator form informa-

tion, specific vaccine requirements, and more. We are origin and destination-specific, so we tailor our data according to the routes required. Our database is a one-stop-shop for information on global travel restrictions and requirements,” added Nicholas Gorman, CEO and Lead Founder of SafeScore.

The men were travelling between islands in the Solomon Sea when their seven-metre boat became stranded in rough weather, 400 kilometres off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Livae Nanjikana and Junior Qoloni lost sight of land in the heavy rain, thick dark clouds and strong winds. For the first nine days they lived on oranges they had packed for the trip. When those ran out, Nanjikana said they survived on rainwater, coconuts their "faith in God". Collecting rainwater in a canvas bag, the pair would power up their engine whenever they came across a floating coconut, racing to pick it up. They then constructed a mast-like structure using paddles and canvas and set sail towards New Britain island in Papua New Guinea where they saw a fisherman in the distance. Starting the engine for one final push, they motored towards him but ran out of fuel. "It was then that we shouted and continually waved our hands to the fisherman that he saw us and paddled towards us," Nanjikana said.

Scientists believe there's a ninth planet! Scientists believe the solar system may have a ninth planet lurking somewhere beyond Neptune. It could be a mysterious Earth or Marssized planet that may have swirled beyond the asteroid belt among the gas giants before being swept to the far reaches of the solar system or even into deep space. The theory makes sense as Jupiter is known for being a bully. According to two researchers from the

Universities of British Columbia and Arizona, who studied various computer simulations depicting the evolution of the solar system, this is the case. Their findings were published in the Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics earlier this month. In it, the scientists speculate that there's something missing in those models, like the fact that the solar system would have four gas giants in a row; Jupiter,

Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and then no other planets after that other than small, irregular dwarf planets like Pluto. "Logic suggests there should be some planets of other sizes, and their simulations back them up," Phys.org reports. "Adding another Earth or Mars-sized planet to the outer solar system, perhaps between two of the gas giants, produces a more accurate model at least during the early stages of development."

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Healthy Heroes promote nutritious school lunches It’s a challenge that continuously faces parents of school-going children – how to create nutritious, easy-to-prepare school lunches five days a week that kids will love too.

Dublin area ranked amongst "world's coolest" A Dublin area has been named among the world's coolest neighbourhoods in a new poll by Time Out.

A panel of experts vetted the results and ranked the locations after the global media company surveyed 27,000 city dwellers about their lives. With a focus on "cool stuff, kind stuff and forward-looking stuff", Dublin 8 came 15th on the list, beating the likes of Ancoats in Manchester, Mount Pleasant in Vancouver and Dubai Marina in Dubai. Praising the area, which includes Kilmainham, Portobello and Phoenix Park, Time Out said Dublin 8 "captures the essence and charm of the Irish capital to a tee". "With much of the city being built up with cookie-cutter hotels and skyscrapers, this nook has retained much of its original architecture, but there have been plenty of positive changes in the past year too. Lucky's pub has been transformed into a

And although the school year is still young, some parents might already welcome a little help. Healthy Heroes, the popular lunchtime nutrition programme from the Irish Bread Bakers Association and Bord Bia, offers plenty of simple suggestions. Their latest programme is already underway in hundreds of primary schools around the country aiming to help children improve their eating habits for the better and increase their fitness levels. Studies show that just one in 10 Irish children (13%) meet the national physical activity guidelines, while at least one in five nationally are still overweight or obese. Created by teachers and behaviour change experts, with the support of Dr Mary McCreery, one of Ireland’s leading consultant nutritionists and dieticians, the schools-based lunchtime programme recognises the importance of intervening early so children develop

cultural hotspot with excellent rotating exhibitions, while Pearse Lyons Distillery is taking tours around its church distillery again. The neighbourhood brims with vintage and bric-à-brac shops, street art, markets, homey cafés, and it's also where you'll find some of the city's hottest foodie talent. Not to mention the Dublin Food Co-op, where locals can buy organic produce and educate themselves at sustainability workshops and other community events." Dublin 8 was the only Irish entry on this year's list which, as well as fun and entertainment, focussed on community spirit, resilience and sustainability in the wake of the pandemic. Nørrebro in Copenhagen topped the list, with Time Out describing it as "a dazzling blend of historic landmarks, ultramodern architecture and food and drink joints". Andersonville in Chicago and Jongno 3-ga in Seoul completed the top three.

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healthy eating behaviours before they leave primary school. Almost 1,800 schools across the country have participated in the programme since it began eight years ago. It aims to increase the nutritional value of the lunch box with useful tips and suggestions on ways to include fruit and vegetables in lunch boxes as well as easy to understand information on the food pyramid and the contents of the ideal lunch box. The programme involves a novel peer learning approach with Sixth Class pupils mentoring younger children on the importance of nutrition and being active. This provides the younger children with important role models, while the older children have an opportunity to foster valuable leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. According to Dr McCreery, school lunchtime is an important opportunity to develop positive attitudes towards food choices and nutrition, leading to life-long eating habits. For more information on the programme and further recipes visit Irishbread.ie, or check out www.bordbia.ie for more tasty recipe ideas for your kid's lunchbox.

2021, funded by the Higher Education Authority of Ireland, will be running online, from 10am to 2pm, Saturday, November 6, offering a range of activities and amusements to suit all ages and interests. The workshops, hosted live in virtual au-

ditoriums include: Lightbot – Coding for beginners, Bubble – Build an App, Vex Robotics – Code a virtual robot, HTML – Code like a pro, Scratch – Create a story, Micro Bit – Code a micro-chip, Thunkable – Build an App, Blender – 3D modelling, and Soundtrap – Making music And

more. This year students, parents and teachers can visit the new virtual exhibition centre. This is an opportunity to get to know the partners and the resources that are available in your local region. Ask them a few questions; pick up some complimentary merchandise and enter competitions to win great prizes. For more information and to book, visit www.dojomor.ie.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

Debby is available for advice and garden consultations, just call 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com

Jobs to keep gardeners busy The weather is glorious at the moment, so I thought I would put together some jobs to keep every gardener busy! Winter bedding is now available – so plant up containers and pots to keep everything cheerful this winter! Conifers such as Goldcrest and Elwoodiis are an excellent choice for a centrepiece, as are Cordylines, Phormiums and topiary plants such as Buxus and Bay laurels. Heathers give colour all winter, as do ornamental cabbages. Winter pansies, violas and Batchelor’s buttons are all in stock now, and will provide colour for months, Cyclamen are beautiful – but beware! They do not like getting too wet, so ideally use them in pots and window boxes which do not get too much rain. Bulbs provide a welcome splash of colour in the early spring, at a time when things are looking grey and grim. Choose from an extensive range – tulips, daffs, crocus, snowdrops – to name but a few. Planting mixtures of different varieties can lead to stunning displays in a pot, for example, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, then daffs, hyacinth, crocus and anenomes for a long lasting pot of colour. In the garden plant bulbs in informal clusters of uneven numbers to give a natural looking display. Alliums are particularly trendy at the moment, these ornamental onions are available in pinks, white and yellow.

PRUNING

Pruning is one of those jobs which can give immense satisfaction. All old flower heads, the straggly growth of herbaceous

plants and branches of unkempt shrubs can go into the compost heap. Pruning equipment can be confusing for the new gardener, so here are a few guidelines: there are two types of secateurs, bypass and anvil. The anvil secateurs is used for dead wood, but the bypass secateurs can be used for live as well as dead wood. The hedge shears are used to prune large shrubs or hedges, but is best for soft or thin growth. Loppers are used to prune trees and thicker branches and have long handles. These also come as anvil or bypass. Some of these are geared, these take the strain and strength needed out of the job, an excellent invention! As the days get shorter and wetter, moss will start to grow again. Treat paths before they get slippy, with a product such as MossOff. Try to keep fallen leaves off lawns as they contribute to poor growth of grass and strong moss growth. A leafblower makes the job easy – especially a cordless one! Lawns benefit from a final treatment in the autumn with a product such as an Autumn Lawn Feed and Weed or Viano Recovery from the producers of MO Bacter. These products both treat the roots of the grass, making the plant itself stronger for the winter. They do not cause excessive growth. Finally, if there are empty beds in your vegetable garden, consider sowing a green manure such as winter rye or red clover. These will prevent weeds from taking over as well as enriching the soil with nitrogen. In the spring they can be cut down and dug into the soil, providing essential organic matter.

MUSIC MAESTRO: DJ Cian Shiels is looking forward to his first gig back in almost two years.

DJ's relief to be back behind the decks | By Michelle Crean

It hasn't been the easiest 19 months for most industries - and for one local man it's pure relief to finally be getting behind the decks. DJ Cian Shiels, who runs Funktion Events is finally looking forward to his first gig back in almost two years. He has been booked to run his own event night at this year's K-FEST in Killorglin Saturday week next (October 23). At the K-FEST gig he will headline the show in O'Sheas Bar, Killorglin and will team up with Killarney's George Heelan, and Jonno Brien and Karl Seery from Tralee, for a night of techno and house music which is expected to last four and a half hours. It begins at 7pm and entry is free. "I've been out of work due to COVID-19, and this will be my first gig back in almost two years," Cian told the Killarney Adver-

tiser. "I'm nervous because it's so long since I did a gig. It's like starting all over again." Cian is no stranger in town as he helps set up the stages for gigs in the INEC and Europe Hotel. He was also working as backstage crew for the recent ANSEO gigs who hosted the first gigs for many singers and bands since the shutdown began. He set up Funktion Events in 2017 and past guest DJs included Rebuke from Letterkenny, Mark Reeve from Germany, Ejeca from Antrim and Harvey McKay from Glasgow. The shutdown happened so suddenly, but Cian thought he'd be back to business within weeks. "The last gig was set up in McSorleys but we didn't go ahead with it. I left the gear in there and said we'd run it in a week or two." It was months later before he collected the equipment. "It's great to be back working again," he said.

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Kerry hotel first to install Tesla car super chargers Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa in Tralee is the first Irish hotel to have a Tesla Supercharging Station on site. After a collaboration with the world leaders in Electric Vehicles (EV’s), the management agreed a 10 year deal. The superchargers are the world’s fastest electric vehicle charging available, of which there are only five in Ireland. They can charge an EV to full battery in 45 minutes in comparison to a domestic charging facility which can take up to 12 hours. “This partnership aligns perfectly with

our values around sustainability and our shift towards Ballygarry Estate," Thys Vogels, Hotel Manager, said. "We are delighted to partner with Tesla and be a market leader with regard to EV charging. There is a quantum shift to EV’s and we are in the process of changing one full car park over to this. Tesla drivers align demographically with what Ballygarry has to offer. In addition to this we are already seeing the benefits with guests dining whilst charging as this new station which saw EV owners park their car and grab a quick bite of lunch before embarking on their next journey.”

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REBUILD: Classic car enthusiasts Tom Leslie, Thomas Wharton, Mike Buckley and Jonathan Harig are restoring this Toyota Starlet in the relaunched Classic Shed. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

New members welcome as Classic Shed relaunches Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club has relaunched its Classic Shed after being closed since the start of the pandemic. The club reopened its shed last night (Thursday) and is inviting classic car enthusiasts, or indeed anyone, who wants to start a new hobby to join them at their premises on the Lewis Road. The Classic Shed has been extensively renovated over the last few weeks and now includes a new heating system and

new lighting. Over the next few months the club, along with existing members and new recruits, will restore a 1982 Toyota Corolla. The car will be raffled off to raise funds for Kerry-based mental health charities. They also have plans in place to restore a Ford Dexta classic tractor in the months

ahead. “Our doors are wide open, everyone is welcome,” Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s Tom Leslie told the Killarney Advertiser. “The new lights were finished this week. This is for anyone, male or female, who might want a new hobby. They don’t need to be mechanics or anything, this is more about the social side of things and sometimes the cup of tea each night is

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Over €535k support funding for MTU students Minster for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has welcomed the announcement of €238,144 in funding for MTU Kerry campus students through the Student Assistance Fund (SAF). A further €301,000 in funding will be made available in funding for student mental health services across the entire MTU campus. The SAF provides financial support to full or part-time students who are experiencing financial difficulties while attending college. “I welcome this funding which will benefit students in two key areas," Minster Foley said. "It will provide both financial assistance in addition enhanced to mental health and well-being supports. Students have endured an incredibly difficult 18 months due to COVID-19 and while they are now back on campus, some are still in need of particular support – in both a financial and a well-being sense.”

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What is an Engineering Statutory Inspection? Equipment owners and managers can typically have a diverse, complex and large number of plant and equipment types under their direct control and/or supervision. With this comes the legal responsibility to ensure it is safe and that the necessary Health and Safety requirements are being satisfied. An Engineering policy will ensure that you satisfy the requirements of the Health, Safety & Welfare at Work legislation. Here is a brief outline of some of the most common plant and machinery that falls under this legislation. • Forklifts and teleporters should be inspected and certified every 12 months • Vehicle lifting tables should be inspect-

ed and certified every 12 months. • Lifting plant such as hoists and goods/ passenger lifts have an examination frequency of six months. Other machinery which are not lifting machines but have a lifting function, for example manual pallet trucks, excavators etc also require inspection under the health and safety acts. • Steam boilers, steam receivers and air receivers should be inspected and certified every 26 months. Hot water boilers and café boilers should be examined every 12 months.

As you can see there are many sectors that are impacted by this legislation from construction and manufacturing to the hospitality industry, agri sector and motor industry. It should be emphasised that if there is an accident involving an item of plant an up to date certificate will be requested by both the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the liability insurers. It is also vital to say that routine servicing of plant and machinery does not replace the legal requirement to hold up to date certification. There are a wider range of insurers and inspectors who offer this service. It is crucial to get the best possible professional advice as policy wordings and covers can differ greatly.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

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PROPERTYSECTION CALL US: 064 6632215 OR

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4 AN DROICHEAD, SHINNAGH CROSS RATHMORE, CO KERRY

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RUSHWORTH, MUCKROSS ROAD KILLARNEY, V93 K6X0

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Well maintained three bedroom semi-detached house superbly located at Shinnagh Cross on the edge of Rathmore village. Convenient location within minutes’ walk of all local amenities. Well-appointed spacious accommodation extending to 110 Sq.M. approx. Front and rear gardens. This property would make an ideal starter home or investment property.

Rushworth represents a truly unique opportunity to acquire a mature detached family residence in this prime location on the famous Muckross Road, Killarney’s “Golden Mile”. Rushworth is a substantial detached property (185 Sq.M.) with integrated garage on its own private mature c.0.35 acres (0.14Ha) site. The property is not overlooked and provides a magnificent opportunity to acquire a private residence in this superb location on the doorstep of Killarney National Park and within minutes walk of Killarney town centre and all amenities.

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What to look out for when viewing second hand homes After spending so long saving for a mortgage and filling in countless application forms, you are now ready to begin your house hunting in earnest. Set yourself a budget and have a look to see what is available in your desired locations within that budget. Viewing appointments can be arranged via a telephone call or a simple email to the selling agent. When making the appointment make it clear that the mortgage is in place and you are ‘ready to go’. This week we will deal with viewing second hand homes and what to look out for on that first property viewing. When you arrive at a house, you’ll get a general feel outside of how well it’s been maintained. Arrive early and study the

exterior of the property before going in, and have a glance at neighbouring properties. This will help you to get your bearings before continuing with the viewing. If viewing an older house, a musty smell is the first red flag for signs of damp. Also be wary of the smell of fresh paint; was this done to simply freshen the property up or what is it covering up? Is paintwork bubbling or flaking? Take note of any wall cracking; hairline cracks in walls and ceilings are generally fine, but if you can spot a crack from the other side of the room, then it’s probably

big enough to be concerned about. In older houses, take a good look at windows and roofs. Window frames can slope downward if there are poor ground conditions underneath, and the roof of the house can sag in too. Is there room to extend? If you are lucky enough that there is have a look for external manhole covers; it gives a good indication of the drainage and pipe layout which may complicate a future extension. Don’t be afraid to ask the nosy questions; why is the house for sale? How long has it been on the market? How long have the current owners resided there? Has the house been rented out frequently? How many times has it changed hands

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in the last decade? Have there been any refurbishments? Has it been rewired/ replumbed? Who are the neighbours? What is included in the selling price? It is a good idea to take photos (with the agent's consent) or videos as this will help you remember the property after you have returned home. And finally, don’t be afraid to ask for more time. Spend as much time as you think you need to and don’t hesitate to request a second viewing.

PROPERTY

15.10.2019 REA Coyne & Culloty 2 Main St, Killarney E: info@rea.ie T: 064 663 1274

Billy Hennigan Auctioneers 66 New St, Monearmore, Killarney, E: info@henniganauctioneers.com T: (064) 663 4582

Sherry Fitzgerald Coughlan 95 New St, Killarney E: info@sfmc.ie T: 064 663 1892

David O’ Driscoll Muckross Road, Killarney E: info@dodriscoll.com T: 087 795 8386

Ted Healy 11 New St, Killarney E: killarney@dng.ie T:064 639000

Property Partners Gallivan Killarney Business Centre, High St., Killarney, Co Kerry E: killarney@propertypartners.ie T: 064 6634177

Its4rent.ie Property Letting & Management Agent, Killarney Business Centre, Upper High St, Killarney T: 064 6634177 • E: info@its4rent.ie

Maine Valley Property Old Chapel Lane, Milltown, Kerry E: info@mainevalleyproperties.com T: 066 9765577 or 087 6738210

TO LET: 1 bed apartment in town centre, 2 bed apartment in Woodlawn. Phone Roger on 086-8136888. Licence No. 004026 TO LET: Rooms to rent in Tralee town. Contact 0872461678 TO LET: 3 bed detached house, Brewsterfield, Headford Killarney, 5 mins from town. €1100 per month contact 087-2031821. TO LET: Old style farmhouse, long term, 4 bedrooms, high speed boardband. Glenflesk area contact 087-1440030 TO LET: Apartment 1-2 bedroom in Faha, Kil-

larney, 10-15 mins drive to town. Available from now until 2022. Contact 087-6341637 TO LET: 3 Bedroom house 5km from Killarney available until May 2022. Contact 0876707930 TO LET: Large 2 bed apt 5 min walk from town centre contact 087-1500278 TO LET: Farmhouse to let near Clonkeen, Glenflesk, just off N22. 12 miles from Killarney, 6 miles from Ballyvourney. 3 bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, bathroom. Solid fuel and oil-

fired central heating. On 1 acre of land with outbuildings. 500 euro per month. Call Frank on 087 238 5514. TO LET: New fully-insulated warehouse approx 1,700 sqft with 12 * 12ft insulated electric door, plus standard entry door. 3-phase power, office, WC and storeroom. 10 miles east of Dingle. Text or call 087-2027698 TO LET: 2 Bedroom apartment living room, Kitchen, parking, shed, small garden in quiet residential area. 4 mins walk from Avenue hotel. Contact jplovet@gmail.com

All Ireland Properties Main Street, Rathmore, Kerry E: allirelandproperties@gmail.com T: 087 243 8182

WANTED: Comfortable, insulated 1 bed apartment/bungalow, in quiet area within 5 minutes of Killarney town, with parking. HAPPS, long-term. 087-6600100 WANTED: Accommodation required for single male in 50s gen builder by trade, so can keep place up together, exemplary ref, been in this place 10 yrs., landlord revamping, preferably on H.A.P. scheme, call 0876822317. WANTED: Houses and apartments to rent in the Killarney area. Contact 086-8136888

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Music lessons- piano, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE. Tel John: 0876801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681. AVAILABLE: Irish Grinds to Junior Cert level. Please text- 085 1233400 anytime AVAILABLE: Childminder in Castlemaine area, part-time or full-time, also available for

school drop off and pick up. Contact 0892394201

AVAILABLE: Nurse’s aid available to take care of your loved one. 17 years experience in U.S.A, very reliable, full-time or part-time, live in / live out, own car and double vaccinated. Contact Mary on 087-1383885 AVAILABLE: Removal service, House, Office, Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc. 087-2600407/064-6631979. AVAILABLE: 1-1 Primary School Homework/ School Help I am a final year student in Mary Immaculate College studying Primary School teaching. I am available for one-one homework help or

extra assistance in areas of difficulty for students from junior Infants – 6th class in their own home. I am available weekdays after school and Saturday mornings. I can be contacted on 087-1826219. Kate.

AVAILABLE: Healthcarer with experience available for elderly companionship,Light house chores and meal prep Kerry Area. Contact 0899429407

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WANTED WANTED: Looking for an investor to finance a concept within the pet trade for cost of patent attorney and injection moulding cost. Contact Lee 087-6822317 WANTED: French Grinds required for 5th year student - ordinary level standard. Contact. 087 6171343. WANTED: Cleaner wanted in the Firies area. Approx 3-4 hours each week. Call or text 089 257 9702. References essential.

it's your birthday By Nicky Barry Gather up the COVID signs, and the COVID masks, And put them in a box somewhere, for when grandchildren ask, In years to come, what it was like in the great pandemic, Then you can show them all the gear, that came with the panic. In time to come, like London’s Blitz, it will be a memory, And you will have reminders, for all of them to see. It might help to write things down, like the big lockdown, When shops and pubs, and churches too, were closed in every town. The streets were all deserted, and people stayed inside, Watching TV nightly, of all the victims who had died. It hit the old folks hardest, especially those in nursing homes, Where they thought that they were safe, not being on their own. Two metres was the distance, that we all had to keep, In the supermarkets, or when passing on the street. Children couldn’t meet their grans, and hugging was forbidden, Friends just touched their elbows, instead of handshaking. Teenagers could not socialise, and were denied the shift, And only two folk at a time, were allowed into lifts. It really was a desperate time, but now it’s nearly over, Write it down, for history’s sake, for we are the survivors!

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Stuck in the wrong job? Sick of having no work life balance? Come work with us! A family owned business with outstanding achievements for more than 70 years with over 46,000 employees worldwide. Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity.

We are currently recruiting for a number of different positions in Killarney, Co Kerry.

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The successful candidate would preferably have prior secretarial experience, ideally working in a law firm or have completed a legal secretarial course. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: · Digital dictation, reception and telephone duties; · Preparing briefs; · Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties; · Managing correspondence (scanning, filing etc.); · Diary management and general office administration.

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We're looking for you. We are seeking to hire a Qualified / Part-Qualified Accountant in Killarney, Co. Kerry Key Responsibilities: Preparation & Management of accounts Input into and assisting with the office work plan Management of multiple jobs ensuring the key objectives are delivered as required and in a timely manner Ensuring client service level expectations are met and exceeded Candidate Profile: Ideally 2+ years experience in an Accounting practice Good communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivation and capability of working on your own initiative Strong organizational and time management skills Proficient in the use of SAGE or Relate Accounts Production Excellent client relationship management Experience of VAT, PAYE & CT Returns Audit experience an advantage but not essential SUBMIT YOUR CV & COVER LETTER TO: TINAHEGARTY@FDC.IE OR POST TO: Mangerton House, St Anthony's Pl, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 CV91

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

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

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People change career for a variety of reasons. For some people the desire to change comes from feeling unfulfilled or stressed in a current role or the need for more flexibility and autonomy as circumstances in your personal life evolve.

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

We have been stockists for the ArtDeco make-up brand for the past 20 years. I absolutely love it as it is gentle on the skin and gives great coverage without blocking the pores. It's a professional make-up brand, easily hides redness and imperfections, giving even skin tone with perfect match foundation options. With an even complexion you will feel better about yourself, get the glow you have been dreaming about, and it'll bring out your features. We have primers to even the skin texture and balance high colour, perfect tint light reflecting concealer, and several foundations suitable for different skin types. To increase the staying power of your make-up we offer a selection of powders. If you're stuck using the same products for the past few years and need a change, book in for a make-up demo and customised colour selection. Concealer used correctly can make dark circles disappear. Our ArtDeco concealers will leave the skin looking refreshed when applied correctly. Apply the concealer under the eyes and to your t-zone to create some highlights. You can also apply it to blemishes. Brushes are a great investment when

trying to achieve a professional finished make-up look, plus, you use less product on the skin and can blend it in more evenly. You won't waste product on your hands which often ends up washing down the drain. Dab the concealer on to the face to make sure it's blended in smoothly. Go for a lighter colour that is slightly lighter than your own skin colour. My all-time favourite foundation is the ArtDeco High Definition Foundation in a wide range of colours, and there's one suitable for every skin tone. HD cameras pick up everything from wrinkles to pores. This foundation is infused with hyaluronic acid to supply moisture to the skin and extract from the Viola Tricolour plant, panthenol and vitamin A and E to nourish the skin. The foundation contains pigments created using HPP technology (High Performing Pigments). These are characterised by their excellent performance, ultimate intensity and special radiance. It helps make the skin appear smoother and minimises the pore size. The liquid gives medium coverage without giving a mask-like effect. To book an ArtDeco make-up colour match appointment or to find out more info call 064 6632966.

Other people are prompted to change because of ambition to develop professionally, the desire for more meaning or purpose, job security or to earn more money. Whether career change is forced upon you through organisational restructuring or is an active choice you are making, it can bring a mix of emotions. Among them is the fear and a lack of confidence on how to navigate the change effectively and the feeling of overwhelm associated with not knowing where to start. Conversely, it can be a time of great excitement about the possibility of taking on a new (and maybe very different) role or opportunity. Either way, drawing up a career action plan that breaks down the process into manageable tasks will help to ease any stress associated with career change and save you time and energy in the long run.

UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL

Start by thinking about where you are now and where you would like to be – what are your priorities and non-negotiables and what are the practicalities you need to consider? To dig deeper do a self-assessment audit of your transferable skills and competencies, your career values and character strengths. Journal your career change journey by recording anything interesting you find out about yourself or career areas you are interested in. Some people like the idea of drawing up a career vision board as part of the process. Set clear goals and a specific timeline for yourself. As you gain more clarity, write out what your ideal job specification might look like, this will

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 or follow MyCareerPlan on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

guide your job search. Explore options to up-skill or retrain if you feel this is helpful or necessary. Do a spring clean of your CV so that it reflects you accurately and favourably. Reach out to people in your network who may be able to assist you as you navigate this transition. Think about possible side projects you could work on to explore different areas before taking a big leap. Set up or update your LinkedIn profile, it is an important part of career development. Practice interview skills, you want to be able to perform confidently when they come around. Think about this process as unlocking the potential of your ‘career brand’ so that you and prospective employers have a strong sense of who you are professionally, what you value and what you bring to the workplace. Doing this work will enable you to approach your job search and career change with renewed confidence. It will take some time but it will be worth it!

COMMEMORATION: A Mass of Commemoration for all those who fought and died in Kilcummin during the Irish War of Independence was celebrated last Sunday at 11.30am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin by Fr Kieran O'Brien. Organised by the Kilcummin Historical Group there followed a walk to the Kilcummin Mass Rock where Fr Kieran laid a wreath.

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it 's your occasion

Look who is celebrating!!!

Happy 18th Birthday to our girl

To a very special father and granfather on his birthday. Have an amazing day

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Mercy School Holy Communion, Killarney 1960

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE EVISTON

GUINEY

In loving memory of Seamus Guiney late of Marion terrace and Woodlawn Road who died on Oct 12th 2020. His friend’s and neighbours wish to thank all who sympathised. Thanks to the nurses and staff at killarney community hospital, palliative care at KUH and all doctors and staff @ Ross medical practice. Thanks to Mike & Mary O Shea & staff at O’Sheas undertakers. Special thanks to Fr Kieran O’Brien. Anniversary Mass on Sat 16th Oct at 4pm at Muckross Boathouse.

Remembering our loving and caring son Sean on his birthday. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die. You are forever in our memories and our Hearts Mom, Dad, Edward, June, Linda & Patrick

11TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Seamus Guiney late of Marion terrace and Woodlawn Road who died on Oct 12th 2020. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

In loving memory of Patrick (Paudie) Moynihan, late of Tiernaboul, Killarney who died on the 9th October, 2010.

Sadly missed by Alan and Magdalena.

Broken is the family circle Our dear one is passed away Passed from earth and earthy darkness Into bright and perfect day.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

But we all must cease to languish over The grave of him we love Strive to be prepared to meet him In the better world above.

BURKE

Treasured memories of a loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother Kathleen Burke late of Ferndale Ave, Killarney who died on October 15th 2006. R.I.P.

Fondly remembered by your loving wife Eileen, daughters Noreen and Mary, sons Billy and John R.I.P, daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Richard and Tim, grandson Ashton and partner Patricia, and granddaughter Mikaela.

61ST ANNIVERSARY FALVEY

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like Heaven If we could have you back again. How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give. Always loved and remembered by husband John, daughter Eileen, son-in-law John, grandaughters Emiear, Liadh, Sorcha and Roisin, son John Paul, daughter-in-law Joanne, and grandchildren Eva, Danny, Kara and Zoe.

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

IN MEMORIAM

4TH ANNIVERSARY HARTNETT

COURTNEY

1ST ANNIVERSARY GUINEY

8TH & 7TH ANNIVERSARIES

Remembering with love our dear mother & grandmother Kate Falvey Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 14th October 1960. Rest in peace. Deep are the memories Precious they stay, No passing of time Can take them away, They leave a smile Sometimes a tear, but always a wish that you were here The saddest part of all We never said goodbye. Loved and remembered always by your loving daughter Sheila and family U.S.A. and loving granddaughter Anne and family xxx Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 16th of October at 6:15pm.

Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law, (Patrick) Pat Courtney Muckross Road, Killarney who passed away on October 18th 2013 and his son Shane who died 31st January 2014. Ye always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care Each of us in our own way Have special memories of ye today. Sad but loving memoriesClaire, Ursula and Eamonn, Eamon, Valerie, Patrick and Shauna,Padraic, Orlagh, Réiltín, Féilim and Eanna, Feargal, Nicola, Luke and David, Cian, Heidy, Emily, Evelyn and Elaine.

In loving memory of Con Hartnett 26 Mangerton View who died on October 18th 2017 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Thinking of you today and everyday Liam & Catherine, Mary & Pat, Niamh, Ashling, Robert & Ben.

33RD ANNIVERSARY GAMMELL

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

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

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.

In loving memory of our darling son Noel Michael (Mike) Gammell who died tragically on October 10th 1988 aged 9 years, R.I.P. “We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die All we knew was that you were gone Without a last goodbye. I’ll lend you for a little while A child of mine god said For you to love him while he lives And mourn for when he is dead It may be six or seven years Or forty-two or three. But will you till I call him back. Take care of him for me.” Always loved and sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Chrissann, Elaine, Philip and Patrick and now the extended family Colin, Brian, Annmarie, Elaine, Eoin, Aisling, Alan, Stephen, Cian, Ailbhe, Niall, Conor, Robert, Finán, Daragh and Ciaran.

BLESSED VIRGIN Remember O Most Gracious Virgin Mary That never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired y this confidence I fly to Thee O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother, to Thee I come before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the world incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

THANKSGIVING Very grateful to the Sacred heart of Jesus, our Lady of the angles and Holy Spirit Saints and Sweet Infant Jesus, St Joseph and the Universe, thank ye for everything.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

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.

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

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IN MEMORIAM 22ND ANNIVERSARY

13TH ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

TANGNEY

4TH ANNIVERSARY & 23RD BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE HORGAN

MAYSE

In loving memory of a dear sister Annie O’Donoghue who died on 18th October 1999.

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

So young to die, so precious to lose We had no choice, We could not choose The day you died is clearly marked Forever in our broken hearts In heaven you have no worry, no pain God bless you Annie til we meet again.

Unspoke thoughts, no outward show But deep inside we miss you so Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year.

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

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

Forever loved and sadly missed every day by all the Family. Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday the 16th at 6.15pm in St Marys Cathedral

6TH & 7TH ANNIVERSARIES O’SHEA

In loving memory of Christian Mayse late of Maple Drive, Killarney who passed away 20th October 2017 & whose 23rd birthday occured on the 16th October. We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. You are the hardest goodbye. Love and miss you each and every day Mom, Niall, Charlie & Clodagh. Anniversary mass at 6:15pm on Saturday 16th October in St Mary’s Cathedral

In loving memory of our Mom, Mainey O’Brien 43 Pinewood, Killarney. The day you left and gained your wings My heart just broke in two I wish you could have stayed with me But Heaven needed you You left me with the memories And I love you dearly still . No matter how much time goes by You know I always will You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger now we’re apart. I know I cannot bring you back Although I wish it everyday But a piece of me went with you The day you went away. Lots of Love your daughter Margaret, Jim and Amanda. Softly the leaves of memories fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear Loved and remembered by Belinda, Patrick and children. I wish I could see you one more time Come walking through the door But I know that is impossible I will hear your voice no more Sadly missed by Sabrina, Thomas and family.

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Murt and Bridie O Shea late of Marian Terrace, Killarney. Murt who died on 10th August 2015 Bridie who died on 16th December 2014

4TH ANNIVERSARY & 23RD BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MAYSE

As we fondly remember Murt & Bridie this year, on their wedding anniversary, we think of all the years they enjoyed together and the happiness they brought one another. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you both no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you your place no one call fill. In life we loved you dearly in death we love you still Sadly missed and always remembered by Margaret, Sheila, Bernie, Mary, Seanie, Pat, Tracey, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren Anniversary Mass on Monday 18th October at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney

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

In loving memory of Christian Mayse late of Maple Drive, Killarney who passed away 20th October 2017. In our hearts you will always be Your Love...Your Voice Your Smile...Are Forever Imprinted in our Minds Always Loved Forever Missed Always in our thoughts, Nana Eileen, Uncle Michael, aunts Patricia, Elaine, Tracey and Maeve, and cousins Noah, Lucy, Emily and Jamie.

THANKSGIVING God of my life I welcome this new day, It’s Your gift to me, a new creation, a promise of resurrection. I thank You for the grace of being alive this morning, I thank You for the sleep that has refreshed me, I thank You for the chance to make a new beginning this day Lord is full of promise and opportunity, let me waste none of it, this day is full of mystery and the unknown, help me to face it without fear or anxiety. This day is blessed with beauty and adventure make me be fully alive to it all. During this day keep me thoughful, prayerful and kind, may I be courteous and helpful to others and not turned in, in myself, keep me from anyword or deed that would hurt, destroy or belittle and may the thoughts in my mind be pleasing in Your sight. When night comes again may I look back on this day with no grievance or bitterness in my heart and may no one be unhapy because of anything I have done or failed to do. Lord, bless this day for me and for everyone, make it a day in which we grow to have the mind of Christ your son, Lord Jesus Christ, friend and brother may we know You more clearly and love You more day by day. Amen.

Birthday remembrance of a wonderful Husband, Dad and Granddad Derry Horgan late of Coollegrean Park Killarney whose birthday occurs on 16th October. If roses grow in heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in Derry’s arms And tell him they’re from us. Tell him that we love and miss him And when he turns to smile Place a kiss upon his cheek And hold him for a while. Because remembering him is easy We do it every day But there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away. Missed and loved every day by his wife Kay, children Gerardine, Richard, Derry and Stephanie, sons- in-law, Paddy and Joey and grandchildren Lauren, Matthew, Lily and Luke. xxx Birthday Remembrance Mass on Saturday 16th October 2021 in St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney at 6.15p.m.

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

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.

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IN MEMORIAM 3RD ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of a wonderful Nana, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October.

In loving memory of a cherished Mom, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October.

In loving memory of a loving mom, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October.

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney who passed away on 16th October 2018.

Nana Because you’re always thought about In such a special way Because you always did so much To brighten up each day And because you cared for others selflessly

Life goes on, we know that’s true But it’s not the same since we lost you We keep your memories one by one The things you said, the things you did They bring a smile and many a tear And always a wish that you were here.

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

Your whole life through We say a little prayer each day Especially for you.

In God’s care you rest above And in our hearts you rest with love.

That heaven will protect you and Will somehow let you know That Nan, you meant so much to us And that we will miss you so.

Missed and loved every day by your daughter Mage and Brian.

And that we’ll think about you As we travel on life’s way And keep you safe within our hearts Forever and a day.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’GRADY

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney who passed away on 16th October 2018. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest It broke our hearts to see you go God only takes the best.

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road. Mom Not a day goes by that, we don’t miss you Losing you has been the toughest challenge ever But knowing that you’re at peace has been the only comfort that we have. Love you always Helen and Ger Nana Words cannot express How much we miss you Life will never be the same You’re forever in our hearts

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’GRADY

Our lips cannot speak how we loved you Our hearts cannot tell what to say But God only knows how we miss you In our home that is lonely today. Love you always 4 ever, Patsy & Dan

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

IN MEMORIAM

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’GRADY

Death leaves heartache No one can heal Memories are treasures No one can steal. Some may forget you Now that you are gone But we will remember you No matter how long. You will always stay loved And remembered in every way No tears, no verses, can ever Say how much I miss you every day. Missed and loved every day by your daughter Mary, and Ted.

O’GRADY

In loving memory of the greatest Mom, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October. I really don’t know where to start The day you left you broke my heart Not just a crack it broke in two Filled with love just for you. That love’s not gone, It’s kept safe inside But when you left part of me died I want to remember the bond we shared But the pain in my heart is so hard to bear. I miss you so much and more, every day And love you much more than words could ever say. Loved and missed by your heartbroken daughter Budge, and Joe.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’GRADY

In loving memory of a wonderful Nana, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October. Our Nana’s hands could heal our hurt Or cool our fevered brow Her care was not a learned degree Experience taught her how.

In loving memory of a beautiful Mom, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

Loved and missed every day by your daughter Katie and Den.

Love Jenny, Laura, TJ, and Ryan

We sat beside your bedside Our hearts were crushed and sore We did our duty to the end Till we could do no more. In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away And though our hearts were breaking We knew you could not stay.

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

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

They say that memories are golden Well maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you. Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Love always Emma, Geraldine and Daniel. I know you were a gift from God And that you’re safe above I know I will see you again And once more feel your love.

O’GRADY

Loved and Missed everyday by your grandchildren Stephen and Jackie

In loving memory of loved ones Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on.

If God had made Nana flowers And had us pick and choose Then you would be a perfect rose And we would have picked & chosen you. We would have picked you out From all the rest, because you’re the Nana That’s simply the best.

In loving memory of a cherished sister, Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road whose anniversary occurs on the 16th October. Sister Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you. Missed and loved by your sister Kathleen, Theresa, Nan, Colleen and Syd.

Our special memories of you will always bring a smile. Loved and missed by your grandchildren Stephanie and Denis. Nana We never got to meet you But we know you’re always near Each day as we get older The stories we will hear Of what a wonderful and loving Nan you were. To everyone you loved so dear. Your loving great grandson C.J. and Jordan

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IN MEMORIAM

15.10.2019 3RD ANNIVERSARY

16TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

GUERIN

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady Park Road, Killarney who passed away on 16th October 2018 REMEMBER ME Do not remember me with sadness Do not remember me with tears Remember all the laughter We have shared through the years. Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile Knowing that I passed along the way I made somebody smile. When you are walking down the street And you have got me on your mind I am walking in your footsteps behind. Just because I am out of sight Remember that I am with you Each morning, noon and night. Sadly missed by her Loving daughter Hannah (Co.Roscommon), her granddaughter Denise, her grandsons Cieran and Brian, her grandson-in-law Adrian, her great-grandchildren Jack, Ryan, Keira and Darci. Her grandsons` girlfriends Emma and Lisa (all in Co. Roscommon). Mom’s son Micheal and his wife Eileen and their family in England. Her son John who cared for Mum throughout her illness and loved her so much. Also remembered by her sister Nancy and her family in Ardagh Co. Limerick. Her brother John, his wife Patricia, and their family in Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim. Her brother Pat.

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

Fondest memories, every day of the dearest mother Cathy Guerin wife of the late Cornelius Guerin late of “Irish Cottage”, Muckross Road Killarney, who sadly left us on 21/10/2005. “For Mam” “Surprised By Joy” “Surprised by Joy, impatient as the wind I turned to share the transport Oh,with whom but thee Deep buried in the silent tomb That spot,which no vicissitude can find Love ,faithful love Recalled thee to my mind, But how can I forget thee Through what power,even for the least division of an hour Have I been so beguiled As to be blind to my most grievious loss That thoughts return ,was the worst pang That sorrow ever bore, Save One,One only, When I stood forlorn Knowing my hearts best treasure was no more, That neither present time ,nor years unborn,Could to my sight That heavenly face restore” William Wordsworth(1770-1850)

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

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

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.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen. (Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.)

Always thinking of you Mam. Also remembering, most especially, their beloved son Cornelius who very sadly, and too young, left us on 22/9/14. From your children Mary, Patrick, Margaret, Timothy, Denis and their families.

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.

MEMORARE TO ST. ANNE Remember, Good Saint Anne whose name means grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I come before you, sinful and sorrowful, Holy Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary and loving grandmother of the Saviour do not reject my appeal but hear me and answer my prayer. Amen B.L.

ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO Oh great St. Joseph of Cupertino who by your hand Prayers did obtain the grace of god to be asked in your exam the only questions which you knew, grant me success like you in the exam for which I’m now preparing. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Oh Great St. Joseph of Cupertino grant my request. Amen.

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O’Sullivan enters race for Kerry GAA hot seat Crokes man aiming for second term as head of Kerry County Board

CANDIDATE: Former Kerry GAA chairman Patrick O'Sullivan has announced that he is putting his name forward for the role once again. Pic: Ray McManus/ Sportsfile.

Experienced administrator Patrick O’Sullivan from the Dr Crokes club has announced that he hopes to replace outgoing Kerry GAA chairman Tim Murphy at the upcoming County Convention. O’Sullivan, who previously held the role between 2012 and 2016, is set to challenge current vice-chairman Eamon Whelan of St Senan’s for Murphy’s seat. Brosna native Murphy will be standing aside at December’s Convention as he has served his term of five years, the maximum length of time permissible under official GAA guidelines. The Bag (as O’Sullivan is affectionately known) has sampled success as Kerry GAA chair in the past; he oversaw the appointment of Eamonn Fitzmaurice as senior football manager in 2012 and two years later Kerry won the All-Ireland with O’Sullivan’s clubmates Fionn Fitzgerald and Kieran O’Leary lifting the trophy. That 2014 triumph under the Killarney man’s watch is the only one The Kingdom have managed in the past 12 years.

ENERGY

“I’ve the energy for it and I think I have something to offer, otherwise I wouldn’t be putting my name forward,” O’Sullivan said as he announced his candidacy in an interview with John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner. “There are a couple of things that I started and didn’t get finished the last time and I’m hoping to achieve that this time around if I am successful.

“I was always actively involved in the GAA and it’s something my father instilled in us when we were living in America. It was a big thing of his and our lives when we lived there and it became a big thing for us when we moved home. “When you enter a race like this, some people mightn’t want you and some might feel you had your turn and now it’s somebody else’s turn. That’s a fair enough opinion but I wouldn’t be going again if I didn’t think I had something to bring to the table.” O’Sullivan also revealed that he sought counsel from a number of former officials before arriving at his decision to once again run for the chair. “I’ve spoken to a lot of past officers and their first reaction was ‘do you need to do it again?’ But when I’ve explained why I want to get involved again they have said that I should put my name forward.” The 54-year-old proprietor of the popular Tatler Jack bar on Plunkett Street has a wealth of experience in GAA administration that stretches back to 1998. Most recently he served as chairman of Dr Crokes for three years before handing the reins to Matt O’Neill at the beginning of 2021. He is also currently overseeing Kerry GAA’s ambitious ‘Win a House’ competition. Patrick is the son of former All-Ireland winning Kerry selector Eddie ‘Tatler’ O’Sullivan. His brother, Edmund, is the current manager of the Crokes senior football team.

O’Sullivan is set to challenge current vice-chairman Eamon Whelan of St Senan’s for the role.

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Big weekend ahead in Club Championships • Kenmare and Stacks set for Fitzgerald Stadium showdown • Rathmore take on Beaufort in intermediate semi-final • Times and venues confirmed for first round of Kerry SFC A tantalising 48 hours of club football lies ahead with key semi-finals or finals taking place at every grade of the Kerry Club Championship. There are several exciting fixtures taking place across the county but the keenly anticipated senior final between Kenmare Shamrocks and Austin Stacks is surely the headliner. Both finalists looked impressive throughout the group phase with Stacks in particular showing their strength by claiming victory in all three of their games. Legion, Rahilly’s and Dingle all fell to the men from Connolly Park and three late goals propelled them past Templenoe in the semi-final. That last four encounter was not of the highest calibre (the scoreline at halftime read Stacks 0-4 Templenoe 0-2), but the Tralee club came good in the second period to secure their progression to the finale. Kenmare, meanwhile, topped a pool containing Dr Crokes, Spa and Tem-

plenoe and yet another Seán O’Shea winner sealed a one-point victory over Dingle in the semi-final. Remarkably, O’Shea has now scored a late winner in four of Shamrocks’ last six Club Championship victories across this and last season. The fact that Kenmare and Stacks also met in the 2020 decider adds a significant amount of spice to Sunday’s clash. Stacks won last year’s game after extra time, and they are likely to be slight favourites this time around, but Kenmare will fancy their chances of causing an upset. If they manage to get over the line it will cap an incredible 10year period for the club during which time they have also won the Junior Club Championship (2012) and the Intermediate Club Championship (2016).

INTERMEDIATE

Things are taking shape in the intermediate too as 16 clubs have now become four. Rathmore, who lost their senior status in 2019 after 20 years at the top

table, are one step closer to promotion following a solid win over neighbours Glenflesk. Mark Reen (1-6, 5f), Chrissy Spiers (0-4, 2f) and Paul Murphy (0-3) accounted for the bulk of Rathmore’s scores as they ran out 1-18 to 1-11 winners. Aidan O’Mahony once again lined out in the full forward line and he chipped in with a point from play. Rathmore’s opponents in the semis will be beaten 2020 finalists Beaufort after they inflicted a heavy defeat upon Kilcummin in Kilcummin. Liam Carey kicked 1-8 and Kieran Dennehy added 1-3 for the Mid Kerry side as they romped to a 2-21 to 0-10 victory. Coming so close to promotion just a matter of weeks ago before falling short (the 2020 edition didn’t finish until September) apparently hasn’t knocked Beaufort too far off their stride. The other semi-final will see Na Gaeil take on Castleisland Desmonds after they accounted for Ballydonoghue and An Ghaeltacht in their respective last eight ties.

JUNIOR

In the Junior Premier, Listry are on the brink of the final following their excellent 1-15 to 2-6 win over local rivals

Fossa. The East Kerry club will take on Skellig Rangers on Sunday with Gneeveguilla up against St Michael’s-Foilmore in the other semi-final. At Junior level, Firies will be hoping to move one step closer to promotion when they take on Reenard in Killorglin on Saturday. The winners will go up against either Cordal or Castlegregory in the final. In the Novice Club Championship, Sneem/Derrynane play Ballylongford with Cromane up against either Asdee or Moyvane.

KERRY SFC

Meanwhile, the times and venues for Round 1 of the County Championship have been confirmed. In one of the ties of the round, Killarney rivals Legion and Spa will face off in the Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday, October 30 at 3pm. Later that evening at 7pm, defending champions East Kerry will take on Austin Stacks in Austin Stack Park. Dr Crokes will get their championship underway against West Kerry the following day at 3pm. That match will form part of a double-header in Stack Park with Dingle and Mid Kerry squaring off at 5pm.

CROWD: Mark Ryan of Rathmore attempts to gather possession ahead of Jeff O'Donoghue of Glenflesk. Rathmore are one step close to senior football following victory over their neighbours in the last eight. Pic: Séamus Healy.

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Fixing the tackle, binning the bin and cutting the numbers… Former Kerry goalkeeper Eamonn Fitzgerald puts forward a number of measures that he feels would rejuvenate Gaelic football In recent weeks most of the discussion on Kerry football has centred on the appointment of Jack O’Connor as manager of the Kerry senior football team. The Sam Maguire hasn’t returned to Kerry since locals Kieran O’Leary and Fionn Fitzgerald lifted the Holy Grail in 2014. The domination of the Dubs with the six-in–a row and the disappointments of the past three years, when Peter Keane was very unlucky not to manage Kerry to victory, has led to a deeper frustration among the Kerry supporters. Some followers of football are losing interest in the game as it is played today. Some say they don’t bother going to games anymore, because the style of football has deteriorated into a mixture of basketball and athletics. The romanticised recollections of the high-fielding of Mick O’Connell and the marking your own man, thou shalt not pass type of football is largely gone. Joe Keohane, Teddy O’Connor, Paddy Bawn, Paudie O’Shea and a host of others made sure that the opposition’s attackers never got a chance to have an unchallenged shot at the goalkeeper. Zonal defence, how are you?

THE TACKLE

Mick O’Dwyer always said that there is no really clearly defined tackle in Gaelic football, and I agree fully with him. He saw it from three sides: as a defender, attacker and manager. I talked to him many times about this. There are three basic types of tackle in Gaelic football: (a) the side tackle, the most common one, (b) the front tackle, (c) the tackle from behind. The referee is the sole judge and has to decide if it is a free in or a free out. Types (b) and (c) don’t pose any real difficulties in decision making. Both are fouls. But a shoulder to shoulder is allowable. However, if a player gets a fair shoulder and falls to the ground, invariably the referee favours the fallen one. One Kerry football defender of the past perfected the ideal ruse. When he was

ONE HAND IN: Conor McCarthy of Monaghan is challenged by Kerry defender Gavin White. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

slowing up in his latter days with Kerry and he faced a jinking speedster, he ushered him out towards the sideline, gave his customary right belt of a shoulder, and then assisted the forward with a helping hand to ensure he stayed on his feet. Free out. Over-playing the ball. The rule regarding tackling states that you must use one hand and one hand only, but the problem is: what does a defender actually do with that one hand, as opposed to what he is allowed do. Tackling in Gaelic Football is confined to tackling the ball. It is illegal to trip, punch, hold, drag, pull or rugby tackle another player. For defenders all you can do safely without conceding a free in is to shadow the opponent with both arms outstretched, doing a sprightly dance like David Rea’s Riverdance, hoping you can entice/force the forward out to the sideline where he is least likely to score. Two hands draw the foul. Of course, some defenders play to the optics using the one hand

and raising up the other hand so that the ref thinks he is not fouling. What is the defender doing with that hand? Playing the ball trying to punch it out from the attacker? If that hand delivers a punch to the solar plexus, so be it, as the referee is usually unsighted. Or, as happens too often in club games, the referee is not up with the game and cannot see what is really happening. As he makes his way to the scene, I believe that he is unduly influenced by the roar of the crowd. “Free in, ref!”. Thank you very much says Seánie O’Shea and Dean Rock. Rugby is very clear-cut when it come to the defined tackle and to some extent in soccer, where the sliding tackle is not acceptable. While there is some credence in the perception of these disillusioned football followers, who long for the Kerry football style of the good old days, I don’t see it through the same rose-tinted glasses. Too often in the past the hard man was lauded for his physical prowess and not

for his skills. I can see the merit of the modern possession game, but not endless lateral hand-passing, the fulcrum for launching a successful game strategy, which was one good reason why Dublin won six-in-a-row. They were also a g reat team. You’re a loser all the way with Dean Rock and Seánie O’Shea delivering almost 100%. Take a recent game as an example. Seánie kicked 15 points versus Dr Crokes and 14 of those were frees, from any distance from 45 metres inwards. The winning score was 17 points. So a reliable free-taker is essential on any team. He repeated the performance on Sunday last by scoring 11 points to squeeze past Dingle. The scoring in football games nowadays is very high and even more so in hurling.

PITY THE REFEREE

I have great sympathy for the referee in football and have never commented on the performance of the referees in

15.10.2019 these pages, unless I attended the game. Second-hand accounts are biased, unreliable and unacceptable. When I attend games in person, I comment on the performance of the referee, but never personalise these comments. It is a judgement on performance not on the referee as a person. Quite simply, I respect referees. I believe they have an impossible job. It’s tough enough at intercounty level but pity the ref in some local game where he does not have neutral umpires or linesmen. The ref should apply the rules, but also apply common sense, knowing the difference between a deliberate intentional foul and body contact where the player is playing the ball, not the man. No free or card for such, even if the player falls to the ground. The modern game has evolved and there is much to recommend it, but I believe that it can be made much more enjoyable for players and spectators by making necessary changes

IMPROVEMENTS

Some of the he rules are not clear-cut, particularly the tackle. Rid the game of the mark. The idea was that it would reward high-fielding, a wonderful but fast–fading feature of the game. It has not done that, particularly

around the middle of the park. Midfield is often bypassed today and worst of all a mark is allowed for a player near goal, who manages to catch a low ball stumbling to the ground and raises his hand within a few seconds to signal his achievement. Did he, or did he not, raise his hand? Invariably the referee awards the mark and a simple tap over for a certain point, which may be the winning score. Learn from the women’s game. The LGFA has got it right with the clock (in major venues) taking the timing of games away from the referees. The same happens in basketball. The clock stops when there is a hold up in play. Then there are no grounds for dispute. I have seen too many games where the referee played too much overtime, or too little, and the winning scores came during the extended time. Recently I witnessed 13 minutes added on by a referee. There is a lot of stoppage time in 13 minutes. Spectators have watches and stopwatches/timers on their phones, so then the arguments commence. That time added on is at the discretion of the referee. He has too much to do already and more advisory discretion should be given to umpires and linesmen. In the absence of a clock, let the other officials

bear that responsibility. Get rid of the water-breaks too. Too often they influence the flow of the play. Pardon the pun, but too often they also change the run of play.

13-A-SIDE

I would love to see the teams reduced to 13 players. Take out the full back and the full forward, create more space and set the scene for more open football. I have seen it used very successfully at colleges level and it is a joy to watch. Also, it would help rural clubs in particular, who are hard pressed to have 15 players available due to depopulation and other factors. It would help clubs to field their own team instead of being forced to join up with their neighbouring parish, probably their greatest rivals for many years. Amalgamations are undesirable, but often necessary. I think of South Kerry clubs in particular. There is an argument to get rid of all referees’ cards, red, yellow and black. For a start dump the black card. As it is, some players feign injuries, waste time and run down the clock. The 10-minute penalty and 14 players effectively means the sinbinned player returns after seven, six or dare I say five minutes. The timekeeper is the ref. He is not God almighty and he has enough to do.

The modern game of football has plenty going for it, but there are responsibilities on the GAA authorities, the referees, the managers and the players to improve the enjoyment of the game. Ditto for the spectators, the hurlers on the ditch, or in this case the footballers on the terraces. Too many are not conversant with the new rules. It is hard to blame them; there has been too much tricking around with the rules governing football that it can be hard to know the updated position. That situation with local club rivalry and natural bias leads to misinterpretation and misrepresentation of the facts and rules that leads to difference of opinions, to put it very mildly. Pity the poor ref having to make instant decisions, de facto on his own. Video analysis is not confined just to The Sunday Game. Many club games are also filmed. The ref can’t win. Who would want to be a referee? Certainly not for the money – a very modest €40 for a local senior game. Is it a just reward for running the gauntlet of some players, or a few officials who spend half their time encroaching onto the pitch, and the tirade of abuse from spectators, usually personal, misguided and unwarranted? Who’s reffing the game on Sunday next?

HOLDING: David Clifford is held with two hands by Brendan Harrison of Mayo, while also grabbing Harrison's shirt with his off-hand. Free in or free out? Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

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Lakers and Cougars take positives from defeats No points on the board but plenty of plus points for Killarney clubs Killarney’s two Men’s National League teams suffered opening round defeats last weekend but both sides can take plenty of positives from their first outings of the 2020/2021 season. The Scotts Lakers had a tricky first day at the office as they travelled to Limerick to take on the Celtics. Thanks in part to the offensive prowess of newcomers Emilian Grudov, Rui Saravia and Ben Miller and the defensive efforts of local lads Mark O’Shea and Paul Clarke, the visitors appeared to be in control of proceedings heading into the fourth quarter. Jarlath Lee’s team led by 86 points to 79 and a valuable road win was on the cards. Credit to the hosts, however, who put together a remarkable 18-0 run to completely turn the game on its head. With Andre Wolford (who finished with 51 points) to the fore, the Celtics seized control and although the Lakers fought back

TOP SCORERS: Emilian Grudov and Ben Miller of Scotts Lakers who registered 30 and 31 points respectively in their side's season opener against the Celtics. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

admirably, they just about came up short. The final score at Munchin’s College was Limerick Celtics 111-104 Scotts Lakers. Encouragingly, the Lakers’ imports all made an impression on the scoring charts with Grudov (31 points), Miller (30) and Saravia (12) combining for 70% of the team’s points total. Youngster Jamie O’Sullivan also made his mark by chipping in with an impressive tally of 18. Next up for the Lakers is another away match, this time in Cork against Fr Mathews. Tip-off on Saturday is at 7.30pm. In cup news, the Lakers have been drawn to play the Portlaoise Panthers at home over the October Bank Holiday weekend (October 23/24). This will be the team’s first home game of the season. Lakers fans can now buy their season tickets with a ‘single’ costing €50. A ‘patron’ option (two adults) is available for €100, which includes a mention in

the gameday programmes. The ‘family’ season ticket (two adults and two under 16s) is €120. This entitles fans to entry to every home league and cup game. Visit the St Paul’s Killarney Facebook page for details on how you can get your hands on these tickets through Eventbrite. Alternatively, you can contact any club officer.

COUGARS

In what was their first ever game in the National League, newcomers Killarney Cougars came up against a strong UCC Demons outfit in the Pres Gym. The Cougars started well and threes by Conor Flynn and Con O’Mahony contributed to an early 14-11 lead. The Demons have been tipped as title contenders, however, and they showed their considerable class thereafter, with Tala Fam Thiam in particular standing out. The away team led by 45-30 at the half but a strong third quarter which included

threes by Flynn, Justin Tuason and Mark O’Shea helped cut the deficit to just five. But Demons regrouped and reassumed control thereafter, eventually running out 87-59 winners. Next weekend the Cougars travel to Limerick to tackle the UL Eagles with a home game against the Portlaoise Panthers on October 23.

ST MARY’S

Team Garvey’s St Mary’s (Castleisland) were no match for hosts Glanmire when the sides met in the first round of the Women’s Super League on Friday last. It was always expected to be a tough challenge for the visitors considering Glanmire’s many years of experience at this level and the Cork women had a huge first quarter, hitting 28 points to Team Garvey’s 13. Team Garvey’s Le’Jzea Davidson sustained an ankle injury in the early part of the game but to her credit managed to keep going. However, she went over on the same ankle in the dying stages. Glanmire continued to excel as the game progressed leaving the final score at 11241 in favour of the Cork team. Killarney native Rheanne O’Shea chipped in with six points for St Mary’s. The Kerry team’s next game is on Saturday against Fr Mathews. Tip-off in Castleisland Community Centre is at 6.30pm.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

SOCCER: The Killarney Athletic U13 Division 2 team who drew 2-2 with neighbours Celtic.

GOLF: Tim O'Meara is presented with the Tim O'Shea Cup after winning the seniors competition at Mahony's Point.

HURLERS: The Firies U5 hurlers at their final training session of the year at Páirc Eamonn, Farranfore.

PITCH AND PUTT: Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Chairman Damien Fleming receiving the Gerald Horgan Memorial Scratch Cup for the sixth time from Deerpark Club Competition Secretary Seán Kelly.

CELTIC: The Killarney Celtic U15s who defeated AK United 4-0 in the National Cup.

GOLD: Ian Coffey of Spa Muckross who won gold in the U16 freestyle swimming event at the Kerry Community Games.

GALAXY: The MEK Galaxy U13 A team who beat GB Rovers of Limerick 7-1 in the National Cup.

MOTORSPORT BRIEFS... |

Coyne back on home soil

Local motorcycle racer Kevin Coyne returned to Mondello Park for the first time since 2019 last weekend. The Kawasaki rider has been racing in England for the last two seasons but decided to enter the final round of the Dunlop Masters Irish Superbike Championship at the last minute. He had mixed results. He finished third in his first Supersport Cup race, crashed

out of his second race, and took fourth in the third and final race of the meeting. | O’Sullivan leads British

Championship

Noel O’Sullivan has extended his lead in the co-driver section of the British Rally Championship after taking second place in last weekend’s Mull Rally in Scotland. O’Sullivan and his driver Osian Pryce finished second on the legendary event.

Just two events remain: the Cambrian Rally at the end of this month and the Ulster International Rally in mid-November. | Siobhán ‘privileged’

to ride in F2 sidecar

Killarney sidecar racer Siobhan Ardener raced on a Formula 2 Sidecar in Mondello Park over the weekend. The sight of an F2 machine is rare at the County Kildare track; the smaller sidecars are built

for road races while the bigger F1 machines are more suited to circuit racing. Ardener has ambitions to contest the Isle of Man TT as a sidecar passenger. She made her F2 debut alongside Paul Reck on a MD Racing machine last weekend as part of a long-term plan to realise that ambition. “It is a wicked little bike,” she said. “I am very privileged to get a spin on it, it’s actually been used over on the Isle of Man.”

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic U13 DIVISION 2: Killarney Athletic 2 Killarney Celtic 2. Great game away to Killarney Celtic. We came from behind twice to draw 2-2. Thanks to Celtic for a sporting game. Scorer for the Blues Ryan Twomey with a brace. U13 DIV 1: Killarney Athletic 6 Listowel Celtic 0. Our young Blues welcomed Listowel Celtic on Saturday morning to our home grounds. Athletic playing 4-42 controlled large periods of the game versus their North Kerry counterparts. Athletic raced into a two-goal lead at the break, goals coming from Cian Hegarty and an Enna Hennigan peno. The second half started much how the first ended. A dominant display was rounded off by a super finish by Hennigan, a free kick by Jayden Hurley, another strike from Hegarty and a well taken penalty by Michael O’Sullivan. U15 DIV 1: Killarney Athletic v Iveragh FC. Athletic made the journey to Cahersiveen where the sun was shining. And worth the trip it was as Athletic came away with all three points. Thanks to Iveragh for welcoming us down and for a sporting game. Scorers for Blues: Szymon Janaski, Gleb Taranov, Evan Doona, Matthew Pfister, Ben Kelliher, Jack O’Donoughe 2, Josh Switzer. FAI CENTENARY YOUTHS CUP: Killarney Athletic 2 Bridge Celtic (Clare) 0.

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 10, 15, 21, 23. There was no jackpot winner. Match three winner received €150. The next jackpot on Monday, Oct 18 is €11,800. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com CLUB MEMBERSHIP for the coming 2021/22 season is now open. Membership is now payable through Clubforce. The registration link can be found on our Facebook page. TRAINING: Please see our Facebook page for daily updates on training and matches. RESULTS: Denny Premier A - Camp 2 Killarney Celtic 9 (Lee Downing 3, Shane Lowth 3, Cathal O’Shea, Luke O’Neill, OG). Denny Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 7 Castleisland AFC B 0 (Terry Sparling 5, Adam McMahon, John Falvey). U15 National Cup - Killarney Celtic 4 AK United 0 (Cian Mulcahy 2, Oisin Fleming, Cillian Murphy). U13 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic 0 St Brendan’s Park 7. U13 Div 2 South - Killarney Celtic 2 Killarney Athletic 2 (Ignacy Truchan, James Murphy). Congrats to Pearce Moynihan U15 who made the KSGL Team of the Week.

MEK Galaxy U12 DIVISION 2: Ballyhar Dynamos 1 MEK Galaxy 2. A thumping free kick by Gerry Moroney put MEK one-nil up midway through the opening half. A lead

up for 2022. CO MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP QF: East Kerry v Austin Stacks (Saturday, Oct 16 at 4pm in Milltown). Best of luck to the team and management.

Dr Crokes GAA

SWIMMING: Ella Cremin of Spa Muckross who won gold in the U14 backstroke at the Kerry Community Games.

which they took with them into interval break. From the start of the second period Ballyhar began to pile the pressure on the Galaxy goal. Some resolute defending kept the home team out. Eventually the hosts got back on level terms 1-1 the score. This however only seemed to spark the visitors into life. With 10 minutes to play Shea Driver conjured up a moment of pure magic. He showed fantastic control and unleashed an unstoppable shot on the turn. 1-2 the score and that is the way it finished. The Galaxy were bravely represented on the day by Ryan van Den Merwe, Rian O’Connor, Gerry Moroney, Joe Stephens, Charlie O’Meara, Ross Cronin, Shea Driver, Rian Wheldon, Dara McCarthy, Matthew Lucey, Roan Clifford. U13 NATIONAL CUP: MEK Galaxy 7 GB Rovers 1. Five goals from Cillian O’Donoghue and one each from Leo Allen and James O’Meara was enough to see MEK safely past the Limerick boys and into the next phase. Coole of the Clare league will visit Fossa in Round 2 next month. U13 DIVISION 2: Inter Kenmare 3 MEK Galaxy 3. Two goals from David O’Shea and one from Conor Hughes gave Galaxy a share of the spoils on their travels. Dara Whelton putting in a Man of the Match display in midfield. Decent point on the road in the opening league match of the season.

Killarney Legion GAA JUVENILE ACADEMY: We welcomed our neighbours Dr Crokes from Lewis Road on Saturday morning for our penultimate Saturday Academy for 2021. U8 and U10 girls turned out in great numbers for some fiercely contested matches. Some great skills were displayed by both sides and great fun was had. Thank you to Dr Crokes girls and coaches for making the trip across the road. Our Saturday morning Academy winds down next Saturday for 2021

where our Mothers and Others group will host a bake sale for all present. So come along and support the club on this last Saturday morning for the year as we see our 2021 U10 boys and girls graduate from our Saturday Academy. ANNUAL TRIP: Sunday, Oct 17. Gap of Dunloe Trip. Depart Ross at 10.30. Visit Innisfallen, Dinis and onto Lord Brandon's Cottage by boat. Walk the Gap to Kate’s & Bus back to Ross at 5pm. €20pp. Please contact Tommy Galvin 086 3171312 to put your name down for a great day out. Bookings can be made at the clubhouse at 7pm on Friday night.

Spa GAA FUN FOR EVERYONE HALLOWEEN CAMP in Spa from Oct 27-29. For primary school children, activities include gaelic football, art, treasure hunts, basketball, fancy dress party and more. Contact Evan Cronin (0871496951) or Dan O'Donoghue (0857386444) to book. LOTTO RESULTS: No winner and next week’s jackpot is €5,000. Tickets on spagaa.com or from usual outlets. Many lotto annuals are due for renewal around this time. Please check with your promoter or ring Jim Gleeson at 087 6340581. PwC ALL STARS: Well done to Tom O'Sullivan, Gavin White, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, David Moran, David Clifford, Sean O'Shea and Paudie Clifford who have received nominations, with the 2021 All Star team to be announced on Dec 10. THURSDAY NIGHT GAMES ON THE BIG SCREEN: Starts at 8pm and everyone welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and watch a game on the big screen. Any questions contact 085 1216359 CONGRATULATIONS to Arthur Fitzgerald, one of our current Spa senior management team, who has been confirmed as part of Jack O’Connor’s back room set

COISTE NA OG: We are getting to the last two Saturdays of the Academy. We finish up for the year on Saturday, October 24. We will be going at the normal time of 10 to 10.45 for hurling and 10.45 until 12 for football. We have a few surprises in store especially for the last day so make sure to join us for the next few weeks! U9 BOYS: The U9 boys hosted Kerins O'Rahillys in Go Games on Saturday morning. We had four rounds of games for our four teams. The weather helped and we had a great morning of fun and football. It’s great to see the progress made by our players during the season. Thanks to Kerins O'Rahillys for travelling. We will see you soon. GIRLS: The U8 and U10 girls made the short trip to Legion on Saturday morning for go games. They had a great time and have really come on in leaps and bounds during the season. Thanks to Legion for the invite. U13 B TEAM: Dr Crokes 3-6 Firies 1-9. Very well done to our U13 B team who enjoyed a well deserved victory against Firies in the final round of the East Kerry league. Led by captain for the day, Leo Keane, the lads put on a great performance to sign off their season in some style in the glorious Autumn sunshine at home in Lewis Road. Thanks to Firies for a great sporting game and congrats to them who were the overall winners of the competition.

Fossa GAA ALL-STARS: From all at the club congratulations to Paudie and David Clifford on their All-Star nominations. COMMUNITY GAMES: Dear Parents/ Guardians. As the current Community Games year is drawing to a close, we are looking for interested parents who are willing to get involved with Fossa Community Games. Despite COVID, Fossa Community Games has had a very successful, fun filled and enjoyable year and we would greatly appreciate it if more parents would volunteer. The more people we have involved, the lighter the load. Please private message either Caroline or Natasha. LOTTO: 23, 8, 27, 28. €40 winners: Elsie Clifford, Faha; Val, C/O Reception at Kaynes Bar; Ray Leonard, Kinnity, Co Offaly; Donie O’Sullivan; Cathal Griffin, Glenbeigh. Next week jackpot €5,700. Tickets on sale from Foleys Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers thanks for the support. CONDOLENCE: Fossa GAA would like to extend sympathy to the Spillane family of Lackabane, on the death of their sister Maureen Kane (nee Spillane) of Cas-

15.10.2019 SPORT NOTES tlereagh Rd, Ballaghadereen, Roscommon. May she rest in Peace.

your support is sincerely appreciated. WALKATHON UPDATE: Once again we are humbled and incredibly grateful for the incredible support for our MC Walkathon Club Fundraiser. Thanks the generosity of our club members, community and those of your who supported the event all over the world the total now stands at just over €30,000.

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place Oct 4 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €5,800. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 10, 29. There was no winner. Consolation prizes 1. Pádraig Murphy, Readrinagh (online ticket), 2. Ed Murphy (yearly ticket), 3. Tracey Brosnan, 4. Brendan Brosnan (sellers prize). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Oct 18. Jackpot will be €6,000. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers. THE PARISH OF GLENFLESK: The Parish of Glenflesk presents Sandy Kelly and Guests on Monday, October 25 at 8pm in the INEC. Tickets cost €30 and can be purchased after all masses in the parish or you can purchase tickets on www. ticketmaster.ie or the Gleneagle on 064 6671555. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Quarter Final - Rathmore 1–18 Glenflesk 1–11. Team: 1. Mark Kelliher, 2. Chris O’Donoghue, 3. Shane Courtney, Peter Cronin, 5. Kieran A O’Donoghue, 6. Brian O Donoghue, 7. Denis O’Connor, 8. Daniel O’Brien, 9. Patrick Darcy 0 – 1, 10. Ian Roche 1 – 0, 11. Jeff O’Donoghue 0 – 2, 12. Emmit Finnan, 13. Killian O’Sullivan, 14. Darragh Roche 0 – 7, 20. Cian Horan 0 1, 17. Danny Lucey, 21. Kevin Bowler, 16. Kenny Cronin, 19. Sean Lucey, 22. Eoghan Moynihan, 23. Sean Doherty, 24. David O’Connor, 25. Michael Mullane, 26, Oran O’Donoghue, 27, Alan Murphy, Tommy Bowler. MERCHANDISE: Shop online O’Neills Glenflesk GAA. For all your Glenflesk gear, great gift idea.

Listry GAA DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Deepest Sympathy to Celia O'Shea, Lahard, The Costello/O'Neill family, friends and neighbours on the recent death of her nephew Tadgh Costello RIP Killorglin. JUNIOR PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP: Semi-Final - Listry v Skellig Rangers at 2.30pm in Glenbeigh, Sunday, October 17. Tickets available online from Kerry GAA website. LOTTO: Numbers drawn 4, 19, 23, 27. No winner. €100: Mike Courtney, Doonkinane. €50 x 2: Anthony Kelliher, Faha; Rachel Tuohy c/o Arbutus. €25 x 2: Lily and Sean Clifford, Lahard; Breda O’Leary. Next Sunday jackpot €7,550. SOCIAL SPIN: Faha Court and Restaurant announce that Social Spin is back up and running from this evening, Friday, October 8. Face masks must be worn in the car. Please use new number: 089 9536011. MINOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Quarter Final - Best of luck to Cathal O’Donoghue and East Kerry Team and management next weekend against Austin Stack. KERRY GAA WIN A HOUSE: For €100,

East Kerry GAA

COMMUNITY GAMES: Evan O'Donoghue who won silver in the U10 freestyle at the Kerry Community Games.

you could win a stunning new build A-rated 3 bedroom house superbly located just off the Park Road in Killarney, Co Kerry. All tickets purchased up to midnight on October 26 will have three chances of winning €1,000 cash. 3 draws will take place on October 28 with 3 people winning €1,000 cash each. Tickets for the draw also available from our Chairman, Jerome Kennedy. 066 9764648/087 2530630 Don't forget the mension your favorite gaa club 'LISTRY GAA' in the Additional information section.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: Well done to our U5 hurlers who have completed their season at the weekend in glorious sunshine. A fantastic group of enthusiastic youngsters who gave each session maximum determination. As always, immense thanks to our coaches for their patience and perseverance in conveying the skills of the small ball and to all the parents and guardians for championing the artful game in Firies Football, Hurling and Ladies Football club. Hurling Academy for boys and girls continues on Sunday for U7 & U9 from 11am to 12pm in association with Mike and Mags Moriarty of Moriartys Centra Farranfore and Central Car Sales. LOTTO: Numbers drawn 1, 14, 23, 26. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot €6,600. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and don’t forget to get one for next week! Thank you all for your continued support. SKY’S THE LIMIT: It’s a story that’s well-rehearsed at every training session and match throughout the county; put in the hard work to reap the rewards and Firies Minor Ladies certainly are testament to this affirmation as local businessman, Kevin Moynihan reward-

ed the team with a new collection of jerseys recently. Kevin, proprietor of Moynihan Scaffolding Ltd., was delighted to present the jerseys to Firies Minor Ladies team captain Katie Brosnan along with fellow teammates Rebecca Kenny and Katie O’Sullivan and coaches Noelle O’Sullivan and Jason O’Brien in Pairc Eamonn this week.

Kilcummin GAA LOTTO: There was no winner on Monday, October 11 of the Jackpot of €6,750. Numbers drawn were 3, 16, 25, 26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Catriona Doolan, Currowcross, David & Marcella Doyle, Knockataggle Mór, Pat Keane, Anthony Doyle, Ballyduff. Next draw is Monday, October 25, for a jackpot of €7,000.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club CLUB LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Here are the results for the fortnightly Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club Lotto Draw on Monday, October 4. Jackpot €12,600. Lucky Numbers 2, 8, 9. Bonus Ball: 17. Unfortunately, there was no winner jackpot or match three prizes. Lucky Dip Prize Winners: €50 - Bart O’Sullivan, €50 - Fr Fergal Ryan p.p., €25 - John Joy, €25 James O'Mahony, €25 - Michael O’Shea, €25 - Ann O’Leary. Well done to the prize winners and best to luck to everyone in our next draw in two weeks’ time (Monday, October 18) where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get you tickets for this draw or renew your yearly tickets at usual outlets or online with Clubforce. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and

THANK YOU: We would like to thank Peter Keane and his management team of Maurice Fitzgerald, James Foley and Tommy Griffin and his back room team for their dedication and commitment to the Green & Gold. For his hard work, dedication and determination over the last three seasons. During COVID it has been difficult for all involved with intercounty teams with constant changes at very short notice Looking forward to seeing you back in management again at some level soon. Go raibh míle maith agaibh, meas mór i gcónaí! BEST WISHES: Speedy recovery to Suzanne O'Sullivan, wife of East Kerry senior manager Jerry O'Sullivan. We wish her speedy recovery. ARTHUR FIZTGERALD: Congratulations to Arthur Fitzgerald, a member of Jerry O'Sullivan’s East Kerry senior management team, who has been confirmed as part of Jack O’Connor’s back room team Arthur and Jack have worked together many times previously with both the minors and the U20s. We wish Arthur and Jack and his management team best of luck with Kerry for next two years. CHAMPIONSHIP: Very best wishes to all involved from East Kerry & Region clubs in this weekend’s Club Championship games.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) FIXTURES: On Saturday, Oct 16 we will hold a 9/10 hole mixed scramble. Please be at the clubhouse at 3pm for a 3.30pm shotgun start. On Saturday 16/Sunday 17 we will hold the Maurice O'Donoghue Memorial Cup competition. This is sponsored by the Gleneagle Group and will be a single stableford competition. Saturday tee times available from 8 am to 10.30 am on the timesheet in the Clubhouse and all Sunday tee times available online from 7pm on Thursday.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Stroke on Mahony's Point sponsored by Pat O’Neill on October 10. 1st Helen O'Donoghue 88 - 23 = 65 Last Nine Holes, 2nd Maeve Doohan 113 - 48 = 65, BG Mary Sheehy 75 - 04 = 71, 3rd Julie Kelly 104 - 35 = 69, 4th Anne Moynihan 75 - 05 = 70, 5th Sheila Crowley 96 - 25 = 71, 6th Katie O'Connell 94 - 22 = 72. FIXTURES: Next week’s competition is SF kindly sponsored by Liebherr on Killeen.

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Killarney Golf and Fishing Club (Men’s) SENIORS CUP: Tim O'Meara won his second Seniors Tim O'Shea Cup at Mahony’s Point recently. The 2008 Captain of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club also featured in 2015. The popular, long running competition was first won by the late Maurice O'Donoghue of the Gleneagle Hotel in 1995. “I am delighted that the O'Sheas continue to sponsor this competition,” Tim said after his win. Results: Tim O'Meara (22) 47pts, Bernard Collins (26) 42pts, Sean "Castle" O'Donoghue (28) 42 pts, Nick O' Brien (22) 42 pts, John Hartigan (29) 41 pts, Best Front Nine Tom Prendergast, Best Second Nine Tom O' Sullivan.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SCRATCH CUPS: A big thank you to the 135 players who supported our Scratch Cup events last Sunday as we were blessed with a summer's day for play! Thanks to our Grounds Committee for their efforts on the course in the past few weeks, our sponsors listed below for the various events as well as all those who looked after the table especially our Competition Secretary Sean Kelly and Chairman Damien Fleming who was busy both on and off the course! Thanks also to Shirley for having everyone well fed on Sunday. Results - (Prizewinners Deerpark unless stated) - Senior Men’s (sponsored by McGann's Doolin) - Winner: Damien Fleming 93 (B9), Runner-Up: Kieran Earls (Bruff) 93, Third: Thomas Hanley (Bruff) 95. Intermediate Men’s (sponsored by O'Callaghan's Coach Holidays) - Winner: Declan Kelly 100 (B3) Runner-Up: Erin Moloney 100, Third: Ger O'Connor 102, Junior Men’s (sponsored by Tadhg's Boutique, Killarney), Winner: Michael O'Donoghue (Tipperary Hills) 108, Runner-Up: Colm O'Dowd 112, Third: Shaun Donegan (Bruff) 113, Ladies Winner: Paula Nolan (Rocklodge) 117, Ladies Runner-Up: Margaret C Looney 121. SUNDAY DRAWS: Return this Sunday with draws at 9am and 10.45am as normal. COUNTY MATCHPLAY: Entries being taken at the moment. Contact Sean Kelly 086 0508686 for more info.

Muckross Rowing Club ANNIVERSARY MASS: A special first anniversary mass in memory of the late Seamus Guiney, our former Club President, will be held this Saturday, October 16 at the New Boathouse at 4pm. All are welcome. We kindly ask that all vehicles are parked at the main Muckross House car park. Those requiring vehicular access to the boathouse are asked to contact a committee member or coach. EVENTS: Well done to all our crews who competed in the St Michael’s Head of the River on Saturday last. The club enjoyed

RUGBY: Members of the Listowel RFC and Killarney RFC minis teams who went head to head in Aghadoe last weekend.

a very successful outing at the 3.4km time trial which was held at O’Briensbridge, Limerick. Our junior women led the way, with five category wins including the Womens Junior 16 Quad, J15 Octuple, J15 Quad, J14 Octuple and J14 Quad. The club was also second in the Mens Junior 16 Single, J15 Quad and third in the Mens Junior 18 Double, J16 Quad and J14 Quad. Kenmare Rowing and Boat Club will host a 2km offshore regatta this Saturday with a number of Muckross crews competing, best of luck to all. The Castleconnell Head of the River sees a return to O’Briensbridge on Saturday next, October 23.

Killarney Rugby MINIS HOST LISTOWEL: Last Saturday our Minis hosted Listowel RFC Minis at Aghadoe in glorious sunshine. The magical thing about this day was it was our first interclub matches in 19 months, due to the pandemic. Listowel travelled in strong numbers and some wonderful rugby was on show in front of a hugely supportive crowd of parents and family. Thanks to Paul Creighton and all at Listowel for travelling, it really was a special day for all involved. Thanks to all the parents who brought a mountain of goodies for the players and to our fantastic coaches for looking after the players. Thanks to the players for representing the club with pride and to Mags, Cornelia, Breda and Catherine for looking after the kids witall the goodies. Thanks to our coordinator Liam for organising, we are looking forward to heading to Listowel in a few weeks. MEMBERSHIP: Please note that all memberships outstanding are now overdue as the cut off was September 30. Please log in to Clubxzap app and pay membership as soon as possible as the club has a no pay, no play policy in place. RESULTS: Senior - Bantry Bay 29-37 Killarney, U18 - Castleisland/Killorglin 16-30 Killarney, U16 - Newcastlewest 7-26 Killarney, U14 - Killarney Red 15-0 Abbeyfeale.

FIXTURES: U14 - Killarney Black v Tralee, Aghadoe Sat at 12pm, U14 - Killarney Red v Listowel, Aghadoe Sat at 2pm, U16 - Killarney v Tralee, Aghadoe Sat at 12:30pm, U18 - Abbeyfeale v Killarney, Away Sat at 12.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw on October 8, numbers drawn were 11, 21, 24 & 30. Seller’s prize winner Marteen O’Keeffe, €50 y/t prize winner Bridgid O’Riordan Annaghmore, €50 to Caroline Murphy Scrahanfadda, €40 each to David Walsh Lohercannon, Mike Murphy Gneeveguilla & Seamus Kelliher Kilgarvan. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 16, 25 & 26. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,00 bonus. Winner of €200 surplus Paudie Fleming Barna.

Killarney Valley AC CROSS COUNTRY: Killarney Valley AC had another huge turnout last Sunday at the County Cross Country Championships in the Demesne. Elizabeth Brosnan came 2nd in the U11 Girls race. In the U13 Girls race, Tara O’Sullivan came 2nd and Megan O’Reilly came 4th receiving her 1st Cross Country medal. Jack Culloty came 4th in the U13 race. Karl O’Neill came 3rd in the U15 race. In the U17 Boys, Ted O’Gorman came 2nd and Cathain Harrington came 4th. Noel Rice came 3rd in the Intermediate men’s race while Tony Harty finished the day with another great win in the Masters Men’s race. Our U9 and U13 Girls Team got Gold while our U17 Boys Team got Silver and our U13 Boys Team got Bronze. Huge Congrats to all who competed. ANNA: Well done to Anna O’Shea who competed for her school in the Munster Schools Combined Events last Saturday in Templemore. INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training. Spa Muckross Community Games

SWIMMING: It was a great day for Spa Muckross in the pool last Sunday with all three competitors bringing home medals. Well done to Evan O'Donoghue who won a silver medal in the U10 freestyle. Ella Cremin won gold in the girls U14 backstroke. Ian Coffey won gold in the U16 freestyle. Ella and Ian will now go on to represent Kerry in the national competition in November. PITCH AND PUTT: Best of luck to TJ O'Sullivan who will be competing in the National competition this weekend.

Kilcummin KILCUMMIN RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGM: The AGM of the Kilcummin Rural Development Board of Directors is provisionally booked for Wednesday, October 20. Due to the stepping down of a number of key directors after many years of dedicated voluntary service this is a very important meeting for the continuation of the Board and the twenty five jobs that they sponsor for the local community groups/organisations in Kilcummin and Killarney. The Board is seeking the support of all groups that avail of CE participants as well as local interested individuals to come along and support the viability and continuation of this very important Community Scheme to the Parish. PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Kilcummin Parent and Toddler Group which was closed as a result of COVID-19 recommenced on Monday, October 11 from 9.30-11.30am in the Recreational Hall. Parents, grandparents, minders, babies and toddlers all welcome. We need some funds to pay for insurance, rent, heating and equipment so that we can get started. This much needed service will help both parents and toddlers in the community who have suffered from isolation due to the pandemic. We are running an online fundraiser on GoFundMe. See our Facebook page Kilcummin Parent and Toddler Group for updates.

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