KILLARNEY ADVERTISER 17 FEBRUARY 2023

One of the biggest movies of the moment hit screens across the globe this weekand a little bit of Killarney features in a main scene which has been seen my millions!

| By Michelle Crean

Warner Bros 'Magic Mike's Last Dance', starring Hollywood's Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek, was released on Friday last - but if you look closely you'll see a character wearing a T-shirt from Killarney alt-rock duo Greywind.

How the bother/sister duo from Ballydribbeen managed to get their merch on one of Hollywood's biggest movies is a whole other story according to guitarist and songwriter Paul O'Sullivan. Actor Ethan Lawrence, who many will know as Joe in 'Bad Education' or James in the Netflix series 'After Life' starring Ricky Gervais, auditioned for 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' wearing his own Greywind T-shirt.

And the casting people loved it so much that they asked if it could be used in the actual movie, Paul who is in the band with his sister Steph, told the Killarney Advertiser.

Greywind were also the headline act in London yesterday evening (Thursday) in the O2 Academy in Islington but he said they managed to squeeze in a bit of downtime to see the movie.

"It's so cool seeing it in cinemas," Paul said. "You can see the T-shirt in a couple of shots in a two to three minute scene

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Greywind add a little bit of magic to Warner Bros film

with Channing Tatum. We have been working on songs, recording in the studio this week and took time out to see it. Ethan Lawrence, he's a fan of ours and tweeted us loads of times. Last year he tweeted us and said he wore the T-shirt to his audition. Warner Bros then sent us a contract to use it in the film."

Ethan Lawrence even visited their show in London last night (Thursday) and they were all hoping to meet up.

New Road safety works to begin this summer

| By Sean Moriarty

Works to enhance safety measures on a busy street that is home to four Killarney schools will commence during the summer holidays.

The area - which includes St Brendan’s College, Killarney Community College, The Mon and the Mercy - is a well-known traffic pinch point in the town, especially at school drop off and collection times. A long term €100,000 plan to alleviate some of the congestion in the area is in the pipeline. This includes the widening of the Rock Road junction by extending into the Garda station’s garden. This part of the plan is subject to Office of Public

Works approval.

However, the first phase of works will start this summer.

New Road is one of 47 road projects and schemes in Kerry that will benefit from the €30,950,225 investment announced this week by the Department of Transport.

The money will be spent on a new pedestrian crossing at the Bishop’s Path exit of St Brendan’s College and the widening of the exiting crossing near the Garda station.

Cllr Brendan Cronin has been pushing for safety upgrades on New Road for years.

During his time as mayor two years ago, he chaired several meetings with stakeholders, including school principals,

VIRAL

The band who are busy recording their second album have had their best year online.

They have amassed a following of almost 100k on TikTok. A 10-second clip of their song 'Carspin' got 500k views and 'Afterthoughts' 800k. 'Autumn' got 1.8m views on TikTok and 5.8m on Instagram. "We went from 3k followers to over 100k followers in three days," Paul added. "Our

songs have got over 13 million views recently."

The band's debut album ‘Afterthoughts’ was recorded in Texas with Grammy-Winning producer Jason Perry and charted in the Official UK Rock Chart. They have been praised by the likes of BBC Radio 1, Zane Lowe and MTV and in 2021 released their acclaimed newest single ‘Am I Asleep?’ with the track being described as “a stadium-ready alt-rock anthem” by Record Of The Day. "We're pretty excited for the rest of the year. The next aim is to get a song in a major movie."

school bus operators and Gardai.

“I got confirmation from the town engineer that the new crossing will be built during the school holiday,” Cllr Cronin told the Killarney Advertiser.

FILM: Bother/sister duo Paul and Steph O'Sullivan from Ballydribbeen have had their band's T-shirt featured in the Hollywood movie 'Magic Mike's Last Dance'.

The Greywind T-shirt that was worn in a scene in the movie.

STOP: Popular school traffic wardens Patricia Conroy and Anne Breen are looking forward to pedestrian crossing upgrades on New Road. Photo: Sean Moriarty

“This new funding will cover the cost of these works. The existing crossing is to be made wider because it is too narrow for the volume of kids using it. This will bring it up to modern safety standards.”

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Huge response to earthquake appeal

Nearly a full truck load of essential aid was donated by the people of Killarney following last week’s devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria which killed 41,000 people.

| By Sean Moriarty

The collection was organised by Killarney resident, and well-known Turkish barber Michael Kaya.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake ripped through the two countries leaving thousands of people without shelter or food, and with just the clothes on their backs. It was the biggest earthquake Turkey has experienced in over 200 years and 10 cities and millions of people were affected. Upon hearing the news of the devastation to hit his home country Michael, who is from Kuşadası and who been living in Killarney for 19 years, put a call out for donations.

It’s red carpet time…for St Francis Special School!

He has been overwhelmed by the response from friends, family and customers of his High St barber shop. They donated clothes, food, nappies and other essentials. Some of the donations came from as far away as West Cork. He took in nearly a full truck load of essentials.

“People are very good,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “We delivered to Dublin, to an old army hospital and all the donations will be distributed from there. I'd like to thank everyone in Killarney for their generosity, for helping the people from my home country in their time of need."

€400k funding announced for Finnegan’s Cross upgrade

Finnegan’s Cross received €400,000 in funding this week under the 2023 investment programme for regional and local roads.

Finnegan’s Cross, near Kilcummin, has been the scene of several serious collisions in recent years including at least one fatal accident.

This year’s allocation is double the amount set aside under the same scheme last year but that money was unused as Kerry County Council remained in discussion with local landowners.

Local councillor Marie Moloney has been campaigning for years for safety upgrades to the junction.

Last month she brought a deputation of local residents to a meeting of the Killar-

ney Municipal District.

The residents were told that if the junction was given funding this year the Council would press ahead with a public consultation and gave an undertaking that the works will start by this September.

“I am calling on Kerry County Council to honour assurances given at that meeting that the works will start in September,”

Cllr Moloney told the Killarney Advertiser.

Finnegan’s Cross is one of 47 road projects and schemes in Kerry that will benefit from the €30,950,225 investment which will supplement local authorities’ own resources expenditure.

The funding was announced on Tuesday morning.

| By Michelle Crean

Up to one thousand people are expected to turn up to what is being anticipated as one of the biggest nights of the year at the INEC next month.

'A Night at the OsKarS' will see teachers, SNAs, the school secretary, house staff, bus escorts, parents, family and members of the children’s therapy team from St Francis Special School, Beaufort, appearing in seven different movies. These ‘movie stars’ will then compete for the highly coveted 'OsKaR' categories: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor.

The school teamed up with Kevin Rowe Events and a celebrity judging panel includes popular entertainers and TV personalities and your vote will be included on the night. So dress up in your favourite evening gown or tuxedo for a

great night out.

"We will all compete on the night for a highly coveted 'OsKaR'," School Principal, Keith Ó Brolacháin, said.

"Our judging panel includes popular entertainers and TV personalities and those attending on the night will also get a chance to vote."

All money raised is going to refurbishing the school's therapy rooms including Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy and Sensory Rooms.

"Get your ticket from any of our school staff, our school reception or via the email below. Tickets cost €25 each, the red carpet entrance from 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

There'll also be an after party with DJ Donal directly after the show. Contact Claire at 064 6644452 for ticket enquiries and sponsorship package details.

Faha Cross and Listry Bridge included in road funding

| By Sean Moriarty

Two dangerous stretches of the road that links Fossa to Killarney are to benefit from separate funding announced by the Department of Transport.

They are two of 47 road projects and schemes in Kerry that will benefit from the €30,950,225 investment confirmed this week.

Faha Cross on the R563 will get €65,000

under the Safety Improvement Works on the Regional and Local Roads element of the scheme.

“This is for the junction near the football field,” local councillor Brendan Cronin told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It is very dangerous as you exit from this junction as you have to be way out on the road to see what is coming.”

Meanwhile, Listry Bridge, on the same stretch of road, will get €75,000 under the Specific Improvement Grants portion of the funding.

SUPPORT: Michael Kaya surrounded by the essential aid he received in Killarney to aid Turkish and Syrian earthquake victims.

SECURITY: St Francis Special School Principal, Keith Ó Brolacháin (centre), arrives for a rehearsal for ‘A Night at the OsKars’ with Shane Riordan and Martin Stack on hand to provide security. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Snooker legends exhibition pockets €8,500 for charity

A post-Christmas snooker exhibition featuring two legends of the game has pocketed over €8,500 for a local cancer support charity.

Representatives from Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House returned to Killarney’s Eviston House Hotel in Killarney this week to receive the extraordinary proceeds from event organiser, Connie O’Sullivan and sponsor Pat Eviston.

The sell-out event, featuring snooker legends Ken Doherty and Jimmy White, took place at the Killarney hotel back in early January in memory Patrick’s late wife Linda, who received valuable support form Recovery Haven Kerry prior to her death.

The event also marked the 25th anniversary of Ken Doherty’s World Championship win, with the Dubliner showcasing his coveted trophy on the night.

As well as the match itself – which provided huge entertainment for the snooker-mad audience – the night also

Birthday celebrations for former Bond girl

There was no better place for Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress Jane Seymour to celebrate her birthday - as she partied in Killarney on Friday.

| By Michelle Crean

The 71-year-old actress - best known for her 1990s American TV series 'Dr Quinn Medicine Woman' - stayed in the Randles Hotel and celebrated in Hillianrds ahead of her birthday which took place on Wednesday.

"Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) and Randles Hotel Killarney were delighted to host English actress, OBE, Jane Seymour, as she was celebrating her birthday weekend in Killarney on Friday night," KIFF Board Member, Aileen Garvey, said.

The actress is best known as a Bond girl in the 1973 James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’.

Seymour has starred in an array of films throughout her extensive career, including 'Somewhere In Time', 'Wedding Crashers', 'Love', 'Wedding', 'Marriage', 'Little Italy', 'The War with Grandpa' and 'Friendsgiving' amongst many others.

In addition to her acting career, Seymour is also the founder of the Open Hearts Foundation and she has co-written several children’s books and self help books. She has also created the Jane Seymour Designs label which includes sculptures, jewellery, furniture and fashion.

Jane also met well known local teacher and musican Noel O'Sullivan and even posted a video onto her Instagram which has 281K followers!

"Happy #OpenHeartsSunday! Some of life’s most special moments happen when you least expect them. We met Mr. O’Sullivan here at Hilliard’s in Killarney beautifully playing the piano. Get this, he does it all by ear as he can’t read music!!

"Loved singing ‘Imagine’ together and getting to know him. Today I encourage you to say YES to new experiences outside of your routines, you never know what wonderful moments are just around the corner!"

featured a hugely exciting auction, with over €4,000 alone being raised for items including a signed David Clifford match jersey; a cue signed by each player, as well as a cue signed by the late, great, Alex Higgins.

Speaking after the presentation, Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven said they were absolutely blown away by the amount of money raised on the night.

“There are so many people to thank, but none more so than organiser and chief Connie O'Sullivan and MC David Joyce who did so much work in the background, as well as Pat Eviston for choosing Recovery Haven as the beneficiary and being such a generous sponsor,” she said.

“A huge debt of gratitude too to our very own Kerry All Star David Clifford who donated one of his match jerseys to the auction and of course the extraordinary generosity of the people in the room - it truly blew us away and we are indebted to everyone for making the night such a resounding success.”

Housing hopes for Polly site

| By Sean Moriarty

Kerry County Council could build social housing on part of the Pretty Polly site.

The abandoned factory on Park Road has been identified as a site for Kerry Educational and Training Board’s new Killarney college.

While full plans for the new third level institution have yet to be revealed, it is understood that not all of the site will be used to build the college. The remaining portion is being ear-

marked as a potential location for social housing.

At a recent meeting of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae asked if the Council would progress plans to build homes on the site.

“Part of the site had been earmarked for social housing delivery and that the overall plan for the totality of the site, including potential use of portion of the site for social housing, is being reviewed currently,” a Council official told the meeting. Once this review is complete, members of Killarney Municipal District will be informed.

NIGHT OUT: Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) Board Member, Aileen Garvey, together with Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress Jane Seymour in Randles Hotel Killarney.

CHEQUE: Con O'Sullivan (left) and Pat Eviston pictured presenting Marisa Reidy and Jacinta Bradley from Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House with a cheque for €8,500, the proceeds from the Snooker Legends Exhibition which took place in The Danny Mann, Killarney recently. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Pat is on top of the world

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Pat Brosnan retired from his teaching post at Lissivigeen Nnational School in February last year.

Since then he has devoted his new found free time to prepare for the ascent of the highest mountains in Africa. At 5,895 metres, the fabled mountain is almost six times the height of Carrauntoohil.

The 59-year-old made the summit of Kilimanjaro on February 2 after eight days of climbing and almost one year to the day after he left his teaching career. He joined a seven-person team that included three Americans and three Canadians, and such were the demands of the ascent only five of the party made it to the top.

An experienced guide helped each day and a separate group of Sherpas transported their camping gear and clothing to each night’s camp site.

“Our guide climbed Kilimanjaro over two hundred times so he knew what he was talking about,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

Altitude sickness was common amongst members of the group and while Pat did admit to suffering some headaches he said his pre-event preparation helped him cope with the demands of the climb.

“One man was throwing up regularly. Another had to abandon over severe hypothermia,” he said.

He regularly climbed local mountains like Mangerton, Carrauntoohil and Brandon, but the bulk of his training was done in the Glanageenty outdoor amenity near Tralee.

“It was a bucket list dream for me,” he added.

While it took the team eight days to scale the mountain, it took just two to come back down. Each day they went so far up the mountain to get used to the new altitude before dropping back down to camp each night.

“We had no phone coverage for 10 days, it helped us focus on the mountain,” he said.

The last day of the climb was the hardest. They started at 11pm and arrived at the top just before daybreak.

The group had less than 10 minutes to enjoy the sunrise before they started their descent.

Pat thanked his family and friends, especially his wife Mary, for all the support and encouragement over the last 12 months.

Premiere screening of Ukrainian film on anniversary of war

Killarney-based Ukrainians are inviting the public to the premiere screening of the Ukrainian documentary film 'Life to the Limit'.

The premiere will be held at The Great Southern Killarney on February 22 at 6pm to mark the anniversary of the fullscale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Entry is free and donations are welcome.

The documentary is the first film that shows the struggle of the Ukrainian people from the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 to today.

For this work, the authors reviewed more than 600 archive hours of the chronicle to create the most emotional story of what they have experienced since 2014 so that the whole world will understand them.

The authors of the film are Ukrainian veterans, director Pavlo Peleshok and producer Yurko Ivanyshyn. Their previous film 'Winter on Fire' was nominated for an Oscar in 2016 for Best Documentary Feature.

Over the past year, many Ukrainians have died defending their land, many

have survived captivity and torture, many have lost their relatives and homes.

More than eight million Ukrainians have tried to save their lives and the lives of their children by becoming refugees. Some of these Ukrainians made it to Killarney and received shelter and support from the local community.

“As a new part of the local community, we want to provide more information about what is happening in Ukraine and explain why we are here. Together with the whole world, we want to draw attention, on the date of the anniversary, to the beginning of the full-scale aggression against Ukraine,” local representatives of Association Ukrainians in the Republic of Ireland (AURI C.L.G), and organisers say.

The film screening takes place within the framework of the international initiative of the World Congress of Ukrainians and AURI C.L.G.

"Many thanks to the Great Southern Killarney for their continued support of Ukrainian cultural initiatives."

Murphy returns to the saddle

Killarney star jockey Oisin Murphy returned to the saddle yesterday evening (Thursday) for the first time since serving a 14-month ban.

The three-time champion jockey was banned after he was found to have broken COVID-19 protocols in September 2020, and he also failed alcohol tests in May and October of 2021.

He returned to action where he rode the Mick Appleby trained Jupiter Express in Chelmsford – the race took place after the Killarney Advertiser closed for print.

The British Horse Racing Authority (BHA), which sanctioned the return of Murphy’s

licence, said Murphy would be “subject to an enhanced testing regime” as part of his relicensing process.

“We are grateful for Mr Murphy’s timely and courteous approach to the relicensing process,” said a BHA statement.

“While the full conditions will not be made public, they include the need for Mr Murphy to remain sober and avoid the use of any illicit substances or social drugs. To monitor this, Mr Murphy will be subject to an enhanced testing regime both on the racecourse, and through the providing of hair samples for analysis at random times of the BHA’s choosing.”

By Sean Moriarty

A Gneeveguilla man realised a life-long ambition by scaling Mount Kilimanjaro in East Africa.

ON TOP: Pat Brosnan pictured at the summit of Africa’s highest mountain.

Diamonds were always Susan O’Sullivan's best friend as she frequented Keanes Jewellers regularly with her wages from ‘A Touch of Class’ at the Innisfallen Mall from a very early age.

So it came as no great shock that she was the successful candidate in taking up a sales position at the popular jewellery store over 17 years ago.

And now Susan begins a new sparkling chapter as the first ever lady Store Manager taking over from Paul Trant who has 29 years service with the popular High Street shop. She has large boots to fill but will do so with ease with her friendly smile and glamour.

Are diamonds really a girl's best friend Susan?

“I’m an employee at Keanes for 17 years now so I think it’s safe to say the most precious diamonds are the staff in the store. Keane’s are a fantastic family based company. With Paul's departure, we are a team of six where Joan Lenihan is 42 years with Keanes and Breda O’Leary is 32. In addition to Breda and Joan, we have great camaraderie with Andrea McCarthy, Lauren Rintoul full-time and Emma Griffin part-time. Joan has worked with three generations of the Keane family from Paddy and Eileen, their sons Gerard and Pat and now their sons Ger and Patrick. I think that’s a fantastic testament to the family, truly a great place to work. The Cork store is 75 years in business and we are established in Killarney 45 years now.

You’ve worked in Keanes for almost half of their 45 years in existence in Killarney. I’m sure you’ve shared many special moments with customers down through the years?

“The obvious one is the excitement of a newly engaged couple. We are sometimes the first to know, before family and friends which is very special. The journey of special occasions there after is wonderful when our clients return to buy the wedding rings, the christening gifts

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Susan begins new sparkling chapter at Keanes Jewellers

and many other milestone gifts. Only in recent months a client returned to me to purchase an item for her graduation. I remembered piercing her ears as a child.

I was thrilled this daunting experience as a child hadn’t put her off returning to Keanes,” Susan laughed.

I looked around and wanted everything in sight and wondered how Susan coped given her magpie tendencies from an early age!

"I won’t lie, it is difficult. I’m ‘invested’, what can I say,” Susan laughed. “Most of our jewellery comes from Italy and London. Just before COVID hit, in February 2020 I had the enormous privilege of travelling to Italy with the company buyer Pauline O’Callaghan which was the

most amazing experience. It was great to meet all our suppliers in person and I was thrilled to bring some of the most fabulous pieces back to our clients in here in Killarney."

So what changes will the new position bring?

“Like many of my clients I have grown up with Keanes. It fits in well with my family life with my two Donal’s, senior and junior. I’ve bought my engagement ring here, my wedding ring and many other pieces since. That’s not something that will change for me. I suppose I will have a few more trips to Cork here and there and I am open to anything that comes my way in my new role but my main goal is as always looking after our fabulous clients."

On my way out I admired the fabulous selection of watches and asked if they were still a popular gift - given phones do that and more!

"Watches are as popular as they ever were yes, but the best time to go by here in Keanes is by the impeccable time keeping of another of our regulars, Connie O’Shea, our postman. He works like clock work, always on time but always time for the chats too.

“We will miss Paul lots but I’m very excited with my new role here at Keanes,” Susan concluded.

Do you think there is another 17 years in you Susan? I asked.

“That and more I hope Marie!"

NEW CHAPTER: Susan O’Sullivan is the first ever lady Store Manager at Keanes Jewellers on High Street. Photo: Marie Carroll O'Sullivan

Well-known and much loved photographer Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan chats to locals about their news, views and accomplishments in her monthly column ‘Marie Meets’.

New General Manager at the Castlerosse Park Resort

The Castlerosse Park Resort has appointed Mark Bowe as General Manager of the popular family friendly resort.

Mark now takes over the General Manager role from his father Danny Bowe who has announced his retirement after a 27-year tenure at the resort which emcompasses over 25,000 acres of extraordinary ecology in Killarney National Park and is home to a 120-bedroom hotel and 39 two-bedroom 4-star golf lodges and holiday homes.

Mark has been with Castlerosse Park Resort for 10 years, the last three of which he has been Deputy General Manager responsible for day-to-day operations,

alongside his father, a powerful duo operating and retaining the resort’s status as one of Ireland’s most popular destinations Mark, who graduated in Hotel Management at GMIT Galway in 2004, gained valuable international experience in several five star hotels around the world from the Kempinski Group when he was based in Germany to the Hilton Group in Australia before moving back to Ireland where he worked with Great Southern Hotels.

Tour operator encouraged by 2023 bookings

One of Ireland’s biggest tour operators – which has a reputation for bringing visitors to Killarney – says 2023 bookings are ahead of expectations.

CIE Tours is one of the longest established tour operators in Ireland and their coaches are a regular sight in Killarney every summer.

The company has a large customer base in the USA and UK.

In 2022, the first full year of tourism following the global pandemic, CIE Tours booked over 250,000 bed nights throughout the country.

“We are very encouraged by the pipeline of bookings for the coming year, which are ahead of expectations, and we look forward to ensuring that our partners and

our host communities continue to benefit from our success in attracting visitors to travel with us to Ireland,” the company’s CEO, Elizabeth Crabill, said. She was speaking at the CIE Tours Awards of Excellence which were held this week where several Killarney-based tourism businesses won awards.

Killeen House Hotel was one of 14 national winners who had the highest customer rating in their category.

Five Killarney hotels, the Great Southern Killarney, the Killarney Avenue Hotel, the Killarney Plaza Hotel, the Killarney Towers Hotel and The Brehon each received a merit award.

Local attractions, Killarney Horse and Carriage Tours and Tangney Tours Jaunting Car, each received a merit award.

He broadened his experience as a Food & Beverage Manager and also as a Conference & Banqueting Manager in hotels in Kerry and Wexford before settling in his home town of Killarney and the Castlerosse in 2013.

“I am honoured to take the reins from my father and continue the legacy he worked hard to create at the resort and within the destination town of Killarney," Mark said. "We’ve set in motion big plans at the resort which are already under construction, to expand our offering and to bring solutions to challenges currently facing the hospitality sector, from the introduction of staff quarters to the major upgrading and refurbishment of the famed

on-site Kenmare House into a luxury destination for the tourist rental market. I look forward to bringing these to life through the busy summer season ahead and into the future of a resort that’s much-loved by those who visit.”

Department in talks with hotels returning to tourism sector

| By Sean Moriarty

Department officials are in talks with hotel operators that intend returning their premises back into tourism bed-nights.

With the season just around the corner, hotel operators in Killarney and further afield will have to make decisions about if they'll re-open to the public or if they are to continue as accommodation centres for International Protection Applicants and refugees.

Officials from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) say they are in negotiations with hotel operators to “mitigate room losses and also in relation to planned re-location of International Protection Seekers”.

The DCEDIY says that it cannot comment on individual hotels and contractual matters “as the information is commercially sensitive”.

However, Department officials say that negotiations are ongoing with residents

and hotel operators.

“In relation to residents of accommodation centres which are returning to tourism and hotel accommodation, negotiations are ongoing to mitigate room losses and also in relation to planned re-location of International Protection Accommodation Services [IPAS] residents,” a Department official told the Killarney Advertiser.

“IPAS will be in contact with residents as soon as plans are in place in order to give residents as much notice as possible."

Department officials have not identified additional properties in Killarney to make up the shortfall should some hotels return to the provision of tourism services.

Rumours are rife that two well-known premises in Killarney have been inspected by department officials with a view to using them as accommodation centres.

“Department officials have confirmed that there is no record of any discussions with the mentioned properties,” said the spokesperson.

Mission Road closed to traffic for two days this week.

The road closed between its junction with Lower New Street and the Plaza Hotel yesterday (Thursday) and today (Friday) to facilitate essential resurfacing works.

Mission Road has become rutted by horses on the popular jarvey route to and from the National Park.

There have been several calls to have the road re-surfaced.

In January 2020, before COVID-19 restrictions, several councillors called for a jarvey plan to be adopted in the town. At that time a Killarney Municipal District meeting was told that the surface of Mission Road, which was resurfaced in January 2017, was already showing signs of deterioration.

In March 2019, the Council said it was researching various resurfacing materials including looking at how horse traffic was managed in New York’s Central Park.

WINNER: Fiona Ross (Chair, CIE Tours) with Michelle Rosney (Killeen House Hotel), winner of the Best Special Dinner Feature Award at the CIE Tours Awards of Excellence.

TAKING THE REINS: Mark Bowe is taking on the role of General Manager of the Castlerosse Park Resort. His father Danny Bowe (pictured right) is retiring after 27 years.

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Young Killarney director hoping for film festival success

A young Killarney filmmaker is hoping for national success at the Fresh Film Festival in the Youth Short film competition category.

| By Sean Moriarty

Glen Bowler’s period drama ‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ was shot on location in several Killarney locations including the National Park, Muckross House and Gardens, Ross Castle and Muckross Traditional Farm.

Set in the 1800s, ‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ tells the story of a solider who returns from a war to resume life as a gardener at a stately home (Muckross House).

Lord Montenotte wants to reward Patrick (played by Aghadoe man Mikie Galvin), for his loyalty as a gardener. His new found wealth puts his life in danger as a jealous rival plots to kill him. “It is a fictional story but it is historically accurate,” Glen, who both wrote and directed the short film, said.

Glen has entered the 15-minute movie into the Limerick-based film festival. Last year the West End House School of Arts student won the Regional Audi-

ence Award for his feature length ‘Inner Journey’.

“This time I wanted to tell a compact story, to condense the story into 15 minutes but still make an impact was a challenge.”

‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ won’t go on general release until after the Fresh Film Festival which runs from March 27 until April 1.

The Killarney Advertiser got a sneak preview for review.

‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’ captures the beauty and splendour of Killarney National Park and its surrounds. For 15 minutes viewers are given a trip back in time, showing what life might have been like in Muckross two hundred years ago. It is well written, beautifully directed with a wealth of local acting talent – many of the students at Michael Fassbender's and the late Donal Courtney’s West End House School of Artsare given the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Local charities get a welcome financial boost

| By Michelle Crean

Two local events over the Christmas period managed to raise a whopping €36,530 which was handed over to charities this week.

The Brian Lawlor Trust and Kerry Cancer Support Group were the beneficiaries of the funds raised by kind-hearted locals during the Sam to the Summit and the Denis Michael Dennehy Memorial Pool Tournament.

Firstly, on St Stephen’s morning over 400 trekkers gathered in Glenflesk for the historic ‘Sam to the Summit’ fundraiser. The winter skies cleared and spectacular views of the Kingdom and beyond greeted the climbers and the illustrious trophy.

“A huge thank you to all who supported and donated online and in person. It was a great community effort and couldn’t have taken place without the dozens of volunteer stewards and those on registration on the day,” organiser Emma Cooper said.

Meanwhile, The Corner Bar in Barradubh hosted the annual Denis Michael Dennehy Memorial Pool Tournament over the Christmas period.

128 participants took part in the competition, culminating with the final on January 2 and once again all proceeds going to the charities. A fantastic night of sport,

music and song from The Border Boys saw Rathmore man Pádraig Nagle came on top against his good friend Dónal Óg Kelliher in the final.

“€2,540 was raised by participants and supporters. The Dennehy family would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that generously sponsored raffle prizes and supported us throughout the tournament,” added Shane Dennehy on behalf of the family and organisers of the tournament, which is held annually in Denis’s memory.

Organisers were astounded at the generosity of those who supported both events from near and far.

“The total collected is a tremendous tribute to the esteem in which these charities are held,” Ollie Favier, on behalf of the Organising Committee, said.

In a time where sad and bad news can dominate our airwaves it is comforting to know that the spirit of goodness and generosity still shines when groups come together to help each other.

Finally, Derry Healy paid tribute to friend and neighbour Johnny O’Brien, who died on Christmas night.

“Johnny knew the mountain like the back of his hand and would have been one of the first men there with us. I have no doubt he was with us in spirit that day, high on the hills where he loved to roam. We missed him. May he rest in peace.”

ACTOR: Mikie Galvin plays Patrick Greenwood in Glen Bowler’s period drama ‘The Legend of Patrick Greenwood’.

TEAM EFFORT: Emma Cooper (front left) presents a cheque to Breda Dyland, Kerry Cancer Support Group. Also pictured are: Rory D’Arcy, Ollie Favier, Shane Dennehy (Denis Michael Dennehy Annual Pool Tournament), Donal Murphy and Derry Healy.

FESTIVAL: Killarney's Wander Wild Festival, Ireland’s great outdoors festival, takes place from March 24 to 26.

Festival launches dedicated youth programme

The Wander Wild adventure and wellness festival will have a dedicated children's programme for the first time this year.

The great outdoors and adventure festival takes place in Killarney from March 24 to 26.

New for 2023 is the addition of a range of activities aimed at children of all ages and teenagers to encourage them to have fun and to explore nature.

“The Wander Wild Kids Zone is located at the Festival Base Camp in the town centre and will give kids the chance to get messy and make some noise,” said an event spokesperson.

“The budding 'wander wilders' will be well entertained - they can make masterpieces in the nature craft areas, dance their little legs off to video discos, be enthralled with a science show, play giant garden games like Jenga and Connect 4, explore the creative corner, enjoy story time, or get their face painted, and lots more.”

ACTIVITIES

Teenagers can test their skills of solving puzzles and riddles when they try out

The Escape Room, or budding actors and singers can create a unique musical and drama performance at the ‘Spring Awakening’ workshop, run by MACademy Performing Arts School.

New moms can relax and work on their strength and flexibility at mother and baby yoga, while the baby enjoys nursery

Music legends team up to release new single

| By Sean Moriarty

They're two legends in the world of Irish music and now they've come together to release a band new single.

Local music man Liam O’Connor has teamed up with Country Music star Mike Denver and will release a version of the popular old-time ballad ‘The Story I’ll Tell You is True’ next week.

This is the second time that the men have worked together.

Over 10 years ago the pair collaborated to record ‘The Day of My Return’, an account of an outlaw that left Killarney to make a fortune gambling on boxing matches in America.

Liam is turning to his own roots for their last work as ‘The Story I’ll Tell You is True’ was written by the late John Joe Reidy from the accordion player’s hometown of Newmarket, County Cork.

“I’ve always wanted to record John Joe’s

song as he was a friend of mine and a fine singer and piano accordion player,” Liam said.

“It was such a great joy to work with Mike Denver over 10 years ago and have that track viewed over a million times online, that is why I invited Mike to work with me on ‘The Story I’ll Tell You is True’.” The recording will also feature Killarney pianist Tony O’Flaherty.

rhymes and baby massage.

There are a host of activities for five to 10-year-olds including a children’s yoga class or a mystery hunt in search of “the creature who lives in the deep dark woods of Killarney House”.

There is also an opportunity to hold reptiles, raptors, insects, mammals, and arachnids. Families can experience ‘Ciar’s Quest’ digital treasure hunt around Ross Island where they can virtually meet and interact with some of Kerry’s iconic wildlife.

Wander Wild is a family friendly festival with a range of activities that the whole family can take part in. From guided walks and cycles through the National Park, to guided hikes up some of Kerry’s beautiful mountains, park runs, boat trips through the lakes, pony treks, and the Blue Pool experience.

For the adults that want their own adventure, check out the full festival schedule on wanderwildfestival.com - there are over 50 activities from scaling Carrauntoohil, to sunrise dips and saunas, a range of yoga classes, guided hikes, kayaking tours, the premiere of two Irish adventure films, a gourmet food trail, a photo exhibition, and a spectacular opening Spring Equinox parade to celebrate the end of winter and the rebirth of spring.

Calls for a permanent theatre in Killarney town

| By Sean Moriarty

A successful three-night run of short plays in a Killarney hotel has highlighted the need for a permanent theatre in the town.

Last week the Dochas Drama Group staged a three night short play run in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. All three plays were written, produced and performed by members of the group.

Close on two hundred people attended the plays in the ballroom of the Killarney Avenue.

While the majority of the audience were local, the performances were also attended by visitors.

“The attendance reflects the appetite for drama in the Killarney area. Feedback from non-locals has been that they are incredulous that there is no theatre in the town. Maybe as locals we have just got used to it,” said Brian Bowler, who is an actor and director with the amateur group.

There are plans to include a new theatre in the redevelopment of the Áras Phádraig on Lewis Road but that is many years away.

THEATRE: Over two hundred people attended performances by the Dochas Drama Group last week. Photo: Conor Healy Photography

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New buses driving community living for St Mary of the Angels residents

Shopping, movies, gym sessions and overnight stays - new buses are allowing residents of St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort access the local community more regularly.

From horse riding and hairdressing appointments, to library visits and sports, more transport means more regular activities beyond their home. Skills teaching plays a big role in each of the community outings. The importance of road safety, the use of traffic lights, how to choose from a menu, or pay for an item in a shop - these are all independent skills people can practise and achieve in the community.

St Mary of the Angels was initially funded for one wheelchair accessible bus but it soon became apparent that with more transport, more residents could access activities outside of the campus. There are now three buses, which allows the Social and Recreational Service team to

carry out leisure sampling activities for each of the residents.

DAY TRIPS

The additional transport affords the freedom to go on faraway day trips without clock-watching to get the bus back. The team have also been able to facilitate and commit to weekly community activities such as gym sessions, swimming at the community pool, beautician appointments, personal shopping, meals out and many more. Each outing is tailored to the wants and goals of the person.

The extra transport also supports the residents to go further afield for overnight trips. One resident, Tomas, went to Cork City for the night, visited Fota Wildlife Park, did some shopping and

took in a movie and dinner. The pure joy that this trip alone brought to Tomas was easy to see. Previously, with only one bus, the other people that live with Tomas would have been house-bound for two days to allow this trip to happen.

Another resident, Reece, is supported by the Social and Recreational Service to attend the gym in Killarney each week for his personal training session with coaches, Connor and Stephen. Not only have these gym sessions contributed to his health, Reece has built a great rapport with his coaches and the other staff. He is known by name by the regulars that train at the same time as him.

These are just two examples of the many experiences that each individual now has, made possible by the new buses and the Social and Recreational Service. Goals for 2023 include numerous overnights for many residents, as well as community art classes and day trips!

HSE Cork Kerry Disability Services welcomed the allocation of once off national funding that allowed for these new buses.

"This funding has allowed us to update aged vehicles across a number of agencies in Cork and Kerry. St John of God Services received funding to purchase two extra vehicles for their day and residential services and what a difference it has made, "Majella Daly, Head of Disability Services, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, said.

"You can see how much it has enhanced the lives of the residents. It gives them so much freedom and independence, as well as opening up a whole world of activities that adds meaning to their day. They get to meet new people, plan days out and integrate more into their local community. It's fantastic to see how the new buses have helped to change and improve lives."

NEW BUSES: Welcoming new buses added to the fleet at St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort from l-r: Sheila Marie Fitzgerald (Director of Nursing St John of God), Killian

(Transforming Lives Project Co-ordinator), Eoghan McCrohan, Kelly Burke, Emil Ronthaler (Resident), David Lyons, Piaras Leahy, Sandra Farrell, Patrice

(Interim Disability Manager Cork Kerry Community Healthcare) and Majella Daly (Head of Disability Services Cork Kerry Community Healthcare).

Photo: Domnick Walsh

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How Liebherr came to be in Killarney

Written by Tom Foley, the book - which will be formally launched at an open event in the Hotel Europe & Resort on Monday, March 20 - tells the story of how Liebherr came to be at a time when Killarney was still a rural backwater.

Tom began employment with Liebherr as a Trainee Fitter/Welder in 1963. After two years in this position, he progressed through several management positions, including Works Organisation Manager and Human Relations Manager. He retired in 2009, after 46 years of service with the company.

The book talks of the importance of Liebherr to the people of Killarney and beyond. It is packed with detail, rich with humour and full of anecdotes. It is a book about the people of Liebherr, written by someone who was there for almost half a century.

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd., founded in Kirchdorf an der Iller in Southern Germany in 1949, is one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world and also operates from a base

in Killarney. The Liebherr Group includes over 140 companies across all continents. In 2021, it employed more than 49,000 staff and achieved combined revenues of over €11.6 billion.

The Killarney Advertiser, with assistance from Liebherr Container Cranes, has been given permission to publish an excerpt from the new books.

CHAPTER ONE

"Michael, a local boy, was pedalling his way to school that day. His curiosity was aroused by unusual activity opposite the

entrance to Killarney Golf Club. A big man was trying to open a gap in the fence with a spade. Nothing unusual about that, except for the way he was dressed.

An expensive suit, shirt and tie did not seem appropriate attire for the task at hand.

Also, Michael wondered why the group of onlookers seemed unwilling to help. Even more puzzling, a bulldozer, with its engine running, was standing idle nearby. Michael rested on his bike for a few minutes, one foot on the road and the other on a pedal, trying to make sense of the

strange proceedings. Soon, the big man stepped back and allowed the bulldozer to finish the task. Perhaps the job was a bit too much for him?

Michael, now realising he was going to be late for school, scratched his head with bewilderment and moved on. He decided to invent a more credible tale to explain his lateness. His teacher was an understanding man. However, he wasn’t going to test his patience by spinning him a story that seemed a little bit too far-fetched. When Michael arrived at school, no excuse was needed. Word had spread like wildfire that the Germans had arrived. Everything now made sense. The name of the man with the spade was Hans Liebherr, and he had been performing a ceremonial opening of the site for his new factory.

Rumours that the Germans were coming had abounded in recent months. Now, on this chilly February morning of 1958, the strange activity at Gortroe proved they were well-founded."

Rotary presents €27k to multiple charities

There was a happy atmosphere in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday when a local club presented cheques totalling €27,000 to a number of charities.

The money came from the very successful Wine & Art Evening organised by Killarney Rotary Club in association with Daly’s SuperValu and Killarney Brewing Company.

Members were delighted to present it to Coolick NS, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Holy Cross Mercy NS, St Francis School, Tiernaboul NS, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club, Killarney Athletic AC and Killarney Cougars Basketball Club. The representatives from each spoke to the group gathered and said what the money will fund. Each of them thanked Killarney Rotary Club for giving them the opportunity to be involved in such a wonderful event and that this money means so much to them.

Killarney Rotary Club President Rayla Tadjimatova spoke and said the club were delighted to work with such an enthusiastic bunch of people and that there was a wonderful buzz in the room on the night of the event. She thanked the members of the club for all the hard work that went into the planning and hosting of this event to make it such a success. She thanked all the family members and friends of Rotary that helped in any way and it is important to note that all this work is voluntary. She said it was great to see the artists and patrons enjoying themselves on the night. She thanked Daly’s SuperValu and Killarney Brewing Company for their ongoing support of this event year in, year out and she gave a special thanks to the team at the Great Southern who ensured everything was OK on the night and the room was looking beautiful all decked out for the Christmas season. She also thanked Mike Neeson for the entertainment in the bar from early until late.

| By Michelle Crean

CHEQUE THIS OUT: Killarney Rotary Club presented €27,000 to multiple charities on Wednesday, funds from their Wine and Art event. Photo: Michelle Crean

'The Liebherr Story', a new book on the history of Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney, is due for general release on March 21.

BOOK: Tom Foley, an employee of the Liebherr Container Crane factory for 46 years, from 1963 until 2009, has written the book on the plant’s history.

PUBLISHED: The first ever book on Liebherr Container Cranes Killarney will be in all good book shops on March 21.

Set against the relaxing backdrop of live piano music and served in the warm and contemporary surroundings of The Peregrine, expect a scrumptious feast of scones, cakes and pastries and a selection of expertly prepared savouries, all with a fusion of flavours that pay tribute to the long-standing tradition of Afternoon Tea.

Reservations for afternoon tea in The Peregrine are now open for select Sundays from February 19th 2023. Bookings can be made from 1.30 pm to 3pm, subject to availability.

Fitzgerald Stadium to host historic intercounty camogie match

History will be made in Fitzgerald Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) when the venue hosts its first-ever inter-county camogie match.

| By Sean Moriarty

The Kerry senior team will get their National League campaign underway against Westmeath.

While the famous stadium has hosted inter-club matches before – back in the 1960s and 1970s – this will be the first time that a National Camogie League game has been played there. Camogie is a predominantly North Kerry-based sport but it has been growing particularly well in the Killarney area in recent years.

The Killarney Advertiser understands that a preferred venue in North Kerry became unavailable and that the opportunity fell to Fitzgerald Stadium.

Tomorrow's National League game will be a massive boost to grassroots camogie locally.

“It is a big deal for the sport,” Sarah Dineen, Chair of Killarney Camogie Club, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Camogie is booming in Killarney, we had 44 girls at Under 8 and 10 training last week which is unheard of.”

The club’s Under 13 team will play a demonstration match during half time of Saturday’s fixture which is set for a 2pm throw-in.

Cillard's Clodagh Walsh and Sara Murphy of Clanmaurice have been named as the joint Kerry captains for the year ahead.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Responsible dog ownership

There has been a lot of discussion recently about dog ownership and the current level of dog control regulations in Ireland.

‘Man’s best friend’, dogs, particularly large dogs, represent a potential danger to pedestrians, motorists and livestock if they are not kept under control at all times.

All dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that their dog is properly cared for and that they are not a nuisance or a danger to their neighbours or other members of the public. Dogs that are not kept under proper control may also cause nuisance and annoyance by damaging or defecating on neighbours’ property, or by excessive barking. Local authorities are responsible for the control of dogs under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. They can appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings against dog owners.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

If you are a dog owner, you must have a dog licence and get your dog microchipped.

There are three types of dog licence: An individual dog licence, which costs €20 and is valid for one year.

A ‘lifetime of dog’ licence, which costs €140 and is valid for the dog’s lifetime. A general dog licence, which costs €400 and is valid for one year.

You can apply for an individual or lifetime dog licence at your local post office or licences.ie. A general dog licence application must be submitted to your local authority.

• English Bull Terrier

• Staffordshire Bull Terrier

• Bull Mastiff

• Dobermann Pinscher

• German Shepherd (Alsatian)

• Rhodesian Ridgeback

• Rottweiler

• Japanese Akita

• Japanese Tosa

These dogs (or strains and crosses of them) must:

Be kept on a short strong lead by someone over the age of 16, who is capable of controlling them.

Be securely muzzled whenever they are in a public place

Wear a collar with the name and address of their owner, at all times.

All dog owners owning purebred or crossbred dogs belonging to this list of breeds must ensure that these dogs are securely muzzled and on a strong leash not more than two metres in length when in a public place.

The rules on muzzling and leashing do not apply to dogs used by the Gardaí, the Dublin Harbour Police, State Airport Police and bona fide rescue teams in rescue operations. The rules on muzzling do not apply to guide dogs for the blind.

STRAY DOGS

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Your dog must be under your control, or the control of another responsible person, if it is outside your home or premises. You are liable for any injury or damage your dog causes to people or livestock.

It is an offence to let a dog under your control foul in a public place. If it does happen, you, or the person in charge of the dog, must remove the faeces and dispose of them in a suitable, sanitary manner. If a dog fouls in a public place, and the owner doesn’t remove the faeces, you can make a complaint to the District Court under litter laws. Before you do this, you must inform the dog owner by completing a form available from the Dog Control Unit of your local authority.

DANGEROUS DOGS

These are a list of breeds of dogs that are considered to be potentially more dangerous to people than other breeds of dog. Additional rules apply to the following breeds (and strains/crossbreeds):

• American Pit Bull Terrier

Stray dogs are dogs that are in a public place and are not accompanied by the owner or a responsible person. Interestingly, dogs that are not under proper control are also considered stray dogs. You can receive an on-the-spot fine if your dog is not under proper control. Stray dogs can be seized by the dog warden or Gardaí and brought to a dog pound. These dogs may be put down or re-homed if their owners do not claim them within five days. If your dog has strayed or is missing, you should contact the local dog pound directly to check if your dog is there. Before you collect it, you will have to pay a re-claim fee and produce a current dog licence. If you do not have a current dog licence, you must get one before collecting your dog.

NOISY DOGS

If your neighbour’s dog won’t stop barking and you are unable to resolve the issue with the dog owner, you can make a complaint to the District Court and look for a hearing. When you get a court date, you must notify the dog owner using a prescribed form, which is available from your local authority or District Court.

You can call the local Citizens Information in Kerry on 0818 07 7860 from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www. citizensinformation.ie for further information.

HISTORIC: Fitzgerald Stadium will host an inter-county camogie match for the

(Saturday). Photo: Sportsfile

Transition Year students from Killorglin Community College have won a national award.

| By Michelle Crean

They were announced as the winners of the Think Languages 2022 social media competition which is in conjunction with Languages Connect, an annual celebration of languages and culture.

The fifth annual #ThinkLanguages event was the biggest yet with over 15,000 TY students taking part from 180 schools nationwide.

This year’s theme once again focused on 'Think Global, Act Local'. Students were encouraged to look at the diversity of languages spoken within their school, community and beyond as inspiration for their activities and events.

Two Transition Year classes together with their teachers, Ms Saoirse Riordan and Ms Karen Fitzgerald, organised a variety of events over a two-week period in November.

These activities included a language class, whereby students of different nationalities taught the Second Years French, German, Ukrainian, Afrikaans and Tamil. There were also language workshops, including a whole school Irish Sign Language workshop along with Polish and Chinese, an exhibition, ‘Le Petit Déjeuner’ and a primary school lesson in which the TY groups taught Spanish to the Fourth Class pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Killorglin. On top of all this, they created a video using greetings in different languages.

National award for language loving students

AWARD: Transition Year students from Killorglin Community College won a national award in conjunction with Languages Connect and their #ThinkLanguages competition.

The Transition Year students also took part in a 30-minute opening ceremony with inspirational speakers including Olympic Council of Ireland CEO, Peter Sherrard, Comedian Killian Sundermann and Content Creator Mandy Cherie who provided an insight into their relationships with modern foreign languages and the immense value their skills have

brought to their lives. This was followed by a virtual quiz where one of their teams came 12th out of over 800 teams. All events were actively promoted and shared on the group’s social media.

“We are extremely proud of all the Transition Year students who hosted the event," Saoirse Riordan, Spanish Teacher, said. "The creativity, leadership and

teamwork skills the students displayed are a testament to them. They fully embraced the initiative which was evident in the variety of languages and cultures represented. As a school that prides itself on being innovative and diverse, this accolade undoubtedly represents what we as a school are about; inclusion, equality and learning.”

Sonia named overall Employee of the Year 2022

| By Michelle Crean

There was great excitement on Monday as to who the main winner would be at the annual Irish Hotels Federation, Kerry Branch, Employee of the Year award lunch.

Over 60 guests, with nominees from 16 different hotels, attended the event in The Brehon Hotel. It was hosted by Conor Hennigan and attended by Mary Rose Stafford from MTU Tralee and Michael Magner - Vice President of Irish Hotels Federation.

Emer Corridan, Secretary of the Kerry Branch, described the nominees as the "best of best that Kerry has to offer".

"Each candidate was nominated by their hotel for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the overall success of the hotel and independently interviewed by two judges, Mary Rose Stafford from MTU Tralee and Michael Vaughan from Vaughan Lodge in Clare. They had an exceptionally difficult task and were blown away by the positive attitude, the levels of guest care, the team spirit and the length of service to the hospitality industry, which ranged from two to 40 years." After a long deliberation the winner was

HAPPY: Sonia Smith was chosen as the Kerry Hotels 'Employee of The Year' on Monday. Photo: Don MacMonagle Sonia Smith (third from left front row), who works as a receptionist in The Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, was chosen as the Kerry Hotels ‘Employee of The Year’ at an Irish Hotels Federation special function in Killarney on Monday. Pictured receiving her award from Emer Corridan (Secretary of the Kerry Branch, IHF). Also included in the front, from left: Mary Rose Stafford (MTU, judge), Chloe Kelliher (Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa), Anne Marie Collins (International Hotel), Agnieszka Manda (Killarney Plaza Hotel), Deirdre Moran (Butler Arms Hotel) and Conor Hennigan (Hennigan

announced as Sonia Smith from Cahernane House Hotel as the overall Employee of the Year 2022.

"Sonia started in 2018 in the accommodation department after completing her Leaving Certificate. She quickly showed her aptitude and ability and moved to reception in 2019 and was promoted to reception supervisor in 2022. She is an amazing leader and team player and loves going above and beyond to create

amazing memories for the Cahernane guests."

There were two further awards for 'Service to the Irish Hotel Industry on Behalf

of the Irish Hotels Federation', these were awarded to Kevin O'Shea from the Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Anne Marie Collins from The International Hotel.

Hospitality). Photo: Don MacMonagle

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THE LATEST PROGRAMMES, FILMS, BOOKS & MUSIC

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Gripping thriller of how an ordinary women’s entire life is hacked and threatened after losing her phone containing all her personal information. On her way home from work, Na-mi (Chun Woo-hee) loses her smartphone, containing everything about her. Jun-yeong (Yim Si-wan) finds Nami's phone and returns it to her, but after installing spyware. By tracking her everyday life, he learns all he can about Na-mi — her whereabouts, hob-

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bies, tastes, work life, finances, and social network — and approaches her by concealing his true identity.

In the meantime, police detective Ji-man (Kim Hie-won) finds traces of his son Jun-yeong at a murder crime scene and secretly investigates Jun-yeong, suspecting the worst.

Na-mi is relieved to have found her phone, but not too long after, her ordinary life turns upside down and spirals out of control.

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Shania Twain Queen of Me

Five-time GRAMMY® award winning and multi-platinum selling icon Shania Twain has released her latest album. 'Queen of Me' is the sixth studio album by the Canadian singer and songwriter. It is her first album since 'Now' (2017), and is her first to not be released with her previous label of 29 years, Mercury Nashville. The album was promoted with the release of two singles: 'Waking Up Dreaming' and 'Giddy Up!', and will be supported by the 'Queen of Me' World Tour starting in April this year. It's described as "the superstar's most

triumphant-feeling body of work; an album about standing in your own power and worshipping yourself". Its lead single 'Waking Up Dreaming' was co-written and produced with BTS hit maker David Stewart.

"I want to carry a clear message, particularly as a woman, to always remember my power," the 57-year-old wrote on Instagram.

"These days, I'm feeling very comfortable in my own skin — and I think this album reflects that musically."

Author: Monica Heisey

A hilarious and painfully relatable debut novel about one woman’s messy search for joy and meaning in the wake of an unexpected breakup, from comedian, essayist, and award-winning screenwriter Monica Heisey. Maggie is fine. She’s doing really good, actually. Sure, she’s broke, her graduate thesis on something obscure is going nowhere, and her marriage only lasted 608 days, but at the ripe old age of 29, Maggie is determined to embrace her new life as a Surprisingly Young Divorcée™. Now she has time to take up nine hobbies, eat hamburgers at 4am, and “get back out there” sex-wise. With the support of her tough-loving academic advisor, Merris; her newly divorced friend, Amy; and her group chat (naturally), Maggie barrels through her first year of single life, intermittently dating, occasionally waking up on the floor and asking herself tough questions along the way.

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Laugh-out-loud funny and filled with sharp observations, 'Really Good, Actually' is a tender and bittersweet comedy that lays bare the uncertainties of modern love, friendship, and our search for that thing we like to call “happiness”. This is a remarkable debut from an unforgettable new voice in fiction.

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RTÉ 2, Friday, 9.55pm

Elle Woods, a sorority member is heartbroken when her boyfriend dumps her because he thinks she is not intelligent enough to help his political career. To prove him wrong she enrols at Harvard, but finds herself out of her depth as other students do their best to humiliate her. Comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis and Victor Garber.

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1921 Escape Gates go on display in Kilmainham Gaol Museum

Newly-restored gates have gone on display in Kilmainham Gaol Museum to mark the 102nd anniversary of a daring escape during the War of Independence.

Ernie O’Malley, Frank Teeling and Simon Donnelly escaped from Kilmainham Gaol 102 years ago. The Escape Gates will now form part of the permanent exhibition and will be displayed alongside its original padlock which the prisoners broke using a bolt-cutters, smuggled into the gaol by a sympathetic British soldier. The padlock is on loan from the National Museum of Ireland and returns to the gaol for the first time since 1921.

On the evening of 14 February 1921, at the height of the Irish War of Independence, the three men escaped from British custody in Kilmainham Gaol. With the help of a number of British soldiers who were guarding them, a bolt-cutters had been smuggled into the gaol which allowed the men to break the padlock on the gates to the western entrance to the building. Once outside, they found their way onto a tram and escaped to freedom. A fourth prisoner, Patrick Moran, who had played a key part in planning the escape, decided at the last moment to stay behind. He felt that if he escaped he would be letting down the witnesses who had agreed to give the evidence he felt would prove his innocence of the charges made against him. It was to prove a fatal decision however, as he was later found guilty and hanged in Mountjoy Prison on 14 March 1921. The

gates continued to hang at the western entrance of Kilmainham Gaol until the 1990s. At that time it was decided that they were no longer fit for purpose and they were removed and placed into storage until 2019 when the Office of Public Works embarked upon a project to restore the gates with a view to putting them on display in Kilmainham Gaol Museum for the centenary of the escape in 2021.

Sven Haberman of Conservation Letterfrack took on the enormous task of both conserving the gates and mount-

Guinness Book of Records for world’s most tattooed couple

ing them for exhibition. The process of preserving them is among the most complex conservation projects ever undertaken by the museum. The gates, which date from the mid-19th century, measure 2.64 metres wide by 2.85 metres high and have a combined weight of approximately 800 kilograms. It took almost a year and a half to dry the gates out alone, and only then could the painstaking process of consolidating the wood and treating the rusted metal begin. Admission to the exhibition, which will run until March 31 is free.

Man dies following road traffic accident

A man, aged in his 30s, has died following a road traffic accident which occurred on Wednesday evening.

Gardaí attended the scene of the fatal single vehicle collision which happened at approximately 6pm on the N71, Kenmare to Bantry Road at Drominassig. The driver of the car was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he later passed away from his injuries. A post-mortem will now take place. A technical examination of the scene by

Garda Forensic Collision investigators took place yesterday morning (Thursday). The road was closed for a number of hours.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) are asked to make this available to them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

A Florida couple have entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most tattooed couple.

Charles Helmke (81) and his partner Charlotte Guttenberg (76) have inked nearly all of their respective bodies.

Charles has covered 97.5 percent of his body in tattoos while Charlotte has covered 98.7 percent of her skin in body ink. Charles, who also goes by Chuck, got his first tattoo when he was much younger, at the age of 18 in 1959 during US army training.

He was 59-years-old when he decided to get inked for the second time.

Charlotte got her first one at 57 in November 2006 as a birthday present after the death of her second husband, who had forbidden her from getting tattoos. “I consider myself a walking art gallery. Some people buy art and hang it on the walls - I have it on my body,” Charlotte said.

"Young people tell me I'm cool and how they wish their grandmothers were like that.”

Only her head and her fingers are tattoo-free – she holds a separate Guinness World Record for the most feather tattoos on any one person - 216.

The couple met in a tattoo parlour in 2006 and began dating soon after.

GREAT ESCAPE: Cormac O'Malley with the nieces of Ernie O'Malley, sisters May and Rita Moran, at the opening of an exhibition to mark the 102nd anniversary of the daring escape of Ernie O’Malley, Frank Teeling and Simon Donnelly from Kilmainham Gaol during the War of Independence.

Photo: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

FSAI publishes scientific report on vitamin D nutrition

A new report on vitamin D deficiency has been published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

It marks the first time that vitamin D nutrition has been examined in terms of how people aged 5–65 years can achieve optimal intakes for long term health.

The search is on for the next Rose of Tralee

The search for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee and Rose Escort of the Year has officially begun.

With rose selections taking place across 32 centres nationally and worldwide, 2022 Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy, RTÉ Rose of Tralee presenter Daithí Ó Sé and Rose Escort of the Year Shane McHugh have officially launched the search for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee.

The 2022 Kerry Rose, Éadaein O’Connell, from Glenderry, Ballyheigue was also on hand to welcome Rachel Duffy back to the Kingdom and launch the search for this year's Roses. It took place by the Rose of Tralee statue in the Rose Garden in Tralee Town Park. The statue is a tribute to the original Rose of Tralee, Mary O'Connor, along with her beloved, William Pembroke Mulchinock.

The 2023 Rose of Tralee International

Festival will take place from August 18 to 22.

Over the coming months, Rose of Tralee regional selections will take place in towns and cities across Ireland, and all over the world.

"The one thing I can say to any young woman interested is ‘go for it and apply!’

The Rose of Tralee International Festival has truly been the most incredible experience so far and it's a brilliant opportunity to connect with other women and represent your community on a national stage. I am so grateful for all the lifelong friends and memories I have made on this journey. I wouldn’t change a thing,” Rachel said.

If you think you’d like to take part and become a Rose or Rose Escort, simply visit www.roseoftralee.ie for more information on how to start your own Rose journey.

Applications are now open at www.roseoftralee.ie.

In addition to food sources, vitamin D supplements are recommended for everyone. The report issued by the FSAI’s Scientific Committee 'Vitamin D: Scientific Recommendations for 5 to 65 Year Olds Living in Ireland' details the health consequences of vitamin D deficiency, which mainly affect bone health (rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults).

The publication describes foods that help to meet vitamin D requirements, including foods naturally rich in vitamin D such as oily fish, meats, and eggs, and vitamin D-fortified foods.

For healthy children (5-11 years) a daily vitamin D supplement containing 10 µg (400 IU) should be taken during extended winter (end of October to March) for those of fair-skinned ethnicity and throughout the full year for those of darker-skinned ethnicity.

For healthy teenagers and adults (12-65 years) a daily vitamin D supplement containing 15 µg (600 IU) should be taken during extended winter (end of October to March) for those of fair-skinned ethnicity, throughout the full year for those of darker-skinned ethnicity, and throughout the full year for those who are pregnant, regardless of ethnicity.

“The weaker sunlight available from October to March in Ireland is not a source of vitamin D," Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO, FSAI, said. "People may be unaware that even on sunny days in winter, the sun’s rays are the wrong type for the production of vitamin D. As a result, we depend on our diets to supply this key vitamin, but levels of vitamin D are limited in our food supply. This results in vitamin D deficiency being common among children and adults in Ireland. We consider the prevention of vitamin D deficiency to be a public health nutrition priority and this report outlines how we can combat this deficiency through using both natural food sources of vitamin D and fortified foods along with appropriate doses of vitamin D supplements."

Cyclone and earthquake hit New Zealand

New Zealand was this week rocked by two massive natural disasters.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck on Wednesday just days after a powerful cyclone hit the country killing four people including a child.

Authorities immediately announced a national state of emergency. It is only the third time in the country’s history to do so after the 2019 Christchurch attacks and the pandemic.

The "strong" quake struck at a depth of 48km in the capital of Wellington shortly after 7.30pm local time.

The epicentre is 50km from the town of Paraparaumu, according to the Government seismic monitor Geonet.

Cyclone Gabrielle landed on Monday with

four left dead including a child caught in rising water in Hawke’s Bay on Tuesday.

Over 10,000 people were also left without homes while so far 1,442 have been reported missing in the North Island as of Wednesday afternoon.

Over 3,000 people were fed a barbecue by emergency responders on Wednesday night in the Hawke’s Bay town of Wairoa.

“They’ll keep cooking into the night until either they run out of people to feed or they run out of food,” Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.

The body of a volunteer firefighter was retrieved on Wednesday from a landslide that destroyed a flooded house near Auckland, according to a police statement.

SEARCH: Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy and RTÉ Rose of Tralee presenter Daithí Ó Sé have officially launched the search for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee.

Photo: Domnick Walsh

Castleisland revs up for Forestry Rally

Rockfield rally co-driver Shane Buckley will return home from London to contest Sunday’s Castleisland-based Killarney Forestry Rally.

Rally drivers from across Ireland and further afield will take part in the six-stage event which is raising funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

Buckley will co-drive for Tipperary driver Casey Jay Coleman in a Ford Fiesta. Rally co-sponsor Cyril Wharton (Firies) and Donal Falvey (Beaufort) will compete in a Subaru Impreza.

Father and daughter crew John and Michelle Hickey from Headford, compete in a similar machine.

Glenflesk’s Diarmuid Lynch will drive his newly restored Ford Escort on Sunday.

The car has plenty of Killarney and District Motor Club history. It was previously used by club member Denis Cronin in forestry events 20 years ago. Multiple British rally champion Keith Cronin made his debut in the car as a co-driver with his uncle during that 2003 season. The rally gets underway with a ceremonial start outside the River Island Hotel on the town’s Main Street at 6pm on Saturday evening.

Sunday’s action, in the Cordal and Rockchapel area, starts at 8.40am from the central service area in Castleisland Mart.

Government "must upgrade infrastructure" for electric vehicles

The Kerry chairman of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), David Randles, says the Government needs ‘to get up to speed’ if a new EU directive on electric cars is to work.

Earlier this week the EU voted to phase out the sale of any new international combustion engine cars by 2035. That means in 12 years’ time it will be impossible to buy a new petrol or diesel engine car anywhere in the European Union. Mr Randles, whose family have been involved in the Kerry motor industry for over one hundred years, has welcomed the news from a car sales and manufacturing point of view.

“Electric is the way forward,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“But it is up to the Government to provide the infrastructure and enough power. This can only work if everyone is up to speed.”

Meanwhile Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Cahill has renewed his call on the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Tourism to initiate a grant scheme, supporting the installation of Electric Vehicle chargers at hotels, guesthouses and other

tourism sites.

“The prevalence of Electric Vehicles on our roads is increasing by the day as more people are encouraged to reduce their emissions to help the environment. Our network of EV chargers is small and long delays can occur when using them, even at present. When the expected rise in visitor numbers begins for the upcoming tourist season of 2023, we are not ready for a large increase in EV's requiring a daily charge,” said Cahill.

“If proprietors of all accommodation outlets were encouraged and financially supported to install EV Chargers at their properties, this would be not alone attractive to potential guests, but would also be helpful in reaching our national target for emission reduction and at the same time would encourage more people to switch to Electric Vehicles.

“I am surprised that this initiative has not already been implemented as it is a quick

fire way of increasing our EV charger network, which is woefully inadequate at present. I moved a Notice of Motion at a recent meeting of Kerry County Council

in regard to this important matter and I was pleased to receive all party support to put pressure on the relevant departments to follow up on it.”

ELECTRIC: David Randles is the chair of the Kerry branch of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

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A game changer for pension holders

Despite working in pensions

for many years, I rarely mention it in any of my writings. There are two main reasons for this.

1. My curiosity leans towards more indepth investment research so detailing the idiosyncrasies of the Irish pension scene was never high on my priority list.

I’m sure what I write about bores people at the best of times, but immediate narcolepsy would be unavoidable if all I did was rattle on about pension changes.

2. The way I view pensions is simple, so there is little to be said. For most people, maxing out your pension and AVC’s should be an investment priority. The first port of call. Yes, the administration fees are questionable. Yes, the product offerings are less than inspiring but the reality is, the shortcomings (of which there are many) are outweighed by the tax benefits. Like so many financial decisions in Ireland, the tax implications determine the answer.

With that said, there are rare occasions where something happens in the pensions scene that

is worth noting.

A pensions change that actually makes a difference

Last year, as a result of IORPS II, people looking to set up an Executive Scheme

or Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) couldn’t actually open one.

Essentially, business owners were being pushed into Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSA’s) if they wanted to contribute to a pension. This was an issue, given that the ceiling on contributions within a PRSA made them less advantageous than certain Exec and Self-Administered SSAS.

At the time, PRSA’s operated on a sliding scale system, whereby you could attribute a certain amount of your salary taxfree. The older you were, the more you were allowed to contribute. Similar to standard pension schemes.

Any employer contributions in excess of these levels faced very stiff taxation in the form of Benefit In Kind (BIK). But the ceiling has now been removed thanks to the 2022 Finance Act. As of 1 January 2023, BIK charged to employers making contributions to their PRSA in excess of the ceiling has been entirely removed. What does this mean for business owners with PRSA’s?

It’s a game-changer. A trading company

can now make unlimited contributions of company cash to a PRSA up to a max of two million Euros.

In theory, a company director can now legitimately take up to two million Euro in cash out of the company and move it into their PRSA or into an employees PRSA while remaining within a completely regulated tax-structure. Upon retirement, 25% of this PRSA can be drawn down in a tax efficient manner (much more efficient than having taken the money as salary).

In practice, there must be a bona fide

Underinsurance is a critical issue

The Central Bank of Ireland has instructed insurers to contact all home owners to highlight this critical issue.

As an insurance broker we have been highlighting this matter for a number of years to our customers as the cost of building has been increasing steadily since before the pandemic.

Last year Zurich Insurance carried out a survey of over 1,000 Irish consumers. Its key findings were as follows:

According to the research, 51% of homeowners surveyed are correctly insuring their properties, while over 1/3 of homeowners (36%) are incorrectly insuring their properties by basing their calculation on their homes’ market value

as opposed to its rebuild cost. An insurance valuation refers to the ‘building sums insured’, which is the full cost of rebuilding a property including the cost of site clearance and architects’ fees. This should not be confused with the market value.

A further 36% of people who took out a home insurance policy did not take any action to calculate their buildings sums insured, i.e., the rebuild cost of their home. However, one in four people used the rebuild cost calculator operated by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) or another reputable operator, while 15% of homeowners organised a bespoke rebuild valuation

through a building’s surveyor. Meanwhile, over a quarter (26%) of homeowners have reviewed the cost involved in rebuilding their home within the last year, 20% reviewed two years ago while a similar figure (19%) have left it three years or more. Almost 1/5 of homeowners (18%) have never reviewed the cost to rebuild their home or can’t remember doing so. High and rising inflationary costs across the construction sector mean homeowners should be reviewing their rebuild cost annually when renewing their policy to avoid the possibility of homes being underinsured.

I would recommend that you review your reinstatement sum insured sooner rather than later and continue to review during the year. In order to get a defin-

rationale behind the funding of your PRSA to ensure any sudden and drastic cash extractions from your company are not seen as ‘excessive remuneration’ by Revenue and taxed as salary or a distribution. In other words, if you maximise your PRSA today and draw it down next week, questions may be asked.

If I was a betting man, I doubt this opportunity will remain open for very long, especially given that financial advisors have been shouting from the rooftops about their questionable plans to implement it across the board. The Tax Institute will undoubtedly be looking to close this window sooner rather than later. Until then, a rare opportunity has presented itself for PRSA holders, and a huge incentive has emerged for those who may benefit from setting up a PRSA. Make sure you find the right tax and investment adviser to explore your options.

If you have any questions, please reach out mike@theislandinvestor.com, I'm always happy to help.

To join my free weekly newsletter offering for more in-depth investing advice, simply sign up by scanning the QR code or go to www.theislandinvestor.com.

itive individual reinstatement value on your house you should contact an independent qualified surveyor.

The most recent rebuilding cost report and a rebuilding calculator can be found at www.scsi.ie.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

Home owners may have received a letter recently from their insurer regarding 'underinsurance'.

Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant with a decade of experience within the financial industry.

Spring into action to prepare your home for the market

As the evenings begin to stretch, we can look forward to some brighter spring weather with the tantalising prospect of those long dry summer evenings to come.

Following the long winter, we can get ahead of our indoor spring cleaning by sprucing up our gardens in preparation for brighter times ahead. This applies to us all but particularly so to those looking to sell in the spring market. The garden is often neglected during the colder months, so is in dire need of a good spring clean. This process does not have to be stressful and can be completed easily.

It is worth the effort - there’s nothing more satisfying than a neat garden space to go with a clean home and it’s a great opportunity to get outside in the fresh air.

Below is the first instalment of our essential jobs to complete in a garden spring clean:

• REVIEW YOUR GARDEN

If making additions is a priority, like adding new accessories or garden beds, then reviewing the space and making a plan is crucial to making sure no money is wasted. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

• TACKLE THE WEEDS Catching and removing weeds in spring

is necessary to prevent them from growing out of control. Dig the roots out as soil can still be fairly moist in spring months and leaving any of the plant in the ground can lead to re-rooting.

• EDGE GARDEN BEDS

Grass can easily creep out into beds during winter months, and springtime is an optimal time to remove it. The soil is normally damp and once weeds are removed it should be fairly easy to spot and pull up.

• PRUNE BRANCHES AND PLANTS

Spring is an ideal time for plants to start growing, and you can encourage this by

pruning them. It is best to wait until temperatures are consistently above 10 degrees Celsius as insects like native bees and lacewings will hibernate in branches and stems until temperatures increase. Get out and make a start and prepare your garden for spring. It will pay off. We will continue our tips for a successful garden spring clean in our next piece.

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Kerry College has a range of courses and apprenticeships on offer

If you're looking at trying your hand at something new or even upskilling then an event next week may be just what you need.

Kerry College of Further Education and Training is holding its Open Week from Monday (February 20) to Friday (February 24) at its campus locations in Tralee and Listowel.

Elaine O’Connor, Manager of the Admissions Office at Kerry College, is encouraging potential students, parents, and guardians to attend the campuses to see the range of courses and apprenticeships on offer.

Clash Road Campus are hosting their Open Day on Tuesday (February 21) from 10am to 7pm with a special event geared toward parents and guardians of young applicants that evening, from 5pm – 7pm.

Principal Stephen Goulding is delighted to announce that special guests Miriam Magner Flynn, CEO of Career Decisions, and James Leonard of The Two Norries will be speaking on the night. He is also delighted to welcome visitors to the brand new Listowel Campus, at their Open Day Thursday (February 23) from 10am to 7pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to members of staff, visit the brand new campus facility, and develop a relationship with this uniquely supportive and friendly campus.

The Monavalley Campus will be open all week and Campus Manager Con O'Sullivan is delighted to announce that they will be hosting a brand new careers information event on Monday next (Feb-

ruary 20) from 6pm-8pm. This event is an ideal opportunity for day workers, career changers and returners to visit the campus and chat face to face with Admissions Officers, Part-Time/Evening Training co-ordinators, Business Support Unit, Adult Guidance Counsellors and Learner Support Teams. The highly successful Apprenticeship Information Event will return again this year on Thursday (February 24) from 5pm-8pm. More than 30 employers will be exhibiting and available to answer questions on the night. This is a must see event for any aspiring apprentice.

Kerry College Killorglin Campus Manager, Aodhnait Carroll, will be onsite at the Monavalley Campus for all five days. The Killorglin Campus specialises in outdoor education and training and Aodhnait encourages anyone who has an interest in a career in the great outdoors to come along and explore what her campus has to offer. Visitors will get the chance to breath under water with a scuba respirator, try their hand balancing on a surf board, and test their skills walking on a tight rope.

Teachers, tutors, instructors, guidance and support teams, students, apprentic-

es and employers will be on hand during Open Week to chat about career options and answer any career related queries visitors may have. Second level school groups are invited to visit during the week. Guided tours of the campus will be held between the hours of 9am and 3pm daily. Times differ depending on the campus location. Tours can be booked through the Admissions Office on 066 7149696 or email openweek@kerrycollege.ie. For a full schedule of events and times, visit https://kerrycollege.ie/news/openweek-2023/

Ade's ingenious selfie is a winner

The latest Portrait themed Killarney Camera Club competition had a mix of photos from candid to posed.

Participants used natural light, studio lights and even torch light to get the desired look that they envisioned. However, it was Ade Desbrow who won the Unrestricted category with his self-portrait while Mary O’Sullivan had her first win in the Novice category.

"Ade said he used early morning natural window light to capture his self image," Deirdre Donohue from Killarney Camera Club said.

"He explained that he first put a pillow

on a chair where his face would be; focused on it and then locked the camera lens focus so it would be sharp. He then switched places with the pillow and took the photo using the timer on the camera. An ingenious selfie!"

The results are as follows:

Unrestricted category

1st Place: Ade Desbrow, Image 1 ‘Me’

2nd Place: Seamus Long, Image 13 'Cow Girl'

3rd Place: Tina Costigan, Image 8, 'Portrait'.

Novice category

1st Place: Mary O’Sullivan, Image 22, 'Portrait',

Joint 2nd Place: Maryann Heidtke, Image 3, 'Hannah'

Joint 2nd Place: Anne Kelly, Image 14, 'Ellen'

Joint 2nd Place: Noel O’Neill, Image 20, 'Dara'

3rd Place: Deirdre Donohue, Image 21, 'Quizzical'.

You can check out all the competition entries on www.killarneycameraclub.ie. The club continues to meet fortnightly on Thursday via Zoom but the club has resumed a monthly Thursday meeting in The Brehon Hotel. New members are always welcome and for any further details, please email secretary@killarneycameraclub.ie.

OPEN WEEK: Students and staff from Kerry College are preparing for their Open Week next week. Pictured from l-r were: Accounting Technician Learner Olena Holubieva, Stonecutting and Stonemasonry Apprentice Liam Byrne, Digital Content Producer Learners Susan O’Riordan and Daria Ilichova. Photo: Artem Kulinych (Digital Content Producer Learner)

We have a vacancy for a CHEF

Join the production unit in our Muckross road store.

This is a very exciting role working with chefs who have vast experience in Kitchens in Kerry. This role is day work with free parking and an attractive salary for a 40 hour week.

To apply, please email CV to: ourteam@sheahanretail.ie

We have a vacancy for a STORE SUPERVISOR

We are looking for a Store Supervisor for our Centra Store in Main Street Killarney. The position will involve some late evening shifts. This role is a move to management in a busy Centra shop. Experience is necessary in all aspects of working in a retail environment

Attractive rates, free parking in Killarney and staff loyalty programme in store.

To apply, please email CV to:

ourteam@sheahanretail.ie

“As a family run business since 1921, we understand the importance of having great people taking care of our guests.”

We pride ourselves on being fair, inclusive and reputable for all the people that we work with.

We are flexible in our nature and understanding in what people need in their lives.

Tom Randles

To supplement our strong existing and established team we are currently recruiting for the following roles.

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT: Fluent English is essential.

NIGHT PORTER: Full-Time or Part-Time.

KITCHEN PORTER

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL: Full-Time or Part-Time.

EXPERIENCED BAR ASSISTANT TRAINEE CHEF

kamile@randleshotels.com

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to be based in our Head Office, located in Killarney, Co. Kerry. This is an important, hands-on position within a family-run hospitality business. The payroll administrator position will join our current payroll admin.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Assist & process weekly payroll for employees

Process hours worked from our employee time/attendance system (Timepoint) & SAGE

Micropay – to include adding new employees

Experience with "Management Time & Attendance Software" would be beneficial but Training sessions with 'Timepoint' will be provided

Assist with managing employee payroll related queries in a timely manner

Liaise with colleagues re: new starts, transfers, terminations, pay grade changes & any other associated tasks.

Complete payroll audits as they arise

Provide support & backup to office department when required

Any Ad-hoc duties as they arise

Qualifications/Experience:

IPASS (or equivalent) qualification and minimum 12+mths experience

Experience with Sage Micropay & Timepoint (time & attendance software) ideal but not essential as training can be provided

Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills & strong people skills

Ability to consistently provide a high-quality service to employees

A continuous improvement mind-set

High focus on accuracy and diligence

Confidentiality within the role is mandatory

Strong organizational skills & ability to multitask

Ability to cover payroll duties, when our current payroll admin is on annual leave. Whereby our head office admin will then support where necessary

Attractive package for the right candidate. Wages based on an individual basis. We are looking for an experienced payroll administrator who is efficient, diligent and a team player contributing to a positive work ethic to our team.

If you think you are a suitable candidate, we would love to discuss this role further

Will consider both full time/part time applicants

Hours can be discussed to suit individual (Flexible on 7 30am-3 30pm / 8am-4pm / 9am - 5pm)

directors@sheahangroup.ie

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY CLIFFORD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY CLIFFORD

In loving memory of Terry Clifford

Who passed away on 10th December 2021.

As we dearly remember our lovely sister Terry, who’s ashes accompanied our brother Jimmy to the grave of our parents, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who took care of Terry.

Most especially her dear life long friend Paula who cared for her at their home in New Hampshire, USA. Also to Paula’s family, friends and neighbours.

A huge thank you to the wonderful staff of Rockingham Hospice for the compassion shown and care given to Terry, and to the staff of Stockbridge funeral home New Hampshire.

In loving memory of James (Jimmy) Clifford

Who passed away on 19th February 2022. As we lovingly remember our Beautiful Brother Jimmy on his first Anniversary, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of the wonderful people who touched Jimmy s life.

Heartfelt thanks to the management and the caring staff of Killarney Nursing Home, who enabled Jimmy to live his last few years in comfort and safety while all of his medical and personal needs were taken care of. Also, to the staff of Deenagh Medical Practice, to the Emergency First Responders team, to the ambulance crew. Thanks to the hard pressed staff of the emergency department of Kerry University Hospital.

Most sincere appreciation to the stroke team under the steerage of the compassionate Mr Barry Moynihan, also to the Paliative Care team to whom we will be forever grateful for their kindness and compassion and of course staff at all levels in Rathass Ward.

May God Bless you all in your work.

Grateful appreciation to the neighbours, family, extended family of each and every one of us for their support and kindness also for all of the thoughtful personal messages hand written and on RIP along with the abundance of mass cards received.

Thanks to all who were present at the removal and at the Funeral Mass as well as those who joined us online. Thank you to Fr. Jim Lenihan for the beautiful Mass, and Fr Tom Looney for your participation, to the wonderful Ann Cotter for her very moving musical performance.

Finally, but very special thanks to Mary and Mike O’Shea and all of the staff of O Shea’s Funeral Home for their care, empathy and professional service provided at all times, as well as thanks to those who prepared the grave.

Thanks to staff at White Heather for the beautiful floral arrangements. A special thanks to Dan, Will and Cliff for the beautifully personal music at the graveside, giving Terry and Jimmy a lovely start to their journey.

As a token of appreciation the sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions all of those mentioned as well as those impossible to mention, there are so many.

15TH ANNIVERSARY DUFFY

In loving memory of Our dear brother

John Duffy

Who died on 18th February 2008.

Brother

There is always a face before me

A voice I would love to hear

A smile I will always remember Of a brother i loved so dear

Deep in my heart lies a picture

More precious than silver or gold It’s a picture of you John Whose memory will never grow old.

Deeply missed by your sisters Joan, Helen, Catherine, Rose and families.

Anniversary Mass is on Monday 20th February at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

15TH ANNIVERSARY DUFFY

In loving memory of Our good friend John Duffy Who died on 18th February 2008.

We thought of you today Johnny But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too

We think of you in solitude Or often speak your name What it meant for us to know you The fun-filled memories remain the same.

Remembering you is easy Johnny We do it everyday It’s the sadness of losing you That does not go away.

Deeply missed by your friends Mike MacSweeney, John Leahy, Connie Murphy, Denis O’Leary, John G. O’Leary, John O’Connor, David Sheehan, Pa Sugrue, Tony Sugrue.

2ND ANNIVERSARIES

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Patrick and Nora (Ciss) O’Connor

Late of Milleen, Kilcummin

Who passed away on 20th and 21st February 2021.

Our hearts are full of memories

With pride we speak your names Though life must go on without you It will never be the same

Those special days will not return When we were all together

But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever.

Always loved and sadly missed by Dan, Paudie and Noel O’Connor, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

Pat & Ciss’s 2nd Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 18th February at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

KENNY

We remember with love Michael Kenny Muckross View, Killarney

Died on 19th February 2020. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila, sons Tony and John, daughter Majella, son-in-law Humphrey, daughter-in-law Elaine and grandchildren Gemma, Ross and Senan.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 18th February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

3RD ANNIVERSARY SWEENEY

Predeceased by mom Eileen,Dad Donie and Brother Noel

Lovingly remembered by friend Paula, sisters Dette, Frances and Deirdre, brothers Johnny, Donal and Richard, brothers-in-law Paudie and Peter, sister-in-law Rosarie, nieces nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Anniversary Mass for James and Terry is on Saturday 18th February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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. BOS

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. ES

18TH ANNIVERSARY EVISTON

In loving memory of Sean Eviston

Late of Countess Road, Killarney

Who died on 15th February 2005.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer For someone special in God’s care.

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

In loving memory of Paul Sweeney Pallas, Beaufort and Cloverhill, Killorglin

Who passed away on 20th February 2020.

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

Loved and remembered always by his wife Barbara, sons Dermot, Sean and Anthony, daughters Breda, Ann-Marie, Marian and Ashling and all their families.

Anniversary Mass for Paul is on Tuesday 21st February at 7pm in Fossa Church.

7TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

7TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

18TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of A wonderful father Derry Horgan

Late of Coollegrean Park, Killarney

Who died on 22nd February 2016.

They say there is a reason

They say that time will heal But neither time or reason Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache That lies beyond our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried.

We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories live forever.

Missed and loved every day by your loving son Derry Jnr.

Anniversary Mass is on Tuesday 21st February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

HORGAN

In loving memory of My dear father and grandfather Derry Horgan

Late of Coollegrean Park, Killarney

Who died on 22nd February 2016.

We’re missing you a little more

Each time we hear your name

We’ve cried so many tears Yet our heart’s broken just the same.

We miss our times together

Things in common we share But nothing fills the emptiness Now you’re no longer there.

We’ve so many precious memories, To last our whole life through, Each one of them reminders, Of how much we’re missing you.

Sadly missed by your daughter Stephanie, son-in-law Joey and grandchildren Lily & Luke.

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

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

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

In loving memory of My lovely Dad Derry Horgan

Late of Coollegrean Park and St. Brendan’s Tce, Killarney

Who died on 22nd February 2016.

We close our eyes and see your face

Smiling at us from a beautiful place

You tell us, you are never far away

And that we will all meet again someday.

We ask if you could stay a while

We miss your laugh, we miss your smile

Then you whisper something into our ear, I never leave you, I am always here.

Loved and missed every day by your daughter Gerardine and son-in-law Paddy.

XXX

Anniversary Mass is on Tuesday 21st February at 6.15 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Patrick O’Sullivan Knockreigh, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry Who passed away on 20th February 2019.

A Silent thought, a Gentle prayer For a special Brother in God’s care.

From Diarmuid, Christina and Family.

5TH ANNIVERSARY SHEEHAN

In loving memory of Nora Sheehan

Late of 22 Muckross Grove, Killarney and Coolea

Who died on 20th February 2018.

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

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

May She Rest in Peace.

JESUS

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

In loving memory of A treasured wife and mother Kathleen Cronin

Late of Lis-Cahir House, Cahirbarnagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry Who died on 12th February 2005. R.I.P.

A beautiful nature, A heart of gold

Your loss to us can never be told We hold our tears When we speak your name But the pain in our heart Will always remain.

No matter how we spend our days No matter what we do

No morning dawns or evening falls When we don’t think of you.

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

Anniversary Mass was held last Saturday 11th February at 7:30pm in Christ the King Church, Knocknagree.

When a loved one becomes a memory That memory becomes a treasure.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

In loving memory of Siobhan Kelly

Late of Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney

Who died on 22nd February 2011.

Miss you like it was yesterday. What I would give if I could say I will go and see my mother today

To hear her voice and see her smile

To sit and talk with her a while

To be together in the same old way This is my dearest wish today.

Sadly missed by Ollie and family.

12TH ANNIVERSARY KISSANE In loving memory of Donal Kissane

Late of Pallas, Beaufort

Who died on 18th February 2011.

Those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Sadly missed by your loving sons Tim and Con, daughter Margaret, daughters-in-law, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Friday 17th February at 7.30pm in the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

60TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MCCARTHY

60th Birthday Remembrance

16th February

Seani McCarthy

Late of Knockeenduve and Marian Terrace, Killarney.

May the winds of love blow softly

And whisper for you to hear

That I will always love you

And hold your memory dear.

Loved always your wife Margaret.

10TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In loving memory of Mike Murphy

Kilbrean, Killarney

Who died on 23rd February 2013.

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

Fondly remembered by his sons Flor and Michael, daughter Maria, daughter-in-law Pauline, grandchildren and his many friends.

13TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

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

As this sad month returns once more Silently opening memories’ door No length of time can take away My thoughts of you from day to day. If all the world was ours to give We’d give it, yes, and more Just to see again the face we love Come smiling through the door. There is a link death cannot sever Love and remembrance lasts forever.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Maura x Anniversary mass is on Thursday23rd February at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

JESUS

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR In loving memory of Stephen O’Connor

Ardshanavooly, Killarney

Who died on 20th February 2022.

As we lovingly remember Stephen on his first anniversary, we his mom, dad, daughters, brothers, sister and extended family, would like to sincerely thank everyone who sympathised and supported us on his sudden passing and to those who travelled long distances.

Thanks to our kind, good friends and neighbours who called to the house and brought food, and to Dr. Crokes GAA Club.

Thanks to everyone who attended the funeral home, the requiem mass and burial. Thanks to everyone who sent letters, mass cards, phone calls and online condolences.

Thank you sincerely to Dr. John McCullagh, Dr. Darren Quirke and staff at Deenagh Medical Centre, and to Liam and staff in Sheahan’s Pharmacy.

Sincere thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien, Fr. Jim Lenihan and Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue for their guidance and kindness to us. Thank you to Phil for saying the Rosary.

Thank you to Michael and Mary O’Shea and staff for their professionalism, guidance and kindness to us.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

May he rest in peace.

1st Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 18th February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

PRAYER FOR HEALING

Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For iff you creathed me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me.. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cels.

Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Reamove al inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to ful health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Chrish our Lord. Amen. With Thanks, MS

CONSECROTION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Mother of God and our Mother, to your immaculate heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine. Grant that war may end and peace spread throughtout the world.

16TH ANNIVERSARY

HEALY In loving memory of A dear Niece

Mary Kate Healy

Coornamena, Beaufort

Who died on 21st February 2007. A wonderful little girl, So precious and rare We thought we had Your whole life to share

Happy and content

With a smile so clear

You changed our life In your one short year

We think of you always Not just today In our minds and hearts You will always stay.

Lots of Love, Auntie Sheila and Connie x

16TH ANNIVERSARY

HEALY In loving memory of A dear Goddaughter and Niece

Mary Kate Healy

Coornamena, Kilgobnet, Beaufort Who died on 21st February 2007.

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

Always loved and forever in our hearts your godfather Seamus, your Auntie Liz, Kiara and Shane.

NOVENA TO ST. THERESE

O little St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, who during your short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of wholehearted abandonment to God, now that you rejoice in the reward of your virtues, cast a glance of pity on me as I leave all things in your hands. Make my troubles your own- speak a word for me to our Lady Immaculate, whose flower of special love you were to that Queen of Heaven “who smiled on you at the dawn of your life”. Beg her as the Queen of the heart of Jesus to obtain for me by her powerful intersession, the grace I yearn for so ardently at this Novena, and that she join with it a blessing that may strengthen me during life. Defend me at the hour of death, and lead me straight on to a happy eternity. Amen. C.D.

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.) MM.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of Brendan O’Leary

Late of Mastergeeha and Lyreatough, Kilcummin

Who died on 18th February 2014.

Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile

If only we could have you back For just a little while

Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do It always meant so very much To have a friend like you

The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause us pain

But you are forever in our hearts Until we meet again.

Sadly missed every day by your brothers Pats, John and Dave, sisters Theresa and Noreen, your brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

RYAN

In loving memory of Our uncle Thomas Ryan Lyretough, Kilcummin Who died on 17th February 2019.

We think of you in silence

We often speak your name Now all we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

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

Sadly missed and always remembered by your nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and extended family.

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. BM

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. GM

9TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of My dear husband Brendan O’Leary

Late of Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney Who died on 18th February 2014. R.I.P.

Today like any other day Bring special thoughts of you Of happy times we shared And the caring things you used to do

And once more it’s a reminder That life’s road is sometimes rough Because the time we shared Just wasn’t long enough. For you were someone special Who was thought so highly of Who will always be remembered With affection, warmth and love

So sending thoughts to heaven On the day you went away And hope you know you’re missed More than words could ever say. So dearly loved and so sadly missed by your loving wife Una xx

4TH ANNIVERSARY

RYAN

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

HIs weary hours and days of pain His troubled nights are past And in my heart I know He has found sweet rest at last. Lovingly remembered, Una.

45TH ANNIVERSARY

O’NEILL

In loving memory of Charlie O’Neill

Late of Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney Who died on 17th February 1978.

Lonely is the home without you

Life to us is not the same All the world would be Heaven If we could have you back again.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass for Charlie and Mary is on Sunday 26th February at 9.30am in Muckross Church.

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

18TH & 45TH ANNIVERSARIES

O’CONNOR In loving memory of Edward O’Connor

Who died on 22nd February 2005 and his wife Eileen

Who died on 18th February 1978

Both of 48 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney. February comes with sad regret It brings a day we will never forget But when thoughts go back As they often do We treasure the memories We have of you.

Always remembered by your daughter Liz and grandson Jason. Mass offered.

18TH ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR In loving memory of Edward O’Connor

48 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney

Who died on 22nd February 2005.

Memories are special

They don’t fade away

I think of you always

Not only today.

Sadly missed by your friend Alex.

18TH & 45TH ANNIVERSARIES

O’CONNOR In loving memory of Edward O’Connor

Who died on 22nd February 2005 and his wife Eileen

Who died on 18th February 1978

Both of 48 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney.

Those special memories of you

Will always bring a smile

If only I could have you back For just a little while

Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You always meant so very much And always will do too

The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain

But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again.

Always remembered from your grand-daughter Stephanie and Eoghan.

Mass Offered

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. MA

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Humphrey O’Sullivan

Late South Hill, Killarney

Who died on 13th February 2013.

Remember him with a smile today He wasn’t one for tears

Reflect instead on memories

Of all the happy years

Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his wisdom, the way he was Remember him instead.

Always remembered by your brother Seamus, Kathleen, Jessica, Jamie and family.

MEMORARE

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 with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Oh God, through the merits of St. Pio of Pietrelcina the Capuchin Priest who had the great privilege of participating in a unique way in the passion of Your Son, grant me through his intercession the grace of ...... which I ardently desire and above all grant me the grace of living in conformity with the death of Jesus, to arrive at the glory of the resurrection, Glory be to the Father... (3 times) COS

In loving memory of Humphrey O’Sullivan

Late of South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney

Who passed away on 13th February 2013.

Good was his heart, in friendship sound Loved and respected by all around A beautiful life came to an end

He died as he lived - everyone’s friend.

Always remembered your wife Juliann and son Tomás.

Anniversary Mass is on Friday 17th February at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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. BW

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. RF

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MIRACLE PRAYER

NOVENA TO PADRE PIO

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND FIRST DIVISION

Kerry FC v Cobh Ramblers

Friday at 7.45pm

Mounthawk Park

Kerry FC captain Matt Keane says he and his teammates are eager to earn the support of the home crowd at the club’s first ever League of Ireland match on Friday. Newcomers Kerry welcome Cobh Ramblers to Tralee on Matchday 1 and Killarney man Keane knows that the home fans will have a major part to play during what is sure to be testing debut season in the First Division.

“The fans are going to be massive,” Keane told this reporter at the prematch press conference. “Friday night will be the first time a lot of the lads will have played in front of this kind of a crowd. It sounds like it’s going to be hard enough to get tickets.

“We’re under no illusions, there’s going to be good days and there’s going to be bad days. If we can get the crowd up for the game, we can really feed off them and that can make all the difference. Building that relationship and that rapport with the crowd will be massive for us.”

The all-action midfielder feels that Kerry’s status as the league’s youngest club should allow them to play with a degree of freedom.

“I wouldn’t say there’s much pressure there. We’re the new boys in the league so it’s nearly a free shot in most of the games that we come into.

“There’s a brilliant group of lads there. Everyone is absolutely buzzing. There’s great excitement for Friday night. It’s going to be a massive occasion. A historic day for Kerry.”

Former Killarney Celtic star Keane has played at this level before – he had two seasons with Treaty United in 2021 and 2022 – so he has a better idea than most

of what is required. Manager Billy Dennehy has assembled a decent-looking squad and Keane believes that they have what it takes to compete against their more established counterparts.

“We have quite a good number of fellas who have played in the League of Ireland,” Keane noted. “Seán McGrath, Seán Kennedy, Gutsy (Shane Guthrie), Nonny (Jonathan Hannifin)… There’s a good squad there who have played at a high level. We have Leo Gaxha coming back from Sheffield United as well.

“The big thing for us is going to be the intensity of the game. We do have a number of lads who are stepping up from U17 and U19 but from what I’ve seen, these boys are more than ready for this level. I think most fellas are going to be up to it.

“The vast majority of us are local lads and nearly everyone in the group has a point to prove, whether they’re coming back to the League of Ireland or they’re trying to push on and prove that they can play at this level. There’s a lot of hunger and pride and drive. You can really see it in training; everyone is pushing each other on.

“We really want to make this work. It’s not even just about us. It’s about the next generation coming after us. We’re the boys who are stepping into the unknown but hopefully this is something that will be here for a long time to come.”

MANAGER

Another man who knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level of the game in this country is Billy Dennehy. At Monday’s presser, Dennehy spoke of his deep pride at being the man who will lead this nascent outfit into their first ever LOI campaign.

“The biggest word that comes to mind at the moment is absolute pride,” Dennehy, who turns 36 today, said. “I was there at the Open Day [on Sunday] and I have to say that it was probably one of the proudest moments of my sporting career. And a match wasn’t even played.

“To see the people of Kerry come out the way they did and to see so many kids excited about being part of the journey… That’s what it’s about for me. This is what Kerry FC is for. It’s for the people of the region to have somewhere to go and let their dreams flow, to see where this game might take them.

“We were all at that stage once in our lives. I want the young players of Kerry to see days like Sunday and to now aspire to get into the first team. This is something that Kerry has wanted and needed for a long, long time. I’m delighted it’s finally here.”

Like Keane, Dennehy is optimistic about

the quality of the squad he has put together. And like Keane, the manager insists that the only expectations that matter are the ones that are being set within the group.

“It has been a long process from when we've got accepted into the league. You're into the recruitment stage straight away and with the model of the club, that obviously makes it a little bit more challenging. But the application from all the players who have come in and the players that have expressed a real desire to represent the club, although they might have had options elsewhere, shows the pride that the players do have in representing Kerry Football Club.

“The expectation is self-created. Everyone has expectations of themselves as an individual, no matter what your job is. Of course, I have expectations of myself. Analysing the players over the past few weeks and months has given me a new expectation of them and the potential that they have within them. But even as a player, I’ve never been one to look beyond the next week.

“For me it will be a very proud moment and very exciting moment to get the season kicked off but it’s just the first step on a very long and hopefully beneficial journey for everyone involved in the club.”

The former Sunderland, Shamrock Rovers and Cork City player remained tightlipped when asked about the style of football that local soccer fans can expect to see at Mounthawk Park. He did, however, insist that 100% effort from the players will be the minimum.

“Without giving too much away, you have to maximise the strengths of the

group that you have. With the level that we’re at, I’m not in a position to go out and spend €50 million on full backs or anything like that. You obviously have to manage the group and utilise their strengths.

“But we’ll always be there to compete, we’ll always be there to win. Will that happen every week? Absolutely not. But we’ll be on the front foot and trying to make that happen from the start.

“I think the players have seen that from the training that we do and the application that we demand from them. The players seem to have the exact same mindset and mentality, so everyone coming to watch Kerry Football Club will see a team ready to compete, trying to get the best result we can on that day.”

The ambitious Kerry FC venture, which has a USA-based backer in the form of Brian Ainscough, has evidently captured the imagination of the natives. A large crowd attended the club’s Open Day last weekend and the opening fixture against Cobh is a sellout.

We have been drip-fed signings over the past couple of months but Kerry saved one of the more interesting ones until last. Killarney Celtic striker Stephen McCarthy, considered the most deadly finisher in the Kerry District League, officially made the switch on Tuesday.

McCarthy signed off on his time with Celtic just days earlier by scoring from the penalty spot in their 3-0 win over Tallaght United in the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup.

The Hoops now advance to the quarter-final stage where they will take on Ballynanty Rovers of Limerick at home. The match will be played the weekend of March 4/5.

LAUNCH: Kerry FC manager Billy Dennehy at the launch of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland 2023 season at City Hall in Dublin. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/ Sportsfile.

Tonight’s the night for Kerry FC

Tonight is a very special night for the Kerry team. No, not the winners of Sam Maguire on this occasion, but Kerry FC who make their debut in the League of Ireland First Division with a sell-out opening match at Mounthawk Park.

Here’s hoping Kerry sports supporters will get behind Billy Dennehy’s squad. They will have 36 league games in all. Dennehy, a great player in his own heyday at local level and as a professional, is the manager and he celebrates his 36th birthday today. Will the dream of a double celebration become reality?

Ivan Hurley, media officer for Kerry FC, informs me that the Kerry U17 team has been playing LOI since 2015 and the longer-term progress will come at U14/15/17/19, feeding its way into the senior team of the future. That long-term plan makes great sense. What about plan plans to develop the soccer game for girls?

“Nothing is really in place yet, but that is a possibility for the future,” Ivan says. It certainly should be, especially since the

Irish women’s soccer team are so prominent and progressing to World Cup status. Apart from the great Charlton years, the Irish men’s team has flattered to deceive and is at a low level nowadays.

Ivan informs me that when the general tickets went on sale last week they were sold out in 12 minutes. That’s great but remember 1,200 is the capacity of Mounthawk Park. A huge amount of work has gone into the preparation of the Kerry soccer HQ. There has also been a huge amount of paperwork to comply with FAI standards. The Open Day at Mounthawk was very encouraging on Sunday last. It promises to be a great occasion in Tralee tonight and here’s wishing Kerry FC every success. They need to play well in their home games to maintain public interest and support. Cobh Ramblers are no great shakes, ending in the lower regions of the division.

Dennehy has signed on a good solid panel including Matt Keane, formerly of Killarney Celtic, who is a fine player with LOI experience. Look out also for squad

member Ryan Kelliher, a talented young player from Celtic, and the son of a very talented golfer, Tomás Kelliher. The Premier Division is a long way off, but you must start somewhere.

GROWTH OF SPORT

The GAA is deeply rooted in every parish in Ireland and had a strong nationalist backing when founded in Thurles in 1884. One must appreciate the state of the Irish countryside in the 1800s, whose people survived the Famine and got behind Michael Davitt to get back their native lands from the English landlords, here in Killarney and elsewhere.

Rugby got underway in Ireland circa 1890 and it became the preserve of the Irish middle class and the Anglo-Irish, with a certain perceived snobbish status. Remnants of it remain.

Limerick is more cosmopolitan in its taste in sports. Rugby and hurling dominate, with hurling more to the fore at present with the gaisce John Kiely’s unbeatable team. What is unique about Limerick is

that its rugby players come from all social strands.

Soccer catered for the working class and thrived initially in the garrison towns. Naturally, it took root in Tralee, and later in Killarney, officially in 1965 when Garda Dan Harrington founded Killarney Athletic. But impromptu soccer games were on the go unofficially for nearly two decades before that.

Over the decades, I have traced the growth of soccer in these pages, specifically in the greater Killarney area. Briefly, Garda Dan Harrington was the key man in the founding of Killarney Athletic in 1965. The 19-year-old was the catalyst to merge the local teenagers together from ‘The Sandpit’ and other unofficial venues anything but salubrious and founded the club.

As expected, opposition came from some of the local GAA fraternities, but soccer got going. Mikey Daly, Billy Healy and friends got the very successful Killarney Celtic underway in 1976. Ballyhar Dynamos - God rest you, Murt Scott - and Mastergeeha FC followed. Other soccer teams were also founded around Kerry but some floundered. Killarney Athletic boys Diarmuid O’Carroll and Brendan Moloney went on to play professional soccer in England.

Today I think of Billy Doyle, Sossy Mullins, Greg Collins, Mike Looney, Joe Grant, Don Donoghue, Kevin O’Malley and Donie Kelly, who was laid to rest earlier this week. Donie was a great basketball man in the Town Leagues and also a Gaelic player of note. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

HOME: Mounthawk Park in Tralee, home of Kerry FC. Photo: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

Soccer has come a long way since the days of The Ban, writes Eamonn Fitzgerald

MARCHING ON: John Kelleher and his St Brendan's teammates have qualified for yet another Hogan Cup semi-final.

TOM LONG: Laoch go smior

God he was so strong you thought he’d go on forever, but the great Tom Long died on Monday last aged 86.

He won All-Irelands with Kerry in ’59 and in ’62. It was no fault of his that they lost several other finals. A Gaeltacht man, he trained as a national teacher and was hugely influential playing with Erin’s Hope, the college team that shocked the “invincible” St Vincent’s in 1956.

I had the good fortune to play as a corner forward alongside Tom Long in the 1965 O’Donoghue Cup win over Glenflesk. This very underage teenager often thanked Longie for minding him in tackles that were robust and frequent. No cards by referees in those days; there were other ways.

Sem claim 24th Corn Uí Mhuirí title

St Brendan’s College retained their Corn Uí Mhuirí title at Mallow on Saturday last as they defeated St Francis College, Rochestown 1-12 to 1-4. They can now look forward to an All-Ireland semi-final against Summerhill College of Sligo on February 25.

Last year the Sem got to the final of the Hogan Cup but were well beaten by the powerful Naas College. The Kildare school are on target to regain their All-Ireland title; they will face Omagh CBS of Tyrone in the other semi-final.

BANTER

Playing conditions were perfect for the Munster final at the well-laid-out Mallow complex and the pre-match friendly banter between the rival college supporters set the scene for what I hoped would be a classic. It wasn’t really, but that won’t bother the Sem. They were superior throughout. Manager Kieran Herlihy and his team will be satisfied to have retained the Munster title, but will be cognisant of the fact that Roco were never going to win this game.

Brendan’s had to go without Charlie Keating, one of their best players. Hopefully he will be fit to play in the next match.

The Cork college suffered greater losses before the game as injured

stars Harry Quilligan, Micheál O’Mahony, Kevin Lyons and Bryan Hayes all missed out. This put them on the back foot. To compound their problems, midfielder Barry Kelliher only lasted 10 minutes before going off. With such body blows, Roco had little chance of success.

The quality of forward play by both sides was very poor in the opening period. Even with the wind assistance in that period, Roco were so wasteful. So, too, were the Sem forwards, but their defence was superb throughout. It wasn’t too surprising that they also contributed to the scoring. One of the best scores of the game was Jamie Moynihan’s superb, accurate strike with the ciotóg for a darling point. Shades of his famous father, Séamus.

CONTEST

The scoring was so poor in that first half: the Sem led by 0-5 to 0-3. Rochestown were so poor that they failed to score again until the 53rd minute when Seán Coakley followed through and netted following a save

by Shay O’Meara. At long last, spectators had a real contest to savour. Brendan’s reacted quickly and positively for their second brilliant score. John Kelleher, their powerful midfielder, won possession i Iár na páirce and cut through the centre, crashing a mighty shot to the back of the net. A goal that should be admired. No wonder he got the Man of the Match award.

That inspired St Brendan’s to up the pace and win comfortably with an eight-point cushion. The defence is excellent from a very reliable keeper in O’Meara and right through. Seán Fitzgerald caught the eye for his tenacity. Luke Crowley was the winner of all primary ball at 14. Strong and sure winning possession, he was unlucky to be called back by the referee when he had the ball in the Roco net in the second half.

Alex Hennigan showed up well, scoring three points, as did Timmy Moynihan (0-2). The Sem had five clear goal chances. They only scored one and an Aodh O’Neill penalty effort went wide. They will need to be less wasteful to progress further.

It was still a fine win for St Brendan’s, retaining their title, and they have plenty to improve on in their bid for the Hogan Cup.

In the 1968 O’Donoghue Cup final, the ageing Tom (then 31) didn’t move far from the front of the square, but he used that definitive and devastating short step and swerve to hit two goals. He assisted the other two goals in the 4-3 to 0-11 win over Spa. Goals win matches; Tom Long won the 1968 final.

He was also devastating with East Kerry, winning Kerry SFC titles with another prolific goalscorer Johnny Culloty at corner forward.

Tom was also very influential in getting the Fossa club going. Laoch go smior ab ea Tom Long le buanna faoi leith leis an gcaid in a lámha móra. Comhbhrón ó chroí le Bríd agus a muintir uile.

RIP: Legendary Kerry footballer Tom Long.

Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV

Mayo v Kerry

Saturday at 7.30pm

MacHale Park | Live on TG4

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Kerry manager Jack O’Connor is facing a selection headache ahead of Kerry’s important fixture against Division 1 rivals Mayo on Saturday.

The Kingdom travel to Castlebar in search of two crucial points and with a number of regular starters now returning from rest periods, O’Connor must decide how and when he will fit them all in.

Starting in goal, All-Star keeper Shane Ryan returned to the bench for the Monaghan game two weekends ago. The Rathmore all-rounder was given a couple of weeks off following his club’s All-Ireland triumph in the middle of January but he is now back in contention to start. Shane Murphy deputised for Ryan in the opening two rounds of the league and the Crokes man acquitted himself very well against Monaghan. Ryan is still O’Connor’s first choice, however, so he may slot back in on Saturday.

Widespread changes are unlikely at the back with the All-Ireland-winning full back line of Graham O’Sullivan, Jason Foley and Tom O’Sullivan expected to retain their spots. Pa Warren filled in at half back last time out alongside the dependable Tadhg Morley and rejuvenated Paul Murphy. Mike Breen, who missed the last match with a minor hamstring injury, is another option assuming he is available.

O’Connor facing selection conundrum

a pile of ball as a sort of false corner forward, dropping deep and dictating play with his impressive range of passing. Closer to goal, relative newcomers Darragh Roche and Donal O’Sullivan Down have been in excellent form. Dropping either of them at this point might seem harsh, especially to a manager who is known to be loyal to players who come in and play well.

If Paudie Clifford is ready to start, which seems likely considering the minutes he got in Kerry’s last match, Brosnan could be the unfortunate one to make way, simply because Clifford is more of a likefor-like replacement given the role Brosnan has been playing.

Jack Barry and Barry Dan O’Sullivan have manned the midfield area in the early part of the league and they could well carry on those duties in the coming weeks. The forward division is where things get particularly tricky for the Kerry bainisteoir. Paudie Clifford came off the bench against Monaghan and showed well and as a two-time All-Star he is guaranteed to start when Kerry are at full strength. Seánie O’Shea is also expected to play some part in the match after recuperating from a knee injury, and David Clifford

Dubs next up for unbeaten Kerry ladies

The Kerry ladies will be looking to maintain their 100% record when they welcome Dublin to Austin Stack Park on Saturday evening.

Kerry have managed to win all three of their Division 1 fixtures to date, despite being newcomers to the top tier following last season’s Division 2 final victory over Armagh.

Hard-fought results on the road against Waterford and Mayo were followed by a home win over Donegal a fortnight ago and now Declan Quill and Darragh Long’s side will be eyeing a top two finish and a spot in another final.

The Dubs, winners of four All-Irelands in a row between 2017 and 2020, are cur-

rently in third place in Division 1 having have won two of their three games to date. In their last match they just about saw off the challenge of Cork as two late frees by Carla Rowe secured a narrow one-point win.

Hannah Tyrell, who scored 1-6 from play at Páirc Uí Rinn, will require special attention if Kerry are to make it four from four. Kerry v Dublin takes place this Saturday at 5.15pm. The match will be broadcast live on TG4.

Elsewhere in Division 1, Meath welcome Mayo to Páirc Tailteann (Saturday at 2pm), Donegal play Waterford in Letterkenny (Sunday at 1pm), and Cork travel to Salthill to take on Galway (Sunday at 2pm).

is back training after taking a short break following Fossa’s All-Ireland run. Bringing both Cliffords and O’Shea straight back in to the starting lineup looks like a no-brainer on paper, but the problem is who do they replace?

Cousins Dara Moynihan and Micheál Burns both had fine games against the Farney Army and Adrian Spillane is a preferred candidate of the manager’s due in no small part to the physical presence he provides.

Tony Brosnan has been getting through

The younger Clifford and O’Shea could potentially be held in reserve until an opportune moment during the match. The sight of one or both of them being sprung from the bench would surely lift Kerry’s spirits, while dampening those of their hosts.

One of Mayo’s main men, Paddy Durcan, is rumoured to be in line for a return on Saturday.

It will be interesting to see if new manager Kevin McStay persists with his tactic of placing big man Aidan O’Shea in the full forward line. If he does, O’Shea will be picked up by Kerry full back Jason Foley.

DECISIONS: The return of some key players means it's trickier than usual for Jack O'Connor to pick a starting 15. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

DUEL: Lorraine Scanlon battles for possession with Siobhán McGrath of Dublin in 2019.

‘Kick and move is the Kerry way’ – O’Shea

Adam Moynihan was in Croke Park this week to speak to Kerry’s All-Star centre forward Seánie O’Shea

Seánie O’Shea has echoed manager Jack O’Connor’s recent comments about Kerry’s style of play, insisting that the team is at its best when moving the ball at pace.

Speaking at Croke Park at the launch of Allianz’s sponsorship of the football championship, the Kenmare man said that fast build-up play is Kerry’s most effective – and most enjoyable – offensive tactic.

“Traditionally in Kerry that’s the way we always like to play,” O’Shea told this reporter. “Kick and move. Kick and move. Get the ball through the lines as fast as we can.

“The quicker you get it up, the tougher it is for the other team to get set up as well. It’s definitely a nice way to play. “Now, it’s not possible all the time with the way certain teams set up against you. You might have to slow it down at certain times of the game.

“But generally it’s most enjoyable when you’re kicking the ball.”

O’Connor’s comments came in the wake of the recent Monaghan game, a game which O’Shea and several other regular starters missed as they were injured and/or being rested. Kerry eventually ran out 11-point winners in Killarney (after they injected pace into their attack) with several fringe players to the fore.

The team’s captain on the field in 2022 says the form of those newcomers has given the whole panel a significant boost.

“That’s the way you want it. Fellas have come in and played very well. They’ll be looking to put down a marker for later on in the year and hold onto their jersey. It’s great for the squad. There’s good depth there and it brings great bite to training. There’s fellas lifting.

“The more competition the better you have to be playing to get your place, and that’s going to benefit the team.”

One of the players who has arrived on the scene in a major way is 22-yearold Kilgarvan native Donal O’Sullivan Down. After making an impact off the bench against Donegal, O’Sullivan was

handed his first start against Monaghan and he scored 1-3 in a eye-catching Man-of-the-Match display. The wellbuilt corner forward is a guy whom O’Shea knows well. They work as teachers in the same secondary school in Kenmare and they also travel to training together.

While O’Sullivan’s form has come as something of a bolt from the blue for many observers, O’Shea is far from shocked at his colleague’s performances.

“I’m not surprised [at how well he has done]. I obviously know Donal from when he was playing underage. He played very well for the Kerry minors and the U20s too. Then injuries came against him for a while, he had a couple of bad years out.

“But Donal works really hard off the field, getting himself in good shape. He spent a year on the panel last year and he got great experience from that and great learnings, and I’m just delighted for him now that he has hit the ground running. He’ll be looking to build on that.

“He's a great character. We do a good bit of travelling together and he’s good company in fairness. He’s a very happy character so he’s great to have around.”

O’Sullivan’s next challenge is to retain his place on the team, which will be easier said than done with the two Cliffords and O’Shea himself expected to return to the starting lineup in the coming weeks.

After recovering from a knee injury, O’Shea is hopeful of playing some part in Saturday’s match against Mayo in Castlebar.

“I’m feeling good now,” the 24-year-old confirmed. “I just had a bit of a niggle in the knee from last year. It just needed a couple of weeks extra to clear up. But I’m back doing a bit now the last couple of weeks and I’ll hopefully see game time soon enough. Hopefully now this weekend - if not then the weekend after.

“But please God now this weekend I’ll be able to see some bit of action.”

HQ: Seánie O’Shea at Croke Park for the announcement of Allianz’s new sponsorship of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Photo: INPHO/Dan Sheridan.

Killarney Athletic

U12 DIVISION 1 RESULT: St. Brendans Park FC B 3-0 Killarney Athletic B. The lads made the journey to Tralee this morning for a game against St Brendan’s Park who were unbeaten in the league so far this year. Unfortunately with a loss of players due to a run of unforeseen circumstances the lads took the field with 8 players instead of 9 and no subs. The only way I can describe these 8 players is Absolute Warriors! They played like their lives depended on it, supported each other throughout and threw themselves into absolutely everything and for the first 30mins controlled the game to the opposition’s evident frustration. Half time blew and it was 0-0, absolute epic first half performance. After the break they returned to the pitch and carried on much the same but unfortunately after time the extra man & the number of fresh legs they had on the bench started to show and within a 5 minute period the opposition capitalised scoring 3 goals against tired legs before our boys reasserted themselves firmly shut the door once again for the remainder of the match. So proud of the lads today, they showed resilience, grit & determination throughout. Well played lads & thanks very much to Park FC for a brilliant match. MOTM - Matthew Sanbak.

GIRLS: Killarney Athletic 5-4 LB Rovers (Roksana Warow, Sophie O’Shea, Lillian Slattery).

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: FAI Junior Cup Rd 6 - Tallaght

Utd 0 Killarney Celtic 3. Stephen McCarthy, Lee Downing, Wayne Sparling. Killarney Celtic reached the last 8 of the FAI Junior Cup for the 3rd time in recent years with a clearcut win in Dublin last weekend. After a tight opening Celtic hit the front with a 39th minute penalty which Stephen McCarthy coolly tucked away. Celtic struck again before half time when Lee Downing netted. Finally Wayne Sparling confirmed the result with a 2nd half goal to send Celtic through to the quarter finals again. Well done to the management and players. Many thanks to the supporters who made the journey to Terenure last Saturday.

U14 PREMIER: MEK 2 Killarney Celtic 2. Sam Scroope, Ignacy Truchan.

U12 PREMIER: Killarney Celtic 3 Tralee Dynamos 3. Cillian Scannell 2, Noah Brosnan.

U12 DIV 2 SOUTH: Killorglin AFC 1 Killarney Celtic 0.

GIRLS U17 LEAGUE: Killarney Celtic 2 Inter Kenmare 0. Katie Doe, Maeve Courtney

MEK Galaxy

U13 GIRLS PREMIER: MEK Galaxy 2 Iveragh Utd 4. Tough game for the girls who gave their all. Scorers for MEK Fleur O'Neill and Ava Harty POTM Mary O'Donoghue & Alannah Casey.

BOYS U12 PREMIER: Listowel Celtic 2

MEK Galaxy 0.

U12 DIVISION 2: MEK Galaxy 5 Killarney

Athletic 0.

U14 PREMIER: MEK Galaxy 2 Killarney Celtic 2. A share of the spoils with our neighbours. Scorers for MEK were David O’Shea and Leo Allen.

U14 DIVISION 2: MEK Galaxy 5 Camp Juniors 2. A solid performance from start to finish from MEK who on another day could easily have added a more to their total. It started well for the home side with all the pressure on the Camp goal and MEK’s midfield dominant. Several chances went abegging, before two perfectly executed corners from Dara Whelton broke the deadlock; Breandán Allman headed home the first on 20 minutes and Ivan O’Shea headed a second five minutes later. Cade Jameson struck to make it 3-0 with a well-worked team goal on the stroke of half-time and a score-line that reflected the run of play. Camp got one back early in the second-half before Charlie O’Reilly made it 4-1 following a superb solo-effort down the right, latching onto a through ball from Bart Flynn. Camp made it 4-2 before Alain Adamcyzk collected MEK’s fifth, two minutes from time. Manof-the-Match: Some strong performances across the park but goal-keeper James O’Reilly takes the honour thanks to some great point-blank saves and a solid performance all-round.

U16 DIVISION 1: LB Rovers 3 MEK Galaxy1. Top of the table clash. Strong LB side well set up went 1-0 from a corner but the lads settled well and pulled one back from a Karl O’Neill header. 1-1 at half time. LB scored a great individual goal just into the second half. Despite lots of pressure we couldn’t find an equaliser and got caught again just at the end. First league defeat of the season but a super shift from the lads.

Killarney Legion GAA

EAST KERRY SUPERLEAGUE: The Senior team commenced their East Kerry Superleague campaign with a win over Firies last Sunday in Direen. Leading 0-6 to 0-3 in the first half after playing against a stiff breeze they dominated the second half to run out 3-14 to 1-4 winners. Team: Brian Kelly, Darragh O’Doherty, Danny Sheahan, Cathal Sheahan, Peter O’Sullivan, Rob Leen, Kieran O’Donoghue, Darragh Lyne (1-0), Eoghan O’Sullivan (0-1), Luke O’Donoghue, Jonathan Lyne (0-1), Denis Sheahan, Peter McCarthy (1-5), Finbarr Murphy (0-6), Thomas Moriarty (1-1).

Subs: Sam Benson for C. Sheahan, Callum O’Donoghue for Denis Sheahan, Alan MoriIarty for L. O’Donoghue. The remaining fixtures in the competition include Kilcummin away on Sunday February 19th with a 12 noon throw in time, Kenmare away on Sunday February 26th and on the weekend of March 5th Gneeveguilla are the visitors to Direen.

COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES: The County Board released the fixtures for the Senior County League during the week and they are as follows: Division 1 which consists of 11 rounds. Ballymacelligott (A) W/E March 19th, Austin Stacks(H) W/E April 2nd,

Rathmore (A) W/E April 9th, Dr Crokes (H) W/E April 23rd, Dingle(A) W/E April 30th, Castleisland Desmonds (H) W/E May 14th, Milltown/Castlemaine (A) W/E May 21st, Kilcummin (H) W/E June 4th , Gneeveguilla (A) W/E June 11th, Spa (H) W/E June 25th, Kerins O’Rahillys (A) W/E July 9th. Division 6 which consists of 13 rounds. Beaufort B (A) W/E March 19th, Tuosist (H) W/E April 2nd, Fossa B (A) W/E April 9th, Kilcummin B (H) W/E April 23rd, Churchill B (A) W/E May14th, Firies B (H) W/E May 21st, Kerins O’Rahillys B (A) W/E June 4th, Valentia (H) W/E June 11th, St Michael Foilmore B (A) W/E June 25th, Dr Crokes C (H) W/E July 9th, Milltown / Castlemaine B (A) W/E July 16th, Castleisland Desmond B (H) W/E July 23rd.

KERRY TEAMS: The Kerry Ladies sit proudly on top of the Lidl National League Division 1 and this Saturday February 18th they entertain Dublin in Austin Stack Park with a 5.15 throw in. The Senior Men are in Castlebar for a battle with modern day rivals Mayo on the same evening with a 7.30 throw in. The Kerry U20s went down to Kildare in Round 1 of the John Kerins Cup in a game played in Fitzgerald Stadium. Darragh Fleming was solid throughout at corner back while Will Shine was introduced midway through the second half. The Kerry hurlers are joint top of Division 2 after a home win over Carlow.

Spa GAA

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to St. Brendan's College Killarney on their Corn Ui Mhuiri sucecess, especially to club members Timmy Moynihan, Luke O'Neill, Donal Doherty and Kieran Herlihy.

SAFEGUARDING: Well done to the twenty-three participants who partook in the Safeguarding 1 workshop held in Spa GAA Clubhouse on the morning of Saturday 11th. Participants in this workshop are involved in the coaching of the ABC entry level players right up to U17s.

UP AND ACTIVE EASTER CAMP: This Easter break Monday 3rd - Friday 7th April from 9am-1pm a fun filled camp for children attending Primary School will take place at Spa GAA grounds. To book your place contact Evan 087 1496951 or Dan 085 7386444.

LOTTO: Spa Lotto. €4,600 Numbers drawn 7, 8, 18, 21. No jackpot winner. Lucky dips €50 each to Chloe Scannell c/o Micko, Ger Morris, Noah Murphy, Mona c/o Brendan Cronin. Next weeks draw for a jackpot of €4,800. Play online on spagaa.com or tickets on sale in usual outlets. Thank you for your continued support.

Dr Crokes GAA

EAST KERRY SUPERLEAGUE: Dr. Crokes

2-14 Glenflesk 0-08. Our winning streak continued on Friday night when we hosted Glenflesk under lights. It was an excellent team performance with goals coming from Gavin O’Shea and Harry Potts. We have a Bye this weekend and face Fossa at home on the weekend of February

26th.

AWARDS NIGHT: Our Annual Awards Night will take place on Friday 10th March in the East Avenue Hotel. Tickets €20. There will be a buffet followed by entertainment from Ráiméis.

MEMBERSHIP is now due for the 2023 year via Clubforce.

HEALTHY CLUB: A safe and social walking group will take place every Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:30pm in Dr. Crokes GAA Grounds. Invite friends to join you on this healthy walk and social chat. This walk is open to all non Dr Croke members too.

LOTTO: February 13th. Numbers drawn were 2, 17, 20, 25. Jackpot not won. 6 patrons matched 3 numbers and receive €70 each. Jackpot for draw on February 20th will be €16,700. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club.

DR. CROKES SHOP: You can shop worldwide on our online shop.

BINGO: Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday night in St. Marys Parish Hall at 8pm. Doors open at 6:45. This week’s jackpot is worth a whopping €2,600 with another €1,650 in prizes to be won in 10 games of bingo. Everyone Welcome.

PROGRESSIVE 31: Continues every Wednesday at 8pm. Bring €5 and a partner. All welcome.

MOTHERS & OTHERS: Continues every Monday at 6:30pm. If anyone is interested in helping out with this team in any way please contact Catherine Keogh on 087 2827626.

SEM: Well Done to St. Brendans College on winning the Corn Uí Mhuiri final on Saturday, particularly to the Dr. Crokes contingent, Shay O’Meara, Alex Hennigan, Maidhci Lynch, Neil O’Carroll, Paddy Foley, Sean Fitzgearld, Cillian Courtney, Cillian O’Connor, Charlie Keating, Conaill Gallagher, Jack O’Sullivan, Sean McAllister and Robbie Harnett.

CONGRATULATIONS to Brian O’Doherty and Kayla Ní Shé on the brith of baby Finn, a first grandson for Seamie and Marian. SYMPATHY to the family of Donie Kelly. Donie is a former player and father to former goalkeeper Alan. Ar dheis Dé go rabid a anam.

NOTES: If anyone has anything they want to add to our club notes please email pro. drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie.

Fossa GAA

SENIOR MEN: Fr Galvin Cup Final 2022. Fossa 1-14 Listry 0-12. Emmett O’Shea 1-09, Darren Cronin 0-02, Eoin Talbot 0-02, Harry Buckley 0-01. Congratulations to both team and management.

SEM: Congratulations to St. Brendans college on reaching the Corn Uí Mhuirí final especially the Fossa players.

KERRY: Best of luck to both the men and ladies in the national leagues this weekend especially Erica Mcglynn, Paudie and David Clifford.

LOTTO: No jackpot winner. Next week's

jackpot €11,800. Thanks for playing.

CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the family of our former Chairman and Vice Chairman Tom Long. May he rest in peace.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place Feb 6 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €10,600. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 12, 16. There was no winner. Consolation prizes of €50 1. Ciara Furlong, Knockanimirish. 2. Mags Furlong (Sellers’ Prize) 3. Dermot Brosnan, Kilmacud (On Line) 4. Denis Hickey, Glenflesk. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on 20/2/ 2023 Jackpot will be €10,700

Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers.

CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ FINAL: St Brendan’s College, Killarney 1-12 St Francis College, Rochestown 1-4. St Brendan’s College, Killarney: S O’Meara (Dr Crokes); J Williams (Kilcummin), C Lynch (Glenflesk), M Lynch (Dr Crokes); S Fitzgerald (Dr Crokes), K O’Shea (Kilcummin), J Moynihan (Glenflesk); J Kelleher (Glenflesk), D Ryan (Fossa); T Moynihan (Spa), A O’Neill (Reenard), A Hennigan (Dr Crokes); C Cronin (Glenflesk), L Crowley (Glenflesk), C Courtney (Dr Crokes). Subs: P Moynihan (Kilcummin) for Courtney (42); N O’Carroll (Dr Crokes) for Cronin (50); E Kelly (Glenflesk) for Williams (60); L Daly (Kilcummin) for J Moynihan (61); S Doolan (Kilcummin) for T Moynihan (62). Scorers for St Brendan’s College, Killarney: L Crowley (0-5, 0-1 free); J Kelleher (1-1); A Hennigan (0-3); T Moynihan (0-2); J Moynihan (01). Well done to St. Brendans and to all our Glenflesk players Cian Lynch, (captain) Callum Cronin, John Kelliher, (Man of the Match), Luke Crowley, Jamie Moynihan, Eoghan Kelly, Liam O’Donoghue, Darragh O’Connell and Stephen Moynihan.

KERRY U20: Best wishes to Kerry U20s and our lads Killian O’Sullivan, Dylan Roche and Seamus Moynihan (management) taking on Dublin in round 2 of the John Kerins Cup next weekend.

MEMBERSHIP 2023: Membership for 2023 is now open and available online via Clubforce or in our two local shops

O'Briens Glenflesk and O'Donoghues Barraduff (Forms and Envelopes available in both).

GLENFLESK CCÉ: Amazing results for Glenflesk CCÉ last Sunday in the Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel,Tipperary at Ceol an Gheimhridh na Mumhan. Well done to all. 1st Reed u11 – Sean Angland. 1st Storytelling – Rian Gleeson. 2nd Recitation – Rian Gleeson. 1st String Under 11 – Olivia Angland. 2nd Duet U11 - Sean & Olivia Angland. 3rd Singing Under 11 - Olivia Angland. 2nd Quartette U14- Colleen, Olivia and Sean Angland with Nóirìn Healy.

Kilcummin GAA

EAST KERRY LEAGUE: East Kerry League Kilcummin 1-12 Gneeveguilla 1-9. Gary O’Leary's first half goal and some fantastic points from Kieran Murphy were the

difference between the teams on this well contested encounter in Kilcummin last Sunday. Next outing home to Legion next Sunday 19th @ 12 midday. Team Keith O’Leary, James Devane, Damien O’Leary, Andy Lowin, Sean O’Leary, Kevin McSweeney, Donal Maher, Kieran Murphy, Paul O’Shea, Danny Cronin. Philip O’Leary, Eoghan Donovan, Mark O’Shea, Gary O’Leary, Noel Duggan. Subs used: Kelvin Teahan, Sean Moynihan, Darragh Brosnan,

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the Sem on winning the Corn Ui Mhuiri. Well done to our Kilcummin players who are part of the squad. Keelan O’Shea, Luke Daly, Sean Doolan, James Williams, Jack Fogarty, Padraigh Moynihan and Oran Dwyer.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 21, 23, 25, 27. €100 Eoin O’Donnell Faha. €50 Noel Brosnan, €50-Mags Gallagher Listry. €25 Anthony Clifford Faha, €25 John Kearin c/o Faha court. Jackpot next week Feb 19th €9,450.

KERRY U20: Well done to Listry senior player Aaron O’Donoghue who played for the Kerry U20 team last weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS to our minor players Padraig O’Donoghue and Mark McCarthy who were part of the St Brendan’s College team who won the Corn UĪ Mhuirí title.

GAMES: Best of luck to our senior team who play Glenflesk this weekend in Listry in the East Kerry Super league.

BEST of luck to our minors who play Kenmare in Listry Saturday the 18th February.

East Kerry GAA

RESULTS: Frank Doran Sponsored East Kerry League. Division 1A - Killarney Legion 3-14 Firies 1-04, Killcummin 1-12 Gneeveguilla 1-9. Division 1B - Dr crokes 2.14 Glenflesk 0-08, Fossa 1-14 Listry 0-12. Division 2 - Cordal 1-14 Scartaglen 2-11, Kilgarvan 2-05 Spa 1-16.

Beaufort GAA

BEAUFORT FILM NIGHT: Beaufort Film Night will hold a screening night on Saturday 18th February at 8.30pm at the Inn Between Bar, Beaufort. The feature film to be screened is Another Round, a Danish comedy-drama starring Mads Mikkelsen. Cert 12A. Admission €7.

FIXTURES: Senior men will have a bye in the Mid Kerry league next weekend. Minor men will be home to Gneeveguilla, Saturday, 18th at 3pm in round 1, Co Minor league.

RESULTS: Round 1, Mid Kerry senior league. Beaufort 1.12 Keel 0.05. Beaufort: Seán Coffey, Ethan Coffey, Ger Hartnett, Sam Roberts, Niall Carey, Nathan Breen, Timmy Casey, Sean O’Brien, Ronan Murphy, Pádraig O’Sullivan, Fergal Hallissey (0.2f), Mikey Moriarty (0.1), Darragh Dennehy (0.4), Liam Carey (1.5), Josh Coffey. Subs: Micheal O'Sullivan for Ronan Murphy (inj) Jason Foley for Sean Coffey,

James Crockett for Padraig O’Sullivan, Cian O’Sullivan, Padraig Hallissey, Adam Flynn, Mike O’Shea.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the juvenile and senior players who were presented with their medals last weekend. Thank you to Kerry Co Board Chairperson Patrick O’Sullivan who attended to present the senior medals, Mike Breen, Hannah O’Donoghue and Fiadhna Tangney who presented the juvenile medals, the Inn Between and those who helped to organise both presentations.

LOTTO: The next draw for a jackpot of €11,800 will be on Sunday, 19th February 2023. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at: www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT: Work has resumed on the All-weather playing surface on the GAA club grounds. The Club is holding a car draw and other cash prizes to fund the development. Tickets are still available. They are €25 each, 3 for €60, 5 for €100 and are available from local sellers, shops, and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Please contact the Club at 087 9975737 for more information.

IRELAND LIGHTS UP: Ireland Lights Up in partnership with Operation Transformation continues this week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in GAA field. If you want to walk at another time, please sign in at Clubhouse entrance. Everybody must sign in before walking.

WALKING CHALLENGE: Well done to the thirty walkers who have reached over 6,000km. The challenge ends on Wednesday, 15th February. Thank you to all the participants. All Clubs who reach 4,000km will be in a draw for O’Neill’s Club gear vouchers.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, February 6th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 32 and the bonus ball was 1. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Temmler Ireland Ltd, Killorglin. €50 - Evelyn Twiss, Milltown. €25 - Francis Foley, Castlemaine. €25 - Nancy Coffey, Milltown. €25 - Maeve Burke, Kiltallagh. €25 - Brendan Twiss, Callinafercy. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 20th 2023 at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

RESULT: Mid Kerry Senior Football League. A winning start to the 2023 sea-

son for our Senior side and their management team spearheaded by Mark Bourke on Sunday afternoon at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown in front of a sizeable crowd as Milltown/Castlemaine ran out nine point winners (0-17 to 0-08) over Laune Rangers 'B' in the Mid Kerry Senior Football League. Playing with wind advantage in the opening half, Milltown/ Castlemaine led 0-8 to 0-4 at half time with some fine points being scored by the likes of Sean Hogan, Jonathan O'Sullivan and Eanna O'Connor who were in top form throughout the contest. Gavin Horan also seen a goal chance well saved. Laune Rangers kept in touch at the other end with Gavin O'Shea and Matthew Leslie being their main marksmen. In the second half Milltown/Castlemaine stepped it up and had a ten point lead to show for their hard work after 55 minutes at 0-16 to 0-06 with Eanna O'Connor giving a fantastic display of placed ball kicking into the breeze. The defence also did a good job of limiting the visitors' scoring opportunities. A late pointed effort from Donal Dennehy rounded off a well deserved victory for the hosts on a final score of 0-17 to 0-08.

FIXTURE: Mid Kerry Senior Football League. Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Cromane away next Sunday, February 19th in Round 2 of the Mid Kerry Senior Football League at 2:00pm. All support would be welcome.

Killarney Camogie Club

TRAINING: We had a fantastic turnout of almost 50 girls for our 1st indoor U8/ U10 training session last Friday evening. The girls had an absolute blast and were beaming ear to ear leaving! Indoor training continues this Friday 17th February in Spa GAA Hall from 6-7pm. Free of charge. All equipment (hurleys & helmets) provided. Please bring runners & water. Everyone is encouraged to bring a friend to try it out too! Details of registration fees etc will be handed out on Friday evening.

INFO: Please contact Caroline O'Leary (086-8452197) or Sarah Breen (0879849043) for more information.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: Yellow Ball Team of 3. Played Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th February 2023, on Mahony's Point. Winners - Declan Kelly (6), James McCarthy (9) & Nigel Shevlin (36); 134pts. 2nd - Pat Nagle (12), Brendan Lynch (14) & Seamus O’Connor (13); 126pts. 3rd - Eoin Brosnan (12), Declan Allman (19) & Cornelius O’Connor (17); 124pts. 4th - Jonathan Casey (7), Michael Casey (13) & Jimmy Smith (14); 124pts. 5th - Pat Chawke (8), Donal Culloty (9) & Mark Culloty (9); 123pts.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Killeen 3BBB 12th February. 1st Geraldine Collins, Marie O’Brien, Eliz-

SPORT NOTES

abeth O’Kelliher 32 points. 2nd Amy Arthur, Evelyn Courtney, Frances Arthur 31 Points.

FIXTURES: Next week’s competition 19th February Team Of Three MP Waltz.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

NEW ROLES: Best of luck to Lady Captain Mary Moynihan, Captain John Ivory and President Michael Casey and also to the incoming committees for the coming year.

RESULTS: 9 Hole Scramble Saturday 11th February. A wonderful morning of golf and great to see a big turnout the winning team Margaret O’Donoghue, Éilís O’Sullivan and Mernie Lenihan. In second place Thérèse O’Keeffe, Úna O’Sullivan and Doreen Brosnan.

COMPETITIONS: Saturday 18th February.

9-hole scramble. Tee time 10.00am for 10.30am. 9 Hole Competition Wednesday mornings. Each Wednesday morning 9-hole competition everyone welcome. Meet at 9.45am for 10.00am. All members welcome.

GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House.

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: February 11th & 12th. Single stableford competition. The winners were:

1st Michael J O'Sullivan (18) 42, 2nd Bryan O'Leary (19) 41. Division 1: 1st Michael J O'Connor (9) 38, 2nd Alan Flynn (8) 37. Division 2: 1st Niall O'Brien (15) 36, 2nd Darren Gaffey (14) 35. Division 3 - 1st Damian O'Callaghan (29) 39, 2nd Ger Murphy (26) 36.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: 11TH/12TH February - 3 Person Yellow Ball Team Event . Stableford (yellow tees) sponsored by men’s branch. 1st Charlie Mcauley, Sean Ferris, Gene Boyd - 126 pts. 2nd Kenneth O’Connor, David Carroll, Gavin Carroll - 124 pts.

FIXTURES: 18th/19th February - Round 1

Spring League - Stableford Yellow TeesSponsored by Cahillane Butchers.

Maine Valley Members

Golf Club

LADIES RESULTS: Lady Captain Angie Foley's 2 person 9 hole Valentine scramble: 1st Marian O'Connor/Ann Marie

O'Donnell 37.2. 2nd Catherine Horan/Cait

O'Leary 39.2. 3rd Joanne Brosnan/Mary Walsh 40.2.

FIXTURES: 9 Hole Stableford sponsored by The Club can be played Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th or Tuesday 21st February. 12 Hole re-entry sponsored by Lady Member Carmel O'Connor continues until further notice. The Spring League entry sheet is posted on Notice Board. Names to be in by Friday 17th February. Draw for Teams.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

SUNDAY DRAWS: Three Player Team, Two Scores Count Each Hole- Nett: Gearoid Cronin, John Murphy & Aidan O'Keef-

fe 83 and Gross: Gearoid Cronin, Robbie O'Brien Snr & Sean Ashe 99.

DONIE KELLY RIP: The club was saddened last Saturday to learn of the death of Donie Kelly, father of our former Registrar Alan Kelly and a regular presenter of the Cup named in honour of his late brother Ricky to the winning team each year in our big club event. We offer our sympathies to Alan and the entire Kelly family.

CONGRATULATIONS: To both Cillian Courtney and Robbie Harnett on their involvement in St Brendans College’s Corn Ui Mhuirí title win last Saturday.

OPEN MEETING: An Open Meeting of the club will take place on February 27th in the clubhouse. Further details in the weeks ahead.

MEMBERSHIP: Fees for 2023 will be due as of March 1st. Further details in the weeks ahead.

Muckross Rowing Club

NATIONAL TRIALS: Congratulations and well done to Daniel Daly, Niamh Coffey (UL RC) and Caoimhe O’Sullivan (UL RC) who have been invited to participate in this weekend’s High Performance water trials at the National Rowing Centre in Cork. Wishing all three Muckross rowers every success.

AGM: Many thanks to all who attended the club’s AGM on Thursday. A full roundup of the meeting’s proceedings will be sent to club members on email.

SHANDON HOR: The club’s first competitive outing was the Shandon Head of the River time trial event, held at the Cork city marina on Saturday, January 28. The event was hosted by Shandon Boat Club and featured a 4.2km course for Fours and Eights, racing from the south side of Blackrock Castle into the Cork city marina, finishing closely beyond the Shandon BC boathouse. A cold but dry day provided near perfect conditions for the crews entered. The club was unlucky to place outside the winning times with five second place finishes including the Womens J16 and J14 Quads, Mens J16 and J14 Quads and Mens Masters Quad. The club was also third fastest in three events including the Womens J15 Quad, Mens J14 Quad and Mens Masters Quad. In the latter Masters event, there was friendly rivalry between the two Muckross crews who finished within one second of each other! Our thanks to all members and parents in attendance and all who assisted with organisation of the boats and trailer over the weekend.

Killarney Rugby

U14: Well done to our U14 boys team, coaches and management who traveled to Kilfeacle in county Tipperary last Saturday for round 2 of the Munster League. The lads had an early start and played some fantastic rugby, winning well on the road, making it two from two in this inaugural league. Next Saturday the lads are away to Tralee in the West Munster

league.

MUNSTER: Well done to Lily Morris, Fia Whelan and Ava O'Malley who were named on the Munster squad last Saturday for the Munster U18 girls interpro against connacht in Dublin. Best of luck to the girls for the rest of the series.

MINIS: Best of luck to our minis who travel to North Kerry to take on Listowel at the town park for matches at U8, U10 and U12. There will be no fawns training this weekend. Don't forget the gumshields!

RESULTS: U14 Boys: Kilfeacle 12-25 Killarney. U16 Boys: Killarney 30-0 Midleton. U18 Boys: Cobh Pirates 17-21 Killarney. U16 Girls: Shannon 35-5 Killarney.

FIXTURES: U14 Boys v Tralee (Away) Saturday at 11am.

Killarney Valley AC

MUNSTER: The Munster Senior/Master Indoor Championships were held last Sunday in Nenagh and we had a lot of good performances from our athletes. Ciara Kennelly came 1st in the Senior Women Long Jump. Dara Looney came 1st in the Senior Men Long Jump. Tadgh Galvin came 1st in the Senior Men 400m. Derek Pyne came 1st in the Master Men 400m. Alan Delaney came 1st in the Master Men High Jump.

CROSS COUNTRY: We had some good performances from our distance athletes in the South Munster Schools Cross Country last Thursday. Jack Culloty came 2nd in the Minor Boys 2K and his school team came 3rd overall. Karl James came 10th in the Intermediate Boys 4K. Both Jack and Karl progress to the Munster Schools in Waterford on the 24th February. Kathryn Ryan came 19th in the Senior Girls race and her team brought home the bronze medal. Ted O’Gorman competed in the National B Cross Country Championships in Kilkenny and finished in 7th position.

PARKRUN: Congrats to Darragh O’Leary for running a new course record of 15min 43secs in the Killarney House Parkrun last Saturday morning. Congrats and well done to all our athletes.

INFO: All information on Training Schedules and How to Join etc. are on our website www.killarneyvalleyac.ie.

Killarney Cougars

U12 BOYS DIV 3: Killarney Cougars 29 Gneeveguilla 33. A well contested game at the Presentation Gym saw the visitors take the points in an exciting game. The Cougars led 9-8 after the opening quarter with good baskets by Luke Bowler and David Kennelly. The visitors took the lead by halftime 17-13 and were further ahead entering the final quarter 23-15. A strong last quarter by the Cougars had just a basket between the 29-27 with baskets by George Nomikos getting the Cougars back into the game, but the visitors just held on in an exciting finish. Cougars had good performances on this occasion from Rory Moynihan, George Nomikos and David Kennelly.

U14 JIMMY CURRAN TOURNAMENT: Our

U14 Boys travelled to Tralee early Saturday for the U14 Invitational tournament and a good performance by the boys saw them come through their group with Sligo All-Stars & Bantry Cork, through to the last 8 and a meeting v Limerick Celtics in the quarter final and despite a strong performance the Celtics finished strongly to advance to the Semi-Final going onto defeat Sligo & Tralee to take the Cup title. The Cougars had good performances from Conor Lynch, Jack Culloty, Liam Quirke, Ryan Kissane, Adam Galvin, Luke Foley and Mark Looney.

ACADEMY: There is a Midterm Break for our Friday academy groups this week. Training resumes on Friday February 24th. Well done to our Academy Boys & Girls that competed at halftime in the National League game Cougars v Dublin Lions on Saturday evening.

NATIONAL LEAGUE DIV 1: Killarney Cougars 79 Dublin Lions 104. The Killarney Cougars hosted the Dublin Lions at the Presentation Gym chasing a second consecutive home win but it was the in-form Lions that came out on top in the National League Div 1 before a good attendance. The Lions were to comfortably maintain their lead through the final quarter despite good work by Jack Lynch 8 pts and Marty Hill 9 pts, however the Lions finished the game with a total of 14 three pointers and this proved decisive as Cougars failed to match the visitors return and the Lions recorded a deserved win on a disappointing night for the Cougars who failed to build on last weeks winning perfomance. Positives for the Cougars were new signing Marty Hill continues to settle in with 24 pts on this occasion despite early foul trouble.and young Jack Lynch on 21 pts, the Dublin Lions had strong performances by Ringo Dau 26 pts, Toms Ludbasrzs 18 pts, Kevin Obasuyi 17 pts and Tiernan Howe 18 pts. Next up for the Cougars is a trip north to face Team North West in Letterkenny before a home game against league leaders Tolka Rovers on Feb 25th.

Kilcummin

RAMBLING HOUSE: Kilcummin CCÉ will hold a Rambling House on Saturday 18th February in the Village Inn at 8pm. All are welcome to attend and to participate. There will be no cover charge.

HEDGEROWS: The Road Safety Authority and the County and City Management Association are calling on land-owners to cut their hedgerows before March 1st deadline, to ensure they are not causing a potentially serious road safety hazard. Overgrown hedgerows and roadside verges can result in road fatalities and serious injury collisions. In accordance with Wildlife Act, it is an offence to cut, grub or otherwise destroy any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated or growing in any hedge or ditch, between 1st March and 31st August.