KILLARNEY ADVERTISER 18 November 2022

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Landmark convent sells for well in excess of €1.5m

The landmark Presentation Convent in Cathedral Place, has been sold for well in excess of its €1.5m asking price.

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By Sean Moriarty

The property went on the market last month and estate agents Sherry FitzGerald Coghlan on New St have confirmed that the 1,411 sq. m building has been sold for an undisclosed sum after "exceptional" interest in the bidding process. Estate agent Michael Coghlan was not in a position to say who bought the building and what it will be used for going forward.

“It will end up coming to a very good use for the town,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “It sold for well in excess of its asking price and we are very happy with the result."

The sale heralds the beginning of a new era for that area of town.

Regardless of what plans the new owners have for the building, there is a lot of development set to take place in that

area in the coming months and years. Both secondary schools in that area - St Brigid’s and St Brendan’s – are in the process of extending their buildings.

Before the Presentation nuns left the convent this time last year they gifted some of the convent’s grounds to the Department of Education ensuring St Brigid’s had land to build its new school building on.

While Mr Coughlan would not reveal who bought the convent he did hint that the sale would enhance the already vibrant education sector in the area.

| By Sean Moriarty

A third man has been charged with the murder of Killarney man Tomas Dooley at a Tralee graveyard last month.

Mr Dooley died in what Gardai now believe was a planned attack, while attending a funeral at Rath Cemetery, on October 5.

A total of seven people have been arrested in relation to the incident, including a man aged in his 20s and a juvenile teenager.

Three of them, including the third man in his 20s who was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning, are charged with the murder of Mr Dooley.

All three are related to the dead man.

Third charged with Killarney man’s murder Calls

The teenager, who was also arrested on Tuesday morning, has been charged under a firearms and offensive weapons act.

He was released on bail following at a Court sitting in Tralee on Wednesday and subject to very strict bail terms including signing on at his local garda station and surrendering travel documents amongst other terms.

Three other people were also arrested in relation to the murder and a file is currently being prepared for the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

| By Sean Moriarty

Two Killarney Municipal District councillors believe that modular housing could be put forwards as a solution to the county’s housing shortage.

The Government plans to build 500 modular houses in various locations across the country in an effort to cope with the corresponding refugee crisis.

At last Monday’s full Kerry County Council meeting Cllr. Brendan Cronin said:

"I am requesting Kerry County Council's Planning Department to give favourable consideration to people in Kerry that apply for permission to construct appropriately designed modular homes."

A Kerry County Council official ex-

plained that the local authority offers a comprehensive pre-planning service to any individual with an interest in land and property.

“As part of this service, the merits of any particular proposal including the design of a dwelling, its construction type including modular designs together with relevant national and local planning policy applicable can be discussed,” the official said.

However, on the days after the meeting, Cllr Donal Grady said housing locals who are on Kerry County Council’s housing list was more important and that modular homes could be used in the Killarney area.

“They are completely overlooking and forgetting the existing crisis we have of

our own here for those currently on the social housing list, prior to refugees arriving in this State and particularly the overloading of them here in Killarney. There’s 1,400 waiting on the housing list in the Killarney Municipal District

area and 950 in the Killarney Urban Area,” said Cllr Grady.

“If half the effort was put into housing those on the social housing list here in Kerry, everyone on the list would be housed.”

across the country in an effort to cope with the corresponding refugee crisis.

Schools get colourful for hospice fundraiser

| By Michelle Crean

The fundraiser, which takes place on Friday December 2, was launched in St Brendan’s College on Wednesday with Kerry All Stars Gavin White and David Clifford on hand to add their support to the event.

The joint school fundraiser, which has been running for three years, has raised in excess of €25,000 for various charities.

Continuing on from the success, the staff and students of Holy Cross Mercy, Killarney Community College, Presentation Monastery, Lissivigeen, St Brendan’s College, St Brigid’s, St Francis Special School and St Oliver’s will wear their most colourful Christmas jumpers and make a donation in aid of this fantastic cause.

The chairs of the committee are all Fifth Year LCVP students in The Sem; Neil O'Carroll, TJ O'Sullivan, Ryan McCarthy,

Mark Sheehan and Dara O'Shea.

This year there are more schools than ever involved, something which fundraising committee chairman TJ O'Sullivan is thrilled with.

"It is great to have Livissigeen on board this year," he said.

"Some of the students in the class organising the fundraiser are past pupils and delighted that their old primary jumped at the prospect of getting involved."

Co-chair, Neil O'Carroll, added that it costs €10,000 plus per week to provide hospice services.

"That is our aim – we think it would be incredible if the young people of Killarney could, as a school community, finance a full week of care for the hospice’s clients."

Student Ryan McCarthy said that they are "working really hard" on this fundraiser and "are really optimistic about this year’s event and the prospect of raising more money than previous fundraisers".

Second phase of staff accommodation begins

rooms will be added, subject to planning permission.

The second phase of a major construction project - which, when complete, will cost a staggering €12m - is underway in a move to help retain hotel staff in Killarney.

The Europe Hotel and Resort is currently undergoing construction of Phase B of The Lodges at The Europe, to help their employees stay in the town as a solution to the shortage of rental accommodation on offer.

In 2018, the company invested over €4.5 million into the first phase of The Lodges. The second phase comes in line with the company’s continued commitment to their employees and being a quality employer. Phase B will first see the demolition and removal of the old staff house followed by the construction of four new accommodation blocks boasting 40 generous en-suite rooms. Alongside the highspec accommodation, this phase will also include a new state-of-the-art gym, bicycle storage, laundry facilities and indoor and outdoor recreational areas.

Following on from Phase B, 20 additional

Once all phases have been completed, the total investment in employee accommodation will stand in excess of €12 million. The construction tender has been awarded to Kerry based firm, Kenmare Plant Hire who recently completed the expansion of the hotel’s car park and has been designed by local architect Achim Gottstein.

“We are very proud of our continued commitment to the comfort and well-being of our team. The construction of Phase B follows on from this year’s earlier announcement of the company’s Family Leave policy being extended to included Maternity, Adoptive and Paternity Leave payments for our employees,” Michael Brennan, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Collection, said.

“With the shortage of rental accommodation in Killarney and staff in the hospitality sector we are committed to providing our hard-working and valued staff with the highest standard of on-site accommodation to help us retain and attract new employees to our hotels.”

Still no action on Finnegan's Cross accident black spot

Safety enhancement work at a notoriously dangerous junction have yet to progress despite repeated calls from elected councillors and an on-going spate of accidents there.

The latest temporary solution is to paint high visibility yellow lines on the approach roads to Finnegan's Cross in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents at the junction.

At a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting Cllr Brendan Cronin called for “a table top” surface at the junction to

slow traffic down while they are waiting for the funding to undertake agreed improvement works.

This proposal was not approved by a Council engineer. “Finnegan's Cross is located on the junction of two Local Primary Roads in a rural area, which has a speed limit of 80kph. As per the Traffic Management Guidelines published by the Department of Transport and the Design Manual for Urban Street Roads and Streets, it not recommended to provide a table top surface or ramps on roads outside of an urban area with speed limits

greater than 50kph,” the engineer said. However, the engineer confirmed that yellow lines will be installed while the Council awaits funding. “At the request of the Department of Transport, Kerry County Council submitted a Preliminary Appraisal Report for Finnegan's Cross highlighting the associated issues and accident history. On foot of this, Kerry County Council expect to receive the required funding through the Specific Improvement Grant Allocation in 2023. This funding will be announced in January 2023," he added.

This will be the third year in a row that funding has been allocated to the junction. Unused funds go back in to the pot for the following year.

Cllr. Maura Healy-Rae pushed the Council to apply for emergency funding to carry out the necessary safety improvement works at the same junction.

A Council official replied: “Kerry County Council was successful in obtaining funding via the Low Cost Safety Improvement Works grant allocation in 2022 however, the expected cost of the works exceeded the allocation.”

Eight Killarney schools are planning to get colourful next month to help raise some vital funding for Kerry Hospice Foundation.

| By Michelle Crean

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS: Launching the Presents 4 Palliative fundraiser on Wednesday morning in The Sem were Senior Kerry Footballers David Clifford and Gavin White with Réailtín O’Donoghue and Ciara O’Sullivan from St Brigid’s, Lauren Casey (St Oliver’s), Cathal Walshe (Kerry Hospice), Grzegorz Sychta, Stefano Marchetti (The Sem), Dermot O’Reilly (Kerry Hospice), Niall O’Carroll, TJ O’Sullivan and Dara O’Shea from The Sem, with Robert Sychta and Kacper Maciol from The Mon. Photo: Michelle Crean

DESIGN: The Europe Hotel & Resort have announced construction of Phase B of their employee accommodation facility. Photo: Gottstein Architects

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Killarney Celtic's U11s are Barcelona bound

| By Michelle Crean

Members of Killarney Celtic Football Club have launched a fundraiser to bring their U11 team abroad to an international youth football tournament next Easter.

This week parents and club members are busy selling tickets for the Barcelona Cup Raffle to raise enough money to bring the team over.

Spa GAA legend to launch new book

Spa and Kerry footballing legend Donie O'Sullivan will be launching his autobiography - 'Donie O'Sullivan: A Footballer, Once' in December.

| By Sean Moriarty

It'll take place at Spa’s clubhouse on December 2.

O’Sullivan, a four-time All-Ireland medallist with Kerry in 1962, 1969, 1970 and 1975 was also a member of the legendary East Kerry team of the early 1970s. He holds an All-Ireland club medal from 1971 with East Kerry.

He was Kerry’s first ever All-Star in 1971 and was inducted to the Munster Hall of Fame in 2019.

In 2004 he was inducted to the Kick Fada Hall of Fame as a result of his renowned accuracy and distance kicking skills.

The book was co-written by local sports reporter Jimmy O’Sullivan-Darcy and is published by Hero Books.

It will be on sale in Spa GAA on the night and, after the launch will not go on general sale, instead it will be offered through Amazon either as an eBook, a paperback or a hardback.

“Everyone is invited to join us on the night for a celebration of Donie, his footballing career and his lasting legacy with Kerry GAA and Spa GAA,” Spa GAA PRO, Deirdre O'Sullivan Darcy, said.

The event gets underway at 7.30pm and some special guests will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served.

The last time Celtic went to the Barcelona Cup was in 2008 with a team that had brothers Paudie and David Clifford with them, club stalwart, Mikey Lyne, explained.

"They [U11s] are an excellent team who won a Kerry trophy last year and came close to winning two - losing on penalties in the other," he said.

"We have three sets of brothers going this time so they have a great example to follow. The competition is a very popular international cup competition with teams from all over the world. It's held over two days in Barcelona in Easter. It

will be a great experience for the kids. Kerry won the Under 15 cup last year and will be sending another team again this year."

He added he'd like to thank the very generous sponsors for helping with the prizes, the parents who are busy fundraising and the club for supporting them.

PRIZES

Up for grabs is match tickets for UEFA 2024 qualifier Ireland V France as the 1st prize. It includes a one night stay in the 4 star Herbert Park Hotel on March 27, 2023.

The 2nd prize is match tickets for UEFA 2024 qualifier Ireland V Holland on September 10 2023. Other prizes include a €350 tooth whitening kit from Bridge Place Dental, a €160 voucher for driving lessons from East Kerry School of Motoring, complimentary jazz Sunday lunch in the Dunloe Hotel for two and a €75 voucher for Killarney Oils.

The draw takes place on Monday, January 1, 2023. Tickets are €5 each or three for €10.

Another St Finan’s proposal before Council

| By Sean Moriarty

Another solution to St Finan’s Hospital has been put before Kerry County Council.

The landmark building has been idle since 2012 and so far, any proposal to put the building to public or private use as failed.

The latest proposal came from Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne Area Municipal District Councillor Breandán Fitzgerald.

At Monday’s full meeting of Kerry County Council he asked: “That Kerry County Council call on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to immediately provide grants to do essential works on vacant State buildings such as the Old Dingle Hospital and St. Finan's Hospital in Killarney in order that they could be used in the short term for housing refugees.”

As a result the Council will write to the Department of Housing, Local Gov-

ernment and Heritage and a response should be available in a few weeks’ time.

Earlier this month, a Kerry County Council engineer told a Killarney Municipal District meeting that “refurbishment costs are very prohibitive to turn into social housing”. However, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s response to Fitzgerald’s letter will tell a lot on what the Government intends to do with the site.

NEW BOOK: Spa and Kerry GAA legend Donie O'Sullivan, seen here on the occasion of being inducted into the Kick Fada Hall of Fame, will launch his autobiography next month.

Photo: Sportsfile

BARCELONA BOUND: Members of Killarney Celtic Football Club have launched a fundraiser for an international youth football tournament next Easter. Photo: Ian Cronin

Residents voice safety concerns over unfinished cycleway

Residents of Castle Falls next to Killarney Racecourse have called on Kerry County Council to finish a cycleway that ends abruptly in their estate before committing to other cycling projects in the town.

| By Sean Morairty

The Killarney Advertiser recently revealed that the Council is to start work on the long-planned integrated cycleway in January.

An existing cycleway that links Flesk Bridge to Ross Road comes to an abrupt end at the rear of Killarney Racecourse. Instead it ends at the rear entrance to the racecourse and cyclists then join a roadway through the estate before arriving at the Ross Road junction.

Residents say a green area from the rear entrance to the Ross Road junction should have been used to complete the cycleway instead of forcing cyclists on to a busy residential street.

Despite a sign being erected there stating the cycleway ends, residents are report-

ing numerous near misses with cyclists who carry on past the sign post and into the estate.

They want the cycleway extended to make it safer for cyclists and residents.

“We welcome this great amenity on our door step but the only problem we have is the Council didn’t finish it going through the estate. It came to an abrupt end at the back of our estate, and it was supposed to continue along the boundary fence of Killarney Racecourse and on to Ross Road,” residents association chairman Frank Doran told the Killarney Advertiser.

A Kerry County Council spokesperson said: “Kerry County Council is committed to carrying out further works at this location and will continue to liaise with stakeholders and residents in that regard.”

Liam O'Connor's rugby music video goes viral Killarney retains its prestigious Purple Flag

| By Michelle Crean

Fifteen Munster men weren’t the only winners when they famously beat South Africa in a rugby match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh at the weekend - as a Killarney musician's online video went viral with over 250k views!

Internationally-acclaimed accordion player Liam O’Connor, entertained the sell-out crowd at the clash and a video of that performance subsequently went viral on TikTok and Facebook.

In the video he can be seen in the backroom after the match playing the 'Fields of Anthenry' and the Cranberries 'Zoombie' and lies down on the floor for the craic while the team shower him with their energy drinks.

Meanwhile, the much in-demand musician has announced that Irish multi-platinum album-seller Paddy Casey has been added to the bill for the annual concert at St Brendan’s College, Killarney on Thursday, December 1 at 8pm where the bill already includes legendary hurling manager Brian Cody, plus O’Connor himself and his family band.

“That we can attract musicians of the cali-

bre of Paddy Casey shows how much the St Brendan’s show has grown in stature over the years," Liam said. "Paddy has recently released a new album 'Turn This Ship Around' and of course fans will also expect him to give us his hits ‘Saints and Sinners’ and ‘The Lucky One’. It’s shaping up like some show already!”

Tickets for the St Brendan’s College concert are available from ticketstop.ie.

Killarney’s night-time safe status will continue into 2023 as the town has retained its prestigious Purple Flag for another year.

The interim renewal of the sought-after accreditation has been enthusiastically welcomed by the local committee, spearheaded by chairman Frank Doran and involving members of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

The Purple Flag is the gold standard night economy award for towns and cities and it applies to locations that are deemed attractive and safe between the hours of 5pm and 5am.

Areas awarded the Purple Flag are recognised for providing a vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and culture while promoting the safety and well-being of visitors and local residents.

Mr Doran attributed the success to the quality and commitment of the working group and the businesses in Killarney town who operate in the nighttime economy.

“In order to retain the Purple Flag we must all continue our work with all evening and night-time businesses to further develop the entertainment,

food and hospitality offering,” he said. Killarney will be subject to another full assessment in 2023 and the committee is looking forward to working with local businesses and key stakeholders to help promote the area to the widest possible audience.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President, Niall Kelleher, said it is a great endorsement for the town that it has retained its Purple Flag status every year since it was first awarded in 2014.

“What it means, in essence, is that Killarney has been recognised as one of the most enjoyable places in the country to be between the hours of 5pm and 5am and for achieving excellent management standards outside of daytime trading hours,” he said.

Factors taken into consideration during the adjudication process included after dark safety, cleanliness, vitality, cultural stimulation, traffic flow and lighting, the provision of public transport and broad appeal.

The scheme is managed by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) working alongside the Purple Flag Advisory Committee Purple Flag.

CONCERNS: Cyclists and traffic are not separated in Castle Falls and it is causing safety concerns for residents. Photo: Sean Moriarty

VIRAL: Musician Liam O’Connor’s video with the Munster rugby team went viral at the weekend.

Changing times at The Sem as four staff retire

There's a change of faces at The Sem as four staff have retired from their educational posts.

| By Michelle Crean

After years of imparting their wisdom on the minds of young students, Eddie Kennedy, Mary O'Donoghue, Marie Lawlor and Susan Follin, said farewell to school life for good.

On Friday night colleagues, including

met for a special

to mark the occasion and to acknowledge their many years of service to the school in the Randles Court. They also wished them all the best on their new adventures.

Lucky couple win all expenses trip to Qatar World Cup

| By Sean Moriarty

Two Killarney sports fans are off to the World Cup after winning a competition organised by a Cork GAA club.

Susan Kelliher and Matthew Finnerty from Killarney are off to the World Cup in Qatar this month, with hospitality tickets to the England versus Wales game on November 29.

Their prize includes flights and six nights in a 5 star hotel in Dubai with return transfers on match day.

Russell Rovers, based in the East Cork village of Shanagarry, ran a series of fundraisers this year.

A maximum of 5,000 tickets were available for the 100k Sports Pass Draw. It cost €100 to enter, but eight lucky winners will be able to choose from a list that includes the Women’s World Cup in Aus-

tralia, the Super Bowl and The Masters. Other events included on the list are the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Cheltenham Festival, the Rugby World Cup Final, the Champions League Final, the Wimbledon Final, Wrestle Mania, the All-Ireland Final, Rugby’s European Cup and the Ryder Cup.

“We’ve been delighted with the level of interest in our sportspass.ie fundraiser so far,” Michael Mannion, Chairperson of Russell Rovers GAA Club, said.

"While we acknowledge that €100 is a big spend, we’re also making a sizeable contribution from the funds to Pieta - a really worthwhile charity that helps people in crisis in communities across the country.”

Funds raised by Russell Rovers will be put towards the club’s development plans which include a new astroturf facility, playing pitch improvements and an upgrade to the club house facilities at its Shanagarry base.

Principal Sean Coffey and Deputy Principals Bridget Lucey and Hugh Rudden,

dinner

WINERS: Susan Kelliher and Matthew Finnerty pictured with Michael Mannion Chairperson of Russell Rovers GAA Club, after winning a trip to the World Cup.

SPECIAL NIGHT: Susan Follin, Eddie Kennedy, Marie Lawlor and Mary O’Donoghue who retired from St Brendan’s College pictured with Bridget Lucey (Deputy Principal), Sean Coffey (Principal) and Hugh Rudden (Deputy Principal) at the St Brendan’s College retirement dinner in the Randles Court on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

RETIREMENTS: Eddie Kennedy, Mary O'Donoghue, Marie Lawlor and Susan Follin who retired from St Brendan's College pictured with (front) Lou O'Flaherty, Sean Coffey (Principal), Anne Hannon. Back from left: Hugh Rudden (Deputy Principal), Eoin O'Carra, Patsy Harrington O'Shea, Brendan Buckley, Bridget Lucey (Deputy Principal), Canon Dan O'Donoghue, Tim O'Regan, Brid O'Donoghue, Billy Condron, Joanna Ryan, Michael Leahy, Sean Kelly, Carmel Fitzgerald, Don Rohan, Jim O'Brien and Denis O'Donoghue at the St Brendan's College retirement dinner in the Randles Court on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Art is at the heart of popular fundraiser

One of the town's best loved fundraisers is back and after a pandemic break is the perfect place to catch up with friends.

| By Michelle Crean

Killarney Rotary Club Wine & Art Evening will return this year on Wednesday, November 30 at 7.15pm at the Great Southern Killarney.

The club were delighted to welcome this year’s beneficiaries to launch the event on Wednesday of this week at the hotel. Tickets cost €20 and are available to buy from all of the beneficiaries including Coolick NS, Gaelscoil Faithleann NS, Knockanes NS, Holy Cross Mercy NS, St Francis Special School, Kerry Stars, Killarney Athletic AFC and Killarney Cougars Basketball Club. The Pilgrimage Trust will benefit from the raffle on the night.

The current President of Rotary, Ray-

la Tadjimatova, addressed the invited guests and said how excited she is that the club's main fundraiser is back.

She thanked Daly’s SuperValu and Killarney Brewing Company for their continued support with this event as well as the artists and crafters who have registered to take part on the night.

"Many of them are delighted to have the opportunity to network and exhibit after a long break," she said.

"Some have been involved since the beginning and for more artists this is their first time attending. There will also be a few crafters there on the night. A portion of all art sales will benefit the charities and community groups so please come along and get some of your Christmas shopping done at the event."

WINE AND ART: Members of Killarney Rotary Club and beneficiaries pictured at the Great Southern Killarney for the launch of their Wine & Art evening. Front row l-r: Lucy O'Sullivan, (Knockanes NS), Tom Lesley (Rotary), Rayla Tadjimatova (President of Killarney Rotary Club), Maria Breen (Tiernaboul NS) and Denis Tucker (Daly's SuperValu). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Children learn to give the gift of kindness

| By Michelle Crean

Giving a gift to others was a big lesson little ones from a local preschool learned as they donated toys and other items to those less fortunate than themselves.

Children from Maggie’s Montessori Preschool packed their shoeboxes full of colourful items as they enjoyed taking part in the gift of giving to children of similar ages to themselves.

Customers dine in the dark

Taste, textures and flavours were enhanced during a unique dining experience on Saturday night in the Brehon.

The team at Danú Restaurant at The Brehon hosted the Dine in the Dark event which meant customers are blindfolded.

It was part of a national campaign for the National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI) who provide a range of supports for clients. €10 from every meal will be donated to the sight loss charity.

“We challenged our customers to dine in the dark to raise vital awareness for the NCBI who support those who are affected by sight loss and their families," Sinead McCarthy, General Manager at The Brehon, said.

"Our amazing guests on the night were treated to a wonderful dining experience when the taste, textures and flavours of our food tantalised their tastebuds.”

The NCBI is a charity particularly close to Sinead’s heart, as they supported her brother, Donnacha, and family when he lost his sight at 10 years of age.

"Without sight to guide our guests, they can experience complex tastes, flavours and textures in a completely new and innovative way. Senses are heightened, altering taste, touch, smell and communication during the meal. Sight loss affects one in six people in Ireland, this event brings people together to raise awareness, vital funds and of course to have fun."

The school has taken part in Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal over the past few years and every year seems to be just as exciting for the children. They learned what to fill the box with

including items chosen by themselves and then had discussions on what was in their box and why!

The heart-warming story of the ‘Bunny’s Shoebox Journey’ gives the children a good understanding on the travels of their shoebox from Ireland to Africa. It explains how some children have never seen a toothbrush, doll or teddy until their Christmas shoebox arrived," Mags O'Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser. "When the children realise that often these shoebox gifts are the only gift that a child will receive at Christmas time, they tend to offer more solutions which encourages this priceless and valuable lesson that the children learn by taking part in this meaningful activity."

GIVING A GIFT: Children from Maggie’s Montessori Preschool packed their Team Hope Shoeboxes full of colourful items for children in Africa.

READY TO TASTE: Pictured in the Danú Restaurant at The Brehon Hotel for the National Council for the Blind were Emer Corridan, Denis Murphy, Sinead McCarthy and Eimear Scannel with Head Chef Chad Byrne and Francisco Serafim (Conference and Banqueting Manager). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Under the watchful eye of quizmaster Cathal Walshe, the event at the Kilcummin Klub generated over €2,000 that will go towards playing equipment for the ladies’ team.

“After much preparation and weeks of organisation, we had a huge turnout

for our table quiz last Friday night in the bar,” said organiser Ann Marie O’Leary.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who attended and participated on the night. It was undoubtedly a great social evening for all in attendance.”

Hotel staff are focused on helping others

| By Michelle Crean

A local hotel is focused on helping other less fortunate this Christmas and are appealing to the public to help.

As a way to spread some festive cheer the staff at the Killarney Royal have joined forces with Focus Ireland to support homeless families in Munster with a giftbox appeal.

The hotel is now reaching out to families and schools to donate new gifts such as toys, books and pyjamas for boys and girls who are aged 0-12 years to fill as

many gift-boxes as possible.

"Join the team at Killarney Royal along with your family on Saturday, December 3 to drop off your gift to our team in the hotel lobby," Roisin O’Sullivan, Operations Manager at the Killarney Royal, said.

"Afterwards you can enjoy some hot chocolate, festive treats and the children can also meet Santa and the Elves around 2pm."

If you would like to get involved, please drop off your gift to Killarney Royal on Saturday December 3, 12.30 - 2pm.

"Please note that all gifts must be new. We look forwarding to welcoming you."

HELPING OTHERS: Roisin O’Sullivan and Claudia Buckley from the Killarney Royal Hotel who are running a gift-box appeal for Focus Ireland this Christmas.

LADIES WHO QUIZ: Kelly Brotherton, Irene O’Donoghue, Ann Marie O’Leary, Joanne O’Sullivan and Eileen Nagle at the Kilcummin fundraising quiz last Friday.

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Simply sensational tasting menu at the Cahernane House

Guests were treated to a decadent eight-course dining experience at the luxury four-star Cahernane House Hotel on Friday night.

‘A Taste of Cahernane’ saw guests enjoying a spectacular new menu prepared by the new Executive Head Chef, Cormac Vesey and his talented culinary team.

On arrival, guests enjoyed a Massotina Prosecco reception in the Drawing Room, which was kindly sponsored by ‘Classic Drinks’ before taking their seats in the 2-AA Rosette, Herbert Restaurant.

The evening provided Cormac the opportunity to showcase the new culinary offering at Cahernane. Each of the courses were beautifully presented and executed and ultimately each dish was a celebration of the best locally produced seasonal produce.

The tasting menu began with an Amuse Bouche of Duck & Crab Tartlet which was served with a Seaweed Tapioca. Next came an elegant Venison Tartare which

was combined with smoked chestnut, fruity blackberry and golden beetroot and was paired with a fabulous red wine, Mourgues du Gres 'Galets' Rouge from the Rhône Valley.

A Smoked Gubbeen Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Consommé, Hen of the Woods was both interesting and surprising. A buttery and creamy Chardonnay called Maison Edoaurd Delaunay Bourgogne Chardonnay was the perfect pairing wine for this dish.

The fish dish was Poached Monkfish served with Jerusalem Artichoke, Celeriac, Seaweed Butter and was paired with Domaine Gautheron Vielles Vignes Chablis.

Next, came a sublime Dry Aged Beef

served with Winter Chanterelle, Soubise and Potato Pavé. Chateau Ramage la Batissee Haut Médoc with its rich fruits and full body was the perfect accompaniment to the beef.

Caramelised Apple Terrine, Killahora Pom’O Sorbet was served with a dessert wine, Seifried 'Sweet Agnes' Late Harvest Riesling. The final dessert was a chocolate lover's dream as a rich Dark Chocolate Crémeux made with local Liberator Port ‘n’ Peat Whiskey came to the table. The sweet dish was evocative of the festive season with its indulgent flavours and rich whiskey hints, much to the delight of the maker of The Liberator Whiskey, Maurice O’Connell who was in attendance at the dinner with his wife,

Francesca. The complete culinary experience finished with homemade Petit Fours, served with teas and coffee.

Cormac is putting his own culinary signature on the 2-AA Rosette Herbert Restaurant.

His focus on food provenance and seasonal ingredients lies at the heart of everything he does and is the cornerstone of his cooking.

“For me great food is made with great produce, it’s about knowing where it comes from, how it’s grown or produced.

The passion and care that goes into creating premier produce is reflected in the final plate of food, so it’s essential that the raw materials that come into my kitchen are of the very highest standards.”

Clampdown on footpath parking

Killarney Municipal District and An Garda Síochána are to clamp down on footpath parking in the town. Cllr John O’Donoghue highlighted the issues at a recent KMD meeting. He said: “With the emphasis on active travel, that we would speak to the local Gardaí and our own traffic wardens and ask them to be vigilant on the matter of motor vehicles parking on footpaths and cycleways. It is impeding safe passage for cyclists and those with a disability or with

a buggy.

A Council official said they have informed the Gardaí on the issue.

“Kerry County Council Traffic Wardens continuously monitor the public footpaths within the town centre," the official said.

"Where a vehicle is found to be parked on the public footpath / cycleway they are issued with a fine. Kerry County Council have highlighted the Councillor's request to An Garda Síochána.”

BAD PARKING: Cars parked on the cycle lane on Ross Road during the summer.

TASTY: The team at the Cahernane Hotel in The Herbert Room pictured before guests arrived for their ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ experience. From left: Emer Corridan (General Manager), Cormac Vesey (Head Chef), Nicole Williams, Maeve Fitzmartin, Emilia Lesniak, Roger McCarthy, Thomas O’Connor, Aileen Baltazar, David O’Brien, Darren Looney, Jason Nolan, Jordan O’Donoghue, Ross Farrell, Joanna Jarosz and Natalia Uroz Barrero (Pastry Chef). Photo: Don MacMonagle

FUN: Pictured having fun at the Cahernane Hotel for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ at the weekend were: Mags O'Donnell, Abbeyfeale, Joan Collins, Knocknagoshel, Margaret O’Brien, Abbeyfeale and Kathleen Murphy, Abbeyfeale being entertained by pianist Sean Treacy. Photo: Don MacMonagle

New boat launched in memory of highly respected rower

Members of Muckross Rowing Club paid tribute to the late James Mangan, one of the club’s most respected rowers, naming their latest stateof-the-art new ‘Filippi Four’ racing boat in his memory on Sunday.

| By Michelle Crean

The special ceremony and blessing took place at Muckross Boat House.

James was the son of Dr Patricia Mangan and the late Dr Bill Mangan, Ross Road, Killarney.

He was an integral part of Muckross Rowing Club, joining as a junior in the early 1990s.

He had many honours to his name and

was key to the success of Muckross Rowing Club during a golden decade on the European and world stage.

The phenomenal athlete also donned his Irish jersey while rowing for UCD. He enjoyed great success in the Muckross colours winning the Novice Sculls Championship in 1999 and the Senior Coxed Four in 2000.

He also won a Henley medal with Commercial in 2003 competing in the The

Fr Kieran O’Brien, blessed the boat, Dr Patricia, along with family members, William and Catherine Mangan, were joined with relatives and rowing friends to help launch the boat in the water. Muckross Rowing Club Chairman Sean Daly, with Sean Coffey, former Chairman and driving force in the club, were on hand on the day.

Crew members Ian Coffey, Darragh Hogan, Daniel Daly and Niall Coffey had the privilege of rowing the James Mangan on the lake.

Over €100k raised for 10 deserving charities

| By Michelle Crean

The aim of this year's 54321 Challenge was to raise €100,000 and delighted organisers have exceeded that by €270!

It was an amazing feat for the 50 participants who, over four days, completed three cycles, and climbed two mountains

for local deserving charities in August. It brings the total raised to date by the Challenge to €400,250 supporting a number of very deserving Kerry charities over the years

The 54321 Challenge committee and participants came back together again on Friday night at Francie Sheahans in Killorglin to present the cheques to the

10 charities; The Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry Hospice, Comfort for Chemo Kerry, ADAPT Kerry, Skellig Stars, Cystic Fibrosis Kerry, Sera Huskey, HeartBeat Killarney, Alannah and Polly’s Fight for Sight and Scoil Iognaid Ris Dingle.

Over 80% of this year’s participants had completed the challenge previously over the first nine years but a new participant added a fresh lease of life completed the entire challenge in just 22.5 hours.

Jamie O’Shea from Dromid, who had previously completed the challenge over four days, was elated when he knocked it out of the park.

A major contributor to this year’s fundraising efforts were a number of Spina-

thon Days including Killarney.

"On behalf of this year's 10 Kerry charities and the 54321 Challenge team, we would like to say thank you to all those who have sponsored and supported us along the way," , TJ O'Connor said.

“If the last few years has taught us anything, it is to be thankful for what we have, our health is our wealth, and the power of people working together can get us through some of the most difficult situations."

He also added that spending four days with such positive and enthusiastic people should be prescribed by doctors, as their positive energy was infectious and great for the heart and soul.

Men’s Quadruple Sculls. Former World Champion rower, Paul Griffin, paid tribute to James’ incredible rowing career, as well as his very colourful and entertaining life off the water.

CHEQUES: A number of cheques were given to charities from the 54321 Challenge.

ACHIEVEMENT: Denis Daly (Skellig Stars), Jamie O'Shea and family, pictured with TJ O'Connor (54321 Challenge).

in this Christmas

Did you know that the Irish online shopping market last year was worth over €7 billion?

Unfortunately we have the highest rate of cross border online shopping in western Europe with over two thirds of Irish consumers spend going overseas. This money is vacuumed out of our economy and in to other countries such as the UK, USA and China.

The more we buy overseas, we lose what’s known as the “local multiplier effect”. This general rule of thumb means that for every €100 a person spends locally, €500 recirculates into the local economy. Local spending can increase by up to that much because the money often stays within the local economy. It is spent on locally-sourced goods and services and employs people in the area, who will, in turn, spend much of their wages locally also.

While there was a definite trend of Irish shoppers increasing their spend online the past decade, COVID-19 accelerated things dramatically. According to a KPMG report last year, 68% of Irish consumers do more online shopping now

than before the pandemic. To their credit, and with the support of Government initiatives such as the Local Enterprise Office Trading Online Voucher, many local businesses managed to get online over the past few years and are now able to compete for some of that online spend. However, the challenge for many small local businesses is they do not have the financial or technical resources nor the economy of scale to compete with international retail giants such as Amazon, SHEIN or IKEA, which means they need our local support.

If we want to keep our town vibrant with great local independent retailers, our family members and friends employed and our local sports clubs funded through local business sponsorship, we should all try and keep some of our Christmas spend in the local economy. We hope you enjoy our Shop Local Christmas Feature and see what Killarney retailers and businesses are up to this year.

Our retailers and businesses need locals to buy

Shops at the heart of

Killarney has a huge mix of retailers which stock everything you need for your loved ones this Christmas.

MAIN STREET

Right in the centre of the town you'll find a range of local retailers on Main St stocking anything from menswear to books and gadgets in JMAC for the techie family and friends. Killarney Art Gallery is another good place to pop your head into as they have a huge range of framed prints with something to suit any age. Gift sets and perfumes can be found in Sheehans Pharmacy and when you're all tired out from all that walking around you can take a welcome break in either Noelle's Cafe or Rí Ra Coffee Shop in Market Lane, Reidy's for brunch or a coffee or if it's an evening meal you're after, why not have a bite in Hilliards.

NEW STREET

Whether it's a handbag, wallet or scarf you're seeking out as a gift then the Kilkenny Shop on New St is a place to stop by. Or if it's a gift for the fashion conscious then a trip to MacBees is a must. You will also find Sewells and Kennellys Pharmacy stock a range of gifts from perfume to pampering sets for him and her, while further down the street new health shop Anam Cara has a huge range of items from candles to essential oils and diffusers and bespoke Christmas gift boxes. Recently added is the Inika Organic make-up range which has 100% natural ingredients and is exclusive to Kerry. Why not call into Moriarty's Photographic Store for a personalised photo mug, or a frame?

PLUNKETT STREET

Plunkett St has an unreal mix of shops, eateries and bars that offer such variety there is definitely something there for everyone.

Killarney town centre

Set in the heart of Killarney, the town’s only fully pedestrianised street is busy day and night thanks to the mix of outlets on the picturesque roadway.

You can literally buy a television and an oil painting on the street and then sit in one of the many restaurants in the area to reflect on your purchase.

In search of a new TV for Christmas, O’Leary’s Expert has been a staple of Plunkett St for a long time.

Across the street, Reen’s Pharmacy offers a huge gift range for her and him but if you are looking for something a little different both P. Cox Photo Gallery and D O’Neill and Son have you covered.

O’Neill’s celebrated 75 years in business last August and are a fourth-generation family business and both work and live on the street.

“It is a family friendly street,” Denis, who is a third-generation, said. “There is an eclectic mix of retail and bars, from

a leather shop to the Caragh Jewellers next door to us to an art gallery. It is a long established, friendly and compact street. Christmas in Killarney have done a fabulous job on the street lights all over town but I think the best are on Plunkett St."

The food offering on the street ranges from the much loved Mike’s Take Away to Rob’s Ranch House, the Mad Monk and the Porter House and more, which have something for all tastes and budgets.

Three traditional pubs, Courtney’s, The Dunloe and the Tatler Jack offer a safe refuge from the Christmas crowds.

HIGH STREET

Maybe you're buying for your little niece or God-daughter? Check out the range of girl's clothing in Lynes of Killarney. Quills Woollen Market have a massive selection of men's items - perfect if you're buying

for the men in your life. Eagers stock toys for the little ones and while there why not pop across the road and buy a voucher for the ladies in your life from Nails and Beauty by Anita or the Sisu Clinic. If you haven't eaten by the time you get to all of that then Marguerite's is nearby or Curious Cat in New Market Lane where you can grab a take-away coffee or sit-in for some food.

COLLEGE STREET

Upper and lower College Street are two of the best areas in town to enjoy a Christmas drink or lunch. The street does offer plenty in terms of retail therapy too.

Adam’s Jewellers and Variety Sounds Irish Music Store are amongst the stand out stores on the street.

The legendary Dungeon, a favourite with Killarney people for decades, is a must visit as is Casey’s on the street corner

which is both an off licence and a record and electrical goods shop.

The food and drink offering on the street is second to none and there are so many choices it would be unfair to single out any one above the other.

Another advantage of shopping in both Plunkett St and College St is that they are served by at least three town centre car parks, the Glebe, the Fair Hill and Lewis Road are all in situ while the College St/Plunkett St intersection houses the town’s taxi rank.

OUT OF TOWN

If you haven't found what you are looking for then further afield you'll find McElligott's EZ Living Furniture and Mods and Minis in DeerPark Shopping Centre, The Beauty Boutique at The Reeks Gateway and Corcorans Furniture on the Cork Road.

GIFT IDEAS: Tina Tynan from Anam Cara Healthstore on New St has a range of gifts available in store for Christmas. Photo: Michelle Crean

VOUCHERS: Why not pop into Nails and Beauty by Anita on High St to pick up a voucher. Pictured is owner Anita Doona. Photo: Michelle Crean

CHRISTMAS STOCK: Rachel O’Gorman from D O’Neill and Son on Plunkett St holding up one of their Christmas stock.

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 all with a seasonal flavour that pay tribute to the long standing tradition of Afternoon Tea.

With that in mind the Killarney Advertiser was invited by Daly’s SuperValu on Park Road to take part in a weekly shopping challenge that promised massive savings across a wide range of everyday products.

Our roving reporter Sean Moriarty was sent to the well-known supermarket with a shopping list in hand.

He was joined on the expedition by staff member Margaret Cahill.

As Sean wheeled his shopping trolley around he picked everyday items that he would buy anyway.

Breakfast cereals, fruit, a few packets of biscuits to satisfy his sweet tooth, daily lunch material like bread, cheese, butter and sliced ham were included in his store dash.

However, he was obliged to buy branded goods only. A box of Corn Flakes

SUPERVALU PRODUCTS

How to save over 60% on a weekly shop

had to carry the trademarked Kellogg’s signature, cream crackers came from Jacobs, the meat from Denny’s and bananas from Fyffes.

Margaret shadowed him the whole way around and for every branded item he chose she put a sample of SuperValu’s own-branded products into her trolley. Both trolleys were put through the checkout and the price difference was simply huge!

Examples included SuperValu’s own Corn Flakes sold for €1.05 - but the branded product cost €2.59.

Staying with breakfast foods, a 24-pack of Weetabix sold for €4.39 but the own brand variety cost significantly less at €1.05.

One litre of chilled SuperValu orange juice was €1.59 as opposed to Tropical Smooth which will set you back €3.19. No weekly shop could be without a bag of spuds. Now, we accept that potatoes are not made in food processing factories like Weetabix, ultimately they come a field somewhere in Ireland.

A small bag of roasters was between €2.50 and €3.49, or a standard can of peas… €1.55 if you want the Bachelor variety, exactly €0.90 less for SuperValu’s own.

A half-dozen box of free range eggs varied in price between €2.86 for branded and €2.25 for SuperValu's own brand.

A pot of breakfast marmalade is €2.50 cheaper when compared to one of the main leading brands. Strawberry jam…€3.05 or €0.79.

Even a simple thing like a one-kilo bag of sugar is all of €0.04 cheaper depending on the label.

Knorr Soup is about €1 dearer for a box of three sachets.

Even meat products such cooked ham suitable for the daily sandwiches came in considerably cheaper with a packet €2.25 cheaper with the plain wrapper as opposed to the branded product. A small pack of Clonakilty sausages cost €2.30 but the store's own brand comes in at €1.19.

And it is not just food where savings can be made.

Fairy Liquid is €4 while SuperValu’s equivalent is only €0.76 and you can save up to €1.80 on kitchen rolls.

By the time Sean and Margaret had finished, Sean was facing a bill of €111.73 while Margaret’s total came to €50.19. When her €10 off every €50 voucher (free when you download the SuperValu Real Rewards App) the self-branded trolley cost only €40.19. To be fair the voucher could have been applied to the dearer trolley too but €40 for a week or more’s grub is a very good result.

“Now more than ever, people have to watch their spend,” Daly's SuperValu Duty Manager Denis Tucker told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We can see from this shop that there is massive savings to be made. The quality of our own brand is excellent, so not only are savings being made but you are keeping the quality too. This is just one weekly shop, add it over the year and there are potential savings of up to €3,000.”

We can see from this shop that there is massive savings to be made.

SUPER VALUE: Killarney Advertiser reporter Sean Moriarty in Daly's SuperValu Killarney with store manager Denis Tucker and staff member Margaret Cahill. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

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Hotel group go green to help environment

| By Michelle Crean

Forget 'Black Friday' - it's all about turning green for sustainabilityand one hotel group is doing just that!

The Hayfield Family Collection has partnered with Irish reforestation organisation, Reforest Nation. And as part of their ongoing sustainability efforts, the hotel group will kick off with their ‘Green Friday’ promotion next week.

It's all about their commitment to the environment; instead of a traditional sale, this ‘Green Friday’ event will see a native Irish tree being planted for every voucher sold and hotel stay booked during the four day period from Friday November 25 to Monday the 28.

Hayfield Family Collection have also updated their new line of voucher boxes, packaging and gift bags to be fully recyclable and in most cases, fully biodegradable, as well.

"We are delighted to partner with Reforest Nation, and look forward to working closely with Gearóid and his team," Mi-

Managing Director at Hayfield Family Collection, with Gearóid McEvoy, founder of Reforest Nation,

Killarney.

chael Jacobi, Managing Director at Hayfield Family Collection, said. "As a company we are always looking to further improve our sustainability practices, and reduce our environmental impact."

GREEN FRIDAY: Michael Jacobi,

pictured on the grounds of Great Southern

COFFEE TIME: John Doyle (centre) enjoying a cup of coffee at the Permanent TSB Coffee Morning raising funds for Cycle Against Suicide and The Down Syndrome Centre in Cork, pictured with Marie Nellighan (left) (Snr Field Base Consultant Kerry) and Niamh O'Carroll (right) (Snr Customer Advisor). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

FUNDRAISER: Pictured at the Permanent TSB Coffee Morning fundraiser for Cycle Against Suicide and The Down Syndrome Centre Cork were: Niamh O'Carroll (Snr Customer Advisor) with Mary O'Sullivan and John O'Connell.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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INSPIRED BY DANNY CASEY

President praises Vicky Phelan's "powerful inner strength"

Books of Condolence for cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan have opened across the county this week at County Buildings in Tralee and at Killarney Town Hall.

They will also be available at Listowel and Tralee (Prince’s Quay) Municipal District offices.

Tributes have been pouring in this week, including from President Michael D Higgins, as the sad news broke on Monday that Ms Phelan had passed away.

The Kilkenny native had been very vocal in fighting for the victims affected by the CervicalCheck scandal. She herself was told in 2011 that her smear test was clear of abnormalities only to be later diagnosed with terminal cancer and eventually settled a High Court action for €2.5m.

Always keeping others in the forefront of her mind despite her own illness progressing, she kept campaining for justice and better services for women.

She also posted a loving tribute online to the family of fellow cervical cancer warrior Lynsey Bennett who died just two weeks ago.

"I am very late posting a tribute to @ lynseybennettofficial here today because I am not well myself and spent most of the day out at the hospital having a procedure done," she posted.

"That, unfortunately, is the reality of living with late stage cervical cancer as Lynsey would have known only too well these last few months of her very short life, at only 34 years of age. I am thinking today of Lynsey's two beautiful girls, Zoe and Hailee, who are so very young to have their mother taken away from

them. I would also like to sympathise with Lynsey's family and friends."

TRIBUTES

President Higgins said that Vicky had "powerful inner strength".

"All of us who had the privilege of meeting Vicky will have been struck by the powerful inner strength and dignity with which she not only faced her own illness, but with the sense of commitment to the public good and the rights of others with which she campaigned," he said.

"Vicky, in all of this, made an enormous contribution to Irish society. Thanks to her tireless efforts, despite the terrible personal toll she herself had to carry, so many women’s lives have been protected, and will be protected in the future. She will be deeply missed, by all of those who were in awe of her courage, her resilience, offered not only to women but to all of us in Ireland.”

Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society also had some kind words.

“It is no small understatement to say we are poorer for the loss of Vicky Phelan, but truly richer as a nation for the contribution she so generously made to Irish life," she said.

“Vicky refused to be silent in the face of great personal challenge and the issues she brought to light changed the course of history for women in Ireland. Without her courage and her determination, others would not have known the truth behind the CervicalCheck failings.

“We owe her a debt of gratitude that we must work tirelessly to repay by ensuring that women’s health is prioritised and promoted. Vicky’s legacy demands nothing less.

“Our thoughts are with her children, Amelia and Darragh, husband Jim and all her family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”

Steve Job's sandals fetch $200,000

Steve Jobs is quite possibly one of the most famous men ever - and now one happy person owns a pair of his used sandals!

The Apple co-founder transformed the computer era in the '70s and '80s but sadly died of cancer in 2011.

At Julien’s Auctions at the weekend, Jobs well-worn brown suede Birkenstocks fetched a whopping $218,000 and set a record for the highest price ever paid for a pair of sandals.

It was previously estimated that the pair could sell for between $60,000$80,000 but 19 bidders fought it out until there could be only one owner.

According to the auction house the sandals were worn by Jobs during "many pivotal moments in Apple's history".

As part of the sale the auction also included an NFT of images of the Birkenstocks. When asked do they smell, Julien's Auctions Executive Director, Martin Nolan, said that they "do smell ... of success"!

Trump to run for US president in 2024

"America's comeback starts right now" - these are the words spoken by Donald Trump as he announced his intention to run for US President yet again.

On Tuesday Trump made the announcement that he plans to run in the 2024 US Presidential election in front of several hundred supporters, club members and the media in a ballroom at his Mar-a-La-

go club in Florida.

He was surrounded by American flags and banners that read: "Make America Great Again!".

It will be his third bid for the US presidency and he has filed the necessary legal papers.

Last week he dropped many hints saying he would make an official announcement this week.

During his speech he told those gath-

ered that "everybody was doing great" after his four years in office, that "the world was at peace" and that he "kept his promises".

"Two years ago we were a great nation. And soon we will be a great nation again," he said.

"The decline of America is being forced upon us by Biden and the radical left... this is not a decline we must accept."

Christmas campaign to fund life-saving kits

A new campaign to further expand the Irish Community Air Ambulance team of Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders has been launched.

It's hoped the funding will supply them with vital equipment and new specialist response vehicles.

The charity’s ground-based team of Emergency Medical Responders have responded to more than 500 medical emergencies during the first 10 months of the year including Creeslough, Co Donegal. Two of the organisation’s volunteer doctors were tasked to the tragedy and were in a position to establish two temporary Intensive Care Units at the scene to treat the most injured with the support of the National Ambulance Service. This Christmas, the Irish Community Air Ambulance is asking businesses and supporters to donate whatever they can through its website. A basic responder bag costs €1,500, enhanced responder bags are €3,000 and assessment kits cost €200.

The organisation now has a network of Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders on the ground in Dublin, Mayo and Donegal. This is in addition to the helicopter which is based in Rathcool, Co Cork. It works in partnership with the National Ambulance Service and is tasked to treat serious and life threatening emergencies.

The Irish Community Air Ambulance plans to invest €180,000 in upgrading three of its existing rapid response vehicles in 2023. More vehicles staffed by Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders are due to take to the roads next year in counties Meath, Kildare, Wicklow and Waterford. That will bring the total number of critical care doctors volunteering with the service to nine.

“Our Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders are highly qualified and the majority work as Consultants and Specialist Registrars in Emergency Departments across the country," CEO of the Irish Community Air Ambulance, Micheál Sheridan, said.

"They are willing to leave their families to respond to serious incidents and major emergencies in their local areas whenever they can, often late at night, early in the morning and at weekends. Their unique skill sets and expertise allows them to carry out life-saving measures at the side of the road, in homes and workplaces. We want to expand our ground services to new locations across the country; however, we need the support of community fundraisers, donors and businesses to be able to do that.”

For more information about the Irish Community Air Ambulance or to donate visit www.communityairambulance.ie.

Kerry woman named Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year

Cahersiveen's Aoife Horgan has been named the 2022 Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year.

Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, made the announcement this week.

Aoife is sole carer to her son Elliot who is eight-years-old and lives with Sturge Webber Syndrome. She is a devoted mum and so very deserving of recognition for the remarkable care that she provides day in, day out.

Now in their 15th year, the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards seek to recognise and shine a light on the remarkable contribution of more than half a million people in Ireland who provide care at home to loved ones such as children or adults with additional needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges or addiction.

The 19 million hours of unpaid care provided each week by family carers would

cost the State €20bn a year to replace. Family carers often go unnoticed in the community despite the immense workload they take on and the significant commitment they show to those that they care for. This has particularly been the case during the pandemic with many left increasingly isolated.

“Caring for a loved one at home can be rewarding but it can also be challenging, particularly in the absence of vital supports and services including respite," Family Carers Ireland Community Support Manager for Kerry, Marie Fitzgerald, said.

"This can take a toll on a person’s physical, mental, financial and social well-being. Often, a person can find themselves taking on the role of a family carer with little or no warning. They are doing extraordinary work that is too often unseen and undervalued. As a society, we must ensure that family carers are not only recognised for their immense contribution, but truly supported to care safely at home.”

Kilgarvan links to new Governor of Massachusetts

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The recently elected Governor of Massachusetts has strong links to Kilgarvan. 51-year-old Maura Healey is granddaughter of Jeremiah Healey from Kilgarvan and Margaret Riordan from Macroom.

is the first female Governor of the State having won the Democratic nom-

in September of this year.

she is one of the first two gay women along with Tina Kotek, who was elected Governor of Oregon in the US Mid-Term elections recently.

American politician and lawyer has been serving as the Massachusetts Attorney General since January 2015.

CARER: Aoife Horgan from Cahersiveen has been named the 2022 Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year.

CAMPAIGN: The Irish Community Air Ambulance has launched a Christmas campaign to fund life-saving kits. Photo: David Keane

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 18th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc 9PM - 11PM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

GLENEAGLE INEC

7:30PM - 10:30PM

Ardal O’Hanlon, star of such shows as Father Ted and Death in Paradise, and recently seen in Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You will perfome at the Gleneagle. Tickets €24.90

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC

HOUSE

7:30PM - 12:30AM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCOTTS BAR

9PM - 2AM

Live music from 9pm in the Courtyard with Alan Flynn and in the main bar from 10pm with Ivan Ryan

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 2AM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 19th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc

3PM - 11PM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

GLENEAGLE INEC

7PM - 10:30PM

Comic father and daughter duo Pat Shortt & Faye Shortt bring their hilarious new show Well to the Gleneagle INEC Arena. Tickets €33.20

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

7:30PM - 12:30AM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

PLAZA'S PIANO BAR

9PM - 11PM

Our bar brings class with it’s beautiful interiors, and views of Killarney Park, enjoy melodies from Sean Tracey, our Resident Piano Bar

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 2AM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 20th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 3PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc 9PM - 12:30AM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC

1PM - 3PM

HOUSE

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to experience local tunes. Bring your own instrument and join the Craic agus Ceol

6:30PM - 11PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

3PM - 11PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a

party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

MONDAY NOVEMBER 21st

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22nd

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 23rd

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC

HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live.

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music

with some of the best DJs and musicians

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24th

DINE IN KILLARNEY

ALL DAY

Come and dine in Killarney with participating restaurants offering a special 3-course menu for just €30 on Thursday 17th and 24th of November. Book directly with your restaurant of choice quoting ‘Dine in Killarney’.

Choose from Bricin, Cronins Restauran, Garret’s, Hannigan’s @ The International Hotel, Harrow, Hilliard’s, Kayne’s Bar & Brasserie, Murphy Brownes, Murphy’s, O’Donoghue Public House, The Arbutus Hotel, The Candle Room @ Killarney Royal, The Flesk Restaurant (Main Street), The Garden Room @ Great Southern Killarney, The Mill Bar & Brasserie @ Heights Hotel, The Porterhouse Killarney.

Dine in Killarney is part of the annual Christmas in Killarney Festival 2022.

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SANTA EXPERIENCE

AT ANAM

5PM - 9PM

Welcome to Christmas in Killarney, where Santa and Mrs Claus are looking forward to welcoming this year’s boys and girls to their lovely grotto right in the heart of town at Anam Cultural Centre, East Avenue Road, Killarney.

Santa’s elves are taking bookings now at www.christmasinkillarney.com

Open 24th November – 23 December Thursdays and Fridays 5pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1230 – 6pm

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

Toyota roadshow a big hit with Killarney motorists

Motorists got to see the all new fully electric Toyota BZ4X for the first time at the Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday.

The newly launched car was one of 20 on show as part of Kelliher’s 231 Toyota Roadshow that was held on the hotel’s grounds last weekend.

The all new Corolla Cross SUV hybrid electric was also on show for the first time

outside Kelliher’s showroom Tralee.

“You can see first-hand the size, styling and driving position of this spacious, high-riding SUV with our most advanced Hybrid Electric and safety technolo gies yet,” Kelliher’s marketing manager, Yvonne McMahon, said.

The roadshow ran from 11am to 4pm and there was strong turnout of people there for the event.

ROADSHOW: Denis O'Leary from Hawthorn Avenue checks out a Toyota Corolla at the Kelliher's Roadshow at the Gleneagle on Sunday. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Breen and Nagle to defend Historic Rally title in special car

Craig

| By Sean Moriarty

The Aghadoe man made the announce ment at the rally’s official launch at the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney on Sunday.

In October Nagle announced his retire ment from the World Rally Champion ship.

He was in Japan this week to complete the handover to Breen’s new co-driver James Fulton and returned to Ireland on

Sunday just in time for the launch.

The 2021 event winners will drive the Ford Sierra Cosworth that Frank Meagh er drove to victory in the 1992 Circuit of Ireland Rally.

The late Tipperary driver was Breen’s childhood rally hero and he recently completed a full restoration of the Sier ra.

The Killarney rally will be the car’s first appearance since the restoration.

“We are looking forward to going out for a big battle with some local drivers," Nagle said.

Killarney and District Motor Club con firmed at the launch that it had received 230 entries for the 150 available spaces. Sunday’s launch was attended by sever al dignitaries including TD Danny Healy Rae and Niall Kelleher who is the Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District and president of the Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

“This event is a great advertisement for Killarney; the exposure it gives and the

much-needed business at a quieter time of the year," Mr Kelleher said.

"To those visiting our town please do en joy yourselves."

Echoing those words Healy-Rae said: “This is a great event for the town of Killarney, coming at the dead end of the year, and it gives great exposure for the County of Kerry.”

Club chair Dan Keane welcomed the pol iticians’ support for the rally.

“It is hugely important that elected offi cials recognise the importance of motor sport in Ireland,” he said.

Garda Gary Carroll of the Kerry Roads Policing Division was there to bring a road safety message to the large group of rally fans who attended the event.

“Keep the race in the place,” he said.

“This is a wonderful event and adds to the town of Killarney and County Kerry.” Killarney Advertiser are delighted to be an

of the event.

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Breen has coaxed Paul Nagle out of retirement for next month’s Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally.

FAMILY: Rentokil Initial managing director Michael O'Mahoney with Kerry, MaryJo, Aaron and Michelle O'Mahoney at the launch of the Rentokil Initial Kil larney Historic Rally at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

BROTHERS: Rentokil Initial managing director Michael O'Mahoney (centre) with brothers Charlie and John Hickey at the launch of the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

ORGANISING TEAM: Rentokil Initial managing director Michael O'Mahoney and Anthony O'Connor (Clerk of the Course) with Inspector Gary Carroll, Dan Keane (Chairman, Killarney and District Motor Club), Mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher, Deputy Danny Healy Rae TD, Garda Danny O'Mahony and members of Killarney and District Motor Club at the launch of the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally at The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Sunday. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

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STOCK MARKET SURGE

Last week we saw a considerable rally in the stock market. On Thursday, lower-than-expected inflation figures were well received, resulting in the largest one-day rally in over two and a half years.

Although US inflation remains near its highest level since the early 1980s, the latest monthly Consumer Price Index report brought some relief. Inflation rose at an annual 7.7% rate in Octoberdown from 8.2% in September. This was enough to push the NASDAQ up more than 8%, while the S&P 500 added 6% for the week.

So as improving inflation numbers push markets higher, should investors be jumping in headfirst to avoid missing yet another market rally?

Not quite.

NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET

In the last two years, we have seen rapid market recoveries play out at breakneck speed as Monetary support, ultra-low interest rates, and fiscal stimulus all conspired to drive markets higher. In simple terms, when money is free, and governments are hell-bent on con-

tinuously printing more and more of it, asset prices increase.

This exuberance pushed prices and valuation multiples to questionable highs. Now, however, the money printer has been turned off, and interest rates have increased dramatically, leaving us in a far less supportive environment. Unsurprisingly, asset prices have fallen accordingly.

This recent pullback has stripped out much of the excess from markets, leaving stocks trading at much more attractive prices.

Household names such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Disney, Nike, Netflix, and Facebook have fallen between 30% and 75% in recent months. Now, the entry points into some of the best companies in the world are much easier to digest. This is welcome news for investors with a long-term outlook. But over the short term, it is vital to realise that many of these names are trading lower for a reason.

It can be tempting to assume that we will return to all-time high valuations now that inflation is starting to turn and markets have stripped out much of the excess in valuations. However, as we

stare down the barrel of falling earnings, slowing economic activity, a less supportive monetary policy and persistent inflation, it would be naive to think that it’s all upside from here. The positive momentum from last Thursday’s inflation print will fade, leaving market participants wrestling with the looming recessionary pressures. Taking all the above into consideration, I believe the stock markets will remain within the 10% range it has traded in over the last month. This is likely to result in volatile horizontal trading over the coming weeks and months as pos-

itive moves due to falling inflation give way to market declines as earnings growth continues to slow.

SUMMARY

The market appears to be moving past its overwhelming obsession with inflation, but unfortunately, this paves the way for all new worries. The slowing economic activity that is allowing inflation to fall in the first place now becomes enemy number one. Softer demand will lead to lower spending, leading to lower earnings which should theoretically lead to lower stock prices.

Unfortunately, the ferris wheel of worry continues to spin.

Considering all the above, I believe the stock market will remain within the 10% range it has traded in over the last month. This is likely to result in volatile horizontal trading over the coming weeks and months as positive moves due to falling inflation give way to market declines as earnings growth continues to slow.

Over the long-term, opportunities are more plentiful than ever as valuation multiples improve but for those expecting to make a quick buck over the coming weeks and months, proceed with caution.

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Does my home insurance cover my Christmas presents?

Christmas isn’t far away now and households will be filling up with gifts for young and not so young.

Should you review your household contents cover in advance of the festive season?

Most insurers will cover a seasonal increase for the Christmas period. This increase can range from 10% to 20% depending on the insurer's policy wording. For example Aviva, Zurich, Axa and Liberty increase the contents sum insured by 10% for the month of December whereas Allianz and RSA increase the contents by 10% for December and

January. Your sum insured for contents should include food and beverages.

Your contents cover should be adequate to cover all your personal possessions in advance of the holiday season. Your calculation should include all moveable household contents, for example white goods, clothes, personal possessions and furniture.

Valuable property such as jewellery, watches, paintings, musical instruments and the like will be covered as standard

under your contents cover but there will be a maximum value. Usually this maximum value is one third of the contents sum insured with a maximum set value for any one article, set or collection. I would advise that any high value items should be added to your policy and specifically itemised under the “all risks” section. The item is then covered against loss inside and outside the home. It is important to note that when storing gifts the amount covered will not be as high if gifts are stored in your vehicle or an outdoor shed.

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Broadening the Vacant Homes grant

Vacant property grants of up to €50,000 are to be extended to all vacant properties across the country in a bid to bring as many unoccupied buildings back into use as family homes.

Until now the grant has provided financial supports to refurbished vacant properties in towns and villages only. However, at the time of writing, it is expected that Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will announce that he is bringing properties in inner city areas including Cork, Dublin, Galway, and Limerick as well as one-off farmhouses in rural locations into the scheme.

Over 400 applications for the scheme

have been made to date since its launch in July of this year. While the qualifying criteria is to be broadened out, it is understood that there are currently no plans to increase the €50m which had been originally allocated for the scheme. However, this could be reviewed if the scheme is oversubscribed.

Under the scheme, a grant of up €30,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence, including the conversion of a property which has not been used as residential heretofore.

However, people can apply for a top-up grant of up to €20,000 where the property is derelict and structurally unsound.

The grants, which are primarily aimed at helping first-time buyers to bridge the cost of refurbishing older and unused homes can also be combined with supports received under the Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland (SEAI) Better Energy Homes scheme. Properties must be vacant for two years or more and built before 1993 to qualify. Preliminary results from Census 2022 recorded more than 166,000 dwellings as vacant in the State.

While some of these may have been unoccupied on a temporary basis, more than 30% (48,387) of the dwellings vacant in 2022 were also out of use when the previous Census was carried out in 2016.

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Time for Christmas cheer at Moriartys

Christmas in Moriartys is back – and this year it takes place on Sunday, November 20.

They had a two year break due to COVID, but as it’s become quite the tradition in Killorglin organisers were keen to get it back on track as it kickstarts Christmas in the town. It takes place from 3 to 6pm on the day at their store located in V93 ED26. Customers can come and enjoy complementary coffee, hot chocolate and seasonal nibbles all while listening to Christmas music sung by Happy Days Choir. Keeping it local, beverages will be served by Patchino’s Coffee and homemade brownies are baked locally. Some other benefits include 20% off across all Moriarty’s Christmas decorations, 10% off all bedlinen and

a raffle on the night with prizes including seasonally coloured accent chairs! “We hold this event each year as a “Genuine Thank You” to our many customers for all their support throughout the year,” Claire Caulfield, Sales Manager, said.

“It’s a real festive event for all ages, where people come with friends, family and loved ones and enjoy chatting and listening to the choir. We can’t wait to see everyone back for a bit of normality after a difficult two years. So set your sights on our Christmas night and join us here for some Christmas cheer."

NEW JERSEY: Killarney Athletic AFC Senior B and C squads received a set of jerseys from former player Jamie Wrenn and his wife Pooja, who are based in Dubai, UAE. Pictured are Jamie and Pooja with club chairman Donie Murphy, managers Conor Healy, Damien McCormick, Kieran Costello, squad members and team mascot Robbie McCormick.

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Kieran Sweeney and Noreen O'Neill who were married in The Dromhall Hotel last weekend.

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Self-care equals wellness

Science supports time off and recharging as a means of reducing stress, improving productivity and living a healthier lifestyle.

A wellness day can be a godsend in this scenario offering a place to relax, rejuvenate, reflect, detox, and pamper yourself while getting some much needed 'me time'. Relaxing time is, more than ever, an important part of life. Seeking out health boosting treatments that work for you are essential for a healthier quality of life. As we have entered the dark cycle, it brings space for new beginnings. I used to struggle with this time of year and now I find I embrace the invitation, maybe age or wisdom! There can be a lot of cultural and habitual ways of thinking about tending to our needs that might need to be unpacked from our minds; that serving our needs is selfish, that expressing needs is not

being grateful enough... that we should muscle through and get on with it.... that caring for your needs is indulgent.

One way we can start to get rid of some of these myths and move towards our needs is to spend time in nature; fresh air, walks, taking care of ourselves, to notice how we feel when we feel supported and nurtured.

Another way of unwinding is booking a holistic or beauty treatment which can be more beneficial than the end result. It can be the process of the letting go and having time for yourself. The relaxation helps improve circulation and lymphatic drainage which are all positive results from a little bit of self-care.

If you have never tried a hot stone massage, a Swedish massage, reflexology, a facial, pedicure or foot health now is the time to book. If you simply don't know where to start then call Jill on 064 6632966 for advice.

Students prepare for College Awareness Week

The Kerry Branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors is organising a Careers Fair and Parent Information Talks to mark College Awareness Week (CAW) next week.

Taking place from November 21 to November 25 the campaign promotes the benefits of a post-secondary plan for all and supports students to become ‘college ready’.

Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors will celebrate CAW by holding a Careers Fair on Thursday, November 24 in the MTU Kerry Sports Academy, North Campus, Tralee which is open to the public and all second level schools from 9am to 2pm and admission is €3. Universities and Technological Universities from throughout Ireland will have stands at the event as well as some colleges from the UK and Europe. Agricultural colleges, the National Learning Network, the Defence Forces, an Garda Síochána and organisations providing apprenticeships, traineeships and further education, such as Kerry College of Further Education & Training will also be present. Representatives from SUSI Grants, HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) and DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) will also attend. Information talks for students on PLCs and Apprenticeships will take place at various times during the day.

Several information talks for parents will be held on Wednesday evening, November 23 also in the MTU Kerry Sports Academy. Parents are invited to attend whatever talks are relevant to their son/

daughter.

Admission is free and they provide parents with the opportunity to support their son/daughter at this important time.

The times are as follows:

• 7pm: HEAR (Higher Education Access Scheme)

EUNICAS (Colleges in Europe)

• 8pm: DARE (Disability Access Route to Education)

UCAS: Information about studying in the UK

“We are delighted to be part of a nationwide campaign to promote the importance of post-secondary education," Mary Dowling, PRO of Kerry Branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, said.

"There are lots of options out there and College Awareness Week encourages people of all ages to consider further education as part of their future. The Careers Fair gives students an ideal opportunity to meet representatives from the colleges, pick up information and have any queries answered. The information talks will provide parents with the specific information they need to support their son/daughter in making this important decision and to help guide them through the HEAR and DARE schemes.”

CAW aims to inspire and inform all students about the importance of having a post-secondary education plan. It advocates for students to have the choice to pursue the course best suited to their interests, abilities and dreams, whether that is a FE qualification, an apprenticeship or a university degree.

CAREERS FAIR: The Kerry Branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors is organising a Careers Fair and Parent Information Talk to mark College Awareness Week (CAW). Pictured at the launch were students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, Siun Ní Chlúmháin, Oisin Dubhlainn and Hannah Stiobhairdtigh. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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Killarney National Park (NPWS) has embarked on the next phase of surface improvements to paths and roadways in the Mission Road/ Knockreer area. The roadworks will carried out over the next 5 weeks to Christmas.

Users of the National Park in this area, are asked to avoid the roadworks insofar as possible and obey the road closure and diversion signs.

Killarney National Park (NPWS) regrets any inconvenience.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

BRENNAN

9TH ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN-CREAGH

In loving memory of Noel Brennan

Late of Ballaugh, Killarney and Cahersiveen

Who died on 28th November 2007.

Just a prayer from those who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you’ll live forever Because we thought the world of you.

Sadly missed by your wife Kitty, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 26th November at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

25TH & 34TH ANNIVERSARIES

CASEY

In loving memory of Frank and Eileen Casey

Late of Shronaboy, Glenflesk, Killarney Frank who died on 16th December 1988 and Eileen who died on 20th November 1997. R.I.P.

No matter how life changes

No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for ye.

Always remembered by your son Patrick, daughter Eileen and grandsons.

Anniversary mass is on Saturday 19th November at 6pm in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.

16TH & 12TH ANNIVERSARIES

CRONIN

In loving memory of Baby Chloe Griffin-Creagh Laurel House, Meentogues, Headford, Killarney.

In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away nine years on loved and remembered every day.

Forever loved and remembered Dad, Mom, your brother Stephen, sisters Sophie & Connie.

7TH ANNIVERSARY DUGGAN

17TH ANNIVERSARY FALVEY

In loving memory of John Joe Falvey

Late of Coolmagort, Beaufort Who died on 25th November 2005.

As time goes gently by Love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by your loving family. Anniversary mass will be held in Our Lady of the Valley Church on Thursday 24th November at 7.30pm.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE FERRIS

In loving memory of Edward Duggan

Late of Rath and Mounthenry Firies, Killarney

Whose 7th Anniversary occurs on 15th November 2022.

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say

I know how much you love me as much as I love you and each time that you think of me I know you’ll miss me too

So when tomorrow starts without me don’t think we’re far apart for every time you think of me I’m right here, always in your heart. Thinking of you always, each and every day.

You will be forever cherished Ed And loved more each passing day

Always & Forever with Love, Siobhán xxx

Remembered in all November’s Novena Masses & Memory Tree, Friary Church, Fairhill, Killarney.

23RD ANNIVERSARY

HORAN

In loving memory of Pat and Nora Cronin

The Island, Killarney

Who died on 13th October 2006 and 11th November 2010. Rest In Peace.

Your memory is our keepsake

With which we will never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Always remembered by your loving family.

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. B.W

In

Late of 31 Ardshanavooly Estate, Killarney Who died on 18th November 1999.

Just a prayer

From the family who loved you Just a memory Fond and true

In our hearts

You will live forever

Because we thought The world of you.

Words are few, thoughts are deep Memories of you we will always keep.

Always loved and remembered by your wife and family.

In loving memory of Gerald Ferris

Late of Ballyspillane, Killarney Whose birthday will occur 23rd November.

Thinking about you warmly Now that your birthday is here As you are always thought about Each day throughtout the year I’m sending you this message especially to say Your someone very special And you’re loved more and more everyday

A laugh, a joke, a smile or two That’s how we remember you No matter what the day brings No matter what I do I never close my eyes at night Without a thought of you.

Dad your never more than a thought away today, tomorrow and every day. Allways loved and remembered by wife Maureen, son Shane, daughter Linda and all your grandchildren.

5TH ANNIVERSARY TANGNEY

In loving memory of Mike Tangney (Small Mike) Black Valley, Beaufort, Co. Kerry Who passed away on 18th November 2017.

We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die All we know was that you were gone Without a last goodbye

It was a sudden parting Too bitter to forget Only those who loved you Are the ones who will never forget.

The happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet their memories still But death has left a vacant place This world can never fill.

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others’ needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind. Always loved and never forgotten by your family.

TUOHY

In loving memory of Patrick Tuohy Old Forge, Ironmills, Killarney, Co Kerry Formerly of Market Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, Galway and Milton Keynes 10 August 2022.

Dearly loved and deeply missed, Pat, partner of Midi, best friend of Maeve, brother of Sean, Malachy, Michael, Martin, Brid, Margaret, Mary and the late Hugh; brother-in-law of Marie, Mary, Annemarie, Martina, Marian, Abdul and Gerald, proud uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Pat will also be sadly missed by the extended Tuohy & Dooney families, the Sweeney & Woods families, his circle of great friends at home and overseas and his neighbours in Old Forge.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared for Pat and supported us during his illness – Public Health Nurses, Paramedic Teams, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, University Hospital Kerry and the Kerry Hospice Palliative Care Unit, Tralee.

To the neighbours in Old Forge – thank you for preparing the house for Pat’s homecoming and for forming a guard of honour as he left home. Everything was just as Pat would have liked it. A special thank you to David for making wonderful floral tributes for Pat’s funeral, also for his help and kindness, day or night, throughout Pat’s illness and death.

We would like to thank most sincerely all those, including Pat’s former Alps colleagues, Millstreet and overseas, who sympathised with us, sent messages of condolence, sympathy cards and Mass cards; those who travelled long distances, attended his repose at home, came to his funeral or watched it online.

So many contributed to making Pat’s funeral meaningful and personal including Shirley for compiling the Mass booklet, Fr. Anthony O’Driscoll and Fr. Joe Begley, Killarney, Fr. Paul Kivlehan and Fr. Joe Caulfield, Ballaghaderreen; singers and musicians – the Angland family, Old Forge, Cyril Tuohy, Noel & Edel McFadden and Bernadine Casserly.

Thank you to the following for making the arrangements for Pat’s final journey with care and respect - Michael and Mary O’Shea, Funeral Directors, Killarney for their compassion and professionalism at every stage of Pat’s funeral, the staff at the Island Crematorium, Cork and the staff at Kilgarriff Funeral Directors, Ballaghaderreen who prepared Pat’s final resting place.

Thank you to Sean Murphy who brought refreshments to the house, to the Kerry Way Restaurant for providing meals after the funeral in Glenflesk, Killarney and to Durkin’s Restaurant after the funeral and interment in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

May Pat’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

loving memory of Patrick Horan

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

LYNE

In loving memory of Denis Lyne Coolies, Muckross,, Killarney Who passed away on 21st November 2021.

As we lovingly remember Denis on his first anniversary, his sisters, brothers and his extended family, wish to express sincere thanks to all who supported us through our grief. We would like to thank those who attended his funeral, called to the house, sent mass cards and sent condolences.

We are also grateful to all those who provided food and refreshments. Thanks to Fr. Jim Linehan for the celebration of Denis’ requiem mass and also to Ger Healy for the graveside music.

We would also like to thank Mike and Mary O’Shea of O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their organisation of the funeral.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

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

Denis’ first anniversary mass will be held on Saturday 19th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

LYNE

In loving memory of Den Joe Lyne

Late of Coolies, Muckross Who died on 21st November 2021.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten And by us you never will.

A

Donie & Teresa

For those who think of Den Joe today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Gillian, Brian & family

NOVENA TO ST. CLARE

IN THANKSGIVING

Novena to St. Clare. Ask for three favours, one business, two impossible..... Say nine Hail Marys for ine nights, with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. Say may the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and everyday throughout the whole world now and forever. Amen. Your request will be granted no matter how impossible it may seem. E.C.

JESUS

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

4TH ANNIVERSARY REDDINGTON

In loving memory of Matt Reddington

Shinnagh, Rathmore

Whose 4th Anniversary occurred on 14th November 2022.

Bring flowers of the rarest, Bring blossoms of the fairest From garden and woodland And hillside and dale

Our full hearts are swelling Our glad voices telling The praise of the loveliest flower of the vale

O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today Queen of the Angels And Queen of the May.

Very sadly missed by his sons Donal and Padraig, daughters-in-law Mary and Deirdre, and grandchildren Emily, Caoimhe and Laura.

7TH ANNIVERSARIES O’SULLIVAN

9TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Jim Moynihan

Late of Rossacroo, Headford, Killarney Who died on 17th November 2013.

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

Lovingly remembered by sons Patrick, Peter, Timothy, James, daughters Kathryn, Joanne, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

Anniversary Mass will be held in Sacred Heart Church in Barraduff on Sunday 20th November at 11am.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Pat O’Donoghue Cullina Upper, Beaufort, Killarney Who passed away 22nd November 2019.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

LYNCH (NEE DOYLE)

In loving memory of Margaret Lynch (nee Doyle) 47 Marian Terrace and late of Glena Cottage Who died on 28th November 2021.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to the HSE’s dedicated home help carers and also, to the supportive and caring staff at Killarney Nursing Home.

We pay special tribute to Dr John Geaney and the staff at Cahernane Medical Centre for their decades of considerate and kind support for Margaret.

We would like to thank the staff of O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their considerate and professional services, along with Fr. Niall Howard and the chorister during the requiem mass.

Always joyful, you will be sadly missed by your brothers, sisters, relations and in-laws.

1st Anniversary mass for Margaret is on 19th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Tom & Eileen O’Sullivan

Late of Southill, Mill Road, Killarney Tom, who died on 4th November 2015 and Eileen, who died on 20th December 2015.

Though your smiles are gone forever And your hands we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the ones we loved so much

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

Always remembered by your family.

Anniversary mass is on Friday 18th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

17TH AND 8TH ANNIVERSARIES

LYNCH

In loving memory of Nora and Sean Lynch

Late of Lewis Road, Killarney Who died on 10th December 2005 and 12th September 2014.

Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts ye are always there. Sadly missed by your loving family.

When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow To you through the years

But start out bravely with a gallant smile And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways

Reach out your hand In comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near And never, never be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky.

Sadly missed and never forgotten your loving wife Mary and family.

In loving memory of Michael Smithwick 17th Nov 1987 and Eileen Smithwick (nee Cremin) 28th Aug 2017

Dennehy’s Bohereen, Moyeightragh, Killarney.

We shall meet again in a brighter land Where farewell is never spoken We shall clasp each other hand in hand And the clasp shall not be broken

May you rest in peace, dear loved ones In that Heavenly home above With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In his own eternal love.

Forever remembered from the Smithwick family.

In loving memory of Our dear son & brother Denis O’Sullivan

56 Pinewood Estate, Killarney Who will be celebrating his 50th birthday in Heaven on18th November.

We wish that you were here today Even just for a little while So we could say “Happy Birthday Den’ And see your beautiful smile

The only gifts today will be The gifts you left behind Your laughter, joy and happiness Precious memories...the best kind

What once was such a happy day Brings many painful sorrows A day when silent tears are shed For all your lost tomorrows

We never need a special day To bring you to our mind For a day without a thought of you Is very hard to find

May the Angels hold you close And sing you a happy song We will be sending wishes to you Today and all year long Happy Birthday Den

Fondly remembered & so sadly missed by your parents Denny & Theresa, brother Jim, sister Sheila & brother-in-law Paul. xxxxx

PRAYER TO ST 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, prau fpr is/ Amen. (Say this prayer 9 times a day, for 9 days), by the 9th day prayer will be answered. Publication must be promised. E.D.

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

Alan & Magdalena

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Kerry FC will compete in the League of Ireland First Division in 2023.

In a statement released at 10am on Wednesday morning, the club heralded the news as a "new dawn" for soccer in the county.

"It has been a dream for many years to provide the highest level of senior football in the Kingdom of Kerry," an official communiqué read.

"Being able to provide this full pathway for all soccer players in Kerry is something that the soccer community has always longed for.

"We are at a new dawn and have never been as excited to begin this journey. It has been a little over 20 years since Kerry first played on the national stage at the U21 level against Waterford United under the lights at Mounthawk Park and we are very much looking forward to bringing those Friday Night Lights back for the players and community.

“There has been so much work that has gone into this journey, and we would like to also take this moment to thank all

members of the Kerry District League for your support, this was not possible without you.

“Thank you to Mark Scanlon and his team at the FAI for providing ample support for this project and guidance through the Licensing Process.

“Last and not least, our own team, led by former League of Ireland Star Billy Dennehy, Steven Conway, Brian Ainscough, Seán O’Keeffe, Gerardine Nagle and our Club Licensing Officer, Adrien King, in making this dream become a reality for the whole of Kerry.”

Stephen Conway, one of the Kerry natives behind the project, described the news as "a dream come true".

The team will be based at the home of the Kerry District League, Mounthawk Park in Tralee.

When the new season gets underway in February of next year, Kerry will go headto-head with Waterford United, Treaty United, Cobh Ramblers, Athlone Town, Finn Harps, Galway United, Bray Wanderers, Wexford Youths and Longford Town.

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Moynihan

Comfortable cup wins for Celtic and Athletic

The Blues were limited to just one goal in the first half – Roko Rujevcan the scorer – but substitute Ian Prendergast made it two early in the second.

The second goal drew Ballyheigue out of their shell but Athletic capitalised on this newfound sense of adventure by hitting them for three more goals; two from Matthew Horgan and one from Milan Kopianja.

The Killarney side’s reward for this win is a tricky tie against Villa FC of Waterford, a team that recently put eight goals past Athletic’s town rivals, Celtic. Speaking of Celtic, they were also in cup action last weekend. The Kerry

champions enjoyed a dominant 4-0 win against Dromore United of Limerick in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup. Matej Vrljicak was the hat-trick hero for the Hoops with Cathal O’Shea also chipping in with one.

Meanwhile, in the Premier A, Tralee Dynamos beat Killorglin 2-1 and Listowel Celtic and Castlegregory played out a 2-2 draw.

Mastergeeha had a big result in the Premier B as goals by James Nagle (3), Gearóid Kerins, Colin O’Leary, Cian Murphy and Damien Breen fired the Kilcummin club to a 7-1 victory over AC Athletic.

Paul’s back to winning ways

Hosts St Paul’s improved their record to 3-2 in the Women’s National League with a resounding victory over the Limerick Sport Huskies in Killarney.

Paul’s were coming into this match on the back of two defeats away from home but they got back to winning ways in style, thanks in part to the scoring exploits of imports Yuleska Ramirez Tejeda (30 points) and Sofia Paska (22), and Kerry footballer Lorraine Scanlon (16). With Lynn Jones and Rheanne O’Shea dishing out the assists, Paul’s raced into a commanding lead and the result was a foregone conclusion well before the final buzzer.

Their healthy fourth quarter lead also gave head coach James Fleming the opportunity to run the entire bench

Derby cancelled due to lack of refs

Last weekend’s eagerly anticipated National League derby between the Scotts Lakers and the Killarney Cougars was postponed to a later date due to a lack of referees.

The match was scheduled to go ahead on Saturday evening at the Presentation Gym but both clubs were notified

on Thursday that it would not go ahead. Lakers and Cougars officials were asked to arrange an alternative date between them.

The Lakers felt they had found an immediate solution when St Paul’s ladies’ coach James Fleming offered to switch his side’s home game against the Limer-

ick Sport Huskies from the Aura to the Cougars’ home venue, the Pres Gym. The ladies game was due to tip off at 7.30pm the same evening but they were willing to bring it forward to 5pm. Paul’s believed that this would allow the referees from that fixture to also referee the men’s game, which was due to start

as Emma Kerin, Katie Brosnan, Aisling O’Mahony, Seodhna O’Donoghue, Jessica Quirke and Cassandra Buckley all saw valuable game time.

St Paul’s now hit the road again with trips to Carlow next Sunday and Limerick Celtics the following Saturday, November 26, games that form part of double bills with their male counterparts, the Scotts Lakers, against the same opposition.

They will be at home again on Saturday, December 17 against the Portlaoise Panthers.

ST PAUL’S: Yuleska Ramirez Tejeda (30), Sofia Paska (22), Lorraine Scanlon (16), Rheanne O’Shea (9), Jessica Quirke (3), Lynn Jones (2), Seodhna O'Donoghue (2), Síofra O’Shea (1), Cassandra Buckley, Aisling O’Mahony, Katie Brosnan, Emma Kerin.

at 7.15pm. The only catch was that the men’s game would need to be delayed by 15 minutes due to Basketball Ireland ruling that states that both teams need to have access to the court at least one hour before tip-off. Ultimately the Lakers’ suggestion was not agreeable to all parties so the match will now go ahead at a later date.

Basketball Ireland were contacted for comment.

Killarney Athletic are safely through to the last 32 of the Munster Junior Cup following a relatively comfortable 5-0 victory over Ballyheigue Athletic in Mounthawk Park.

SAFELY THROUGH: The Killarney Celtic team who overcame the challenge of Dromore United in the FAI Junior Cup.

DOMINANT: The St Paul's women's team enjoyed a 42-point win in their latest National League match.

Fossa celebrate historic win

The Fossa footballers will play intermediate football in 2023 following an exhilarating win over neighbours Listry in the Junior Premier Championship final on Sunday.

Listry appeared to be heading for a famous victory at the Fitzgerald Stadium until a late fisted goal by Paudie Clifford gave Fossa a lifeline. Michael Keane – son of former Kerry manager Peter – kicked Listry back into the lead but Footballer of the Year David Clifford was on hand to swing over a majestic 63rd-minute equaliser and send the game to extra time.

The younger Clifford took matters into his own hands in the first period of overtime, racking up 1-3 to put Fossa four points up at the turnaround. Listry fought bravely to cut the deficit and a couple of points by Jack Walsh left them within striking distance, but a brilliant solo goal by Clifford killed the game and secured the cup for the team in red and black. Final score: Fossa 4-15 Listry 0-22.

The Clifford brothers scored 3-14 of the champions’ tally with Emmett O’Shea notching the other goal. Harry Buckley also kicked a point. Aaron O’Shea (0-6) top-scored for Listry.

Fossa now advance to represent Kerry in the Munster Junior Club Championship. They will take on Castlemahon of Limerick on Saturday, November 26.

RATHMORE PROMOTED

After three years in the relative doldrums of intermediate football, the club from the right side of the Kerry-Cork border are back in the big time. One of East Kerry’s most competitive outfits of the last decade, Rathmore were rocked by their relegation from senior level in 2019. Bouncing back is never easy but their return to the top table was confirmed on Sunday evening when they saw off a spirited An Ghaeltacht side in the in the county final at Austin Stack Park.

A first-quarter goal by John Moynihan sent them on their way and they led by 1-7 to 0-3 at the break, but the Gaeilgeoirs battled back in the second half. Points by Dara Ó Sé and Pádraig Óg Ó Sé narrowed the gap to the bare minimum before Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan, lining out in the full forward line as he normally does for Rathmore,

kicked a lovely free off the ground to seal the result. Final score: Rathmore 1-14 An Ghaeltacht 0-15.

The Kerry champions will play Kanturk in the Munster Intermediate Championship semi-final on Saturday, November 26.

JUNIOR TITLE FOR FIRIES

Favourites Firies powered to a well-deserved nine-point victory over Cordal in the Junior Club Championship at Austin Stack Park.

The Farranfore-based club were defeated in last year’s final by Castlegregory but they were never really in danger of falling short this time. An early goal by Cian Doe along with points by Jack Sherwood and Donnchadh O’Sullivan helped them to build an early lead, and they were ahead by five points at the break.

Cordal threw everything they had at their opponents but they were unable to eat into the deficit in the second period. Firies ran out 1-17 to 0-11 winners.

MVP: David Clifford kicked 2-12 for Fossa including two goals in extra time. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Members of the Fossa senior team brought their Junior Premier Championship trophy to Fossa National School on Tuesday. Photo: Fossa GAA.

A brilliant solo goal by Clifford killed the game and secured the cup for the team in red and black

SPORTS ON TV THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

DARTS Sky Sports Arena 7pm Wolverhampton

RUGBY LEAGUE BBC 2 7.30pm Wheelchair WC: France v England

RUGBY BT Sport 1 7.45pm Sale v Harlequins

SOCCER Sky Sports Football 8pm Portsmouth v Derby County

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 8pm LPGA: CME Group Tour Championship

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 5am-1pm DP World Tour Championship

BADMINTON TG4 1pm Dublin Irish Open Finals

RACING Virgin Media One 1.30pm Haydock Park & Ascot

GAA RTÉ 2 5pm Ratoath v The Downs, Kilmacud v Portarlington

GOLF Sky Sports Mix 6pm The RSM Classic

RUGBY Virgin Media Two 8pm Ireland v Australia

NBA Sky Sports Arena 11pm Raptors v Hawks

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

UFC BT Sport 1 3am Derrick Lewis v Sergey Spivak

F1 Sky Sports F1 11.30am Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

SOCCER Sky Sports Football 12.30pm Glentoran v Cliftonville

SOCCER BBC 1 1pm WSL: Chelsea v Tottenham

GAA TG4 1.15pm Ballyea v St Finbarr’s, Na Piarsaigh v Ballygunner

RUGBY Amazon Prime 2pm Japan v France

SOCCER RTÉ 2 & BBC 1 4pm Qatar v Ecuador

NBA Sky Sports Arena 8.30pm Knicks v Suns

SOCCER RTÉ 2 7pm Malta v Rep of Ireland

AROUND THE WORLD

Fans will watch World Cup…

…but interest is low, survey finds

A survey carried out by the Killarney Advertiser has found that the majority of football fans will still watch the World Cup in Qatar, despite widespread concerns around human rights abuses in the small Middle Eastern country.

Around 79% of respondents say they will be following the tournament, which gets underway on Sunday with the opening match between the host nation and Ecuador.

However, our poll also suggests that that percentage would be significantly higher if the World Cup was being held elsewhere. Over 93% of those surveyed indicated that they normally watch the showpiece football event when it rolls around every four years. General interest appears to be relatively low, even amongst those who say they will be viewing the games on TV. When asked to rate their interest levels

in the upcoming tournament on a scale of 1-10, the average score was just 5.5. FIFA’s decision to stage the World Cup in Qatar has been widely criticised by football personalities, human rights groups, and the media.

The selection process that resulted in Qatar being awarded the planet’s biggest sporting event was marred by allegations of bribery; thousands of migrant workers have died while building the infrastructure needed to stage the tournament; and voices from within the LGBTQ+ community have highlighted the fact that homosexuality is a crime that is strictly punished in the Gulf state.

The 2022 World Cup – the first winter edition of the games - will run for four weeks. The final will take place in the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, December 18.

| Chinese man completes marathon while smoking

A Chinese man named ‘Uncle Chen’ recently finished the Xin'anjiang Marathon near Shanghai in an impressive time –while puffing on cigarettes throughout the race.

Chen completed the marathon in 3 hours 28 minutes, a time which placed him 547th out of more than 1,500 competitors.

Images of Chen smoking while running went viral on social media in China, where some users were quick to point out that this wasn’t a first. Chen also smoked while taking part in the 2018 Guangzhou Marathon and 2019 Xiamen Marathon. According to local media, Chen only smokes when he’s running.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has lashed out at his current manager Erik ten Hag, as well as former teammates Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, in a sensational television interview that appears to signal the end of his time at the English club.

Speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV, Ronaldo said he felt “betrayed” by Ten Hag after being relegated to a substitute’s role.

The Dutch manager has disciplined Ronaldo twice already this season; once for leaving a match early after being taken off and another time for refusing to come on as sub. Following the 37-yearold’s explosive interview this week, Ten Hag has reportedly told the club that Ronaldo should not play for the club again.

The Portuguese international, who is now in Qatar for the World Cup, also railed against former teammates Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney. Both Neville and Rooney have questioned Ronaldo’s attitude during his second spell at Old Trafford.

“I’m not going to say that I’m better looking than [Rooney], which is true,” Ronaldo quipped when asked by Morgan if the criticism was down to jealousy.

| Ronaldo lashes out at “jealous” critics

Dan Favier gave a lifetime of service

Players, managers, selectors, and referees get most of the attention at games, but one forgets too often the other people who conduct their business so efficiently in a quiet manner. It is not so much that we mean to ignore them, but they are taken for granted far too often, and their voluntary work goes unheeded.

I think of board and club officers who make all the arrangements and, without them, games would not go ahead. This is a big weekend for fixtures in the local All-Ireland. Sam is resting proudly in the Kingdom, East Kerry are county champions as are Rathmore, Fossa, and Firies, but there is still the real local All-Ireland title up for grabs and those unanswered important questions. Who will be crowned O’Donoghue Cup champions for 2022, and who will have the prestigious honour of captaining Kerry in 2023 in defence of their All-Ireland title? As patrons approach the entrances

at the various venues for this weekend’s O’Donoghue Cup games, spare a thought and say a silent prayer of appreciation for the volunteers, who collect the admission charge for entry to the games.

One of those great volunteers for several decades was Dan Favier.

Dan passed away quietly recently in his home at Glenflesk after stewarding at the Fitzgerald Stadium. He had a quiet and gentle nature and handled the frustrations of some supporters who may not have been in the best of humour. The last-minute arrivals didn’t expect such a big attendance. But they should have because King David has been swelling the normal 250 attendance to in excess of 2,500.

Parking spaces are at a premium and the garda cones narrowed the options even further. Then the rush to get in, not knowing whether it was a pre-booked all-ticket game, or if would they take

cash at the gate. Have I got my phone? Tech-savvy teenage friends had booked online, but where in the name of God was the icon for scanning?

Frustration mounted as the roar from the crowd inside signalled a goal. It must be a goal. Don’t tell me that Ruairí Murphy, Jameso, Micheál, Tony, Shane, Paul or someone else has struck already and the fat was in the fire after 90 seconds.

Dan Favier handled all of that frustration with a courtesy and a gentleness that smoothed angry tempers.

He will be mourned, not just at the Fitzgerald Stadium but at venues throughout East Kerry and further afield.

The sun wasn’t shining too often yet Dan and volunteers of his ilk were prepared to put up with the vicissitudes of the Kerry climate. Imagine standing at pokey turnstiles at the Fitzgerald Stadium, not just for one hour but anything up to three hours in the draftiest

of places as the heavy rains and bitterly cold November winds whipped through the gap. How do they keep warm? How did they put up with the elements at venues where there was no shelter whatsoever?

Dan Favier never shunned the less attractive venues in the county, where he was exposed to the elements yet was as patient and as diligent as ever in collecting the cash. That money will keep the East Kerry Board alive and well-positioned to run off its competitions so efficiently in all grades

So the message is simple: be grateful for the volunteers, who make it all possible for supporters to enjoy the games. Too often are these unpaid officials undervalued.

Dan was one such volunteer, who gave a lifetime of service in his own unassuming way. We can be assured that when he reached the gates, there was no need for identification or scanning the entry ticket.

Tar isteach Dan. Tá fáilte romhat. Go gcúitítear do shaothar leat ar Neamh.

EAST KERRY: Dan Favier with East Kerry Board chairman Johnny Borsnan. Photo: Séamus Healy.

Eamonn Fitzgerald pays tribute to a gentle Glenflesk man who manned the turnstiles with courtesy and patience

R1: Rathmore v Spa

Saturday at 7pm

Rathbeg

These are two top club teams who will certainly have high hopes of winning this year’s O’Donoghue Cup.

Rathmore are in a buoyant mood after being crowned Kerry Intermediate champions after a thrilling encounter with An Ghaeltacht last weekend. They progress to Munster and hopefully the All-Ireland series, but tomorrow’s clash will test them.

Spa will have to keep a close eye on John Moynihan, a seasoned corner forward for Rathmore. He is a natural goalscorer and showed that again last weekend.

Rathmore rarely lose at Rathbeg and if we have a typical November wind and storm hurtling its way from the Paps, anything can happen. This may go to extra time and if it does county stars Paul Murphy and Shane Ryan may be the leaders to lift the locals.

The clash between the in-form Rathmore captain Mark Ryan and the towering Liam Kearney from Spa will be crucial. Rathmore get the vote.

R1: Currow v Listry

Sunday at noon

Currow

I have been impressed by Listry all season and saw them defeat Fossa in Fossa some weeks ago.

However, that is scant compensation for their defeat in last Saturday’s Kerry Junior Premier final. Marc Ó Sé had them in great fettle and will be hugely disappointed that they did not clinch victory when they were well on top in the second half.

Listry have come on leaps and bounds, especially with the in-form Ruairí Murphy and Ronan Buckley leading the way. They will have learned from last week when they failed to kill off Fossa, who were facing certain defeat until David Clifford in particular (but not solely him) snatched the title from their grasp.

Listry to win this one.

R1: Gneeveguilla v Firies Sunday at 2pm Gneeveguilla

At this time of year, home venue is a definite advantage so that factor may be the difference on Sunday.

Gneeveguilla have a good record in the O’Donoghue Cup and were making great strides to win the All-Ireland club title only to fall to Coolmeena at the last hurdle in Croke Park. Pa Warren has proven credentials with East Kerry. Look out also for Shane O’Sullivan, Pádraig Doyle, and John O’Leary.

Firies showed great form in the recent county junior final when they proved far too good for Cordal. They are led by the likes of Jack Sherwood, Donnchadh O’Sullivan and Pádraig De Brún, who is a regular on the Limerick county team.

(As an aside, Firies lost one of its best club

players ever with the recent death of Donie McCarthy. This teak-tough defender was the kind of player you always wanted on your side. He played a key role for the Killarney Civil Service team which won the 1975 All–Ireland Inter-Firm football title. Slán abhaile, Donie. You’ll be missed.) The odds favour the home side in this one, but Firies can defy those odds.

QF: Dr Crokes v Fossa Saturday at 2pm Lewis Road

Dr Crokes’ stranglehold on the O’Donoghue Cup will be well-tested in this quarter-final, even if they have a home advantage.

One can understand why the exploits of the Clifford brothers have gained all the headlines on their way to winning the coveted county Junior Premier title. However, rising tides lift all boats and the other Fossa players have also played well, including Shane O’Sullivan, the Myers and the O’Sheas.

Dr Crokes will be without Fionn Fitzgerald, the very experienced co-captain with Kieran O’Leary for the 2014 All-Ireland with Kerry. He has a long-term injury after his recent ACL operation. Kerry players Gavin White and Micheál Burns have also been out injured since the All-Ireland. In the absence of so many experienced players, who will Brian McMahon opt for to mark the Clifford brothers? The youthful Neil O’Shea is a very promising number 3, but this will be a huge step up in class for him to mark David. If he can confine it to single digits he will do very well. Tough assignments ahead also for youthful Mark Cooper and Evan Looney. It seems crazy to vote against Fossa, such as their progress with captain Paudie and younger brother David launching Fossa into the Munster series. It will not be any shock if Fossa win, but with new young Crokes players emerging they will be giving it everything for new boss Brian Mac. A hesitant vote for Dr Crokes.

QF: Legion v Kilcummin Saturday at 2pm Derreen

An exciting quarter-final match-up. Pádraig Lucey and Darragh Lyne will be strong at midfield for Legion while Jameso, Brian Kelly, and Jonathan Lyne will be anxious to erase the fallout from their disappointing finish in the intermediate semi-final. They let a three-point lead over the Gaeltacht slip and lost in extra time.

Kilcummin went down to meet Kenmare in the opening round of this competition and won handsomely. That was a great win, even allowing for a weakened Kenmare side.

More of the same from the likes of Brendan Kealy, Paul O’Shea, and the ever-improving Dara O’Callaghan will ensure that this will not be a stroll in the park this time for Legion. Legion are still fancied, though.

Who will claim East Kerry’s top prize?

The race for the O’Donoghue Cup, the most prized trophy in East Kerry football, kicks into gear this weekend. Dr Crokes have dominated this competition but it is a whole new ball game this year.

By Eamonn Fitzgerald

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ATTACK: Corner forward Evan Cronin will lead Spa's attack in their Round 1 game against Rathmore. Photo: Paudie Healy.

Killarney Athletic

GIRLS: U12 Girls Premier - Killarney Athletic v Listowel Celtic. Athletic scoerers: Lillian Slattery 4, Elle Fleury 1, Aoife Kelleher 1, Ella Crowley 3. Great performance and result. Well done girls. Thanks to Listowel Celtic for a very good sporting game.

U13 DIVISION 1: Killarney Athletic 5-2 Mastergeeha (Shane Tomlinson 2, Daniel Fennelly, Sam O’Donoghue, Lucas Coleman). Our young Blues welcomed visitors Mastergeeha to Ferndale for what turned out to be a game of two halves. Following a great save by keeper Adam Twomey, Athletic took control and raced into a 4-0 lead at half-time with a brace from captain Shane Tomlinson, Daniel Fennelly and a pen won and converted by Sam O’Donoghue. Mastergeeha edged the second half but a goal from Lucas Coleman sealed a 5-2 win in what was a great squad performance. Player of the Match: Daniel Fennelly. Thanks to our neighbours for a very sporting game.

KDL DIVISION 3A: Killarney Athletic C 1-3 Mastergeeha B. A historic day for Killarney Athletic as our Senior Men's C team took to the field for the first time. Unfortunately it was not the result we hoped for as we eventually went down to a 3-1 defeat despite controlling large portions of the game. Proceedings started well with Jason O’Grady scoring with an excellent long range strike and Athletic went in at the break 1-0 up. However, Mastergeeha started the second half the better and managed to work three goals to win an entertaining game 3-1. Onwards and upwards for this new team from here.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: FAI Junior Cup Rd 3 - Killarney Celtic 4 Dromore United 0 (Matej Vrljicak 3, Cathal O’Shea). U15 National Cup Rd 3 - Fairview Rangers 8 Killarney Celtic 0. U13 National Cup - Tulla United 1 Killarney

Celtic 8 (Kiernan Kelly 3, Pa McCarthy 2, Tristan Murphy 2, Marco Mosca).

GIRLS: U16 Premier - Dingle Bay Rovers 0 Killarney Celtic 3 (Abbie Finnan, Katie Foster, Ellie Doolan).

Mastergeeha

GIRLS: The U12 girls made a trip West on Saturday morning. Captained by Evie Guerin, the game started with both teams creating some great chances, however mid-way through the first half Mastergeeha started to dominate and two first half goals from Aine Herlihy gave us a nice cushion. The girls kept the momentum going in to the second half with two great goals from Anna Lenihan. The last kick of the game was a penalty for Dingle. Our goalkeeper Shauna Riordan who played a superb game was finally beaten by an unstoppable shot leaving the final score 4-1 to Mastergeeha. Well done to our girls today who all played outstanding. Thanks to Dingle Bay Rovers for a very sporting game.

WORLD CUP 2022: Mastergeeha are running a competition for World Cup 2022. Play Goals Galore for more information at mastergeehafc.sumupstore.com.

LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday, November 12 of the Jackpot for €5,600. Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 25, 26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Jack, Oisín & Isobell Egan, c/o Patie Nagle. Kay Cahill,c/o Post Office, Eoin Moriarty, c/o Post Office, Jackie O’Mahony c/o Klub. Next Draw is Friday, November 18 for a Jackpot of €5,800.

MEK Galaxy

GIRLS U12 PREMIER: Fenit 2 MEK 9 a fantastic display by the girls. Goals by Ava Harty 3, Megan Quigg 2, Nessa Clifford, Emily Allen and Aoibh Ni Gearailt. Players of the Match goes to Elise and Megan with a special mention to Nessa for Goal of the Year.

RESULTS: Girls U12 Division 1 - Castleisland 8 MEK 1. Boys U15 Division 2 - Castleisland 0 MEK 2 (Leo Allen and David O’Shea). Men’s Senior Premier B - Castleisland B 1 MEK 2 (Steven Corsini and Liam Roche).

OTHER NEWS: MEK youngsters born in 2015 and 2016 enjoyed games against Mastergeeha. The 2015 team played in Mastergeeha and the 2016 team played in Faha. A great time was had by all with lots of good football and great fun had by all.

Killarney Legion GAA

O’DONOGHUE CUP: Direen will be the venue for the quarter final of the Aquila Club Dr O'Donoghue Cup when Kilcummin will be the visitors this Saturday with a 2pm throw-in. With the East Kerry board clubs flying high at county level this year's competition promises to be ultra competitive with a full round of games the weekend coming. Rathmore and Spa will clash in Rathbeg on Saturday (7pm) also as will Dr Crokes and Fossa in Lewis Road at 2pm. On Sunday Currow and Listry face off as do Gneeveguilla and Firies.

LADIES AGM: The Ladies department of the Club will hold their AGM this Friday November 18 with a full review of all happenings to take place. Chairperson Ted Healy will remain at the helm in 2023 but if you would like to help out in any way your attendance in the clubhouse on Friday at 7pm would be much appreciated.

CLUB AGM: The Main Club AGM is pencilled in for Friday, November 25 with an edited starting time of 7.30. With all Club officers signalling their intention to remain in situ for 2023 a reminder that Friday, November 18 is the close of date for any motions or nominations you wish to bring to the table. You can contact Secretary Lara at secretary.legion.kerry @gaa. ie with the same.

U15 BOYS: Our lads finished off their year

on a slightly disappointing note when they visited Kenmare for the East Kerry Division 1 semi-final. The first half was an even enough affair with the hosts ahead by two points, 2-8 to 3-3. Unfortunately the second half didn't go to plan as Kenmare grew stronger to qualify for the final where they will meet Dr Crokes. Killarney Legion 3-3 Kenmare 4-10.

Spa GAA

31 CARD DRIVE: Championship of Kerry Finals take place at the Torc Hotel on Friday, Nov 25.

O'DONOGHUE CUP: Rd 1 Spa v Rathmore this Saturday (7pm in Rathbeg).

CONGRATULATIONS to Ann Mangan who was honoured at the All-Ireland Finals of Scór Sinsear at the weekend for her years of service in promoting Scór and cultural activities. Ann is this year’s Munster Long Service Award recipient.

DONIE O'SULLIVAN BOOK LAUNCH: Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm at the Spa GAA Clubhouse with special guests on the night. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.

LOTTO: No winner. Next Monday’s jackpot is €9,600. Play on spagaa.com or tickets in usual outlets. Thank you for your continued support.

CONDOLENCES to the Healy and Spillane families of Kilbrean and Pearl River, New York. Tara Healy Kenny lost her battle to cancer recently. She is survived by her father Stephen Healy, Mom Anne and siblings Sean, Liam and Colleen. Our condolences also to the Favier family and Glenflesk GAA on the passing of Dan Favier RIP. May they Rest in Peace.

CAIRDE SPA DRAW: We’re calling on everyone to support our Cairde Spa fundraising draw that’s running at the moment. This is a once-off draw to raise funds towards the development of our grounds and facilities. There are 10 great prizes up for grabs, including over €20,000 in cash prizes, and the draw will take place this December. Tickets are on sale on spagaa.com or from club members and officers. Any queries please contact Andy 087 2236754 or Deirdre 085 1216359.

Dr Crokes GAA

EAST KERRY O’DONOGHUE CUP: We will play Fossa in the O’Donoghue Cup Quarter Final on Saturday November at 2pm in Lewis Road.

LOTTO TOOK PLACE ON November 14 Numbers drawn were 06, 09, 12, 21 Jackpot not won. 6 patrons matched 3 numbers and receive €70 each. Jackpot for draw on November 21st will be €12,800.

CLUB MASS: Our Annual Club Mass will take place Thursday, November 24 at 7pm in the clubhouse. All members are invited.

GENERAL MEETING of club members will take place on Thursday, November 24 at 8pm, following our Annual Mass.

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

BASKETBALL: The Killarney Cougars

U10 boys who took on Kenmare Kestrels at the Presentation Gym.

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 €1,700 with another €1,650 in prizes to be won in 10 games of bingo. Everyone welcome.

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

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

BEST WISHES to Kayleigh Cronin who has been nominated for an LGFA All Star Award for her role with the Kerry Senior Ladies team this year. The All-Star team will be announced on Saturday, November 19.

Fossa GAA

SENIORS: Congratulations to our senior team and management on winning the Junior Premier Championship. An absolute fantastic achievement and well deserved. Munster semi-final Saturday week, November 26 in Limerick.

CONDOLENCES: Fossa GAA would like to extend sympathy to Bernie McCarthy, her family, all the McCarthy and O’Donoghue families of Aghaleemore Two Mile School on the death of her husband Donie. May Donie Rest in Peace.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 7, 14, 24, 27. €100 Theresa Kennedy, London. €50 x 2 Sinead Lucy, Faha; Niall Kennedy. €25 x 2 John O’Sullivan, Rockfield West; Patrick McCarthy, Lissivane West. Next Sunday’s Jackpot €7,500.

MERCHANDISE: New Listry GAA merchandise is now available at masita.ie.

MEMORIAL MASS: Fr Danny Broderick and Listry GAA Club would like to invite everyone to attend a memorial Mass for all our past decreased members and their families in Listry Church on Saturday, November 26 at 6pm. Anyone unable to attend can view the mass on milltownlistryparish.com

DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Listry GAA would like to send Deepest Sympathy to Pat Quirke, family and friends on the recent death of his brother, Mike Quirke RIP Laharn/Castleisland. Mike was a former player for our club. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

JUNIOR PREMIER FINAL: Congratulations to Fossa GAA winners of Junior Premier Final in extra time. Listry 0-22 Fossa 4-15. Well done to our team who have an outstanding match.

Glenflesk GAA

DAN FAVIER RIP: Dan will be greatly missed by all. While he was dedicated to his community, his main devotion was to his wife Marian, his five children Sinéad, Ciaran, Paul, Ollie, and Danielle, his ten grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sonin-law and his siblings, extended family, neighbours, and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Sincere condolences again from

Glenflesk GAA.

RONAN FLEMING RIP: Glenflesk GAA wishes to extend its sympathy to Derek Fleming (Ladies Club Chairperson) and all the Fleming family on the recent passing of Derek's brother Ronan. May he rest in peace.

MUNSTER COLLEGES: Congratulations to our Glenflesk players Eoghan Kelly, Jamie Moynihan, John Kelliher, Callum Cronin, Stephen Moynihan, Liam O’Donoghue, Darragh O’Connell, as well as Cian Lynch and Luke Crowley (injured), who played their part in the Corn Ui Mhuiri match last week. St Brendan’s College Killarney 4-11 Coláiste Na Sceilge Cahersiveen 2-14.

LOTTO: There was no winner of the Glenflesk Lotto which took place on November 1 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot was €9,800. The numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14, 21. There was no winner. Consolation prizes of €50 each to: Mike O’Donoghue, Dromcarbin (Yearly Ticket); Eric O’Donoghue, Carrigeen (Online); Paddy Crowley c/o Pat Healy; Pat Healy, Headford (Sellers’ Prize). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday, November 14. Jackpot will be €10,000. Tickets can be purchased online via Clubforce. Thank you to all who support our Lotto and especially to our sellers.

AGM: Glenflesk GAA AGM (including Coiste na nÓg) will be held on November 24 at 8pm in Glenflesk GAA Hall.

Kilcummin GAA

KILCUMMIN LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Annual church gate collection will be held before mass in Kilcummin on Saturday/ Sunday, November 19/20. All support appreciated.

East Kerry GAA

CONGRATULATIONS to Gneeveguilla GAA Club set dancers Rachel McGillicuddy, Aisling McGillcuddy, Kellie O’Sullivan, Joan Brosnan, John Cronin, Kieran Dalton, Kieran Brown, Paudie Murphy and Conor Crowley, and Mark O’Leary Solo Singer, on being crowned All-Ireland Scór

Sinsír champions. Also to Spa’s Ann Mangan who was awarded for her contribution to Scór over the years.

CONDOLENCES: Dan Favier RIP Glenfesk, Donie McCarthy RIP Firies, Mary Catherine Goggin (nee Keane ) RIP of Clahananoe, Geff O’Sullivan RIP Cullen & Ballydaly, TJ O’Connor RIP Ballymacelligott. Ar dheis De Raibh a anam dilis.

CONGRATULATIONS to the East Kerry U13 Ladies who won the District Championship. East Kerry 6-12 Mid Kerry 4-8.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Good luck to Beaufort senior men and management in the Mid Kerry senior Championship semi-final. They will be home to Glenbeigh/Glencar on Sunday, November 20 at mid-day. Extra time and winner on the day. All support is greatly appreciated.

RESULTS: Congratulations to Beaufort minor Ladies in adding the East Region minor title to their recent U16 title. They defeated Laune Rangers in the final.

LOTTO: Sunday, November 13. Numbers: 3, 12, 17, 19. No jackpot winner. Consolation Prizes. €80 Danny Healy, Gap of Dunloe. €50 Moss and Fionán Foley, Kilgobnet, Francis Courtney, Tomies, Julie Furlong, Tomies. The next draw for a jackpot of €10,600 will be on Sunday, November 27. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. It is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the Club.

EXERCISE CLASSES continue in the Clubrooms. The next series of four yoga classes will begin this week and the Spring timetable will be available shortly. Please contact Club at 087 9975737 for further details.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT: Beaufort GAA Club are embarking in a Club Development in the form of an All-Weather Playing pitch and are holding a fundraising draw. Prizes will be a Ford Focus car and cash prizes. Tickets are €25 each, 3 for €60 and are available from local sellers,

shops, and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com.

ONLINE CLOTHES ORDERS: A reminder that clothes needed for Christmas presents to be ordered now to ensure delivery on time. The link for the O’Neill’s online shop is on right of homepage of www.beaufortgaa.com. Club gear is also available in the Club shop. Please contact Mary at 086 0640065 or Maurice at 087 8234319.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: Christmas Hampers (16+ handicap) sponsored by Synergy. Played Sunday, November 13 on Mahony's Point. Winner Liam Hartnett - 36 pts (17), 2nd Darragh Kivlehan - 35 pts (19), 3rd Seamus Doheny - 33 pts (20), 4th John O'Brien - 32 pts (23), 5th Donal O'Reilly31 pts (18).

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies MP 13-hole competition played on Sunday, November 13 at Mahony's Point.

1st Roisin Kivlehan, Louise Langan, Maire Murphy 38 pts; 2nd Ailish Mulcahy, Marie Leahy, Marie O'Brien 34 pts.

NEXT FIXTURE: Sponsored by Dan Horan Fruit & Veg. November 20. Killeen. Single Stableford.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

AGM: Ross Ladies Golf Club AGM will be held on November 26 at 11am in the Ross Golf Club.

COMPETITIONS: Weather permitting and if course is open we will have the Christmas Hampers Competition after the AGM.

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

MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday everyone welcome especially beginners. Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome.

JUDO: On Sunday, 23 players from Killarney Judo Club took part Munster Mini Mon competition in Macroom. Killarney won six gold medals, three silver and 13 bronze. Pictured are Ted Leahy, Aimee Cotter (Cork City), Kate Forde (gold medal winner, Killarney) and Lisa Dowling (Macroom).

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Results of Round 1 of Christmas Turkeys (sponsored by Tim Jones Butchers) Fourball BetterballFirst Nett: Daniel Kelly & Dan Kiely 36½, Gross: Gearoid Cronin & Noel Moynihan 45 and Second Nett: Daniel Kelly & John Murphy 37½. Round 2 next Sunday at 9am and 10.45am. Entry €5 per draw.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER: This will be played on Sunday December 11th. More details nearer the time. All Christmas related prizes will be presented this year after the December 18 competition.

MEMBERS ONLY: Just to make people aware as we are now in the month of November that we are now 'Members Only' for play with the exception of bookings made through the club phone on 087 7823138. This runs until March 1st of next year.

NIGHT IN MURPHYS: Our night in Murphys will take place on Friday December 2nd this year in the main bar in Murphys. Club Matchplay and Willie Parker prizes will be presented on the night.

U16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: We will run a Hamper event over 18 holes on Saturday December 10 at 1pm. Open to any member who was a registered member during the year.

Killarney Rugby

NEW MAIN SPONSOR: Killarney RFC would like to announce that Scotts Hotel has come onboard as our new club main sponsor. We would like to sincerely thank Maurice O'Donoghue and all at Scotts Hotel for their support of the club. Our seniors took on Ballincollig last weekend in their brand-new Scotts Hotel jerseys.

MINIS: Our Minis are up and running for the new season and welcome Listwoel RFC for matches to Aghadoe this Saturday at 10am. Mini rugby is a fun way to learn to play rugby, make new fiends and have fun and open to boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 years of age. New players are always welcome at all ages. Our Little Fawns academy is open to new children aged between 5 and 7 and is non-contact rugby with excellent coaches and great fun is guaranteed. For any details give David Hickey a shout on 087 2546290 or simply pop along any Saturday morning.

WINTER SOCIAL: Killarney Rugby Winter Social returns after being cancelled because of Covid! Our Winter Social takes place on Saturday, December 10 at the Killarney Avenue hotel, starting at 6.30pm. Dress code is formal and all are very welcome, partners included. Tickets cost €45 per head which includes a 3 Course meal with 2 glasses of wine and finish the night on the dancefloor. This will be a truly enjoyable night and should not be missed. Tickets can be booked via the Clubzap app.

RESULTS: Seniors: Killarney 10-12 Ballincollig. U18 Girls: Killarney 37-7 Bantry. U18 Boys: Mallow 0-7 Killarney. U16

Boys: Killarney 30-0 Castleisland. U14 Boys: Killarney 15-0 Listowel.

FIXTURES: U16 Boys: Tralee v Killarney, O'Dowd Park, Saturday at 12pm. U16 Girls: Killarney v Dunmanway/Bantry, Aghadoe Saturday at 3pm. U18 Boys: Tralee v Killarney, O'Dowd Park, Sunday at 12.30pm.

Muckross Rowing Club

BOAT LAUNCH: On Sunday last, club members and supporters gathered at the club’s boathouse for the launch of the club’s newest racing boat, a coxless Filippi Four, named in honour and in memory of the late James Mangan. James wore the Muckross colours with great distinction throughout his rowing career, which extended from early beginnings at the Killarney Regatta as a teenager to national prominence as an Irish Champion and winner at Henley Royal Regatta among many other successes. The boat launch was a very special occasion for James’ family and friends and a poignant day for the club. The blessing of the boat was carried out by Fr. Kieran O’Brien following speeches from Sean Coffey and Paul Griffin as former coach and crewmate, which reflected on the life of James, his immense contribution to rowing in Muckross and the many lasting friendships forged through rowing in Ireland and beyond. Our thanks to everyone in attendance and especially to the members of the Mangan family. A special thanks also to Fr. Kieran O’Brien who presided over the blessing of the boat and to Valerie O’Sullivan for photography on the day.

SKIBBEREEN HOR: Best of luck to the more than 60+ crews representing Muckross at the Skibbereen Head Of the River in the Cork city marina this Saturday.

Killarney Valley AC

JASON: Congrats and well done to Jason O’Reilly who received a bronze medal last weekend in Athlone in the Irish Schools Indoor Combined Events representing

his school St Brendan’s College, Killarney. Jason will now go on to represent Ireland at the end of November in Scotland. Jason delivered some blistering Personal Bests across the 5 events scoring 3123 points. Jason ran his 200m in 23.24secs, his 800m in 2.00.04, his 60mH in 9.22secs, threw his Shot Put 7.25m and long jumped 5.96m.

TICKETS: Time is running out to get your tickets for the 1982 Toyota Starlet as the Raffle is next Thursday, November 24. Tickets can still be bought online on our website. Thank you to all who have purchased tickets as all the proceeds go to the Track facility.

INFO: Please email killarneyvalleyac@ gmail.com for any queries.

Killarney Cougars

U18 BOYS: Killarney Cougars 61 St Paul's 58.

SENIOR MEN: Killarney Cougars 51 Kenmare Kestrels 45. An entertaining first game of the season for the Cougars as they welcomed Kenmare to the Pres Gym and a good performance secured the win with the visitors well in contention throughout the game. Cougars led 19-11 in the first quarter thanks to the three point shooting of Darren Gaffey and Akilesh Garud, and good baskets by Eugene Bowler ensuring a deserved lead for the home side with Colin Crowley baskets keeping the scoreboard ticking over for the Kestrels.. A strong third quarter by the Kestrels saw them dominate the period with Tommy Cronin and Kane Reidy sharing 10 points to leave just the minimum between the sides 36-35 with Cougars just ahead. The Cougars were made to work hard to maintain the lead with Niall O'Brien playing well under the boards and another Darren Gaffey three pointer ensured Cougars had enough to spare as the Kestrels were playing well until time ran out with the Cougars under pressure throughout the final minutes just about holding on and deserving the points in a sporting and entertaining game. The

Cougars had good performances from Frank Rahilly, Akilesh Garud, Darren Gaffey and Niall O'Brien. Best for the Kestrels were Kane Reidy, Tommy Cronin and Colin Crowley.

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Our scheduled Insuremyvan.ie National League Div 1 game was postponed due to non-availability of referees. Basketball Ireland advised both Killarney clubs on Thursday to reschedule the game to a new date later this month or on the available upcoming cup weekends.

Kilcummin

KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY CARE: Kilcummin Community Care run a social gathering every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm. Free transport is provided by Local Link Bus, sing song, dance, bingo and various activities occur every week. We also have guest speakers who talk on different topics and a hot lunch is provided, outing are organised throughout the year.

KILCUMMIN HISTORICAL GROUP: We are collecting any information available on Kilcummin Bog, particularly on the roads creation and turf extraction during 1940s, as part of the “Emergency”. We are seeking stories relating to Kilcummin with a view to participating in the Radio Kerry programme “Travel through the Kingdom” on Sunday nights at 6pm. Any queries please contact Mary 086 3555935.

SAVE THE DATE: Pink Night Fundraiser Returns Friday, January 6 2023 in Klub Bar. More details to follow.

KILCUMMIN CCÉ: Kilcummin CCÉ has commenced group music & singing classes in Kilcummin NS for a 5 week term, €37.50 per term discount for siblings. Contact Geraldine 087 6764368.

KILCUMMIN ICA: Craft Classes continue every Wednesday night at 8pm. in the Rural Development Office. New members always welcome.

KITTED OUT: The Killarney RFC senior men's team sporting their new jerseys which were sponsored by Scotts Hotel.