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In The Chatroom The Killarney Scorchers

Ann Lucey on ‘Back to the Future’ and it is not about the movies.

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PAGE SIX €3 Million Staff Accommodation Project At The Hotel Europe Killarney Hotels announced plans for 4 new state of the art two-story staff accommodation blocks at the five star Europe Hotel & Resort containing 10 bedrooms in each block with living quarters, terraces and extensive planting to enhance the surroundings also including a Gym, WiFi, laundry facilities, parking, bicycle storage and extensive common areas. The accommodation blocks are in addition to the already existing staff accommodation facility for 70 employees at the hotel. Attracting staff from all over the world, The Europe Hotel & Resort is the jewel in the Killarney Hotels crown. The Ђ3 million construction will commence next month with an opening planned for August 2018. The 187-bedroom hotel has gained a reputation over the past almost sixty years of sublime service, fantastic food and a staff that constantly thinks of the welfare of each and every hotel guest. Framed by the picturesque views of the Lakes of Killarney, The Europe Hotel & Resort is

Senator Daly For President

Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly, has said he will give “serious consideration” to seeking the party’s nomination for the presidential election. Speaking on RTÉ’s The Week In Politics, Mr Daly said: “I have been humbled by party members who approached me and asked me to consider putting my name forward.” President Michael D Higgins has yet to indicate if he will seek a second term, and Fianna Fáil has yet to decide if it will field a candidate in the event of a contest. However, Senator Daly said: “I was one of those who believed the party should have run a candidate in the last election. I believe the party should run a candidate in this presidential election.” He also adding: “When the party makes its decision, I will give it serious consideration.”

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What Next? Naming Raindrops? Chanel 4 News Weatherman, Liam Dutton has called into question Met Eireann’s criteria for naming storms. He wrote: “#StormFionn that has been named by @MetEireann shouldn’t have been named. It needs no more than a standard weather warning. It’s not even a low pressure with a storm centre, just a squeeze in the isobars. What next? Naming raindrops? It’s ridiculous!” Our own weatherlady, Evelyn Cusack

has responded to Dutton’s criticism. Adding she can “understand his point. I think what’s he referring to is really is that they were storm winds but there was no circulation. Traditionally a storm has circulation, like a vortex, a whirling mass - like a hurricane”. “We issued a storm warning because there were storm gradient winds - but there was no circulation with it.” Ireland’s Met Eireann and the UK’s Met Office have a joint storm naming system. They revealed their Winter

Tracker Mortgage Scandal To Cost Close To €1bn Homeowners hit by tracker mortgage scandal should have their money back and compensation paid by the end of June. Philip Lane, the governor of the Central Bank says customers can cash their compensation cheque and still appeal it

a truly unique place to escape the stresses and strains of day-to-day life. “We are proud of our commitment to the comfort and well-being of our team, and with the shortage of rental accommodation on offer in Killarney, we realize the difficulty that this causes to our employees from outside of the region,” said Michael Brennan, Director of Killarney Hotels. Not only is the Killarney Hotel Group investing in a new staff facility at The Europe Hotel & Resort but is also undergoing an extensive renovation project of the restaurant, bar, reception, public areas, car park & an extensive garden enhancement of The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, which is scheduled to re-open on 23rd April 2018. Killarney Hotels has always offered staff accommodation at all of their 3 properties (The Europe Hotel & Resort, The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, and Ard na Sidhe Country House) and this additional construction demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Liebherr family to the Killarney region.

if they do not think it’s good enough. Those who haven’t got their money back should have it by the middle of the year. Mr Lane said the Central Bank was not ruling out individual culpability among bankers for the scandal.

Storm names for 2017-2018 in September. Dutton questioned how Ireland and the UK can work together on naming storms when they use “different criteria” to assess weather systems. “This is the problem with the storm naming system,” he wrote. How did we survive before this level weather grading information overload, our own Damien Switzer has his own take on the need for the current weather labeling on page 18.

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Car Transporter Goes Up In Smoke

The Farranfore – Castleisland road was closed on Tuesday morning when a vehicle transporter caught fire damaging several of the cars it was carrying. Emergency services and fire brigade units from Tralee, Killarney and Castleisland were on the scene and the road was re-opened from 2pm. The estimated cost of the damage is understood to be close to €250,000.

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Saoirse Coffey and Katelyn Nolan from the Killarney Scorchers Cheerleading Club with their team manager, Dee Nolan.

We were absolutely delighted to welcome talented cheerleaders Saoirse Coffey and Katelyn Nolan from Killarney Scorchers Cheerleading Club to The Chatroom this week. The girls, who were joined by team manager Dee Nolan, gave Kieran a lesson on cheerleading terms like ‘tumbling’ and ‘stunting’ and also chatted about their recent massive success in the European Championships. They also discussed their invita-

tion to compete in the upcoming World Championships in Florida next May. Saoirse tells us how much training the Scorchers put in to reach the level that they’re now competing at, while Dee explains how she got the momager title and also tells us about the origins of the Scorchers. Katelyn also explains the elusive ‘hit zero’ and how hard it is to achieve one. Fundraising efforts are being put in place to help

the team travel to Florida and compete on the world stage so if you see any fundraisers for the Scorchers, please give generously! We wish them every bit of success as they become the first ever Irish Cheerleading Club to compete in the World Championships. Check out this highly entertaining interview on our Facebook page this evening at 9pm and on our website killarneyadvertiser.ie.

RSA statistic shows in 2017 there were 143 fatal collisions resulting in 158 fatalities on Irish roads. This represents 18% fewer collisions (-31) and 15% fewer deaths (-28) compared to provisional Garda data for the full year of 2016. Of the 158 fatalities, there were 67 Drivers killed, 26 Passengers, 30 Pedestrians, 20 Motorcyclists and 15 Cyclists. The highest number of fatalities on our roads were among those aged 16-25 (33) and 66+ (33) and 119 of those killed were male (75%). Almost 1 in 5 of the drivers and passengers killed were not wearing a seatbelt (19%). Monday (37) and Sunday (32) were the most dangerous days on Irish roads in 2017. The highest number of fatalities in 2017 occurred between 12pm and 2pm (20), 2pm and 4pm (19) and 6pm and 8pm (18). In 2017, Dublin (23), Cork (14) and Mayo (12) had the highest record of road fatalities. Many counties record lower figures however Kerry increase from 7 deaths in 2016 to 8 in 2017. 2017 figures are the lowest on record.

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TOWNTALK Award-Winning Young Scientists Not Following The Crowd BT Young Scientist & Technology winners with their teachers and Principal Sean Coffey at St Brendan’s College, Killarney on Monday morning. From left are Marian O’Gorman (teacher), Colm Looney, Darragh Fleming and Ethan O’Neill (National Parks and Environment Award), Sean Coffey (Principal), Oran O’Donoghue, James and Harry Knoblauch (Best Group Project winners) and Marie Vaughan (teacher). Pic: Eamonn Keogh

ST BRENDAN’S COLLEGE picked up another piece of silverware last week when intrepid scientists James Knoblauch, Harry Knoblauch and Oran O’Donoghue won the Best Group award at the 54th BT Young Science and Technology Exhibition. The 16 year olds, who are all currently in 5th year, also received the RTÉ Best Social & Behavioural Science Project Award. This accolade comes with a day shadowing a well-known RTÉ DJ. The Sem students’ project, titled “An investigation into conformity and how minorities influence it”, demonstrat-

ed how one person can influence the behaviour of others using a unique approach to studying group dynamics. In two controlled psychology experiments, they focussed on the influence of an individual within a group setting. The boys began work for their project in November when they found out they had qualified to exhibit their project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology competition in the RDS in January 2018. In the course of their work for the project they designed their own social psychology experiment which they ran

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Four More Years For Kerry-Dublin Air Route THE MINISTER for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, announced today that Stobart Air will operate the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air route linking Kerry airport with Dublin for the next four years. The current PSO contract for these two routes expires at the end of this month and the new contract will operate from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2022. Speaking following the announcement, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, welcomed the news and said that the route was a “vital economic link for all industries, particularly

tourism, in the region”. “This is further evidence of the Government’s key priority in investing in rural Ireland,” he continued, “and providing equal opportunity for economic growth across all parts of the country.” Denis Cregan, Chairman of Kerry Airport, hailed the new contract as “positive”. “Passengers booking flights with Aer Lingus Regional (via the aerlingus. com booking site) between Kerry and Dublin will ultimately benefit from Stobart Air’s familiarity of the route while the continuation of the PSO will be a major positive step for both Kerry Airport and business and tourist interests of the county,” he said.

on over 100 students from St Brendan’s College and the nearby St Brigid’s secondary school. Their broad sample size provided their results and they received an average rate of conformity of 40% from that research. To further legitimise their findings, the boys took the historically famous Asch Experiment and changed it so it was a minority influence experiment. They then used 45 students from their school as participants and recorded an average rate of conformity at 35%. Given the proximity of the results (35% to 40%) the boys concluded that across

multiple groups there is a fairly consistent rate of conformity at approximately 37.5%. The boys had a great week representing their school at the exhibition and were interview by Will Goodbody of RTÉ News, Kevin O’Sullivan of the Irish Times and by the BT Young Scientist Media team. The boys were also visited by Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae, South Ireland MEP Séan Kelly and RTÉ weather lady Evelyn Cusack. “It was a really enjoyable experience,” said James Knoblauch, “and all of us on the team had a great time in Dublin”.

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First Ever Ireland To Spain Ferry Announced

The French shipping company Brittany Ferries has revealed details about the first ever direct ferry link between Ireland and Spain. There will be two direct return sailings weekly from Cork to Santander in the north of Spain from the end of April to November of this year. Tickets will be available from the end of January. A new ship, named the Connemara, will

carry around 500 passengers with space for 195 cars and will take approximately 26 hours. It will offer, the company says, “a comfortable, no-frills service with a distinctly Spanish theme”. Santander is the capital of Cantabria and has a population of 178,000. The picturesque city is a short drive from Bilbao and San Sebastian.

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KILLARNEY CREDIT UNION

Have you been thinking about joining the credit union, well now is the time for it. Join before the end of January and you could win a €25 One4All voucher. Four vouchers to be won. Join before the 31st January 2018.

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KERRY WEDDING SHOW Did you get engaged recently? Come and say hello at the Kerry Wedding Show on Sunday 21st January. We are on stand 9 under the credit union banner. You colud win €300 cash prize. AQUILA CLUB MEMBERS CLUB We are hosting a members launch night on Friday 19th January from 4pm-6pm. Call into our Beech Road office and you can have a free fitness consultation, light refreshments and games for kids. A discounted members rate of €120 for membership of the club is available. SCHOOLS QUIZ Are you quiz ready? National Schools are invited to participate in the schools quiz competition which takes place on Sunday, 28th January. Application packs are now in schools.

ONLINE BANKING – ARE YOU REGISTERED YET? One of the many benefits of being a member of Killarney Credit Union is that you have full access to your account 24/7 ONLINE or in app. You can transfer funds in and out of your credit union account. You can pay a range of bills online. You can generate your own e statements and request your AGM notice electronically. Please bring in ID (photo and current address ID) and you can receive your PIN in any of our branches.

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Views On The News

Anne Lucey gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond in her monthly column

Back To The Future CONDOMS were on the agenda of the Dail in 1984, shortly before the Kerry babies case exploded onto the national stage. The debate on whether allowing the amendment to the Family Planning Act so condoms could be sold in chemist shops reached Shakespearian proportions At the time, contraception was allowed to married couples, and even this was thanks to the liberal minded Charles Haughey. But it was confined to heterosexual couples with a marriage certificate to assuage the conscience of conservative Ireland in relation to sexual matters. But what lay behind the whole thing, and this has not been examined properly, was the divisive l abortion referendum of 1983, a Trojan horse to protect the life of the unborn, but which really was and certainly became a free for all attack on women’s sexuality and rights over their own bodies. The peculiar holy Mary attitude to sex in this country has nothing to do with Catholicism – most people now realise. It has everything to do with repression and

control of the fairer sex for male security and comfort. In 1983, men did not have it all their own way they discovered to their shock. Women, many of whom had travelled and were educated were starting to complain, in fact a vocal minority made their opposition to the abortion referendum heard. I was one among a small grouping of men and women in this town who campaigned against the 1983 proposal. It wasn’t easy. The male establishment – and their female handmaidens - were outraged by the attitude of the minority and it was against this background, poisonous and vindictive, that Joanne Hayes was pilloried by the State. It is doubtful if the Salem witch trials could have produced as much venom against women – and it did so against the 1983 background. Granard happened. The Kerry babies happened. As she said herself, the attack by judge, gardai, lawyers and the establishment in the run up and including the tribunal into the handling of her case was an attack on all women. So, 1984 seems a long way away, does it?

There is a certain symmetry is there not in the re-emergence of the Kerry babies case at a time when a second abortion referendum is on the table? Some people have wondered about the timing. But perhaps now the heavy State shoe is on the other foot and is without the steel toecaps. The attempt to hold back the tide is of course being made again. And the assumption as in 1983 is that women are

not to be trusted. Allow them abortion and they will go to hell altogether, become completely irrational and murder all around them. If the mostly male politicians who are opposed to repealing the 8th and talking about protecting the unborn, and they really wanted to do protect vulnerable children, then they could buy or build, or even hand over a few of their houses to homeless families, may I respectfully suggest.

JPC & Street Furniture Car Parking In Killarney

The council in Kerry are being asked to look at the whole street furniture thing in the context of the town’s bylaws on drinking. On the one hand drinking in public is outlawed, but on the other hand street furniture allows people to sit outside bars and the practice of drinking outside bars where there are seats has emerged and it is not being universally welcomed. The issue was raised at meeting of the Joint Policing Committee (JPC) in Killorglin where the council is being urged to consider Galway type hoardings to screen off early morning and day time drinking. Drinking on the street in Killarney is outlawed under the former town council bylaws, a meeting of the county’s JPC

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heard. Gardai adopted a “sensible approach” and turned a blind eye to it on special occasions, like the Munster Finals to help bars cope with crowds Michael Culloty, accountant, is the former chairman of Killarney’s successful Purple flag bid which awards well-managed and safe urban environments. He told how “on-street drinking” had become an issue in Killarney and asked if the town’s bylaws allowed this. He had received a photograph of a person sitting on the street drinking at 12 minutes past 12 in the middle of the day and families were concerned about the day time drinking even during the winter. “Perhaps hoarding should be considered,” Mr Culloty suggested.

Yesterday limited car spaces forced motorists to park on the double yellow while the bus park was virtually empty.

It sometimes takes a pair and fresh and alert Tralee eyes to see a solution to car park problems in Killarney. Even on grey November days, the car park at Lewis Road where the buses are meant to be, is in effect half empty. The section for the coach buses is cordoned off and no revenue is being earned. Meanwhile time pressed solicitors like Patrick Daly, the Tralee councillor, can find nowhere to park on court days in November in Killarney. “There is plenty of parking in Tralee,” the solicitor said, rubbing salt into Kil-

larney wounds. Mr Daly also raised the matter of loss of revenue. Apparently, the coaches pay nothing to the council for the parking in Lewis Road – but the rationale of the old town council was the car spaces freed up on the East Avenue Road would compensate. Still, would it be beyond reasonable to seek that the coach part be opened up to cars at least for the winter? Even during the summer, between hours of 10 and 5 pm that section is empty also as al the buses have departed for the Ring of Kerry.

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Tributes Pour In For Tragic Dolores

Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries pictured on stage at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

Music fans the world over were united in grief this past week as news broke of the tragic death of legendary Irish singer Dolores O’Riordan. She was just 46. O’Riordan and her Limerick quartet, the Cranberries, were hugely successful in the 1990s with singles like Linger and Zombie becoming smash hits worldwide. The band’s debut album, Everybody Else is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?, topped the UK charts and the next three were all top 10 records. The group eventually split in 2003 and O’Riordan released a couple of solo albums in 2007 and 2009. Born in Ballybricken, a small townland 11 miles east of Limerick City, O’Riordan was the youngest of nine children. Her mother, Eileen, was a school caterer

while her father, Terence, was a farm labourer until an accident left him unable to work. She attended Laurel Hill secondary school in Limerick and although she spent a lot of time with her brothers who loved heavy metal, she also played the organ in church. These musical influences gave her a desire to join a band and at 18, she teamed up with a local group called Cranberry Saw Us. Within a few short years, they had conquered the music world as the Cranberries. O’Riordan was quite open throughout her career about her battles with depression and anorexia. A suicide attempt in 2013 led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and when she was arrested for erratic behaviour on a transatlantic flight a year later, it was attributed to a hypomanic episode. She said as recently as 2017 that she hoped to make at least one more album and to go on tour again. She is survived by her children, Taylor, Molly and Dakota.

Musician’s Remember Dolores ‘The day the music died’. Sadly for a generation that grew up in the 90’s the music has died with the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. But she was more than the lead singer of the Cranberries. She was the voice of a generation and a pioneer in Irish rock music proving that a woman could front a rock band. She was a hugely talented song writer. Unlike most bands the Cranberries had songs like Linger ready when they were signed. They became a world wide success, yet Dolores never changed her singing voice. She was always authentic with her Limerick accent. She had many connections to Kerry, many will fondly remember the band when they headlined at Fitzgerald Stadium. I say in my show that we don’t own the music, no more than the air or the water, it’s what we do with it in our time that counts. Dolores O’Riordan was a unique talent who has left a great musical legacy. She will be sadly missed by music fans all over the world but even more sadly missed by her family. The world is a little less musical following her death at much too young an age this week. Liam O’Connor Musician

I remember the first time I came across the Cranberries as if it was yesterday, I was a music obsessed 11 year old watching MTV’s Most Wanted and a band from limerick were on the screen playing an acoustic version of their new single. Linger just knocked me out! Fast forward a good few years to the Killarney Summerfest double header of Counting Crows & The Cranberries and the amazing Dolores O’Riordan bounding around the stage and lashing out the hits; Dreams, Linger, Zombie, Ode to my Family to name a few. What a stage presence, what a voice, what a lady, she will be missed. Kieran Healy – Musician ‘ Linger ‘ lyrics and music were simple and to the delicate point. That song comes across to me as one of those perfect pieces that wrote itself, in the pop genre that’s not an easy thing to do. She was an Irish woman who was heard all around the world, everyone respects that. I wish she wasn’t gone. Karrie – Singer/Songwriter

The cranberries were part of the soundtrack of anyone growing up in the 1990’s. As a rock band, they had a unique and iconic sound which was driven by Dolores’s powerful, emotional and truly Irish voice. At a time when so many singers adopt other voices, she embraced her accent and where she was from and it perhaps became one of the reasons for their huge international success. I think this is seen nowhere better than in the plaintive and dynamic outro for dreams or in the poignant “When You’re Gone.” It is a huge loss for her Family first and foremost but also to her band mates and the Irish music community. Brendan O’Connor – Producer - Little Dylan Studios Ireland has produced a colourful collection of inspirational artists but in my opinion none more so than the vocal tones of the cranberries lead singer. I had the pleasure of encountering Dolores o’Riordan during my time on the Voice of Ireland in 2012. It is always heart breaking when a talent comes to an end. 2017 saw the loss of Glen Campbell, John Hurt and Roger Moore but the new year has brought devastation on

Scouts The Cub Scouts meet every Monday night in Fossa Parish Hall. Cub Leaders are Anthony Walsh, Finbarr Kennelly, Damien Clerkin, Karen Breen. Any boys interested in joining in Sept 2018 (age 9) should contact Anthony Walsh 086 246 5396. Also, anyone interested in becoming a leader should contact Anthony. Back Row: Fionn Tangney, John Galvin, Tadhg Kissane OSullivan, Roan Daly, Killian Wallace, Kieran Doody. Middle Row: Sean Dennehy, Sean ODonovan, Darragh Moynihan, Dathi Kissane OSullivan, Brian Walsh, Killian Tabgney. Bottom Row: Rory Clancy, Eivind Caulfield Drier, Killian Kavanagh, Mark Kennelly, David Butler, Sam Clerkin.

the Irish music scene at the loss of Ms. O’Riordan. They say heavens choir is where the purest of music is created, God has just cast a new lead vocal. Rip Dolores. Your memory will linger. Jack Patrick Healy – Killarney’s Liberace I was shocked to hear of the passing of such an iconic Irish artist who was an influence over many Irish artists on the music scene today. She influenced the road and success ahead for so many of them in their careers and made IRELAND and Irish bands known internationally. A strong female role model with a fantastic voice and an incredible band. A great loss to the entertainment industry I would like to thank her for the music she created and the opportunities she gave to artists. My sincere sympathy goes out to her family and friends. May her voice and her songs continue to be with us forever in her memory. The music industry will tribute her forever. RIP and thank you for the music u left us x Fiona O’Connor – INEC Entertainments Manager

Storm Damage Sees Traveller Families Housed In Top 4 Star Hotel Eleven families from the Carrigrohane Road halting site, Cork secured the emergency accommodation in the four-star Kingsley Hotel in the wake of Storm Eleanor in early January. City Hall has confirmed that it has spent €253,000 replacing 19 caravans or mobile homes which sustained damage at city-managed halting sites in the three winter storms since October. It is understood that the Department of Social Protection is covering the hotel costs where rates ranging from €120 to €230 a night.

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We All Use The Roads

The road network is for us all to use equally. However, this network is under growing pressure from increased traffic volumes. This is very much brought to the fore in recent years with the explosion of cyclists taking to the roads. It is fantastic to see so many people enjoying this healthy mode of transport. However, the increased numbers on our roads makes cyclists extremely vulnerable. Regardless of entitlement or rules of the road, the simple laws of physics highlight the cyclist’s vulnerabilities. Every year there are several cycling fatalities on Irish roads and countless collisions involving cyclists. In recent years the RSA has supported sweeping laws to protect the cyclist. However, in my opinion the cyclist needs to be educated to their vulnerabilities. All the laws in the world won’t protect a cyclist in the event of an accident. As a member of the Killarney Cycling Club in the early eighties when cyclists were not a common sight on our roads. Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche success were just introduced Ireland to this new foreign sport. As a young cyclist in the early eighties, we were not aware we were protected by any laws or rules and didn’t feel we had any entitlements to the road network. Our mentors instilled a strong sense of self-preservation in each of us newbies. It was simple. Give way to oncoming traffic. Our first lesson was in the laws of physics – a 1.5 tonne car will hurt you, so putting it politely: ‘Get the hell out of the way’. A crude but effect lesson. And that was from experienced cyclists.

During my period of membership of the Killarney Cycling club I can’t recall any incident with a motorist. I apply that same sense of self-preservation today when I venture out on my bike. Last Saturday morning I was caught in a line of traffic dehind a group of cyclists. From my vantage point I saw the risks the cyclists were taking. On passing them shortly after I bestowed my little wisdom to the group, ‘single file lads’ not an unreasonable request given what I saw. However, the reason was less so, ‘f**k Off’. Not accepting that as a suitable response to my concerns, I seized the opportunity later to get clarification from one of the group. I could have taken him to task over his initial response but there was a bigger issue to address – his groups safety. Our views on safety could not differ more, mine, ‘keep out of harm’s way’, against his, ‘create an obstruction forcing traffic to wait until it is safe to pass’. My question is, can you quantify someone else’s judgement on your safety when that judgement is made from inside an airconditioned, airbag infested cocoon. I though not… I’m my opinion this exposed the group to an unknown that they could not see behind them. Thus, their assessment of the situation was greatly reduced. From my experience, removing yourself from risk far outweighs putting your safety in someone else’s hands. Removing any build-up of traffic will reduce the risk of frustrated motorists. As a cyclist, you can’t quantify what is behind, you can’t see it. So, the question is – again, why put your safety in someone else’s hands?

‘The core rationale for issuing Weather Warnings is to protect the lives and livelihoods of all of the nation’s citizens, and to mitigate damage to property and disturbance to economic activity at times of severe weather’. At ‘times of severe weather’. What exactly constitutes severe weather these days…we live on an island on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, these events are the norm or were always thought of as such, that is before the dreaded colour coded warnings that are flashing across our screens with increasing frequency…. WARNING CODE ORANGE! YOU COULD DIE IF YOU OUT! Yet again Met Eireann have issued a multitude of weather warnings in quick succession. Promising utter chaos and risk to life….’seriously’. First we had Elanor the ‘little minx’ and to be followed by Fionn ‘an awful scut’. Georgian is next. In a lot of cases if you didn’t read the Advertiser or listen to the radio, these so call orange and yellow categorised storms would come and go relatively unnoticed. We would all still go to work, school, town and get the ‘messages’ as normal. Instead of these dire warnings broadcast over the airwaves we would simply say ‘Tis a bit lively out there’ or ‘Tis raining cats and dogs’. RTE once our only source of information, weather forecasters would tell in a calm voice without any theatrics that there might be heavy rain or there would be high winds on the way. I never remember Don Coburn telling me I could get sever frostbite if I go to the shops. Today we have this big brother nanny state warning us almost daily into a state of perpetual fear. Lord I know the Irish love to talk about the weather but this is go-

ing too far. What did we do a decade ago? Before ‘the book of faces’, posts telling us we could all be washed away. Comments such as ‘oh dear be careful out there’ have turned into cynicism and sarcasm ‘oh no… code orange! Not again haha! The end is nigh’. The boy that cried wolf comes to mind. During Storm Desmond, Teresa Mannion took the biscuit when she made a mockery of our forecasting profession. I lost a bit of respect that day for this time honoured profession. We did heed these warnings once and probably would again today. However as they become more and more frequent and little or nothing happens, we generally as a county are starting to take these harbingers of doom with their dreaded warnings ‘with a pinch of salt’. Yes the odd muppet always will climb Carrantuohill or go kitesurfing in Brandon Bay, putting only the rescue crews in danger and not the general public but that’s just lack of cop on!. Mostly these ‘end of days’ predictions leave us with nothing more than a dripping raincoat or an inside out umbrella, a few leaves on the roads and photos of facebook of Torc waterfall in glorious full flood. The day the big storm comes, that will cause sever damage... will we be ready, will we heed the warnings or suffering from CODE ORANGE fatigue will we pay the price. A lot of people today are well capable of judging the weather, its built into our Irish DNA. It’s called looking out the window and using a bit of common sense. We don’t need to be told when to venture out, when to drive… just report the weather and let the nation use their ‘cop on’.

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Green schools Committee from Scartaglin National School.

KWD Recycling has been travelling around Kerry over the last number of months visiting primary schools with their ‘Recycle Right’ Workshop. Over 3600 kids from 88 schools around Kerry have completed the workshop and the feedback received has been very positive from all involved, even the teachers have learned a lot while listening in on the workshop. The objective set out for this initiative was to enable students to champion best practice when it comes to recycling so they can transfer this knowledge to home and also influence greater recycling within their schools. By the end of each workshop it is clear that the objective set out has been achieved, the kids are beaming with the confidence to be able to teach others how to the recycle correctly. Students who have completed the

workshop also have the chance to participate in a competition which encourages them to build Kenny the KWD truck using recyclable materials. Some prizes include an Apple IPad, a field trip to KWD’s Recycling new state of the art recycling facility, as well as others. If any school has not contacted KWD Recycling about this workshop, they can do so before the end of January by emailing them on info@kwdkids.com. KWD Recycling would like to take this opportunity to thank all the schools that got involved in the ‘Recycle Right’ initiative to date. Please visit ‘KWD Kids Recycle Right Initiative’ Facebook page to see photos from your local school or visit www.kwdkids.com to learn more about recycling. You can also see videos of what happens at KWD Recycling on the YouTube page ‘KWD Kids Recycling’.

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Kerry Primary Schools Growing Their Own GIY and innocent drinks team up to launch the seventh annual food growing initiative, a project that will enable 43,000 primary school children across the country to learn how to grow their own food this spring with ‘The innocent Big Grow’. Primary schools can apply now for a free Big Grow pack to be delivered to their school via innocentbiggrow.com. This year the pupils will learn how to grow peas, cress and spinach. Each Big Grow pack includes enough soil, growing pots, seeds for a class of thirty along with an expert food growing kit devised by GIY plus details on how to cook and eat the produce that each child has grown. Studies show that children who grow their own food are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables and show higher levels of knowledge about nutrition. The innocent Big Grow will encourage a knowledge of where food comes from, teaching children through a fun, free, learning experience just how easy it is to grow their own greens and enjoy the

taste of their own food. It will also drive a series of learning as once schools are registered they can keep a growing blog online and for every school that does, they receive a Big Grow certificate but the most engaged

or the ‘Best’ Big Grow school will win a trip to Bloom for their class, a trip to Dublin Zoo and €500 worth of gardening equipment for the school; the winning school will be presented with their prizes at Bloom 2018 and wwo runners up prizes of a €300 and a €200 GIY voucher are also up for grabs. Visit innocentbiggrow.com to register for a free innocent & GIY Big Grow pack which includes everything a class of 30 needs to get growing, this includes seeds for Peas, Cress and Spinach, sowing cups, compost, a teacher’s resource booklet which includes lots of fun and educational activities which complement the school curriculum, a wallchart to map weekly growing successes, veggie stickers and a Star Grower Badge for those top growers.

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A standing ovation was held for Cranberries star Dolores O’Riordan on Monday night, as fellow Irish icons gathered for Shane MacGowan’s 60th birthday. The star-studded celebrations in Dublin were marred by the news of the 46-year-old’s sudden death in a hotel room in London that morning.

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Johnny Depp Supports Pogues Star Shane Macgowan As Irish Musicians Turn Out For His 60th Birthday Bash In Dublin

Moviestar Johnny Depp was among the guests at The National Concert Hall, which also notably included Irish singers Sinead O’Connor, Cerys Matthews and U2’s Bono, who touchingly paid tribute to the late musician as part of Shane’s birthday concert.

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Panto Brings Pinocchio To Life The Killorglin Panto Group’s 55th Pantomime has been announced, and to satisfy all the Nosey Nelly’s who have been trying figure it out, this year’s Panto is... Pinocchio! Oh, yes it is! The much-loved story of the boy-puppet Pinocchio has been treated to the usual ‘unusual’ twists that audiences have come to associate with Killorglin Panto, as the action spans from Dame Gepetto’s Toyshop to the Village School, journeying further to encounter hilarious characters and activities at the Circus, and eventually climaxing in the belly of The Whale. Musical Director, Martin Hurley, has prepared over 20 musical items catering for all musical tastes, while chore-

ographer, ‘Mrs Jackie’, has excelled in bringing the whole chorus alive with scintillatingly syncopated swivels and swerves. The story is introduced to the audience by The Blue Fairy, played by Maura Moriarty O’Neill, while Pinocchio is brought to life by Shona Murphy, who delivers the lead role with boyish charm. Shona is accompanied by her Babe partner from last year, Renee Kavanagh, who brings her usual devilment to her personification of Pinocchio’s conscience, Jiminy Cricket.Playing opposite Dame Gepetto (Declan Mangan) is superb actor, Steven Mills. Mills presents the greedy Mayor Macaroni, assisted by his two

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foolish lackeys, Hi (Kevin Moriarty) and Lo (Colm Clifford). Extra fairy dust has been sprinkled on the Panto stage this year and five toy dolls come to life; Superman (Aidan Clifford), Wonder Woman (Bronagh Murphy), Jack and Jill (Sean Joy and Lisa Corkery), and the baddie, Dark Joker (Chris Brennan). And that’s not all, Mervin Clifford expertly portrays the Circus Ringmaster and John McGeever even manages to put in an appearance as Manuel from Rio. Stage Manager David Pigott is being kept busy with his handling of the many colourful sets created by David and Dave Mills, and resident lighting guru, Eamonn Looney, will once again be on hand to enhance the atmosphere and transport the audience deeper into the plot. The Panto begins in the CYMS, Killorglin, with matinees on Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21. Night-time shows will be performed from the following Wednesday until the final Matinees on Sunday, January 28. The Panto will come to a triumphant end at the gala finish in the INEC Killarney at 5pm on Saturday February 4. To secure your tickets for the ever popular Killorglin Panto, contact the booking office on 066 9790961. For pictures and live updates, follow the conversation online @KillorglinPantomimeGroup.

Kerry ETB Leads The Way With New National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme Programme

Kerry Education and Training Board is delighted to announce the rollout of the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme in Kerry this February 2018. The Programme will provide aspiring chefs across Ireland with a two–year formal education and training programme that will kick-start their careers as professional chefs. The programme, the only one of its kind in the country, is supported by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), the Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI), Euro-toques Ireland, Catering Management Association of Ireland (CMAI), Fáilte Ireland, SOLAS, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and Institutes of Technology (IOTs). Kerry ETB has being appointed Coordinating Provider for the

new National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme in Ireland. Speaking at the Programme launch in Dublin Owen O Donnell, Director of Further Education and Training for Kerry ETB stated; “Kerry ETB is delighted to be leading the new National Apprenticeship for Commis Chefs. This Apprenticeship has been developed in partnership between Education & Training Boards and the hospitality and culinary industry to provide the sector with highly skilled people. This is the first of the New Apprenticeships launched by the further education and training sector and will provide a direct route to employment with excellent career and progression opportunities for the apprentice graduates” The programme was officially launched at a reception in Dublin by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, TD, with representatives of the hospitality and tourism industry as well as the seven

Education and Training Boards involved in delivering the educational aspects of the programme. Launching the programme Minister Bruton, TD, stated; “I am delighted to launch the new Commis Chef Apprenticeship today. This new national apprenticeship offers a welcome pathway to a career in the hospitality sector, where apprentices will learn critical skills to succeed in their field”. The Apprenticeship is two years in duration, consisting of alternating phases of 60% on-the-job training with their employers and 40% off-the-job training in ETB Centres. Apprentices who enrol in the programme will be paid for the duration of their apprenticeship, by their employer. Thus this Earn while you Learn model makes the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship programme a very enticing prospect. Successful Apprentices will be awarded a QQI Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact the Kerry ETB Training Centre on 066 7126444 or visit www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie. If you are an employer looking to engage with the Apprenticeship contact Con O Sullivan on 087 3548915

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Karen and Paul Crean.

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Dean Costelloe and Ellen McSweeney.

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A Weekly Round-Up Of News + Views From Kerry And Around Politics

DUP Leader:

‘We Must Battle For Our Mutual Interests’ BREXIT is not about cutting off Northern Ireland from its nearest neighbours, according to the DUP leader Arlene Foster. Speaking at the inaugural Killarney Economic Conference in The Brehon Hotel, Mrs Foster said it was in Northern Ireland’s best interests to see the Republic of Ireland prosper. “While we will always battle for our own national interests, we must also battle for our mutual interests,” she said. Mrs Foster also said that there are more things to unite than divide Britain and Ireland in phase two of discussions on the UK’s split from Europe, while also suggesting that leaders across the island of Ireland should work together for the benefit of everyone. “The UK exiting the European Union ought not to become a barrier to continued co-operation on issues of ongoing mutual interest,” she said. “It especially shouldn’t become a barrier when the infrastructure - in the guise of the British-Irish Council - already exists that can allow us to continue to work together as closely as ever on issues of shared interest.” “I value the relationships we have developed too much to do anything that

would jeopardise them.” The DUP chief said she would raise the prospect of enhancing Anglo-Irish relations, under the auspices of the British-Irish Council, when she meets with Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney. Also speaking at the conference in Killarney, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said that he detected from Arlene Foster a clear commitment to the restoration of the Assembly and Executive and a belief that it’s the right thing for Northern Ireland. “In terms of Brexit... I think the focus needs to be on very practical and constructive engagement to mitigate the damage that, in my opinion, Brexit will do to trade and jobs between north and south and east and west,” he said.

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There’s No Such Thing As Bad Publicity Namibia is really capitalizing on president Donald Trump’s diplomatic gaffes. Trump allegedly referred to African countries as “shithole countries” along with Haiti and El Salvador in a White House meeting to discuss the US immigration reform last week. Where Namibia’s neighbors took a stronger diplomatic stance, Namibia saw a marketing opportunity. Namibian tourism agents released a video advertising their shithole country to potential tourists, specifically visitors from the US. Narrated by a Trump imitator, the short video advertises all the coun-

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try’s “shithole” features. It may be mildly crass, but Namibia really drives home the point as “one of the best shithole countries out there.” “We just jumped on the opportunity,” Digu Noabeb, CEO of the Namibian tourism board. “As a country we’ve been trying to enter the US market, and with our budget it’s been a daunting task.” While the rest of the world tries to make sense of a president so unprecedented, Namibia’s strategy seems to be there’s no such thing as bad publicity.

Work Starts On New Killarney Graveyard Work has finally commenced on the new Killarney graveyard. Kerry County Council have confirmed that preliminary works began on the site, which is located in Knockeendubh out the Tralee Road, earlier this week.

Initial preparation and clearance of the site is currently being carried out. The Killarney Advertiser campaigned heavily for the development of a new graveyard in the Killarney area and, as such, are delighted with the news that this project is going ahead.

€900K For Family Of Tragic Hit-And-Run Victim The family of a Gneeveguilla man who was tragically killed while training for the Ring of Kerry charity cycle have been awarded €900,000. 42-year-old Paud O’Leary, a father of four, was out on an early morning cycle when he was struck by a passing vehicle and fatally injured at Scrahan Fada, not far from his home, on July 1, 2012. In April 2015, a six-and-a-halfyear prison sentence was imposed on Shane Fitzgerald of Newmarket, Cork for dangerous driving causing the death of Mr O’Leary. After the offence, Fitzgerald fled the scene and the day after left for the UK and sub-

sequently Australia. He was arrested in February 2014 having been spotted by an Irish citizen at Heathrow Airport. He was on his way back to Australia. CCTV footage showing Fitzgerald drinking heavily before getting into his vehicle on the night in question was shown during his trial. Mr Justice Michael Hanna approved the settlement offer and while he said that what happened was an “appalling tragedy”, he encouraged the bereaved family to remember the happy times. “The very best of luck to you,” the judge said to Mrs O’Leary and her daughter, Shannon. “I wish you a very happy new year.”

A Drone Rescues Swimmers Lifeguards used a drone to rescue two teenagers from rough seas off the northern coast of New South Wales in Australia yesterday. The lifeguards happened to be piloting the new technology when they received a distress signal and deployed the drone to search for the struggling swimmers. Footage re-

layed from the drone camera caught two people in distress. The drone releasing a flotation device, which the two teenagers swam toward and clung onto as they were pounded by waves. It was reported that the whole process only took 70 seconds; compared to the six minutes it usually would take a lifeguard to rescue the swimmers.

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Minister Ross Accidentally Votes Against Own Bill

There was embarrassment for the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, in the Dáil yesterday as he accidentally voted against his own drink-driving bill. The bill, which passed comfortably by a majority of 85 votes to eight, will see an automatic disqualification for drivers on their first offence of driving while over the permitted 50mg of al-

cohol per 100ml of blood. The law currently states that a person with a full license who is caught driving with an alcohol level between 50mg and 80mg is liable to get three penalty points on their license and a €200 fine. It is understood that Ross quickly highlighted his error and will be allowed to officially change his vote.

Bardot Slams “Hypocritical & Ridiculous” #MeToo Movement 60s screen siren Brigitte Barot has attacked the #MeToo movement, calling it “hypocritical and ridiculous” and suggesting that some of the allegations are from women courting publicity. In an interview with Paris Match magazine, the French actress said that “lots of actresses try to play the tease with producers to get a role. And then, so we will talk

about them, they say they were harassed”. She added that the “vast majority are being hypocritical and ridiculous.” Speaking about her own experiences, Bardot claims she “was never the victim of sexual harassment”. “And,” she continued, “I found it charming when men told me that I was beautiful, or I had a nice little backside.”

The Blue Monday Myth Debunked Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of every January (i.e. this past Monday) and is, apparently, the most depressing day of the entire year. The date was first revealed in 2005 by a man named Cliff Arnall who was a tutor at a further education centre attached to Cardiff University. The formula Arnall used to calculate the exact date took a number of factors into account. The weather, level of debt, time since Christmas, time since failing our New Year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and feeling of a need to take action were all considered, and Arnall concluded that the third Monday of every year was, scientifically speaking, the most miserable day in the calendar.

Developments Coming Thick & Fast In Re-Opened Kerry Babies Case

On closer inspection, however, Arnall’s “theory” doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. The claim was quickly dismissed as a shaky one because the cited factors were clearly vague and nearly impossible to quantify. More tellingly, his research was first publicised as part of a press release from holiday company Sky Travel. It later emerged that the entire idea was concocted by their PR company in the hope of drumming up additional sales during the traditionally slow January period. In the years since Blue Monday was first conceived, many mental health professionals have criticised Arnall and co. for minimising the issue of clinical depression, which they say cannot be cured simply by booking a holiday.

Garda Breda O’Donoghue, Det Walter O’Sullivan, Supt Flor Murphy and Det John Brennan pictured at the Kerry Babies Press Conference in Cahersiveen Garda Station on Tuesday. Inset: The grave of ‘Baby John’. Pics: Don MacMonagle

THE CASE has been cold for more than 33 years but the re-opened Kerry Babies investigation already appears to be gathering significant momentum. The disclosure on Tuesday that DNA evidence has conclusively proved that Joanne Hayes was not the mother of Baby John has set in motion a sequence of events that have dominated the news all week. Gardaí apologised to Ms Hayes for their handling of the case against her in 1984, during which the Abbeydorney woman claims she was coerced into confessing to the gruesome murder of a five-day old infant. Speaking on behalf of the Gardaí, Superintendent Flor Murphy said it was a “matter of significant regret for An Garda Síochána that it has taken such a long time for it to be confirmed that Ms Hayes is not the mother of Baby John.” “On behalf of An Garda Síochána, I would like to sincerely apologise to Ms Hayes for that, as well as the awful stress and pain she has been put through as a result of the original investigation into this matter, which fell well short of the required standards.” The case was officially re-opened with Supt. Murphy reassuring the public that “this will be a thorough and professional investigation.” On Wednesday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar apologised on behalf of the State, saying Ms Hayes was “badly treated by our State

and by our society in a way that so many other women have been in the past and that needs to change”. “I can’t offer compensation here now,” Varadkar continued, “but it’s something that I think we can discuss with her representatives in the period ahead.” Later that day, the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, said that compensation should be dealt with in a manner that was “private… and speedy”. Progress continued at a steady rate on Thursday as Gardaí announced that they are now seeking DNA samples from people in the Iveragh Peninsula in the hope of finding an elusive missing link. Detectives have also appealed directly to Baby John’s mother to come forward. Although Gardaí have confirmed that they are not following a definite line of inquiry, a number of people have already contacted the incident room since the new investigation was launched on Tuesday.

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Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, present information on legal issues

SMALL CLAIMS COURT The Small Claims Procedure is an alternative method of dealing with Civil Proceedings in respect of a small claim and is provided for under District Court Rules as amended. The relevant District Court Offices provide a service and it is designed to handle Consumer Claims and Business Claims in a cost effective and timely manner. To be eligible to use this procedure, a Consumer must have bought goods or services for private use from an individual or entity selling them in the course of business. A business may utilise this service if they bought goods or services for the use in business from someone selling them in the course of business. The District Court Clerk called a Small Claims Registrar processes these small claims. Where possible, the Registrar will negotiate a settlement without the need for Court Hearing. If the matter cannot be settled the Registrar shall then bring the claim before the District Court. This procedure deals with

claims for goods and services, claim for minor damage to property but excluding Personal Injuries, claims for the non-return of rent deposit for certain kinds of rented property. The claim shall not exceed the sum of â&#x201A;Ź2,000.00. Certain claims are excluded from this procedure including hire purchase agreements, breach of leasing agreements and debts. It is essential that when a claim is made, that the correct entity or respondent was named. If there is a defect in this, any Order made will be difficult to enforce. The procedure is in place to ensure that small claims may be dealt with in a timely manner and a minimum of procedure and at little expense. The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.

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19.01.18 Netflix - My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

The Cranberries: The Best Of 1992 - 2002 Following the unexpected death this week of The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan now is as good a time as any to listen back to some of their classic tracks on Stars: The Best Of 1992 – 2002. Compiling all their greatest hits, Linger, Zombie, Dreams, Ode to my fami-

ly just to name a few, sit back and re-discover why this Limerick based band shot to international fame and were considered to be right up there next to U2 as Ireland’s biggest band.

On The Box

When David Letterman left the Late Show in 2015, it felt like a generational changing of the guard. After over three decades as a late-night host, the comedian was stepping away, letting Stephen Colbert reinvent the show while Letterman enjoyed the free time to do, well, nothing — other than grow a really serious beard. So when Netflix announced last year that he would be coming out of retirement to host a talk show, it raised a couple of questions. What could Letterman do outside the limitations of network television that he hadn’t already done, and would a David Letterman series still seem relevant given that the late-night world has moved on? The first episode of the show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman, is out now, featuring President Barack Obama. As it turns out, there’s quite a few things that Letterman is able to do outside the bounds of network TV. And when compared to the quick-turnaround, snarky tone that permeates so much late-night material

today, Letterman’s honesty and degree of emotional introspection don’t just make him still relevant; they make him absolutely essential.

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Calvary RTÉ Two | Jan 20th, 21:15

(2014, General Movie/Drama) A priest in a rural Irish village receives a confession from a man who vows to kill him in one week as punishment for the Catholic Church’s history of child abuse. The cleric spends his last seven days trying to put his community’s affairs in order, but finds himself surrounded by people who harbour resentments of their own against the Church. Drama, starring Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen and Dylan Moran.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy TV3 | Jan 21st, Sun 21:10

(2004, Comedy) The chauvinistic host of a top-rated American news programme in 1970s San Diego fights for his status and job security when both are threatened by the arrival of an ambitious female reporter, whose determination to become a newsreader leads to a bitter battle of the sexes. Comedy, starring Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Fred Willard and Steve Carell.

The Big Big Movie Minions RTÉ One

Jan 19th, Fri 22:35 Graham Norton’s guests are Dame Helen Mirren from the supernatural horror film Winchester, the Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson, who stars in the action thriller The Commuter, and Jamie Dornan, who stars in Fifty Shades Freed, the final part of the erotic trilogy. Singer-songwriter Sigrid performs her song Strangers.

Jan 20th, 18.35

(2015, Comedy) Premiere. A race of strange, babbling yellow creatures has served the cause of evil throughout the history of the world. In the 1960s, three of these eternal henchmen get a job working for a criminal genius who is hatching a plot against the British crown - but while carrying out her orders, they uncover a threat to their whole species. Animated comedy, with the voices of Sandra Bullock, Pierre Coffin, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton. Includes lotto.

The Voice UK

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Jan 20th, 20:00 Emma Willis presents as the coaches preside over the third round of Blind Auditions. As always, Jennifer Hudson, Will.i.am, Tom Jones and Olly Murs are tasked with assessing the potential star power of each contestant based on nothing but the power of their singing alone, only catching sight of each performer once they have delivered their verdict. The Blind Auditions represent the concept of The Voice format at its most pure, as each of the coaches aim to fill their teams with genuine undiscovered talent, before progressing the competition to its next stage.

GOLFING KINGDOM 2018

Celebrating 125 Years in 2018 Now taking Society bookings with green fees available from just €35. Limited membership also available. For information on our membership offers and green fee rates, visit our website.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel: +353 64 6631034 Fax: +353 64 6633065 Email: reservations@killarneygolfclub.ie Website: www.killarneygolfclub.ie

Year Of Growth For Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Killarney has often been described as a golfer’s paradise and Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, located in the surroundings of unrivalled lake and mountain scenery, is certainly one of the jewels of Irish golf. The club has enjoyed many exciting developments over the past 12 months and it continues to make huge strides forward in terms of course presentation and upgrades to its facilities. Last season saw the club enjoy a very successful season with growth in both Membership Subscriptions and Green Fee revenue. The courses are presenting better than ever before, and the club has received great feedback from members and guests alike. Significant improvements have been made within the club and the most recent project undertaken saw the continuation of a natural stone wall around the 1st green complex, and a re-design of the 1st green on Killeen. In addition to the enhanced aesthetics resulting from the job, there is also a practical element to the project which will offer better protection during flooding in the years to come. The green is expected to be fully in play by May 2018. Many more investments on course projects such as some bunker re-modelling on Mahony’s Point and a re-design of the 6th green on Killeen are also planned. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is proud to be the home of the current All-Ireland Ladies Senior Cup & All-Ireland Senior Foursomes Champions – the first time in the history

of the ILGU that this feat was achieved. The teams will be honoured on February 2 at the Kerry Sports Star Awards for their historic achievements. In addition, club member Mairead Martin will also receive an individual award for her outstanding achievements on the international stage. 2018 is a significant year for the club as it celebrates its 125th anniversary and a number of events have been planned to celebrate this milestone throughout the year. The club have welcomed new caterers recently in the form of local husband and wife team, David and Geraldine McCarthy. In addition to the Clubhouse bar menu, daily specials are also available. The team at the club can also cater for groups of all sizes and budgets. For those looking to improve their golf game in 2018, the club’s Head Professional, David Keating, offers world-class tuition and club fitting. Individual and group lessons are available at the club seven days a week. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club currently has a number of membership options, all of which offer superb value for money. Membership benefits include the full use of the clubhouse gym and sauna, as well as discounts on bar and Pro Shop purchases. Members can also avail of significantly reduced green fees for their golfing guests in addition to complimentary green fees at Fota Island Golf Club. For further information, contact the club on 064 6631034 or email reservations@killarneygolfclub.ie

GOLFING KINGDOM 2018

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Experience Ireland Travel Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland • T: +353 64 66 22830 • E: info@experienceirelandgolfandtravel.com

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Experience Ireland Golf & Travel Launch Their “4 Majors” Killarney based Experience Ireland Golf & Travel will stage 4 Tournaments this year – The Social Media Open in April; Social Media Parkland Championship in June; Social Media Open North in July & The Social Media Links Challenge in August. The Social Media Open will take place at Ballybunion Old & Cashen Course, Dooks Golf Links & Tralee Golf Links from Tuesday 24th – Friday 27th April with accommodation available in Ballybunion and Killarney on their Play & Stay packages. This will be the 6th playing of this Tournament which played host to 160 golfers from all over the World in 2017 and expect more of the same this year! Woodbrook, Powerscourt East & West will be the venues for The Inaugural Social Media Parkland Championship which takes place from Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th June. Play & Stay packages available with accommodation at the Parkview Hotel in Newtownmountkennedy. The delightful Donegal links courses of

Narin & Portnoo, Donegal Golf Club and Portsalon Golf Club will be the venues for The Inaugural Social Media Open North from Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st July. Play & Stay packages available with accommodation at the Radisson BLU in Letterkenny. The final “Major” for Experience Ireland will take the form of The Social Media Links Challenge which will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary Tournament from Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th August. This year’s Tournament will take in 1 round at Carne Golf Links and 2 rounds at Enniscrone Golf Links. Accommodation will be available at the Great National Hotel Ballina as part of the Play & Stay packages. If you would like to enter any of Experience Ireland’s Tournaments this year please contact Tom Kennedy – tom@ experienceirelandgolfandtravel.com, +353-87-6453537. Of course if you have any Golf, Sightseeing or Luxury Chauffeur Tours in mind in Ireland or further afield drop us a line and let us quote you happy!

Beaufort’s Unique ‘Points For Golf’ Membership Option Beaufort Golf Club is a beautiful 18 hole parkland golf course set at the foot of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, just outside Beaufort Village. Manager Helen Clifford and her staff take great pride in providing a top class service with a local feel. Helen runs and maintains the Golf Course with her husband Tadgh, who keeps the course in incredible shape all year round. Beaufort has been reviewed on Trip Advisor as the ‘hidden gem’ in Kerry Golf, such is the beauty that surrounds it and the challenge and condition of the course. Beaufort offers a unique membership option in its ‘Points for Golf’. As a member you can pay €250 and receive

points. Every time you play you will have points deducted from your total points balance. This type of membership allows you to get an official handicap and even use your points to bring a guest, compete in Club Competitions and have your official GUI/ILGU Handicap maintained by Beaufort Golf Club. This option suits people who love to play golf but don’t have the time to enjoy it as much as they would like or for people who might like to start playing golf and don’t want to pay full fees until they are sure that they are taking it up full time. You can top up your points at any time during the year should you use them quicker than you anticipated.

Playing Golf In The Cold: 5 Smart Tips There are some days when we just don’t feel like braving the elements but golfing in the cold doesn’t have to be a chore. Follow our advice and you’ll keep nice and toasty while enjoying a pleasant round of your favourite game in the process. 1. Come prepared There’s nothing worse than getting out on the course and realising you’ve forgotten your hat, or gloves, or jacket. Before teeing off, make sure you have everything you need to get through your

round in comfort. With our Irish weather, you have to be prepared for every possible eventuality. 2. Manage your expectations When the temperatures dip, no matter how good you are or how well you’ve been playing, you probably won’t be breaking any course records. As long as you accept that beforehand, the round will be far more enjoyable. 3. Use a softer ball A soft-covered ball won’t travel as far but it will give you a little extra feel which is crucial in cold condi-

tions. 4. Take an extra club In general, your shots aren’t going to travel the normal distance when it’s very cold. If you hit 9 iron from 120 yards, opt for an 8 iron instead. 5. Leave the cart at the clubhouse It might seem a bit counterintuitive as you will need to stay outside for longer, but walking around will get your blood flowing and keep you (relatively) warm throughout your round. It’s good exercise too!

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2018 MEMBERSHIP RATES • Gents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €375 + GUI levy • Ladies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €300 all inclusive • New Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€250 • Away Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€225 • Mon – Fri Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€225 • Husband & Wife Membership. . . . . . . . . .€600 • Junior Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €50

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Dooks Dancing Into New Era For The Club In March of 2016, the ladies section at Dooks Golf Club, Co. Kerry boasted just 10 ladies under the age of sixty and, as active members were diminishing at an alarming rate, were struggling to field inter-club teams. This is according to Kay Woods who, in her Lady Captain’s year, decided to take on the task of beginning to rebuild a sustainable ladies club. The CGI Ladies Get Into Golf programme was a “life-saver” as it gave some structure and guidance to the process. “We were in dire straits here in the club with no young members really to speak of,” explained Kay. “The young members we did have got involved, especially Caroline Breen, our youngest playing member, and helped to spread the word through social media and their friends about the six-week programme we were going to run.” The online activity enticed 62 to attend the first taster session and then the sixweek programme of lessons and oncourse activities began. “Without the Get Into Golf programme I

The idyllic Ross Golf Course is a 9-hole parkland course designed and built within and around Killarney Racecourse. This unique setting takes in the breath-taking views of the beautiful Killarney National Park, Ross Castle, Killarney Lakes and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. The rich parkland available for this project ensured the design and creation of a top class 9-hole golf course. This 6,514yard course extends beyond the confines of the racetrack where an abundance of existing trees were carefully incorporated into the design, making for a challenging but ultimately fair

really don’t think we would have a ladies club now. The programme was great but we wanted to provide a follow-on to integrate the new members into the club after the six weeks.” So, Strictly Come Golfing, an autumn to winter league where new members were “partnered” with existing members to practice and play as a foursomes pair, was born. The culmination of the set was a shotgun start followed by music and entertainment where the ladies could really swap their golf shoes for dancing ones! “We always wanted to make sure the new members were involved and integrated in the club,” said Kay. “Most have young families or are working but we always encouraged them to play some golf - and make sure they had some time for a coffee or a drink with their playing partners!” Two years on and Dooks ladies club has grown with 42 taking up some form of membership, while the average age has decreased significantly. There’s certainly a bright future ahead for the club.

Ross Golf Course round of golf. Just a five-minute stroll from the town centre, we open every day from 8am during the summer months offering casual green fees with no booking required. Forget to bring your clubs? Don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need available to hire from our warm & welcoming clubhouse. Ross Golf Course is affiliated with the Golfing Union of Ireland and is widely regarded as one of the best 9-hole courses in the country. Experience a truly unique round of golf set against the backdrop of the world famous Killarney scenery.

6 Ways To Improve Your Game In 2018 Golf can be a frustrating sport for everyone, even the best players in the world, but just a few simple adjustments could lead to drastic improvements in your game. Follow these simple tips and 2018 could be the year that you finally reach your potential. 1. Join a club Becoming a member of one of Killarney’s many wonderful golf clubs will not only save you money on green fees, it will also encourage you to play more. Spending more time on the course and on the range will give you the opportunity to get to know your game and highlight any issues you might be having, allowing you to focus on certain areas and make adjustments.

2. Take lessons If you’re unhappy with an element of your game, ask for help. You could be tinkering with your swing for years but it might take a professional ten seconds to identify a problem and suggest a solution. 3. Leave your comfort zone We all have our favourite courses, clubs and shot types but sometimes we can become two comfortable with the norm. Try something new. If you always lay up on a certain hole, decide one morning that you’re going to go for it. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. 4. Don’t dwell on mistakes Mistakes are bound to happen, the important thing is how we react. All the best golfers have the abili-

ty to forget that missed putt or shanked drive. You can’t change the past so focus on the next shot. 5. Exercise Golf hasn’t always been considered an athlete’s game but if you look at the new brand of players dominating the professional game, they’re a far cry from the likes of John Daly and Colin Montgomerie. Working out will improve your strength and stamina, while also improving your psychological well-being in the process. 6. Practice, practice, practice In the words of legendary South African golfer Gary Player, “the more I practice, the luckier I get.” Get out on the course, work on your game and have some fun.

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Grace Notes

Garden Magic Daffodils Already? I looked out of my window this week, and what did I see? Daffodils. And some crocus. Winter is making way for spring already, despite the cold spell! There is not much happening outside at the moment, but January is a wonderful month to really appreciate bark… Dogwoods, birches, willows, all these have beautifully coloured bark. Then there are peeling barks, such as that of the Eucalyptus or the snake bark maple. There are flowers to be had also, though I think some plants are a little confused. I have a Eucryphia lucida in full flower at the moment, when really it should have flowered in the early autumn. Where our seasons are headed I do not know, but it is interesting to see the effects of climate change. One plant which is flowering – at the right time!- is Hamamelis. There are several varieties of Hamamelis, or Witch Hazel, for sale. The most common is Hamamelis mollis, which produces yellow, spidery shaped flowers in January. They have a unique spicy scent which is beautiful on a calm day! Hamamelis comes from the Greek hama – at the same time, and melon – which means apple or fruit. This is because the Hamamelis flowers and fruits at the same time. The common name,

Witch Hazel, by which it is better known, comes from the old English wych, to bend, and haesl, a bush. It was traditionally witch hazel branches that were used for water divination. Now we are familiar with Witch Hazel as a tonic for inflamed skin, or as a soothing and cleansing lotion for problematic skin. Mind though, actual consumption of these products is quite toxic! Witch hazels grow well in acidic soil in a temperate climate, so are ideal for Kerry. They do not, unfortunately, like a heavy clay soil, but if you can give them just 18 inches of fairly good topsoil, they will reward you with a beautiful show of flowers in the depths of winter! They do not like light dry soil, so keep them moist… which generally speaking is easy for us gardeners in Killarney! Witch Hazels are not as well known as they maybe should be. It was discovered in China in 1878 by the plant hunter Charles Maries, who sent a batch of seeds to England. Only one seedling grew, and was left to grow, unnoticed for about 20 years. Luckily the curator of Kew Gardens spotted it, and it was for sale to the public in 1902. It is still for sale, and in my opinion makes an outstanding large shrub for any garden!

Yes, we are heading into the third week in January, we should be getting back into our exercise routine, says Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio

Get Fit, Get Active THE kids have put down a week so the complaining should be subsiding now. It’s now time for “mom” to get back into her routine. We have no more excuses to use – book for a free trial on the toning tables and see for yourself how they can work wonders. If you’re sitting at a desk all day, or driving (mom’s taxi) – whatever it is, you’re sure to feel amazing after your first session on the toning tables, that’s a guarantee. A new client told me the other day how she always thought the toning tables were the lazy way out. I asked her when she last did any kind of exercise and she replied she hadn’t done any for years. I suggested that the toning tables would be a great platform to get back exercising and get her motivation back on track. When I asked her why she hadn’t done any form of exercise, she said she was frightened and felt unfit. What are you waiting for, if this is the only thing stopping you pick up the phone and book a trial. After her session I asked how did she feel? She said she felt amazing – that she felt she had been lengthened and stretched like never before. She was much more motivated than before she started and was really happy she took the first step and booked her free trial. • Call Jill now to book an appointment or for more information on 0646632966

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‘Perfection’ In Your Performance I HAVE battled with the idea of attaining what is perceived as “perfection” in performance for quite some time. As someone who studied my own instrument at an academic level I sometimes wonder if an artistic form of expression should be nurtured instead of being trained. In today’s society anything that comes ‘from nature’ or is ‘natural’ is considered to be a good thing. I then wonder if a natural talent such a singing or dancing or painting should not be trained but more so, enhanced? I think to ‘train’ something can almost put it into a box where it must do what it is told and it must follow the rules. Should natural expression have so many rules?? I am a singing teacher myself and I prefer to say I give singing lessons rather than voice training. These lessons include

IN MY writing I often draw a parallel betw sports and music. The athlete and mus have so much in common. We both star a lot of lookingdesire at the actual individual strive to pe Weand to perform. with a getting to knowby them and their voice. A and gene regularly practising our skill voice is not separate to a person, it is very taking care of ourselves. much part of their make up. Sometimes What we must remember is that we all hav when I feel a student wants to experiment own unique attributes. Whether you are p with a sound I tell them toperformer, go for it and it way yo theif only team or are a solo doesn’t sound great I will tell them! When is bring the best out in yourself by never le watching a recent episode of ‘Dancing behind the essence of who you are. With The Stars’ I found it frustrating toHandsome Irish movie the watched I recently see the contestants, who had beat just danced an inspirational s ils and you really can’t for the first time in public, being on suchIt had every movie to get the blood pumping. a high and then immediately being told from the topic of sexuality to the struggle o that their ‘left shoulder moved up one athlete in keeping his mind clear while on the time’! I know this is obviously part ofmovies the usually these of As in life, the content process of the show but it is hard to watch down to one topic; embracing your individ people who are on an adrenaline high go just becau People love certain players, not from being so happy to bring critiqued of their pe their sporting ability but because within seconds. I believe that, like the budding flowers around us now, a talent nurtured will grow, a smothered one may die.

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CHICKEN CASSEROLE Mark Murphy, Dingle Cookery School, shares this recipe for this delicious savoury staple

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1 Chicken, 1.5 kg, cut into 8 pieces 500 ml chicken stock 4 shallots, peeled 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice 2 or 3 carrots peeled and cut into dice 1 celeriac, peeled and cut into large dice Handful of button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 heads of garlic, 3 or 4 slices bacon, in small pieces 2 tbsp butter Bunch of thyme Salt and pepper

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Preheat the oven to 180C Over medium heat, warm the oil in a large pan. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and cook until they are well browned on all sides. Transfer chicken to a platter and keep it in a warm place while you work on the vegetables. Pour off all but two tablespoons of the cooking fat from the pan. Lower the heat to medium, add the butter, onions, shallots, garlic, and thyme, and cook and stir just until the vegetables start to take on a little colour. Add the potatoes, carrots, celeriac and bacon and cook for about five minutes. Cover the pan and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and return the chicken to the pan. Add the chicken stock, bring to the boil. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.

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In Memoriam

19.01.18 10TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In loving memory of Johnny Murphy, 2 Lower Sunnyhill, Killarney who died on 21st of January 2008. Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky. Though heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always there to guide us, And forever in our hearts. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your mother Joan, brothers Danny and Dermot, sister-in-law Josie, Nephews and nieces. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 20th January at 6.15p.m. In St. Mary’s Cathedral.

10TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

ACKNOWLEDGMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST & 11TH ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR (NEE LYNCH)

O’ CONNOR

In loving memory of Sheila O’Connor (nee Lynch), O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney Who passed away on 21st January 2017.

In loving memory of

On the first anniversary of our cherished mother Sheila (wife of the late Bernie) her children Phil, Dermot, Ber, Eileen and Angela, together with her brothers David, John Joe, her 5 grandchildren, nieces and nephews would like to thank most sincerely all the friends, neighbours and colleagues who sympathised with us on the very sad loss of a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. We wish to thank Josie and Geraldine, the Kerry Respite team, Barth Flynn and the staff of Killarney Nursing Home, Dr John McCullagh, Dr. Darren Quirke and the medical team and staff of the Deenagh Medical Practice. We also wish to thank Liam Sheehan and the staff of Sheehan’s Pharmacy for their professionalism and kindness over the years. We wish to thank her dear friends who visited Sheila and provided much comfort and joy over the years and Deacon Thady O’Connor for this kindness and visits to Sheila and support to her family in the final months of her life.

In loving memory of Johnny Murphy Late of 2 Lower Sunny Hill, Killarney who died on 21st January 2008. Leave my body wherever it may lie, But remember my soul at The alter of the Lord The twenty first of January, Two thousand and eight, A date in our memories We’ll never forget A son, a brother, a true friend. You fought so bravely to the very end Though it was in Cork that You passed away, A Kerry man to the bone Until your dying day. When we’re feeling down Or a little bit blue, We’ll just close our eyes and think of you We’ll hear you in each wind that blows Or in the fall of each December snow A true gentleman you made no fuss It was Johnny time, no need to rush Now he’s playing with angels In heaven up above We’ll keep our special memories And treasure them with love The month’s stretch on before us So bleak and so long We pray you’ll walk beside us, Help to keep us strong, And when our life is over, Come to us that day, Come smiling towards us And carry us away

We extend our deep gratitude to O’Shea’s Funeral Directors, Sr. Mary Lyne, Fr. Nicholas Flynn, Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue, Fr Simon Twomey, and Deacon Thady O’Connor for their respective participation in the removal, mass and internment. We would like to acknowledge and express out warmest appreciation to all those who attended Sheila’s rosary, removal and funeral mass, those who sent mass cards, letters of condolences, perpetual enrolments and those who travelled to be with us. It has been a difficult and sad year for all of us but we have been given continued strength by all the kindness and support we have received from so many. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually please accept this as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. “God came and stood beside your bed, He took your hand and gently said, You have suffered more than I can stand, So come with me to your heavenly land” Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters and the extended O’Connor and Lynch families.

Sheila and Bernie O’ Connor, O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney. Sheila who died on 21st January 2017, Bernie who died on 16th January 2007. Loving parents are now at rest, For each of us they did their best, Their love was great, Their heart were kind, A beautiful memory they left behind. In heaven they rest, No worries, no pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again. For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and held so dear.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

In loving memory of our dear father Timothy O’Leary late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 20th of January 2011. A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God gave us a gentle father, A father who loved us true, You were always there With a helping hand.

Sadly Missed by the Friends of Johnny.

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

In loving memory of Michael Courtney “Avanti” Ardshanavooley Killarney who died on 26th January, 2010. You always had a smile to share, Time to give, time to care, Someone to talk to, kind and true, One in a million, that was you. Forever remembered by your loving wife Sheila, Sons Paddy, Gary, Mike, Donie, Hugh, Daughters Nancy, Kathryn, Shelanne, Sons-In-Law, Daughters-in-Law, Grandchildren, Sister, Relatives and Friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 26th of January at 6.15pm

17TH ANNIVERSARY CONNOLLY (NEE O’MEARA)

In loving memory of Catherina Connolly (Nee O’Meara), late of Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney who died on the 27th of January 2001. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Remembered by Mom & Dad, husband, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and grandniece. Anniversary Mass Tuesday 23rd January 7.30p.m. At St. Gertrude’s Church, Firies.

20TH & 6TH ANNIVERSARIES CAMPION

Help us now to accept His plan. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by, we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can take our “father’s place”. Sadly missed and always loved by Breeda, Marie, Annette, Denis and Trish, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass Monday 22nd January at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

QUINLAN

In loving memory of our dear parents May Campion who died on 25th January 1998 and James Campion who died on 14th March 2012. Late of 46 Pinewood Estate, Killarney. Ye gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, Ye left us lovely memories, We will treasure through the years. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

O’CONNOR

4TH ANNIVERSARY

And now the time has come, To say our last goodbye, But we’ll always remember you, t He apple of our eye We’ll go the rest of our lives And never again will see A beautiful gentleman, Our one and only Johnny.

COURTNEY

Lovingly remembered by their family, Phil, Dermot, Ber, Eileen and Angela, Grandsons, Simon, Jack, Ben and Mark, Grandaughter, Niamh.

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FLEMING

Treasured memories of Marie O’Connor late of 35 Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on 22nd January, 1999. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Ann Quinlan late of 45 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on the 16th of January 2008. No words we write can ever say How much we miss you everyday No one knows the grief we bear When the family gather And you’re not there.

God saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “Come To Me”. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the smile is a broken heart. The sorrow we feel, We can never explain, And the ache in our hearts Will always remain.

Always remembered By Christy, Deirdre, John & Tara

Fondly remembered by Joe, Grainne and Dawn.

In loving memory of Tom Fleming, Gortnatona, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry, who died on 15th January 2014. R.I.P You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Always remembered by Michael & Mary. Anniversary Mass in Kilcummin Church, Saturday 20th January at 7.30pm.

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In Memoriam

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14TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

15TH ANNIVERSARY

HOGAN

KING

O’SHEA

LYNE

In loving memory of a Michael (Mike) Hogan late of Listry who died on 18th January 2004, R.I.P. Dad.

In loving memory of Charlie King late of Barnfield, Curragh who died 20th January 2014.

In loving memory of our beloved brother Damian O’Shea who died suddenly on the 22nd of January 2006. Rest in peace.

Treasured memories of our dear Nana Eileen Lyne late of 81 Pinewood, Killarney who died on the 15th January, 2003.

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

A loving nature, a heart of gold, The very best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

A silent thought, a quiet prayer, for a special person in God’s care. R.I.P. Lovingly remembered by your Brother-in-law Sean O’Riordan.

23RD ANNIVERSARY LANDERS

In loving memory of John (Sean) Horgan, Clounmellane, Firies, Co. Kerry, who passed away on 17th January 2016. Memories are special, They don’t fade away, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Loved, missed, remembered By all his family. Anniversary Mass is on Friday 19th January at 7.30pm in Firies Church.

In loving memory of Orla Landers, late of Ard Carraig, Lewis Road, Killarney, who passed away on 27th Jan 1995.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st of January, St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12 noon.

50TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

9TH ANNIVERSARY LEAHY

Your special day approaches A memory to hold dear But a special person’s missing How we wish that you were here It’s hard to hide the sadness But it’s something we must do Because of all the gifts in life However big or small We were privileged to Have you as our son This was the greatest gift of all.

We loved and enjoyed you And now we miss you, Rest in peace in your beloved Aghadoe. Marie, Mary, Deirdre, Brian & Aerla

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LYNE

In ever loving memory of our dear son Damian O’Shea late of St. Brendan’s Terrace and Oakhill Killarney who died on the 22nd of January 2006. Rest in peace Our hearts are full of memories We treasure them with care The way you had to leave us Will always seem unfair.

A son is special and so is his name Without you to love is never the same But as long as we live We will always be glad Grateful and proud of The son that we had. Always in the thoughts and prayers of your ever loving parents Dan Joe and Anne. XX Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney on Saturday 20th of January at 6.15pm

12TH ANNIVERSARY

A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again. How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give. God gave us strength to bear it And courage to fight the blow What it has meant to lose you God alone will ever know. Our family chain is broken Nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The links shall join again. Always remembered and forever loved, Your loving daughters Louise, Denise, Martina, Deirdre, Helen and sons John Paul and David, sons-in-law Timmy and Gerry, Claire and Kathyrn.

O’SHEA

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Damian O’Shea late of Oakhill, Ballydribeen and formally of St. Brendan’s Terrace Killarney who died on the 22nd of January 2006. Rest in peace.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather Con O’Keeffe, late of Marian Terrace, Killarney, who died on the 22nd January 2015.

O’KEEFFE

12TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

Sunday morning dew on grass Recording steps of all who pass Across the fields from Aghadoe To Mass at Fossa far below. Hands from north, south, west and east Shaped this octagon of peace That people might be reconciled In a praise of aisles.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

Treasured memories of our beloved Mother Eileen Lyne late of 81 Pinewood, Killarney who died on 15th January, 2003.

Loved and remembered everyday from all your family with all our love. xxxxxx

In loving memory of DD (Denis) Leahy, Gortree, Aghadoe Killarney who died on the 25th January 2009.

Remembering and loving you always Your grandsons Christian, Jack, Ewan, Cian, Adam and Jamie and granddaughters Orianne and Sarah.

O’SHEA

No farewells were spoken We did not say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

Birthday remembrance of our son Damian O’Shea, Oak Hill and formerly St. Brendan’s Terrace, whose twelveth birthday away from home occurs on the 25th of January 2017.

Nana, If heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home So rest in heaven dear Nana And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

Suaimhneas Siorraí da hanam dílis.

In loving memory of our dear Dad Thomas Kenny, Muckross who died on January 15th 1978.

Always loved and remembered by his sons Michael and Tom, daughters Mary, Marguerite, Irene, Breda and grandchildren.

Until we meet again Bro Always in our hearts Finbarr, Patrick, Elaine, Darren, Karen, Colm and also Dave, Jackie, Karen M, Lucy Anne and Darcie Rose & baby Daniel Anthony.

Fondly remembered and forever in the thoughts and prayers of her parents Gerald and Peggy, brothers Billy, Gary, Patrick and Kevin, sisters Evelyn, Deirdre and Aoife and their families.

O’SHEA

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side.

No words we write will ever say, How much we miss you day by day, Simple words but very true, We miss you Damian and love you so.

XXXXXX

40TH ANNIVERSARY KENNY

Brother A beautiful nature, A heart of gold, Your loss to us can never be told, We hold our tears when We speak your name, But the pain in our hearts Will always remain.

In loving memory of Damian O’ Shea late of Oakhill, Ballydribeen, Killarney who died on the 22nd January 2006. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, to cherish and never forget. Always remembered by your brother Connie, Mary and Ian.

We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to do without. Time may hide our tears, But we will always love you, No matter how many years.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your wife Noreen and family

Sadly missed by your wife Annie and daughter Danielle. XX

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney on Monday 22nd January at 6.15pm

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family was true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

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10TH ANNIVERSARY

BARTLETT

BROSNAN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

CRONIN

In loving memory of Willie Bartlett late of Barraduff, Headford who died on 16th January, 1999. Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for other needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving sons Harry, Freddie and Liam, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Muireann, Cathal, Graham, Colin and Jonathon, great grandsons Ryan, Mark, Conor, Shane and William, great granddaughters Grace and Kate, relatives and friends.

In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather, Tom Brosnan, Ballybrack, Firies, who died on January 20th 2008. Time and years slip gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Peggy and all the family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday the 4th February in Ballyhar Church at 10a.m.

10TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN

19TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, Tom Brosnan, late of Ballybrack Firies, Killarney who died on January 20th 2008.

Day will pass and turn into years, But we will always remember you With silent tears, Let the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, We love and miss you sadly, As it dawns another year. Forever missed and loved from Dad, brother, sisters, niece, nephew, sister-inlaw, extended family and friends. xxxx

Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts, you still live on.

GUINEY

10TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN

In loving memory of Tom Brosnan, Ballybrack Firies, Killarney who died on January 20th 2008. Happy memories keep forever Of days when we were all together They bring a smile and often a tear And always a wish that You were still here.

In loving memory of Margaret Guiney late of 38 Marian Terrace who died on 22nd January, 2003. R.I.P. Memories are special, They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not only today. Always remembered and sadly missed by her son Seamus.

We wish to thank most sincerely all the Doctor’s and staff at Killarney Medical Centre, also, the Nurses and Doctor’s at Kerry University Hospital, the Paramedic staff and the staff of the District Hospital also.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your brother Mike Brosnan and family Muckross and Kilcummin.

In loving memory of Gerard O’Leary late of Knockeragh, Killarney whose 14th Anniversary occurs on the 21st of January. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Sadly missed by your sisters, brothers And their families.

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

Thanks too, Fr. Simon, The Cathedral Choir and O’Shea’s funeral directors who supported us through this difficult time. The neighbours and friends who called.

Anniversary Mass Tuesday 23rd January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

6TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Gerry O’Leary late of Dooneen, Kilcummin and Ballydribeen, Killarney who died on the 21st of January 2004. Gone yet not forgotten Sadly missed by your wife, Sheila, and sons Keith and Nigel XXX Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st January at 9.00am. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin.

Loved and remembered everyday by your daughter Mary and grandchildren Fiona, Robert and Aaron.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th January at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

On the 1st Anniversary of Margaret’s death, sadly missed and always remembered by her daughters Margaret and Annette, Grandson Daniel, Sonin-law Owen, Brother Kevin, Sister Maureen, Sister-in-law Anna, Niece’s Nephew’s and extended family.

As it is impossible to thank everybody Mass has been offered for your intentions.

BREEN

In Loving memory of Jacqueline Breen, late of 95 Pinewood Estate, Killarney, whose anniversary occurs on the 23rd January.

In loving memory of Margaret Cronin, Bendameer Old Deer Park, Killarney, Who passed on 23rd January 2017

In loving memory of a dear brother Dermot Cronin, late of 4 Marian Terrace, Killarney who died on the 13th January 2012.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Brother When last we saw your smiling face, You looked so bright and well, Little did we know that day, It would be our last farewell If we could only see you For just a little while To tell you that we miss you And see your lovely smile, We know you walk beside us, And when our life is through, We pray to God to take our hand, And lead us straight to you. Always remembered by his sister Maria and all the family.

In loving memory of our Uncle Michael (Mikie) O’Donoghue, late of Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014. Uncle We want to tell you something Uncle, So there can be no doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to do without. Sadly missed and always remembered by Donal, Eileen, Padraig, Rosemarie and families.

2ND ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

19TH & 35TH ANNIVERSARY CASEY In loving memory of John Cronin RIP, Knockdoorah, Headford, Co Kerry, Who died on 27th Jan 2016.

BIRTHDAY WISHES YEATES In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents Paddy Casey who died on 24th January 1999 late of 39 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney and Ellen Casey who died on the 1st August 1983. In loving memory of Michael Yeates Happy birthday Michael Lots and lots of love Ann, Sheree and Kelsie. 65x

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Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away,

With love I remember my dear brother Michael (Mikie) O’Donoghue, late of Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014.

Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you very near, No need for words except to say, You are loved and thought of everyday.

Fondly remembered by your wife Phil, Daughters Martina & Annette, Son Sean, and Denis, Michelle, Paul, Lorna & Dylan

Brother There is always a face before me, A voice I would love to hear, A smile I will always remember Of a Brother I loved so dear. Deep in my heart lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of you Brother, Whose memory will never grow old.

Loved and remembered By all your family.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 21st at 11.30am in St Josephs Church Rathmore.

Too dearly loved to be forgotten By your loving sister Maura.

They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

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In Memoriam

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

7TH ANNIVERSARY

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

HICKEY (NEE BUCKLEY)

RIORDAN

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

In loving memory of my dear sister Noreen, late of Dalton’s Avenue and St Brendan’s Place, Killarney, who died on 20th of January 1968. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Michael Riordan late of Cockhill who died on the 22nd of January 2011. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard but always near As time unfolds another year.

“Forever Young” Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone Down the path of memories We gently thread today Our thoughts and prayers Are with Noreen, As life goes on it’s way.

Always remembered by your sister Cait, brother-in-law Paudie and family.

Always remembered by Sheila and family.

7TH ANNIVERSARY RIORDAN

20TH ANNIVERSARY SHEEHAN In loving memory of Michael Riordan late of Cockhill who died on the 22nd of January 2011.

Cherished memories of Con Sheehan late of Crosstown Glenflesk whose anniversary occurs on January 28th. Today like many other days, Brings special thoughts of you, Of happy times we shared, And the caring things you used to do,

If only we could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, Just for us to sit and talk, And to see you smile. You’re not just a memory, Or part of the past, Your ours to remember, As long as life lasts. Always remembered by Sean Riordan and family.

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

7TH ANNIVERSARY RIORDAN

So sending thoughts to heaven, For the day you went away, And hope you know you’re missed More than words can ever say. Thinking of you always, Mam, Dad, Helena, Donal, Mike, Pat and Joanne. Anniversary mass St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk, Friday Jan 26th at 7.30pm

40TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARY CAHILL

In loving memory of a dear brother Michael Riordan late of Cockhill, Kilcummin who died on 22nd of January 2011. Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart You are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts.

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

Forever loved and remembered by Your sister Sheila & Family. Anniversary Mass on Monday 22nd January at 7:30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin In loving memory of Hannah Cahill late of Cockhill Kilcummin who died on the 30th of January 1978 and John Cahill who died on the 16th of January 2009. We often think of bygone days When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories will live forever. To us, they have not gone away Nor have they travelled far Just entered Gods eternal home And left the gate ajar. Always remembered by your son Paudie, daughter in law Kathleen and grandchildren Tony, Stephen, Brian and Paul and great grandchild Anthony.

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

PRAYER FOR THE EXPECTANT MOTHER Saint Gerard Mazella Almighty and everlasting God through the working of the holy spirit you prepared the body and soul of the glorious virgin Mary Mother of God to be a worthy dwelling for your Son. Through the same Holy Spirit you also sanctified St John the Baptist before his birth and now I implore you to hear my humble prayer. Through the intercession of St. Gerard I beg and entreat you to protect me at in motherhood, protect also from the evil spirit the child you have given me so that it may receive baptism by the help of your saving hands. Grant also I beseech you that having lived as good Christians on earth both mother and child may one day be united in the everlasting happiness of Heaven. Amen.

MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO SAINT THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER O glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind. I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Saint of modern times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention here) and to carry out your promises of “spending Heaven doing upon earth... of letting fall from Heaven a shower of Roses”. Henceforth dear little flower, I will fulfill your plea, “to be made known everywhere” and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication.

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

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No Love For Amour As Lakers Crush Celtics The league’s best player managed “just” 26 – well below his outrageous season average, writes Adam Moynihan

I think he may have scored a couple more than that – either way, it was less than 30 altogether), an extraordinary feat considering the numbers that he has been putting up all season. In Dailian Mason they have a legitimate threepoint weapon and if Bootle can continue to play like he did last weekend, there’s no reason why the Lakers can’t compete for the Division 1B title. Lakers top scorers: D Mason (24), A Bootle (23), and D Griffin (18). Celtics top scorers: M St Amour (26), J Galvin (23) and E Browne (16).

National League: Division 1B Scotts Lakers 97 LIT Celtics 77 Tight ‘D’ was the key as the Scotts Lakers returned to winning ways with an impressive 20-point victory over the LIT Celtics in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday night. The heavy defeat to Ballincollig in the President’s Cup semi-final had left a sour taste in the mouth but an accomplished display on home court against potentially tricky opponents was just what the doctor ordered. New man Dailian Mason caught the eye with his accuracy from long range but it was the Lakers defence that really got the job done as Matt St Amour, the league’s leading scorer, was held to fewer than 30 points for the first time this season. American big man Antuan Bootle also made his sizeable presence felt as the Lakers pulled away in the second half to seal a crucial win in what was their first game in the Division 1B Shield. Coming into the game, many of the home fans were eager to see LIT guard Matt St Amour in action. St Amour had been averaging a frankly ridiculous 40 points per game, despite playing for a team that finished 11th in the overall standings. The Vermont native didn’t disappoint in the opening period as he kept his side within striking distance by making a string of very difficult shots. English point guard Dailian Mason fired the Lakers into the lead with two three-pointers but six straight points from St Amour – a three and three-point play – tied the game up at 18 with four minutes left in the quarter. The teams went more or less score for score for the remainder of the period before a nice pass from club captain Philip O’Connor set up Bootle to make it 30-26 as time ran out. The Lakers continued to shoot the ball well in the second and when Mason nailed another shot from outside the perimeter with a minute and a half to go, the hosts led by 14. Celtics talisman St Amour had the final say of the half as he knocked down another remarkably difficult shot to cut the deficit to twelve. He already had 25 and looked for all the world to be heading towards yet another 40+ point game. Bootle, Mason and Dan Griffin - who was excellent

on the night - kept the scoreboard ticking over for the home team and, perhaps more crucially, the defence started to put the squeeze on St Amour by throwing multiple bodies at him on each play. This forced him into increasingly difficult shots or, more often than not, into handing the ball off to one of his teammates. Good work from John Galvin and Emmett Browne helped LIT to creep back into contention but another three from Mason and a fast break lay-up from Mark Greene made it 64-53 midway through the third. When Justin Tuason chipped in with a spectacular three-point play just moments later, the Lakers were up by 15 and the Celtics’ race appeared to be run. With the overworked St Amour getting fewer and fewer looks at the basket, the Limerick side never really looked to have the firepower to mount a comeback and so it proved with the Lakers running out comprehensive 97-77 winners. It was a very promising outing for Cormac O’Donoghue’s men who broke the 90-point barrier for only the third time this season. According to the official stats sheet, the Lakers defence managed to restrict Matt St Amour to just a solitary point in the entire second half (although

Upcoming Fixtures: January 21 at 3.30pm – Titans (away) February 10 at 7.30pm - Sligo All-Stars (away) February 17 at 7.30pm – LYIT Donegal (home)

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Mason, Bootle & Griffin Shine In Big Home Win SCOTTS Lakers bounced back from their National Cup semi-final loss to record a convincing 20-point victory over the LIT Celtics in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre last Saturday night. The Lakers are competing in the Division 1B section of the league for the second half of the season and are now joint top with LYIT Donegal. If the Lakers can reproduce a few more performances like last weekend, they should be in a strong position to challenge for the Shield title at the end of the season. The Lakers started really well with Antuan Bootle, Dailian Mason and Andrew Fitzgerald leading the scoring. Mason found his range from three-point land from an early stage but Limerick’s American player Matt St Amour was equally impressive racking up 16 points in this quarter. The Celtics also had former Limerick football star John Galvin lining out for the first time this season and he was proving more than a handful under the boards. With four minutes left in the first quarter the score was 18 points each. The Lakers finished the quarter much stronger, however, with automatic free throw shooting from Dan Griffin along with baskets from Fitzger-

ald and Bootle. The home side led 30-26. The home side extended their advantage in the second quarter with further scores from Mason and Griffin. The impressive Justin Tuason also added to the scoring as further three-pointers from Mason helped the Lakers to a 48-34 lead with two minutes left in the half. Scotts Lakers enjoyed a 50-38 advantage at half time with the outstanding Dailian Mason contributing 18 points at this stage while Matt St Amour led the way for Celtics with 25. Amazingly, St Amour only went on to manage four points in the whole second half and this proved to be a huge factor in favour of Scotts Lakers. Killarney coach Cormac O’Donoghue made sure that St Amour was doubled-teamed most of the time to limit his scoring threat. John Galvin was a shining light for Limerick, however, and a big score from him while also drawing a third foul from Antuan Bootle narrowed the gap to 55-47 with 6:20 left in the third quarter. Limerick actually outscored the Lakers in this quarter by three points. Despite the Celtics’ slight scoring dominance, Griffin, Bootle, Mason, Tuason, Mark Greene and team captain Philip O’Connor kept the Lakers in firm control overall and

the home side led 74 -65 entering the final quarter. The Lakers continued to dominate with Philip O’Connor and Justin Tuason making early impressions in the closing period. Mason hit another huge three-pointer while Antuan Bootle clocked up nine points in quick succession and the Lakers enjoyed a 20-point lead with five minutes remaining. Despite having Mason and Bootle fouled out, Scotts Lakers lead was never threatened and young players Mark O’Shea, Paul Clarke and Cian Clernon impressed as the home side remained in firm control. Dan Griffin had his best game of the season and closed out the scoring to secure a comfortable 20-point win for Scotts Lakers. Overall it was a superb all-round team performance from Scotts Lakers with Dailian Mason leading the way hitting six three-pointers in his 24 points total. He has been a big signing and has made a very significant difference to the Lakers outside scoring threat. A return of 17 points from 19 free throws from the home side was another satisfying statistic and a huge improvement on recent games. Scotts Lakers are on the road this weekend, away to the Galway Titans.

Left: Antuan Bootle, Scotts Lakers St. Pauls Killarney, attempts a slam dunk against Limerick Celtics in the national league division one clash in Killarney Sports Centre last Saturday night. Below left: The St Anne’s under 10 boys team who played St Paul’s during half time in the Scotts Lakers versus LIT Celtics clash on Saturday. Below Right: The St Paul’s under 10 boys team who played St Anne’s during half time in the Scotts Lakers versus LIT Celtics clash on Saturday.

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Killarney’s youngest club were formed just seven years ago by a group of friends. On Sunday, they’ll host one of the biggest teams in the country. It has been quite a journey, writes Adam Moynihan

Galaxies Apart: Killarney Underdogs To Host Mighty Janesboro Munster Junior Cup (Last 32) Cedar Galaxy v Janesboro Sunday, January 21 at 2pm (Celtic Park) FOR MANY YEARS, Athletic and Celtic (founded in 1965 and 1976 respectively) were the only two soccer clubs in Killarney town. At senior level, both of these teams invariably operate in the county’s top division and players who maybe weren’t quite at that standard had no choice but to line out for the clubs’ B teams. If a guy simply didn’t want to play for Athletic or Celtic – which happens – he would be forced to join a team outside of town. Many people, having weighed up all of their options, just gave up playing altogether. That all changed in 2011 when a bunch of Killarney lads (a couple of whom resided in Cedar Lodge out the Cork Road) came up with the idea of forming their own soccer club. Cedar Galaxy was born and the fledgling outfit signed up for the Kerry District League Reserve Cup. Having got a taste of competitive action, they decided to enter the league. They started in Division 2B, the sixth tier of Kerry football, with no real goals other than to enjoy themselves. Seven short years later and they’re gearing up to host the champions of Limerick in the last 32 of the Munster Junior Cup. It has been a remarkable rise and one that none of the founding members saw coming, says current manager and former player Darragh O’Regan. “When it started there were no real expectations - we were probably expecting to get hockeyed,” he admitted. “Next thing we entered the league and won our first five games. We had bad blood

with Mastergeeha B the first year. They were always playing A players against us and that cost us a deserved league final back then.” It turned out to be a minor hiccup. Cedar have been promoted three times already in their short existence and currently find themselves second in Division 1A. Promotion this year would see them move up to the Premier B, just one step away from Kerry’s top table. This season, Galaxy decided to enter the Munster Junior Cup for the first time. Up against all of the top teams in Kerry and with only two teams advancing to the last 32, you would have gotten long odds on Killarney’s other team running the gauntlet – but that’s exactly what they did. Victory over Premier B side Mitchels Avenue set up a daunting looking fixture with one of the biggest clubs in the county, Tralee Dynamos. “I never really feared Mitchels Avenue in the first round but Dynamos I did fear,” said O’Regan. ‘They have a big reputation, even though they might be struggling a bit this year.” Cedar rose to the challenge, winning 2-0 in what their manager describes as “the best team performance that we’ve ever had”. On Sunday, Galaxy will come up against a very different beast. Janesboro are the reigning champions of Limerick, a league considered by many to be one of the strongest in the country. They reached the quarter final of the FAI Junior

Cup in 2017 only to be beaten by Killarney Celtic after extra time and they were one of the pre-tournament favourites this season but the Limerick kingpins surprisingly crashed out in the early rounds. This will actually be Janesboro’s third trip to Killarney in the space of a year; they defeated Killarney Athletic in the semi-final of the Munster Champion’s trophy back in November. So what are Cedar Galaxy – a plucky third division team with no pitch and no youth teams realistically hoping for on Sunday? “I’ll be very honest with you,” O’Regan said, “it’s our first time entering the Munster Junior Cup and the FAI Junior Cup and our outlook was, ‘we’re gonna give it a go, we’ll see where we are, don’t embarrass ourselves’. We’ve put in good preparation and our boys are very good to train, they’re very disciplined. We’ve got some very good players and we try to play a good brand of football.” “I would say, ‘come and have a look’. See what grassroots football is like in Killarney - outside of Athletic and Celtic.” Potential Cedar Galaxy line-up (4-4-1-1): David Kerins; Frank Cronin, Ger Foley, Mike Murphy, Gary Cassidy; Tadhg Fleming, Joe Donovan, Joe Hurley, Sam Trehane; Hubert Dziedzic; John Foley.

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Teammates Ahead of Saturday’s Munster Junior Cup clash with Janesboro, Cedar Galaxy star Aidan Galvin tells Adam Moynihan all about his teammates Who gets the most nutmegs in training/games? I’m not sure who gets the most but Darragh O’Regan is on the receiving end the most.

Who has the worst dress sense? Mike Griffin. He still wears the same shorts since he was under 10.

Who’s the biggest moaner? John Foley. If you don’t pass him the ball he’ll break your legs.

Who’s the best singer/who fancies themselves as a singer? Killian Heelan. He always has the Dre Beats on as if he’s in the studio.

Who spends the most time in the gym? Mike Griffin. He’s bursting out of his clothes. Who’s the quickest? Hubert Dziedzic. And the slowest? Ronan Walsh claims he is. Who looks after the music in the dressing room? Becks & Bucks have been known to lift it. Who’s the biggest joker? Tadgh Fleming.

Who’s the toughest? David McSweeney. I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of him. He’s never afraid to go in with a two-footed tackle, even in a friendly against an under 16 team. Who’s the best athlete? Tadgh Fleming. He has a leap like a salmon. Who’s the players’ favourite player? Bogdinho. Mesmerising feet after a few beers. Who’s the most intelligent? Sam Treharne.

Aidan Galvin

And the least intelligent? Mike Griffin again. Who’s the teacher’s pet? Joe Donovan. And who’s the best at Tinder? Since I’m the only player with Tinder Plus I’d have to say myself... I will hopefully upgrade to gold membership soon.

Who’s the most professional player? David McSweeney. He wears his shin pads and boots in bed the night before games so he won’t be late.

Cedar Galaxy v Janesboro

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TICKETS for Sunday’s David versus Goliath cup tie are available from all Cedar Galaxy players. This is a rare opportunity for such a small club to raise some much-needed funds so support will be greatly appreciated. The €5 tickets double up as a game pass and a raffle ticket, with a whole host of excellent spot prizes up for grabs. Carry Out Off Licence have sponsored a drinks hamper while Julie’s Barbershop have provided a gift voucher for a haircut and hot towel shave.

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The Killarney Athletic Under 13 B team below who had a win over Mastergeeha on Saturday on a scoreline of 2-1 to Athletic, with Eric Moriarty and Ryan Neeson scoring for Athletic.

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Extra Time Experts Celtic Advance To Last 16 The Hoops are through to the next round after a dramatic clash in Westmeath, writes Killarney Athletic’s Adam Moynihan

FAI Junior Cup (Last 32) Willow Park 1-2 Killarney Celtic (Athlone) CELTIC are back in the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup following a hard-fought win over Willow Park in Athlone last weekend. Last year’s semi-finalists made the perfect start when midfielder Gary Keane got on the end of a Jamie Spillane free kick to fire them into the lead in just the second minute.

Donnellan: Extra time experience helped us Willow Park equalised from the spot early in the second half but Celtic were handed a golden opportunity to retake the lead when they were awarded a penalty of their own. Willow keeper Michael Fogarty brought down Wayne Sparling inside the area and received a straight red card for his troubles but, unfortunately for the Hoops, Jamie Spillane’s subsequent effort was saved. Celtic were also reduced to ten men when Brendan Falvey picked up his second yellow card and with neither team able to break the deadlock, the game went to extra time. The decisive moment came in the first period when Celtic won yet another spot kick. This time, skipper John McDonagh stepped up and made no mistake to fire the visitors into the last 16 of Ireland’s premier junior soccer tournament. Speaking after the game, Celtic manager Eoghan Donnellan was quick to praise the attitude of his players. “To be fair, I knew going out on the pitch that the lads were very confident,” he said. “They were determined and you could see that there

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Friday, January 19 Premier A Dingle v Mastergeeha (7.30pm) Saturday, January 20 Munster Junior Cup Celtic v Ballingarry (7pm) Sunday, January 20 Greyhound Bar KO Cup Athletic v Classic FC (11.30am) Munster Junior Cup Cedar Galaxy v Janesboro (2pm) was a steeliness in them. They came up to get a result, which we did in the end.” This was far from uncharted territory for the Celts. They took both Janesboro and Sheriff to extra time in last season’s memorable FAI Junior Cup run, and Donnellan felt this was a crucial factor in Saturday’s game. “Without a shadow of a doubt that experience helped us,” he said. “When you look back at last year, you almost expect these games to go to extra time. At the end of normal time, we felt we had the fitness on them. It was a very big pitch - 112 x 80 yards wide - and we knew that with our fitness levels and with the youth in our side, we were al-

ways going to have a good chance in extra time.” Looking ahead to the draw for the next round, which takes place today (Friday) at 1pm, the Celtic boss was clear on what his team were hoping for. “A home draw.” “The one thing we know from last year in this competition is that an away draw is always a tough encounter. If you can get a home draw it always gives you an advantage and I don’t think anyone will really want to come to Celtic Park, especially under lights. If we get a big crowd like we did last year against Janesboro, it will certainly stand to us.” In the shorter term, Celtic will host Ballingarry of Limerick in the last 32 of the Munster Junior Cup on Saturday. Elsewhere, Killarney Athletic drew 3-3 with Castleisland in the league last Sunday and will be hoping to get back to winning ways this weekend when they host Classic FC in the first round of the Greyhound Bar KO Cup. Celtic team v Willow Park: David Spillane, Chris Brady, Jamie Spillane, John McDonagh, Brendan Falvey, Wayne Sparling, Gary Keane, Matt Keane, Danny Roche, Cathal O’Shea and Peter McCarthy. Subs: Micheál Devlin (for Brady), Pa McGrath (for O’Shea), Stephen McCarthy (for McCarthy) and Anthony O’Leary (for Sparling).

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Rugby News ... Words: Liam Murphy LAST weekend saw they resumption of the European Cup, with Munster, Leinster and Ulster in action. Ulster beat French high fliers La Rochelle at the Kingspan in an epic display, meanwhile Leinster utterly dominated Glasgow at the RDS, winning 55 points to 19 points. Next weekend the men in Blue take on Montpellier away while Ulster travel to the Ricoh Arena

to play asps in the final round of the pool stages. Finally on Sunday, Munster travelled to the brand new U Arena in Paris – Racing 92’s custom built closed-roof dome, built at a cost of €350 million. An impressive location was matched by an equally impressive and top quality match, with the home side running out the victors on a 34-30 scoreline. Munster were kept Keatley had another excellent display from the boot, however Conor Murray’s long range penalty will probably make the headlines. All in all a bonus point loss for the men in Red, which keeps them at the top of the pool. Next Sunday they host Castres at Thomond Park, a match

which should be another thriller. Also on Munster’s group, Leicester were thrashed by Castres in France on a scoreline of 39 points to 0, further highlighting their fall from the top tier European Rugby – a fact that will not sit well with their fanbase. All in all, it was another pulsating rugby weekend, which has become the norm when it comes to European rugby. This weekend the final eight will be decided ahead of the Six Nations which kicks off on February 3 with Wales hosting Scotland, France hosting Joe Schmidt’s Ireland and Italy hosting England. Excitement is certainly mounting ahead of this year’s Six Nations.

Kerry Group Rás Mumhan 2018 THE organisers of Kerry Group Rás Mumhan 2018 and Kerry Group are delighted to announce the continuation of their successful partnership. Kerry Group Rás Mumhan 2018 will take place over the Easter weekend, March 30 to April 2, 2018. Kerry Group Rás Mumhan is Ireland’s premier amateur cycling event and will celebrate the 61st anniversary of the first staging of the race in 2018. As previously the race will be open to entries from 35 teams of 5 riders. The remaining five slots will be filled by teams invited by the race organisation. The race will attract the best amateur riders in Ireland. They will fight it out over four long, tough road racing stages with some of the best amateur riders from England, Scotland, the

Isle of Man and Holland. The mix of different nationalities makes for a unique style of racing which has the speed of continental racing and the ferocious attacking characteristic of racing in Ireland. Kerry Group Rás Mumhan is a difficult race to win and is viewed by upcoming younger riders as a stepping stone to getting up to the professional ranks. This makes the under-23 category one of the more intense and hard fought parts of the race. Race director Tadhg Moriarty and event organiser Kieran Doherty paid tribute to Kerry Group for its loyal and generous sponsorship which has seen the race evolve to its current high standard of organisation and competitiveness. The director of Corporate Affairs at

Kerry Group, Frank Hayes, said: “We are pleased to continue our association with Kerry Group Rás Mumhan. Events such as this, which encourage community activation, volunteering and that, bring an economic benefit to the area, fit well with the profile of community activities that we continue to support.” Details of the routes for Kerry Group Rás Mumhan 2018 and the details of application for entry to the race will be published presently. The format of the race will remain unchanged from recent years. There will be four road stages starting on Good Friday, March 30, and concluding on Easter Monday, April 2.

32 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Dr Crokes Club DEVELOPMENT FUND: Dr Crokes Club are embarking on a fundraising initiative to help upgrade the current facilities of our grounds as it has been 12 years since serious work has been carried out. There are fantastic prizes to be won with the first prize a Nissan Pulsar Executive Class Car and second prize is a four night stay for two people in New York including flights. We have 10 prizes in total and the draw will take place on December 20th 2018. Tickets are €10 each or a book of 6 for €50. There will be an additional draw of €1000 for those who purchase a full book for €50. Tickets can be purchased in the Tatler Jack, Club members or Kerry Shop in Killarney Outlet Centre. PROGRESSIVE 31: Progressive 31 is on every Wednesday night in Crokes Clubhouse. It will start at 8.00pm. You will need to bring money and a partner €5 per person. AGM: The Main Club AGM will take place this Friday 19th of January at 8pm in Clubhouse. LOTTO: Lotto 9, 11, 22, 28. Jackpot €5100 Not Won Match 3 1 by €400. Next Draw Sunday 21st of January in Tatler Jack. Jackpot €5400.

East Kerry DATE FOR THE DIARY- EAST KERRY SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ: The finals of East Kerry Scór na bPaistí will be held on Saturday the 24th February, starting at 12 noon. Venue TBC. Entries to be sent by e mail to East Kerry Scór Officer Amy Reidy at amyreidy@ ymail.com no later than the 9th February. FOUNDATION LEVEL COACHING COURSE: Any club interested in doing a Foundation Level Coaching Course can apply to Vince Cooper East Kerry/Kenmare GDA. Courses will be delivered on a first come first served basis. TRANSITION YEAR GAA COACHING COURSE: St Brendan’s College, Killarney TY students completed a Transition Year GAA Course during the week. Vince Cooper East Kerry/Kenmare

GDA got great support from David O’Dea, South Kerry Hurling GDA over the two days. Thanks to Sean Coffey (Principal) and Gary McGrath (Teacher) for supporting the event in St Brendan’s College. THANKS: Very many thanks to everyone who gave superb help and co operation to East Kerry PRO over the last 5 years. Involvement in the role has been an honour and privilage. I wish the incoming Committee (Officers and Delegates) the very best in their deliberations and work in the years ahead. Sár Coiste. Go n-éiri libh.

Tim Murphy c/o John Joe Collins, €40 Dan Cahill c/o John Cronin, €40 Siobhan Sullivan Shrone, €30 Breeda Moynihan c/o jimmys, €30 Sean Kissane c/o John Cronin, €20 Nora O Mahoney yearly ticket, thanks for your continued support. Club membership will be collected in club bar this Monday and Friday night at 9pm it would be greatly appreciated if people could pay up membership as soon as possible. Club social on Feb 17th in hall. Well done to DJ O Connor, DJ Murphy and Patrick Warren on winning East Kerry all stars last week.

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LOTTO: 14th January 2018. Numbers drawn were 3, 8, 24, 26. There was no jackpot winner Next weeks jackpot will be €3,450. PARTY NIGHT: Fossa GAA Club will hold a party night in the Dromhall Hotel on Friday 26th January. There will be a mulled wine reception at 8pm followed by a buffet at 8.30. There will be medal presentations to the senior men and ladies teams as well as the minor team. There will also be the presentation of the Senior and Minor Player of the Year award and for the first time ever we will have a Senior Ladies Player of the Year award. Tickets @ €20 are available from the following, Merry Talbot 087 0511988, Theresa Kissane 087 6816169, Siobhan Bennett 086 3831917, Willie Buckley 087 9613429, Karen McGlynn 086 1037902 and Mike Cahillane 087 6487181. CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Paudie Clifford who won the East Kerry Intermediate Player of the Year award for the second year running on Friday night. This was richly deserved as Paudie gave some outstanding performances in helping Fossa win the Intermediate championship in 2017.

LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Medal presentation is on in the clubhouse on Sunday evening 21st January at 6pm. All teams that won competitions in 2017 will be presented with their medals on the night. Finger food served. Everyone welcome. CLUB AGM: Takes place this Friday at 8.30 in the Clubhouse. Everyone welcome members and non- members but it is important people who have an interest in the club attend and get not only an update on progress but the clubs plans going forward. Looking forward to seeing you there and hearing your opinions. COACHING FORUM: A large crowd attended the first night of the clubs coaching forum. Co-ordinated by Terence Houlihan, Donal Daly and Eamonn O’Sullivan of the county board it took the format of a workshop and some very interesting ideas were proposed. A follow up session will be organised in the near future and it is imperative that all coaches attend as the club aided by the county board will draw up a coaching structure for u-6 to senior as well as all ladies teams. This will be the blueprint going forward so now is the time to get involved. KILCUMMIN GAA LOTTO: There was no winner on Sunday 14th December 2017. Numbers drawn 1, 3, 7 9. Jackpot now €9,250.

Gneeveguilla GAA There was no winner of last week’s lotto numbers drawn 3,15,20,21 next week jackpot €11,200, lucky top winners €40

Listry GAA LISTRY GAA AGM: Listry GAA club held their AGM on Sunday 14th at 14.00 in the clubrooms. The following officers were nominated for 2018. PATRON - Patie Sugrue. PRESIDENT - Pa Mannix. VICE PRESIDENTS - John Joe Tangney, Mike Mannix, Patsy Mannix. CHAIRMAN - Jerome Kennedy. VICE CHAIRMAN - Denis Murphy. SECRETARY - Anthony Clifford. TREASURER - John Joe Courtney. ASSISTANT TREASURER - Tim Fitzgerald. PRO - Anne Sugure O Brien. CO. BOARD DELEGATES - Mike Kennedy. A.S.A.P - Anne Sugrue O Brien. CHILDREN’S OFFICIER - John Lehane. COACHING OFFICER - Coleman O Shea. MEMBERSHIP OFFICIER - Mike Tangney. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - Noel O Sullivan. AUDITORS- Pat Quirke, Cathal O Shea. Best wishes to good health, happiness to all our players, members and sponsors for 2018. AWARDS NIGHT: Listry Gaa are holding their annual awards night and medal presentation to the victorious senior and junior teams on Saturday February 3rd at 8.30pm sharp in The Dromhall Hotel. Night will include dinner, music by Ger Healy, The Sining Jarvey. Tickets E30 can be purchased from John Wrenn, Jerome Kennedy and Anthony Clifford. Please come along for a great night’s entertainment. LOTTO RESULTS: Jackpot numbers 2 4 13 19. Next Week Sunday 21st Jackpot E2,900.

Mid Kerry Mid Kerry U21 Championship (extra time playable in all games). Prem Round. Sun 28th Jan 11.30am. Laune Rangers home to Keel/Listry. 1st Semi Final, Sat 27th Jan at 2pm Beaufort host Glenbeigh/Glencar/ Cromane. Mid Kerry Coiste na nÓg AGM will be held in Miltown/Castlemaine GAA Club House on Thurs 18th Jan at 8pm. Mid Kerry Senior AGM will be held on Thurs 25th Jan at 8pm in Glenbeigh/Glencar GAA Pavillion.

Sport 32 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Glenflesk LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in Spillane’s Bar, Jackpot - €4,600.00. Numbers were 3, 16,24, 26. The next draw will take place in Corner Bar on 29/01/18 and the Jackpot is €4,800. SCOR NA NOG: Our Scor na nOg Ballad Group were in the Munster Final on January 7th and unfortunately didn’t progress to the All-Ireland Final stage. Congratulations to the girls on a great run this year. Scór Sinsear - The Co Final of Senior Scór will be held in mid-February. Any member of Glenflesk GAA , aged 17 or over, who would like to take part, should contact the Scór Officer, Rosie, as soon as possible at 087 2072512. Scór na bPáistí -The East Kerry round of Scór na bPáistí will take place in the Racecourse on Saturday, February 24th, at 12pm. Any primary school children, who are members of Glenflesk GAA, who would like to take part in any of the competitions, are asked to forward their names to the Scór Officer, Rosie, as soon as possible at 0872072512 to finalise entries for the Club.GLENFLESK COMHALTAS: Music class will resume next week but due to the unavailability of St. Agatha’s Community Centre in Thursday night music class will be held on Wednesday 24th at 7pm and continue on Thursday 2nd February and every Thursday Thereafter. Set dancing continues on Wednesday evenings as usual. All welcome. For more information contact Margaret Creedon 087 2706390. GLENFLESK AGM: Our Club AGM will be held in the Clubhouse on Tuesday January 23rd.@ 8.15pm. Nominations and motions should be sent to Secretary before Monday 15th. ( email secretary.glenflesk.kerry@gaa. ie or text 0868113443). COISTE NA NOG AGM: The Coiste AGM takes place on Friday January 19th at 8pm.

Killarney Notes Killarney Athletic A.F.C RESULTS: Seniors- Killarney Athletic 3 Castleisland 3. Seanie Cournane, William Courtney and Paulie O’Donoghue scoring for Athletic. Senior B- Killarney Athletic 2-3 Windmill United. The blues will be disappointed with their luck after this fine performance. Scorers Darren Mulcahy and Brian O’Reilly. Under 15- Ballyhar v Killarney Athletic. Good team performance not reflected in the score line as simple mistakes cost them dearly. Best for Athletic were Hickey, Horgan & Lee. Killarney Athletic Under 13 A 4 Mastergeeha 3. Under 13 B. Mastergeeha 1 Killarney Athletic B 2 FIXTURES: 20th January 2018, Under 12 Premier- St Brendan’s Park A v Killarney Athletic A 10.30am. Under 14 Division 2- Castleisland v Killarney Athletic B 10.00am. Senior Fixtures: Sunday 21st January 2018- Killarney Athletic v Classic FC 11.30am. Killarney Athletic B v Asdee Rovers 2.00pm. 300 MEMBER CLUB: Names are now being taken for next year’s 300 Club Draw. All support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Mike O’Shea on 087-2226185 or any committee member to enter.

Firies Coiste na nOg AGM: On Tuesday, 9th January, Firies Coiste na nÓg held their Annual General Meeting to a large cohort in Pairc Eammon, Farranfore. A detailed account of Coiste na nÓg activities was delivered by Eugene Cosgrave (Academy), Frances Henderson (Hurling & U12s), Dan O’Shea (U14s), and Anthony

Palmer (U16s). The Chairman expressed his gratitude and noted all the coaches’ hard work and dedication to the club. Following on from these reports, The Chairperson continued to express his gratitude to our generous sponsors whose contribution is essential and very much appreciated by both the club and players. The outgoing Chairperson, Eugene Cosgrave was recognised and his hard acknowledged over his three year tenure. All officers for 2018 were confirmed and ratified on the night. Tim Clifford, incoming Firies Coiste na nÓg Chairperson closed the meeting by acknowledging the tremendous work done by outgoing Senior Club Chairperson Bridie Breen and congratulated James O’Sullivan in his new role as Senior Club Chairperson.SCOR NA NÓG: Firies Coiste na nÓg is delighted to inform you that Scor na nÓg is active again in 2018. Firies GAAs’ dedicated Scor Officer, Brendan Quirke will be in contact with catchment primary schools should any students wish to partake.

Fossa OPERATION TRANSFORMATION: This time last year a group of us, getting into the spirit of Operation Transformation, gathered in Lidi car park at 7pm on Wednesday evenings for a 4km stroll / walk around the town – all lit with street lights and semi sheltered. We finished at approx 8.15pm. It proved to be a fun walk and a broad range of topics were discussed! We are starting again next Wednesday, 17th January and everybody is welcome to come along and join us. COMMUNITY GAMES: Fossa Community Games Committee are organising a table quiz in the Golden Nugget on 2nd February 2018 to help raise funds for another year’s events. Fossa has a long tradition of participation and success in Community Games and the funds raised will help continue this tradition for the local children. We would appreciate any support you could give to help make this event a success, whether it’s in promoting the quiz itself or supporting our raffle. FOSSA/TWO MILE COMHALTAS: Come along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in Fossa GAA Clubhouse, Fossa on Saturday 20th January 5 - 6pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing music and singing for enjoyment. All ages and abilities. Adult musicians wishing to help are welcome. Further details Tim 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053.

Rathmore Panto Group 31st Annual Marian Players Rathmore Panto Group The PIED PIPER open on Saturday January 27th at Rathmore community centre at 7.30pm. All night show at 7.30pm nightly Wednesday 31st Thursday 1st February Saturday 3th Matinee both Sundays at 3pm. 28th & 4th February at Rathmore Community Centre proceeds to Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Further information & booking office 0647758526.

Firies Community Games Last weekend was a very busy weekend in Community Games calendar. The u13 boys and girls co Finals took place. On Saturday it was the girls finals and as usual this was a very competitive event. Well done to the Firies team who won bronze medals. Thank you to the trainers Mags Kelly & Joanne O Mahony and to Caroline Kennedy for managing the team. Congratulations to team of Laura Power, Aoife O Sullivan, Michaela O

Meara, Laura Flynn, Doireann O Shea, Katie Doe, Louise Kennedy, Orna O Leary, Claire McCarthy and Orna Cornelly, Then on Sunday it was the boys turn and this was also a very busy competition. Well done to our boys from Firies who played well but did not reach the semi final stages.Well done to team of Rian Brosnan, Luke Costello, Michael Fitzgerald, Robert Kelly, Noah Moynihan, Jack O Keefe, Daithi O Shea, Simon O Leary, Michael O Sullivan, Colm Riardon and thank you to Brid O Connor for training the team and Valerie O Shea for managing the team. If anyone is interested in taking part in swimming, singing, music or Recitation please contact Maura Culloty before Friday. Good luck to U 16 girls basketball taking place next weekend.

Gneeveguilla BC U18 BOYS DIV1: Gneeveguilla 79, St Brendan’s 69. (Played 07/01/2018). This was a close contest of exceptional skill levels and high scoring. St Brendan’s led 40-38 at the half and 57-52 after 3 qtrs. They were led by Rap Buditudas (18 pts), Padraig Fleming (17 pts), and Stephen Bowler (12 pts). Gneeveguilla had a strong final qtr, scoring 27 pts and they won the game by 10 pts. They were led by Ronan Collins (34 pts), Sean Clifford (14 pts), and Lorcan Keane (13 pts). U18 BOYS DIV2: Gneeveguilla 50, Rathmore 45. (Played 07/01/2018). Gneeveguilla stormed out to a big lead early and led 27-9 at the half. They were led by Evan Cronin (20 pts) and Danny O’Callaghan (15 pts). Rathmore rallied well in the 2nd half, led by Dan Murphy (14 pts) and Darragh Rahilly (17 pts), but just came up short, losing by just 5 pts. U16 BOYS CUP: St Mary’s 50, Gneeveguilla 55. (Played 11/01/2018) This was a well-contested cup tie at the Castleisland Community Centre, and the result was in doubt to the last minute. The home team, led by Daniel Kelly (17 pts) and PJ Curtin (16 pts) kept it close, but the visitors sealed the game with late scores from Alex Mikailos. Best for Gneeveguilla were Ronan Collins (22 pts) and Paudie Murphy (10 pts).

Killarney Badminton Club COUNTY LEAGUE: The finals of both the men’s and ladies Divisions 3 leagues were held in Tralee on Wednesday the 10th January. Congratulations to the men who beat Moyvane 9 sets to 8 (team: Kieran Crehan, Evan Horan, Liam Barry and Jason Russell). Well done to the ladies who were beaten by Moyvane in a very close final of 8 sets each. Moyvane winning by 8 aces. JUVENILES: St. Brigids Secondary School did very well in the Schools Competition on Thursday. Our U14 Team won and goes on to play in the Munster Schools on the 25th. Team is: Pia Hickey, Lucy O’Leary, Ella Galvin & Yen Leniston. The U16 & U19 teams came second, U16 Team Ailbhe Gammel, Shonagh Doody, Abby O’Leary & Saidbh Murphy. U19 Team: Fiona Galvin, Sonia Smith, Olivia Wesolowska & Orlaith Tangney AWARDS: Congratulations to the Killarney Badminton Club who will receive a Kerry All Stars award following winning the All Ireland Championships last year. The ceremony will take place in the INEC on the 2nd February

Kilcummin Community KILCUMMIN HOSTORICAL GROUP: Kilcummin Historical Group wish to extend New Year wishes to all who assisted in making a success of the recording project of Old

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Kilcummin Graveyard. All gravestones can be viewed and inscriptions read onwww. historicgraves.ie In 2018 we intend making a big effort to identify people buried in unmarked graves and erect a marker. Please contact us if you have any information that could be of assistance. Thank you. Mobile: 087 1527050 Email: kilcumminhistoricalgroup@gmail.com. WORD OF THANKS: Kayleigh O’Leary, Knocklebede wishes to sincerely thank all those who supported her for the upcoming IHCPT Cycle. €1,400.00 was raised. Míle Buíochas.PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Mondays 10.30-12.30 in the Recreational Hall, all welcome. Further info please contact Maureen on 087-2883479

Kilcummin Comhaltas COMHALTAS: Are hoping to recommence Traditional Singing Classes shortly. If interested please contact Martina on 0872971213. MUSIC CLASS: Group Music Class will start on Thursday January18th. This is an eight week session with Teacher Brendan O’Sullivan in Kilcummin National School. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn new tunes and be part of a group at Comhaltas events. Further information on both classes contact Tony 087 – 6258641 or Irene 087 – 1191353. FLEADH CHEOIL NA HÉIREANN ENNIS SERIES: Is a series of six television programmes from the Ennis Fleadh Cheoil presented by John Creedon and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin. The series will showcase a host of musicians and singers who attended the Fleadh. Starting Friday 19th January 2018 at 7.30pm RTE 1. WANTED TALENTED FAMILIES!: We’re looking for Ireland’s most talented family to take part in a brand new TV show. If you and your brother or sister, father, mother or granny has a talent, now is your chance to make your family a household name. All entries must be made up from immediate family members, i.e. grandparents/ parents/children. The act must consist of at least two people. There are no restrictions on what their act could be. They could be singers, dancers, musicians or storytellers. If you and your family would like to audition please contact; Lucinda@adareproduction. ie, rob@adareproductions.ie or phone 01 2843877.

Mastergeeha FC LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 12th January, 2018. Numbers drawn were 9, 19, 23, 24. Consolation prizes were €100 Noreen McSweeney, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin. €30 Patricia Doyle, Santry Avenue, Dublin. €30 Mary Kavanagh, Muckross Rd, Killarney. €30 Aeneas O’Leary, Caherbarnagh, Rathmore. Jackpot now €3,400.

Killarney Celtic FAI Junior Cup, Willow Park 1,Killarney Celtic 2 (aet). U13 Premier, Killarney Celtic 3, Killorglin 0. U12 Premier, Killarney Celtic 6, Park 3. U11 A+ B played Killorglin. U11 C played Athletic C. Fixture Sat Jan 20th Munster Junior Cup Killarney Celtic vs Ballingarry FC at Celtic Park, Kick off 7pm.

Killarney RFC MINIS: Tomorrow our minis travel to Tralee to partake in the next round of the West Munster Blitzes. Please be at O’Dowd Park for 10:15am. Gumshields essential and bring a change of clothes. Please contact coordinator Liam Murphy on 0874145662 for details. GIRLS ONLY BLITZ: Last Sunday Killarney RFC hosted 6 other clubs in our first ever Girls Only Blitz with

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teams travelling from Tralee, Killorglin, Listowel, Bruff, Kanturk and Abbeyfeale for an action packed day of rugby. A fantastic day was had by all with 70 girls taking part, highlighting the growth of girls rugby! Well done to everyone who took part, to Denise for organising and Liam, Peter and Fiona for looking after the kids. Thanks to all the parents for helping out, the Sem for the kind use of the facilities and the visiting clubs for travelling. U16 CHALLENGE: Newcastle West 14 - 29 Killarney. Try scorers - James Kennelly , dion o Neill , tomás Clifford ,Evan Mannix , Craig McKensie Vass. Conversions - Donnacha Grealy with 1 and Cian Murphy with 1. Well done lads. U13: Last Saturday our U13’s took on Tralee away winning 30 points to 15 in a challenge match. This was a great opportunity for the younger lads to play a full match. Well done all. UNDER 18S CHALLENGE MATCH: Tralee 7 South Kerry 24. Good flowing match with both teams trying to develop their games. 7-7 at half time. Early try by South Kerry (Shane Looney) equalised on half time by Tralee. South Kerry stepped up in second half with scores from Richard Wallace, Mike O’Connor and Jack Hallisey with conversions by Jack Evans and Oisín Daly.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club In commencing our notes for 2018, may we firstly thank the people of Killarney and surrounding areas for their Great Generosity during our annual collection last weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated and will go to assist the club as it represents Local issues for anglers of all ages. Our AGM took place on Monday night the 08th January and at a well attended meeting , the following Officers and Committee were elected for 2018 . Chairman / DJ O Riordan , Vice Chairman / Mike Connor , Secretary / Mike Doody , Treasurer / Gary Fleming , Committee elected as follows : Liam Buckley/ Pat Casey/ Anthony Griffin / Stuart Steadwood / Tony Sugrue / Pat O Callaghan. In the Chairman’s address, DJ O Riordan outlined the various topics that had prevalence in 2017, recounting the poor trout fishing that was experienced, the loss of our treasured committee member and fellow Angler Gerry Bambury, Our input into National Affiliated Bodies and he made a particular reference to the proud associated that the club had with local support bodies such as Kerry Recreational and Sports Partnership and Kerry Public Participation Network . He referred to the various courses that the club had availed of over the years and urged members to consider further training via the partnership and he also made reference to the useful notifications that the club had over the year from the Participation Network. Our calendar of events will be published in due course for 2018.

Killarney Cougars BC SENIOR NEWS: Senior Mens Cup Div II, Killarney Cougars 66 -St Josephs 55. Cougars hosted St Josephs at the Pres Gym in the Senior Cup and a very competitive game saw the Cougars make home advantage count. Cougars started well with three pointers by Alan Flynn, Marius Dailyde and Darren Gaffey helping Cougars to a 20-14 first quarter lead. The teams were basket for basket in the second qtr with Cougars still holding the lead 38-30 at half time with the visitors enjoying a good spell early in the qtr. Cougars dominated the third quar-

ter thanks to their strength on the boards through Dan Doonan and Thomas Armonas and the three point shooting of Darren Gaffey as he added a couple to stretch the the lead to 56-41. St Josephs were chasing the game and reduced the lead to 6pts early in the final quarter but Cougars responded well and secured the win three pointers at the right time again from Gaffey and Alan Flynn to see Cougars through to a quarter final meeting with Tralee Tigers. Best for Cougars Darren Gaffey 16pts, Tomas Armonas 13pts, Marius Dailyde, Alan Flynn, David Bartlett and Dan Doonan. JUVENILE NEWS: Academy Boys Cup, Killarney Cougars 25 - Kcyms 17. Cougars secure the win and advance to meet Rathmore Ravens in the quarter finals.U14 Girls Plate: Killarney Cougars 38 -Cobras Causeway 21. COUGARS GIRLS & BOYS ACADEMY: Our U8 & U10 Girls & Boys training continues on friday in the Parish Hall. Girls U8 & U10 5 pm, Boys U8 6 pm Boys U10 6.30 pm. U10 Blitz games on Sunday Jan 21st in Tralee & Farrenfore.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club AGM: Last Monday night saw our AGM take place at the Killarney Avenue Hotel where Club Chairman Damien Fleming urged a big effort from all members in what will be a busy year ahead with the staging of the National Inter-County Championships in September. Also on the night our Grounds Committee Chairman Ger O’Connor was honoured as the winner of the Dan O’Leary Memorial Shield for Club Person of the Year for 2017 in recognition of his tremendous work on the course over the last 20 years. 2018 COMMITTEE: Honorary President: Kay O’Sullivan, Honorary Vice President: Jeremiah Buckley Snr, Chairman: Damien Fleming, Vice-Chairman: Danny Looney, Secretary: Fiona O’Donnell, Treasurers: Colm O’Dowd & Aidan O’Donoghue, Registrar: Sean Kelly, PRO: Jason O’Connor, Competition Secretaries: John McGrath & Kieran Fitzpatrick, U-16 Officers: Gearoid Cronin & TBC, Gents Captain: Noel Moynihan, Lady Captain: Sheila O’Donoghue, Development Officers: John Yogi Keogh & Eileen Switzer and Grounds Committee Chairman: Ger O’Connor. CHANGES: John Kelly steps down from the Committee after four years of service between PRO and Gents Captain. We welcome both Noel & John to the Committee for the first time meanwhile as we prepare for a busy year ahead. Our hosts the Killarney Avenue Hotel showed great hospitality on the night once more. SUNDAY COMPETITION: We had 15 for our first competition of the year and it was a tight one in terms of the results as a Hole-In-One from Sean O’Brien on the fourth hole proved crucial with two of the prizes decided on countback and the Overall Nett decided by only half a shot at that! Results (Fourball Betterball) - Overall Nett: Robbie O’Brien Jnr & Sean O’Brien 37 1/2 (B9), Overall Gross: Ger Casey & John Murphy 45 (B6) and Second Nett: Jason O’Connor and Eileen Switzer 37 ½.

Irish Wheelchair Association Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) National collection wil take place this weekend Sat 20th & Sun 21st January. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Killarney Celtic Celtic Lotto,Numbers Drawn 3,6,15,19,No Jackpot winner, 4 x €40,Next weeks jackpot €3,000.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club The Indoor season got off to a good start with KVAC athlete Ciara Kennelly winning the Munster Junior High Jump and Jordan Lee coming 4th in his High Jump. Sunday 14th January saw the Munster Senior and Master Indoor Championship take place in Nenagh. Ciara Kennelly won the Senior High Jump with a PB of 1.74. Mike Murphy came 1st in his 60M Sprint and 2nd in the 200M. Tom Doherty was 5th in his Shot competition. Congratulations to all. TRAINING IS AS FOLLOWS : MONDAY 7-8pm @ Sem Gym – S&C for age 12yrs and over. TUESDAY 6-7pm @ Killarney Oaks – XCountry and training for the Club 5K on Jan 28th. (Please contact Connie with any questions 086-1505007). WEDNESDAY 1.45pm – 2.30pm @ Demense – Speed and Hill training for members in secondary school. THURSDAY 6-7pm @ Sem Gym for 7-12 year olds. All sessions are €2. Membership forms will be available during the training sessions. Please check our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyValleyAC/ for up to the minute changes to training schedules etc. and please check your emails.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO; No winner of our lotto draw 2/01/208, numbers drawn were 1, 12, 16 & 29. Sellers prize winner Tom Joe o’ Donghue, €50 Y/T prize winner Nora Flynn Killarney, €50 to Mike Flor O’ Riordan Annagh, €40 each to Mary Lenihan Scartaglin, Tim O’ Leary Knocknagree & Denis Fitzgerald Bawnard. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 15, 16 & 19. Next weeks jackpot €5,600 plus €1,000 bonus.TRAINING; commencing this week Boherbue Tuesdays at 6.30 pm, Barradubh Fridays 6.30 pm, Gneeveguilla Community Centre Sunday’s At 1.00 am, both indoor and outdoor sessions. There are training sessions in Riocht track on Sunday’s mornings for seconday school children and upwards , contact Brendan Cullen 0872874184. Club singlets are on sale contact Mary 0879857297. MUNSTER MASTERS INDOORS: Catherine O’ Sullivan 1st in LJ & 2nd in 60m, Shelia O’ Donohgue 1st shot O50, Eileen O Riordan 2nd shot O45 & 3rd in 60m, Brid Stack 1st 200m O45, Siobhan Daly 2nd in 800m, 1st in 1500m, Robert Purcell 2nd in 3000m & 2nd in 800m O45. MOUNTAIN RUNNING; Held at Corran mountain in Fermoy Danielle O’ Riordan won the juvenile, Kate & Heather Culloty were well placed. KERRY COLLEGES CROSS COUNTRY: will be held on Demense next Thursday at 11.00 am. Best of luck to all who will be taking part. MEMBERSHIP: Time to pay up all memberships, please do so before you attend training or wish to be entered.

Muckross Rowing Club AGM: Date for the diaries! Following earlier postponement, the club wishes to notify all members and parents of junior members that the Annual General Meeting of Muckross Rowing Club Ltd. will take place on Thursday 1st February at 8pm. Venue TBC. All members and parents of junior members welcome and encouraged to attend this important meeting for the organisation and running of our club. EVENTS & TRAINING: Kerry Head Of the River, Killorglin, Sat 27 Jan. St. Michael’s HOR, O’Briensbridge, 24 Feb. Cork HOR, Cork city marina, Sat 3 Mar. Great action on the lake last week-

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end. Training continues midweek evenings at the Muckross Community Centre and weekend mornings at the boathouse. MEMBERSHIP: Club membership for 2018 will be collected at the club’s Registration Day on Sat 10 Feb from 12-1pm at the Muckross Community Centre. Membership fees will be agreed at the club’s AGM on Thu 1 Feb as above. Coaches and committee members will be on hand at both the AGM and Registration Day to answer any questions and enquiries in person. FUNDRAISING: The club will shortly be announcing details of our upcoming fundraisers including our Table Quiz and Coffee Morning. Watch this space!

Workmen’s Rowing Club ONGOING TRAINING: On an off-water training continues as per coaches’ texts. We have had some amazingly pleasant sessions on the water in these early days of January and let’s hope this continues. Flooding of the pathways and the pier area has made wellies compulsory of late but this has hindered no-one in their efforts to launch!! Well done one and all. UPCOMING EVENTS: Our next event on the rowing calendar is the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships being held in the University of Limerick this Saturday 20th January. As usual we have a strong group of competitors who have been training all winter and who look forward to gaining new PB’s driving down the times and up the distances!! We wish all participating the very best for this prestigious event and thanks to our coaches who have put in so much time to prepare everyone. Also, the annual Kerry Head of the River takes place next Saturday 27th January. Best of luck to Killorglin Rowing Club in their hosting of this event. See our governing body www.rowingireland for a full list of upcoming events. As always we wish our athletes on the High Performance Assessment route, all the very best for their upcoming assessments in February.

Killarney Musical Society Our rehearsals for Sweet Charity are well underway and its shaping up for a great show, we cant wait to perform this fantastic show. Our Annual Table Quiz takes place Friday January 26th at 8pm in Mc Sweeney Arms, please come and support our fundraiser. The committee of Killarney Musical Society are currently calling on all our patrons who kindly offer us patronage year in year out for which we are very grateful. Killarney Musical Society’s production of SWEET CHARITY will take to the INEC on March 14TH, 15TH & 16TH. This is one show NOT to be missed!

St. Brendan’s Rowing Club There will be a club AGM on Friday January 26th at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Parish Hall. It would be great if as many people as possible could attend. Hope to see you all there.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club OLD KENMARE ROAD: Due heavy rainfall last week the Old Kenmare Road walk which was due to take place last weekend, unfortunately had to be cancelled in the interest of safety due to the possibility of flooding on certain sections of the route. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. This event is to be rescheduled to next later date. INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Best of luck to all competing in the All Ireland Indoor Rowing Championships this weekend at the University of Limerick Sports Complex.

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