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Lifesavers! Family praise hero firemen

The family of an elderly Killarney woman are calling for awards to be presented to two members of Killarney Fire and Rescue after they saved her life. | By Sean Moriarty Kathleen Flynn was at home in Ardshanavooly when she started to choke on her food. Her daughter Ann was in the house at the time. “She started to choke on her sandwich, I got an awful fright, I did not know what to do,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. In her panic she called her sister Maria who, in turn, called the emergency services. However, the Killarney ambulance was already attending an incident in Kenmare and a unit had to be despatched from Tralee. Meanwhile Ann, rushed out of the house

HAPPY: Kathleen Flynn enjoyed St Patrick’s Day at home. If it wasn’t for the fast action of two local firemen it could have been a different story.

where she met her neighbour Christina O’Grady, the wife of well-known Killarney fireman John O’Grady. By now Maria and her two brothers Alan and Gerard had arrived on the scene fearing the worst. Luckily John and his brother Martin (who lives two doors up) were at home at the time and they rushed to aid of their elderly neighbour.

The brothers, through their training as fire and rescue officers, were able to stabilise Mrs Flynn. “There was no way my mother would have made it,” Alan told the Killarney Advertiser, “She had lost consciousness and stopped breathing. We stopped Dr O’Doherty who just happened to be passing and he helped too but the two boys had already manged to get her breathing.” Meanwhile a fire engine was despatched from Killarney Fire Station. The unit had, on-board, breathing and other lifesaving equipment and were able to help Kathleen even further while they waited the arrival of the Tralee ambulance. Mrs Flynn was first taken to University Hospital Kerry and then to Cork University Hospital. After a few days in hospital she was able to return home. She spent St Patrick’s Day with her family - something they are very grateful for. “If it wasn’t for the two O’Grady brothers and all they did, we would be having a very different conversation now," her daughter Anne told the Killarney Ad-

vertiser. “They should be put forward for an award and given whatever is going. There is no doubt, but what they did, they saved her life.” Long serving councillor Donal Grady, father of the two firemen and himself a former fire officer in town has been calling for years for a better ambulance service to serve the Killarney area. “I am very proud of them,” he told the Killarney Advertiser but warned that there will be a tragedy unless local fire stations are allowed act as ambulance bases. This move was promised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and Department of Health in 2018 but so far it has not been acted upon. Last July, he asked Kerry County Council to write to Darragh O’Brien, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government seeking a date on the implementation of this life-saving and long-promised service. “This service would significantly improve response times and patient outcome in the county,” he told the Killarney Advertiser at the time. Kerry currently has six ambulance bases and 10 fire stations. “Kerry, as a rural county, would greatly benefit from this as distance to a patient is the biggest delay factor,” Grady told the Killarney Advertiser. In the first quarter of 2020 – the latest figures available to the Killarney Advertiser - 27 different calls in County Kerry had a response time of over one hour. Only counties Cork and Wexford have a worse response time.

The unknown soldier of the Headford Ambush EXCLUSIVE

| By Sean Moriarty A grand-nephew of the unknown soldier who died during the War of Independence Ambush at Headford one hundred years ago this week has vowed to visit the site as soon as restrictions permit.

CENTENARY: Giles Baily cannot attend the centenary of his granduncle’s death but hopes to get to Killarney soon

Giles Baily left Kerry for Dublin in 1961 to study Dentistry and eventually set up his own practice in Castleknock. He grew up listening to stories of the ambush, his grandfather was P.J.Baily who was a brother of Lieutenant Jimmy Baily who along with Commandant Dan Allman were killed during the Headford Junction Ambush March, 21 1921. An IRA brigade intercepted a train carrying British troops. The subsequent gunfight left 14 men dead, nine British soldiers, two IRA volunteers and three civilians. The centenary celebration of the single

biggest Irish Republican Army operation in Kerry during the War of Independence was due to take place this Sunday but has been postponed due to crowd-gathering rules connected with COVID-19 restrictions. Allman was one of the leaders of the ambush. he and his colleague Baily were the two IRA men killed in the attack. However Baily’s identity was never released as locals feared revenge attacks from the British forces. “Over 20 priests were present at the funeral from Killarney Cathedral to Aglish of Daniel Allman and the unknown volunteer who died in the Headford Ambush," said a contemporary newspaper report at the time. “Growing up we were told about the Ambush with pride in our grand uncle,” Giles told the Killarney Advertiser. “The family history has it that Jimmy was not identified by the British, and was buried with Dan Allman to avoid the fam-

UNKNOWN: The family memorial photo of James Baily.

ily been targeted by the British Crown Forces, and afterwards his body was exhumed and buried in a separate grave.” Both Giles and his cousin Justin Bailey were looking forward to attending the now postponed event.

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FROM THIS…. The last time the people of Killarney enjoyed a parade was two years ago. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

TO THIS… The streets of Killarney were empty on Wednesday afternoon, at the very time the parade should have been making its way through town. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Marking a moment in time For the second year in a row the streets of Killarney fell silent on St Patrick’s Day. | By Sean Moriarty Ireland’s National Holiday is usually a day of celebration and revelry but all public events were cancelled again this year as the country remains on COVID-19 alert. There was an eerie silence the town centre on Wednesday afternoon. Both the Municipal District Mayor and Killarney Gardai thanked the people of Killarney fo their high level of compliance

and promised better days are ahead. “I am so proud of the people of Killarney and wider district, “Mayor Brendan Cronin told the Killarney Advertiser. “There is hope ahead and the brighter days are very close.” The Mayor of Killarney is usually very busy on St Patrick’s Day. He would be one of the leading dignitaries at the parade, he would be obliged to give

welcome speeches to national and international visitors as well as attending religious and other ceremonies. “I just drove into town and visited some of the many displays – it was very visible [the lack of large crowds] but it was also nice to see families marking the day in their own way (within the guidelines).” Meanwhile Killarney Gardai reported a very quiet Bank Holiday and there no reports of unessential crowd gatherings. “The day passed off fine,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “There were people out and

about but everyone was behaving in a responsible [within public health guidelines] manner. There is a high level of compliance in the Killarney area. This is what we want to see so we can get out of this.” One of these photographs was taken on Main St on Wednesday afternoon around the same time that the annual St Patrick’s Day parade was expected to pass through town. The other photograph taken by wellknown and respected local snapper Valerie O’Sullivan was captured during the 2019 running of the hugely popular event. The contrasting images capture the times we live in and the good times that lay ahead.

Parents managing school Ballyspillane Feud: Four men banned from Killarney crossing at Fossa NS Killarney Gardai said there will be more arrests in relation to the anti-social behaviour issues at Ballyspillane over the Christmas period.

Concerns have been raised after parents are being forced to operate a school crossing in Fossa. Since pupils returned to school following the extended post-Christmas lockdown, Fossa National School has been left without a school traffic warden. Local TD Michael Healy-Rae was contacted by parents of the school to raise the issue. He understands that the unavailability of the traffic warden is for insurance reasons. Earlier this month, when pupils returned to school, their parents learned that they were going to be left without a school warden. As a result they have taken things into their own hands. “Suitably qualified volunteers are now taking charge of the crossing in the morning and evening,” Deputy Healy-Rae told the Killarney Advertiser. “This cannot continue.” The Killarney Advertiser understands

Local TD Michael Healy-Rae.

that one local building contractor, who has traffic management qualifications due to the nature of his work on some public roads, is supplying the correct equipment for the crossing. In the past several local councillors including Brendan Cronin and Maura Healy-Rae have called for a pedestrian crossing and other traffic calming measures in the village. Work has commenced on a new cycle way in the area and that project does include traffic calming measures.

Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser the investigation “is very much live and on-going,” after court appearances this week. Four men appeared before Killarney District Court on Tuesday. They faced charges in relation to a violent disorder incident in Ballyspillane over the Christmas period. Following Tuesday’s court session the four men – aged in their 20s and 40s – were told they were barred from Killarney and were only allowed in to the town for court and police investigation reasons. As part of Operation Spider, a policing

response to public order incidents during the Christmas period in Killarney, Gardaí dealt with incidents of violent disorder in the Ballyspillane area between December 24 and 25, 2020. During this violent disorder a number of homes and cars were damaged, people assaulted, and weapons used. “This brings the total number of arrests to 13 in relation to these incidents,” Mr Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. Five of these are currently before the courts while the other four are juveniles and will be dealt with under the Juvenile Diversion Programme. This is in addition to the four men who were arrested on Monday and detained at Tralee and Killarney Garda Stations under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

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Killarney to get over €16 million in funding windfall As predicted in last week’s Killarney Advertiser, Killarney is to receive €16.6 million in funding in the Regional Economic Driver and Destination programme attached to the urban regeneration scheme.

TIME OUT: John Lenihan, at Fitzgerald Stadium. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

John Lenihan calls time on Fitzgerald Stadium role

That is not the only good news for the county as Tralee is set to get €15.93 million under the same scheme. The Killarney Advertiser exclusively revealed last week that Killarney was set to get millions in funding, and that the announcement would be timed to coincide with the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The funding will include monies allocated towards the regeneration of the derelict Áras Phádraig and the designation of the Glebe Craft quarter in the town centre. Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today (Friday) welcomed the announcement of €31.90 million in funding for the Tralee and Killarney regions under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The URDF part-funds projects aimed at enhancing urban areas to make them more attractive places to live, work, visit and invest. This funding is part of a Government promise to assist with residential and commercial development, supported by infrastructure, services and amenities and within the existing built-up areas of larger urban settlements. Minister Foley said: “I welcome the an-

nouncement of almost €32 million in Kerry by my Cabinet colleague, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’ Brien. “I have been working on these twin projects for some months with Minister O’Brien and I am delighted with this positive and timely boost for our country.” “I wish to thank Kerry County Council for their work on the applications. Their support has been crucial to the delivery of both projects. "This funding will help create opportunities for commercial development in Tralee and Killarney while enhancing the many natural amenities and attractions that make Kerry one of the country’s top tourist destinations. "I believe that this funding can be a catalyst for regeneration, development and growth.” Among the projects set to benefit from this funding are the town centre Public Realm works in Tralee which would result in the primary streets of the central area of the town being finished to a high standard. “This would link the major retail areas of the Mall, Castle Street and Lower Rock Street to the Island of Geese, and strengthen the links to the town park through St John’s Church Plaza. “It will also help to maximise the wider benefits of tourism in Killarney town centre and to create an experience equivalent to the natural environment that surrounds it.”

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Event Safety Manager at Fitzgerald Stadium John Lenihan has called time on his role by announcing his retirement from the job. He was one of the best-known faces at the Killarney venue over the last decade. Over his ten and a half year stint the role changed dramatically with Lenihan responsible for all safety aspects on the big and not so big days including sell out Munster Senior football clashes and Kerry v Tyrone and Kerry v Mayo games. Lenihan was just 16 years old when he landed his first stewarding job at Fitzgerald Stadium as he took the bib at the 1971 Munster Hurling final between Tipperary and Limerick. Over the years, Lenihan has been a constant part of the GAA family in Kilcummin and East Kerry. Having played with Kilcummin up to under 21, He later became a referee and enjoyed long stints

in official roles within the club and the district. Having worked his way up to the Fitzgerald Stadium assistant safety event manager’s role he replaced another Kilcummin man Billy Doolan in the role and settled in quickly. “It certainly got busier over the years with preparations for big games starting up to three weeks before the main event. There was so much that had to be got right and in the times we live in now, paperwork is key and having it right is fierce important. Indeed the file of paperwork was a couple of inches thick by the end,” he said. With thanks to Kilcummin’s Donal Barry of the Kerry Sports Hub.

WINDFALL: Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’ Brien have announced an incredible €32 million in funding for Killarney and Tralee.

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Children’s art goes on display at St Mary’s | By Sean Morirty Local children had to wait one year to see the fruits of their efforts but a special art display has finally gone on public view at St Mary’s Church of Ireland in the town centre. This time last year, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Kerry County Council launched a special art project that encouraged local children to decorate the church tower in time for the St Patrick’s Day celebration. Sadly, due to obvious circumstances, the public never got a chance to view this

work and the children didn’t see their efforts go on display. But all is not lost as this year the tower of St Mary’s Church of Ireland has been animated by the wonderful creations that were prepared for last year’s festival, thanks to the cooperation and enthusiasm of the Venerable Simon Lumby. The project was facilitated by artist Sophie Lodge who specialises in community art installations, She lives between London and Killarney and has worked on bringing ‘Come Unity’ art to Killarney’s St Patrick's Day Festivals over the last few year.

CIAO: Well-known Killarney-based Italian Davide Mosca and Paul Sherry, chair of Killarney St Patrick’s Day Parade have big plans for next year. Photo Valerie O’Sullivan

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INSTALLATION: Artist Sophie Lodge, who specialises in community art installations, working with Artist Maitiú Gray, centre and Dean O'Sullivan, with Paul Sherry, Chairperson, Killarney St. Patrick's Day Festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Killarney is extending the hand of friendship to the bustling village of Verrès in Italy with an open invitation to its community leaders and interested citizens to participate in the town’s 2022 St Patrick’s Day parade. Strong links between the two locations were forged last year when Killarney architect, Davide Mosca – a native of Verrès – returned to his home place where he was chosen to lead the festivities for a four-day Mardi Gras style festival, Carnevale Verres. It effectively saw Davide being crowned king for Italy’s version of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Aosta Valley village of Verrès, to the north-west of Turin. In February of last year, close on 50 people from Killarney travelled to Italy to join the celebrations, including St Patrick’s Festival Chairman Paul Sherry, where Davide Mosca was crowned Count Pierre of Verrès of the festivities. Now Killarney’s festival organisers have invited the people of Verrès to visit next March with both communities anxious to establish cultural and educational links. “We would love to have them visit us.

They were wonderful hosts in 2020 and they are very interested in Killarney. We would be delighted if they participated in next year’s parade,” said Paul Sherry, the chair of Killarney St Patrick’s Day Parade. According to legend dating back to the 1400s, the Count and Countess left Verrès Castle to join locals in a pre-Lent village celebration and the colourful tradition has been upheld since then, with one native son invited to play the role of the Count every year. Davide Mosca, a graduate of the University of Politecnico di Torina, has been living in Killarney for over 20 years. He is the third member of his family to be honoured as Count Pierre in Verrès and he follows in the footsteps of his late father and his brother. The festival features pageantry, masquerade balls and drama as well as lavish dinners and community street celebrations.

Patrick’s Day photos The St Patrick’s Festival Committee in Killarney have announced a photo competition to celebrate your virtual St. Patrick Day - from the comfort of your own 5KM. Simply take a photo that reflects St Patrick’s Day and send to info@ stpatricksfestival.ie and you could be in with a chance to win a host Killarney produce and goods. “The Photographic Competition will showcase the beautiful area we live in, the fun and craic within our own bubbles. Hopefully this time next year we’ll all be taking photos of the real parade in town. The beautiful prize shows the resilience and initiative of our creative and very talented producers,” said Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District Cllr. Brendan Cronin, said The winning photograph will receive a basket of Killarney’s finest themed produce, donated from local food producers, local market traders and specialist suppliers through Killarney’s Neighbour food initiative. The scheme is hosted

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA: Mayor Brendan Cronin is encouraging Killarney people to submit photos of their 5k St Patrick’s day photos. Photo Valerie O’Sullivan

by Alice Thompson, Catriona Kennedy, Philip O'Callaghan and Tom Kennedy, who have given a platform for some of the most inspiring food producers in the greater Killarney area. Included in the prize are a selection from Killarney Artisan Chocolate , Killarney Brewing Company, Muckross Creamery, Real Bread Killarney, Bricín, Green Earth Organics, Killarney Coffee Roasters and Poppa Doms Farm Shop.

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Advertiser reunites two antique collectors The Killarney Advertiser prides itself as being the heart of the community and this week were able to reunite two local antique collectors who were able to share valuable information on projects they are working on. | By Sean Moriarty Last week we published a story about James Flynn who located a handcrafted games table, that was made on Main St, and returned it to Killarney from its Boston. Just over a year ago we ran a story about another local collector. Brendan O’Sullivan had discovered the lyrics of a unheard of song about Killarney. He hopes to record this song with the help of local musician Liam O’Connor once restrictions are lifted. While both men are known to each other, they had not met since the pandemic set in. Neither had contact details for the other. When Brendan read last week’s article he realised he had, in his collection, fur-

ther details on the local craftsman called James Coakley who was the original manufacturer of James’ table. “I knew I had to get this information to James,” Brendan said after he contacted the Killarney Advertiser office this week. The Killarney Advertiser arranged for the two men to meet, in a socially distanced manner, outside our offices on Thursday. It was the first time they had meet in a year as a result of the current restrictions. However, James was delighted to read over Brendan’s material, which was published in one of the Lawrence Collection’s photo albums of Killarney which was printedin the late 1800s. “I am delighted to meet Brendan,” James said, “This further authenticates the details of my 138-year-old table.”

HANDOVER: James Flynn receives additional research material on Killarney Handcrafted Furniture from Brendan O’Sullivan, thanks to efforts by the Killarney Advertiser. Photo: Sean Moriarty

TWO OUT OF TWO: Ireland's oldest man Michael O'Connor, 107 years, from Muckross, Killarney, received his second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 Michael survived the Spanish flu, the Irish Civil War and two World Wars in his lifetime. The vaccine was administered by Dr Ken Keohane at Deenagh Torc Medical Practice, Reeks Gateway, Killarney on St Patrick’s Day. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Famous US artist now working in Killarney area An artist who has previously worked on some of Hollywood’s biggest movies has moved to Killarney and wants to engage with the local community. Garry Limuti, who painted the backdrops for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ while working for Warner Brothers is now based in Faha. During his time in his native America, Limuti specialised in painting portraits of sports celebrities. Some of his paintings are on display in Yankee Stadium in New York and The Staples Center in Los Angeles. He was also a staff artist for the world-famous Jeff Koons, whose paintings and sculptures are in museums and galleries throughout the world. “I have been very lucky to eke a living out of being an artist,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

He moved to Killarney, along with his US-German wife Katharina, after stint in the south east of Ireland. Prior to that he lived and worked in Kenmare. “We did a lot of research before we moved to Ireland but this place [Killarney] looked just wonderful,” he added. He is also a specialist wall mural artist and is keen to get involved in the wall art scene in Killarney. Currently there are murals on walls on High St and College St and Killarney Municipal District is hoping to expand the town’s current offerings. One of Limuti’s most famous murals is a 30X10 foot mural for the Utah government’s Red Cliffs Desert Reserve that he painted with world renowned muralist and artist Robert Beckmann. He is available for bookings and commissions on 085 2555 687 or see his portfolio on Page 19 of this week’s issue.

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with clients of all sizes, from start-ups to enterprise. Projects include creating stunning yet functional websites and data-driven social media campaigns. As clients can attest, where digital audiences go, revenue follows. This has proven to be especially true during the pandemic, which saw a massive increase in e-commerce and remote, digitally ordered services like food delivery. Graphics are part of the Lignin success formula, too. As Paul puts it, “A site has to have an instant visual snap. Customers will spend about one second deciding if they want to do business with you. The way you look can make a huge difference.

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Killarney publican launches plan to tackle rising costs in bar trade Local publican Sean O’Mahony has launched a new start-up company, Licensed Premises of Ireland, which will significantly reduce overheads for publicans as they prepare to re-open after lockdown. O’Mahony, who runs the popular Faha Court is no stranger to innovation. In the run up Christmas 2019 he launched ‘Social Spin’ a rural volunteer taxi service that transported customers to and from country bars free of charge. A well-known community activist, he donated his “Social Spin’ car to the Listry Meals on Wheels service while his pub is shut due to the pandemic. It was during the lockdown that he turned his attention to money saving issues wihin in the pub trade. He came up with the Licensed Premises of Ireland initiative which he hopes will create 10 new jobs across Ireland. Licensed Premises of Ireland (LPOI) will provide services designed to reduce the cost of mainstream utilities for customers. The initiative will start by targeting everyday expenses that weigh heavily on licensed premises, including merchant services, cash handling, gas and electricity. Licensed Premises of Ireland works with individual owners of pubs, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs to analyse their day

to day running costs, and use new partnerships to see those costs reduced. Licensed Premises of Ireland worked with a number of pilot premises during lockdown to identify where value could be achieved, with surprising results. “It is quite fitting that the company chose to launch a year to the day that public houses and Licensed Premises throughout the country were first close,“ said O’Mahony. “The bitter pill to swallow during this crisis, is that I was still paying for services even though my business was closed. Once I reviewed the expenditure for my own bar, I was shocked at some of the costs I was paying to be honest, It costs between €250 and €300 per day for a small pub just to open its doors. Unfortunately, I think I became somewhat complacent over the years and stayed with the same providers and suppliers out of pure convenience. We are excited for the future of Licensed Premises of Ireland and know that we can make a positive difference to the future of the licensed trade.”

NEW LAUNCH: Sean O'Mahony has launched a new service that will help struggling pubs when they re-open

25 Years and counting at golf club This week Marian O'Doherty and Patrick Fleming reached the fantastic milestone of 25 years of employment at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.

COMHGHAIRDEAS: St Brigid’s Students Rebecca Doyle and Saoirse Coffey are champions of the Irish language.

St Brigid’s Students are heroes of the Irish language Two fifth year students at St Brigid’s Secondary School had a double cause for celebration this week after being recognised for their efforts in promoting the use of the Irish language. Rebecca Doyle and Saoirse Coffey have been selected to represent the school in the Kerry finals of the ‘Gael Linn Comórtas Oráide’ speech competition. They took part in the early rounds of the competition late last year but only

learned this week that they had qualified for the county finals. They also took part in the European Commission 'Young Translators Competition' last week “Scoláirí spreagúla iad gan dabht ar bith,” said St Brigid’s PRO Peggy Dowling. "They are undoubtedly inspiring scholars," Their qualification was announced this week as part of the annual Seachtain na Gaeilge which promotes the use of the Irish language in the days before and after St Patrick’s Day.

“On behalf of the management team and members of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, I extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Marian and Patrick for the years of service and commitment to our golf club. They have both been key part of the team for the last 25 years and are valued by everyone here at the golf club.

Marian and Patrick always have a warm smile and welcome for anyone they happen to meet in the golf club and it's part of the famous Killarney welcome that golfers talk about when they revisit memories of playing our wonderful courses. Congratulations Marian and Patrick on achieving such a wonderful milestone and we look forward to an exciting future with them both as an integral part of our team.” Adrian Brennan, the Chairman of the Management Council of the Club told the Killarney Advertiser.

SILVER ANNIVERSARY: Marian O'Doherty and Patrick Fleming of the Golf team are celebrating of 25 years of employment at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.

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Hotel bookings worryingly low for summer months Hotel owners in have raised concerns for the season ahead after a new survey revealed that summer bookings are at an all-time low. They have also raised concern at the number of cancelations and have said that through the month of February they had no net new bookings. The Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation has said the sector is effectively at a standstill with no net new bookings as cancellations wipe out any new business. Hotels and guesthouses in Kerry and across the country are now facing enormous uncertainty without much-needed clarity and additional supports from the Government. The IHF has urged the Government to provide a significant increase in sector specific supports for tourism businesses as a matter of urgency with hotels and guesthouses nationally reporting booking levels of just 22% for July and 20% August which are usually the key summer months that act as a lifebuoy for many other months of the year. “The domestic market was very important to the Irish hotel sector last year and we expect that booking levels will improve. However, in the meantime, businesses have to plan. The Government may not be able to provide assurances as to when society will reopen, but they can give much needed certainty and reassurance around business and employee supports. With Kerry hotels facing a prolonged period of closure and related cash burn, this piecemeal approach is hugely frustrating and detrimental for hotels and their teams who, along with the rest of the tourism and hospitality sector, have been disproportionately impacted by Covid restrictions,” said Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation. “Specifically, we are seeking increases in payments under the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme (CRSS) with a doubling of payment amounts irrespective of the level of Covid restrictions as well as removal of the current €5,000 weekly cap. We estimate that 44% of hotel bedroom stock nationally is excluded from CRSS entirely, and this must be resolved as a matter of urgency.” “Enhanced employment subsidies are also necessary. We also ask the Government to intervene with the banks to ensure they have appropriate supports and engagement processes in place for

GET SET:Irish International athlete Shona Heaslip has joined forces with Lee Strand to help promote family fitness

On your marks, with Lee Strand and An Riocht Lee Strand has teamed up with An Riocht Athletic Club to get everyone in Kerry fit and healthy over the next six weeks.

CONCERNS: Bernadette Randles of the Irish Hotel Federation.

hotels and their team members until the pandemic has passed. Hotels also require a clear commitment from the Government to retain the 9% tourism VAT rate. Many hotels are already contracting for international business up to two years out. Tourism is highly competitive, yet they have no pricing certainty in relation to the retention of this critically important VAT measure and this could hamper their recovery.” “Hotels are focussed on restoring employment levels as quickly as possible and the best way to ensure that is to support the businesses. It is critical that we get certainty around supports for business recovery. We cannot afford any delay if businesses are to have a fighting chance of survival. Prior to the pandemic, some 15,700 livelihoods were supported by tourism and hospitality here in Kerry with the sector contributing €592 million to the local economy. A severely devastated hotels sector would be a major loss to Kerry’s economy and society for many years to come. This can and must be avoided,” Ms Randles added. The IHF survey was carried out on March 8-10, and the results are based on the response of 303 properties with 31,150 guest rooms spread across the country.

Get your family together and progress from walking to running a virtual 5k at your own pace during the May Bank Holiday weekend. Irish International athlete Shona Heaslip will be on hand with lots of video tips on warm-ups, stretching, recovery and nutrition. Plus, to help everyone along the way there is an easy to follow ‘6 Week Beginners 5k Training Plan’. The grand finale at the end of the 6 weeks is to complete the Lee Strand and An Riocht Family Fun Virtual 5K Challenge on the May Bank Holiday weekend. Everyone is welcome to take part, families or individuals of all levels, walkers, joggers or runners. There are lots of fun participation prizes to be won, simply share your photos with Lee Strand on social media with #leestrand5kchallenge. Follow Lee Strand and An Riocht on Facebook and Instagram for weekly updates and further details on registration. “Lee Strand is delighted to continue our support with An Riocht Athletic Club. As the event is virtual this year it will provide a great opportunity for families and indi-

viduals all over Kerry to participate this May Bank Holiday weekend. This year more than ever people need to focus on their health and wellbeing and we are delighted to help everyone work towards an attainable goal. If you ever wanted to run a 5k at your own pace, there is no better time than now to achieve that goal. Lee Strand and An Riocht will be there to support you along the way with an easy to follow six week, 5k beginners training plan with weekly tips on stretching, recovery and nutrition. Remember, you don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great,” said Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand To register for the Lee Strand and An Riocht Family Fun Virtual 5K Challenge visit www.myrunresults.com. Entry fee: Individual: €10; Juvenile: €5 and Family of 4: €20. All proceeds from the race entry will be donated towards the development of An Riocht Athletic Club. There is also an option to purchase a souvenir t-shirt and/or medal if desired. Participants will complete the 5K within their own 5km anytime that suits between Saturday, May 1 and Monday May 3. Following completion of the 5k, race times will be registered on the www.myrunresults. com results portal.

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‘Irish Echo’ 40 Under 40 with strong Killarney Roots A New York woman with strong Killarney connections has been named as one of the ‘Irish Echo’ newspaper’s ‘40 under 40’people to watch in 2021

RAINBOWS: The children from Raheen Montessori Playgroup were inspired by a poem called 'The Rainbow Children'.

The parade must go on

Raheen Montessori Playgroup weren’t going to let current restrictions get in their way of enjoying Ireland’s National Holiday. Pupils and staff marked St Patrick’s Day by having their own parade on the grounds of the pre-school. Every January pupils and staff looked forward to an email from the parade committee to inform them of the parade’s theme. Preparations for their involvement would start immediately with great support from the school’s committee members of the wider community. This year Raheen Montessori Playgroup decided to celebrate with their children on site. The children’s parade was based on a theme 'The Rainbow Children'. “We decided on the theme after read-

ing a very beautiful poem called The Rainbow Children written by Gemma Peacock.” Lorena O Connor of Raheen Montessori Playgroup told the Killarney Advertiser. “Local builder Mike Casey came on board as he does every year and constructed a rainbow arch for the children to parade through. The children excitedly decorated the arch with their handmade rainbow crafts in preparation for their big day.” The parade was videoed and aired on the Playgroup's Facebook page at the usual parade start time of 2pm on St. Patrick’s Day.

Maura Whelan Spiegel from Pearl River, New York, the daughter of Kathleen Kelly Whelan, and granddaughter of Maureen Moriarty Kelly (RIP) from Countess Road, Killarney and New York was honoured with an Irish Echo 40 Under 40 Award. The award honours the up-and-coming leaders of Irish America across the country who work in a variety of fields and occupations. The hugely popular event is a celebration of Irish and Irish Americans who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields of work before reaching the age of forty. Professionally, Maura is the Manager of Project Management and Portfolio Services at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, a Law 100 legal firm. As an Information Technology specialist, she has a keen understanding of how to translate technology into value for a variety of companies – from international legal and financial institutions to small, innovative start-ups. Civically, Maura is the President of Mill Pond Reserve Inc, a 500-acre preserve of undeveloped woodlands in Pennsylvania. "I developed my love of the outdoors and of conservation from exploring and hiking in the National Park in Killarney," said Maura. "There I witnessed the result of protecting wildlife and promoting biodiversity, and I knew I wanted to play my part in preserving nature for future generations." She is married to Kurt Spiegel and has

ONE TO WATCH: Maura Whelan Spiegel from Pearl River, New York, the daughter of Kathleen Kelly Whelan, and granddaughter of Maureen Moriarty Kelly (RIP) from Countess Road, Killarney and New York was honoured with an Irish Echo 40 Under 40 Award.

two daughters, Maeve and Niamh. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science, Maura was a performer and business manager of the university’s award-winning Acapella group, called the Rusty Pipes. Under her leadership, the group recorded four CD's. When she was younger, Maura played the fiddle and competed twice in the Fleadh Cheoil. Her goal is to install an appreciation of her Irish heritage in her daughters by continuing the tradition of regular trips to Kerry, and to Waterford where her father, Pat Whelan is from. "Growing up we travelled yearly to Ireland to visit family and it always felt like home away from home for me," said Maura. "I can't wait for us all to travel to Killarney again soon."

Chicken and prawn egg noodle stir-fry JAKUB JURUSIK,

Enjoy this mouthwatering recipe from Head Chef Jakub Jurusik at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel which we're sharing with our readers.

INGREDIENTS

2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 200g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined 200g chicken breast 250g egg noodles Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets 200g sugar snap peas 1 red pepper, sliced

3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tbsp crushed ginger 100ml low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp cornflour Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp brown sugar Pinch chili flakes

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METHOD

In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add prawns and chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes, then remove from pan. Return pan to heat and add sesame oil, broccoli, peas, and pepper and cook seven minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for one more minute. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornflour, lime juice, brown sugar and a pinch of chili flakes. Add to pan and toss to coat. Add prawns and cook through for two minutes. Cook the egg noodles according to instructions (approx. five to six minutes). Serve in bowls garnished with the toasted cashews.

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Elizabeth James. Known as a pioneer in the industry for her iPhone filmmaking and distribution methods, Anna has been featured in "WIRED Magazine," "The New York Times," "USA Today," and has spoken at TEDx, New York Apple Store, DGA, and The Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences showcasing these forward thinking films.

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The Coronas ‘Cold’ The ever popular The Coronas have just released their second single ‘Cold’ as a taster to their new album which is due out at the end of May. Last year the band released ‘Find The Water’, the lead single from their True Love Waits. Earlier this month they dropped ‘Cold’, the album’s second song. ‘Find The Water’ was produced by Rob Kirwan (U2, Hozier) and is scheduled for

Number one bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets kept buried and the cost of unearthing them. The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. However, as he was born with an unnatural ability - he is no ordinary child. His mom urges him to keep it secret, but Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine - as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave. 'Later' is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King's classic novel IT, 'Later' is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.

a May 29 arrival. After scoring three Top 3 albums, The Coronas finally topped the Official Irish Albums Chart in 2017 with their fifth studio album Trust The Wire. This follow-up has been three years in the making. The Coronas have a loyal Killarney following and often play to sell-out audiences in the INEC.

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RTÉ 1; Sunday 12.01am An ex-convict and a small-time hood are sent to find a missing man who owes money to a Dublin gangster whom they have crossed. Drama, starring Brendan Gleeson and Peter McDonald. It is a comedy spoof on a trials and tribulations of a Dublin gang, labelled as talentless criminals, their awkward love affairs and their general incompetence. The main plot centres on the printing of counterfeit money in the 1970s and the repercussions of that incident into the 1990s.

RTÉ 1; Saturday 1.40pm A former American football star and a struggling singer fall in love on a cruise - despite both being engaged to other people. Romantic drama, with Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. The story goes, ex-football star Mike Gambril (Beatty) meets Terry McKay (Benning) on a flight to Sydney, which is forced to land on a small island. Both engaged to others, they become romantically involved on board the ship sent to take the passengers to a larger island. They agree to meet in New York City three months later to see if the attraction is real. One shows up, the other doesn't…but the twist in the plot does not end there.

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Daphne rewards sweetly scented flowers in the middle of winter Weather, it seems, cannot hold nature back. This week the garden saw many new blooms emerge, from my gnarly but delicate, little Prunus ‘kojo no mai’, to the strong growth and yellow blossoms on the forsythia. However there is one shrub which is especially lovely at this time of year, and one which I do not recall ever writing about. This is the small, often overlooked, Daphne. The Daphne flowers early, with vivid purple or pink scented flowers, which are ideal for use as a cut flower indoors, when their scent becomes even stronger. It is an unassuming, tidy shrub the rest of the year, and goes unnoticed in the garden centre among other, more striking plants. However, in March, there is very little which can rival it for interest. Daphnes are not as difficult to grow as some might think – they prefer deep, moist soil, dappled shade and some shelter. They dislike being moved, and should not be bought too pot-bound. Consider where you plant them, or alternatively choose a pot which is deep and large enough to accommodate the plant for several years. If planted in a pot, it is important in very cold weather that its roots do not freeze, and, in very warm weather that it is kept out of direct midday sun. They do not tolerate drought at all. However, if in a pot, it can be positioned in a place where its scent can be appreciated in the winter months! Generally, Daphnes do not grow beyond 1.5m, though most stay around the one metre. They do not take kindly to pruning, being prone to dieback. However, pruning is not often needed as they are slow growing and maintain a neat shape. (Cutting the flowers should be enough to keep them looking well).

I have a D. mezereum which in 15 years has only grown to about two feet… This variety loses its leaves in the winter, and bears its purple flowers on bare stems. It has bright red berries in summer, which are eaten and dispersed by birds, especially thrushes, causing it to appear in odd places! I have learned to let them be, as any which I have transplanted, have failed. D. odora, as the name suggests, has highly fragrant flowers. Their colour ranges from pale pink to carmine. There is a variegated version available also. D. ‘Pink Fragrance’ is a semi evergreen variety, with strongly perfumed light pink flowers. It flowers on new growth, and can be seen bearing flowers at almost any time of the year. It is ideal for low shrubberies, or even large rockeries, as it is very compact. D. bohlua ‘Jacqueline Postill’ is possibly the easiest variety to grow, as it is not too fussy about soil type and position. It rewards shelter and relatively good soil with sweetly scented pink flowers in the middle of winter. There are evergreen varieties available also, though these often have (scented) greenish, inconspicuous flowers. One such variety is D. laureola, which flowers throughout the winter. While Daphnes are a beautiful addition to any garden, it should be noted that all parts are toxic, and many people may develop a rash if the sap is in contact with the skin. Take care when handling it, and please ensure no little hands can reach it.

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Community air ambulance called out 590 in first full year | By Sean Moriarty A volunteer with the Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) helicopter has raised concerns over fundraising for the vital service as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. The emergency helicopter is funded entirely by charity donations and without Government assistance. In 2020, its first full year of operation, the helicopter attended 590 callouts across 13 different counties. Cork and Kerry are the two busiest counties served by the volunteer service. Fundraiser Donie Lucey, who is well known in the classic car scene in Killarney, explained some of the issues facing the service. “GAA clubs, Macra na Feirme, car clubs, they cannot do anything for us and we rely on their fundraisers,” he told the

Killarney Advertiser. “We have cash boxes in shops, some shops are closed, we can’t get to other shops to collect the money.” Despite all this the ICRR Air Ambulance has seen an increase in a different kind of support. Volunteers, within their 5k, are helping keep the airfield near Millstreet in top shape by giving their time freely to cut grass and paint workshops – something that has increased in COVID-19 times. Meanwhile, Donie, 67, is attempting to walk 10,000 steps a day to raise funds for the helicopter. “It is not easy at my age,” he said. “It was pouring rain the other night – it was so bad you would not put a bucket out – but I had to go.” Search: “Donie's fundraiser for ICRR Air Ambulance” on Facebook to contribute to his efforts.

VOLUNTEER: Donie Lucey (67) is walking 10,000 steps a day in March for the Irish Community Rapid Response helicopter.

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The children from the Oak Class at St Francis School in Beaufort line up for their St Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday.

Teacher Shane Riordan and pupil John Daniel McElligott enjoying the St Patrick’s Day Parade at St Francis School, Beaufort.

St Francis Special School on parade for St Patrick St Francis Special School in Beaufort got in to the St Patrick’s Day spirit one day early. Staff and pupils organised their own parade on the grounds of the school.

Kevina O’Sullivan getting in the St Patrick’s festivities on Tuesday.

Jessica O’Connell and Edwina Cahill having fun at St Francis, Beaufort.

WORKING ON ST PATRICK’S DAY: Staff at the Deenagh Torc Medical Practice, Reeks Gateway worked right through St Patrick’s Day to keep on top of vaccinations in the locality. Michael O'Connor, 107 years old, from Muckross, Killarney, received his second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech on Wednesday. With him are medical staff from left, Nurse Louise Doolan, Dr. Miriam McCarthy, Nurse Louise O'Leary, Dr. Ken Keohane, Practice Manager Anthony Palmer, Nurse Annmarie Cronin, Dr.Darren Quirke, Michael's own GP and Dr.Eleanor Johnson. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Emma Murphy and Emily Reardon with staff Emma Cremin and Triona O’Neill at the St Francis parade this week.

ART INSTALLATION: Sophie Lodge, who specialises in community art installations placing the final butterflies, bees and shamrock on the bell tower of St Mary's Church of Ireland as part of the St Patrick's Day Virtual Festival this year. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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President Higgin’s St Patrick’s Day message Valentia Island’s Walrus visitor

President Michael D. Higgins

“As our people envisage their emergence from the destructive and debilitating, all-enveloping fog that is the pandemic of COVID-19, as our planet wounded, and in peril from what was a discarded respect for balance, between what might be consumed for the necessities of life and the very capacity of the planet to renew itself, even survive, what then might be an appropriate message from Ireland on the Feast Day of the Patron, Patrick, all of us on the island of Ireland, and Irish people everywhere and those who came to be in the country, might share? “All sources of transcendence and the spirit beyond the misery of the self are important. Our Patron Patrick saw the necessity of placing his message alongside respect for nature, with its right and promise of renewal that was there in indigenous forms of spirituality.

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Valentia Island had a new visitor this week when a giant walrus was spotted on rocks near the island’s lighthouse.

“On Saint Patrick’s Day 2021, we have been reminded of our shared vulnerability, our interdependence, the need for an understanding that can fly past borders. In the message we have received from COVID, surely there is the undeniable insight that we must all, and together, exit the fog of not only the pandemic but all of the hubris, the arrogance, the vanities of assuming the right to dominate, to impose, to exclude; strategies of life which have left us such a legacy of lost communality and a planet in danger. “We have had the opportunity, since last year in particular, then, to examine the assumptions that have brought upon us

less than the best of ourselves. There is much to be discarded, and we should do so without unnecessary recrimination. Surely we do not need to make war to find peace; and then when we discover a remedy, an insight of science for the avoidance or cure of disease, it must be for the sharing, rather than the hoarding as a commodity for use in aggressive trade competition. “There will be a capacity for joy in our exit from COVID-19, but that joy should be informed by our reflection on the new values we will invoke and practice as we set out on the new journey we undertake together.

Publicity snub wont rest easy with Trump It seems former President Donald Trump’s decision to get vaccinated in secret has come back to haunt him. Last week the Killarney Advertiser reported on how he got a Coronavirus vaccination while still in office. Since then a TV advertising campaign, featuring all the liv-

ing ex-presidents of the United States, except Trump, began airing on US channels. The idea is to encourage more people to get vaccinated and help curb the spread of disease in one of the most badly effected countries in the world. The video began airing on Thursday. The advert shows images of Barack Obama, George W. Bush,

Marine experts believe this is the first sighting of walrus in County Kerry and the last time one was seen in Irish waters was in 2003. Th sea creature is normally found in much colder climates near the North Pole and Greenland. The walrus was spotted by local man Alan Houlihan and his five-year-old daughter Muireann while out walking on Sunday morning. “Their normal range is much further north up around North Russia and Greenland. However, this wouldn't be the first time a rogue walrus has been found venturing further south, nevertheless this is a very, very rare occasion, last one seen in Ireland was 2003,” Dingle Aquarium posted on its social media channels.

Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter receiving their vaccines, along with their wives: Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Rosalynn Carter. “In order to get rid of this pandemic, it’s important for our fellow citizens to get vaccinated,” Bush says “So roll up your sleeves and do your part.” Trump was not invited to participate. Why? Well, if you have had the injection months ago, you can’t really join a new PR campaign, can you? The snub won’t sit easy with the publicity hungry Trump.

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Government urged to act decisively on Post Offices Postmasters have warned that Government needs to act quickly and decisively to keep Post Offices open, or put access to local banking at further risk. IPU South Western Spokesperson Marie Williams (Rock Street, Tralee Post Office) said that a Government financial intervention must be in place by this June to keep Post Offices open. “The question is who will provide financial services to communities, such as those where Bank of Ireland branches are to close, if Post Offices do not get Government support in time?” Ms. Williams said COVID-19 has made the viability of the hundreds of Post Offices even more challenging – and this would be further compounded by a significant reduction in Postmasters payments rate to take effect from July 1. “The challenge faced is related to the

delay in providing new Government services which have been promised since 2018, but are only now being seriously examined.” Ms. Williams’ comments follow an announcement by the Minister of State for Postal Services Hildegarde Naughton last week to establish a new Inter-Departmental Group to examine directing more Government business to the Post Office Network and to report back at the end of July. “This is too late. There is a cliff-face in front of the Post Office Network that is coming this July. Decisions need to have been made and actions taken before then. “While the IPU welcomes additional banking services which Post Offices will provide, such as following the Bank of Ireland branch closures announcement, this can only happen if there is a Network there to provide it.”

CAMPAIGN: John C O’Shea with his mother Joan, sister Brigitte Whelan and her children James and Ellie outside their popular High St bar last year. The O’Shea family are participating in the new social media campaign.

The bars with no beer one year of pub closures The Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland launched a #NotDisposable campaign on social media on Monday this week. The campaign hopes to remind the public of the many people behind pubs, hospitality, arts and entertainment who have largely been out of work since last March. Pubs and others participating in the campaign across the country have been encouraged to post their photos to social media from Monday March 15, a date which marks exactly one year since

SuperValu Donate 1 Million Hand Sanitisers As the pandemic continues hand hygiene has become more important than ever and hand sanitiser is a vital tool in keeping ourselves safe. Vulnerable people or those without their own home may not have the means to purchase hand sanitiser at all times. SuperValu is to donate over one million hand sanitisers to St. Vincent de Paul and to those living Direct Provision Centres in Ireland with the support of the Irish Refugee Council and Doras. "This extremely generous donation will be of great value to SVP in supporting those who seek our help either through

direct assistance provided by volunteers in conferences throughout the country or used in our hostels and social housing units. Many of those we help struggle on low pay and constantly have to make choices with regard to what bills to pay, or what food or household goods to buy. This donation of hand sanitisers in the current Covid era is very welcome and the logistics of distributing them will be managed through our national retail network. Our sincere thanks to SuperValu for this donation and for the continued support to local SVP Conferences in communities around the country,” said Rose McGowan, SVP National President.

the pubs closed. “Before the pandemic approximately 50,000 people were directly employed in 7,000 pubs across Ireland. Thousands more were employed by suppliers, worked as entertainers, as musicians, as DJs, as security and in other roles. When you also consider the rest of the hospitality, arts and entertainment sectors, you’re talking about hundreds of thousands of people who have been impacted. We want to show the important role all these people play and of what they brought to our day to day experiences pre pandemic,” said Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive of the VFI.

€125,000 fraud: Man arrested in Tralee Gardaí in Kerry have arrested and charged a man in relation to suspected investment fraud resulting in the loss of approximately €125,000.

In 2018, Gardaí in Tralee received a report from three individuals who believed they were subject to investment fraud between 2010 and 2012. Each person had seen an article in a newspaper which offered an overseas investment opportunity with a "guaranteed return within 24 months”. However, no money was ever returned to the would-be investors. An investigation was carried out by

Gardaí in Tralee and a man, aged in his 50s, was arrested this morning, March 15, 2021. He was detained at Tralee Garda and has since been charged. He is due to appear before Tralee District Court on March 24, 2021 at 10.30am. Crime Prevention Advice - Remember if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. An Garda Síochána is asking the public to be aware of the rise in investment fraud scams. Unfortunately such scams are becoming more prevalent, particularly during the pandemic due to increased online traffic and targeting of the general public by criminals using ever increasingly sophisticated means.

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Busy times for St Brigid’s 'F1 in Schools' teams TG4 has announced that it will broadcast the finals of the F1 in Schools project on May 23. Two teams representing St Brigid’s Secondary School in Killarney are vying for a place in the final. The school has entered two teams in the nationwide competition that encourages STEM education through the design and build of a scale-model racing car. The students on Team Vroom Racing, pictured below, are Ilona Sheehan, Kayla Byrne, Grace Daly and Ella Galvin. Representing Team Mario Kart are Alanna Brady, Kate Donoghue, Meadhbh Bennett and Abbie Daly. “Amazing news arrived in the form of the

MOCK UP: Students from St Brigid’s Secondary School have created this rendering of a racing car as part of their ‘F1 In Schools’ entry.

final being broadcast on TG4. However, all our work will be submitted well before this so the pressure is on,” Team Vroom’s leader Ilona Sheehan told the Killarney Advertiser.” “Things are really coming together now. We’ve submitted our portfolios for the mock regional finals and should be getting some feedback soon. We’ll apply this to try and improve our portfolios for the National Finals on the week of the 19 to 23 of April. "Last week we submitted our car files so that we can use the F1 in Schools partner to manufacture our car for the final. They will send all the pieces to us so we can put it together and send it off to them before the deadline of the of April 5.”

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Why UB40’s rally car needs to come to Killarney this year! The recent announcement by the Gleneagle Group and the INEC, that reggae legends UB40 are to play the Killarney venue has uncovered a motoring connection that deserves exploring further. The dark times are coming to an end and the light at the end of the tunnel does not get much brighter than this one. Imagine one of the world’s biggest reggae bands – a band that loves rallying – playing in Killarney a few days before the proposed date for the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally? Now all of this is very hypothetical of course and no one can predict the future and how Ireland will be coping with vaccines and pandemics by the end of November. But let us just hope that we are back to normal by November 21. Take a week off work. We promise it will be worth it. From Sunday night November 21 to Sat-

urday night November 28, locals and visitors alike will be in for a musical and motorsport treat and very few people will know the connection. UB40 will play in the INEC Arena on November 21. This is one week before the Killarney Historic Rally (assuming it can go ahead and that it does so on its traditional last weekend in November date). In their heyday the Birmingham-based reggae band were one of the greatest supporters of UK rallying. In fact, they sponsored a rally car for the late James Prochowski. And it was no ordinary rally car. It was a Nissan 240RS , the Japanese firm’s answer to the rearwheel drive Group B frontrunners: Opel’s Manta and Ascona. Between 1984 and 1986 Prochowski entered some of the biggest rallies in Europe with the big Nissan that carried UB40 livery. The car is still around. The Eiffel Rally Festival in Germany, like

the Killarney event, is another major European Historic Rally. The German organiser said: “Back in 1984, James Prochowski, the owner of a small tuning garage in Birmingham, bought a Nissan 240RS from ‘Blydenstein Racing Ltd’, Nissan’s semiworks team and exclusive importer of the 240RS in Europe. At that time, the 240RS was an affordable and, on national level, pretty competitive Group B rally car which was popular with private owners thanks to its robust and simple design. “James grew up in the same working-class district of the industrial city of Birmingham as the brothers, Ali and Robin Campbell, frontmen of the reggae band UB40 which was popular worldwide in the 1980s. “The three men had been friends from the cradle. The band chose its name after a form for unemployment aid (Unemployment Benefit – Form No. 40) of the employment bureau of Birmingham and

conquered the charts with their reggae sounds. Therefore, they were financially well off and able to support their childhood friend’s passion for rallying. This is why the car had always been wearing the logos and covers of successful UB40 albums on its body. But the band also profited from Prochowski’s rally endeavours and published numerous PR pictures showing the car and the band.” Prochowski, who sadly passed way in 2006 from Leukaemia, aged just 53, competed in Killarney on one occasion. Back in 1987 he entered a Group N Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in the Carling Rally of the Lakes. His Nissan 240 RS still exists. Could someone from Killarney and District Motor Club make contact and invite the owners to compete on this year’s Historic Rally? Or arrange for some celebrity driver to steer it in Killarney? Donegal legend James Cullen drove this very car on the Goodwood Festival of Speed in recent years… Cullen drove a Nissan 240RS on the Rally of the Lakes in the mid-1980s. He finished second in 1986 and this year marks the 35th anniversary of his best Killarney result. Someone make it happen….

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Calls for Barraduff development plan There are calls for a development plan, similar to those announced for Kilcummin at the start of the year, to be implemented in Barraduff. Local councillor Niall Kelleher made the plea at a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting. He wants the support of Kerry County Council so funding can be applied for. He said: “The village needs a plan developed to secure Town and Village Funding. Is there commitment from Kerry County Council to advance this in 2021?” However, the Council said that the onus for developing plans rests with the local community first. “The development of plans in communities is community led. The Municipal District engages with communities on an ongoing basis and has been in contact with Barraduff in relation to the development of a Community Development Plan,” a Kerry County Council official told the meeting.

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Active v Passive Investing

WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Ever since the first passive index fund was unveiled in 1975, the active vs. passive investing debate has been one of Wall Street’s most hotly contested issues. The discussions have become increasingly heated of late as the longest bull market in history saw active managers struggle to outperform their passive counterparts. Endless script touting the relative merits of each is widely available, but ultimately, any final decision on your preferred approach will come down to personal preference. In short, actively managed portfolios try to beat the performance of the market, while passively managed portfolios seek to track or mirror a market index rather than beat it.

significant potential returns given the prevailing market conditions. Investing, however, is far from an exact science. Despite what their underlying analysis may have suggested, active managers can also get it wrong, resulting in market underperformance.

ACTIVE INVESTING

In contrast, passive funds simply look to mimic the performance of a specific index. One of the most common ways to invest passively is to buy index funds. These funds are made up of securities that mirror the securities held within a particular index. Let’s say you purchase a passively managed index fund that

As the name suggests, active investing is a more hands-on investment approach. As part of an actively managed fund, a portfolio manager and his/her team will continuously analyse the market, making changes to a portfolio based on what they believe will bring the most

BENEFITS • Opportunity to outperform the market • Flexible approach to avail of opportunities • Downside protection DRAWBACKS • Higher cost • Less tax efficient • Active risk

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mimics the performance of the S&P 500 Index; if the S&P 500 (an index made up of 500 of the largest U.S companies) gains 12% in a year, that index fund should also move 12%. BENEFITS • Lower cost • Hands-off approach • Transparent DRAWBACKS • No downside protection • No opportunity to outperform the market • Lack of flexibility

SO, WHICH IS BETTER?

There seems to be a false dichotomy in place, whereby all active management is viewed as inherently evil, and all passive is preferred or vice versa. The reality is, the choice doesn’t need to be mutually exclusive. A blend of both can allow for a cost-efficient portfolio while still providing some room for outperformance through active management exposure. For example, if you want exposure to the biggest companies in the U.S., you can get that very easily and cheaply through a passive ETF or Index Fund.

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On the other end of the spectrum, active management lends itself well to fixed income strategies and international markets, so if your exposure requirements are somewhat more nuanced, active management may be preferred. Your preferred style may also change over time, depending on your age, goals, net worth, and timeline. When you are younger and less experienced, you may prefer the simplicity of passive investing. With less to invest, low fees and transparency make passive investing a good fit. Suppose your situation is more complex with broader diversification requirements, or you have a higher net worth and are willing to take on more risks for potentially greater return.

What kind of insurance does a motor trader need? The cover options for motor traders will depend on the activities, claims history and size of the business. There are many Insurers that quote for motor trade business resulting in a competitive and ever changing market. Here are the main covers that a motor trader should consider. Road risk cover. As with other forms of road risk cover the cover options are third party only, third party fire and theft and comprehensive. The policy can extend to cover vehicles owned and under the custody & control of the garage. Your policy will define the term “Vehicles” and can exclude motorcycles, scooters and vehicles over ten tonnes. Road risk cover can include private use on request. Demonstration cover can be included

to allow any person authorised by the policy holder to drive for demonstration purposes provided he/she is accompanied by any of the named drivers on the certificate. Some insurers can include unaccompanied demonstration cover so it is important to get expert advice. Material damage cover for buildings, contents and plant and machinery can be arranged as part of the package policy. Employers Liability covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay compensation for bodily injuries to an employee in the course of their employment. The premium for this section will be calculated on employee numbers, annual wages and type of work duties conducted. Public liability Internal Risks covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay com-

pensation for bodily injuries or damage to third party property in the course of your business activities. Your annual turnover will need to be disclosed and reviewed annually. Products Liability covers your legal liability for injuries and property damage in connection with goods sold or supplied. Garages that offer a repair service should have the policy extended to cover “Defective workmanship/Service indemnity”. Business interruption covers loss of gross profit that results after an insured loss such as a fire. It is vitally important that the gross profit figure is reviewed annually to reflect the current trading conditions. There are many other extensions available to motor trade policies, examples would include Money, goods in transit and professional indemnity cover for ar-

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The help to buy scheme (HTB) explained If you are a first-time buyer and are thinking about purchasing a new home, you can avail of the Help to Buy incentive.

SO WHAT IS IT?

The Help to Buy scheme is a government initiative designed to help first time buyers raise the money for the deposit on their first home. Under the initiative, you can receive a refund or rebate of Income Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT)* that you paid over the previous four tax years. How do you qualify for the scheme? In order to qualify for the Help to Buy scheme you must be a first-time buyer purchasing a new home to live in and borrowing at least 70% of the value of the property – cash buyers do not qualify. The cost of the property must be €500,000 or less to qualify for the scheme. There are of course a few caveats: you must not have previously owned a prop-

erty in Ireland or abroad, and if buying with a partner, both of you must be first time buyers. You must also use the property as your primary residence for a minimum of five years. Refer to revenue. ie and follow the steps to see if and how much you might qualify for.

HOW MUCH AM I ENTITLED TO?

This has changed this year. It depends on the cost of the home and the amount of Income Tax / DIRT you have paid over the previous 4 years. The maximum tax refund is now 10% of the value of the property or €30,000 whichever is lower. The rebate is only available on new build properties valued at €500,000 or less. This has been a huge help for first time buyers in recent years in getting their foot on the property ladder when they may have otherwise had to wait a lot longer to own their first home. The great news is that the Help to Buy scheme has

been extended until 31 December 2021. Ready to avail of the Help to Buy scheme? Great! Here is what to do next: 1. B efore you pay a deposit on your new home you must have already applied for the HTB and have received a set of codes from the revenue. These codes will need to be provided to the selling agent before reservation along with your full proof of funds. 2. A booking deposit is paid and your solicitor details are provided to your sales agent. You are now "sale agreed" and contracts are issued to your solicitor. At this stage the booking deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind. 3. O n signing your contracts, you pay the balance of your 10% deposit less the HTB amount you have qualified for, and the initial booking deposit you have paid on reservation. 4. Once the contracts are signed by both the purchasers and the developer and are “exchanged,” your solicitor

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Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore marked one year of COVID-19 in Ireland with an act of kindness that has not gone unnoticed by customers. The popular supermarket offered free tea or coffee to every customer who walked in then door on Monday last week – one year to the day after the first COVID-19 case was recorded in the country. The offer was a gesture to all the shop’s customers who had endured some level of difficulty over the last 12 months. It was done without any pre-event publicity so customers who would normally go the shop on a Monday would get the most benefit and without increasing passing trade and potentially breaching current restrictions. Firies man, Leszek Brzozka, better

known as the Duty Manager at the International Hotel in Killarney town centre, was one of the first customers into the shop on Monday morning. "They say that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, well I got my free coffee. No purchase necessary, no likes, no shares, no competition, no hidden agenda. Just a genuine gesture of goodwill from owners of this iconic shop,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “Mike and his wife Margaret never fail to deliver, and that leadership and culture can be seen in the shop because every member of staff is very professional, chatty and helpful. Simple, but sincere “how’s things going “ accompanied with a big smile, hidden behind the mask these days, but you can tell they smiling by the eyes, it’s so powerful and important especially in these difficult times."

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Minister Simon Harris has announced ambitious plans to reform the current system for students applying to college courses, apprenticeships and traineeships as part of a three year strategy published by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Currently students who want to progress to higher education apply through the CAO system while those who want to apply to further education courses (PLCs) and traineeships apply directly to colleges of further education (FE) or through the local Education and Training Board (ETB). For students who are interested in apprenticeships they can apply directly to the employer or industry partner and also link in with the ETB and SOLAS. Concerns have repeatedly been raised about the fact that students at 17 or 18 years of age may be limiting their options too early so it is hoped that under the new scheme applicants will be more aware of the broader range of opportunities available to them and see the value of skills and work-based training. The plan also seeks to develop the opportunities for people to progress from one level to another in education and training. New centralised portal While the detail of how the process will work is still be worked out, a key change planned is the development one platform where students and adults will be able to apply for college courses in higher education and further education, as well as traineeships and apprenticeships in one single portal. This will certainly make it easier for applicants to look at all the options available to them and enable them to make an informed decision about which one suits them best. The other big change planned is the creation of a single cred-

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FIRST CATCH: Catching the first salmon of the season is always a big deal for local fishing enthusiasts and a cause for well-earned bragging right. The salmon fishing season runs from February1 to September 30 and the best time of year is June to September. Michael And Callum O’Grady (pictured) caught the first salmon of the year last week on the Lower Lake. Callum is the grandson of local councillor Donal Grady: “It’s a great honour to catch the first salmon on the lakes,” said Donal.

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Shopping online from the UK after Brexit QUESTION: I ordered something online from a UK website – will I have to pay extra charges when it arrives? ANSWER: From January 1, 2021, you may have to pay extra tax when having your online shopping delivered from the UK (this does not include Northern Ireland). This is because the UK has left the European Union (Brexit) and the transition period that was in place ended on December 31, 2020. Depending on the item’s value and where it was made (place of origin), you may have to pay: Value Added Tax (VAT) Customs duty HOW WILL I KNOW IF I OWE THESE TAXES?

If your package is valued at €22 or less (including the transport, insurance and handling costs), you do not have to pay any VAT or customs duty. However, if your package is valued at €23 or more (including the transport, insurance and handling costs), you have to pay VAT. The standard rate of VAT for most items bought in Ireland is 21%. If the items were made in the UK and are valued at €150 or more (not including transport, insurance and handling charges), you do not have to pay customs duty. However, if the items were not made in the UK and are valued at €150 or more (excluding transport, insurance and handling charges), you may have to pay customs duty. The amount of customs duty you pay depends on the type of product you buy. You should be aware that the value limits are for the whole delivery, not just one item.

HOW DO I PAY THESE CHARGES, AND WHO DO I PAY THEM TO?

You may have already paid Irish VAT and customs duty during the checkout stage of your online purchase. This is because some UK retailers are registered with Revenue and automatically charge the relevant taxes as part of the purchase. Check your receipt (this is usually sent to

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ARE THERE ANY OTHER CHANGES TO MY CONSUMER RIGHTS WHEN I BUY FROM THE UK?

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IN MEMORIAM

19.3.2021 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’REGAN

In loving memory of Mikey Joe O’Regan late of Meenagishaugh, Gneeveguilla who passed away on March 21st 2020 aged 83 years. As we lovingly remember Mikey Joe on his first anniversary , his wife Laura & son’s Dermot, Fred, Anthony, Adrian & Mike. Mike’s partner Deirdre & his grandsons , Mikey D, James & Kai & his extended family wish to express our sincere thanks & appreciation shown to us during that difficult time. As Mikey Joe’s demise occurred at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic it was a very different funeral to what we would have imagined for him. As his funeral mass was limited to 50 people we would like to thank our extended family , friends and neighbours who lined the route from our family home to the church of the Holy Rosary in Gneeveguilla. A special word of thanks to our neighbours Nealie, Joan, Vincent & Michelle Warren who provided nourishment & practical support to us during those first few days. We would also like to thank Fred & Mary Connell & Irene Cremin who helped out with catering at the family home. Their help was invaluable that weekend. A heartfelt thank you to Father Pat O Donnell & Father Pat Mc Carthy for visiting the family home and giving us comfort in our hour of need. For the beautiful funeral mass in which they celebrated Mikey Joes life. To the musicians who provided music at the church and at the grave side including Timmy & Margaret O ‘Connor & Vincent Warren. To the readers and those who did the offertory Helene O Connor, Norma Lucey, Catherine Anne Murphy & Deirdre Byrne. It would be remiss of us not to mention the care that Dad received in Kerry University Hospital on his many admissions during his final years. Mikey Joe also attended St Joseph’s Day care centre in Rathmore on a daily basis from November 2018 until October 2019 where he received exemplary care and gave our family much needed respite. When Mikey Joes care became untenable at home he secured a bed in The Fuscia ward in St Columbanus’s Killarney for the last five months of his life. The staff here treated him with great dignity & we were happy in the knowledge that he was receiving expert care and this gave us great comfort & relief. Sincere thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, Sympathy cards, numerous texts, phone calls and e mails. A special word of thanks to our funeral director Sean Mahoney who under different circumstances conducted a service under the government Covid 19 guidelines. A difficult task that was implemented with ease. Mikey Joe lived a long and happy life & touched the lives of many. We miss him every day. To all those we have mentioned & anybody we may have mistakenly missed out on a mass will be offered for your intentions with our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. Look around your garden lord And when he turns and smiles Put your arm around him And hold him for a awhile Anniversary Mass on Sunday 21st March at 11.30am at St Joseph’s Church, Rathmore which can be watched remotely through the webcam @ www.rathmoreparish.ie.

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

IN MEMORIAM

1ST ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

O’REGAN

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Mikey Joe O’Regan late of Meenagishaugh, Gneeveguilla. who passed away 21/03/2020.

In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) O’ Sullivan Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney, who passed away on 22nd March 2020.

In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) O’ Sullivan Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney who passed away on the 22nd March 2020.

Softly in the morning You heard a gentle call You took the hand god offered you And quietly left us all.

As we fondly remember Patrick, we his family would like to thank our neighbours and friends who lined the road on the morning of his funeral mass, those who send mass cards, letters of condolences and also condolences on line. We are grateful to Dr. Mags Clifford and her Palliative Care Team at UHK. The staff at Ross Medical Practice especially Dr. Tadhg – Iarla Curran, nurses Anna O’ Donoghue and Edyta Trojanowska. A special thanks to Noreen Spillane of the Home Care Team, Sandra Dineen his Public Health Nurse and O’ Sullivan’s Pharmacy. We thank the Funeral Director Mike O’ Shea and his wife Mary for all their help and professionalism. A special word of thanks to Fr. Kieran O’ Brien who celebrated the funeral mass, Paud O’ Donoghue for the beautiful singing and music at the church, Siobhan Mc Sweeney of Our Lady of Lourdes Church for all her help and to Timmy O’ Connor for the beautiful song at the graveside. We thank Dan & Darragh O’ Sullivan and The South West Harriers Hunt Club members for the guard of honour at the grave yard. As its impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this token of our gratitude and appreciation.

When thoughts go back as they often do I treasure the memories I have of you And as you were you will always be Someone special in my memory No more tomorrows For us to share But yesterday’s memories Will always be there

We miss your smile your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s when we miss you most of all. Always remembered by your loving wife Laura & sons Dermot & Adrian. The day you left us Father Our hearts just broke in two The smallest part is still with us And the biggest part with you. You were always there When we needed you No task too great or small With loving heart and willing hands For us you did it all. Miss you every day Dad,Fred. You held my hand when I was small You caught me when I fell The hero of my childhood & of latter years as well. Every time I think of you My heart just fills with pride And though I’ll always miss you Dad I know your by my side.

The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass will be held on line due to Covid 19 regulations on Sunday 21st March at 11.30am on www.churchservices.tv/kilcummin.

In laughter & in sorrow In sunshine & in rain I know your watching over me Until we meet again. Missed every day Dad Love Anthony.

2ND ANNIVERSARY TANGNEY

We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And the days before that too.

In loving memory of Donie Tangney Ballyspillane and Ross Road who passed away on March 18th 2019.

Your memory is a keep sake From which we’ll never part God has you in his arms We have you in our hearts.

Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts

Always remembered by your son Mike, Deirdre and your grandsons Mikey D, James & Kai.

Fondly remembered by Valerie Bryan and Ivan and families.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted. EOS

If we could have a lifetime wish And one dream that could come true We would pray to God with all our hearts Just to see and speak to you. A thousand-words won’t bring you back We know because we tried And neither will a million tears We know because we cried. Always remembered by your loving son Tommy, June, Stephen, Clodagh & Niamh. Dad is such a special word A word that brings to mind A big warm smile, a helping hand A way of being kind. Always patient, caring and true, I will always love and remember you Sadly, missed by your daughter Mary, Denis, Aoife, Eimear, Caoimhe & Laoise. We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there. Loved and remembered by your daughter Eileen & Ger

We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have are memories And your picture in a frame.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Remembered always by your loving wife Teresa.

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

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

MARY MALONE’S PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly re-create me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged cells. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.EOS

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5TH & 36TH ANNIVERSARIES

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In loving memory of Michael (Mick) Griffin Marian Terrace, Killarney who passed away on 19th March 2020

In loving memory of Peggy Cronin late of Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on the 13th March 2016 and her husband John Cronin who died 26th March 1985.

In loving memory of our brothers Jack and James O’Shea late of St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney. Jack who died 18th March,1991 James who died 9th February 2018 (London)

On his 1st anniversary, his sons Michael and Anthony, daughter-in-laws Martina and Kay, grandaughter Michelle, grandson Shane and extended family would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We would like to say a special thanks to Mick’s neighbours for their guard of honour on route to his final resting place. To Fr. Kieran who officiated the funeral mass. To O’ Sheas funeral directors for all their support during this difficult time. To Tracey Kerins and Noel O’ Sullivan for providing the beautiful music during the mass and a special thank you to Ger Healy for providing graveside music, giving Mick a heartwarming send off in Aghadoe. To all our wonderful neighbours and friends who supported us during our loss. Our sincere gratitude to all the palliative care team, the staff of the Suibhneas Centre, the home care team and Dr. Malone for their exceptional care. To all those who would have liked to attend Mick’s funeral but were unable to do so due to restrictions, thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who sent cards and condolences and those who sympathised with us in the following days and weeks. A final thanks to Mick’s jarvey and fishermen friends whom he enjoyed spending time with. 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 The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Time cannot steal the treasures That we carry in our hearts Nor ever dim the shining thoughts Our cherished past imparts. For the memories of the ones we loved Still cast a gentle glow To grace our days and light our paths Wherever we may go.

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

5TH & 36TH ANNIVERSARIES CRONIN

Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Though life must go on without you It will never be the same.

In loving memory of wonderful parents John & Peggy Cronin late of Knockeenduve, Killarney, Peggy who died on the 13th March 2016 and John who died 26th March 1985. We hold you dear within our hearts and there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

Always remembered by your loving wife Mary, children John, Mary, Bridgetta and Thomas, son-in-law Stephen, daughters-inlaw Niamh and Elaine, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In loving memory of Michael O’Brien Ballyspillane and Marian Terrace who died on 22nd March 2019. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again

Anniversary Mass for Michael will be held on Monday 22nd March at 6:15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

IN MEMORIAM

Though Heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts.

Others were taken, yes I know But you were mine I loved you so A prayer, a tear, til the end of time For a loving husband I was proud to call mine.

Always remembered by Desmond, Tadgh, Breeda, Noreen, Denis and Family.

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).

Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky.

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

Always missed by Mary, Micko, Georgina, Mia, Ryan and extended family.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS

In loving memory of Ross O’Sullivan late of Ballaugh, Killarney whose 25th birthday occurs on 24th March. Our hearts ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s just the heartache of losing you That will never go away. Fondly remembered by Mom, brothers Tommy and Pierce, sister Amy, nephew Greyson and nieces Ava and Arya xxx

24TH & 8TH ANNIVERSARY

Lovingly remembered and missed by Eileen, Paul and family.

Those special days will not return When we were all together But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever.

Anniversary Mass will be on the 20th March in St Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm via web cam

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DUGGAN

In loving memory of Thomas (Tom) O’Shea Ballymalis Beaufort Killarney who passed away on 24th March 2013.

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Michael (Mick) Griffin late of Marian Terrace Killarney who died on the 19th March 2020.

Always remembered and missed by your brothers David, Dan, Brendan & sisters Mary, Julia and families. Josie, daughters and families. (London).

Remembered with love every day Nial, Kathleen, Keith, Jake & Rogan.

1ST ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

Treasured memories keep ye near As time unfolds another year Out of lives ye may be gone But in our hearts ye still live on.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. KON

MIRACLE PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. MM

In loving memory of Andrew and Katie Duggan late of Clashnagarrane, Kilcummin, Killarney. Andrew who died on the 5th of May 1997 & Katie who died on 23rd of March 2013. Don’t cry for us we’re not gone Our soul’s are at rest our hearts live on Light a candle for us to see And hold on to our memory But save your tears for we’re still here By your side through the years. Always remembered by your family, sons Brendan, Denis, Patrick and Andrew, Daughters, Hannah and Mary, Grandchildren and in-laws.

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

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

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14TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

FLEMING

5TH ANNIVERSARY & 1ST MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCE

28TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY In loving memory of Catherine J McCarthy late Curreal, Glenflesk, Killarney who died on March 12th 1993.

CUNNINGHAM

In loving memory of Paddy O’ Leary late of Gortagohoonig, Muckross who died on the 19th of March 2007. Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Treasured memories of our loving mother Bunny (Mary) Fleming late of 44 St. Brendan’s Terrace who died on the 21st of March 2007. A special person, a smiling face Someone we love and can never replace A loving nature, a heart of gold the very best this world could hold.

Sadly missed by Charlie, Sheila, Charles Junior and Robert.

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. MM

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH O Glorious St. Joseph, Faithful father of Jesus to you do we raise our hearts and hands to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our special favours. Especially the grace of a happy death and the special favours we now ask. St. Joseph pray for us.

Your memory is so precious Your presence missed so much You will always be remembered And loved by all of us. Loving remembered Derry, Michael, Maria and all the family xxx Anniversary mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday March 20th at 6.15pm via web-cam

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

In loving memory of Patrick (Patsy) Cunningham late of Friary Downs, Killarney and Ballyhaunis Co.Mayo, who died on the 15th of March 2016. Eileen Cunningham (RIP 19th Dec 2020) Dad an Grandad, five years have passed by but our heartache of losing you will remain with us forever. Mum an Gran, you were with us in spirit on Mother’s Day but your actual presence was so sorely missed. We are so heartbroken that you are gone from our daily life,but we are comforted to know you are back together in Heaven above. Until we meet again, watch over us as we send our Love to you each day. Forever missed, never forgotten by Maura and Patrick, Geraldine and John and grandson Harry.

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

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke and time to care Each of us in our own way Have memories of you today. Always remembered by your family.

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

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted. MM

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Hea MEMORARE TO ST. ANNE Dear of Jesus

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Remember, Good Saint Anne whose name the past forthat many favours. means gracehave and asked mercy, never wasThis time I a youanyone this special it known that whoone, fled(mention to your favour). Tak it dear heart Jesus and place it with protection, implored your of help or sought yourwas heart yourInspired Father sees it. The your intercession leftwhere unaided. in his merciful it will with this confidence I comeeyes before you,become you favour not Holy mine. Mother Amen. Say sinful and sorrowful, of this pray threeVirgin times Mary for three and your favou the Immaculate anddays loving grandmother of the Saviour do not reject my appeal but hear me and answer my prayer. Amen B.L.

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ADAM MOYNIHAN E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

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Five Dr Crokes, five Legion and five Spa... How would this combined Killarney parish team fare in the Kerry SFC? Football fans in many large towns all over the country come together behind a single GAA club, but the situation in Killarney is much different. We have three teams in our parish, and the rivalries between the respective outfits are amongst the fiercest and most intense in Kerry football. But what would happen if we had just one club, ‘Killarney GAA’, to cater to the community? How would our combined senior football team look? This week we tasked our readers with selecting an All-Killarney Dream Team comprised of five players from each club (Dr Crokes, Legion and Spa). The exercise proved to be a challenge; a testament, no doubt, to the uncommonly high number of talented footballers we have in our midst. Some excellent line-ups were submitted and the votes were tallied. The final team is stacked with distinguished veterans, young bucks, intercounty stars, and county champions. Former Kerry keeper Brian Kelly just about pipped his Dr Crokes counterpart, Shane Murphy, for the No. 1 jersey with three of Kelly’s clubmates, Cian Gammell, Danny Sheahan and Jonathan Lyne, getting the nod ahead of him in defence. Experienced Dr Crokes defender Fionn Fitzgerald makes the team at corner back with clubmate Gavin White at centre back,

and Spa’s Dan O’Donoghue (captain of the current county champions, East Kerry) slots in at left half back to complete a very strong and highly-skilled back six. It’s an all-Spa midfield where the versatile Shane Cronin is joined by club and district teammate Liam Kearney. The half forward line is blessed with intercounty-calibre talent as Legion’s James O’Donoghue is selected alongside Johnny Buckley and Micheál Burns, both of Dr Crokes. Two of the deadliest forwards in the county, Tony Brosnan (Dr Crokes) and Evan Cronin (Spa and East Kerry), join forces in the full forward line alongside Dara Moynihan, who would likely be tasked with foraging out the field, as he does to great effect for club, district and county. James O’Donoghue and Evan Cronin were universal picks with Tony Brosnan, Dara Moynihan, Gavin White and Dan O’Donoghue also making the vast majority of our readers’ teams. This remarkably strong selection could be backed up by the likes of the aforementioned Shane Murphy (Dr Crokes), Podge O’Connor (Legion), Brian Looney (Dr Crokes), Conor Keane (Legion) and Michael Foley (Spa), who were the next-highest vote-getters for their respective clubs. What do you think? Did our readers get it right?

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Silence at the Eamonn Fitzgerald laments the decline of handball, the once popular sport that entertained generations of Killarney people

No one shouted ‘stop’. Not my phrase, but that pithy gem came to me when I was walking by St Finan’s Hospital recently, or more specifically viewing the old handball alley, deserted now just like the one in the Old Mon. No longer does one hear or see groups of young people sinking those much-practiced butt shots which bamboozled many an opponent. John Healy, the well-known journalist with the Irish Times newspaper, used the near deserted handball alley in his native Charlestown, County Mayo as a striking image of what he wrote about in ‘The Death of an Irish Town’, published with that title in 1968. He wanted to use the title ‘No One Shouted Stop’, but the publishers intervened. They had their way, but Healy wrote it as he saw it. That was his style, writing the popular Backbencher column in the Irish Times. He was the best political columnist up until his death in 1991. The Death of an Irish Town is a very short book, less than 100 pages, but he saw what was happening in rural Ireland from the late 50s/ early

60s. He returned to his native town on some weekends, away from the bustling overpopulated Dublin, where he worked. His description of a lone man, real or imaginary, it matters little, tossing the ball in the handball alley in his hometown of Charlestown and listening to the dull hollow sound of the ball coming back to him. There was no one there to return the serve. Alone, all alone on the Western front; the scourge of emigration was haemorrhaging the very life out of rural Mayo. Healy knew Charlestown as a busy country town and so did Seán Griffin, my long-time friend and fellow sports aficionado. I spoke to Seán earlier this week and he recalled growing up in the Charlestown area in the 50s and mid60s.

THE GASÚR FROM COPPLE CURRAGH

“I remember the handball alley in Charlestown very well indeed. As young gasúrs we gathered there, particularly at the weekends, and spent hours upon hours playing each other in

friendly games. Sometimes, they weren’t friendly, they were very competitive. You played against maybe your best friend and friendship was put on hold temporarily if it came to 18-20. Could you sink that butt to clinch the game, or was there one last return in him? “There was always a crowd there and we took no notice of waiting for our turn to play. The doubles were also very challenging. That changed in Charlestown with emigration and migration.” That was the way it was in the busy Old Mon alley in the 50s, until the pupils transferred to the New Mon at its present location on New Road. You could not wait for the 11am sos to launch an alley cracker. The Presentation Brothers were so generous providing cuts of bread, well covered with red jam and the steaming hot cocoa for our lunches. Cordon bleu, eat your heart out. More like sustenance for those great sporting rivalries to be settled on the handball alley right there in the clós. There were some great handball players in the Mon. More mature readers

of this column will be able to list them off. If any of you readers remember the names of great handball players in the Old Mon, please email their names to sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie for inclusion in next week’s edition of Handball Part 2. Dan Dwyer, that encyclopaedic minded sportsman, will surely recall some. At that time, players were allowed by rule to drop-kick the ball as well as using the hands, ideal for perfecting the drop-kick in Gaelic football, which is gone out of the modern game. When did you last see a drop-kick in football? Probably Donie O’Sullivan at intercounty level or Gerald Cullinane at club level. They were expert exponents of that skill. Remember Michael O’Hehir’s commentaries: “And he times his drop kick perfectly, sending a long relieving clearance directly down to his forwards and... We have a shemozzle on the edge of the parallelogram.”

THE SEM ALLEYS

There were four wonderful handball alleys in St Brendan’s College; this was

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handball alley the big step-up for the plebs, in particular. Now you had a back wall and a whole new skill to perfect. How could you judge the hop of the ball, when it was injudicious to drop-kick it, an instead letting it come off the back wall, slamming it low to the bottom lefthand corner. Timing was everything and one also had to take into account the quality of the ball. A new ball with the high bounce was a rarity. Most likely it was second-hand, or third-hand from O’Meara’s Shop down the Conc (the Concrete, St Mary’s Terrace). That alley cracker didn’t bounce too high. I learned from brilliant exponents of the back-wall skill. A few spring to mind. Brian Mac (McCarthy), Pat Harrington, POM (Con Riordan) and Behan (Tony Behan), who was a winner in the colleges competitions. Later in life he returned to the Sem as principal of the college. One must never forget the exploits of Michael Madden and Seán O’Leary of Rock Road (brother of Sargey). They won the All-Ireland Senior Handball Colleges Doubles in 1958, a wonderful

achievement. Both have passed on, go gcúitítear a saothar leo. Seán emigrated to the States and Michael ministered as a priest abroad. How many readers of this sports column know that handball was a thriving sport in Killarney from the end of the 19th century, when the GAA Convention introduced a Handball Championship? Keen rivalry developed between Killarney, Valentia, Kanturk and Tralee, of course, which produced the best handball player of them all: Fr Jones. He was never beaten, winning the Irish title in 1888 and also in 1889, when he came from Tralee to the Sem for just one year to further his vocation and call to the priesthood.

BRAVO SPA

The good news is that handball is once again thriving around Ireland, including Charlestown and here in Killarney I am delighted to see Spa continuing the great handball tradition in Killarney. As with all sports, games evolve, as is the case with handball. By in large the game has gone indoors, a very sensible

move considering the vagaries of the Irish weather. Spa are making full use of their magnificent hall/clubhouse, incorporating splendid handball courts. The Spa Handball Club opens its doors to all of East Kerry, not alone for adult handballs, but also for juveniles. It caters for males and females. Great work here in Spa by enthusiast Mike Casey (the returned, affable Yank, who played the game in California). Like so many emigrants, such as those from Charlestown, they carried the Irish tradition of handball to their adopted countries. Tadhg O’Sullivan and Deirdre O’Sullivan-Darcy are also key workers in the Spa drive to develop handball, specifically mentioned by Dr Croke in his 1884 vision to ensure it was central to the promotion of the GAA.

FR KIERAN

Fr Kieran, your enthusiastic administrator for Killarney Parish and a keen Rockies supporter (the street of champions) did great work for handball when he was working in the parish of Baile an

Fheirtéaraigh and was so happy to see a 40x20 handball court built at An Ghaeltacht GAA club. Eilís Luing is the main contact for the handball back west. More on handball in next week’s issue as we recall Ball Alley Lane, Kerry All-Ireland handball heroes such as Fr Tom Jones, the McEllistrim brothers, Paddy Downey, Mickey Walsh, Sandy McSwiney and Dominick Lynch, one of my heroes, still going strong on the Masters’ circuit. He contemplated giving up the game in 2001, when the Kerry Handball Board, under the aegis of Kerry GAA, slapped a six-month suspension on him for flouting the sponsorship guidelines. Adam Moynihan highlighted this very subject in recent editions of the Killarney Advertiser. Mick O’Dwyer found a way out of it; Dominick didn’t. Some hurlers use handball alleys to keep their eyes in and first touch welltuned preparing for games. Can the silent handball alleys become alive again in Killarney? Can the sliotars overcome the silence in Charlestown that John Healy wrote about in 1968?

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Resurgent Bale top pick for Week 29 With just four Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend, options are limited for FPL managers in Gameweek 29.

KIDS: Some Killarney Athletic youngsters at a training session at the club's Woodlawn base in 2020. This week Athletic's progress at all levels has been recognised by the FAI.

Blues earn prestigious FAI ‘One Star’ award

Killarney Athletic have become the first soccer club in Kerry to receive the FAI’s prestigious One Star Player Development Centre Award. This new status, which is one level up from the Club Mark status attained by the Blues in 2020, is granted to grassroots clubs who exhibit best practice in their governance, management, and administration. Athletic are now one of a small number of clubs nationwide to have reached this stage of the FAI’s Club Development programme. “We at Killarney Athletic are proud and delighted to announce that following on from our success achieving the FAI Club Mark Entry Level last year, we have now been awarded the FAI Club Mark One Star Development Centre Award,” chairperson Gerardine Nagle said.

“This is a great testament to everyone that loves the Blues, and the hard work and dedication from our committee, coaches, parents and our players who have all played their part in securing this award. “The Club Mark scheme is a great incentive by the FAI to help clubs reach their highest potential in the categories of club governance and administration; child welfare, safeguarding and coach education; club player development plan; club coaching structure; and engagement with FAI programmes. “All of the above helps promote the future development of all our players. “Special thanks to the FAI’s Colin, Barry, Ross and Niall and to our own Development Officer, Darren Aherne, for all of the help and support. “A great day for the Blues.”

One candidate worthy of consideration is Tottenham Hotspur’s in-form winger Gareth Bale, who looks to be back to his best ahead Sunday’s trip to Birmingham to face Aston Villa. “Bale had struggled for form after arriving on loan from Real Madrid last summer - he started just two of Spurs’ first 24 matches, producing only one goal and one assist,” the FPL Scout says. “But he has since started each of their last four, scoring four goals and providing one assist. The Welshman has carried that form into Spurs’ UEFA Europa League matches, producing two goals and an assist in his last three outings. “Recent hauls of 19 and 14 points against Burnley and Crystal Palace respectively highlight Bale's potential as a key captaincy option. Indeed, his revival in Fantasy has made a huge impact on the plans of managers. He was the most-bought player for Gameweek 28, transferred into 540,000+ squads. Bale is again the top target ahead of Friday’s 6.30pm deadline, attracting more than 179,000 new owners. “The underlying numbers further highlight his impact on Spurs' attack. Bale’s 10 shots, six shots in the box and five shots on target all rank second for Jose Mourinho's men over the last four gameweeks. He now faces an Aston Villa side who have struggled in defence recently, conceding against Sheffield

Gooch joins Crokes backroom team From mascot, to corner forward, to greatest ever player. And now, to mentor. Colm Cooper’s role with the Dr Crokes senior team has changed once again with the news that he will be joining Edmund O’Sullivan’s backroom team for the forthcoming season. Gooch has come on board as a selector alongside former teammates Eoin Brosnan and Jamie Doolan as O’Sullivan puts the finishing touches on his sideline set-up ahead of what will be his third campaign at the helm. Dr Crokes

reached the final of the Kerry Senior Football Championship in O’Sullivan’s first year in charge before losing to East Kerry. Last year also ended in disappointment as they exited at the semi-final stage following an extra-time defeat to Mid Kerry. Cooper brings with him a wealth of experience following a glittering playing career that included five All-Irelands, eight County Championships and a Club All-Ireland in 2017. The Ardshanavooley native stepped away from intercounty football in 2017 and club football in 2019,

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United and Newcastle United in their last three matches. Bale has the form to profit against Villa, offering managers a major captaincy contender for the reduced Gameweek 29.”

LEADER: Former Kerry star Colm Cooper has been added to the Dr Crokes senior management team for 2021.

but he lined out for the Crokes C team in 2020, kicking eight points against Spa’s B team in the County League (pre-lockdown). His commitments with the first team might limit his opportunities to extend his playing career with the Cs (if and when County League football resumes) as the club’s A, B and C fixtures can sometimes clash. In this regard, Cooper’s new role could potentially signal the end of his playing days, although he joked last year that, “I don't think you ever retire from your club”.

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Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 10, 16, 18, 24. There was no jackpot winner. Match three winners received €25. The next jackpot on Monday, March 22 is €5,800. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com. GEAR: Killarney Celtic gear is available online through www.bmcsports.ie and the link can be accessed from the Killarney Celtic Facebook page. LEVEL 5: Following the move back to Level 5 restrictions, all activity at Killarney Celtic is suspended until further notice. DEVLIN: Well done to former player Micheal Devlin who has signed a semi pro contract in Minnesota. Micheal is currently in Georgetown College University.

Killarney Legion GAA ONLINE FITNESS: Great to see so many of our juveniles (and parents!) online again this this week as part of our Online Fitness for Juveniles. Thanks to all those that logged on and did the session, well done everyone! A special thanks to senior men's player Jonathan Lyne who put us through our paces this week. Tune in again next week for the next instalment! CONNECT: As the #connect phase of the #OneGoodClub initiative comes to a close, we would like to say thank you to everyone who took part in all the activities. For the next two weeks the focus is #BeActive. There is a jam-packed schedule and there is something for every age group, youths, adults and older adults. Please email secretary.legion.kerry@ gaa.ie or check your team’s Coaching Groups for any of the online links to take part! Please note that the consent form must be completed by a parent/ guardian for participants under 18 for all classes. LOTTO: Support the club via our weekly lotto! Play online or get tickets at Hegartys, Sheahans, healy’s New Street, Ulster Bank and FourStar. This is our most important avenue for fundraising - thank you for your support. Jackpot €6,300 plus bonus €10,000. LOTTO RESULTS: 9, 15, 21, 28. Bonus 25. Match 3/lucky dips: Sarah O’Keeffe, Jessica Leane, K Clifford, Connie O’Shea, Alan Lyne. Next draw Sunday, March 21. ANNUAL MASS: The club will be holding its club mass on Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm. This will be done via zoom by Fr Jim Lenihan. A link will be sent to all club members. CLUB MERCHANDISE: Our shop remains open for orders. Plenty of stock Available. 1/2 zips, jackets, hoodies, bags, hats and kits for juveniles. Place your orders direct with Maura on (087) 7634372. WELL DONE: A super well done to Mairead O’Donoghue who is doing a fantastic job with her interviewing skills,

Mairead give up the day job! GET WELL WISHES: We would like to wish Emma Horan from our U16s girls a speedy recovery after she fell and broke her leg last week and had surgery in UHK in the last few days. Get well soon Emma from all in the club and your teammates.

Spa GAA REGISTRATION is open online on www. spagaa.com. This year, due to the ongoing restrictions, we are asking everyone to sign up online through the website link. *Any adult members who want to be included in the club text messaging system going forward, please contact the PRO. LOTTO RESULTS: March 15. No winner and next week's Jackpot is €6,800. Tickets on sale on spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers. Thank you to everyone for your continued support for our club lotto, which we need now more than ever as it is our only source of income. NO UPDATE ON RETURN TO PLAY yet, with hope of a return to training, especially for juveniles, in April. Visit gaa.ie or gov.ie for the most up to date information. LIDL SUPPORTING LADIES GAA by collecting stamps on the Lidl app each time you spend a minimum of €30 in store. Just download the LidlPlus app, select your club and start collecting until April 10th. Each time you spend min. €30 and scan your app at the till, you will receive a digital stamp. Once six stamps have been collected, users can submit their completed stamp card via the app and their stamps are then added to their chosen club’s total. SPA GAA CLUB KILLARNEY YOUTUBE channel has more videos added this week. If anyone has any videos, DVDs or photos that we can copy please send them on to the PRO. ITEMS FOR NOTES: Contact pro.spa. kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA LOTTO: Draw took place on Monday, March 15. Numbers drawn were 8, 14, 18, 27. Jackpot €5,000 was not won. Two patrons matched three numbers and receive €200 each. Michael Moloney Snr, Cait & Aine Griffin. Jackpot for draw on March 22 will be €5,000. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis Road. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online via Clubforce. SENIOR MANAGEMENT: Colm Cooper will join the management team for what will hopefully be a successful 2021 season. Edmund O’Sullivan will remain as manager and will be assisted by Eoin

Brosnan Jamie Doolan and Colm. LGFA OFFICERS 2021: Secretary Catherine Keogh, Club Treasurer Noreen Cooper, Club Registrar Francis O’Sullivan, PRO Áine McMahon, Club Children's Officer Michelle O'Sullivan Darcy, DLP Matt O'Neill, County Board Delegates Catherine Keogh, Áine McMahon, Players Delegate TBC. LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD: We’re calling on you to help your local LGFA club to “Level the Playing Field”. Every time you spend €30 or more, and scan your Lidl Plus card at the till, you’ll receive a stamp on your digital stamp card. If you spend €60, you'll get two stamps, €90 = 3 stamps, and so on. Once you have collected 6 stamps, you can submit your completed stamp card which will be added to your chosen club’s total. The more stamp cards submitted for your club, the more rewards they will receive. Rewards begin at a set of new jerseys for clubs that collect at least 50 stamp cards and go right up to €5,000 in cash funding for 500 or more completed cards. In addition, the club in each province that collects the most stamp cards will win the €20,000 top prize. Click here for more information including progress updates for clubs and shareable resources to encourage engagement in your community. Remember to scan Lidl Plus every time you shop to collect your stamps! MEMBERSHIP: This is a reminder that Dr Crokes GAA member registration is now open for 2021 season. If you want to register and cannot remember your password, please click the “Reset Password” button and follow the steps. We ask that you register as soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this process on club registrar and committee. You can register online vis Clubforce. Here's looking forward to a successful 2021 for us all! We are appealing for members to download app on their phone as this will be the main means of communicating going forward. If possible if registering more than one member you give individual phone and emails. (for communications). DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide a new selection of jackets, gilets masks and snoods and other items. Shop online drcrokesshop.com. FAMILY FUN COMPETITION: In the next few weeks we will be running a fun competition. Already committed to participating are Colm and Mark Cooper, Fionn and Cillian Fitzgerald, Tony and Steve Brosnan, Micheál and Mickey Joe Burns, Áine and Leah McMahon. Further details to follow. HEALTH & WELLBEING: Phase 3. We can’t go to Croke Park in person, but all of our members can link-in there. They are planning several initiatives for clubs such as ours and it is all going to be free. First up is the GAA Museum Virtual Book Club. You can still learn more about Gaelic Games and the history of the Association by becoming a member of their new virtual GAA Museum Book

Club. Each month the GAA Museum team will choose a well-known GAA book to read and review. At the end of the month, the museum will host a free online interview with the author, in which you can submit questions and comments. The ambition of the book club is to review some of the great GAA books and to give us all a much-needed sporting boost as we stay at home. You can find out more and how to get involved via the following link: crokepark. ie/bookclub. I have already asked Croke Park to consider featuring excellent GAA books written by Dr Crokes members. ‘How to play Gaelic Football’ published in 1914 Author Dick Fitzgerald, and ‘King in a Kingdom of Kings’ (2008), the biography of Dick Fitzgerald. Author Canon Tom Looney. If you have any queries, you may contact Eamonn Fitzgerald at fitzgeraldfam48@gmail.com or on 087 6298606. FEBRUARY WELLBEING CALENDAR: Irish Life Health have developed a calendar of resources for February, with a Focus on Women’s Health & Cancer Care, it is available to view and download from irishlifehealth.ie. They have also developed a wellbeing calendar for the month of March which focuses primarily on preventative health and financial wellbeing. The calendar includes lot of links to different resources and webinars that will be of interest to Dr Crokes’ Healthy Club and community. MINIMUM FITNESS TEST: Operation Transformation, in collaboration with DCU School of Health and Human Performance, have developed the Minimum Fitness Tests to demonstrate the minimum fitness standard for your age group. These tests are designed to show you where you sit within the minimum standards of physical fitness and give you a target to aim for within your age bracket and gender. You can find details online. HSE STRESS CONTROL ONLINE: This is an evidence-based programme that teaches practical skills to deal with stress. It will help you to recognise the signs of stress such as how stress affects our bodies and our thoughts and help to develop skills to overcome panicky feelings and how to get a good night’s sleep. The course runs for three weeks starting on March 8 and you can find further details at stresscontrol.ie PLAYERS INSURANCE: Because all GAA activities are discontinued at the moment any claim for injury is unlikely to be entertained by the Player Injury Fund administrators if sustained during personal training activity or during other training before clubs are given the green light to resume activity by GAA Headquarters. Until then all players must understand that they participate in training activity at their own risk. Heretofore the Player Injury Fund could pay injured players €300 per week for 26 weeks in respect of Loss of Wages. All clubs have now been notified by GAA Headquarters that for the moment and the imme-

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diate future Loss of Wages Claims WILL NOT be paid. LEVEL 5 LOCKDOWN: In Level 5 and under the current restrictions in the North, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed. Club games are not permitted. Dressing rooms, showers and all other indoor training facilities should remain closed for club activities. Club Gyms must remain closed until further notice. No indoor meetings can be held. All officer training must be delivered online. Outdoor coaching education courses are not permitted. No organised indoor gatherings can take place under the current restrictions. Commercial use of indoor halls (for example by state bodies, e.g. HSE/Schools is permitted where agreement was in place prior to March and relevant insurance are in place). No outdoor gatherings on GAA property are permitted. Exception: Walkways may stay open for use by the community with social distancing in place.

Fossa GAA COISTE NA NÓG: Best of luck to newly appointed Coiste na nÓg chairperson Siobhan Bennett on her new role, also a huge thanks to Mike Cahillane for his great service over the last five years. CHILD WELFARE COURSE: An online Childrens Welfare Course has been organised by our child welfare officer (Catherine) it is mandatory that you have this completed to work with children so please email Catherine (childrensofficer.fossa.kerry@gaa.ie) to book your spot for April 15, 7pm-ish. If you have never done one please make yourself available, we will fill it and book a second if needed. STAY SAFE: As the number of Covid cases begin to fall we hope everyone is keeping well and safe, pls keep to the guidelines set from the GAA for your safety and the safety of other’s pls keep away from the pitches and clubhouse. We all need to do our part and hopefully soon we will all be back on the training fields. COVID-19 GUIDELINES: In Level 5 and under the current restrictions, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed. Club games are not permitted. Club Gym must remain closed until further notice. Hopefully we will have more on this in the next couple of weeks. LADIES: Great initiative from Lidl Ireland to help Ladies clubs. Fossa are asking all our members, players, friends, and family to come on board and PLEASE make the effort to start collecting tokens. It’s very simple! You need to download the Lidl Plus App, click Fossa LGFA and have it scanned every time you spend €30 you can collect tokens towards jerseys and cash for our club. LOTTO: March 14. Numbers drawn. 15, 1, 16, 21. €40 winners: Ted Clifford, Jo-

19.3.2021 sephine Coleman, Anne Anderton, Pat O’Donoghue, Emma O’Connor. Next week’s jackpot €10,350. Tickets on sale from Foleys Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers. Thanks for your support.

Glenflesk GAA NATIONAL CLUB DRAW 2021: The purpose of the GAA National Club Draw is to assist Glenflesk GAA in our drive to raise much needed funds to develop and promote our games in Glenflesk parish. Please note that the Club retains all of the proceeds from the tickets sold by the Club. As fundraising opportunities will be limited for the foreseeable future all support for the draw would be greatly appreciated. Don’t forget a ticket sold by Glenflesk GAA won the car in this draw! The 2021 Draw has even more prizes on offer, varying from a Renault Car to All Ireland Final Tickets, and a variety of cash prizes. Tickets can be purchased via Clubforce. DARRAGH ROCHE: Congratulations and well done to our senior player Darragh Roche, raising over €18,000 for Irish Cancer Society in a grueling 4x4x48 challenge recently. Darragh was joined on each run by friends and club mates at Glenflesk GAA Club and these included: Ian Roche, Dylan Roche, Padraig Doyle, Alan Murphy, Evan Cronin, David Clifford, Brian O’Donoghue, Kieran O’Donoghue, Chris O’Donoghue, Stephen O’Donoghue, Seamus Moynihan, Brid Ryan, Evan Lucey, Shane Dennehy, Gearoid O’Sullivan, Sean Lucey, Jeff O’Donoghue, Colm Tobin, Diarmuid O’Malley, Paud O’Donoghue, Jerry Kennedy, Ollie Favier, Micheal O’Shea, Aaron Jones, Daragh Reen, Patrick Darcy and Sean O’Riordan. COMMUNITY FIELD: Barraduff Community Field Organisation are giving you the chance to win a 3-bedroom 2-storey detached dwelling house in Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry worth €270,000 for just €100. Limited number of tickets here > www.winadreamkerryhome. com. Imagine, living the country life, being part of a vibrant local community with the ability to work from an office or a hot desk in Barraduff, with a relatively short commute to Cork or Limerick. It truly is the dream home. Plus, the house is not the only prize - there is a 2021 car and eight other prizes including a €1,000 hotel voucher, €1,000 cash, new furniture valued at €1,000, hotel vouchers and spending money as well as other cash prizes and 1000 litres of home heating oil.

Beaufort GAA SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ: Thank you to everybody who took part in the quiz. Thank you to all the sheet sellers. Updates will be given regularly. NEW REFEREE COURSE: Names are been taken for a new boy's and men's Gaelic football referee course. If anyone is interested in becoming a referee, please contact the Club at 087 9975737. FOUNDATION COACHING COURSE:

A foundation level course for men's football will be held online on Monday, March 22. It is for new coaches or anyone interested in GAA football coaching. Anyone interested can register at www. learning.gaa.ie and follow the instructions to book the course. FACILITIES: As we are still at Level 5 restrictions, the field and gym are closed until further notice. The walking track remain open for use.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA GOOD LUCK: Best wishes to the students, teachers and educational staff returning to school in the coming week, including all those from 3rd–6th class at primary level and 5th years in post-primary. CLUB LOTTO: Next Draw. Tickets are available at all usual outlets for our next draw which will take place on Friday, March 19 with the jackpot prize of €12,600. Míle búiochas do gach duine to you all for your continued support of our club’s fundraising lotto. SYMPATHIES: All at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Noreen Cronin (née McKenna) who sadly passed away recently. Noreen’s grandson Liam plays with our U17 side. Our thoughts and prayers are with Noreen’s family at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Our most sincere condolences also to Alan O’Connor of Alma’s Takeaway on the sad passing of his mother Nora O’Connor (née Raferty) during the week. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire extended O’Connor family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam COISTE NA NÓG: Art Competition. The younger members of our club have been busy all week sending on entries for our ‘design your own Milltown/Castlemaine jersey’ competition. We have had a fantastic selection of jerseys sent displayed on our social media pages this week. The competition is split into three age groups (8 and Under, 9-12 and 13+) and the deadline for entries is Monday, March 15. We will be doing a random draw from each group to give away some lovely Easter eggs. To enter design your own Milltown/Castlemaine GAA jersey and send it on to Danny on 087 6536631. This competition has been arranged by Catherine Dennehy our cultural officer and Catherine wished to congratulate the wonderful entries so far. “Buíochas speisialta inniu do na páistí a chur isteach ar ár gComórtas Ealaíne agus do na tuismitheoirí a chabhraigh leo. Tá na pictiúirí go léir go hálainn agus ard-chaighdeán bainte amach ag gach páiste. Mas mian le héinne eile cur isteach, ná déan dearmad ar an spriocdháta, 15ú Márta. Níl ach cúpla lá fágtha anois.” JUVENILE TEAMS: Our juvenile teams are continuing their training at home whilst restrictions are still in place. They are all doing a fantastic job, a big thank you to all of the coaches, parents and

players for a huge effort. A special word of thanks so Coaching Officer Liam Doherty for facilitating many great online meetings for the teams and for continuing to support our teams with football at home plans. OTHER NEWS: If you have any old photos or stories relating to the history of Milltown/Castlemaine GAA we would love to hear from you. Please email us on milltowncastlemaine2012@gmail. com.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw March 12. Numbers drawn were 8, 14, 15 and 24. Sellers prize winner Hickey’s Centra. €50 y/t prize to Joan Sullivan Dublin, €50 to Padraig O’Sullivan Tournanough, €40 each to Mike Cronin Doocarrig, Peter O’Donovan Tureencahill & Donal Dennehy Castlemagner. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 4, 15, 17 and 21. Next week’s jackpot €17,400 plus €1,000 bonus.

Kilcummin COMMUNITY GAMES: Anyone interested in the following: U12 & U16 Solo Singing, U12 & U16 Solo Music, also art, handwriting, recitation, model making, please contact Maria O’Leary as soon as possible on 087 4619954. KILCUMMIN COMHALTAS: Renewal of Garda vetting is now due for some Comhaltas members. Please check your email to see if you have received an invitation for renewal of Garda vetting. If anyone is unsure please contact Helen on 087 1191353. Thanking you. KILCUMMIN NS: Junior Infants Enrolment 2021/2022. Kilcummin National School is currently enrolling for September 2021. Please contact Kilcummin National School by email at kill43163@ gmail.com or 064 6643163. Enrolment application forms are now available. We look forward to hearing from you. Keep well and safe. VACANCY: A vacancy presently exists on the Kilcummin CE Scheme for an Assistant in a Thrift Shop/Coffee Shop in Killarney town. It is for 19.5 hours per week. This is a development opportunity and no experience is necessary as full training is provided. For confirmation on your eligibility contact your local INTREO office or the CE Supervisor on 086 1579381. If interested please forward your CV to Kilcummin Rural Development Office, email info@kilcumminparish.com. COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE: ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand.

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