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Warning To Beware Of Distraction Thefts Words: Eve Kelliher
IN THE WAKE of what they describe as a “sinister and sophisticated distraction theft”, gardaí in Killarney are urging shoppers to be on their guard against criminals keen to empty pockets and bank accounts in the lead-up to the festive season. In an incident that has sickened the public, an elderly woman was targeted while going about her business in the
busy Tesco Deerpark store. The theft took place in broad daylight, at 1.30pm last Tuesday week, when the shopper was “shoulder-surfed” and her debit card PIN was watched by two men at the express checkout, say Gardaí. The pair then followed her out to her car. “One male asked her for directions and got out a map and distracted
her while the other male opened the passenger door and stole her debit card out of her handbag,” said Garda Michael Milner. “They withdrew large amounts of money from ATMs in Killarney town and purchased more items from an electrical store in Tralee.” Gardaí believe these were professional criminals and an investigation is underway with leads already into the identity
Credit Union Scoops Three International Awards
IT’S been hailed on the world stage as a “powerhouse of social enterprise” and Killarney Credit Union can take a well-deserved bow after it received three international awards for excellence. The accolades were presented by the International Credit Union Leadership Development and Education Foundation at an awards ceremony in Bloomsbury, London, on Saturday. Killarney was the category winner in the Edward Filene Credit Union Awards for Excellence – Great Britain and Ireland. It
was the outright winner in the category “Engaging in community outreach and mobilisation” and in the category “Serving as a financial incubator for seed, small and medium-sized businesses”. Not only that, it was the runner-up in the category “Use of the Media”. Pat Delaney, chairman of Killarney Credit Union, said: “We are honoured to be recognised for our efforts as a credit union by a panel of international business and credit union experts.” This is the first time in six years that there
of the two males. “Gardaí want locals to be vigilant of their PIN and chip card over the coming weeks up to Christmas and be cautious with strangers approaching asking for directions,” added Garda Milner. “There is a strong possibility that they could return to Killarney.” If you have any concerns, contact Killarney Gardaí on 064-6631222.
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has been an Irish credit union winner at the awards. The guest of honour and keynote speaker was Marlene Shiels, chief executive officer of Capital Credit Union Ltd, Edinburgh, who has recently been invested with the “Order of the British Empire” (OBE). The judges stated: “Killarney Credit Union is a powerhouse of social enterprise and community social and economic empowerment, passionate evangelists for what they do, and so has become the winning credit union for performance excellence in lending to owner-members to develop their businesses.” Left: Helen Courtney Power, Killarney Credit Union, accepting the awards from Marlene Shiels.
Play Is A Must-See TWO Killarney schools join forces to tread the boards this week as St Brendan’s College and St Brigid’s Secondary School stage “Our Day Out”. The curtain rose on the
classic play, by Willy Russell, yesterday and if you haven’t seen it, the good news is it will run again today, Friday, December 1, at Killarney Racecourse, at 2pm and 7.30pm.
The St Brendan’s College and St Brigid’s Secondary School students in rehearsal for their upcoming play. Pic: Dylan Clifford
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T’S been in business for over 25 years now and Tim Jones Family Butchers has an enviable reputation for its quality produce and friendly, expert team. Offering stores in two prime locations in the heart of Killarney, Tim Jones Family Butchers can be found at Unit 2 Central Point on Park Road and also in the Innisfallen shopping mall. For over a quarter of a century it’s prided itself on being a one-stop shop for quality meat. “We select the finest locally sourced beef, lamb and pork,” said owner Tim Jones. Tim and his team of 20-plus staff are only too happy to advise you on choosing the perfect cut and to give you expert tips on how to prepare and cook your meal, whether it’s for an intimate or casual dinner or a large-scale banquet. Indeed, a whole host of leading hotels, restaurants, guesthouses and B&Bs rely on Tim Jones Butchers to supply them with the finest quality beef, lamb and poultry. Not only that, but Tim Jones Family Butchers is renowned for its signature inhouse range of delectable fare. “We make our own homemade sausages and burgers and carry a large selection
of gluten-free and high protein products for our health-conscious customers,” said Tim. The team is also all set to help you pre-
pare the perfect festive feast. “We are now taking orders for Christmas turkeys, hams, geese, roast beef and legs of lamb,” added Tim.
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Brian James Ensures Fossa Minors Are Perfectly Pitched Published By
This Week’s Issue Is Brought To You By: Directors: Cormac Casey & Noelle Casey General Manager: Aidan Quirke Assistant General Manager: Kieran Healy Editor: Eve Kelliher Senior Graphic Designer: Orla Dunlea Customer Service: Linde Bot Hutchinson Graphic Designer: Leszek Szeligowski Brian O’Shea, Brian James Killarney, presenting training tops to Fossa team members and captain David Clifford for the upcoming east Kerry Minor A final. Also included in picture are team trainers Shane Kelly and Eoghan Donnellan.
Sports Columnists: Adam Moynihan, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Liam Murphy, Eamonn Keogh, John O’Leary Contributing Columnists: Anne Lucey, Debby Looney, Chris Reina, Kevin O’Connell, Trevor O’Donoghue, Grace Foley, Jill Duggan Photographers: Dylan Clifford, Eamonn Keogh, Don MacMonagle, Sally MacMonagle, Valerie O’Sullivan, Konrad Paprocki, Marek Hajdasz
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Town Talk Operation Tarmac
Eve Kelliher reports on plans to improve safety at the Lewis Road/Killarney Bypass junction
Positive Response To Dawn Raids
THREE houses in the Woodlawn area were targeted by thieves last Friday evening. Cash and jewellery were taken from one house in Woodlawn Park and two houses in Ferndale Avenue. The raiders gained entry by forcing windows to the houses, which were unoccupied at the time. “We’re looking for any information that can help in this investigation and would appeal to anyone who noticed any unusual or suspicious movement of people or vehicles on Friday evening to contact Killarney Gardaí on 0646631222,” said a Garda spokesperson.
Minister For Health To Cut The Tape On Deer Lodge THE Minister for Health Simon Harris will be in town on Monday to perform he official opening of the Deer Lodge Mental Health Facility. The opening had originally been scheduled for earlier this month but was postponed. The €13 million Deer Lodge Mental Health facility opened in Killarney in July when staff and residents of the former O’Connor Unit relocated to the building.
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IT MADE national headlines last week shortly after we revealed how Gardaí seized a fleet of luxury vehicles including high-end BMW jeeps and BMW and Mercedes cars, valuable jewellery and over €100,000 in cash as part of Operation Tarmac in Killarney. Gardaí and members of the Criminal Assets Bureau swooped on 11 properties in dawn raids targeting what they describe as “bogus tradesmen”. It is also understood a number of bank accounts have been frozen arising out of the ongoing investigation. Superintendent Flor Murphy of Killarney Gardaí said the response locally to the ongoing investigation – one of the biggest ever conducted in Kerry – has been “remarkably positive”. “I and my colleagues greatly appreciate the support and goodwill that this operation has generated,” Supt Murphy told Killarney Advertiser. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
Solution On The Horizon For Danger Junction
KILLARNEY ADVERTISER welcomes news that a solution could be near for the accident blackspot at the Lewis Road junction on the N22 Killarney Bypass. We have tirelessly spearheaded the campaign for action at this danger junction throughout this year and now Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed it will fund the development of planning and design for an appropriate solution at the junction. In recent weeks we opened up debate again in the wake of several accidents
at the blackspot. The Mayor of Killarney Municipal District Cllr Niall Kelleher and Suzanne Dennehy, the sister of Annette Mannix, who tragically lost her life in an accident on the Killarney Bypass in May, delivered petitions to the Department of Transport and to Transport Infrastructure Ireland in recent weeks. The petitions bore thousands of signatures calling for action. TII has approved a feasibility study to be carried out by Kerry County Council.
Mayor Kelleher said he hoped to see the solution delivered in 2018. “I am absolutely thrilled, I and the people of Killarney got behind the campaign that has led to TII actually taking notice of what we have to say,” Mayor Kelleher told Killarney Advertiser. Kerry TD Martin Ferris welcomed the development yesterday morning. “I hope that this will be the kickstart to this dangerous junction finally getting the necessary works to make it safer for all who use this road on a daily basis,” he said.
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Killarney Welcomes Sports Grants KILLARNEY clubs have welcomed windfalls as they were among 79 organisations in the county to receive €1.86 million in funding under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. The Minister of State at the Department of Transport – with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport – Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin administered the funding and made the announcement yesterday Local beneficiaries include Barraduff Community Field Org Ltd, €14,000; Beaufort GAA Club, €10,000; Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club, €5,500; Dr Crokes GAA, €36,000; Flesk Valley Rowing Club, €19,000; Fossa GAA Club, €34,500; Glenflesk St Agatha’s GAA Club, €57,000; Gneeveguilla GAA Club, €5,500; Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, €32,000; Kilcummin GAA Club, €67,500; Killarney Athletic AFC, €41,000; Killarney Celtic FC, €10,000; Killarney Cycling Club, €600; Killar-
Minister Brendan Griffin with students during a visit to St Brendan’s College last Friday. Pic: Eamonn Keogh
ney Legion GAA Club, €33,500; Killarney Rugby Football Club, €50,000; Mastergeeha FC, €10,500; Muckross Rowing Club Ltd, €12,000; Scartaglin
GAA, €5,000; Spa GAA Club, €22,000; St Paul’s Basketball Club, Killarney, €5,500; and Workmen’s Rowing Club, €19,500.
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Other Voices In Dingle MUST, culture, art and food will be celebrated in Kerry this weekend at the Other Voices Festival 2017. Music is at the heart of the eir Other Voices Festival, which takes place in Dingle, from today until Sunday, with a 10% discount for all festivalgoers at a range of stores in town. You can also call into the eir Other Voices Sound Studio, a public recording studio on Main Street where anyone can drop by and turn their hand to recording a song or a performance!
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Piaras Kelly, Kerry Climbing, Maeve McGrath, Maureen Hegarty, Chairperson, Killarney Mountain Festival, Mary Nash and Paul O’Neill, President, Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan
THE inaugural Killarney Mountain Festival was launched this week from its “basecamp” at Killarney House and Gardens. The Mayor of Killarney Municipal District Cllr Niall Kelleher unveiled details of the event which will run over the weekend of March 9-11 and is supported by Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and Kerry County Council. Festival chairperson Maureen Hegarty confirmed the event would be run in close association and with the support of the hugely successful and renowned Kendal Mountain Festival in the UK. “It
will celebrate, excite and inspire and will feature a multitude of exciting activities from adventure movies and documentaries, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, competitions, family fun activities, cultural interest, sample and featured hikes, scrambles and climbs, musical entertainment, and inspiring guest speakers,” she said. Cinema Killarney will be the main screening venue for a programme of mountain and adventure films and a photographic competition is already running on the Killarney Mountain Festival Facebook page, which is open to everyone.
Applause For Scarlett KILLARNEY businesses took a bow during the week as the 2017 Killarney Retailer of the Year Awards unfolded at the International Hotel. The awards, sponsored by AIB, were organised by the retail members of Killarney Chamber of Commerce. The first prize on the night went to ladies fashion boutique Scarlett of Scott Street, while second and third places went to J Mac IT & Office Solutions and Daly’s SuperValu respectively. “Scarlett has enjoyed an amazing first year in business and has been extremely well received by both locals and tourists alike,” said Karen Healy of Scarlett. Tanya O’Shea of Eason Killarney said the feedback from the awards had been “exceptionally positive”. Retail consultant group Crest Mystery Shopping was commissioned by the Killarney Retail Group at Killarney Chamber, to carry out mystery shopping trips at participating stores. Michele Cawley of Crest said the team of mystery shoppers was very impressed.
A weekend programme of trekking our county’s magnificent mountains and valleys with Piaras Kelly of Kerry Climbing will also be part of adventure. Guest speakers will include British mountaineers Stephen Venables and Andy Cave, and Scottish wilderness hiker Cameron McNeish. Richard Hilliard, Killarney, who was one of the crew that rowed a currach from Derry to Iona in 1963 to mark the 1400th anniversary of St Columba’s same journey, will also give a very interesting presentation and historian and musician Thomas O’Sullivan will be another local speaker.
FOLLOWING its spectacularly successful Christmas Craft & Food Fair last weekend, Killarney Outlet Centre is leading the way in the festive stakes yet again. And the magical momentum continues this weekend as the famous man in the red suit will be taking up residence in the Killarney Outlet Centre for the first three weekends in December on Saturdays and Sundays. Families can visit Santa in his winter log cabin on the ground floor from this weekend on Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3, and on December 9 and 10 and December 16 and 17 from 1pm to 6pm each day. Every family will receive their own souvenir photograph of their visit and all children will take home a special Christmas parcel from Santa. There was an electric atmosphere last weekend for the craft and food fair as visitor numbers were up by 2,000 on last year’s event. “The fair was very successful. We were very pleased with the turnout and there was a wonderful variety of stalls,” said Killarney Outlet Centre general manager Paul Sherry. Among those displaying were the Friends of the Children of Chernobyl and the Kerry Crafty Ladies who were raising funds for Kerry Hospice Foundation. Paul added: “There is an extra special atmosphere in Killarney at this time of year due to the Christmas in Killarney festival, one of the premium Christmas festivals in the country.”
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Anthony Walsh, John McEnery, Killarney Chamber president Paul O’Neill, Michele Cawley, Ann Marie Kennelly, Tanya O’Shea; back Mark Gould and Tim Jones. Pic: Dylan Clifford
“When analysing the results, we found that Killarney’s combined average was between 3% to 5% higher than the national average,” she added. Meanwhile, the “Shopping in Killarney Christmas Hampers Giveaway” will run from December 1 to
December 18, with three bumper prizes to be won as well as gift vouchers. To enter, customers who purchase in participating stores can fill out an entry form and be included in the grand draw on December 19.
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THE Killarney Lions Club will be out in force next Friday, December 8, for the club’s annual Christmas hamper street collection. The big-hearted Lions distribute 90 hampers to people in need in the Killarney area every Christmas. “The club has been donating Christmas hampers for 30-odd years now and we are very grateful to the people of Killarney who always give so generously,” said Liam Kealy of the Killarney Lions Club.
Emergencies Only, Pleads Overcrowded Hospital
THE emergency department at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) is currently experiencing significant overcrowding due to a very high volume of presentations and subsequent admissions. Management at the hospital is asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency, advising that, where possible, a GP or out-of-hours service be consulted in the first instance. Every effort is being made to ensure that each patient receives appropriate care in the shortest time frame possible, stated UHK, which added: “The management at UHK apologises for any inconvenience caused.”
Glebe Parking Solution Could Be Worth Millions To Town OUR solution to Killarney’s parking shortage which brings the town to a standstill during busy times provoked huge debate. We presented our artist’s impression for a multi-storey car park for the Glebe car park. At the moment there is a plan is to develop a bus/car park site on Rock Road. But is this the best way forward? Building underground isn’t feasible as Killarney has numerous underground waterways – so the only way is up! Plans for development of the Glebe car park have been around since the 1990s but never sanc-
tioned. Most people responded positively to the idea, welcoming it as a boost for the town centre, and others queried the size and cost. While our design would triple the existing space at the Glebe it would not be an eyesore, as it would be no higher than other high buildings in Killarney such as the tourist office. This car park, with its appealing mall façade, would also offer scope for social housing and apartments as well as presenting retail options along the outer perimeter of the facility. These shops would generate revenue which would help pay for the project.
Pres Class Of ’87 Reunion THE Class of 1987 from St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School is holding a 30-year reunion on December 27. If you would like to attend, email 1987presreunion@gmail.com or see the Facebook event ‘1987 Pres Reunion’. If you wish to attend confirm through these methods as soon as possible. “There is already confirmation that people will be travelling home for Christmas from Switzerland, England, Kilkenny, Dublin and many other places so this is a good time to get many of ‘the girls’ in the one place,” stated the organisers.
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Calling All Cookery Fans IF YOU are a self-confessed cook-aholic you’ll love this delicious demonstration at MD O’Shea’s, Killarney, tomorrow, Saturday, December 2. Yvonne Carty will be instore and the fun commences at 12pm and runs until 2pm. You will also get the chance to view the latest Neff appliances (including the unique Slide&Hide® oven) so you’ll be inspired to get even more creative in the kitchen.
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Branch Out & Enjoy Tree Of Giving In Killarney WHAT’S 30 feet tall, has over three thousand lights and can be seen pretty much all the way from the North Pole? The magical Christmas tree at The Brehon will once again be the centre of attention at the annual party in aid of St Vincent de Paul which takes place on December 7 at 5pm. Santa Claus will take time out from his busy schedule to visit the hotel for the special party and, as guest of honour, will
turn on the Christmas lights. Children of all ages are invited to attend The Brehon Christmas tree party, which is organised in aid of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Anyone who wishes to donate to this deserving cause can bring new or unused toys to The Brehon on December 7 or make a cash donation on the day. The Gleneagle Concert Band and The Presentation School Choir will provide entertainment.
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Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Valerie O’Sullivan and Dylan Clifford WE WERE all walking in a winter wonderland last Saturday night as Santa and his buddies arrived in town to switch on the Christmas lights. The first Magic parade of 2017 proved to be a spellbinding start to the festive season. Christmas cheer filled the air nice and early as excited pupils from Killarney schools and drama groups marched proudly behind the spectacular floats. Thousands of youngsters and the young at heart, bundled up in hats, scarves and coats, lined the streets, with many availing of the opportunity to post that all-important letter to Santa Claus via the giant post-box in Old Market Lane. The man in red himself was joined by a host of very well-received guests, includ-
ing his friends Minnie and Mickey Mouse as well as Frozen stars Anna, Elsa and Olaf. And you can enjoy the action again on December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 31 at 6pm. The parade route is taking in Beech Road, Mission Road, East Avenue Road, College Street, Plunkett Street, Main Street and New Street and as always you’ll get a great view of Santa all along the parade route. Santa is being very generous with his time this Christmas by agreeing to take part in a number of parades before he jets back to Lapland to finalize his naughty or nice list. Santa has informed the Christmas in Killarney committee that there is still time to make the nice list if you are on your best behaviour for December.
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How Christmas Was Saved THERE were sighs of relief across the streets of the town as it transpired that the Christmas in Killarney festival and associated parades and events would take place after all this year. Fears had been rife that Christmas would, in effect, be cancelled in Killarney as an appeal was made in September to ensure the future of the Christmas in Killarney festival, Killar-
ney Advertiser exclusively revealed at the time. Matters were in “dire straits” in the words of Kate O’Leary, chairperson of the Christmas in Killarney committee. Kate made an impassioned plea for support for the festival two months ago. Committee members devoted in excess of 60 hours last year to trying to secure sponsorship, said Kate. She appealled to businesses, schools and families to get behind Christmas in Killarney. “It is a month-long festival and it definitely has the biggest crowd-drawing power of any of our festivals,” she said. “To even contemplate Christmas in Killarney without the Christmas in Killarney festival is unbearable, it’s unthinkable.” She outlined how the committee needed raise €30,000 just to cover expenses that have rolled over from year to year and at best aimed to raise €90,000.
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WHEN our Christmas correspondent Isaac Casey got the scoop of the decade in the form of an exclusive interview with Santa Claus we knew it would generate massive interest across the globe – and yesterday views of the video had soared well beyond 10,000 and counting. It’s not surprising considering this talented young reporter’s insightful line of questioning, backed up by impressive research, which ensured the film was an
absolute must-view. Isaac, 10, got to quiz the man in red himself in our Chatroom where Santa shared many of his secrets – as viewers we were all charmed to learn how St Nicholas unwinds after his roundthe-world whirl of gift-gifting on Christmas Eve, for instance. It’s really set the scene for Christmas – I think I might just go and have another look at this magical video, which you can find on our website killarneyadvertiser.ie and on our Facebook page.
We’re Hitting All The Right Notes WELL, tonight we have a treat i store for you with the very first broadcast of Killarney Advertiser’s Carpool Killarney-oke. Local singer and musician Donal Shine talks to Kieran Healy, our very own answer to James Corden, about how long he has been performing around town. Tune in to join the pair on their drive around Killarney. It’s a must-see as you’ll find out Donal’s unique take on his first gig as well as
his thoughts on the artist he would most like to meet. Most intriguingly, the performer reveals how he got his nickname the Reverend Donal Shine. Not only that, but Donal tells Kieran about a gig he’ll never forget….all while singing along to some of the songs he’s well known for! This is a must-see – check out our Facebook page and our website killarneyadvertiser.ie at 9pm tonight.
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CHRISTMAS APPEAL The St. Vincent ed Paul Society are holding their annual Christmas Church Gate Collection at the Cathedral, Friary, Church Of The Resurrection and Muckross Churches, on Saturday 9th an Sunday, December 10th. Alternally, anyone who would like to subscribe to the societys annual Chirstmas appeal, kindly hand into “Vincents Thrift Shop” New Street car park, Killarney. Shop open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our annual church gate collection will take place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of December at the following churches: Beaufort, Fossa, Kilcummin, Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen.
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WELL, the ever-popular Dine Christmas in the 50s quiz next in Killarney commenced last Thursday, December 7, in The night and you will get the Laurels “Hall”, Market Cross, at chance to enjoy festive feast- 8pm. Audience participation GROOMING compulsory with dress code ing againPROFESSIONAL next Thursday, De- is DOG Be prepared to be sent cember 7. Tel: 064 66396421950s. :: Mob: 086 3326778 The dining times are from “on messages” around town Park Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry 6pm to 11.30pm. Meanwhile, – “up to the Friary”, “over to (Behind All Care Vets) the Gobnaits, the festival mas- Reidy’s”, “into Cronin’s ButchFacebook: cots, will be hosting a special Bow ers”Wow and soBeautician on.
Words: Cormac Casey ONE mistake we all make time and inability to understand “Morse Code”!) time again is measuring someone’s so the driver eventually felt the need abilities against our own – particu- to communicate by exiting their car larly the ability to communicate. and delivering the request in person This is never more prevalent than to give them more space. However, I when it comes to getting behind the had done this prior to the request – so wheel of our cars. On Tuesday night much so, my parking sensor was conI was picking up a colleague from stant. I could move back no further. The Brehon Hotel. There was a space Moments later my colleague’s arrival available in front of the hotel. I drove prompted our departure. With no mastraight into the available space. There noeuvring required, we drove straight was an unoccupied car parked in front out of the space – clearly demonstratand as I pulled in another car parked to ing the ample space available. As I Louise and Sandra Horan. Pics: Dylan Clifford theQuilligan other side. moved away from the blinding lights The driver and passenger of the unoc- of their car a cowardly Neanderthal cupied carwish returned. I switched my and malemakeup,” figure – the EVERY good to The Beauty off Bousaidoccupant Sandra. of the paslights and reversed backlaunch to aid last their The senger seat – cameworld-leading into focus offering tique, which hosted its salon features luxury exit. The car parked to their rear also skincare obscene brand middleGermaine finger hand Thursday night. degestures. Capuccini reversed to and give Louise room. At this point I drove amused at theFuschia limited makeskill the off award-winning Sandra Horan Quilligan is and driver started flashing their lights up by which both occupants to communicate a the the dynamic duo behind The Beauty is a firm favourite with makeand I could barely made out a silhousimple request – a request, if delivered Boutique, which is located at Unit 13, up artists. ette theReeks passenger seat waving fran- The in the appropriate manner, I would Block 1, in The Gateway. Beauty Boutique also offers both tically. have duly executed.polish and OPI. Not Sandra and Louise were delighted to Gelish three-week greatly amused bymakeovers this stupidity. On my to theishotel that treatI am guests to glamorous as only thatreturn but Sandra also alater foot health gestures are redundant when practitioner. evening, I discovered that the unoccuwellHand as luxury treatments. are shining a bright light therain the Contact pied car The had Beauty obscuredBoutique a “no parking” “Weyou provide all aspects of beauty on 064face waxing of the intended recipient of your 663 sign6884. – clearly indicating that neither py from to nails, facials, massage hand gestures. This is the first clue that one of us should have parked where these people don’t understand basic we did. In my defence, I couldn’t see communication skills. the sign but it demonstrates the Eventually, to my amusement, flash- knock-on effect of people not undering lights clearly wasn’t communicat- standing basic communication skills. ing their request (or maybe it was my
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THE biggest acts in Irish music are appearing in ites King Kong Company, Hermitage Green, West Killarney’s INEC this festive season with shows Kerry’s Síbín Orchestra (Seamus Begley, Méabh such as 2fm Live with Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Ní Bheaglaoich, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Éilís Concert Orchestra already sold out and Walking Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon, Laura Kerr, Donogh on Cars’ second date and The Coronas with limit- Hennessy, Jeremy Spencer & Gerry O’Beirne) and ed ticket availability. Mick Flannery. Take a musical flight to the North Celebrate with the High Kings as they mark their Pole with the magical Christmas film The Snow10-year anniversary, don’t miss the worlds No man, shown on the big screen, accompanied by 1 Eagles Tribute – The Illegal Eagles and enjoy the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and narrated by Gemmagic, mayhem and mentalism with Keith Barry. ma Sugrue, while Beauty & The Beast, Kerry’s first The Acoustic Club also provides an array of Irish professional pantomime, promises to become a and local talent including the hilarious dramaO’Connor. the Christmas tradition. Tickets and stayover specials Susan McDonagh and Lorraine Rise and Rise of the Healy Raes, festival favour- available from www.inec.ie or 064-6671555.
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Fans To Enjoy Win A Magical Family Trip To Lapland Panto Tangle Of Fun At Rapunzel WOULD you like a pre-Christmas fun night out for all the family and still have money left for last-minute presents? If so, why not get tangled up in the excitement of Rapunzel, a pantomime staged by Killarney Community College. This all-singing, all-dancing cast promise laugh-outloud shenanigans –“hair”, there and everywhere! You can enjoy the action on Tuesday, December 19, and Wednesday, December 20, at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now from the school office, priced at €10 for adults and €5 for children/students.
CHRISTMAS IN KILLARNEY has teamed up with Sunway Holiday Company, Torc Travel, Killarney, and Kerry Airport to send one lucky family on a fully expensed trip of a lifetime to Lapland this Christmas-time. The tickets are priced at €10 and the draw will take place tomorrow Saturday, December 2, following the Christmas in Killarney Magic Parade. The lucky winning family will en-
joy a one-night Santa Sleepover family trip to Lapland which will include flights, one night’s hotel accommodation on a full-board basis and transfers. Kate O’Leary, chairperson of the Christmas in Killarney committee, said: “We are thrilled to be able to bring this fantastic prize draw to the people of Killarney.” The prize draw tickets are available from Who’s 4 Shoes, The Laurels, Kerry GAA Store and Killarney Outlet Centre as well
as from Christmas in Killarney committee members. There are a limited number of tickets available and by keeping this promotion local to Killarney the odds of being the winner are much enhanced. The lucky family must make themselves available to travel from Kerry Airport on Wednesday, December 13, and of course the usual terms and conditions apply; see www.christmasinkillarney.com
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ALWAYS to be relied on to get the giddy whirl of festive revelry off to a fine start, the Killarney Rotary Evening of Wine & Art entertained all ages at The Malton Hotel last night. Killarney Rotary president Eduard Schmidt-Zorner and his team ensured everything was picture perfect as artists, wine connoisseurs and gusts converged on the venue from 7.30pm. “It is always a joyful event where you meet new and old
friends, and know you are supporting the local charities and community projects benefiting from the evening,” said Eduard. Killarney Rotary Club appreciates the support given by the sponsors, Daly’s Supervalu and Killarney Breweries, added the club president. The usual wine and cheese tasting opportunities appealed to all, with a host of delectable cakes, breads and other treats also on the menu.
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Taoiseach Appoints Simon Coveney As Tánaiste THE Taoiseach Leo Varadkar appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney as the new Tánaiste yesterday to replace Frances Fitzgerald. Mr Varadkar announced a number of Cabinet changes in the Dáil on Thursday. Heather Hum-
phreys will become Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation while Dublin Rathdown TD Josepha Madigan is the new Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The changes follow the resignation of Ms Fitzgerald as Tánaiste and Minister for Business following a week of political pressure.
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Kerry TDs React To Frances Fitzgerald Resignation WHILE a snap pre-Christmas general election has been averted following the resignation of Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald on Tuesday, politicians in Kerry are already planning for an election early next year. The former Tánaiste received a standing ovation from Fine Gael colleagues in Leinster House. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he expects Ms Fitzgerald to return to a high level of Irish politics once she is vindicated at the Charleton Tribunal. It was expected that Mr Varadkar could face a backlash at the meeting for his handling of the row over the treatment of Garda whistleblower Mau-
Trump Corner Theresa May: Trump Was ‘Wrong’ To Retweet Far-Right Posts BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May has said Donald Trump was “wrong” to retweet posts from a British far-right group. But she stressed the “special relationship” between Britain and the US was “in both our nations’ interests” and should continue. Ms May rejected calls to cancel a state visit by the US president. Speaking on a visit to Jordan, she said: “An invitation for a state visit has been extended and has been accepted. We have yet to set a date.” Quizzed about Mr Trump’s tweets,
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she said: “The fact that we work together does not mean that we’re afraid to say when we think the United States has got it wrong, and be very clear with them. “And I’m very clear that retweeting from Britain First was the wrong thing to do.” On Wednesday the US president retweeted three videos posted by the British far-right group. When a Downing Street spokesman said he had been “wrong” to do so the president hit back: “Don’t focus on me, focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom. We are doing just fine!”
rice McCab; however there was no dissent. Minister Fitzgerald said she is putting the national interest ahead of her career. Fine Gael TD and Junior Minister for Sport Brendan Griffin, is welcoming the news that a general election has been averted at this time. He says he looks forward to the Disclosures Tribunal establishing all facts relevant to the treatment of Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe. Fianna Fáil TD John Brassil said the former Tánaiste did the right thing in the end. Independent TDs Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae welcomed the announcement, saying a general election at this time would not be good for the country. Sinn Fein TD Martin Ferris said the former Tánaiste should have resigned earlier.
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Willie O’Dea In Tune With National Sentiment IT was regarded as an election that nobody wanted at a time that nobody wanted it. And while sighs of relief have greeted the stalling of a crisis pre-festive season general election there remains one small gripe – wouldn’t we have liked to have seen of Willie O’Dea and his fellow candidates serenading us on the doorsteps?
But it has to be said: The Fianna Fáil veteran succinctly and hilariously summed up the sentiments of the nation when he quipped: “The last thing I want to do is be going around to the doors in Limerick during Christmas competing with carol singers ... I hope a general election can be avoided.” All together now – “Good tidings we bring to you and your kin….”
Minister Signs Medicinal Cannabis Licence For Ava Barry THE Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed a licence for Cork girl Ava Barry to access medicinal cannabis. Mr Harris was responding to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin who told the Dáil that seven-year-old Ava, whose mother Vera Twomey had been campaigning for her, was now accessing a programme
through a Dutch neurologist. Ava has a rare, drug-resistant form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome, which can result in up to 20 seizures a day. Her mother said: “I just want to thank everybody for the support and everything. We’ll be home for Christmas and she’s doing really, really well.”
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Dog’s Dinner ANIMAL lovers can now dine out with their dog after a rule banning them from restaurants has been lifted. The law banning cats and dogs in restaurants and cafés was intro-
duced in the 1950s – but has now been repealed. The Food Safety of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed the move. However, the law remains in place where food is being prepared or stored.
Move Over, John Lewis: Kerry Video Melts Hearts WELL, it’s certainly giving retail giants such as John Lewis a run for their money in the heartstring-tugging stakes. A Kerry café has got people talking everywhere thanks to its ad, entitled Christmas Is Better Together. Shot in black and white, the film shows an elderly man sitting on his own and glancing at his watch before strolling away as snow begins to fall. The footage culminates with a little girl
KILLARNEY will today bestow its top honour on former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny, who will be inducted into the Order of Innisfallen. The longest serving TD in Dáil Éireann, he will be celebrated at a reception in Killarney House which was extensively refurbished, at a cost of approximately €10 million, during his term in office. The award will be presented by Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher, and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President Paul O’Neill. Organisers say Mr Kenny will be honoured in recognition of the service he gave to his country and to acknowledge the fact that he has been a great friend to Killarney down through the years. He is being honoured also for spearhead-
ing the administration that was responsible for reducing the tourism VAT rate to 9% and, by that act, he helped create and safeguard thousands of jobs in the country’s most important and vibrant industry. Mr Kenny has great affection for and close bonds with Killarney. He has a holiday home in Kilcummin and visits the area regularly. He also takes part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle every year. The Mayo native was first elected to the Dáil in 1975 following the sudden death of his TD father, Henry. He was elected Taoiseach in 2011 and remained at the helm until he stepped down in June of this year. • Who do you think is deserving of an award thanks to their contribution to Killarney over the years? Email newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie
meeting the gentleman and the pair walking together to the café. Yummy Cafe in Tralee shared its video on its Facebook page where customers were swift to share their reactions. “This is so beautiful. Well done guys. Gives John Lewis and the rest of them a run for their money,” wrote Katelyn Nolan while Mary O’Connell wrote, “Wonderful, magical, awesome and very moving!”
Yacht Abandoned Off Newfoundland Found On Kerry Beach
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McGregor Given €400 Speeding Fine A RACING yacht abandoned off Newfoundland six months ago has washed ashore on a beach near An Clochán in west Kerry. The nine-metre Illumia 12 had been lost at sea since 11 June when her Italian skipper was rescued by a Canadian coastguard helicopter 650km southeast of Newfoundland. Illumia 12 had been taking part in a transatlantic race when the vessel was damaged. Michele
Zambelli spent 12 hours waiting to be rescued after the boat lost its keel and had started taking on water. The upturned hull was spotted on Tuesday evening by a surfer off Fermoyle beach and Valentia Coastguard was notified. An initial inspection identified her as the abandoned yacht. Members of the Dingle coast guard assisted in removing the vessel from the beach to a secure location.
UFC CHAMPION Conor McGregor has been given a €400 speeding fine after earlier being compelled to turn up in court, reports the Irish Independent. The ‘Notorious’ star was due to appear in Blanchardstown District Court earlier on Thursday morning to face the charge but sent a solicitor to handle the case in his absence. He was charged with exceeding the 100kph speed limit on the N7 Naas Road at Rathcoole on March 31 this year. At a previous hearing Judge Miriam Walsh said if any defendant wants to make an argument, that person must be attend court themselves or send a legal representative. Solicitor Graham Kenny said McGregor was pleading guilty and said that when he re-
turned the fixed penalty notice issued to him he had mistakenly neglected to put his middle name ‘Anthony’ on it. But Judge Walsh said that if McGregor wanted to offer mitigation or make a case he “has to be here”. Mr Kenny said he would call McGregor at once. McGregor arrived at the court in a sports BMW wearing a green Adidas tracksuit Judge Walsh said she was accepting the guilty plea. Judge Walsh then fined McGregor €400 and gave him two months to pay, adding that he could “pay by instalments”. Asked about recent accusations that he had allegedly been involved in a fight in a pub he replied: “It’s all boll**ks” and “I thought I was in bleedin’ Lanzarote”.
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Killarney Held A Special Place In Eamon’s Heart
Joseph P Kennedy Junior is pictured on horseback during his trip through the Gap of Dunloe in 1937. He was accompanied by his sister Kathleen. He was the eldest of the Kennedy family and his father Joe had aspirations for Joe Junior to become President of the USA. (Joe Jr’s brother John F. fulfilled that ambition). He was a naval pilot in WW11 and was killed in action at age 29 in 1944. His sister Kathleen Kennedy Cavendish was killed in an air crash at age 28 in 1948. Pic: Supplied by Moments in Time
IT WAS with great sadness one heard of the passing of Eamon Corcoran, Caherciveen, on November 12. Killarney held a special place in his heart, where he was well known and respected, principally through his involvement with the annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. For nigh on 20 years Eamon was the official photographer for the cycle, travelling around the Ring taking pictures of cyclists at the food stops. He also covered the presentation night each October in The Gleneagle Hotel. He composed albums of all pictures delivered at no charge; it was his way, his hobby. He was ever present at the Kerry Person of the Year in Dublin with his sister Maureen.
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Residents Glad To See Action Taken I FEEL I have to write to speak out for residents of Ballyspillane. Not all residents of the area are con-
nected to activities that occurred here last week. Most of us are hardworking honest people doing a day’s
work for an honest day’s pay. We are all glad to see the investigations being carried out. Name supplied
Cycling
No visit to Killarney would be complete without a visit to the Aquila Club, lunch at Paddy’s in Main Street and a call to Quill’s Menswear. To his sister Maureen, brothers, Leonard, Derry, nieces and nephews our deepest sympathy. Eamon was laid to rest on November 15 in Caherciveen. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis. Denis Geaney/Cathal Walshe, Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, Killarney
Editor’s Note: If you have an opinion you would like to air, you can write to Letters to the Editor, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C Park Place, High Street, Killarney, or email newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie All letters must be accompanied by a name, address and phone number for verification purposes. These can be omitted with prior approval of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters.
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Muckross Club To Host Major Time Trial
Munster Medals For Killarney Cycling Club
Medal winners: Richard Maes, John Crowley and Patrick Clifford.
MEMBERS of Killarney Cycling Club pedalled into the limelight after competing in the Munster CX Championships on Sunday. The club delivered some impressive results. Richard Maes took overall victory in the A race while in the B race, James O’Sullivan finished in second place. Marcus Treacy and Patrick Clifford finished in sixth and seventh place respectively in the A race, which ensured three top-10
places for the club on the day. Others results were as follows: first, elite, Richard Maes; third, m40, Patrick Clifford and third, m50, John Crowley. Killarney Cycling Club will be holding the last round of the Munster CX league of 2017 at An Oige Hostel in Fossa on December 3, and all are urged to support this event, which starts at 9.30am with underage racing. The B race will be at 11.30am and the A race at 1pm.
MUCKROSS ROWING CLUB will be hosting a rowing time trial tomorrow, Saturday, December 2, in the National Rowing Centre in Cork. This event has attracted some high-profile competition and a
large entry of clubs. Celebrated Irish rowers who are taking part in the event include Paul O’Donovan (Olympic and World Champion). Sanita Puspure (Olympic finalist) and Denise Walsh (European Championship silver medallist).
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The Force Awakens appeared on Netflix this week and with the release of Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi just around the corner, it’s a great time to re-visit the previous episode in the new star wars trilogy. The Force Awakens begins thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First
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Dec 2nd, 18:35 (1994, Comedy) A grumpy divorced father faces a dilemma one Christmas Eve after accidentally startling Santa and causing him to fall to his death. The guilty man’s only option is to put on the red suit, jump into the sleigh and finish the round himself, much to his son’s delight. Fantasy comedy, starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd and David Krumholtz. Includes Lotto.
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Love in a cold climate Words: Eve Kelliher MAYBE we’re biased, being firm fans of all things Christmas, but winter engagements and winter weddings seem to have an extra-special sparkle. If you are thinking of popping the question this festive season, you’ll find that’s it’s the perfect time of year for a proposal whether you do so right here in scenic Killarney or elsewhere. There’s nothing quite like the feelgood factor of breaking the news to your friends and family who are already in celebratory mode thanks to the season of goodwill! As for winter weddings, they are particularly magical, whether you have a starring role as bride or groom or are attending as a guest. Brides and grooms take note of our checklist (see right) on planning nuptials during the darker months of the year!
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Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Ian Cronin, IC Photo Studio
Christmas Engagement Leads To Big Day CHRISTMAS is always a special time for newlyweds Aisling Darmody and Dan O’Sullivan as it was in a festive New York that they got engaged, in December 2015. Dan popped the question at the Rockefeller Center, some six years after they first met. Both accountants, their paths crossed, literally, at the doorstep of Moriarty & Murphy Chartered Certified Accountants, Killarney, where they both worked together in August 2008. The bride, from Faha, and groom, from Dromin, Fossa, were wed in the Prince of Peace Church in Fossa, by Fr Kevin Sullivan, and held their reception in Ballyseede Castle, Tralee. Helping lead the celebrations were Aisling’s parents Kay and Tony Darmody and Dan’s mother and father Joan and Kevin O’Sullivan. Aisling’s sister Karen Darmody was chief bridesmaid with her friend Hayley O’Keeffe as bridesmaid while Dan’s brothers Kevin and Derry O’Sullivan were best man and groomsman. The bride’s niece Kate Darmody and godson David Darmody enjoyed taking on key roles as flowergirl and pageboy. The bridal hairstyling was by Pat O’Neill, with makeup by Marilyn McSweeney. Ian Cronin of IC Photo Studio captured the big day on camera while Sky Eye Drone was the videographer. The newlyweds started their honeymoon in Las Vegas before embarking on a Caribbean cruise and finished the holiday at Orlando, Florida. The bride is a tax analyst with Johnson & Johnson and the groom is a business unit finance controller at Eli Lilly. The newlyweds will reside in Douglas, Cork.
Sara-Jane Whitehead and Colm Holbein who were married in St Gertrude’s Church, Firies, and held their reception in The Brehon Hotel. Pic: Emily Doran Nicola Murphy and Finbar O’Mahony are photographed on their big day, the couple were married in Innishannon and celebrated with family and friends in the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Pic: Micheál O’Sullivan
Enjoy your wedding in the majestic background of 26 acres of landscaped gardens, waterfalls, bridges and more On-site hairdresser and make-up artist. Exciting packages with complimentary added extras include candy cart, fairy light backdrop, mood lighting, outdoor floral arrival arch Licenced for civil ceremonies Seats up to 350 guests, private entrance to the banqueting hall, ample parking 100 bedrooms, and 9 cottages. Further upgrades to rooms due to take place in 2018 with a new bridal suite planned.
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Wedding Fair - 21st January 2018 We had our wedding at The Westlodge Hotel in August and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough. From start to finish everything was perfect, the team at The Westlodge made everything so easy. The meal was superb and the staff were amazing, all of our guests commented on the impeccable service. We would like to thank everyone at The Westlodge Hotel who made our day so special. We are so happy we chose The Westlodge Hotel as our wedding venue! Marion & Finbarr August 2017
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GARDA VETTING The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts, 2012 – 2016 which came into effect on the 29th of April 2016 makes it mandatory for people that work with children or vulnerable adults to be vetted by the Garda Siochana National Vetting Bureau. The National Vetting Bureau deals with requests from certain prospective employees or other workers. The Bureau carries out vetting for relevant organisations that are registered with it. Under the Acts, any person whose work or activity involves access to children or vulnerable adults must be vetted. This includes staff, volunteers and those in student placement working for a relevant organisation. When a prospective worker is vetting by the National Vetting Bureau any criminal record is disclosed to the authorised liaison person in the registered organisation. A disclosure will include details of all convictions and pending prosecutions and a statement of specified information, if any, or a statement that there is no criminal record or specified information relating to the person being vetted. Specified information is also known as soft information. This is information other than criminal convictions where such information leads to a bona fide belief that a person poses a threat to children or vulnerable people. Under Section 14A of the Acts, convictions for certain minor offences in the District Court that are over seven
years old are not included in the Disclosure. This is part of a filtration system. There are certain offences however which are not covered by this. In general, when you apply for a job that does not require Garda Vetting, details of criminal convictions must be given. However, if you have been convicted of an offence covered by Section 5 of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act, 2016 you do not have to disclose the conviction after seven years except in certain circumstances. If an offence is committed while a person was under the age of 18 the offence can be automatically removed from the record as if never committed once certain conditions are met. Under the Data Protection Acts, a person has the right to access personal data that is held by An Garda Siochana. A written request or completed form should be sent to the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana together with fee of €6.35 together with photocopy, passport or birth cert or driving licence or other identification. A copy of the disclosure will be sent direction to you for your personal use. The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.
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Kevin Dundon Shares Recipes For Festive Feast Cookery COUNTLESS Killarney families will be cooking up a storm this Christmas having received tips from the top during the week. Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon took centre stage at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa last Friday for a cookery demonstration. The television personality and author of the book0 “Full on Irish: Contemporary Creative Cooking” is no stranger to pass-
ing on his expertise. He is the owner of Dunbrody Country House Hotel, in County Wexford, which also houses the Dunbrody Cookery School. Over 130 guests attended this unique evening which commenced with a drinks reception at 7pm after which Kevin presented his festive demonstration. Guests were then treated to a delectable dinner designed by the renowned chef.
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CACI Non-Surgical Facelift THE CACI Non-Surgical Facelift treatment has been acclaimed by the international media as probably the most exciting beauty development of the last decade. CACI is an innovative anti-ageing treatment that tones and tightens facial muscles and assists in smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. CACI also specialises in treatments for acne, scarring, pigmentation and wrinkles. CACI award-winning treatments use the very latest pioneering technologies and have been voted the most effective anti-ageing treatments available. Tiny electrical impulses firm and tone sagging facial muscles and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Red light therapy effectively plumps out deep lines and wrinkles providing a needle-free alternative to collagen injections and other dermal fillers. A special handset delivers microdermabrasion, providing a controlled and precise removal of superficial dead skin revealing a softer more youthful complexion. Light therapy has a bio-stimulatory and anti-bacterial healing action on the skin cells. Meanwhile, the CACI Hydra-Lift Treatment is an intensive skin hydration and firming treatment, using a mask which is infused with collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C and E. •
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Library s e t rn o Killa N e c Access Your Library From Your Living Room A Is a er emb Sept Gr Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley says...
LEADING Dutc MEMBERSHIP of Kerry Library rent and back issues of magalarney, Kerry a enables you to borrow books zines including The Economist, Tourism Irelan and DVDs, read, browse, study Hello, Apple Magazine, Cross tour operator and avail of free Wi-Fi,favourite Internet singers Stitchare Crazy, not the World, oftenRunner’s cialising in tou People’s ality. IN MY writing I often draw a parallel between and printing services atmusicians, each of they Women’s Fitness and“Xso many have that Independent tr just talented most musician and athlete The music. and sports its ninefactor”. libraries – including Kil- more online through the linkages on on behalf out start have so much in common. We both larney. There are some great quotes www.kerrylibrary.ie. “be like A while back I was working on a song that has Buro Scanb there like out with a desire to perform. We strive to perfect What you may not realise is else that is taken” Digitised daily, international, na- for Dutch t age-old, challenged me for years. I got so frustrated that the and tant everyone yourself, generally and our skill by practising regularly regional an I actually criedof while working on it. I may even Kerry Library acrossnewspapers came Their itinerary but Iand be true”tional own self now “to thinemembers taking care ourselves. have access to gem a wide range are also available as isisEncyclohave dramatically remember flung the music onwe theall floor teacher House & Garde English The movie. this in absolute our have that is What we must resources - e-books, paedia Britannica Online, while on occasion. Kerri would obviously see this going ofofonline in Killarney. struggling to impart wisdom onto a class of young own unique attributes. Whether you are parte-audiobooks, e-newspapers, the Universal Class product ofon. Then one day, months later, I sat at the piano men whose biggest fear is being considered “difteam or are a solo performer, the only way you can e-training courses fers over 500 certified e-learning to sing the same song. Iin literally sang one line and e-magazines, ferent”. In a moment of pure frustration with the bring the best out yourself is by never leaving and e-languagesteacher – all available courses. If you Kerri ran up to me, putof herwho paws on my lap and wholewanted youralways “you spend if that says class the you are. behind the essence free of charge, provided either to islearn to to speak a foreign lanbegan crying! She believed thismovie song Handsome was hurt- Devyou?” be going who else someone being life Irish the I recently watched by visiting your local library or guage or learn phrases ing me and, I suppose, shebeat was kind of right. My arefor your you if so change big for time a is September an inspirational sports ils and you really can’t through the website www.kerholiday, try Mango Languages, dog remembered the song and it’s implications. a simply a student in school or college or indeed movie to get the blood pumping. It had everything a free online e-language learnrylibrary.ie I always thought she was just lying there but she to thing good a is it that remember life, of student the of from the topic of sexuality to the struggle E-books and e-audio, including ing resource. These free Kerry was actually listening. world this on mark your be you. It is better to leave athlete in keeping his mind clear while on the field. Library online resources can be adults and children, If you have a beloved pet at home, why not let books for than to leave behind regret. We all have a unique As in life, the content of these movies usually boils online or downloaded to a are available for download via elseread them see your creations before the world does. it. .use possesses.. one no that y. fingerprint down to one topic; embracing your individualit PC, tablet, iPad, or smartphone Borrow Box app or from a If you have a bad day, they don’t care, just they because love the of People love certain players, not with 24/7 access from the library library website. Buro Scanbrit t you unconditionally. Just ask my dog,ofcat and link on the • Grace’s website is www.gracefoley.ie their sporting ability but because their personYou can also browse both cur- website www.kerrylibrary.ie Killarney. two love birds!
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My Best Friend... SOME would say diamonds are a girl’s best friend... But I don’t agree. Now don’t get me wrong, I love to sparkle on stage as much as the next diva, but those stones and gems don’t give me the love I get from my four-legged friend. Anyone that knows me will say that I am obsessed with two things; Christmas and dogs! My best friend is a miniature schnauzer/bichon frise cross named Kerri. You might be wondering why I am writing about my pooch in a space normally reserved for all things arts, but let me explain... My little buddy Kerri is like my shadow, wherever I am, she is there too, and this includes my music room. She lies on the couch next to the piano while I practice. She particularly likes my morning practice time as she gets some sun on her fur!
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THE Killarney and District Motor Club will host the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally this weekend. Ireland’s only event to cater solely for historic rally cars and nightstage rallying, it will run tomorrow, Saturday, December 2. The rally commences this Friday evening with a ceremonial start on Main Street, Killarney, at 7pm. The real action gets underway on Saturday morning with the iconic Moll’s Gap stage. The rally will count as the first round of the 2018 Irish Tarmac Historic Rally Championship; final round of the 2017 Southern Four Rally Championship; and final round of The 2017 HRCR - Stage Masters Challenge. Event clerk of the course Kevin Flannery and his
Killarney and District Motor Club team have built this year’s rally around the competitor. “We recognise the competitors attraction to the event and the uniqueness that the Killarney Historic Rally holds worldwide, offering the competitor 110km of competitive stages, centralised service area at Liebherr Container Cranes, Killarney, and the popular feature of the final stage to be run in the darkness,” said Kevin. The event provides a welcome endof-season boost to Ireland’s tourism capital and is worth millions to the local economy. The Gleneagle Hotel, involved in the rally since 1979, will once again serve as rally headquarters. There will also be extensive television coverage of this year’s event.
Ferrari F1 team lose their long time title sponsor, Santander for next season. Aston Martin could become an engine supplier to F1 when the engine regulations change in 2021. Robert Kubica tests for Williams F1 in Abu Dhabi this week.
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New Hoops For St Paul’s THERE was good news for St Paul’s Basketball Club this week when Brendan Griffin, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, announced that the club has been allocated a grant of €5,500 from the Government Sports Capital Fund for the purchase of four sure shoot professional basketball hoops. It is a huge boost for the club which caters for over 400 juvenile members and the new hoops will be used specifically for the St Paul’s U-8 and U-10 teams. These special hoops are adjustable to eight foot which is ideal for this younger age group to improve their shooting skills. The sure shoot hoops are also much safer and reliable than the basic hoops that the club had been using.
St Paul’s Basketball Club Secretary Kathy Shine and Development Officer Padraig Weldon had completed and submitted the application on behalf of the club. Padraig Weldon expressed his gratitude to Minister Brendan Griffin for the grant allocation and said that the money will be well spent. “It is just another part of jigsaw for the future development of the club and to strengthen our underage structure which is growing every year. Having the correct equipment to cater for the juvenile players is so important and Minister Griffin has been very supportive of the work we are doing in the development and promotion of basketball among young players in Killarney,” he said.
Fundraiser In Sheila’s Memory Raises €57,000
FRIENDS and family of a popular Killarney lady the late Sheila Mac Kelliher have generated an impressive €57,000 for charity. The funds were presented to Kerry Palliative Care at a function in Scotts Hotel recently. A coffee morning, golf classic and walk through Killarney National Park were organised in February
and May in memory of the late Sheila Mac Kelliher. Record numbers of supporters turned out in force in February at the coffee morning, in Kayne’s Bar in The Dromhall Hotel, while over two days in May, keen golfers teed up at Killarney Golf Course for a golf classic and walkers put their best foot forward during the walk.
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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL BÓITHRE A nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council is proposing to close to public traffic the road as detailed below in order to facilitate the holding of the 5k Road Race Fun Run on behalf of Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club. From 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 26 December 2017. Road: R561 Regional Road, starting at its junction with the N22 at Farranfore to its junction with the L-7002 at Firies East Cross. Any person having an objection to this proposal should lodge same, in writing, with the Administrative Officer, Operations, Capital Infrastructure and Safety Department, County Buildings, Tralee, County Kerry not later than 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 5 December 2017.
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Mary Courtney Lissivane West Milltown Co. Kerry 1st December A Birthday Tribute to our Mother We celebrate the day Our Lord gave you life Your birth, your struggle, Your courage in strife Like the flower bulb pushing Through the frozen earth Your colour, your bloom Brought richness and wealth. You said life was like seasons, Where we must all learn to know Spring for birth and the time to sow Summer for sunshine, colour and growth August for harvesting without the boast Winter for turf fires And the Christmas roast. You departed from us quickly, It was like blowing out a candle, It was sudden, it was more than What we could handle But how can we forget How your spirit left us Humbled by how and why It soared majestically above us. Let’s focus not on what we have lost But rather the gain Your memory, your love Will forever remain Let your words of wisdom resonate And eternally sustain Happy Birthday Mum despite our cost Say hello to Archangel Michael And protect our lost Look down upon us And bestow us with grace And ensure our hearts stay pure whatever our fate. As we remember you dearly On your birthday. Forever in our hearts you will stay Love from the Courtney, Brosnan And O’Sullivan families xxx
24TH & 3RD ANNIVERSARY CREMIN In loving memory of James Cremin, who died on the 21st November 1993 and Margaret Cremin who died on the 25th of November 2014, late of 6 O’Sullivan’s Place, Killarney. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.
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In loving memory of Daniel Cronin late of Bendameer, Old Deerpark, Killarney who died on the 4th December, 1995.
In loving memory of Allison Crossan, Late of Fauldhouse, Scotland, who passed away on 22nd October 2017.
He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went quietly working For the ones he loved the most.
Say a prayer for my lovely Auntie Allison, who sadly died recently. She lit up every room that she walked into. R.I.P From Jim.
His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too. He was there, a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife.
Memorial Mass is on St. Stephen’s Day.
7TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING
A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called Dad. Dad you are loved and remembered always by your daughters Margaret, Annette and grandson Daniel and Son-in-law Owen. XXXX
In loving memory of Sheila Fleming late of Clydine Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 3rd December 2010.
Anniversary Mass is on 4th December at 6.15pm in the Cathedral.
As I sit in heaven And watch you everyday I try to let you know the signs I never went away
12TH & 13TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN
In loving memory of Hannah & Patrick Cronin, Shinnagh, Rathmore, Hannah who died who died on 1/12/2005 and Patrick who died on 1/5/2004. Time and years slip gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Always remembered by your Loving family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd December at 6pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore.
8TH ANNIVERSARY MURNANE
I hear you when you’re laughing And watch you as you sleep I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep I see you wish the days away Begging to have me home So I try to send you signs So you know you are not alone Don’t feel guilty that you have Life that was denied to me Heaven is truly beautiful Just you wait and see
In loving memory of Dympna Favier, late of Glen-Ford, Glenflesk, who passed away on 3rd December 2016. We wish to acknowledge the support and kindness provided by our neighbours, friends and relatives on the occasion of Dympna’s death in December 2016. We thank all those who visited the house, attended the removal, the Requiem Mass and the funeral; those who sent Mass cards and various messages; thanks also to Canon Michael Fleming P.P. And to Thomas Murphy, Funeral Director for their professionalism during a difficult time. Thanks are due to the medical staff who cared for Dympna, especially Dr. Patricia Sheahan and her staff at University Hospital Kerry, Professor Seamus O’Reilly and the staff at Marymount University Hospital, Cork, Dr. Darren Quirke G.P., The Home Care team, and Liam Sheahan of Sheahan’s Pharmacy. We wish to thank the O’Donoghue family who provided the music, Sean and his staff at The Kerry Way, and all those who contributed to the Palliative Care Fund. The family very much appreciated the Guards of Honour provided by the local Ladies Club and the G.A.A. Club. The anniversary Mass for Dympna will be held at Glenflesk Church on Christmas Eve [7 pm].
1ST ANNIVERSARY FAVIER
So live your life, laugh again Enjoy yourself, be free Then I know with every breath you take You’ll be taking one for me. Sadly missed by your husband Pat, sons David and John, daughter Marcella, sonin-law David, grandsons Conor Patrick and Jack and daughter-in-law Katrin . Anniversary Mass is on 7th Dec at 7.30pm in Kilcummin Church.
15TH ANNIVERSARY
Lovingly remembering Dympna Favier, late of Glen Ford, Glenflesk, Killarney, Who died on 3rd December 2016. No special days are needed, For us to think of you, You are always in our thoughts, No matter what we do. Sadly missed by Peggy, Paudie and All the family.
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2ND & 24TH ANNIVERSARIES
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In loving memory of Florence Murnane, The Glen Glenflesk who left this world on 1st December 2009. We shall meet again in a brighter land, Where farewell is never spoken; We shall clasp each other hand in hand, And the clasp shall not be broken.
In loving memory of Stephen Tucker, late of Shrone and Woodlawn, who died on the 29th November 2007. Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You could never be forgotten, You know you never will. Missed by Deirdre V. Fleming xxx
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May you rest in peace, dear loved one, In that Heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love. Your weary hours and days of pain, Your troubled nights have passed, Your ever patient willing soul, Has found sweet rest at last. From the Guerin family Tiernaboul
In loving memory of Mary O’Leary, late of Emmet’s Terrace, Killarney, who died on the 30th November, 2002. We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our duty to the end, Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will, Forget you mother dear. Love from Jerry Snr, Ann, Billy and Sean, Gerardine & Sean Og and all the O’Leary family.
In loving memory of Jerry & Bridie Moynihan, Doocarrig, Headford, Killarney, Co Kerry. Jerry who died on the 23rd November 1993 and Bridie who died on the 5th December 2015. R.I.P. A silent thought, a quite prayer, For two special people in God’s care. Sadly missed and always remembered, by your Loving Son Thomas and Daughter-in-law Christine.
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2ND ANNIVERSARY
3RD ANNIVERSARY
12TH ANNIVERSARY
GRIFFIN
HEALY-RAE
O’LEARY
In loving memory of my darling wife Kathleen Griffin, 21, Park Drive who died on 4th December, 2015
In loving memory of Jackie Healy-Rae, late of Kilgarvan, who died on 5th December 2014
Precious memories of Donie O’Leary late of Knockeragh and Plunkett Street, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on the 4th December.
Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently I bend to gather them all, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So missed, so loved, so very dear.
Our hearts are so full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same. Sadly missed by Danny, Eileen, Johnny, Caroline, Patie, Dan, Maura, Elaine & Theresa,
GREANY
In loving memory of Mary Greany, Green Street, Dingle who died on 5th December 2016, aged 79 years. The Greany family would like to acknowledge and thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy over this past year. Le mór buíochas do gach éinne a cabhraigh linn. Always remembered and sadly missed by her husband John Joe, family, relatives and friends.
16TH & 6TH ANNIVERSARY
I miss you now, my heart is sore, As time goes by I miss you more, Your loving smile, your precious face, No-one else can fill that space. In secret I weep, in silence I cry, As each lonely hour and day passes by, There’s only thought that eases my pain, And it’s knowing someday I’ll see you again.
LYNE
Beautiful memories treasured forever, Of the love and happiness We shared together, Your presence I miss, Your memory I treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never.
In loving memory of Denis and Betty Lyne, late of Cleeney, Killarney. Denis who died on the 29th of November 2001 and Betty who died on the 12th of November 2011.
Anniversary Mass is on Monday 4th Dec at 9.30am in Church of the Resurrection.
Weep not for me Nor sorrow take But love each other For my sake.
2ND ANNIVERSARY
Anniversary Mass, Kilgarvan Church, 7th Dec. at 6.30pm.
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE KELLIHER
Your loving husband Tim.
GRIFFIN
Sadly missed by their children Michael, Norita, Denis, John, Miriam, Thomas, Desiree, their wives, husbands and their grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on the Sat 2nd December at 6.15p.m in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
4TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN
In loving memory of Denis (Denny Arthur) Moynihan, late of Rusheenmore Glenflesk, Killarney who died on the 7th December 2013. Wrap your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For it is his Anniversary, And he can’t come home. Call his name softly, And when he looks your way, Tell him we love him, And miss him everyday. Always remembered by his loving wife Mary, Daughter Margaret, Sons Arthur & Padraig, Son-in-Law Tadhg, Daughtersin-Law Helen & Brenda And Grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in St Agatha’s Church Glenflesk on 7th December at 7pm.
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. F.
In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother Kathleen Griffin, 21, Park Drive who died on 4th December, 2015 Mother God looked around his garden And saw an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And raised you up to rest, His garden must be beautiful, Because he only takes the best. He knew you were in pain And that a cure was not to be, So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered “come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you slip away, And though we loved you dearly, We knew you could not stay. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. Always remembered by your loving son Tom and daughter-in-law Sheila. XXX *** Grandmother As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all, Sweet Jesus take this message, To our dear Nana up above, Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love. Your loving grandchildren Ian & Jess, Mark, Sandra & Tommy and Kevin. XXX *** Great-grandmother No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you. Your great-grandchildren Evan, Ewan, Hayden, TJ and Millie. XX
Loving birthday remembrance of Jason Kelliher late of 175 Ballyspillane, Killarney, whose birthday occurs on the 1st December. Happy birthday. This day has been marked on my calendar every single year I cannot bear to miss it, I still mark it as if you are there. Every single year as I turn my calendar to this day I sing Happy Birthday Jason and just hope you can hear me say. My memories are always near a Lifetime that we shared I hope that you knew how much I loved you and how much I cared. Because in this life on earth we do not always show how dear people are to us and suddenly it’s too late We can no longer make a fuss. If I could send you a birthday cake With candles to blow out It would be on its way to you, Of that there is no doubt. But I will light a candle as I say my birthday wishes And when I blow it out I will be Sending you a million kisses. All our love your parents Sheilan and Dave and sister Kira and Mark. xxxx
6TH ANNIVERSARY O’GORMAN
You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold. Sadly missed by all your family. Anniversary Mass in The Church of the Resurrection on Sunday 10th of December at 11am.
2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN
In loving memory of Ambrose O’Sullivan, late of Gortagullane, Muckross, Killarney who died on the 1st December 2015. The golden gate stood open, God saw you wanted rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best, All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, You are now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last, Sadly missed by your brother Paddy, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, close friends and neighbours. Special thanks to Mike Mangan.
11TH ANNIVERSARY O’GORMAN
In loving memory of Mary O’Gorman, late of Ballahantourig, Scartaglin, Co. Kerry, who died on the 7th December 2006. (R.I.P) Oh you whom I loved in life, Pray for me and live in such a manner, That we may be reunited forever, In a blessed eternity. From all the family.
19TH ANNIVERSARY GEANEY In loving memory of Mary O’Gorman late of Danesfort Killarney who died on the 5th of December 2011. Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts Where no storm, or night or pain can reach you. Now that you have left us this four years, we hope that heaven is filled with everything you deserve and more. Sadly missed and forever loved by Maureen, Eileen and Mike, grandchildren Adrian, Stephen, John, Marie and Mary. Mary’s anniversary Mass will take place in St Mary’s Cathedral on 4th December at 6.15pm.
In loving memory of Mary Geaney, Woodlawn Killarney who died on the 6th December 1998. R.I.P. Treasured 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. Always remembered by Your husband Denis and family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd of December at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.
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11TH ANNIVERSARY WRENN
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ROHAN
In loving memory of my wonderful daughter & sister Aileen Rohan (Nee Ferris), late of Kings Park, O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, whose birthday occurs on the 29th November. No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather, And your not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart, The sorrow we feel, Can never explain, And the ache in our hearts, Will always remain. Miss you everyday.
In loving memory of my brother James Wrenn, late of “Woodlawn House” Woodlawn Road, Killarney who died on the 4th December 2006. Memories drift to scenes long past, Time rolls on but memories last, Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Loves remembrance outlasts all.
11TH ANNIVERSARY WRENN
Happy Birthday xxx
Anniversary Ball
Love Mam, Eamonn, Richard And families.
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE ROHAN
Killarney-based physical therapist Denis Corridan who recently graduated with a Masters of Science in Strength and Conditioning from Limerick Institute of Technology. Denis is pictured with his wife Emer.
Loved and missed everyday by your sister Julie, brother-in-law Joe and family.
In loving memory of James Wrenn, late of “Woodlawn House” Woodlawn Road, Killarney who died on the 4th December 2006. As each day dawns We think of you As each night falls We pray for you.
A Birthday remembrance for My Loving Wife Aileen Rohan, Who passed away in July 2016. Aileen’s Birthday occurs on 29th November. You are near, Even if I don’t see you. You are with me, Even if you are far away. You are in my thoughts, in my heart, In my life, always. Thinking of you always with love, your Husband Mark and Son Eugene, The Ferris and Rohan families, relations and friends.
Deep in our hearts you will always stay. Sadly missed and never forgotten by Anne, Cara, Jamie, Patrick, Wayne, Finn, and Lachlan. Anniversary Mass is on Monday 4th December at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’DOHERTY
John O’Sullivan and Marie Kehoe-O’Sullivan, Killarney, at the Mercy Hospital Anniversary Ball at The Clayton Hotel Silversprings, Cork. Pic: Darragh Kane
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3RD ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA In loving memory of Donal O’Doherty, whose birthday occurs on the 1st December.
In loving memory of Katie O’Shea late of Boulia Heights, Firies, Killarney who died on 1st December 2014. She Is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes And pray that she’ll come back Or you can open your eyes And see all she’s left. Your heart can be empty because You can’t see her or you can be Full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her And only that she’s gone Or you can cherish her memory And let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, Be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she’d want: , Open your eyes, love and go on. Sadly missed by Neilie, Maria, Fiona And Tony. Mass for Katie & Niamh is on Tuesday December 5th at 7.30pm in St Gertrude’s Church, Firies.
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May Jesus’s strong arms of compassion And love, and the kind and gentle light streams down from heaven lie gently around you. From your wife Doreen.
POWERFUL NOVENA This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request). Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request). This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours - one day. Promised publication, never fails. A.N
The Kerry Parents and Friends community programme participating in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal helping vulnerable children overseas, Helen Sullivan, Jerry Lyons, Anita Cronin, Hayley Ferguson, Gerard Horgan, Tracey McCarthy, Denise Kearns, John Mangan, Grace Murray and Martina Healy.
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In this weekly column, the clergy and members of the pastoral council offer an update on issues concerning the Church locally, nationally and globally
Garden Magic Words: Debby Looney
So Much To Do IS THERE ever a time of year when there is nothing to do outside? If there is, please let me know! Looking out I see leaves that seem to come from nowhere, shrubs which are untidy, muck where there should be gravel… the list goes on! Pruning all those straggly shrubs down to a controllable size is one job I find very satisfying indeed! More or less all deciduous shrubs may be pruned now, unless you want to leave old flowers, of, for example, hydrangeas, on for a winter display. This is especially important for roses, as they are prone to their roots being loosened by wind rock. Take a walk around the garden and do a little check. Are all trees well staked and secure? Are fences and windbreaks sound, or do they need a repair here and there – that old adage of a stitch in time comes to mind! Are any glasshouses safe from falling branches? Do they need to be washed and disinfected? Terracotta pots may be put inside to prevent frost damage, even though many are frost resistant. You can also put a layer of bubble wrap between the soil in the pot and the outside of the pot. This will allow the soil to expand if it freezes, without damage to the pot. November is an excellent time to plant bare rooted hedging and trees also. Most garden centres will have a good supply of hedging, and it is very cost effective to buy them this way. Another advantage is that you will probably not need to worry about watering! When planting your hedge, dig a hole in which the roots will comfortable fit. Add some general fertiliser to the bottom of the hole and cover with some compost. Place your plant in and backfill with a mixture if soil and compost. Do not plant too deep! If necessary stake, or erect a wind barrier for protection. If the plant rocks too much during the winter, two things will happen. The roots will break off and the soil will loosen and the hole you dug for it will fill with water, causing the plant to rot. All in all, even though we are not gardening in the fun sense of the word, there is still plenty to keep us outside in the fresh air!
• Got A Gardening Question? Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@ gmail.com
Life Through The Lens Of The Gospels MATTHEW 22:15-21: The story sees a mixture of religion and politics, a potentially explosive combination. Jesus does not ask us to avoid politics, but that our involvement in the affairs of the world be informed by the perspective of the reign of God. How does the gospel give you a vision of how your involvement in society should be? Pharisees and Herodians were not natural allies but a shared dislike of Jesus brought them together in an attempt to discredit him. Perhaps you experience the same opposition in society today when you
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THE greatest evil is that in our own hearts, but God is greater than our hearts. When we sin against our brother or sister we sin against God. Charles de Foucauld spoke of seeing Jesus in every
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FROM a very young age, children tend to hear a lot about royalty. Popular fairytales, many of them around for hundreds of years, tell tales of beautiful princesses, brave princes, and noble, wise, old kings and queens. They transport children into a world of extravagant palaces and riches beyond anything they could imagine. Modern children’s stories and cartoons continue the fascination, but many now turn the traditional stereotypes on their head. Princesses no longer wait around to be rescued, but take their fate into their own hands. Princes don’t necessarily want to be brave or to become the next king. In the time of Jesus kings were powerful rulers, and
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profess to being a Catholic. Jesus did not get into an argument with them but simply professed his belief in the priority of God in his life. What have you found helpful in bearing witness to the fact that you are still a Catholic? Jesus recognises that we can be faced with conflicting claims for attention. He does not tell us how to solve that dilemma, but challenges us to make sure that our allegiance to God takes priority. When have you been faced with a conflict of loyalties? What helped you to get your priorities right? John Byrne, Veritas person: ‘Above all see Jesus in every person and consequently treat each one as an equal and as a brother or sister, but also with great humility, respect and selfless generosity.’ The other person is the brother or sister for whom Jesus died (1 Cor 8:11f). John O’Brien OFM, Veritas some were tyrants. We know from earlier in Matthew’s Gospel that King Herod was capable of brutal acts. There were expectations too about the great Messianic King who would lead a rebellion and establish his kingdom on earth. The king that Jesus talks about turns these images upside down. He is a fair judge, a shepherd who looks after his flock, inviting all who act with justice and generosity to take their place in his kingdom. He is also in solidarity with the “least” of his people. Who ever heard of a king who knows what it’s like to be in need of food, clothing or company? But Jesus is a different sort of royalty. His kingdom is not based on power or riches, but charity, compassion and forgiveness. Tríona Doherty, Veritas
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COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6pm-7pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday services 9am & 11am; Parent and Toddler 10am (Term time), Bible study Wednesdays 7.30pm, Soul Food: Bible Study and drop-in lunch Fridays from 11am See church notice board for other events. Blue Christmas service Wednesday 6th December at 7.30pm a gentle, contemplative service for those who are carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration. All welcome. Christmas Sale Saturday 9th December 1pm - 4pm various stalls and refreshments available. Carol service Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm. Prayer ministry and Spiritual Direction are available please contact Rev Karen Spence for further information 0646631613 AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 7.30pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie Tralee Venue (New Venue): Community Development Building, The Rock Business Centre, Upr Rock Street - Tuesdays at 8pm. KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme. KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney.
Contact Mairead 087-7808106. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney. SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www. pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645. NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com . Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH A very warm welcome to our December services. Carol Service: Friday, 15th Dec. 7-8pm at the Killarney Cultural Centre, East Avenue Road. Sunday Worship: 10.45am at the Cultural Centre. Wednesday prayer and bible study: 8pm Dec 6th & 13th, meeting at various homes. Advance notice: A change of venue for January, please ring for information. For more information Tel: 064-6632600 or 064-635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” http://www.killarneybaptistchurch.com/ and also https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org EPILEPSY IRELAND Further details, contact Catherine on 0646630301. SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 0647758837.
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24.11.17 For Sale FOR SALE: Firewood 1 load €80 8x4 trailor or 2 for €150, net bags 11 for €30. All delivered and chopped. 0863895141 FOR SALE: Dry seasoned firewood for sale, suitable for stoves etc. in mid Kerry area. Delivered if necessary. 087-7421499. FOR SALE: Good black dry machine turf, €4 per bag. Can deloiver. Phone: 0646632308. FOR SALE: Large selection of Vinyls @ Noelle’s Café, Old Market Lane, Killarney. All genre of music. Gift Vouchers available.
Available AVAILABLE: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 064-6631979. AVAILABLE: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 087-6801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 0876961681. Available: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050. AVAILABLE: Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881. AVAILABLE: Home Improvements Killarney. Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small. Tel. 087-2145452. AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: Sinead 087-2359466. AVAILABLE: Painting, gener-
al property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771. AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 064-6643317. AVAILABLE: Wedding musicChurch Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www.gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087. AVAILABLE: Carpet, sofa, coach deep cleaning; general (regular or one off) house & window cleaning service in killarney and nearby. Limited appointments still available for christmas if you want to get your home ready for the festive season. Call us now on: 0892564991 bright4u cleaning service. AVAILABLE: Employment – Mature woman seeking part time employment from January 2018. Computer literate, capable and reliable. Car owner and good people skills. Office or reception position preferred. Genuine calls please to my mobile: 086 1754868. AVAILABLE: Hard working honest mature lady seeks employment, cleaning, caring, baby sitting. Please contact Maria on 0894304135. AVAILABLE: Experienced babysitter available for babysitting every day (Also available during the weekends) Tel: 087450192, Viktoria. AVAILABLE: Carer, female, fetac level 5 qualifications with 5 yrs hospital experience, available for work in Killarney area. Apply to PO BOX: 3634, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney. AVAILABLE: Childminder available. Firies area. Mature lady. Hon-
Property Letting & Selling To Let TO LET: 1 bed apartment in Loretto, 4 bed house in Riverside Drive. Contact Roger: 086-8136888. TO LET: 3 bed house, Aghadoe, short term. 0868349119. TO LET: one bed apt, suitable only for single professional. All mod cons, 3 min centre. €550 p/m. Tel: 0874183996. TO LET: Room ensuite, park road upper. All in Heat and basic cooking etc. 0876465355. TO LET: One double room available, 5 minutes’
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Animals ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds. We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog. Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work. There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses. Please get in touch if you’d like to help. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@ eircom.net. ANIMALS: Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ ahar.ie. Huge rescue centre in Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. We take all unwanted animals and re-home them. We have beautiful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank of Ireland 90760272 sort-code 90.57.58 ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 087-9704480. FOR SALE: Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale. IKC registered,
walk from town. Everything included. Just €100 per week. 0894133119. TO LET: 1 ensuite double bedroom to let. Apt 17, Chapel pace, Town Centre, Killarney. €90 p/week. 0876295417. TO LET: Room to rent, 5 mins drive from town. Long/short term. Nonsmoking. 0862250233. TO LET: Room to let 10 mins walk from town centre. Tel: 087-2484804. TO LET: 1 Bedroom Apartment aprox 5 miles from Killarney fully furnished, Electric heating. Contact Donal 086 8286313.
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Wanted WANTED: Childminder needed Farranfore area, children’s own home. Two boys 16m and 3yrs. 3 days per week. 0860686595 WANTED: Live in companion required for elderly lady in Killarney area, with light housework, Monday to Friday each week. Own transport desirable. Please apply to PO BOX: 3633, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney. WANTED: Cleaner required for private house (Killarney Town)4hrs per week Ph: 087 7730811
TO LET: Room to let in Killarney Town Centre. House share with two young female professionals available immediately. €350 per month. For more information or to organize a viewing please call 064-6622513 and ask to speak with Grace. TO LET: Fully Furnished house to let in Farranfore. Contact 0877630458.
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Listless Lakers Can’t Match Mathews A tough weekend for the Lakers leaves their league aspirations in real jeopardy, writes Adam Moynihan
National League: Division 1 Scotts Lakers 56 Fr Mathews 67 The Scotts Lakers were unable to follow up their dramatic overtime win against Ulster University as they fell to a crushing 11-point defeat to Fr Mathews of Cork at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday night. Losing is one thing but the manner of the defeat will certainly have disappointed new head coach Cormac O’Donoghue. His team managed just 56 points and faded badly in the second half as Mathews eased to an all-toocomfortable victory. The hosts went into this one without the services of Pádraig Lucey and the 6’8” forward was sorely missed as the Lakers were forced to rely entirely on Andrew Fitzgerald and Antuan Bootle for size in the paint. Fitzgerald played 36 minutes while Bootle was on the floor for 27, which in turn meant less game time for in-form American Justin Tuason.
The Lakers still managed to hold their own early on and scores from Fitzgerald and Bootle had them five points ahead as the first quarter drew to a close. With just a few seconds left,
talented Mathews guard Marcus Thomas, who scored 61 points in his previous outing, finally found his shot and knocked down a three to make it 15-13 at the horn. Thomas tied it up with a nice move and finish at the start of the second but Mark Greene responded with a quick three for the Lakers. Neither team were really flowing offensively and it was shaping up to be a low-scoring game, which in theory should have suited the Lakers. Prior to Saturday, Mathews had been averaging 93 points per game. The Corkmen finally got their noses in front with 2:40 left in the half when the impressive Mike McGinn nailed a three to make it 22-23 but the Lakers finished in the ascendancy thanks to five straight points from Justin Tuason. Carrying a four-point advantage into the second half, the Lakers would have been hoping to push on and assert their dominance but the third quarter has been a major problem all year and, unfortunately, this game was no exception. The Lakers managed just five points in the entire period as some excellent play from 6’6” centre Paul O’Driscoll saw Mathews ease into an eightpoint lead. Things improved offensively in the fourth but Mathews always had the Lakers at arm’s length. Antuan Bootle and Dan Griffin chipped away at the lead from time to time but, in truth, the outcome was never really in doubt. This defeat, coupled with the loss to Kilkenny the following day, means the Lakers need to win both of their remaining games if they’re to have any hope of securing a top half finish. They would also need results elsewhere to go their way. After Christmas, the top seven teams (Division 1A) will play each other one more time to see who will be crowned league champions while the bottom seven (Division 1B) will play off for the Shield. The Lakers are currently ninth and while I’m sure the players would love a shot at Division 1A and the league title, a place in Division 1B wouldn’t be the end of the world. It’s the club’s first season back in the National League so competing for the Shield, and possibly having a good cup run (they play Fr Mathew’s in the quarter final this Sunday), would surely be considered a decent start.
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Scotts Lakers To Face Fr Mathews Again This Weekend IN NATIONAL League Basketball Division One, Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney will face Fr Mathews of Cork again this weekend in the quarterfinal of the President’s National Cup in Coláiste Chríost Ri, Cork, on Sunday, December 3, at 3pm. Fr Mathews will be firm favourites after last week and home advantage is another boost to them. Scotts Lakers will probably be without Padraig Lucey again for this one but they
are still more than capable of matching up well against Mathews and getting the desired result. It was a disappointing weekend for Scotts Lakers suffering a double defeat at home to Fr Mathews on Saturday (Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney 56, Fr Mathews Cork 67) and away to Paris Texas Kilkenny on Sunday (Paris Texas Kilkenny 86, Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney 72). Like many of their outings so far this season, these were two more games that the Killarney side were more than capable of winning but they struggled
to reproduce the great performance that they produced in last week’s thrilling overtime win against Ulster Elks. The Lakers were slightly under strength in both outings with the influential Padraig Lucey ruled out through injury while point guard Mihail Kapitanov picked up an injury on Saturday night and sat out Sunday’s encounter. Following Saturday night’s defeat, Scotts Lakers were on the road early on Sunday morning for a lunchtime tip-off against Paris Texas Kilkenny. Still feeling the effects from the night before, the Lakers struggled to find their range early on and the home side led 29-9 at the end of the first quarter. Scotts Lakers stepped it up in the second quarter but still trailed 44-35 at the interval break.
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Celts To Host Castlebar In FAI Castlebar play a good brand of football but they’re particularly strong in central defence, writes Killarney Athletic’s Adam Moynihan
FAI Junior Cup 5th Round Killarney Celtic v Castlebar Celtic Sunday, December 3, at 2pm (Celtic Park) Killarney Celtic will be hoping to progress to the last 32 of this year’s FAI Junior Cup when they play Castlebar Celtic in Celtic Park on Sunday.
Celtic have beaten all comers so far this season both domestically and on the national stage Celtic striker Cathal O’Shea in action against Cork City. Pic: Konrad Paprocki
Eoghan Donnellan’s team exceeded all expectations last season by reaching the last four of this prestigious tournament and the club would no doubt relish another shot at the big guns when the competition really takes shape in the New Year. Celtic have beaten all comers so far this season both domestically and on the national stage. They have already made light work of Clare sides Rineanna Rovers (11-0), Moher Celtic (4-0) and Newmarket Celtic B (4-2) en route to the fifth round of the FAI and will fancy their chances of making the latter stages again this time out, although their opponents in Sunday’s fifth round clash will certainly be no pushovers. Castlebar have won the Mayo League 17 times
Rugby News ... Words: Liam Murphy IRELAND completed their Guinness Series of November Internationals with three wins from three last weekend with a win over Argentina at the Aviva winning on a scoreline of 28 points to 19. Argentina looked tired after their tour and the hosts held them scoreless in the first half, leading 13-0 at halftime. Tries were scored by Munster’s own CJ Stander and probable player of the series Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale who scored a brace. He has been a revelation, without a doubt. It has been good to see Joe Schmidt literally use everyone in his camp with many new caps earning their starting places. Munster’s Chris Farrell had another excellent game, which will give new Munster boss Johan Van Graan a lift as he settles
(most recently in 2011) and finished third behind Westport United and Ballina Town in 2017. (The Mayo league runs from March to October.) Conor O’Grady’s young team were unlucky to lose out to Ballina Town in the Mayo Super Cup Final but they got revenge a few weeks back when they beat Ballina 4-2 in the fourth round of the FAI. Their run to the last 64 has also included victories over Crossmalina and Manulla. Castlebar play a good brand of football but they’re particularly strong in central defence. Ger O’Boyle, who recently lined out for Connacht, and Ioseph O’Reilly will be hoping to keep things tight at the back while the likes of Colm Nevin and Jason Hunt attempt to make inroads further up the field. Celtic will also need to keep a close eye on striker Liam Flatley who scored a brace in the last round against Ballina.
Also on Sunday, and also at Celtic Park, there’s a bit of a local derby in Division 1A as third place Cedar Galaxy play host to bottom of the table Ballyhar Dynamos. Cedar have made a decent start to the season, winning two and drawing three of their six games so far. They’ll be hoping to keep the pressure on the sides who currently occupy the promotion places, Ballyheigue and QPR, with a win on Sunday. Ballyhar, meanwhile, find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table with three defeats and a draw from their four matches to date. Interestingly, their only point so far came against Cedar. The teams drew 3-3 when they met back in September. Kick-off in this one is at 11.30am. In the Premier A, Mastergeeha welcome Tralee Dynamos to Kilbrean Park at 2pm. Killarney Athletic have not been handed a fixture.
in at Thomond Park. Speaking of which, Munster travelled to Italy to take on Zebre in the Pro14 last weekend, winning on a scoreline of 19 points to 36 to the Irish Province and bagging a bonus point to boot. It was fantastic to hear the Fields of Athenry ring out in the stands, however the penalty count and two very silly sin bins will have the new head coach worried with a lot to work on. With tries coming from Scannell, Hart, Nash and a brace from Alex Wootton, JJ Hanrahan was again a class act converting four of the five tries as well as scoring a penalty.
With Ian Keatley producing the goods for Ireland and JJ stepping up for Munster, things a really looking promising at Munster. Add to this Tyler Bleyendaal and this is a good headache for the incumbent coach. Finally, it was great to hear that Ronan O’Gara has been offered a position as Backs Coach with New Zealand outfit and Super Rugby champions the Crusaders. It is extremely rare for any team in New Zealand to look outside of New Zealand for coaches given their utter dominance of the game, so this just goes to show the reverence with which ROG is held. Congrats ROG!
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Bottas Wins In Abu Dhabi Words: Cormac Casey
Words: Cormac Casey THE 2017 WRC Championship saw the most dramatic change to regulations since the group B era and the season delivery the most exciting championship in years. All four registered manufacturers recording a win. Seven different drivers took the top step of the podium with M-Sport Ford and Sebastian Ogier ultimately taking home the championship spoils. Ford and Hyundai took full advantage of the new regulations taking first and second respectfully in the manufacturers while Toyota make an impressive return to the championship taking third. Citroen had the most difficult transition to the new
regulations remaining on the bottom of the table in fourth. Irish rally fans were focused on Kris Meeke, Paul Nagle and Craig Breen, all with the Citroen team. Meeke and Nagle ended the season seventh in the championship with an epic win in Mexico and a dominant win in Spain. However, the overall result is not reflective of their potential. On paper, pre-season the Citroen crew were serious contenders for the title. Unfortunately, they had to overcome an underperforming Citroen C3 all season. Five retirements from thirteen starts - both mechanical failures and driver errors – mostly brought about by driving a
car beyond what the car was capable of in search of a good result. The difficulty for the Meeke and Nagle’s championship was that they were in contention on four out of the five retirements. Craig Breen in his first full WRC season had consistent results build his experience and confidence for next season. Citroen admitted halfway through 2017 that all their focus was now on developing their 2018 car. Citroen are a big budget team and they know how to win. Meeke and Nagle in a performing car are championship contenders – Citroen need to deliver for 2018.
THE 2017 F1 season finished last weekend in Abu Dhabi with a win for Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate, Valtteri Bottas, Hamilton followed in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in third. Bottas had a dominant weekend with quickest in practice then putting his Mercedes on pole and taking victory in the race. With nothing to gain in the championship for the following pack, Bottas had a clear path to victory. Hamilton had no answer to Bottas’ dominance all weekend and beat the world champion fair and square. F1 is a multi-billion euro industry known for not liking change and true to form the unveiling of the new F1 logo over the weekend sparked a debate up and down the pitlane with divided opinion. The new owners, Liberty Media who took control of F1 from the iron fist of Bernie Ecclestone, will have an interesting ride over the coming years to keep calm amongst the ranks of the current pitlane. The will be as interesting as the racing.
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At the presentation of prizes of the Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society hampers outing at Mahony’s Point, Killarney, on Saturday sponsored by The Tatler Jack were front from left, John O’Leary, Niall O’Mara (second), Laura O’Sullivan (Tatler Jack), Brian Clarke (Captain and overall winner), Peter McEnery (third) and Joey Sheehan. Back from left are Niall Brosnan, Finian Moran, Mike Cooper, David Moloney, Mike Howard, Thomas O’Regan and Brendan Keogh. Pic: Eamonn Keogh
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Dr Crokes No Match For Nemo Rangers In Munster Final Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald DR CROKES lost their Munster club title to a rampant Nemo Rangers side at Páirc UI Rinn on Sunday last. Nemo won by a mere five points but they could well have won by double that, had they not spurned six goal opportunities. No goal in the match which finished 16 points to 11. Nemo were the supreme masters and are fully deserving of this victory, their 16th Munster title. They will now go on to the All-Ireland series in February and they are worthy champions. The acrobatic brilliance of Shane Murphy and the superb blocking of John Payne denied Nemo those six clear-cut chances at goal scoring. Crokes had just one shot at goal near the end when they were without Kieran O’Leary who was sent off after picking up his second yellow card.
distance of the Cork men but they could not kick on.
OPENED SMARTLY Crokes opened smartly when Johnny Buckley kicked over the opening point. Gavin White scored another point and he had an outstanding game throughout at wingback, for the full hour, but the defence overall could not keep Nemo at bay by himself and Payne. Man of the match was Nemo’s Luke Connolly who finished the game with 10 points. This included four converted frees and two 45s. He was also very much on top in general play. Once he got going after the opening 10 minutes the Cork side were the complete masters despite some wonderful high fielding by Johnny Buckley, but Crokes lacked their normal rhythm and any effort at scoring was swallowed up by the in-form Nemo defence. Between the 12th and the 20th minute Nemo scored six points and Crokes failed to score. They did have three good chances of points but Nemo stood resolute. Nemo won most of the individual battles. Barry O’Driscoll was denied a goal bound shot by a superb Payno block. He repeated the heroics also when Alan O’Donovan sent a great ball in to Paddy Gumley; this effort was snuffed out by Payno. Brian Looney tried very hard in a forward division that failed to ignite.
CROKES CHANGES One felt that half-time could not come half quick enough for Crokes from the constant bombardment and the surprise is that Crokes were still within the sights of Nemo on the scoreboard. Once again they were grateful to their brilliant goalkeeper Shane Murphy. I expected changes in the Crokes team at halftime but that did not happen until the three quarter stage when Paul Clarke came on for Gavin O Shea. Tony Brosnan came on two minutes later for Micheál Burns. Crokes got within striking
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Eoin Hand Opens New Chapter TIRED While Nemo were eager and enthusiastic throughout the field and matched that with scores, Crokes laboured and had all the signs of a tired team. This team won six of the Kerry county championships in recent years and crowned it all by winning the All Ireland club title on St Patrick’s Day 2017. They have been on the go over that long and successful period and there was no letup for the past 18 months. Missing on Sunday last was the slick teamwork which was the trademark of this Croke team, but there comes a time when that will end and that is what happened on Sunday last. A vastly superior Nemo team proved much too good for Crokes. The surprise was that Nemo did not double their match winning fivepoint win. The pitch was very cut up and players found it very hard to keep their feet, but it was the same conditions for both sides and Crokes will not be putting that up as an excuse. They were overwhelmed by a vastly superior side. There was great intensity in the game with honest to goodness tackles for the most part. However it spilled over in the last ten minutes when the outcome was no longer in doubt.
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Nemo Rangers: L Connolly (0-10, 4 frees, 2 45s); P. Gumley (0-3); A O’Reilly, P Kerrigan, C Horgan (0-1 each); Dr Crokes: C Cooper 0-3 frees), D Casey (1 free) (0-2 from play); B Looney (0-2); J. Buckley, G. White, J. Kiely (0-1 each).
EOIN HAND had an up and down career both as a soccer player and as a manager, but through it all he was the great survivor and he lays bare his professional life and his personal life in a new book published by The Collins Press. First Hand – My Life and Irish Football ghosted by Jared Browne. He had a very varied career playing with Swindon Town, Dundalk, Shelbourne, Drumcondra and Portsmouth. Eoin, who has been resident in Moyvane, Co Kerry, for some years now, was well liked in Limerick as he steered them to the League of Ireland as player manager. He won 20 caps playing for the Irish team and later managed the Irish team. In his very first match as manager of the Irish team in 1980 the Irish won. He took on a tough assignment in 1986 when he went to manage Saudi Arabia where the language was a big barrier, but he stuck it out for 18 months. In 1994 he went to South Africa but he was forced to leave after his life was threatened on one occasion by 30 Zulus who invaded the pitch. He had his own controversies with the FAI. A very interesting chapter deals with his personal life and the demons of drink and depression. When he was at death’s door he decided to plan his own funeral. He is very open about his severe bouts of depression and is quite frank in his description of how the depression and the heavy drinking brought him to the brink, but he survived. It is a riveting read.
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Legion v Rathmore: Five things to watch out for
Despite all the controversy over the past couple of weeks, this year’s O’Donoghue Cup final promises to be a classic, writes Adam Moynihan
O’Donoghue Cup Final Killarney Legion v Rathmore Sunday, December 3, at 2pm (Fitzgerald Stadium) 1. Renewing old acquaintances This year’s O’Donoghue Cup decider pits Legion against Rathmore and if recent history is anything to go by, Sunday’s game should be a belter. This is the third time in four years the sides have met in the final and you can be sure that Legion will have vengeance on their mind; Rathmore came out on top in 2014 after a replay and again in 2015 when they won by seven points. Earlier that year, Legion beat their East Kerry rivals by 0-15 to 0-12 in the semi-final of the County Championship, ending Rathmore’s dreams of making their first ever County Final.
This is the third time in four years the sides have met in the final and you can be sure that Legion will have vengeance on their mind 2. Rathmore on the brink of history Following those two triumphs over Legion and last year’s superb victory over Crokes, Rathmore are one game away from winning their fourth O’Donoghue Cup in a row. It would be a remarkable achievement, especially considering how dominant the Crokes had been in the tournament since the turn of the century. This year, they’ve already accounted for Spa and Gneeveguilla en route to the final. If they lift the cup on Sunday, it will be the club’s eighth East Kerry Championship (third all-time behind Spa and Crokes).
3. Can Legion lay their final hoodoo to rest? Legion have unquestionably been one of the best teams in East Kerry for the past number of years but that coveted piece of silverware continues to elude them. In the last five years they’ve lost three O’Donoghue Cup finals, two Club Championship finals and a County Championship final. The circumstances surrounding their qualification for this particular decider are far from ideal but it is what it is. The players can only beat what’s put in front of them.
Rathmore’s James O’Sullivan tussles with Legion’s Billy McGuire when the sides met in the 2015 County Championship. Pic: Eamonn Keogh
Alan O’Neill has already guided his side back into Division 1; defeating Rathmore and stopping their four-in-a-row would constitute another major success. Everyone involved will be desperate to bring the O’Donoghue Cup back to Derreen for the first time since 1976.
4. Lucey back from Oz, Murphy still there Following a stint in the AFL with Geelong, Pádraig Lucey has made a welcome return to the Legion set-up and could well feature in Sunday’s crucial fixture. Standing at 6’8” tall, Lucey, who has also lined out for the Scotts Lakers since coming home, certainly offers Legion something different and the prospect of James O’Donoghue and Conor Keane feeding off of him in the full forward line should certainly excite the Legion faithful. Rathmore, meanwhile, will have to make do without Kerry star Paul Murphy who is currently in Australia. Murphy will undoubtedly be a loss but Rathmore are strong all over the pitch and will be hoping that
others can pick up the slack.
5. The end of the O’Donoghue Cup as we know it? Given how poorly this year’s tournament has gone, everyone seems to agree that something has to be done about the East Kerry Championship. Players have complained for a very long time about having to play into December and 10 of the 13 clubs (i.e. those who haven’t made a final in the last 11 years) are finding it hard stay optimistic about their chances of winning it again, in the near future at least. Now we’ve reached the stage – and I know there are mitigating circumstances - where teams are actually refusing to field teams. The O’Donoghue Cup has been around for 63 years so any changes are sure to be resisted in some quarters but 2017 will surely be the straw that broke the camel’s back. I don’t think there’s any easy solution to the problem but the East Kerry Board may feel as though it’s time to try something new.
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Sport 35 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Killarney Cougars BC SENIOR NEWS: Senior Women League Div II, Killarney Cougars 52, St Bridget’s 35. The Cougars welcomed the Currow women to the Pres Gym and the visitors were quick to settle thanks to the impressive Fiona Nelligan and Brenda McMahon both who contributed good baskets to lead 10-6 after the opening qtr. Cougars after a slow start came more into the game and in a low scoring game the home side led 17-15 at halftime with Chloe O’Doherty on target with a couple of great baskets. A strong third qtr saw Cougars increase the lead with Kate Looney impressing on the boards as she contributed 8pts to leave Cougars in control. The St Bridget’s challenge faded in the last qtr as Cougars pushed on finishing strongly in an entertaining game. Best for Cougars were Michelle Greene, Katie O’Brien, Kate Looney and Fiona McSweeney. U16 Boys Div III: Killarney Cougars 32, Glenbeigh Falcons 33. CORK OPEN TOURNAMENT BLITZ: The Cougars Boys travelled to Cork on Saturday and were knocked out of the competition by Corrib Galway after a thrilling game in overtime 46-44 at the quarterfinal stage. COUGARS ACADEMY: Our U8 & U10 Girls & Boys training continues Friday evenings at the Parish Hall. Girls U8 & U10 at 5 pm, U8 Boys 6 pm, U10 Boys 6.30 pm. Kilcummin CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CATHEDRAL: In aid of Kilcummin N.S. Hall with Liam Lawton and special guests Sunday 17th December 2017. Concert 7pm to 9pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets €20. IRISH HEART FOUNDATION: Thank you to everyone who donated to the Irish Heart Foundation last weekend, €344.20 was raised. MEMORIAL WALK: 5K & 10K Kilcummin Walk in memory of Catherine O’Leary & Mary Lynch will take place Saturday 30th December, 2pm. Meeting Point Kilcummin Klub Bar. Soup, Sandwiches afterwards. All welcome. Contact Marie 085 1571365. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: In Kilcummin, Saturday 9th (6-9pm) and Sun 10th (9am - 12) December. Raffles on the day with monies going to Kilcummin Defibrillator Group. CHRISTMAS WREATHS: On sale or pre-order collect in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Dec. 9/10th & 15/16th, after 7.30 & 11.15 Mass. Grave €10, Door €13. Contact Mary 087 6447536. MASS: There will be Mass and Holy Hour in honour of St Pio in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin, on Saturday, December 2nd @ 3pm, celebrated by Fr John Mockler of the Institute of St Pio. There will also be priests to hear Confession. The first-class Relic of St Pio will be available for blessings and the life size statue of St Pio will be present. Fossa Bridge Club Results Nov 16th, 1st John O’Shea/Therese McCarthy, 2nd Evelyn O’Leary/Neal Allen. Nov23rd, 1st Evelyn O’Leary/ Neal Allen, 2nd Anne Looney/Maura
Moynihan. Mastergeeha FC RESULTS: U12 DIV 1: Mastergeeha 6 Dynamos 2. U12 DIV 2: Park 5 Mastergeeha 1. U16: St Brendan’s Park B 1 Mastergeeha 4. U18: Ballyhar 2 Mastergeeha 2. In the opening half, the home side had the better chances but the score remained 0-0 at the break. In the second half Ballyhar scored two goals. After this Mastergeeha played better and got a goal back when Dylan Murphy finished well following a pass by Michael Kearney. Mastergeeha got the equaliser when James Lynch scored from the edge of the box. In the closing stages both sides went close but a draw was a fair result. LOTTO: Congratulations to Connie O’Sullivan, Lyreatough, Kilcummin who won the Jackpot of €3,400. Jackpot now €2,000. Killarney Celtic FAI Youths Cup, Killarney Celtic 1, Park FC 2. U16 Premier, Park FC 1, Killarney Celtic 9. U14 National Cup, Killarney Celtic 4, Shelbourne 0. U14 Div 1, Ballyheigue 4, Killarney Celtic 1. U12 National Cup, Killarney Celtic 0, Caherdavin 1. U12 Girls, Killarney Celtic 7, Listowel Celtic 0. Killarney RFC 80’S V 90’S NIGHT: Last Friday we held a hugely successful 80’s V 90’s night at the Killarney Grand. Thanks to everyone who came out to support and to Patsy and Helen at the Grand for their support. A great night was had by all and the music was excellent on the night. NEXT WEEKEND’S FIXTURES: Minis welcome Killorglin to Knockreer Sat @ 10:30am. U14: Castleisland V Killarney - Saturday 11am @ Crageens. U16: Killarney V Castleisland - Saturday 11am @ Aghadoe. U18: South Kerry V Tralee Saturday 11am @ Ballymalis. Seniors: Killarney V Kinsale - Sunday 2:30pm @ Aghadoe. Killarney Valley AC Will be holding their Registration Night on Monday December 11th, 2017 from 5.30pm to 7pm in the Sem Gym. Both new and existing members can register/re-register on the night. New members must be 7yrs old on Jan 1st, 2018 or wait another year – there will be no exceptions to this rule. New members must bring a copy of their birthcert to fulfil registration requirements. Juvenile membership (up to U19) costs €40 and includes a club t-shirt. Senior & Masters Membership costs €45 and includes a club t-shirt.. Membership is payable on full on the night and is valid from Jan 1st, 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018 and includes Athletics Ireland membership and club insurance. Training for this year finishes on December 14th. Listry Community LISTRY ACTIVEMENT RETIREMENT ASSOC.: Listry Active Retirement Assoc. are now offering the following Activities-Art-086 7944494, Bridge, Walking trips-087 6256861, Bowling-087 2563883, Tea Dances-086 3153638. If
interested in any of the above-mentioned activities please contact the relevant Telephone numbers as shown. CLEANUP COMMUNITY FOR CHRISTMAS: Let us take pride in our Community and make a big effort for Christmas. Please pick up litter in vicinity of your own home or along R563 & N70 roads or close to yours. Bags available at Listry Community Centre. Bags of litter should or can be returned back to Listry Community centre. If anyone has spare or not using litter picker. Could you please drop to Listry community Centre and we put them to good use. LISTRY/MILLTOWN FLEADH CHEOIL: Quiz on this Friday 1st December in Larkins bar in aid bringing Fleadh Cheoil 2018 back to Milltown. Prizes for winners on the night and also of the 6-quiz league over the next six months. MEK United FC U12 DIV 2.: MEK Utd 7, Listowel Celtic B 2. We got off to a dream start when Sean O`Brien found himself in space on the edge of the box in the first minute. He unleashed a curling left leg shot into the top corner. On 20 mins, we found ourselves 2-0 up. Left back Cian Myers volleyed brillianty past the Listowel keeper after a corner by Sean O`Brien. We had a chance to make it 3-0 on 22mins but Eoghan Bolgers penalty was well saved. Eoghan made amends soon after to make it 3-0 . We were awarded another penalty just before half time and Eoghan calmy slotted it home to claim his second goal. Listowel rallied and scored seconds later to make it 4-1 at half time. On 40mins Sean O`Brien unleashed another long range effort. This time with his right foot! Listowel responded with another goal to make it 5-2 with 15 mins to go. Our sixth goal came after a scramble in the box with Tadgh Gosney and Aaron Dinham both claiming they got the final touch! Stuart Scott finished the scoring to make it 7 -2 to MEK. FORTHCOMING FIXTURES: U13 - Div. 2 MEK V St. Brendan’s Park, Lackabane Pitch, Fossa. Sat - 12:00. U11 - Friendly Fenit V MEK, Fenit. Sat - 12:00 Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club TURKEYS: Our second weekend of Turkeys last Sunday produced the following results (Fourball Betterball) - Overall Nett: Mike ‘Seve’ O’Leary & Sheila O’Donoghue 36, Overall Gross: Sean Ashe & Hugh O’Sullivan 47. Same times of 9.15am & 11.15am this Sunday. Format: Scotch Foursomes, open to club members aged 15 or over. U-16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: Our pre-Christmas U-16 event will take place this Saturday December 2nd at 1pm with play over 18 holes. After the event the club will make presentations to Cillian Courtney and Adam Kelly on their Munster Strokeplay successes back in July while the Kerry U-16 team will also be honoured for their Munster win back in August. GATHERING IN MURPHY’S: Our pre-Christmas gathering in Murphy’s Bar will take place on Friday Decem-
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ber 15th this year. Prizes for all outstanding competitions between the Open Three Ball Scramble, Christmas Hamper, Turkeys and Club Matchplay will be presented on the night. Also on the night there is a meal planned for Lord Kenmares beforehand for any member interested at 7pm prior to the presentation. Anyone who has not already let their interest known is asked to contact Club PRO Jason O’Connor know as a number of places are still available. Flesk Valley Rowing Club IRISH PROVINCES INDOOR ROWING: Last Saturday saw over 30 of the Valleys finest underage rowers, make the journey to the University of Limerick Sports complex for the Irish Indoor Provinces Rowing Championships. It was a hugely successful outing for Flesk Valley, with no fewer than 5 medals to show. The talented Caoimhe O Sullivan brought home the Gold medal in the WJ14-4min, and followed it up later in the day by taking silver in the WJ14-500m. There were powerful performances from Elisha Leane in the WJ13-500m and Tara O Donoghue in the WJ15-500m, who both brought home Silver medals, just missing out on first place. Sam Casey added to the medal haul when collected the bronze medal in the MJ15-500m. MUCKROSS HEAD: This Saturday sees the club head on their travels again, where the will take part in the Muckross Head, being hosted at Inniscarra, by Muckross Rowing Club. Killarney Athletic A.F.C. RESULTS: Senior B, Killarney Athletic B 1-1 Castlegregory. Scorer was David Long. Girls Under 14: Killarney Athletic 5 Fenit 1. Scorers were 3 goals from Lucy O’Leary 1 from Pia Hickey and 1 from Eabhla Healy. Boys Under 14 Premier: Park 2 Killarney Athletic 2. Scorers were Sean Dineen and Roko Rudjucan. Boys Under 14 Division 2: Listowel Celtic 5 Killarney Athletic B 0. 3-0. Best for Athletic Jack Leader, Carl McCarthy and Tomas O’Reilly. Under 16: Killarney Athletic 3 Killorglin 3. Scorers were Jason Kerins, Eoghan O’Sullivan and Damien Switzer. Boys under 12 A: Killarney Athletic 5 LB Rovers 2. Scorers were Thomas Healy 3 and Oisin Lynch 2. Boys Under 12 B: Killarney Athletic Boys under 12 B 4 Camp FC 2. Scorers were Daniel Fleming, Bryn Flaherty, Daire Kingston and Anto Donhav. FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT AND UNDERAGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD: A great evening was had by all. Thanks to the Killarney Oaks for hosting the evening and our prize sponsors, Parents and Players. Killarney Athletic A.F.C. underage Players of the Year were Alex Hennigan Under 12, Darren Ryan Under 13 A, Eoghain O’Dubhain Under 13 B, Aaron O’Sullivan Under 14, Rob O’Shea Under 15, Liam Kelliher Under 16 Kieran Sugrue Under 17. Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Club Captain Derry McCarthy has announced that the competition on Sunday next, the 3rd of December will
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be a Fundraiser for the “Ian O’Connell” benevolent fund, the competition is expected to draw a very large entry field, and in an effort to accommodate such a large entry, the Men’s Committee, have decided to have two shotgun starts, the first at 8.30 A.M. and the second at 12.30 P.M. the competition will be played on our Killeen Course. Ian O’Connell is a 16-year-old youth from Park Road Killarney, who plays football with Spa, G.A.A. and he plays hurling with Dr. Crokes, he also plays Rugby with the Killarney side, and soccer with Killarney Celtic, so he is an all-rounder in very many sports. Ian was involved in a fall from his bicycle in August last, and he is currently in Dublin where he is undergoing treatment to his serious neck and spinal injuries and it is expected that his treatment will take quite some time. Derry McCarthy says that this fundraiser is our way as a Club, to show our solidarity with all of the other sporting and social Clubs and Organisations who have already amassed over €120,000 in the fund from their various fund-raising endeavors towards defraying the very substantial costs which will be incurred by Ian and his family during the course of his recuperation. Glenflesk RAHEEN N.S: Congratulations to Dan Murphy who had the winning lotto no. 46 on Saturday the 25th of November GLENFLESK COMHALTAS: Glenflesk Comhaltas will hold the annual Christmas concert in St. Agatha’s Community Centre on Thursday 7th December 2017 at 8pm. All welcome. BARRADUFF TIDY VILLAGE GROUP: Barraduff Memory Tree: This Christmas Barraduff Village will have a memory tree in place. The tree will be placed in front of the church. The wooden hearts for the tree cost €5 per heart and will be available from O Donoghue’s Cost Cutter Barraduff. All proceeds to Barraduff Tidy Village Group. Barraduff Christmas Lights: May your days be merry & bright! Join us & the local children’s schools on December the 1st at 7 pm to switch on our Christmas lights & to sing our way in to the festive season. We hope you can join us! Barraduff Festive Fun Quiz: Join us for a fun festive Christmas quiz on the 29th of December at John Dan’s Bar Barraduff at 8 pm. Prizes for the best Jumper or Christmas Attire! Killarney Celtic Lotto: Numbers Drawn 3,5,7,11. Jackpot won, 1 winner,Jackpot next week €1,600. Killarney Swimming Club Congratulations to our swimmers who took part in the Grade II gala in Tralee on the 10th of November, doing Killarney proud. UNDER 11 GIRLS – Ava O’Malley won a beautiful gold in the 100 IM and bronze in the 100 backstroke. UNDER 11 BOYS – Ian Coffey was in flying form winning silver in the 100 breaststroke and bronze in the 100 freestyle. OVER 14 GIRLS – Ellen Farndon won gold in the 100 backstroke while Saibh O’Brien also took the gold in the 100 breaststroke.
Elizabeth McGuire gave it welly to win bronze in the 100 breaststroke and Ellen O’Connor won silver in the 200 IM, the 100 backstroke and bronze in the 100 IM. Orlaith O’Sullivan took silver in the 100 breaststroke and bronze in the 100 freestyle. OVER 14 BOYS – Sean Farndon blazed his way to gold in the 200 IM, the 100 backstroke and bronze in the 100 breaststroke. Also on fire was Charles O’Brien winning gold in the 100 freestyle, bronze in the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Michael Sweeney finished off the day with bronze in the 100 butterfly. Thanks to our coaches who gave huge support and to parents for travelling. Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw 24/11/2017, numbers drawn were 8, 10, 23 & 28. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 8, 11 & 12. Next week’s jackpot €4,200 plus €1,000 bonus we also have a draw for the first of our 2017 monster Christmas Hamper. NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY: Held in Abbertstown, congratulations to Shona Heaslip , Riocht on winning the National Cross Country . BARRADUBH 3K & 5K: The full results of the 3K & 5K held in Barradubh last Sunday marking the end of our training programme are up on facebook. Very impressed by Danielle O’ Riordan who was 1st in 3K & Saoirse Tompkins who was 1stJuvenile in 5K. both girls are up and coming runners in our club. Congratulations to all those who completed the training programme, well done! A weekly training session will continue Monday nights at 7.30 pm. UPCOMING FIXTURES: Gneeveguilla National School 5K run Sunday December 10th, Boherbue 5K Wednesday December 27th. Gneeveguilla Ac Winter Series will be held on each Saturday in February. MUNSTER B CROSS COUNTRY: Best of luck to all club athletes who will be competing in Munster B’s Cross Country to be held in Beaufort on Sunday December 3rd. Milltown Listry Comhaltas quiz this Friday December 1st in Larkins in aid of bringing Fleadh Cheoil 2018 back to Milltown. Prizes for the winners on the night and also for the winners of the 6 quiz league over the next six months. Muckross Rowing Club MUCKROSS HOR: This Saturday, weather permitting, Muckross RC will play host once again to the Muckross Head Of the River which is now among the largest annual time trials in the rowing calendar. Over 410 crews representing 26 rowing clubs will descend on the National Rowing Centre in Cork to contest the 3km time trial from 10am to 3pm. We are also delighted that a number of Ireland’s top national rowers will among those competing. Entered to row are World Champion and Olympic silver medallist Paul O’Donovan, European silver medallist Denise Walsh and Olympic finalist Sanita Puspure. We are also looking forward to welcoming a number of Ireland’s other world
championship rowers of 2017, none more so than former Muckross and UCD rower Aileen Crowley racing with Old Collegians Boat Club. The event is a major undertaking and made possible only by the generosity of our adult members, past and present, parents of junior members and supporters who have filled our volunteer rota. The club has also received great support from our fellow Kerry clubs – our thanks to Flesk Valley, Workmens, Killorglin, Kenmare, Tralee and Waterville rowing clubs for their support. Best of luck to all involved! Badminton JUVENILES RESULTS: Girls -Anne Hickey & Ciara Casey (Castleisland) were runners up in the U13 Tournament: Ailbhe Gammel (Killarney) & Deina Vesko (Listowel) won the U15 November Tournament narrowly beating clubmate Adele O’Brien (Killarney) & Madison Carter (Listowel). Also in the U15s Laura O’Connor (Killarney) was runner up in the Plate competition. Olivia Wesolowska (Killarney) & Caoimhe Burke (Milltown) were runners up in the U17s. Boys: Brothers Safwan & Shahir Rahman both won silver in the U11s & U13s Tournament respectively and Shafin Alam was also runner up in the U13 Plate. In the U15s Hasib Ahmmed & Rory McDonnell (Milltown) beat Dylan O’Connor & Tom Hoare (Annascaul) in the Plate Competition. COUNTY LEAGUE: Congratulations to Killarney Div. 3 Ladies who beat the Movane B team 6-0 and to the Div. 3 Men who beat Kingdom 5-1 COUNTY TOURNAMENTS: The November Handicap was held in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Club on Sunday 26th for all Divisions. Congratulations to Niamh Hickey (Killarney) and Tom Bourke (Castleisland) winners of Div. 1/2 and to Sam Hayes (Killarney) & William Flaherty (Moyvane) who were winners of Div 3. Next tournament is the Mixed Tournament in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex for Divisions 1-5 on the 3rd December. Killarney Cycling Club Killarney Cycling Club competed in the Munster CX championships on Sunday 26th November and had some great results. In the b-race we had James O’Sullivan grab his best result to date with a great 2nd place. In the a-race Richard Maes took the overall victory, Marcus Treacy 6th and Patrick Clifford 7th so 3 top 10 places and 3 Munster medals on the day; 1st Elite Richard Maes, 3rd m40 Patrick Clifford and 3rd m50 - John Crowley. Killarney Cycling Club will be holding the last round of the Munster CX league of 2017 at An-Oige Hostel in Fossa on Saturday 3rd December so please come and support this great event. Event starts at 9.30 with underage racing, with B-race at 11.30am and A-race at 1pm. Killarney Golf & fishing Club-Ladies Club The following are the results from the Mixed Competition, held on Sunday kindly sponsored by Billy & Lucy O’ Callaghan- O Callaghan Fruit & Veg. Billy O’Callaghan Mixed: 1-Mary
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On The Ball Kerry Ladies Football There was great news for Caroline Kelly of Southern Gaels and Lorraine Scanlon of Castleisland Desmonds when they were awarded TG4 All Stars at Saturday nights ceremony in the City West Hotel in Dublin. 30 years old primary school teacher and Ballinskelligs native Kelly was named in the right half back position while 24 years old PE teacher and Knocknagoshel native Scanlon was named at midfield. Scanlon’s mother Mary Lane also won an All Star in 1987. Kelly and Scanlon have served Kerry with distinction for many years and have also won 4 Munster senior championship medals each. The All Star honour is a deserved reward fo their excellence throughout the 2017 season. It was also announced that the 2016 and 2017 Al Star selections will play an exhibition in Thailand in 2018.
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On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm Dr Crokes Club MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Played in Pair Ui Rinn. Nemo Rangers 0-16 Dr Crokes 0-11. In a game in which we led twice in the first five minutes, we had to play second fiddle to our opponents over the hour. We were still ahead by a point after ten minutes but the next ten minutes of the game proved to be the defining minutes. In this period, Nemo sent over six points without reply and went into a five point lead. We had two points in the next five minutes to reduce the lead but a point just before half time by the Cork boys gave them an 0-9 to 0-5 lead at the interval. When Nemo added two points just after half time it put us very much on the back foot. We rallied strongly after that and four points without reply left us just two points in arrears going into the last quarter. Nemo however rallied again and three unanswered points in the first five minutes of this period put them five points clear. We tried hard to the end but both sides added on two points to give the Cork boys a 0-16 to 0-11 victory. Our Congratulations to Nemo Rangers on their victory. East Kerry FR GALVIN CUP FINAL: Fossa won the Fr Galvin Cup Final last Saturday in Fitzgerald stadium, against Listry. Final score: Fossa 2-13 Listry 1-9. Tim Ryan, East Kerry, presented Father Galvin Cup to Fossa captain Mark Dennehy and the man of the match award to David Clifford (Fossa) EAST KERRY U21 CHAMPIONSHIP: Firies progressed to the East Kerry U21 B Championship Final against Glenflesk - Firies 4-11 Glenflesk 2-13. The Kilcumin V Killarney Legion semi final did not go ahead. TATLER JACK MINOR A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: The Minor A Championship Final, Dr Crokes V Fossa is on Saturday 2nd December at 1pm. Neutral venue TBC. CHANGE OF DATE: East Kerry Committee December meeting has been changed to Tuesday the 5th December
Fossa GAA FR. GALVIN CUP: Fossa played Listry in the Fr Galvin Cup final in the Fitzgerald stadium this afternoon. Played in tough, cold, wet conditions both teams served up a great game of football. Fossa started very well and led by 3 points after five minutes thanks to three quick scores from David Clifford and a free from Tadgh O’Shea.. Listry were battling hard but Fossa were in control in all areas of the pitch, they added further scores through Paudie Clifford and a peach of a point from Tadgh O’Shea from out in the wing. In spite of having a lot of possession and having the aid of the wind the scores were hard to come by, however, cometh the hour cometh the man, up steps David Clifford to bury a fantastic goal in the 29th minute to put some daylight between the sides. Listry did score a penalty in injury time to leave the score at half time, Fossa 1-07, Listry 1-04. The second half was similar to the first, Listry took the game to Fossa but Tadgh O’Shea kept the scoreboard ticking over with two frees. Then in the space of five minutes David Clifford scored three points to give his side some breathing space and in the 27th minute the same man scored an absolutely brilliant goal after great build up play from out the field. David Osterloh completed the scoring with a fine point to leave Fossa comprehensive winners on a score of 2-13 to 1-09. Legion GAA CLUB AGM: The Club AGM is on this Friday December 1st at 7.30 in the clubhouse. O DONOGHUE CUP FINAL: Killarney Legion vs Rathmore on Sunday December 3rd at 2pm in Fitzgerald Stadium. Best of luck to our Senior team and management and as usual all support is greatly appreciated. LOTTO: Our jackpot now stands at €17800. Lotto Results 26/11/17, Numbers 13,18,24,27, No winner. Next week Jackpot is €17,800. Draw on Sunday December 3rd 9pm in Murphy’s Bar.
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The St Joseph’s NS, Castlemaine, team who won the four/five-teacher school Cumann Na mBunscoil, beating Ballyduff NS in the County A Final in Austin Stack Park, Tralee.
Listry GAA LOTTO RESULTS: Numbers Drawn: 7,14,17,22 No jackpot winner. Sunday 3rd December E11,050. LISTRY COISTE NA NOG: We are looking for volunteers for the various positions in the Juvenile section of the club including training teams, refereeing and with club administration. Anybody interesting in helping, please contact Anthony Clifford (087) 2215059 FR. GALVIN CUP: The clash of two neighbouring parishes to win the Fr. Galvin Cup took place in Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday 25th against Fossa. Playing in tough, cold and wet conditions, Listry put up a fighting chance against Fossa, however Fossa proven too strong for them. Final Score Listry 1.09 Fossa 2.13. Gneeveguilla GAA lotto numbers 4,13,15,23. No jackpot winner next week jackpot €9,750. Gneeveguilla Gaa ladies committee are delighted to announce that a Spring fashion show will be on in early 2018. Knock 31 continues every Wednesday night at 9pm in the club bar beginners welcome. Gneeveguilla gaa AGM Friday December 1st at 8.30pm sharp. Con Doherty Texas Holdem Tournament on December 26th at 5pm in the club bar everyone welcome. Congratulations to Gneeveguilla minors and management team on a great win over Firies in East Kerry Final. Mid Kerry GAA Our mid Kerry u16 finals take place next Sunday, 3rd December in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. A Final: Laune Rangers v Milltown / Castlemaine @ 3pm. B Final: Beaufort v Glenbeigh/ Glencar/ Cromane @ 1pm. Extra time will be played in both games in the event of a draw. Glenflesk GAA GLENFLESK U21S: (Sponsored by O’Brien’s Topoil And the Kerryway). Our U21s bowed out of the East Kerry Championship last Saturday to Firies on a scoreline of 4-11 to 2-13. LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in Spillane’s Bar, Jackpot -
€3,800. Numbers were 10, 15, 19, 25. The next draw will take place in Corner Bar on 04/12/17 and the Jackpot is €4,000 GLENFLESK AND KILCUMMIN JOINT FUNDRAISER: Information night will take place in the Hotel Killarney (formerly Quality Hotel) on Tuesday December 5th at 8pm. ALL WELCOME. Participants must be 18 years or over. For more information contact Rosie Healy (087) 2072512 Mish O’Donoghue (087) 4146901 Glenflesk and Niamh Dwyer (087) 9801105 Kilcummin” Kilcummin GAA NIGHT AT THE OSKARS: Oskar Information Night, Tuesday the 5th of December at 8pm, Hotel Killarney (Formerly the Quality Hotel) Please note change of date. “In a coming together of 2 great parishes, Glenflesk & Kilcummin GAA Clubs present “A Night at the Oskars”. Professionally directed and produced by Kevin Rowe (winner of Event Industrial Awards 2017). This is an open invitation to people from both parishes who would like to play a part and avail of professional coaching in a local production of 7 short films to be screened early in 2018. Inquiries to Rosie Healy (087) 2072512 Mish O’Donoghue (087) 4146901 Glenflesk and Niamh Dwyer (087) 9801105 Donal Dwyer (087) 2989798 Kilcummin. Spa GAA Club Coiste na nOg AGM: Will take place Thurs Dec 7th @8pm in the clubhouse. All our underage have finished for the year. Ladies Football: Killarney 1-10 Rathmore 2-16. Our senior ladies lined out last Friday night in terrible weather under snow and very cold conditions. Lotto: Numbers drawn: 12, 18, 20, 25. Next week’s draw will be in McSweeneys for €11,600. Lissivigeen Community Alert: Christmas Party/Dance will take place on Friday 1st.December at the Torc Hotel. Mass at 8pm followed by Music with The Two Mikes. All tickets €10, children free. Tickets on sale at the door only.
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At the presentation of prizes of the Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society Dingle outing sponsored by Brendan Keogh were front from left, Brendan Keogh presenting the prize to David Moloney (overall winner) and Brian Clarke (Captain). Back from left are John O’Leary, Joey Sheehan, Niall O’Mara and Thomas O’Regan. Pic: Eamonn Keogh
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