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Pictured recently at a Rally of the Lakes Promotional Day from l to r: Dermot Healy (Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes COC), Cormac Casey (front) (Event Coordinator), Pat Healy (Rally of the Lakes), Josef Fassbender, Tadhg O'Sullivan, Michael Fassbender, Paul Nagle, Kevin O'Donoghue and Derek Lee, (Gleneagle Group). Front right: Ger Neeson and Ritchie Lahiff (Cartell.ie).

Fassbender to tackle epic Molls Gap The Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes received a major boost this week with the announcement that Oscar-nominated-star Michael Fassbender will participate in the May Bank Holiday event. No stranger to motorsport, Michael successfully competed in two seasons of the North American 488 Challenge and is currently competing with Porsche in the Porsche Cup series. Fassbender has also taken up the role of event ambassador, fully committed to increasing the profile of this exciting event and motorsport in general.

An avid motorsport fan and a regular competitor on the racing circuits, Fassbender is looking forward to the Rally Ambassador role and supporting his home event. “Since its inception in 1979, the Rally of the Lakes epitomises the essence of Road Racing,” he said.

Plans revealed for St Finan’s future | By Anne Lucey The HSE has this week revealed its plans for the future of St Finan’s Hospital – saying they are to transfer 5.77 acres to Kerry County Council for social housing. It was also revealed that a new community nursing unit is also in the pipeline, as the HSE plans to lodge a planning application shortly.

A third level outreach college is also very likely to be part of the new plans as well though exactly for what discipline has not been made clear. There were mounting concerns about the future of the landmark Victorian listed building which overlooks Killarney town since it became vacant in 2012 - including from Cllr Michael Gleeson who slammed the lack of progress at a Council meeting last week – saying the building is in serious danger of becoming derelict.

“It is both an honour and a pleasure to be this year’s Rally of the Lakes ambassador.” Clerk of the Course, Dermot Healy and his team are celebrating this milestone in style with many support events to the main event with a family friendly theme at the core. “We are absolutely delighted that Michael has offered his support to this year’s event,” Dermot said. “His contribution in helping us promote the event will be far reaching.” This year’s Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes promises to be an exciting one

with an A-list of drivers from past and present, as the Rally celebrates its 40th anniversary with the introduction of the Lakes RallyFest Ireland section. This new and innovative pre-1990 section will bring a fresh dimension to the event. The event is the jewel in the crown of Irish rallying with breathtakingly picturesque backdrops that compare to the best rally stages in Europe. But this year promises to be the highlight of the Irish Rallying calendar with the Killarney & District Motor Club pulling out all the stops to present a memorable event for all the family.

The Council and the IT Tralee have now approached the HSE together through the interstate transfer of property process and have, it seems, been offered at least part of the building and some of the lands. “Kerry Council have confirmed that they wish to acquire 5.77 acres to the north of the Ring Road at Ballydribeen and the disposal of this element is being progressed with Kerry Council,” the HSE said in a statement this week. “The Council was engaged with Irish Rail regarding improving access to the site. The HSE will retain part of the main campus at St Finan’s to facilitate the development of a community nursing unit. This is currently being developed as part of a National Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative and a planning application for this proposed development will shortly

be submitted to Kerry County Council.” While the HSE has not said what the IT Tralee plans are, it confirmed the IT Tralee had expressed an interest and it has been offered what remains of the property, excluding the social housing and nursing unit elements. “The Institute of Technology Tralee, in conjunction with Kerry County Council, have expressed an interest in acquiring the remaining property at St Finan’s via the interstate transfer of state property process. The HSE has recently written to IT Tralee/KCC and is currently awaiting final confirmation of their continued interest in acquiring the remaining property,” the HSE said. The annual preventive maintenance costs for the vacant building and site at St Finan’s site amount to €17,000 per year.

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Closing speeches begin in trial of dangerous driving causing death Closing speeches are being heard today (Friday) in the trial which began at the Circuit Criminal Court in Tralee on Tuesday for dangerous driving causing the death of a member of a cycling club on the N22 between Farranfore and Killarney. The accused told gardai he did not see the cyclist and was “blinded by the sun” at the time of the collision. Sean O’Mahony, now aged 34, of Ballybeggan, Tralee, denies the charge of dangerous driving causing the death of 36 year-old Edward Duggan on November 15, 2015 at Scart, Farranfore. In a statement to gardai on November 19, 2015, Mr O’Mahony, who was on his way to a football match in Cork later that afternoon, said he was not driving fast. “As I travelled up the hill, the sun came out suddenly and blinded me,” he said. He adjusted his visor and almost at the same time he felt a collision. “I did not see the cyclist,” Mr O’Mahony said in his statement. The late Mr Duggan was a member of the Killarney Cycling Club. Eight members of the club had set off around 9am from the Lidl car park in Killarney on November 15, 2015. They had gone via Fossa to Milltown, Castlemaine, Tralee, Castleisland and Farranfore, and were returning to Killarney via the N22 and were nearing the end of their 90km Sunday morning run shortly after 11am. The jury of eleven has heard the evidence of six of the eight cyclists. The group were experienced, would all have raced in the past, Brendan Cassidy told Tom Rice, prosecuting. Edward Duggan was “going very well” that morning and he was among the lead group of four who pulled ahead and picked up the pace for the hill at Knockaderry after Farranfore, Mr Cassidy said. There was a tradition in the Killarney club of waiting for colleagues who had fallen behind, he agreed with Mr Rice. The leaders stopped after the crest of Knockaderry Hill, after Farranfore at Scart Cross on the N22, before setting out again, and were going single file, Mr Cassidy said. Club member Conor Kissane, who had also been in the lead group with Edward Duggan, had gone about 200 metres after restarting when he heard a sound “like an explosion, a loud bang”. He got a fright and had to steady himself and looked back. A green Corolla stopped right near him and Edward Duggan was lying on the ground. Witnesses told of an unusually dark morning, but also of “occasional bursts

of sunlight”. Off duty nurse Niamh Sheehan who came on the scene was driving through Farranfore minutes earlier and tried to assist the stricken cyclist. He had no pulse and was not breathing. Cross examined by John O’Sullivan, defence barrister, Ms Sheehan agreed the blackness was exceptional. As well as being quite dark, there had been a burst of sunlight on the hill, and a “glare” had come off the road that dark morning, she said. The jury have been shown dash cam evidence of the road on the morning in question by a driver travelling towards Farranfore from Killarney – five minutes before the fatal accident. Vehicles coming from Farranfore have lights switched on and the deceased is captured, in dark clothing, cycling up hill, just at the inside rear of a group of four. In a statement to gardai on November 19, 2015, Mr O’Mahony said he was not driving fast. Front seat passenger, John Bradley, told the trial something swerved in front of them and he heard a bang. The deceased hit the passenger side of the windscreen window and “came out of nowhere,” Mr Bradley said. The late Mr Duggan was wearing mostly black and was wearing a helmet, the trial has been told. The trial has also heard how there was damage to the roof and windscreen of the car. The giant bike was impacted on the rear. There was no alcohol involved. Garda vehicle and collisions inspector, Garda Jim O’Brien, said the left side of the car was o.5 metres from the yellow line at the edge of the road, and the cyclist was 1.1 metres from the broken yellow line edge. The accused has no previous convictions. His 1996 Toyota Corolla was in good mechanical order, had a full NCT, was taxed and insured, and was travelling at around 70km in what is a 100 km per hour zone. The light framed giant bicycle was also in good order, the trial was told. A doctor who came on the scene by chance was on his way to attend a Mass for all those who died on the road, the trial has also heard. The trial presided over by Judge Thomas E O’Donnell continues.

Killarney restaurateur Paul Treyvaud has signed a TV deal with Virgin Media for a six part cooking series.

Killarney chef cooks up Virgin Media deal A colourful Killarney restaurateur has been snapped up by Virgin Media TV for a new cookery show - which will be beamed into tens of thousands of homes. Paul Treyvaud has signed contracts with the station for the six-programme series which will see him preparing and cooking several delightful dishes. The 30-minute slots, to be called ‘Treyvaud’s Kitchen’, have already been filmed at his home in Kenmare. The series is produced and directed by Enda Grace of Dundara Productions and distributed by Tralee-based Brian Hurley of Big Handsome Media. “I’ll be concentrating on recipes that everybody can relate to, using ingredients everyone has immediate access to,” Paul, who runs Treyvaud’s Restaurant in High Street Killarney with his chef brother Mark, said.

“The focus is on proper cooking methods, proper seasoning and proper techniques and one ingredient I always like to use is laughter - so it will be a bit of fun. “There is absolutely no chance of using any ingredients that people have never even heard of and they won’t have to go running to the shops to try to find something when they don’t even know what it looks like.” Paul came to the attention of the Virgin Media producers when he appeared in a number of guest cooking slots on Ireland AM with presenters Mark Cagney and Alan Hughes. “They got a great reaction to that and they like the fact that what I do it original and it’s Irish.They will promote the new programme extensively on all the Virgin Media channels before the first in the series is broadcast before the summer.”

Priest appeals to public over parking issue A local priest is this week appealing to the public to avoid parking on church grounds for prolonged periods. Fr Kieran O’Brien this week issued a statement asking the public not to park for prolonged periods and to be mindful of those needing parking spaces at St Mary’s Cathedral. Recently, he said, there has been an increase in the number of cars parked on the Cathedral grounds and avenue. “On weekdays cars are being parked for prolonged periods with many parking for the full working day,” he said. “This means that families are unable

to get parking when they come to the Cathedral for Mass, funerals, weddings and other liturgical ceremonies. We ask the public for their help with this and remind them that the nearby car park continues to be available for parking.” He added, that the parking spaces around the Cathedral Sacristy door be used only by those accessing the Cathedral with limited mobility and in need of the wheelchair ramp. “We also ask that parking on the grounds of the Cathedral at weekend Mass times only be used by those with limited mobility. Thank you for your understanding and help with this.”

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Lir Café plans fundraiser for Down Syndrome Kerry | By Adam O'Connor The manager of The Lir Cafe in Killarney Alan Oliver is partnering up with Frank Murphy the CEO of Monex to host their annual charitable coffee morning at The Lir Café

Eileen O'Donoghue (Killarney Municipal District Officer) and Cllr John Sheahan (Mayor of Killarney), with Kathleen Foley, Philip Hanafin and Yvonne Quill (Killarney Looking Good/Killarney Tidy Towns Chairperson), with one of the seven wooden carvings located between the Deenagh Cottage and the playground on the Fossa Way in Killarney National Park. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Creative carvings are a new woodland attraction

And all are welcome to come along and support the event on Thursday, March 7, from 10am until 2pm. There will be tea, coffee and refreshments including a miniature buffet free of charge and people can make a donation to charity. This year they will be supporting Down Syndrome Kerry in raising some much-needed funds to assist people in Kerry with the condition.

“Frank and his company Monex have been so generous to match whatever amount we raise for Down Syndrome Kerry,” Alan told The Killarney Advertiser this week. Madeleine Doyle, PRO with Down Syndrome Kerry said this week that they are delighted to have been chosen as the charity this year. “The charity is not government funded so events like this raise much needed funds to help people with Down Syndrome by providing them with speech therapy classes and occupational therapy classes,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

If you go down to the woods today – you’ll definitely get a surprise – as some very lifelike animal carvings have been unveiled in Killarney. Seven wooden carvings, including a heron, kingfisher, otter, Greenland white-fronted goose, red squirrel, pine marten and an owl, were installed on the Fossa Way between Deenagh Cottage and the playground. The wildlife were carved by Sol Solomon of Wyrdwood in West Cork and it’s the latest Tidy Towns project for 2019 to highlight the wildlife that surrounds us in the National Park, Yvonne Quill Chairperson of Killarney Looking Good explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week. “Some of this wildlife such as an owl, red squirrel and a heron can be seen at times within easy reach of the carvings,” she said. “The Tidy Towns committee are hoping to raise awareness with parents and children to watch out for and pay attention to the wildlife we are so lucky to have on our doorstep. The Tidy Towns committee wish to acknowledge the on-

going support of Kerry County Council through the Community Support Fund and in installing the sculptures. This vital source of funding allows us to complete such worthwhile initiatives.” The committee are currently looking at developing a storyboard which they plan to erect at the start of the trail, with information to do with the area included, she added. “We would be very grateful for any information from members of the public to do with this location, around the Deenagh and Port Road that might be of interest to locals and visitors.” The committee will be shortly launching their new three year plan and are always looking for volunteers to design and implement projects such as the above. If you have an idea for any such project contact killarneylookinggood@gmail. com.

One of the new wooden carvings located between Deenagh Cottage and the playground on the Fossa Way in Killarney National Park. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Lir Café is planning a fundraiser for Down Syndrome Kerry on Thursday March 7. Pictured were: Pat Horgan, Frank Murphy (Monex) Mary O'Connor, Madeleine Doyle (Down Syndrome Kerry) and Alan Oliver (Lir Cafe)

Film crew to capture St Patrick’s Day magic | By Michelle Crean Fáilte Ireland are to send a film crew to Killarney to capture the town turning green for St Patrick’s Day – helping to promote and grow the festival to an international audience. Preparations are well underway for the March 17 celebration with this year’s route beginning at 2pm from Mission Road to East Avenue Road heading down College St, Plunkett St, Main St, New St and Beech Road. The festival is organised by a subcommittee of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and together with the support of Kerry County Council and local volunteers organises a full weekend of family friendly activities. This month, the hard working commit-

tee under the stewardship of Chamber President Paul Sherry, were delighted to receive much needed funds from the Kerry County Council Community Support Fund. In addition, the festival committee have received valuable support and advice from Fáilte Ireland who will provide resources for website support and enhancing content for the festival, he added. “We are very excited to announce that Fáilte Ireland are sending a film crew to Killarney for St Patrick’s Day,” Paul Sherry said. “This footage will enable us to promote and grow the festival to an international audience, so we would encourage all our groups and participants to glam up with colour and noise and let’s all create ‘The Greatest Show’.”

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We don’t look a day over 40…. This week the Killarney Advertiser has reached another very impressive milestone - 46 years in print. x

| By Cormac Casey I’m sure when my father established the Killarney Advertiser way back in March 1973, he didn’t contemplate that people would be reading his creation 46 years later. And as for the first readers of this unusual concept back then, I’m sure they didn’t see a long future in this free publication. Admittedly, more a newsletter back then rather than the large page count you see today. However, for the few of us that can cast our minds back that far, the Killarney Advertiser was the first of its kind - a new concept never seen in Ireland before. Remember, there were no mobile phones or social media back then. There was no local radio either, and the closest newspaper to home was one county paper. Your local news came from over the garden fence. So, if you were too busy to talk to your neighbour, the local news network broke down. But Killarney, as it is today, was a vibrant, energetic community. There was a growing appetite to communicate and promote within the boundaries of the community. Killarney was buzzing with an entrepreneurial spirit. A spirit that spawned the Killarney we now see today. And one of those pioneers of the Killarney of today was Danny Casey. Already a successful business man in the town, he identified the need to promote the growing commercial community directly to the community itself. And the only method available back then was through print, which is now common place in most vibrant communities throughout the country.

Danny Casey, who established Killarney Advertiser in March 1973.

He was adamant that the community required this service while overlooking the commercial viability, however, thankfully many people contributed on a voluntary basis to help promote the community through the page of the Killarney Advertiser, not unlike the French 1599 concept of a chamber of commerce. However, the misguided suborn spirit paid off and eventually it was able to wash its own face, I’m sure to the relief of my father, who was never one for giving up. Through the years our local economy and community has undergone so many social and economic changes. One dramatic change has been how we consume content. Part of the survival of this publication is down to the very concept from where it was conceived, identifying our need for content, local content and delivering it in a way the engages with the consumer. As the current custodian of this wonderfully production, I must pay tribute to all the staff, contributors and advertis-

ers, both past and present, whom have supported our economic and social community through the pages of this publication. And you, the reader every Friday evening who make it your business to call and support your “local” to collect your copy. I am delighted that this well-intentioned, maybe misguided concept, survived the turbulent early years to find its way into the hearts and minds of this wonderful community and allowing us the opportunity to entertain and inform you for the past 46 years. A proud legacy of that stubborn streak wanting to do good for the community has resulted in employing 40 people related to the production of this weekly publication. Killarney Advertiser went on to develop KC Print, one of Ireland’s largest trade print providers. We are a small commercial concern amongst giants, but we have been always able to box above our weight for

the good of the community, testimony to our founders that took risks and winning reward from the community. Bring on the next 46… Thank you.

IN NUMBERS 1973 The Killarney Advertiser started business in 1973 to help promote local businesses and cover community news

46 Over 46 years later the Killarney Advertiser is the No. 1 publication in the Killarney region for news, advertising and events

28,000 The Advertiser is read by over 28,000 people each week 8,000 Over 8,000 copies distributed within a 20km radius of Killarney to 230 outlets

2,393 We have produced 2,393 editions with an average of 72 pages each week

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Printed over 150,000 photos Used 6,000 tonnes of paper Carried out 526,240 delivery drops

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Columnist ANNE LUCEY gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond

St Finan’s Hospital: Would a private body take so long? Two of the most powerful State agencies in the region, the HSE and Kerry County Council are not in tune when it comes to releasing information about St Finan’s. The County Council said there was only discussions - the other revealed plans were in fact at an advanced stage. The first signal that land from St Finan’s might be used for social housing came in the Dáil in July 2017, in a reply to a question from TD Danny Healy-Rae. The following November, the HSE outlined the core strategy for St Finan’s Hospital, including the negotiations for 5.7 acres with Kerry County Council for social housing and a community nurs-

ing unit. Then there was the mushrooming of the idea in this column actually, that St Finan’s would be ideal as a third level college for tourism, in the manner say of a Swiss hotel school to add value to our biggest industry. Now we learn, courtesy of the HSE, the IT Tralee and the Council are interested in the property, though for what purpose remains to be seen. “The HSE has recently written to IT Tralee/KCC and is

currently awaiting final confirmation of their continued interest in acquiring the remaining property.” Cllr Michael Gleeson had a formal motion before the latest Council meeting, on Monday last week, asking for an update and “the progress if any” of Saint Finian’s Hospital. He got a two line reply that the Council “continues to engage”. But, exactly five working days after the Council meeting, the HSE coughed up a lot more, though there was a bit of dragging it out of them on my part. It will be up to Kerry County Council and the IT Tralee to get their ducks in a row on this one. It is the HSE who are

waiting for the Council - and pressure must be put on! That same Council meeting in Tralee heard there are 4,000 on the housing list in Kerry, and that €13 million is paid out yearly in rents to landlords for social housing needs in Killarney and elsewhere. I always expected that when a councillor put down a motion at a meeting for public information, management were obliged to say what they knew. I thought that was the whole point of motions? The Council have responded high-mindedly to the charge they do not live up to this: “All motions submitted to Council meetings are answered comprehensively and truthfully,” they say. My real concern is not so much the failure to inform. It is that almost two years since public land was being earmarked for housing, not a brick has been put up. Does anyone think a private body would take so long?

Fine Gael’s reluctance to build houses is shameful Wasn’t it Phil Hogan the auctioneer, who, as Minister for Local Government, destroyed local government and set up the structures that now have had to be reformed again? I mention the auctioneering link in the context of the new “grand plan” by the Government. This is the plan for solving the housing crisis and at the same time taking care of the elderly. Let me put my cards on the table: I do not trust Fine Gael when it comes to housing and property because too many of them are, or have been auctioneers, and if they are not auctioneers they are too close to auctioneers and the property industry. Fine Gael’s reluctance to build houses for the people is shameful. It is leading to huge trauma in society, from the homeless to the student, not to mention huge pay claims by the public sector. Now they brazenly plan to look at ways “to incentivise people” to sell their homes and downsize to retirement-type communities - which of course are nowhere to be found. “Options under consideration could include breaks on Capital Gains Tax or on Stamp Duty for the “age-friendly” homes. Those discussions still have to take place with the Department of Finance,” The Irish Times told us on Monday. Well, isn’t that lovely! Might it have an-

ything to do with the fact that people in Foxrock and Churchtown and other wealthy South Dublin suburbs are threatening to pull FG up short in the ballot box at having to pay their increasingly high property tax? At the same time, these South Dubliners can’t offload the pile because no-one can come up with the mortgages to buy their substantial homes? This grand plan is only the latest Blue Shirt attempt at hanging out the washing for the wealthy Dubliners, methinks. We had TD Josepha Madigan only weeks ago saying there should be lower rates of Property Tax for people in her own constituency in South Dublin because the price of their houses has gone up! We know Leo - our great and benevolent leader - is very Dublin, and this

whole Government hardly looks beyond the Red Cow. But this is too much. The rest of the country will be forced into something it does not want, to save money for the FG in Dublin! It’s a gimmick, because few if any retirement communities in our overcrowded cities and big towns will ever be built. By the way, speaking of the colour red, there is nothing new in this piece of social engineering. After the 1917 Russian Revolution, the Soviets could not build enough houses for the increasing numbers of peasants coming into the cities. The Reds came up with a plan of communal living - the rural people could crowd into the large apartments and houses of the bourgeois. It was all marketed as part of the new social order. In the new spirit of things, large homes were out.

Having many rooms for one family went against Bolshevik thinking. But the whole “new collective vision for the future” was only to cover the fact they couldn’t provide services or build enough houses. Now, the stated policy of this Government, and I include Fianna Fail, is to herd everyone into towns. And rather than investing in basic services in rural Ireland, services that were plentiful before 1916, or build houses, it is now engaged in the propaganda that all elderly rural people really want is to move to towns - they will live longer if they do. What is the definition of a big house - three bedrooms? Soon that will be down to one. We will all be like the ageing King Lear, thrown out on the heath with the fool for company. “Instead of their borrowed and outdated propaganda, they should read their Shakespeare. I refer them to the wisdom of King Lear when his harsh daughters are telling him he is old and he no longer needs the room or the retinue: ‘O, reason not the need: our basest beggars Are in the poorest thing superfluous: Allow not nature more than nature needs, Man’s life’s as cheap as beasts’ (Act 11, Sc 4) If we were beasts, we’d have only the bare necessities. But we are not. Take note Fine Gael!

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Killarney Golf and Fishing Club tees off with new management partnerships | By Michelle Crean There’s a brand new vision for Killarney Golf & Fishing Club – as this week they announced new partnerships with both Synergy Golf and golf professional Mark Heinemann. Synergy Golf will manage the day-today operations of the professional shop and the marketing and revenue growth for the club, while new Head Professional, Mark Heinemann, will return to the club with a renewed plan for coaching and practicing. The appointments are driven by a bid to boost performance of the overall business and ultimately to enhance the playing experience for both members and visitors. Over the past few years, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, which is located in Killarney National Park and surrounded by the lakes of Lough Leane, has invested over €1m in improving the golf courses and this is set to continue this year. Together, they and their new management partners are investing over €200,000 into the facility over the next few months. Through the new partnerships, the club is looking to significantly increase business performance over the next three years. The focus will be on driving green fee revenue, enhancing partnerships with local enterprises and establishing an improved international footprint for the venue. The outcome will be beneficial for not only Killarney Golf & Fishing Club but will also bring a boost to tourism. “Over the coming weeks, we are com-

mitted to relaunching a newly designed state-of-the-art professional shop, and in addition, we will begin to implement the strategies which have been carefully designed to assist with achieving the desired goals of the management council,” Andy Kenny, Director at Synergy Golf said. The club boasts a membership base of 1,700 members local and international members, welcomes over 10,000 international golfers annually and is the honorary home to many golfing greats including Rory McIlroy, Paul McGinley, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Nick Faldo, Ross Fisher and many more. “Killarney has always held a special place in my heart, and I've been waiting for the right time to re-join the club,” Mark Heinemann said. The advanced PGA professional and fourth professional at the club in its 126 year history, added that he’ll be investing in the coaching facilities and equipment, combined with the soon-to-be completed improvement programme of the practice facilities - all with the aim of helping the members and guests achieve their golfing goals for 2019 and beyond. “I'm delighted to be returning to one of the most prestigious courses in Ireland and for the opportunity it provides to further enhance my coaching career,” he said. “It’s exciting to be part of the new management team and I’m looking forward to working together with the club and the guys at Synergy Golf to bring new changes, enhanced improvements and success to this exceptional facility.”

Eoin Francis (My Golf Group), Mark Heinemann (Golf Professional at KG&FC), Andy Kenny (Synergy Golf), Ronan Branigan (Synergy Golf), Garrett Donnery (Synergy Golf), James Curran (Men’s Captain), Mary Sheehy (Ladies Captain), Tom Prendergast (President).

Mark Heinemann (Golf Professional), Mary Sheehy (Ladies Captain), James Curran (Men’s Captain), Tom Prendergast (President), Andy Kenny (Synergy Golf).

Former councillor plans to launch new book The insights as to what life was like for a local Killarney councillor will be revealed in his new book ‘The Wonderful Life of a Councillor’, later this month. Former Killarney Town Councillor Sean O’Grady, who served in Killarney town for 40 years will launch the book on March 22, in the International Hotel, Killarney at 7.30pm. The book, which is approximately 300 pages, is about the people of Killarney and his career. It also addresses the examination of local government reform by various commissions since the ‘70s, and the replacing of town government in 2014 with Municipal entities. “The book ‘The Wonderful Life of a Councillor’, subtitled ‘What kind of a gobshite do you think I am’ is a memoir of my experiences of growing up, working and living in Killarney,” Sean explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week. “It is a book about people and the political system in general as seen through the eyes of a political prac-

titioner of 40 years. As the name suggests, the impression is conveyed that being a public representative is a wonderful, rewarding and edifying exercise and evidence is advanced that would give substance to this view, but the reader is also invited to form a different view as suggested in the subtitle of the book. It also looks at where we are as a society in the light of the diminution of democracy over the decades, where fiscal considerations have become paramount throughout many aspects of political governance, local, national and European.” He added that there’s a massive mixture of humour combined with serious subjects. “The book entwines this basic premise with some of the issues of the day and includes the gems that are the stories of the real people of Killarney together with some of the local issues and concerns that will resonate with most citizens in any town throughout the land. It also looks at the sometimes troubled relationship between the media and public representatives.”

Former town councillor Sean O'Grady plans to launch his new book 'The Wonderful Life of a Councillor' on March 22. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Get ready to relax for a great cause | By Adam O’Connor

One local business is planning a very unique fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society tomorrow (Saturday). Staff from the Perfect Therapy Clinic based in the Reeks Gateway are planning treatments for €15 - with funds going to the Irish Cancer Society. The person who came up with the idea is physiotherapist Jana Lalikova, who owns Perfect Therapy Clinic, Jana, who is also taking part in Strictly Come Dancing in aid of The Irish Cancer Society in the INEC on March 8, wanted to organise a fundraiser. She decided to offer treatments to new and existing customers and generously give the proceeds to the charity. “The amount of customers we have had

that’ve had a past medical history of cancer and went through it is frightening,” Jana told the Killarney Advertiser. “So we decided we would do something to help out just like the dancing.” Treatments on offer tomorrow from 10am until 1pm include massage and reflexology with all proceeds going to the charity. Booking is necessary. To book a massage call 064 662 2685 or 086 318 2096 To book a reflexology treatment call 083 857 4120.

Launching the Killarney Rugby Club 'Split The Bucket' were from left, Eamonn Maguire, Tony Dunne (Data Officer), Ger Moynihan (Chairman) and Liam Murphy (PRO). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Killarney RFC have a new and exciting fundraiser up and running called ‘Split the Bucket’, a weekly draw where entrants can win money for only €2.

FUNDRAISER: Perfect Therapy are donating tomorrow's massage and reflexology fees to the Irish Cancer Society. Pictured were: Una O'Donoghue (Reflexologist), Gabi Wolreiter (Physiotherapist), Kathrina Breen (Killarney/South Kerry branch of Irish Cancer Society), Kathleen O'Shea (Killarney/South Kerry branch of Irish Cancer Society) and Jana Lalikova (Physiotherapist). Photo: Michelle Crean

Official opening of new look gym Tomorrow (Saturday), the new look Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre’s Gym will be officially opened. At 11am, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin will officially open the new strength and conditioning area. The upgrade was funded by a Sports Capital Grant along with a contribution from Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, explained Helena Hammond, Centre Manager. “The upgrade compromises of new flooring and equipment which will

provide much needed opportunities for individuals who may need rehabilitation, along with providing modern equipment for people to continue with their own personal journey to physical and mental well-being,” she said. “The open plan layout allows for accessibility for all.” To celebrate the opening, the centre will be holding free taster class sessions on the new equipment from today (Friday) to Sunday, she added. “The gym will be open this weekend for all to view and try, and all are welcome to the official ceremony.”

They will have buckets at various venues around Killarney - bars, restaurants, shops - simply place your €2 into the envelope at the venue, write your name and phone on the envelope and you could possibly 'Split the Bucket’. Draws will take place on Sunday evenings and will be shown live on Facebook. “The beauty of this draw is that there is also a prize for the serving staff who gave out the winning envelope, so there is a very nice incentive for the venues to get involved,” Liam Murphy, club PRO told the Killarney Advertiser. “As each entrant puts the name of the server/barperson etc., onto the envelope, that person can win 10 percent of the total brought in each week. We then split the remaining money 50/50 between the winner and the club. So, each week we actually have two winners!” This weekend marks the 4th weekend of the draw, he added. “The first draw took place at the Golden Nugget in Fossa with Frank Culloty winning a cool €394, while barman Kevin Kelliher of The Shire won €87. The second draw was won by Dominic Dixon who won €320, while Pat, the barman at the Killarney Avenue won €70. Last Saturday night the draw took place at

the Killarney Avenue as the Cup Final was on Sunday and David Kerins won €346, while barman Niall Woulfe won the seller's prize. A different bar will be the venue each week and we will announce the details across our social media platforms.” The ‘Split the Bucket’ draw is a new fundraiser for Killarney RFC, whose Seniors won the Martin O'Sullivan Cup at Irish Independent Park last weekend. Recently Club Captain Peter Kelly was awarded Munster Rugby Volunteer of the Month while their Minis section is the current Munster Rugby Minis Club of the Season. “The club has recently redeveloped the main and juvenile pitches at our home in Aghadoe, spending over €120,000 on the pitches, and next season we will have pitches to rival any,” he said. “To this end we kicked off a ‘Sponsor a Sod’ fundraiser last summer which has been successful, and now the ‘Split the Bucket’ fundraiser aims to raise funds for the club.” If you would like any more information, check out their website at www.krfc. club/split-the-bucket for more details. “Get your €2 in now - check out our website for a comprehensive list of venues.”

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NEWS BRIEFS... Free travel on ‘Green Bus’ Local election candidate Marie Moloney has welcomed the decision by Dublin Coach to accept the Free Travel Pass on their M7 Service (Green Bus) from today (Friday). The Green Bus, as it is known locally, departs eight times daily from Killarney. This is a well-used service by the people of Killarney and it’s hinterland as it is an express service with stops at Limerick, Kildare Village, the Red Cow and Dublin Airport. “This is a great service and I am delighted that it is now available to the elderly, carers and those with a disability, who have a free travel pass,” Marie said. ................................................................

Funding for town projects

Councillor Michael Gleeson is pleased to have been able to allocate to the following projects that will enhance the lives of residents of the specific areas and of people who visit. €1,750 towards the upgrading of the public lighting at the entrance road to Cahernane Meadows, Killarney. €3,000 for footpath upgrading to a section of the path at Saint Brendan's Terrace, Killarney. €3,000 for village enhancement works in Kilcummin. “All of these monies are being allocated following consultation with the Area Engineer and hopefully the works will be done as soon as possible,” Cllr Gleeson said. ................................................................

Charity cake bake for Temple St Children’s Hospital

Temple Street is calling on everyone in Kerry to host your own Great Irish Bake for Temple Street, taking place this year on April 5. Getting involved is a ‘piece of cake’ – simply whip up some buns, cakes, pies or breads and invite your friends, family, neighbours or colleagues along to enjoy the goodies and help support a worthy cause. Small or elaborate – it’s up to you! Register today for your free party pack at www.templestreet.ie/greatirishbake.

Lesley Rowe from the Killarney Advertiser handing over the winning tickets to the 'The Sound of Music' by Killarney Musical Society in the INEC to Linda and Fiona O'Connor from Tralee. Photo: Michelle Crean

INEC is filled with ‘The Sound of Music’ | By Michelle Crean

Mairead Kelly from Killarney is the winner of two tickets for 'The Sound of Music' by Killarney Musical Society this week.

there with the best,” she said. “The talent, all local, was exceptional and truly inspirational. To see so many wonderful members both young and old giving it their all for every performance was a joy to see, and we congratulate and thank you for bringing this iconic musical to life once again.” Their matinee on Tuesday was also a massive success as it was completely sold out with an audience 2,000. “It was Kerry schools mainly and a fabulous start of the run. Some outstanding performances by cast left the audiences on their feet crying for more at the end of each performance,” she said. “Cast and crew are taking a well-deserved break for this week and we wish them well.”

Audiences in the INEC over the three nights weren’t left disappointed as the opening night on Tuesday was a stunning take on the original ‘The Sound of Music’. And again on Wednesday and

Thursday night the energy didn’t dip as the cast proved what an outstanding talented bunch they are. Those that were lucky enough to have the opportunity of being part of the audience were treated to some great entertainment, and for those who didn't get the chance to see, what a pity, Orna Cleary O’Shea explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week. “This latest production by KMS is up

Roisin Buckley, McKenzie Keane and Aisling Howe at the opening night of Killarney Musical Society's 'The Sound of Music' show at the INEC on Tuesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Pauline O'Connor, Anne and Cara Wrenn at the opening night of Killarney Musical Society's 'The Sound of Music' show at the INEC on Tuesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Yet again the local talent shone brightly as Killarney Musical Society put on another superb show over the last few days.

Sean Buckley, Carol Dempsey and Cathal Flaherty at the opening night of Killarney Musical Society's 'The Sound of Music' show at the INEC on Tuesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Liz and Paul Sherry and Ciara Irwin Foley at the opening night of Killarney Musical Society's 'The Sound of Music' show at the INEC on Tuesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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The proposed law would appear to take into account the conduct of the parties in any attempt to find a resolution to the mortgage arrears difficulties. This would in effect mean that the Court would take account of a lenders refusal or reluctance to engage • The overall proportionality of in attempts to find a resolution to the application for a Possession the arrears issue but would also Order. take into account a Borrowers refusal to engage in a meaningful • The Circumstances of those engagement with the lender. resident on the property. • The details of and responses to any proposals put forward by either party which would enable the Borrower to remain in the property, including participation in a Government Scheme for distressed mortgage holders, for instance the Mortgage to Rent Scheme or the Abhaile Scheme.

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Ger plans tough Torcathon challenge Tomorrow (Saturday) Ger Bythell will run the ‘Torcathon’, a trail marathon he dreamt up while running around the ‘Cardiac Steps’ last year. Ger is doing this to mark what would have been his sister Ros Wallace’s 50th birthday, and to raise sponsorship funding for the Kerry Hospice Foundation and the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. This wonderful team took such incredible care of Ros during her illness last year, and were so kind to her family and friends, that Ger wanted to express their sincere appreciation in a practical way, and what better way than running along the beautiful Torc Mountain trails. The course will be challenging, four laps, two short and two long, each one incorporating an ascent of the locally-named ‘Cardiac Steps’. The long laps also include summitting Torc Mountain. All going well Ger hopes to complete the 42.2km course in under six hours arriving back to the finish at the Torc Waterfall car park at about 1pm. “The Kerry Hospice Foundation needs to raise €10,000 per week to cover its commitments and support its great services,” Ger said. If you would like to sponsor Ger please search ‘Torcathon’ on ‘everydayhero. com’ or follow the link https://give. everydayhero.com/ie/torcathon.

Ger Bythell will run the ‘Torcathon’ tomorrow (Saturday) in memory of his sister Ros Wallace.

“I would like to sincerely thank the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry, the Kerry Hospice Foundation, all those who have encouraged and generously sponsored me.”

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The Killarney Community College went orange the Friday before midterm in support of The Cycle Against Suicide. Students made a contribution to Pieta House on the day and were reminded of the moto 'It's OK to not feel OK'. Pictured are Miss O'Shea's first year Spanish class.

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Registration now open for annual Ring of Kerry Cycle Ireland’s largest single day charity fundraising event is back - the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle - and registration is now open. This year’s theme is #ExperienceTheFeeling and cyclists will be raising funds for six carefully selected charities in Ireland.

And to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the 175km cycle, places are limited to 8,000. Every year, the Ring of Kerry Charity

Cycle opens an application process for several charities to apply and become a beneficiary charity for the event. The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is delighted to welcome some familiar faces and some new faces this year, all of whom will hugely benefit from the

Representatives of this years main charities at the launch of The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2019, at Muckross Gardens, Killarney. Back row from left: Evelyn Goggin (Cúnamh Iveragh), Marisa Reidy (Recovery Haven), Michéal O Muircheartaigh (Sports Commentator and Kerry Parents & Friends), Sean Heaphy (Aras Mhuire Nursing Home). Front row: Eoghan O’Sullivan (Breakthrough Cancer Research) and Vera O’Leary (Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Plenty of adventure planned in town next week

Some top international and local adventurers are lined up for this year’s Killarney Mountain Festival – taking place in the town next week. The festival, from Friday March 8 – 10, will host a series of adventure talks and movies, documentaries, workshops, photographic exhibitions, family fun activities, iconic guided mountain hikes, musical entertainment, and inspiring guest speakers. Now in its second year, the festival, which is run in association with Kendal Mountain Festival, will feature renowned pioneering mountaineer and living legend - Mick Fowler, who specialises in technically challenging, eye catching lines on peaks between 6000m and 7000m. He will be speaking at the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Friday, March 8, at 8pm. Tickets €12.50. tP iaras Kelly, KerryClimbing.ie Mountain Guide and organiser of the Killarney Mountain Festival pictured at Céim an Carraig, Gap of Dunloe, Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

1.03.2019 donations raised for new equipment to help patients, funding for staff and building extensions for special facilities etc. Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Cúnamh Iveragh, Breakthrough Cancer Research, Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, Recovery Haven – Cancer Support House and St Mary’s of Angels. There are also an additional five charities who will be allocated funds from the registration proceeds; Camphill Community Dingle, Brú Columbanus, Cork, Ard Curam (Day Care Centre), Southwest Counselling Centre and the National Rehabilitation Centre Dublin. “I am delighted to be working with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this year,” Bridget McGuire, Chairperson for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, said. “For the past 36 years, it has been a significant charity fundraising event and I know it holds a special place in the hearts of Kerry people. After raising over €1 million last year, our goal for 2019 is to continue to raise as much money as possible for our six new charities. We’re encouraging everyone to experience and participate in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in some way - whether it’s participating in the cycle, volunteering, working with the charities involved or supporting the event on the day.” The registration fee for 2019 is €100 plus a 3.5 percent service fee. Cyclists can choose to fundraise for their selected charity through the online fundraising platform, Everyday Hero, or sponsorship cards. The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle official merchandise includes a jersey or neck buff, both of which can be pre-ordered online. For more information and to register visit, www.ringofkerrycycle.ie. “We are honoured and thrilled to have such an amazing line up of guest speakers and heart rendering films secured for the Mountain Festival, many are free events,” Chairperson Maureen Hegarty, said. “As well as celebrating all that is adventure, the festival will also raise the roof with plenty of live music entertainment by local band ‘The Rising’ on Friday night at Basecamp, followed by a live session of American mountain themed songs by ‘The Constituents’, a brilliant band visiting us from Arlington Virginia and Saturday night, we’ll have SuperCéilí, they will certainly have the tent rocking.” KerryClimbing.ie guiding company will host a series of mountain guided treks while Thomas O’Sullivan will also guide his ‘Pilgrim Path of St Abbán’, a free cultural and historical walk from Basecamp to Aghadoe. A children’s treasure hunt, arts and crafts and daily climbing wall are free family events. For more information visit wwww.killarneymountainfestival.com or get updates on the Killarney Mountain Festival Facebook and Twitter page.

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And that’s an Apres wrap! Guests and competition finalists attended Après Bar, Killarney, on Saturday night, for the wrap party to close off the season, after a busy winter period.

Gleneagle Group CEO, Patrick O’Donoghue (first left) presenting the Employee of the Year Awards at a special ceremony at the INEC, Killarney. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

It was a night full of shot skis, flowing brewskis and pretzels, with DJ Sean Kelly and Sax player Matt Dean keeping the crowd entertained until late.

The night was made all the more exciting with a Ski Trip worth €1,500 up for grabs. With people entering over the last couple of months, finalists were chosen to attend the wrap party, with lucky winner, Stephen Hanlon, taking home the much sought after prize. The team at Après Bar, Killarney, were delighted with the first year and are looking forward to making it even bigger and better next year, with lots more competitions and Après Ski fun planned.

Awards season at The Gleneagle Group Awards season is in full swing at The Gleneagle Group as staff members from right across the hotel group gathered together in the INEC recently for the annual employee awards and to celebrate winning a number of national industry awards. Recent accolades include The Maritime Hotel in Bantry picking up a supreme award and The Brehon winning a gold award in the four-star category for their immaculate standards in housekeeping and accommodation services at the IASI awards recently. The Brehon won a silver merit award at the CIE Awards of Excellence which took place in Dublin earlier this month. While The Gleneagle Group received the award for Best Innovative Place to Stay at the Irish Tourism Awards for their work in accessible tourism. The Gleneagle Group employs over 500 people and the annual employee awards aim to appreciate and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the whole team. “Our customers and industry peers constantly comment on our ‘can do’ attitude,” Gleneagle Group CEO Patrick O’Donoghue said. “We make no secret of how we do what we do – it is our people.” The top accolades of Employee of the Year were awarded to Carmel O’Connor from The Gleneagle Hotel, Jonathon O’Callaghan from The Brehon, Creven Harrington from The Maritime Hotel and Kieran Somers from The Gleneagle Group. In The Gleneagle Hotel categories Caroline Papin won Manager of the Year, Lucie Koranova won Best New Starter, Nora Carroll won the Leadership Award, John Carroll won the Back of House Award, Sophia Stebakova won the Excellence in

Customer Service Award, Con O’Connor won the Bunsen Burner Award, Adam Sikorski won the Duct Tape Award and Md Jahangir Alam won the Glowstick Award. In The Brehon categories Ciaran Lynch won Manager of the Year, Mary Sommers won Best New Starter, Lauren Bligh won the Leadership Award, Jurica Simicevic won the Back of House Award, Karen Hussey won the Excellence in Customer Service Award, Tomasz Rutkowski won the Bunsen Burner Award, Johnathon O’Callaghan won the Duct Tape Award and Mohammed Anzy won the Glowstick Award. In The Gleneagle Group categories Gintare Simoliunaite won Best New Starter, Sharon O’Keeffe won the Leadership Award, Cariosa Fleming won the Back of House Award, Brenda Nagle won the Excellence in Customer Service Award, Jamie Palmer won the Bunsen Burner Award, Terence McCarthy won the Duct Tape Award and Mary McQuinn won the Glowstick Award. In The Maritime Hotel categories Jodi O’Donoghue won Best New Starter, Jason O’Sullivan won the Leadership Award, Adam Kozyra won the Back of House Award, Helen O’Shea won the Excellence in Customer Service Award, Anna Gajownicek won the Bunsen Burner Award, Philly Spillane won the Duct Tape Award and Ewelina Pomaranska won the Glowstick Award.

Mollie and Stevi McGrath, Lisa O'Driscoll and Shauna Rafferty at The Apres Bar wrap up party in the Killarney Towers Hotel on Saturday night. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Holiday competition finalists Risteard O Fuarain, James McAuliffe, Ann O'Fuarain and Stephen Hanlon with Jason Poole (Killarney Towers), at The Apres Bar wrap up party in the Killarney Towers Hotel on Saturday night. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

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Lisa Ni Iarlaithe celebrated her 50th birthday party with family and friends in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday night. She is pictured with husband Sean Casey, daughter Éabha and son Aindi. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Birthday bash is a fundraising smash! A birthday celebration turned into a huge fundraiser on Saturday night for Lisa Ní Iarlaithe - who turned the BIG 50! Lisa, from Lissivigeen, who is Deputy Principal of the Gaelscoil Faithleann, raised a whopping €2,300 for ‘Straight Ahead Ireland’, a medical support group affiliated to Crumlin, which provides surgery, support and medical equipment for children with orthopaedic conditions. Lisa was joined by husband Sean, and children Éabha and Aindi in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. However, daughter Sadhbh who is currently in Vancouver, was greatly missed. Also 110 family, friends, neighbours, old school and college friends turned up for the celebration and Lisa said that she was thrilled with the phenomenal support she received. Lisa chose the charity as her daughter Éabha suffers from scoliosis and has undergone up to 20 operations since the age of six to straighten her back. The teen’s last operation in July last year took 10 hours as she had to have a bone fusion

and new rods inserted into her back. Éabha is currently studying for her Leaving Cert in the Intermediate School Killorglin and Lisa said that she is a great girl who never complains and always has a smile on her face. However, it was only recently Lisa heard of the charity. “I wanted to fundraise and do it for something like orthopaedic surgery,” Lisa said. “About five weeks ago I contacted Crumlin as Éabha has been treated on St Joseph’s Ward and they suggested 'Straight Ahead Ireland’ which was set up in 2011. We haven’t used the service but they take patients off the waiting list and provide surgery at weekends. The money is for support, medical equipment and aftercare.” Speaking about her party – Lisa, whose official birthday was February 13 - said she had a great time. “It was a great night, a huge success. I had a DJ Denis O’Leary and everyone had a great time. I want to thank everyone for coming and for their support - but Sadhbh was missed!”

Lisa Ni Iarlaithe celebrated her 50th birthday party with family and friends in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Christine Dolphin from Limerick celebrated her hen party in The Shire on Saturday night with family and friends. Photo: Dylan Clifford.

Sophia O'Brien and Pat McGrath with friends and work colleagues as they celebrated their engagement and going away party in The Royal Hotel last Thursday night. Sophia worked in The Killarney Plaza and Pat worked in The Ross Hotel and they have departed Killarney this week for Australia. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Sophia O'Brien and Pat McGrath celebrated their engagement and going away party in The Royal Hotel last Thursday night. Sophia worked in The Killarney Plaza and Pat worked in The Ross Hotel and they have departed Killarney this week for Australia. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Some rhododendron are safe for the garden One plant which is synonymous with Killarney must surely be the rhododendron. With its bright purple flowers and glossy green leaves it thrives on our mountainsides. It is the object of much worry given its vigorous nature as it has colonised and bullied native plants. However, we are lucky to be able to successfully grow many of its close relatives, and this week I would like to mention a few varieties which are suitable - and safe - for the garden. I am often asked what the difference is between azaleas and rhododendrons. All azaleas are now classified under the genus of rhododendron, which makes all azaleas rhododendrons. How to tell them apart is quite simple, especially when they are flowering. Both have five lobed flowers, but rhodos tend to be bell shaped, whereas azaleas are funnel shaped or flat. Rhododendrons have 10 stamens, that is, two per lobe. Azaleas have five stamens, one per lobe. True rhodos are evergreen, apart from R. mucronulatum and R. dauricum. Azaleas have small hairs parallel to the leaves, as

opposed to rhodos which generally have smooth leaves, with small scales on the underside. Rhodos all need an acidic soil, which is why they grow well here in Kerry. They also like our climate, from those that originally come from the foothills of the Himalayas to those that hail from Borneo and New Guinea: most will thrive here. Rhodos are in the main a forest plant, and like humus rich soil with plenty of decomposing material. They also like moist conditions and dappled shade. They need enough light to set flower buds, but need protection from glaring sun which can damage leaves. All need well drained soil. If your soil is prone to waterlogging then it is best to plant them on a mound, containing a moss peat or Browngold and topsoil mix. Alternatively build a raised bed. There are usually two instances where rhodos turn yellow: if the leaves are yellow between the veins, but the veins are still green, then they may need some extra acidity, Epsom salt will do the trick. If the leaves are completely yellow and drooping, there is not enough air in the soil, due to compaction or waterlogging.

SOME EARLY FLOWERING VARIETIES TO LOOK OUT FOR: • Barbatum – scarlet flowers, up to 8m tall. • Dauricum – deciduous, rosy flowers, 1.5m tall •N obleanum album – a group of narrow, silvery leaved rhodos with pale pink buds which open white in very early spring. A beauty at 2.5m tall • Ptarmigan – small dark green leaves, pure white flowers, 1m tall FLOWERING FROM EARLY MAY: • Macabeanum – tree rhododendrum with cream/yellow flowers, 15m tall • Fragrantissimum – very fragrant white flowers with yellow throat, 2.5m • Irene Koster – deciduous azalea, white/pink flowers, very pretty, 1.5m tall LATE FLOWERING: •A rborescens – deciduous azalea with beautiful autumn colouring. Flowers white, good scent, 4m tall • Dopey – red flowers 2m tall and wide • Luteum – deciduous, strongly scented yellow flowers at 4m tall.

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Treat yourself to a well-being weekend Take some time to return to nature, learn to bring mindfulness into your day, become more embodied in your movement and bring more colour and nutrients into your diet. Life Balance Yoga and Little Green Healthy Foods have collaborated to offer an enriching weekend retreat from March 22 to 24, at LissArd Estates in Skibbereen, West Cork. This weekend will offer an introduction to mindfulness, a selection of yoga including both yin (slow) and yang (active) styles, and amazing vegetarian food, including a food workshop so you can bring the goodness home. Erin Kelly Ashworth, RYT 500, will lead the mindfulness and yoga aspects of the weekend. Erin is an advanced and experienced teacher who founded Life Balance Yoga and Bantry Holistic Centre. Erin has trained in mindfulness and yoga in many areas including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Yoga Therapy, Restorative, Yin, and Kundalini aspects for Prenatal and Yoga for Disabilities. She has taught in Cork, Kerry and America. Jenny Lyons, owner of A Little Green Wholefood Co., is Ballymaloe trained and a Living & Raw Food chef, who has trained with Raw Food Mastery, BIM and the Irish School of Herbal Medicine. Jenny is passionate about sharing her love for natural and healthy food. Jenny’s recent successes have included being selected by the SuperValu academy to develop her own health food products and presenting as the Seaweed Specialist and Chef on Life Train Me. Jenny provides food, juicing and raw food demonstrations. She can cater for vegans, coeliacs and special dietary needs. In addition to the wealth of tools for well-being is the serene lake house

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‘Songs at Springtime’ comes to Killorglin Killorglin Arts Festival will this year welcome Welsh Tenor Ryan Morgan, accompanied by well-known Killarney pianist, Elizabeth Brosnan. The concert, ‘Songs at Springtime’ takes place in the unique theatrical setting of the Intermediate School, Killorglin, which boasts a Steinway Concert Grand Piano and it promises to be a wonderful night of much loved favourites from musical theatre, classical, folk and modern repertoire, on Friday, March 8, at 7.30pm.There’ll be free refreshments at the interval, and tickets are priced at €15 and €10 concessions. Ryan Morgan was reared in the rich musical cultural of South Wales and is now based in Cork. His singing career began in Welsh choirs, which instilled a love in the vocal art, and resulted in him eventually pursuing a solo career as a vocalist. Ryan has sung as a soloist in opera, oratorio, concerts and ceremonies in numerous high profile venues, including the National Concert Hall, Dublin Castle, Dromoland Castle, and Cork City Hall. He has performed for the President of Ireland, Ministers of State and Ambassadors to mention but a few. His wide

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range allows him to perform a vastly varied repertoire. Elizabeth Brosnan started her piano studies at age six, and her musical career includes performing and participating in festivals which have included the Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, Moscow, The Liszt Academy in Budapest, Sweden, France and London. Elizabeth has extensive experience, both as a soloist and as accompanist

with soloists, choirs, musical societies etc. She runs her own successful teaching practice and is passionate in instilling a love of music and performance in all her students. Elizabeth also works as an examiner with the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. She is also an accomplished performer on the concert flute, clarinet, guitar and mandolin, but her heart belongs to the piano.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 During a terrible famine in Malawi in 2002, a 13 year-old boy is thrown out of school because his family couldn't afford the payments. Yet William refused to let go of his dreams. With nothing more than a fistful of cornmeal in his

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Tom Walker ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ RELEASE DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Tom Walker was the biggest breakout UK global star of 2018 and is releasing his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’, today (Friday). Produced by Mike Spencer from Years and Years, Tom’s emotional single, ‘Leave A Light On’ sold over 570,000 in the UK and 1.8 million worldwide, has been streamed 178 million times, reached #1 on iTunes in 16 countries including the UK and top ten in 39 countries.

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The album sleeve, created by the innovative artist Craig Alan, features an extraordinary portrait of Tom comprised of over 2000 miniature figures of people, many of whom have influenced Tom throughout his 26 years on the planet. While ‘Leave A Light On’ established Tom as a global breakout artist, his debut album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ without doubt will solidify his growing reputation as one of the most exciting new artists working today.

EASON: €10.99 From No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams comes the deliciously daft tall story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by-artistic genius, Tony Ross. Meet the Meeks! Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn’t enough. She wants more, more, more! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there’s only one problem… What is a FING? Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING? An explosively funny, totally surreal

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Table quiz will fund pilgrimage to Lourdes A popular annual table quiz, which raises funds to send Kerry children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes, will be held in Killarney on Thursday, March 7.

Killarney Craft Ladies presented a cheque to the Kerry Hospice Foundation recently. Pictured front l-r were: Kate O’Connor, Pat Doolin, Margaret McCarthy, Angela Curran and Honor Doyle. Back l-r were: Peg Coffey, Betty Benson, Dermot O’Reilly, Cathal Walsh, Ailish O’Sullivan and Colette Sorensen.

Crafty ladies raise funds for local hospice The creative and crafty skills of one local kind-hearted group who rescue and spruce up old teddy bears – is helping to raise funds for charity. Killarney Craft Ladies (KCL) last year raised €3,441.34 which they presented to the Kerry Hospice Foundation recently. And to date the ladies have raised €17,975.11 for the local charity. Set up in January 2013, the sole purpose of the group was to fundraise for the Kerry Hospice Foundation/Palliative Care. “Our aim was to ‘rescue’ teddy bears from charity shops in the locality, in particular Killarney, Tralee and Castleisland,” Margaret McCarthy, spokesperson for the group, said. They then extended their search to Cork, Limerick and as far away as Galway. They also welcome teddy bears from the public. Members of the group include, Betty Benson, Peg Coffey, Honor Doyle, Mar-

New pilot programme for hackney drivers Anne Graham, Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority, has announced a pilot program that will give grant aid to rural hackney drivers. This pilot program will enable the NTA to test this operation model before making it available country-wide, also allowing for a better estimation of the costs. “I give a guarded welcome to this development,” Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae said. “I have been campaigning for

garet McCarthy, Kate O’Connor, Brid O’Donoghue, Eilish O’Sullivan and Colette Sorensen. They meet twice a month to knit, sew and spruce up the bears, and make them stylish new outfits. The bears are then ready for resale at the Halloween and Christmas Craft Fairs at the Killarney Outlet Centre. The ladies also had a very successful sale at Manor West, Tralee, last December. “The Killarney Branch of Kerry Hospice Foundation wishes to acknowledge the generosity of KCL in selecting them as beneficiaries of the proceeds of their fundraising activities,” Pat Doolan, Chairperson, Killarney Branch said. “They combine, what is for them a hobby, with fundraising for their selected charity.” it for a long period, but I will have to see how it will work on the ground before giving it a wholehearted welcome. I do not want to undermine the existing taxi or hackney operators.” Deputy Michael Healy-Rae has campaigned on this issue extensively over the past several years, attempting to simplify the administration involved in the local area hackney application process. He says that taxi drivers often do not make a liveable wage, but are a necessary part of rural Irish life. “We do not have a public transport service, and we never will have one that will meet the demands of many of the people living in rural Ireland. Taxis and hackneys will have to play a very important role in meeting the travel demand in areas where public transport is not available.”

The Tim Moore Memorial Table Quiz will be held in the Gleneagle Hotel at 7.30pm and the question master will be local charity champion Cathal Walshe. The entry fee for tables of four is €40 and it is €20 for teams of schoolchildren. Proceeds from the night will go to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust which organises pilgrimages to Lourdes every Easter for children and young adults with physical or intellectual difficulties. Close on 500 young people from all over Ireland will be brought on the pilgrimage on Easter Sunday and they will return the following Saturday. All the volunteer helpers and medical staff that will accompany them cover for their own travel costs and expenses. The annual quiz, which is running for close on 30 years, is dedicated to the memory of the late Killarney accountant Tim Moore, who was a tireless campaigner for the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. He passed away, suddenly, in 2002 and his friends have continued the quiz as a tribute to his legacy and to ensure the charity continues to be supported. Kieran Coffey, the retired principal of

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Fossa National School, is one of those who spearhead the Kerry pilgrimage to Lourdes and he has appealed to the public to support the very important fundraiser which helps offset some of the costs involved. “We are delighted to be in a position to continue Tim’s great work and to dedicate the quiz to him,” Kieran said. “The event is always so well supported by the people of the greater Killarney area and we greatly appreciate that generosity.”

Cllr calls for better public sewerage schemes Councillor Michael Cahill has called on Kerry County Council to prepare a list of villages throughout the county that are in urgent need of Public Sewerage Schemes and to submit the fully costed list to Irish Water for funding. Cllr Cahill proposed that priority be given to villages that are currently experiencing major issues such as Beaufort, saying he was aware of three estates in Beaufort Village that were experiencing difficulties and ultimately a public sewerage scheme was required. He welcomed the news that funding will be announced early in 2019 for sewerage schemes. Cllr Cahill said villages such as Portmagee, where the population dramatically increases during the tourist season, should also be prioritised. "We have a number of villages in our county that have sewerage schemes and are at capacity and one such village is Glenbeigh. This Council purchased a site for a new scheme many years ago and absolutely nothing has happened since.

Irish Water need to get their act in order.” In their reply, the Council said that Irish Water is the Water Authority responsible for the provision of all Water Services across the country. Since the establishment of Irish Water, Kerry County Council has made numerous submissions and had frequent discussions seeking funding for both upgrades to existing Public Sewerage Schemes and for the provision of Public Sewerage Schemes in villages which do not currently have public wastewater collection and treatment facilities. In particular, in July 2018, following consideration by the members at the July Council meeting , KCC made a submission in relation to the Draft Irish Water Capital Investment Plan (2020 to 2024) highlighting the need for Public Sewerage Schemes in Unsewered Villages, allied to the seasonal loading variations. The matter of the waste water infrastructure in our towns and villages will be reviewed as a constituent part of the review of County Development Plan.

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UN veteran John O'Mahony from Scartaglin, pictured at the announcement that the men and women of the Irish Defence Forces are to receive the Hugh O'Flaherty Humanitarian Award 2019. Photo: Don MacMonagle

UN Peacekeepers to receive prestigious award

It was announced this week that the men and women of the Irish Defence Forces, who have served on UN Peacekeeping duties over the past 60 years, are to receive the Hugh O'Flaherty Humanitarian Award 2019. This year, the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society decided to move the programme forward to June 4, to coincide with the 75th Anniversary of the WW II liberation of Rome and the successful conclusion of the Hugh O’Flaherty inspired Rome Escape Line. In 2008, the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society was formed in his home town of Killarney to honour his memory by acknowledging his humanitarian works during the 1930s in Haiti and San Domingo, and the early 1940s during WW2 in Rome. At its first meeting of 2019, the Memorial Committee unanimously decided that it should present the 2019 Humanitarian Award to the members of the Irish Defence Forces, past and present, who have served in UN Peacekeeping Missions overseas for the past 60+ years, Chair of the O’Flaherty Memorial Society Jerry O’Grady explained. “To date, 86 members of the Irish Defence Forces have lost their lives while serving in peacekeeping humanitarian missions with the UN,” he said. “We believe that this immense selfless sacrifice in the name of world peace deserves to be acknowledged in this way and we should all be tremendously proud of our men and women who wear

the famous Blue Beret.” In 1980, Private John O’Mahony 15 Bn. UN Veteran (Retd) from Scartaglin (pictured) served with the Irish Peacekeeping Force in the Lebanon. While there, John and two of his colleagues were captured by Lebanese Christian Militia. Although shot in three places, John survived but sadly, his colleagues Private Derek Smallhorne from Dublin and Private Thomas Barrett from Cork were both killed. The ceremony will be attended by the Minister of State for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD and the Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett. Invitations will also be issued to the ambassadors of the various countries of origin of the PoWs saved by the Rome Escape Line. “Details of the full programme of events will be announced later, but we are delighted to confirm that it will include a free public performance of Donie Courtney’s highly successful one-man play on the Monsignor’s life – ‘God Has No Country’.” The Hugh O’Flaherty Commemoration Programme is supported by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Kerry County Council Community Support Fund.

Annual swim raises over €8,000 for Aware | By Michelle Crean €8,402 collected as part of an annual Christmas Day swim was donated to charity this week. Niki McCarthy, who has been organising the Dundag Christmas Swim for the past 10 years, handed the funds to Rosemary Carvill from Aware on Monday afternoon. The swim was set up by Niki to remember her late sister Sylvan Money (26) who took her own life 13 years ago. It has become a strong local tradition and is growing in popularity each year – and has raised over €50,000 for the charity during that time. “I set it up because I wanted to do something in her memory,” Niki told the Killarney Advertiser this week. “It was our 10 year anniversary and we had about 150 in the water and 150 spectators, three times as many than other years. It seems to be getting busier each year and it’s now part of people’s Christmas tradition.” She added she’d like to thank the Franciscan Friary for donating €2,000, the Order of Malta, brothers Derek and

Niki McCarthy who organised a Christmas Day swim handed over €8,402 to Rosemary Carvill from Aware at Dundag on Monday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Conor O’Leary for their lifeguarding skills on the day and MD O’Sheas and Daly’s SuperValu for providing refreshments, as well as Muckross House for granting permission to use the area each year. Aware provide a range of services for over 18s, including support and selfcare, in the KDYS Killarney every Monday evening at 7.30pm.

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A Stamp for Ireland An Post has issued a new stamp to capture living in Ireland on any given day. The new stamp titled ‘A Stamp for Ireland’ celebrates Irish Identity though a fun depiction of the Irish weather The design features the blue sky and green fields which typify the Irish landscape, with sheeting rain a key element of the scene. Closer inspection of the design reveals that the metallic silver raindrops are microscopic words in the Irish and English language which are everyday expressions for rain. The stamp carries a ‘W’ (worldwide) designation for international posting. Just as the Inuit have over 50 different words for snow, the Irish have accumulated a similar number describing

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rain. For example, ‘a soft day’ (a mist), ‘spitting’ (a few drops of rain) and ‘lashing’ (diagonal hard rain) and in Irish ‘ceobhrán’ (drizzle) and ‘brádán’ (misty rain). The concept and design are by Amsterdam based Irish designers, The Stone Twins. Twins Garech and Declan have taken a witty approach to stamp design using weather to represent Irish identity and the Irish people’s obsession with rain, in all its forms, as a topic of conversation.

An Post Commercial Marketing Director, Fiona Heffernan said “An Post is delighted to issue this novel stamp, with popular expressions for rain in both Irish and English. We know this will appeal to the Irish public as a reflection of themselves but will also to visitors to Ireland who expect and anticipate rain as an essential part of their visit.” ‘A Stamp for Ireland’ is the second stamp design by The Stone Twins who commented: “Amongst many things, Ireland is famous for its excessive rainfall. Without it, there would be no lush green fields, and wonderful crops, meat and dairy. Besides, rain is one of the defining characteristics of Irish identity and dominates much of social discourse.” Rainfall records in Ireland: The highest rainfall total (3,964.9mm) in Ireland was recorded at Ballaghbearna Gap, Co.Kerry in 1960 while Clonroche, Co. Wexford has the highest rainfall in an hour (52.2mm) on June 27, 1986. ‘A Stamp for Ireland’ is available at selected post offices nationwide and online at www.irishstamps.ie or from the Philatelic Bureau 01-7057400 from 21st February 2019. For further information contact Angus Laverty, An Post Communications 0876867024 or email angus.laverty@anpost.ie

Whistleblower hands in resignation A garda whistleblower, who had been off on stress leave since making a disclosure to management about the behaviour of some officers within a garda district, as well as specific actions of one of her superiors, has resigned. It is believed the garda handed in her papers earlier this week and is said to be devastated by the way in which she was treated by management. Her protected disclosure was made at the start of 2016 and a chief superintendent was appointed to investigate it. Statements from officers based at the station were taken in May 2016. The senior officers against whom the allegations were made were also formally interviewed at this time. The final file was sent to the commissioner’s office in February 2017 and the whistleblower has not heard anything since – other than that the file is being processed.

No progress in Vietnam for Trump The much anticipated political meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un in Vietnam did not live up to either of the parties desires. Trump arrived in Vietnam in recent days hoping to persuade Kim to denuclearise The Korean Peninsula. While Kim arrived hoping he can lift the sanctions held against North Korea and potentially bring a peace deal that could end The Korean War. Talks eventually collapsed after

Kim wanted all sanctions lifted in exchange for the closure of his Yongbyon Nuclear Facility. Mr Trump declined saying “those demands are unacceptable” instead he believes it is best to work towards a good deal instead of a bad one. “It was all about the sanctions,” the US President told a news conference afterwards. According to President Trump “sometimes you have to walk,” but he added his relationship with Kim is still strong.

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Dingle Gin wins ‘World’s Best Gin’ An innovative West Kerry company who developed their own gin has won ‘Overall Best in World’ at the World Gin Awards Ceremony 2019. Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) congratulated the Dingle Whiskey Distillery in London this week. “We’d like to congratulate all the team at the Dingle Whiskey Distillery for this wonderful accomplishment, which is another sign of Irish gin going from strength to strength on the highly competitive international stage,” Patricia Callan, Director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) said. “It demonstrates how quality and authenticity is helping brands like Dingle

Gin to stand out. In 2018, Irish gin grew in both the domestic and export markets.” There are now over 20 gin producers and over 50 gin brands in Ireland, with 12 new brands introduced in 2018, she added. “The value of exports of Irish gin from the Republic of Ireland was up 260 percent in 2018. “As the Irish gin supply base expands in response to global trends, double-digit growth was recorded in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Italy and Germany.”

During a lovely afternoon in the German town of Bensheim an eager overweight rodent tried to squeeze its way through a manhole. Unfortunately its chubbiness prevented it from getting through and it got stuck! A large scale rescue operation commenced with up to nine people, including firefighters and animal experts, helping to free the fat rat. The rat was eventually freed and after some close up photographs and videos, she returned to the sewers – but also became a viral sensation.

Ray D’Arcy has taken up the voluntary role of National Ambassador for Organ Donor Awareness Week 2019.

New ambassador for Organ New viral ‘Momo Challenge’ targets children and adolescents Donor Awareness announced The sinister ‘Momo Challenge’ which targets children through WhatsApp and other social media applications – has hit Ireland. A hoax internet challenge, ‘Momo’ was spread by users on Facebook and media outlets over the past week. Children and adolescents are being enticed by a user named ‘Momo’ to perform a series of dangerous tasks including violent attacks and even suicide. The Whatsapp profile includes a creepy face of a woman who appears while children may be watching videos on YouTube. There were reports this week that ‘Momo’ contacted a three-year old girl from Limerick who was watching videos on her tablet – and instructed the child to “go turn the oven on and leave it on”. The Gardaí have expressed concern of the extremely disturbing matter and have warned parents to be more aware what their children’s online activity. YouTube spoke out this week about the challenge. “We want to clear something up regarding the ‘Momo Challenge’. We’ve seen

no recent evidence of videos promoting the ‘Momo Challenge’ on YouTube. Videos encouraging harmful and dangerous challenges are against our policies. “If you see videos promoting harmful or dangerous challenges on YouTube, we encourage you to flag them to us immediately. These challenges are clearly against our Community Guidelines.” Also Children of the Digital Age issued a statement in recent days. “Due to a large number of videos aimed at children on both YouTube and YouTube Kids, containing content relating to self- harm and suicide, we are asking that parents immediately remove access to both Apps. “Over the last number of days, we have viewed some very disturbing content being placed in the middle of cartoons. A parent also sent us examples of graphic violence and adult themes in children's cartoons. There is a responsibility on Google, the owner of YouTube, to moderate the content being posted. Until such time as this happens we are recommending the removal of the Apps from devices that children have access to.”

The Irish Kidney Association is delighted to announce that Ray D’Arcy has agreed to the voluntary role of ambassador for Organ Donor Awareness 2019.

Ray, the popular RTÉ TV and radio broadcaster was also the ambassador for the campaign two decades ago. Since then he has continued to champion the life-saving cause on national airwaves. He will front the 2019 Organ Donor Awareness Week campaign which will take place from March 30 until April 6, encouraging the public to support organ donation for transplantation by letting their loved ones know their wishes. Ray will feature in radio advertising and posters as well as attending the national launch of 2019 Organ Donor Awareness at the Mansion House Dublin on Tuesday, March 26. The focus of Organ Donor Awareness Week is to remind individuals to talk to their families about their organ donation wishes and keep the reminders of their decision visible by carrying the organ donor card and permitting Code

115 to be included on their driver’s licence or downloading the ‘digital organ donor card’ APP to their smartphone. “It’s such an honour to be asked to be ambassador for this year’s campaign,” Ray said. “Organ donation is something that I feel very strongly about. Listening to people’s stories down through the years about organ transplantation, dialysis and organ donation, sometimes heart-warming and at other times heart-wrenching, I honestly believe that there is no better gift in life than the gift of organ donation.” Information fact files, which accompany the free organ donor cards, are obtainable from the Irish Kidney Association and are available nationwide from pharmacies, GP surgeries and post offices. Organ Donor Cards can also be obtained by phoning the Irish Kidney Association on 01 6205306 or free text the word DONOR to 50050. Visit website www.ika.ie/card, and you can now download a free ‘digital organ donor card’ APP to your phone.

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Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632933

Treat your nails to a luxury manicure and pedicure The healing benefits of a warm paraffin treatment are amazing as it helps to heal dry and cracked hands and feet. The opening of pores and removal of dead skin cells will rejuvenate the appearance of your skin and make your hands and feet feel silky and smooth. Our hands are on show and in use all of the time so it’s important to look after them. During a manicure nails are filed and shaped to your desired shape. The hands are soaked in warm water to softening the cuticle, and then the dead skin is removed off the nail bed using a nail drill. A hand massage is then performed triggering the arm's reflexology point. Paraffin treatment can be added at this point for a real luxury feel. It really works amazing by re-energising tried achy hands, arthritis and dry skin. The manicure is then finished with OPI nail polish; base coat, two coats of colour and top coat. A jacuzzi foot spa soothes tired feet. Not only does it soften hard skin, it prepares the feet for hard skin removal with

Children from Rathmore will perform their production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this weekend.

a peppermint and tea tree foot scrub. Then a foot rasp is used to remove the stubborn areas of hard skin. Cuticles are drilled and nails cut and filed, followed with a foot and lower leg massage very invigorating for the circulation of the lower legs and feet. Tea tree warm paraffin is applied and a heated bootie applied for 15 minutes. It’s then finished with an OPI polish of choice. For more info or bookings call Jill 064 6632966.

Wonderful wizard production planned in Rathmore this weekend There’s something magical brewing in the air in Rathmore this week as the local children take to the stage for their latest show. Tomorrow (Saturday), the children of Rathmore will perform their production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at 7.30pm. And then on Sunday they’ll once again take to the stage for their 3pm matinee. 41 children are involved in this year’s production and they have been rehearsing hard over the past six months in aid of ‘The Children of Chernobyl Rathmore branch’. Joanna Hughes and Sheilann Moynihan, who are producing the show, said this week that all the children are very excited. “The excitement and anticipation is through the roof,” Joanna said. “This is not one to be missed!” Dorothy is played by Ciara Hughes with her fun loving Aunt Em played by

Clodagh O’Callaghan. The scarecrow - Sarah Cronin, Tin man Caoimhe Reddington and Lion - Kaylee O’Leary are a laugh a minute with their antics never ending, she added. “Although Jennifer Buckley scares us all as the bad witch, it is balanced up with the good witches, Maura O’Sullivan and Aine Moriarty. “Having met the gatekeeper Abbey Mai O’Sullivan, woodlander - Rhia Fitzgerald and the Chamberlain Rachel McAuliffe on the way, their swift return home was helped by the wizard - Aoibinn O’Connell and the royal wedding of the princess Katie Doherty and Prince - Lauren Horan closes the show to the melodies of Spice Girls hit songs - sure to get everyone up dancing for the closing chorus.”

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SERVICE AVAILABLE • Women’s Health • Child & Adolescent Health • Travel Vaccine Centre

• Men’s Health • Minor Surgery Clinics • Antenatal Care

MEET THE TEAM

OPEN MON - FRI NEW PATIENTS WELCOME The Reeks Gateway, Killarney Tel: 064 663 2205 Email: deenaghmedical@eircom.net

Dr. Miriam McCarthy Dr. Eleanor Johnson

Dr. Ken Keohane Dr. Domhnall Kavanagh

Dr. Darren Quirke Dr. Breda O’Sullivan Dr. Andrew O’Regan

Dr. Máire Cleary Dr. Muireann Quane

www.deenaghmedicalpractice.com

A broad range of medical services TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SERVICES

PRACTICE PROFILE

We are a group of family doctors providing a broad range of medical services to patients. Our team of GPs possess a wide range of experience and specialty training to care for all family members,

from the very young to the elderly. Situated at The Reeks Gateway (Cleeney Roundabout on the Tralee Road, Killarney), we are conveniently located for all in the greater Killarney area. There is plenty free car parking

on site with ample wheelchair facilities. We provide a top class professional medical service for private patients, medical card holders and we are approved by VHI, Laya and Aviva Medical Schemes.

Below are just a few of the many services offered at Deenagh Medical Practice: • Health Screening Services • Men's Health • Women's Health • Child Health/Vaccination • Antenatal Care • Family Planning • Travel Vaccines • Heartwatch Programme • Minor Surgery Book your appointment by calling us on 064 663 2205

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Successful move to the Reeks Gateway for Carry Out Off Licence Having traded successfully for 15 years on the opposite side of the road it was a big step to take the plunge and move over to the Reeks Gateway development in July 2018. In fact, we regularly hear of returning visitors to Killarney automatically going to the old unit and finding it shut before realising that we have moved.

That said, our new store with its floor to ceiling windows and proximity to one of the main roundabouts entering the town, gives us the type of visibility that

we could not have dreamt of before the move. The unique design of the store, which emphasises the uncovered concrete, has a warehouse vibe with metal panelling and bespoke shelving. As such it has become a drive-to destination for the people of Killarney and further afield. Indeed people in the off licence

trade have come from all over the country to see the new layout which has become the new flagship store within the Carry Out group of more than 100 other outlets. The increased space has also allowed us to extend our range with a particular focus on quality wines, craft beers and the expanding category of non-alcoholic drinks. Undoubtedly we have one of the most extensive product ranges in the entire south west of the country. It is, however, in the areas of rare and limited edition Irish and Scotch whiskey that we have seen tremendous growth and opportunity. As well as our own fine collection in store we have become a point of contact for many collectors all over the country because of our access to once-off releases from the best distilleries in Ireland. For example we are the sole agent for the second release of the amazing Portmagee nine year old whiskey outside of the immediate vicinity of the town itself. Even though we have a substantial percentage of the entire release for sale, this highly collectible whiskey will still be sold out in a matter of days! The move to the Reeks Gateway has been a successful one so far for Carry Out and we look forward to another 15 years and more looking after all our customers and friends!

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Non-surgical antiaging solutions at the Eden Medical Clinic

A professional and competitively priced engineering service Reeks Consulting Engineers offers a full range of Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering services. They are experienced, chartered, fully insured engineering consultants based in Killarney. The company was founded in 2013 by Adrian Sheehan and Donagh O’Regan, with the specific aim of providing clients with professional and competitively priced engineering services and advice. Our consulting engineers have in excess

of 20 years-experience and are fully insured by professional indemnity insurance. A friendly and straight talking approach has helped to achieve a high level of repeat business and referrals for the company. We pride ourselves on the passion we have for each project and our absolute commitment to a successful completion.

You can receive a wide range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures from the skilled and experienced, fully-trained clinicians at the Eden Medical Clinic. The non-invasive, safe treatments we provide make the most of an extensive portfolio of market leading technologies to give you advanced, non-surgical anti-aging solutions. Our aim is to give you the best possible treatments with the best possible care. We pride ourselves on the five-star service our personable and skilled team offers all our clients. From the warm welcome that you will receive in our modern, private waiting room, to the professional manner in which we carry out all of our aesthetic, medical treatments. You can be confident that throughout your entire experience we will be wholly focused on making you feel relaxed and special; ensuring that you achieve the results that you desire.

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As clinicians we are aware of the importance of listening to what it is that you

are looking for as an end result. We work with you to help you to achieve that vision. Originally founded in Cork, we now have a total of four state of the art cosmetic clinics as we expanded to Killarney first, then Limerick and Dublin. Find out more about the range of aesthetic cosmetic procedures we offer, including anti-wrinkle treatments; thread lifting; dermal fillers; treatments for a gummy smile, and treatments to help to combat Hyperhidrosis. For a free medical assessment and a consultation, in which all of your queries can be addressed, we invite you to book an appointment with one of our clinicians. Why not take that first step to a younger looking, more confident you. Contact us on 021 2067768 to book an appointment with Dr Cliona or Dr Emma or send us a message on Facebook.

SERVICES INCLUDE: • Subsidence Investigation • Structural Engineering • Structural Reports • Pre Purchase House Surveys • Dilapidation Reports • Commencement Notices • Crack Monitoring • Underpinning Designs • Civil Engineering

• Building Conservation • Project Management • Construction Supervision • Planning Permission • Certificates of Compliance • Fire Safety Certificates • Expert Witness Reports • Legal Mapping • Assigned Certifiers

Reeks Consulting Engineers, Rock Road, Killarney T: 064 6633412 • F: 064 6635387 E: doregan@reeksce.ie or asheehan@reeksce.ie W: www.reeksce.ie

Wide range of treatments at The Beauty Boutique The Beauty Boutique offers a wide range of professional treatments to suit all your beauty needs. Ideally located at The Reeks Gateway we benefit from ample free parking and direct lift access to our door which offers huge convenience to all our customers. We offer all the normal day-to-day treatments such as tinting, waxing, massage, manicures

and pedicures. We also specialise in advanced therapies such as foot health which treats corns, calluses, thickened nails etc., medical micro needling - the most advanced non-surgical anti age procedure on the market and lash perfect semi-permanent lash extensions. Please feel free to call in for a copy of our extensive treatment menu.

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Contracts signed for 29 new social housing units The contracts have been signed for the construction of 29 new social housing units in the county. The new homes are being developed by Kerry County Council in Listowel, Milltown and Killorglin under the Rebuilding Ireland programme. The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County

Council, Cllr Norma Foley and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell signed contracts with the developers for each of the three schemes which will be completed by the

end of the year. A €1.2m contract awarded to Evans & Kelliher Construction Ltd will see the development of eight new homes at Cúirt Eaglaise in Milltown, comprising four two-bed and four three-bed units. The design team includes Kane Williams Architects, Malachy Walsh & Partners Con-

Contracts have been signed for 29 new social housing units in Kerry. The new homes are being constructed by Kerry County Council (KCC) in Listowel, Milltown and Killorglin under the Rebuilding Ireland programme. Photo: Pauline Dennigan

sulting Engineers and John Kelleher & Associates, Building Services Engineers. 14 homes will be completed by next December at Ardmoneel, Killorglin as part of a €2.3m contract with Parkway Contracts Ltd. The design team for the project includes Vincent Fahy Architects, Tobin Consulting Engineers, and Don O’Malley & Partners Ltd Building Services Engineers. Meanwhile seven two-bed, two storey houses are being constructed at Courthouse Lawn, Listowel by Ned O’Shea & Sons Construction Ltd to the value of €1m. The design team includes Kane Williams Architects, Malachy Walsh & Partners Consulting Engineers, and John Kelleher & Associates, Building Services Engineers. Cllr Foley warmly welcomed the commencement of construction of these new houses which will provide modern and comfortable facilities for many individuals and families in Kerry. “It is wonderful to see these developments being advanced under the Rebuilding Ireland programme with the support of Kerry County Council,” she said. “I look forward to the completion of these units at the earliest opportunity. I would like to commend the staff of our Capital Infrastructure Unit for their tremendous work in advancing these important projects.”

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Pictured at the SuperValu conference in the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, on Monday from left: Ian Allen, (Sales Director SuperValu), Martin Kelleher (Managing Director SuperValu) and Michael Smith (SuperValu Retail Chair). Photo: Don MacMonagle

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CONFIRMATION: Pupils from Shrone National School were one of the first to make their Confirmation in Kerry this year. They were confirmed by Bishop Ray Browne on Tuesday in St Joseph’s Church Rathmore with pupils from Holy Family NS and Meentogues NS.

od , and Miss Mags Harty, Pinewo Mr Bernard Costello, Kilflynn ry's Ma St. r their wedding at Estate, Killarney, pictured afte ean Kelly to-S Pho Cathedral.

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SUPPORT GROUPS 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.

9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off)

Suicide Prevention Helplines

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

Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24hour; 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.

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Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: Every Monday at 7.30pm. www.aware.ie

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Coast Guard conduct long range medevac The Waterford based Coast Guard helicopter, R117 completed the evacuation of an injured crewman from a Norwegian fishing vessel located over 100 miles off the South West coast. The injured man was taken on-board the Coast Guard helicopter, and was transferred to the care of the HSE on arrival at Kerry Airport. The operation was coordinated by the Coast Guard Co-ordination Centre in Valentia. The Coast Guard were initially alerted on Monday morning by UK Coastguard who received a request, following consultation with the Irish Coast Guard, the vessel was requested to proceed into the Irish Search and Rescue Region to enable the evacuation. Top Cover support was provided by an Air Corps Casa.

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WANTED WANTED: Accommodation Assistant Manager Required - We are looking for ideal candidate to help in the running of our Self Catering Apartments in Killarney. Candidate must have perfect English, good communication and time keeping skills and will be required to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Part time work involved but must be able to work around a flexible schedule. Duties will include help with daily check-ins, check-outs, cleaners, admin work and try help boost our Business. Please ring 0858010908 to enquire WANTED: A reliable person for guesthouse, breakfast service and lounge duties, 8am-12 noon. Tel 087-6956346. WANTED: Childminder required for 2 yearold, 3 days pe week. Preferably in childminder’s home, Fossa, Kilcummin, Whitebridge direction. Tel 087-9225118 WANTED: Childminder/housekeeper required, Fossa area, Mondays and Wednesdays. Own car necessary. Contact 0874198047 after 9pm WANTED: Busy Killarney B&B requires accommodation assistant with immediate start , mornings only , previous experience a bonus but not essential . Telephone: 086 2209855.

WANTED: Reliable Childminder Wanted to care for our three girls ages– 5 years, 3 years, and 6 months for 1-2 days per week in our own home commencing April 2019. Hours of work 8.30 a.m -5.30 p.m. For details please call 0879668837.

APPOINTMENTS

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PARK ROAD

Is now inviting applications for the following positions.

PASTRY CHEF COMMIS CHEF CHEF DE PARTIE Relevant experience essential. Minimum 2 years’ experience. Fluent English Please apply with C.V. to the Ross Hotel or Email: ciara.treacy@theross.ie • Tel: 0646631855 www.theross.ie

We are recruiting for a

PERMANENT PART TIME (3 days a week)

BOOKKEEPER

The suitable candidate will be proficient in Sage & Excel. They should be used to working in a busy environment & as a team player. Flexibility is required and duties will include: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank & credit card Reconciliations The position is in a vibrant business situated in Dingle town and has the huge advantage of being a Year-round position.

Please forward your CV, including at least two references to

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are currently seeking to recruit a

QUALIFIED

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to join our team in Killarney, Co. Kerry. • We are looking for a professional, caring and enthusiastic person who will provide the best care to our customers at all times. • The position is permanent. • Salary is dependent on experience. • 1 year experience is preferable CV’s can be dropped in-store or alternatively email to

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APPOINTMENTS

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Oibrí Ginearálta Tuaithe (Banda 2)

Rural General Operative (Band 2)

An tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne Iarrann an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta iarratais ó iarrthóirí atá cáilithe go cuí chun painéal a bhunú óna bhféadfaí folúntais reatha/amach anseo sa phost seo a leanas a líonadh: • Oibrí Ginearálta Tuaithe (Banda 2)

Killarney National Park The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to form a panel from which current/future vacancies in the following position may be filled: • Rural General Operative (Band 2)

Is post buan é seo atá lonnaithe i bPáirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne.

This is a permanent post based at Killarney National Park.

Tá tuilleadh sonraí agus foirmeacha iarratais ar fáil ag

Further details and application forms are available

https://www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/national-parks-wildlife/recruitment/

nó is féidir iad a iarraidh ach ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig hr@chg.gov.ie

or may be requested from hr@chg.gov.ie

Is é an dáta deiridh ar a nglacfar le hiarratais ná 3 p.m., Déardaoin an 14ú Márta 2019. Dícháileofar go huathoibríoch aon duine a dhéanann canbhasáil. Is Fostóir Comhdheiseanna í an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on Thursday 14th March 2019. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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APPOINTMENTS

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Salvador’s Restaurant 9 High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry

EXPERIENCED WAITER/WAITRESS REQUIRED PART & FULL-TIME AVAILABLE Apply in restaurant or email salvadors.killarney@gmail.com or call 064-6632816

Park Road, Killarney Co. Kerry 064-6631814 REQUIRE RETAIL STAFF CHECKOUT Muckross Road

DELI & SHOP Full-time & Part-time ASSISTANTS Apply by C.V to Valerie Hegarty, c/o Spar, Park Road, Killarney PART/FULLTIME POSITIONS

Please drop in your CV to the shop or email:

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5 STAR HOTEL The Award winning Killarney Park Hotel invites applications for the following positions:

FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR 2 Years’ minimum experience in a similar property High Standards and Excellent Customer Care Skills Ability to work on own initiative Fluent English and Excellent Communication Skills

BAR PERSONNEL, FULL & PART TIME Previous Experience essential Excellent Customer Care Skills Fluent English & Good communication skills

ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANT, FULL TIME/PART TIME Previous experience preferable Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and High Standards

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL, FULL & PART TIME Previous Experience in Food & Beverage essential Excellent Customer Care Skills Fluent English and Good communication Skills

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Qualified Chef with 2 Years’ Previous Hotel Experience in a similar role Fluent English & Good Communication Skills Good time keeper and ability to work under pressure Team Player and driven by High Standards Creativity & Passion for food Desire to work in a 5 Star property

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Students learn lifesaving skills First Responder and Killarney Community College Spanish teacher Ms Duggan along with fellow teacher Ms O'Sullivan recently attended the 'CPR 4 Schools' course and received a kit with 10 manikins from Irish Heart Foundation. Local Killarney man and fellow First Responder Leo O'Connor came to the school last week and worked with a group of First Years lucky enough to learn many important First Aid skills that may someday save the life of someone they know. "Our students learned an incredible life skill,” Miss Duggan said. “Hopefully they will never have to use these techniques. The availability and accessibility of our own manikins provides a huge advantage in upskilling our students with these lifesaving skills." Mr O’Connor showed the group the basic technique involved in administrat-

Killarney Community College students have learned some lifesaving skills.

ing CPR effectively which the students practised on the schools newly acquired manikins. Mr O’Connor also enlightened them about the importance of using an EIRCODE when contacting

the emergency services and knowing where the schools defib was situated as well as the locations of the towns closest devices. Students were delighted to receive a certificate which was present-

ed at the end of the workshop. “The College now hopes to train every student and teacher in the administration of CPR in the school by the end of the year,” she said.

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BOOST YOUR BUSINESS NOW CALL US ON 064 6632215 COMMUNITY NOTES Comhaltas KILLORGLIN CCÉ: Killorglin CCE was well represented at the Ceol an Gheimhridh Munster Finals in Limerick. Killorglin CCE and Irwin Irish Dancers Jacquelyn Owens, Sarah Patton, Katie O’Leary, Saoirse O’Shea, Clodagh Hamilton, Eabha McEvoy, Kacey O’Shea, Kate Costello, Laura Patton, Kate Clifford and Sophie Anna O’Reilly came back to Kerry with a 1st in the U11 4 hand and 8 hand Céilí and 3rd in the U14 4 hand Céilí final. Well done to Megan Gillespie from Killorglin who competed in the Music competitions.

Fossa ANNIVERSARY BOOK: Fossa GAA are working on a 50 year anniversary book and are seeking any photos and articles especially from the 70s, 80s and 90s that may be of interest. If you have any please let a committee member know. It’s like the lotto, if you’re not in you can’t win if you don’t supply them we can’t put them in. FOSSA/TWO MILE Comhaltas will hold their annual Rambling House on Saturday, March 9 at 8.30pm in the Innisfallen Hotel Fossa. A great night of music, song, dance and storytelling. All welcome. If you would like to take part please contact Tim Kissane 087 2413116 or Eileen Lucey 087 6284053. SULT NA NÓG Kerry Comhaltas set dancing competition is being held at the Fossa Community Centre on Sunday, March 3 between 9.30am and 4pm.

Fianna Fáil AGM: The Fianna Fáil Killarney Central Cumann annual general meeting will take place on Thursday, March 7 in Scotts Hotel at 9pm sharp. John Brassil TD will be in attendance along with other elected representatives, as well as candidates seeking election/re-election in Killarney Municipal Area. New members always welcome. Current officers: Honorary Patron Betty Crosbie, Honorary President Kathleen

McCarthy, Chairperson Moss Harmon, Secretary Sheila Dickson, Treasurer Tom Doherty, Pro Brian Ó Leary, Membership Officer Paudie Lenihan.

Killarney Toastmasters OPEN EVENING: Every chair was filled at the open evening on January 22 as crowds gathered to listen to some thought provoking speeches on a diverse range of topics. Based at the Dromhall Hotel, visitors had the chance to get a taste of what the group have to offer by listening to prepared and impromptu speeches. Shane’s speech provoked plenty of interest among members of the audience who could all apply the financial theory of ‘returns’ to everyday life. Meanwhile, Miriam gave an inspirational speech about how Toastmasters has afforded her the opportunity to develop in so many ways. Debby, utilising her knowledge of gardening, provided an in-depth account of garden economics. All of the speeches made on the night must have struck a chord with the audience as a number of people have since expressed an interest in joining, and subsequent meetings have been incredibly busy. The table topics session at recent meetings has generated a huge level of interest, with most if not all in attendance managing to make a special contribution - a sure sign of success. We are always looking for new members. People are welcome to sample the meetings to see if they wish to join. If you would like to explore the amazing world of public speaking and develop your leadership skills, why not come along to one of our Tuesday evening meetings. We even manage to make time for a nice cuppa! The Killarney Toastmasters Club meets the second and last Tuesday of every month, from 8pm to 10pm, at the Dromhall Hotel. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to take it at their own pace. Yes, the club acknowledges that we all have different abilities and priorities.

Kilcummin STEPS & TUNES EASTER CAMP with Adrian Moriarty will take place in the Recreational Hall April 23-26. The camp includes dancing, music, face painting and lots of fun and games. €50 per child, concession for families. Numbers will be limited. You can book by registering with John at the Rural Development office. For further information contact Adrian on 087 9330768. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE: SHEP Introduction to Personal Development is a free 20-hour course for adults run over eight weeks in Tralee. Start date is Thursday, March 7 in the Recovery Haven, Tralee from 7-9.30pm. For further information or to book a place call Deirdre 087 7728089. ENROLMENT: Anabla NS is now inviting applications for enrolment for 2019/20. Closing date for receipt of application is March 1 - this will be followed by and introductory afternoon in June (date to be confirmed). Application forms are available at the school or e-mail prinanabla.ias@eircom.net. VACANCIES for Kilcummin Rural Development CE Scheme for Maintenance of Village/Walks in Kilcummin. These positions are a development opportunity and no experience is necessary. Contact your Local Intreo Office to check your eligibility. Please forward your CV to the supervisor by post/email: info@kilcumminparish.com. Contact John 086 1579381. LOOKING GOOD: Thank you all for making such great use of the recycling/ bottle bank at the Village Inn. Please refrain from dumping your rubbish in this vicinity. Míle Buíochas.

Firies Community Games INDOOR SOCCER: Well done to the boys U10 indoor soccer team of Jack Scanlon, Ryan Quilter, Jack Kelly, Jack O'Shea, Adam O'Meara, Diarmuid Casey, Noel Sullivan and Ogie Griffin and coach Sean Griffin who played some great soccer in Milltown. They really

looked the part in their new shirts kindly provided by Manager Valerie Callaghan O'Shea. ART: Well done to the team of boys and girls who represented us in Listowel. A big mention also to the parents who gave up their Saturday afternoon to sit and patiently wait as the masterpieces took shape. HANDWRITING: Well done to Ryan Vickers (Boys U10), Abbie Marie Fleming (Girls U10), Bryan O'Leary (Boys U12) and Mairead Walsh (Girls U12) who did extremely, well winning 3 medals between them. Ryan won silver, Mairead bronze and Brian won gold. Brian will go on to represent Kerry in the Nationals in a few weeks’ time. DRAUGHTS AND CHESS: A final shout out to all parents and children who may have an interest in draughts and chess. We are especially interested in parents who may wish to help out or impart a little knowledge through coaching. If this is you please contact Maura on 0876663702 for further information.

Spa/Muckross Community Games ART AND HANDWRITING: Well done to all who competed in the county Art and Handwriting competition in Listowel on Saturday last. A big congratulations to Jeremy Brosnan who came 3rd in the Boys U12 art competition, Jack O'Donoghue who came 4th in the U14 category and Tracy Brosnan who came 4th in the U16 Girls. A big thanks to all the other competitors and parents who travelled to Listowel to support on the day and to Tracy Russell who judged our local competition in Spa. SOCCER: Our U10 indoor soccer team narrowly missed out on qualification in Sunday's competition. After four hard games, winning two, drawing one and only losing one game by a single goal, our boys were unfortunate to miss out on the playoff. A big thank you to the team coaches Denis Doolan and Sean Hegarty. Thanks to the parents who travelled to support the boys.

in memoriam

IN MEMORIAM

1.03.2019 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

O’DONOGHUE

O’CONNELL

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE CROWLEY

In loving memory of Elizabeth O’Connell, late of Maulagh and Lakeview House, Fossa, who died on 1st March 2018. In loving memory of Bridie O’ Donoghue Kilquane Headford, Who died on the 13th of March 2018 On the first anniversary of Bridie’s death Timmy,Kay, Mike & Ger with their extended family would like to thank all those who attended her wake at her residence, removal and funeral mass and burial especially all the stewards on the roads who did a great job with traffic management and all who helped with catering and refreshments at her house. A big thank you to Fr Pat O Donnell and Fr George Hayes for all their help and co-operation, also Msgr. Dan Herlihy, Fr Doherty who concelebrated the mass. Thanks to the Glenflesk men’s choir Joanna Hughes and Gerard Lynch for the beautiful singing at the church. Thanks to Barraduff National school and community council for a wonderful guard of Honour. Thanks to Murphy undertakers for the professionalism and help during her funeral. Thank you to Sheila McCarthy, Mary Healy the palliative and home care team Kerry University hospital for the excellent care given to Bridie. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that you will accept this as expression of our gratitude and appreciation. The Holy sacrifice of mass will be offer for your intentions. 1st Anniversary Mass at Sacred Heart Church Barraduff on Friday the 8th of March 7.30pm

15TH ANNIVERSARY COUNIHAN

Her daughters and sons Frances, Sue, Maurice, John, Katie and Claire, sons-inlaw, daughter-in-law and grandchildren lovingly remember her on her 1st anniversary. We would like to thank all who attended the removal, requiem mass and burial and those who sent flowers, letters and cards. The family would like to thank Dr Coffey, the palliative care team and those who provided guards of honour at the removal. Special thanks to her wonderful carers, Kathleen, Marion, Mags, Sinead, Nora and Magda, whose unwavering care and help was and is a huge comfort to her family. Elizabeth’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 3rd March at 9am in Fossa.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BROSNAN (LOONEY)

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) Late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee Whose 29th birthday occurs on 6th of March. If we could bring you back again, For one more hour or day, We’d express all our unspoken love, We’d have countless things to say. If we could bring you back again, We’d say we treasured you, And that your presence in our lives, Meant more than we ever knew.

In loving memory of Con Counihan Late of 28 Hawthorn Avenue, Ballycasheen, Killarney. The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, But the memories we have of you, No one can take away. Always loved and remembered in our prayers each day. Sadly missed by your loving wife Angela and all your family. Anniversary Mass on 2nd March at 7.30p.m. in the Church of The Resurrection.

If we could bring you back again, To tell you what we should, You’d know how much we miss you now, And if we could, we would. Sadly missed and always remembered by your Dad, Margaret, sister Makaela and brothers Stephen and Padraic.

7TH ANNIVERSARY DALY

In loving memory of our much loved youngest brother Paul O’Connor, Roseville Ave, Muckross Road, Killarney Whose 4th anniversary occurs on March 5th. You burst into this sleeping world, On a pleasant Autumn day, Life for us soared to an high, Till you were called away. You were a gift from Jesus, To a humble, mortal clan, You showed us how to laugh and sing, And how to be a man. On that bright spring day when you left us, When you could give no more, The lord had chosen to bless you, And return you to his own shore.

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor Late of Anfield House, 9 Roseville Avenue, Who died on the 5th of March 2015. I am a sailor, you’re my first mate, We signed on together, We coupled our fate Hauled up our anchor, Determined not to fail For the hearts’ treasure, together we set sail. With no maps to guide us, We steered our own course, Rode out the storms, When the winds were gale force, Sat out the doldrums in patience and hope, Working together we learned how to cope Life is an ocean and love is a boat, In troubled water that keeps us afloat, When we started the voyage, There was just me and you, Now gathered round us, We have our own crew.

In loving memory of Mary McGough, Coolroe Faha, Killarney Who died on 8th March 2014. R.I.P.

O’CONNOR

Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you very near, No need for words, except to say, You are loved and thought of every day. Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass on the 8th March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there. Always loved and greatly missed by Mike, Brendan, Eileen, Liz, Johnny and families. Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd March 2019 at 8:00am in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

14TH ANNIVERSARY KEOGH

In loving memory of my dearest husband Michael ‘Haulie’ Keogh Late of 20 O’Sullivans Place, Killarney Who died on the 22nd February, 2005. RIP Memories of you are lovingly kept, Someone too special to ever forget, Quietly thought of every day, Loved and missed more than words can say. The ones we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. A life with you was loving, A gift of a precious life, A sweet smile every day and night. Miss you Grandad. Your loving wife Theresa. Sadly missed by your son John and daughter-in-law Catherine. Love Michael and Alison.

3RD ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

Sadly missed by your wife Joan, son Jack and daughter Áine. xx

In loving memory of Sheila and Sean Daly, Late of 1 O’Connell Tce, Killarney Who died 4th March & 10th March 2012 We think of you in silence, We often speak your names, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Always in our thoughts Love, your sisters Eileen, Mary, Katie, nephews Padraig and Dave and Godchild Shannon xxx

4TH ANNIVERSARY

MCGOUGH

Thinking of you on your birthday, We talk of you still, We haven’t forgotten you, And I know we never will.

Always in our thoughts and prayers, Pat, Demi, Sheilagh and Sean.

“You will never walk alone”

5TH ANNIVERSARY

Birthday remembrance of Timmy Crowley Late of Knockancore, Kilcummin and Lisheen, Gneeveguilla Whose 47th birthday occurs on the 2nd March.

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor, Roseville Avenue, Killarney who died on 5th March 2015. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Fondly remembered by your brother Billy and Ann, Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg. Anniversary mass is on Sunday 3rd March at 10.30am in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of our Beloved Mother Mary Courtney, Lissivane West, Milltown, Who died on the 2nd March 2016. Three years have gone, Since we have seen your loving face, Felt your kisses and warm embrace. There was magic in Mom’s touch, And sunshine in her smile, There was magic in everything she did, To make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage, Just by looking in her eyes, Her laughter was a source of joy, Her works were warm and wise. There was kindness and compassion, To be found in her embrace, As we look up, we can see The light of heaven, Shining on Mom’s face. Missed beyond words, Loved beyond measure, Our Mother was truly one of life’s treasures. Loved and dearly missed by sons Denis & Jamie and daughters Bernadette, Rosemarie & Elaine, and extended family.

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5TH ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

KLAUSNER

LEAHY

In loving memory of Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney. A wonderful husband, Papa and Opa Who died on February 27th 2014.

In loving memory of Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney Who died on February 27th 2014 in Germany.

In loving memory of my wonderful Papa Albert Klausner Formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, who died on February 27th 2014.

In loving memory of my father Paddy Leahy Who died on the 1st of March 2007.

Each day as evening starts to set, The ache builds in my chest, I know that I must go to bed, And try to get some rest.

That moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

I hug my tear-stained pillow close, When no one is around, And cry for the one I loved and lost, And scream without a sound.

I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheek.

When I became a woman He walked me down the aisle, And gave me away With a bittersweet smile.

Others see me in the day, And think I’m doing well, But everyday as evening sets, I enter my own hell.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

And when I gave birth, He was there too, To greet my little one and say Hello, I love you.

Time hasn’t healed my pain at all, Or quieted my fears, So every night, alone in bed, I shed those silent tears.

I hold you close within my heart, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Goodbye my love, Goodbye, My love will never die, And when my life is through, God will lead me straight to you.

Loved and missed always Your loving son Albi and Tina xxx

Until we meet again. Bis wir un’s wieder sehen Ruhe in Frieden Rest In Peace

5TH ANNIVERSARY KLAUSNER

Love you and miss you always, Your loving wife Maria xxx

5TH ANNIVERSARY KLAUSNER

In loving memory of Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney, Who died on February 27th 2014.

I have to admit that I was a Daddy’s girl. He told me he loved better Than anything else in the world.

In loving memory of my wonderful Papa Albert Klausner Formerly of Salzburg, Austria and late of Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney Who died in Germany on February 27th 2014. Some days I hear your voice And turn to see your face; Yet in my turning, It seems the sound has been erased. Who will I turn to for answers When life does not make sense; Who will be there to hold me close When the pieces just don’t fit. Oh, Papa, if I could turn back time And once more hear your voice; I’d tell you that out of all the papas You would still be my choice. Please always know I love you And no one can take your place; The years may come and go But your memory will never be erased. Today, Jesus, as You are listening In your home above; Would you go and find my papa And give him all my love. Love and miss you always. Bis wir un’s wieder sehen RUHE IN FRIEDEN Your loving daughter Kerstin & Schmieder

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

You taught us many things in life, Always good and true, But you never taught us how to cope, With the pain of losing you. A golden heart beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Loved and missed always, Your loving grandchildren Jamie, Tatjana, Brógán and Lia.

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. M.M.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have is memories, And your picture in a frame. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart. To my loving father, My ‘forever friend’. Marie, Mike, Kaylee, Lauren, Shauna, Ellie and Ryan.

And now that man who loved me, And wrapped me in arms so strong, Has gone where I can’t reach him, But my love for him lives on.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd March at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

I’ll keep his memory alive, and honour all he believed, And just feel so very grateful For all his love that I received.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

Loved and missed every day Bis wir un’s wieder sehen. Your loving daughter Heidi and son-in-law Ulli.

13TH ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

A wonderful Opa. You were so very special Opa, You had such lovely ways, You did your best for all of us, And never wanted praise.

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

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria Hickey Who died on the 7th March 2006. The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, The memories we have of you, No one can take away.

CLIFFORD

In loving memory of James (Benny) Clifford Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Whose Anniversary occurs on the 26th February. Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach. Sweet to remember who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Mary, sons Michael, Donald and Jerry, daughters in law Jean and Anne and grandchildren Jenny, Brian, James and Zarah.

From your Grandad Charlie, Nana Joan, Charlene, Cathal and Stephen.

6TH ANNIVERSARY SPILLANE (NEE O’DONOGHUE)

4TH & 31ST ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN In loving memory of my dear sister Helena Spillane (Nee O’Donoghue) Late of 17 Muckross Grove, Killarney, Who died on the 2nd of March 2013. In loving memory of Margaret & Con O’Riordan, Inch, Kilcummin, Killarney. Margaret who died on 1st March, 2015. Con who died on the 16th April 1988. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Happy memories last forever, Of days when we were all together. Always loved and missed by your daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sonsin-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Sunday 17th March at 9am.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky. Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in my thoughts, And forever in my heart. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving brother Seanie. A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care. Anniversary Mass for Helena, and our mother Kathleen O’Donoghue (Nee O’Brien) 40 Marion Tce, on Monday 4th of March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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IN MEMORIAM

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13TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

14TH ANNIVERSARY

NAGLE

O’DONOGHUE

O’SULLIVAN

BARRY

In loving memory of Kathleen Nagle, Woodlawn Park, Killarney and The Dunloe Lodge, Plunkett Street, whose anniversary occurs 2nd March 2019.

In loving memory of my wonderful husband Donal O’Donoghue, Countess Road, Killarney, Who died on March 10th 2017.

In loving memory of my treasured brother Denis O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate Killarney Who went to heaven on 7th March 2017.

In loving memory of Michael Barry Late of Coolies, Muckross, Killarney Who passed away on 1st March 2005.

Remember me when the flowers bloom, Early in the Spring. Remember me on sunny days, In the fun that summer brings. Remember me in the Fall, As you walk through the autumn leaves, And in the Wintertime - remember me, In the stories that are told. But most of all remember, Each day from the start, I will be forever near, For I will live within your heart. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your daughter Helen, son-in-law Liam and grandchildren Micheál, Gráinne, Aoife and Leána. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

2ND ANNIVERSARY MCLOUGHLIN

We have lost one with a heart of gold: How much we miss you can never be told, You shared our troubles and helped us along; If we follow your footsteps, We can never go wrong. Time hasn’t healed my pain at all, Or quieted my fears, So every night alone in bed, I shed those silent tears. You were one so very rare, Content in your home and always there. On earth you toiled; in Heaven you rest, God bless you Donal, You were the very best. Love and miss you always, your loving wife Maureen. Anniversary Mass on Saturday March 9th at 7:30 in Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Denis, life is not measured, By the years you have lived, But the love that you gave, And the things that you did. Kindness was your nature, True were your ways, Memories we will treasure, For the rest of our days Such a shock the day you left us, But we were very much aware, The mark you left on everyone, By the congregation there. Our world was truly shattered, But it made us realise, You were such a wonderful person, In so many people’ eyes. No one knew that morning, What sorrow the day would bring, When a golden heart stopped beating, And we could not do a thing. You never said goodbye to us, Perhaps it’s just as well, For we could not have said goodbye, To someone we loved so well. So sadly missed every minute of every day & will never be forgotten

In loving memory of the late Mary McLoughlin Who died on the 6th March 2017. Late of Ballydowney, Ardaneanig, Millstreet and London. A MOTHERS LOVE IS IRREPLACEABLE Those precious memories of you, Will always bring a smile, If we could have you back, Even for a little while, Then we could talk and walk again, Like we used to do.

By your sister Sheila & Brother in law Paul xxx In loving memory of Deborah O’Sullivan Late of Rathduane, Rathmore, Who died on 7th March 2012. R.I.P. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, How much we love and miss you, As it dawns another year.

The fact you are no longer here, Will always cause us pain, But you are forever in our hearts, Until we meet again.

Loved and remembered always by Denis, Nigel, Jonathan, brother, sisters and all the extended O’Sullivan and Breen families.

Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

Deborah’s Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 2nd March at 6pm in St Joseph’s Church Rathmore.

Loved and sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, extended family and friends.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd March at 9.30 am Church of the Resurrection, Park Road

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

I just wiped a teardrop, From the corner of my eye, Followed by another, As I began to cry … I just found a memory, In the corner of my mind, Of happy times gone past, When you were by my side. Always loved and sadly missed by your wife Catherine. Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much. Your memory is a keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your son Liam and daughter-in-law Helen. Sometimes it’s hard to understand, Why certain things must be, And the reasons why they happen, Are often hard to see. But falling tears and aching hearts, Are things we have to bear, And losing you the way we did, Will always seem unfair. Lovingly remembered your son Donogh and daughter-in-law Mel. Dad is such a special word, A word that brings to mind, A big warm smile, a helping hand, A way of being kind. Always patient, caring and true, I will always love and remember you. Thinking of you today and always, your loving daughter Bríd.

In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate Killarney Who left us on 7th March 2017 I miss you Brother, More than anyone knows, As time goes by, The emptiness grows.

We have a guardian angel, He shines from up above, Someone who watches over us, A Grandad we will always love. Loved always your Granddaughters Katelyn, Kate, Chlöe, Grace and Grandsons Leo & Noah.

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

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. S.M.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

JESUS

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I laugh, I talk, I play my part, But behind my smile, Is a broken heart. Love you always, your brother Jim. Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 2nd March at 9:30am in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road.

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

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Debutant Tomás Ó Sé from An Ghaeltacht kicked a crucial point in the 71st minute. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Running away with it Tom the Dancer stars as Kerry win again | By Adam Moynihan

The Killarney Advertiser carried out a survey back in January asking Kerry supporters to predict how their team would fare in the 2019 National League. I’d say we’ll have to send our readers back to the polls. 22.9% of respondents feared that Kerry would get relegated this year while just 2.4% thought The Kingdom would win it out. Five short weeks later and the green and gold are sitting pretty at the top of Division 1 on the back of four impressive victories over Tyrone, Cavan, Dublin and Monaghan. It was billed as an extremely difficult start but Kerry have been dogged and you would have to say that despite a couple of close run things, they

have been good value for each of their victories to date. It was business as usual for Peter Keane’s side against Galway last weekend. A few eyebrows were raised when the team was named (not for the first time this season), but the performance was typically workmanlike as the visitors just about escaped from Tuam with the spoils. In the end, a moment of magic from substitute Tomás Ó Sé gave Kerry the upper

hand as he out-ran the Galway defence to kick a huge score at a crucial juncture. “Out-ran” being the operative word here because the renowned dancer from An Ghaeltacht definitely travelled en route to goal. Depending on how generous you want to be about it, he took 10-12 steps at one stage without playing the ball. But look, he hasn’t played much football in the past 12 months. The rules will come back to him. Following this victory and Mayo’s defeat to Dublin, Kerry are now two points clear at the top of the league and they are odds-on favourites to make the final, which will take place in Croke Park on March 31. One worry for Peter Keane is the fact that Kerry have failed to score a goal in three of their four games so far. Having said that, with Paul Geaney, James

“A few eyebrows were raised when the team was named but the performance was typically workmanlike.” O’Donoghue and David Clifford all expected to return to the fold sooner rather than later, The Kingdom are likely to carry more of a goal threat in the coming weeks and months. By all accounts Clifford is close to full fitness and the Fossa youngster could make his comeback against Mayo in two weeks’ time.

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A win for Kerry could guarantee final spot NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV 1

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Kerry v Monaghan Sunday at 3pm Fitzgerald Stadium

Top plays bottom in Killarney on Sunday as league leaders Kerry host Monaghan in the Park. Victory for Kerry could guarantee their spot in the 2019 Division 1 final, but only if second place Mayo defeat fourth place Galway in Castlebar the night before. The Kingdom have great momentum right now and they will be expected to deal with Monaghan at home, although the most recent fixture between the two showed just how dangerous Malachy O’Rourke’s side can be. Kerry had a fairly consistent line-up for their opening three games but a number of new faces came in last weekend and did well, which makes this week’s team very hard to predict. Shane Ryan had been faultless up until the Galway game but he made a couple of poor mistakes the last day. Whether or not that will open the door enough for Brian Kelly to get a look-in remains

to be seen. Jack Sherwood and Peter Crowley have been ever-present in the full back line and Shane Enright and the returning Brian Ó Beaglaoich are both in contention for the remaining corner back position. The half back line is likely to contain the reliable pairing of Paul Murphy and Tom O’Sullivan with either Gavin Crowley or Tadhg Morley at right half back. Jack Barry, who has played every minute of Kerry’s league campaign to date, will probably start again at midfield. Alongside whom is anyone’s guess. In the forwards, young Diarmuid O’Connor from Na Gaeil is the only player really looking over his shoulder. He has been taken off at half time in two of Kerry’s four games and with Mikey Geaney, Jonathan Lyne and Kevin McCarthy knocking on the door, he might find himself starting from the bench on Sunday. Monaghan will no doubt lean heavily on the kicking of talismanic full forward Conor McManus, who put Kerry to the sword in the Super 8s last year. It will be interesting to see how our new full back Jack Sherwood fares in what will be another stern test of his defensive abilities. Malachy O’Rourke’s side will be desperate to pick up a win in Killarney. They have now lost three games in a row since defeating Dublin in their season opener on January 27.

Adam Moynihan (Killarney Advertiser), competition winner John Paul O'Callaghan and Luke Quinn (Kerry GAA Store). Pic: Dylan Clifford.

Lucky @AdvertiserSport Twitter follower wins €100 voucher for Kerry GAA Store Killarney man John Paul O’Callaghan is the envy of Kerry fans everywhere after scooping a €100 voucher for the Kerry GAA Store. John Paul was one of almost 200 entrants who followed Killarney Advertiser Sport on Twitter and retweeted the competition post, and the Kerry fan was delighted to discover on Tuesday that he had claimed the coveted prize. The voucher certainly went to a worthy recipient as John Paul purchases Kerry gear for himself and his family every year. Speaking at the prizegiving, Adam Moynihan of the Killarney Advertiser said the competition had been a great success. “It worked out very well. Fair play to (Kerry GAA Store Manager) Luke Quinn, he offered up an excellent prize

and there was a lot of interest over the past the couple of weeks. “From our point of view, we were hoping to gain a few followers and raise awareness about our account and it definitely helped in that regard. We’re now up to 550 followers and it’s steadily growing all the time. “The Kerry GAA Store were very obliging and we even got some coverage from Paul Galvin who shared our photo and competition info with his 160,000 Twitter and Instagram followers. “It has certainly increased awareness about what we’re all about and we’re already looking forward to similar giveaways in the future.” For up-to-the-minute updates on the latest sports news from Killarney, Kerry and beyond, follow @AdvertiserSport today.

DIVISION 1

Forward Stephen O'Brien has been in good form for Kerry. Pic: Paudie Healy.

Pts

Kerry

Mayo

Dublin

+15

Galway

−9

Tyrone

−6

Roscommon

−8

Cavan

−1

Monaghan

−7

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St Brendan's full back Terry Sparling is tracked by PS Chorca Dhuibhne midfielder Colm Ó Muircheartaigh.

Sem full forward Emmet O'Shea scores a cracking goal. Pics: Fitzgerald Stadium/ Tatyana McGough.

Dingle and the Sem must do it all again CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ FINAL _________________________________________________________________________

St Brendan’s College 1-9 | PS Chorca Dhuibhne 0-12 FITZGERALD STADIUM

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

St Brendan’s College and Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne must do it all again after they played out a draw in the final of Corn Uí Mhuirí at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday last. The replay has been fixed for the Austin Stack Park, Tralee tomorrow (Saturday). Throw-in is at 2pm. The Sem played against the strong downfield breeze in the first half and the Dingle boys exerted great pressure. The Sem had an oustanding defender in corner back Mark Cooper who repelled several of the attacks but the local boys still trailed by five points to two at the

interval. Brendan’s had plenty of possession but kicked several wides. Ryan O’Grady did come close to scoring a goal but his effort was repelled by Seamus Ó Loingsigh. Much was expected of St Brendan’s after the restart and they got a real boost in

The St Brendan's College team who drew with Dingle in the Munster final.

the 41st minute when the impressive full forward Emmet O’Shea crashed a great shot to the Dingle net after the goalkeeper had made a superb initial save. This was the break the Sem needed and it put them ahead. I expected them to kick on for victory, especially with those points scored by Paul O’Shea and Patrick D’Arcy. Cathal Ó Beaglaioch did great work at midfield for the Dingle men and kick-started their revival. They had points from Dylan Ó Geibheannaigh, Ruaidhrí and Cathal Ó Beaglaioch to level the game and take it to a replay in Tralee tomorrow. St Brendan’s lead the way in this competition with 22 titles. Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne is a relatively new school but it has been very successful winning the title every year from 2012 to 2015 and again in 2018. The Sem won their recent titles in 2016 and in 2017. The 2019 Munster champions will meet the Leinster winners in the Hogan Cup series on March 23. The final is fixed for April 6.

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St Brendan’s v PS Chorca Dhuibhne Saturday at 2pm Austin Stack Park

Kerry Scór hopefuls ready for Munster finals This Saturday at 6pm the City Hall Cork will host this year’s Munster Finals of Scór Sinsear and Kerry will be represented in six of the seven categories. No doubt they will face tough opposition from Cork, Clare, Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford as always. Kerry have been very successful at this level going back through the years and they are all just one step away from competing in an All-Ireland Final. The final discipline of the evening will be the Set Dancing competition and it’s quite a while since Gneeveguilla reached this stage of the competition. However, if their performances to date are anything to go by they are sure to be well in the mix for honours. Their line-up will include Joan Brosnan, Kieran Brown, Kieran Dalton, Michelle Brosnan, Rachel McGillicuddy, Conor Crowley, Cathal Collins and Michelle O’Sullivan. All of the winners on the day will go forward to the final at the Travellers Friend Theatre in Castlebar on Saturday, April 13. The County Finals of the Scór Sinsear in Quiz (four per team) is pencilled in for Friday March 8 at the Centre of Excellence in Currow with a starting time of 7pm. This is for over 17s only. This discipline has been changed for the past few years so now all clubs in the county will come together with the outright winner on the evening going forward to the All-Ireland Finals in Castlebar.

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Lakers need to snap cold streak NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIVISION 1

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Scotts Lakers v Bad Bob’s Tolka Rovers Saturday at 7.30pm Killarney Sports Centre

| By Adam Moynihan

The Lakers host the dubiously named Bad Bob’s Tolka Rovers on Saturday night and with just three games remaining in the regular season, Cormac O’Donoghue’s side will be more than a little anxious to get back to winning ways. After an extended period of dominance that saw them win 11 games out of 12, the Lakers came up short against the Dublin Lions and DBS Éanna in recent weeks and a third consecutive defeat this weekend would be major blow. The Lions and Éanna are two of the strongest teams in the division but players and management know that

this is the wrong time of the year to get into a losing habit. The major concern for the Lakers at the minute is the lack of bodies at their disposal. Coach Cormac O’Donoghue has been relying on just seven or eight players in recent weeks which means that his key players have been playing additional minutes. It has been a long

season so O’Donoghue would no doubt prefer to rest players where appropriate but it appears as though his hands are tied at this juncture. There doesn’t appear to be a quick fix for the Lakers as the players who have dropped out appear unlikely to return in the near future. If guys have other commitments with work etc. that’s fair enough but you have to wonder how you can start with a squad of 13 or 14, win a bunch of games to put yourself in contention, and then end up losing five or six players halfway through the campaign. Whatever the reasons behind it, the club will surely need to do a better job of holding onto their players moving forward. Tomorrow night’s opponents are currently fourth in the north so it’s looking like the playoffs are just out of reach, but the Dubliners are sure to provide another tricky test for the home team. Former Lehigh forward Justin Goldsborough (pictured) and Ukrainian Alex Dolenko will require special attention if the Lakers are to prevail.

Papito Hersisia scored 25 points against DBS Éanna.

SCOTTS LAKERS FIXTURES Mar 2 Tolka Rovers H Mar 9 KUBS BC

Mar 16 Sligo All-Stars H

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE PA

Pts

Ballincollig

1896

1513

383

Scotts Lakers

1824

1596

228

IT Carlow

1644

1522

122

Limerick Celtics

1748

1803

-55

Portlaoise Panthers

1635

1707

-72

UL Sports Eagles

1579

1635

-56

Fr Mathews

1531

1676

-145

Waterford Vikings

1524

1689

-165

LIT

1643

1952

-309

NORTHERN CONFERENCE

Séamus Brosnan of the Scotts Lakers in action against the Limerick Celtics earlier this year. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

Pts

DBS Éanna

1801

1304

497

Dublin Lions

1705

1482

223

EJ Sligo All-Stars

1672

1548

124

Tolka Rovers

1440

1328

112

KUBS BC

1582

1468

114

Ulster University

1521

1744

-223

LYIT Donegal

1409

1823

-414

Titans

1436

1800

-364

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1.03.2019 The Killarney RFC team who defeated Killorglin in the Martin O'Sullivan Cup final.

Fuller the hero as Killarney clinch cup MARTIN O’SULLIVAN CUP FINAL _____________________________________________________

Killarney 20 | Killorglin 14 IRISH INDEPENDENT PARK (CORK)

Killarney's captain Peter Kelly raised the cup and then stood on the table to announce to supporters that age "is just a number". In a closely fought and at times nerve-wracking encounter at Irish Independent Park in Cork, Killarney triumphed over their neighbours Killorglin thanks to a late try by Brendan Fuller. Killorglin enjoyed the better of the early exchanges and had a chance to open the scoring six minutes in with a penalty. That attempt was missed but another penalty on eight minutes was kicked to the corner and despite some desperate defence from Killarney, Killorglin opened the scoring with a try at the Dolphin end of the ground. An excellent touchline conversion left Killorglin ahead by 7-0 with 10 minutes played. Killarney finally got the scoreboard

moving after 16 minutes with a penalty by Oisín O’Shea to leave the score at Killarney 3-7 Killorglin. Killarney began to apply pressure and centre Mike Sheahan burst through a few minutes later to score a fine try. O'Shea's conversion put Killarney ahead for the first time, 10-7. On the half-hour mark, Killarney had a chance to increase their lead with a penalty for a high tackle but they failed to move the scoreboard. A dynamic attack along the right touchline just failed as the final pass to Aaron Jones went astray. From the resulting scrum, Killarney appeared to have the Killorglin pack going backwards but the referee disagreed and Killorglin were able to clear their lines.

The tide then turned and Killorglin had two opportunities to level the game. Firstly, with a penalty for offside just inside the Killarney half which dropped just short. Killarney failed to clear decisively and an extended period of Killorglin pressure led to a second penalty, this time for not rolling away. Thankfully for Killarney, the attempt was unsuccessful and they still led at 10-7 at the break. Killarney opened the second half much improved but gained no immediate reward. Then a slick team move and good support saw the ball pass through several sets of hands before Paudie Sheahan scored in the corner at the Dolphin end. The difficult conversion was not successful but Killarney now pushed their lead out to 15-7. Needing at least two scores, Killorglin exerted huge pressure and Killarney's transgressions brought a yellow card for Paul O'Sullivan in the 56th minute. With the one-man advantage, Killorglin caused Killarney major problems and they finally broke through in the 64th minute with a try in the left corner at the Sunday's Well end. Another excellent touchline conversion brought Killorglin

“In a nerve-wracking encounter at Irish Independent Park, Killarney triumphed over Killorglin thanks to a late try by Brendan Fuller.”

within a point. Killarney 15-14 Killorglin. The remaining 15 minutes were tense. An excellent break by scrum half Paul O'Sullivan after his short breather had the Killorglin defence in disarray and super support play saw Brendan Fuller score in the corner on 72 minutes. The difficult conversion - which could have seen Killarney push the lead out to two scores - was unsuccessful so the lead remained at a precarious six points with the clock winding down. Killorglin exerted huge pressure for the remainder of the game but Killarney resisted with some tremendous defence, albeit with the loss of the substitute hooker to a yellow card. Lock Darren was also stretchered off with a nasty knee injury (thankfully he returned to take part in the celebrations). Despite huge territorial pressure by Killorglin, Killarney's defence was able to force errors and gain a breather. A final attack by Killorglin ran out of room on the right touchline and when the winger was unable to keep the ball infield, the referee blew it up Final score in Irish Independent Park: Killarney 20-14 Killorglin.

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Celts looking to extend big lead at the summit

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Killarney Athletic v Killarney Celtic Sunday at 2pm Woodlawn

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Killarney Celtic will be hoping to extend their commanding lead at the summit of the Kerry Premier Division when they make the short trip to Woodlawn to face bitter rivals Athletic on Sunday. The Celts are currently seven points clear of second place Castleisland and with games running our for the chasing pack, it appears as though the reigning champions are well on their way to another league final at the end of the season. While the club will be disappointed to have exited the national and provincial competitions when they did, they have looked very strong in Kerry all year and they will take some beating if they’re to be denied another league title. Athletic, meanwhile, find themselves sixth and while they’re not out of the running as things stand, they will need to start getting results sooner rather than later. Stuart Templeman will certainly be hoping for a better showing from his players than the one he got in the last derby when Celtic won 5-0. The Blues weren’t at the races at all that day but this is a good opportunity to make amends. Things haven’t gone exactly to plan for Athletic so far this season but they have Celtic winger Wayne Sparling has enough talent in their ranks to pose any scored 10 goals in all competitions. Pic: Konrad Paprocki. team problems on their day.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

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The Killarney Camogie Club U12 County Championship winning team from 2017 at last Sunday’s medal presentation. Also pictured is their coach, Ceara Moore.

The Killarney Badminton Club ladies team who beat Moyvane and Listowel in the County League. Picture are Tara and Laura O'Connor, Ailbhe Gammell and Shona Doody.

Alan Murphy of Glenflesk grapples with a Firies player during last weekend's clash in Farranfore. Pic: Séamus Healy.

Firies Community Games handwriting medalists Mairéad Walsh (U12 Girls - Bronze), Brian O'Leary (U12 Boys - Gold) and Ryan Vickers (U10 Boys Silver).

Dr Crokes GAA lotto winner John Fitzgerald (second left) accepts a cheque of €9,300 from club officers. The jackpot had been rolling over for 22 week. John's lucky numbers were 9, 11, 15, 24. Also pictured are Ed Stack (Treasurer), Pa O'Brien (Lotto Coordinator), Marie O'Brien (seller of winning ticket) and Malachy Walsh (Lotto Coordinator). Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

The Palmer brothers of Kerry School of Judo who recently took part in the Matsumae Cup in Denmark.

Some Killarney RFC youngsters enjoying a blitz at St Brendan's College.

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Killarney Athletic CLUB: January winner - Mark Harmon (€500). February winner – Martin Muldoon (€500). RESULTS: U13B Cup - Athletic 8 Park B 1 (Daire Kingston x4, Bryn Flaherty x2, Ryan Brady & Fionn Daly). U15 Prem - Athletic 1 Killarney Celtic 0 (Alex Hennigan). U17 - Athletic 3 Mastergeeha 1 (Matt Fleming, Damo Switzer & Killian Hickey). Senior Prem A - Athletic 1 Castleisland 4 (Danny Healy). Reserve Cup Rd 1 - Lenamore Rovers 3 Athletic B 0.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Reserve Cup - Listowel Celtic B 1 Celtic B 2 (Farouk Aminu & Lee Downing). U16 Prem - Celtic 1 Camp 5 (Ronan Coffey). U15 Prem - Celtic 1 Killorglin 6 (Ryan O'Leary). Killarney Athletic 1 Celtic 0. U13 Cup - Celtic B 1 Killorglin B 2 (Lucas Sowerby). LOTTO: Next jackpot €4,400. PITCH: For pitch rentals contact Mary on 086 6485809.

Mastergeeha RESULTS: U13 Cup - Mastergeeha 0 Ballyhar 3. U15 Cup - Tralee Dynamos 3 Mastergeeha 4 (Colin O’Leary x2, Donagh Fahy & Darra O’Shea). U17 - Killarney Athletic 3 Mastergeeha 1 (Ian O’Connor). LOTTO: Next jackpot €7,600. GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) CHOIR: The Men’s Club Choir Fundraiser for 2019 was played on Sunday the 24th on Mahony's Point. There were over 160 competitors, which is a terrific turnout for this early in the year and a testament to the current strength in numbers of membership in the Men’s Club. Next Sunday will be the first sponsored event of the year, the Kerry Petroleum Singles Stableford on the Killeen Course. RESULTS: 1st Dan Moynihan (18) 41, 2nd Ted o Sullivan (20) 40, 3rd Gerard Walsh (12) 40, 4th Jamie Lowe (20) 40, 5th Philip O Connor (13) 39, Category 1 Ian Spillane (0) 34 (Best Gross), Category 2 Con Healy (11) 38, Category 3 Lee O’Callaghan (13) 39, Category 4 Paddy Looney (25) 36.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Sunday, Feb 24 in Killeen. 15hole step aside scramble. 1st Mary Cronin, Peggy O’Donoghue, Eileen Devane (59.8), 2nd Ciara O’Mahony, Susan Tong, Julie Leonard (60.2). 3rd Margaret Campion, Sharon Ormonde, Louise Langan (61.6), 4th Gemma Leacy, Máire Murphy, Peg Wickham (62.4). Congratulations to all the winners! FIXTURES: Next Sunday’s competition is a singles stableford on Mahony’s Point (sponsored by Donagh Hickey Motors).

Ross Golf Club Results and fixtures for publication on March 1st . RESULTS: On Feb 23/24 we held the first round of the MD O'Shea Spring League

with an Open SS competition (sponsored by the Torc Hotel). 1st Tom McSweeney (16) 41, 2nd Dan Cronin (13) 40, 3nd Michael Courtney (12) 39, 4th Johnny Brosnan (14) 38. FIXTURES: On March 2/3 we will hold the second round of the MD O'Shea Spring League with an Open SS competition (sponsored by Mark Heinemann/Get Golfing). The timesheet is now available.

Killorglin Golf Club RESULTS: Winner of the 14-Hole Stableford from Jan 26 to Feb 23 is Stephen Keating (16) 33 points. The leaders after Round 2 of the Spring League are as follows - Team E with 150, Team K with 150, Team C with 148, Team I with 144. FIXTURES: Next Saturday, March 2 concludes the Spring League Qualifiers. Next Saturday and Sunday, March 2/3 is a club sponsored singles.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Feb 23/24. Round 4 Spring League. 14-Hole Stableford (sponsored by Cahillane Butchers). 1st Mike Brosnahan (10) 29, 2nd Pádraig Coffey (13) 29, 3rd Gerry Collins (30) 28. Overall Spring League (sponsored by Cahillane Butchers). Four scores counting. 1st Mike Brosnahan (10) 112, 2nd President Pat Quill (18) 109, 3rd Michael Barry (12) 108. FIXTURES: Sunday, March 3: Captains Drive-In. Meet at clubhouse at 9.30am. Drive-In at 10am sharp followed by 13-Hole Scramble. Presentation of outstanding prizes at 2.30pm. March 9/10: 18-Hole Stableford (yellow tees).

ROWING

Workmen’s Rowing Club TRAINING: Training continues as per coaches’ schedules. Beginners are always welcome. For juniors it’s 10am on Saturday mornings and for adults it’s 10am Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle. REGISTRATION: Anyone not already registered with the club is asked to do so before the end of February please, and also pay yearly membership. If you are representing the club at any upcoming regattas, you will also need to pay Rowing Ireland Registration. Junior €25, Senior €55. With the regatta season commencing, only those scullers who have paid this registration can be entered for events. UPCOMING EVENTS: Cork HOR, The Marina, River Lee (March 2). Best of luck to all competing and many thanks to coaches, those handling and transporting boats and all those who are helping at this event.

Muckross Rowing Club EVENTS: Best of luck to the 29 Muckross crews taking part in this Saturday’s Cork Head of the River taking place at the city marina. With over 400 crews entered and following the cancellation of both Skibbereen and Kerry Head events, the event is set to be a competitive fixture. Timing takes place from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Prior to the regatta season starting in April, St. Michael’s HOR will be the final time trial for the club on Sat 16 Mar at O’Briensbridge. AGM: Our congratulations to Seán Daly

who was elected as Chairman of the club and also to our new Vice Chairman Brendan O’Neill and new Secretary Noel Kelleher. We wish Seán, Brendan, Noel and all the incoming committee members every success. A special word of thanks goes to outgoing Chairman Maurice Coffey, Secretary Eadaoin Moynihan and Treasurer Roisín Moore, who served in the roles for a number of consecutive years and are remaining as committee members. The club also wishes to sincerely thank Margaret Joy, who has served on the committee for a number of years including as Community Association Liasion. A full report of the AGM is available on the club’s Facebook page. MEMBERSHIP: Outstanding fees and forms must be received prior to further training or competition in a boat.

St Brendan’s Rowing Club AGM: The following officers have been elected: President Donal O’Donoghue, Chairman Declan Casey, Vice Chairman Nicola Daly, Secretary Eoghan Cronin, Vice Secretary Ciarán Cronin, Treasurer Marie Cahillane, Vice Treasurer John Paul Coughlan, PRO Karen Parker. COLLECTION: Our church gate collection will take place on March 23/24 so we will be looking for people to fill time slots at each of the Killarney masses. Please try and volunteer if you are free. MEMBERSHIP: There will be a meeting held on Monday, March 18 at 12pm at the boathouse. This is for everyone to pay their membership fees which are now due. Fees are as follows: Beginners €10 (you are classified as a beginner if you have been rowing for less than a year), Students €20, Adults €60. On this day we will also be completing a clean up of the back of the boathouse so please wear old clothes and bring gloves if you have them.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club AGM: After three years at the helm, Chairman Denis O’Donoghue announced that he was stepping aside as chairman. He is succeeded by John Fleming who has returned to the role he previously held within the club. The incoming chairman thanked Denis O’Donoghue for the work he put in over the past number of years and looked forward to leading the club into its centenary year in 2020, and continuing to build and strengthen the club in the coming years. The following officers were elected: Chairman John Fleming, Assistant Chairman Nicola O’Donoghue, Secretary Paul Burke, Treasurer Colm O’Sullivan, PRO Karol Kelly, Club Captain Seán O’Connell. CLOTHING COLLECTION: Flesk Valley will again be holding a clothing collection on the March 27 in association with the National Council for the Blind. This is a great fundraiser for the club while also supporting a worthy cause.

ATHLETICS

Killarney Valley Athletic Club MUNSTER SCHOOLS: Congratulations to both Darragh O’Leary and Maidhci Lynch on their fine performances at the Munster Schools Cross Country last week in Waterford. Darragh came 14th in the Senior 6k race while Maidhci came 15th

in the Minor 2500m race qualifying them for the National School Cross Country Finals in Clongowes on 9th March. MUNSTER INDOORS: Karl McCarthy was 6th overall in the U16 200m. Other KVAC athletes that did well but didn’t medal were Conor Gammell, Ted O’Gorman, Seán O’Donovan, Kathryn and Hannah Ryan and Darragh Murphy. Well done to all. TRAINING: Strength & Conditioning continues on Mondays at 7pm in the Sem for all members age 12 upwards. Bring a mat if you have one. Training for age 7-12 continues on Thursdays at 6pm in the Sem. Please remember to bring €2 to all sessions. Keep an eye on your email and check our Facebook page for any updated information.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €17,000 plus €1,000 bonus. COUNTY ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Held in Kenmare on Sunday last, three athletes from the club ran in the O35 section, coming 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively & also winning team O35. Mary O’Shea, Cheryl Carmody and Michelle Knee. CORK 10-MILER: Mary O’Shea ran in this last week and was 2nd. JUVENILE INDOORS: Dylan Scannell won U15 shot. Jack Greaney was 2nd in U17 60m hurdles. Saoirse Tompkins ran in 800m. Frank O’Riordan competed in the shot but was not in the medals, however he qualified for All-Irelands next month. COUCH TO 5K: Each Monday and Thursday in Barradubh at 7.30pm. It’s not too late to come along.

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Killarney Rugby MINIS BLITZ: Last Saturday we held our annual West Munster Blitz and what a huge success it was for the whole club. A cracking morning of great rugby in near perfect playing conditions saw over 200 children take part and we hosted Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne, Iveragh RFC and Tralee RFC. Our U10s-U12s played at Knockreer while our U7s and U8s played at the back pitch at the Sem. A wonderful morning of rugby and it was brilliant to see such support for the kids on the sidelines. The kids really enjoyed the day and a huge thanks must go to coordinator Liam Murphy for working tirelessly to organise the event, to the parents who brought food and helped out in any way and to Mags and her crew who looked after everyone. Thanks to Seán Coffey and Joe at the Sem for the help as always. A wonderful day for all involved. SENIORS: Very well done to Peter Kelly, Diarmuid O'Malley and all the lads on winning the Martin O'Sullivan Cup at Irish Independent Park last Sunday. LIAM TOLAND: The club would like to thank ex-Leinster captain and rugby writer Liam Toland, who held a training session with our seniors last week at Barraduff Community Field. A very enjoyable session. SPLIT THE BUCKET: Killarney Avenue Hotel. Winner - David Kerins (€346). Barman Niall won the seller’s prize. Get your €2 into an envelope at any of the partic-

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ipating venues to be in with a chance to win!

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1.03.2019 erick over the past few weeks. All teams fought hard and the games were close but they narrowly missed out on a place in the finals.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Healthy turnout of 19 last Sunday for our two draws where the wind proved an interesting challenge in our Fourball Betterball. Results as follows: First Nett Colm O'Dowd & Betty O'Brien 40, Gross John McGrath & John O'Brien 45 and Second Nett Betty O'Brien & Noel Moynihan 40 1/2.

EVENTS: The Division 2s and 4s will play in the Kerry Doubles County Championships on March 1 in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex. Start time 7pm. Best of luck to all competing.

MEMBERSHIP: From this weekend onwards all those intending to play must be 2019 members of club. Prices for 2019 remain the same: Single Adult: €135, Family €240 (two adults and three children under 18), Juvenile/OAP €80, Associate (for members of other PPUI clubs) €120. Contact Seán on 086 0508686 or Colm on 087 7673742 for more info.

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CLUB MATCHPLAY: Please note our Club Matchplay this year will take place at the earlier times of Sundays March 24 & 31. Please ensure that you are registered in time with the club if you wish to partake in same.

Killarney Swimming Club LIMERICK: Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in the longcourse gala in Limerick recently, particularly Charles O’Brien and Paul O’Leary who won silver and bronzes medals respectively in the 100 breaststroke. Well done also to Ian Coffey who got his Division One times in the 50 freestyle and to Paudie O’Leary who made Division Two times in his first ever long-course gala! Thanks to our lead coach, Cathal O’Brien and our Team Manager Mary O’Leary and to all our parents who travelled and did Officials duties over the weekend. TRALEE: Congratulations also to all youngest swimmers who took part in a fun gala against Tralee at the weekend. Competition was predictably fierce (and loud) with Killarney swimmers doing themselves and all of us proud, setting down serious markers in all strokes! Killarney names to watch out for in the future are Sabra Hickey, Ella Cremin, Jenna Coffey, Holly Horan, Sadhbh O’Sullivan, Emilija Berzina, Emma Sheehan, Jessica Uchytil, Cliodhna Sweeney, Fiachra Roarty, Cathal Mackey, Diarmuid Quirke and Seán O’Brien. Well done to our coach John Edwards and for all parents who travelled and helped out. Killarney Badminton Club COUNTY LEAGUES: Congratulations to our Division 2 team who beat Moyvane 5-2 in a home game and to the Division 5 Ladies team who beat Listowel 4-0 and Moyvane 4-0; great wins for the team (Tara, Laura O’Connor, Ailbhe Gammell and Shona Doody). COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Division 1, 3 and 5 Men’s and Ladies Double County Championships were recently held in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex. Congratulations to Sam Hayes (Killarney) and her partner Michelle Beazely (Castleisland) who beat Jeab Workman (Killarney) and Jill Redmond (Listowel) in the Division 3 Kerry Ladies Doubles Championships. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS : Hard luck to the Kerry Teams (D, E, F, G) who played in Limerick in the Munster Championships held in the University of Lim-

GAA JUVENILE ACADEMY: Re-opens on Saturday March 2 at 10.30am in Derreen. Any queries please contact Ted on 087 6678315. SPRING PARTY & AWARDS NIGHT: This will be held on Friday, March 1 at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. Doors open at 8.30pm. Tickets €10. REGISTRATION: Now open. You can renew online (legiongaa.com). Deadline March 31. LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday at 9pm in Murphy’s Bar. Jackpot €4,200.

Dr Crokes RESULT: EK U21 Championship Semi-Final - Dr Crokes 2-11 Spa 2-8. ACADEMY: The Saturday Morning Academy recommences for 2019 on Saturday, March 2 with hurling from 10-10.40am and Gaelic football from 10.45-12pm. Come join in the fun, make new friends and experience the superb coaching on offer. Plenty of fun and games. New members always welcome. TRAINING: Senior team training for 2nd and 3rd teams Friday evenings at 7pm. PROGRESSIVE 31: Wednesday in the clubhouse at 8pm. Bring money and a partner. €5 per person. MEMBERSHIP: Annual membership is now due and it is critical that all members and players pay/renew their membership before March 31. A strict “no pay/no play’’ policy will be enforced after this time. DANCING WITH THE CROKES: March 29 in the INEC. Save the date #DWTC SHOP: The club shop will be open every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm until March 13. LOTTO: Next draw is on Sunday in The Speakeasy. Jackpot €3,300.

Spa TRAINING: ABC, U6 and U8 training Saturday at 10am. U10 boys start March 2. U10 Girls starting shortly. U12 and U14 girls training on Wednesdays at 6pm. For more info on times contact 087 1385612. GAMES: EK U21 Championship Semi-Final - Spa 2-8 Crokes 2-11. Minor Co. League - Spa v St Michael’s/Foilmore (March 2, venue TBC). EK Senior League Spa v Kilcummin TBC. REGISTRATION: Members can register online or the registrars are in Spa on Thursday from 7-9pm and Saturdays from 10-11am. WALKING: The walking trail will be lit up on Thursday nights from 7-9pm for club members and is also open to members during the daytime. No dogs allowed. HALL: Sports Hall and meeting rooms

bookings/enquiries to Eileen 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann 087 9403508. SHOP: For enquiries/shop opening times contact Mathilda on 087 6487356. Spa gear available on the website shortly. LOTTO: Last draw was Monday, Feb 25 in the Torc Hotel. Jackpot €7,200.

Fossa FIXTURES: Seniors play Listry this Sunday away at 12 noon. LOTTO: Jackpot €9,600. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Annual membership is now due and it is critical that all members and players renew their membership. Rates the same as last year. You can pay online. Find the Clubforce link on facebook.com/fossagaaclub.

Kilcummin DEVELOPMENT: The proposed development of new dressing rooms and gym is almost ready for commencement. It is planned to proceed with direct labour and the club are asking anyone who is willing to give of their time freely to see this project completed to please contact a member of the executive or ring Chairman Eugene McSweeney on 087 2874432. FIXTURE: Kilcummin play Firies this Saturday at 2.30pm in Farranfore in the East Kerry Super League. It will mark the opening of a new stand in honour of Jimmy Keane RIP who played senior football for Kilcummin. Jimmy was a brother of Dermot Keane (Knockataggle) and Judy O’Connor (Clashnagarrane) and his son Damien is a regular sponsor of club activities. It would be a nice gesture to see a large crowd from Kilcummin there in support of this event. LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday, March 10. Jackpot €3,200.

Glenflesk RESULT: EK U21 Championship Semi-Final - Firies 3-13 Glenflesk 2-8. Scorers - Daniel O’Brien (0-5),Ian Roche (1-01), David Cantillon (1-0), Seán O’Doherty (0-1) and Eoin Moynihan (0-1). RAHEEN NS: Enrolment forms for year 2019/2020 are now available in the school 064 7754447 or on our website www.raheenns.com. LOTTO: Next Draw is on March 11 in John Dan’s. Jackpot €7,600. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Forms and payment now taken at Denis O’Brien’s Fees for 2019 are: Adult €50, Couple €80, Adult Male Player €80, Student Male Player €50, U6 to U16 Boys €30, Gym €30, Track Only - €40 single/€70 couple, Ladies Club Girls Aged 6 to 10 €30 (includes Coiste and LGFA fees). Ladies Club Girls Aged 11 to 18 €55 (includes Coiste and LGFA fees). Registration forms are available via email. Please send your email address to registrar.glenfleskgaa@gmail.com and registration forms will be emailed to you. FIXTURE: EK League- Glenflesk v Rathmore (Sunday at 12 noon in Rathbeg).

Gneeveguilla LOTTO: Next jackpot is €4,500. Thanks for your continued support and thanks to

all who help out in our lotto in any way. FIXTURE: EK U21 Championship - Gneeveguilla v Scart/Cordal (Sunday at 11.30am in Cordal). MEETING: Monthly meeting this Friday night at 9pm. All welcome.

Firies RESULT: EK U21 Championship Semi-Final: Firies 3-13 Glenflesk 2-9. FIXTURES: The official opening of the Jimmy Keane Memorial Stand will take place on Saturday, March 2 at 2pm in Farranfore, before the Firies v Kilcummin EK Super League game. The minors will play Kenmare Shamrocks at 4pm. MEMBERSHIP: Membership fees for 2019 are now due. The club registration day will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 4-6pm at the clubhouse. Registration for Firies ladies and the hurling club is at the same time. Murphy Sports will be there on the day with club gear for sale. Lotto: Next week’s jackpot is €9,300. Draw at the airport.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday in Kate Kearney's Cottage. Jackpot €7,800. Tickets from sellers or online at beaufortgaaclub. com. EXERCISE CLASSES: Late spring (Feb 25 to March 29). Improver/Inter Pilates (Monday 8-9pm). Pilates, core, conditioning (Thursday 9.30-10.30am). Active retired gym and Pilates (Thursday 11am12 noon). Inter Pilates (Thursday 7-8pm). €7 per class, 5 classes for €30. Contact 087 9975737.

Mid Kerry RESULTS: U21 Championship Semi-Finals - Keel/Listry 0-11 Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane 3-14. Beaufort 3-8 Laune Rangers 2-17. Senior League - Beaufort 1-14 Laune Rangers 0-12. FIXTURES: U21 Final - Laune Rangers v Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane (Monday, March 18). Senior League - Laune Rangers v Cromane, Keel v Beaufort, Miltown/ Castlemaine v Glenbeigh/Glencar (Sunday at 11.45am). COACHING: Kerry Coaching and Games are holding a Foundation Level coaching course on Saturday, March 2 at Milltown GAA from 10am to 3pm. This course is aimed at coaches involved with teams from U6-12 and the content of the course will focus on the developing players at this age group. SCÓR: Mid Kerry Scór na bPaistí finals will be held in the CYMS on March 15 at 7pm. All entries into Mary Clifford Scór Officer by March 1.

Killarney Camogie Club TRAINING: U12s and U14s continue this Sunday morning from 11am-12.30pm in Lissivigeen astroturf. MEDALS: An enjoyable night was had by all last Sunday in the Gleneagle Hotel at our medal presentation event. Well done to our U12 team who were victorious in the County Championship in both 2017 and 2018 and to our U14 team on their County Championship victory and Féile qualification in 2018. Great work has been done here in the last few years.

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