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End of an era as Grady calls time on political career

Long-serving Killarney councillor Donal Grady will call time on his political career in the summer.

| By Sean Moriarty

He made his announcement to step down at Monday’s full meeting of Kerry County Council.

Mr Grady was first elected to Killarney Town Council in 1999. He followed in the footsteps of his father John who was first elected in 1967. His brother Sean was the second member of the family to get elected. Both brothers served together for some time but with the abolition of Town Councils in June 2014 the family decided that Donal would go alone and that Sean would retire.

He subsequently won that seat and the following 2019 local election ensured there has been at least one member of the family elected in the county since 1967.

Donal said he has had many highlights in his 24 years in politics from securing houses for those in need of a roof over their head to more simple but equally important projects.

“I would love to see the skatepark fin-

ished before I go,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

Grady pushed for this project from day one. Construction has been slightly delayed due to the recent spell of rainy

Calls to remove Protected Structure status at St Finan’s

| By Sean Moriarty

Local councillor Brendan Cronin is calling for the removal of the ‘Protected Structure’ designation at the former St Finan's Hospital.

The historic building has been lying idle since it closed in September 2012. The hospital and adjoining lands are up for sale by the Health Service Executive (HSE) since then.

So far no realistic offer has been made on the site despite suggestions that it could be used for social housing, a catering college and a hotel.

Each year the building, which was built in the 1850s, falls into further disrepair. Cronin believes its protected status is deterring potential buyers.

At Monday’s full meeting of Kerry County Council Cronin asked the Council executive to reconsider the designation.

“This is a strategically important site and the protected structure designation is a major impediment to any development or use of the building and adjacent lands, the building has been left empty and idle since closing in 2012 and taking on the burden of well over €100 million renovations has proven to be financially toxic,” he told the meeting.

“Ultimately, as time moves on it will become a derelict eyesore like similar buildings in other counties and cities. A change needs to be made in the current designation to lift the obstacles blocking the potential of this important site."

Kerry County Council management did not support the idea.

weather but it remains on target for a summer opening.

Donal’s son Martin, a key figure in his backroom team in recent years will be co-opted onto Kerry County Council at ei-

ther the June or July full meeting of Kerry County Council.

POLITICAL CAREER

Grady was born in Killarney and spent his childhood between Killarney and Kilcummin. He was schooled at both the Monastery in Killarney and Clashnagrane National School, Kilcummin before attending the now-defunct Technical College on New Street.

After college, he spent a few years working with Liebherr before switching to Killarney Urban District Council. That led to a job with Kerry Fire Service and he was eventually promoted to Station Officer in Killarney until his retirement in 2005.

“The fire service was my great love and although the work was hard and often heart-breaking, I found it very rewarding. I am very proud of the fact that my family are still involved in the fire service today,” he said previously.

His first foray into politics came in 1999, he retained his seat in 2004 and topped the poll in 2009.

“I followed in the footsteps of my late father John and my brother Sean; politics has always been in my blood,” he said. He served one term as Mayor of Killarney between 2010 and 2011.

Donal has served on many projects in the Killarney region including the Killarney Looking Good Committee, the Killarney Drugs Liaison Committee and the Killarney Twinning Group.

“I have always been completely independent of the party political system and, as such, have always been free to express ideas and support or oppose proposals based solely on my own conscience and my own opinions,” he said.

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“A declaration has been issued in relation to the St Finan’s building and it is considered that the elements specified to be retained are not overly restrictive and do not impinge on the ability of this structure to be retained and renovated

for a variety of uses. Kerry County Council offers a comprehensive pre-planning service and looks forward to meeting and engaging with the owners or prospective owners of the building with regard to its renovation,” said a Council official.

RETIRING: Cllr Donal Grady has announced that he is retiring from politics this summer. Photo: Michelle Crean

REMOVE: Cllr

Cronin wants the ‘Protected Structure’ designation at the former St Finan's Hospital removed. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Now that’s what we call dedication!

With over 41 years volunteering as a research biologist Áine Ní Shúilleabháin is the longest serving volunteer in Killarney National Park.

Áine is dedicated to the recording of valuable scientific data on waterfowl and water quality in Killarney National Park. Her research has been an invaluable source of material with recordings dating back to 1982. Her contribution, observing ecosystems, and reports on her findings will be recognised for generations to come.

Áine’s ‘wingman’ is boatman and co-counter, John Michael Lyne, who operates from Muckross Boathouse. John’s knowledge of the lakes and interest in wildlife is remarkable. Generations of John Michael’s family have been involved with Muckross and Killarney

National Park. The day on the lakes, John Michael, Áine and bird expert and National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Ranger, Sam Bayley, observed, nesting Herons, ringed Mute Swans, Golden Eye pair, an Egret, Cormorants, Irish Red Deer Hinds by the shoreline, and a White Tailed Eagle in the distance.

"It’s a wonderful privilege to be working in Killarney National Park, the Rangers are so open and welcoming," Áine said.

"I first came to the Park in 1974, working with Dan Kelleher and the late Paudie O’Leary, and then on contract from 1976-1984. My supervisor suggested that I link my work as a fresh water biolo-

gist looking at the lake water quality with my great interest in wildlife ecology and management, that’s how I started doing the waterfowl counts.”

The project was spearheaded by prof John Bracken, Zoology Department UCD.

When Áine was appointed Senior Fisheries Environmental Officer in Donegal and Cavan (1982-2008), she still found time to travel to Killarney and carry out her bird counts.

“Being involved in waterfowl counts and waterfowl research in the Killarney National Park, alongside the great staff, so committed and knowledgeable from Dan Kelleher to the current management and staff, Éamonn Meskell, Danny O’Keeffe, and the great team of Conservation Rangers, and Sam Bayley being

the bird expert, is such a privilege for me.”

After retiring, Áine returned to Kerry and Glenflesk became her home place. She immersed herself helping Glenflesk GAA Club, with her strong Kerry roots she served as Club PRO and now as Health Club Officer. She was appointed to the role of Kerry County Board Children’s Officer, a role she is very proud to hold. As she says she is in a unique position volunteering.

"It’s unique having a long series of data going from 1982 to 2023, that’s because of the commitment from past and present staff and for me to continue to work as a volunteer is a wonderful privilege. It’s great to be out in nature, in such a beautiful place, so many different ecosystems and great wildlife.”

Strong Kerry representation for World Championships

Four East Kerry athletes will represent Ireland in the upcoming World Multisport Championships in Ibiza next month.

Declan O’Donoghue, Alan Cronin, Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Michael Kennedy have successfully qualified as members of the Irish Triathlon Team and the Irish Aquabike Team and will represent both county and country on May 7 next. Through what has been a gruelling 18 month preparation period for the men, it is with great pride that they represent their country.

In addition to this fantastic privilege of being part of an Irish team, Declan has

been selected as the Irish captain of the 25 strong athlete team. He, along with Diarmuid, will contend in the Triathlon race that is composed of a 3km swim, 120km cycle and 30km run. Alan and Michael are part of the Aquabike team who will contend in a 3km swim and 120km cycle.

Declan, who is the founder of Triumph Coaching Killarney, has also been instrumental in the coaching of athletes from all over Ireland who have been successful in qualifying for the Irish team - six of the current Irish team have been coached by Declan.

“We have a very strong Irish Triathlon

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Alan Cronin, Declan O'Donoghue, Diarmuid O'Sullivan, and Michael Kennedy will represent Ireland in the upcoming World Multisport Championships in Ibiza next month.

and Aquabike Team competing in Ibiza and are extremely hopeful of achieving some podium moments," Declan said.

"It is a great privilege to be selected as captain of this fantastic Irish Triathlon

Team and I look forward to completing the race on May 7. This team are a very competitive bunch, and I am delighted to be leading them in the World Championships.”

41-YEAR VOLUNTEER: Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, pictured with Sam Bayley, is the longest serving volunteer in Killarney National Park, with over 41 years volunteering as a research biologist. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

T OWN TALK

It’s farewell to Scorchers as Hayley opens Legacy Elite

Local gymnastics and cheerleading coach Hayley Murphy has opened a new club, Legacy Elite Cheerleading & Gymnastics.

The former gymnast and cheerleader is best known for Killarney Scorchers Cheerleading. She has been in the sport since childhood and has been coaching children in Killarney and all over the county for close to 20 years.

Fassbender set to star in new film

Local Hollywood actor Michael Fassbender is preparing for a role in new film 'Night Boat to Tangier'.

| By Michelle Crean

The film, set in Spain and Ireland, is an adaptation of a book of the same name which was longlisted for the Booker Prize and was one of the New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2019.

In the film Fassbender will star alongside fellow Irish actors Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Negga in a story about two Cork gangsters and partners-in crime who not only have a personal history but also a violent past together.

Fassbender, who has been nominated twice for an Oscar, had three Golden Golden Award nominations and four BAFTA nominations will also be an Executive Producer for the project.

He'll play Maurice Hearne while Gleeson portrays his partner Charlie Redmond. They flee to southern Spain to meet up with old associates and search for one's estranged daughter Dilly. As they wait for her to arrive on a boat from Tangier in Morocco their past begins to unfold.

The script for the film was written by the book's author Kevin Barry and directed by James Marsh (Man on Wire, The Theory of

Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Tony nominee Negga, who plays Cynthia, offers light relief through comedy.

Fassbender also has two projects, David Fincher’s thriller, 'The Killer' for Netflix, and Taika Waititi’s comedy for Fox Searchlight, 'Next Goal Wins' which will be released later this year.

Hayley is currently in Florida with Emma Rose Byrne and Katlyn Moynihan who she has coached to represent Killarney and Ireland at this year’s Cheerleading and Dance Worlds in the USA.

"I am very proud of both girls," Hayley

said. "They have worked extremely hard to get to this event. I have been coaching them since they were young children so it’s a proud moment in my career."

Hayley said she was honoured and privileged to represent Ireland at this world class event, and extended thanks to the town of Killarney for its constant support.

"My passion is cheerleading," she said. "I am very much looking forward to the future with Legacy Elite, I have exciting plans for the club."

Hayley will be starting her new classes in Killarney and Cork at the end of April. All new members are welcome. Hayley can be contacted on 086 3958327.

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NEW ROLE: Michael Fassbender will star in the film 'Night Boat to Tangier'.

WORLD COMPETITION: Hayley Murphy (centre) with Emma Rose Byrne (left) and Katlyn Moynihan (right) at the Dance Worlds in Florida.

CLEANING UP: TY students from St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School participated in the National Spring Clean, Ireland’s most popular, well recognised and successful anti-litter initiative, on Tuesday. Taking place during the whole month of April and now in its 21st year, the campaign encourages every sector of society to actively participate and take responsibility for litter, by actually conducting clean ups in their own local environment.

JJ and Podge remembered

Almost 100 people put on a united front on the Old Kenmare Road on Saturday to remember the late JJ O'Donoghue and his son Podge.

It was all part of the final '100 Days of Walking' campaign in aid of Kevin Bell Trust.

Organised by JJ's daughter Pam Treacy (Killarney Racecourse) and her sisters Grace Moran and Rachel O'Donoghue, it was an occasion to not only remember JJ but also their late brother Podge who recently passed away.

The walk commenced from Torc car park Killarney at 10.30am and arrived in Kenmare at 1.30pm.

Golf Classic to remember much-loved Kilcummin man

| By Michelle Crean

A much-loved and missed member of Kilcummin community will be remembered in a fundraising Golf Classic next week.

Kilcummin GAA Club are organising the event in memory of Anthony 'Skinner' O'Sullivan on Saturday April 29 at Kenmare Golf Club.

Anthony, formerly of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, died tragically in Australia in 2017. Many of Anthony's friends, with whom he was extremely popular, still reside in Australia and support the event financially in his memory.

Golf society President and organiser Kevin O'Riordan acknowledges their gen-

erous support and says the prizegiving ceremony will be live-streamed on Facebook enhancing the link with the club's exiles.

"Each year Kilcummin GAA run a Golf Classic which, as well as raising funds for the maintenance of the club's grounds and facilities, has proven to be a very enjoyable community and sporting event," Kevin said.

"The O'Sullivan family have presented a cup in Anthony's honour and it will be presented to the winners of the classic along with trophies and generous prizes." Teams of three for the event cost €180. Tee boxes can be sponsored for €80 and anyone wishing to do so or book a tee time can contact Muiris on 086 1614136 or Mike on 0876258642.

WALK: Organiser Pam O'Donoghue briefs almost 100 walkers that turned out on Saturday to do the Old Kenmare Road walk in remembering her late father JJ O' Donoghue to raise funds for the Kevin Bell Trust. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Breda O'Connor, Danielle O'Shea, Linda O'Sullivan, Tracy Ferris and Jessica O'Connor took part in the '100 Days of Walking' campaign on Saturday, raising funds for the Kevin Bell Trust. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

| By Michelle Crean

GOLF CLASSIC: Pictured at the launch of the Anthony 'Skinner' O'Sullivan Golf Classic were: Breda Duggan, Eugie McSweeney, Kevin O'Riordan, Muiris Healy, Mike O'Riordan and Niamh Dwyer.

COVID put their fundraising efforts on hold but now St Francis Special School are

ready to golf!

| By Michelle Crean

This year's Golf Classic takes place on April 28 at Beaufort Golf Club with proceeds going to St Francis Special School Autism Parents Group. Funds raised will support the children with private therapies such as Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), a vital service that's needed for all the children. Teams of three are €180 including a meal. All sponsorship welcome, Tee Box is €50 and Green is €100.

"Our last Golf Classic was in 2019, our 2020 was postponed due to COVID, so we're back," one of the organisers, Brigitta Looney, said.

"We have a monster raffle taking place

after the prizegiving round 8.30pm where our top prize is a weekend for two at Parknasilla Resort and Spa. Michael Healy Rae will be our MC for the raffle." Tickets are €5, she added, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs including three hotel breaks, dinners, lunches, afternoon teas, vouchers and hampers all up for grabs.

"I would like to thank all our raffle sponsors for their amazing prizes and all our golf sponsors for helping us making this Golf Classic a growing success after our long break.

"We're blessed that we are able to continue this amazing service with the fundraising that's achieved so far. The children have their very own private SLT

weekly supported by Kerry Speech and Language clinic. On behalf of myself, Brigitta, and the SFSS parents committee Madeline Murphy, Jacqueline Riordan, Tracy Sullivan, Esther O'Hara, Pauline Cronin, Siobhan McAuliffe, Isobel McCarthy and Angela Doherty, we would like

St Francis Golf Classic is back Sam makes debut at Killarney parkrun

to thank everyone who has sponsored and supported us to date and helping us raise much needed funds for this service. Thank you all."

Teams are filling up nicely, to book Tee Time please contact Sonny on 087 2438535 or Brigitta on 087 6303659.

Europe Hotel wins big at The Good Food Ireland Awards

The Europe Hotel & Resort picked up two awards at The Good Food Ireland Awards this week.

The winners were announced on Monday in a high-profile business lunch at The K Club in County Kildare.

The event was attended by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment and some 300 guests including Irish and international chefs, buyers, food and drink writers and industry leaders.

The Europe Hotel & Resort was recognised as a 'Best In Class’ hotel for delivering a high-quality dining experience,

showcasing seasonal Irish ingredients and was awarded Hotel of The Year and Supreme Winner of The Year at the business lunch.

"Executive Head Chef, Alex Nahke and his team put immense work and passion into the production and provision of food across the resort and we’re honoured to be recognised for our continuous efforts," Michael Brennan, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Collection, said.

"These awards are really a true testament to the team of The Europe Hotel & Resort."

There was fierce excitement at Killarney Junior parkrun on Sunday morning with the appearance of the Sam McGuire cup.

66 children were delighted to get some pictures wearing their Kerry colours. Killarney's Junior parkrun is the place to be every Sunday morning as the community-led, free and fun event is a fantastic opportunity for kids to stay healthy and active while having a blast.

It was originally set up by Jo Harty last May. Samantha Williams, Neil Sheahan and Brendan Lynch are Event Directors. "With volunteers at the heart of the

event, it's wonderful to see an increase in participation over the last few months," Samantha told the Killarney Advertiser. "Whether you run, jog or walk, come along and join in the fun at Killarney House and we can't wait to celebrate our one year anniversary event on May 28! "It's a 2k run for children aged from four to 14 years of age and the runs starts at 9.30am each morning. We set up from 9am. We have a fun warm up at 9.20am. We have approximately 18 to 20 volunteers needed to run this event each Sunday. We are very thankful to all our volunteers."

READY TO GOLF: Joey McAuliffe, Aengus Looney and Don O'Sullivan ready for this year's St Francis Special School Golf Classic.

AWARD: Alex Nahke and Michael Brennan, The Europe Hotel & Resort, pictured at The Good Food Ireland Awards on Monday.

EXCITEMENT: Participants at Killarney Junior parkrun on Sunday morning were excited to get their hands on the Sam McGuire cup.

‘1000km of Chaos’ back following two sold out showings

If you missed the premiere of '1000km of Chaos', then fear not, you have two more opportunities to see the film.

The story of Arctic Ultra marathon runner, Killarney man Kevin Leahy, and what it takes to prepare for and complete two 500km non-stop foot races in the Arctic, will once again be shown in Killarney Cinema, on April 28 and May 5.

Temperatures dip as low as -45°C with Kevin travelling on foot, dragging everything required behind him on a sled, day and night, through sleep deprivation, hunger, exhaustion and the constant imminent threat of frostbite and hypothermia. The races pose a very real threat to his health, his safety and sometimes his sanity. There is no prize money, no gold medal or worldwide acclaim.

Starting with record breaking runs across mountaintops in Kerry, followed up with a sub 24hr completion of The Kerry Way Ultra Marathon and culminating in 2 x 500km Arctic Ultra Races; The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra and The Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra, both races just three weeks apart. Filmed over two years by Adrian Mc-

Carthy, against the challenging restrictions of the pandemic, this test of body, mind and spirit takes place in some of the most beautiful, remote and harsh conditions in Ireland, The Yukon and Swedish Lapland. Providing a deep insight into what it takes for an amateur Irish Ultra Runner to train, prepare for and complete the toughest challenge anyone could imagine.

"We were blown away by the support we received locally and are delighted to be able to show the film exclusively in Killarney again," Kevin told the Killarney Advertiser.

Adrian added that it has been an "amazing few years" filming everything Kevin has managed to achieve both in Kerry and the Arctic.

"It was a story I felt needed to be told, and was lucky that it all came together so well despite all the challenges."

Tickets can be purchased at www. eventbrite.ie '1000km of Chaos'. To see the trailer visit www.1000kmofchaos.com.

ADVENTURE: '1000km of Chaos' which shows Kevin Leahy's epic adventure will be screened twice more in Killarney Cinema.

Jamesie Casey set for fight of his life

| By Sean Moriarty

A young Killarney boxer is on the brink of the biggest fight of his prodigious career.

Jamesie Casey (14) from Hazlewood Drive will fight for the All Ireland ‘Boys 4’ title in the National Stadium in Dublin on Friday night.

He will face Martin Sweeney of the Galway-based Olympic Boxing Club in the title decider.

Casey won his quarter final and semi – both by unanimous decision – last weekend. He beat Ulster champion Liam Ward in Sunday’s semi.

Casey has previously won the ‘Boys 3’ and ‘Boys Cadet’ title but faces one of his toughest rivals ever this weekend.

Sweeney’s club mates include sister Aoife and World Boxing Champion Lisa O'Rourke and Olympic hopeful Gabriel Dossen.

“I am feeling very good, I am very sharp and very fit,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

His Connacht champion rival has not fought in the National Stadium before –something Casey hopes to capitalise on.

“I am used to the stadium and the atmosphere after last weekend, I got rid of the ring rust.”

Casey is not the only boxer competing in the National Stadium this weekend.

Leah Sheehan is boxing in the ‘Girls 4’ 66kg class final while Newbridge-based Killarney fighter Alana O’Brien will contest the ‘Girls 4’ 49kg final on Friday too.

DEBATE: Four members of the St Brigid's Law Society travelled to Griffith College in Dublin recently after being selected from entries across Ireland in a Legal Essay Competition. The Fifth Year St Brigid's students, pictured left to right with their teacher Mr Kelly, included Abbie O'Sullivan, Alice Boyle O'Sullivan, Keira Geaney and Jane Sexton, debated with other schools on topics ranging from veganism to global warming.

BIG FIGHT: Jamesie Casey pictured at Reboot Recovery Suite Killarney ahead of the big fight.

NEW TEAM: The Killarney Chapter of BNI have appointed a brand new leadership team. Front l-r were: Secretary Treasurer Ciarán O Ceilleachair (AgriFinance), President Tony Dunne (Kingdom Media), Vice President James Crothall (AMO Digital). Back l-r: Anne Hannan (SortMyBooks), Mary B Teahan (Irish Drain Services), and Adrian O'Keeffe (CAD AOK).

New leadership team for Killarney BNI

The Killarney Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) have announced the appointment of a brand new leadership team.

The highly successful Killarney Chapter welcomed Tony Dunne (Kingdom Media) as Chapter President, James Crothall (AMO Digital) as Vice President and Ciarán O Ceilleachair (AgriFinance) as the Chapter's Secretary Treasurer.

The new team will steer the networking group in building new business and boosting the local economy through effective referral networking among its members.

This Kerry BNI Chapter supports local jobs and consists of local businesses and trades around the county. The group has generated almost €400,000 worth of business in the past 12 months, and over €21,000,000 worth of business since the Chapter was started back in 1999. “I would like to welcome the new leadership team and look forward to working with Tony, James and Ciarán over the

Local students recognised for their business acumen

Students from Killarney and Rathmore have been awarded for obtaining a Distinction (90-100%) in Junior Cycle Business Studies.

Students from St Brendan's College, St Brigid's Secondary and Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Rathmore, were presented with Certificates of Achievement from the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick at an awards ceremony held in the University Concert Hall. The event, held in association with the Business Studies Teachers’ Association of Ireland (BSTAI), celebrates and recognises excellence in Junior Cycle Business Studies.

It was the first in-person awards ceremony since 2019, with students representing 64 secondary schools from Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. They were joined by parents, families, guardians, business studies teachers and school principals.

In welcoming the students to the ceremony, Prof. Philip O’Regan, former Dean, Kemmy Business School said they were delighted to recognise this fantastic achievement of the young awardees – "the region’s top Business Studies students in Junior Cycle 2022".

"I congratulate all on their wonderful achievement and would also like to pay tribute to the commitment and dedication of their teachers in helping the students achieve such excellence," he said. This year’s guest speaker was Ms. Catriona O’Halloran, graduate of the BA International Studies who began by congratulating each award recipient and noted that the last few years with the pandemic have not been easy.

The triple accredited Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, is one of Ireland’s leading business schools and in the top 1% of Business Schools globally, with a reputation for quality and employability of graduates.

coming months," speaking of the new Killarney leadership team, Simon Finn, Executive Director of BNI Ireland South and East, said.

These local business people have an important role in building their networking group and attracting new business for themselves and their fellow members. Regardless of the national economy they believe local networking groups can contribute hugely to the continued growth of the local Kerry economy and welcome any local business people who would like to come along to one of their meetings either in person or online to find out more about BNI and how to grow their business.

Those interested in finding out more about BNI and the BNI Killarney Chapter can contact Tony on 086 820 2832 or visit www.bnikillarney.ie or email bnikillarneychapter@gmail.com.

Students from St Brendan’s College, Killarney were presented with Certificates of Achievement from the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick for their high Junior Cert results last year. Front row l-r were: Shayan Javaid, Shafin Alam, Harry Bolger, and Callum McCarthy. Back row l-r were: Dr Fergal O’Brien (Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Studies, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick), Ian Coffey, Neil O’Carroll, Rory Clancy, and Cian Fleming. Absent from photo: Noel Casey and Kieran Leacy.

St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School students Muireann O’Brien, Ciara O’Sullivan, and Gráinne Byrne pictured with Prof. Philip O’Regan (Former Executive Dean, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick) receiving Certificates of Achievement from the Kemmy Business School after obtaining a Distinction (90-100%) in Junior Cycle Business Studies 2022. Absent from photo: Li Chen.

Celtic players enjoy trip of a lifetime

A total of 42 young Killarney Celtic players enjoyed the experience of a lifetime during a trip to Italy last week.

They participated in a friendship tournament in Verrés, a beautiful Aosta Valley village, located to the north-west of Turin in Italy and also enjoyed the culture and friendship.

Flying from Dublin to Milan Malpensa before completing the journey to Verrés by bus, they were accompanied by 21 adult club members and coaches with two Celtic teams competing – with successful outcomes – against the locals in Under 13 and Under 14 blitz-style tournaments. As well as daily training sessions, they also had an exciting coaching clinic and a questions and answers session with legendary Italian soccer star Moreno Torricelli, who won three Italian titles, the UEFA Cup and the Champions League with Juventus and was man-of-thematch in the 1996 Champions League final. He also played for Fiorentina and was part of the Italy squad for Euro '96 and the 1998 World Cup.

The Killarney contingent also took in a Serie A clash between José Mourinho’s AS Roma and Torino in the Olimpico di Torino which the visitors won 1-0. As the Alpine province of Verrés is very close to the Italy-France border, and many of the travelling party are studying French in secondary school in Killarney, a full hour of French lessons was organised on each of the five days.

One of the most entertaining events of the visit was a seven-a-side clash between the visiting Killarney Celtic coaches and parents and a local team, starring the Mayor of Verrés, and despite romping into a 3-0 lead, the Celtic representatives were eventually hauled back and the game ended 3-3.

GREAT EXPERIENCE

The visiting party from Killarney also en-

joyed sightseeing tours to ski resorts and cable car rides in the Alps and, to mark their visit, they were afforded the full VIP treatment when the town square was closed off and a street party and open air disco were held in their honour with souvenir medals presented to the Celtic players by the mayor.

The travelling party was accommodated, free of charge, in campus-style chalets and the visit was supported by a generous €700 donation to Celtic by Kerry County Council under the Community Support Fund.

The club also organised a number of fundraising initiatives – including a quiz night, a cake sale, collecting acorns in the National Park and stewarding for an adventure race – to help offset some of the flight costs and expenses.

The main organiser of the trip was Killarney architect Davide Mosca who is a native of Verrés, and he was joined by Celtic vice chairman Paul Sherry and long-time club official Mikey Lyne in an advance party which travelled out to ensure everything was ready for the Celtic visitors when they arrived.

“It was a very positive experience and all the Celtic party enjoyed themselves thoroughly. We were treated like royalty,” Paul Sherry explained.

“We hope to arrange an Erasmus-style educational exchange between the two locations and it certainly helped to create great new friendships and bonds for the kids which will stand to them going forward,” he said.

Celtic officials intend to reciprocate the visit by hosting children from Verrés in Killarney next year and, hopefully, start an annual trip experience for different age groups for boys and girls in the coming years.

IDOL: The young Celtic players with Italian soccer legend Moreno Torricelli.

Some of the Killarney contingent at the AS Roma v Torino Serie A game.

Club stalwarts Mikey Lyne and Paul Sherry fly the Celtic flag in Italy.

Former Italy and Juventus star Moreno Torricelli (fourth from left) with Killarney Celtic members Timmy Scannell, Davide Mosca, Brian Looney, Timmy Kelly, Mike Doody, Alan O'Sullivan and Roman Carton.

Bryan Cooper is a ‘winner alright’ for the 2023 season at Killarney Races

Recently retired jockey Bryan Cooper has been named as the Official Ambassador for the 2023 season at Killarney Races.

Bryan has made many media headlines of late following his shock announcement that he was hanging up his boots at just 30 years of age.

It may have been a surprise to many in his retirement from race riding but the renowned young Kerry man is showing the same fortitude and resilience in the new and evolving chapter in his life as he did when race riding. In recognition of his successful riding career and the courage, honesty and grace he has shown throughout his career, Killarney Racecourse is delighted to announce Bryan Cooper as the Official Ambassador for the 2023 season at Killarney Races.

"For Killarney Races this was obvious fit," Chairman of Killarney Racecourse, Billy O’Sullivan said.

"We are only too delighted to show our support of Bryan Cooper as the next chapter in his career unfolds and we are very much looking forward to working with him in the build-up to and during our four-festival season here at Killarney Races. Bryan is a fantastic young man who has shown great courage in choosing to speak out the way he has done about his reasons for retiring and he did so with such grace, it is most honourable and we are thrilled to have him on board.”

The news comes as preparations are well underway at Killarney Racecourse for

their busy racing season which is set to kick off from May 14. With no less than four festivals to choose from, between May and October, there is something for everyone from tickets to dining options at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse as all packages are live online!

RACE MEETINGS

MayFest takes place from Sunday, 14th to Tuesday 16th inclusive, offering two jump cards followed by an all-flat fixture. A popular fixture with locals, this offers a great chance to let your hair down before the tourist season really kicks off in town! JulyFest is a real highlight on the racing

Time to get physical for National Arthritis Week

Next week is National Arthritis Week (NAW) and this year's theme is 'Physical Activity'.

And as part of the week from Monday April 24-28, the Kerry Branch are doing a free taster session - exercise programme, a prelude to NAW this Sunday (April 23) in the Kerry Sports Academy Gym and Hydro Pool.

At 1.30pm there'll be an introduction to walking with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions using Activator and Nordic Walking Poles.

From 2pm to 3pm the focus will be on strength and conditioning using Thera Resistance Bands; balance and mobility, and aerobic dance exercise class. People

will have the option of doing this class sitting on a chair. Then at 3.30pm to 4.15pm there'll be hydrotherapy exercise classes. This event is tailored for people who are living with any form of arthritis to come and sample the exercise programmes.

The Kerry Branch of Arthritis Ireland (KBAI) message for NAW is 'KNOWLEDGE is everything'.

"The more you know about your condition the better and the quicker you can improve your quality of life," Tom Barrett, Chairman of KBAI, said.

"The Kerry Branch Facebook page and Arthritis Ireland's web page is a good source of relevant, current and up to date information. Arthritis Ireland's 'Liv-

and social calendar that takes place from Monday 17th to Friday 21st inclusive with a mix of national hunt and flat meetings across the five day fixture. There is plenty of competition off the track also, as Friday 21st will host the Lee Strand Best Dressed Competitions.

AugustFest takes place from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th inclusive. A wonderful festival to mark the last hurrah of the busy summer season in the Kingdom. This is a great social occasion with top class racing where all the fun of a festival is guaranteed in abundance.

OctoberFest is a relatively new addition to the calendar at Killarney Races and

offers patrons a more relaxed weekend festival experience on Saturday 30th of September and Sunday 1st of October.

SUPPORT

“The support I have received since I announced my retirement has been incredible," Bryan Cooper said.

"The swift approach by my local track to be their Official Ambassador for the season was most welcomed and a very special honour indeed. I love horse-racing, I always have loved it and I always will and whatever the next chapter in my career holds this is a cracking start for which I am grateful and I can’t wait to be there on the opening day of the season on May 14th!” There are many options available to experience the festivals at Killarney Races. From general admission tickets with ample public food and beverage offerings, free car parking and lawn and indoor seating options to value added group packages complete with racecards, food and beverages. Not to mention, the mouth-watering four course dining and hospitality offering available in the stunning panoramic restaurant complete with a private balcony overlooking the entire racecourse and mountainous backdrop for which Killarney Races is famous. So come along to Killarney Races to meet Bryan and all the gang who have been working hard behind the scenes at the boutique racecourse in preparation of their opening meet next month. For further information or to make your festival bookings today or for sponsorship and promotional enquiries visit killarneyraces.ie or call 064 6631125.

ing Well With Arthritis’, ‘Breaking The Pain Cycle’ and ‘Behind The Pain’ courses are once again back face to face and now are also online.

''Movement is the best medicine’ - once your medication treatment plan is in place and working, then exercise is the next best thing to help you regain lost strength and function which no doubt your disease has stolen from you.

"‘Little things make a big difference’ - a combination of medication, exercise,

diet and knowledge etc all combine and add up to help you back on your feet."

'It's never too late to take back control’.

"The sooner you take action, the sooner you can reap the rewards of a better quality of life. Just remember the only person who can make that decision is you. Trust me, it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make."

For more information on NAW events check out The Kerry Branch of Arthritis Ireland Facebook page.

LAUNCH: Bryan Cooper, with a stellar career of 532 wins under his belt, and winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, was on hand at Killarney Racecourse to launch this year’s racing fixtures for 2023. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

ARTHRITIS WEEK: Pictured are participants practising chair exercises in the John Paul II Pastoral Centre on Rock Road.

COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

BÓITHRE A nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993

SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council is proposing to close to public traffic the road described hereunder to facilitate the holding of Run Killarney on Saturday, 13th May 2023.

Road Closed: N71 Killarney to Molls Gap

From Mangerton Road, Killarney to Kenmare Road (just beyond Muckross Park Hotel), to the junction of R568 and N71 at Molls Gap

Road Closing Times: From 7.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m.

Traffic diversions will be in place for the duration of the road closure.

Any person having an objection to the above proposal should lodge same, in writing, marked Road Closure, to the Administrative Officer, Roads and Transportation Department, County Buildings, Tralee, County Kerry or by e-mail to roads@kerrycoco.ie not later than 4.00 p.m. on Monday, 24th April 2023.

To enable the processing of submissions/ objections Kerry County Council can legally process this information, as necessary, to comply with its statutory/legal obligations. Such information will be processed in line with the Council’s privacy statement which is available at www.kerrycoco.ie

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Thousands of volunteers take part in 11th annual County Clean-Up

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn has thanked the 3,500 volunteers who took part in the County Clean-Up across Kerry on Saturday.

Thousands of bags of litter were collected from the roadsides and towns and villages during the annual clean-up which was organised by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council.

"This was another fantastic turnout for the County Clean-Up and shows how civic-minded many of our citizens are when it comes to keeping the county neat and tidy. Despite the rain showers, people of all ages rolled up their sleeves and got involved from early morning," Cllr Flynn said.

bish collected.

Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling said they were delighted with the turnout and the positive attitude of all the participants. He thanked and congratulated local volunteer groups for their involvement. 336 bags of rubbish was collected. Molls Gap to Muckross - 62 bags Cleeney Roundabout to Farranfore51 bags

Kerry Airport to Castleisland - 33 bags

Ballydowney to halfway to Killorglin55 bags

BREAK FOR THE BORDER: At the County Bounds the competition between Jack Lynch (left) from Cork and Kevin Foran from Kerry, was tense at the County Clean-Up Day, on Saturday.

Valerie O’Sullivan

"It would be great to harness the involvement of members of the public on Saturday by getting more people to sign up with their local Tidy Towns group or start a group in their own area and to get people out and about collecting litter more often."

Cllr Flynn thanked KWD Recycling and their team for helping to distribute gloves and bags ahead of the clean-up and for arranging to dispose of the bags of rub-

Golden Nugget/Miltown Road/ Aghadoe -35 bags

County Bounds to Ballyvourney100 bags

"Thank you, to all the fantastic volunteers that helped with the KWD County Wide Clean up on Saturday," Bridget O’Keeffe, Senior Executive with Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, said. "Overall, this was a great effort."

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Nora Batty' (left) and her sister 'Sheila Batty', leading out the annual County Clean-Up Day, Kerry’s biggest annual mobilisation of community groups, Tidy Towns committees, sporting organisations, individual residents

Cork and Kerry crews meet at the County Bounds. Luke Ó Liathain, Dan Healy, Aoife

(KWD). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Photo:

Sean Murphy and his son Luke Murphy of KWD Recycling, taking part in the annual County Clean-Up Day. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Pádraig O'Donoghue, Breda Daly and Peg Coffey, from Muckross, taking part in the annual County Clean-Up Day organised by Kerry County Council and facilitated by KWD Recycling. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

and families across the county.

Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Dr Patricia Mangan and John Healy on the Kenmare Road, taking part in the annual County Clean-Up Day. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Conchubhair Ó Luasa (left) and Luke O'Liathain, from Baile Mhuire. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Dr Crokes offers free health programme

| By Michelle Crean

People who have gone through health traumas or are still on their journey of recovery will tell their own personal stories of hope in Dr Crokes GAA Clubhouse over the next few weeks.

The free talks which will take place on consecutive Mondays at 7.30pm are open to everyone as part of a programme of GAA Health Initiatives.

Glenflesk are Munster Scór na nÓg champions

Glenflesk Ballad Group came out on top in the Munster Scór na nÓg finals held on Saturday.

| By Michelle Crean

The County Cork venue of the Eire Og GAA Pavilion, Ovens was the setting for the event with the hall packed to capacity.

The large audience were treated to a fantastic evening's entertainment from the club representatives of the six participating counties which this year marked the 50th Anniversary of Scór na nÓg.

Kerry were involved in all eight disciplines and their huge band of supporters had plenty to cheer about as the day panned out. The day's activities got underway with the first part of the Trath na gCeist. Kerry were represented by Tralee Parnells and after a very competitive and close discipline in stage one the Kerry boys came in first place; then three clubs; Kerry, Cork and Tipperary out of the five teams went forward to the stage events and having already qualified for the national finals it was a matter of who would be Munster champions; but Cork turned the tables on Tralee Parnells to claim the title by a single point.

Spa, Killarney renowned for their dancing skills at Rince Seit have once again entered the winners enclosure and after last year's success, they will be striving to make it two in a row of national titles. On this occasion it just proved a bridge too far as Piarsaigh na Dromoda were represented in both; Rince Foirne agus Nuachleas with 'The Yanks' and certainly didn’t leave their county down, nor did

Norin Ní Eili from Glenflesk in Anhranaoicht with 'Sweet Inniscara' and in Aithriseoireacht Gobnait Ní Chroinion reciting 'Mary Ann McGee'.

"It was a great honour for Coiste Scór in the county to have so much success and also so many involved at this stage of the competition and all the participants can feel proud of their performances, they did both their respective clubs and county proud on the day, and on behalf of Coiste Scór Ciarrai we wish all the very best in their quest for national glory on May 6 at the INEC Killarney at 3pm."

BAILEAD GHRUPA

East Kerry, Glenflesk, Aoise O'Donoghue, Muireann Healy, Abby Cronin, Cliona Moynihan, Sarah O'Donoghue, and Patrick Mullane (Sub).

CEOL UIRLISE

North Kerry Hurling, Crotto O'Neills, Conor Breen, Thomas Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant, and Grace Hannon Linnane.

RINCE SET

Spa, East Kerry Board; Roisin O'Sullivan, Isabelle Waters, Grace O'Connor, Aine O'Sullivan, Ciara O'Donoghue, Dara Brosnan, Diarmuid O'Donavan, Colm O'Connor, and Oisin O'Sullivan.

TRATH NA GCEIST

Tralee Parnells. Tralee/St Brendans Board. Donnacha Buttimer, Brian Reidy, Karl Cronin, and Aoife Trant.

The first talk, which focused on breast cancer, took place on Monday night. The next planned events are on this coming Monday night (April 24) with an expert on hand to show how assistive technology helps people live comfortably alone. Gambling is the focus of the Monday, May 1 meeting and Prostate Cancer on Monday, May 8.

“People make sure that they prepare their cars for the NCT test, which becomes very important particularly as the vehicles get older, but how many take the same care of their health?" Chairman

of Dr Crokes GAA, Matt O’Neill, said. Over five Tuesdays on April 18 and 25, and May 2 and 9, there’ll also be activity sessions for senior adults both men and women at 11am in Dr Crokes Clubhouse, Lewis Rd.

“As people age limbs get stiffer, but age-appropriate gentle exercises do wonders for increased mobility. The highly qualified instructor will also provide adapted exercises which will be done while sitting in a chair to be replicated at home at later stages.”

Then there’ll be a friendly chat over tea/ coffee and the social spinoff.

“The social aspect of all sessions in the very comfortable warm Dr Crokes Clubhouse now powered by the new eco-friendly solar energy, is central to these health promoting ventures. All sessions will end with the friendly cuppa and the ideal opportunity for a confidential personal chat with those presenters on their journeys of hope and recovery.”

Any enquiries to Kathleen 085 8179171.

BALLAD: Munster Champion Ballad Group Glenflesk. Pictured l-r were: Cliona Moynihan, Abby Cronin, Aoise O'Donoghue, Muireann Healy and Patrick Mullane in Eire Og GAA Pavilion on Saturday.

Photo: Seamus Healy

A TIME TO PLANT: Horticultural Supervisor Gerry Murphy and Outdoor Staff from the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Brendan O'Neill, Brendan Lynch and Michael Lynch, planting over 60 broadleaf trees including Yew, Alder, Ash, Birch, and Oak, at Knockreer Estate last week. It is part of the continuous regeneration of Killarney National Park. In October, over 30,000 acorns were gathered by National Park and Wildlife Service Outdoor Staff from the ancient Derrycunnihy native Oak woodlands and Muckross Gardens. As Gerry Murphy says “Sometimes nature needs our help from time to time”. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The very first Penderecki Tree planted in Ireland took place in Ballinskelligs at an event commemorating the great Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki.

During this event at Cill Rialaig Arts Centre on April 4, speeches were delivered by the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland – Anna Sochańska, founder of the Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, Dr Noelle Campbell-Sharp and Kerry Councillor - Michael Cahill.

Krzysztof Penderecki was a Polish composer and director born in 1923 and died in 2020.

The year 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of his birth and the third anniversary of his death. In a career lasting over 60 years, the artist created more than 150 works that varied in terms of composing techniques, genres and forms. Penderecki was one of the world’s best appreciated Polish composers, he has been granted honorary doctorates from more than 20 universities, among them from Maynooth University. He was an honorary member of many national academies of music and won five Grammy Awards and several music awards. Maestro Penderecki is well known and admired in Ireland. He has a real fan base, among them John Buckley, Irish

Ireland's first Penderecki tree commemorates Polish composer

composer and pedagogue and the renowned Irish pianist Barry Douglas, founder and director of Camerata Ireland. He visited Ireland for the first time in September 2010 to attend Camerata festival in Celbridge, Co Kildare.

The planting of the Penderecki Tree - the project initiated by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute – is close to Penderecki’s heart, as he had a passion for trees. He planted an amazing arboretum with more than 1,700 species from around the world in

Celebrate Poetry Day at Killarney House

Poetry lovers young and old are invited to Killarney House for a weekend of events next week.

In honour of Poetry Day 2023, Killarney House will open its door to poetry buffs in a weekend of events that promises to stimulate the mind and foster an appreciation for poetry and nature.

The former seat of the Earls of Kenmare and more recently the residence of John and Mary McShain is blessed with a li-

brary of books that have been beautifully restored and preserved by the Mucros Bookbindery and Paper Conservation Workshop.

Some of these books are over 300-yearsold and although the library is usually closed to members of the public, Saturday April 29 at 6.30pm, the magic of the books will come alive with poetry readings from the wider Killarney community. This event will take place in the Garden Room but all readings are from books in

the library.

Killarney House is also hosting two inter-generational poetry-writing workshops. People are encouraged to come in pairs; bring your grandchild, grandparent, aunt, great grand-uncle, cousin or just a friend from another generation to these workshops that will celebrate creativity as we age and the National Park/ natural world.

On Saturday April 29, 2 - 4.30pm, Kerry’s own John W. Sexton, will lead a class.

his home Lusławice, which he viewed as one of his greatest achievements.

The Cill Rialaig Arts Centre and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland chose the Cherry Blossom as the Penderecki Tree.

Next to the tree a plaque was unveiled commemorating the planting ceremony. It has a QR code that leads to Penderecki's Garden which is a virtual space where the host is Krzysztof Penderecki. In this space, one can get acquainted with his work, biography, inspirations, and greatest passions.

All are welcome to visit the Penderecki Tree at the Cill Rialaig Arts Centre Ballinskelligs V23 RK57.

On Sunday April 30, 2 - 4.30pm, Killarney native Eileen Sheehan, will lead a class. People may attend this event solo but anybody under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. It is also advised that any children attending be over 11-years-old. Any poetry lover would loathe to miss this event that promises to inspire and unite through the power of verse. All events are free but due to limited spaces, booking is essential. To secure a spot, people may call Killarney House at 01 539 3620 or email infokillarneyhouse@npws.gov.ie.

PLANTING: Polish Ambassador Anna Sochańska planting the Penderecki Tree together with Dr Noelle Campbell-Sharp and Cllr Michael Cahill.

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Commemoration of deaths of three civilians in Milltown during the Civil War

A commemoration is to be held in Milltown next month to remember three local civilians who died during the Civil War.

The deaths of Jeremiah Hanifin, Jeremiah McKenna and Mary McKenna in separate incidents during 1922 represented almost one quarter of all the civilian casualties in County Kerry during the Civil War. Organised by local historian and author, Owen O’Shea, and with the support of the Milltown Community and Chamber Alliance, a memorial plaque will be unveiled at the Square in Milltown on Sunday, May 7 at 12 noon.

"In all wars, the toll on civilians is often forgotten and overlooked. During the Civil War, a total of 14 civilians lost their lives in Kerry. It is important that they are remembered and not forgotten as we approach the centenary of the end of the Civil War," said Owen.

Father of 10, Jeremiah Hanifin was talk-

ing to a neighbour outside his home near Farran Cross, Milltown in September 1922 when a Free State army patrol passed by. Shots were fired indiscriminately and Hanifin was mortally wounded. Two months later at Kilderry near the village, mother and son Mary and Jeremiah McKenna died when they were fired upon following an ambush of a Free State army cycling patrol. All three were innocent bystanders with no apparent connections to the conflict.

"Thankfully, my home town of Milltown was spared much of the viciousness and brutality of the Civil War which impacted communities in many other parts of Kerry. There were, for example, no known fatalities among natives of Milltown in the ranks of the Free State army or the

Arts Act Grants and Artist Bursaries Awarded

The Kerry County Council Arts Office received great interest in their annual funding call out for 2023.

Applications were open from November 25, 2022 to January 26 last and in that time 51 Arts Act Grant applications and 73 Artist Bursary applications were received.

The Arts Act Grant is awarded to arts festivals, events, projects and venues in Kerry, while the Artist Bursaries are awarded to individual artists working in all artforms who are from or based in the county and to schools to engage artists. The Artist Bursaries are broken down into the following categories: Creative Work Development, Further Arts Education, Artist Retreat, Artist in Schools and the Eamon Kelly Bursary (for artists living in Killarney Municipal District).

The independent adjudication panel were very impressed with the standard of the applications, awarding 28 Arts Act Grants to the value of €35,000 and 25 Artist Bursaries to the value of €22,000. Recipients of the Arts Act Grant include; Ballybunion Arts Festival, Tralee Art Group, Spraoi Chiarraí, K-FEST, Dingle Lit and the Spike Players. Artists working in the following artforms are being supported through the Artist Bursaries: literature, sculpture, dance, visual art, theatre, music and film and the breakdown of artists per MD is as follows: Tralee (3), Listowel (4), Killarney (3), Kenmare (8) and Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne (4). The schools which were awarded funding are Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, Clogher National School and St. Brigid’s Secondary School. The Arts Act Grants and Artist Bursaries are funded by Kerry County Council.

anti-Treaty IRA.

"Sadly however, three innocent civilians became victims of the dreadful war, which claimed the lives of a total of 14 civilians and over 150 combatants in Kerry. It is important that we remember and commemorate those who died during this dark period in our history, be they combatant or civilian."

The commemoration ceremony will feature a short address by Owen on the Civil War in Milltown and the unveiling of a stone plaque to the memory of the three people who died, by local councillor and Cathaoirleach of the Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District, Cllr Michael O’Shea.

The Sandwich Project by Lisa Fingleton. Photo: Ros Kavanagh

COMMEMORATION: Local historian and author Owen O’Shea is organising a commemoration for three people killed during the Civil War.

Milltown in the early 1920s.

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One dead as New York car park collapses

At least one person has been killed in a multi-storey car park collapse in New York City this week.

All five of the buildings’ floors collapsed without warning on Tuesday afternoon on Ann Street near Nassau Street at around 4pm.

The New York Fire Department were able to rescue five of the six workers they believe were trapped inside the building at the time, but a sixth person reportedly died.

The FDNY Chief said that the rescue operation was “very dangerous” and that “the building was continuing to collapse” as firefighters conducted searches via drone and robotic dog. While the building’s interior almost entirely collapsed in on itself, the exterior remained largely undamaged. Officials have asked for New Yorkers to avoid the area, and an investigation into why the building collapsed is underway, according to the city’s mayor.

Witness Erasmo Guerra, who captured a

Hutch found not guilty

Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne in a Dublin city centre hotel seven years ago.

Following a 52-day trial which concluded on Monday afternoon, Gerard Hutch was found not guilty of the murder which happened in February 2016. The

case, specifically, was for his presence at the shooting as an active shooter, not for his participation in planning of the event. This comes after several issues were brought up with the evidence provided by the prosecution during the trial.

Former Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan

video of the harrowing ordeal, explained that the garage is usually "super quiet" with "nothing happening over there except cars being parked".

"I heard this incredible noise around 4 o'clock this afternoon and I was wondering what that was so I went to the window and I just saw the top floor of this garage...just beginning to cave in and cars just falling into this pit," Guerra told News 4 New York. "I was just in shock. I heard people on the street just screaming and yelling for other people to get out."

AI-generated image wins world photography award

A German photographer who won a prestigious Sony world photography award has refused to take his prize.

Eldagsen's black and white Artificial Intelligence (AI) image was a portrait of two women from different generations. Boris Eldagsen says it was a “historic moment” entering it into the competition and that he wanted to provoke debate about how the industry is changing. "We, the photo world, need an open discussion,” said Eldagsen. “A discussion about what we want to consider photography and what not. Is the umbrella of photography large enough to invite AI images to enter – or would this be a mistake? With my refusal of the award I hope to speed up this debate. How many of you knew or suspected that it was AI generated? Something about this doesn’t feel right, does it? AI images and photography should not compete with each other in an award like this. They are different entities. AI is not photography. Therefore I will not accept the award.”

Dowdall made two major allegations toward Mr Hutch. The first is that a day before the attack that killed Byrne, Dowdall and his father had given Hutch a key card for a room in the Regency Hotel, where the attack took place. The second allegation stated that Mr Hutch and Dowdall met in a park in Whitehall a few days after the attack, where Hutch apparently admitted to having been present at the Regency and having shot Mr Byrne with another man.

A spokesperson for the World Photography Organisation said that they are "looking forward to engaging in a more in-depth discussion on this topic and welcomed Boris’ wish for dialogue by preparing questions for a dedicated Q&A with him for our website".

“As he has now decided to decline his award we have suspended our activities with him and in keeping with his wishes have removed him from the competition."

Eldagsen suggested donating the prize to a photo festival hosted in Odesa, Ukraine.

Hospital overcrowding is "out of control" in Cork City

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for a bespoke plan to tackle overcrowding in Cork City as records were broken this week.

On Tuesday, Cork University Hospital had 92 admitted while and Mercy University Hospital had 40 - a total of 132 patients without a bed across both sites. 613 patients were being treated on a trolley or chair nationwide during the same time period.

Ride Dingle a success once again in West Kerry

Over 2,500 cyclists descended on Dingle last Saturday for Ride Dingle’s annual 55km and 120km cycles.

Popular with cyclists from all over the country for its stunning route along the Dingle Peninsula, Ride Dingle cyclists are treated to uninterrupted views of iconic Irish landmarks such as Skellig Michael, the Blasket Islands, Conor Pass, Slea Head and the historical fishing port of Dingle. Despite the rain and winds blowing in from the Atlantic, cyclists took shelter at the food stops en-route, as well as enjoying refreshments and a warm-up at the finish in Paul Geaney’s Bar.

Ride Dingle partners with Dingle Peninsula Tourism to promote cycle tourism, working with local suppliers, producers and accommodation providers in the overall promotion of the event. Ride Dingle is also proud to make a significant annual contribution to local charities, which last year totalled €30,000.

This year’s event saw the return of the former Mayor of West Springfield Ed Sullivan, who enjoyed completing the cycle with friends and family, in recognition of Dingle’s long-standing ties with Springfield, Massachusetts and the relocation of residents to the area from Dingle and the Blasket Islands.

For the second year running, it was possible to complete the event on an electric bike, making Ride Dingle accessible to a wide audience of varying abilities and fitness levels, and those who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to

complete the event alongside friends and family.

“We are delighted to return to West Kerry for Ride Dingle this year," event organiser

Oliver Kirwan from Elite Event Management said.

"As always, we’ve worked hard with Dingle Cycling Club to manage the smooth delivery of this event, whilst ensuring it continues to create opportunities locally and contribute to local charities. The event provides an excellent opportunity to swell visitor numbers in Dingle and show off the best the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer. We are fortunate to be able to reach a wider audience through our connection with Dingle Peninsula Tourism, including through the participation of the Mayor of West Springfield, American Sister City to the Dingle Peninsula. A huge thank you to our volunteers and marshals who did an outstanding job as usual.”

Ride Dingle would like to thank Cono Sur Bicicleta Wines for sponsoring Ride Dingle this year. They are proud to be a B-Corp certified company who prioritise eco-friendly practices in their wine production, and believe that doing things

‘The Sustainable Way’ is key to creating a better future for all. They are excited to recognise those who share their passion for sustainability through their sponsorship of Ride Dingle.

Organisers Elite Event Management and Dingle Cycling Club are looking forward to staging Ride Dingle again next year with a provisional date of Saturday, April 6 2024.

“Overcrowding in both major hospitals in Cork has become out of hand, with records being broken in both Cork University Hospital and the Mercy," INMO Assistant Director of Industrial Relations for the Southern Region, Colm Porter, said. "It is clear now that this warrants a national response from the Health Service Executive. The situation in Cork University Hospital is continuing to deteriorate week on week. Our members are under significant pressure across all wards. The bed deficit that currently exists in CUH is impacting the ability of our members to carry out the safe care they have been trained to provide to patients. Immediate engagement is required to ensure that discharge facilities are available in the community and that all capacity that can be used from the private sector is being deployed.”

INMO Industrial Relations Officer, Liam

Conway added that the conditions in the Mercy University Hospital over the last two weeks "have proved to be intolerable for nurses".

"There are real concerns for nurse safety when it comes to fire safety and infection control due to the levels of overcrowding. Our members are calling it for what it is inside the Mercy – dangerous. Patients are being cared for near exit doors and in areas blocking fire safety equipment, this is not acceptable. As well as a national response from the HSE, the hospital and the South/Southwest Hospital Group is required on de-escalation protocols and the cancellation of all non-urgent elective care. “

“Outstanding Irish diplomat” attacked in his home in Sudan

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has expressed his concerns following an attack on an Irish ambassador in his home in Sudan.

The attack in Khartoum on EU ambassador to Sudan Aidan O’Hara has caused concern from several figures in both the wider European Parliament and Irish Government. This comes as conflict between paramilitary groups and the country’s military for control of the nation continues to wreck the capital.

Both Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have expressed concern about the incident, saying that it “constitutes a gross violation of the Vienna Convention” and that “Security of diplomatic premises and staff is a primary responsibility of Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law”. The Department of Foreign Affairs

has said it has been in contact with Mr O’Hara following the incident, and has stated that he was “OK” after the incident and was not seriously hurt. 58-year-old Mr O’Hara had previously acted as the EU ambassador to Dijibouti and Ireland’s ambassador to Ethiopia, before being appointed as the EU ambassador to Sudan last year.

Happy finishers at Ride Dingle 2023.

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THE LATEST PROGRAMMES, FILMS, BOOKS & MUSIC

| By James Anderson

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Rough Diamonds

'Rough Diamonds' is an 8-part crime drama that follows the struggles and strife of the Wolfsons, a prominent ultra-Orthodox Jewish family within Antwerp’s world-famous diamond industry. When their youngest son takes his own life, his long-estranged brother Noah – who turned his back on his religion and made a new home

within the criminal fraternity of London – returns to Antwerp and finds out that the family business is on the brink of collapse and under the heel of the local mob. While Noah desperately attempts to save the Wolfsons’ business and protect the family's legacy and honour, he and his siblings must first settle their own internal battles.

Homecoming

Author: Kate Morton

Jess is a journalist in search of a story. After 20 years of living and working in London, she’s been laid off from her job and is struggling to make ends meet, until a phone call brings her to Sydney, where her grandmother, Nora, has been raced to hospital after a bad fall.

Upon arriving, she’s alarmed to find her once decisive grandmother frail and confused, and learns from her housekeeper that she’d seemed distracted in the weeks before, and had fallen from the stairs to the attic, a part of her home Jess had been forbidden from entering as a child.

Upon investigating her grandmother’s home, Jess finds a true crime book about a long buried tragedy surrounding a shocking murder from 1959, one which she finds her family has a shocking connection to. With the crime unsolved to this day, a cold case might just be what Jess needs to take her journalist’s mind off

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Metallica ‘72 Seasons’

American rock band Metallica returned with their 11th studio album this week. The 77 minute album was written over the course of the COVID pandemic by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. It was named for the 72 seasons that make up the first 18 years of a person's life, the years that form their images of who they are.

Produced by Greg Fidelman, the band plays with purpose and meaning throughout each of the 12 songs featured in the album’s run.

Metallica, currently comprised of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, have been teasing the album since November last year, releasing songs from the album and playing others through duets on TikTok.

The songs featured in the album, such as the titular ’72 Seasons’ and ‘Screaming Suicide’, have been described by some as "genuinely moving" and "tormented and bleak".

everything that’s happened… Spanning generations, 'Homecoming' explores the damaging nature of tightly-held secrets, how we protect those lies and just what we’d do for the people we love.

BIG BIG MOVIE

The House With A Clock In Its Walls

RTÉ ONE, Saturday, 6.35pm

A young boy moves to live with his uncle in his creaky old house after his parents die in a car crash. He soon learns that the house previously belonged to an evil warlock, who hid some sort of magical clocks within its walls. Fantasy comedy, starring Jack Black, Owen Vaccaro and Cate Blanchett.

King Of Thieves

RTÉ ONE, Saturday, 11.35pm

A group of thieves come back together for one final heist, targeting the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit over the Easter Holiday weekend. Things begin to fall apart after one of the groups’ number refuses to return after a mistake causes the group to return for a second day. Heist film, starring Michael Caine, Tom Courtenay and Charlie Cox.

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Killarney to host Opel enthusiasts’ road run

Kerry-based Opel and Vauxhall enthusiasts will meet in Killarney next month ahead of their annual road run.

The Opel/Vauxhall Run Kerry and the additional Manta Fest 2023 will start from the Killarney Heights Hotel on May 14 at 9am.

Once all drivers are signed on they will head off on a tour of famous South Kerry rally roads.

The event was originally supposed to run on May 7 but there is a potential clash

with a Munster final in Killarney so it was decided to move it out one week.

The route includes Moll’s Gap, Ballaghbeama Gap and Caragh Lake.

Last year the event attracted nearly 80 cars but with the addition of the Manta Fest that figures is likely to be exceeded this year.

“We are hoping to have the most amount of Opel Mantas in the one place,” said local Opel enthusiast Paul Horan. Donations will be made on the day to a yet to be nominated charity.

OPEL FANS: Paul Horan and his son Gary pictured

“I have lost a best friend" Paul Nagle and Killarney pay tribute to Craig Breen

Tributes have been paid in Killarney to World Rally Championship star Craig Breen who died tragically in a testing accident in Croatia last Thursday.

| By Sean Moriarty

The Waterford man was a hugely popular figure in Kerry and that is reflected in the glowing tributes that have been paid to the 33-year-old.

Breen had several connections to the county and as a result, he was a frequent visitor to the area.

His father Ray has strong family connections to the Strand Road area of Tralee. His best results as a WRC driver came with Killarney man Paul Nagle by his side. The pair did over 50 rallies together all over the world, and highlights include winning the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship in 2019 and finishing third overall in the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally last season.

Breen had nine World Rally Championship podiums to his name and the Aghadoe man was beside him for six of those. They won rallies all over Europe including the 2019 Ypres Rally in Belgium which is considered the biggest rally in that country, and several Italian rally championship events, one of the highlights was their victory in the fabled Rallye Sanremo.

Breen’s last official engagement in Ireland was last Tuesday when he attended a promotional day for young junior drivers in County Galway, two days before the ill-fated test in Croatia.

“The world has lost a hero. Ireland has

lost a champion and I have lost a best friend. Craig was more than a rally driver to [my wife] Cathy and I, he was family,” said Paul.

“The motorsport world is in mourning because Craig touched so many lives and homes. From grassroots rallying on Tuesday to World Rally Championship testing on Thursday just shows the character you were. He was a clubman at heart. Our journey was amazing, filled with fun, laughter, tears, and the craic. Thank you for the memories, they will last a lifetime. I am going to miss you.”

Breen and Nagle won the 2019 Rally of the Lakes.

Dermot Healy was the Clerk of the Course on that occasion.

“He was a huge supporter of our events, he loved the craic and the stages down here,” said Dermot. “A big factor was his navigator Paul Nagle and he helped Paul realise his dream of winning the Rally of the Lakes and the Killarney Historic Rally. He was always an absolute gentleman to deal with, I cannot speak highly enough about the guy.”

Nagle was not his only Kerry co-driver. His Aghadoe neighbour Mikie Galvin contested the Wexford Rally with Craig in 2021.

“I was absolutely devastated about the news,” said Galvin.

“I was always thankful for that [Wexford] opportunity. From there we became quite friendly and kept in contact quite a bit and I was always looking forward to doing something again with him, but sadly that won't happen now.”

Breen possessed an encyclopaedic knowledge of the sport and the characters involved in it.

It was something that Galvin witnessed first-hand in Wexford.

“One of the most striking things about Craig was, I couldn't believe that day in Wexford how he knew everything about everybody and their rally and what they were doing. He was genuinely interested in everybody. I just couldn't get over how he knew everything about everyone. He

was really connected with everybody. He must have been talking to hundreds of people every single day because he knew about people “

Craig’s most recent visit to Kerry was in February for the Killarney Forestry Rally where he launched and funded a Junior Rally Championship support project for young Irish drivers.

He was also in Kerry for the Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship prizegiving night over the Christmas period last year. Breen was laid to rest in his native Slieverue, County Waterford on Tuesday. He is survived by his father Ray, mother Jackie and sister Kellie, extended family, and a large circle of friends inside and outside the motorsport world.

Paul Nagle and Craig Breen with Rentokil Initial MD Michael O’Mahoney after their win on the 2021 Killarney Historic Rally.

Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Breen at the Fafe Rally in Portugal earlier this year. Photo: Hyundai Motorsport Media

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MTU announce new Veterinary Nursing course

MTU has this week announced a new course available at the Kerry Campus from September.

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Nursing is a three-year Level 7 programme. This is an exciting development for the School of STEM, building on the success of programmes in Veterinary Bioscience, Wildlife Biology, Animal Bioscience, Agricultural Science, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmaceutical Science. Commenting on the new programme, Dr Gerard Corkery, Head of Department, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences said, the BSc in Veterinary Nursing at the Kerry Campus will prepare students to become competent and accountable veterinary nurses. This programme has a strong educational basis, integrated with professional skills to equip graduates for a career in the field of Veterinary Nursing. Students will gain a strong foundation in the principles of veterinary nursing through a blend of traditional learning methods coupled with the use of immersive technology. Opportunities to apply scientific principles in practicals and workshops are embedded throughout the on-campus delivery and in veterinary

practice work placement during the second and third year of the programme. All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species.

“We are delighted to announce this new programme to add to our suite of STEM programmes in Kerry," Dr Eilish Broderick, Head of School of STEM, said.

"The delivery of this programme will be based on the development of four pillars of student development; Core Science and Clinical Knowledge, Veterinary Nursing knowledge, Practical Veterinary Nursing Skills Development and Professionalism of a Veterinary Nurse. This course, as with all our courses, has been developed in close collaboration and consultation with industry and practicing vets in the region. Graduates of this programme will help to meet the growing demand veterinary nurses across the county and beyond."

The course is now available through CAO. ie under the code MT784. Late applications are open until 5pm on May 1 and the Change of Mind deadline is 5pm on July 1. For more information on the course visit www.mtu.ie/courses/mt784/.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is how people are trained in a craft trade or profession. You can get training in a traditional craft apprenticeship such as plumbing or carpentry or new apprenticeships such as accounting technician.

An apprenticeship programme provides on-the-job training with an employer along with off-the-job training in an education centre. You can start an apprenticeship from age 16 to 18 years depending on the apprenticeship programme.

An apprenticeship can last two to four years, during which time you will spend some time in off-the-job training. When you complete an apprenticeship programme, you will get a recognised qualification at Level 5 or above on the NFQ framework.

Types of apprenticeships

The main craft trades and professions are set by SOLAS, employers and unions.

A craft apprenticeship will generally last for four years, during which time you will spend three different periods in offthe-job training. Craft apprenticeships include carpentry, plumbing, motor mechanics and electrical apprenticeships. Apprenticeships introduced from 2016 on lead to an award between Levels 5-10 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Each apprenticeship programme is between two and four years. Funding supports for apprenticeships

The Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme pilot project offers bursaries for members of the Traveller community to access apprenticeships. Certain employers who provide apprenticeships can get an apprenticeship employers grant of €2,000 per year for each registered apprentice. Employers can also avail of a gender-based bursary.

Apprenticeship fees

Generally, an apprentice does not pay fees. However, apprentices pay a pro-rata registration fee (student contribution) if their off-the-job training takes place within a college such as an Institute of Technology or Technological University. The registration fee is generally based on the amount of time the apprentice spends in the college. Apprentices are not eligible for the student grant.

Apprenticeship wages and allowances

Rates of apprenticeship wages and allowances can vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and the industry you have chosen:

• Apprenticeships developed before 2016

While you are training on the job, your

employer will pay you a recommended apprenticeship wage. The ETB pay a weekly allowance equivalent to that wage while you are training off the job.

• Apprenticeships developed in 2016 and after

Your employer will pay you for the duration of the apprenticeship. The rate of pay is agreed between you and your employer.

• Annual leave

Your statutory holiday entitlements continue to accrue during the off-thejob phases, but must be taken during the on-the-job phases at times agreed with your employer.

• Apprentices who have children

Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. If you are an apprentice and you have at least one child you may qualify for WFP, if you meet the conditions for WFP. Contact your local CIC for more details.

Other allowances

You should check with your employer or local ETB if you are entitled to any allowances such as a Tool Allowance.

How to qualify for an apprenticeship

You must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of grade D in five subjects in the Junior Cycle or equivalent exam. However, higher educational qualifications and other requirements may be required by employers. If you don’t have these qualifications, you may still register as an apprentice with an employer if you:

Complete an approved preparatory training course followed by an assessment interview.

Are over 18 years of age and have at least three years of relevant work experience, in which case you will also be asked to do an assessment interview. You will be asked to pass a colour-vision test for some apprenticeships.

How to apply for an apprenticeship

You can find apprenticeship jobs for craft and new apprenticeships on apprenticeship.ie. Apply directly to the employer before the closing date. If you are interested in a craft apprenticeship, you can also contact the Apprenticeship Section of your local ETB for details about applying.

For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team on 0818 07 7860. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www. citizensinformation.ie for further information.

NEW COURSE: Announcing the new Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Nursing from l-r were: Paula Curtin (MTU), Gerard Corkery (MTU), Dr Peter Hill (Vet), Caoimhe Tobin (Veterinary Nurse), Dr Eilish Broderick (MTU) and Lasi Smouter (Veterinary Nurse). Photo: Domnick Walsh

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Relax in style and treat yourself to our famous Sunday Lunch or Dinner served Wednesday to Sunday . Children’s menu available. Also ideal for Family Occasions, Christening, Confirmations and Communions.

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Retreat to our cosy Heights Lounge, serving tasty light lunches or classic comfort food with a twist, this is the perfect spot for catching up with family and friends. Open daily from 12.30 -9pm.

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ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 6932090 or email info@homesforunwantedgreyhounds.ie

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2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

In loving memory of A beloved Husband and Father Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside drive, Killarney

Who passed away on 24th April 2021.

“Remembering Johnny”

Today’s the anniversary of the day that we lost you. The moment you left us our hearts split in two.

One side filled with memories the other side died with you.

I lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep and walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy we do it everyday but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

No one knows the heartache

That lies behind our smiles

No one knows how many times

We have broken down and cried.

We hold you tightly within our hearts And pray that god will give us strength

To get us through this struggle with the heartache that came when we lost you.

Daddy, we love you and miss you

Sending you lots of hugs and kisses. Love you always and forever.

Your heart broken wife Jennifer and your beautiful children Alyson, Laura & Conor xxx

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 22nd April at 6.15pm In St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY

In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2021.

In life we loved you dearly

In death we do the same

It broke our hearts to lose you

You did not go alone

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

You left us wonderful memories

Your love is still our guide

And though we cannot see you

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.

Loved Always and forever in our hearts.xxx

From your mother-in-law Maria, father-in-law Dermot, brothers-in-law Dermot, John Paul, Daniel and Alan.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY In loving memory of A dear son

Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2021.

There is pain beyond imagining That’s burning in our hearts

For suddenly our whole world Has been cruelly ripped apart.

And when we look for reasons

And ask the question why?

It makes no sense at all

That one so special had to die.

The only source of comfort

Are our memories and our love

And they will shine forever

Like the brightest star above.

If tears were a stairway to heaven And loneliness a lane

I’d wait at the gate to meet you Son

And bring you home again.

Always loved and sadly missed by your Mom and Dad.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2021.

You were so kind and thoughtful With such a warm and loving heart And when others needed help You always played your part

You lived every moment of your life without any regrets Now we live each day in honour of you.

Your brother Stephen and Tara.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive

Who died on 24th April 2021.

Brother, you are not here, but we feel you everywhere. You touched countless lives in your lifetime.

And even after your death you live on through your good deeds.

Grief is like the Ocean, It comes in waves, ebbing and flowing Sometimes the water is calm and sometimes it is overwhelming. The ache in our hearts will never fade. All we can do now is learn to swim. Love always Charlene and Martin.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY In loving memory of A dear brother, uncle and friend Johnny Hickey

On your 2nd Anniversary.

Brother, since you passed away Life just hasn’t been the same We would move heaven and earth To have you here with us again The time we spent together Meant the world to me, I have many treasured memories as we grew up together, happily We are so grateful for the years we had And the closeness that we shared Your thoughtfulness and loyalty and the way you always cared You were a wonderful Brother And I miss you no end You were more than just our family You were a kind and supportive friend.

Deeply missed by your brother Cathal, Aisling, nephew Rían and niece Caragh.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive, Killarney Who died on 24th April 2021.

You will never be forgotten Johnny That simply cannot be To have you as a nephew Was the greatest gift for me. It doesn’t take a special day For me to think of you I thought about you yesterday And the day before that too. Your laugh, your smile, your kindness Your gentle way of being Are the memories I hold so dear Until we meet again.

Rest Johnny, be at peace And let your sail fly free One day I will join your glorious flight For all eternity.

Your loving aunt Geraldine.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2021. Our lives go on without you

But nothing is the same

We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our hearts without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us

In loving memory of Johnny Hickey, Riverside Drive, Killarney and formerly of Pinewood Estate, Killarney

Who passed away on 24th April 2021. Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile

If only I could have you back For just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again

Just like we used to do

You always meant so very much And always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause us pain

But your forever in our hearts

Until we meet again.

Johnny your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You haven’t been forgotten

And by us you never will.

Sadly missed, always loved and remembered by your cousin Ramona, Seanie, Dara and Cillian.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside Drive, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2021.

You are missed so dearly

Now your’re no longer here

When I’m thinking of you

Sometimes I shed a tear.

I will always treasure you You were so gentle and kind Your love lives on within my heart With memories of you in my mind. I would give almost anything To once more see your smiling face You were such a blessing

So thoughtful and so true

I feel eternally grateful

To have had a brother-in-law like you.

Love you always from Rosemarie and Ricky, Scott and Alesha xxxx

Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed to talk to someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

Forever in our hearts, love always your sister-in-law Denise, Ryan, Daisy and Ivy.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

In loving memory of Johnny Hickey

Late of Riverside drive, Killarney formerly of Pinewood Estate, Killarney Who died on 24th April 2021.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person, in god’s care.

Always loved and remembered by your godmother aunt Helen, Oliver and cousins Oliver jnr, Bobby, Emer and Anthony Keogh.

3RD ANNIVERSARY HEALY

In loving memory of Daniel Healy

Late of Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney

Whose anniversary occurs on 27th April.

Your life was love and labour

Your love for your family true

You did your best for all of us

We will always remember you

You always had a time to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care

A wonderful nature, warm and true These are the memories we have of you.

Sadly missed by Imelda, Mary, extended family and friends.

3rd Anniversary Mass is on Monday 24th April at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

HEALY

In loving memory of Dan Healy Rockfield Tralee Road

Who passed away on 27th April 2020.

Quickly and quietly came the call Without farewell you left us all A sudden call from God on high You had no chance to say goodbye Without farewell you fell asleep But memories of you we’ll always keep.

Sadly missed by brother Johnie, Breda, Diane, Séan, David and Kevin.

3RD ANNIVERSARY MANGAN

In loving memory of Tim Mangan

Late of Kenmare Road, Muckross, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2020.

Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Lovingly remembered by your wife Nora, son Donal, daughters Noreen, Geraldine, Margaret, Majella and Michelle and their families.

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.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MC GOUGH

In loving memory of Terence McGough

Late of 28 Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on 21st April 2020.

Farewell our friend, you have left us It was time for you to go Your friendship was a blessing, And we will miss you so.

Sadly missed by Anthony, Chriss and family.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MC GOUGH

2ND ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Patrick Fleming

Late of Marian Tce, Killarney and 16 Scrahan Court, Ross Road, Killarney Who passed away on 16th April 2021. We will always remember you Dad because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for you.

Sadly missed, always remembered by your son Colin, daughter-in-law Chrissann, and grandchildren Aisling and Stephen.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

SHEEHY

In loving memory of Terence Mc Gough

Late of Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on 21st April 2020.

Another year has past and gone A silent thought A quiet prayer The wish that you were here.

Sadly missed today and everyday. From Martin.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MC GOUGH

In loving memory of Terence Mc Gough

Late of Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on 21st April 2020.

Softly the leaves of memories fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Sadly missed by Mike, Marian and Alan.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MC GOUGH

In loving memory of Terence Mc Gough

Late of 28 Old Woodlawn Road,Killarney

Who died on 21st April 2020.

Wishing today as we wished before That God could have spared you For a few years more.

Always in our thoughts Nancy, John and family.

In loving memory of Carmella Sheehy.

Linn Dubh, Aghadoe, Killarney

Who died on 24th April 2019. If roses grow in heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in Carmella’s arms And tell her they’re from us.

Tell her we love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy We do it every day But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away.

‘Ní imithe uainn ach romhainn.’

Forever in our hearts Eddie, Daire, Triona and Eamonn.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 23rd April at 10.00am in the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

9TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Antoinette Cronin Shinnagh, Rathmore

Who passed away on 25th April 2014.

Your life was a blessing

Your memory a treasure

You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure by all the family.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 23rd April at 11.30am in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore.

JESUS

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

In loving memory of A dear uncle Sean O’Donoghue

Late of 8 Upper Sunny Hill, Lewis road Who died on 26th April 2021.

Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.

Fondly remembered by nephew John, Sheilagh, Marc and Melissa.

Anniversary Mass is on Monday 24th April at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

CLERKIN

In loving memory of Lelia Clerkin

Late of Ballaugh, Killarney

Who died on 27th April 2018.

A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to pieces When he took you to your rest

May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Missed, loved and remembered every day by Maureen, Eileen and all your loving family. xxxxxx

6TH ANNIVERSARY

BROSNAN

In loving memory of Michael Brosnan Knockacorrin, Currow, Killarney Who sadly passed away on 8th April 2017. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives

Until we meet again.

So Rest In Peace, dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truely won.

Always remembered by your loving son Ger, daughter Helen and son-in-law Niall.

***

Granda

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care A loving nature warm & true These are the memories we have of you.

Fondly remembered by your grandchildren Tracey, Denise & Conor.

(NEE MURPHY)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Eileen O’Donoghue (nee Murphy)

Late of Loughguittane, Muckross, Killarney

Who died on 26th April 2022.

As we lovingly remember and greatly miss Eileen on her first anniversary, her husband Hugh and sons Michael and David, and the extended family would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our wonderful neighbours and friends for their support and kindness in our time of need.

To all who lined the road when we brought Eileen home and again on her final journey to the funeral home, it was a beautiful tribute and very much appreciated.

Our sincere gratitude to Professor Seamus O’Reilly and his Medical Team at Cork University Hospital and to Dr. Dónal Coffey and his Medical Team at Ross Medical Practice.

Thanks also to Trants Pharmacy, Killarney. Our heartfelt thanks also to Dr. Patricia Sheahan and her Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry and the kind care given to Eileen by the Palliative Home Care Team. Thanks to all who donated to the Palliative Care, University Hospital Kerry.

To Bellview Woods Childcare and to the Abbey Cross School of Dancing, for the guard of honour on the night of the removal it was very much appreciated.

Thank you to all those who visited in person, dropped off food, made phone calls and sent messages, those who attended Eileen’s funeral, those who travelled long distances to be with us, watched online, sent mass cards, sent letters, sent Perpetual enrollments and online condolences.

Thank you to Our Lady of Grace Prayer Group who said the Rosary on the night, to the Home help for all your support and kindness shown to Eileen, it was much appreciated.

Thank you to Fr. Jim Lenihan, Fr. John Shannon and Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue who concelebrated Eileen’s funeral mass, and to everyone who contributed and helped to enrich the ceremony.

Thank you to Paud O’Donoghue and Mary O’Callaghan for the beautiful music and singing in the church. Thanks also to Eileen’s nephews Pat Murphy and Danny Healy for the lovely music at the graveside.

Thank you to Michael and Mary O’Shea and Ger Fitzgerald for their guidance and professionalism and to the grave diggers for preparing Eileen’s final resting place.

As it impossible to thank everyone please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our appreciation for your kindness and compassion.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Eileen’s first anniversary Mass is on Sunday 23rd April at 9.30am in The Church of the Holy Spirit, Muckross.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE (NEE MURPHY)

In loving memory of Eileen O’Donoghue (nee Murphy) Late of Loughguittane, Muckross, Killarney Who died on 26th April 2022.

God called Eileen so softly That only she could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of the angels drawing near.

The golden gates stood open God saw she needed rest His garden must be beautiful He really took our best.

To the world you were one person

To us you were the world.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day But there is an ache in our hearts That never goes away.

From your loving husband Hugh, Michael and David.

***

A special person,a smiling face Someone we love and can never replace A loving nature, a heart of gold The very best this world could hold.

Your memory is so precious Your presence missed so much You will always be remembered And loved by all of us.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving sister Mary, Mike, your niece Laura, nephews Pat, Ciaran and Darragh.

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

Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care

But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

Always loved and remembered by your loving sister Anne, Michéal and nieces Áine and Caoimhe.

***

You always had a smile to share A Laugh, a joke a time to care A wonderful nature, warm and true These are the memories we have of you

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

Always remember and sadly missed by your loving brother Mike, Elaine and niece Shannon.

***

These special memories I have of you Will always make me smile If I could have you back For just a little while Then, we could sit and talk Just like we used to do.

Lovingly remembered by your best friend Frances, Sean and Aaron.

*** You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could every hold.

Loved and remembered by your godchild, Amy.

6TH ANNIVERSARY AND BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MCCARTHY In loving memory of Catherine (Kay) McCarthy, Late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney Who died on 25th April 2017 and Whose Birthday occurs on 24th April.

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

Love always by Seanie, Shane and Jenny xxx

6TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY In loving memory of Kay McCarthy

Late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney Who died on 25th April 2017.

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

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brothers, sister and extended Cronin family, Muckross.

6TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY In loving memory of Kay McCarthy (Nee Cronin), Late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney Who died on 25th April 2017.

Precious people are very few That is why there was one of you Lord, treasure her in your garden of rest Because on earth she was one of the best.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the McCarthy family.

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

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

8TH ANNIVERSARY MANGAN

In loving memory of A dear husband, father and grandfather Michael Mangan Late of Crohane, Fossa, Who died on 19th April 2015.

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

Sadly missed by your wife Noreen, daughter Fiona and son-in-law Jamie. ***

There is a star that comes out at night It is our grandad To say goodnight.

Love always Ella and Eilidh.

40TH ANNIVERSARY MC CARTHY

In loving memory of A wonderful father John McCarthy

Late of Glounlea, Currow Killarney Who died on 20th April 1983.

We lost a father with a heart of gold How much we miss him can never be told He shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow his footsteps we will never go wrong.

He was a father so very rare Content in his home and always there On earth he toiled, in Heaven he rests God bless you father You were one of the best.

Always loved and remembered by his family.

PRAYER TO PADRE PIO

Oh, Jesus full of grace and charity, victim for sinners, so impelled by your love of us that you willed to die on the cross. I humbly entreat Thee to glorify in heaven and on earth, the servant of God. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who generously participated in Your sufferings, who loved Thee so much and laboured so faithfully for the glory of your heavenly Father and for the good of souls.

With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, the grace of....which I ardently desire. 3 times; Glory be to the Father...

Imprimatur Manfredonia 12-3-1971 Valentino Vailati, Archbishop. DC

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

May the Sacred Heart Of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus Pray for me, St Jude, worker of miracles, pray for me, St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for me. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayers will be answered. Say it for nine days, it has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. ROD

16TH ANNIVERSARY

CREAN

In loving memory of Our dear husband, Father and Grandfather Con Crean

Late of Sliabh Luachra, Gneeveguilla

Who passed away on 15th April 2007.

A bouquet of beautiful memories

Sprayed with a million tears

Wishing God would have spared you

If just for a few more years.

It does not take a special day

For me to think of you

Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say Is offered up for you.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Joan. ***

We seldom ask for miracles

But today just one would do

To have the front door open

And to see you walking through.

We travel to your graveside

Some flowers we lay with care

But the hardest thing to do

Is turn and leave you there.

Sadly missed by your son Ger and daughter-in-law Eileen. ***

I’m sending a dove to heaven

With a parcel on it’s wings

Be careful how you open it

It’s full of beautiful things.

It’s filled with a million kisses

Wrapped up with a million hugs

It’s from your daughter Yvonne

Who sends it with all her love.

Too good to be forgotten.

Loved and missed by your daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Paudie. ***

We lost a father with a heart of gold

How much we miss him can never be told

He shared our troubles and helped us along

Lonely is the home without you

Life is not the same

All the world would be like heaven

If we could have you back again.

Sadly missed and loved by your daughter Marion and son-in-law Donie. *** Grandad

We’re sending you a kiss

Up to the sky so blue

So catch it Grandad it’s just for you.

Missed by your grandchildren Danny, Ciaran, Yvonne, Tommy and Lucy.

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE AN ANGEL BY YOUR SIDE

May you always have an angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to take you to beautiful places. Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun. Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide. May you always have love and comfort and courage. And may you always have an angel by your side.

Emilia Larson.

ST. THERESA

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

23RD ANNIVERSARY KEARNEY

40TH ANNIVERSARY BEAZLEY

16TH ANNIVERSARY WATERMAN

In loving memory of Chris Kearney

Late of Knocknahoe, Killarney

Who died on 19th April 2000. Rest in Peace

A special day, another year

A loving thought, a silent tear

A little prayer to keep in touch With Chris the one we love and miss so very much.

We cannot bring the old days back But carry on until one day We may be reunited in a blessed eternity. Sadly missed and always in our hearts every day.

From all your loving family.

28TH ANNIVERSARY

DAVITT (NEE HANNON)

In loving memory of Katie Davitt (nee Hannon)

Late of St Brendan’s Place, Killarney Who died on 19th April 1995. Aged 101 years.

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of my life you may be gone But in my heart you still live on.

Always remembered by Dawn, Gráinne and Martina.

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. RF

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY

Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all. Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. BL

JESUS

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

In prayerful and loving memory of Dear Nuala

Who died on 20th April 1983.

‘Lord may Nuala live forever young in the happiness of your kingdom.’

Sadly missed by her brother John, her sister-in-law Ellen, nieces Eimear, Liadh, Sorcha and Roisin, and all Nuala’s friends.

55TH & 40TH ANNIVERSARIES

MORIARTY

In loving memory of Molly Moriarty

Who died on April 15th 1968 and Her husband Tim Moriarty Who died on May 18th 1983. Late of Mangerton View, Killarney. We hold you close within our Hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you ‘ve done We pray that God has given you The Crown you’ve truly won.

O most Sacred Heart of Jesus We place all our trust in You Jesus, Mary, we love You, save souls. Fondly remembered by your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended familes.

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

BOC

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

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

In loving memory of Daniel Waterman

Who died on 22nd April 2007.

Time may pass and fade away

But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Always in our hearts

Mum and Dad, Jake, Lauren, Barry, Luke, Jamie, Jennifer Lucy, Paul, Jessica, Keira and Matthew.

PRAYER TO A SPECIAL REQUEST

Oh dear Mother of God, our lady of conception aparecidal, oh Saint Rita of Cassia and saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint expedite, Saint of Urgent causes pray for me.

Saint Edwiges the saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel please ask jesus to he me. ( mention your request) May the sacred heart of jesus be adored and glorified for ever.

Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and shall be, world without end, amen.

Pray for three days, publish on the third day, see what will happen on the fourth day. MmC

POWERFUL NOVENA

Jesus who has said ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the most holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (mention request). Oh Jesus has said all you ask the Father in my name he will grant, through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (mention request). Jesus who has said Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Mention request). Promise publication. SL

PRAYER FOR HEALING

Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For iff you creathed me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me.. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cels.

Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Reamove al inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to ful health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Chrish our Lord. Amen. With Thanks, MS

MIRACLE PRAYER

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TIPP TOP SHAPE O’Brien, Ó Beaglaoich and Breen ready for action

When the 2023 season started in earnest with that rough defeat to Cork in the McGrath Cup back in January, we had a fair idea that it would take some time before we’d see a full-strength Kerry side in action. Thankfully, it appears as though that day has finally arrived.

Notwithstanding the significant injuries sustained by Darragh Roche (thumb) and Stefan Okunbor (hamstring) in early March, things have been steadily moving in the right direction for Jack O’Connor in terms of player availability. As the league progressed, Seánie O’Shea, Graham O’Sullivan, Gavin White, Paul Geaney and Diarmuid O’Connor returned to the fold. (The latter appears to be in serious physical shape; he has clearly spent some time in the weights room in recent months.)

Now, three more potential starters are back in the mix. Stephen O’Brien, the veteran half forward who played a key role in the All-Ireland final win over Galway, has recovered from a knee injury.

Brian Ó Beaglaoich, a vital cog in last year’s machine, has overcome a calf problem. And Mike Breen, the talented, made-for-intercounty defender who has been dogged by hamstring issues, is also good to go.

This will be music to the ears of Kerry fans who had to endure a rocky Division 1 campaign that offered little by way of encouragement. The reigning champions failed to win consecutive matches (P7 W3 L4) and they were closer to relegation than a league final when all was said and done.

The start of the championship provides a clean slate and O’Connor and his coaching team of Diarmuid Murphy, Mike Quirke and Paddy Tally will be hoping that their mid-season training camp in Portugal will have them firing on all cylinders when the ball is thrown in on Saturday.

The return of Ó Beaglaoich, O’Brien and

Breen makes for a difficult team selection ahead of the visit of Tipperary. You would suspect that O’Connor would like to get some kilometres into their legs and the Munster Championship should offer a relatively low-risk opportunity to do that. The problem is: who does he take out?

In defence, Jason Foley, Tom O’Sullivan, Tadhg Morley and Gavin White are certified starters. Graham O’Sullivan didn’t start Kerry’s last match (Dylan Casey, who is not available this weekend, took his place) so he might have a battle on his hands to get that No. 2 jersey. Ó Beaglaoich is capable of playing there or at

5. Paul Murphy held down that particular spot during the league but with ‘Begley’ and Breen back in contention, he has plenty of competition to contend with. As for O’Brien, he will be aiming to slip back into his left half forward berth. Luckily for him, Kerry have not nailed down a half forward line in his absence.

Seánie O’Shea, Paudie Clifford and David Clifford are the only guarantees up top with the likes of Tony Brosnan, Dara Moynihan, Adrian Spillane, Ruairí Murphy, Micheál Burns, Donal O’Sullivan, Killian Spillane, Geaney and O’Brien vying for the other three positions.

In goal, Shane Ryan is expected to get the nod, despite playing No. 2 to Shane Murphy in the last match against Galway.

Saturday’s opponents Tipperary had to fight all the way against Waterford in the previous round. Goals by Steven O’Brien, Stephen Quirke and Paudie Feehan proved crucial as they ran out 3-9 to 1-11 winners at Semple Stadium.

RETURN: Stephen O'Brien is back after recovering from a knee injury.

Photo: David Fitzgerald/ Sportsfile.

| By Adam Moynihan

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMoynihan

Explained: the new-look 2023 football championship

groups.

The draw for the round robin series will take place on Tuesday, May 2 - before the provincial finals are played.

The Kerry team won’t be looking beyond tomorrow’s Munster semi-final in Killarney but supporters are already dreaming of another big day out at the home of football.

Each team will have one home game in the new All-Ireland group stage and The Kingdom are guaranteed a spot in this round robin series after securing a fifthplace finish in Division 1.

If they win Munster, they will advance as a top seed and this could tee up a tantalising home match against an All-Ireland contender at the Fitzgerald Stadium.

MUNSTER

Victory against Tipperary tomorrow would set up a Munster final against Clare or Limerick on Sunday, May 7 with the decider expected to take place in Limerick regardless of the opposition. Kerry have an alternating home and away arrangement with Limerick that includes Munster finals. Last year Kerry hosted the Treaty in Killarney.

Kerry and Clare also have an alternating home and away arrangement but this

excludes Munster finals. The last two Munster finals between Kerry and Clare (1992 and 1997) took place at the Gaelic Grounds.

The Munster Championship itself remains unchanged in 2023 but the revamped Sam Maguire/Tailteann Cup structure means that things are a little more complicated thereafter. This year, for the first time ever, league standings will play a role in the championship.

The new format will see 16 counties competing for the Sam Maguire Cup while the remaining teams will take part in the Tailteann Cup.

The eight provincial finalists will advance to the All-Ireland round robin series (four groups of four) where they will be joined by last year’s Tailteann Cup winners Westmeath and the next seven highest ranked teams in this year’s National League.

This means that even if Kerry are defeated by Tipperary, they are still guaranteed a spot in the last 16 thanks to their fifthplace finish in Division 1. In this event, they can be drawn in any of the four

If Kerry reach the Munster final and lose, they will qualify for the round robin series as a provincial runner-up (second seed). They can be drawn in any group not containing the Munster champions.

If Kerry win Munster, they will advance to the round robin series as first seed. They will be joined in a group of four by a runner-up from another province and two other teams who will qualify via their league placing (or Westmeath).

INTERESTING

If they are a top seed, Kerry’s first match will be at home to the third seed on May 20/21. Recent results have made things very interesting here. League champions Mayo and 2021 All-Ireland champions Tyrone are now third seeds after getting dumped out of Connacht and Ulster by Roscommon and Monaghan respectively.

As Roscommon and Galway, who finished second and third in Division 1, face each other in the Connacht semi-final, the loser of this game will be classified as a third seed.

The final third seed will go to the next highest ranked team who fails to reach their provincial final. So, assuming that Kerry get to the Munster final, this will be Monaghan if they lose to Derry in the Ulster semi-final. If Monaghan win and Dublin fail to reach the Leinster final, Dublin will be a third seed. If Monaghan win and Dublin also get to the final of Leinster, the final third seed will be Derry. If Kerry are a first seed, their second match will be away to the fourth seed on June 3/4, and their third match will be against the group’s provincial runner-up at a neutral venue on June 17/18.

The top team in each group advances to the All-Ireland quarter-finals. Second and third in each group advance to the preliminary quarter-finals on June 24/25 with the second place teams getting home advantage. The fourth-place team in each group is eliminated.

The All-Ireland quarter-finals will be staged on July 1/2. The All-Ireland semi-finals will be staged on July 15/16. If the provincial champions qualify for the semi-finals then Munster will play Connacht and Leinster will play Ulster.

The All-Ireland final is fixed for Sunday, July 30.

HOME GROUND: Kerry are guaranteed a home match in the All-Ireland group stage. But who will they be welcoming to the Fitzgerald Stadium? Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

Adam Moynihan charts Kerry’s potential course to the All-Ireland final with a high-profile home game on the cards in May

Mná na Ríochta Abú

All four Kerry teams who were in action this past week won their respective finals but pride of place goes to the Kerry ladies team.

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

Declan Quill and Darragh Long’s side delivered the goods against Galway at Croke Park, winning the Lidl Division 1 league title after a double scores win (511 to 1-10). Local girl Kayleigh Cronin won Laoch na hImeartha, the heroine of the game. It is yet another distinction for the Dr Crokes and Kerry full back, who is already a reigning All-Star from 2022. Síofra O’Shea is a well-known sports star

in Killarney where we have seen her star with the St Paul’s basketball team. She was an Irish international from U15 right through to U18, but she put her basketball on hold to lead Kerry football’s march to the top. It was a marvellous achievement to come straight up from Division 2 and win Division 1. Special mention must go to Tralee men Long and Quill. Arch rivals in Tralee club football, they set that aside and have worked tirelessly for the past three years

to propel this team to All-Ireland standard. They are now celebrating the county’s first Division 1 title since 1991. Cronin, the star, was well supported by the ever-reliable stalwart Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, top scorer Niamh Ní Chonchúir (2-1), Hannah O’Donoghue (1-3), Aishling O’Connell, Cáit Lynch, Niamh Carmody, Anna Galvin and captain O’Shea. The All-Star contingent had no problems with jetlag so soon after their transatlantic journey. How did they do it? Louise Galvin, who is used to doing a lot of travelling and playing from her Irish Rugby 7s days, gave the girls a lot of advice in terms of how to avoid jetlag: drink lots of water, take lots of protein, wear compression socks, walk around, and sleep as much as you can at the right times.

Mighty, mighty women. So far so good. Celebrations early this week and then the preparation for the other big one – the All-Ireland Championship – begins. They have a tough start against Waterford and strong opposition to face in Meath, Dublin, Galway and Cork.

For the record Kerry lined out as follows: Mary Ellen Bolger; Eilís Lynch, Kayleigh

Cronin, Ciara Murphy; Aishling O’Connell, Emma Costello, Cáit Lynch; Lorraine Scanlon (0-1), Mary O’Connell; Niamh Carmody (0-2), Niamh Ní Chonchúir (21), Anna Galvin (0-2); Hannah O’Donoghue (1-3), Síofra O’Shea (1-0), Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh (1-2, 0-2f). Subs: Amy Harrington for O’Connell, Louise Galvin for Costello, Aoife Dillane for Murphy, Fiadhna Tangney for O’Donoghue.

CAMOGIE GLORY

There was just one point in it at the finish in the Camogie League Division 2A final as Kerry defeated Meath on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-14. The goal was decisive and it was scored by their best player Patrice Diggin, who bagged 1-5.

It’s not too often that Kerry camogie enthusiasts have their day in the sun at Croke Park. It all came right on Sunday last. Unlucky for Meath but unbridled joy for the Kerry ladies who had to stick with the tempo well into the seven minutes of injury time. There was little in it throughout as the side were level on no fewer than seven occasions.

Jacki Horgan (0-8) and Amy Minogue impressed for the girls in navy and green.

ALL SMILES: Kerry captain Síofra O'Shea lifts the cup after her side's victory in the Lidl Ladies Football National League Division 1 final at Croke Park. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.

KERRY: A Fitzgerald, M Costello, S Murphy, R McCarthy, A Behan, N Leen, K Lynch, J Horgan, E O’Donoghue, P Diggin, L Collins, C Spillane, C Walsh, A M Leen, A O’Sullivan. Sub: N Carey for Leen. Elsewhere, the U16A ladies footballers defeated Cork in the Munster final, while the U16B team beat Tipperary in their provincial decider.

JOE McDONAGH CUP

The Joe McDonagh Cup has eluded the Kerry hurlers so far and it will not be

any bit easier this year in a highly competitive series where any of the teams can win or lose on a particular day.

Kerry were hoping for a home win at Tralee on Sunday last but had to settle for a draw with a gritty Carlow side. It ended all square on 21 points each. Kerry were five points in arrears after 45 minutes and had to depend on a last-minute point from Michael Leane to draw the game. Once again it was the steadiness and accuracy of Shane Conway that kept then in contention. He scored 11 points, four of these from play.

U20 FOOTBALL

Kerry were lucky to get away with a win in Tralee on Monday evening as they got the fright of their lives from a gallant Clare side who took them to extra time. They were very fortunate to survive and qualify to meet Cork in the Munster final in Cork on Monday, April 24.

Kerry were under the cosh throughout and after 80 minutes they escaped 1-20 to 4-9. They were exposed in defence, conceding four goals, and at midfield

where Brian McNamara lorded the exchanges for the Banner men. The underdogs really put the heart crossways on Kerry with a late goal and the final whistle brought relief to Kerry. Will Shine, the Legion full forward, was superb, scoring 10 points (five frees).

Rob Monahan also did well, but he was sent off late in the game for a straight red. Paud O’Leary was the pick of the defence.

This Kerry squad has been mediocre in all the preliminary games, and it will be a big test of new manager Tomás Ó Sé to ignite the passion which he displayed as a player to lift the morale for Monday next. Kerry have had a poor record at the U20/21 grade. Monday next will tell a lot.

KERRY: K Mackessy (Finuge); J Nagle (Austin Stacks), A Moynihan (Rathmore), C O’Donoghue (St Mary's); K O Sullivan (Glenflesk), A Heinrich (Austin Stacks), P O'Leary (Gneeveguilla); C Burke (Milltown/Castlemaine), C O’Connell (Castlegregory); R Monahan (Ardfert), T O’Donnell (Castlegregory), K Evans (Keel); A O Shea (Listry), W Shine (Killarney Legion), C McMahon (Dr Crokes). Subs: C Lynch (Glenflesk) for O’Connell; J Clifford (St Michael’s Foilmore) for O’Donnell; L Crowley (Glenflesk) for O’Shea; D O’Callaghan (Kilcummin) for O’Sullivan; J Kissane (Austin Stacks) for McMahon; A Segal (Ballyduff) for O’Leary; R Stack (Beale) for Burke; C Foley (Kilcummin) for Evans.

DEFENCE OF SAM

Time to bid farewell to Sam and the pertinent question is will he return again on July 28?

Let’s start from that date, the day of the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. It is still difficult to comprehend no Munster final at Fitzgerald Stadium or Páirc Uí Chaoimh in the baking July sun. It is as it is.

The days of Kerry just having four games to win the All-Ireland are no more. By my

reckoning Kerry will have eight games before they can recapture Sam. The provincial championships will continue and then the division will come for the Sam Maguire and the Tailteann Cup. How will it work out?

Teams will compete in their respective provincial championships as normal. Winners at each stage will progress and face victors from the other side of the draw, and the existing silverware will be up for grabs.

While defeat in previous years meant entry into the back door system of the qualifiers, the incorporation of league standings means losing in provincial action in 2023 may result in a team automatically dropping down to the second tier Tailteann Cup competition.

However, for the country's stronger sides who have already secured a high finish in the league, a loss in their province will not knock them out for Sam.

Kerry will beat Tipperary tomorrow in the Fitzgerald Stadium. Anything else is unthinkable. Throw in is at 4pm. There will be no Cork v Kerry traditional Munster final day as we knew it for decades. The likelihood is a Clare v Kerry Munster final, probably in Limerick.

Elsewhere, Dublin will win in Leinster. Colm O’Rourke has had little success with Meath so the opposition to Dublin may come from Louth.

Connacht will become much like Ulster. I still fancy Galway despite great claims by Roscommon, and do not forget Sligo where Pat Spillane Jr is excelling. Incidentally, a fine player with Sligo many years ago was a son of Legion’s Pádraig O’Meara from High Street (Moss Keane’s sidekick).

Ulster? Stick a pin in it. Tyrone were startled to lose to Monaghan by a last-minute goal last Sunday. The Red Hand won’t take that lying down. Armagh, Derry and Monaghan will fight it out. Maybe down to two at the end: Derry and Armagh.

INTENSITY: Ailbhe Davoren of Galway is tackled by Ciara Murphy and Emma Costello of Kerry. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Top plays bottom in Tralee

LOI FIRST DIVISION

Kerry FC v Galway United Tonight

at 7.45pm

Mounthawk Park

A formidable task awaits league newcomers Kerry FC on Friday night as they welcome top-of-thetable Galway United to Tralee.

Galway have been on a rampage since

STRIKER: Killarney man Ryan Kelliher in action for Kerry against Waterford last weekend. Photo: Adam

the start of the season, winning all nine of their games while scoring 29 goals and conceding just three in the process. Their biggest victory so far came against Kerry in the reverse fixture when John Caulfield’s side racked up a record-breaking nine goals, with the men from the Kingdom only managing one in reply.

Kerry will need to keep a close eye on Ed McCarthy; the former Treaty player bagged a first-half hat-trick in that 9-1 drubbing.

Cronin set for televised title fight

Kerry boxer Kevin Cronin is fighting for the Irish light heavyweight title in Galway tonight and the good news for local boxing fans is that the bout will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

The Milltown native came mightily close to toppling the champ, Jamie Morrissey,

when they met in Belfast in February and he will be hoping to set the record straight in tonight’s rematch. Cronin v Morrissey: Part 2 forms part of an exciting-looking card at Leisure Land that also features local welterweight Kieran Molloy versus Columbian opponent Fernando Mosquera.

Billy Dennehy’s charges are still looking for that elusive first win but they can take heart from last weekend’s narrow 1-0 defeat to second place Waterford. The visitors showed resilience at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre as their hosts created a string of first-half chances, but they were eventually undone by a Ronan Coughlan goal in the 70th minute.

This result means that the Tralee-based club drew one and lost eight of their first round of fixtures. They will be hoping for

a better return from the second round, which gets underway tonight against Galway. Despite the scoreline in the previous encounter, the match is expected to be a sell-out or very close to one.

Kerry’s average attendance in the first round was 1,194 - the fifth highest average in the division after Waterford (2,238), Galway (2,064), Finn Harps (1,575) and Cobh Ramblers (1,394). The official capacity at Mounthawk Park is 1,200.

SPORTS ON TV THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

SOCCER Sky Sports PL 8pm Arsenal v Southampton

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

SOCCER DAZN 12.30pm Chelsea Women v Barcelona Women

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 1.45pm Classic of New Orleans

RUGBY RTÉ 2 2.15pm Ireland Women v England Women

SOCCER Premier Sports 1 3pm Liverpool v Nottingham Forest

RUGBY TG4 5.15pm Sharks v Munster

SOCCER UTV 4.45pm Manchester City v Sheffield Utd

GAA RTÉ 2 9.30pm The Saturday Game

SOCCER BBC 1 10.20pm Match of the Day

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 11pm LA Open

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

UFC BT Sport 1 12am Sergei Pavlovich v Curtis Blaydes

ATHLETICS BBC 1 8.30am London Marathon

GAA BBC 2 2pm Down v Donegal (football)

GAA RTÉ 2 2pm Waterford v Limerick (hurling)

GAA RTÉ 2 4pm Galway v Roscommon (football)

SOCCER Sky Sports PL 2pm Newcastle Utd v Tottenham

SOCCER DAZN 2.30pm Wolfsburg Women v Arsenal Women

SNOOKER BBC 10am Worrld Championship

RUGBY BBC Cymru 3.15pm France Women v Wales Women

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 3.30pm Classic of New Orleans

SOCCER BBC 1 4.30pm Brighton v Manchester Utd

GAA RTÉ 2 9.30pm The Sunday Game

SOCCER BBC 1 10.30pm Match of the Day 2

Kowalczyk.

ROUND 2: Jamie Morrissey and Kevin Cronin will fight for the Irish light heavyweight title tonight.

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

SOCCER: The Mastergeeha U15s who were crowned Division 1 league champions following a 5-0 victory over Ballyhar Dynamos.

CHAMPS: The Killarney Camogie U15 Féile team who defeated Abbeyleix in the Division 2 final in Spa.

SOCCER: The MEK Galaxy U14 side who defeated Listowel Celtic 4-0.

ROWING: The Muckross RC Junior 14 boys squad with their coaches at the National Rowing Centre for the Skibbereen Regatta. Back: Shóna O'Sullivan, Harry McGough, Cillian Tangney, Fionn Tangney, Christopher Flynn, Áine O'Sullivan. Front: Jack Doolan, Colm O'Connor, Sé Kennedy, Peter Herlihy.

SCÓR: The Spa GAA Rince Seit team who were crowned Munster champions at the Scór na nÓg finals in Ovens, Cork.

SKIBBEREEN: The Muckross RC women's junior 16 quad at the National Rowing Centre for the Skibbereen Regatta. Rachel Fuller, Áine O'Sullivan, Muireann O'Donoghue, Khim Fleming and cox Alicia Lee.

RESPECT: The Killarney RFC U14s with their Tralee counterparts after a recent West Munster semi-final. Killarney won the match, teeing up a final against Rugbaí Chorcha Dhuibhne on Saturday at 2.30pm in Tralee.

Killarney Athletic

RESULT: Henneberry Sports Reserve Cup - Tralee Dynamos 1-1 Killarney Athletic AET. Dynamos won 4-3 on penalties. On a Friday lovely evening in Mounthawk Park Tralee our senior Bs we’re up against a strong Tralee Dynamos B team who currently sit top of division 1b. In the absence of a brick wall of a goalie, Conor O’Riordan, Cillian Hickey was in between the stick but had relatively little to do beside a few routine catches in the first half thanks to solid defending from James Suter, Frank Cronin, Conor Healy and David Naughton. There was an even share of possession through the first half with neither side able to find an opening which brought us to half time at 0-0. The action really kicked in during the second half when Dynamos scored from a cross to the back post. Things continued to go against us when our left back James Suter received a straight red for a challenge that should have barely warranted a yellow. Nevertheless, the blues fought back when Frank Cronin bundled the ball in from a corner later in the half and a cup upset seemed possible. With only a few minutes to go the comeback was completed, when Darren O’Doherty rounded the goalkeeper and from a tight angle found the bottom right corner in the side netting. However due to a gaping hole in the side netting the referee somehow believed the ball to have gone wide and awarded a goal kick, meaning the score remained 1-1 at full time. Extra time came and went with monstrous efforts from all the blues especially the midfield of Cillian O’Regan, Eoghan Lawlor, Darren O’Doherty who slipped into the vacant left back position. Elsewhere on the night Conor Collins, Aaron O’Sullivan and his brother Dylan who came from the bench, Gavin Moriarty, Armand Gashi, Jesus Villarrubia and Oisin O’Sullivan all played vital roles in a great battle. Despite a Cillian Hickey save in the penalty shootout it wasn’t to be our night as the Dynamos keeper made two good saves but great respect to all the boys who stood up to be counted to take a penalty.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: Premier A - Listowel Celtic 0

Killarney Celtic 4 (Matej Vrlijack 2, Dylan

O’Callaghan, Witness Odirile). Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 0 Classic FC 4. Youths

Premier A - Killorglin AFC 2 Killarney

Celtic 2 (Eoghan Crowley, Kalvin O’Sullivan). U16 Premier - Killarney Celtic 2 St

Brendan’s Park 2 (Cian Mulcahy, Patrick

O'Brien). U13 Premier - Inter Kenmare 3

Killarney Celtic 3 (Pa McCarthy, Stephen Shine, Kiernan Kelly). U13 Div 1 - Camp 6 Killarney Celtic B 2 (Conor O’Leary, OG). Killarney Celtic 2 Killorglin AFC 4 (Kiernan Kelly, Stephen Shine). U12 Div 2 South - Inter Kenmare B 8 Killarney Celtic B 1 (David Cronin).

GIRLS: U16 Premier - Killarney Celtic 3

Dingle Bay Rovers 0 (OG, Katie Foster, Eve Culhane).

Mastergeeha

U15 DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS: Mastergeeha A 5-0 Ballyhar Dynamos. Scorers - Milosz Niezgoda, Cillian Miley, Ben Carmody & Thomas Myers. Our boys topped off a fantastic Easter week for Mastergeeha with a second league title in a week. This time it was the U15s who were confirmed Division 1 League Champions following a well-earned victory versus our near neighbours and closest rivals on Saturday evening.

LOTTO: There was no winner on April 14 of the Jackpot for €2,400. Numbers drawn were 1, 13, 18, 22. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Eileen Devane c/o James Sr; Noreen O’Sullivan, Kildare; Marian & Isabelle Collins, Aghadoe, Aisling & Darb O’Donoghue c/o Las. The next draw will be April 21 for Jackpot of €2,600.

MEK Galaxy

GIRLS: U11 Girls Padraig Hartnett Memorial Shield Semi Final Fenit 6 MEK Galaxy 0. We tried hard against a very good Fenit side, but it was not to be. Good luck to Fenit in the final. POTM Oliva Lyttle & Ciara Murphy

BOYS: U13 Division 2 - MEK Galaxy B 6 Mastergeeha C 3. Well done to the lads specially Cian Riordan who was man of the match. Thanks to Noel Riordan for standing in as coach.

U14 Premier Division: Listowel Celtic 0 MEK Galaxy 4. A great performance by the lads. Goals from Leo Allen, Killian O’Donoghue, Sean Clifford and Danny Murphy.

Killarney Legion GAA

SENIOR MENS: Our Senior Men maintained their good start to the County League with a win over All Ireland Intermediate Champions Rathmore in a ding dong battle 3-8 to 1-11. Round 4 of the County League is this Sunday April 23rd when Dr Crokes will be the visitors to Direen while the Senior B team are also at home to Kilcummin.

GOLF CLASSIC: Just a reminder that our Golf Classic is just a little over two weeks away. O’Mahony’s Point on Friday, May 5 is the date for your diary and if you would like to enter a team or sponsor a tee box you can contact the following Shaun O’Connor 086 2940833, David Randles 086 2595765, Sean Murphy 087 2461780, Liam McGuire 086 2370865, John Bowler 087 2464651, John Foran 086 3907722.

KERRY LADIES’ SUCCESS: Congratulations to Keri-Ann Hanrahan and the Kerry Ladies Senior team on their fantastic win in the Lidl National League Division 1 decider. No better place than Croke Park on a final day to produce your best performance of the season. The team now head into the Munster Football Championship in good fettle with Waterford

being their first opponents in a couple of weeks’ time.

LADIES FOOTBALL UPDATE: The U14 girls were back in action in Co League Div 4. Ballymacelligot were the visitors on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Direen. The hosts played with the aid of a stiff breeze in the first half and established an early lead that they would hold until the half-time break. The visitors battled gamely throughout the second period, but as the saying goes, "goals wins games," and the home side extended the gap and eventually took the spoils on the day. Well done to all the girls playing today in the spring sunshine. They are at home again next Sunday where they will face Na Gaeil. Thanks to Ballymac for a sporting game. The U16s entertain Beaufort on Thursday in the next instalment of the County League. Throw in is at 6.30pm. Well done to our own Lauren Carey who lined out in the Munster LGFA U16 B Championship B Final v Tipperary at the weekend, and they emerged victorious on a full-time score of 2-10 to 1-4.

Spa GAA

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ: Scór na bPáistí County final takes place on April 29. Tráth na gceist in Killorglin at 11.30am followed by the main event in Glenbeigh at 2pm. Beidh Cluiche Ceannais an Chontae ar siúl ar an naoú lá fichead d’Aibreán i nGleann Beithe ag 2pm. Is i gCill Orglan a bheidh Tráth na gCeist ar siúl áfach, ar an lá céanna ag 11.30am roimh ré.

KILLARNEY CLUB 7S: The Mens and Ladies All Ireland Gaelic Football 7-A-Side Tournament is back this year on June Bank Holiday Weekend. There will be a meeting held on Thursday, April 20 at the Clubhouse about the upcoming tournament. All are welcome to attend.

COISTE NA NÓG RACE NIGHT: The second Spa Coiste Na Nóg Race Night will be held on April 22 at the Great Southern Hotel. There will be a variety of prizes on offer on the night. This is one of the main fund raisers to support the ongoing development of the Juvenile Club. Entry cost: FREE Event: 10 races (one every 15 minutes) in which fun bets of €2 upwards can be placed on your favourite horse. Buy a horse for each race €20 per horse.

FIXTURES: Well Done to our Senior Ladies on their win over Beaufort GAA in Round 2 of the Donal Curtin. In the 2nd Round of the Credit Union Senior Development League Division 2 Spa were due play Na Gaeil at home however Na Gaeil had to concede the game giving the points to Spa. Round 4 of the Credit Union SFL will be played this coming Sunday April 23 at home against Dingle.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Kerry Ladies Football team on their Division 1 National League title after a marvellous performance in Croke Park on Saturday. A special mention to our Club Senior Ladies player Cass Buckley and Senior Men's S&C Coach Eric Mc-

Donnell whose hard work and contribution with this team has deservingly paid off. Congratulations also to the Kerry Ladies Camogie team after their successful nail-biting finish over Meath in the Division 2A Final in Croke Park on Sunday.

Dr Crokes GAA

LGFA: Donal Curtin Cup Our senior ladies had an early start and a good win in the sunshine in Gallarus on Sunday morning. It was a historic day for the Stack sisters. It was great to see all three sisters in action together.

U13: Dr. Crokes 4-8 Spa 1-5. Well Done to the U13 boys who defeated neighbours Spa on Sunday evening in Lewis Road in the latest round of the Lee Strand U13 Division 2 County League. The boys started well against a young Spa side and help a command of the game throughout. Next up is a trip away to Firies next Sunday.

U11 GO GAMES: Our U11s kicked off their season at home on Thursday last with Go Games against Fossa. They had two games in lovely conditions.

ACADEMY: Our academy continues every Saturday. We cater for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 from the Killarney area. Hurling from 10 to 11 and Football from 11:15 to 12:15. All welcome, bring a friend! Qualified coaches with an emphasis on fun and making friends. We hope to see everyone there!

MEMBERSHIP is now due for the 2023 year.

LOTTO: April 17. Numbers drawn were 7, 14, 19, 26. Jackpot of €7,100 was not won. 4 patrons matched 3 and receive €100. Jackpot for draw on April 24th will be €7,400.

SHOP: You can shop worldwide on our online shop.

GAA HEALTHY INITIATIVES: For the next 4 Mondays there will be various talks in the clubhouse at 7:30pm. Presenters will tell their stories on their journeys from initial shock to recovery and how they coped.

BINGO: Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday night in St. Marys Parish Hall at 8pm. Doors open at 6:45. This week’s jackpot is worth a whopping €2,100 with over €2,000 in prizes to be won in 10 games of bingo. Everyone Welcome.

WELL DONE to Player of the Match Kayleigh Cronin and the Kerry Senior Ladies team on winning the Lidl Ladies National League on Saturday.

CONGRATULATIONS to Joanie Sexton and her husband Ken on the recent birth of their baby Zach.

Fossa GAA

LADIES: Big week for Fossa ladies in action with Kerry. Massive congratulations to the Kerry Ladies and management on winning the Ladies National League Division 1 title, a 1st in 32 years. Special congratulations to Fossa’s own Erica McGlynn. Congratulations also to our own Clodagh Clancy and the Kerry U16B team and management who beat Tipperary

earlier today to win the Sharon O’Keeffe Munster Tournament Final. Huge Congratulations to our own Seodhla Colleran, Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football U16 team and Management on their Munster Final win.

MEN’S SENIOR DEVELOPMENT

LEAGUE: Fossa started their development league campaign with a hardfought win over Austin Stacks on Wednesday evening in Fossa. Fossa 1-11 Austin Stacks 1-5. Joe Cahillane scored the all-important goal, coming from corner back to rattle the Stacks net. Jack Sugrue scored 3 points, with 2 each from Jack Clifford, Lee Linehan and Darren Cronin. On Sunday evening, Fossa travelled to Rathmore to take on the locals. Fossa put in a massive performance to force a draw. Fossa 4-9 Rathmore 2-15. U13 BOYS: The U13s made the trip to Glenbeigh on Monday night to play Glenbeigh-Glencar-Cromane in Division 4 of the county league. In very windy conditions GGC started the game very brightly with an early goal. They continued to take advantage of the conditions and raced into a 2-1 lead. The second half saw an improvement from the Fossa boys where they notched up a further 6 points, 4 from the boot of the hard-working Luke Rennie, and one a piece from Eoin Bennet and Ross O’Gorman. Unfortunately, GGC added another 2-5 in that second half to leave the final score 5-9 to 0-8. It was the first defeat in the league for the boys against a very good GGC team. In a backs to the wall display, Oisin Cryan put in a man of the match performance in full back for the Fossa boys while Marc Sheehan was also outstanding on the night. Donncha Vaughan, Ross O’Gorman and Kevin Breen were constantly running and making themselves available. It was a tough day for the boys but they fought bravely throughout.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on April 3 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €3,000. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 15, 23. There was no winner. Consolation prizes of €50 each 1. Oliver O'Connor (online). 2. Shane Riordan, Glencar. 3. Mary Woodcock & Julie Brosnan (Sellers' prize). 4. Padraig Dineen, Clonkeen. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on April 17. Jackpot will be €3,200. Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers. Lotto tickets including annual tickets can be bought from our ticket sellers, in local pubs and shops or online before 6pm on the date of the draw via Clubforce. Jackpot for the next draw on Tuesday is €3,200.

SCÓR NA NÓG: Glenflesk Ballad group are Munster Champions of Scór na nÓg 2023 Congratulations to this fantastic group who represented Glenflesk GAA Club last Saturday in the Eire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens, County Cork. The Ballad

group members are Aoise O’Donoghue, Abby Cronin, Cliona Moynihan, Muireann Healy, Patrick Mullane and Sub Sara O’Donoghue. Congratulations to their mentor Rosie Healy and Club Scor Officer Allison O’Sullivan. Best of luck in the All-Ireland Final taking place in the INEC Killarney on Saturday, May 6.

COUNTY LEAGUE RD 4: Best wishes to our Division 2 team and management in round 4 of the County League on in Glenflesk Sunday, April 23 against Kenmare Shamrocks at 2pm. Best of luck also to our Division 5 team and management away to Waterville also on Sunday at 2pm.

LADIES: Congratulations to Ava Doherty who was part of the victorious Kerry Ladies Senior team who defeated Galway last Saturday in the Lidl Ladies Division1 All-Ireland Final in Croke Park.

KERRY LADIES U16: Congratulations to the talented Aoise O’Donoghue who played for Kerry Ladies u16 last Friday in Mallow in the Munster Final where they defeated Waterford, well done Aoise who had a very busy weekend also part of the Glenflesk Ballad group who won Munster Scor na nÓg on Saturday.

Kilcummin GAA

GOLF: Kilcummin GAA are running their annual Golf Classic on Saturday, April 29 in Kenmare GC. Following on last year’s very enjoyable social and sporting event we return to Kenmare for a fund-raising event which is vital for the running of the club’s fields and facilities. Teams of three will cost € 180 while sponsoring a tee box will cost €80.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: 7, 9, 13, 26. €100 David, Maura, Mike Kennedy. €50 Anne O’Brien Lahard. €50 Nuala Kelly Ardfert. €25 Jim O’Reilly. €25 Mgt Doherty Listry. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,600.

SENIORS: Listry seniors are at home to Annascaul Sunday at 2pm, best of luck to the team and management.

U15: Wednesday, April 26. A team are at home to Firies in Div 1 Lee Strand County League. Monday B team are away to John Mitchels in Div 9 Lee Strand County League.

U11: Thursday, April 27. Lee Strand U11 Go Games County League. Listry v An Gaeltacht away.

U13: Sunday, April 23. U13s are at home to Milltown/Castlemaine in Keel at 5.30 and 7pm.

QUIZ NIGHT: Our coiste na nÓg quiz takes place on April 28 in Faha court table of 4 €40, great family night out.

KERRY LADIES: Congratulations to Niamh Broderick and the Kerry ladies on their National League win last weekend.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Good luck to minor men and management in the Co minor league, Div 6 final on Friday at 6pm against Annascaul/Lispole in Milltown. Senior men will

be home to Templenoe, Sunday in round 4 Div 2 Co League. Junior men will be away to Kerins O’Rahillys, Saturday at 6.30pm in round 4 Div 6.

RESULTS: Beaufort 1-5 Duagh 1-6 in Round 2, Development League. Congratulations to Hannah O’Donoghue, Fiadhna Tangney and the Kerry Ladies senior team and management on winning the Lidl Ladies National League, Division 1 final. They defeated Galway in the final. Congratulations also to Lori O’Connor, Keeva Riordan and Kerry Ladies U16 team and management in winning the Munster Ladies U16 B final. Congratulations to Avril Rooney and Kerry Ladies U16 team and management on winning the Munster U16 B Championship, B final.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT AND CAR DRAW: Beaufort GAA Club car draw was held on Monday, April 10 in the Clubrooms. The draw which was in aid of Beaufort G.A.A Club all-weather surface was made possible after months of hard work by many people. The Club wish to thank everybody who bought and sold tickets, the subcommittee, the draw administrators, photographers, videographers, media and those who helped in any way during the ticket selling and on the day. We wish to thank the Chairperson of the County Board, Patrick O’Sullivan, who travelled to Beaufort to draw the winners. We thank Fiadhna Tangney, MC on the day, and Garda Deirdre Quinn who was the scrutineer. The first prize was a Ford Focus Titanium car, and the lucky winner was TJ O’Connor, Tullig, Beaufort. Second prize of €1,000 went to Mary Ashe, Cappaganeen, Beaufort. Third prize of €500 went to James O’Shea, Fossa. Fourth and fifth prizes of €250 went to Aoife O’Brien, Ballagh and Molly Joy, Killorglin.

Killarney Camogie Club

UNDER 6, UNDER 8 & UNDER 10: Training Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Football boots, shin guards & water required. All girls aged 5 & upwards welcome. Girls turning 10 in 2023 are also eligible to play U10.

UNDER 12: Training Mondays & Fridays (match dependent) from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Bring football boots, shin guards & water. All girls with birthdays in 2011 & 2012 are eligible for this age group. The U12’s kick off their league campaign this Monday v Tralee Parnells in Spa at 6.30pm. Best of luck girls & coaches.

UNDER 14: Training continues every Friday and Monday (match dependent) from 6-7pm in Spa. All girls with birthdays in 2009 & 2010 are eligible for this age group. New players welcome.

UNDER 15 FÉILE: Congratulations to our U15 Féile team & mentors Gerard Breen, Padraig Griffin & Kate Lynch who won

the Division 2 final in Spa last Monday evening against a very spirited Abbeykillix team! Thanks to Spa for the pitch, Mike for reffing, the umpires & lines people. Presentations were made to Kate Lynch (coach & Kerry league winner) and Elaine Murphy (County Board Secretary) after the match on their fantastic achievement at the weekend in Croke Park winning the National 2A League Final. We now go forward to Regional Féile finals. Regional finals take place on the last Saturday in June (Féile na nGael) at venues nationwide.

UNDER 16: Training Mondays & Thursdays in Spa from 6-7pm. All girls with birthdays in 2007 & 2008 are eligible. Please see our Facebook page for updates on upcoming matches.

UNDER 18: Training Mondays & Fridays in Spa from 6-7pm. All girls with birthdays in 2005 & 2006 are eligible.

REGISTRATION: New members always welcome & registration is done on foireann.ie. For any details on registration, please contact Treasurer/Registrar Louise Moynihan or Secretary Sarah Breen. All details on how to register can also be found on our Facebook page.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies Killeen Singles Stableford Killarney Park Hotel. Played on April 8 and 9 at Killarney (Killarney-Killeen). 1 Breda Duggan 42 pts (28), 2 Anita O'Sullivan 36 pts (41), BG Corrina Griffin 28 pts (04), 3 Mary O'Doherty 34 pts (16). Next weekend’s competition is sponsored by McElligotts EZ Living Furniture Castleisland & Killarney on Mahony’s Point V Par.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: April Monthly Medal - Singles Strokeplay. Sponsored by Educate.ie. Played April 15/16 on Killeen. Winner - Liam Murphy 70 (9), 2nd - Padraig Sweeney 70 (8), Best Gross - Donal Considine 74 (1).Category 1: Winner - Declan Kelly 71 (8), 2nd - Peter O'Brien 72 (8), 3rd - Finbar O'Mahony 72 (3). Category 2: Winner - Kieran Cremin 70 (11), 2ndDonal Cronin 71 (12), 3rd - Ted Healy 72 (12). Category 3: Winner - Daniel Kelly 72 (15), 2nd - Patrick Buckley 73 (14), 3rdTom Carroll 73 (14). Category 4: WinnerJohn O'Brien 72 (25), 2nd - Jimmie Smith 75 (17), 3rd - Danny O'Sullivan 76 (23). Ross

Golf Club (Ladies)

COMPETITIONS: 9- & 18-hole Single Stapleford qualifying Competition April 22. 9 & 18 hole Single Stapleford competition on April 22. Tee times from 10.10am. Enter via the ClubV1 app. All Members welcome. Each Wednesday morning 9-hole competition everyone welcome. Meet at 9.45am for 10am. All members welcome.

BEST OF LUCK: The best of luck to our Mixed Foursomes team when they meet

Berehaven in Bearhaven on Saturday. Also, to our Junior Foursomes team who meet Berehaven in Ross.

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

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: On April 13 the winners in the Ross Seniors weekly competition were: 1st Donal Doherty, 2nd Colm O'Keeffe, 3rd John Fleming, 4th Jim Casey.

BEST OF LUCK to the Ross GC Mixed Foursomes team when they travel to Berehaven GC on Saturday to take on their hosts in that competition.

FIXTURE: On April 22 & 23 we will hold a club sponsored stableford competition. For Saturday players please book your tee time with the Clubhouse and sign-in and enter your scores online. For Sunday players the online system will be available from 7pm on Thursday.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 9H Stableford Competition played on Apr 14/Apr 15. 1st Nora Long (21) 15 pts, 2nd Finola Geary (22) 14 pts.

FIXTURES: Next week’s competition is an 18H Stableford. Book on BRS. Mixed Scrambles resuming on April 26.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

SUNDAY DRAWS: Three Player Team, Two Scores Each Hole - Nett: John McGrath, Aidan O'Keeffe & Niall McLoughlin 76 1/3, Gross: Gearoid Cronin, Daniel Kelly & Bobby Kelly 99 and Hole-In-One: Aidan O'Keeffe (3rd) and Sean O'Brien (5th).

COUNTY MATCHPLAY: Our very best wishes to our nine players heading to Tralee on Sunday for the four competitions taking place. Reminder as a County Board competition this is a dress code event.

NATIONAL MATCHPLAY ENTRIES: These must be both received and paid for (€15) by this coming Sunday evening. No unpaid entries will be sent off by the club.

CLUBHOUSE: Our clubhouse is back open and operational now for the summer. Currently it is open from 2pm-7pm daily. Outside of it being open, people are asked to contact 087 7823138 for playing enquires.

MUNSTER SEMI-FINAL: Please note due to road closures related to the staging of the Munster semi-final in Fitzgerald Stadium between Kerry and Tipperary on Saturday afternoon we are closed for play on the day.

UPCOMING EVENTS: A Monthly Medal competition will take place on Friday April 30th next while our Scratch Cups take place on Saturday, May 14. More details in due course.

Killarney Rugby

WEST MUNSTER FINALS: A huge day of rugby ahead next Saturday for our U14

and U16 boys as they contest their respective West Munster Cup Finals! Both matches take place at Tralee RFC and both teams face Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne in what promises to be two brilliant matches. All support very welcome so please try and get to O'Dowd Park to support both teams. Best of luck to all players and coaches. U14 kick off proceedings at 2.30pm while our U16's kick off at 4.15pm.

LILY MORRIS: A huge congrats to our own Lily Morris who represented Ireland in England over the past week and a half, taking part in the U18 six nations tournament. Lily played in all games and scored tries against England and Scotland and is joint top scorer from Ireland for the tournament. We are so proud of you Lily! Very well done!

GIRLS ONLY GIVE IT A TRY: Our Give it a try rugby programme aimed at getting girls aged 8-14 playing rugby, kicks off at Aghadoe on Saturday, April 22 at Aghadoe. This 8-week programme is a great way for girls to play rugby, make new friends and have great fun. Run by our own excellent coaches, these hourly sessions are a fantastic way to get girls playing rugby. For further information contact Fiona on 087 2304689.

MINIS: Last Saturday our Minis finished up their season with an end of season training session and party. Player awards were handed out along with medals to celebrate another successful season. Thanks to all of our players who trained hard all season and had great fun making new friends playing rugby. Thanks also to our coaches for looking after their charges, our fantastic volunteers who helped with hospitality and sign in and to our Coordinator Dave Hickey for looking after everything.

FIXTURES: U14 West Munster Cup Final

- Killarney v RCD at O'Dowd Park, Tralee – 2.30pm. U16 West Munster Cup FinalKillarney v RCD at O'Dowd Park, Tralee – 4.15pm.

Muckross Rowing Club

SKIBBEREEN REGATTA: The club kicked off its regatta season for 2023 in style last weekend, travelling to the National Rowing Centre in Farran for the Skibbereen Regatta. Congratulations to our seven winning crews. Mens Club Single: Marko Tot. Mens J18A Quad: Daniel Fleming, Dan Daly, Ian Coffey, Con Stack. Mens J18B Quad: Con Stack, Oisin O’Sullivan, Diarmuid, Cathal Coffey, Jenna Coffey (cox). Mens J15 Quad: Sean Pierce, Leon Bowler, Cian O’Donoghue, Ronan Fahy. Mens J15 Single: Ronan Fahy. Women’s J15 Quad: Muireann O’Donoghue, Isabelle Brosnan, Jenna Coffey, Sinead Byrne, Khim Fleming (cox). Women’s J14 Single: Roisin Beazley. The club was second in five finals, including the Mens J14 Quad, Mens J16 Double, Women’s J18B Double, Mens Masters Quad and Mens J15 Single. Three third place finishes completed the podium placings in the

Mens Masters Single, Mens J15 Quad and Women’s J15 Single. Sincere thanks to all who helped in organising the club’s participation and well done again to all our rowers, coxes and coaches on a great club performance.

NATIONAL TRIALS: Congratulations to Daniel Daly who has been invited to the April trial for the national rowing squad as one of 14 rowers in the U19 Mens category. Congratulations also to Niamh Coffey (UL RC), also invited to trial as one of six athletes in the Senior/U23 Lightweight Women’s category.

LIMERICK REGATTA: Best of luck to Denise Casey and Áine Sweeney, competing in this weekend’s Limerick Regatta as part of the Carlow/Muckross composite Women’s Masters Eight crew.

Killarney Cougars

U13 EASTER TOURNAMENT: Our U13 Boys were victorious in the Easter Tournament held in Duagh Sport's Complex on Wednesday last, victories over Tralee Magic, Rathmore Ravens saw them face St Joseph's in the Semi-final and a narrow win saw a final against St Mary's Castleisland. An exciting final saw an overtime victory over St Mary's Castleisland in a thrilling finish with Adam Galvin excellent free throw shooting helping to secure victory, with Luke Clancy receiving the MVP award. Our Coaches on the day Tony O'Sullivan & Nathan Cox did an excellent preparing the boys who have had a very enjoyable and competitive season.

U11 ACADEMY SPRING BLITZ: Our U11 Spring Easter Academy Tournament saw St Joseph's, Rathmore Ravens, St Colman's and St Brendan's visit the Pres Gym with the Boys Red White & Black teams all in action at the Pres Gym on Easter Saturday with bronze medals going to our Cougars White boys with MIP Awards to Cougars George Nomikos & Luke Bowler. A strong St Joseph's Duagh were the tournament Champions with excellent performances throughout the day.

REPRESENTATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS: At the recent Inter Area tournament & Four Nations Tournament the Cougars were well represented, three Cougar boys were selected to represent Kerry at the Inter Area Tournament U14 & U17 in University Limerick on Easter Monday, well done to Conor Lynch, Cian Stack & Evan Cox on your selections to represent the county in games against Cork, Galway, Limerick, North Munster & Midlands. At the International Four Nations Tournament our Senior Coach Kelly Ahern was a member of the Ireland U16 Girls Coaching team for the 2023 Tournament with England Scotland & Wales at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Well done to all on their representative achievements.

ACADEMY PRACTICE: Our Friday Academy basketball resumes after the Easter break this week at the Parish Hall. U8

Boys & Girls 4.45pm. U10 Girls 5.30pm. U10 Boys 6.30pm.

SENIOR NEWS: Senior Mens Training continues at the Presentation Gym Tuesdays at 8pm.

Killarney Bridge Club

PRIZE: Congratulations to the following winners of this year's president's prize.

First: Ger Mc Sweeney/Maureen Culloty. Best Gross: Oliver Morgan/Gary Leahy.

Second: Eileen Crehan/Marie Maloney.

Third: Doreen Brosnan/Mary O’Connor.

Milltown/Listry

THANK YOU: Milltown/Listry Hospice Committee wish to sincerely thank everyone who participated in or supported our Good Friday walk. A total of €2,460 was raised thanks to your wonderful generosity. A special thanks to the Muintir na Tire hall for use of their facilities and Donal Clifford for all his help.

Kilcummin

KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY CARE: Kilcummin Community Care will hold an open day on Tuesday, April 25. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome anyone in the surrounding area to come along and enjoy light refreshments and entertainment from 11am to 1pm. If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact Mary on 086 1550803.

DAY TRIP: Kilcummin Community Care group seen here travelled to St Gobnait’s Shrine in Ballyvourney during February of this year. All convened to the Mill’s Inn for lunch followed by a tour of the local shop. An enjoyable day was had by all. This trip was part funded by Community Foundation Ireland.

HOSPICE WALK: The organisers of the Kilcummin Hospice walk wish to thank all participants for your generous donations to this worthy cause. Many thanks to all those who helped with refreshments, baking, stewarding and recording. Over €2,963.45 was donated on the day. Those wishing to make a late donation may hand in your contribution to Kilcummin post office. All funds raised will be given to the Kerry Hospice Foundation

COUNTY CLEAN UP: The County Clean Up took place on Saturday. We would like to thank all the volunteers that assisted in collecting rubbish on the roads in their area. Bags, when full, can be returned to the Rural Dev. Office. If you are unable to do so, please contact the 064 6643357.

LEGO LAUNCH CLUB: Lego are launching classes staring Monday, April 24 for 1st & 2nd class (€85) and on Wednesday for 3rd & 4th class (€110) for seven weeks in Spa GAA Club. The classes will promote creativity, problem solving and teamwork skills all while playing and having fun. For more information on how to book a place email legolaunchclub@ gmail.com.