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Traffic Crisis Chamber Statement Letter

Chamber Slams Council Over “Unacceptable” Delays Words: Adam Moynihan

In a surprise move, the businessmen and women of Killarney have penned a hard-hitting letter to voice their dismay at the council’s handling of the town’s lingering traffic crisis. The Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, which represents 200 local businesses, say that delays in implementing a proper traffic management system are “unacceptable”, while also expressing fears that Killarney’s brand will be damaged if the local authority doesn’t take immediate action. As has been consistently highlighted in the pages of the Killarney Advertiser, heavy traffic congestion has been an issue in the town for years but the situation reached an all-time low this past summer, with many locals insisting that it was the worst they had ever seen. Those sentiments have now been echoed by the Chamber, who describe the current situation as “unprecedented”. They also state that little or no progress has been made on the short-term solutions suggested in the Killarney Traffic Management Plan, which was published in 2016. At a recent meeting of Killarney Municipal District, it was revealed that just four of the plan’s 33 recommendations had been officially completed to date. Speaking at that meeting, Town Engineer John Ahern said the only way of actually solving Killarney’s traffic problem was by building a new bypass. “Until that is delivered you’re always going to have congestion,” he said. “Anything we do in town in just chipping away at the edges.” During the recession, the government shelved plans for a new bypass and no movement is expected on such a development for at least 10-12 years. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Chamber President Paul O’Neill said traffic was the number one concern for Killarney’s businesses and residents. “We liaise with the Municipal District and this is the one topic that’s recurring time and again,” Mr O’Neill said. “The mooted timescale for a solution is unacceptable from our point of view. The TEIR 1 report predicted significant growth and we have to plan for that growth. Short-term measures have been outlined but nothing has actually transpired. “There needs to be action before the 2019 season. This is a huge issue and we can’t wait 10-12 years.” Some of the more significant measures outlined in the Traffic Management Plan, such as the construction of an inner relief road from the top of High Street to New Street via Bohereen na Goun (by Dunnes Stores), the redevelopment of the dangerous Lewis Road junction and the proposed Rock Road car park, still appear to be a long way off completion. Town management say they are “hopeful” that the latter will be completed in 2019.

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Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has real concerns about the unacceptable delay in implementing a proper and practical traffic management system in and around Killarney. We welcome recent concerns expressed by the elected members regarding the town not being adequately prepared or best positioned to cope with demand in terms of required traffic flow, parking requirements and congestion issues. Almost two years since Killarney Municipal District Council took delivery of a traffic management review, it is a significant worry that the gridlock experienced in the summer of 2018, by locals and visitors, was unprecedented. While Chamber acknowledges the efforts of the elected members and management of Killarney Municipal District Council, it would appear that progress is being hindered by the absence of a clear parking management strategy and the recommendations of the report not being implemented. Killarney Chamber, has, in its meetings with the Killarney Municipal District management, since 2015, continually highlighted the traffic management issue as the top priority for our members. This year Killarney Chamber carried out a TEIR One (Tourism Economic Impact Report), which projected a conservative 3% growth over the next decade. There is a clear and present threat that the Killarney brand will be significantly damaged if the local authority does not act, as a matter of priority, to solve the town’s traffic problems and implement the main findings of the traffic management review. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, a representative body of 200 local businesses, accepts that there is no silver bullet solution to the gridlock but there is absolutely no doubt that some proposed short to medium-term measures can be put in place to help tackle the problems being experienced. There seems to have been little or no progress on short-term remedies such as the proposed inner relief road at St Mary’s Terrace/Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Road, the development Rock Road car park or the relief road at Deerpark. Given the ordeal endured by motorists this summer, it was quite alarming to hear senior local authority officials indicate that the reality is it will be a minimum of 10 to 12 years before the gridlock in the town can be adequately tackled when – or if – an outer relief road is approved. It is quite clear that greater expediency is required, that a new parking strategy must be implemented as a matter of extreme urgency and that facilities for parking are provided as an immediate priority. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce is managing growth in the tourism sector through proper forward planning and analysis and the hope now is that Killarney Municipal District Council can do likewise in terms of traffic management. Chamber is willing and able to play its part and to engage fully in the process but a firm commitment is now required on the part of Kerry County Council. The growth of the entire county of Kerry depends on Killarney, as the premier tourist destination, continuing to prosper but it will be unable to do so without adequate traffic management. This is essential in order to future proof Killarney as one of Ireland’s top visitor destinations.

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A View From The Kerb I worked with a fella who, when we were challenged with a large job to complete, always made the following statement: “How do you eat an elephant? Bite by bite.” Firstly, can I ask for a change of perspective? We have a traffic problem. Let us be thankful for it, it is a sign that we are a successful and bustling little town. We must also recognise that when the town was laid out it was for horses and a much smaller population. So like people living in an old house we must be willing to adapt our lifestyle to suit the house or else be prepared to knock it down and start again. So in the spirit of my work colleague here are my few bites to the elephant of a traffic problem:

In today’s attitude towards healthy living would it not be good to encourage parents to drop their children a 15-minute walk away from the congestion that is at Cathedral Place. Go to a funeral any evening and that area is akin to Jones’ Road on All-Ireland Sunday.

I know the argument is going to be presented about bag weight, but between the combined intelligence of our school management I presume some logical solution can be achieved.

Travelling the Muckross Road on a regular basis, I’m going to sing the same old tune, “notice how the traffic flows faster when the Woodlawn cross and top of Ross Road traffic lights are flashing amber”. If it is possible to use this system on busy periods like race week, why not all peak times? 8am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm.

Freestyle parking around the town. Can we not mark areas that are causing regular problems with double red lines, and enforce them? How often have we heard of a large vehicle turning down Plunkett Street and not be able to turn right onto Main Street because of a vehicle parked in the yellow box.

Is it the responsibility of the gardaí or the municipal council to assist traffic flow, and address problems? Don’t think I have ever seen a uniformed person directing traffic outside the racecourse and ensuring that our racing guests get in and out of the races quickly. The loading bay in front of the Grand Hotel is for parallel parking and we continually park nose in.

Loading bays are for that purpose. Are they being enforced? Ask a delivery person how many rounds of the town they have to do to find a spot to carry out a delivery. Because I drive a van and working on a job all day in town, should I be more considerate? Stand at the Hahah any morning at 8.30am. 8 out of 10 cars going down the Mission Road are on a school run, and 4 out of those 8 are carrying only one student. Do we not practice carpooling?

we spend €50,000 on the next traffic 13 Before management plan, why not ask for public contributions? We have a local businessman that owns a helicopter and with a GoPro. I would contribute towards the fuel costs for him to fly around town at problem times and record it. Knowing the same man, I think he would do it for nothing. to the business people and ask them of their 14 Talk business needs and how they can help find solutions.

we asked our taxi operators to re-eval15 Isuateit time the current taxi rank. With 6 hotels located around the cinema, and lot of work going to the INEC, would somewhere around the cinema better a location for a sub rank? need to bring business into the heart of the 16 We town. God help you if you were a bus driver. Is

there any designated drop off and pick up point for tourists? Better signage for car parks - electronic systems like in the cities showing you available spaces. I know, before you say it, just put up ‘full’ all the time.

ENFORCEMENT. Do we need our authorities to be more vigilant for vehicle violations? When is the last time you saw a traffic enforcement officer dealing with a careless parking situation? My “only one minute” in the bank can lead to another’s 10 minutes outside the Friary.

old chestnut again but losing a car park for 17 The the funfair in the height of the season. a metering system for traffic flow at the top 18 Would of Mission Road and the Hahah be out of the question? Like the on-ramps on American highways.

19 Lastly, be part of the solution not the problem. benefits of the pedestrianisation of Plunkett 10 The Street. It reduces the amount of traffic being direct-

ed onto Main street, High Street, and the Hahah. Logically if I was leaving Daly’s on the Park Road and wanted to get to the Cathedral why would I want to drive through the centre of town? I think that’s why we have a bypass.

Change all pedestrian crossings from traffic lights to zebra crossings. (Cinema, Outlet Centre, Muckross Road, Lewis Road, Grotto...)

is asking when is the new carpark on 12 Everybody Rock Road going to open. Am I the only one to drive past the site on the Muckross Road behind Killarney Brewing Company, and wonder who is not talking to who and why?

That’s my view, my opinion from one side of the road. Please be kind to me in your response and I will grant you the same when you share your view from the kerb.

Yours in traffic, A concerned reader

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Surprise Closure Of St Finan’s Road Is “Mental” Words: Adam Moynihan Residents have expressed their shock at the closure of the road linking Rock Road to Lewis Road via St Finan’s Hospital, with one local describing the move as “mental”. The quiet road, which runs along the back of Fitzgerald Stadium through the grounds of the former psychiatric institution, was sometimes used by locals as a convenient shortcut during times of heavy traffic but that practice is now at an end due to new measures implemented by the Health Service Executive. As our picture shows, bollards and signs have been erected

at either end of the road, making the route inaccessible to motorists. A notice at the Lewis Road end of the grounds states that the road serves as an emergency entrance/exit to the hospital but St Finan’s, known colloquially as the “mental” hospital, has been closed since 2012. The move has been greeted with disappointment by locals, many of whom are already deeply frustrated with the town’s ongoing traffic crisis. It is certainly an untimely development considering the summer of traffic we’ve just endured. It’s more roads we need, not fewer.

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Way Through Killarney It may not have reached the destructive levels of the infamous Ophelia but Storm Ali swept through Killarney this week leaving plenty of fallen branches in its wake. As our pictures show, many local roads were left partially blocked as trees were battered by the storm. One unlucky motorist who parked outside the Golden Gates near the town centre returned to find their back windscreen completely smashed by a fallen branch. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Elsewhere, Storm Ali caused far more se-

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vere destruction. A Swiss woman in Co Galway died after the caravan in which she was sleeping was blown off a cliff, while in Newry, Co Down a man in his 20s was killed after being hit by a tree. The National Ploughing Championships were shut down on Wednesday as the storm brought winds of almost 100km/h to Tullamore. The tent that was housing the Gleneagle Hotel sales and marketing team was destroyed by the strong winds but, fortunately, Seán McDermott, Catherine Casey and Jamie Palmer avoided injury and weathered the storm.

The Gleneage Hotel marketing team, Seán McDermott, Catherine Casey and Jamie Palmer, who thankfully avoided injury at the Ploughing Championships.

Gardaí Appeal For Information After Taxi Hit-And-Run Gardaí in Killarney are appealing for information from the public following a hit-and-run incident involving a taxi. A man was struck by a taxi as he was using the pedestrian crossing near the Plaza Hotel in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim suffered minor injuries but it is believed that the car failed to stop and instead fled the scene.

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The incident occurred at approximately 2am and gardaí are eager to speak to anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time. As it was around closing time, it is believed that a number of revellers were in the area and may have seen what happened. Anyone with information is urged to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 66 71160.

Acclaimed Hollywood actress Saoirse Ronan is expected to attend the premiere of hotly anticipated movie Tradition, which will be held at Cinema Killarney in October. The Golden Globe winner is rumoured to be coming to town to support her father, Paul, who stars in the hilarious comedy centred around a controversial Gaelic football match. The film, which was produced, directed and co-written by talented local filmmaker Damien O’Callaghn, was shot entirely in Killarney and features cameos from a number of wellknown celebrities, such as Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Pat Spillane and Marty Morrissey. All will be in attendance on the night, as will renowned British director David Putnam, casting directors Ros and John Hubbard, and comedian Brendan Grace.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, director Damien O’Callaghan thanked the people of Killarney and said the project was a testament to what could be achieved when we come together as a community. “It’s great for Killarney,” he said. “We filmed around the town and we got some great footage of the area - I think the film shows Killarney in its best light. We got so much help from local people. This film wouldn’t have been possible without them.” Tradition will be screened as part of the gala opening of the Kerry Film Festival on October 17 and tickets sold out within two hours of going on sale. Locals will be hopeful that rumours of a second screening are accurate but the good news is that the film will be coming to all good cinemas in the not too distant future.

Appeals Lodged Against Additional Muckross Parking Two appeals have been lodged against the proposed plans to introduce additional car and bus parking facilities at Muckross House, the council has confirmed. In August the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was granted permission to expand the current parking facilities. According to the Department, additional spaces were necessary to meet increased demand and also to protect trees which hang over the current overflow car park, which is locat-

ed on the grass next to the current car park. An appeal has been lodged by an environmentalist from Dublin, Peter Sweetman, on the grounds that it could adversely affect the site, which has protected status. A second appeal was also received from Michael Horgan from Tralee, who said it would affect the local deer as the site of the proposed expansion was prime grazing land. The Department says the development will not negatively impact the site or any wildlife in the area.

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The Property Tax, the LPT, is to be voted on next Monday. It is strange that property tax cannot be ringfenced for property. I hope the nonsense that went on last year, where the 5 per cent increase was ringfenced, by council on a proposal for management, for two of the county’s biggest global businesses, Fexco and Dairymaster, will not be repeated. €600,000 is for training and research for these companies, in conjunction with IT Tralee, as far as I understand. There is a Government education department which grant aids R&D, and third level colleges, there are whole business and enterprise agencies and departments dishing out money - there are other sources for this money for these companies worth millions of euro. Yes we are very, very grateful to Dairymaster and to Fexco, and we doff our caps to them and bow and scrape like we did to the landlords of old in order to survive and so they won’t turn their backs on us. But, let’s face it, these are not non-profit organisations and are doing very, very well operating out of Kerry with its low private sector wage economy. Why should Kerry County Council subvent them? Time the council lost its notions and got back to basics – housing, and roads, and fixing the burst pipes, methinks. I still think Cllr Brendan Cronin’s opposition to it was one of the most memorable ever: the council were “going into high altitude and forgetting the stuff low down,” he said – asking them to cut the hedges and fix the potholes and provide car parking in Killarney. By the way, it was Fine Gael who pushed the thing through - they even wanted a 10 per cent increase!

We were very excited to invite the team from The Brehon into The Chatroom today to talk all about their new Virtual Reality headsets! Sharon O’Keeffe, Gleneagle Group Brand Manager, Sharon Devine, The Brehon Weddings Sales Manager, and Catriona Ashe, The Brehon’s Wedding Coordinator explained to the clearly excited Kieran Healy of the Killarney Advertiser what the virtual reality headset will allow clients to see and the benefits of having such technology available in The Brehon. When Kieran put on the headset he was blown away by the four-and-a-half minute virtual reality tour of how The Brehon will look on your wedding day. From the welcome you will receive from staff, to how the wedding function room will look, even the different layouts of the room that are possible, to the magnificent Honeymoon suite, the entire video is actually like walking through The Brehon on your wedding day. To say it blew Kieran’s mind would be an understatement. You can watch this latest episode of The Chatroom tonight at 9pm on our website www.killarneyadvertiser.ie on our Facebook page.

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Views On The News

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

The Wagons Have Circled Around The President The wagons have circled around the current president and his office and any hope of finding out how much is spent on Presidential visits and entertainment and clothes is quashed. Weeks ago, this column pointed out the presidential spend seemed to be the only area in which Michael D and his wife Sabina might, and I stress might, be holed under the water in a campaign that had failed to ignite. Media queries were raised, and the Dáil public accounts committee itself, led by chairman Seán Fleming TD looked for an investigation into the near €50m total spend in the presidential office since 2011. But there has been a very defensive response. The Department of the Taoiseach secretary general has now said such an examination may be “unconstitutional”, politically motivated and could damage the credibility of the presidential election campaign next month and so cannot be allowed. He seems to be threatening the might of the attorney general in the issue – legal action, in other words. There is a huge problem with public information in this country. The hiding of the presidential purse is but the latest. I have a number of examples immediately to hand. Earlier this week Cllr Brendan Cronin finally got a report from Kerry County Council on how much is paid out for claims and this comes in at just under €3 million. This was the second time the councillor had to put down the question. It was quite obvious in July what he was looking for, but the question wasn’t precise so it was “out the gap” for the council with a general reply and no figures in July. There is still no detail on how much of the payout was for potholes, for instance. Previous information has told us Tralee leads the way in the trips and falls claims in footpaths and in local authority housing areas. We still do not have this detail. But we are told there has been an improvement in the footpaths in urban areas… That’s the council. Now health. Around August 16 I submitted a question regarding cataract and hip operations being carried out in Belfast. Michael Healy-Rae had publicised the next bus to Belfast was to leave in October. I wanted to know how many people

from Cork and Kerry were having to go outside the State for procedures, especially given the state of University Hospital Kerry. The figures would be available because they are entitled to reimbursements from the HSE. It was a simple question. Michael would need to put down a Dáil question on the matter and the Dáil would not be back until September, so I said I would get the figures myself well before that. So I put the queries in to two communications units – the ones who deal with the hospitals in Cork and Kerry (which is, by the way a private company) and a HSE communications unit in Cork. I am still waiting for the basic numbers. I have emailed a number of times since. One tells me it’s the other’s responsibility. In the meantime, I still have no information. The latest missive is that I will have to contact the HSE – in Dublin – myself. It gets nearer home: Last Friday I asked the OPW and the NPWS how many vacant properties there were in and around the Killarney National Park owned by the State. This is in light of the new development agency announced coincidentally on foot of Cllr Bobby O’Connell’s motion on Compulsory Purchase Orders of vacant village buildings. My rough count says there are around 20 State-owned houses empty in and around the National Park, but I can’t be sure. And I can’t be sure which are derelict and which are vacant and or

habitable. I contacted both the NPWS and OPW because it is never clear, for some reason, which body owns what in the case of the Killarney National Park. To be fair, the OPW came back immediately and said not us – and they had made sure the NPWS were dealing with the query. But I am still waiting. So I contacted the council. There must be a derelict sites and vacant properties register and perhaps the Muckross properties are there? Under law, the council are obliged to keep one. Dublin’s register is online. As are other authorities. Is Kerry’s? I phone. The section confirms there is indeed a sites register, two of them, both vacant and derelict, but they are not online. The official tries to access it online herself, and fails. (The council, in fairness, have since come back to me to say they checked the derelict sites and vacant properties register and nothing from the Muckross Estate is on it...) I can go on. Except it is not just journalists and public representatives who are being stonewalled and cats cradled. I got a call last week from a lady in Woodlawn. There was a burst pipe with water flowing into a gully. She had contacted Irish Water and was told to contact the council. She did so and had to give the full details twice, by the way. The water was still flowing on Wednesday. Then it transpires someone else had contacted the authorities the previous Wednesday. The

same rigmarole. It was Thursday before the pipe was fixed and a stop put to the wastage of the expensively treated water, scarce all summer. That’s a week and a day after the initial report to two bodies, by at least two people with a sense of civic duty, and a multiplicity of checking. To fix a pipe! To save water! We have a multiplicity of State and semi-state organisations being terribly inefficient, it seems. Back to the presidential. No questions will be brokered on the president’s spend. But it seems that some presidential hopefuls asking questions are not to be tolerated either. I was heartened to witness the courageous move by Tralee solicitor Cllr Pa Daly in putting Gemma O’Doherty’s name forward for nomination at Kerry County Council. Gemma is being lambasted from all quarters for asking tough questions. It upsets families! There is no shred of evidence! Some of this stuff is coming from high profile journalists. The reality is the questions Gemma raises about high profile cases have not been answered. It is one of the difficult sides of journalism, some questions are not nice, some reports you would prefer not to do, because they do disturb. But they need to be asked. I have been watching this and have become deeply disturbed at the aggressive tone taken against her – for pursuing one of the fundamentals of journalism. Nominating her, Cllr Daly, a very busy solicitor, who will be voting for Liadh Ní Riada, said there was a whispering campaign against Gemma O’Doherty that reminded him of the early days of the campaign against the garda whistleblowers, when gardaí were attempting to discredit the whistleblowers. I can add the gender issue is raising its head proudly, and I have seen stuff on social media that is naked, misogynistic stereotyping, and nothing but. Early on the message was sent out by powerful people: Gemma was of the difficult/mad woman kind… At least one drunken tweet had to be removed. Oh dear, oh dear. It is not the questions that Gemma is asking that make me ashamed, it is the attacks on her by some in the media for the very fact she is asking questions. Talk about shooting the messenger!

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First Impressions Of Killarney Our German intern Nadine Treiber details her first trip around Killarney First we went to the National Park to the south of Killarney. You can either walk there or get a horse-drawn carriage. In the end, we decided to walk but many people choose the “jaunting car” because it’s faster. When we arrived we were greeted by the lovely Lough Leane. You can take a boat across the lake but unfortunately we didn’t have the time. Instead, we explored Ross Castle before heading back through the National Park towards town. On our way, we stopped off at Killarney House & Gardens with its colourful flowers. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Outside the entrance, we noticed a statue of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty. Later, we visited the Friary and admired the statue of the stag opposite. We also checked out St Mary’s Church of Ireland, which is a beautiful gothic-style building. Killarney isn’t a big town but it’s so beautiful. I will be sure to recommend it to everyone back home!

Nadine (right) and a friend at Ross Castle.

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Are You On A Waiting List To Have A Cataract Removed? On Friday, September 7, I organised a bus of 14 patients to go to Belfast to have their cataracts removed and on Saturday, September 8 all 14 were discharged successfully. Some of these people had already been waiting for up to two years with still no hope of being called in the south. It is a disgrace that we have to resort to such measures. It makes no sense that we carried 14 people to Belfast as the HSE cannot facilitate them in the south, yet the HSE will refund them the money. It baffles me. I will continue to bring people to Belfast for as long as I have to and with that, the next bus will be going on November 3, but it is a poor reflection on this government and more so on the Minister that this is the action required to save elderly people from going blind. I cannot commend the hospital staff in Belfast enough for their efficiency on the day we were there and everyone was dealt with swiftly and with no delay and 14 procedures were carried out from 8.30am to 1pm, which is a fantastic service. It’s a shame that we have to go to Belfast to receive this level of service. I wish to highlight a few questions people have asked me in the past few weeks: 1. Do you need health Insurance to use this service? No 2. Must I pay for this myself? Initially, yes but the HSE refund the money once you return home afterwards 3. How much does it cost? Cataract operation: £1500. Hip/knee replacement: £9,850 and the HSE reimburse this amount once you return home 4. What is involved in the trip to Belfast on the bus to have my cataract removed? Leave Kerry Saturday morning and return home on Sunday evening. 5. How long will I be waiting to be called for operation? Literally a few weeks as next Bus organised is November 3. 6. Can I travel up myself to have a cataract removed? Yes, this is also possible and can be booked direct with the hospital. 7. Is there an overnight stay involved for cataract removal? Yes. One night in a nearby hotel at your own expense. 8. How long will I be in hospital for knee/hip replacement? 3- 4 nights depending on recovery. Regards, Michael Healy-Rae TD

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It’s Time To Put The Right To A Home In Our Constitution

Over the past few years, we have witnessed the power of the ballot when deciding on two important issues by referendum. First was the marriage equality referendum and most recently we had a massive ‘yes’ vote on the 8th. Perhaps now it is time to mobilise once more and put the right to a home into the Irish Constitution. The right to housing can be found in the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), ratified by the Irish parliament in 1989. The right to housing can be explained as the right to adequate housing, which means that the State is responsible to ensure that affordable housing is available to all of its citizens, contingent on all available State resources. Significantly, this does not mean that everyone should be provided with social housing, rather it means that social housing should be available to those who need it. This obligation does not fall short at merely providing temporary shelter or emergency accommodation as we have witnessed in recent times. It should be considered, in general terms, to mean that housing should be available to the public to purchase and should be commensurate with income levels and at a level that does not compromise other basic needs. People should not have to make financial choices between paying the rent or buying food, or getting access to health care or buying books for school, and the government is responsible for managing the housing mar-

ket and to take action when necessary and vindicate the rights of its citizens. Interestingly, the Irish Government signed the ICESCR Optional Protocol in 2012 but has been hesitant when called upon to ratify this protocol. Ratification would provide Irish individuals and groups with a potential alternative legal remedy when violations of economic, social and cultural rights occur. It has also been most regrettable that the Government’s policy paper called ‘Rebuilding Ireland: Action plan for housing and homelessness (2016)’ did not specify any plan for including the right to housing in the Irish Constitution, and more or less ignored the recommendation of the Convention on the Constitution in 2014, when it decided that economic and social rights such as the right to housing merited explicit recognition in the Irish Constitution. The view of the Constitutional Convention is also supported by Leilani Farha, the UN’s Special Rapporteur for adequate housing who stated in June of this year at the launch of ‘Making a case for a Right to Housing’ by the Simon Communities that Ireland should “either constitutionalise the right to housing or, failing that, legislate the right to housing.” The housing crisis is not expected to end in the coming years. It is expected to continue by design. The crisis is underpinned by an ideology that would like to see a larger percentage of working-class people and families renting property from private and corporate

interests over the long term, instead of being provided with social and affordable housing by the state. This strategy seeks to deny lower income families the opportunity to purchase a house that they can afford and have a place of their own to call home. The private sector may eventually be successful in providing units to the market for rent, but low-income workers or even the average worker will not be able to afford to pay the rent for a family home at current market prices. Significantly, low to average income families will not be able to purchase these rental units in due course and count previous rental payments against the price of the house. This leaves these workers with little security of tenure and in a precarious housing situation and without a safety net. Overall, I would consider this ideological view as the root cause of the current homelessness and housing crisis. Next year, we will have local elections and a possible general election. If you are like me, and want to see an end to the current housing crisis, and prevent such crises from reoccurring in the future, you should demand that your local representative supports the call to include the right to adequate housing in the Irish Constitution, and together we can hold our government to account for its actions. John O’Shea, Local Area Representative for the Social Democrats Email: john.oshea@socialdemocrats.ie

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MakerMeetIE to bring Ginormous Geodesic Dome to Rome

Adrian and Susan Bartlett, Maura Flynn (Director of Nursing), Cathal Walshe (quizmaster), Linda Bartlett Geaney, Louise Cronin, Luke Bartlett and Aoibhe Bartlett.

MakerMeetIE are a group of dedicated educators who promote S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) in education. They specialise in maker-led, project-based learning in schools throughout the country. This methodology is changing classrooms throughout the world by providing opportunities for students to learn more intuitively across a broader range of subjects. Problem solving combined with creativity is at the heart of this hands-on, collaborative learning process. MakerMeetIE aims to help teachers bring MakerSpaces into their classrooms and help students explore the fun of working and learning together. Their current project - “The Ginormous Geodesic Dome” - incorporates all aspects of S.T.E.A.M. and is an excellent example of maker-led, project-based education. They have built small and medium versions which have been exhibited at workshops, schools and festivals. Expanding on this, they applied (and have been accepted) to MakerFaire Rome (2018.makerfairerome.eu/en/) - the largest MakerFaire in Europe - to build and exhibit a 20-foot diameter version. Planning, prototyping and building the 20-foot version has begun! The Killarney Advertiser are excited to help on this project and will be keenly following the progress of their build over the next few weeks before the team leave for Rome on October 10. The Killarney Advertiser will bring you ongoing updates each week in the print version and on our website - as well as video footage of the Dome directly from Rome posted on our website on October 12. They are looking for sponsorship in any form and if you can help out, please visit: www.makermeet.ie/sponsorship/ for more information. If you would like to have the Dome visit your school, Makerspace, conference or community, please contact Chris at 087 2685020 or visit www.makermeet. ie. Next week - Beginning the Build!

Over €3.5K Raised For Columbanus’ In Memory Of Tim Well done to everyone involved in recent fundraising efforts which resulted in €3,530.87 being donated to the Fuchsia Ward Comfort Fund at St Columbanus’. The donation was made in memory of Tim Bartlett, Coolgraine Park whose first anniversary occurred in August. Organisers of the various events were overwhelmed by the generosity they received from the general public and all the sponsors who kindly donated to the quiz night. They also expressed their gratitude to the East Avenue Hotel and quizmaster Cathal Walshe. Congratulations to Linda Bartlett Geaney and Susan Bartlett, Tim’s daughter and daughter-in-law, who took part in the Dublin VHI Women’s Mini-Marathon in June. Aoibhe Bartlett, granddaughter of Tim, recently cut 20 inches of her hair to the Rapunzel Foundation and all the money she raised was added to the fund.

Congratulations to the Killarney Red Deer Active Retirement team who were runners-up in the Large Bowls Plate at the National Bowls Competition in Castlebar. Pictured are Bernie O’Leary, Patty van den Berg, Betty McCarthy and Susan Walsh.

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Knowing Nature in Kerry

Killarney House & Gardens are holding a day of free informative talks and activities called ‘Knowing Nature’ on September 29. The day will bring together various environmental groups who will offer a variety of talks and activities. The talks will focus on the rich natural heritage of Kerry, highlighting the extraordinary work being done in the locality. Further information regarding any of the talks/activities may be obtained from emailing infokillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie or call 085 8017973. Free admission and all are welcome.

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James & Sharon To Tie The Knot

James Weldon, Killarney, and Sharon Ahern, Killorglin, celebrated their engagement party with family and friends in The Killarney Plaza Hotel on Friday night.

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A Sparkling Festive Season At The Rose Hotel Prepare to sparkle for the festive season at the elegant Serenity Spa at The Rose Hotel with the Enchanted by ELEMIS Christmas Collection preview on Thursday, September 27 from 4-8pm. The Rose Hotel are delighted to invite guests to be the first to preview the Enchanted by ELEMIS Christmas Collection with a sparkling evening of Serenity Spa treats including skin advice and tips from Amanda Conroy of ELEMIS, taster ELEMIS facials from the Serenity Spa therapists and 10% off all products and spa treatments which are booked and paid for on the day. The exclusive signature collection will also be available to pre-order on the day. So give your skin some sparkle at this special event and relax and enjoy the luxurious surrounds of the Serenity Spa at The Rose Hotel. RSVP is essential as spaces are limited. Call 066 71 99111 or email spa@therosehotel.com. For more information on treatments and packages visit www.therosehotel.com or call 066 71 99100.

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Aghadoe Heights Earns Prestigious Service Excellence Award

David Strahan (Fáilte Ireland) presents the Service Excellence Business Award to Niall Coffey (General Manager) and his team at Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa.

The renowned five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa in Killarney has become the first hotel in Kerry to complete Fáilte Ireland’s Accredited Service Excellence Programme. David Strahan from Fáilte Ireland was in Killarney last week to present the hotel with the new Service Excellence Business Award. “Guest-focussed service has always been an absolute

priority in our business,” said Niall Coffey, General Manager of Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa. “We cannot simply be satisfied with meeting our guests’ expectations - we need to surpass them.” The hotel is renowned for the longevity of many of its team members and continuously invests time and energy into ongoing team training, for both existing and new employees. Niall is delighted to collaborate with

support platforms, such as Fáilte Ireland’s Service Excellence Programme, to upskill his team and ultimately enhance the visitors experience, keeping Killarney on the map as one of Ireland’s premier destinations. Colleagues at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa completed specialised training modules that covered areas such as best in class service, customer standards, enhancing the guest journey and cultural awareness.

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News Briefs ... Adult Education Night Classes In Killarney Community College Place are still available in a number of courses including certified courses, computers, hobbies, fitness, art and languages. These courses provide a wonderful challenge to acquire new skills and meet new people socially. For further information and enrolment please call 064 66 32008, email adulted@ killarneycc.ie, visit www.killarneycc.ie or call into the Adult Education Office at Killarney Community College.

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Dozens of Events for First Health & Wellbeing Week Dozens of free events including workshops, seminars, coffee mornings, film screenings and sports events will form part of the first ever Health and Wellbeing Week in Kerry, which is being organised by the HSE and Kerry County Council. The week will coincide with World Mental Health Day and runs from October 6-14 at venues across the county. The first of its kind in Kerry, the Health and Wellbeing Week aims to promote a positive sense of wellbeing and will highlight mental health services and supports which are available to people in need in the county. Health and Wellbeing Week was launched by Mary O’Mahony, Director of Nursing of the HSE and the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Norma Foley. The events are supported by Cork-Kerry Community Healthcare, through Connecting for Life, and by Kerry County Council, through Healthy Kerry. Among the highlights of the week will be a showing of the film Pilgrim Hill, a panel discussion on the changing role of women in Kerry, workshops on workplace wellbeing, park runs, awareness sessions and more.

around you and what you’re feeling • Be Active – Step outside. Go for a walk, cycle, garden or dance. Discover a physical activity that suits your lifestyle • Give – Do something nice for a friend or a stranger. Thank someone. Volunteer. Join a community group • Keep Learning – Try something new, rediscover an old interest. Take on new responsibilities. Fix a bike. Learn how to cook your favourite meal. Full details of the programme of events are now available at local libraries, health centres and Family Resource Centres throughout the county. The full events list is also available on www.healthykerry.ie (where a day-by-day list of events is available) and on Kerry County Council and HSE websites.

Central to the Health and Wellbeing Week will be a focus on the Five Ways to Wellbeing: • Connect – with the people around you at home, work, school, and in your local community • Take Notice – Savour the moment whether you are walking, eating, or talking. Be aware of the world

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Kerry Politician Refuses To Apologise For “Itinerants” Comments A Kerry councillor has refused to apologise for saying that the people responsible for a spate of anti-social behaviour in Rossbeigh were “itinerants”. Cllr Michael Cahill said that a number of people were seen defecating and urinating on equipment in a children’s playground, and that he had been told by reliable sources those responsible were members of the travelling community. Cahill made the remarks while calling for a permanent beach officer to patrol the area. The Kerry Traveller Health and Community Development Project has since asked the politician to apologise for his comments, which they say are racist. In response, Cahill has doubled down on his assertions and confirmed that he has “no notion” of apologising.

Members of the Cronin family from Rathmore making a presentation of €9,000 to Marie Lenihan (CEO of Kerry Parents and Friends Association), the proceeds of a coffee morning held in the Plaza Hotel in memory of their sister Antoinette RIP. The coffee morning was a great success and the family would like to thank everyone who attended on the day and also those who gave very generous donations. Pictured are Dermot O’Keeffe, Gillian Kenny (Centre Manager, Rathmore Residential Services), Sheila O’Keeffe, Marie Lenihan (CEO KPFA), Bridie O’Connell, Betty O’Riordan, Bernie O’Shea, Michael Cronin and Matt O’Riordan. Congratulations to the Killarney Camogie Club U-12s who recently won the County Championship for the first time in the club’s history. Front: Katie Culloty, Ceara Moore, Maggie Hickey, Niamh Cantillon, Ava Moore, Meghan Gillespie, Éabha Lynch and Gloria Ratto. Middle: Heather Culloty, Allanah Holohan, Faye O’Carroll, Yasmin O’Brien, Kathryn Ryan, and Hannah Ryan. Back: Mark Moore, Paul O’Brien and Fergal O’Carroll.

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Killarney House Afternoon Tea Introducing our new Killarney House Afternoon Tea Menu, inspired by the flowering sights and fruitful tastes of the newly restored gardens, The Killarney House Afternoon Tea menu will offer delicious savoury classics, delectable floral pastries and is available daily in our lobby.

Four Special Saturday Afternoons at The Park Restaurant This Autumn on four select Saturdays we will throw open the doors of The Park Restaurant where guests can enjoy the Killarney House Afternoon Tea accompanied by the sounds of the hotel’s resident pianist and each guest will depart with a momento of their afternoon experience. Available from 2pm to 5pm on October 6th & 20th and November 3rd & 17th only.

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NEWS Kerry Showcased As Premier Conference Destination

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The event planners visited The Lake Hotel where they were greeted by Niall Huggard. Pic: Sally MacMonagle.

As well as enjoying VIP tickets to Riverdance on Saturday evening, the program showcased a range of engaging activity options including the launch of Go Team Killarney, a bespoke teambuilding activity offered by the bureau’s newest member Orangeworks. This interactive treasure hunt around Killarney Town was tailored to incorporate Kerry Convention Bureau members, demonstrate event and accommodation infrastructure and capacities and included a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) component by enabling the participants to raise money for the bureau’s CSR partner, Kerry Parents and Friends Association (KPFA). For each challenge completed, the teams were awarded points which generated a total of €350 to be used towards purchasing items needed to furnish KPFA’s community houses. In addition to the treasure hunt and Riverdance, the action-packed itinerary included visits to a range of

5* and 4* KCB member hotel properties and venues across Killarney and Tralee, a workshop learning an Irish dance on the stage at Siamsa Tire, Ireland’s National Folk Theatre jaunting car trip through the National Park and a memorable finale of a short helicopter trip, courtesy of Killarney Racecourse which gave the participants a bird’s eye view of Killarney town and its beautiful surrounds of lakes, mountains and 26,000 acres of National Park. Working closely in partnership with Meet in Ireland, KCB fosters the promotion and growth of Kerry as an iconic and diverse destination for business tourism events including national and international conventions, meetings and incentives. For further information on the Kerry Convention Bureau, visit www.kerryconventionbureau.com or contact Becky Hargrove on 083 848 2564 or becky.hargrove@kerryconventionbureau.com

Kerry Convention Bureau showcased Kerry as a unique and inspiring business tourism destination over the weekend to eight influential Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibition (MICE) event planners from the United Kingdom, Sweden and Dublin. Promoted as an ‘Experiential Weekend in Kerry’, the group of senior event planners, who were also joined by Fáilte Ireland’s Meet in Ireland team were given the opportunity to come and experience the best of what Kerry has to offer for business events on a relaxed threeday educational program connecting them with local business event suppliers. The group were given first-hand experience of the facilities, venues, accommodation, transportation and services that Kerry has to offer, encouraging them to choose the region for their next big conference or event.

Start Studying In September To Reach Your Potential

Career guidance counsellor Niamh Dwyer

Over the years students have compared preparing for the state exams to training for a marathon, in which case some effective planning and a strong work ethic combine to make the perfect training schedule for students. By starting in September with a well thought-out study plan, you give yourself the best possible chance of realising your potential. Keeping the plan simple and achievable while staying focused on your exam targets will challenge you to achieve the goals you have set for yourself. The following tips will get you started: • Write down the targets you hope to achieve in each subject. You need to aim to achieve this target in as many class tests and assignments as possible during the year if you to realistically achieve it in June 2019. • Plan ahead and organise all your notes. Have a separate folder for each subject and divide them into the sections of the course. On an A4 page for each exam subject, make a list of all the topics/areas to be covered and keep this at the front of the folder. Tick off topics as you study and revise them. • Draw up a weekly study timetable and fill in your evening activities. Allow adequate time for homework on each evening and then allocate revision/ study slots of 40-45 mins in duration to each evening. On days where you have a lot of homework it may be only possible to do one revision slot. It can work very well to assign a particular subject to a

specific night, for example, geography on a Monday night, biology on a Tuesday night and so on. As the year goes on you will be increasing revision slots as homework decreases. Include all your subjects in revision slots at least once in the week, one per week day and the remainder at the weekend. Plan the sections you are going to revise at the beginning of each week and have all notes, texts, utensils at hand. Don’t forget to include breaks and fun activities! • Stock up on highlighters, post-it notes, mind-map templates, flashcards etc. to use for revision sessions.

How To Approach A Revision Session Of 40-45 Mins

Just like a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session, you will get the maximum out of a revision session if you work hard and remain focused for 40-45 mins rather than ineffective study for longer periods. Break it up as follows: • Survey the key headings, sub-headings, keypoints, diagrams, tables, maps etc. (5 mins) • Read the important information carefully, take very brief notes if it helps but don’t overdo it. Concentrate on learning the content (20 mins) • Recall what you can by brainstorming what you can remember on a blank sheet of paper (5 mins)

• Review what you are unsure about and have a look at an exam question on the topic to see how confident you would be to attempt it (10-15 mins) It isn’t an easy task to get and stay motivated for an entire exam year but if you can start early with a good study routine it will become habit before long, and by putting in the hours with effective techniques you will cross the finishing line in June knowing you have given the exams your best shot! Niamh Dwyer is a guidance counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and is PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. Email careerfocusnow@gmail.com.

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Christmas Collection 2018 Sharon Devine (Wedding Sales Manager at the Brehon) introducing the virtual reality technology to Aisling Culhane and her mother, Theresa. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan.

The Brehon in Killarney is among the first hotels in Europe to introduce new cutting-edge, virtual reality technology which enables people anywhere in the world to take a tour of the hotel’s facilities. And couples set to celebrate their wedding at The Brehon were the first people to experience the new technology at a special coffee morning on Sunday. “Our new Virtual Reality Tour is specifically designed for people planning their wedding celebrations,” explains Weddings Sales Manager Sharon Devine. “Rather than just trying to imagine their wedding day, this tour enables couples to experience, from the perspective of the bride and groom, what The Brehon is like on a wedding day.” The immersive 3D experience takes users on an animated show-around of the hotel, from the red carpet arrival reception right through to the gourmet wedding banquet. By simply donning a headset, users will be able to view three dimensional, animated images of the hotel. “We have created this tour to help couples get a sense of how their Brehon wedding will unfold,” Sharon said. “Instead of sending you a brochure or asking you to view an image online we can now put you in the picture. We can immerse you in our beautiful surroundings and let you experience what it is like to celebrate your wedding at The Brehon. It will be particularly useful for couples planning their wedding from abroad.” The Brehon virtual reality tour travels to the Wedding Journal Show which takes place in Dublin’s Citywest Convention Centre on September 22 and 23. Couples attending the show are welcome to come along to stand D5 and give it a try. The Brehon team will also attend the Brides of Kerry Show in The Great Southern on Sunday, September 23. To celebrate their new virtual reality experience, The Brehon team are offering 25% off any wedding booked to take place between January 1 and March 31 2019 (Ts & Cs apply). For further information or to book your virtual reality tour contact The Brehon’s Wedding Sales Manager, Sharon Devine, by phoning 064 66 30700 or emailing sharon.devine@thebrehon.com.

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Mindful Teens At Killarney Community College

Transition Year students at Killarney Community College who took part in a Mindful Teens workshop with Psychotherapist Harriet McGuigan.

better, we can do better,” Harriet created and runs the Mindful Teens Programme to inspire and plant a seed in the teenagers she comes into contact with. During the day they listened and often related to Harriet’s story, they worked in small groups and they got to practice and try out the art of different meditations. The group then chatted together about the challenges and what they enjoyed about taking some time out in a more supportive way. According to Harriet: “A lot of the teens opened up pretty quickly, sharing their concerns and challenges as teenagers growing up in Kerry. Hot topics discussed were: support in relation to safe use of social media, maintaining relationships

and how to manage anxiety.” “It was a great start to our TY school term,” said TY co-ordinator Kerri McCarth. “By introducing mindfulness to our students it equips them with strategies to deal with stressful situations. Nowadays students lead such busy lives and sometimes they nearly forget to breathe so by taking the time to meditate proved very worthwhile for them.” Some of the teens had never meditated before Tuesday and were shocked to have successfully done so for 25 minutes. Some begged Harriet for more… One girl reported that the things she had been anxious about previously had completely disappeared.

Last Tuesday, the Transition Year students at Killarney Community College participated in a Mindful Teens workshop with Psychotherapist Harriet McGuigan. She worked with the TY students showing them new ways that they could support themselves to help keep some balance in their lives. Teenagers nowadays need support – sometimes they are distracting themselves through substance misuse, cyber bullying, online pornography, online gambling or self-harm to name but a few. Oftentimes they are doing this because they are trying to cope in their world and manage their lives. Inspired by the Maya Angelou quote, “When we know

Fine Weather Makes For Great Celtic Golf Classic The Killarney Celtic Football Club Annual Golf Classic took place in Beaufort Golf Course on Saturday, September 1. The day was a complete success as the combination of the fine weather and the excellent condition of the course made for a great event all-round. The day started early for the Killarney Celtic Golf Committee of Tim Jones, Mike Doherty, Mary Lyne, Timmy Lyne, Pádraig Daly, Amelia, Liam Shine, David Brooks and Jane O’Donoghue. The club would like to thank everyone who supported the classic, from the players to those who sponsored tee boxes and greens. Your support will help significantly with the day-to-day running costs of the club. Also, a big thank you to Helen and Tadhg from Beaufort Golf Club who couldn’t have been more helpful in both the build-up to the event and on the day itself.

Killarney Celtic Annual Golf Classic results: 1st: Pat Lane’s Team - 92 points (back 9 holes – 47) 2nd: The Tatler Jack Bar - 92 points (back 9 holes – 46) 3rd: Inter Kenmare - 89 points Longest Drive: Jonathan Sparling Nearest the Pin: Peter Fleming

Some of the teams who competed in Killarney Celtic’s Annual Golf Classic at Beaufort Golf Course.

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Kerry Visual Showcase

Artists getting ready to hang their masterpieces for Culture Night at the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht in Killarney. The Kerry Visual Artists Showcase features the work of Dermot McCarthy, Marie Kelliher, Jacqueline O’Driscoll, Rebecca Carroll, Martine Moriarty, Mieke Vanmechelen and Kathleen Hurley. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan.

Aileen Condon and Declan O’Connor who were married on Friday, September 7 at St Mary’s Church, Dingle. Pic: Pádraig Healy.

Time To Throw Out The Old & Pot Up The New Words: Debby Looney

Garden Magic

If there is one thing I love and respect in gardeners, it’s their enthusiasm and unwavering optimism! You never hear a gardener bemoaning the end of the summer. On the contrary, he is looking forward to the winter flowering pansies! I think this must be one of the reasons that gardening is such a wonderful pastime: it keeps you constantly moving forward. For instance, if you are not a gardener, you are missing out on the wealth of colour and life that exists in winter. Every year, pansies and violas fascinate me, with their friendly faces and limitless range of colour. (I avoid pansies in the summer – for me they belong to autumn and winter!) Have you ever looked closely at the cyclamen flower? It is a wonder of nature. Now is a good time to throw out the old, and pot up the new. The weather has turned nice and cool and, though I am not a meteorologist, I don’t think a heatwave is on the cards! All pots need a centrepiece and a conifer fits the bill perfectly. However, bamboo, grasses and cordylines are also excellent choices. For

something a bit different try Choisya, Holly, dwarf Rhododendron , hebe or Mahonia. Depending on budget, topiary plants are attractive also. Use ordinary potting compost for your winter pots there is no need to put water-saving gel or slow release fertiliser in them. A liquid feed every few weeks is sufficient. Pansies, violas and bellis, (batchelor’s buttons) are all great bedding plants for any situation. Cyclamen can be used, but preferably in a pot which will not get too much water on its head! Cyclamen do not like being too waterlogged, nor do they like full sun – they are a woodland plant. They also need to be deadheaded regularly. You will recognise the difference between bud and seed head as the bud grows on a straight stem and is slightly elongated. The seed head is round and the stem coils – like a spring it releases when the seeds are ripe so they are scattered over a wide area. Ornamental cabbages rank as one of my favourite winter plants. I live high and wide open, which suits them perfectly. If they have it too easy they tend to start growing… Like

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cabbage! Incorporating bulbs into your winter pots always adds a nice bit of interest in the spring. Tulip bulbs should be planted quite deeply, put them in before the plants. Anemone blanda is a lovely addition to any display, flowering for a long period early in the spring. Crocus and snowdrops tend to get lost among the foliage of other plants so I would be slow to recommend them for mixed pots. However, planting up pots with only bulbs is also well worth the effort. For a mixed pot, plant in layers. Tulips at the lowest level, daffs above them, miniature daffs and tulips above them then hyacinth, crocus and snowdrops. Placed among shrubs they will give great colour in spring! Debby is available for garden consultations and advice. Call her on 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com. Gardening classes resume on 27th September. The course is 9 weeks and covers every aspect of gardening- from fruit and veg to design and ornamentals. For details please contact the community college during school hours.

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Defibrillator Raffle To Benefit Brave Miriam A young mother-of-two who is battling with a devastating form of cancer is to benefit from an innovative fundraising initiative to help finance her very expensive treatment. Primary school teacher Miriam Joy is undergoing a hugely expensive new treatment to help in her battle with triple negative breast cancer. She was diagnosed in May 2017 but the treatment she received was not successful and the cancer has now spread to her brain and lungs. Medical professionals have told the young mother that her only chance of survival is a change of direction with her treatment, but the required immunotherapy will cost a staggering €7,000, every three weeks, for an indefinite length of time. Now the team behind a groundbreaking and lifesaving defibrillator in a phone kiosk project has come to Miriam’s aid with a very unique raffle proposal. The prize is a custom-made traditional telephone kiosk and an AED with all donations generated going to support Miriam who lives with her husband, Pat, and two young children, Noah (10) and Joshua (5), in Castleisland. Tradesman Tommy Hassett, who manufactures the €3,500 phone kiosks that house the AEDs, is a friend of the Joy family and he has teamed up with the Killarney-based Heart of Ireland crew and Ce-Tek Medical to donate a kiosk and a defibrillator to raise funds. The AED kiosks are proving in huge demand all over the country since a pilot scheme was introduced in Killarney some years ago. Heart of Ireland Project official, Damien Baker, said the organisation is glad to be able to help Miriam and her family. “It is being made possible by the generosity of Tommy donating a phone box and Ce-Tek Medical donating an AED and cabinet,” he said. “We would like to wish Miriam and her family the best during this difficult time and we hope that this small act of generosity makes a difference”. Miriam’s brother, Eoin, said the family is hugely

Edwina Duggan and Leo O’Connor (Heart of Killarney) with kiosk manufacturer Tommy Hassett and Miriam Joy’s brother, Eoin.

grateful to all involved for the remarkable gesture of generosity. “Their incredible generosity, work and vision in the development of this project has given great support to Miriam as well as providing a lifesaving

device to a community. Their efforts and goodwill have blown us away,” he stated. The raffle will run until October 17 and tickets, priced at €20, are available on the raffle link on the Heart of Ireland Facebook page.

Circuit Of Kerry

Cyclists Endure Circuit Of Kerry For Health Link Bus

A group of local cyclists endured the tough threeday Circuit of Kerry covering over 600km plus 6,000m of climbing to raise €5,000 for the Cork/ Kerry Health Link Bus. It’s a charity that is close to the heart of many of the group as they have family members who have availed of the vital services over the years. “I would like to thank everyone who cycled the Circuit of Kerry. This fundraising means a great deal to our charity and to our service users as we are not in receipt of government, HSE or Irish Cancer funding,” said Breda Dyland Cork/Kerry Health Link Bus.

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

Kerry County Council Back Dragons’ Den Star For Presidency

Kerry County Council have voted to nominate Peter Casey, the businessman and RTÉ Dragons’ Den star, as a candidate for the presidential election. Three nominees were proposed and seconded at a meeting of Kerry County Council. Gemma O’Doherty was proposed and seconded by Sinn Féin; William Delaney was proposed by Independent Cllr Brendan Cronin and jointly seconded by Sinn Féin’s

Robert Beasley and Michael Gleeson (Ind). Peter Casey was proposed by Fianna Fáil councillor Michael Cahill and seconded by Independent Cllr Johnny Healy. After the meeting Mr Casey said he was not running to lose and was prepared to spend up to the cap of €750,000. He has since received the backing of three other councils and is now on officially the ballot.

College Allegedly Gave Out 500 Fake Diplomas A Spanish university is being investigated for allegedly giving away diplomas to hundreds of Italian nationals. King Juan Carlos University in Madrid reportedly granted law diplomas to around 500 Italians with limited Spanish language skills. The university already faces claims of awarding fraudulent master’s degrees to two Popular Party (PP) politicians. A court spokesman said the latest probe was at a “very early stage.” According to Eldiario.es, the students took trips to take their exams which coincided with Real Madrid matches. The newspaper also said the diplo-

mas allowed the students to practise law all over the European Union, including in Italy, where they would otherwise be required to complete an expensive master’s degree. Cristina Cifuentes, former head of the Madrid region, and ex-health minister Carmen Monton both resigned over allegations the university had awarded them master’s degrees without them completing the work. Since that scandal broke, the university has closed its Institute of Public Law and suspended its former director. Its former chancellor, Fernando Suarez, has been accused of plagiarism but claims he is the victim of defamation and harassment.

Hundreds Feared Missing As Tanzanian Ferry Capsizes

Trump Corner Trump Advises Spain To Build Wall… Across Sahara President Donald Trump advised Spain to build a wall stretching across the Sahara desert in order to stop the flow of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, the country’s foreign minister said this week. A video clip shared on Spanish media shows Foreign Minister Josep Borrell bring up Trump’s remark while discussing Spain’s immigration issues at a lunch symposium in Madrid Tuesday. “Closing the ports is not a solution, as neither is it a solution to build a wall across the Sahara desert, as President Trump recently suggested,” he said. “Do you know how big the Sahara is?” Borrell said that Trump responded

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to Spanish officials’ skepticism about the practicability of such a wall by saying, “The border with the Sahara can’t be bigger than ours with Mexico,” according to Spanish newspaper El País. The Spanish officials reportedly explained that the Sahara is, in fact, much larger. The Sahara desert stretches about 3,000 miles across northern Africa, making is about 1,000 miles longer than the U.S. border with Mexico. An additional problem with Trump’s suggestion of applying his U.S. immigration solution to Spain is that Spain is separated from the continent of Africa by the Mediterranean Sea and does not physically border any African nations with the exception of two enclaves in northern Africa. The suggested wall would have to be constructed across a number of foreign nations.

Hundreds of people are feared missing after a ferry capsized on Lake Victoria in north Tanzania. A local official told the BBC five people have died and 102 have been rescued, but another said that the vessel was overloaded with more than 400 people on board. The MV Nyerere ferry overturned near the shore between the islands of Ukora and Bugolora. Locals have joined with emergency teams in rescue efforts. The Tanzanian government has confirmed the ferry

capsized but exact figures for those on board are yet to be confirmed. “We pray to God to give us hope in such an accident,” Regional Commissioner Adam Malima told reporters. “We pray to God to give us hope that there has not been a high death toll.” Accidents are common on Africa’s largest lake, Victoria, where boats often depart overcrowded. More than 800 people died in 1996 when the MV Bukoba capsized. It was one of the worst maritime disasters of the last century.

LeBron James To Star In Space Jam 2 Basketball star LeBron James is to appear in a sequel to the 1996 film Space Jam which featured Michael Jordan and Looney Tunes characters. James’ production company, SpringHill Entertainment, shared a picture on Instagram and Twitter revealing details of the film and an image of a locker room. The Warner Bros film will be produced by Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler while Terence Nance is on directing duties.

James, 33, is listed in the picture as a small forward, with Bugs Bunny co-starring as a point guard. No further details were released though James told The Hollywood Reporter he “loved” Coogler’s vision for Black Panther, which he directed. “The Space Jam collaboration is so much more than just me and the Looney Tunes getting together and doing this movie,” James said. “It’s so much bigger.”

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Croydon Cat Killer:

Mystery Solved After Three Years British police have revealed the identity of the so-called Croydon cat killer. Experts ruled foxes or other wildlife were likely behind the mutilations of several hundred cats that died in the south London borough and beyond, the Metropolitan Police said. There is no evidence of human involvement in the grisly incidents, the force said following an investigation lasting nearly three years, adding that it had informed the RSPCA and campaign group South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (Snarl) of its findings. “The cats were killed due to major blunt-force trauma consistent with vehicle collisions. Scavenging foxes then mutilated body parts – especially heads and tails,” officers said. The saga began when concerned residents reported finding the mutilated bodies of cats in Croydon and surrounding areas in November 2015. Officers launched their investigation.

In 2016 campaigners organised post-mortem examinations on 25 cats suspected of having been killed by people and six were deemed suspicious. Police found hundreds more reports from members of the public and charities including in Hertfordshire on the other side of the capital. Eventually, however, the investigation had to end. The Met said: “No evidence of human involvement was found in any of the reported cases. There were no witnesses, no identifiable patterns and no forensic leads that pointed to human involvement. Witness statements were taken, but no suspect was identified.” Scavenging animals like foxes were most likely the culprit, the force said, adding: “Officers also took note of expert opinion – including a recent, widely reported New Scientist article – which highlights how wildlife is known to scavenge on roadkill, often removing the heads and tails of dead animals.”

Video Of Driver Slapping Youth Divides France A viral video of a Paris bus driver slapping a 12-year-old boy for telling him to “shut up” has divided France. The bus driver, who faces disciplinary action, has garnered support from some 300,000 people in a petition. The boy had run out onto the road, forcing the driver to brake hard. When he told the boy to pay attention, he was insulted and reacted, the local transport authority said. The boy’s mother has now reportedly filed a complaint against the driver. The incident, which took place on September 13, was witnessed by dozens in front of the town hall in Arcueil, a southern suburb of the French capital. The boy told police he was

running across the street to catch his bus after school when he heard a horn and an insult hurled at him, attributed to the bus driver. Le Parisien reported he returned the insult without thinking: “Shut up, go on, move on.” The video, which begins at this point, shows teenagers laughing before the bus driver gets out of his vehicle and slaps the boy across the face. The boy stands in shock as those around him cry out. The man - a father of two teens - then asks him how old he is, and says “and how old am I?” before turning back. The video, which was initially posted on instant messaging platform Snapchat, has been

TG4 Apologise For Using CGI Clip Of Caravan Falling Off Cliff National broadcaster TG4 has apologised after a short clip involving a caravan was shown prior to a news segment about a woman’s death yesterday. The computer-generated clip – dubbed an ‘ident’ intended to inform viewers what channel they’re watching – shows a creature kicking a caravan over the side of a cliff.

The clip appeared before a news segment about the death of a Swiss woman after her caravan was blown off the side of a cliff in Co Galway yesterday, during Storm Ali. The clip was aired once and was removed immediately by the broadcaster once it realised its error. TG4 have since apologised over the “unfortunate scheduling” of the ident.

Bono Saw “Pain” On Pope’s Face

U2 frontman Bono has said he could see the pain on Pope Francis’s face on Wednesday when he told him, “it looks to some people that the abusers are being more protected than the victims”. “Having just come from Ireland we talked about the pope’s feelings about what has happened in the Church,” Bono said of his half-hour meeting with Francis at the Vatican. “You can see the pain in his face. And I felt he was sincere. He’s an extraordinary man for extraordinary times.” Francis has been attempting to address the latest wave of devastating claims of sexual abuse by clergy across the world.

viewed almost 1.2 million times. The Paris transport authority RATP has launched a disciplinary procedure against the driver. It strongly condemned his violent action, which it said was contrary to the principles and values of a state-owned public transport company.

Past abuse scandals have badly damaged the image of the Catholic Church in Ireland, where Francis travelled for two days in late August and “begged for God’s forgiveness”. The trip, which was met with some protests by victims, was overshadowed by a former ambassador to the Holy See’s claim that Francis personally ignored sexual abuse allegations against a prominent US cardinal. Bono (58) said he also spoke to the Argentine pontiff about “how we have to rethink the wild beast that is capitalism” which “though it is not immoral, it is amoral”.

The bus driver has admitted to them that he reacted emotionally and indicated that he regretted his actions, RATP said. Colleagues however have launched a petition in support of the driver, which has collected some 300,000 signatures within a week.

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Fantastic Night Of African Culture In KDYS Join the ‘Killarney African Youth Tribe’ in KDYS this Culture Night for an evening of African music, dance and food. For the last 6 months KDYS and the Irish Refugee Council have been supporting young people from direct provision to explore their connection to themselves using creative processes such as art, drama and dance, as well as their connection to Kerry- their new home. On Culture Night (tonight, Friday, September 21) the group from the “Rooted” project, funded under the European Youth Initiative Fund, will showcase and share the project and the best of African Culture through dance, music, fun and food. The event takes place between 6pm and 8pm in the KDYS European Youth Centre, Fairhill and is free to the public. Come along and experience the best of African culture on your doorstep! Mr Tim O Donoghue, CEO said: “Giving young people a voice and the opportunity to make a positive contribution is what inclusion and integration is all about. Despite all the challenges facing young people today KDYS is committed to Building Futures for all young people and the communities where they live. This is a great example of what results from providing young people with the spaces, skills and opportunities to meet, be included, have a say in their community and create change- regardless of where their journey began. “Understanding and experiencing different cultures and perspectives is really important in today’s world. Through our partnership with Irish refugee Council we are hoping to extend opportunities and programmes such as this to even

KDYS ‘Building Futures’ initiatives support members like Nyasha Masukui, Precious Ndebell, Rufaro Chitseko, Rudo Chitseko, Priviledge Nkomo, Mongiwa KaQondindlela who are in direct provision. Pic: Sally MacMonagle.

more young people. We are also delighted to be welcoming our partners in the European Youth Forum and the UNHCR to the event. It’s a great example of what can be achieved through partnership” KDYS has an exciting vision for young people in Kerry. A future where all young people can realise their potential, a future where all young people can learn the skills needed for their lives today, and to ensure a healthy and successful future.

The range of supports provided by KDYS to young people focus on helping young people with; active and healthy living, personal development, arts and creativity, eating well and nutrition, helping transition from primary to secondary school, mentoring, preparing for the workplace of tomorrow, team building and leadership, mental and spiritual wellbeing, being resilient and dealing with anxiety, digital and online safety, learning skills for future employment.

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Happy Birthday Sham!

The famous Sham (aka Seamus Courtney) Lough Guitane Killarney celebrating his 72nd birthday in O’ Connors Bar High St. on Sunday the 16th of September. Music by Timmy O’ Connor. Sham’s favourite singer. Same place next year!

Holy Communion & Confirmation Parties at The Gleneagle The Gleneagle Hotel are pulling out all the stops for their Holy Communion and Confirmation parties and at a price that won’t break the piggy bank. As well a delicious three course meal, they have lined up all sort of special treats to help celebrate your child’s special day. For communions there’s a kids’ disco and for confirmations, their famous teen zone will be up and running. They have also included a family pass to Aquila Club and a 20euro gift voucher for The Gleneagle shop. The celebratory lunch includes three courses, free minerals for the children and a personalised menu and costs €30 per adult and €10 per child. To make a reservation call 064 6671550.

The Rustic Pantry: Refreshingly Different Food

Food is our business. It’s what we love. It’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. For your communion or confirmation, we can help you plan your special event and create the perfect menu for you and your guests at your venue. The Rustic Pantry is a private catering company founded by Simon Regan and Dylan Kelly, who can boast of over 40 years of combined experience in five-star hotels and high end restaurants. Your special occasion can be a stress-free event with a tailor-made menu, catering for any budget or dietary requirements without sacrificing on quality. We take the hassle out of entertaining, so you can enjoy being a guest at your own event. For your communion or confirmation, choose from a variety of catering solutions, whether you are considering a BBQ, a buffet, a fine dining experience, or drop off platters. With tailored menus to suit your personal style, using the freshest seasonal locally sourced produce, along with exceptional service and attention to detail, we strive to exceed your expectations, allowing you to make the most of being the host! The Rustic Pantry create refreshingly different and uniquely imaginative food, beautifully presented with unsurpassed attention to detail with a hint of theatre for good measure.

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Make Happy Memories at The Heights Hotel Your special occasion is their special occasion and at the Heights Hotel Natalie Bader and Shauna Buckley will help you create an event that will ensure you and your guests have the happiest of memories from the day. With extensive knowledge and experience in the hospitality sector you can rest assured you will be given the greatest level of care with the assistance of this expert team. Whether you’re having an intimate family meal or a celebration with extended family and friends they will look after you and make sure your requests are catered for on your child’s special day. With Head Chef Jamie Cronin available to cater for any of your menu requirements, and a friendly and welcoming team of staff, you can enjoy the Heights of Hospitality. “Planning a Communion or Confirmation need not be stressful, we are always on hand to assist and guide you whether it be advice on menu choices or how to add those extra special touches. We will help you every step of the way.” Say Natalie and Shauna.

McCarthy’s Par At Killarney Golf & Fishing Club We know the milestones of First Holy Communion and Confirmation are cherished and we will ensure your day creates lasting memories. Celebrate your child’s Communion or Confirmation in style in McCarthys Par @ Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Enjoy excellent food, On Site Car Parking, Stunning Lake Views, our package also includes a token gift for the celebratory child. •

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3 Course Menu followed by Tea & Coffee We know the milestones of first holy communion and confirmation are cherished and we will ensure your day creates lasting memories. Celebrate your child’s Communion or Confirmation in style at Killarney Golf and Fishing Clubs Restaurant. Enjoy excellent food, On Site Car Parking, Stunning Lake Views, our package also includes a token gift for the celebratory child. Please note we do book out early so early reservations are advised.

3 Course Meal €25 pp Children’s 3 Course Meal €10 per child for further details please contact us on 087 2058460 or email dgbialann@gmail.com

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Freda’s Family Food Freda’s Family Food is one of Killarney’s leading outside catering providers. It is a family based business and it promises to make an event out of every occasion. Freda’s offers a busy household a unique & special service in helping to organize any important event. We feel it is so important that everyone enjoys the occasion. It caters for all events no matter how big or small. The aim is to take the “pain” and “stress” out of catering so that all involved can enjoy the event

WHAT WE PROMISE: • Your food delivered to your door hot or cold • A large selection of menus to suit all budgets • All the necessary crockery, glasses, cutlery, tables and linen that you may cam be supplied and we will return to collect all equipment – dirty - at a time that suits you. • All my ingredients are sourced from Approved Suppliers and where possible local produce • Slimming friendly options available (Syn Free)

Muckross Park Hotel Is The Ideal Venue Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is an ideal venue to celebrate a family occasion. Located in the heart of Killarney National Park, just moments away from Muckross House & Abbey, Torc Waterfall and the Lakes of Killarney, you will have some stunning backdrops for photos on the day. Communion celebrations at Muckross include a three course meal, a free jaunting car trip for up to 6 people, complimentary lunch for the Communion child and sweets and treats for each child. The communion rate is €40 per adult & €16 per child. Muckross Park Hotel has received numerous accolades for culinary excellence, voted Kerry’s Best Hotel Restaurant and receiving 2 AA Rosettes in 2017. To book call Bart on 064 6623400 or email bart@muckrosspark. com

Celebration Is Sweeter With Jam Whether you are planning a Communion, Confirmation or a Birthday — every family celebration is sweeter with jam. We’re here to make your life sweeter and easier! We offer an extensive Home Catering Menu; whether it’s just a centrepiece Main Course, Celebration Cake or even the Entire Menu. We use the best quality locally sourced Irish flour, dairy and meats and high quality suppliers for non local ingredients like high percentage cocoa chocolate, quality fresh fruit and more. We cook in small batches by hand using quality ingredients and then carefully finished, packed and delivered Everything we make is free from additives, preservatives, colourings and other nasty bits and we produce a range of gluten-free goods too!

Don’t forget to grab one of our new Savoury Home Catering and Celebration Cakes and Desserts Menus in the café or get them online right now at www.jam.ie.

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Caraway Take The Stress Away Caraway Catering is the leading event specialist in Kerry, We will cater for any event from birthday parties, through to small intimate dinner parties. Communions & Confirmations are special days in your child’s life that Caraway Catering can cater for it to be a great day. Whether it’s in your

house, in your garden or at any venue you desire we can help you. We can create a special menu for your day and to suit your budget. Let us take away all the stress of the day so you can enjoy it with your guests and not be slaving away in the kitchen. No event is too large or to small.

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Peugeot Previews Reborn 504 Coupe Peugeot will tap into its illustrious back catalogue at the Paris motor show with a new coupe concept. Teasing a single picture of the unnamed car it plans to reveal, the single darkened image appears to suggest the small two-door concept will draw direct inspiration from the handsome 504 Coupe that was produced between 1969 and 1983. So far, no details have been given on what will power the Peugeot coupe concept, but it’s likely to come with the carmaker’s new pure-electric powertrain technology.

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Kris Meeke on Toyota’s radar for 2019 World Rally Championship Toyota team principal Tommi Makinen has discussed the possibility of bringing Kris Meeke back to the World Rally Championship in a Yaris WRC for 2019. Sebastien Ogier set to switch back to Citroen for 2019 WRC campaign Sebastien Ogier looks increasingly likely to return to Citroen for the 2019 World Rally Championship.

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drive version will be available. It has a top speed of 160km/h. The vehicle features an electrically operated sliding side door to access the cargo area, plus rear barn doors and two front doors, all of which are unlocked via smartphone proximity. Inside, the traditional cockpit is gone, replaced by an augmented reality display projection on the windscreen. The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo has cameras instead of wing mirrors and could easily become a production car given it’s based on the same MEB platform as VW’s other impending EVs.

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Ferrari has revealed two limited edition, retro-styled Monza supercars based on its 812 Superfast at a VIP preview event held at its Maranello HQ. Available in either one or two-seat configuration, the new Ferrari Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 were revealed at the private event for customers. Ferrari says it will build no more than 500 examples of the two models combined, and the com-

plete production run of Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 vehicles has all already been spoken for with each buyer thought to have parted with more than €1 million. In the future, the carmaker said it would offer more limited-editions based on its core models in a bid to boost profits, as cars like the Monza come with significantly higher price tags and larger profit margins.

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Review: Hozier – Nina Cried Power EP After announcing his upcoming INEC December gig early this week, we thought there no better time to have a look at Hozier’s new four-track EP Nina Cried Power, his first record since 2016’s Better Love, which was a once-off single that arrived after his hugely successful self-titled album. ‘Nina Cried Power’ is the lead-track and features the soul legend Mavis Staples as a guest vocalist. It’s a song that stays true to

Hozier’s soul-gospel leanings but digs deeper and more confidently vocally into that sound, while shouting out vocal legends alongside the titular Nina Simone. The rest of the songs recall the acoustic guitar ballads he previously established along with the bluesy-rock of his early work. A must listen to anyone that went out and bought tickets this morning for Hozier’s December INEC trek.

Comic Norm MacDonald first made a name for himself on “Saturday Night Live” in the 1990s as anchor of the show’s popular “Weekend Update” segment. Since leaving the late-night staple in 1998, the comic has appeared in various TV shows and movies and hosted his own podcast inn which he, along with sidekick Adam Eget, interviewed celebrities.

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In Memoriam

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8TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

COUNIHAN

DALY

ACKNOWLEDGMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

30TH ANNIVERSARY MCDERMOTT

CULLOTY

In loving memory of Michael Counihan, Late of Tournanough, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, Who died on 14th September 2010.

In loving memory of John Daly late of Buddihans Kilcummin, Killarney Co. Kerry who died on the 15th of September 2015.

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

Just a prayer from the family Who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you. Sadly missed by your loving son Patrick, daughter-in-law Helena, and grandsons Patrick and Luke.

Always remembered by his wife Sheila and his daughter Hannah, his sons Johnny, Mike and Robert.

7TH ANNIVERSARY DALY

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE FLEMING

In loving memory of Jerome Daly, Late of Knockaderry, Farranfore, who sadly passed away on September 25th 2011. Birthday remembrance of Sheila Fleming Late of Clydine, Kilcummin Killarney, Whose birthday occurs on 16th September. 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 loving husband Pat, daughter Marcella, sons David and John, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Katrin and grandsons Conor Patrick, Jack Finbar and Emma Sheila.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

Just a prayer from the family Who loved you Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you, Our hearts are filled with memories, That we gathered through the years, And all the happy times we shared, Are treasured souvenirs. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons Donal, Michael & Jerry, daughter Margaret, grandchildren Aoibhinn, Cillian, Anna, Andrew, Sarah and Ryan, brother Batt, sister Helen and all extended family members. Also remembering his wife Eileen who passed away on June 25th 2017 and is Dearly missed by all. Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 23rd September at 11.30am in St. Gertrude’s Church Firies.

In loving memory of Dan Joe Culloty, late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney who died on the 1st October 2017. On the first anniversary of the passing of a beloved husband, brother, uncle and granduncle, we his family, wife Maryann, brother Patrick and sisters Sheila and Kathleen wish to thank all our relatives, neighbours and friends whose help and support meant so much to us during this difficult time. To those who attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass, many who travelled long distances to be with us. Thanks to those who sent floral tributes, Mass cards and Perpetual Enrollments. Our grateful appreciation to Fr. Hayes and especially Fr. Gerard O’ Leary who celebrated the funeral mass and the mass at the house. We would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Donal Coffey GP and the staff of Ross Medical Practice. We would like to thank Dr. Henry and his team in CUH, especially the nurses and staff of Ward 5A. We would also like to give our warmest thanks to Deborah Casey for her help and assistance during his illness. Thank you to the Garda Siochana and Murphy’s undertakers for their professionalism during this time. Also to John Joe Murphy’s Bar for providing food and refreshments. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all intentions. ‘A loving thought, a silent tear, A constant wish that you were here. An empty space no one call fill, We miss you Dan Joe and always will. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maryann and extended family. First anniversary Mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart Barraduff Friday 28th September at 7:30pm.

In loving memory of Paddy McDermott, Late of Cluain Mhuire, Woodlawn, Killarney. Remember him with a smile today, He was not one for tears. Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said. His strength, his wisdom, The way he was, Remember them instead. Lovingly remembered by His Sons Eamonn and Sean, Daughters-in-law and Grandchildren

18TH & 3RD ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Cherished memories of Frank Murphy who died on the 23rd Sept 2003 and of his wife Kathleen Murphy, who died on the 22nd Sept 2015, late of Mill road, Killarney. Those we hold most dear, Never truly leave us, They live on in the kindness they showed The comfort they shared, And the love they brought into our lives. Always remembered by Your loving family. Anniversary Mass on Sun 23rd Sept at 12 Noon in the Cathedral.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

7TH ANNIVERSARY NOLAN

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13TH & 47TH ANNIVERSARY O’GRADY In loving memory of our parents, Paddy August 20th 2014 and Lil September 29th 2014. Don’t think of them as gone away Their journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets This earth is only one. Just think of them as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think how they must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of them as living In the hearts of those they touched... For nothing loved is ever lost And they were loved so much. Sadly missed by Catherine, Lile and Eileen and their families Anniversary Mass for Paddy & Lil will take place Tuesday September 25th at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral

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In loving memory of Gretta and John O’Grady, late of 1 York Terrace, Lewis Road, Killarney. Gretta who died on the 24th July 2005 and John who died on the 22nd of September 1971. No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather And you’re not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart, The sorrow we feel, We can never explain, And the ache in our hearts Will always remain. Always loved and remembered by your sons Peter and John Joe, daughters-inlaw Barbara and Kathy, grandchildren Tara, Keith, Barry, Aisling, Great-grandson Ryan.

In loving memory of Danny Nolan, Late of 33 Dalton’s Avenue, Who died on the 19th September 2011. Wrap your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For it is his Anniversary, And he can’t come home. Call his name softly, And when he looks your way, Tell him we love him, And miss him everyday.

In loving memory of Owen O’Sullivan, Late of Knockaninane West, Killarney Who died on the 23rd of September 2014. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You’re always by our side. Always loved and remembered by your Wife Marguerite, sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

Always remembered by Nephew Alan and family.

Owen’s fourth Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in The Church of The Resurrection, Killarney on Sunday, 23rd September at 11am.

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. BTF.

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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MCCARTHY

A Birthday Remembrance of a loving Mom and Nana, Carmel McCarthy, 9 Bishop Moynihan Crescent, Killarney, Whose Birthday occurs on the 21st of September.

A Birthday remembrance of a loving and caring Mom and Nana, Carmel Mc Carthy ,9 Bishop Moynihan Crescent Killarney, Whose Birthday occurs on the 21st of September .

Thinking of you on your Birthday

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So many happy memories, Mom Come flooding back today, Of Birthday celebrations Before you went away. Those wonderful occasions Never changed throughout the years, But now your smile is missing Replaced with Birthday tears. You may not be here with us, But the day means just as much, And I can feel your presence And the comfort of your touch. I’ll celebrate your birthday, Mom, The way I always do, For the precious love between us And all I owe to you.

Birthday wishes sent to Heaven From your loving family below. We love you and miss Far more than words can say.

It’s a special bond that spans the years, Through laughter, worry, smiles and tears, a sense of trust that can’t be broken, a dept of love sometimes unspoken, a lifelong friendship built on sharing, hugs and kisses, warm and caring. Mother and Daughter their hearts as oneA link that can never be undone. XXX NANA Your birthdays here Nana But you aren’t, We’d send a gift But no we can’t, So we’ll make s wish Upon a star, To carry our love To where you are. Happy birthday Nana. XXX Loving and missing you everyday. By your heartbroken Daughter Diana, Son-in-law Danny, And Grandchildren Danny, Nisha, Kianan, Caoife and Callen.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Your Birthday not forgotten And your memory lives on. We celebrate the life you had, Even though you’ve gone. If we were given just one wish, One that would come true. We wish you back beside us, To spend this day with you. These last two years without you, Are the loneliest I’ve been. For every day I miss you I miss you more today. So forgive me Lord if I weep for my Mom I loved, for today was Always special to us. So Mom I sending all my love lots of warm hugs and kisses As you celebrate your Birthday in Heaven above .xxx “Nana”

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much, Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed by your Daughter Helena, Son-in-law Patrick, and Grandsons Patrick and Luke.

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.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

O’KEEFFE

WICKHAM

Cherished memories of my dear and loving husband Dan Joe O’Keeffe, Late of Glen View, Bounard, Whose 9th Anniversary occurs on the 25th of September 2017.

In loving memory of John Wickham, Late of Ballaugh, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Who died on September 25th 2015.

It’s lonely here without you, I miss you more each day, For life is not the same to me, Since you were called away. To your resting place I visit, Place flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, When I turn and leave you there.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

REEN

Loving memories of a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather, P.J. Reen, Raheen, Headford, Killarney who passed away September 21st 2013.

Love and miss you with all our hearts from your Heartbroken Daughter Katherina Son-in-law Timmy Grandkids Patrick and Daniel. xxxx

We seldom ask for miracles, But today, just one would do, To have the front door open, And 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.

MCCARTHY

Forever loved and missed Elizabeth xx

We wish that you were here today Even for just a while, so we could say “Happy Birthday Mom” And see your beautiful smile. The only gift we have today Will be the gifts you left behind. The laughter, joy and happiness...... Precious memories......The best kind. Lovingly remembered Your son James,Catriena and Kate xxx.

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

WILLIAMS

In loving memory of Seamus Williams, Glounonea, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on September 29th 2013. Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today. Always remembered by Your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Saturday 22nd September at 7.30pm

2ND ANNIVERSARY QUINLAN

Sadly missed and never forgotten Your loving family James, Thomas, Patrick, Michael, Mary & Ann. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 30th September at 9.30am in Clonkeen Church.

In loving memory of a dear mother Carmel McCarthy, late of 9 Bishop Moynihan Crescent ,Killarney whose birthday occurred on the 21st of September.

Always loved and remembered by his wife Maria, sons Peter & Shane, daughters Claire, Laura & Gina and Their families John’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday 22nd September at 6.15pm.

The house you left is lonely now, And I am lonely too, Those left behind are good and kind, But my heart still aches for you.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature, a heart of gold One of the best this world could hold Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind.

Sadly missed and remembered always by your wife Nuala. x

Heaven holds our Nana On this her special day. Lord we ask this of you , To give her a bouquet Of beautiful scented flowers. And tell her they’re from us. Please tell her we love her And we miss her for all eternity. xxx

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Carmel Mc Carthy Whose birthday occurred on the 21st of September

9TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY SUGRUE

In loving memory of Maureen Quinlan, Late of Church Street, Newmarket, Co. Cork who passed away on 26th September 2016 You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. From your son Frank, Mary & family.

3RD ANNIVERSARY FOLEY In Loving Memory of Patricia Sugrue Who Sadly Passed Away 22nd of September 2015 We‘re Missing you a little more, Each time we hear your name, We’ve Cried so many tears, Yet our hearts are broken just the same. We miss our times together,things in common we would share, But nothing fills the emptiness, Now your no longer there. We’ve so many precious memories, To last our whole life through, Each one of them a reminder of How much we’re missing you. Loved & Missed Always Your Heartbroken Family in Manchester & Killarney Xxxx

In loving memory of Pat Foley, Mounthenry, Firies, Killarney, Who died on the 20th September 2015. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. From your loving wife Kitty and family. Pat’s Anniversary Mass will be held in St Gertrude’s Church Firies on Saturday September 22nd at 7.30pm.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Sullivan, Late of Knockataggle, Kilcummin, Killarney, Who passed away on 23rd September 2017. On the occasion of her first anniversary her beloved husband Jerry, her children, Mary, Danny and Catherine, her daughter-in- law, Carla, son-in law, Niall and grandchildren would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all those that sympathised and supported us during Kathleen’s short illness and funeral. Sincere thanks to the palliative care team led by Dr Sheahan and to the public health nurses. To the staff in Kerry University Hospital, Dr Bambury, Fr Linehan and particularly all those in Muckross ward that cared for Kathleen, we appreciate all you did for Kathleen and for us. A special mention to the staff at Trants Pharmacy, Park Road, Killarney your kindness was much appreciated. We are eternally grateful to our extended family, friends and neighbours that cared for Kathleen and kept us going when we needed it most. There are too many to name individually but in some attempt we want to thank Kathleen’s dearly beloved sister Mary and her girls, Juliette, Siobhan and Maria, along with Kathleen’s extended families and friends in Ballydesmond, Banna, Ballyheigue, Cork city and the UK. We would like to give special mention to all staff and clients in Teach an Churam, Rathmore who cared for Kathleen and supported us. To conclude, we would like to thank those that prepared Kathleen for her final resting place. To Mike, Mary and staff at O’Shea’s funeral home; your professionalism and attention to detail was impeccable. Thanks to Fr Mulvihill and sacristan Siobhan McSweeney at Our Lady of Lourdes church, Kilcummin and to the musicians for the beautiful music in the church and at the graveside. Last but not least, we offer our thanks to those who came from near and far to sympathise with us. For those who telephoned, sent cards and floral tributes, we are truly grateful. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. “Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side” Kathleen’s first anniversary mass will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Sun Sept 23rd at 11.15am.

POWERFUL NOVENA This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request). Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request). This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours - one day. Promised publication, never fails. KC.

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In loving memory of Ella O’Leary (Nee Hussey), Late of Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Who died on 26th September 2016. God saw you getting tired, my love, When a cure was not to be, He closed his arms around you, And whispered come to me. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Sadly missed by husband Jimmy, Michael, Hilary, Kerry, Ashling, Timmy And extended family. Anniversary Mass on September 22nd at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has given to me. Intercede for me that I will obtain guidance in seeking out possible opportunities. When I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful and diligent for the glory of God for my own good and that of all the people we serve. Ask God to give me health of mind and body and generosity in meeting the needs of others. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. N. P.D.

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. O.D.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

O’LEARY In loving memory of Ella O’Leary, Woodlawn Park, Killarney who died on the 26th September 2016. Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today, Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, Yon haven’t been forgotten, And by us you never will. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mary and Ger Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one’s gone, Down the path of memories, We gently thread today, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, As life goes on it’s way. Lovingly remembered by Siobháin

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Michael O’Donoghue, Farmyard, Ross Road, Killarney Who died on 20th September 2014. The moment that you died Our hearts were torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you. Remembering you as our friend is easy, We do it everyday, But missing you is the heartache, That never goes away. We hold you so tightly within our hearts, And there you shall remain, Until that day arrives, That we will all meet again, Forever friends we will always remain. From your ever loving group of friends. xxxxxx

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

O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received.

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

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen. (Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.)

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

THANKSGIVING For wonderful favours received from the Holy Spirit, St. Anthony, St. Pio, St. Martins, St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. Blaise, St. Peregrine, St. Francis, St. Oliver, St. Dennis, St. John Macias, St. Teresa, St. Martha, St. Lucy, St. Walburga, St. Bridget, St. Claude, St. Dominic, St. Gerard, St. Patrick, St. Dympna, St. Brendan, Divine Infant of Prague, Mary Our Queen and our Mother Divine Infant, Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Holy Souls, Pope John Paul II, Ivan, Father Power. MT, JOSL, O.M.D CMOSR.

MEMORARE TO ST. ANNE Remember, Good Saint Anne whose name means grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I come before you, sinful and sorrowful, Holy Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary and loving grandmother of the Saviour do not reject my appeal but hear me and answer my prayer. Amen.

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Early Days But This Lakers Team Could Go A Long Way National League Division One Scotts Lakers v UL Eagles | Sunday at 3pm

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Words: Adam Moynihan

It’s far too early to be making bold predictions – especially when there are a number of new teams in the league – but things are looking up for the Scotts Lakers. The 2017/18 season was predictably up and down as St Paul’s tried to reacclimatise to National League basketball but now, with one year under their belt and some exciting new signings in their ranks, the Lakers appear to have all the right ingredients to make a real impression in Division One. Coach Cormac O’Donoghue is fortunate to have plenty of local talent at his disposal, most notably athletic all-rounder Mark Greene who was excellent last weekend, but ultimately your Americans and your Europeans are likely to be your most influential players. To this end, the Lakers recruited guard Seán O’Brien from the States at the last minute to replace the outgoing Harrison Deneka, who was traded to Galway. If O’Brien’s home debut is anything to go by, that late transfer may prove to be a masterstroke. O’Brien was outstanding last Saturday night against Mathews. He top-scored with 37 points, shooting 12/20 from the field and a perfect 9/9 from the line. But the Philadelphia native is more than just a finisher. For me, the most impressive aspect of his performance was his attitude. The newcomer worked as hard as (if not harder than) anyone on the floor and showed a degree of selflessness rarely seen in American imports. At 6’2” the former Colgate University star is no giant but he got more offensive rebounds (4) than any of his teammates and he also finished up with four steals. His active hands made things difficult for Mathews all night long and if he can maintain this level of effort, he is sure to become a firm fan favourite here in Killarney. Dutch big man Papito Hersisia also did well. He racked up 18 points, 14 rebounds and a couple of blocks in a solid outing and he seems to have all the necessary tools to be a dominant force in the league. Last year the Lakers were expecting Antuan Bootle to play that role but I felt he lacked a bit of aggression down low. The Bahamian-American seemed to settle for jump shots a bit too often when realistically a player that big and strong should be doing most of his damage closer to the basket.

Philip O’Connor drives for the basket. Pics: Eamonn Keogh.

Papito likes to shoot as well – and he’s not a bad shooter by the looks of things – but if he can use his huge frame to control the paint, the Lakers will be hard to beat this season. On Saturday, the home team grabbed nine offensive rebounds (the opposition had 10) but the majority were corralled by guards. In Hersisia and Andrew Fitzgerald the Lakers have great size and athleticism so there’s no reason why that number can’t improve over the course of the campaign. One big positive for Cormac O’Donoghue was the low number of turnovers given up by his new-look team. Turnovers were an issue throughout the Lakers’ comeback season but they were careful with the ball against Mathews, coughing up possession just eight times. Mathews, meanwhile, had 18 turnovers and that differential was undoubtedly one of

the deciding factors on the night. All in all it has been a promising start and they’ll have a chance to build on it this weekend as they face into their first double-header of the campaign. The Lakers face the winless WIT Vikings on Saturday in Waterford before returning home to play the UL Eagles on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles lost their opening game of the season against Portlaoise despite getting 32 points from American guard Tarchee Brown.

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National League Division One Scotts Lakers 93 | Fr Mathews 70

Words: Eamonn Keogh Before the game, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of Killarney basketball legend Paudie O’Connor.

Front: Seán O’Brien, Dailian Mason, Mark Greene (captain), Shane McCarthy, Philip O’Connor and Cian Clernon. Back: John Brosnan (Manager), James Murphy, Marko Bencic, Papito Hersisia, Justin Tuason, Andrew Fitzgerald, Dylan O’Sullivan and Cormac O’Donoghue (Coach). Pics: Eamonn Keogh.

Scotts Lakers:

Seán O’Brien (37), Papito Hersisia (18), Mark Greene (14), Dailian Mason (12), Andrew Fitzgerald (5), Shane McCarthy (4), Cian Clernon (2), Justin Tuason (1), Philip O’Connor, Dylan O’Sullivan, Marko Bencic and James Murphy.

Fr Mathews:

Deon Baker Jr (25), Michael McGinn (21) and Paul O’Driscoll (11).

St Paul’s BC chairman Paul Sheehan makes a special presentation to athlete Jordan Lee.

Despite trailing by 15 points at one stage, Scotts Lakers St Paul’s bounced back to take complete control and secure a comprehensive 23-point victory over Fr Mathews in Killarney Sports Centre on Saturday night. A capacity crowd filled the Killarney venue for this opening home game of the season and they didn’t go home disappointed. It was a match where Scotts Lakers’ outstanding new American signing Seán O’Brien was the difference between the sides. A game high of 37 points combined with a tremendous all-round display on both sides of the court meant he stood out from any other player on view. The Killarney side have certainly secured the services of a quality American player and his presence will be a huge boost to the Lakers’ challenge this season. It was the visitors who started much the better side with American Deon Baker Jr and Mike McGinn leading the way and Mathews led 13-2 after four minutes. The Lakers’ only return in these opening minutes was two points from the free throw line. It was a full four minutes of before Dailian Mason scored the home side’s first basket from play. Mathews led 20-5 with four minutes left in the first quarter as the Lakers struggled to make any impact. The introduction of veteran assistant coach Shane McCarthy made a big difference for the Lakers. His smart assist play opened up opportunities for O’Brien, Papito Hersisia, Mark Greene and Mason as the Lakers powered their way back into contention. They trailed by just two, 23-25, at the end of the first quarter. The home side continued to impress in the second quarter with big three-pointers from O’Brien, Greene, Hersisia and McCarthy and they led 44-36 with four minutes left in the half. They maintained control with further scores from Andrew Fitzgerald and Mark Greene to lead 57-43 at half-time. Fr Mathews tried everything in the third quarter to narrow the gap but Seán O’Brien led the Killarney challenge to great effect. His superb ball-handling skills and intelligent play beat Mathews’ full court press every time as the home side continued to dominate. Cormac O’Donoghue’s team led 7456 entering the final quarter. The gap was stretched to 91-62 with four minutes left in the final period. O’Brien left the action with less than three minutes remaining. He had scored 37 points at that stage despite the slow start and the other times he sat out during the course of the game. It was a mere formality in the end with Scotts Lakers cruising to a 93-70 victory. It was a big improvement on the team performance from the win over Limerick IT the previous week. The alarming stat of one from 27 three-point attempts from that match improved significantly last Saturday night with eleven converted from 29 attempts. The outstanding Seán O’Brien hit four of those while Mark Greene played a captain’s part sinking four from five three-point attempts. A minute’s silence was observed before the match for Killarney and Irish basketball legend Paudie O’Connor, who passed away last May. Capped over 100 times for Ireland, Paudie was the only Irish player ever selected on a European All-Star starting five and he brought the first American basketballers to Ireland in 1979. His nephew Philip O’Connor is a current Scotts Lakers player and carries on the tradition of Killarney’s most famous basketball family. St Paul’s Basketball Club also honoured local athlete and talented basketballer Jordan Lee with a presentation at half-time to mark his bronze medal achievement in the high jump at the recent European Para Athletics Championships in Berlin.

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21.09.18

Crokes Bounce Back

To Set Up Legion Showdown

Words: Adam Moynihan It’s the draw that has the whole town talking: reigning champions Dr Crokes will face neighbours the Killarney Legion in the quarter-final of the Kerry Senior Football Championship. The game will be played at 3.45pm next Sunday, September 30 in the Fitzgerald Stadium and will form part of a double-header with the equally-tantalising East Kerry versus South Kerry clash, which throws in at 2pm. Crokes suffered a shock defeat to Kerins O’Rahilly’s a fortnight ago but any doubts about their form were firmly put to bed on Sunday as they demolished An Ghaeltacht by 3-28 to 2-15 in the Park. It was a solid team performance by Pat O’Shea’s side but corner forward Tony Brosnan, who was making his return from a nasty wrist injury, was the undoubted star of the show. Brosnan kicked 1-14 (1-10 from play) in a memorable display and his tally is made all the more remarkable when you consider that he didn’t kick a single wide. Actually, he did miss one shot: he went for goal in the second half and whistled just over the bar. He also set up Crokes’ other two goals, both of which were expertly finished by veteran marksman Kieran O’Leary. The first assist was a raking 40-yard pass, the second was more like a spot of volleyball than football, but both were superbly executed and on this form Brosnan is one of the most dangerous attackers in the county. It was no coincidence that Crokes’ “dip” coincided with the absence of Brosnan and influential half-back Gavin White. Both were back in from the start against An Ghaeltacht and Crokes looked far more assured as a result. The men from the west capitalised on a sloppy Crokes start to lead 1-2 to 0-3 midway through the first half but a moment of madness from player/manager Marc Ó Sé turned the tie on its head. The Kerry legend appeared to strike out at former teammate Kieran O’Leary and he subsequently received his marching orders. It was always going to be an uphill battle from that point on and the Killarney side led by nine, 2-12 to 1-6, at the break. With the Rahilly’s game fresh in the memory, one or two easy jokes were being made up in the terrace at half-time but realistically there was no chance of lightning striking twice. Substitute Tomás Ó Sé goaled with the first attack of the period but Crokes steadied the ship and finished strongly to seal an utterly comprehensive victory. Attention immediately turned to the last eight and as soon as the draw was made after the match, word quickly filtered around town that Killarney’s biggest sporting rivals, the Crokes and the Legion, would be going head-to-head in the next round. My Legion teammates have found a bit of form in this year’s championship and we were obviously pleased to beat Rathmore and Mid Kerry to take the direct route to the quarters. As for the draw, you always look forward to games against the Crokes but it’s a tough match-up and you’d imagine that they’ll be heavy favourites heading into it. Regardless of the outcome, it should be a keenly contested game and hopefully

Johnny Buckley fetches a high ball. Pic: Don MacMonagle.

a good advertisement for football in Killarney. Free-scoring East Kerry will face their toughest test to date when they play South Kerry and that match should be a cracker as well. The evergreen Bryan Sheehan kicked 1-3 in his side’s 1-15 to 0-11 win over Rathmore last weekend and South Kerry are notoriously hard to shake when it comes down to the business end of the season.

In the other quarter-final double-header, Division 2 champions Austin Stacks play Dingle and Kerins O’Rahilly’s play St Brendan’s in an allTralee clash. Both of those games will be played in Austin Stack Park on Saturday. If you look at it from a neutral’s perspective, I doubt you could have handpicked a better set of fixtures for this stage of the competition and it promises to be a great weekend of action.

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Marc Ó Sé appears to strike Kieran O’Leary. Pics: Don MacMonagle.

Tommy Walsh and Kerins O’Rahilly will face St Brendan’s in the next round. Pic: Paudie Healy.

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East Kerry will be hoping for a big performance from Kevin McCarthy in their match against South Kerry. Pic: Paudie Healy.

An Ghaeltacht’s Pádraig Ó Sé tries to evade Tony Brosnan.

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Micheál Burns turns his man.

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County Championship Round-up Words: Eamonn Keogh

21.09.18

Munster GAA Briefs New role for Pat O’Shea

Dr Crokes boss Pat O’Shea has been appointed Games Development Manager with responsibility for Football Development. Pat will work with the six Munster counties on the development of Gaelic football including development squads, club coaching, school structures etc. In addition, Joe Carton (Waterford) has been appointed Games Development Manager with responsibility for Hurling Development.

2019 Hurling Championship

Legion’s Jonathan Lyne breaks away from Alan O’Sullivan and Ambrose O’Donovan of Dr Crokes in a Club Championship game in 2015. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

Dr Crokes qualified to meet Legion in the last eight of the Kerry SFC on the weekend of September 29/30 after easily disposing of An Ghaeltacht’s challenge in the Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday last. Tony Brosnan was the chief scorer for Crokes. This was his first game back after an eight-week lay off with a broken wrist, but he showed wonderful form, scoring 1-14 and 1-10 of this was from play. He scored from all angles in this faultless display of scoring and he laid on two goals for Kieran O’Leary who also impressed, scoring 2-3. An Ghaeltacht started brightly and led 1-2 to 0-4 after 15 minutes. Rob Ó Sé was their goal scorer, but his side was reduced to 14 men when Marc Ó Sé was issued with a straight red after punching Kieran O Leary. David Shaw continues to impress for Crokes and he earned his call up to score four points. Crokes built from the back with team captain John Payne in fine form. Johnny Buckley enjoyed the extra freedom in the middle of the park and set up his forwards for those match-winning scores and a commanding lead of 2-12 to 1-6 at the break. Tomás Ó Sé was introduced and he made an immediate impact, scoring 1-1 at the start of the second half. That was as good as it got for them as Tony Brosnan continued to score freely and Kieran O’Leary added his second goal. Gavin White had his first full game back and he made a difference. Colm Cooper did not line out as he was suffering from a bout of tonsillitis. St Brendan’s, meanwhile, defeated Mid Ker-

Ladies choice

Much has been said and written about the Kerry minors’ five-in-a-row and Dublin’s opportunity to overcome the Kerry seniors’ unlucky bid for five-ina-row which was scuppered by that Seamus Darby goal in 1982. Dublin are good enough and have the resources to make it six in a row but one must never forget that the Kerry ladies won a whopping nine consecutive All-Irelands between 1982 and 1990, and won 10 in 12 years during that golden era. Mary Jo Curran was the star Kerry player at that time and it is great to see her promoting the game in Kerry to this present day. Mary Geaney and Katie Liston are other names that spring to mind from that time. Cork were the team of the 2000’s winning 11 of the

ry 3-18 to 1-18. Once again Ivan Parker from Churchill was top scorer with 2-8. Six of these points were from frees. County star Jack Barry caught some fine balls and his tussle at midfield with fellow county man David Moran should be a key factor in their next round match against Kerins O Rahilly’s. Mid Kerry disappointed. Darran O’Sullivan tried hard but fellow county men Peter Crowley and Donnchadh Walsh made no impression. South Kerry 1-15 Rathmore 0-11. Rathmore had the aid of a good breeze in the first half but made little use of it. Once again Bryan Sheehan showed his class in the 20th minute when he struck for a great goal. His side led 1-8 to 0-6 at the interval. Rathmore were very dependent on the marksmanship of Shane Ryan. He scored five points from frees and one from play. Kerry star Paul Murphy tried hardest for Rathmore. Graham O’Sullivan did well for the men from Iveragh. The winners will meet the fancied East Kerry side in the next round. Dingle 1-14 St Kieran’s 1-11. St Kieran’s double marked Kerry ace full forward Paul Geaney and he was held scoreless. His best attempt came just before half-time but the effort was well saved by Kieran’s goalkeeper Sean Óg Ó Ciardubháin. Dingle led by 10 points to 6 at the half-way stage. A Barry O’Sullivan goal in the 55th minute gave Dingle some breathing space even though Danny Hickey scored a goal for the losers well into stoppage time. Next up for Dingle will be Austin Stacks. last 13 finals. They lost out to Dublin on Sunday last 3-11 to 1-12. In 1974 there were only 300 players in the LGFA. This grew to 14,000 in 1994 and total membership today is estimated at 188,000. It is very much alive and well. Attendance at last Sunday’s All Ireland finals in Croke Park was a whopping 50,141. One of the great areas of growth is in evidence at local level where the local East Kerry GAA clubs have active teams for the ladies. Long may they prosper.

Golden glory for Skibbereen brothers

Congratulations to the O’Donavan brothers Gary and Paul who had to “pull like a dog” to win the lightweight men’s double sculls at the World Championships in Bulgaria last weekend. They won

The first round of games will begin on the week ending May 12 (one week earlier than 2018) and the Munster Championship will be run over six weeks, allowing a break weekend for all counties midway through the round-robin series. The final round of games will take place on week ending June 16.

Munster Championship Draws

The draws for the 2019 Munster Senior Football Championship will take place on October 11 in conjunction with the other Provincial Senior Football Championship draws. The draws for the 2019 Munster U-20 Hurling and Munster U-20 Football Championships will take place at the next Munster CCC meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 29.

2019 Minor Football Championship

A new format for the Munster Minor Football Championship has been confirmed on a one-year trial basis. Phase 1 will see a round-robin format involving Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford with each county getting three games. The top two teams will then play the Phase 1 Final. The winner of the Phase 1 Final will join Cork and Kerry in a Phase 2 round-rob in format, with the top 2 teams qualifying for the Munster Final. The purpose of the new format is to ensure that the developing counties of Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford get at least three games against teams of a similar standard. The Phase 1 Final winner will have played four games before progressing to meet Cork and Kerry.

Scoreboard and clock

Good to hear that plans are well on hand for the installation of an electronic scoreboard in the Fitzgerald Stadium. I presume that this will also include a clock.

the coveted gold medals with a strong finish in the last 500 metres to hold off the fast-finishing Italian crew. They are our best hope for medals in the next Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. There was glory as well for Sanita Puspure who won the gold medal in the women’s single sculls.

Cards galore

In Tyrone, Edendork defeated Moy by a single point in an indisciplined affair. Six players were sent off and the referee Kieran Eanetta issued 27 cards: 20 yellow, six red and one black. Social media showed Moy’s player/manager Sean Kavanagh’s bruised face after he suffered a broken nose and concussion. This is not the first time a game in Tyrone has ended in a free for all.

Sport

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Does Kerry Have Too Many Soccer Clubs? Words: Adam Moynihan Both Killarney Athletic and Killarney Celtic got their Premier A campaigns up and running with hard-fought victories last weekend. Athletic boss Stuart Templeman fielded a vibrant looking team for their season opener away to Fenit and the Blues came home with all three points thanks to goals from Will Courtney and Seán Cournane. Fenit are a decent team and Samphire Park is a notoriously difficult venue so Athletic will be delighted to get a result back there. Elsewhere, reigning champions Killarney Celtic bounced back from a disappointing 3-3 draw with Castleisland to defeat Tralee Dynamos in Celtic Park on Sunday. Dynamos led 2-1 at halftime thanks to goals from Przemek Skrzypczak and Tony Duggan but a brace from diminutive winger Danny Roche rescued the points for Brian Spillane’s team. Pa McGrath was Celtic’s other scorer on the day. You might have noticed that Tralee Dynamos got relegated from the Premier A last season so you’re probably wondering how they’re playing Celtic in the league this season. Dynamos’ relegation was reversed when Mastergeeha, who finished third

from bottom and stayed up at Dynamos’ expense, decided to withdraw from the top flight and re-insert themselves into Division 2A – the fifth tier of Kerry soccer. Geeha obviously feel as though they’re better off in a lower division but dropping down four tiers is strange. They fought hard to pick up results last season; evidently the players were wasting their time. Dynamos, meanwhile, had a poor season and wound up in the relegation places but they’re not facing any repercussions. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s good for the league that big clubs like Dynamos are in the Premier A, and I’m sure it wasn’t a decision that Geeha took lightly, but what’s the point in having promotion and relegation at all if clubs can just decide what division they want to play in? Four teams have pulled out of the Premier A in the past two seasons (Rattoo, Park, Kenmare and now Geeha). There are 34 clubs in the county and if big town clubs like Park and Dynamos are struggling to put competitive teams together, maybe 34 is too many?

Fantasy

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Noel Duggan Ryan Scott Ryan Garner Nazim Omeiza Conor Murphy Jerry O’Brien Andy Twomey Scott Adams Ciarán Brosnan Donncha O’Shea

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Rugby News ... Words: Liam Murphy

Munster Back To Winning Ways Munster Rugby got back to winning ways at Irish Independent Park in Cork last weekend in the latest round of the PRO14. Welsh outfit the Ospreys were the opposition and Johan Van Graan made 11 changes to the starting line up from the team which started in the poor showing against Glasgow. Chris Cloete returned from his arm injury which had kept him out of action towards the end of last season and provided a masterclass in returning to competitive action, as did Peter O’Mahony. A good run out for Munster as they went on to win 49 points to 13 with eight tries scored in all - and the bonus point earned in the first half to boot. The Cork Camogie team were honoured at half-time following their All-Ireland success and Kieran Donaghy was also interviewed during the break. It’s great to see Munster acknowledging other sports and the greats. Next weekend Munster take on Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park in the PRO14 with matches against Ulster at Thomond Park and Leinster at the Aviva coming up in early October.

Sign Him Up! Ryan Fraser Bournemouth Midfielder Total: 39pts Last week: 18pts – Leicester (H) This week: Burnley (A)

Motorsport

Ott Tanak Boosts WRC Title Hopes With Victory In Turkey Toyota’s Ott Tanak completed a hat-trick of World Rally Championship event wins at last weekend’s Rally Turkey, capitalising on the retirement of title rivals Sebastien Ogier of M-Sport and Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville. Many of the top World Rally Championship cars retired in one of the toughest rallies in recent memory, as they returned to Turkey for the first time since 2010. Tanak had seemed well out of the victory battle and was as low as ninth on Friday, but surged through the field to capitalise in the tricky conditions. He then inherited the lead as Andreas Mikkselsen hit trouble on Saturday afternoon. Yet again there was drama for Ireland’s Craig Breen in this Citroen. Breen, who had led Rally Turkey on the opening day before being delayed by damaged tyres, was slowed by smoke coming into the cockpit on the second run through the Datca test on Saturday. He stopped twice to check the car, but continued after he and co-driver Scott Martin were unable

to detect the fire. Breen put the car into ‘road’ mode to reduce under-bonnet temperatures, which stopped the smoke. Jacking the Citroen up to check underneath it at the end of the stage, it caught fire and burned out of control moments later.

Current Standings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Thierry NEUVILLE Ott TÄNAK Sébastien OGIER Esapekka LAPPI Jari-Matti LATVALA

177 164 154 88 75

Sport 34 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Killarney Senior Badminton Club

On the night we defeated our North Kerry rivals Cillard on a scoreline of 4-03 to 3-00. Killarney won the toss and played with the aid of a strong wind in the first half. After a slow start we grew into the game and had the better of things and led at half time by a score of 2-02 to 1-00. Cillard came strong early in the second half and at the midway point of the second half the gap was only 2 points. However, our girls regained their composure, struck 2 goals and defended like demons to see out an historic victory. To all the players, trainers, club mentors and parents, a massive thank you from the club for all the effort put in over the course of the year. It was certainly worth Ballyfinnane Community Hall it when the final whistle sounded last COFFEE MORNING: Ballyfinnane ComSunday. TRAINING: continues for all age munity Hall Association would like to groups at 6.30 every Monday evening in thank all who supported their recent Spa GAA. Preparations are ongoing for Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice. Your the Veronica Stack Memorial Tournasupport was greatly appreciated. ment being held on Saturday the 29th YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes taking of September in Spa GAA. place on Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. For further Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, details contact Bridget on 087 6581947. Men’s Club SET DANCING CLASSES: commenc- On Sunday last one hundred and sevening on Tuesday September 25th from ty seven players took part in the David 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Beginners from 4yrs Keating Golf sponsored Singles Stableold are welcome. WHIST: Results from ford (Golfer of the Year) competition, Tuesday September 4th. Ladies: 1st which was played on the magnificent Prize H. O’Shea 2nd Prize A. Daly & N. Killeen Course. Once again, scoring was Corbett, 1st Int. M. Brennan 2nd Int. R. of the highest order and Castleisland’s Leahy, Best 5 B. Long. Gents: 1st Prize J. Tony Walsh came out on top on the McMahon 2nd Prize B. Ladden, 1st Int. day with a brilliant return of 41 Points, M.B. O’Sullivan, 2nd Int. M. McKenna, which was good enough for a one point Best 5 H. Leane. margin of victory over Baden Maher RAFFLE: E. Roche, G. Leahy, B. Ladden, who returned an excellent 40 points. M.B.O’Sullivan. Next night of Whist takes Full Results: Winner Tony Walsh (17) place on Tuesday 2nd. October at 9pm 41 Points, Runner Up: Baden Maher (5) sharp. Tea and refreshments served, all 40 Points, 3rd David O’Callaghan (4) welcome. 39 Points, 4th Donal Considine (3) 37 Points, 5th Michael Maher (5) 37 Points, Fossa LOTTO: 16th September 2018. Numbers Category 1 David O’Donoghue (3) 36 drawn were 7, 9, 19, 27. There was no Points, Category 2 Chris Twomey (10) 37 jackpot winner. Next weeks jackpot will Points, Category 3 John Hickey (13) 36 be €6,150. SET DANCING: Junior Set Points, Category 4 Padraig Griffin (19) 36 Dancing Classes will commence in Fossa Points. Standard Scratch on the day was Community Centre on the 17th Septem- 35 Points. Next Sunday there will be a ber from 5 - 6pm. For further details con- singles event on Mahony’s Point, please tact Ciara at 086 1997535. KILLARNEY LI- see BRS for full details. BRARY: Storytime for children will return Killarney RFC News to Killarney Library on Saturday 15th SENIORS: This Sunday our Seniors get September at 10.30am and will run at the first round of the new Munster Jun10.30am every Saturday until 20th Oc- ior League - Division 3, under way taking tober. Free admission. Ciorcal Comhrá on neighbours and fellow Kerry team (Conversational Irish Exchange) will Tralee RFC at Aghadoe. Peter Kelly’s take place at Killarney Library on Thurs- men have completed a busy preseason day 27th September at 6.30pm and will and will be rearing to go on Sunday. Kick run every Thursday night at 6.30pm un- off is 2:30pm and we would ask all KRFC til 8th November. Free admission. A supporters, committee, players etc to two-day mental health workshop will get to Aghadoe and support the lads in take place at Killarney Library on Thurs- this local derby! MINIS: Our Minis continday 27th and Friday 29th September ue training every Saturday at Knockreer. from 10am to 4pm. The Wellness Recov- Training takes place every Saturday beery Action Plan is designed to develop tween 10:30am and 12 midday and is strategies to enhance mental health and open to boys and girls aged between 5 is organised by the HSE. Free admission and 12. for details contact Liam Murphy but prior booking essential. on 087-4145662. Killarney Senior Badminton Club will start back on the 24th September and is on every Monday and Wednesday from 8.30pm to 10pm in the Presentation Convent Gym. Membership fee is E 110 for the season. New members very welcome! Coaching will be available for new players. Junveniles will return on Friday the 29th September from 6-30 to 8pm for all age groups. Contact Suzanne Smith (086) 1720770 for more information. Looking forward to seeing everyone back along with some new faces! Check us out on facebook. Contact Jennifer Keane (083) 3347228

Killarney Camogie Club

UNDER 10’S - Well done to Mellissa Culloty and her fantastic squad of players who performed so well in the Cillard blitz last Saturday. UNDER 12’S - Last Sunday night in Crotta O’ Neills GAA pitch our under 12 team made history by winning the A county title for the first time in the clubs history.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

Our annual competition on Lough Lein taking place on this Sunday the 23rd of September. As the battle for angler of the year enters the closing stages , only 9 points separate the top two anglers so it still all to play for !. This year is unusual as we have one remaining competition

to follow -fishing for the Tom Bambury trophy , which was postponed from earlier in the year , will take place on Sunday the 07th of October on Lough Lein as well.

MEK United FC News

U12’S: Mastergeeha 1 - 5 MEK: Last weekend our U12 squad took on Mastergeeha in the first round of the U12 Division 2 South league at Mastergeeha. The first half was very evenly matched but Jamie Daly broke through mid way through the half to put MEK 1-0 at half time. In the second half MEK went up a level and a second half hat trick from James Clifford and one from Noah O’Shea settled the match. Clifford and O’Shea superb throughout. In defense Rory Foley and Thomas Coffey were rock solid. Final Score 5-1, great work rate from all players, they could all have easily got a mention. Well done lads U14’S: MEK 8 - 1 Killarney Athletic: Another fantastic result for MEK this weekend with our U14’s winning against a depleted Athletic side. Scorers for MEK Max Leon and Sam Buckley (2 each) and a goal each by Owen Mannix, Cian Fleming, Sean O’Brien and Darragh O’Neill. Well done everyone!

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw 14/09/2018, numbers drawn were 4, 7, 10 & 25. Bonus not won numbers draw were 1, 9, 11 & 12. Next week’s jackpot €12,400 plus €1,000 bonus. RIOCHT 5K: A very successful 3 x 5K series of road races was held by Riocht Club in Castleisland. Our club did very well there, running from the club were Siobhan Daly, Michelle knee, Caroline Murphy, Robert Purcell, Cheryl Carmody & Norette O’ Riordan. LEE 10 MILE: Catherine Kiely ran a brilliant race in The Lee 10 mile. Seamus Murphy, Nora Flynn & Mary O’ Connell are running very well in the road race circuit. CROSS COUNTRY: The cross country season kicks off September 30th in The Demense Killarney. Keep an eye out for more updates. COUCH TO 5K: Commences in Barradubh Monday 17th at 7.30 and each Monday and Thursday night. Do come along and join up.

Beaufort Golf Club (Gents Branch)

RESULTS - 15th/16th September - V Par (Yellow Tees) - Sponsored by Treyvaud’s Restaurant & Daly’s Supervalu, Killarney. 1st Damien Callinan (20) 3 Up, 2nd Barry Woulfe (19) 3 Up, 3rd Michael Barry (12) 1 Down. 14th September - Open Friday - Sponsored by Clifford’s Groundcare, Winner: Aiden Carroll (14) 37 pts. FIXTURES: 22nd/23rd September - 18 Hole Stroke - White Tees - Sponsored by Pat & Joe Tangney Construction. Every Friday – Open Single Stableford – Sponsored by Cliffords Groundcare – open to gents and ladies – Entry Fee €25 – Ring Clubhouse on 064-6644440 to book a tee time.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies Branch)

RESULTS: Dates of last competition changed to 16th and 17th September Results next week. FIXTURES: 22nd/23rd September - 18 Hole Stableford - Sponsor: Mulvihill Pharmacy, Killorglin.

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KGFC (Ladies)

RESULTS: Tuesday 11th September 2019, 11 Hole Step Aside Scramble, very kindly sponsored by “Nua Wellness” Mag’s Brosnan. 1st Fiona Leacy 38.2 pts, Geraldine Collins, Margaret O’ Connor. 2nd Eileen Whelan 41.5 pts, Joan Buckley, Mary Sheehy. 3rd Winnie Ryan 41.7pts, Geraldine Tarrant, Elaine O’ Sullivan. Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to “Nua Wellness” & Mag’s Brosnan for sponsoring today’s competition. RESULTS: SUNDAY 16tH SEPTEMBER, Very kindly sponsored by Dan Horan Fruit & Veg Stroke Competition on Mahonys Point. 1st Ann Ladd (12) 68 nett. 2nd Mary O’Doherty (13) 71 nett bk 9. BG Kelly Brotherton (00) 72. 3rd Amy Arthur (6) 71 nett bk 6. 4th Maureen Creedon (13) 71 nett. 5th Sinead O’Shea (15) 72 nett. Congratulations to all the winners ! September 23rd 2018 ladies competition is kindly sponsored by Desire and Beauty Kitchen at West End Singles Stableford on Killeen.

Ross GC, Killarney - Gents Club

RESULTS: On Sunday Sept 16th we held an open SS competition kindly sponsored by the Laurels Bar & Restaurant. The winners were: 1st.... John Cuskelly (17) 40pts, 2nd ....Terence Mulcahy (11) 38pts, 3rd..... Virginijus Jonikaitis (12) 38pts.

Toastmasters Killarney

We held our very first club meeting of the new year on Tuesday, 11th September. As always, the guest greeter welcomed everyone to the club on arrival, both members and new guests. Susan, our President, opened the first meeting of the year and handed control to our Toastmaster, Debby. Debby welcomed new guests and provided a short insight into Toastmasters and reassured guests that speaking at the meeting is entirely up to each individual and their comfort zone. Our General Evaluator of the night, Paul, introduced the meeting officers whereby each explained their role. Our word of the night was ‘Reiterate’; people are encouraged to use this when speaking during the meeting. Jane was our Topicsmaster and she certainly generated a huge level of discussion. From Kerry Football to Summer memories, topics that almost all everyone could relate to. In line with the normal structure od the night, we had three prepared speeches. At the members moment section, Liz gave a very honest account of her Toastmasters journey, which started al most three years ago and how supportive the environment has been for her fear of public speaking. A wonderful icebreaker from James, a new member, was an excellent opening speech to the new year providing everyone with an insight into his life growing up in Northern Ireland. Shane didn’t disappoint and gave a powerful motivational speech on the benefits of goals setting ‘take your points and the goals will look after themselves’ was the main premise to the speech. Lastly, Jan delivered an informative and educational speech with the aid of PowerPoint on Artificial Intelligence and it’s use in computer chess. The welcomed break for tea, coffee and

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34 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week

Reen Pier, Ross Castle. Anyone who is 12 or older is welcome to come down and meet our coaches, and sample the sport of rowing. We row Olympic Sculls, Killarney Sixes, Gig and Coastal Boats, all year round, with indoor training continuing during the winter if the weather is inclement. Further Information from Mary at (086) 8098182. Training for our U14s, U16s, U18s, Club Level and Adults continues as per coaches texts. UPCOMING EVENTS: All Kilcummin VACANCIES: Vacancies presently exist Ireland Youth and Open Regatta next on the Kilcummin Rural Development weekend at the N.R.C. Cork Head of the C.E. Scheme for Maintenance of GAA River , Saturday 13th October. OPEN grounds and Office Administration du- DAY: We are delighted to announce that ties in the Rural Development Office. we will be hosting an Open Day for anyThese positions are a development one who wishes to come down to view opportunity and no experience is nec- our club facilities and meet our Coaches essary. Accredited training will be pro- on Sunday the 28th of October. More vided to support your career. Contact details to follow!!! CEILI TIME: Keep the your Local Intreo Office to check your date… Saturday the 13th October at eligibility. To apply please forward your The Avenue Hotel. Tickets on sale very CV for the attention of the Supervisor soon!! Last year proved such a success to the Rural Development Office by that we simply must gather the dancers post/email;info@kilcumminparish.com. and have another twirl. All welcome for Further information contact John 086 this l night of mixed dances, sets, waltzs , 1579381. MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP: quick steps , in aid of Club Funds. A two day mental health workshop will Muckross Rowing Club take place at Killarney Library on Thurs- NEW SEASON: Coaches will be in conday 27th and Friday 28th September tact with existing members regarding from 10am to 4pm. The Wellness Recov- new training times for the winter season ery Action Plan is designed to develop 2018/19. Rowing Ireland subscription strategies to enhance mental health and fees for existing members are also due, is organised by the HSE. Free Admission full details available from coaches. For but prior booking essential. SAVE THE beginners or those looking to try out DATE: AGM Comhaltas Kilcummin on rowing, the club will be hosting an Open Tuesday 25th September at 8.45pm in Day on Sunday 7 October. The Open the Rural Development Office KILCUM- Day will be an ideal opportunity for MIN PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: prospective rowers to come and have Meet every Monday from 10.30am – a look and ask any questions you may 12.30pm in the Recreational Hall. All have. The club welcomes boys and girls welcome. Contact Maureen on 087- aged 12+ and adult men and women. Parents also most welcome on the day. 2883479. Find us on Facebook or Twitter to keep Mastergeeha MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO: There was up to date with the latest information. no winner on Friday 14th September, EVENTS: Mark your diaries now with 2018. Numbers drawn were 10,11,19,22. competition dates for the winter season. For our newest members, the winNext Jackpot €3,000. MASTERGEEHA FC: U12 Div 1 Killarney ter season features a series of time trial Celtic 2 Mastergeeha 5. U12 Div 2 Mas- events known as ‘Heads Of the River’ or tergeeha 1 MEK 4. U14 National Cup HOR for short. Cork Head Of the River Mastergeeha 5 Killvilla 0. U15 Master- (HOR), rescheduled from spring 2018, geeha 3 Ballyhigue 1. U16 Ashling An- will be held on Saturday 13 October at nacoty 1 Mastergeeha 5. COMHALTAS the Marina in Cork city. Castleconnell TOUR OF IRELAND CONCERT: Comhaltas HOR, Sat 27 Oct, O’Briensbridge. SkibTour of Ireland Concert is being held in bereen HOR, Sat 17 Nov, Cork city maOur Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcum- rina. Muckross HOR, Sat 1 Dec, National min Village on Oct 18th at 8pm. Each Rowing Centre, Farran. some cookies allowed for social connectedness and a chance for everyone to get to know one another a little bit better. Following the break, the evaluators provided constructive feedback to the speakers. Susan, the president, encouraged everyone to spread the word of the club and thanked everyone. MEETING: The next club meeting will take place on Tuesday, 25th September and is always welcome to new guests.

Comhaltas Concert Tour consists of a fine mix of established artistes together with up-and-coming young stars. These are blended together into fast-moving and colourful shows of music, song and dance which appeal to both the connoisseurs and peripheral fans of Irish traditional culture. The Tours showcase all that’s best in Irish traditional entertainment. The performers, in all fields, display the high standards and regional styles that have become synonymous with these events down through the years. Tickets €12 Adults and €5 Under 16’s are available to purchase in the Post Office and the Rural Development Office.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club

Workmen’s Rowing Club

Killarney Celtic

TRAINING: Beginners Training continues at 10am on Saturday mornings at

TRAINING: Outdoor Training for the winter season will continue every Thursday evening at 6pm for all our members, meeting at field beside playground. Bring water and €2 and loads of energy! The Cross Country Season will commence on Sunday 30th September with the first competition in the Demense in Killarney. Strength & Conditioning returns Monday nights at 7pm in the Sem Gym for all members age 12 upwards. Bring €2, water and a mat if you have one. Please check our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyValleyAC/ for information on our autumn/winter training schedule. All players must be fully registered and fees payed before being allowed to

play for the club. The dates with training times for our teams are as follows Senior A + B Tues,Fri 7.30. Youths/17 Friday 5.30pm. U16 born 2003+ U15 born 2004, Tuesday 6pm. U14 born 2005, A squad Wed 7pm, B squad Thurs 7pm, U13 born 2006, Wed 6pm. U12 born 2007+ U11 born 2008, Thurs 6pm. U10 born 2009,Mon 6pm. U9 born 2010, Sat 2.45pm U7 +U8 born 2011,2012 Sat 1.30pm. Girls U12 + U14 Mon 6pm. Boys U7/U8 return this sat at 1.30pm and Boys U9 return at 2.45pm. Premier A, Killarney Celtic 3,Tralee Dynamos 2. Pa McGrath and Danny Roche (2) got us over the line here with Robert Osborne also making an important save late on when the game was tied at 2-2. Premier B, Classic FC 3,Killarney Celtic B 2, Ryan Kelliher with our goals. U16 National Cup,Shelbourne(Limerick) 1,Killarney Celtic 4. Cian McMahon(2),Jack McClain,Killian O’Sullivan(pen) were our goalscorers in a hard fought encounter. U14 Premier,Killarney Celtic 3,Inter Kenmare 0. Luke O’Neill(2) and Kalvin O’Sullivan got the goals. U12 Div 1, Killarney Celtic B 2,Mastergeeha 5. Leon Bowler and Colm Janot found the net here. Congrats to our U12 Girls who were named team of the week after their wins in the qualifying group of the south west region in the national cup. Next up is a trip to Dublin in October. Killarney Celtic Football For All participated in a blitz in Newcastlewest over the weekend. CELTIC LOTTO: Numbers drawn 7,16,18,24.No jackpot winner.4 match 3 winners receive €40.Next jackpot winner €8,000.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

JUVENILE NEWS: Reminder our registration is open online and should be completed by Sept 30th. See the registration link on our Facebook page. COUGARS ACADEMY TRAINING: Our Girls and Boys training continues on friday at the Parish Hall as follows, U8 Boys & Girls 5 pm, U10 Girls 5.45 pm, U10 Boys 6.45 pm. New members welcome Further details email secretarykillarneycougars@gmail.com TRAINING SCHEDULE UPDATES: U16 Girls Sunday , U14 Boys Saturday , U14 Girls Wednesday . Senior Womens Tuesdays , Senior Mens Tuesdays. U8 & U10 Girls & Boys Fridays , U11 Girls Fridays. Contact coaches for confirmation of times.

Killarney Athletic A.F.C.

REGISTRATION: Online registration is now open online for all age groups. Go to www.killarneyathletic.com GIRLS SOCCER: If you have any interest in joining one of our teams please email sec@ killarneyathletic.com FIXTURES: Saturday 22nd September, Under 13 Round 1, Listowel Celtic v Killarney Athletic 11.45am. Under 15 Round 2, Killarney Athletic v Shannonside 2.00pm. Under 13 Division 2 South, National Cup, Ballyhar v Killarney Athletic B. Under 15 Premier, National Cup, Killarney Athletic v Killarney Celtic A. Denny Under 17 League, Ballyhar Dynamos v Killarney Athletic 2.00pm. Sunday 23rd September, Denny Premier A, Killarney Athletic v Tralee Celtic 2.00pm. RESULTS: Denny Premier A, Fenit Sam-

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phires 1 Killarney Athletic 2, Scorers were William Courtney & Sean Cournane. Killarney Athletic Senior B, Castlegregory 5 Killarney Athletic B 1, Scorer for Athletic was Chris O’Meara. Youths, Killorglin 2 Killarney Athletic 1, Scorer for Athletic was Harry Potts. Under 16 National Cup, Lough Derg 4 Killarney Athletic 1, Scorer for Athletic was Jason Lee. Under 14 National Cup, Killarney Athletic 0 Kildimo 4. Under 14 B, MEK 8 Killarney Athletic 1, Scorer for Athletic was TJ O’Sullivan. Under 12 Division 1. Kenmare B 2 Athletic B 9, Our 2nd team got off to a great start to the new season with a very impressive performance in Kenmare on Saturday morning. Goals from Luke Doolan (4), David Butler (2), Killian White (2) and An OG.

Rathmore/Gneeveguilla

LISTOWELL RACES LADIES DAY: Winner congratulations to Siobhan Coakley Rathmore, McElligotts Honda Best Dressed Lady 2018 at Listowell races. ST PADRE PIO: The Mass in Gneeveguilla at 7.30 this Friday septembrer 21st will commemorate the 50th anniversary of St Padre Pio’s death and the 100th anniversary of the Stigmata. CD LAUNCH: paudie MacAuiffe Rathmore, shades of country CD Launch, New CD of Green Grassy Hills CD this sundqy September 23th at star Trax Music venue knocknagree Dancing from 2 .30pm. To 5.30pm. Adm. €10. Children & Students free Eddie Lee & James Kelleher. FUNDRAISING: A fundraising Health & Wellbeing Afternoon will take place at An Ríocht, Castleisland this Sunday, September 23rd from 12pm-3.30pm in aid of Kerry Hospice Palliative Care Services (University Hospital Kerry). Lots of events are happening on the day such as meditation, zumba and pilates classes and talks on Stress Management and Family Health. Mini-treatments of various complementary therapies will be available. There will be plenty of children’s entertainment also. The event is organised by Ann Murphy of Scartaglin, owner of Scíthe Health & Relaxation (based at An Ríocht). Ann also works as a complementary therapist in the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry. Support for this very worth cause is greatly appreciated. For further details contact Ann Murphy on 0879138807.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

RICKY KELLY MEMORIAL: 46 teams took part in this year’s event in aid of the Ian O’Connell Trust and we would like to acknowledge everyone’s support of same. As well as the players we would also like to thank those who contributed to the Barbeque on Sunday evening namely Musgrave Foods as well as Martin and his staff from Dingle Street Food for cooking it on the night. We must also acknowledge the musicians who played on the night. Thanks to our competition sponsors the Tatler Jack Bar, the Kelly Family, our Grounds Committee, Michael Keogh and those involved in running the competition for their support of another successful staging. We hope to be able to confirm the amount that will be donated to the Trust in due course. RICKY KELLY RESULTS: Overall Winners: Killarney Heights Hotel- Noel

Sport 34 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Moynihan, Kieran Fitzpatrick & Murt O’Shea 30, Inter-Firm Winners: LiebherrDarragh O’Callaghan, Cian Murphy & Micheal Horgan 32 and Sports Club Prize: Inniscarra GAA- Damien Fleming, David O’Donnell & Sharon Fleming 30 1/3. Juvenile Results- Winners: Erin Moloney, TJ O’Sullivan & Darragh Moynihan 34 and Runners-Up: Ryan Neeson, TJ O’Sullivan & Noah Sexton 34 2/3. NATIONAL INTER-CLUB COMPETITION: Our Inter/Junior team head to Collins in Cork this Saturday to try and qualify for the Quarter-Finals of this event next month. MUNSTER MATCHPLAY QUALIFIERS: These take place this Sunday in Castleisland at 12pm. Players from the club will be taking part in all three Gents Grades looking to qualify for the Finals the following weekend in Fermoy. CLUB FIXTURES: We hope to be able to confirm remaining fixtures in due course. Members will be informed via club text as well as the club website and social media in due course.

Killarney Musical Society

Greetings from Killarney Musical Society after a very successful Launch night held on Thursday night in the Killarney heights hotel for our 2019 production of The Sound of Music. It was wonderful to see so many old faces back to the society and we were thrilled to see so many new faces join us. It was a great opportunity for us all to meet with our production team of Peter Kennedy, director & Noel Lennon, musical director. Next stop are Auditions taking place on Sunday, 30th Sept, Killarney heights hotel, so save the date, children’s audition call 2/4pm and adult audition call 4/6pm.& so begins our musical year : the excitement..!!

On The Ball Beaufort

LOTTO: Lotto results of Sunday, 16th September for jackpot of €5,400. Numbers drawn: 3,11,21,25. No jackpot winner. Next lotto draw for a jackpot of €5,600 will be in Kate Kearney’s Cottage on Sunday, 30th September. FIXTURES: Beaufort minors are scheduled to play Laune Rangers in Killorglin on Saturday, 22nd Sept at 5pm in preliminary round of Mid Kerry minor championship. Extra time if necessary. Beaufort senior men are in the O’Sullivan Cup semi-final at date and time to be arranged. They will play the winners of Keel v Laune Rangers in the Mid Kerry senior championship semi-final.

Dr Crokes Club

KERRY COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3: Dr Crokes 3-28 An Ghaeltacht 2-14, Played in Fitzgerald Stadium. This game was very evenly contested in the first quarter. We were behind 1-2 to 0-4 at the end of this period. We were playing against the strong breeze and when our opponents lost a player to a red card their task became very formidable. We got on top with five points without reply and when we rattled the net in the 25th and 29th minute we were helped to an interval lead of 2-12 to 1-6, An Ghaeltacht to their credit came out all guns blazing and had a goal at the start of the second half. We were always able

to add to our scoring tally and scored 1-16 to our opponents 1-8 in the second thirty minutes. Over the hour we had eight different scorers, with corner forward Tony Brosnan hitting 1-13. The forwards did combine well for the scores and our attacking game was good for the most part. This is not to say that this was a dream display. We were lethargic at times especially in the first ten minutes of the game. Our overall display in the quarter final will have to be several notches higher if we want to advance further in the competition. Never the less it was encouraging that this display was an improvement on the earlier rounds and I feel that there is still a good bit left in the tank. SCOR: Scor na nOg will be starting up for children who will be under 17 years old on 01.01.2019. Contact Ger Lyne on 086 1541840 for more information.

Listry GAA

MARY JOE CURAN FINAL: Congratulations to the Senior Ladies Miltown/Listry especially to our Listry Players – Ciara Tagney, Emma Tagney, Niamh Broderick, Ciara Kennedy, Lorraine Kennedy and Mairead Lehane who won the Mary Joe Curran Final in Fitzgerald’s Stadium V Laune Rangers on Monday 10th, Miltown/Listry 2.5 Laune Rangers 0.6. EAST KERRY O’DONOGHUE CUP: Congratulations to Listry on a very exciting finish in Round 1 – O’Donoghue Cup East Kerry Senior Championship on Sunday 16th. Listry 2.14 Glenflesk 2.13 U16 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Well done to our East Kerry team representing Listry were Ruairi Murphy, Jack Walsh, Colin O Sullivan and Aaron O Shea who got defected by Mid Kerry last Thursday 13th in Austin Stack Park – East Kerry 2.15 Mid Kerry 2.18 JUVENILE UPDATE: Week ending Sunday Sept 16th, U14 Mid Kerry Championship Keel/Listry 2.09 - Miltown /Castlemaine 2.12 played Friday 14th. Keel/ Listry 3.11 Gbeigh/Glencar/Cromane 3.04 played on Sunday 16th. B Final due to be played next Sunday in Beaufort. Time and opposition TBC. U12s away to Dr. Crokes next Sunday at 12 in Div 2 in East Kerry League. U10s had a busy weekend, They travelled to Barraduff on Friday to play Glenflesk and to Bantry on Sunday am to take on Bantry Blues. Great skill was on display at both venues. Please support our Juveniles.

Gneeveguilla GAA

There was no winner of last weeks lotto numbers drawn were 1,13,18,24. Lucky dip winners were €40 Jack, Sean, Ollie, Tadhg and Kate, €40 Eilish Carroll Jib, €40 Catherine O Connor c/o Brendan, €30 Liam Fleming Kilcummin, €30 Batt O Connor Dripsey, €20 Christy Murphy. Next week jackpot €6,500 thank you for your continued support and thanks to all our ticket sellers. Congratulations to Owen Fitzgerald for making the Electric Ireland Minor team of the year, also huge thanks to all who turned up in community centre last Sunday to welcome some of the victorious Kerry minor team. Also thanks to all who helped out in any way last Sunday evening. O Donoghue cup result: Firies 3 16 Gneeveguilla 3 17.

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East Kerry GAA

GLENFLESK SENIORS: (SPONSERED BY O BRIENS TOPOIL AND THE KERRYWAY). Glenflesk 2 13 Listry 2 14. The season ended in dramatic fashion for our Senior team last Sunday when a goal in the 7th minute of injury time gave the win to Listry in the O Donoghue 1st rd. This was a hard way to end the year but it was a season of many positives and some fantastic performances particularly in the Intermediate Championship. Well done to the team and management EAST KERRY: Best of Luck to our players involved with East Kerry when they take on South Kerry in the Co. Championship quarter final on the weekend of 29/30th of September. GLENFLESK LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in The Corner Bar on 10/09/2018 Jackpot €5,000.00 Numbers were 3, 19, 21, 28. The next draw will take place in The Kerryway on 24/09/2018 and the Jackpot is €5,200.00 GLENFLESK COMHALTAS: Music classes will resume on Thursday 27th September in St. Agatha’s Community Centre preceded by registration at 7pm. For more details contact Margaret Creedon 0872706390 RAHEEN N.S: Congratulations to Eugene Bowler who had the winning lotto no. 38 on Saturday the 15th of September. CLUB FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT: The club have made good use of our facilities in Derreen since it opened and they served their purpose well during that period. That said time and needs change and we as a club have to move to match the growth and changes in our town. With this guiding necessity in mind the club is embarking on a major fundraising plan which is being launched this Sunday September 23rd. in Randles new showrooms at 7 p.m. The steering finance committee have put in a tremendous amount of preparity work and from Sunday onwards it will be all systems go! The plan incorporates an upgrade of current facilities as well as an ambitious series of new developments which will greatly enhance the experience for all our members as well as the greater Killarney community. CLUB DAY OUT: The club will hold a day out on Sunday 23rd.September starting from Ross Castle with a boat trip to Lord Brandons Cottage at 10 a.m. There follows a 10km walk through the Gap to the famous Kate Kearneys and there the group will be bussed back to Ross with the courtesy of Pat Moynihan who targets 4.30 p.m.as departure time. Tea and sandwiches are available but should you so choose to you may bring your own lunch.Wet weather gear and good walking shoes /boots advised (it might just rain!).Total cost €10 per person. Please book and pay either Tuesday Sept.18th.8 - 9 p.m.in the clubhouse or alternatively on Sat.22nd.between 10.30a.m.- 12 midday.A trip made by many thousands of tourists to Killarney but surprisingly few locals have so this is your chance to tick it off the bucket list. CO.CHAMPIONSHIP 1/4 FINAL: Killarney Legion V Dr. Crokes, weekend 29/30th Sept. LOTTO: Winning no’s - 4,13,16,24. No winner. Next weeks jackpot €13,500.

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COISTE NA NOG: ABC and U6,U8 continues each Saturday 10-11am. New members welcome. Coiste na nOg Annual General Meeting will be held earlier this year on Thursday 27th Sept. Time TBC. CO. BARRET CHAMPIONSHIP CUP S/F : Spa 2-11 Na Gaeil 1-8. Well done to the juniors through to the Barrett Cup final. UPCOMING FIXTURES: U12 Boys Sun @12noon Sept 23rd Spa v Rathmore away . Senior Ladies: Junior A final v Milltown/Castlemaine Sun 23rd. Ek O Donoghue Cup Sat 22nd Sept @2pm: Spa away to Scartaglen . Senior Co Championship 29/30th Sept: East Kerry v South Kerry. SCÓR 2018/2019: Any juvenile club members who may be interested in participating in the forthcoming Scór competitions please contact Spa Scór Officer Eileen Aherne at 087-9940594 by Friday 21st Sept. CLOTHES COLLECTION: Last chance to get rid of old, unused clothes. Please drop off to clubhouse by Friday 5th Oct to the clubhouse. Further info contact Anne Holland 0857780883. LOTTO: Nos 5, 11, 22, 23. No winner. lucky dip winners Tim Corcoran, N O’Flaherty, Michelle Sweeney, Ella Moynihan. Next weeks jackpot €8,700 in McSweeney Arms. RESULTS: DR O’Donoghue cup- round 1. Listry 2-14 Glennflesk 2-13. Gneeveguilla 3-17 Firies 3-16 (AET). MEETING: East kerry GAA Commitee Monthly Meeting: This Tueday Septenber 25th at killarney Height Hotel at 9pm. All Delegates requested To attend, MINOR COUNTY FINAL: Best of Luck to East kerry team and to clubs with st kierans in co, final this Sunday. FIXTURES: Minor County Championship Final East kerry v St kierans at Austin stacks park this sunday September23th at 2pm. Lee Strand U16 Co, District Championship Final East Kerry 2-15 Mid Kerry 2-18.

Fossa GAA

SENIOR LADIES: Fossa ladies claimed their first ever junior championship title overcoming Cromane in the Randles Bros Junior C Championship Final tie played in John Mitchell’s on Sunday Sept 9th. Full time score Fossa 4-13 to Cromane 1-9. Fossa were the better side throughout this half, Amy Moriarty, Katie Talbot and Orla Moynihan were rock solid in defence and Fossa were a much more fluid and potent attacking unit. The second half goals paved the way for a deserved victory and the Junior C honours. Captain Julie Cronin accepted the trophy from KLGFA County Secretary, Donal Rahilly. CONGRATULATIONS: Congrats to three of our young stars, Emmett O’Shea, Colm Talbot and Ruarí Doyle who helped East Kerry U-16’s come from behind against Mid Kerry to win a classic in the County Championship U-16 final played in Tralee last Thursday evening. In a game where East Kerry looked in trouble on several occasions, they never gave up and won it at the death, helped in no small way by our three stars on the pitch, including 1-07 by Emmett, well done boys.

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