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“It’s lifechanging for Joe” Mother urges public to think organ donation after son’s life-changing kidney transplant

| By Michelle Crean A young Killarney man with Down Syndrome has had a new lease of life thanks to the gift of kidney last month.

21 year-old Joe Buckley from Faha, son of

Noreen and Jack, the former President of Killarney Golf Club, suffered ill health and had to undergo regular kidney dialysis.

However, thanks to the kindness of one family, who made the difficult decision to donate a loved one’s kidney, Joe is now back to full health and ready to get back to his regular activities.

Now his mother is speaking out ahead of next week’s Organ Donor Awareness Week, which takes place from March 30 to April 6, and is appealing to the public to ‘Give the Gift of Life’ by becoming an organ donor.

“Joe had his operation on February 12,” Noreen told the Killarney Advertiser yes-

terday (Thursday).

“It was life-changing straight away. The big thing is once you receive your kidney it’s life-changing. There’s a difference within 24 hours. The recovery is remarkable.”

She explained how Joe, who attends the Kerry Parents and Friends and is a member of the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club, had suffered with kidney trouble since the age of 12 and had to undergo dialysis.

She said she received great support from her workplace in the Dept of Justice, especially from colleague Stephen Byrne.

“I’d like to praise the HSE for their dedication to the Kidney Association with regard transport to and from Joe’s dialysis and John Crean Taxis, Catherine and her team in KP&F and Dilly Little’s team in Dublin and all on Damian’s Ward in Beaumont Hospital.”

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Inquest records verdict of accidental death | By Anne Lucey A cyclist in a mentoring programme for new cyclists, run by Killarney Cycling Club, died after she went under the wheel of a large agricultural trailer, on the N22 Killarney bypass, an inquest was told.

Annette Mannix (48) St Brendan's Place, Killarney, died on May 10, 2017 due to severe traumatic injuries in a road traffic collision at the Lewis Road junction on the 100km an hour bypass, Killarney Coroner's Court heard.

Ms Mannix was described as a "slow but steady" cyclist and was behind others in the programme for new cyclists wanting to enter the annual Ring of Kerry Cycle for around 20, set up by the Killarney Cycling Club. Behind her were two club mentors.

There had been a cycle lane until the junction. As the three person tail group, going in the Killorglin/Tralee direction merged onto the roadway, they were overtaken by a tractor and trailer also going in the same direction. It was a spot where there was little room for cyclists, expert wit-

The late Annette Mannix, Killarney, who died following a collision on the Killarney Bypass road.

ness Garda PSV inspector Garda James O’Brien said.

Garda O’Brien said it was “not clear” what caused Ms Mannix to come off her bike and be rolled over by the back wheel of the large hay turner agricultural trailer, drawn by a John Deere tractor.

It was a clear bright evening shortly after 7pm, and the group had set out from the

nearby sports centre on their 25km run, the inquest was also told.

“The deceased fell off her bike, landed on the road way and was overrun by the back wheel of the trailer. It is not clear what led to the fall,” the garda concluded.

The junction was “a cumbersome process” for cyclists, as they had to leave the cycling lane and use a shared space, and return again to the cycle lane, Garda O’Brien also said.

The agricultural tractor with 1.5 metre high back wheels, and “brand new” hay turner trailer were in good condition and the driver had a good view of the road and good mirror system. Excessive speed was not involved, Garda O’Brien said.

The light-framed purple pedal 18-speed cycle of Ms Mannix was almost new and in good condition also.

“A gap" had appeared between Ms Mannix and the other cyclists in the convoy.

She was the last in the group and behind her were two club mentors.

Accounts to the inquest of what happened differed.

Paul O’Raw of the Killarney Cycle Club, one of the mentors at the rear, said it

was the fourth week of the 12-week cycling club mentoring programme for the new cyclists. They went single file at the junction, and she did not stray onto the road. The tractor had moved gradually to the left and the rear wheel had knocked her off her bike, and the trailer then rolled over her, Mr O’Raw said in his deposition.

Tractor driver, Dean Taylor, told gardai Ms Mannix had gone up onto the footpath and had come off suddenly as he passed. He was experienced with tractor driving and had not moved into his left.

He spoke of his shock after seeing her go under the wheel of his trailer.

A lorry driver said the cyclist had sped up while being passed by the tractor, made contact with the left wheel of the tractor, lost control and wobbled.

The six man jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Coroner for south and east Kerry, Aisling Quilter, Garda Supt Flor Murphy, and jury foreman Paudie Nagle extended their sympathy to the family of Ms Mannix, including her sister Suzanne Dennehy, who has campaigned for improvements to the junction since her sister's death.

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22.03.2019 t GMHD.ie Brand Ambassador David Clifford with Adam Moynihan (Killarney Advertiser/GMHD.ie) and Shane Murphy at the Fitzgerald Stadium.

Clifford v Murphy video racks up over 80k views Football fans the length and breadth of the country were left awestruck this past week when a video showcasing the kicking talents of Kerry footballers David Clifford and Shane Murphy went viral online.

The video, which was commissioned by local insurance brokers GMHD.ie, shows Clifford and Murphy going head-to-head in a shootout at the home of Kerry football - Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.

After nailing a string of unlikely kicks from the sidelines and even the corner flag, the pair were eventually separated by a tie-breaking crossbar challenge from 35 metres out.

With the scores tied at 6-6, Dr Crokes

goalkeeper Murphy narrowly missed the target and Fossa native Clifford stepped up to clinch the victory, hitting the black spot in the centre of the crossbar with his very first attempt.

The video was quickly picked up by leading sports podcast Off the Ball who played the three-and-a-half-minute clip in its entirety on their video broadcast on Thursday morning. “This is a bit special!” they later tweeted. “David Clifford,

Shane Murphy, Fitzgerald Stadium and a crossbar challenge to win it all! Kerry are in safe hands...”

Popular sports website SportsJoe.ie also shared the kicking challenge with their 325,000 Facebook followers and later an article on their website was shared 1,400 times. National newspapers The Irish Sun and The Irish Mirror also published stories about the video online.

At the time of going to print, the video

had racked up over 80,000 views.

The Killarney Advertiser’s own Adam Moynihan, who also works for GMHD.ie as a marketing executive and graphic designer, says the company are delighted with all the positive feedback they have received since the video’s release.

“People really seem to enjoy it, which is great,” Adam said.

“Shane works with us as a Personal Lines Sales Executive and when David came on board as a Brand Ambassador, we thought it would be interesting to pit the two of them against each other.

“The two lads are obviously supremely talented kickers but some of the shots they pulled off were outrageous. I was optimistic that the video would be well received and when they started knocking over points from the sideline, I definitely knew that we were on to something,” he said.

“Even the way it finished with David hitting the bar with his first go… It couldn’t have worked out better really. The boys enjoyed it as well so who knows, we might do something similar down the line with another challenger.”

Adam expressed his gratitude to videographer Stephen O’Donoghue for his hard work on the project and also to Kerry GAA and the Fitzgerald Stadium for the use of their facilities.

Gallivan Murphy Hooper Dolan Insurances, trading as GMHD.ie, has grown in recent years to become one of the largest brokers in Ireland. The Killarney-based company, who specialise in car, van, home and commercial insurance, now employ almost 60 people at their main offices at the top of High Street.

Seriously injured cyclist to return home to Waterville | By Sean Moriarty

Mike Curran who was seriously injured in a cycling accident in France last summer, and who has spent the last six months in a London hospital, is finally coming home.

The Waterville man who was seriously injured in a cycling accident in France last summer, and who has spent the last six months in a London hospital, is finally coming home.

Mike Curran, a former Kerry minor, suffered brain bleeds, broken ribs and other life threatening injuries when he was struck by car in northern France last July.

He and his girlfriend Sara O’Shea from Keel were on their last leg of an epic world cycle tour that began in China two years prior.

Mike has spent the last six months in the Wellington Hospital in St John’s Wood in north London but is expected to arrive home this week.

One of his best friends since childhood, London-based Patrick Foley assisted with organising a fundraiser in Kilburn last month called ‘Bring Mike Home’.

"The progress Mike has made since the awful accident is remarkable and is a testament to his character,” Patrick said.

“We received the news that he is heading back to Ireland for the next leg of his progress which is fantastic. He has received enormous support from the people of Kerry and all over the world and is extremely overwhelmed and grateful for this, but I would stress there is still a long road ahead of him.”

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Sadness at passing of popular local jarvey Jarveys in the town are mourning the passing of Denis ‘Donie’ Tangney who passed away this week in St Joseph's Nursing Home in Kenmare following an illness. | By Sean Moriarty

SUPPORT: Tim Moriarty and Kathrina Breen from the Irish Cancer Society Killarney and South Kerry branch are asking the public to support Daffodil Day today (Friday). Photo: Michelle Crean

Annual Killarney Daffodil Day hopes to exceed €1 million

The Killarney and South Kerry branch of the Irish Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day is set to top the €1 million mark during today’s fundraiser on the streets of Killarney. | By Sean Moriarty Daffodil Day began nationally in 1987 and the first Killarney fundraiser took place the following year.

Two local committee members, Kathrina Breen and Tim Moriarty, are celebrating their 30th consecutive year as fundraisers for the Killarney and South Kerry branch.

Monies raised by the branch go towards funding night care nurses, freephone services, palliative care rooms and other vital services and equipment.

Volunteers will be on the streets of Killarney from 6am until 9pm today (Fri-

day) selling daffodils.

“I really want to thank the people of Killarney,” Kathrina Breen secretary said.

“They generously give their money, we only collect it. We are around €30,000 short of the one million mark after 30 years, and we would love to exceed that target this year.”

Headquarters for the day is the Killarney Credit Union on Beech Road and anyone who wants to donate daffodils for sale can drop them off there.

Anyone who misses the volunteers can contact Kathrina on 087 2612992 to make donations after today’s event.

Donie, aged 67, was laid to rest in Killarney Burial Ground, Knockeenduve yesterday (Thursday).

He was a member of the well-known local family who have run Killarney Jaunting Cars for five generations.

The company is currently being run by Donie’s older brother Michael Sr. He had been employed by the family firm all his working life and entertained thousands of visitors to the Killarney region over the years.

“My grandfather was a gamekeeper in the national park when it was operated by the landlords so anything to do with fishing, hunting or rowing in the park and Donie was involved in it,” his nephew Michal Jr. told The Killarney Advertiser this week.

“He was involved in the local FCA as a young man, but he was a jarvey all his life. We are a fifth generation jarvey family and my uncle was part of this tradition all his life.”

Donie was originally from the Ross Road

The late Donie Tangney was a fourth generation jarvey. Photo: Tangney Family

but lived in Ballyspillane for a lot of his life too.

He is survived by his children, Valerie, Bryan and Ivan, their mother Geraldine, son-in-law Michael Lenihan, daughterin-law Hazel and Ivan's partner Sinéad, his grandchildren Conor, Sarah, Liam, Noah, Summer, Aria and Mason, brothers Michael, Kevin, Billy and Seán, sisters Marion, Kathleen and Rose.

Pharmacy staff prescribe coffee and a sweat treat | By Michelle Crean It won’t be the usual trip to the pharmacy tomorrow (Saturday) as staff won’t just be prescribing medication but also coffee and tea as part of a fundraiser.

Staff at Kennellys Pharmacy, The Reeks Gateway, are organising a coffee morning in store to raise funds and awareness for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

From 11am to 3pm, the public are invited to pop in and have a refreshing cuppa and maybe a sweet treat – and leave a donation for the service.

And not only that, there’ll be spot prizes, face painting and a make-up demonstration, explained staff member Emma O'Connor.

"We are doing it in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation as it’s close to everyone’s hearts,” Emma told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“The service relies on fundraising as they

get no Government funding and a lot of people are familiar with their services.

Daffodil Day is Friday and we said we’d do something that goes hand-in-hand with it.”

Pictured were: Emma O'Connor, Aneta Solarczyk and Nora Murphy with Mary O'Connor, Dorota Boyall, Kayrena O'Dowd and Una Lovett Cronin.

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€10,000 raised for Down Syndrome Kerry | By Michelle Crean A whopping €10,000 was donated to Down Syndrome Kerry this week following a coffee morning in Killarney town earlier this month.

Almost €5,000 was raised in just a matter of hours in Lír Café at Kenmare Place as part of their annual fundraising drive alongside Monex Financial Services.

On March 7, Down Syndrome Kerry was the chosen charity and locals and visitors to the town generously emptied their pockets and wallets for the well-deserved charity.

The amount was then matched by Monex owner Frank Murphy who has teamed up with Lír Café for the past number of years.

“We’re completely blown away," Madeleine Doyle, PRO with Down Syndrome

Kerry, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It’s incredible to make that amount of money in four hours. We’re very grateful.”

Alan Oliver, Manager Lír Café said 350 people came through the door on the day and everything was “gratis” to the customers. They in turn dug deep to help the charity which, receives no Government funding.

“We raised almost €5,000 on the day and Frank marched it. 350 people came in and were very generous. Staff Gillian Doody and Joan Cronin played a blinder on the day.”

Frank Murphy added that it is the third year of their fundraising efforts.

“We do this every year for the last three years and Down Syndrome Kerry was the chosen charity this year. This is by far the most we have raised.”

Killarney Scorchers pictured at the St Patrick's Day parade on Sunday. Pic. Dylan Clifford

TV appearance for Killarney cheerleaders

A Killarney cheerleading troupe are one of several acts to appear on Ireland’s Got Talent tomorrow (Saturday) night. | By Sean Moriarty The American style cheerleading club, Scorchers, will join 18 others from all over Ireland on the hit show on Virgin Media One, at 7.30pm.

Saturday’s episode is the final audition and while all the Golden Buzzers have been chosen, it’s now time for the judges to decide who goes through to

the live shows.

“It is a great advertisement for the sport of cheerleading,” said club coach Danny Farkas. “The trip up to Dublin was very exciting for the kids. It was their first on television. It is great to show off the sport, learning acrobatic stunts is not easy and this will be good for the sport and the club.”

AMAZING: €10,000 was raised for Down Syndrome Kerry following a coffee morning in Lír Cafe. Pictured were: Mary O'Connor, Alan Oliver (Manager Lír Cafe), Madeleine Doyle (PRO Down Syndrome Kerry), Frank Murphy (Monex) and Pat Horgan (Down Syndrome Kerry). Photo: Michelle Crean

Animal charity AHAR to wind down Castleisland-based animal rescue charity Animal Heaven Animal Rescue (AHAR) is to wind down following an audit by the Revenue Commissioners.

Revenue officials found that the charity owes over €130,000 in unpaid tax bills.

AHAR’s operations and assets will be taken over by the Athlone and West Midlands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Three members of the AHAR staff are expected to transfer to the new operation.

However, founder Suzanne Gibbons will remain as the centre’s manager.

The charity has, in the past, courted controversy.

Last year the Charities Regulator of Ireland proposed the appointment of two external members to the charity’s five-person board – a move vehemently opposed by Gibbons – after the charity organisation fell behind in its bookkeeping and a lack of volunteers.

AHAR was the subject of an RTE Investigates documentary where it was alleged that that there was a lack of financial

transparency at the charity.

There were also allegations of animal cruelty at the charity, another issue Gibbons denies.

Last October, in the midst of all these allegations the CRI appointed David Hall as AHAR chairman. He found, through investigation with animal welfare officers in Tralee, that all allegations of cruelty were false.

Once the Revenue published AHAR on its defaulter’s list the charity faced a dilemma: attempt to raise the €130,000 tax bill through public donations or close

down.

Transferring AHAR under the control of Athlone and West Midlands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was a third option proposed by Hall. As a result AHAR will no longer be a legal entity, but the Castleisland sanctuary can continue to operate with Gibbons as its manager.

“To all the staff and volunteers, we are here because of you,” said Gibbons on a social media video. “David Hall made it clear that a lack of governance and a lack of bookkeeping was going to cause the charity a limited future. David had a choice of closing us down but of course this amazing man found a way around.”

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Has anyone “seen” the Madam’s Height/Hill area? It has taken years of campaigning by Kathleen O’Regan-Sheppard of Kathleen's Country House and her neighbours to get the council to create a park and cut the bushes on the ditches where we’re hiding some of the most dramatic views in Killarney.

Finally, thanks largely to Cllr John Sheahan, the campaign has borne fruit. The views are simply stunning. You sweep in from Tralee and there is this perfect little town nestling below green and blue hills under the dark grey Gothic St Finan’s and the Cathedral spire rising in the mist and equally impressive green copper roofed white ice-cream cake Plaza Hotel. The 180 degree views are straight from Lord of the Rings, all the way to the south east west over Mangerton and out to Purple and Tomies and the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, with clouds painting the surface canvas!

It really must be one of the most uplifting views in Ireland, or anywhere, of

any town. And all the more so after the tough journey along the bad road from Tralee. And all it took was cutting a few bushes!

It’s not the first time Kathleen of Madam’s Height has come up with a bright idea. In 2004, as a former chairperson of the IHF she called for an invitation to be issued to the Royal family to send a representative to Killarney as part of the Killarney 250 celebrations. Queen Victoria came to Killarney and it was a popular destination among British royals, was Kathleen O’Regan-Sheppard’s argument. A royal visit would have enormous benefits for the town.

It was 2004. There was the usual re-

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

sponse of shouts by the usual suspects who would have us still massed along the border firing rocks over and telling British tourists to go home, rather than sitting down in Westminster and saving Ireland and Europe.

However, within seven years every town in Ireland was fighting for the Queen to drop by! And that Prince Charles and Camilla were not allowed linger longer in Killarney, but had to be hauled to Tralee when all they really wanted to do was to be in classy Killarney - was one of the minuses for me of the royal visit to Kerry. Perhaps it is time now for a royal visit, to just us!

Speaking of women with good ideas before their time: Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand PM is a woman of her time. And in her country she is allowed to be a practical woman, a mother and a parliamentarian. That is the point.

Women are often kept down and mocked and satirised in Ireland if they get too vocal! And this is not just in

Plastic wrapped stuff is choking us - not to mind the whales!

“Thousands of children march for climate change!” ran the headings on ‘Fridays for Future’ reports last weekend.

This was in reference to the seven to 17 year-olds who skipped or mitched from school for the day last Friday - as their parents stood proudly by.

Yes, it is time we woke up to all the horrendous damage, mainly from overuse of stuff from polystyrene to petrol to plastic that has swamped our world in the three decades in the march of globalisation.

Coffee cups to polyester jumpers are the same everywhere now. And why you need sauces in small bits of plastic is beyond me.

But the big offenders, the big consumers, and the big “winners” economically, like the US and China, are not listen-

ing at all.

And what is happening in Africa? Apparently there is wanton destruction and pillaging of the environments. It has already taken place in Australia they have cut down all their forests for cows and now they have floods in the macho country.

We continue to import plastic rubbish by the tonne. Practically everything you buy now is made in China whose record on coal burning is atrocious and whose cities are so filled with smog, they could hardly host the Olympics.

Our consumption of pizza and fast food and plastic wrapped stuff is choking us, not to mind the whales.

A campaign to stop buying stuff from China would do the world and us all a hell of a lot of good to save the planet.

A campaign to tell the food giants to cut down on the packaging would help

enormously.

A campaign to tell Americans to eat and consume less, and cut down on the clothes driers and the air conditioning would probably achieve a lot too.

But is there something chilling about children reminding adults the end of the world is nigh, if it indeed is?

I found the messages - all strangely similar - on the placards carried by younger children particularly a bit unnerving, for the baldness and plainness of the statements. “‘There is no Planet B’… ‘Our planet our future’, ‘Your mistake…’” and on and on…from nine year-olds chilled me.

As much as I am concerned about the environment and the future of the planet, a future where children no longer believe in fairy stories or believe only in this reality, and have their nos-

male dominated Ireland.

Look at the States. I can’t see them electing a woman anytime soon. Obama, Trump and all the rest of them are good at the words and the fine and the not so fine speeches. But they have done zilch about gun crime, time after time, school after school shootings, year after year.

Put a woman like Jacinda in power in what is a most civilised society with strong old-fashioned values of courtesy and good manners and a good history of treating the native Maori well, and there will be no more nonsense about allowing people to mess around with semi-automatic rifles etc. Yes, there will be tea and sympathy. There will be words, tough words. And an awareness of the power of words - the Irish sounding name of the gunman will not be spoken, Ms Ardern has said.

But above all there will be action - the gun ban will take about a month!

es stuck too much in realpolitik is a future just as frightening and unnerving.

For some reason I was reminded of the worst practices of communism from China to Russia to Ceaușescu’s Romania - where children spied on their parents and reported on them, and became little tyrants to be feared in their own houses and communities.

It probably won’t be long now when we will be told to avoid covering stories about Santa Claus flying throughout the air from Lapland because the reindeer are threatened and really should not be used to bring toys. A better idea might be to encourage Santa to get his local elves working. I have heard the US elves and the Chinese elves are overworked!

By the way, a lot of us of a certain generation will be wondering why we were not applauded for skipping school - instead of expecting to be threatened with blue murder at home and with expulsion at school! Perhaps we should have used our imagination to come up with excuse, although some of us tried very hard with fasts for Trocaire etc.

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Bingo event to benefit local school children Gaelscoil Faithleann’s Parents Council will hold their annual family bingo afternoon this Sunday. | By Sean Moriarty Taking place in the Mangerton Room of the Gleneagle Hotel, the event will raise funds for the school including paying for organising yoga classes, purchasing of equipment and organising guest speakers. Local Seanachai Ray O’Sullivan will call the numbers and the event, which is open to everyone starting at 2pm.

“These events are about much more

than fundraising, they are about bringing the school community together and creating shared memories, they are about getting to know each other beyond the school gate, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere,” said Mary Carroll, Chairperson of the Parents Council.

“We look forward to a great afternoon on Sunday and welcome everyone to attend – it is open to all. All monies raised will go to supporting activities for children in the school.”

Angelina Foley and Gary O'Sullivan. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Hero’s welcome for Special Olympic gold and silver medalist Kerry’s Gary O’Sullivan (30) will return to not one but two homecomings in both Killarney and Castleisland, after winning two medals at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi this week.

O’Sullivan, who is a member of Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club, took gold in the shot put competition on St Patrick’s Day and backed this up on Monday with silver in the 400m racewalk.

Gary O'Sullivan pictured with his gold and silver medals in Abu Dhabi.

And his proud mother Mag and grandmother Mary were in Abu Dhabi to support him over the last week.

Tonight (Friday), Gary will receive a garda escort from Killarney train station to the Dromhall Hotel where he will be met by family and friends at 10.15pm to celebrate his success. Mike Milner will play the bagpipes and MC for the evening will be Killarney man and Radio Kerry presenter Brendan Fuller.

Then tomorrow night (Saturday), a homecoming will be held in his native Castleisland from the Lidl car park through the town.

The squad will arrive into Dublin at 2.30pm today with an incredible medal haul of 86 medals. Having secured 30 gold, 29 silver and 27 bronze medals across a variety of sports, Team Ireland athletes have had huge success in what has been a remarkable week of sport.

“We wanted to do something to welcome Gary home,” Tom Tobin, Vice Chair of the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It’s very important to give him a welcome home. The club are very proud of his achievements.”

BINGO TIME: Gaelscoil Faithleann’s Parents Council will hold their annual family bingo afternoon this Sunday. Front row: Saibh Reidy, Imogen Carroll-Kelly, Mary Carroll Chairperson of the Parents Council , Amelia Carroll-Kelly and Sarah De Barra. Back row: Yvonne Scully-Reidy, Norma Foley, Jack De Barra, Anne-Marie and Joanna Cronin. Photo: Michelle Crean

40k allocated to Ballyspillane Community organisation | By Sean Moriarty Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre will receive €40,266 as they’re one of 17 Kerry services that will receive funding from the Government’s Community Services Programme (CSP).

The CSP supports community-based organisations delivering vital services through a social enterprise model.

Nationwide, some €46 million will be made available under the Programme in 2019.

“The CSP currently supports community-based organisations to provide local social, economic and environmental

services through a social enterprise model, providing a contribution towards the cost of their staff,” said Killarney-based Fine Gael Senator, Paul Coghlan.

“It typically supports organisations to meet local service gaps and provide access to services and facilities that would otherwise generally be unavailable. Eligible organisations are supported under three strands: community halls and facilities, community services for disadvantaged communities and community organisations employing people distant from the labour market.”

The total figure allocated to County Kerry across the 17 beneficiaries is around €1.7m.

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“Close playground at night” - says councillor A Kerry County Councillor has called for Killorglin playground to be locked at night due to anti-social behaviour.

Killarney Mountain Meitheal Volunteer Group met with Brendan Griffin TD Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in Killarney National Park to present their report on the Invasive rhododendron species. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Volunteers plan to restore Bluepool area | By Michelle Crean Dedicated Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal volunteers put in a record of 29 outings, facilitating 2,377 hours of voluntary work last year - 14 of which focussed directly on the rhododendron problem.

This coming Sunday and again on Tuesday volunteers plan to continue their efforts with further outings, this time at

the Bluepool area.

There they plan to treat the invasive rhododendron in the area.

“This is an exciting new project for the Mountain Meitheal volunteers,” Johnny McGuire said.

“We are calling on the Muckross volunteers to come to the aid of the Mountiain Meitheal – everybody can help.”

The group are meeting at the Bluepool entrance at 9am on Sunday morning and 9.30am on Tuesday.

Oil and gas exploration to resume off Kerry coast | By Sean Moriarty Oil and gas exploration is set to resume “imminently” off the Kerry coast.

That is according to newly appointed airport manager John Mulhern who took up his position last week.

He confirmed that a new helicopter base is set to open at Kerry Airport and will be used to airlift crews to and from the off-shore rigs.

London-based Babcock Offshore will start operating from Farranfore in the coming weeks.

Babcock Offshore operates a fleet of more than 20 specialist aircraft in the UK on behalf of several oil and gas companies. The company also operates two specialist Search and Rescue helicopters which are dedicated to supporting the men and women working offshore in the North Sea. Last September, Providence Resources, an Irish-based oil and gas exploration

company, which is surveying a number of potential wells 200km off the Kerry coast, confirmed there is potential at a site known as Dunquin South.

“The decision by Babcock to locate a base at Kerry Airport opens a significant opportunity for the local economy to benefit from the imminent re-opening of Ireland’s oil and gas exploration industry,” Mulhern said. “The new Babcock operations at Kerry Airport will be the base from which crews on the rigs will be taken to and from shore.”

Meanwhile Geological Survey Ireland resumed its data survey on rocks, soil and water in the Munster region.

A team of Canadian engineers use a low flying aircraft, which is based at Kerry Airport, to conduct a geophysical survey of the region. The survey which began last year is 60 percent complete.

The aircraft, which is equipped with scientific equipment, will be flying at low heights over west Cork, Limerick and north Tipperary over the coming months.

Councillor Michael Cahill said the playground is a place for children to play and enjoy themselves and is not a place for anti-social behaviour, drink and drug parties at night time.

"I have been contacted by a number of mothers in the Killorglin area who have stopped bringing their children to the playground as they deem it to be unsafe,” said Cahill. "I have been informed that it is quite common to find broken bottles and glass, graffiti, empty cans, used condoms and all types of rubbish in the playground."

The Fianna Fail Councillor said it was very disappointing as a lot of work went into the provision of a playground in Killorglin by Kerry County Council and

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a hard working local committee at the time.

He added that the only option now available to stop the anti-social behaviour is to lock the playground at night.

ONLINE SUCCESS: Brian O'Sullivan, Principal of Loreto National School, is pictured with fourth class this week after the school won a website award. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Scoil Bhríde, Loreto National School are celebrating this week after receiving an accolade for their colourful and well laid out website. | By Michelle Crean Scoilnet, the official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland, were impressed with the simple layout, up-to-date newsletters and information for parents, awarded the school the coveted title of ‘Star Site’ for this month.

School staff all contribute to maintaining the www.loretonskillarney.com site, with newly added sections including a school blog, calendar and parents section, explained Principal Brian O’Sullivan.

“It is a very important point of contact for us here in the school, "Brian told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“Parents are kept informed of the activities and useful information to support their child’s education.”

The school also has an online newsletter which saves on the cost of printing, information about their activities such as Green Schools, JEP, Students Council and Reading Eggs, plus so much more, he added.

“Thanks to all the wonderful staff here in Loreto National School for keeping the website up-to-date.’

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New Community First Responder service for Glenbeigh area Glenbeigh Community First Responders, a new service linked to the National Ambulance Service, will launch on April 1. | By Sean Moriarty The service will be run by local volunteers who have been trained to NAS standard, with an objective to reach any incident in a defined area within 10 minutes.

The service will cover Glenbeigh parish from Ballintleave in the east to just before Gleensk Viaduct in the west, and also encompassing Dooks Golf Course and Rossbeigh Beach.

Volunteers are trained to respond to cardiac arrest, heart attack and choking incidents.

“Because of where we are, we are very isolated and we are 40 to 50 minutes away from Tralee or Cahersiveen where the ambulances are based,” secretary David Pitt said. “We are linked to the ambulance service. You cannot contact us direct. If someone calls 999 and if it’s the type of incident we cover and it is in our area, the ambulance service will get us to respond.”

Eventually Glenbeigh Community First Responders will operate 24/7 but the initial coverage will depend on the number of available volunteers.

Killarney Community College TY students at a Manual Handling course with Kerri McCarthy (TY coordinator) and Sheilah Nolan (Instructor). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Students learn the importance of posture

The weight and size of their school bags was the focus of attention in one school recently as students undertook a Manual Handling course. | By Michelle Crean

Glenbeigh football hero Darran O’Sullivan and local children at the launch of Glenbeigh Community First Responders service which will commence in April 1.

The first school in Killarney to undertake the course, the Transition Year students in Killarney Community College learned all about pain, discomfort and poor posture when lifting and carrying heavy items.

Manual Handling training with the students focused on ergonomic risk assessment whether they are carrying school bags or when in the work place for work experience as part of their Transition Year activities.

Instructor Sheliah Nolan, from Kerry Health and Safety, covered a wide range of activities including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and repetitive tasks.

They also learned that worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities, explained TY coordinator Ker-

ri McCarthy.

“The weight and size of our students bags are ever increasing,” she said.

“We felt that this course would provide students with the information needed to continue their studies and day-to-day activities without the risk of getting injured.”

Carrying a school bag is something all students have to do and is often associated with pain, discomfort and poor posture. However, there are simple things which parents and students can do to minimise discomfort, similar to the approach used in risk assessment in the workplace, she added.

“Students learned about the importance of exercise, movement and maintaining good posture.”

She added that overall the students were very surprised and pleased with the content of the course.

Mental health for farmers central to Macra vice president bid A Beaufort postman has announced that he will be running as a candidate for Macra na Feirme Munster vice-president in this year’s elections.

Trevor Coffey will face opposition from three other candidates from Munster when the elections take place on April 10.

Coffey, who is also a jarvey based at the Gap of Dunloe, says he will tackle the growing problem of mental issues and depression in the farming community if elected.

“I’m in Macra na Feirme five years. I didn't know much about Macra but I was

struggling with mental health issues and decided to go to a table quiz and haven’t looked back since,” he said.

“Macra na Feirme helped me when I was really struggling and helped me develop and gave me a new lease of life, now is the time to give back and that’s why I have decided to run for Munster vice-president. If elected I would encourage anyone that is in a bad place or suffering from depression to join Macra na Feirme. Rural Ireland can be a lonesome place, but I would like to show Macra can be a place for friendships.”

Coffey is very active in the Mid-Kerry

branch of Macra. He is the current sports and social officer for the club, a member of the South Kerry Ploughing Championship committee and has previously represented Kerry on the national council for two years.

He is part of a committee that hopes to bring the National Marcra na Feirme Rally to Killarney in 2020.

It is 30 years since County Kerry hosted the national conference, but Coffey is hopeful that the local branch will know

by April or May this year if the bid for the October Bank Holiday weekend event next year has been successful.

ELECTION: Trevor Coffey plans to run as a candidate for Macra na Feirme Munster vice-president in this year’s elections. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Teacher Adrienne Brosnan with students Ellen Hickey, Claire Stagg, Treasa O'Sullivan, Grace Courtney, Aisling Coffey, Ava Doherty, Mairead O'Donoghue and Principal Roisin Moore.

Killarney students win the Best Newcomer award

Transition Year students at St Brigid’s Secondary School in Killarney won the Best Newcomers award at the AIB Build a Bank Challenge competition in the RDS Dublin last week.

The Build A Bank Challenge asks a team of six students to build a bank and learn about the world of banking, business, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The St Brigid’s team 'The Inside Out Bank' got the opportunity to present their bank to a panel of judges.

The members of the school’s bank team have been working towards this competition since September. Over 100 schools from all over the country partici-

pated in last week’s final.

The team was mentored by student officer Alana O’Connor and teacher Adrienne Brosnan.

“This is an All-Ireland competition and with over one hundred schools participating this was a huge honour,” Adrienne Brosnan said. “It was a fantastic experience for the girls and they learned a lot of skills that they will take with them in to the future.”

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The streets of Killarney were thronged in anticipation of this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade – and organisers didn’t disappoint – with a colourful circus filled display through the town.

With this year’s theme ‘The Greatest Show’, spectators young and old, which included locals and visitors from all over, had the perfect ringside seats on Sunday as they watched performers, from stilt walkers to clowns and jugglers, and 54 groups including marching bands from Germany, dance and childcare groups amongst others make their way from Mission Road towards the Plaza, around Kenmare Place, East Avenue Road, Fair Hill, College Street, Plunkett Street, Main Street, New Street and Beech Road, at 2pm.

And although Sunday was the highlight of the St Patrick festivities, there was plenty of other activities organised by the committee for the weekend including a family fun zone in the New Street car park, bouncy castles, face painting and kiddies disco. Many of the town’s famous landmarks also turned green including St Mary’s Cathedral and Killarney Courthouse.

Paul Sherry, volunteer chairman with the St Patrick’s Festival Killarney told

the Killarney Advertiser this week that he is delighted with the crowds and the number of groups who took part this year.

“It was a very well attended parade,” Paul said. “The crowds came out and the weather stayed with us. The streets were thronged and there was a wonderful atmosphere. RTE also filmed the parade which was shown on the Six One and 9pm news and Fáilte Ireland were here also with a film crew.”

Pre-parade entertainment took place on Main Street with Padraig Buckley and Killarney School of Music. There were circus themed workshops, magic shows, pirate shows and creative Lego fun with the Brickx Club.”

Mayor of Killarney, Cllr John Sheahan, Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne, Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien, Fr Liam McCarthy OFM, Garda Superintendent Flor Murphy, Killarney Town Manager Angela McAllen, TDs and local councillors watched the magic and excitement from the review stand.

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Killarney Celtic Football Club, winners of the John 'Killer' O'Callaghan Perpetual Trophy for Best Sporting Entry.

Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien from St Mary's Cathedral receiving the Best Greened Building award.

Marie O'Carroll (Pieta House), with St Brendan's College, winners of the Michael Courtney Perpetual Trophy for Best Interpretation of Theme.

Killarney Legion GAA Club Chairman Fergal Moynihan, officers Ted Healy, Carolann and Denise Fogarty, Patricia Quigley and juvenile members accept the Best Sports Club award from Cllr John Sheahan, Mayor of Killarney and St Patrick's Festival Killarney Chairperson Paul Sherry and committee member Cllr Niall Kelleher at the St Patrick's Festival Killarney parade prize-giving function in The International Hotel on Thursday night.

Congrats to the St Patrick’s Day parade prize winners | Photos Eamonn Keogh

Well done to all who took part in this year’s amazing and colourful ‘The Greatest Show’ circus themed-parade on Sunday. The groups who stood out from the crowd received various prizes last night (Thursday) in the International Hotel. Congrats to all involved.

AWARDS •S ean O'Keeffe Perpetual Trophy Best Overall Entry

•M ichael Courtney Perpetual Trophy Best Interpretation of Theme

•K iller O'Callaghan Perpetual Trophy Best Sporting Entry

WINNER Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club

Hayley Griffin accepts the prize for Most Original Entry on behalf of the Marching Band of the Fire Brigade from Ochsenhausen, Germany.

Pieta House with St. Brendan's College Killarney Celtic Football Club

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Killarney Legion GAA Club • Best Musical Entry Pleinfelder Hummel from Pleinfeld, Germany • Best Children's Group Raheen Montessori Playgroup • Best New Entry Little Explorers & Two Mile Community N.S. • Best Voluntary Group Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club • Best School Raheen National School • Most Entertaining Irwin School of Irish Dancing • Best Activity Group Flares Gymnastics & Scorchers Cheerleaders • Most Original Marching Band of the Fire Brigade from Ochsenhausen, Germany • Most Stylish Entry Great Southern Hotel • Most Imaginative Fossa G.A.A. Club • Voted Best Newcomer Goldwing Owner Club of Ireland • Best Window Display Bricín • Voted Best Greened Building St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney

Sean Counihan (Killarney Twinning Committee) accepts the Best Musical Entry award on behalf of Pleinfelder Hummel from Pleinfeld, Germany.

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Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club received the Best Overall Entry and the Sean O'Keeffe Perpetual Trophy from Anne O'Keeffe (Pieta House) with St Brendan's College, winners of the Michael Courtney Perpetual Trophy for Best Interpretation of Theme from Mike Courtney (Killarney Celtic Football Club) who received the John 'Killer' O'Callaghan Perpetual Trophy for Best Sporting Entry.

Oilean and Con Walsh, Humphrey O'Riordan and Noel Naughton (seated), Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland, voted Best Newcomer.

Marie-Claire and Annabel Van Vrede with their grandfather Joe Scally, The Great Southern Hotel, winners of the Most Stylish Entry Award, and Cllr John Sheahan, Mayor of Killarney.

Kathleen Lyne, Margaret Donnellan and Kate O'Brien, Bricin, won Best Window Display, with Cllr John Sheahan and Paul Sherry.

Ciara Irwin Foley, Jacquelyn Owens, Clodagh Irwin Owens, Orlaith Mackey and Siofra Foley, Irwin School of Irish Dancing, winner of Most Entertaining Award.

Geraldine Mackey and Lorena O'Connor from Raheen Montessori Playgroup, accept the Best Children's Group award.

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Milly Mason, Ali Bowler, Saoirse Coffey and Ciara Driscoll, Flares Gymnastics and Killarney Scorchers Cheerleaders, Best Activity Group winners.

Little Explorers Preschool in the Two Mile Community National School accept the Best New Entry Award.

Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club were Best Voluntary Group award winners. Pictured were: Christine and Desmond Dreher, Niamh Cronin and Joan Broderick, Cllr John Sheahan, Paul Sher- Fossa GAA Club were winners of the Most Imaginative award. ry and Eileen O'Donoghue.

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Killarney apprentices in National Skills final | By Sean Moriarty

Several Killarney-based apprentices will compete in the National Skills competition finals in the RDS Dublin today (Friday).

The National Skills competition showcases over 20 varied skills and trades in a competitive setting, the winners in each event having the opportunity to represent Ireland at the World Skills Olympics in Russia later this year.

Liebherr Container Cranes have two apprentices competing in the national

final.

Kieran O’Halloran, a third-year Metal Fabrication apprentice from Ballyheigue, will complete in the Metal Fabrication final and Bill O’Connell, a fourth year Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter apprentice from Scartaglen, will compete in the Industrial Mechanical final.

Killarney’s Monica King, a student at Kerry Education and Training Board in Tralee is a finalist in the Beauty Therapy section.

The National Skills Competition is open to skilled young people under the age of 23 across construction, engineering, and transport.

Donal O’Reilly, John McGrath, Ambassador William Carlos and Timothy McGrath at the Irish Embassy in Kampala, Uganda.

Young Killorglin inventor tests product in Africa A young Kerry inventor got the chance to field test his award-winning science project when he travelled recently to a remote part of Africa with an Irish schools group.

Fifth year student from Killorglin Community College, Timothy McGrath, took part in the annual schools study visit organised by development charity Self Help Africa.

He got the chance to travel thanks to a prize-winning bursary he received as the winner of the Irish Aid sponsored ‘Science for Development Award’ at last year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin. His project looked at new approaches to eradicating cholera in contaminated water.

Timothy travelled to Uganda with his headmaster Donal O’Reilly and a group of Irish secondary students and teachers on the annual schools trip organised by the Development Education arm of

charity Self Help Africa.

The group met with Ireland’s ambassador in Uganda, William Carlos, and visited a school and university in the country, where Timothy gave a presentation about his award-winning science project.

“It was an amazing experience, and a great opportunity for me to speak to local students about my project,” Timothy said.

“They had a lot of questions, and it was interesting to hear their ideas. We visited farming families in a refugee camp in Kiryandongo, home to about 54,000 people, who are being supported by Self Help Africa to grow quality maize,”

Apprentice Bill O’Connell with Charlie McCarthy (Managing Director Engineering) and Robbie Kennedy (Senior Apprentice Training Instructor).

Milltown Castlemaine GAA reveal upgrade plans | By Sean Moriarty Supporters of Milltown Castlemaine GAA Club could have a seat named after them in the club’s proposed new grandstand.

The Mid-Kerry club has just launched a fundraising drive in an effort to provide better facilities at the ever-expanding club.

The 2012 All-Ireland intermediate champions plan to build a new 192-seater stand at the Paddy Burke Memorial Grounds in Milltown.

It is all part of a huge expansion and development scheme at the club that will include the redevelopment of the playing pitch, the upgrading of the dressing rooms and gym and the construction of a community walkway. Additional plans include the extension of club-

house and meeting room facilities, car park realignment and surfacing and the erection of a new floodlighting system.

To fund this ambitious expansion plan, the club is inviting members of the community to become friends of Milltown Castlemaine GAA Club and play a part by contributing to this project.

“The ever growing population of Milltown/Castlemaine has in turn seen a huge growth in club affiliation and participation from under-six upwards,” club PRO Deirdre O’Sullivan said.

“The time has now come to extend and expand current facilities. They are calling on the community to help them with this development - to future proof the club for the next 50 years and beyond. This new development will ensure that the torch continues to be lit for generations to come.”

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Soprano to hold fundraising charity concert in Tralee This Saturday night, March 23, multi-award-winning Tralee Soprano, Aisling O’Carroll, accompanied by her sister Doireann and father Aidan on piano, will give a recital in aid of the Beaumont Hospital Foundation in the Kerry School of Music Fleischmann Studio, at 7pm.

Talented actors of Saint John of God Kerry Services are preparing to thread the boards of Siamsa Tire next week.

Saint John of God plan musical production The talented actors of Saint John of God Kerry Services are preparing to thread the boards of Siamsa Tire yet again on Tuesday March 26 and Wednesday 27, at 8pm in their musical production of ‘Sister’.

This show provides individuals with a musical platform to showcase their acting, dancing and singing talents. The

Director of the show is Jackie O’Mahony and the Music Director is Lauralee Curtin. The show will also feature students from Transition Year in Mounthawk Secondary School in both the dancing and chorus with the service users. Tickets are €15, on sale from Siamsa Tire on 066 7123055 or at boxoffice@siamsatire.com.

In late 2016 Aisling, who was at that time teaching at a private music school in South Dublin, suffered a generalised seizure completely out of the blue. Up to that time Aisling had enjoyed good health and manifested no previous symptoms of epilepsy other than what she described as ‘strong deja vu sensations’ which she brushed off. She was rushed by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital where her situation was normalised. She counts herself as singularly fortunate that her older sister Orla, who is a senior specialist registrar in respiratory medicine at Beaumont Hospital, was on hand on the day. Subsequent tests over the following weeks at both the Bon Secours Tralee and Beaumont Hospital revealed that she had a cavernoma – a walnut-sized tangle of blood vessels in her brain – which was putting pressure on vital nerve ducts, causing the ‘absences’ and eventual seizure.

She was legally required to register immediately as having epilepsy, had to surrender her driving licence and was prescribed heavy doses of anti-seizure drugs.

Aisling, who had moved to Cambridge to take up a position with leading artist management agency Hazard Chase, was faced with a stark choice – continue for the foreseeable future on heavy doses of anti-seizure drugs or have the cavernoma removed surgically – a routine procedure but frightening nonetheless. Beaumont Hospital is recognised as the national cen-

Gleneagle Concert Band annual concert The Gleneagle Hotel will host a massed band concert on Sunday, March 31, at 7.30pm as part of The Gleneagle Concert Band Annual Charity Concert.

The Cork Butter Exchange Band will be guest artists this year. Each band will perform a selection of pieces individually before coming together for an amazing massed band performance featuring over 100 musicians. All proceeds from this concert will be donated to Kerry Samaritans, Epilepsy Ireland Kerry branch, Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) and the band’s Music Education Youth Programme.

“We are really pleased to be collaborating with several important local chari-

ties and we hope the public will come out in great numbers to support this worthwhile fundraising venture,” band conductor Vincent Condon said.

“The band musically is in excellent form and the concert will also provide an opportunity to showcase the tremendous work being done through our Music Education Youth Programme, which has benefited so many young people throughout the county for the past 40 years. I extend an open invitation to everybody who has been involved with the band in the past as well as our supporters and music enthusiasts to come and join us for an evening of great entertainment.”

Previous highlights include a performance for President Michael D. Higgins

on his visit to Killarney in 2012, as well as a concert tour to Lisbon in 2013. The band also represented Killarney and Kerry on foreign soil in August 2017 when they travelled to the south of France where they performed concerts in both Monaco and Cannes under the baton of band conductor Vincent Condon. Previous tours included visits to Germany, Holland, Sweden, Austria, Portugal and Paris.

“These are very exciting times for the band which would not be possible without the encouragement and support we receive from the political, business sector and general public in Killarney,” band manager Ciaran Lynch said.

“This concert will be a highlight and a celebration of the voluntary work, com-

Aisling O’Carroll

tre of excellence in neurology and neurosurgery. Despite the significant risks associated with the surgery Aisling felt that she had little choice but to go for the operation after which she said she looked and felt as if she had gone 15 rounds with Mike Tyson. Thankfully it was a complete success but not before the wound became infected, necessitating a second brain surgery. Aisling reluctantly gave up her position in Hazard Chase and recuperated in the home of her parents Aidan and Eileen O’Carroll. She has not only recovered fully but is back in the work force with OROKO, a luxury travel company based in Dublin. She continues to sing regularly and leads a full and very active life and is almost two years seizure free.

Aisling’s decision to give a recital in support of the Beaumont Hospital Foundation is as much an act of gratitude to the medial staff of Beaumont for seeing her through a potentially life and career threatening experience as it is designed to draw attention to the extraordinary work that they do every day of the year.

Tickets can be bought on the door or in advance on 066-7125690. munity service and musical excellence that exists here in Killarney. Rehearsals are going very well and there will be a massed band of over 100 players on stage for what will be a musical spectacle in Killarney not to be missed."

Tickets are priced at €12 for adults and €10 for children/OAP and are available from the INEC ticket office, band members, the KDYS, Kerry Samaritans and Epilepsy Ireland. The concert will cater for all musical tastes and will include military marches, classical music, jazz numbers, film music, and vocal hits.

Any person interested in joining the Gleneagle Concert Band, including past members and adults with previous musical experience, or enrolling in music lessons in the Gleneagle School of Music should contact the band on 087 2229513.

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Ruby pictured with her cousins Shane and Ronan O'Sullivan.

Sinead Tangney, Claire Tangney, Juliette Sheehan, Carmel Sheehan, Denis O’Neill, Mari Morris, Garry Tangney, Christina Tangney, with baby Ruby and her parents Rachel O’ Gorman Healy and Diarmuid Healy. Photos: Marie Carroll O’Sullivan

Baby Ruby's special day

Godparents Aaron Healy and Christina Tangney with Ruby.

There were great celebrations in St Mary’s Cathedral and afterwards at the Killarney Avenue Hotel as baby Ruby Christina Healy was christened recently. | By Sean Moriarty Proud parents Rachel O’Gorman Healy and Diarmuid Healy were joined by family and friends to celebrate the big day. The couple live in Ballyspillane, where Rachel grew up, but Diarmuid is originally from Kilcummin.

Godfather Aaron Healy recently returned from New Zealand.

Rachel’s cousin Christina Tangney is godmother to Ruby, while Rachel’s

mother Carmel Sheehan is godmother to Christina, completing a nice family circle.

“Ruby wore the same christening gown I wore at my own christening 37 years ago,” said Rachel. “Ruby was delighted her uncle was here from New Zealand.”

Ruby was born on January 15 this year and Fr Niall Howard conducted the ceremony in St Mary’s Cathedral before the celebrations moved to the hotel in town.

Rachel O’Gorman Healy with her mother Carmel Sheehan and cousin Christina Tangney and baby Ruby.

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GARDEN MAGIC

Gardening - By Debby Looney

Debby is available for advice and garden consultations, just call 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com

There’s a cherry blossom to suit every garden Spring in Killarney sees drifts of pink, as all our cherry trees come into flower at once. There is a cherry blossom to suit every garden, and not all will ‘destroy’ your drive with petals! There is, for instance, a beauty which flowers from November to April, called P. Fudan.

There are two cherries native to Ireland, the wild cherry and the bird cherry. Both are deciduous with good autumn colour.

They both produce cherries, though they are more suitable for wildlife than desert. The wild cherry, or Prunus avium, grows to about 30m, and as its epithet ‘avium’ suggests, it is loved by birds. Lots of white single flowers appear in March, followed by red fruits. The Prunus padus, whose common name, confusingly, is bird cherry, though its epithet means ’wild cherry’ in Greek, produces long racemes of strongly scented white flowers, which are followed by bitter black fruit, adored by birds. It grows to about 15m.

Both are extremely hardy, and much loved by pollinators.

As I mentioned, there is a cherry blossom for everyone, and I must say, I love single flowered white ones – I admire the showy double pinks in someone else’s garden!

A small cherry to consider is P. Kojo-nomai. It has small leaves, and peculiar zigzag branches, which makes it very interesting in the winter. It flowers just before

the foliage appears, having a pale pink/ white single flower. It is very slow growing giving it a bonsai like appearance and is ideal for pots.

P. Kursar is also small, having the deepest pink flowers, and ‘Shogetsu’ has beautiful double pink flowers which fade to white.

P. ‘Pink Perfection’ is a later flowering double pink. P. ‘Kanzan’ is probably the one we are most familiar with as it has dark pink flowers and a typical flat top.

If your garden is small, P. ‘Amanogawa’ is the cherry blossom for you. It has a very narrow habit, and takes up very little room. P. ‘Beni-chidori’ is also an excellent choice for a small garden, growing to 3m in height with deep double pink flowers.

All cherry blossoms have beautiful autumn colours, but be aware that they also have strong roots close to the surface which may damage patios and drives.

They will grow on poor soil, but generally flower better if the soil is fertile.

If cherry blossoms are not for you, consider crab apples instead. These also have lovely colour, produce vibrant coloured ornamental apples in autumn and are very easy to grow, especially in more open sites. Alternatively, Amelanchier, or snowy mespilus, is an excellent choice for a blossoming small tree. It has white flowers and is incredibly hardy as it grows in any soil. Its flowers are followed by black berries which birds love, and the show it puts on in the autumn is second to none!

FOODIE: Lisa Fingleton will be a guest speaker at a special event in Waterville on Sunday. Photo: Rena Blake

Living on locally produced food

A North Kerry-based author, who ate only locally produced food for a month and wrote a book on her experience, is one of the guest speakers at a special event in Waterville this Sunday.

Waterville Tidy Towns is organising the ‘Feeding Ourselves’ event, a local food project, at Tech Amergin, at 2pm.

Lisa Fingleton embarked on a 30-day challenge last September after buying a sandwich at a local garage and then questioning the origin of each ingredient.

In that time, she ate only food produced on the island of Ireland, which meant she excluded everyday food like sugar, bananas and chocolate.

“I learned a lot from that sandwich. It made me question if there is really any such a thing as ‘cheap food’,” she said.

“Rather than getting bogged down in doing nothing, I started the 30-day local food challenge, encouraging people to eat local food for the month of September each year. It's a great way to eat good food, support local food producers and become more sustainable and resilient. Groups around the country started inviting me to give talks and workshops on eating local food.”

She will be joined by Sue Jackson who will outline plans for Pearc na Beaca (Park of the Bees) in the town, and by Alexis Fermoyle who will run a garden vegetable seed swap on the day.

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TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up in the three finals:

St Paul’s Team 1: Front l-r: Elizabeth Switzer (Coach), Noah Switzer, (Team Mascot), Papito Hersisia (Scott’s Lakers), Nathan Cronin (Captain), Oisin Fleming (MVP), Sean O’ Brien (Scott’s Lakers), Gearoid Cronin (Coach). Back l-r: Fionn Daly, Luke Doolan, Joshua Switzer, Muiris O’Donoughe, Jack Rudden, Bryan Walsh, Brían O’Shea, Joey McCarthy. Missing from team photo: Cillian Murphy and Dillon Cronin. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Shield Final Winners: St Colman’s, Milltown Runners-up: Fr Mathews, Cork .........................................................

Plate Final Winners: St Paul's, Killarney Runners-up: Limerick Lakers .........................................................

Cup Final Winners: St Marys, Castleisland Runners-up: St Josephs, Duagh

St Paul’s wrap up the season in style

There was a hive of activity at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday as St Paul's Basketball Club held an U12 boy’s tournament.

They welcomed visiting clubs from Neptune, Blue Demons, Fr Mathews, and Skibereen from Cork, Limerick Lakers, and local clubs, including St Mary's Castleisland, Killarney Cougars, St Colman's Milltown, St Joseph's from Duagh and three St Paul's teams.

“It was great to see all the players getting good game time and progressing throughout,” Elizabeth Switzer, one of the event organisers, said.

“There were some very close and exciting matches in the competition and the crowd of supporters thoroughly enjoyed the competition. Fair play everyone!”

There was a three-point shooting competition where 20 Easter eggs disappeared within minutes, such was the good level of shooting, she added.

Before the finals the winners of the raffles were announced. Scotts Lakers National League players Sean O'Brien and Papito Hersisia presented the prize of a limited-edition Molten match ball to lucky local and St Paul's player Ruairi O'Donoghue. The prize of the chocolate Easter hamper went to St Paul's player Tadgh Herlihy and one of the referees on the day, Roscoe Patterson, claimed the large Easter egg.

“Thanks to Tommy Brosnan for scheduling the referees for the day, Reidin O’Loughlin, Roscoe Patterson, Vojkan Bencic, and Cathal Collins, they did a

great job. And the table officials, Ben Switzer, Dara O’Brien, Kathlyn Brosnan, Eva Brosnan, Mark Sheehan, Luke Ryan, Ava Sheehan and to our helpers and ticket sellers Luke Crowley, Jack O’Donoghue, Lilly McCarthy and Morgan O’Brien, and to everyone else who helped on the day."

She also added a huge thanks to Amanda O'Brien and Patricia McCarthy who also helped organise the successful event.

“It was a great finish to the season for the U12 boys. Well done lads.”

St Paul’s Team 3: Back l-r: Oran Kennedy, Adam Gardzijskaus, James Ward, Killian Collins, JJ O'Donoghue, Mark O'Carroll. Front l-r: Dara O Sullivan, Ruairi O’ Donoghue, Liam O’Donoghue, Billy O’Donoghue, Ronan O’Connor, Brian McCarthy. Missing from photo Eoin Murphy.

St Paul’s Team 2: Back l-r: Seán O’Leary, Max Coyne, Anthony Wabershi, Filip Zbylut, Cian Scannell. Front L-R: Matthew Hegarty, Cormac O’Leary, Adam O’Neill, Tadhg Herlihy, Daithí O’Sullivan, Jamie O’Donoghue.

St Pauls' Jack Rudden

Oisin Fleming St Paul’s U12 .

MVP winner in Shield Final.

Top: Ruairi O'Donoghue St Paul’s U12 . Winner of the Molten match ball raffle.

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD

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Sign Language pilot initiative at Tralee Garda Station

Dingle ultra runner Shane Finn who will be completing a coast-to-coast run and cycle across North America in 36 days, inspired by the bravery of his cousin.

Dingle man to run and cycle across the USA Dingle ultra-athlete Shane Finn (26) is set to undertake a gruelling 5000km coast-to-coast trek across North America in a charity mission inspired by his cousin.

The epic run and cycle will start on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on March 29 and take him across 12 states and terrain that varies wildly, from snow-capped mountains to arid desert.

Starting with a 270km three-day cycle, followed by running 60km for three consecutive days, the 26-year-old 'ultra' athlete will repeat that pattern six times on

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his 36-day trip that will not end until he runs across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on May 3.

There to meet him, on her very first visit to the States, will be his first cousin Mary Evans, the inspiration for his amazing feat of endurance. The 37-year-old Celbridge woman is living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

Last year Finn completed 24 marathons in 24 days for the same cause.

“I might be in some pain out on a run but Mary feels pain 24 hours a day. That's why I picked 24 marathons in 24 days,” he said.

Shane will be accompanied by a small voluntary support crew of his dad Tim, physio Ali McCann, driver Martin Fahey and fellow Dingle native Anthony O'Gorman, who will all travel and live in two camper vans for the month-long trek.

“I really have just one job which is 'keep moving'. The crew will be working just as hard and will be up before me every morning and in bed after me every night.

This is a huge team effort,” he added.

“I genuinely feel so lucky to be able to do this because the people I do this for, their fight starts every morning when they wake up.”

An Garda Síochána in partnership with the Centre for Deaf Studies, Trinity College Dublin and Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS), has developed a pilot initiative to support members of the Deaf community attending Tralee and Cabra Garda stations.

Chief Superintendent Matthew Nyland heads up the Garda Síochána Human Rights Section.

"This initiative is part of the ongoing commitment of An Garda Síochána to respect the human, constitutional, and equality of treatment rights of the Deaf community in Ireland,” said Superintendent Nyland.

“It aims to provide enhanced access to Garda services for members of the Deaf community in these pilot areas where they will be able to speak and be understood in their own language ‘Irish Sign Language’.”

The initiative, delivered through a webcam enabled computer in the two pilot Garda stations will allow video-link access to Irish Sign Language interpretation through to the Irish Remote Interpreting Service (IRIS).

"We look forward to continuing to work with our partners in An Garda Síochána and Sign Language Interpreting Services to identify how best An Garda Síochána can be ready to service the Irish Sign Language needs of the Deaf Community nationally,” Professor Lorraine Leeson from the Centre for Deaf Studies, Trinity College Dublin said.

Trump’s St Patrick’s Day in quotes Following St Patrick’s Day, we thought it would be fun to publish some of President Trump’s quotes on the day he met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

“Thank you very much, everybody.

Great honour. Oh, that beautiful music. I can’t talk over that music.

It’s too good. It’s too good. We’ll let them finish out. Very good.

And thank you very much.

“On behalf of the First Lady, I’d like to thank Taoiseach Leo, you are really something. We’ve gotten to

know each other over the last couple of years. Very special guy.

“And I have to say — and I have to say that we have literally never had a better relationship with Ireland than we do right now based on the relationship that we have.

But we’re doing trade. We’re doing many, many things with Ireland. And it’s been a — it’s been a wonderful friendship. Never been stronger than it is today.

“I know many Irish people and they are inspiring. They’re sharp, they’re smart, they’re great, and

they are brutal enemies, right?

So you have to keep them as your friend. Always keep them as your friend. You don’t want to fight with the Irish. It’s too tough. Too — it’s too bloody.

“This very building — our nation’s beloved White House — was designed by Irish architect, James Hoban. In 1974 — in 1794, when Catholic Irish workers in Washington, DC needed a place to pray, they founded a church — now the oldest parish in Washington DC — and it’s called St Patrick’s.”

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South Kerry’s Cill Rialaigh on TG4 this Saturday evening Cill Rialaigh near Baile na Sceilg in South Kerry is a townland steeped in history, going right back to pre-Christian times.

Pictured are Deirdre O'Donovan, Cork Airport and Barry Gregg, OCS (centre) with Colm Lenihan from Aspect AS Support Services and Mary Maunsell from the Cork Association for Autism. Picture. John Allen

New scheme at Cork Airport helps those with hidden disabilities

Cork Airport is the first airport in the Republic of Ireland to rollout the sunflower lanyard initiative supporting passengers with hidden disabilities.

The discreet identification scheme, recognised in major global airports including Heathrow, provides those with hidden disabilities the opportunity to avail of additional support.

The project is part of an initiative by OCS, a large provider of passenger assistance services worldwide.

“I am delighted to be leading the launch of a hidden disability lanyard as part of Cork Airport’s ongoing Hidden Disabilities Programme,” said Deirdre O’Dono-

van, Operations Manager at Cork Airport. “We are always looking to improve the facilities on offer to our passengers and we hope that the introduction of the lanyard will make it a little easier for those of our passengers in need of little more assistance on their airport journey.”

The sunflower lanyard, available at the OCS desk in the Cork Airport terminal, is easily recognisable to all staff across a wide number of airports.

British newspaper lists three Kerry pubs in its top 20 Three Kerry pubs made the list of the top 20 best in Ireland by the Guardian newspaper in the UK. The London-based newspaper, as part of its St Patrick’s Day celebrations invited

readers to submit articles on their favourite watering holes in the country.

The three local hostelries are all in West Kerry: The South Pole Inn, Annascaul; Murphy’s Bar, Brandon and Ned Natterjacks, Castlegregory.

The programme is called ‘Bailte’ which is the Irish word for townlands.

Presenter Sile Nic Chonaonaig meets with descendants of the people who lived in the pre-famine village and those who have been heavily influenced by its beauty and culture, such as singer Tim Dennehy and poet Paddy Bushe.

Sadly, only one family remains in the townland but it is still full of life and is now a hub for artists including Linda Graham currently on retreat at the artist’s village in the refurbished stone cottages run by Cill Rialaigh Arts Centre. ”When you get here everything that is going wrong in your world falls away, and everything is right,” she said.

“It’s just the right place to be. It is just more beautiful everytime you see it. You never tire of it. It’s a spiritual place and I think people have always felt that way,” she said.

Síle meets Seán, Micheál and Tadhg Ó Ceallaigh, the only family living in Cill Rialaigh. They speak about the area and

Presenter and former Glenroe actor Sile Nic Chonaonaig pictured in Cill Rialaigh. Photo by TG4.

the fact that there are so few people living there, but there is hope for its future as Micheál's son is currently building a house in the village.

Poet Paddy Bushe speaks about the inspiration he gets from the beautiful surroundings.

Singer Tim Dennehy recalls the first time he heard recording of his grandfather Pats Ó Ceallaigh singing. He remarks on how the influence of his surrounding was to be heard in his grandfather's singing. Tune is at 7.10pm

Kerry businesses achieve AllIreland Business accreditation Two Kerry businesses have achieved a quality mark signifying they meet the highest standards of service and trust.

Oakview Village Childcare, Tralee and Bathrooms 4U, Tralee were awarded the coveted All-Ireland Business AllStar accreditation at Croke Park this week.

All-Star accreditation is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on rigorous selection criteria.

The accreditation is overseen by the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes of the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and Kieran Ring, CEO of the Global Institute of Logistics.

Dr Hynes said the accreditation, which is now held by 300 firms, is needed by the thousands of small and medium businesses which operate to their own standards, but have nothing to measure them by.

“We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors,” she said.

“We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience.

“The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”

The All-Ireland Business Foundation is responsible for overseeing the All-Ireland Business Summit and All-Star awards, ongoing All-Star accreditation, Thought Leader awards and promoting peer dialogue among members.

Keith Barry and a host of top speakers will turn ‘Scaling For Success’ from illusion to reality at the Foundation’s fifth All-Ireland Business Summit at Croke Park on Thursday May 2.

As a leading expert in influence and persuasion, Keith will reveal how to unleash subconscious potential, exceed business expectations and communicate ideas at the largest annual cross-sector gathering of indigenous companies.

The theme for this year’s summit is ‘Scaling For Success’ and over a thousand delegates will hear outstanding speakers on the day, including global performance psychology expert Jamil Qureshi.

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632966

Advanced skincare for a healthy glow These days with environmental influences and busy stressful lifestyles, our skin needs a little more help to keep its youthful appearance and healthy glow.

The successful combination of natural active ingredients with cutting-edge technology has enabled Sothys skincare to bring some of the most influential skin care products and professional spa therapies to the beauty industry.

Sothys have a cosmeceuticals range that does exactly that, it’s a combination of cosmetic ingredients with pharmaceutical grade ingredients. Sothys are a prescription based product that is results driven when used correctly. It’s such an advanced skincare range it’s only sold in selected beauty salons.

Serums are very important to our skin care regime to get the best results. They are full of antioxidants which help to reduce free radical damage to our skin, such as AHA, Retinol and Vitamin C. Sothys detoxifying youth serum is great to start with as it improves your skin texture, appearance and slows down the aging process.

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It is recommended for those with dull skin, skin lined with wrinkles and heavy and slack features.

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For more information or to book a skin consultation call Jill 064 6632966.

AGRI LOANS: At the launch of 'Cultivate', a new farm lending product offered by credit unions, in The Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday night from front to left were: Karena McCarthy, Mark Murphy, (CEO, Killarney Credit Union), Pat Sheehan (Chairman, Killarney Credit Union), John Long (Chairman, Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions) and Elma Hegarty. Back from left were: Bernard Hourihan, Stephen Darmody, Joan Mangan, Brendan Lynch, Dermot Griffin and Shane Foley. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Local credit unions launch new agri loan product Six credit unions in the Kerry/Cork region have launched new agri loan product ‘Cultivate’.

The new credit union farm lending offering was officially launched on Wednesday, by IFA National Chairman - Farm Business, Martin Stapleton. It will be available at Killarney Credit Union, Listowel Credit Union and Cara Credit Union in Kerry, as well as Ballincollig Credit Union, Bantry Credit Union and Kanturk Credit Union in Cork.

The credit union farm lending project is modelled on a pilot initiative by four credit unions in Galway, who launched the Cultivate brand in 2017. Since then, 20 credit unions throughout Ireland have introduced the agri loan product to members.

Since its introduction, Cultivate has proved very popular with farmers with nearly €20m in loans issued to farmers.

The Cultivate farm loans are for a wide variety of purposes, everything from working capital, cash flow, farm development, livestock purchase, farm machinery purchase, rural enterprise funding, and start up farm finance.

“We are delighted to officially launch the Cultivate agri loan products to credit union members in the Cork and Kerry areas,” Brendan Heneghan, former Regional Manager with Teagasc, and project manager of the Cultivate brand, said.

“We have been working hard on this project for the past number of months.

Credit Union agri loan staff have completed a bespoke five-day course on Farm and Finance organised by Teagasc in association with Pallaskenry Agricultural College. Credit unions are now open and ready for business.”

The Cultivate farm loan package will offer loans up to €50,000 for a variety of purposes with a competitive loan rate.

The term of the loan can be up to seven years. Loan protection insurance is also provided on the loan at no additional charge.

“We hope that farmers will look to their local credit unions as an alternative for farm finance,” Mark Murphy, CEO, Killarney Credit Union said.

“After all, credit unions are embedded in their local communities and are in a position to lend to those living or working locally. Our loans are unsecured, and we can offer a variety of repayment schedules to suit farmer’s needs.”

Appointments can be made to meet a Cultivate Farm Advisor on 064 6631344 ext. 2 or loans@killarneycu.ie. Further information on Cultivate farm loans is available from any of the credit union branches or on www.cultivate-cu.ie.

The Brehon Hotel

Thanks mum!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Brehon, Killarney

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you want to treat your mom to a really special gift, then we have just the answer.

A day of rest and relaxation in The Angsana Spa at The Brehon is one of the most sought-after presents for Mother’s Day and it is easy to understand why.

Every one of the incredible treatments on offer focus on revitalising and rejuvenating both the mind and body and so The Angsana Spa is the perfect escape for busy moms. There is a huge selection of treatments to choose from including a number of special packages in celebration of Mother’s Day. And the good news is, by opting for a Brehon gift card your mom can chose

how she would like to spend her day at The Brehon. These gift cards can be redeemed in the spa or anywhere in the hotel - perhaps she would prefer afternoon tea, lunch in The Brehon Bar or dinner in Danú. The choice is hers.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, The Brehon will be hosting a special lunch on Sunday, March 31, and early booking is advisable. For further information or to purchase your Brehon gift card contact The Brehon on 064 6630700 or visit www.thebrehon.com.

Killarney Oaks Hotel

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Killarney Oaks Hotel There’s every reason to celebrate special women in your life, especially on Mother’s Day. Treat her to Sunday lunch on March 31 in the Killarney Oaks Hotel.

Bookings can be made through reception by dialling 064 6637600.

Three course lunch with tea or coffee charged at €29.95 per person, includes a glass of bubbly and some delicious chocolates for the mothers.

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Killarney Park Hotel

Show your appreciation for that special lady at the Killarney Park Hotel Spoil that very special lady in your life with a Mother’s Day lunch at the award-winning elegant Park Restaurant at the 5* Killarney Park Hotel.

Treat your mom this Mother's Day at the Heights Hotel. Pictured from l-r were: Bernard, Collette and John O’Riordan

Let our family look after yours at the Heights Hotel Mother’s do so much, they are the ones who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take.

This Mothering Sunday why not show your appreciation and let our family look after yours by treating your mom to a fresh and tasty meal at the family run Heights Hotel. Our award-winning carvery will be served between 12-6pm

and our bar and brasserie menu will be served in our lounge and bar between 6-9pm. Mother’s Day is such a special occasion, so for all the moms who dine with us, they will receive a special treat on the day.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family on Sunday March 31.

For dinner reservations contact our events team on events@killarneyheights.ie or call 064 663 1158.

The Park Restaurant offers classic meets contemporary style creative dishes. Enjoy your meal in stunning surroundings wrapped up in a warm ambience for all mothers and grandmothers on their special day.

The Park Restaurant is the proud recipient of two AA Rosettes, so you can really show your appreciation for that special lady, knowing she will receive the best culinary experience.

Our Head Chef Heiko and his talented team take great care and pride in the dishes they create, which are all prepared with the best quality local produce.

To compliment your dining experience by adding some sumptuous sparkle to

your meal, we have a wide range of carefully picked wines and spirits. Make sure to ask about our wines from our experts at the hotel.

There is a wide selection of dishes and decadent hand-crafted desserts to choose from to cater for every palate.

Not only will they be treated to a unique culinary experience, but every mother will receive a €20 gift card for our spa, where there’s a wide variety of treatments on offer.

Town Centre, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland, V93 CF30 Telephone: +353 64 663 5555 Email: info@killarneyparkhotel.ie Web: www. killarneyparkhotel.ie

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Dromhall Hotel

Spoil your mom at the Dromhall Hotel Moms are the centre of our universe so on Mother’s Day they deserve to be treated to something special.

At the 4* Dromhall Hotel they have been looking after moms for over 50 years.

The much loved Killarney hotel is the perfect setting for your Mother’s Day celebration as we offer many choices to spoil your mom - a family lunch in the Ab-

bey Restaurant on March 11, casual dining in Kayne’s Bar or perhaps a voucher for our Zen Day Spa - ideal for pampering and relaxation. We are now taking bookings for you to enjoy a leisurely family lunch and let you spoil your mom this

year. Choose from a selection of starters, mouth-watering main courses, finished off with the Dromhall’s much talked about medley of desserts. All moms who dine with us on the day in our Abbey Restaurant will be treated to complimentary chocolate truffles. Mother’s Day lunch, which will be served between 1pm and 4pm, is €27.50 per adult with children’s

menu priced at €15. Mother’s Day is a special occasion and a time when every mom should be pampered. It is an ideal opportunity for you to show your mom how much you care and appreciate her and with a delicious menu, on-site parking and free WIFI. Dromhall is the ideal location this Mother’s Day. Bookings on 064 6639300

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Have some mom-time at Hayfield Family Collection At Hayfield Family Collection, as a proudly independent collection of family owned hotels encompassing Hayfield Manor, Killarney Royal and Great Southern Killarney, they truly understand the importance of family occasions. This Mother’s Day, give the gift

of that most elusive of treasures…time!

Shared experiences are the theme for Mother’s Day at Hayfield Family Collection this year. With busy lives and full calendars, they are encouraging some decadent down time to create some special memories.

GREAT SOUTHERN KILLARNEY

Mother’s Day Dining: Gather all of the family and enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day lunch in the elegant surrounds of The Garden Room Restaurant at Great Southern Killarney.

Price: €36.00

MOTHER’S DAY STAY EXPERIENCE:

Treat your mom to a luxurious overnight stay with some well-deserved pampering at Great Southern Killarney with the indulgent Pamper Retreat package.

This package includes an overnight stay with delicious breakfast, one 50 minute YonKa Paris Beauty Treatment, gourmet dinner in the Garden Room Restaurant and a wine card to the value of €10 per person for The Killarney Wine Rooms.

This is the perfect treat for your special mom this Mother’s Day. Price: This package is available from €193 per person sharing.

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Bestow the gift of luxury and thank your mom with a Great Southern Killarney Gift Voucher allowing her to choose from a full range of services including accommodation, afternoon tea and gourmet dining.

Nails by Anita

Treat your mother to fabulous nails!

Give your hands a dazzling make over with Nails by Anita who has been in business in Killarney for over three years.

Anita’s small nail bar offers a variety of treatments and with the addition of the new pedicure chair there’s even more extra comfort while undergoing pamper treatments.

It’s the perfect place to unwind and relax for an hour or so giving you time to switch off from work or life in general

and have a relaxed chat while you unwind.

Anita offers a variety of nail and hand creams, oils, nail treatments, Voesh moisturiser gloves, foot scrubs and nail polish sets, plus lots more.

Treatments include a file and polish, Shellac two to three week gel polish, gel overlay, deluxe pedicures using the beautiful Voesh four-step system, to give your feet much needed nutrients and hydration, available in olive, vitamin recharge and lavender.

She also offers Voesh collagen gloves and boots enriched with Vitamin E and collagen that can be used when having a regular manicure or mini pedicure. Anita strives to give great quality service and uses high quality products. She has a variety of nail treatments, creams and gift sets which are available in the nail bar.

Anita is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and has a 24-hour booking system in place.

Late appointments are available on request. Phone: 087 9066993. Email: nailsbyanitakillarney@gmail.com www.nailsbyanitakillarney.com

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Experience Ireland’s largest whiskey collection in Killarney More than 1,200 bottles of whiskey line the brightly-lit shelves at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in Killarney.

The ‘Uisce Beatha’ is in good company with whiskey from across the globe - single malts from Scotland, blended malts from Japan, bourbons from America and the more peculiar from developing whisky markets. An eclectic range, but Irish whiskey takes centre-stage, as does local, seasonal Irish cuisine.

Head Chef Alan MacDonald combines his experience in Michelin Star kitchens with his travelling adventures across Azerbaijan, Spain and Moscow to enrich the seasonal menus. There are unique

quirks in the menus like the black pudding sausage rolls, but there is a clear ode to traditional Irish cuisine and gaelic culinary styles. MacDonald really utilises all that the land and sea in The Kingdom has to offer, from the Glenbeigh mussels sourced from family-run Glenbeigh Shellfish to the Kerry herb crusted rump of lamb and the local rhubarb that fills the pavlova along with chantilly and candied peanuts.

Lunch is served daily followed by an evening menu until 9.45pm with group bookings welcome. Another striking note is the fortified wine suggestions that adorn the evening and dessert menus. The Coravin wine system allows for some truly exciting wines to be tast-

ed, unusually, by the glass here. Over 60 Irish craft gins are available along with 12 craft beers, a bespoke cocktail menu and some very rare bottlings from the lessknown spirit categories.

The staff’s passion for food and drinks is palpable, it’s no surprise that they have been merrited with multiple awards including Visitor Manager of the Year 2018, awarded to Whiskey Specialist Alan O’Donovan, for his work with the Irish Whiskey Experience - the masterclasses that are offered from the bar.

These go beyond whiskey tasting to cater for Ireland’s foodies, you can learn how to pair and savour Irish whiskey and cheese as well as chocolate.

Where did Mother’s Day come from?

The first ever movement for the recognition of motherhood arose from the groups for women whose sons had fought in the American Civil War. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson decreed the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day. It spread to Europe in the aftermath of the First World War, when many women had lost their sons or husbands, leaving them to raise their children alone.

Most countries adopted the US timing and it still remains the most popular date for Mother’s Day across the globe.

The origins of the British date are a little more complicated. Some believe Mothering Sunday originally derived from a 16th-century practice of visiting

the “mother church” - the main church in the region - on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This was also when domestic servants were given time off to visit their families.

In 1920, inspired by the new US holiday, Briton Constance Smith published a booklet entitled 'The Revival of Mothering Sunday' and by 1938, the day was celebrated in every parish in Britain and in every country of the Empire. Today, it is more commonly referred to as Mother’s Day, but it is still officially known in the UK as Mothering Sunday.

MOTHER’S DAY TRADITIONS It was customary for people to cook their mothers a simnel cake – a type of light fruit cake with two layers of marzipan – on Mothering Sunday because it falls in the middle of Lent and so represents a relaxation of the fasting rules.

For this reason, the day was also traditionally called Refreshment Sunday.

Simnel cakes, which are also associated with Easter, traditionally feature 11 balls of marzipan icing representing 11 of the 12 disciples (Judas is usually left out, except in extraordinarily forgiving Christian households). Today, gifts of flowers or chocolates are more usual.

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Mercedes-Benz gifts new van to Sneem Digital Hub The commercial vehicles division of Mercedes-Benz Ireland is providing support to Sneem Digital Hub - by gifting a new van.

Local club to host Kerry’s first autojumble

Sneem Digital Hub aim to bring reliable digital infrastructure and quality jobs, to reverse rural depopulation in the area.

In doing so, the community hope to add more young people and young families to their close-knit village.

The Sneem Digital Hub management committee are volunteers who have worked to bring the building, which was once a dance hall, to life as a modern, high tech digital hub. The modern, stylish facility, provides high-speed broadband, hot-desking for remote workers, a low-cost base for business start-ups and options for companies seeking to expand remotely. Video conferencing

technology and meeting rooms are also available.

Under the initiative announced by Mercedes-Benz, the Sneem Digital facility will be supplied with a new Vito van for their exclusive use for a one-year period.

The new Vito, which is highly branded and instantly recognisable, will provide essential support to managers at the Hub in transporting equipment and distributing materials as required, and as a promotional unit when conveying display materials to events and exhibitions.

“We are delighted to secure the support of Mercedes-Benz,” Aidan Murray, manager at Sneem Digital Hub said. “The use of the Vito van will provide a visual presence and shop window for the Hub as it travels throughout the Kerry and southwest region, and further afield.”

The Mid Kerry Vintage Club will host the county’s first autojumble in Castlemaine this coming Sunday, at 8am.

Autojumbles, a bring-and-buy sale for classic vehicle enthusiasts, are a popular way of sourcing unusual parts and other memorabilia that is not on general sale.

The Mid-Kerry club usually runs a vintage rally in July, but club members identified the need for an autojumble

after visiting similar events in Cork and Limerick.

“There are two very good events in Drumcollegher and Fermoy,“ organiser Denis Tagney said. “There is nothing like this in Kerry so we said we would give it a try. We are expecting a good turnout going by feedback and enquires.”

Pictured with the new Vito van is Niall Scott (centre right) (Chairman of Sneem Digital Hub), Stephen Byrne (Chief Executive, Mercedes-Benz in Ireland), Aidan Murray, (Manager, Sneem Digital Hub); and Fergus Conheady (Sales Manager, Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles).

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Killarney to host international future car conference A major international motoring conference is scheduled for Killarney in May. Electronomous, now in its second year and one of Europe's leading automotive technology events, will take place at the INEC in the Gleneagle Hotel, from May 2 to 3.

This international conference brings together world class speakers, exhibitors and delegates in the field of electric ve-

hicles, connected car technology, cyber security and autonomous vehicles.

Iconic automotive brands already confirmed for the conference include Toyota and Honda.

The conference is divided into three different sections with the opening day focusing on connected cars. Friday

morning’s session is all about electric cars while the afternoon element deals with autonomous vehicles.

Speakers include Pim Van der Jagt, managing director of the Ford Research Centre in Germany and James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland.

The conference is organised by Cartell. ie, the main sponsor of the Rally of the Lakes which starts later on May 3 from the town centre.

“It provides a unique glimpse at how technology will affect the automotive industry, insurance industry, car finance industry, car sales and motoring into the future,” said Cartell.ie’s Richard Lahiff.

“It also offers an unprecedented opportunity to network with industry leaders and leading experts in these fields, while also providing a great platform to create new business relationships.”

The event will be hosted by Quentin Wilson, one of the UK’s most-respected motoring journalists and a former presenter of BBC’s Top Gear.

A convoy of electric vehicles, driven from Dublin to Killarney, will deliver delegates to the conference on the Thursday morning.

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Subject to lending criteria. This offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. ŠKODA Finance is a trading style of Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland, authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Each ŠKODA Approved Used Car receives a minimum warranty of 1-year. †Selected ŠKODA models have up to 2 years warranty. For further details please contact your local participating ŠKODA dealer. Offer available until 31st March, 2019.

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| ESTATE AGENT & AUCTIONEER’S DIRECTORY IN KILLARNEY Ted Healy 11 New St, Killarney E: killarney@dng.ie T:064 639000

Property Partners Gallivan College Square, Killarney, Co Kerry E: killarney@propertypartners.ie T: 064 6634177

TO LET: 2 bedroom apartment, Loreto Road 087-6466909 TO LET: 3 Bedroom house to let in Muckross near Gleneagle Hoel across from National Park. Lovely location. Tel 087-6447532.

TO LET: Storage/Shed to let near Killarney long term would suit electrician/plumber/ dog groomers etc. Tel 0876447532.

TO LET: 3 Bedroom House Ballydowney Tel 0858220185

Its4rent.ie Property Letting & Management Agent, Killarney Business Centre, Upper High St, Killarney T: 064 6634177 • E: info@its4rent.ie

TO LET: 1200 square feet of shed space with yard. 4km from Killarney. Water, ESB and Fibre Optic Broadband available phone 087-2626187.

TO LET: House for rent. Muckross road Killarney. Long Term.

Phone after 6pm 087-2458230.

TO LET: To rent 1 bed apartment town centre. Suitable for 1 working person 0864428616.

Maine Valley Property Old Chapel Lane, Milltown, Kerry E: info@mainevalleyproperties.com T: 066 9765577 or 087 6738210

TO LET: Apartment suitable for 1 0r 2 professionals 5mins walk from Killarney National Park. 3.5miles from town centre.

FREE car parking. ALL ELECTRICITY INCLUDED in price. €800 per month. Contact Margaret or leave a message 087-6789990.

TO LET: Double room for rent in shared house for single person preferably female.

Tel 0877639545.

All Ireland Properties Main Street, Rathmore, Kerry E: allirelandproperties@gmail.com T: 087 243 8182

TO LET: One bedroom apartment suitable for couple, Cahernane Meadows. Call +48 735401401 TO LET: House for rent in Cahernane Meadows- 4 Bedrooms Contact 0872316868 FOR SALE: House in Firies village. Semi-detached 3-bedroom. One en-suite. Large garden. Private parking. €235,000. Call 086-1955811

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Professional dough mixer for bread, pizzas, etc.. TF 33 liter, 99kg, on wheels, as new. Price €950.00 Tel 0876133366 or 087-6079495 FOR SALE: Mobile home for sale. Immaculate condition, Killarney area. 087-6190942 FOR SALE: Firewood and turf for sale bags or trailer for €90 of hardwood. 4 bags for €20 etc. Tel Pat on 087-2070009.

FOR SALE: Hay excellent quality square bales of hay and round bales. Saved haylage killarney area 0872258756.

FOR SALE: Tv 32”, Double bed, Tv table, Kids Bed, 5ft Bedhead, Washing Machine, Pictures.

For free 3+1 suit and dining room table+chairs.

Tel 0872725471

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Removal service, House, Office, Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc. 087-2600407/064-6631979.

AVAILABLE: Tax Consultant, CTA & FCCA qualified (20 years’ tax experience) specialising in inheritance tax (C.A.T.), income tax, PAYE and capital gains tax. Also AirBnB accounts and PRSI issues. 086-0547184 AVAILABLE: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 0876801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 0876961681.

AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions.

For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050.

AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 087-2359466.

AVAILABLE Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 064-6643317.

AVAILABLE: Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception.

Please visit www.gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087.

AVAILABLE: Xpress removal service. Fast

friendly & reasonable. Home office, apartment removal, garage, attic, shed clear out.

Legal disposal of all unwanted items. Collection & Delivery service. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. Available 7 days a week. Call Joe on 0872652126 AVAILABLE: Painting & Decorating. Interior/ Exterior painting, wallpapering, sanding & varnishing. Kitchens sprayed or hand-painted. Call Martin 087-9306943.

AVAILABLE: Mature lady available for guesthouse duties. Available mornings. Sunday-Friday 9am-1pm. Phone or text Yvonne on 0862206788.

AVAILABLE: Day or night elderly care available. 35 year old Irish girl (17 years’ experience).

Night stays €60 8pm-8am. Transportation provided anywhere, messages collected, housework, meals, companionship, help in mornings or evenings. All jobs considered.

087-1259046, Paula.

AVAILABLE: Painter Available for painting houses and flats inside and out. Tel Robert n 0876927563.

AVAILABLE: Experienced Carer certified Fetac Level 5 Community Care & Care of elderly.

Day or night. Tel 087-9794484.

AVAILABLE: Mobile massage therapist for seniors in Rathmore area. Back, neck, shoulder massages. Legs and hands massages and more. References available on request.

Tel 0872878082.

AVAILABLE: Savannah Beauty Studio Milstreet offer treatments!Hot stone massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Ear Candling, Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage. Mother’s day special offers. Hot Oil back massage & mini facial only €55.00 Tel-087-7700913.

AVAILABLE: Man available for cutting and splitting timber. Also grass cutting service available. Keen rates. Contact Jer on 0877658496.

AVAILABLE: FIRIES AREA

CHILDMINDER

AVAILABLE

LADY WITH PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE TO CARE FOR SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN. EARLY MORNING DROP OFFS FOR PARENTS WITH EARLY STARTS. SCHOOL DROP OFFS AND COLLECTIONS FROM FIRIES SCHOOL. CHILDREN WILL BE CARED FOR AFTER SCHOOL IN MINDERS HOME CLOSE TO THE VILLAGE

OF FIRIES. ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH MID TERMS AND SUMMER MONTHS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT 087 9180536 AVAILABLE: Are you interested in learning the life saving skills of CPR? STEP Training are holding a public Heartsaver CPR & AED Training Course in Killarney on April 13'th 2019 from 09.00 am-13.00 pm.Our 4 hour Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver CPR & AED course is dedicated to life saving cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In this course you will also learn how to successfully use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and get supportive time to practice these life saving skills. Additionally to CPR training you will learn how to respond to situations of foreign body airway obstruction (choking) for the adult, pediatric and infant casualties. Please contact Blathnaid on 087 3114704 for further information. Additional information-Course Cost is 70 euro to include course handout, CPR pocket mask, face shied and a RED card. STEP Training will also run a Manual Handling Training Course on April 13'th from 14.00pm-18.00pm.This course is designed to instruct attendees in the theory and practice of safe manual handling practices. On completion of this course participants will be able to: -Recognize a load which is too heavy or awkward -Conduct a manual handling risk assessment -Lift and handle loads safely -Manual handling legislation -Anatomy of the spine and muscular system -How to handle loads safely -Practice in the safe manual handling of loads to include -Lifting to and from ground level -Lifting to and from a height Course Cost is 50 euro and includes a Manual Handling textbook For further information contact James on 085 765 0938 For more information visit our website http:// www.steptraining.ie

PERSONAL BEST DATES: Avoid struggle and time.

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ANIMALS ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net.

ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes.

087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

WANTED WANTED: Old wines, champagne and whiskey. Cash buyer. Please contact Caroline on 0861076850 or email: hfwine@gmail.com WANTED: Experienced Childminder required to mind 4 children in their own home in Beaufort 2 or 3 days per week. Tel 087-3301113.

WANTED: Man with building / carpentry experience / general labour required full time for 9 month extension project to work together with main builder. Contact: 0863090507.

WANTED: Accomodation assistants required to join our team to assist in preparing our self catering apartments between short term bookings. Hours 11am - 3pm or after depending on volume of work. Fluent in English. Good communication skills. Electronic Funds Transfer. Contact 0892208286/0858010908 to enquire today.

WANTED: Staff required for morning cleaning position- Monday to Friday 7am-10am Molls Gap area. Petrol expenses supplied. Immediate start. Please contact Tim on 0872504027 or email easycleanlimited@eircom.net.

WANTED: Childminder wanted to mind 2 children 4yrs & 8yrs school pick ups required in Beaufort area. 3 days per week. Own transport required. Contact for further details 0876697362 WANTED: The laundry room Person required to cover maternity leave with a possibility of permanent work. 2/3 days a week in winter. 3/4 days in summer. Full driving license essential. Kathleen 0870638746.

WANTED: Cleaner wanted for busy Bed & Breakfast. Reliable, efficient from May to October in town location. Tel 00353852118484.

WANTED: Man with building / carpentry experience / general labour required full time for 9 month extension project to work together with main builder. Contact: 0863090507.

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Staff and pupils from Scallywags Preschool in Muckross dressed up recently to celebrate World Book Day. Pictured were: Darren Leahy, Mag O'Sullivan Darcy, Patricia Quigley and Timothy O’Donoghue.

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KILCUMMIN GOURMET KITCHEN OUTSIDE CATERING for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.)

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For all enquiries please call: PAUL 085 7538601 COLLEEN 086 3778960 info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

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Ger O Doherty Decorating Service

Lisheenacanna, Ballyhar, Killarney • Interior/Exterior • Domestic Commercial industrial • Fully insured • Spray Painting • Specialized in hand painted kitchens

Tel. 085-1619672

Email: odohertypaintingkerry@gmail.com

Declan Smith

Painting Contractor Interior & Exterior Wallpapering a speciality Spraying Fully Insured

declansmithpainter@gmail.com 087 635 4042 Killarney, Co.Kerry

Oliver McCarthy • ROOFING • FIBREGLASS • 1ST & 2ND FIX • FLOORING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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• Timber Gates • Shiplap Pickets • Posts & Rails • Railway sleepers • Garden Sheds & Panels

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Ballycasheen, Killarney 0646627401/0646643931

PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE • Painting & decorating Interior & exterior (Fencing, Walls) • Windows cleaning • Fixing of doors and windows • Power washing (Driveways, Decking Patios, Paths, Gutters & Fascias) • Carpentry (Timber floors, Paneling, Skirting Boards) • Garage Clearouts • Gardening & • General maintenance

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CHEQUE: Niamh O'Shea (Chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation) presents a cheque for €5,000 to Ian O'Connell, the proceeds from the Kerry IHF Ball before Christmas. Also included from left were: Marcus Treacy, (Killarney Park Hotel), Michael O'Connell (Ian's dad), Mark Scally (Great Southern Hotel), Emer Corridan (The Cahernane Hotel), Bernadette Randles (The Dromhall Hotel), Padraig Treacy (Killarney Park Hotel) and Michael Rosney (Killeen House Hotel). Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Susan and Aster Pierce present a cheque for €2782.10 to John O'Sullivan (Kerry Mountain Rescue) following a recent coffee morning fundraiser in The Royal Hotel Killarney. Seated on left were: Deirdre O'Sullivan, Susan and Aster Pierce, John O'Sullivan and Anne Marie O'Connor. Standing from left were: Mary C Kelly, Mick Long and Eileen O'Keeffe. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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The Lower Lake at night from Bricin 1890’s (hand coloured glass lantern slide)

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COMMUNITY NOTES Comhaltas MEETING: The next CCÉ Kerry County Board meeting will be on Monday, March 25 at 8pm in The Nagle Rice Community Centre, Milltown.

SCOIL FONN: Scoil Fonn agus Amhrán will be held on Saturday, April 13 at IT Tralee North Campus. We will also have the Slide & Polka workshop which is proving equally popular. Our four tutors this year are all Gradam Cheoil TG4 Award winners, the most recent very worthy recipients being our own Anne & Nicky McAuliffe, who are always very loyal to us as tutors at Scoil Fonn Chiarraí.

This year we also have sean nós traditional singer, Nell Ní Chrónín, Amhránaí na Bliana TG4 & Corn Uí Riada 2014 winner. Bryan O'Leary, TG4 Musician of the Year 2014 will give the Slide and Polka workshop.

All age groups, including adults, are encouraged and welcome to attend Scoil Fonn classes. Please note, however, that the classes are not suitable for beginners see Kerry Comhaltas page www.kerrycomhaltas.ie for details CILL AIRNE CC: Our next branch meeting will be held on Tuesday next, March 19 at 9 pm in the meeting rooms Park Road.

Kilcummin ICA: Craft night Wednesday, March 20

at 8pm in the Rural Development Office. All ladies welcome.

SCOIL FONN: In conjunction with Comhairle na Mumhan, Kerry County Board are running the annual Scoil Fonn workshops on traditional singing in English and Irish, and slow air playing on fiddle, flute & Whistle. We are also running a workshop on Sliabh Luachra Slide & Polka. The above workshop will be held on Saturday, April 13 in the IT Tralee, North Campus, Tralee. Fee €15.00. All Entries to County Secretary, including fee

by Wednesday, April 10. Entry forms available from Helen in the RD Office.

TTCT TEACHER TRAINING COURSE: Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s TTCT Teacher Training Course will take place from Sunday, October 27 to Saturday, November 2 at An Chultúrlann and applications are presently being accepted for applicants specialising in fiddle, flute, whistle, concertina, button, accordion, harp, banjo and uilleann pipes. Closing date for applications is August 16 and all eligible applicants will be requested to attend for audition and interview August 3 .

For further information please contact eolas@comhaltas.ie or phone 01 280 0295.

COMPUTER TRAINING: Word Processing Level 3 will commence on April 29 until the last Monday in May, resuming again in September in the

Rural Development Office. This module includes producing a range of documents, letters, posters etc. Documents are saved to a memory stick for future retrieval, editing, formatting, printing and much more. Contact Mary McSweeney (Tutor) for further information 087 7798573.

KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD: Thank you all for making such great use of the recycling/bottle bank at the Village Inn. Please refrain from dumping your rubbish in this vicinity. We are looking for volunteers to assist in collecting rubbish on the roads in the area. Bags are available at the Rural Development Office and can be returned there when full. Míle Buíochas.

Fossa Bridge Club RESULTS: February 7 - N/S - 1st Marie Moloney & Ger Foley, 2nd Gill Mangan & Mary Murray, 3rd Kathleen Guerin & Finola Cronin, E/W -1st Anne Looney & Maura Moynihan, 2nd Tim & Mai Corcoran, 3rd Maire Moynihan & Maura Mc Carthy.

February 14 - N/S - 1st Don O'Sullivan & Colum Horan, 2nd Mary Bowler & Rosemary Gillispie, E/W - 1st Finola Cronin & Kathleen Guerin, 2nd John O'Shea & Threase McCarthy O'Shea February 21 (Charity Night) - N/W - 1st Mary Ryan & Angela McGrath, 2nd

Finola Spillane & Don O'Sullivan, 3rd Maire O'Sullivan & Peggy Barrett, E/W - 1st Neal Allen & Evelyn O'Leary, 2nd Maire Moynihan & Maura McCarthy, 3rd John O'Shea & Threase McCarthy O'Shea February 28 - N/W - 1st Gill Mangan & Kay Prendiville, 2nd Neilus O'Regan & Ciaran Broadbery, 3rd Phylis O'Regan & Don O'Sullivan, E/W - 1st Doreen Brosnan & Threase O'Donoghue, 2nd Neal Allen & Evelyn O'Leary, 3rd Kathleen Guerin & Finola Cronin.

Milltown/Listry Comhaltas CONGRATS: Congratulations to the Milltown Listry CCE St Patrick's Day Parade on their colourful entry, adding to the wonderful turnout in Milltown. Thanks to all in the Milltown Chamber Alliance who coordinated such a fantastic parade.

Well done also to our young performers in the recent Sult competitions, including Coralee Howe, Becca Howe, Sadhbh Mannix, Brendan Allman, Mary O'Donoghue, John Sexton and Joe Horan and in dancing Becca Howe, Ella Kate Halpin, Kate Murphy, Louise Kimmage, Yvonne O'Connell, Eilis Tangney, Ali O'Sullivan and Derina Burke. With Fleadh 2019 around the corner, keep an eye out for announcements about street entertainment over the festival weekend.

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Nathan Horgan and Colin O'Meara who took part in World Book Day in Two Mile Community National School, Killarney last week.

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Get involved in National Pyjama Day Early Childhood Ireland, the national representative body for the early years sector is calling on childcare services in Kerry to get involved in their annual fundraising drive – National Pyjama Day. Taking place on May 10, the day will see thousands of children nationwide sponsored by their families to wear their pyjamas to preschool on that date.

Participating children will take part in activities such as ‘PJ picnics’, den-building, pillow fights, bear hunts, and storytelling.

All funds raised will then be donated to charities that work with children with additional needs. Register at: www.earlychildhoodireland.ie All participating services receive an event pack from Early Childhood Ireland – with posters, a collection box, collection envelopes, balloons and stickers. ..............................................................

Free CPR training

The Irish Heart Foundation has this week launched a new free community CPR training programme, ‘Hands for Life’. The programme, which is supported by Abbott and ESB Networks, was launched in Dublin by heroic nurse Aoife McGivney who recently intervened and saved the life of a bus driver who was suffering a cardiac emergency. ‘Hands for Life’ will offer free CPR training to 100,000 people in local communities throughout Ireland over the next two years.

A course will be run in Kerry in the Tralee library on Monday at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Sign up by visiting www.HandsForLife.ie.

House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

Aware Support & Self Care Group

Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net

Killarney Al Anon

The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact 086-8616001.

MS Support Group

A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off)

Suicide Prevention Helplines

Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Recovery Haven Kerry has been selected as one of the main chosen charities in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle which takes place this year on July 6th. We are equally honoured that Ireland’s rugby captain, Ciara Griffin, will be our charity ambassador for the event and will cycle on the day for us.

We are now in the process of recruiting cyclists to take part in the ROKCC on our behalf. Registration officially opens this Thursday so keep an eye on our website and social media for more information on how to take part. You can also call us on 0667192122.

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In loving memory of Gerard Horan, Late of Isleworth & Ardshanavooly, Who died on 26th March 2011.

In loving memory of Tom Moloney, Clash Lissivigeen Killarney, Who died on the 21st of March 2013.

A special person, a special face, Someone we love and can’t replace, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories he left behind.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, Donal O’Sullivan, Late of 85 Ardshanavooley Killarney, \ Who sadly departed from this world on the 28th March 2009, aged 61.

Masses offered.

DUGGAN

In loving memory of Andrew and Katie Duggan , Late of Clashnagarrane, Kilcummin, Killarney.

Andrew who died on the 5th of May 1997 and Katie who died on the 23rd of March 2013.

Don’t cry for us, We’re not gone, Our soul’s are at rest, Our heart’s live on, Light a candle for us to see, And hold on to our memory, But save your tear’s, For we’re still here, By your side, Through the year’s.

Always remembered by your family, sons Brendan, Denis, Patrick and Andrew, Daughters, Hannah and Mary, Grandchildren and in laws.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 23rd March 2019 at 7.30pm in Kilcummin Church.

12TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you we always keep.

Always loved and remembered Claire, Mike, Katie and Amy.

7TH ANNIVERSARY KELLY In loving memory of Emily & Alannah Kelly, Late of Headford, Killarney, Who passed away on 22nd March 2012.

I am sending a dove to Heaven With a parcel on its wings.

Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things.

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

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

Loving remembered Derry, Michael, Maria and all the family xxx Anniversary mass in St.Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday March 23rd at 6.15pm.

12TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

2ND & 22ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs.

To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Treasured memories of our loving mother Bunny (Mary) Fleming, Late of 44 St. Brendan’s Terrace, Who died on the 21st of March 2007.

Always in our Thoughts Daughters Breda,Eileen & Josie XXX

Love you always and forever, Mom, Dad and your brothers Darragh, Jayden & Odhran.

7TH ANNIVERSARY KENNY

What I would give if I could say, I’ll call and see you on my way, To hear your voice and see you smile, To sit and talk to you a while, To laugh and joke as we used to do, A wonderful friend that was you.

In loving memory of our parents, Late of Knocknagown, Clonkeen, Killarney.

Eileen who died on the 30th of May 1997 and Jerry who died on the 26th of March 2017.

We have memories we treasure, With thoughts that are dear, We think of you always, Not just once a year.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 24th of March at 9.30am in Clonkeen Church.

Slán go fóil.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’DOHERTY O’CONNOR

Always remembered by Liz, Seamus, Kiara and Shane.

In loving memory of Barry Horgan, Late of 34 Dalton’s Ave., Killarney , Who died on 18th March 2007 and his parents Margaret and Timmy Horgan.

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

Will those who think of Barry today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by your loving brother Paul, Breda, Mary, Elaine, Laura, Leah, Stephanie,Nicole and Elena xxx Will those who think of Barry today A little prayer to Jesus say.

From your brother Patrick.

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In loving memory of Mary O’Doherty O’Connor, Late of Knockrour West, Scartaglen and formerly of Killarney, Whose birthday occurs on the 28th of March.

Rest in Peace.

Treasured memories of a dear neighbour Micheál Kenny, Kenmare Road Muckross, Who died on March 27th 2012.

Time passes by and life goes on, It’s not the same now you are gone, A silent house no one to see, As at the door you would always be, You are in our thoughts every day, And in our hearts, you will always stay.

Always remembered by Sheila and Connie.

Dad Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one 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.

It’s been ten long years since I saw your face, Heard your voice, you bought a pint or watched a race.

Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

In God’s care you rest above, In my heart you rest with love.

Rest in peace Dad. Loved and remembered by your loving son Gerard & Jenny. xxx The moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

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

Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, But missing you is the heartache, That never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart, And there you shall remain.

For those who still have their Dads, Treat him with tender care, You will never know the emptiness, As you turn and he’s not there.

Always in our thoughts Dad, your loving daughter Majella, Kieran, Doireann, Daniel and Daithi xxx

7TH ANNIVERSARY KENNY

So dearly loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Nor. xxx

Loved and missed everyday From your son Padraig, Elaine, Lauren, Jason, Adam and Rebekah.

Rest In Peace xxxx

Sadly missed never forgotten by your daughter Helen, Son Denis and their families.

In fond remembrance of a dear neighbour Micheál Kenny, Kenmare Road Muckross, Who died on March 27th 2012.

A thousand words could never say, How much I miss you every single day, My thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill, In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.

I know you walk beside me, And when my life is through, I pray that God will take my hand, And lead me straight to you.

We little knew that morning, That God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same, It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For parts of us went with you, The day God called you home.

From your loving husband Jerry, family and friends.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Thursday 28th of April in St Mary’s Cathedral @ 6.15p.m.

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. SM

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O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

In loving memory of Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

In loving memory of Patrick O’ Sullivan, Late of ‘Killarney Villa’, Lissivigeen, Killarney , Who died on 26th March 2015.

Today’s the anniversary, Of the day that I lost you, And for a time it felt as though, My life had ended too.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

But loss has taught me many things, And now I face each day, With hope and happy memories, To help me on my way.

Sadly missed your great friends James and Vera.

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

On the first anniversary of our mam’s death we her daughters Joan and Peggy, son Tom, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Patricia and Joan U.K, and all our extended family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who travelled long distances, attended the rosary, removal and funeral mass of our beloved Mam. To those who sent mass cards, perpetual enrollments, sent floral tributes to Palliative Care we thank you, your support and kindness was a great help to us at this difficult and sad time.

Thank you to Fr. Kieran who visited mam in hospital and also celebrated her funeral mass. His kind words of comfort and support were very much appreciated. Thank you also to the Cathedral choir for the beautiful music and singing. To Mike and Mary O’Shea, and Ger Fitzgerald of O’Shea’s Funeral Home, thank you for your professionalism and kindness in helping us arrange mam’s funeral. Thanks to the gravediggers in Aghadoe cemetery.

Thank you to Sinead and all the staff at Victoria House Hotel for the food afterwards.

To Dr. John Geaney and all the staff at Cahernane Medical Centre, we thank you for all you did for Mam throughout the years she was a patient with you. Thank you to Liam and Donie at Sheahan’s Pharmacy who cared for her.

We would like to thank the staff of UHK and Dr. Patricia Sheehan and her staff at Palliative Care who cared for her.

Thank you to her home help Bríd, Anne and Carmel who enabled Mam to keep her independence and stay in her own home.

Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Alan Horgan and all the staff of Killarney Community Hospital. The amazing care given to Mam, and the dignity and respect shown to her was so comforting to us as a family and for that we will forever be grateful.

To Mam’s neighbours and great friends who called to her daily and were great company and help for her, especially Doreen, Peggy, Tina, Jerry, Peggy Coffey and Max. To Vera O’Connor, a fantastic friend to Mam – she always made her laugh and together they were a pair of jokers. A heartfelt thank you to Marie Clark and her family who rang her every day for a chat, Thomas and Helen Ronin and to Teddy Cronin in the USA for all the weekly phone calls to her which she received after Bingo on Sunday nights.

We would also like to remember at this time Mam’s friend and great neighbour Mary O’Connell who passed away on March 20th 2018. We are sure they are up there together having a cup of tea and looking down on us.

As it is different to mention everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our grateful appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Mam’s Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 23rd of March at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

And though I’m full of sadness, That you’re no loger here, Your influence still guides me, And I still feel you near.

What we shared will never die, It lives within my heart, Bringing strength and comfort, While we are apart.

Loved and missed everyday from your loving daughter Peggie, Son in law Ian and Grandson Robert. xxx

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Rose, Cathal and Briet.

In loving memory of my dear mother Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

Of all the special gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as a friend was the greatest gift of all, If flowers grow in Heaven, Lord then pick a bunch for me, Then lay them in Mary’s arms and tell her they’re from me, Tell her that I love her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while.

Always remembered by Maria and Family, also your Godson Séan Bridget & Boys.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

Those special memories of you, Will always bring a smile, If only I could have you back, For just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again, Just like we used to do, You always meant so very much, And always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here, Will always cause me pain, But you’re forever in my heart, Until we meet again.

In loving memory of Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

The queen of O’Kelly’s villas that’s what we would say, But I never thought the day would come when you would pass away, I miss your smile, your humour and your wit, But most of all I miss you Nan and still love you to bits.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving granddaughter Sophie & Warren xx We had a wonderful great grandmother, One who never really grew old, Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold.

Always loved and missed by your greatgrandchildren Conor and Freya xx

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

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

Always remembered by your loving daughter Joan and son in law Paudie.

In loving memory of Mary O’Shea, Late of 5 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney.

Who’s first anniversary occurs on the 23rd of March 2018.

God looked around his garden And He found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this Earth, And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you and Lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be thine”.

Sadly missed and always loved by your granddaughter Lisa & John xx You’re a dear and special great grandmother who we love and always will.

Laura & Paul xx

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. MMR

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

Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky Though Heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts You left behind some Beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side.

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

Always remembered by your loving wife Mai, children John, Mary, Bridgetta and Thomas, son-in-law Stephen, daughterin-law Niamh and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass for Tom takes place on Saturday the 23rd March at 6p.m. in Listry Church.

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. K.C

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Heartbreak for Crokes as Corofin shine in Croker No one from Crokes will want to dwell too much on last Sunday’s All-Ireland Club Final. It was just one of those days when everything went wrong.

You have to feel for the lads involved and I’m sure they’ll be keen to move on and consign the match to the history books. But before we do, we need to talk about Corofin.

I can’t remember ever being so blown away by a performance. That second goal - the runs, the pace, the patience, the ingenuity, the selflessness… To me, it was reminiscent of Xavi, Iniesta and Messi in their pomp. It was total football. The amount of people I’ve met this week who have greeted me with a shake of the head and, “Jesus, what about Corofin…?” They were just phe-

nomenal.

Crokes are, to my mind, the best club team to ever come out of Kerry but on Sunday they simply had no answer for the saffron and green machine. It goes without saying that Pat O’Shea’s charges underperformed on the day and the red card certainly didn’t help their chances, but it would be disrespectful to focus on anything other than the victors.

I caught up with Crokes forward Brian Looney this week and he spoke of his frustration and disappointment that he and his teammates hadn’t played to

their potential, but above all else he was full of praise for Corofin.

“It’s very difficult when you’re chasing a team who are playing really well and at the peak of their performance,” he said.

“You can’t but be impressed with the type of football they play and the way they go about it.

“I knew myself that they were a good side but they proved that the last day.

They played really, really well. They just didn’t allow us to get involved at all. I was saying it to someone there over the past couple of days: Croke Park is a lonely place when you feel like you’re chasing shadows.”

Crokes won’t have much time to lick their wounds. They’re back in action this weekend and next in the County League and then it’s the Club Championship in

April. For Looney, that’s a good thing.

“Look, (the club schedule) is difficult.

But it’ll be good to get back into it fairly soon rather than dwelling on what happened last Sunday. I think there has been a lot of talk about the All-Ireland Club Finals and when they’re on… In an ideal world they might be brought forward to give teams an opportunity to have a break after.

“I think the county set-up as it was last year, with the Club Championship being run off all in one month and the County League being played every couple of weeks, was a good format and it certainly helped. I suppose we had the dilemma of the fixtures because we were successful.

“But it won’t be a bad thing to be playing a bit of ball as soon as possible and

Joint-captains Ciarán McGrath and Micheál Lundy of Corofin lift the Andy Merrigan Cup. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile.

22.03.2019 get rid of the cobwebs from the performance last weekend.”

Looney is one of the most experienced players in this Dr Crokes team - he played in his first County Final as an 18-year-old back in 2005 – and he’s one of a number of squad members with a lot of mileage on the clock. Do they ever find it hard to stay motivated, particularly after a defeat like this?

“I don’t think so,” Looney says. “At times you might feel like it’s hard but when you get a chance to reflect, you start to realise that we have a great group around us. Fellas are good to rally each other when we need to and there’s plenty at stake with the Club Championship and the league coming up, and then County Championship later in the year.

“I’m sure it’ll take a bit of time to get over the way the Corofin defeat happened, but we’ll regroup. Your career doesn’t go on forever. We just want to make the most of the successful spell that we’re having at the moment.”

One player who will not be lining out for the Crokes this weekend is Eoin Brosnan. The 38-year-old former Kerry senior, who was a second half substitute against Corofin on Sunday, has announced his retirement from club football with immediate effect. Looney wished his teammate well.

“To have Brossy around the dressing room and to play with him and learn from him… He has been a huge influence on all of us, myself included.

I’m delighted for the man. He’s had a fantastic career and he owes nothing to the club or to the county after everything he’s given over the past number of years.”

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0-10 | Corofin 2-16

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Dr Crokes’ bid for glory in the All-Ireland Club SFC came to nothing on St Patrick’s Day when they were well beaten by a vastly superior Corofin side at Croke Park. | By Eamonn Fitzgerald The winning margin does justice to the winners who have now won two in a row. They now set their sights on the coveted three in a row next year, a feat that has never been achieved, not even by the all-conquering Crossmaglen side who won back-to-back titles twice in their era of dominance.

Corofin were magnificent as Crokes failed to get any grip on the game. They were outclassed, outpaced and outscored by a magnificent Corofin team.

They were on the back foot for the whole game, never coming near their opponents. Corofin dictated the run of play and Crokes were chasing the game throughout. It did not help that they lost their captain John Payne just before half time. He got a straight red card for a dangerous high tackle on wing back Dylan Wall and he had to go.

14 men Crokes had to play with 14 men for three-quarters of the semi-final when Johnny Buckley was sent off but Corofin were a different prospect. I had expected Crokes to win the midfield battle but Johnny Buckley and Daithí Casey were well beaten over the hour by Daithí Burke and Ronan Steede. Burke was named as Man of the Match.

The supply of ball to the much-vaunted Crokes forward division was effectively cut off as Corofin were able to build from the back, link with midfield and set up their forwards, who deserved their score of 2-16. The Crokes defenders were clutching at straws as Corofin piled on the pressure, which they maintained for the full hour.

The first goal was an unfortunate one for the Crokes. Mike Moloney made a great block down around the 20-metre line, but the ball skidded across the square and Jason Leonard came thundering through and shot an unstoppable shot past the helpless Shane Murphy. The Crokes’ keeper saved a certain goal minutes later when he deflected a rasper over the bar from a goal attempt by Daithí Burke. Overall Shane Murphy had

a great game.

All Crokes had to show was a point from a free by Tony Brosnan. Micheál Burns did some nice work up the right flank and kicked a good score. The Corofin defenders were very tight so Crokes had to labour to get a shot at goal. Casey and Brosnan did score points but the real killer second goal by Corofin left Crokes with a mountain to climb.

They were just a point in arrears at that point but up popped Gary Sice to palm a great cross to the Crokes net. The good approach work was done by Martin Farragher, who passed to Daithí Burke, who in turn sent it across the Crokes square.

The ball was fed across for Sice to hand slam it to the net.

Corofin composure Really from then on Corofin played with complete composure and Crokes were deflated. Sice added another point to put the Galway men further ahead 2-4 to 0-5. All Crokes could muster was a Tony Brosnan point from a free to trail 2-4 to 0-6. Payne was sent off and Corofin added two more points to lead at half time 2-7 to 0-6.

One was hoping that Crokes might stage a comeback in the second half, but it was not to be. In their anxiety to do so they shot a couple of wides and they had to depend on Shane Murphy in the 36th minute to deprive Daithí Burke of a goal.

Crokes' Colm Cooper is tackled by Micheál Lundy of Corofin. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

Instead, they trailed by eight points in the 38th minute when David Shaw might have given them a lifeline with a goal, but it was not to be. Wides from Brian Looney and Tony Brosnan indicated how out of touch Crokes were, as there was no let-up by Corofin.

The Croke selectors introduced several subs but these were unable to curtail the runaway train that was Corofin. In fairness to Colm Cooper, the first sub in, did make a difference. He tried very hard to get things going on the field where he displayed his greatness with Kerry so often over an illustrious career. Crokes responded to Cooper’s revival efforts, but Corofin were not to be denied, even when they lost Kieran Fitzgerald after a second yellow card.

Both teams put on several subs. However, the dye was well cast in favour of Corofin who had a big cushion. Crokes needed a goal to have any hope, but there was no way through as Corofin strode on for a well-deserved victory.

Even though they have had some close calls at home in the Connacht championship Corofin grew in stature in the All-Ireland series and are worthy champions, as they were magnificent in this final. Crokes will wonder what went wrong for them. They have been great ambassadors for the game and kingpins here in Kerry this past decade, but they never performed to their true potential in this final. It was very disappointing to be so outclassed.

Now they must turn to domestic fare with a County League game against Kerins O’Rahilly’s on Sunday.

In the hurling final Ballyhale Shamrocks, managed by Henry Shefflin, proved far too strong for St Thomas’ of Galway, winning by 2-28 to 2-11.

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A point will suffice for Peter Keane’s side but defeat would open the door for Mayo and Galway to nip in and make it an allConnacht final.

| By Adam Moynihan

Kerry’s fate still in their own hands Kerry are still in control of their own destiny as this year’s National League draws to a close but things could get messy if they lose to Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.

A point will suffice for Peter Keane’s side but defeat would open the door for Mayo and Galway to nip in and make it an all-Connacht final on March 31. If all three teams finish level on points at the summit, head-to-head will go out the window and the final positions will be decided by points difference.

Kerry (+11) hold the advantage at the moment but Mayo (+7) could quite conceivably make up the requisite four-point

deficit at home to Monaghan. Meanwhile, Galway (-1) would need a 12-point turnaround to replace The Kingdom in the top two and although it might be a lot to ask, especially against a resurgent Tyrone side, stranger things have happened.

Kerry missed the opportunity to book their place in the decider when they lost to Mayo in treacherous conditions in Tralee on Saturday. In truth, the fero-

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6

5

0

1

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10

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6

4

0

2

78

79

−1

8

Mayo

6

4

0

2

78

71

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8

Tyrone

6

3

1

2

84

78

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7

Dublin

6

3

0

3

103

86

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6

Monaghan

6

2

0

4

82

90

−8

4

Roscommon

6

1

1

4

79

98

−19

3

Cavan

6

1

0

5

77

90

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2

cious wind and torrential rain and hail spoiled the match as a spectacle.

Some analysts were quick to criticise Kerry for their performance in what was their first defeat of the season but I don’t think you can read too much into what happened the last night. Mayo just about made a better job of dealing with the elements but the football on show was atrocious. It was just one of those evenings that didn’t suit anyone and it would be unfair to single out any of the players for criticism.

Legion forward James O’Donoghue made his return from injury as a second-half substitute and he looked lively all things considered. David Clifford, who was down as No. 27 on the programme, was an unused sub but he could be called up on this weekend depending on how the game is going.

The good news for Kerry is that it’s still all in their own control and a positive result on Sunday would secure their spot in the final.

The opposition on Sunday certainly have plenty to play for. If they beat Kerry and Monaghan fail to beat Mayo in Castlebar, Roscommon will stay up. A draw will also

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Roscommon v Kerry Sunday at 2pm Dr Hyde Park

DIVISION 1 FIXTURES Sunday at 2pm Cavan v Dublin Mayo v Monaghan Tyrone v Galway probably suffice if Monaghan lose as The Rossies beat Monaghan when the sides met on February 3.

Bottom-of-the-table Cavan can mathematically survive, but only if they get the better of Dubiln in Clones, Roscommon and Kerry draw and Monaghan lose to Mayo. If all of that transpires, the three lowest placed teams will finish on four points apiece and will have to be separated by points difference.

If I had to put my neck on the line, I would expect Kerry to beat Roscommon and Mayo to beat Monaghan at home, so it will likely come down to Tyrone v Galway in Omagh. Tyrone are the form team at the moment so you would fancy them to get the win, a result which would hand second place to Mayo.

At the other end of the table, Roscommon will be relegated if they lose to Kerry and with Cavan unable to overtake Monaghan unless there’s a three-way tie, The Breifne could be facing relegation to the second tier of the National League.

Prediction: Kerry by four.

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Spa to host neighbours Legion in County League COUNTY LEAGUE: DIV 1

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Spa v Killarney Legion Saturday at 4pm Spa

| By Adam Moynihan

Fierce Killarney rivals Spa and the Legion will do battle this Sunday in Round 2 of the County League and if recent meetings are anything to go by, it could be a good one.

Legion came out on top of a cracking match last July and Spa will be eager to avoid a similar result this time out, especially considering how their opening day went against An Ghaeltacht.

Ivor Flynn’s side fell to a disappointing nine-point defeat in Gallarus a fortnight ago and a second consecutive loss would not be the ideal preparation for the Intermediate Championship, which kicks off for them on April 7.

The return to full fitness of former All-Ireland winning Kerry minor captain Liam Kearney is a major boost for Spa but they are still without the services of veteran defender Shane Lynch who is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury sustained against the same opposition last summer.

Legion picked up a good win against Dingle in their league opener and they will be hoping to carry that good form into Sunday. This clash with Spa is the first of two consecutive Killarney derbies for Legion: they will take on their other neighbours, Dr Crokes, in the first round of the Club Championship in two weeks’ time.

Elsewhere in Division 1, it will be a repeat of last year’s league final when All-Ireland finalists Dr Crokes host Kerins O’Rahilly’s on Sunday.

It’s a very quick turnaround for Pat O’Shea’s team following last weekend’s loss to Corofin and there’s no sign of much let up any time soon. The Lewis Road club will take on Rathmore away in a Division 1 back game next Saturday before facing into the Club Championship throughout the month of April. It’s certainly an unforgiving schedule and it seems like scant reward for reaching

Experienced Spa forward Mike Stam O'Donoghue. Pic: Paudie Healy.

an All-Ireland final, but unfortunately there simply aren’t enough free weekends in the current GAA calendar to give them a meaningful break.

Newly-promoted Kilcummin will be hoping to follow up on their impressive first round victory over Austin Stacks when they welcome Templenoe to Clashnagarrane. Willie Maher’s charges trailed by a point at the break in Connolly Park two weeks ago but they fought back in the second half and ultimately came on top with five points to spare (0-9 to 1-11).

After their Round 1 game against Crokes was postponed, Rathmore will get their league campaign up and running with a tricky tie against Dingle in Páirc an Ághasaigh.

DIVISION 2

There’s an element of confusion regarding Dr Crokes B’s league position in Division 2 after conflicting reports

emerged of what had happened with their opening round fixture against Beaufort, which did not go ahead on March 10 as scheduled.

My understanding is that the Crokes reached out to Beaufort to ask if they could postpone the game as it interfered with their senior team’s preparations for the All-Ireland Club Final, which took place a week later on March 17. Beaufort apparently agreed to this proposal but when the idea was brought before the County Board, it was rejected.

On the official Kerry GAA website it currently says that the fixture has been “conceded by Dr Crokes” and a glance at the league table reveals that Beaufort have been awarded two points for the victory.

However, a Beaufort official confirmed to me this week that the game will indeed be played on the next available

date.

It’s a remarkable gesture by Beaufort and not one I ever remember a club making. Of course, it’s not unheard of for a team to agree to change a game out of kindness but normally when the board intervenes, that’s it. It seems in this instance that Beaufort simply refused the walkover. That’s so out of the ordinary that I didn’t even know it was allowed.

Fair play to them, though. They must have felt that it was only right to help a fellow Kerry team on their quest to win an All-Ireland.

Beaufort will take on Kenmare on Sunday in their first game proper while Crokes B host John Mitchels in Killarney. Glenflesk, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back from their heavy opening day defeat to Ballymac when they play Castleisland Desmonds at home.

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Andrew Fitzgerald in action against the Sligo All-Stars last Saturday night. Pics: Eamonn Keogh.

Lakers defeated but all eyes on playoffs NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 _______________________________________________________________________

Scotts Lakers

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KILLARNEY SPORTS CENTRE

A 35-point outing by Dutch forward Papito Hersisia wasn’t enough for the Scotts Lakers last Saturday night as the visiting Sligo All-Stars just about held on for a narrow two-point win.

The result in this final fixture mattered little to the home team as their spot in the playoff semi-final was already secured, but they will be frustrated not to have seen out the regular season with a win.

In the end Sligo, who would have snuck into the playoffs had the Dublin Lions not defeated the Limerick Celtics, secured an impressive road victory, thanks in part to 20 points and five assists from Spanish guard Inigo Zabalo.

Cormac O’Donoghue’s side finished up with a more-than-decent 18-6 record in Division 1, four wins behind Southern Conference leaders Ballincollig and three ahead of third place IT Carlow. Out of the 17 teams in the league, only two

(Ballincollig and Northern Conference first seeds DBS Éanna) had more wins than the Lakers in the 2018/19 campaign.

The club’s attention immediately turns to Saturday’s semi-final against Éanna in Dublin and they will certainly have their work cut out against a team who have lost just one game all season. The sides met as recently as February 23 and although the Dubs prevailed on that particular occasion, the Lakers will take some heart from a strong first half showing that had them ahead by three at the half.

The Lions eventually ran out 103-87 winners as American Joshua Wilson posted a remarkable triple double (24

PTS/14 AST/11 REB). Serbian forward Stefan Zecevic also had a big night with 27 points and 14 rebounds while Conor Gallagher also played his part by chipping in with 18 points and 10 boards.

The Killarney side will need each and every player to be at or very near their best but as we have seen multiple times already this season, the likes of Seán O’Brien, Mark Greene and Papito Hersisia are capable of going off and having massive games.

If the Lakers do shock Éanna, they will be back on the road again the very next day as the Division 1 final will be played in the WIT Arena on Sunday afternoon.

In the other semi-final, Ballincollig face the Dublin Lions in Cork on Saturday.

The winners of the Division 1 final will be automatically promoted to the Super League while the runners-up will have the option of having a playoff with the bottom team in the top tier. That playoff is likely to be invoked regardless of which Division 1 team gets there. (As Swords Thunder withdrew from the Super League midway through the season, no other team from the Super League

will face automatic demotion).

After suffering a heavy home defeat to Templeogue last weekend, Neptune are now certain to finish last in the Super League so they will in all likelihood contest a playoff with the Division 1 runners up to see who will play in the top flight next season.

SUPPORTERS BUS St Paul’s have organised a bus to take supporters up and down to Dublin on Saturday. The bus will leave at 11am. Tipoff is at 5pm. To book your place, check out the club’s Facebook page. €20 per person.

Seán O'Brien rises high and draws the contact.

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Motorsport

Paul Nagle and Craig Breen in their Ford Fiesta R5 on last weekend’s West Cork Rally. Pic: Ted O’Connell

Nagle’s West Cork Rally hat-trick

Paul Nagle has become just the second co-driver in the West Cork Rally’s 41-year history to win the event three times. | By Sean Moriarty Paul Nagle has become just the second co-driver in the West Cork Rally’s 41-year history to win the event three times.

For the second time in five weeks, Waterford rally ace Craig Breen and his Killarney co-driver Paul Nagle were the crew to beat as they drove their Ford Fiesta to victory in the Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork International Rally.

Just as in Galway last month, their closest challengers were Ulster pair Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble in another Fiesta, who were 22 seconds behind after two days of stages, with Tom Cave and James Morgan the best of the British Championship contenders. They finished third overall in their Hyundai i20, another 15 seconds down.

Nagle joined Monaghan co-driver Conor Foley as the only other co-driver to win the event three times.

Nagle’s first victory in West Cork came in 2004 alongside fellow Killarney man Donie O’Sullivan in a Ford Focus World Rally Car. Later that year they went on to win the Circuit of Kerry and competed on Rally Spain together where Nagle made his World Rally Championship debut, his first of 81 starts at the sport’s highest level.

“Winning Cork means a lot to me,” Nagle said. “It is so close to home. This is one of my favourite rallies and it’s where I had my first big success. I have very special memories of this place. This is my third victory so thanks to everyone who made it happen."

He also won the rally in 2008, once again alongside O'Sullivan, but this time in a Subaru Impreza WRC. Breen and Nagle continue to lead the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.

Former World Rally Championship contender Mikko Hirvonen won the National Rally in a Ford Escort, but Cavan’s Gary Kiernan put up a terrific performance in a similar car, leading the Finnish superstar until he was forced to retire from the lead due to mechanical problems with just two stages still to complete.

Other locals to do well on the rally included Brian Doherty and Tara Duggan who finished third in their class in their first outing in a Ford Fiesta R2. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Donoghe and Timmy Kelly finished sixth in the National section in their BMW M3. It was Kelly’s first time working with O’Donoghue.

Bob Moran and Adam Power (Glenflesk) were forced to retire from a class winning position.

They were forced out on Saturday when a crankshaft sensor failed in their Ford Escort but they recovered under Rally 2 rules to finish fourth in their class.

Shane Buckley (Listry) was another Kerry man on the retirement list. His driver Phil Collins put his car off the road on stage ten. They were already competing under Rally 2 rules after an electrical problem but them out on Saturday.

ITALIAN JOB

Local rally fans will be keeping an eye on the Italian Rally championship for the first time as Craig Breen and Paul Nagle begin their latest international campaign on this weekend’s Rally Il Ciocco e Valle del Serchio.

The Waterford/Kerry pairing are the eighth seeds in a Skoda Fabia R5 and will face competition from local drivers like Giandomenico Basso, a former European Rally Championship front-runner, who will drive a similar Skoda.

Paul Nagle and Craig Breen celebrate victory on the West Cork Rally. Pic: Ted O’Connell.

MOTORSPORT BRIEFS...

Falvey family fortunes Peter Falvey has become the latest member of the Rathmore-based family to make his mark on rallying.

His father Todd, uncle Conor and cousin Mark are all champion rally drivers and are predominantly associated with historic rallying in the county.

Peter made his rally driving debut (he previously competed as a co-driver and as an autotest competitor) on last weekends’ West Cork Rally and went on to win the junior section of the Clonakilty-based event.

Driving a self-built Toyota Starlet, Peter and co-driver Andrew Cronin won the category by 3.8 seconds from Aaron Browne and Daniel Hanratty in a Honda Civic.

Kieran Reen and Kevin Doherty from Headford were fifth in another Civic.

Fleming’s National Campaign Kilcummin co-driver Damien Fleming resumes his Triton Showers National Rally Championship campaign on Sunday’s Midland Moto Rally based in Longford.

Fleming, the defending Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally co-driving champion, is navigating for Monaghan’s Raymond Conlon in a Toyota Corolla. The pair retired from round one, the Abbeyleix Rally in February following a gearbox problem.

Peter Falvey and Andrew Cronin won the Junior West Cork Rally on their maiden outing. Pic: Ted O’Connell.

Rally of the Lakes Killarney and District Motor Club will launch its 40th anniversary Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes on April 14 at the Brehon and Gleneagle Hotels in the town.

Club meetings continue in the snooker room of The Gleneagle each Monday night at 8pm and anyone with a interest in rallying is welcome to attend.

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The St Anne's Farranfore girls team who played a half-time exhibition game at the Scotts Lakers v Sligo All-Stars National League match in Killarney Sports Centre on Saturday night. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

Conor Kissane of Killarney Cycling Club who came first in the Lacey Cup in Tralee on Saturday. Pic: George Doyle.

Club officers, guests and dignitaries at the official opening of the Jimmy Keane Memorial Stand at Firies GAA Club.

The Firies U13 girls indoor soccer team who won gold at the Community Games.

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SOCCER

Killarney Athletic PARADE: Huge thank you to everyone who turned out on a cold day to take part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade. A special thanks to Donie and Marie Murphy for preparing the float and MD OShea’s for providing the float.

RESULTS: KO Cup Rd 2 - Athletic 3 Asdee Rovers 0 (Lukasz Polak 2, Ryan Casey).

FIXTURES: (Saturday unless stated) U12 Prem Killarney Celtic v Athletic (Thursday at 6pm). U11 - Listowel v Athletic (11am). U13 Cup - Athletic B v Listowel Celtic A (11am), Athletic A v Mastergeeha A (12.30pm). U15 Cup - Athletic v Kenmare (1.45pm). U17 League - Athletic v Castleisland (2pm). Friday Yth League - Killarney Celtic v Athletic (Friday at 7.30pm).

Senior Fixtures Sunday 24th Prem A - Athletic v Fenit Samphires (Sun at 11.30am). Div 1B - Killorglin B v Athletic B (Sun at 11.30am).

INFO: Please check killarneyathletic.com or Facebook for match reports, club information and contact details.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: U16 Prem - Celtic 1 Ballyhar 4 (Cian McMahon). U14 Regional Cup Final - Kildimo 3 Celtic 0. U14 Cup - Celtic B 0 Park A 8. Girls U12 - Celtic (Green) 3 MEK Kickers 0 (Jessica Leggate 2, Hannah Casey).

LOTTO: Next jackpot is €5,000.

FIXTURES: Yth League - Celtic v Killarney Athletic (Fri at 7.30pm). Prem A Celtic A v Tralee Dynamos (Sun at 11.30am). U17 League - Celtic v Mastergeeha (Monday at 7.30pm).

Mastergeeha LOTTO: Next jackpot is €8,200.

GOLF

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULT: On St Patrick's Day we held a two man scramble which was well supported and keenly contested. The winners were Maurice Coffey and Seán Walsh.

FIXTURES: On March 23/24 we will hold the third ound of the MD O'Shea Spring League with an Open SS competition.

The timesheet is now available in the clubhouse.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULT: 1st competition of 2019. 9 Hole Scramble Pairs. 1st Sally Filby and Mary Jo Dowling (37.0). 2nd Una Moroney and Kay Spillane (40.3).

ATHLETICS

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €17,600

Members of Killarney Rugby Football Club taking part in the St Patrick's Day Parade. plus €1,000 bonus.

SPORTS HALL GAMES: The County Sports Hall Games are to be held in Milltown this Saturday, March 23 at 11am.

Ages being catered for are boys and girls U9 born 2011, U10 born 2010, U11 born 2009, and U12 born 2008. Events in each age group are sprint, standing long jump, speed bounce, shot and relays. Call 087 9339087 for further details.

OPEN SPORTS: April 7 is the date for the club’s open sports in An Ríocht.

ROAD RACE: Jack O’Keeffe Juvenile races and Road Race will take place on Monday, April 22 in Kiskeam.

OTHER SPORTS

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club ST PATRICK’S WEEKENDS DRAWS: A particularly good Sunday and Monday for Robbie O’Brien Snr as he featured in three of the four winning pairs in our draws at the weekend!

RESULTS: Sunday (Two Ball Scramble) Winners: Noel Moynihan & John Murphy (36 ½), Runners-Up: Seán O’Brien & Robbie O’Brien Snr (37 ½), Monday (Fourball Betterball) Winners: Robbie O’Brien Snr and Seán O’Brien (37 ½), Runners-Up: Robbie O’Brien Snr & Sean Ashe (38).

CLUB MATCHPLAY: (sponsored by Murphy’s Bar) will take place over next two Sundays. Draw will be this Sunday at 9.15am. Entry €10 per player. Play will continue down to the final with the final itself the following Sunday over 36 holes. Please ensure that you have your membership paid to either Seán (086 0508686) or Colm (087 7673742) if you wish to play in same.

UPCOMING FIXTURES: On Sunday, April 7 there will be a 36-hole Stableford event while the following Sunday (April 14) there is a Three Ball Scramble for the Johnny Kelly Memorial Shield. Entry to both is €10 each per player. Please note these will be the first events where the optional use of a third club will be per-

mitted following the recent Pitch & Putt Union of Ireland rule change.

and remember that there are guaranteed winners every week.

Killarney Cycling Club

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

SUCCESS: It was a highly successful St. Patrick's weekend on the road for Killarney Cycling Club, with riders in action and taking podium honours in three events.

Tadgh O’Shea made the main club headline in An Caisleán Nua Classic in Co Limerick on Saturday: still only 16 and just a First-Year-Junior, he won the Senior A3 race in very bad conditions. Conor Kissane also made the podium, taking 3rd in the Senior A1 race. Conor went two steps higher on the podium on St Patrick’s Day, winning the Billy Nolan Time Trial which went up Sliabh Mish. Adam Lenihan was 2nd U16 and Patrick Galvin 3rd. Louis Steadman was 2nd U14. Meanwhile, Neil Hodges was flying the club flag brilliantly in Carrick-on-Suir and won the Senior A3 race.

Killarney Rugby ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Thanks to everyone who took part in our St Patrick’s Day Parade last Sunday. It was a wonderful day for all involved and a huge thanks must go to all the kids, parents and coaches who marched with us and to Ger Moynihan for putting the fantastic float together - a giant red split bucket.

Thanks to Liam and Tony for helping organise also.

SENIORS PLAYOFF: Next Sunday, March 23 our seniors take on Dungarvan away in the biggest game of the year - a promotion playoff final which could see the lads get promoted to Division 2 for next season. Best of luck to head coach Diarmuid O’Malley, Captain Peter Kelly and the senior team. Let’s get out and support the lads in the big play off. Kick off is 2.30pm.

SPLIT THE BUCKET: Congrats to this week’s winner TJ Moriarty who won €385 and Barman Stephen of the Village Inn, Kilcummin who won €86. Not bad returns for only €2! So get your entry in

CARAGH LAKE: Reminder that entries are now open for our opening competition of 2019 - our annual away trip to Caragh Lake on Sunday, March 31. Please let Club Secretary know soonest if entering and also indicate if boat only required or boat and engine. Entries closing Friday, March 29.

REMINDER: Important reminder to all intending competitors in the Munster Lake Competition: all entries back before Wednesday, March 27 to Club Secretary.

YOUTH TEAM: Also now open for entries is the ITFFA Youth Team Qualifier for 2019 Youth International. The competition is taking place on Lough Lene, Co. Westmeath on Sunday, April 14 and competitors must be 17 years or under on July 31, 2019. Further details available from Club Secretary.

CONGRATULATIONS: Finally, congratulations to club anglers Jimmy Fleming, Tom Sweeney and Steve Campbell who have qualified to fish the ITFFA National Championships later this year.

GAA

Killarney Legion FIXTURES: Co League Div 1 - Spa v Legion (Saturday at 1pm) Minor Co League Div 1 - Austin Stacks v Legion (Saturday TBC).

RESULTS: Minor Co League - Legion 1-9 Laune Rangers 2-8 Minor Ladies Co League Div 2 - Castleisland Desmond’s 0-14 Legion 1-10.

BOOK: The club wishes Seán O’Grady success in the launching of his new book ‘The Wonderful Life of a Councillor’ on Friday, March 22 March at 7.30pm at the International Hotel. Seán and the O’Grady family have always been great supporters of the Killarney Legion Club.

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We wish you every success, Seán.

Co League Div 2 – Beaufort v Kenmare (Sunday at 3pm).

ACADEMY: The Juvenile Academy has now started up, every Saturday morning at 10.30am in Derreen. Come along for good fun and an opportunity to improve your football skills. Any queries please contact Ted on 087 6678315.

MEMBERSHIP: Club membership is now due. Family, senior, U21 player and gym all €60. Enquiries to Patie 087 2515311.

Ladies, please contact Susan Barrett.

Listry

REGISTRATION: If you have not already registered, you can renew online at legiongaa.com. Deadline is March 31.

MEMBERSHIP 2019: Membership is overdue and must be paid immediately.

Gym membership is also due. If membership is not paid by April 1, insurance cover is not in place and you must not use the facilities. You can download forms from listrygaa.ie.

Dr Crokes ACADEMY: The Saturday Morning Academy has recommenced for 2019 on Saturday mornings with hurling from 1010.40am and football from 10.45-12pm.

Come join in the fun, make new friends and experience the superb coaching on offer. Plenty of fun and games. New members always welcome.

LOTTO: Next draw is on Sunday. Jackpot €12,100.

MEN’S SHED: A discussion meeting to further the possibility of setting up a Listry Men’s Shed will take place in the Listry GAA Clubrooms on Thursday, March 21 at 8.30pm. Seán Kelly MEP and former President of the GAA along with Ms Eadaoin Moynihan from South Kerry Dev. Partnership will address the meeting. Topic: ‘Rural Community and the EU’. All welcome to attend.

TRAINING: Senior 2nd and 3rd team training is on Friday evenings at 7pm.

PROGRESSIVE 31: Every Wednesday at 8pm in the clubhouse. Bring money and a partner €5 per person.

MEMBERSHIP: Annual membership is now due and it is critical that all members and players pay/renew their membership before March 31. A strict “no pay/ no play” policy will be enforced after this time.

O’DONOGHUE CUP CD: An audio recording has become available on CD of the 1970 O’Donoghue Cup Final which Listry won. If anyone is interested to acquire a copy please contact Pa Mannix on 087 2330766.

DANCING WITH THE CROKES: Save the date: March 29 in the INEC #DWTC.

PARADE: Listry juveniles participated in the Milltown St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. Thanks to Peter and Siobhán Keane on donating party bags after the parade. Thanks to Vincent Prendergast and his organising committee for inviting us to take part.

Tickets now on sale now and are available from the dancers, Vince Casey’s Office, Tatler Jack or online at drcrokes. com.

COUNTY CLEAN UP: The eighth annual County Clean Up will take place this year on Saturday, 13 April and a call has gone to individuals, clubs and communities across the county to take part and help make the county spick and span. Last year, some 5,500 volunteers were out and about on the day with the support of Kerry County Council and KWD Recycling as well as local organisations like Kerry GAA, Kerry IFA and Kerry ICMSA. Colm ‘The Gooch’ Cooper will again be lending a hand this year and is helping to promote the initiative.

Spa FIXTURES: Co League Div 1 - Spa v Legion (Saturday at 4pm - doubling up as EK League Rd 4).

RESULTS: Minor Co League - Spa 8-17 St Michaels Foilmore 4-11. Details of semi-finals to be confirmed.

OPEN DAY/REGISTRATION: Everyone is invited to Spa on Saturday, March 23 from 10am-12 noon for an open day.

View the facilities, sports hall, new gym, meeting rooms and walking track.

Refreshments will be served and registration for all adults and juveniles will be available. (Registration also available online at spagaa.com. NB: Registration deadline March 31.)

SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOMS: Contact Eileen (087 6577312) or Ann (087 9403508).

Cian Clernon scores a layup for the Scotts Lakers against Sligo. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

SPA GEAR: Merchandise Shop is open on Saturdays from 10-11am.

31 CARD DRIVE FINAL: Friday, March 22 in the Torc Hotel.

people, the club would like to hear from any main contractors who are willing to discuss the project. Contact Chairman Eugene McSweeney on 087 2874432.

SCÓR NA PÁISTÍ: Congratulations to our Listry Juveniles who participated in the Scór na bPáistí in Fossa on Saturday.

They won 3rd in the set dancing competition, and 2nd in the grupaí cheoil and the ballad group. Well done from Listry GAA.

Gneeveguilla

SCÓR: Well done to our Scór na bPáistí Solo Singer and Set Dancers in the East Kerry Final last weekend.

Fossa

FIXTURE: Co League Div 3 - Gneeveguilla v Ballydonoghue (Sunday at 2pm).

FIXTURES: Co League Div 3 – Fossa v Keel (Sunday at 2pm).

Firies

JUVENILES: ABC, U6, U8 & U10 boys and girls train Saturdays at 10am. New members welcome. For more information on training times contact the Coiste na nÓg Secretary on 087 1385612.

MINORS: Our minors had another good win on Saturday last with a scoreline of 6-13 to 0-12.

Kilcummin FIXTURE: Co League Div 1 – Kilcummin v Templenoe (Sunday at 2pm).

WEBSITE: Visit KilcumminGAA.com to relive that great day on February 9 when we became All-Ireland Intermediate champions.

DEVELOPMENT PLANS: Please inform a club officer if you are able to give some free time to see the proposed club developments completed. It is planned to commence in six weeks and while there has been a great response from trades-

REGISTRATION: A big thank you to all who have paid their membership to date. Members are reminded that the GAA registration deadline is the March 31. You can do it online by logging in to the Clubforce App on the Fossa GAA Facebook page, or alternatively drop it to Gene at his home. Rates remain the same. Family €60, Adult €30, Youth €15.

LOTTO: Next jackpot is €10,050.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw is at the Inn Between on Sunday, March 31. Jackpot €8,200.

FIXTURES: Co League Div 5 - Austin Stacks v Beaufort (Sunday at noon).

COISTE NA NÓG: Firies GAA Coiste na nÓg will hold their annual table quiz on Friday, March 22 at 8.45pm in Sheehan’s Bar, Firies. Team of 4 (€40). All support on the night will be greatly appreciated and any money raised will go back into the running of the Coiste na nÓg club for the year ahead.

LOTTO: Next draw is on Friday night at Henderson’s Bar. Jackpot €9,600. Get your lotto tickets from all the usual sellers, club officers, senior players or from the stand in Moriarty’s Centra, Farranfore.

FIXTURES: Minor Co League - Firies v Kenamre (Saturday at 4pm). Senior Co League Div 3 - Listowel v Firies (Sunday at 2pm). U12 Hurling - Firies v Rathmore (Saturday at 11am). U12 Girls - Firies v ISG (Sunday at 5pm).

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