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END OF THE ROAD: The nine top of the range cars that were seized by CAB in Killarney.

CAB take possession of large Killarney property

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has taken possession of a large property, nine high end cars, cash and expensive watches in Killarney following a court order in relation to ‘Operation Tarmac’. | By Sean Moriarty Yesterday morning (Thursday), CAB officers sealed off a house in the Upper Ballycasheen area in a planned follow-up to the previous 'Operation Tarmac' raids that date back to 2017. CAB disconnected the water and electric supply and fitted an alarm to the property, which is now in the ownership of the State. Personnel from Killarney Garda Station

STATE OWNED: CAB have taken possession of this property in Ballycasheen.

were instrumental in 'Operation Tarmac' - one of the biggest CAB has ever investigated into deception crimes - which includes laying poor quality tarmac and over charging for minor repair works. The gang is reported to have struck in

almost every county in Ireland as well as Britain and mainland Europe. An undercover operation involving Killarney-based Gardai under the direction of Superintendent Flor Murphy started four years ago.

Almost €9k raised to help get tragic Polish man home | By Sean Moriarty Communities have rallied and raised almost €9,000 in days after the sudden and shock death of a Polish man living in Killarney.

BIKER: Grzegorz 'Pająk’ Pfister was a popular member of the Kerry motorcycling community. Photo: Marke Hajdasz

Father of two, Grzegorz 'Pająk’ Pfister who was living in Caherane Meadows died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on April 16 - the day before his 49th birthday. He leaves behind his wife Maria, and two sons Mike (14) and Mateusz (13) from his first marriage, and their mother Ula.

The stonemason was a very popular member of the Kerry Motorbike Riders group and the Polish community in Killarney. Almost immediately a group of Kerry motorcyclists came together to set up a GoFundMe page: 'Help us bring Grzegorz Pfister 'Pająk' home' with a €10,000 target to repatriate him back to his hometown of Zory. Well-known Killarney photographer Marek Hajdasz, who is also a member of Kerry Motorbike Riders, is one of the main organisers of the fundraiser. “It is very complicated because of the

The officers, known a 'Profilers', receive additional Garda training from CAB. Local Gardai conduct the initial investigation and report their findings to CAB. “This is all down to the Gardai in Killarney who started the investigation and then handed over their findings to CAB who then did what they do best,” a Garda spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. 'Operation Tarmac' was before the High Court in Dublin on Tuesday. Yesterday's possession was part of the completion of that operation and the State now officially owns the property and assets. During the court sitting CAB were also given permission to take possession of nine vehicles which included five BMWs, two Volkswagen Passats, one Audi, one Mercedes with an estimated retail value of €500,000 seized previously as part of the investigation. Four bank and credit union accounts, totalling €177,104 were frozen at the time, have now been turned over to the State. Cash to the value of €126,605 and GB£6,935, seized in earlier operations, have now become official State property too as well as 12 luxury watches, and a Louis Vuitton Bag. times,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “We wanted to get him home in a coffin but that is not allowed, so Pająk must go for cremation first. Once that is done it will take seven or 10 days to get him home by a specialist transport company. When we know the dates that he will arrive in Poland we need to book flights for the family here. And there is paperwork in Poland too.” The fundraiser was launched over the weekend and already over €8,771 has been raised by the Polish and motorcycle communities in Kerry including an anonymous donation of €1,000. “Those who knew him know he was a hardcore biker,” Marek added. “People have been very generous, and we have decided, that once all funeral costs are paid, we will divide up the rest equally between his two boys and Maria.”

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Conservation corps plan for Killarney National Park Retired National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Park Ranger Peter O’Toole has been put forward as the ideal candidate to lead a proposed voluntary conservation corps within Killarney National Park. The proposal was announced to Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce members during special online meetings earlier this week. Chamber members were told that a proposal to establish a voluntary conservation to work on key projects in Killarney National Park is being considered by the NPWS in association with key local stakeholders. The idea was suggested by the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, during one online meeting. A follow-up online meeting also involved the Mayor of Killarney Cllr Brendan Cronin, Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the

Gaeltacht Niall Ó Donnchú and Regional Manager with the NPWS Seamus Hassett. That meeting heard the framework for the proposal was already in place through the well-established Killarney Mountain Meitheal Group and Chamber President, Niall Kelleher said a conservation corps would generate even greater enthusiasm and community involvement. “Our National Park, given its importance environmentally, socially and in terms of the tourism business it generates, is the economic lifeblood of our town and county and its role cannot be understated,” Mr Kelleher said. He said having Peter O’Toole, a retired and vastly experienced NPWS park rang-

CANDIDATE: Peter O’Toole, who retired as a National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Park Ranger in 2019, has been put forward to lead a proposed voluntary conservation corps within Killarney National Park. Photo: Michelle Crean

er, as leader of the meitheal was a great asset. “He is the ideal candidate to steer the group in the right direction,” the Chamber President added. Mr Kelleher called on the reactivation of a works programme for the meitheal as soon as reasonably possible and the meeting heard there is a great crew of volunteers willing and anxious to get moving on projects within the park. Meitheal Coordinator, Peter O’Toole, said if the group can assist with fire patrols, which is a big problem for the National

Business community calls for more outdoor dining locations | By Sean Moriarty The business community in Killarney will call on Kerry County Council to include more than one area in the town centre for the proposed new All Weather Dining Scheme plan. Last week, the Killarney Advertiser revealed that Kenmare Place has been earmarked for the Fáilte Ireland funded but local authority managed scheme. Killarney is one of eight towns in Ireland selected for the funding with Dingle the only other Kerry town. Elected members of the Killarney Municipal District are due to meet Council officials later today (Friday) to discuss ways of moving the project forward under a very tight timeframe. Ahead of today’s meeting, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce held an online discussion on Wednesday afternoon, where members and non-members were invited to air their views on the project. Wednesday’s Chamber meeting was told that the new scheme will not be in place for this summer season.

SELECTION PROCESS: Chamber President Niall Kelleher explained at an online meeting this week that the selection process for outdoor dining is based on Fáilte Ireland guidelines.

Kerry County Council’s next step is to appoint a design architect. The completed application, including design, must be lodged with Fáilte Ireland by May 27 and if Killarney’s bid is successful the project must then be completed by November this year to qualify for the funds.

Several business owners asked why the project is exclusively linked to Kenmare Place and why other locations in the town aren’t considered. Suggestions to include New St, Market Lane and Main St as part of the scheme and even the full pedestrianisation of

Park and special areas of conservation, those involved would be more than happy to help. “Reactivating the Meitheal would also greatly help individuals to cope with the current difficult period and the impact COVID-19 is having on personal well-being,” he said. The online meeting heard that the Killarney community is looking forward to the publication of the Government’s new five-year biodiversity action plan and to determining how the town and its people can contribute to its implementation. High St were all put forward during the 45-minute meeting. Chamber President Niall Kelleher explained that the selection process is based on Fáilte Ireland guidelines. He said the reason why Kenmare Place and the Boatyard in Dingle were selected was because they are already pedestrianised or partially pedestrianised. This ruled out Plunkett St as its current status as a full-time pedestrian street is only in place to allow social distancing during the pandemic and is expected to return to a daytime vehicle street once the health crisis is over. This also ruled out areas in New St and High St where footpaths have been widened as part of the ‘Safe Streets’ COVID-19 measures and where temporary outdoor dining furniture was placed last summer by adjacent businesses. Mr Kelleher is also an elected member of the Killarney Municipal District and is best placed to act as a bridge between the business community and the Council’s Executive. He will bring the business community’s concerns to today’s Council meeting. “What I take from the [Chamber’s] meeting is that these [outdoor dining projects] should try to have a broad scope,” he said. “And that the local authority needs to look at a number of locations as the town is big enough.” It is understood that if the project gets off the ground it will have a lifespan of a minimum of five years.

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FAI Celtic summer camps return this July After a year of little or no outdoor sport activity youngsters will be thrilled to hear that Killarney Celtic are preparing to run summer camps in July.

CREATING: Teacher Lorraine Crowley and student Lauren Fleming from Killarney Community College pictured creating photos for the 2022 charity calendar.

Launched this week the camps will take place from July 5 and the week commencing July 19. Both camps will be run by FAI accredited coaches who will have all completed Garda Vetting procedures and attended child safeguarding courses. "We are expecting big interest in our camps this year," Head Coach Brian Spillane said. He is advising parents to book early and said he fully expects both camps to sell out quickly. Camps will operate over five days and are keenly priced at €65 with additional siblings discounted to €60. "Each child booked on our camps will receive a branded and summer camp crested training top together with a quality ball of their very own to take away."

Skills involved in the game will be top of the agenda held in a fun and friendly atmosphere whilst availing of the best facilities in all of Kerry at Celtic Park. "We are really looking forward to welcoming new and past participants to our camps this year." Camps are open to all boys and girls of all abilities from age four to 13 and previous experience of football is not necessary and nor is membership of the club. All camps are fully inclusive and will be operated in line with all COVID-19 and FAI protocols in place. "The club will adhere to all Government and HSE guidelines and safety of all our participants will be our primary concern." Booking is available now through the Clubforce App or online at www.clubforce.com. A QR code is available for scanning which will take you directly to the booking page. "We are looking forward to welcoming you to Celtic Park."

Students click the shutter for 2022 calendar Huge opening for guided Students are putting their creativity to the test by capturing images under various themes as a fundraiser for their school and a local charity. | By Michelle Crean Inspired by their teacher Lorraine Crowley, who has a passion for photography, and organised with the Parents Council of Killarney Community College, First to Sixth Year students, as well incoming First Year students, are being encouraged to click the shutter to capture a different theme every month. Lorraine will then put together a display of photographs from each theme, from each year group per month and the calendar will be designed and published over the summer ready to go on sale in the autumn. After developing an interest in photography in 2016, Lorraine has experience in creating her own calendar for charities in her local area. In December 2018, a neighbour of Lorraine's, John Eagle, passed away from cancer. John was a local photographer in the Beara Peninsula and was known widely around the country. Before he passed away, he asked Lorraine to continue his calendar and so she did. Between her calendar for 2020 and 2021,

she has raised almost €8,000 for St Joseph's Hospital, Castletownbere and Cancer Connect, two charities that were close to John's heart. "From experience, it is important that the photographs for each month of the year in the calendar need to illustrate that month," Lorraine said. "So, together with the Parents Council, we decided to give the students a different theme every month this school year from December to May for the calendar next year. The Transition Years helped me to pick the themes to give to the students." The students are given two themes every month such as 'sparkle', 'water', 'frost', 'winter landscape', 'red and pink', 'living lockdown', 'springtime', 'green', 'clouds', 'flowers' etc. These are to encourage the students to reflect their own perception of the theme in a photograph, she explained. "During lockdown this was a great task for us to get us out and about in the fresh air and be in nature. It is great excitement to get the themes every month," added student Jack Ryan Brain.

tours in National Park A proposal to organise guided walks of Killarney National Park, in Muckross and at Knockreer, has been referred to Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, and local National Parks and Wildlife Service management. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce said it would give visitors and locals a greater understanding of the history of the park and the flora and fauna that flourishes within its boundaries. Speaking during the course of a virtual meeting with Minister Noonan, Killarney Chamber President, Niall Kelleher, said preliminary indicative numbers suggest that in the region of 2.3 million people visit the park on an annual basis and that would suggest that there is

a huge opening for guided tours. “This number will only increase as visitors return to Killarney once restrictions are lifted. Education is key to people understanding our unique eco system,” he said. Meanwhile, Chamber Executive member, Padraig Treacy, has asked Minister Noonan and his management team to facilitate a tasteful and cultural Christmas event in Killarney House and Gardens in December. “Like the rest of the country, Killarney and Kerry needs a positive outlook and, hopefully, the later part of the year will see an end of COVID-19 restrictions,” Mr Treacy said. “A nice Christmas event in keeping with the surroundings of Killarney House could be a wonderful collaboration between the NPWS and the town.”

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Call for bicycle stands at graveyards | By Michelle Crean A Kerry county councillor has called for the addition of 'Bicycle Parking Bays' at public graveyards across the county and in particular, at the new Killarney Burial Ground and at Aghadoe.

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER: MS South Kerry who support people with Multiple Sclerosis have launched a virtual fundraiser. Pictured are: Kaye Fleming and Jillian O’Sullivan. Photo: Michelle Crean

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MS South Kerry - who are continuing to operate their vital services for members - have launched a fundraiser to help alleviate costs. | By Michelle Crean Unable to hold their usual fundraisers such as the famous Busking Day, Flag Day and Old Kenmare Walk due to the impact of COVID-19 - they opted instead to set up a GoFundMe page and have launched a virtual '100k in May' with a €3,000 goal. The impact of Coronavirus has been unimaginable for all charities across the board in 2020 and 2021 including those supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis, explained Jillian O'Sullivan from the local branch. "Our branch members have ever changing needs regarding their mobility aids and lifestyle. We want to be able to support them in every way we can." She added that all exercise and physio classes have moved online. "We are currently holding five classes per week catering for different levels of mobilities at a cost of €50 per class. With the rollout of vaccines, additional services will be coming back online but

without fundraising the branch will not be able to support our members such as one to one therapies including reflexology, massage and chiropody. We work with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and Home Instead to provide further support to members, again fundraising is needed for these services." For information about how to get involved in this fundraiser email mssouthkerry@gmail.com. "If you would like to get involved, please support us through GoFundMe: 100K in May for MS South Kerry or mysplink.com/msireland/southkerrybranch." Those who may need support can contact Community Welfare Officer Siobhan Lynch who is based in Killarney, the MS Society, Southern Regional Office, North Quay House, Pope’s Quay, Cork. T: 021 4300001, F: 021 4300523, email: southern@ms-society.ie, or the MS Information Line: 1850 233 233

At Monday's Ordinary Meeting of Kerry County Council Cllr Michael Gleeson said that "seeing bicycles thrown against railings, fences and at entrance gates is unbecoming and unsightly". "We should ensure that the ambience of every graveyard reflects our respect for our forebearers," he said. "The Council deserves great credit for the efforts over recent years to improve the appearance of many graveyards and I thank all who are involved and who continue to be involved. It is however very disconcerting and it's undignified and it's disrespectful to see bi-

cycles thrown up against walls and the gates, and railing along graveyards." He added that it's "also dangerous for other visitors who come to show their respect". At the new graveyard and columbarium, he added that the car parking facilities there "are state-of-the-art" but "unfortunately bicycle stands were forgotten". "At this time when great efforts are taking place to promote and advance cycling, we should over a number of years provide safe and secure parking stands at our public graveyards. I further propose that we would write to the Regional Manager of the NPWS asking that such a stand would be provided at Muckross Abbey." In their reply, the Council said that "this proposal will be looked at in the context of available resources within the burial grounds budget and potential national funding streams that may be available".

Plans in the pipeline for a national conference Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has called on Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, to support a national active volunteerism conference and have put forward Killarney as a potential host venue. Chamber President Niall Kelleher said such an event would provide an opportunity to promote volunteerism, not only in National Parks but in communities throughout the country. It could be of enormous benefit to the work of mountain meitheal groups in Killarney and in Wicklow as well as assisting with projects undertaken by Tidy Towns committees

throughout the entire country. The intention would be to attract high-quality speakers to promote education and generate discussion on biodiversity, sustainability and the ecology of the National Parks. “We feel that educating our members and our community can bring significant long-term benefits to our parks and ensure their long-term integrity and success,” President Kelleher said. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce offered to provide a venue and support accommodation for key speakers and to assist with the organisation of the event once it is safe to do so post pandemic.

Two men questioned following fatal Lawlor’s Cross accident Two men were questioned in Killarney Garda Station last weekend as part of an ongoing investigation into a fatal accident near Lawlor’s Cross on January 12. A passenger in one of the vehicles involved, a woman in her 80s, was pronounced dead at University Hospital Kerry a short time after the incident. Two men in their 20s were arrested over the weekend and have since been released without charge. The two men

were detained at Killarney Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. “The investigation is ongoing and a file is being prepared for the Department of Public Prosecutions,” a Killarney Garda Station spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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Former facility ideal location for respite centre A former mental health facility which is lying idle in Ballydribeen since it closed in 2018 would be the ideal location for day and respite care. | By Michelle Crean At Monday's Kerry County Council online meeting, Cllr Cronin made a request that the Council contact the HSE to make the empty buildings in Cluain Fhionnain available for day care and respite care to disability organisations such as Kerry Parents and Friends Association "which could cater for the greater Killarney/South Kerry area". Presently, he explained, the facility near Killarney Celtic and Legion GAA Club, "up until recently had long-term residents".

Those residents have been moved out in to other residential areas, he explained, and that the empty building could be used for such a respite service. The buildings have "been maintained" and "are in good condition". He asked for the support of the councillors who are members of the HSE Regional Health Forum to raise a motion to try and "force the issue with the HSE for the benefit of local people", and that a request be sent to the HSE from the Council.

PROTEST: ‘Legalise Cannabis Ireland – Kerry’ held two separate demonstrations in Killarney on Tuesday to mark World Cannabis Day. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Demonstrators call for legalisation of cannabis | By Sean Moriarty A group calling itself ‘Legalise Cannabis Ireland – Kerry’ held two separate demonstrations in Killarney on Tuesday to mark World Cannabis Day. The group are calling for the legalisation of the drug – for medicinal reasons - and these were the first such protests to take place in Kerry. The group of about 20 met at the rear of Killarney Court House at a time when several high-profile cases were being heard. They then marched through the streets of Killarney – in a socially distanced man-

ner - and held a second protest outside Knockreer Cottage in Killarney National Park. The event was organised by Countess Road man Joseph Williams who says the drug has medicinal values and that because it is illegal it fuels the black market. Williams had pre-informed Killarney Gardai of the protest. “You don’t see dealers in back alleys selling alcohol because that is a legally controlled drug. It is medically proven to ease chronic pain, anxiety and other illnesses,” Joseph told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have written to the Minster for Health, and we are getting no response. Taking to the streets was a last resort.”

Lough Lein walking loop St Mary of the Angels campaign goes national a priority for Chamber The development of the Lough Lein Looped Walk is a key priority for Kerry County Council and the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. That is according to Killarney Mayor Cllr Brendan Cronin who attended an online meeting between the Chamber and the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) this week. The mayor praised the efforts of the NPWS is recent months after the body completed several projects in the Killarney area. This included the development of the Tomies road and car park, the resurfacing of the road from Muckross Boat-

house to Bricín Bridge, the remedial works on the Cardiac Steps, the resurfacing of the road to the upper Torc car park, the resurfacing of parking facilities at Dinis, Torc and Ladies’ View and the repair works to the Mass path from Gearhameen to Derrycunnihy. The Lough Lein Loop is the next step after the NPWS reinstated funding to levels which had been in place in 2009. “We are seeking the minister’s support in the delivery of this project,” Cllr Cronin said. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, through President Niall Kelleher thanked the local NPWS management for the improvement works that have been carried out in the park.

| By Sean Moriarty The campaign to stop the potential sale of much-loved care facility St Mary of the Angels has attracted the support of the five elected Kerry TDs. There has been widespread local concerns – as reported in last week’s Killarney Advertiser – that the care facility could be sold as mental health service providers St John of Gods face debts of €32.5 million. “We have support from all five TDs and our next step is to set up a meeting with Anne Rabbitte [the Minister for Disability],” St Mary of the Angels Parents and Relatives Association chairman Jack Fitzpatrick told Killarney Advertiser.

St Mary of the Angels has been run by St John of Gods since the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood Religious Order handed over the facility in 2005. The farm was originally donated to the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood Religious Order by the Doyle family in the 1960s after their only daughter joined the Order. St John of Gods revealed earlier this month that it faces massive debts and that it may have to sell some of its assets. St Mary of the Angels Parents and Relatives Association fear that the facility will be sold to offset these debts and that the service, which has supported Kerry people since 1953, will be lost forever.

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READY: Killarney Vaccine Centre getting ready to administer vaccines to the 65-69 age-group. Pictured from front l-r were: David Moynihan, Marie Maye and Ciaran Doolan all from Killarney. Back l-r were: Kay O'Connor, Florence O'Meara, Sonia Waldron, Joe O'Donovan and Hannah Healy. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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Killarney Vaccine Centre getting ready to administer vaccines to the 65-69 age-group. Pictured from the vaccine team were Kay O'Connor Firies. Photo: Domnick Walsh

The beginning of the vaccine rollout process by age at the Killarney Vaccination Centre began yesterday (Thursday) for people who have registered online or by phone. | By Michelle Crean It's the first time that the centre, located at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, has been used to vaccinate people who have registered in this way. Vaccinations at the centres in Killarney and MTU in Tralee is by appointment only, and only people who have received a confirmed appointment from the HSE should attend and should bring photo ID and details of their PPS number. Walk-in's cannot be facilitated. Michael Fitzgerald, the Chief Officer of Cork Kerry Community Healthcare,

thanked all the staff involved in all stages of getting the centres set up and ready to schedule appointments. “This has been a considerable undertaking, from planning to fit-out, from training to scheduling. Staff at both centres will be delighted to see Kerry people from the age-group 65 to 69 arriving for their appointments. I can reassure everyone with an appointment that staff at both centres will give you a warm welcome and will guide you through the entire vaccination process.” Registration is still open for anyone aged 65 to 69 at hse.ie and on 1850 24 1850

Killarney Vaccine Centre getting ready to administer vaccines to the 65-69 agegroup. Pictured are the registration team members Joe O'Donovan (front), Sonia Waldron and David Moynihan all from Killarney. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Walk-in COVID-19 test centre opens in Tralee | By Michelle Crean

A walk-in COVID-19 test centre, which requires no appointment, opened in Tralee on Wednesday.

TESTING: Testing is taking place at the Tralee COVID-19 test centre. Testing staff pictured: Angela O’Connor (Killarney), Billy Baker (Tralee), and Rosemary O’Connor (Killarney). Photo: Domnick Walsh

The centre in Ballymullen Barracks is offering COVID-19 tests for one week, ending on April 27. On weekdays and Saturday the appointment-free testing for people who are symptom-free will run from 9.30am to midday and from 2pm to 5pm; and on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. The short term service will operate alongside the existing test centre whereby GPs refer those with symptoms, and close contacts of a confirmed case, for their COVID-19 test. Walk-in test centres of this kind have opened in a number of locations around the country in recent weeks. “Thankfully, the level of COVID-19 in Tralee and the surrounding regions remains comparatively low," Dr Anne Sheahan, acting Director of Public

Health (HSE South) said. "The finding from this additional testing should give us an indication of what the level of infection is in the area. I encourage anyone in the region to take up this opportunity for testing as it will help us to contain the small number of cases of COVID-19 in the region.” You should use this free, walk-in COVID-19 testing service if you: - are aged 16 years and over - do not have symptoms of COVID-19 but would like to be tested - have not tested positive for COVID-19 in the last six months - Remember, it’s one test per person. You must bring photo identification with you and provide a mobile telephone number to be contacted with your results. Social distancing measures will apply as people attend for testing. If the waiting times are too long, you are welcome to return at another time or day.

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Sanctuary Runners plan ambitious diverse relay team The Kerry Sanctuary Runners group's in Killarney, Tralee and Kenmare, who use running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees and wider Irish society, are calling on the people of Kerry to help them with an ambitious bid to build the world’s most diverse relay team. And on June 6, they, along with Sanctuary Runners in Ireland and across the world, will don their iconic blue running tops to run in the virtual Cork City Marathon for the ‘Light at the end of the Tunnel’ event. While some will take on the full or half marathon distance, the majority will run, jog, walk or crawl a leg of the relay – just over eight kilometres in distance. Pauline Dennigan from Tralee Sanctuary Runners is hoping that people in Kerry can do their bit to help an initiative which has been pivotal in breaking down barriers between those in Direct Provision and wider society over the last three years. “There are now 26 Sanctuary Runner groups across Ireland with well over 3,000 regular participants - about a quarter of those being people currently living in Direct Provision and the rest from wider Irish society," she said. "As our group here in Kerry grows we really want to throw out a warm welcome for everybody to join us. There is no fundraising involved and while for now we are running, jogging and walking virtually we hope to be able to come together in small pods at least in the weeks to come.”

An impact study carried out by the Sanctuary Runners in 2020 found that 82 percent of those in Direct Provision who participated with the local Sanctuary Runner groups felt the evolving experience made them feel more welcome. And 42 percent of Sanctuary Runners not living in Direct Provision said the experience was the first in their lives where they’d got to know someone seeking asylum and interact on an equal footing. “We don’t take ourselves too seriously,” Pauline said. "The running is just a vehicle for conversation, friendship and respect. We run a little, we laugh a lot.” The Sanctuary Runners was named as one of the leading solidarity-through-sport initiatives in the European Union by the European Commission in 2019. Focusing on ‘solidarity’ rather than ‘charity’ its only ask of members is their time. Organisers are hoping running clubs, students, community groups and companies in the local area will support the initiative. To find out more visit sanctuaryrunners.ie or email srcorkmarathon2021@gmail.com.

RUN: The Sanctuary Runners which is a group combining Irish people and residents of Direct Provision are launching a bid to have one thousand runners participate in the Cork City Virtual Marathon on June 6. Photo: Claire Keogh

Airport feels "confident for the future" after receiving €1.7m Government funding of €1,718,685 has been allocated to Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. The news was this week welcomed by Kerry Airport Ireland CEO John Mulhern. “The last year has been an unprecedented chapter of great struggle for Kerry Airport however despite it all we are confident of the future as we continue to receive the omnipresent support of Government and the Department of Transport," he said. He added that the announcement "of record capital funding is yet another example of how this Government ensures we will have the assets and capability to

maintain and continue to build a safe, secure and more environmentally-conscious platform towards recovery". “Our most sincere thanks to Minister Eamon Ryan, Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton and all of the team in the Department of Transport. Recognition also for Minister Norma Foley and Brendan Griffin TD, our county’s representatives in Government, and all our elected officials for their continued support. Undoubtedly we will need to wrestle through for a time, however record vaccination rates and funding such as this pave the way to unfettered travel that we all long for again.”

Proposed road closure between Rathmore and Barraduff | By Sean Moriarty Kerry County Council is proposing to temporarily close the N72 Mallow Road between Barraduff and Rathmore as part of the on-going works at the area known locally as Stagmount Bends. The local authority wants to close the road to all traffic from 8am on Monday May 17 until 5pm on Monday May 31.

“The proposed road closure will also expediate the project programme,” said a Council statement. The proposed diversion will add considerable mileage for motorists who travel between Mallow and Killarney. Stagmount Bends are situated between Barraduff and Rathmore so the only viable alternative route is via a Millstreet and Macroom in Cork. This route will be clearly signposted and can be viewed on www.kerrycoco.ie.

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Woman thanks air ambulance following horrific Killarney crash | By Sean Moriarty A Cork woman who was involved in a serious road traffic accident on the Killarney to Tralee road last year says she would not be here today only for the efforts of the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

CLUBBING TOGETHER: The 'Different Clubs, Same Struggles' fundraiser in St Brendan's College on Friday raised €1,300 for two charities. Pictured from l-r were: Rian O'Neill, Gearoid Mulvihill, Brian McCarthy, Darren Cronin, Aaron O'Sullivan, and Mark Clifford.

Ditching the school uniform raises €1,300

By giving up their uniform and adapting to a more casual look for the day has raised €1,300 for two Kerry charities. | By Michelle Crean Students from St Brendan's College took part in their Young Social Innovators Speakout Week last week but the big finish was on Friday when all students clubbed together for the 'Different Clubs, Same Struggles' event. And that one small change to the dress code meant a big cheque to help Pieta House and Nathan's Walk. "On Tuesday morning, the team prepared an activity for the whole school to take part in," Fifth Year student Kacper Bogalecki told the Killarney Advertiser. "During 'Tutor Time', students were shown the video, 'Sem Against Stigma' made by the YSI group and students across all year groups discussed it in detail. They would talk about the supports available to people who may be going through a tough time, the impact the video had on them, and their own experiences around mental health," he said. "Then, our YSI group led a social media campaign using their Instagram page, 'Sem Against Stigma'. They contacted TDs, local businesses, GAA players like Seanie O'Shea, David Moran as well as

other notable figures," he said. "On Friday was our 'Different Clubs, Same Struggles' fundraiser. Moved by the work of Pieta House and the importance of Nathan's Walk, we asked each student and member of staff to bring in a €2 donation and wear a jersey or colours which represent them. The support which we received was enormous; everyone was wearing their club jersey we raised approximately €1,300. We were thrilled with this result." "The class were extremely happy to hear that we raised over €1,300 for the charities,” Tom Knoblauch from the TY YSI Group, said. “We realised that although COVID-19 has been tough on everyone, it is very tough for charities to fundraise, and get vital funds to help people. We decided to pick a charity that we felt would help to support young people going through tough times. The class agreed to fundraise for both Pieta House, and Nathan's Walk Killarney. As well as using the jersey day to fundraise, we also used it to raise awareness about the mental health in teenagers, and how important it is to talk to others."

Emma McGuire from Douglas was travelling to Tralee with a friend on March 8 last year when the accident happened. She has no recollection of the crash and suffered serious injuries. The 22-year-old was flown by the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) to Cork University Hospital (CUH) in a critical condition. Her spleen burst, she had to be resuscitated at the hospital and was given 14 units of blood in total. Emma underwent emergency surgery that night to remove her spleen and the following day had further surgery on her femur and ankle. Emma also underwent surgery at Tallaght University Hospital for a fractured pelvis

before returning to CUH. It was June before Emma finally returned home. Emma said the last thing she remembers before the crash is coming to the roundabout in Killarney. Her next memory is waking up in hospital more than 24 hours later. “I’m so grateful to them, I’m so lucky that there was something or someone looking out for me that day,” she said. In the first three months of this year the Irish Community Air Ambulance was tasked with 29 different incidents in Kerry. The Irish Community Air Ambulance, formerly Irish Community Rapid Response, based in Rathcoole in County Cork, works in tandem with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to provide both paramedic support and transport to hospital for seriously ill patients. It does not receive any Government funding and relies totally on donations and charity efforts from members of the public.

THANKFUL: Emma McGuire has praised the efforts of the Irish Community Air Ambulance following a horrific car crash in Killarney last year.

Job losses as Killarney's Carphone Warehouse shuts its doors The Killarney branch of Carphone Warehouse shut its doors on Tuesday resulting in job losses for the town after parent company Dixon’s Carphone closed its entire Irish branch network. A total of 80 branches closed at short

notice, including the Killarney store in Deerpark, resulting in the loss of 486 jobs nationwide. Mobile phone customers who paid for contracts with the major networks through Carphone Warehouse should not see any change in services the company has confirmed.

"Customers are changing the way they buy mobile devices and connectivity, replacing their handsets less often and buying them separately or as part of more flexible bundles. Although these changes in behaviour were anticipated, they were expected to occur over a longer period of time. However, the change in shopping

behaviours has been accelerated by the pandemic,” said a company statement. Customers will not lose connection to their chosen network and SIM cards will continue to work as normal. Queries relating to network connection and SIM cards can be directed to the service provider.

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Known worldwide for their workwear and locally for their great selection of outdoor clothing, Portwest experienced a massive increase in demand over the past 12 months for wet gear, wetsuits and outdoor clothing for children. As the whole country was forced to holiday at home, children have been spending more time in the great outdoors. Ensuring they are dressed appropriately is key, and in response, Portwest started its own range of waterproof jackets, new and improved kids wetsuits and an increased selection of warm fleeces and hoodies for children, as part of its new Spring/Summer Collection 2021. Available on the Portwest website today, you can now support local online when shopping for children’s outdoor clothing with the additional bonus of being able to buy Irish designed items. Discover their practical and colourful

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collection of children's clothes, designed for boys and girls who love the outdoors and for parents who are looking for high quality at affordable prices. The Irish designed collection includes a ‘Doonbeg’ fleece, which is now available in eight colours for children aged five to 14 years. The Portwest branded outdoor clothing line is launched

in conjunction with a wide selection of affordable children's clothing from top brands including Regatta, Helly Hansen, Craghoppers, and Dare2B. The Regatta range includes outdoor wear for toddlers with 50 percent off the New Peppa Pig™ collection. This collection includes hoodies, lightweight jackets, and a ‘muddy puddle jumping

ready’ rainsuit for only €35 and is available in four colours for ages one to four years. For a limited time only, enjoy great savings when you mix and match from the wide selection of kids fleeces as part of the Doonbeg ‘3 for 2’ offer. Fantastic value as you can buy two get the third one free! As part of their launch campaign, they are now also offering 20% off Portwest wetsuits! Portwest offers free delivery to anywhere in Ireland when you spend over €50, and the company also offers a no quibble 30-day money back guarantee if you are not one hundred percent satisfied with your purchase. You can now support local and shop from an authentic Irish retailer with an unrivalled range of products to choose from. Find all the children's outdoor essentials to suit your budget at theoutdoorshop.ie.

Early detection is key for bowel cancer | By Michelle Crean April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the message from the health professionals is to get checked. Women and men in Ireland aged 60-69 years are being asked if they receive a letter from BowelScreen to take up the appointment. And for those aged younger who may experience changes to bowel habits to get checked early as a preventative measure. Eddie Myers from Fossa is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at University Hospital Kerry who works in Gastroentrology. He performs around 600 colonoscopies each year which involves sedating patients and removing pre-cancers polyps from their colons. He finds lots of polyps (pre-cancers) but only about 5% are cancer, so most people receive a normal result. In Ireland, bowel (colon, rectal or colorectal) cancer is the third most common of all cancers in men and the fourth most common in women, and about 2,800 people get diagnosed with it every year. “If you get a letter for BowelScreen take it up," Eddie explained to the Killarney Advertiser. "They'll send you a kit and you do a sample at home and send it back to the lab." For anyone outside of this particular age category he is advising that you make an appointment as

CYCLE: Cathal Walshe pictured with Bridget and Conor O'Connell preparing for this year's virtual Ring of Kerry Cycle. Photo: Michelle Crean

New novel Ring of Kerry Cycle | By Michelle Crean

EARLY DETECTION: Eddie Myers from Fossa, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at University Hospital Kerry, says early detection is vital when it comes to bowel cancer.

soon as you notice any bowel changes such as constipation, diarrhea or blood. "There can be an awful perception around the issue of getting a bowel screening. However, in the vast majority we find nothing but at least you've checked it. If we get an early cancer we can treat it, it's almost one hundred percent success rate." BowelScreen is free to all women and men in Ireland aged 60-69 years. The BowelScreen programme has detected 930 bowel cancers since 2012. Perhaps, more importantly, the programme has detected over 25,000 pre-cancers. You can check if you are on the register by phoning 1800 454555 or visit www. bowelscreen.ie for more information.

There could be way more entries than ever before as this year's Ring of Kerry Cycle is now open to even more people. Continued COVID restrictions means that there'll be no physical Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle for a second year running - but organisers have come up with a new and novel event. As the '170km My Way' event is now virtual participants can take on the challenge themselves in their own localities cycling the equivalent of the Ring of Kerry over 30 days. It can be done in a day, over a week or a month on your own doorstep as it were. As June 3 is World Bike Day, this is the proposed start day with a completion date of July 3 - the date that would coincide with the actual cycle if it were on this year. "It's a consolation event due to COVID," Cathal Walshe from the organising committee told the Killarney Advertiser. "We've had, in the past, 21 countries tak-

ing part. This now facilitates people in their own area and they have 30 days to complete it so don't have to train." Registration for the event will open on May 1 on the ringofkerrycycle.ie website with a registration fee of €35 plus handling fees and it'll include a top quality T-Shirt with 170km printed on the front and back and €15 for your chosen charity. This year's charities include Ard Churam in Listowel, Down Syndrome Kerry, St Francis Special School, Cunamh Iveragh, Breakthrough Cancer Research, Irish Heart Foundation, Alzheimer's Society Ireland together with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. "Charities are very badly hit by COVID and this is a way of supporting them. The committee would like everyone to get up on their bikes during the month of June and cycle the distance in your own area for your chosen charity," he said. "All charities will have their own iDonate page and cyclists can set up an iDonate page themselves. This event should also appeal to the corporate sector getting their employees involved for charity."

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RELEASED: APRIL 22 The plot follows Kendrick and the rest of the crew as they deal with the stowaway (Shamier Anderson), as the extra person present threatens the delicate balance of oxygen aboard the ship. It stars Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Daniel Dae Kim (Lost), and Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense & Hereditary).

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The new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Man Booker Prize-shortlisted author: a haunting portrait of a woman, her decisions, her conversations, her solitariness, in a beautiful and lonely Italian city. The woman moves through the city, her city, on her own. She moves along its bright pavements; she passes over its bridges, through its shops and pools and bars. She slows her pace to watch a couple fighting, to take in the sight of an old woman in a waiting room; pauses to drink her coffee in a shaded square. Sometimes her steps take her to her grieving mother, sealed off in her own solitude. Sometimes they take her to the station, where the trains can spirit her away for a short while. But in the arc of a year, as one season gives way to the next, transformation awaits. One day at the sea, both overwhelmed and replenished by the sun's vital heat, her perspective will

change forever. A rare work of fiction, 'Whereabouts' - first written in Italian and then translated by the author herself - brims with the impulse to cross barriers. By grafting herself onto a new literary language, Lahiri has pushed herself to a new level of artistic achievement.

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Fears 'Fabric' (Single) Fears has released her third single ‘Fabric’ ahead of her highly anticipated new album 'Oíche', due for release on May 7. “Fabric is about trying to escape someone or something that will not give you room to breathe. I tried to capture the feeling of desperately trying to rebuild yourself and your life, while something will not let you go. It’s a song about feeling exhausted and trapped, but still determined to succeed.” Fears has received an overwhelming response from her two previous tracks ‘tonnta’ and ‘vines’ from the media in

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Stowaway Sci-fi thriller 'Stowaway' dropped on Netflix yesterday (Thursday). A story of a manned mission to Mars, three astronauts set to make the journey to the red planet. But, like most films, all does not go to plan as just after taking off they discover that one of the staff involved in preparing the space craft had accidentally been part of the launch.

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Ireland. TULLE presented 'Oíche' by Fears live from Music Town’s YouTube channel, on Saturday last. It was a night of connection, collaboration, and intimacy. In this 45-minute show, Fears performed her debut album, 'Oíche', in its entirety, guiding the audience through four stages of night-time – dusk, midnight, 3am, and sunrise. Working with Irish visual and textile artist Niamh Mannion on set design, a stark studio space was transformed into place for reflection, exploration, and resolution.

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Virgin Media One, Friday, 9pm An FBI agent is recruited to join an elite Government task force based on the border between the US and Mexico, charged with preventing drugs being smuggled into the country. The team is sent on a secret mission, and the new recruit is forced to question everything she believes in order to survive. Crime drama, starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro.

RTÉ2, Sunday, 9pm Four investors each become aware of a flaw in the housing market that makes a financial crisis in the next few years inevitable. Each comes up with a plan to profit from the coming economic meltdown, but as their predictions come true, they are confronted with the devastating consequences for ordinary people. Fact-based drama, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.

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Planting in pots, window boxes and baskets

Despite the cold wind and even colder evenings, summer bedding plants are available everywhere. I think that we are all looking forward to the optimism of summer, the promise of long warm days, filled with sunshine and bright colours. Many of us are giving up the hope that we will see foreign soil this year, and I feel that everyone is making the most of what we have on our doorsteps, patios, decking, and porches. Pots are at the centre of these areas and are being given extra attention. There are many first time pot fillers out there looking for advice, so I thought I would write this article ahead of time. Firstly, pots, window boxes and baskets should not be put into their final position until all risk of frost is gone. That said, they can be planted up as plants arrive. Pots should be filled with a good quality compost. Many composts are peat free, and these are not necessarily bad, they just have a very different texture to what we are used to here in Ireland. However, peat is being conserved so we must accept the change and work with it. I have tried several of these composts and have noticed that many absorb water slowly and then tend to dry out quickly. If you cannot find one with John Innes in it, mix four parts compost with one part (bagged and screened) topsoil and one part sand. This will give you improved drainage, better water absorption and increased water retention. Adding hydroleca, (light, puffed clay pebbles, formed by heating clay

granules until they have a smooth exterior but a honeycomb interior which absorbs water and releases it slowly), also helps the consistency. Hydroleca is also excellent as a top dressing on pots. Putting stones in the bottom of the pot is an option for drainage, but there are very divided opinions on this, and I myself never do it. I advise mixing a slow release fertiliser into your compost, saving you having to feed every few weeks. Baskets should be lined with a fibre mat and inside that a piece of plastic, such as that cut from an empty compost bag. Baskets dry out extremely quickly as they are exposed to wind and sun on all sides, and adding that piece of plastic slows down the drying out a little. The reason I put it in really is to stop the water running right through and out of the basket when watering. Always try to get the biggest size basket your bracket and wall or fence can support, the more soil the better! Baskets and window boxes benefit greatly from added moisture retaining gel – these are small crystals which swell up with water, releasing the moisture as the compost dries out. I do not put this into pots myself as too much wetness can cause roots to start rotting, however in the case of baskets and window boxes there is little chance of this as they are rarely overwatered. Next week we will talk about how to fill our pots!

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A Killarney student was ecstatic to learn this week that he had won a top of the range Dell laptop. VTOS learner Hussein Sarwar from Killarney won the laptop as part of the Fast Track to IT (FIT) Laptop Giveaway Competition, who have been collaborating with Kerry College for several years providing training and employment supports in the form of CV Workshops, Interview Skills, Industry Specific Mock Interviews, LinkedIn workshops. His career preparation teacher has highlighted the tremendous benefit this laptop will be for Hussein’s progression and continued interest in his educational development. “I was shocked when I received the laptop," Hussein said. "I had to check my email and bank account to make sure I had not bought anything, until I got a call from Marie from FIT who told me I had won. I was very happy.” The giveaway came about as the COVID pandemic has been particularly tough on learners who don’t have access to up-to-date technology or broadband to connect to the online learning and tuition that was necessary over the past 12 months. As a means of goodwill and also in response to the challenge of studying from home, FIT ran a national laptop competition. In all there were four lucky Kerry College students chosen to receive top of the range Dell laptops. The others

WINNER: VTOS learner Hussein Sarwar from Killarney won a Dell laptop.

were: Business with Marketing learner Agnese Stradina from Listowel, Fibre Optic Installation learner James Noonan from Tralee, and Applied Social Studies learner Michael Pierog from Tralee. Cordal native, Marie O’Donoghue, the Training and Employment Officer with FIT presented the laptops to the students this week. ‘‘Warmest congratulations to all Kerry ETB students who won the national laptop competition, run by FIT this year. It was a huge opportunity for students all over Ireland and a great success all round. Well done to FIT and all the winners!!’’

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Brian Foley Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Are you ready to get back on the field again? We hear a lot about returning to sport - the dangers for players and how there is a heightened risk of injury - but do we know why or how this can be avoided? Let’s not forget that footballers have been living through this pandemic too. There has been widespread disruption to the normal flow of a club/county season over the past 18 months. When I saw the GAA’s plan recently of how they planned to run off the intercounty season I shuddered at the haste players were being put into action. Training is a stress, so too is playing a game, albeit a somewhat heightened stress. The role of a strength and conditioning coach is to ensure the athlete has adequate reserves to contend with these stressors. A handful of weeks is not adequate time to build up the resiliency needed for playing contact sport, hence the reason some counties tried to break rules and get back early.

SO, WHY IS THERE A HIGHER RISK OF INJURY POST COVID?

To over-simplify things, injuries occur where the applied force is greater than tissue tolerance. Think of sprinting and hamstring strains; the force being applied through the muscle is greater than the tolerance built up in that muscle prior to that sprint. So how do we ensure that we avoid this? We gradually apply stress to the muscle to build tolerance and capacity. So for a footballer looking at sprinting we gradually increase the speed and/or distance of the sprints, until we reach a level just above where it will be required in a game situation to ensure when we have to sprint for that ball in a game, we have the tolerance to withstand what is being asked of our body. If we ask something of the body that isn’t there or hasn’t been trained for, that’s when the sniper appears up in the stands and takes aim at that hamstring. So, footballers, rugby players, runners, and everyone who takes competing somewhat seriously, how do we avoid this? I’m a firm believer that strength and conditioning should supplement the training of the actual sport and just fill in the holes of what physically might be missing from the sport itself. Strength and

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Parent’s Leave Question: I am due to have a baby in three months and have arranged to take Maternity Leave. Am I entitled to any more paid leave to look after the baby? ANSWER: Parent’s Leave is a statutory entitlement for parents that allows each parent five weeks paid leave for a child born or adopted on or after November 1, 2019. It aims to let working parents spend more time with their child. It must be taken within two years of the birth of a child or in the case of adoption, from the date of placement of the child. If you have enough PRSI contributions, you get a weekly Parent’s Benefit

payment of €245 from the Department of Social Protection during Parent’s Leave. You can take Parent’s Leave in one fiveweek block or in five one-week periods. You can visit citizensinformation.ie to find more about Parent’s Leave. Parent’s Leave is different to Parental Leave. Parental Leave is unpaid and can be taken up until the child’s 12th birthday.

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conditioning coaches aren’t magicians, if the capability in the sport isn’t there, simply training in the gym won’t make you any better. Now players should be taking out a ball and practicing the skills in a simple setting. Add to this some fitness work that mimics the demands of the game you are playing. Simply hitting the footpaths for 10 kilometres isn’t going to look the same as what you will be doing when the first ball of the season is thrown in. As with everything coming out of this pandemic, there is no straight line to success or normalcy, but athletes and coaches must take a day by day approach ensuring that we are not overcooking ourselves too early, but having a strategic, calculated plan to getting back to performance with patience and intelligence in what we do to the foremost in our minds. If you want advice on getting back to field sports, feel free to drop me a line on brian@activate.ie. Brian Foley has over 15 years experience working with professional athletes across rugby, AFL and athletics and with amateur athletes in GAA, rugby and strength sports. He is also a certified strength and conditioning coach.

During COVID-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo. You can also get information and advice from: Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860 | Mon – Fri (10am-4pm) The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm Our national call back service: Visit citizensinformation.ie/callback to request a phone call from an information officer.

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A relaxing intimate wedding was the perfect day for one couple who exchanged their vows on April 7. Bride Dana O'Brien and groom Denis O'Sullivan from Firies stood in front of five of their most treasured loved ones as they said "I do" in Killarney Registry Office. And there was no big party afterwards with the couple instead opting to go home for champagne and cake. The reception which was to be held at a hotel couldn't go ahead because of COVID, but Dana said their intimate gathering was perfect in every way. The couple were married at 12pm and Dana's daughter Catrice Lyne (23) and

her boyfriend TJ Cronin were witnesses. Dana's parents Michael and Irene O'Brien and Denis' mom Helen also watched on as they tied the knot. Afterwards it was off to Aghadoe, Killarney Golf Club and Molls Gap with photographer Dylan Clifford. Then it was home for the cake and champagne with their guests. Music featured as TJ is a dab hand at the guitar and many Beatles songs were also played. "We stuck to every restriction," Dana told the Killarney Advertiser. "It was a lovely relaxed day and the weather was good which helped. We were always planning a small wedding anyway so it was the wedding we always wanted."

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James Whelan Butchers to create up to 20 jobs James Whelan Butchers, founded in Clonmel in the 1960s has just announced that it will be opening a new shop in Tralee, creating up to 20 new jobs. The family-run butchers’ newest shop is part of the redevelopment of Dunnes Stores, North Circular Road in Tralee which will include a state-of-the-art Food Hall which will see some of Ireland’s leading artisan food brands coming together under one roof and will offer Kerry food lovers a world class retail experience on par with best international standards. In 2016, James Whelan Butchers launched its collaboration with Ireland’s leading retailer Dunnes Stores, another family business with immense heritage and a strong sense of pride in delivering quality products and great value to its customers for generations. This collaboration has led to the opening of James Whelan Butcher shops around Ireland. James Whelan Butchers was founded by husband and wife team, James and Joan Whelan, who are fifth generation butchers and farmers. The current CEO Pat Whelan, James and Joan’s son, has been at the realm since 1999 and has developed the brand nationally and internationally, creating award-winning artisan products, which appear on the shelves of some of the leading international retailers, including Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Whole Foods. Currently employing over 180 people, James Whelan Butchers is now recruiting

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That’s one very scary croissant! NEW BUTCHERS: Pat Whelan, CEO of James Whelan Butchers, pictured with Anne Marie O’Hara, Dunnes Stores Manager, North Circular Road Tralee to announce plans for the new James Whelan Butchers shop in Dunnes Stores, North Circular Road, Tralee which will be opening later this summer. Photo: Domnick Walsh

for a wide range of positions for its new Tralee shop - from those interested in beginning a career in butchery and customer service right through to experienced butchers. “Our team is so proud to become part of this historic market town rich with a vibrant heritage and look forward to welcoming customers old and new to our new home in Tralee," CEO Pat Whelan said. "We are currently recruiting for a wide range of positions from apprentice to experienced butcher, as well as customer service personnel." Dunnes Stores North Circular Road Store Manager, Anne Marie O’Hara, is looking

forward to introducing his customers to the award winning artisan butcher. "It’s a very exciting time for Dunnes Stores in Tralee with the introduction of the new state-of-the-art Food Hall. Already anticipation is building with customers as well as the team here. We know that the James Whelan Butcher shop will be such a great addition to our food offering, together with all of the other leading artisan food producers who will be calling Tralee and Kerry home in the very near future." To find out more about how you can join the team at James Whelan Butchers email careers@jwb.ie or visit www.jameswhelanbutchers.com.

A woman was left feeling very frightened as a strange animal appeared to be looking at her from a lilac tree outside her house - only to find out it was a croissant! The incident happened in Krakow, Poland earlier this week when the woman called animal control thinking it was an iguana. Afraid it would enter her home after being in the tree for two days she said she was too scared to open her windows. "It's brown, it's sitting on a tree," she told the rescuers. However, according to a Facebook post by the Krakow Animal Welfare Society, police investigated the "incident" only to discover that it was in fact a piece of sweet bread. “There are people willing to get rid of any animal that causes some trouble. Or just get bored,” the Facebook post said. “It’s better to check and be pleasantly disappointed.”

Trump hints at 2024 return Donald Trump has given his strongest hint yet that he will contest the 2024 US Presidential election. By then Trump will be 77-yearsold - one year younger than current president Joe Biden who was 78 when he took office in January and will be 82 by the time of the next election in 2024. Trump himself held the previous

record. He was 70 when he took office and 74 by the end of his term. Ronald Reagan was 69-years-old when he was first elected and ended his double term at 77 years of age. "I am looking at it very seriously, beyond seriously," Trump told Fox News Channel earlier this week. "From a legal standpoint, I don't want to really talk about it

yet, it's a little too soon." Two years ago and ahead of the election Trump mocked Biden labelling him too old to hold office. “I would never say anyone is too old. I know they are all making me look very young both in terms of age and I think in terms of energy," Trump said in April 2019 when he learned that Biden was to be his election rival.

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"Superhero" railway worker saves child's life A young child was seconds from death when a hero railway worker dramatically came to his rescue in India this week.

Fires engulf Cape Town Three 17-storey residential buildings had to be evacuated and a university library housing a unique collection of African archives have been destroyed after fires engulfed Cape Town in South Africa. The blaze, which began on the slopes of Devil's Peak on Sunday, has destroyed private homes, historical structures such as the Mostert's Hill windmill built in 1796, and the Cecil Rhodes Memorial Restaurant. University of Cape Town students also had to be evacuated as flames set several campus buildings ablaze. Helicopters worked non-stop dropping water on threatened areas. Up to 250 exhausted firefighters spent days trying to bring it under control, and the cause is still under investigation. One suspect was taken into custody, city official Alderman JP Smith said.

In a viral video doing the rounds online, the worker was praised as a "superhero" as he dashed to grab the six-year-old who had fallen off the platform at Vangani Station as the train inched closer. In what was a miracle reaction, the man who is named as 30-year-old Mayur Shelke, put himself front and centre of imminent death as he pulled the boy up and successfully managed to jump on to the platform as the train roared past. The boy was with his partially sighted mother, about 70km east of Mumbai, when he got too close to the edge and fell down. It was all captured on CCTV as Mayur was alerted by cries for help from the mother and immediately started running along the track. He said that he didn't think twice - just

acted on instinct to save the child's life. "I saw the kid falling and the train speeding towards him," Mr Shelke was quoted as saying by the Mid-Day newspaper. "There was no chance he would have lived had I not intervened. There was no time to think at all, I was determined to save him." Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said he would be rewarded for "motivating humanity with his work".

US issues travel ban to 80 percent of countries The US Department of State has issued a warning to US citizens to stay at home and not to travel overseas as COVID-19 continues to pose "unprecedented risks”. Officials have said that two firefighters sustained burns and were admitted to hospital. “It’s a massive wind that’s blowing, and that is actually fuelling the fire to spread in each and every direction,” Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said.

It issued the warning on Monday advising that travel to 80 percent of countries worldwide should not be undertaken. The department stopped short of issuing a travel ban to Ireland. "The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose unprecedented risks to travellers.

In light of those risks, the department of State strongly recommends US citizens reconsider all travel abroad,'' a statement from the department said. Passengers arriving from the US are subject to the Irish quarantine rules and would have to stay in a pre-approved hotels for at least two weeks. The Irish Government is increasing its list of approved hotels to cope with the quarantine demand and has now included the Red Cow Inn in Dublin to the list.

Survey to help with conservation of rare bird Members of the public are being asked to take part in a national survey to help with the conservation of a rare bird. The Chough is a scarce bird and fewer than 850 breeding pairs live along the coastline. They are very much a bird associated with western Atlantic coastal grasslands. A member of the crow family, Choughs are true invertebrate specialists with a striking and delicate decurved red bill and matching red legs designed to probe the top layer of short coastal grasses for insects.

From April to July 2021 KRC Ecological and ALC Nature will be running a national survey of these birds on behalf of National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) all around the Irish coastline. Chough also have a buoyant, butterfly-like flight and profile, shiny black plumage and a distinctive high pitched ‘cheouw’ call. “We are very pleased to be undertaking a national assessment of these characterful birds this year," Dr Sinéad Cummins, the scientist in NPWS Science Biodiversity Section leading the project said. "The data gathered is very important to ensure that Ireland can meet its interna-

tional obligations to protect and enhance the small and precious population of Chough around the Atlantic coastline of Ireland.” In some areas Chough nest inland, away from the coast on inland cliffs, in farm buildings, bridges and abandoned houses. The survey team would be very keen to hear about any observations people may have of these birds, especially relating to birds nesting in areas away from the coast. Observations can be reported at bit.ly/ChoughSurvey21, email choughsurvey@gmail.com or call the 089 278 5603.

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Michael Fassbender finished sixth in the opening round of the European Le Mans Series in Barcelona on Sunday. Fassbender and his two Team Proton Competition teammates Richard Lietz and Felipe Laser were running as high as fourth overall until Fassbender’s stint was disrupted by another driver. The next round of the European Le Mans Series takes place at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on the weekend of May 14 and 15. | W orld Rally Championship Round three of the World Rally Championship, Rally Croatia, will be well underway by the time the Killarney Advertiser hits the shops today (Friday). It is the first time that Craig Breen and Killarney’s Paul Nagle will contest an all-tarmac rally for the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally Team. Rally Croatia is a new event on the world championship calendar and runs until

Sunday afternoon. “Croatia brings the first tarmac round of the season and a new event for everybody. It’s honestly quite difficult to find any information about the rally, but it looks like it will be an interesting event, hopefully with some nice weather, and some stages in the mountains. I’m definitely really looking forward to my first proper event on tarmac with the Hyundai i20 WRC in the championship. It should be a nice event,” said Breen. |

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David Thomas, who was driving the Killarney Autos Pty sponsored Subaru Impreza finished eighth place overall on Saturday’s Bakers Hill-based Windvale Park Rally – the opening round of the Western Australia Clubman’s Rally Championship. Killarney Autos Pty was founded by Gneeveguilla man Neil Lenihan who is wellknown in the autocross scene locally and in Australia.

TEAM FASSBENDER: Michael Fassbender and his teammates Richard Lietz and Felipe Laser finished sixth in Barcelona on Sunday.

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Van-tastic news as Divan's named best in country Divane Volkswagen in Castleisland has been awarded Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Retailer of the Year 2020. Divanes have been Volkswagen Dealers in Kerry since 1954 and operate the oldest Volkswagen site in the country. This award, which celebrates excellence within the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Retail network, recognises the retailer’s contribution in a number of areas including sales performance, local market share and overall customer experience, and is the highest honour that a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles retailer can achieve. The award was presented virtually to Denis Divane and the team at Divane

Volkswagen, by Alan Bateson, Managing Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland. Commenting on the award, Denis Divane said he was delighted to receive such an accolade. “We are delighted to receive the award in recognition of our ongoing commitment and dedication to the brand. We have a strong team in place and pride ourselves in supplying both a premium product and a professional service together with a state-of-the-art modern workshop. My team are very experienced and passionate about the brand. We are proud to have worked together and delivered the number one brand in the county and the top performance nationally.”

VAN-TASTIC: The team at Divane Volkswagen, John Vahey, Brendan O'Sullivan, Jerome Flynn, Paul Langston, Stan Divane, Denis Divane and John Divane, celebrate being crowned Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle's Retailer of the Year.

COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL KERRY JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING The next meeting of the Kerry JPC will take place on April 30th starting at 2pm. Having regard to the Public Health situation, membersof the public can watch proceedings which will be livestreamed using webinar technology. The public are also invited to submit questions or raise issues for Garda or Council Management on Community Safety matters of interest in writing by either emailing jpc@kerrycoco.ie or as part of their registration. Only questions received by 2pm on Wed April 28th can be considered for the meeting but we will endeavour toanswer all questions received in writing. Registration is available from https://gotostage.com/channel/engagewithkcc Siniú: Padraig Corkery/ Pádraig Ó Corcora Senior Executive Officer/Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs/Gnóthaí Corparáideacha

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CLASSIFIEDS AVAILABLE 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: Music lessons- piano, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE. Tel John: 0876801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681. 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: Grass and hedge cutting services call David on 086-0719978 AVAILABLE: Childminder with over 10 years’ experience to mind children in her own home. FETAC Level 5 childcare qualification. Contact 086-3568320. AVAILABLE: Plaster available for all types of plastering. Over 30 years experience, No job too big or small. Phone Pat on 087-2070009 AVAILABLE: July provision: primary school teacher with 35 years experience is available for July provision in students own home based in Muckross. Experience working with autistic children. Phone Kate 087-2380955 AVAILABLE: Affordable gardening services,

hedge cutting, mowing lawns, strimming, overgrowth clearance, painting, tree work and spraying. Weekly or monthly and more. Contact 086-8984673.

AVAILABLE: Grass cutting, hedge cutting, general maintenance and power washing. No job too small. Contact 087-7593052

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Electric Mobility Scooter KYMCO K Foru 2018 in excellent condition. Only used during summer months and kept in storage with battery on charge for remainder of year. Genuine reason for selling. Sold as seen with accessories. €1200 o.n.o. Contact 089 6000286

FOR SALE: x 3 Bedroom moblie home, immaculate condition, can deliver in the Killarney area contact 087-6190942 FOR SALE: Horse manure €5.00 per 50kg bag or €50.00 for a trailer load. Can be delivered. Contact 0877593052. FOR SALE: Bedroom furniture, 2 wardrobes, double bed, headboard, lockers, dressing table, mirror, stool and chest of drawers. Contact 087-6520824.

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: Looking for an investor to finance a concept within the pet trade for cost of patent attorney and injection moulding cost. Contact Lee 087-6822317 WANTED: Cleaning Lady wanted urgently to clean private home in Ballyspillane

once per week on a permanent basis. Call Stephan 0861087266

WANTED: A Childminder to mind two boys (5) & (3) in there own home. 14hrs per week and more hours during summer holidays. Sometimes it might include school pick ups. Outside Killarney town. Contact 087-9365275.

MISIING MISSING: Alfie the cat is missing from the Dromhall Park, Woodlawn Killarney since last Friday. If anyone has seen him please contact Sinead on 083-319577.

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Action plan maps out key Skincare after developments SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

menopause Menopause can bring some noticeable changes to your skin and hair. As hormones change, your skin can become dry, slack and thin. Also, you may notice an increase in hair on your face and I recommend electrolysis for this. Jowls, slack skin and wrinkles are caused by a lose of collagen - about 30% at the beginning of change. Without collagen, skin loses firmness and begins to sag. Hydration is key for optimising skin plumpness and glow. A serum infused with hyaluronic acid will greatly increase this. For extra benefit wear a night cream for firming and restructuring. Sothys Detoxing Resurfacing Overnight Cream with vitamin C for brightening gives great results. Cleansing is an important skincare step because as you get older skin gets drier. The key is to apply a creamy formula that can hydrate your skin instead of using soaps or foaming gel cleanser

that strip the moisture away. Age spots can appear on the face, hands and chest, and they can look darker during menopause due to hormone levels changing. You can help prevent them by using SPF. If you already have them, fade them with exfoliating products that shed dead cells which can be dull and flaky. Toners can help even out skin colour. Collagen gives your skin its youthful plumpness and keeps your skin tight. Eating foods with antioxidants may help your skin stay stronger from the inside out. Look for brightly coloured fruits and vegetables in their natural form where possible. The CACI non-surgical facial gives great results for a jowl lift, and helps stimulate collagen and elastin production. For more information or advice please call Jill 064 6632966.

The much anticipated Action Plan for Apprenticeships launched by Ministers Simon Harris and Niall Collins this week outlines the key developments planned to improve access to, and participation in, apprenticeships in the next five years. The rationale behind this ambitious plan is evident in the tagline #apprenticeshipsforall. The plan seeks to double the number of apprentices to 10,000 a year and expand on the 60 apprenticeship options currently available to include training programmes in a broader range of disciplines. They include green areas such as wind turbine maintenance as well as more offerings in international financial services and technology and new courses including healthcare assistant, scaffolding, quantity surveying, quality control, farm management and many more. A key objective is to increase the attractiveness of apprenticeships to school leavers and to change the culture that currently exists, placing huge emphasis on progressing onto higher education even when it is not the preferred or a suitable option for the student. The plan also seeks to address the skills needs of an ever-changing world of work. Apprenticeship opportunities are to be significantly increased in the public sector bodies including local authorities and the Civil Service from 100 to 750. Supports for apprentices and employers Bursaries of up to €5,000 per annum will be made available to up to 100 apprentices each year from disadvantaged backgrounds. Support for employers who take on apprentices is also part of the plan. A grant of approximately €3,000 per annum will be available as well as extra financial support for employers who take on applicants from under-represented groups such as people with disabilities or asylum seekers. In apprenticeships where there is a predominant male or female take-up,

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant. For details see www.mycareerplan.ie or follow MyCareerPlan on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

financial incentives will be made available to employers that take on people to redress that gender balance. The plan also seeks to simplify the application process by establishing a centralised portal where students can register their interest and/or apply for apprenticeships. Employers will also be able to advertise vacancies. A National Apprenticeship Office is to be set up to oversee the implementation of this ground-breaking plan which paves the way for a new vision for apprenticeship training for all backed up with practical steps to make it a reality. Full details of the plan can be accessed on www.gov. ie by searching Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021 - 2025, and on apprenticeships at www.apprenticeship.ie.

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The aim is to train and equip participants with practical, hands-on skills and knowledge they need to deliver local support to those in mental health distress. For individuals who would like to nominate their local clubs or associations and support the training of a 'Buddy' for their community, Cycle Against Suicide invite you to join their virtual cycle ‘Share the Load on the Road’. By joining this 670km virtual cycle from now until May 31, you will be helping Cycle Against Suicide to create a valuable group of skilled and knowledgeable ‘Buddies’ who can provide support to people in your community. Further details are available at: www. cycleagainstsuicide.com.

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Are you the missing piece?

Work life balance is something we care about for our team, The Rose Hotel and Tralee could be the perfect choice for you. We currently have the following job vacancies available:

• Duty Manager • Senior Sous Chef • Assistant Spa Manager • Front Office Supervisor

Please submit your CV to Susan Kelly, HR Manager, skelly@therosehotel.com, closing date for applications is Friday, 7th May 2021. The Rose Hotel, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 HKA4. www.therosehotel.com

Is currently recruiting for the following positions Front Office Assistant

Food & Beverage Assistant

Randles Hotel is currently recruiting for a Front Office Assistant to commence employment on May 17th.

There are various roles available and may suit an individual looking for Part Time hours.

Fluent English essential.

FULL BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING;

Previous experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

MEALS ON DUTY, ALL HOLIDAY ALLOWANCES, USE OF LEISURE CLUB & PENSION SCHEME.

Please forward your resumé to tom@randleshotels.com

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Brook Lane Hotel is Kenmare’s only 4 Star Boutique Hotel & is recognised for its high quality accommodation and exceptional service.

HEAD CHEF (€60,00 per year salary)

We are now recruiting for a dynamic Head Chef who can take over the running of a busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience as Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef with a passion for food, creating new, exciting dishes and a flair for menu planning. Duties: • Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s •

daily operations. Maintaing/raising the food’s profit margins.

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We cook with the best of what’s in season around us here in Kenmare, including our own award-winning free range pork and fresh organic eggs from our farm, just a kilometre away.

RECEPTIONIST As a Receptionist you will , you will be the friendly face our guests see when they first see when they first arrive at our hotel. Providing a warm welcome and anticipating guest’s needs will come as second nature to you, as will be your impressive multi-tasking skills. The ideal candidate must have experience in a similar role in a hotel. Must be be flexible, enjoy a challenge. Be a team player with the ability to multi task. Possess excellent communication and inter personal skills. Must be able to use a phone and computer system - we use Hot Soft. Duties: • To carry out all Reception duties, working as part of the Front Office Team reception, reservations and concierge) • • •

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Brook Lane Hotel, Kenmare,Co. Kerry tel: +353 (0)64 6642077 email: info@brooklanehotel.com

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IN MEMORIAM

23.4.2021 1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CARROLL

CLERKIN

In loving memory of Dan Healy Rockfield Tralee Road who died on the 27th April 2020.

In loving memory of Michael Carroll Kilbrean, Killarney who died on 27th April 2018.

Nothing on earth can ever replace the sound of your voice Or the smile on your face We miss that smile your joking ways.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

In loving memory of Con Clerkin late of Ballaugh Killarney who passed away in Sydney on 19th January 2021. R.I.P

We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Loved always and sadly missed by your loving brother Con.

HEALY

As we lovingly remember Daniel on his 1st Anniversary his wife Imelda, daughter Mary, brothers Johnny and Billy, sisters in law Breda and Phil, nieces Diane and Fiona, nephews David, Kevin, Sean, Patrick, Brendan and extended family wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised and supported us whilst observing social distance following the sudden and tragic loss of Daniel as a result of a road traffic accident. Our heartfelt thanks to the following: To all our neighbours who were so kind and supportive. The First Responders and the ambulance service who worked tirelessly to save Daniel. To all the Gardai involved especially Garda Gillian Mac Eoin whose support was amazing, To Fr. Niall Howard who happened to arrive at the scene of accident, administered the Last Rites and was so compassionate. To Fr. Jim Lenihan for celebrating a very personal and special Requiem Mass live streamed, allowing our neighbours, friends, relatives worldwide to join us as only 10 were allowed attend the funeral due to the pandemic. To Deacon Thady O Connor, cousins Geraldine O Driscoll and Fidelis Foley for their beautiful music and singing at the Mass and graveside. To all our neighbours who formed a guard of honour outside our home as Daniel was being taken to the Cathedral for the funeral Mass, to his ESB colleagues outside the church after the Mass, to the Kilcummin GAA outside the graveyard, to all those who lined the roads from Cathedral to Old Kilcummin graveyard. It was a fitting tribute to Daniel as it was most important to him to always listen to the deaths on Radio Kerry, attend the funeral home, sympathise with the bereaved and to pray for the dead. To all those who phoned, sent text messages, condolences online sharing lovely thoughts and memories of Daniel. For all the beautiful sympathy cards, Mass cards, perpetual enrollments, letters of sympathy, floral tributes, food delivered all deeply appreciated. To funeral directors Mike and Mary O Shea, Gerard Fitzgerald for their extreme sensitivity and attention to detail and to the grave diggers for preparing the grave. Special thanks to Christy O Leary for all his hard work and support throughout the year. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we hope that this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation, The Holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. We often sit and think of you And think of how you died To think you could not say goodbye Before you closed your eyes. The blow was hard, the shock severe To part with one we loved so dear Our loss is great, we’ll not complain But trust in God to meet again. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord And let the perpetual light shine upon him May he rest in Peace. Always remembered Imelda and Mary xxx First Anniversary Mass on Monday 26th April at 6.15pm In the Cathedral Live streamed.

IN MEMORIAM

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your brother Johnny, wife Breda, David, Kevin, Sean and Diane xxx

7TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts xxx

3RD ANNIVERSARY CARROLL In loving memory of Antoinette Cronin Shinnagh, Rathmore who passed away on April 25th 2014

In loving memory of Michael Carroll Kilbrean, Killarney, who died on 27th April 2018. God called your name so gently That only you could hear No-one heard the footsteps Of the angels drawing near. You left this world so quickly We still wonder why For the saddest part of all You never said goodbye. You left so many memories To us you were so dear No matter when we needed you We always found you near. You gave us all you had to give Gifts both big and small But most of all you gave us love The greatest gift of all. Sadly missed by your mum Bridie & family.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

As we lovingly remember Con, his family in Australia, Killarney and London wish to say a sincere thank you for your sympathy and support at this very sad time made more difficult by the pandemic restrictions. Your phone calls, flowers, mass cards, sympathy cards, letters, messages of condolence on RIP and the many stories shared of your memories of Con were greatly appreciated. Your support and kindness will always be remembered. The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Lelia and Con will be remembered in a Mass on Tuesday April 27th at 6.30pm. Live streamed on Glenflesk Parish Facebook page.

3RD ANNIVERSARY CLERKIN

By all The Family Mass on Sunday 25th April at 11.30am in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore.

9TH ANNIVERSARY CLIFFORD In loving memory of Frank Clifford late of Torc Terrace Killarney who died on 23rd of April 2012. R.I.P. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving son John.

In loving memory of Lelia Clerkin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on 27th April 2018 R.I.P. May the winds of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here. Missed, Loved and remembered Every day Maureen, Eileen and all the Extended Family. xxx

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’LEARY

CARROLL

21ST ANNIVERSARY KEARNEY

In loving memory of Brendan O’Leary late of Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 25th of April

In loving memory of Michael Carroll Kilbrean, Killarney who died on 27th April 2018. In loving memory of Chris Kearney late of Knocknahoe, Killarney who died on 19th April 2000. RIP.

Is there a party up in heaven To celebrate today Did angels frost a cake for you Or sing to start your day.

Loved always and sadly missed by your loving brother Denis, Elaine, Anthony, Con and Amy

A special day, another year A loving thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch With Chris the one we love and miss so very much.

We’re celebrating you down here As they must be above I truly hope your special day Is filled with peace and love.

JESUS

We cannot bring the old days back But carry on until one day We may be reunited in a blessed eternity.

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

So Happy Birthday Brendan From me to you above You will always be remembered With a special kind of love.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts every day From all your loving Family.

So dearly loved always by your loving wife Una xx

Time passes and life goes on It’s not the same now you are gone But we think about you every day And in our hearts you will always stay.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT &1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

KIELY

MANGAN

In loving memory of Patrick (Pat) O Sullivan late of Rockfield West Faha who passed away on 29th April 2020.

In loving memory of Bridie Kiely Pinewood Estate, Killarney and late of Rusheen, Kilgarvan who passed away on 25th April 2020

In loving memory Tim Mangan Kenmare Road, Muckross, Killarney died April 24th, 2020.

As we loving remember Pat on his First Anniversary, we his family wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathized with us on our sad loss. We would like to thank those who telephoned, sent mass cards, text messages and condolences online. We would also like to thank those who sent food to our home. Thanks to Fr. Kevin O Sullivan for celebrating a lovely funeral mass and burial. We appreciate all who joined us on live stream but could not be with us in person due to restrictions. Thanks to Fr. Danny Broderich for offering his first anniversary mass. We are eternally grateful to all the staff at Pallitive care Tralee for the love, care and attention Pat received, to the staff at the Pallitive Day care centre and the Pallitive home care team for all their care, love and support in helping us care for Pat. Special thanks to Pat’s GP Dr Laura Malone and staff at killarney GP for the care and attention Pat received. Special thanks to Pat’s pharmacy Kennelly’s pharmacy new street for their attention and professionalism. Thanks to the Public Health Nurses Castleisland for their kindness and support. Special thanks to the Home help team for all their care, kindness and support in helping us care for Pat.

As we lovingly remember our mother on her First Anniversary, we her family, Sheelagh, Maria, Neil & Melissa, sons in law, Nigel & Joe, daughter in law, Vourneen, her grandchildren, Emer, Ella, Aideen, Kyle, Liam, Nell and James would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported us on our very sad loss. To all those who sent Mass cards, flowers and online condolences in R.I.P.ie. To Siobhan, Sinead, Aine, Corinna and Pam for providing food. Thank you to neighbours, relatives and friends who did a guard of honour as Mom left the house for the final time and also to those who were present outside the church and at the graveyard.

We would like to thank Flynn’s Undertakers for their professionalism, kindness and support and also thanks to the gravediggers for preparing Pat’s final resting place. Many thanks to our neighbours, friends and relatives who have supported and journeyed with us during this difficult year. Special thanks to Johnny O Meara for all the help and support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions. Your Presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never

Our heartfelt thanks to Bridget and all the Palliative Care unit who made it possible for us all to be together with Mom in her final days. We would like to thank Dr John McCullagh & Kathleen from the old New Street Surgery and Deenagh Medical Practice for all the great care they gave our mother over the years. Thank you to the wonderful Home Care team who were always so kind to Mom , especially Joan and Breda. We would also like to thank Donie & Liam Sheehan who were always so helpful to us. Thanks to O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for organising the funeral arrangements under such challenging times. We would also like to thank Fr Kieran O’Brien for celebrating her funeral Mass and burial in a meaningful way. Thank you, Ella, for the beautiful singing in the church. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. She left us as she lived, Quietly and peacefully. Mom’s First Anniversary mass will be live streamed on Saturday 24th April at 6:15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney via webcam.

As we lovingly remember Tim on his First Anniversary, his wife Nora, son Donal, daughters Noreen, Geraldine, Margaret, Majella and Michelle, Sons-in-law, Daughter-in-law and Grandchildren wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We would like to thank our extended family, friends and neighbours for their kind support at such a difficult time. Sincere thanks for all the expressions of sympathy received electronically and in the form of mass cards, letters, phone calls and texts. Thanks to Hegarty’s Spar and all those who sent food. It was a source of great comfort to us to see the large number of friends & neighbours, past/ present OPW colleagues who lined the route for Tim’s final journey from our family home to St. Mary’s Cathedral and onwards to his final resting place in Aghadoe. A very special thanks to the wonderful staff at Rockmount Day Care Centre who showed such immense kindness to Tim in the last few years. Sincere thanks to the staff at Killarney Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Tim in his final weeks. A very special thank you to Fr. Jim Linehan for celebrating Tim’s funeral mass, and to Fr. Niall Howard. To all who joined us online to celebrate Tim’s requiem mass, we thank you all sincerely. Thank you to funeral directors Mike and Mary O’Shea and their staff for their kindness and professionalism. To Mike Duggan and staff for their help and kindness. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, 1st May at 6.15 p.m. (via web cam)

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Pat’s First Anniversary mass will be Tuesday 27th April 7pm at Church of the Immaculate Conception Listry via webcam.

MANGAN

KIELY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of John O’Leary Clounts, Rathmore who died on 21st April 2011. Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on. Loved and remembered always by your wife Kathleen and Family. Anniversary Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore on Saturday 24th of April at 6:00pm.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Tim Mangan Kenmare Road, Muckross, Killarney died April 24th, 2020 In loving memory of Bridie Kiely Pinewood Estate, Killarney and late of Rusheen, Kilgarvan who passed away on 25th April 2020. God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near. The golden gates stood open God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. Deeply missed but never forgotten The Fleming Family.

MANGAN

In loving memory of Tim Mangan Kenmare Road, Muckross, Killarney died April 24th, 2020 I can no longer see you with my eyes Touch you with my hands But I will feel you in my heart forever. Sadly missed & fondly remembered everyday your loving wife Nora.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MANGAN

In loving memory of Tim Mangan Kenmare Road, Muckross, Killarney died April 24th, 2020 There is a gentleman in heaven So precious and so rare The gentleman is our father The best beyond compare. Call his name out softly Lord and when he looks your way Tell Pop we love him dearly and miss him everyday. Forever in our hearts Pop. Always loved, and never forgotten Noreen, Geraldine, Margaret, Donal, Majella & Michelle.

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

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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Grandpy Until We Meet Again We think about you always We talk about you still. You have never been forgotten and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. To walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again. Sadly missed and always remembered Niamh, Kate, Emma, Ryan, David, Kelsey, Darragh, Adam, Charlie & Gary

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

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. MM

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IN MEMORIAM

23.4.2021 24TH ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

4TH ANNIVERSARY AND 60TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

3RD & 9TH ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

BARTLETT

MANGAN

In loving memory of Sylvester and Mary Bartlett late of 46 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney who passed on 24th October 2012 and 27th April 2018

In loving memory of a dear husband, Father and grandfather, Michael Mangan late of Crohane, Fossa who died on the 19th of April 2015.

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Catherine (Kitty) Moriarty Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who passed away on 5th April 1997. R.I.P. As I look back across the years I think of you with love and tears A thousand words could never say How much I miss you everyday. Alone but never quiet alone I face an empty chair But sometimes in the silence I imagine you are there My companion for so many years No longer here with me And yet in some mysterious way You keep me company. Though your smile is gone forever and your hand I cannot touch Still I have so many memories of you Kit my wife I loved so much. Sadly missed and always remembered by your husband Gene. A date that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day you left us In such a sudden way It does not take this sad day To bring you to our minds For a day without a thought of you Is very hard to find. A shadow walks beside us Forever at our sides Always there to guide us Ever since you died Now it’s your anniversary It’s up to God above To tell you how much we miss you And give you all our love. Loved and remembered every day, Your daughters Mary Frances and Eileen, Son Timmie, Sons-in-law Paudie and Neil, Daughter-in-law Therese.

In loving memory of Catherine (Kay) McCarthy late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney who died on the 25th April 2017 and who’s 60th Birthday occurs on 24th April. We think about you always We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again. Love always by Seanie, Shane and Jenny xxx

4TH ANNIVERSARY AND 60TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MCCARTHY

Sunshine passes, Shadows fall Love’s remembrance outlast all And though the years be many or few They are filled with remembrance of you. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her Brother’s, Sister and all the Cronin family Muckross.

IN MEMORIAM

Sadly missed by your wife Noreen, Daughter Fiona, and son-in-law Jamie. There is a star That comes out at night It is our grandad To say goodnight. Love always Ella and Eilidh.

2ND ANNIVERSARY TADDEI

Loved and missed by your family, Sylvester, Noreen, Mary, Eileen and Joe.

In loving memory of Maria Taddei late of Muckross View, Killarney who passed away on 23rd April 2019. Remembering a wonderful Wife, Mother, Nonna and so much more.

In loving memory of Carmella Sheehy Linn Dubh Aghadoe Killarney who died 24th April 2019. Love knows no limits to its endurance No end to its trust, No fading of its hope It can outlast anything, Love still stands When all else has fallen. NÍ imithe uainn ach romhainn.

MCCARTHY

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. POS

Grief is the last act of love we give to you both. Where there is deep grief There was and will always be great love.

In loving memory of Kay McCarthy late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney who died on the 25th April 2017 and who’s 60th Birthday occurs on 24th April.

We are so glad you were our Nan You always taught us right from wrong You taught us courage, respect and love Protect us all now from above.

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You left us beautiful memories Your love forever our guide and although we cannot see you You will always be by our side.

SHEEHY

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Anniversary Mass will be live streamed from St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 24th April at 6.15pm

Apart from being the best, the both of you will always be stars in our lives In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same.

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.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

NANA

Always lovingly remembered by your grand-children, Elaine, Karen, Lisa, Darragh, Pádraig, Nicole, Caitlin, Evan & David and great grand-children, Madison, Ella, Callum, Cayson, Nathan, Clodagh and Amelia Rose.

Today is not just your Anniversary It is time’s greatest testimony that the both of you Were always meant to be together and destined to be our parents.

Rest in peace. Loved and missed by your loving family and many friends. Silvano, Angela, Sandro, Silvano Jr, Paola, Viera, Steve, Sara, Stefano, Sabina, Clay, Chiara, Rocco, Tom, Gabriella.

14TH ANNIVERSARY

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

WATERMAN

50TH & 26TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY In loving memory of Kay McCarthy (Nee Cronin) late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney who died on the 25th April 2017. Precious people are very few That is why there was one of you Lord, treasure her in your garden of rest Because on earth she was one of the best. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by The Mc Carthy family.

In loving memory of Daniel Waterman who died on 22nd April 2007. Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to stay But in our hearts you are always there.

In loving memory of John and Joan O’ Leary late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney John who died on 23rd of April 1971 & Joan who died on 22nd March 1995. Memories are precious They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today. Always remembered by your loving family.

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

Always in our hearts Mum and Dad, Jake, Lauren, Barry, Luke, Jamie, Lucy, Paul, Jessica, Keira and Matthew

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ON YOUR MARKS… | By Adam Moynihan

Young athletes set for long-awaited return to sport On Monday, April 26, the sporting year begins in earnest for our young sportspeople as the Covid-19 restrictions prohibiting training are finally lifted. It has been a challenging four-month period away from the action but local clubs are now hopeful that a return to modified training will be a stepping stone towards normal service resuming in the not-too-distant future. Starting next week, coaches can hold non-contact training for pods of 15 outdoors. It might be some way short of the real thing but, at this stage, children, parents and mentors are grateful for any bit of sport they can get. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week, Tomás Griffin of Killarney Valley AC described the mood around the club as “very positive”. He also said he is confident that the experience of dealing with the training restrictions towards the end of 2020 will stand coaches in good stead this time around. “Everybody is very eager to get back – but also to get back in the right way and x

in an organised way. We were thrilled to be in our brand new facility last October, November and December, and we had a fantastic vibe going with huge numbers of kids turning up to training. That was also in a pod situation, so we have already experienced what we’ve got to be very good about over the next couple of months. “This week we’re working through all of our registered members who are under 18, seeing how we can split them up into their various age groups, and then, within those age groups, seeing how we can pod them. We then have to assign coaches to each of those pods. Safety is No. 1; getting everybody back safely and keeping them safe. From there we hope that the [Covid-19] numbers don’t spike and we can continue with organised training in a safe way, and plan towards organised competitions that Athletics Ireland have in the diary for all of our members.” Killarney RFC Minis Co-Ordinator Liam Murphy echoed Griffin’s sentiments with regards to safety, confirming that coaches, administrators, players and parents

at the rugby club are now well-versed when it comes the relevant safety measures that are in place. “We will be fairly regimented with the pods but it’s nothing that we haven’t done already. Last year it felt like we were doing something new and we were trying to get parents and kids to row in behind us, but the measures quickly became second nature. People are resilient and they cope with it. “Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some sort of normality. The youths from U14 to U18 will be kicking off next week and then the minis will get five weekends before the end of May. That will finish out the season really as the rugby calendar usually runs from September to April. Hopefully we’ll be able to hit the ground running then with camps over the summer. “Last year we finished in March and the season was gone then. This time around, I think people just want to get back playing rugby. The players, the coaches, everybody is mad to get out there. The lockdown has been hugely difficult for

the kids. I think they miss the social side of it as much as anything.” For his part, Paul Sherry, Chairman of Killarney Celtic, said everyone at the Derreen-based club was looking forward to the restart. “We’re pleased that we’re getting back. Everyone has been waiting for this for ages. We just have to get ourselves ready; we have a few webinars this week with the FAI and we need to get the word out there. But the mood is good. Everybody has been very good up to now and they have been very patient, but that patience has been wearing thin. I think that all the kids are anxious to get back on the field. “It has been hard for the children. Things probably got a bit easier as they returned to school and they were able to interact with their friends, but in terms of sport they have really had no outlet. The FAI had Soccer Sisters online over Easter and things like that but it’s no replacement for being out on the pitch. I think it has been a difficult time and the kids just want to get out playing again.”

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If Kerry are to avenge last year’s shock defeat to near neighbours Cork, they will have to do it in the provincial decider after the two sides avoided each other in the draw for the Munster Senior Football Championship, which was made on Monday. The Kingdom will face Clare in the quarter-finals with the winners taking on the champions, Tipperary, in the last four. The Rebels, meanwhile, will take on the winners of Waterford and Limerick in the other semi-final. Dates and venues have yet to be decided but the provincial championships are set to begin on the weekend of June 26/27. Kerry will host The Banner, one would imagine in Killarney, in their championship opener. Remarkably, it will be their fifth time facing Clare in the past six seasons. (For comparison, Kerry haven’t played Waterford since 2013 or Limerick since 2011.) Remember: the 2021 championship will be straight knockout so the stakes will be high from Day 1. If Peter Keane’s men can navigate the first obstacle, a trip to Thurles awaits in the semi-final. This would be Kerry’s first encounter with Tipp in five years. Cork, who knocked Kerry out of last year’s championship with a stunning last-minute goal, will be favourites to reach the final and if Kerry do likewise, the Munster final will return to Killarney for the first time since 2017. Home advantage in the 2018 and 2019 deciders were owed to Cork follow-

Kerry avoid Cork in Munster draw

HUDDLE: Kerry manager Peter Keane rallies his players during the Munster semi-final against Clare. Pic: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

ing the additional finals played in the Fitzgerald Stadium during the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The old arrangement resumed in 2020 and it was Cork’s turn to host once again, though home advantage was diminished significantly as the match was played behind closed doors in line with Covid-19 guide-

lines. At this juncture a packed Fitzgerald Stadium for Cork v Kerry, if that fixture eventually comes to pass, seems unlikely this June. But, assuming that hospitality has reopened to some extent, the match could still provide a boost to the local economy. If the rules allow it, fans

Crowley calls it a day Peter Crowley has called time on his intercounty career after 10 years of service to the Kerry senior footballers. The 31-year-old’s departure was confirmed by Kerry GAA on Tuesday evening as the squad gathered to train collectively for the first time in 2021. The tough-tackling defender becomes the fourth Kerry player to retire this year, following in the footsteps of Shane Enright, Jonathan Lyne and Brian Kelly. “Peter Crowley will be missed particularly for his energy, determination and experience on the training field and in the dressing room,” Kerry manager Peter Keane said. “I’d like to wish Peter the best of luck and thank him for the commitment he has always shown to

the green and gold.” Kerry GAA echoed those sentiments, saying they “sincerely thank Peter Crowley for his enormous contribution to Kerry Football over the past 10 years and wish him the very best in the future”. Crowley’s club, Laune Rangers, congratulated their county star on a “great innings”, adding that they “look forward to many more years of Peter in the #gormagusbán of Laune Rangers!” A versatile back who operated across a variety of positions during his intercounty career, Crowley made his debut in 2011 and played at centre back on the All-Ireland winning team of 2014. He was named as an All-Star that year and continued to be an important figure for Kerry right up until his final season; in 2020 he made his return to the starting

line-up following a serious knee injury which he sustained in spring of 2019. Crowley earned a reputation as a strong and brave player during his intercounty career and a number of pundits have commented that his toughness will be missed by The Kingdom as they prepare for the upcoming season, which gets underway next month. The pharmacist from Killorglin will continue to line out for his club and his district, Mid Kerry, with whom he reached the Kerry Senior Football Championship final last year. CHAMPION: Peter Crowley during the 2014 All-Ireland final between Kerry and Donegal. Kerry won the match and Crowley picked up an All-Star. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

would surely flock to Killarney to sample Munster Final fever, in whatever unusual form that may take in these pandemic-affected times. Kerry will not be counting their chickens just yet, however, especially after their unexpected and disastrous fall at the first hurdle in 2020. "I think the pressure will be on Kerry this year to perform,” former Kerry star Tomás Ó Sé told RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland immediately after the draw. “A lot of pressure came on Kerry after their performance against Cork last year so all eyes will be on them. Clare must be thinking what they have to do to avoid Kerry in the Munster Championship. Colm Collins' men always seem to get Kerry in the draw. "Cork have the easier side of the draw, but (Limerick manager) Billy Lee would definitely love a cut off Cork if they get over Waterford because of what Tipperary achieved last year. "Look, it's an interesting draw, it does point to a Kerry-Cork Final in Killarney and it's as good as a draw as you could have hoped for in terms of the challenges that lay ahead. I think all eyes will be on Kerry and the pressure will be on Kerry to deliver. Whether they can or not, time will tell."

| By Eamon Fitzgerald

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I was lucky there was no social media at the time Former GAA President Seán Kelly speaks to Eamonn Fitzgerald about his role in opening up Croke Park to soccer and rugby in 2007

Rules 42 and 27 were the most contentious rules in the official guide of the GAA and both had very clear purposes. Rule 42 prohibited field games other than Gaelic football and hurling being played in GAA grounds. Soccer and rugby were seen as the enemy, the garrison games in direct competition with Gaelic games. The hierarchy in the GAA reflected the fear and, indeed, the hatred of its members countrywide towards soccer and rugby. Rule 42 did make provision for onceoff games not in direct competition with hurling and football to be played on GAA grounds. One I remember was an American football game played in Croke Park in 1999 between the American Navy and Notre Dame. This posed no threat to the GAA games, so it went ahead. One could see the logic of excluding soccer and rugby. The GAA has so many games for both genders, played in every parish in the country from juvenile right through to senior, and the logistics of accommodating soccer and rugby in your typical GAA field wouldn’t be realistic. If there were a clash of fixtures at the same time in the local GAA pitch, which would get preference? What pitch would be able to stand up to the wear and tear of the grounds, particularly when most of the soccer and rugby games are played in winter conditions? Who would maintain the pitch, where so much loving care, not to mind the expense, rested on the shoulders of the GAA club supporters? Also remember that Rule 27 (The Ban) took a long time before it was abolished in 1971. Move to Croke Park, the hallowed ground, where ardent nationalist GAA supporters, particularly (but not exclusively) from the six counties have not forgotten what happened there on Bloody Sunday 1920, when Croke Park became the bloodied field. And yet the day came when the Irish soccer and rugby teams played their international games in Croke Park. The man who made all that possible is Kil-

cummin’s Seán Kelly, who did so during his term as Uachtarán of the GAA from 2003 to 2006. I spoke with him recently about this and other matters and asked him why he fought so doggedly against fierce opposition within the officialdom of the GAA to the abolition of Rule 42, to overcome the odds stacked against him. I felt strongly that it was the right thing to do and I first raised the issue of making more use out of Croke Park when I was chairman of the Kerry County Board. It took 14 years to bring that dream to reality and I was realistic enough to know that some members and counties had fears, some justifiably so. I had to take these into consideration, but I felt that our games were thriving and should not be afraid of competition from rugby or soccer. We needed to open up Croke Park to soccer and rugby at that time, showing a generosity of spirit and ecumenism, and an opportunity to help ourselves while also helping our fellow Irish. For the overall good of Irish sport in a new emerging country, timing was everything. It was so difficult to even get it on the ‘clár’ for Congress and I was very disappointed that in Congress here in Killarney it was ruled out. That cast a huge damper on proceedings in what was an outstanding Congress overall. The timing was favourable with Lansdowne Road closed and no real venue for rugby and soccer internationals. We had a state-of-the-art pitch and full facilities to cater for 82,000 spectators in Croke Park, so why not provide the facilities for the Irish teams? When I took over as Uachtarán of the GAA in 2003 I deliberately made no mention in my address of plans to abolish Rule 42 and that was strategic. As expected the ‘No Surrender’ flag was raised by Ulster, particularly by Micheál Greenan, Chairman of the Ulster Council, who could not stomach the thought of the foreign enemy games desecrating the sacred soil of

Páirc an Chrócaigh. He branded you as traitor. Not surprisingly the Rebel County of Cork, and their beloved Michael Collins, opposed your mission, especially Christy Cooney. You stood out on a limb because you felt it was right, but you got a lot of stick for pushing your head above the parapet. I did get a lot of criticism from within some sectors of the GAA as you have outlined, with nasty letters and phone calls, some of which were very bitter and personal. Luckily for me there was no social media at that time, so I was spared the invective so easily delivered at present through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram etc. I recall you saying in one of your speeches that you were taking Johnny Cash’s advice and that you would walk the line, but keep your eyes wide open all the time, especially for your enemies within the GAA. How did you negotiate with Bertie, Mary Harney and Charlie McCreevy? After all didn’t Bertie have his dream of Bertie’s Bowl, which would have blown your idea out of the water? In fairness to them they said that ultimately opening up Croke Park was a matter for the GAA itself. Bertie wanted to build that 80,000-seater stadium in Abbotstown and that would have been in direct competition with the GAA for big events such as concerts. The country could not afford an 80,000 stadium and an 82,000 one. A key man backing my proposal was Cahersiveen man Minister John O’Donoghue. He was so supportive and crucially for me I had access to him all the time and he could not have been more helpful. You had to work Congress strategically and were lauded by the press, typified by John Fogarty, (Ireland on Sunday) who said “Kelly leads sport out of the dark ages”. I was very aware of the sensitivities of the first occasion, so I ensured that rugby was first, a 32-county game, as distinct from 26-county soccer, which could be divisive. And also that Ireland’s

first rugby game would not be versus England. That took some negotiating with IRFU and FAI but it was agreed before I left office and handed over to my successor Nicky Brennan. So, mission accomplished. You got your way and Croke Park was to be opened up for soccer and rugby internationals. Take our readers back to those international match days in Croke Park. The first international played was France v Ireland (rugby) in their Six Nations on February 11, 2007. What were your feelings like in Croke Park that day? A very proud man when they played the national anthems; proud, relieved and satisfied that what I set out to do several years before was now achieved. There wasn’t a guffaw or a single indication of disrespect from the huge attendance of 81,000. It was exciting and fulfilling that we had moved on to a more progressive organisation in the real spirit of sport. Van the Man (Morrison) was right: ‘nobody told me there could be days like this’. The perfect summation of Sunday, February 11. There was a huge build-up in the media to the England game, the old enemy and how could we tolerate the playing of ‘God Save the Queen’ in Croke Park. There were protest marches and I was vilified on placards. Seán ‘Judas’ Kelly, West Brit, and a lot worse than that. Could we forgive and forget? 83,000 spectators attended and Ireland won 42-13. Van the Man’s line once more. Rugby was tolerated because of its 32-county status, but soccer, the real foreign game, must have been an even bigger challenge. Was the staging of the soccer internationals more demanding? It presented its own challenges but a full house turned up in a game that Steve Staunton, the late Bobby Robson and their team had to win. Significantly, I noticed that there were far fewer of the GAA hierarchy of the GAA present, unlike the rugby internationals. The game went off without any incidents

23.4.2021 or protests. We got off to a great start as Ireland were able to grind out a 1-0 win against Wales and a similar winning result four days later when we beat Slovakia on the same scoreline. ‘Olé, olé, olé’ of the magical Charlton days rang round Croke Park with the same passion. In 2007 Ireland played international games in Croke Park between rugby and soccer, winning three and they were just pipped in the other game. Could you visualise the Fitzgerald Stadium being used for a high-profile soccer or rugby game, maybe a once-off occasion? I see nothing at all wrong with it, but each request would have to be judged on its own merits. There would be no problem playing these games in Killarney, as long as they didn’t interfere with the GAA games programme. I admired you for doing what you felt was the right thing to do and for your tenacity to take on entrenched views from, within the GAA and succeeding. That was great but even better still you extended the All-Ireland Club Football and Hurling Championship competitions to include junior and intermediate levels. Now even the smallest GAA club can aspire to play in Croke Park. You must have been particularly proud to see Kilcummin, your own club, win the All-Ireland IFC in Croke Park in 2009? Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh said that extending those All-Ireland Club competitions, catering for all three grades, was my greatest legacy from my term as Uachtarán. I insisted that all finals would be played in Croke Park. I faced all kinds of excuses to take the games out of Croke Park. Who would turn up for an insignificant junior final, maybe a few hundred followers in this huge stadium where you need upwards to 39,000 paying spectators to pay for the opening up? The first year of the finals were played in Portlaoise. I was bucking but I made sure that from then on the finals were played in Croke Park and that is there to stay. In your present role as MEP and viewing sport from a European perspective, do you think that the All-Ireland Club competitions can go global? How about the incentive for clubs in all grades to progress to a World Club title? The concept is great, particularly with the Irish diaspora cultivating their Gaelic games in so many places around the world. Wouldn’t the champions of Dubai love to play in such international competitions. There are some big difficulties such as expense, distances, languages and others, but these challenges can be faced up to, if the will is there and someone with vision to drive the project. I’d be all for it. Continued on page 52 ➦

HQ: Seán Kelly, former President of the GAA, pictured at Croke Park in 2003. The Kerryman was instrumental in opening up the stadium to foreign games. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

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MOMENTOUS: Ireland and England engage in a scrum during the historic Six Nations match at Croke Park in 2007. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Perhaps Larry McCarthy, the new GAA president, would take up that suggestion. His record at club level in the PE College in Limerick and in his native Cork, as well as in New York in recent years, would promote that proposal. In fairness to him, he hardly has his legs under the table and the fall-out from Covid-19 is the major concern at present. However, when we do get back to normal… You have been a great advocate of promoting hurling since your days as a player with Sat Pat’s East Kerry and your hurling brief at that stage being vice-chairman of the Kerry County Board. Historically. hurling played second fiddle to football in Kerry. It was confined, for the most part, to a small number of clubs in North Kerry. When I took over in 1982 there was no hurling in East, West, South and Mid Kerry with some exceptions such as Kenmare and Kilgarvan. We founded St Pat’s East Kerry with the help of great stalwarts such as Pa Doyle, Dan Kelleher, and later Pat Delaney. St Pat’s have been competing ever since and that’s nearly 40 years ago. It was great to see Dr Crokes win the Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship in 2020 and now they are going senior. That is progress. You will have noticed that the role of ladies in the GAA as players and as administrators has blossomed in recent decades. In one of my interviews with Micheál O Muircheartaigh for On the

Ball over a decade ago, he said his one big wish was to see a lady Uachtarán in the GAA. It hasn’t happened. Not yet, but I am greatly encouraged to see the involvement of ladies as players and as officers, not just at club level but up along the ranks, and I share Micheál’s dream. Cork County Board would be classified as conservative, but they still elected Tracey Kennedy their first female cathaoirleach a few years ago. She did a great job and women of that ilk are well worthy to lead the GAA from the top. The ladies in the clubs are fully accepted and recognised for their work ethic and ability to manage and to lead. Any views on the present Kerry GAA scene? I think that eight teams in the Kerry Senior Football Championship is far too little and this should be addressed. The hurlers are going well and were unlucky to lose a few national titles in 2020. There was fierce criticism of the Kerry senior football players, the management and the county board when we lost to Cork. I was disappointed, but so much of the criticism was unfair. It was a once off on an awful day and Kerry have bounced back before from defeats. The good working relationship between the county board chairman and the team manager is crucial for success. In my 11 years as chairman of Kerry County Board, I worked with four managers: Mick Dwyer, Mickey Ned, Ogie and Páidí Ó Sé. All different, but all fully committed. We won some and we lost some, but we

HAPPY DAYS: Seán Kelly chats with his Kilcummin clubmate Brendan Kealy before presenting him with the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship trophy. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

worked well together. Finally, Seán, have you spent most of the last 13 months in Gortroe, working remotely as an MEP? Pretty much so. I have only been in Brussels three times in that period so, like so many others, most of my work is conducted via Zoom .It’s great to have it, but it’s not as effective as being in the Parliament meeting up with people and

getting things done. The vaccination programmes worldwide are paying off, as we see here in Ireland with less than 400 daily admissions. More new vaccinations, inter-country cooperation and we will get back to normal in the not-toodistant future. Go néirí go geal leat, san Eorap anois, a Sheáin. Fís le torthaí agus gaisce mór ar son CLG.

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Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 5, 7, 25. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winner received €150. The next jackpot on Monday, April 26 is €6,800. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com. TRAINING: Training for underage teams will resume next Monday, April 26. The following is the training schedule for the week ahead. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the club Facebook page and notified to the squads. Monday: 5.30pm-7pm U12 Boys A, B & C. 6pm-7pm U13A Girls (Group 1&2). 7pm-8pm U13B Girls (Group 1&2). 8pm9.30pm U15B Girls (Group 1&2). Tuesday: 5.30pm-7pm U10 & U11 Boys. 5.45pm7.15pm U17 Boys. 5.45pm-7.15pm U16B Boys. 7pm-8pm U14 Boys (Group 1). 8pm-9pm U14 Boys (Group 2). Wednesday: 5pm-6pm Football For All. 6.15pm7.15pm U12A&B Boys. 8pm-9.15pm U13 Boys. Thursday: 6pm-8pm U15A Girls (Group 1 & 2) U17. 8pm-9.15pm U14 Boys (Group 2). Friday: 6pm-7pm Academy. 7.15pm-8.30pm U15 Boys. 7.15pm8.30pm U16A Boys. Sunday: 10am-11am U9/U10 Boys. All players must sign in before training.

Killarney Legion GAA MEMBERSHIP: Membership is now due and must be paid before any return to play. Direct members to register and pay online via legiongaa.com/membership. ONE GOOD CLUB: Killarney Legion entered their 8th week of the 10 week One Good Club initiative. They are currently on the Keep Learning stage of the initiative. To encourage club members to Keep Learning, Killarney Legion have been carrying out lots of fun activities for all club members to take part in - The “Tell Me Something” series has been receiving a great response so far. During this series, club members of all ages have been sharing a fact, piece of trivia or funny anecdote of the club. These videos are available to watch on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Club member Tara, from Tara’s Baked Bouquets, hosted a live bake along where she shared some of her top tips and tricks to make some delicious treats. Jigsaw Kerry hosted a live workshop for our younger club members. This workshop aimed to help youths understand mental health, the importance of talking to someone during a difficult time and informed them of the services offered by our local Jigsaw in Kerry. Club member and popular local orthodontist Stephen Cotter taught club members of the importance of the correct use of mouth guards during football training and matches, and gave advice on how to keep your mouth guard clean.

Spa GAA IMPORTANT CALL FOR REGISTRATION: With club activity starting to resume from next week April 26, we are reminding

everyone that 2021 registration must be completed in advance through www.spagaa.com. Registration for the year ahead is required for all members and this year, due to the ongoing restrictions, we are asking everyone to sign up online through the link to clubforce. Any adult members who want to be included in the club text messaging system going forward, please contact the PRO on 0851216359 or pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie. NATHAN’S WALK: The annual Darkness Into Light event will take place on Saturday May 8th. Everyone is encouraged to join Pieta House and Electric Ireland for Nathan's Walk 2021 and give the gift of hope to those impacted by suicide and self-harm. Join in any way you can – walk, swim, bike - and simply share your sunrise moment in your own unique way on 8th May in your own area in your own bubbles. Visit www.darknessintolight.ie for details and to register. CE SCHEME VACANCY for a groundsperson in Spa. Details available on jobsireland.ie or the local Intreo Office. The job is 19.5 hours per week and applications can be submitted on the jobsireland.ie website or email Siobhan at kaslltd.project@yahoo.com. The job involves clubhouse maintenance, pitch lining, hedge trimming, grass cutting, painting, car park duties and general caretaking. ITEMS FOR NOTES please contact pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA LOTTO draw took place on April 19. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 10, 12. Jackpot €5,000 was won. Winner Eileen O’Shea Daltons Ave. Jackpot for draw on April 26 will be €5,000. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. MEMBERSHIP: This is a reminder that Dr Crokes GAA member registration is now open for 2021 season. We are asking all members to download the Clubforce app. DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide new selection of jackets, gilets masks and snoods and other items. Shop online drcrokesshop.com. SYMPATHY to the relatives of Fr Tom Hickey. His father Ben Hickey played hurling and football for Dr Crokes and would have been friends and played with Dick Fitzgerald. He left town (New Street) and moved to Westmeath and is credited with founding Rosemount GAA Club there. To the family of Lelia Moloney Castleisland and late of O'Connell's Tce., sons Michael and Colm are club members and grandson Michael is current senior player. To the O’Brien/O’Sullivan families on the death of Peggy O'Brien Ardshanavooly whose grandniece Kayleigh captained our senior ladies in 2020. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dilis.

Fossa GAA COVID-19 UPDATE FOR CLUBS: As you

are aware, non-contact training for underage teams in pods of 15 will be permitted from April 26 next in the 26 counties. The key control measures remain completion of the online education module (which you can access and completion of the Health Questionnaire before each session (link to Health Questionnaire is on line)It is also important to remember that all indoor facilities must remain closed at this time, both North and South of the border. Attendance at Training in general, only players and coaches of the relevant team should attend any training session. One Parent or Guardian per child (or per family if more than one child is attending from a particular family) is permitted to attend in a safeguarding /supervisory capacity involving any team in the U-18 or below age group, should they consider it necessary. However strict social distancing and public health guidelines should be adhered to at all times. MEMBERSHIP: Fossa GAA Club member registration is now open for 2021 season. To pay online login to FossaGAA@clubforce.com. Juvenile Member €20 - U6 to Minor up to 18th birthday in 2021. Student Members€20 - Adults in full-time Third Level Education. Full Members including Adult Players €40. Family Membership €70 - Includes 1-2 Parent/Guardians and all Juvenile members. Under 18s return to training on April 26, games to resume shortly. We ask that you register as soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this process on club registrar and committee. Here's looking forward to a safe and successful 2021 for us all. Thank you, Gene Moriarty Registrar.

Firies GAA 2021 MEMBERSHIP: As it looks like April 26 is the date all underage players have been waiting for to get back out on the pitch, there is no better time then now to get your 2021 membership. Our club membership is now open for all players and members. A new system of registration is being introduced this year through the return to play app (www.foireann. ie) that was used last year to declare players were healthy to attend training. All registrations should be completed under this system and payment for all standard membership is paid online. Go to www.foireann.ie or Follow the links on our social media accounts. Alternatively, you can make contact with Club Secretary Kevin Cronin, Peter Costello, Paudie O’Sullivan Hurling or Fiona Walsh or any club officer/ Mentor or Member and they will be able to give you further details. All players must be registered before playing or training. Membership is now live. Family Membership - €100. Adult Member - €55. Adult Player - €65. Juvenile - €30. Student (over 18) - €40. Remember no membership no play. It should be noted for familys registering for membership on the foireann system, they should setup a family first, create an account for your

spouse/partner and add any kids to the family section. Once you do that and go to buy adult and kids membership, their names are populated in the drop down menu.

Glenflesk GAA CONDOLENCES: We extend our sympathy to Derek Fleming, Chairman of Glenflesk Ladies Club and to all the Fleming family on the death of Derek’s father Patrick, may his soul rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: A reminder to everybody that membership is now due for the 2021 season. Membership can be paid online at the Glenflesk GAA Clubforce page using via Clubforce. If anyone has any queries please contact Club Treasurer James Furlong at registrar.glenfleskgaa@gmail.com or on 087 2331916. CLUB MERCHANDISE: We are delighted to announce that our Glenflesk GAA gear is now available on the O’Neills website. You can click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of our Facebook page.

Beaufort GAA FACILITIES: Subject to public health advice later this week, under 18 training in pods of 15 will more than likely begin on the week starting April 26. The dressing-rooms and gym will remain closed for now. The walking track is open during daylight hours. Please pay attention to the rules regarding walking dogs. Dogs are not normally allowed. Should you have to bring your dog, bring it on a lead and please clean up after it. RETURN TO PLAY: All parents, guardians and over 18 players are asked to update their Return to Play account before training commences. This account will be linked to the new Club Foireann registration system. The Club Foireann system is almost ready and the LGFA subsection will be added shortly. MEMBERSHIP: 2021 membership is now due. Prices are as follows, Family with one gym membership is €60. Single gym and club, Over 18 to senior Mens and Ladies player is €60. LGFA Senior Ladies Player is €40. LGFA U14 to U18 Player is €30. LGFA U12 is €20. LGFA U10 is €10. Club membership can be paid online on the Home page of www.beaufortgaa.com . LGFA and Club membership can be paid shortly through Foireann. Alternatively, Club membership can be paid to Patie Hartnett at 087 2515311. LGFA membership enquiries can be made to Susan Barrett 086 2632219.

Listry GAA DEEPEST CONDOLENCES: Listry GAA would like to send deepest condolences to Pat Sheahan and family on the recent death of his mother Bridget Sheahan RIP, Glenbeigh. Deepest condolences to Gary Moloney and family, Lahard on the recent death of his mother Leila Moloney RIP Castleisland.

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SPORT NOTES RETURN TO PLAY: Listry GAA are so excited that return to play for underage teams will consume end of April. To register club membership log on foireann.ie. Look forward to seeing all our juveniles on the pitch very shortly. SPORTS OF BUSINESS 30 UNDER 30 LEADER: Congratulations to our Listry Senior team Physiotherapist, Patricia Lynch, who’s been selected of list of 30 Under 30 Young Leaders of Tomorrow 2021, who making a mark within the Business of Sport in Ireland. Best of Luck Patricia. SPORTS DIRECT: Following government announcement, Sports Direct are delighted to re-open their shores on Wednesday, April 21 to facilitate children’s footwear. Contact number: Tralee - 1890 800 338. Killarney - 1890 800 321 or alternative contact Derry.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA COISTE NA NÓG: With the return of training not too far away we would be most appreciative of any help from volunteers. There are many way in which you can help our so please make sure to contact a member of our club executive if you would like to. This week we are specifically looking for COVID supervisors and coaches for our juvenile sides. To offer to become part of a coaching team please contact Liam Doherty 086 041 3593 or Ian Twiss 087 252 1053. To offer to become a COVID supervisor please contact Claire O’Sullivan 087 123 7101. COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP: Our corporate sponsorship team are currently seeking commercial sponsorship for all elements of the club including: Main sponsor of the new stand, main sponsor of new community walking track, new pitchside signage, sponsorship of the senior teams and more. We would like to thank the many businesses that have supported our field development project so far. In recent weeks the club is delighted to have secured a further €21,000 in commercial sponsorship. If you or your employer would like to discuss the various packages available and join with one of the many businesses who have supported our field development project to date please contact Derek Twiss on 087 9226239.

East Kerry GAA CONDOLENCES to the Falvey family of Annascaul and the O'Callaghan family of Castlegregory on death of Frances Falvey Annascaul. Grandmother of Killan Falvey former kerry minor & under 20 player & Aunt of Ger O'Callaghan East kerry senior & under 20 trainer. Peggy Horan Glenfesk former secretary of East kerry GAA Board. Her sister Mary is married to her son Tim & Annascaul GAA also to condolences to Margaret Kelly RIP Houlihan Currow. Breda Galwey RIP Currow. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Killarney Camogie Club TRAINING: Killarney Camogie returns to

training on Monday, April 26 in Spa GAA Grounds. On-site registration will start from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and training will run from 6.30-7.30. All girls need to complete the “Return to Play” form on www. foireann.ie or complete a hard copy at the grounds. All girls age 5 and over welcome. Equipment is provided. Hope to see you there! Check out our new Instagram page @officialkillarneycamogieclub.

Killarney Rugby TRAINING: With outdoor training (in pods) returning from Monday next April 26, we are aiming to return all Youth and Minis age groups for the month of May. It has been a very long lockdown, since Christmas, for those who play and coach sport. Everyone has thoroughly missed being on the pitch and can’t wait to get back to training. Below are the provisional training times from next week – once the final approval is given from the Government and subsequently the IRFU, that training can officially resume from the 26. MINIS: Our Minis will return from Saturday May 1 at Aghadoe. Our U8 will train between 10am and 11:30am, our U10 will train between 10:15am and 11:45, while our U12 return between 10:30am and 12. For further details please contact our coordinator Liam Murphy on 087 4145662. GIRLS: Our Girls teams (U14, U16 and U18 girls return to training from Wednesday the April 28. Training will take place at Aghadoe between 6pm and 7:30pm. For details contact Fiona Landers (U14) on 087 2304689or Anne Gabbett (U16/ U18) on 086 3125722. YOUTHS BOYS: Our U14 boys return from Wednesday April 28 at 7:30pm, while our U16 and U18’s return to training from Thursday 29 at 7pm. Please contact section Head Coaches or Youths Coordinater John O’Connell on 086 8525116 for further information. Please keep an eye on Government announcements in case there may be any change to return to rugby timeline. We will also post updates on our Social Media channels.

Muckross Rowing Club RETURN TO ROWING: On Monday next, April 26, the club is set to return to rowing after 116 days of full closure when the country was returned to the strict Level 5 lockdown measures just before New Years Day. While our coaches and members alike have shown great commitment and resilience through weeks of virtual group training via Zoom and individual exercise outdoors, there really is no substitute for being out on the water, training together and in person with our fellow members and friends. Initially, the latest public health restrictions allow for underage training in pods of 15 and single sculling for adults. All training is limited to outdoors only. No competitive events are currently permitted however there is some hope for limited competition later in the year. We are eagerly looking forward to a return to the water and coaches will be in contact with members regarding

training times. COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES: Since the club was last open, COVID-19 has evolved and new more transmissible variants of the virus have become dominant. While the reduction in case numbers reported up to last weekend has been encouraging, the basic measures to contain the spread of the virus remain as important as ever. These include social distancing, wearing of masks where advised, sanitising equipment, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and limiting social contacts within government guidelines. We strongly urge all our members to continue to abide by the latest guidelines, stay safe and stay well.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club REOPENING: We are delighted to be able to open for play for our members initially from next Monday, April 26. The standard Pitch & Putt Ireland Covid-19 protocols in relation to play from last year apply again and for the first four days (until Thursday) the clubhouse will be closed meaning members will be responsible for opening and closing the gate upon arrival and texting the club phone 087 7823138 to confirm they are playing for contract tracing purposes. Details of the clubhouse re-opening next Friday will be confirmed on our Facebook page during next week. MEMBERSHIP: The same rates as 2020 will apply. They are €135 Single Adult, €80 Juvenile/OAP and €240 Family (2 Adults & 3 children under the age of 18). Membership will be valid until March 1st 2022. The clubhouse will be open this Saturday from 2pm-3pm and Sunday from 10am-11am for anyone wishing to pay in advance of next Monday. Please contact Club Registrar Margaret B Looney (087 9265747) if you want further information. Membership can also be paid at the clubhouse from next Friday. PLAY: This initial re-opening is solely for casual play. We await confirmation about when competitions can be played in the coming weeks. Also we re-iterate that the 2020 U16 Club Matchplay will be played at the first opportunity to do so. Please note that competition will be for 2020 U16 members only.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw April 16, numbers drawn were 4, 11, 13 & 23. €50 Y/T prize to Florrie O’ Sullivan Currans, €50 to Marianne Cronin c/o Mgt Hayes, €40 to Jerry O’Connor Knockanes, Joanne Breen c/o Dalys Supervalu, Patrick McCarthy c/o Shop Gneeveguilla. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 1, 5, 19 & 25. Next week’s jackpot is €18,400 plus €1,000 bonus. YEARLY LOTTO TICKET RENEWAL: Yearly lotto tickets which would have fallen due on January 1 are now due for renewal on May 7. Appreciate if all concerned can arrange to have their renewal paid on or before May 7. Anyone wishing to join may contact Tom Joe on 087 9339087. TRAINING: It looks likely that we will be

able to resume training on May 1. Training will resume in Barradubh, Gneeveguilla & Glenlara venues. More details nearer the time.

Killarney Valley AC TRAINING: Due to Covid restrictions, only juvenile training can return in pods of 15 from next Monday, April 26. We plan to have training Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Club members will be notified of their specific time by email. Training is by year of birth – please attend the correct session for your age. Please also be aware that you must register for every training session via link below on the AAI website: membership.athleticsireland.ie/reservation.html. We look forward to seeing all our members back in training. Remember to bring water and plenty of energy! WEBSITE: Our new website killarneyvalleyac.ie is now up and running for any club information and also to purchase any of our quality KVAC club gear. Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail.com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

Kilcummin DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2021 will take place at sunrise on the morning of May 8. Everyone is encouraged to join Pieta House and Electric Ireland for Nathan’s Walk and to don their yellow t-shirts and take part in the event at a time and in a location that suits them. Visit www.darknessintolight.ie to register. RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY FUNDRAISER: How would you like to get active this May while raising funds for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry? The charity has joined forces with Just Giving for their exciting #5KMay fundraising event, which aims to get as many of their supporters as possible to sign up for a 5K challenge during the month of May, by running, walking, rolling, swimming or cycling 5K. Anyone interested in taking part can find full details on how to sign up and donate on all Recovery Haven’s social media channels. KILCUMMIN LGFA: As we prepare to return to play all registrations for members and players of Kilcummin LGFA will be completed online from 2021 onwards. Online registration is now open on Foireann.ie. Please register as soon as possible before juvenile training starts on April 26. Guidance and links are available on the Kilcummin LGFA Facebook page. KILCUMMIN GAA: Kilcummin GAA Club presents ‘Split the Pot’ with the club and winner sharing the winnings 50/50. Live draw will take place on Facebook with a guaranteed winner. Tickets are €2.50, four draws €10. You can play at www. kilcummingaa.com, at Kilcummin Post office or Paddy O’Keeffes Supermarket, Gattabawn. Congratulation to our first winner Séan Browne who shared the pot in the first draw. Séan receives a cheque for €167.50. Next draw will take place on Sunday, May 2.

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