KILLARNEY ADVERTISER 25 November 2022

With that in mind the Killarney Adver tiser was invited by Daly’s SuperValu on Park Road to take part in a weekly shop ping challenge that promised massive savings across a wide range of everyday products.

Our roving reporter Sean Moriarty was sent to the well-known supermarket with a shopping list in hand.

He was joined on the expedition by staff member Margaret Cahill.

As Sean wheeled his shopping trolley around he picked everyday items that he would buy anyway.

Breakfast cereals, fruit, a few packets of biscuits to satisfy his sweet tooth, daily lunch material like bread, cheese, butter and sliced ham were included in his store dash.

However, he was obliged to buy brand ed goods only. A box of Corn Flakes had to carry the trademarked Kellogg’s signature, cream crackers came from Jacobs, the meat from Denny’s and ba nanas from Fyffes.

Margaret shadowed him the whole way around and for every branded item he chose she put a sample of SuperValu’s own-branded products into her trolley. Both trolleys were put through the checkout and the price difference was simply huge!

Examples included SuperValu’s own Corn Flakes sold for €1.05 - but the branded product cost €2.59.

Staying with breakfast foods, a 24-pack of Weetabix sold for €4.39 but the own brand variety cost significantly less at €1.05.

One litre of chilled SuperValu orange juice was €1.59 as opposed to Tropical Smooth which will set you back €3.19.

How to save over 60% on a weekly shop with Dalys SuperValu

No weekly shop could be without a bag of spuds. Now, we accept that potatoes are not made in food processing facto ries like Weetabix, ultimately they come a field somewhere in Ireland.

A small bag of roasters was between €2.50 and €3.49, or a standard can of peas… €1.55 if you want the Bachelor va riety, exactly €0.90 less for SuperValu’s own.

A half-dozen box of free range eggs var ied in price between €2.86 for branded and €2.25 for SuperValu's own brand.

A pot of breakfast marmalade is €2.50 cheaper when compared to one of the main leading brands. Strawberry jam…€3.05 or €0.79.

Even a simple thing like a one-kilo bag of sugar is all of €0.04 cheaper depending on the label.

Knorr Soup is about €1 dearer for a box of three sachets.

Even meat products such cooked ham suitable for the daily sandwiches came in considerably cheaper with a packet €2.25 cheaper with the plain wrapper as opposed to the branded product. A small pack of Clonakilty sausages cost €2.30 but the store's own brand comes in at €1.19.

And it is not just food where savings can be made.

Fairy Liquid is €4 while SuperValu’s equivalent is only €0.76 and you can save up to €1.80 on kitchen rolls.

By the time Sean and Margaret had fin ished, Sean was facing a bill of €111.73 while Margaret’s total came to €50.19. When her €10 off every €50 voucher (free when you download the SuperVa

lu Real Rewards App) the self-branded trolley cost only €40.19. To be fair the voucher could have been applied to the dearer trolley too but €40 for a week or more’s grub is a very good result.

“Now more than ever, people have to

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watch their spend,” Daly's SuperValu Duty Manager Denis Tucker told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We can see from this shop that there is massive savings to be made. The quali ty of our own brand is excellent, so not only are savings being made but you are keeping the quality too. This is just one weekly shop, add it over the year and there are potential savings of up to €3,000.”

OTHER BRAND PRODUCTS

Now more than ever households are watching what they spend and even a weekly trip to the local supermarket to stock up life’s essentials is getting more and more expensive.

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€20m transformation for Pretty Polly site

Killarney to get first ever third level educational facility

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By Michelle Crean and Sean Moriarty

The former Pretty Polly site, which has been derelict for years, is to be trans formed into a major state-of-the-art ed ucational facility.

On Monday morning, Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB) received approval to proceed to the next stage in developing a College of The Future (COTF) in Killarney.

The project proposed involves overhaul ing an existing factory site, including the existing on-site buildings and transform ing it into a state-of-the-art campus.

The intention is to transform the existing site it into a state-of-the-art campus to develop a Centre of Excellence in Hos pitality Training, a Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Green Technologies and a Regional Cen tre of Excellence for Lifelong Learning. The Killarney Campus, which is expect ed to cost in the region of €20m to com plete, will deliver training to 3,573 in the first year, 3,591 in year two and 3,609 in year three.

In addition, Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, has confirmed Munster Technological Uni versity (MTU) has been given the go ahead to proceed to the next phase for

Plans announced this week that the Kerry Education and Training Board will take over the vacant Pretty Polly site and convert it into a third level education centre were first re vealed by the Killarney Adver tiser in May last year.

Killarney Municipal District officials and senior ETB managers examined the for mer factory on Friday, May 7, 2021 to assess its suitability as a campus.

the Kerry Campus Learner Centre under the Technological Sector Strategic Pro jects (TSSPF) Fund.

“These are two significant develop ments furthering the development of education in County Kerry," Education Minister Norma Foley said.

"I want to thank my Cabinet colleague Minister Harris who has engaged with me in securing these projects and also acknowledge the vision and input of both Kerry ETB and the MTU. By ad vancing these ambitious projects we will ensure that the technological and further education and training sectors in Kerry have access to state-of-the-art facilities that will drive economic growth and social development, expand digital teaching and learning facilities and cre ate and expand key centres of excel lence.”

Kerry TD Brendan Griffin, who brought Minister Harris on-site there last March 10 and organised a meeting between him and Kerry ETB and Killarney hotel iers in the Dromhall, also welcomed the positive news.

The CEO of Kerry ETB, Colm McEvoy said that the announcement is "wel come" following the assessment of our Strategic Assessment Report for this

proposal.

"Kerry ETB is delighted to get approv al to proceed to the next phase in this process and develop a formal business case," he said.

“We are determined to bring this project to reality and work will commence im mediately on developing the business case. When completed this new campus in Killarney, which is fully aligned with the organisations commitment to sup

porting life-long learning, will provide a regional and national FET campus of excellence that will benefit thousands of learners and support local, regional and national development.

"I wish to thank the Department for Fur ther and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and SOLAS for their continued support of our vision for the future of further education and training across County Kerry.”

Local political groundwork

The visit came about after local coun cillors Marie Moloney and Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan used their influence as polit ical members of the ETB’s board of man agement. Maura Healy-Rae also played a huge role in securing that first visit. Earlier in 2021, a Killarney Municipal Dis trict meeting was told that all interested parties had withdrawn from a tender process regarding the takeover of the

former factory. Moloney, Healy-Rae and O’Callaghan were aware that the ETB was actively looking for a site or a building for a dedicated Killarney campus and that sparked the first interest in the former factory. Once the project became viable it was taken over by the senior Depart ment of Education and Department of Further and Higher Education. “During all my time in politics, I feel I have

really done something to benefit the whole community,” Moloney told the Kil larney Advertiser.

“Our job is to help the people of Killarney and what better benefit is this?”

PROJECT

The project proposal involves the repur posing of the existing buildings of the former Sara Lee and Pretty Polly factories in Killarney. The site is approximately

BIG NEWS: Cllr Brendan Cronin, Brendan Griffin TD, Education Minister Norma Foley and Jim Finucane (Chairman Kerry ETB) pictured as Minister Harris an nounces a significant milestone for Kerry Education and Training Board at the former Pretty Polly site. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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One Killarney man's 25-year Pretty Polly mission

Jerry O’Grady, former director of Pretty Polly in Killarney and a member of the board of trustees, has welcomed Kerry ETB’s deci sion to develop the site into a third level education building.

He was there when the factory closed in 1996 and returned when Pretty Polly’s parent company tried to make a second go of it.

He oversaw the sale of the site to Kil larney Town Council under the strict caveat that the premises would be used “For the purposes of benefiting the gen

eral community of Killarney and its sur rounding area”.

O'Grady was part of a three man group of trustees that also included the UK based Group Financial Controller Sam Sturgis and fellow former Pretty Polly Director, the late Tom O’Donohoe. This week’s news is a very welcome de velopment, he explained.

“There were a number of false dawns and disappointments while the fabric of the building and its facilities rapidly de teriorated,” he said.

“But all’s well that ends well and we are

greatly heartened by Minister Harris’s announcement of the planned transfor mation of the Pretty Polly property into a Kerry ETB third level National Centre of Excellence for the hospitality and re lated sustainable energy industries," he said.

“Great credit is due to all involved in the Kerry Education and Training Board and the Local Authorities in arriving at this exciting and progressive plan. It is most appropriate that Ireland’s tourism capital should become the home for the industry’s future sustainable develop ment.

"How gratifying to see that the long-run ning Pretty Polly property saga is finally coming to what appears to be a most welcome and very satisfactory conclu sion."

Pretty Polly TIMELINE

1967 Pretty Polly opens in Killarney leading to a peak of 1,200 jobs

1991 Pretty Polly’s Global Operation bought out by Sara Lee

1996 Factory closes

1995 Factory offered to Irish Industrial Agency (IDA) in an effort to attract a new operation

1996 -

2000 A board of trustees actively promote the buildings to IDA

1999 Sara Lee, Pretty Polly’s parent company, returns offering 300 jobs

2005 Sara Lee closes

2005 Ownership transfers back to board of trustees

2006 A medical products firm creates 50 jobs on the site

2006 Killarney Town Council purchases factory from Board of Trustees

2009 Building emptied for final time with the closure of the medical firm

2015 Killarney Municipal District elected members apply pressure to Kerry County Council executives to do something with the site

2017 Plans to develop both the former Denny factory in Tralee and Pretty Polly in Killarney to get funding as part of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

2018 BNP Paribas fails to find a buyer on behalf of Council (crucially, before the 2019 local elections)

helped secure ETB campus

4.94 acres with the existing building's footprint of circa 11,000 square meters, primarily comprised of the original sin gle-storey factory building which was constructed in the late 1960s. It will be at least four years before construction is complete.

“We have been driving it, and I mean driving it, from day one,” Cllr O’Cal laghan told the Killarney Advertiser.

“This is going to be iconic for Killarney, this is huge news and has the makings of the town. I will make sure that the Polly is high on the agenda for every ETB meeting going forward.”

The site is located just off the N22 Na tional Primary Road offering ease of access from all major road routes into Killarney. The site also provides ample onsite parking with less than 2 kilo

metres access to the Killarney town cen tre and bus/rail stations.

“It is an ideal location,” Healy-Rae said. “Without three councillors from Killar ney this would never have happened. We pushed that it would be an ideal site. ETB officials were very good too, they made a strong and convincing applica tion. There was a lot of effort in the pro cess and I acknowledge them too.”

2021 In March the Council revealed it is to build houses on a portion of the sprawling acre site

2021 In May local councillor Marie Moloney, a board member of Kerry Education and Training Board reveals that the ETB are actively interested in the site as a potential training centre

2022 Kerry ETB announce plans to build a training centre on the site

BIRDS EYE: An arial view of Pretty Polly in the early early 1970s. Photo: Finbarr O’Connell

Former Pretty Polly / Sara Lee Plant to be Transformed

“Last March, I brought my Fine Gael colleague in Government, Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, to Killarney to view the former Pretty Polly / Sara Lee plant and site. I also organised a number of meetings on the day with key tourism and hospitality stakeholders and representatives of Kerry Education and Training Board.

I was therefore delighted to invite Minister Harris back to Killarney this week to announce that the site has now been selected to become a state-of-the-art further education college campus and centre of excellence for hospitality, tourism and green skills.

I am glad to have helped drive this project and will continue to work to ensure its completion. This will result in Government investment of tens of millions of euro in Killarney, transforming a derelict site into a thriving centre of education that will supply local industry with highly skilled people to fill valuable jobs for generations to come.”

Brendan Griffin TD

Minister Simon Harris and Deputy Brendan Griffin making the major announcement at the former Pretty Polly site on Monday.

Deputy Griffin bringing Minister Harris to see the site last March, highlighting its potential as an educational campus.

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Concert choir to celebrate Christmas in cathedral

| By Sean Moriarty

A Killarney-based choir, that was only founded in February of this year, is preparing for its first Christ mas concert.

The Kerry Concert Choir will host 'Carols from the Cathedral' at St Mary’s Cathe dral, on December 4.

Founded by renowned Soprano Dr Sharon Lyons, Kerry Concert Choir has been rehearsing for this big occasion for months.

Yvonne’s star will shine brightly in town

She lit up Killarney through her boundless energy and her great sense of enthusiasm when rising to any challenge - so it is appro priate that the late Yvonne Quill will again shine brightly over her beloved hometown this Christmas.

The feature star at the top of the spec tacular Tree of Light, on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral, will take on an extra special meaning during the festive sea son as it will be dedicated to the memory of the remarkable Tidy Towns champion who passed away on September 30.

A very successful businesswoman and master baker, Yvonne was the driving force behind the Killarney Looking Good project and the Killarney Tidy Towns Committee, leading by example at vol untary clean-ups and flower planting initiatives.

Killarney got serious about its commit ment to the national Tidy Towns com petition when Yvonne took over and her greatest achievement was inspiring the town to the prestigious overall title of Ire land’s Tidiest Town in 2011, the same year that it topped the Irish Business Against Litter League.

Since then, Killarney has constantly fea tured among the top contenders, win ning several gold medals and other acco lades in the years since she brought home that landmark top prize.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Com merce President and voluntary chairman of the Christmas in Killarney Festival, Niall Kelleher, said “Yvonne was a wonderful ambassador for Killarney".

"She worked with such dedication and with a real sense of purpose and she

encouraged those around her to do like wise,” he said.

“She led by example and she never asked anyone to do something she wouldn’t do herself. Dedicating the star at the top of the tree to this great woman’s memory is our small way of remembering such a very special person."

Yvonne was honoured with the title of grand marshal at the 2019 St Patrick’s Day parade in Killarney and, in her role as a community stalwart, she was also invit ed to meet the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall when they visited Killarney the previous year.

Yvonne, from Barleymount, passed peacefully after a great life and a short illness and she is survived by her hus band, John, children Peter, Sandra and Sean, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Mairéad, grandchildren Anna, Jake, Ted, Abby and Luke, sister Angela and many other relatives and friends.

Her family will join the Mayor, and Kil larney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien, at a special switching-on cere mony immediately after 6.15pm Mass on Thursday, December 1.

Over 4,500 twinkling bulbs will adorn the magnificent 100ft Californian Red wood this year but the collective eye of the public will constantly be drawn to the sparkling feature at the top – Yvonne’s star.

Directed by Lyons, the choir will perform some of most loved seasonal songs like 'O Holy Night', 'In the Bleak Mid-Winter',

'Carol of the Bells', 'Hark! The Herald An gels Sing'.

“The concert includes some of the world’s most beautiful traditional Christ mas carols,” Sharon, who has a Masters’ degree in Early Music and Chant, and a PhD from the Irish World Academy, said.

The concert will also feature the Kerry Scotia Ensemble - a 10 piece orchestra, members of St Mary's Cathedral Choir and special guest, Countertenor, Nils Wanderer.

The event will raise funds for Down Syndrome Kerry and tickets, which cost €20 plus booking fee, are available from eventbrite.ie by searching 'Kerry Concert Choir'.

Killarney street closures for Christmas events

| By Sean Moriarty

There will be a number of street and car park closures in Killarney town centre on weekends leading up to Christmas.

The first of four Christmas in Killarney Parades will take place this Saturday evening.

As a result College Street, from the junc tion of Lewis Road to Plunkett Street at the AIB, will close to traffic between 5pm to 7.30pm.

The same closure will run from the Plaza Hotel along Main St to the top of High St. A traffic diversion system will operate on the main approaches to the town.

These closures will continue every Satur day, up to and including, December 18.

The Killarney Historic Rally will take place on Friday December 3 and Saturday De cember 4.

The Lewis Road car park will be used for ‘Parc Ferme’ purposes and will be una vailable for parking from 8pm on Thurs day, December 1 until 11am on Saturday.

Additionally, Main Street from the Plaza Hotel to the junction of Main Street and New Street will be closed from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday, December 2 for the rally’s ceremonial start.

On Saturday (December 3), there will be road closures in the Moll’s Gap, Beallagh beama and Shanera/Kilgobnet areas of Beaufort.

IN MEMORY: The late Yvonne Quill was the grand marshal for the Killarney St Patrick's Day parade in 2019. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Members of Kerry Concert Choir rehearsing for their first Christmas concert ‘Carols from the Cathedral’ with choral Director, Dr Sharon Ly ons (centre). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Set against the relaxing backdrop of live piano music and served in the warm and contemporary surroundings of The Peregrine, expect a scrumptious feast of scones, cakes and pastries all with a seasonal flavour that pay tribute to the long standing tradition of Afternoon Tea.

Rescue highlights need for a permanent base

to be built near Ross Castle.

Businessmen to receive Killarney's highest honour

Two very prominent and successful businessmen are to be honoured in Killarney with the prestigious Order of Innisfallen Award.

| By Sean Moriarty

Donal ‘Dux’ O’Donoghue and local para medic Eugene Tangney were involved in a dramatic lake rescue on Lough Leane after two male kayakers were over turned in bad weather.

The kayakers were able to get to Lamb Island and raise the alarm while clinging to plants.

The volunteer Killarney Water Rescue service launched their rescue boat from Dundag near Muckross, nearly 8kms from Lamb Island.

Their boat is currently stored at a private house and once they get a call they must navigate the notorious Killarney traffic before they can launch their boat. ‘Dux’ received a call from paramedic Tangney.

"He knew I would be near Ross Castle

and would be much closer to the inci dent,” Dux told the Killarney Advertiser.

‘Dux’ and Tangney got to the scene of the accident around 15 minutes before Killarney Water Rescue.

The time difference highlighted the challenges the volunteers face and the situation could have been much worse if the accident occurred during the peak summer season and the volunteers were delayed getting to their launch slip in the notorious tourist-season traffic gridlock.

“There is plenty of land down near Ross Castle to build a slip, or better again, a small shed where the rescue boat could be kept,” ‘Dux’ added.

“It would be very important to the town of Killarney to make this happen, the current situation is like having a fire sta tion for Killarney in Farranfore.”

The award is in recognition of the enor mous contribution they and their fam ilies have made to the economic and social fabric of the community.

Brothers-in-law Donal Ring and Michael O’Donoghue will be honoured at a cer emony to be held in Muckross House, Killarney on Wednesday, December 14 at 4pm.

The Order of Inisfallen is the highest honour Killarney can bestow and the awards scheme is administered by Killar ney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Kerry County Council.

Entrepreneur Donal Ring is the founder of Munster Joinery and the O'Donoghue Ring Collection. He and his brother, Patrick, established Munster Joinery in 1973 with a small operation at their fam ily home in Ballydesmond, on the Ker ry-Cork border.

The company has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in Europe and next year Mun ster Joinery will celebrate a landmark 50 years in business.

The family-run company employs 1,800 people with a further 900 on the payroll in the UK.

In 1978, Donal and his wife, Noreen, purchased a property then known as the East Avenue Hotel – now the 66-bed room Killarney Avenue Hotel.

Noreen’s brother, Michael O’Donoghue, joined his sister and brother-in-law in the hospitality business and became one of its most successful and respected oper ators for over 40 years.

In 1986 Michael launched Revelles night club in the East Avenue and attracted many top acts, from Johnny Logan to Sinitta.

The company expanded in 1989 with the purchase of the former Imperial Ho tel which is now known as the Killarney Towers Hotel with 182 bedrooms.

Also in 1989, Michael developed a huge ly successful business in his birthplace of Castleisland with the building of the 52-bedroom River Island Hotel.

The flagship town centre Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa opened in 2002 with 198 bedrooms.

Relatives of dead man charged with murder

The three men charged with the murder of Killarney man Thomas Dooley in Tralee in October are all related to him.

All three appeared in court via video link this week.

Thomas Dooley (41) of Carrigohane Straight, Cork City, a cousin of the de ceased, and second man, 20-year-old Thomas Dooley of the same Cork City address and a nephew of the dead man, have been charged with the Killarney man’s murder.

The dead man's brother, 35-year-old Pat rick Dooley of Arbutus Grove, Killarney, has also been charged with his murder. All three will appear in court at various dates in December when books of evi dence will be served.

A fourth person, a teenager, who can

Michael was at the helm as managing director of the O'Donoghue Ring Collec tion until his recent retirement and the O'Donoghue Ring Collection is now one of the largest employers in Kerry.

Michael also led the town’s relationship with tour companies who have brought a vast amount of business to Killarney and Kerry.

Donal and Michael also expanded into the UK hospitality market with Centre Is land Hotels which now has hotel proper ties based in Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

PRAISE

Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Niall Kelleher, said both Donal Ring and Michael O’Dono ghue are prime examples of what can be achieved in life through hard work, sheer determination and a solid business plan and they have set a great example for future generations to follow.

“The employment they have created in Kerry over five decades has been incred ible,” he said.

“Through their hotels they have certain ly helped to put Killarney and Kerry on the map, both nationally and interna tionally,” the mayor added.

Cairde Chill Áirne Chairman, Conor Hen nigan, said he is looking forward to Don al and Michael being inducted into the Order of Inisfallen as they are both very worthy and popular recipients.

“Collectively, Killarney Municipal Dis trict Authority and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce are delighted to bestow Killarney’s highest honour on these two fine gentlemen and to recog nise them for the tremendous contribu tion they have made,” he said.

The Cairde Chill Áirne Order of Inisfallen awards scheme was established in 2005 to recognise outstanding contributions by people to the economic development of the town and its tourism industry.

Previous recipients include actor Mi chael Fassbender, former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, industrialist Isolde Lieb herr, Charles, the former Prince of Wales and now King of England, entertainer Daniel O’Donnell, tour operators Brian Stack, Linda Roberts and Brian McCol gan, travel writer Susan Poole, former ministers John O’Donoghue and Jimmy Deenihan and tourism official Margaret Cahill.

not be named for legal reasons has been charged with possession of an impro vised weapon with the intention to injure. Separately, a court has recommended that Killarney man Billy Burns be sent to the Central Mental Hospital for treat ment.

Burns is being held in custody following the theft of car and fuel earlier this year.

A well-known boat operator in Killarney has called for a dedicat ed search and rescue boathouse

RESCUE: Donal ‘Dux’ O’Donoghue is calling for a dedicated search and rescue boathouse near Ross Castle.

Students glad to finally get Jr Cert results

Even though the Junior Cert results were two months later than usual it didn't stop some students from feeling the nerves on Wednesday afternoon.

| By Michelle Crean

Hundreds of students across the three Killarney secondary schools anxiously took their envelopes in their hands and hoped for the best.

And the general feeling was relief across the board - some even saying due to the delay that the results didn't even matter anymore.

Fifth Year Killarney Community College student Rhea O'Sullivan was very happy to get her results.

"I'm absolutely over the moon with my results," she told the Killarney Adver tiser.

"We all worked hard. Everyone at KCC is so happy and relieved to finally get them after such a long wait."

Her friend and classmate Aoibhinn Mc Crank said she too was "overjoyed" to finally get her results back.

"It was such an exciting time to share with my friends and family," she said. Thi Que Kennedy, Lucy Keane and Leah Clarke were all smiles at St Brigid's min utes after getting their hands on the Jr Cert results.

"I kinda forgot it was happening today [Wednesday] but it was nice to finally get them and I'm very happy with my results," Thi Que told the Killarney Ad vertiser.

Her friend Lucy Keane was smiling also. "I'm pretty happy overall. I didn't know what to expect as it [exams] was so long ago."

Leah said she too was happy. "I'm glad we finally got them."

For Fifth Year students Ciara O'Sullivan, Laura Fitzgerald and Laura Flynn in St Brigid's it was also relief.

"I haven't stopped shaking with hap piness. I'm in shock that I did so well," Ciara said.

For Laura Fitzgerald it was also an anx ious morning.

"I'm happy with them. I'm relieved to finally get them."

Aoife McClarence, Nicole Murphy and Elizabeth Fleming in St Brigid's were also beaming with smiles.

Aoife was chuffed to make it into the top two percent for Distinctions in Ire land.

"I'm shocked and delighted," she said.

"It was worth waiting for!"

Nicole was also stunned with her re sults.

"I'm shocked that I did so well. I com pletely forgot about them [exams] be cause we were waiting for so long."

Elizabeth said she was surprised but happy.

"I've kinda moved on."

Tim Daly, Michale Pingo and James An derson all said they were "happy out" af ter opening their results in St Brendan's College on Wednesday afternoon.

Mark Cronin from St Brendan's College said he was happy to finally get the re sults.

Lucas Cronin said that "it took too long to get the results". "I would have pre ferred to get them two months ago."

Daithi O'Shea, Bryn Flaherty, Dara Stack and Diarmuid Furlong also from St Brendan's College said they were glad to get them.

"I'm happy out. I did well enough," Dara said.

Diarmuid added that he's "very happy". "I'm very happy with my results. I didn't mind waiting that long, it's good to fi nally get them."

Principal of Killarney Community Col lege, Stella Loughnane, said that the Junior Cert results are "important" and "serve as a huge milestone in young stu dents' lives".

"I believe that the students who re ceived their results this year should be commended for their commitment to learning in the midst of a pandemic and limited teaching time within the class room at various stages in their junior cycle," she told the Killarney Advertiser. "This group has been through it all. Their excellent academic achieve ments and resilience will serve them well as they continue their academic journey into the Leaving Cert cycle. I am immensely proud of my students and dedicated staff. These Junior Cert results are important and serve as a huge milestone in our young students' lives. It's important to celebrate and ac knowledge all our pupils achievements while in school. I don't think the date the results came out on can take away from that."

Year Head and Teacher Martina Hegarty (left) pictured with Aliza Gul (centre) and Ava Sheahan (right) as they received their Junior Certificate results at Killarney Community College on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

There were some delighted students at Killarney Community College when they received their Junior Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Pictured with Principal Stella Loughnane from l-r were: Eillie Coffey, Rhea O'Sullivan, Layla Williams Gear ring, Aoibhinn McCrank and Sadhbh Stack. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Daithi O'Shea, Bryn Flaherty, Dara Stack and Diarmuid Furlong from St Brendan's College holding their Jr Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Tim Daly, Michale Pingo and James Anderson all said they were "happy out" after opening their results in St Brendan's College on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Mi chelle Crean

St Brigid's Fifth Year students Ciara O'Sullivan, Laura Fitzgerald and Laura Flynn pictured with their Jr Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Micheal Fitzgerald, Killarney Commu nity College, pictured with his mom Breda Fitzgerald, who is also an Irish teacher at the college. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Smiles all round as Amy Healy goes through her Junior Cert results with her mom and teacher Dympna Healy at Kil larney Community College on Wednes day. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Murigi Karinki (left) goes through his Junior Cert results with Helena O'Sullivan at Killarney Communion College on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Marie Car roll-O'Sullivan

Thi Que Kennedy, Lucy Keane and Leah Clarke were all smiles at St Brigid's minutes after getting their hands on the Jr Cert results on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Aoife McClarence, Nicole Murphy and Elizabeth Fleming were very happy after getting their hands on their Jr Cert results in St Brigid's on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

Mark Cronin and Lucas Cronin from St Brendan's College pictured moments after getting their long-awaited Jr Cert results in their hands on Wednesday. Photo: Mi chelle Crean

Students at Killarney Community College, pictured with Vice Principal Eilish O'Leary and Principal Stella Lougnane (centre), minutes after receiving their Junior Cert results. Front row l-r were: Darragh McSweeney, Sean Daly, Conor O'Grady, Daniel O'Connor and Mantas Bendzius. Back row l-r were: Rory O'Leary, Dylan Tucker, Fionn O'Shea, Darren Lowe, Jacob Palveloszek O'Shea, Luke Roche, Mike Pfister and Tom Reen. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

David's on target to reach his goal

David Looney is on target to complete his 170-mile run in No vember.

In doing so he has well exceeded his goal of €2,000 and is likely to break the €9,000 barrier by the time he finishes in the middle of next week.

The well-known manager of the Tatler Jack Bar on Plunkett St set the target in memory of his sister-in-law Geral dine O'Connor, who passed away on November 30 last year after a five year battle with cancer.

David ran at least eight miles every day to raise funds for the Palliative Care Unit in University Hospital Kerry.

As the Killarney Advertiser closed for press on Thursday night David had completed 150 miles.

With just 20 left to run he will scale back his distances over the weekend so he can reach the 170-mile target on Geraldine’s anniversary next Wednes day. Geraldine was a patient of Pallia tive Care Unit in her final days and the family experienced first hand the level of care that goes on there. "A huge thanks to everyone that has supported me. I will take a bit of a rest Monday and Tuesday so I can finish it on the correct day,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “I have had great help and support, even my seven-year-old son Jack has come and ran two miles with me a few times, he just wanted to help. But it just shows, unfortunately, how many peo ple know about the first-class facilities at the palliative care."

David started his run on November 1 and despite the horrendous weather during the month he has never missed a day.

“I don’t mind the weather,” he added.

“Once it is not torrential when I set off, you don’t be long building up a sweat.”

Updates can be seen on Tatler Jack's social media pages and donations can be made via the GoFundMe page by searching '170 Miles in November in memory of Geraldine’.

School thrilled with €10k sensory pod prize

She had purchased a ticket in the raffle and was thrilled when the school won.

PARADE: Volunteers are needed for the Christmas in Killarney parades which start this weekend.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

| By Sean Moriarty

Behind the scenes Killarney is gearing up for the festive season

The team behind Christmas in Killarney are busy putting the final touches on the preparations for this year's festival which begins this weekend with the Magic Parade tomorrow (Saturday). They have put out a call for volunteers to help run the parade and for partici pants to dress in character.

“Killarney’s tremendous community spirit shines bright as hundreds of vol unteers from the local community join together to make this festival a suc cess," said an event organiser.

If you have an hour to spare and would like to be part of the fabulous team of volunteers, they are currently looking for the following:

Stewards between 5.40pm - 7pm and costume wearers are needed 4.50pm - 6.30pm for each parade. Interested parties should send a WhatsApp mes sage to 087 244 6131 or email events@ killarney.ie letting organisers know what dates (November 26, December 3, 10 and 17) they can do.

Meanwhile Killarney Municipal District has announced the free parking sched ule that will run for the entire month of December.

FREE PARKING

8.30am to 11am Glebe and Upper New St car parks

8.30am to 1pm Fair Hill and New St Lower car parks

4pm to 6.30pm New St Lower car park

All day Lewis Rd and High St car park.

There's something brand new in The Mon which will be of enor mous benefit to children with sen sory needs - and it cost the school just €5!

The Sensory Pod is worth a whopping €10,000 - but thanks to Principal Mary Brosnan - it barely cost them anything at all.

Presentation Monastery was announced the winner of the Sensory Pod from the sensorypod.ie with the support of Fresh Today Ireland and AsIAm, at the recent Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) conference in the Gleneagle Hotel.

"It was brilliant, I couldn't believe it," Mary, describing it as the size of a bunkbed, told the Killarney Advertiser. "We're delighted as it's something we would never have been able to afford."

The school has a sensory unit - but it's of the more active kind, she explained, saying that the new pod is located in the corridor where pupils can take some qui et time out if needed.

"We have a sensory room but some chil dren have different sensory needs and our room is a very active space. We have it [the pod] along the corridor so it is ac cessible for everybody. The boys love it, they said it's like a spaceship!"

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RUN: David Looney has raised nearly €9,000 for the Palliative Care Unit at UHK by running every day for the month of November.

CELEBRATING: Mary Brosnan, Principal at The Mon, pictured celebrating after the school won a Sensory Pod worth €10,000.

3,000 Team Hope boxes and counting

| By Michelle Crean

The call was put out, schools and com munity groups across Killarney and South Kerry banded together and when the truck arrives to pick up the boxes there'll be even more as collections will take place in six more schools next week.

Volunteers have been working tirelessly at the O'Connor Unit on the ground of St Finan's where inside there's hardly a corner which hasn't got a box ready to be transported.

Hours and hours of sorting has taken place with some volunteers giving up

full days of their time to make sure the children will get a box filled with colour ful items such as toys, clothing, tooth brushes and facecloths.

Sheila Rice, co-ordinator for the Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal, said a lot of work has been put in by everyone involved.

"We have over 3,000 boxes in the cen tre done with six more schools to do," Sheila told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We are delighted with the response this year. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked so diligently to finalise all these shoeboxes for the vulnerable children, the schools, teachers, pupils/students and parents who supported the charity

so willingly. Also to the public who also participated with shoeboxes and filler items and businesses who supported us financially to enable us purchase the fillers the drop off centres." The Civil Defence provided transport to the far away areas while the HSE facili tated the appeal by allowing use of the

O’Connor Unit.

"Thanks to everybody who helped us in anyway."

The last date for handing in boxes to the centre is next Tuesday (November 29) in order to get them ready and shipped out in time to reach the children Christ mas day.

Tamika earns place in regional competition

| By Michelle Crean

Using strong communication skills impressed the judges and earned a local Fifth Year student a place Regional Public Speaking compe tition.

Tamika chose to speak about the topic of prosperity and health where she wowed the judges with her fantastic communica tion and public speaking skills.

She competed against students from schools across Kerry and secured one of two places that were up for grabs to com pete in the Regionals in January.

Killarney man to launch second Irish history book

| By Sean Moriarty

Killarney native Patrick O’Sullivan Greene will launch his second book in the Great Southern Killar ney on December 2.

O’Sullivan Greene explains Éamon de Valera’s mission to gain recognition for the newly formed Irish republic in New York in 1919 in his latest book ‘Revolu tion at the Waldorf: America and the Irish War of Independence’.

Without American recognition and funding the young Irish Government was sure to fail against the might of the British Empire and the book tells the story of how de Valera and Ire

land-based Michael Collins – much to the defiance of the British authorities at Dublin Castle – got the new State off the ground.

O’Sullivan grew up in New Street and is now based in Beaufort after a career in finance took him all over the world including Dublin, London, New York and France.

“Killarney is the natural place for me to launch the book,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“There will be an interesting mix of people there.”

O’Sullivan Greene published his first book, ‘Crowdfunding the Revolution: The First Dáil Loan and the Battle for Irish Independence’, in 2020.

Killarney Community College student Ta mika Heaphy, won a place in the Regional Soroptimist International Girl’s Public Speaking Competition which will take place in Cork next January. Tamika is through to the next stage after competing against very stiff competition on Tuesday morning in the local heat of the competition in the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

English teacher and mentor Ms O'Shea commended Tamika on her achieve ment.

"She prepared well, spoke eloquently and passionately about a subject she ob viously cares about," Ms O'Shea said.

"We hope her achievements inspire her fellow students to enter more public speaking competitions. We are very proud of her."

NEW BOOK: Patrick O’Sullivan Greene will launch his second book in the Great Southern Killarney on December 2.

NEXT ROUND: Tamika Heaphy, pictured with Tara O’Shea and Bridie Brosnan, has made it through to the regional Soroptimist International Girl’s Public Speak ing competition.

A whopping 3,000 boxes have been put together thanks to the generosity of the public which will ensure poor kids abroad will have a happy Christmas.

BOXING UP: Sheila Rice and Kathy Ivory pictured in the local Team Hope sorting centre with volunteers sorting boxes in the background. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Bursaries presented to schools at Lions Club open night

By Michelle Crean

Killarney Lions Club made the presenta tions to Killarney Community College, St Brigid’s Presentation School and St Brendan’s College to help support stu dents in need.

It took place at their open night recently in the KDYS Youth Centre.

The night featured different exhibitions about Killarney Lions Club activities such as the Annual Christmas Food Appeal and the Kerry Clubs Fair.

“It was great that people made the effort to come and find out more what Killarney Lions Club does, despite the weather on the night. We are a voluntary group so community support is vital for activities such as our Christmas Food Appeal which will kick off very soon.”

The Killarney Lions Club, through its members, assists various groups and in dividuals in and around the community. Lions do this through voluntary activities, fundraising and by holding various types of events in support of a great many local causes.

Cute Christmas crafts go on sale for hospice

Crafting away at the International Hotel, Killarney Crafty Ladies were spotted creating a new batch of bears in aid of Kerry Hospice.

Established in 2013 by Margaret McCar thy, the group have raised over €23,000 to date.

Two of the crafty ladies, Kate O’Connor and Betty Benson, boarded the train to Dublin to attend a stitch and knitting show, there they casually met with Peg Coffey and Margaret McCarthy - and Kil larney Crafty Ladies was born!

Since then, the ladies meet up once a month - excluding the summer months. They have travelled to different charity shops nationwide to carefully select their adopted Killarney bears, giving these pre-loved bears a complete makeover

into unique Christmas gifts, ready to take up residence in their homes this festive season.

Organiser, Margaret McCarthy, Countess Road, who is missing from the photo and hence taking up residence in the Inter national Hotel, is usually host of these monthly meetings and chose the Kerry Hospice as a sole beneficiary, having lost her husband Oliver to cancer in 2011.

Ranging in price from €5 - €70, the Kil larney Crafty Ladies can be found selling their creatively revamped pre-loved bears, at the Killarney Outlet Centre on the three Saturdays coming up to Christ mas - tomorrow (Saturday), and Decem ber 3 and 10.

You can also support the Kerry Hospice this Christmas by popping by the Brícín Restaurant and picking up a bear of your choice at their shop between 10am6pm.

CRAFTY LADIES: Killarney Crafty Ladies can be found selling their revamped preloved bears for Kerry Hospice at the Killarney Outlet Centre over the next few weeks. From l-r were: Eilish O'Sullivan, Bríd O'Donoghue and Peg Coffey. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Three Killarney schools have been awarded bursaries from a lo cal group.

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| By Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pictured at the KDYS for Killarney Lions Club bursary presentation evening were front row from l to r: St Bridget's teacher Sheree Murphy accepting a cheque for €500 from Lions Club President Denis Doolan. Also pictured were Orianne McGillycuddy, Emily Brosnan, Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Lions Club) and Emer O'Keeffe. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Killarney Lions Club President Denis Doolan presented a €500 bursary to Luke Costelloe (St Brendan's College). Also pictured were: Con Stack (St Brendan's College), Linda O'Mahony Logan (Killarney Lions Club), Anthony Walsh (Killarney Lions Club) and Ger Quirke (Killarney Lions Club). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Pictured at the KDYS for Killarney Lions Club bursary presentation evening front row from l-r were: Killarney Lions Club President Denis Doolan presenting a cheque of €500 to Killarney Community College teacher Loretta Maher. Back row l-r: Dermot McGuckin (Killarney Lions Club), Chloe Lynch Herlihy (Killarney Community College) and Jason Higgins (Killarney Lions Club). Photo: Marie Car roll-O'Sullivan

Set a GOAL to help with humanitarian aid

The

GOAL Miles in Kerry will take place at Kil larney, Castleisland, Killorglin, Kenmare, and Listowel.

Kerry All-Ireland champion, David Clifford, in partnership with Monika Dukarska, Olympic Rower and Jimmy Deenihan, former Minister, Kerry foot baller and five-time All-Ireland winner and GOAL Board Member are lining up with students from St Brendan’s Col

lege in Killarney to encourage commu nities across the Kingdom to sign up for GOAL’s hugely popular Christmas fund raiser, The GOAL Mile. Now a hardy Christmas tradition, The GOAL Mile will celebrate its 40th anni versary this year. The Mile has seen tens of thousands of people run or walk a mile (2,000 steps) in villages, towns, and cit ies across Ireland and around the world,

to raise funds for GOAL humanitarian programmes in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and now Ukraine. "I was honoured to be asked to support the 40th anniversary of the GOAL Mile and encourage my fellow Kerry men and women to sign up for a Mile this Christ mas," David Clifford said. "I’m also delighted that Kerry is now home to five GOAL Mile events located in CastleIsland, Killorglin, Kenmare, Kil larney, and Listowel. The Mile is a fantas tic way to bring people together during the holidays and have some fun while

INEC debut a dream come true

| By Michelle Crean

Taking to the INEC stage with their very own show was a dream come true for young actors and writers this week.

The teens brought 'Prom Queen: The Jukebox Musical’ to life on the big stage on Monday, and did it all again on Tues day for 400 local students.

While it may have been a daunting task to write, produce and act in their own show, the youngsters took it all in their stride and delivered outstanding performanc es. The musical was written, created and starred 15-year-old Sinéad Greene, a Third Year student at Killarney Com munity College. Her friend Rachel Griffin (17) was co-director, executive producer and also a lead actor, and the cast in cluded local students from Killarney and surrounds. The aim of the show was to bring awareness to issues such as mental health, bullying, domestic abuse.

There were also references to suicide and

LGBTQ+ representation but the idea was to create dialogue and get the conversa tion going.

"We’re still all on a high! Another 400 attended the show for schools and the feedback to date has been absolutely in credible!" Sinead's mom, Katrin Pietzon ka, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Lots of praise for all cast members but

especially to Sinead, Marie and Rachel Griffin, the executive producer, who made it all possible!"

She added that they are all grateful for all the support throughout the Prom Queen journey!

"Special thanks to Kieran Somers, Lily MacMonagle, Shannon and Makaela Crowley from the MACademy, Tony

supporting our Irish born humanitarian aid agency."

Jimmy Deenihan added that "last year GOAL provided aid to 18.5 million of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable adults and children across GOAL’s 14 countries of operation".

"This would not be possible without the generosity of the Irish people, thou sands of whom carry on the much-loved tradition of the GOAL Mile every year."

To register to take part in a GOAL Mile near you this Christmas, please visit www.goalmile.org.

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amaz ing youth project!"

Lily MacMonagle from MACademy said that the "young adults have surpassed any expectation that me or anyone from The MACademy could have imagined".

"Their passion, creativity and patience for the dramatic arts is outstanding. This show is humorous, full of love, clever, funny and compassionate but more than anything it is relatable to everyone young and old sitting in the theatre. I take my hat off to the whole cast, to the writer to the director, you’ve only just begun."

Filmmaker Jessica Courtney Leen, who is also Head Drama Tutor at the West End House School of Arts, added that it's been really special following their journey.

"Killarney has something really inspiring here - this is a group of entrepreneurial young people who’ve created something they love and brought so much joy to their audiences because of it," she said.

"There’s talent in abundance here but it’s not even about that, it’s about the com munity they’ve created and the magic they’ve shared."

from Killarney Community College, all the parents and everybody who believed and supported this

emerging and uncontainable force of Kerry football, David Clifford, inspires fellow citizens from the Kingdom to register for the GOAL Mile this Christmas.

GOAL: Pictured in Killarney for the launch of The GOAL Mile were Kerry footballer David Clifford, Olympic Rower and World Coastal Rowing Champion from Killorglin Monika Dukarska, former Kerry footballer Jimmy Deenihan and members of the St Brendan’s College Killarney 4 x 400m All-Ireland Champions, Isaac Vickers, Cian Lynch, Jason O’Reilly, Ted O’Gorman and Oisin Lynch. Photo: Don MacMonagle

BIG STAGE: Students brought their show ‘Prom Queen: The Jukebox Musical’ to life on the INEC stage this week.

Who says school isn't fun?

Students got stuck into Arabic belly dancing, Irish Sign Lan guage, Russian ballet and Portuguese Capoeira - to celebrate language and culture.

| By Michelle Crean

The colourful and fun day, to highlight the benefits of foreign language skills, took place last Thursday for Transi tion Year students in Killarney Com munity College as they joined with 15,000 other TYs nationally for the #ThinkLanguages workshops.

The school is in the running to be crowned the #ThinkLanguages Champion Team of the year after sub mitting their very impressive entry. If successful the college will be awarded the trophy as well as live workshops for their students which will run over a full day in the school.

The event included inspirational talks, fun language-filled workshops, and a quiz where the students in the col lege had the opportunity to compete against schools nationwide in the in teractive #ThinkLanguages Quiz.

There was an opening ceremony with inspirational speakers, online lan guage workshops, and a selection of live workshops that were made avail able for the nationwide event by Lan guages Connect. The students got to choose from a variety of workshops made available to them through the Languages Connect programme.

The college were given the opportu nity to manage their own workshops and invite local speakers and busi nesses to take part and support their event and showcase the languages that are spoken in the school and used in the community. It gave stu dents a chance to explore how people use different languages in their lives, workplaces and families and most importantly work with local people within the community. The students organised a variety of workshops in cluding CPR training in German and Polish.

They also had a mindfulness in Ger man, Speed Dating in French and Spanish, Portuguese basketball les son, Tortilla Making, Ukrainian Cul ture workshop and finished off the day with a slideshow they had pre pared on 'Strange Traditions' in other countries.

"It was a wonderful opportunity to work with people within our com munity and it is evident from the array of live workshops that were available that we are fortunate to be able to celebrate living in such a mul ti-cultural society," Principal, Stella Loughnane, said.

Life-saving charity to benefit from Mary's carols

| By Michelle Crean

Local soprano Mary Culloty O'Sulli van will hold a fundraising concert on Tuesday evening next (Novem ber 29).

Every year Mary chooses a charity to support and this year it's Michael Linehan HeartSave Killarney.

Mary will be joined by special guests at the 'Finding Your Voice' concert at 7.30pm for an evening of Christmas carols and love songs in the Methodist Church near Avenue Hotel.

Entry is free and donations will be grate fully accepted with all proceeds going to the life-saving charity.

"This year I’m delighted to nominate Mi chael Linehan HeartSave Killarney," Mary said.

"This local charity has installed 13 public access defibrillators on the streets of Kil larney accessible 24/7 in case of a sudden cardiac emergency in our community. With basic CPR and defibrillator training you could help save a life."

Their aim is to train as many people as possible so if you're interested in learning please get in touch, she added. "They raise funds to cover the ongoing

CHARITY CONCERT: Mary Culloty O’Sullivan will hold a fundraising con cert next week in aid of the Michael Linehan HeartSave charity.

costs of keeping these life-saving ma chines in excellent working condition by supplying fresh pads and batteries year in, year out. Any support is greatly wel comed and appreciated."

Woodlawn man’s book on mental health

| By Michelle Crean

A Woodlawn man has written a memoir on how he coped with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Neil Kelders completed his degree in Sports, Health & Nutrition Development in the IT Tralee. He later combined work

ing full-time with his Law Studies in UCC and was ready to sit the Kings Inns Bar exams, before deciding to set up his own business and follow his passion.

He is now an international speaker, men tal health advocate and author, identi fies the mindsets that make it difficult for us to change. Drawing on his own battles, and with his signature humour, Neil's message is one of hope despite all. His book ‘The Other Side’ is described as a memoir and self-help guide based on his own life experiences of coping with depression and anxiety.

Blending autobiography, philosophical insights and practical, action-steps for change, 'The Other Side' is an insight into how a better life is possible. Each chapter contains ‘Neil’s Notes’, practical tools and actions you can try. Each book comes with a QR code to a free eBook, which contains additional tools and practical advice.

“As long as we're living and breathing, it is always possible to live a better life. The good news is that by following my story and advice, change and taking action will get easier. The ‘Other Side’ is not perfection, it’s living with hope in the midst of everything,” he said.

BELLY DANCING: Students in Killarney Community College participated in the #ThinkLanguages day. Exploring the culture and languages associated through belly dancing were: Carla Luis, Sofia Gimenez, Ava Sheahan and teacher Tara O’Shea. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

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Hike in VAT rate will make Ireland third most-expensive in Europe

| By Sean Moriarty

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kerry met with local political rep resentatives last week to discuss the challenges facing the tourism sector as 2023 approaches.

The hike in VAT rates, due in March, will make Ireland the third most-expensive in Europe behind Denmark and Britain. Currently Ireland sits mid-table and the 9% VAT rate is inline with Cyprus, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Estonia.

Hoteliers also discussed with local polit ical representatives the importance of the 9% Tourism VAT rate and how this is the right rate for the long-term sustain able development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, which in 2019 em ployed 270,000 people and returned over €2bn to the exchequer in direct tourism-related taxes.

“The current 9% rate is the right rate for Irish tourism in a European context.

Increasing the tourism VAT rate by half to 13.5% in March 2023 would make Ire land’s tourism VAT rate the third highest in Europe, far above other European countries where they take tourism se riously like Portugal (6%), Malta (7%) Netherlands (9%),” Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry of the Irish Hotels Fed eration, said.

“Tourism is an important part of the local economy here in Kerry and the contin ued recovery of tourism and hospital ity must be to the fore of Government economic policy as we seek to support these businesses throughout these con tinued uncertain times.”

Local hoteliers welcomed the upturn in tourism this year, businesses through out the country remain in recovery mode, having survived the worst eco nomic shock in recent memory and who are now confronting skyrocketing energy costs and an expected global economic downturn in key markets next year.

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Rathmore students gain first-hand experience of EU law

Four Rathmore students were amongst a group who got the personal low down about Europe's approach to climate change in the European Parliament.

| By Michelle Crean

Killarney man Sean Kelly MEP awarded 24 Transition Year students from Ireland with the incredible opportunity of travel ling to Brussels in Belgium for the educa tional experience.

Anna O’Mahoney, Lainey Harty, Jennifer Dineen and Tara Jones from Scoil Phobail Luachra in Rathmore were selected.

Upon completing an essay competition on the same topic their teacher Miriam O’Regan said the girls were thrilled to be travelling and grateful of the warm welcome and respect they received from parliament members, especially Sean Kelly MEP for Ireland South.

They enjoyed a luxurious stay in the Thon Hotel EU and were given a tour of the

EU parliament, including activities and games to gain insight into the work of the EU and its MEPs.

Additionally, they were gifted hoodies appropriately coloured in the blue and yellow of the EU, a tour of a Belgian choc olate factory and made waffles at the waffle workshop.

The girls were treated to dinner at multi ple restaurants including the Hard Rock Café where they had an unexpected, but very dramatic, experience of thunder and fork lightning as they looked out on the streets of Brussels.

"All the girls are extremely appreciative for this once in a lifetime experience and admit that it opened their eyes to the process behind our law and the work of our MEPs," Miriam O’Regan said.

Caring group craft charity blankets

| By Michelle Crean

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Using their range of skills and some

colourful wool, members of Kilcummin Community Care worked together to make blankets for service users on the Kerry Cork Cancer Health Link Bus.

"Each blanket is assigned as a personal gift to the clients using the Cancer Link Bus and is kept by them," Kate Fleming, Chairperson of Kilcummin Community

Care, said.

The knitting of the squares to make the blankets began at a gathering in the Rose Hotel in 2018. It was a gathering of different volunteer groups.

The Kerry Cork Cancer Health Link Bus were requesting knitted squares to make blankets for the clients who were

using their facilities, she explained.

"Kilcummin Community Care were knitting at the time, so it was decided to help out this worthy cause. We re ceived donations of wool from people in the parish and surrounding areas. Kilcummin ICA also got involved in the efforts."

During the two years of COVID-19, members of both organisations contin ued to knit and are still knitting to the present day.

EU TRIP: Rathmore students Anna O’Mahoney, Lainey Harty, Jennifer Dineen and Tara Jones experienced the EU first-hand during a recent school trip.

community group have shown that they care deeply for others by crafting handmade blan kets for charity.

CARING FOR OTHERS: Members of Kilcummin Community Care have knitted squares to make blankets for charity.

Over 30,000 acorns gathered in Killarney National Park

Over 30,000 acorns were gathered by National Park and Wild life Service outdoor staff from the ancient Derrycunnihy native oak woodlands and Muckross Gardens, Killarney National Park.

The oak woodlands form the most exten sive and oldest areas of native woodlands in Ireland and Northern Europe. It has the largest yew woodland, which occurs along the Muckross Peninsula.

The work carried out was supervised by horticulturalist Gerry Murphy and gar dener Stephen Moore.

The outdoor staff painstakingly potted, or sewed, 31,375 acorns to be exact, mainly Sessile Oak, which is native to Ire land. The mammoth task will ensure that our native woodlands will continue for generations and centuries to come.

“What we have here is the forest of the future, germination will take place in early spring, and come summer time, the pots will be on benches outdoors for at least two more seasons before being planted out,” Stephen Moore, head gar dener, said.

The precious acorns were all collected from registered collection areas of local provenance within Killarney National Park. Other plant species for future gath ering will include, Yew, Birch, Holly and Alder.

The outdoor staff working in the National Park on site polytunnel included James

Doherty, David Fitzgerald, Sjoerd van Wierst, Luke O’Sullivan, Brendan Lynch and Cathal Sexton. They also seeded Eng lish Oak, and Arbutus trees on Muckross Peninsula, one of the few places it grows in Europe. Horticulturist Gerry Murphy explained that they’re encouraging the planting of more native trees in Killarney National Park.

"Going back to the original owners of Muckross Estate, the Herberts of Muck ross, they had their own extensive nurs ery for planting native trees," he said. "Today the 300-year-old champion oak tree in the landscaped garden is still growing strong. Sometimes nature needs our help from time to time.”

Killarney National Park has over 610 hec tares of the most important ancient na tive oak woodland in Ireland. Oak can live for over 500 years and one of the biggest oaks in Killarney National Park is the Roy al Oak on the shores of Lough Leane. The yew woodland on the Muckross Peninsu la is one of the three largest natural yew woods in Europe. The centrepiece iconic yew in Muckross Abbey is believed to be over 550-years-old.

Women’s health the focus of HeartBeat meeting

| By Sean Moriarty

HeartBeat Killarney will present a special meeting dedicated to wom en’s health next week.

Hosted by HeartBeat nurse Anna O'Donoghue, the meeting on Tuesday evening (November 29) will feature specific discussions on every decade of women's lives.

Special guest on the evening will be Ob stetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Mary McCaffrey.

“Topics will include hormones and how

they affect health from puberty, the im portance of bone health, a cameo on fe male cardiac symptoms, heart health and mid-life, as well as common health symp toms specific to women's well-being,” said HeartBeat chairman Billy O'Sullivan. “We welcome women of all ages to this important meeting which is an oppor tunity not to be missed, especially if you have health worries.”

The meeting will take place at 8pm at the Parish Centre on Park Road.

It will be followed by a Q&A session and there is an optional blood pressure and pulse clinic from 7.30pm.

FROM TINY ACORNS: Over 30,000 acorns were gathered by National Park and Wildlife Service outdoor staff from the ancient Derrycunnihy native Oak wood lands and Muckross Gardens, Killarney National Park. The work carried out was supervised by Horticulturalist Gerry Murphy (right) and gardener Stephen Moore (1st left). Also pictured were: James Doherty (2nd left), David Fitzgerald, Sjoerd Van Wierst, Cathal Sexton, Brendan Lynch and Luke O’Sullivan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

GET TOGETHER: Past Lady Captains of Killarney Golf Club pictured at their annual competition recently. Included are: Louise Langan, Maureen Somers, Maura Fitzgerald (winner), Anne Duggan, Marguerite Mulcahy, Breda Duggan, Mary Cronin, Christal Knolke. Christine Carroll, Maureen Culloty, Patsy Han ley, Clare Courtney, Pat Collins, Mary Geaney, Ursula Daly, Hazel O’Connell, Anne Looney, Margaret Brosnan, Sheila Crowley, Helen Prendergast and Mary O’Doherty.

FINE DETAIL: Conservator Sven Habermann, cleaning the historical Meissen Porcelain Vase, in the research and archival rooms in Muckross House Killar ney. It has been a mammoth and delicate task cleaning this iconic German Meissen porcelain from the most famous porcelain manufacturer known throughout the world, which will again have pride of place in the great hall of Muckross House, Killarney National Park. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Fundraiser for seriously ill Valentia woman in London

Family and friends of a Valentia woman who is seriously ill in Lon don have started a GoFundMe campaign to help her road to re covery.

Edel O’Sullivan has been living in Lon don for around 10 years.

She is well known in the local GAA scene having played for the Kingdom Kerry Gaels in London and Southern Gaels in her youth.

This year was supposed to be a very special year for the young mother. She, her partner Shane and daughter

Saoirse, were preparing for the couple’s wedding on New Year’s Eve.

That all changed in April this year when she started to suffer from sever head aches.

She was diagnosed with a brain tumour known as Chordoma. It is an extremely rare tumour affecting one in a million people each year.

Edel underwent surgery in August to remove the tumour.

Unfortunately, she has spent the last three and a half months in an Intensive Care Unit due to complications. She is now awaiting a bed in a rehabil

itation unit.

Doctors have indicated that there is a long road to recovery which will require substantial financial support and rehab. While she can now understand every one, Edel needs day-to-day intense nursing support and physiotherapy.

She needs to relearn how to sit up, stand and walk, and relearn how to write. Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychologi cal support are also needed.

Donations can be made by searching 'Edel's Road to Recovery' on GoFund Me.

Fisherman reels in one of 'world's largest goldfish'

It was a 'reely' record-breaking day for one humble fisherman who managed to catch one of the world's biggest goldfish.

British angler Andy Hackett (42), a com pany director from Worcester, landed an elusive 5st legend known as 'The Carrot'a hybrid species of a leather carp and koi. However, it took all his strength as it took over 25 minutes at Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France, to reel it in.

“I always knew 'The Carrot' was in there but never thought I would catch it," Andy said.

“I knew it was a big fish when it took my bait and went off side to side and up and down with it. It was brilliant to catch it but it was also sheer luck.”

'The Carrot' was put into the lake 20 years ago, and has proved to be a slippery customer ever since.

After taking some obligatory photos to record the historic catch, Andy made a cup of tea to celebrate his hard day's work.

Belgium ladies make a mark on GAA scene

An extraordinary run of fortune came to an end last Sunday when a Belgian GAA team bowed out of an Ireland competition.

Late November and early December is traditionally the business end of the All-Ireland club football and hurling seasons.

That is why local teams like Fossa and

Rathmore are preparing for big match es this weekend.

One of the unlikely stories of the club championship this year came from Bel gium.

The Belgium GAA ladies football team made it all the way to the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Quarter Fi nal.

They faced Ulster champions Cas

tleblaney Faughs at a game that was played in Maastricht in the Netherlands last Sunday.

And while the Belgium (and mainly Brussels) based ladies lost out to their Monaghan rivals, it brought an end to an extraordinary year for the team.

Along the way they beat All-Britain champions Hugh O’Neill’s of Leeds in England.

FUNDRAISER: Edel O’Sullivan faces a long road to recovery in London.

Kerry stars help raise climate change awareness

Two of Kerry's GAA stars jetted off to Africa this week, in a bid to plant a million trees and raise awareness of the impact that climate change is having on some of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Kerry GAA stars Stefan Okunbor and Tomás O Se have joined 50 sportsmen and women from across the country on a week long trip to Kenya, which in cluded playing a series of GAA matches billed as the ‘Plant the Planet Games’, which took place in Nairobi at the week end.

Participants aren’t just raising aware ness about climate change either, as they are collectively aiming to raise more than €350,000 in sponsorship support, to plant a million trees in Africa and support the efforts of Irish develop ment charity Self Help Africa to combat the effects of climate change amongst small-scale farming communities.

The event is being organised by former Galway dual-player Alan Kerins ‘War riors for Humanity,’ the Gaelic Players Association and Self Help Africa, and will also include a programme of sports sessions with children, tree planting days to rehabilitate degraded lands, and visits to agricultural projects being im plemented by Self Help Africa in Kenya. Alongside the Kerry players on the in augural ‘Plant the Planet Games’ are Limerick Hurler Sean Finn, Galway's Damien Comer, Tyrone's Conor Mey ler, Kilkenny’s Grace Walsh, and Aidan O'Shea from Mayo.

The players took to the field for a series

of exhibition games at Nairobi Rugby Club on Sunday, and were the guests of honour at a reception hosted by the Irish Ambassador to Kenya, that night.

Speaking about the event, Alan Ker ins of Warriors for Humanity said that “Gaelic Games has an ability to bring communities together for a greater good, and we are sure this event will be no different”.

Director of Business Development at Self Help Africa, Martha Hourican said that tree planting in Kenya would do much more than remove harmful green house gases from the atmosphere, as the trees being planted would provide alternative sources of food, additional crops that could be sold for income, and would help restore degraded land and improve soil quality for farming in Kenya and elsewhere on the continent.

Self Help Africa planted one million trees in Africa last year in a collaboration that was supported by popular yoghurt brand Glenisk.

Gaelic Players Association CEO, Tom Parsons, said that a key element of the GPAs role was to empower inter-county players to realise the bigger picture be yond sport.

“Not only will this campaign allow the players to come together and experi ence something entirely different, but in doing so they will also be able to lev erage their influence off the field of play in support of the planet and some of the world’s most challenged communities.”

To find out more about the upcoming trip or make a donation to the cause vis it www.selfhelpafrica.org.

HELPING: In attendance at the Warriors For Humanity launch are Tomás O Se (left), and Stefan Okunbor, rep resenting Kerry.

Grim week in America

It was a particularly grim week in the United States after a total of 12 people, including one gunman, were killed in shootings.

The latest mass murder occurred on Tuesday night at a Walmart Store in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Six people died when the store’s manag er opened fire shortly after 10pm local time.

A seventh person was found dead out side the store and police believe this was the shooter.

"Chesapeake Police confirm an active shooter incident with fatalities at the Walmart on Sam's Circle. The shooter is deceased," the City of Chesapeake tweeted.

On Saturday night a gunman entered a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Col orado.

He opened fire and killed five people

before being detained by police who ar rived at the scene within minutes.

State Governor Jared Polis declared a week of morning and instructed that public flags should be lowered to halfmast on all public buildings for five days.

“To honour and remember the victims of the horrific shooting at Club Q in Col orado Springs, flags will be lowered for five days to remember each of the five individuals who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy,” he said.

The suspect was identified as Ander son Lee Aldrich, according to Colorado Springs Police. He used a long rifle in the shooting, and two firearms were found at the scene.

CNN, citing data from the Gun Violence Archive, said there have been more than 600 mass shootings in the United States this year, defined as an incident in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter.

Listowel is one 'Sound Town'

Judges chose from seven finalist entries across the country, each embodying Ireland’s worldwide reputation for kind ness and generosity, but it was Listow el’s outstanding community spirit and exemplary examples of volunteerism that helped them fight off stiff com petition to scoop the overall title and a €10,000 community prize fund.

‘Sound Town’ is a Cadbury and Today FM ‘Weekend Breakfast with Alison Cur tis’ initiative and shines a light on what makes Irish towns so unique as well as celebrating towns, villages, cities and people who spread joy and community spirit.

The market town has a community with a can-do attitude, on a mission to better the community for all. In a bid to boost morale during the COVID-19 pandemic, the local community took to the streets

to perform the popular 'Jerusalema' dance with young and old alike getting involved. The town also holds a Guin ness World Record for gathering the most people dressed as nuns, which raised funds for local charities.

Awarded Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town in 2018, Listowel’s Tidy Town committee and volunteers continue to work tire lessly to ensure Listowel always looks its best.

“Huge congratulations to Listowel and its entire community. It’s a wonderful campaign that shines a light on towns and villages doing remarkable work to make it a better place to live and work,” Alison Curtis, said.

Monthly winners were selected and presented with an official ‘Sound Town’ plaque to celebrate their community spirit. Other finalists this year included Clongriffin in Co. Dublin, Roscarberry in Co. Cork, Westport in Co. Mayo, Droghe da in Co. Louth, Grange in Co. Carlow and Dunshaughlin in Co. Meath.

Listowel has been announced as the overall winner of the Cadbury and Today FM 'Sound Town' award for 2022.

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Public reminded to be 'Winter Ready'

The HSE, Kerry County Council and An Garda Síochána are encouraging house holds to make preparations for adverse weather and to ensure that neighbours reach out to older or vulnerable house holds at this time to ensure that they are prepared for any potential winter weath er.

The Kerry agencies are working closely with their counterparts in Cork as part of the Cork and Kerry Interagency Emer gency Management Office coordination of the response to winter emergencies. The local organisations are drawing the attention of the public to the winter ready.ie website which has useful tips and information for members of the public, including advice on how to avoid trips and falls, and how to make sure your home and family are prepared for winter.

The HSE Department of Public Health for the region is encouraging the public to protect the health service this winter by taking up both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines when they are offered. Walkin clinics are available for anyone who

hasn’t received the full course of COV ID-19 vaccines, and certain groups are now being offered booster vaccines. The flu vaccine is also available at the moment free of charge to certain groups, including healthcare workers, those aged over 65, and children aged between two and 17.

The firefighters of Cork City, Cork County, and Kerry County Fire Services ask that householders check their smoke and car bon monoxide alarms are working, and if they’re not already installed, to get them installed.

Local statutory bodies will be promoting important messages over the coming weeks around issues like road safety, pre paring the home, health and well-being, advice for older people, and details of im portant emergency contacts.

All of the local agencies including the Health Service Executive, An Garda Síochána, Kerry Fire Service, Kerry Civil Defence and Kerry County Council work closely together to ensure a coordinated response to any emergencies which may arise over the winter months.

Killarney hotel accepted into exclusive luxury travel network

The Europe Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso’s ex clusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, a prestigious network which specialises in high end luxury and experiential travel.

This acceptance has opened the oppor tunity for travellers around the world to discover and enjoy the unparalleled Europe Hotel & Resort in the beautiful surrounds of Killarney by the lakes and in Ireland’s southwest.

Virtuoso’s portfolio consists of over 2,200 of the world’s best companies such as hotels, cruise lines, tour opera

tors and 20,000 advisors, providing its high-end clientele with unique experi ences, special values, complimentary perks and exclusive amenities.

"We are privileged to be accepted as a preferred partner in this renowned net work," said Michael Brennan, Managing Director of The Europe Hotel & Resort.

"This acceptance will open new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s 20,000 luxury travel advi sors and their highly desirable clientele. Becoming a preferred partner is a true honour as we continue to grow our re lationship among leading travel profes sionals worldwide," he said.

Grand opening at Expose Firies

The team at Expose Firies recently had a very successful grand open ing.

Hair Manager Elaine Groves along with Beauty Manager Aisling Foran and staff members Marguerite, Ciara, Natalia and Lorraine were on hand on the evening to welcome clients of Expose Firies.

The night commenced with canapes and

wine and clients availed of amazing dis counts and special offers.

Brand ambassador Orlagh Winters show cased her hair and make-up and clients enjoyed the demonstrations.

The ladies at Expose Firies are looking forward to welcoming new and existing clients and taking care of their hair and beauty needs.

WINTER READY: Statutory and public bodies in Kerry are urging members of the public to be prepared for the winter months and to be ‘Winter Ready’. Pictured at the launch at University Hospital Kerry from l-r were: Garda Slavica Radic, Lisa Lynch (CIT), John Kennelly (KCC), Antoinette Boyd (UHK), Owen O’Donnell (Ker ry Fire Service) and Garda Sean O’Sullivan. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Statutory and public bodies in Kerry are urging members of the public to be ‘Winter Ready’.

GRAND OPENING: The team at Expose Firies enjoyed their grand opening. From left: Ciara Leen (Junior Stylist), Claire Murphy (Owner), Elaine Groves (Hair Man ager), Aisling Foran (Beauty Manager) and Lorraine Fitzgerald (Beautician).

CONCERT: Launching the Liam O’Connor Show with St Brendan’s College Choir and Music Group with special guests on the night Paddy Casey and Brian Cody. Pictured were students Cillian O’Connor, Gearoid Healy, Jack McCrohan, Gavin Cronin and Sam Dennehy with Liam O’Connor. The concert will be held on De cember 1 in The Chapel, St Brendan’s College. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 25th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc

9PM - 12:30AM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC

HOUSE

7.45PM - 2AM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 2AM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

ANAM CULTURAL CENTRE

5PM - 9PM

To celebrate Christmas in Killarney, Santa & Mrs Clause are welcoming the children of Killarney to their lovely grotto at the Anam Cultural Centre. Tickets €5

GLENEAGLE INEC

7.30PM - 10:30PM

The Music of The Drifters are back again. They will perform greatest hits with a live band, special guest Desi Egan. Tickets €33.50

SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 26th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc

9PM - 12:30AM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

7:30PM - 2AM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

ANAM CULTURAL CENTRE

12.30PM - 6PM

To celebrate Christmas in Killarney, Santa & Mrs Clause are welcoming the children of Killarney to their lovely grotto at the Anam Cultural Centre. Tickets €5

PLAZA'S PIANO BAR

9PM - 11PM

Our bar brings class with it’s beautiful interiors, and views of Killarney Park, enjoy melodies from our Resident Piano Bar

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 2AM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

MAGIC PARADE

6PM - 7PM

Experience the magic of Christmas in Killarney with a series of festive parades every Saturday until Christmas.

SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 27th

CAFE DU PARC

11AM - 9PM

Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc 9PM - 12:30AM

Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting

ANAM CULTURAL CENTRE

12.30PM - 6PM

To celebrate Christmas in Killarney, Santa & Mrs Clause are welcoming the children of Killarney to their lovely grotto at the Anam Cultural Centre. Tickets €5

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

1PM - 3PM

O’Donoghue Public House is a place to experience local tunes. Bring your own instrument and join the Craic agus Ceol 9PM - 11PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

3PM - 11PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

MONDAY NOVEMBER 28th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 29th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue

Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30th

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

SCRUFFY'S

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

THURSDAY DECEMBER 1st

O'DONOGHUE

PUBLIC HOUSE

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Rocking Jimmy & Tracey Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes

ANAM CULTURAL CENTRE

5PM - 9PM

To celebrate Christmas in Killarney, Santa & Mrs Clause are welcoming the children of Killarney to their lovely grotto at the Anam Cultural Centre. Tickets €5

SCRUFFY'S

9:30PM - 11:30PM

Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians

Christmas motorbike charity road run launched

The Kerry Bikers are hosting their annual Christmas Bike Run on De cember 18.

The event will raise funds for St Francis’ Special School at St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort and Eagle Lodge in Tralee. Now in its sixth year, the run, which is organised by an amalgamation of several Kerry motorcycle clubs under the banner of Kerry Bikers, will visit Killarney. The run gets underway at 10.30am from Tralee. The first stop off is in Sheahan’s Centra on the Muckross Road where the Tralee group will be joined by local mo

torcyclists before setting off on a yet to be decided route.

“We will announce the route in Killarney. Last year we went to Killorglin, Farran fore and Castleisland. This year Abbey feale and Listowel may be in reach and if so we will make donations to Nano Nagle Special School too," organiser Dave Foley said.

Over one hundred motorcycles are ex pected to take part in the run. Last year the full convoy measured 1.6km from start to finish.

“We hope to exceed that this year,” add ed Foley

BIKERS: A large group of bikers ready to set off on last year's Christmas motor bike charity road run from Tralee. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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The Fiat Professional Scudo is back on the market after nearly six years and the all-new and fully up dated multifunctional van is avail able now from Adams of Tralee.

As well as being the county’s Hyundai car dealer, the Tralee garage is also home to Fiat commercials in the Kingdom. The Scudo has not been sold in Ireland

since 2016 but when Fiat became part of the Stellantis Group it paved the way for the manufacture of medium vans. The family run garage is top of the sales charts for the whole of Ireland when it comes to Fiat vans and that is something that Adam’s of Tralee is keen to expand on.

A new extension is currently being built at the garage specifically to cope with sales and after sales demands by com

mercial customers.

The newly extended workshop, when competed will have three new lifts ded icated to vans.

“Van drivers tend to look after their ve hicles better than car owners,” manager and Aghadoe man Marcus O’Shea ex plained.

“They look after their vans because they know a breakdown will cost money, all their tools and equipment are in their

vans, and a day off the road means they are not getting to a job and that has a knock on effect on the next job. Putting in three extra lifts shows we are commit ted to commercial customers, they often take priority over car customers.

“That comes from Des Adams, he was and is always a big commercial man and knows they importance of keeping

on the road. And it shows, we have a lot of fleet customers.”

Moriarty

A new partnership between Kerry GAA and the Bon Se cours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) has been described as the "first of its kind for a County Board in Ireland".

Both Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and the Kerry GAA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the hospital to become a new health partner.

Under this MOU, Kerry GAA and BSHT will collaborate across a range of mutu ally beneficial areas. This collaboration will include elite players having access to physiotherapy services, certain diagnos tic testing, DEXA scans and other diag nostics as required.

The collaboration will also include BSHT basing their Physiotherapy Out-Patient Service in the Currans Centre of Excel lence along with other office-based staff. The document was signed on behalf of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee by Mr TJ O’Connor, CEO and on behalf of the Kerry GAA by its Chairman, Mr Patrick O’Sul livan. The partnership has been agreed initially until 2027 and both the hospital and the Kerry GAA are keen to see this partnership develop into a longer-term relationship.

Mr TJ O’Connor, CEO of Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, welcomed the agree ment.

“Bon Secours Tralee is very happy to sign

this MOU with Kerry GAA," he said.

"When Liam Lynch first approached us with his vision for this partnership ar rangement, we immediately embraced the concept and are delighted to bring it to fruition. We look forward to sharing our state-of-the-art facilities and people with our elite GAA athletes over the com ing years for the ultimate benefit of our GAA teams in Kerry."

Mr Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA, said that the new agreement will be of great benefit to Kerry GAA.

“Having access to the facilities, services and people in the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee for our elite GAA teams is impera tive in the modern game," he said.

"Quick access to diagnostic testing and scanning plays a critical role in facilitating early diagnosis, rehabilitation and return to play. Having this speedy access to these services and the range of specialist at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee will ensure that our players receive the best possible care and are back on the pitch as soon as possible. This is hugely important to us and we look forward to develop ing and expanding our partnership with

BSHT over the coming years.”

Ms Rosalie Stack, Physiotherapy Manag er, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee said “this is a really exciting opportunity for the Physiotherapy Department in BSHT".

"We look forward to recruiting some ad ditional staff and working collaboratively with Kerry GAA in the months and years

ahead.”

Mr Liam Lynch, Vice Chairman, Kerry GAA said “this partnership arrangement with BSHT is the first of its kind for a County Board in Ireland".

"We are excited and delighted that we have been able to make this innovative proposal a reality.”

New GAA partnership is "first of its kind" in Ireland Exhibition continues

Killarney Camera Club's 21st anni versary exhibition continues until December in Killarney House.

The exhibition is a celebration of the wonderful landscapes. seascapes, wild life and cultural heritage of Kerry. If you are in Killarney, be sure to pop in. It’s open every day until 5pm.

Killarney Camera Club offers a warm welcome to everyone with an interest in

photography, from beginners who take photos with their phones to those with many years experience using a camera.

"Our activities include presentations by visiting speakers, outings, competitions, project nights, and occasional work shops," PRO Deirdre Donoghue said. For further information or for member ship, email secretary@killarneycamera club.ie.

NEW PARTNER: Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is to be a new health partner to Kerry GAA. Pictured were: Rosalie Stack (Physiotherapy Manager, Bon Secours Hospital), Patrick O’Sullivan (Chairman of Kerry GAA) and TJ O’Connor (CEO of Bon Secours Hospital). Photo: Domnick Walsh

MARK OF RESPECT: Fifth Year students from St Brigid’s Presentation, Sarah Pigott and Sarah O’Mahony, laid a wreath on behalf of the entire school body on the grave of the Presentation Sisters in Aghadoe Cemetery on Monday as a mark of respect to all Presentation Sisters on Presentation Day which is cele brated on November 21 each year.

EXHIBITION: Red Squirrel image by Keith Johnson which is part of an exhibition in Killarney House.

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How to value a company

competitive? How stable has the revenue generation been over time? Has the ROE from management been competitive?

You have financial statements that give you an insight into how the company is performing at a specific moment in time, but it will be the future growth projec tions from management and market ana lysts that ultimately determine the price. Take Tesla, for instance. Revenue and cash flows provided insight into the company’s performance, but it was pre dictions about future automated driving capabilities, battery production capacity and a world pivoting towards electronic vehicles that drove the company to its trillion-dollar valuation. Today, the reve nue and cash flows are better than they have ever been, but the story about to morrow has faded, and the company is down almost 60%.

While the numbers from today can be quantified, the story is driven by the fu ture growth possibilities of the company. These future growth possibilities can seem rational at any one moment, but as the economy and company performance

change, so do the growth possibilities. Be careful how much weight you put on the stories the market is telling you about specific companies. As the information changes, so too will the story.

To quote Morgan Housel “We can use historical data to assume a trend will continue, but that’s just a sto ry we want to believe in a world where things change all the time”

VALUATION TIPS

When valuing a company, you need to listen to the story being told by the com pany’s management team and assess whether this story is economically viable. Here are three areas to focus on and some questions you should always ask yourself when valuing a company.

CURRENT CASHFLOWS

Is the company generating the profits needed to fund future business? Are the gross and net margins of the company

GROWTH POTENTIAL

What has the revenue and earnings growth rate been over time? Are there potential revenue streams not currently being accounted for? Does the company have operating leverage that will help drive future profit margins? Does the company have a durable competitive ad vantage?

FUTURE RISK

Who are the major competitors in the space, and does the company have an established moat to protect its market share? At what point will the company saturate the market, inhibiting future growth? Is the story currently being told by management viable if economic con ditions changes?

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15TH ANNIVERSARY

TUCKER

In loving memory of Stephen Tucker

Late of Woodlawn Park, Killarney Who died on 29th November 2007.

I remember the day you were born My beautiful brown eyed boy My heart was bursting with happiness You were my pride and joy I remember the day you died 15 years now My heart just broke in two It comforts me to know Dad is with you And my two angels help me to carry on.

Miss you and love you forever your heartbroken Mom xx

Brother

A day to remember So sad to recall

Without farewell Stephen You left us all Deep in our hearts Your memory is kept Of a loving brother We will never forget.

Always loved and remembered everyday by your brothers Denis and Gavin, sister Olivia, sisters-in-law Amelia and Rosie and brother-in-law Ger.

Uncle Gentle Jesus up above, Please give Uncle Stephen All our love.

Love niece Lauren, nephews Dylan, Darragh, Luke, Rory and Marc xx

15TH ANNIVERSARY

TUCKER

6TH ANNIVERSARY

CASEY

In loving memory of Kathleen Casey

Late of Dawn View, Woodlawn Road, Killarney

Who passed away on 26th November 2016.

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

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Loved and missed now and always by Kevin, Claire, Aideen, Caoimhe and Cathal.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for Kathleen and Carmel Casey in St Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm on Saturday 26th November.

23RD ANNIVERSARY

FLEMING

11TH ANNIVERSARY

CASEY

In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) Casey

Late of Mangerton View, Killarney Who died on 28th November 2011.

A Dad’s love is special A gift beyond compare You know the only meaning When he no longer there

A special time A special place A special Dad We can’t replace

With an aching heart We whisper low We miss you Dad And love you so.

Always remembered & missed by your loving children Padraig, Katherine, Adrian, Vincent, Colette, Maura and Deirdre, grandchildren, sons-in-law, and daughters-in law.

Anniversary mass is on Friday 25th November 2022 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

HEGARTY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

KEOGH (NEE KIELY)

In loving memory of Theresa Keogh (nee Kiely) Late of O’Sullivan’s Place and Dennehy’s Bohereen, Killarney Who died on 27th November 2021.

As we remember Theresa on the first anniversary of her passing, we her family, John, Catherine, Michael and Alison, wish to acknowledge and sincerely thank all those who sympathised, sent mass cards, messages, phone calls, flowers and messages online.

We would like to offer our deepest gratitude to our extended family, neighbours and friends for their assistance and generosity shown to us at the time of her passing and funeral.

Thank you to Dr. Coffey and all the staff at the Ross Medical Centre, to Anthony and his staff at O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy. To the local district nurses and all her past home carers down through the years.

Thank you to the staff of the Bons Secour hospital in Tralee for all the care and respect they showed to Theresa during her life, illness and up to her passing.

Thank you to Mike and Mary O’Shea of O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their professionalism in arranging her funeral.

In loving memory of A dear husband and father David Fleming

Glendale House, Dromadeesirt, Tralee Road, Killarney

Who died on 30th November, 1999. R.I.P.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten And by us you never will.

In loving memory of Marjorie Hegarty (nee Casey) 4 Monastery Gardens, Killarney Who died 26th November 2012.

In loving memory of Stephen Tucker Late of Shrone and formerly Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on 29th November 2007.

You are near even if I don’t see you You are with me even if you are far away You are in my heart, In my thoughts In my life always.

Always loved and rememvered every day. Tracy and Cian xxx

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.

Deeply missed and fondly remembered The Dillon Family xxx

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

Always remembered by your loving wife Anne, daughters Gerardine and Elaine, sons David and Michael, also Roinne, Patrick, Myra and grandchildren.

3RD ANNIVERSARY ADAMS

You can shed tears cause she is gone Or you can smile cause she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see what she has left You can remember her That only she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

Always remembered by your nephews and nieces, Padraig, Katherine, Adrian, Vincent, Colette, Maura and Deirdre. grand nieces & grand nephews.

Anniversary Mass is on Friday 25th November 2022 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

As long as the sun shines… The wind blows… The rain falls… You will live on inside of us forever For that is all our heart knows.

Remembered with love by sons Jimmy and Gerard, daughters Adrienne, Karen and Ruth, sisters-in-law Marie, Patricia and Laura, sons-in-law Stephen and Martin, her nieces, nephews, grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. Relying on these promises, we come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that we need (mention your requests). From whom shall we ask Lord Jesus, if not from you, whose heart is an unfailing source of grace 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, 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 and request will be granted. Never known to fail. B.M.

A special thank you to Fr. Jim, Fr. Paddy, Fr. Tom, Tadghie, Mary and Paud for a beautiful and meaningful funeral mass.

As it would be impossible to thank every one individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation.

My Mother

You only have one mother Patient, kind and true No other friend in all the world Will be the same to you

When other friends forsake you To mother you will return For all her loving kindness She asks nothing in return

Our lips cannot speak how we loved her Our hearts cannot tell what to say But God only knows how we miss her In our home that is lonely today

Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Anniversary mass for Theresa is on Saturday 26th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

B.S.

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In loving memory of Delia Adams (nee Nolan) Bridge House, Coolgarrive, Killarney 26th November 2019.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

FLYNN

In loving memory of Patrick Flynn

Late of Ballydribben, Killarney Who died on1st December 2018.

Gone but never forgotten Forever in our thoughts Thinking of you always.

Always remembered by his brothers, sisters, his mother Mary, nieces, nephews, sisters in-law, uncles, aunts, Greg and Mark.

Forever remembered by Catherine.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

GRIFFIN

9TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

In loving memory of Margaret Horgan Late of Lewis Road, Killarney Who died on 29th November 2013.

Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Always remembered by your loving family, Siobhan, Donal and Mairead, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Tuesday 29th November at 9.30am in Church of The Resurrection.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY

In loving memory of Con Griffin

Bishop Moynihan Crescent, Killarney and Tralee

Who passed away on 27th November 2018.

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little – but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go

For this is a journey we must all take And each must go alone It’s all part of the master plan A step on the road to home

When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know Laugh at all the things we used to do Miss me, but let me go.

Ar dheís Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Always in our thoughts and prayers Cáit, Áine, Conor, John, Kieran Kathryn, Padraig, Claire, Colum and Máire, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, and his 19 grandchildren.

28TH & 30TH ANNIVERSARIES

ALLMAN

In loving memory of Margaret Hickey Crosstown, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on 30th November 2007.

Much loved wife, mother mother-in-law and grandmother.

Happy, smiling, always content Loved and respected wherever she went Always so thoughtful, loving and kind A beautiful memory she left behind.

Loving husband Joe and family.

21ST & 11TH ANNIVERSARIES

LYNE

ANNIVERSARIES

MURPHY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’SHEA

In

In loving memory of Our beloved parents Bill and Maura Murphy Late of ‘Paola’ Countess Road, Killarney and their beautiful daughter and our beloved sister Colette Murphy Yvroud, France.

Grief is the price we pay for love

We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And the day before that too

We think of you in silence And often speak your names All we have are memories And your pictures in a frame.

Grief is the price we pay for love.

Sadly missed and always loved and remembered by Jacqueline, Michelle, Caroline and all family members and friends.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 27th November at 12pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

8TH ANNIVERSARY

As we lovingly remember and greatly miss Seamus on the first anniversary of his passing, his wife Joan, and children John C & Brigitte, would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all who extended their support, kindness and sympathy to us following our sad loss.

We would like to acknowledge sincere gratitude to our extended family, wonderful neighbours, friends, and loyal customers for the many expressions of sympathy we received. And to those who sent mass cards, letters, phone calls and online condolences. We are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to Dr. Kavanagh, Fiona and the Public Health Nurses, Liam Sheehan and staff, and doctors, nurses, and staff at UHK, Killarney District Hospital and Killarney Nursing Home. We will be forever grateful for the exceptional care, kindness and empathy shown at all times.

A special thank you also to Fr. Jim Lenihan for making Seamus’s Funeral Mass so heartfelt and personal. Also, for his calls to visit Seamus over all the years, and his kindness and kind words expressed to us all, before, during and after Seamus’s passing, and his continued support since.

Thanks to the Killarney Publicans and members of Dr. Crokes Football Club who provided the Guard of Honour, and those who lined the streets of Killarney town for Seamus’s final journey.

Thanks also to Dr. Crokes Football Club and Dromhall Hotel for providing food to the house.

Finally, to Mike, Mary O’Shea, and staff at O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their sensitive and professional handling of all arrangements.

In

Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Remembered by all your loving family.

In loving memory of Denis and Betty Lyne Late of Cleeney, Killarney. Denis, who died on 29th November 2001 and Betty, who died on 12th November 2011.

Weep not for me nor sorrow take But love each other for my sake.

Sadly missed by their children Michael, Norita, Denis, John, Miriam, Thomas, Desiree, their wives, husbands and their grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 26th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

JESUS

No words we write can ever say How much we miss you everyday No one knows the grief we bear When the family gather and you’re not there

We laugh, we talk, we play the part But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart The sorrow we feel, we can never explain And the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Love your heartbroken son Mike, Rachel, granddaughter Dayna and grandsons Isaac and kadan.

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Always remembered by your loving wife Joan, son John C, daughter Brigitte, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren James & Ellie, and sisters Marion & Eileen.

Anniversary Mass for Seamus is on Saturday November 26th at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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. E.D.

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loving memory of Margaret and Jack Allman, Late of Rockfield, Firies, Killarney Margaret who died on 8th April 1994 and Jack who died on 24th November 1992.

DOOLEY

In loving memory of Philomena Dooley 95 Forest Close, Ballyspillane, Killarney Who died on 23rd November 2014.

loving memory of Seamus O’Shea Jack C’s Bar, High Street, Killarney, Who died on 28th November 2021.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY MOLTER

In loving memory of Markus Molter Deerpark Crescent, Killarney and Deuselbach, Germany Who passed away on 27th November 2021.

As we lovingly remember and greatly miss our beloved Markus on this his 1st anniversary, we his heartbroken family, Mary, Shane, Elaine and Brooke, his parents Uschi and Erwin, sister Martina and extended families in Killarney and Germany, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us at that time and throughout this difficult year.

Our sincere gratitude to all those who sent mass cards, texts and RIP messages and called to the house. Special thanks to all those who sent floral tributes to Markus’ funeral in Germany, it was greatly appreciated.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Niall Howard for a most beautiful month’s mind mass, to Mary O’Shea for her help with the RIP messages and book of condolences, and also to Alan Breen for the book of condolences.

We will cherish the kindness shown to us by so many people. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

In Heaven we shall meet again Where farewell is never spoken We shall clasp each other hand in hand And the clasp shall never be broken.

Rest in Peace Markus xxx

Markus’ anniversary mass is on Saturday 26th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

9TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Denis (Denny Arthur) Moynihan Late of Rusheenmore, Glenflesk, Killarney Who died on 7th December 2013.

Wrap your arms around him Lord Don’t leave him on his own For it is his Anniversary And he can’t come home

Call his name softly And when he looks your way Tell him we love him And miss him every day.

Always remembered by his loving wife Mary, daughter Margaret, sons Arthur & Padraig, son-in-Law Tadhg, daughters-in-Law Helen & Brenda and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 26th November at 6:00pm in Glenflesk church.

13TH ANNIVERSARY MURNANE

5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of A dear father, grandfather and great grandfather John (Johnny) O’Brien

Late of 15 Marian Tce, Killarney Who died on 27th November 2017.

Death leaves a heartache No one can heal Love leaves a memory No one can steal

Because remembering him is easy I do it every day There is an ache within my heart That will never go away.

Sadly missed and always loved by your daughter Mary, grandsons Denis and Maria, Aidan and Pauline, granddaughter Siobhán, and great grandchildren Sophie, Jessie-Mai and Casey xx

5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of My father Johnny

Late of Marian Terrace, Killarney Who passed away on 27th November 2017.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are always near Missed, loved and always dear.

Sadly missed by your son Brendan and family. xx

50TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

ROHAN

In loving memory of My wonderful daughter & sister Aileen Rohan (nee Ferris) Late of Kings Park and O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney Whose 50th birthday occurs on 29th November.

In loving memory of Florence Murnane

Late of The Glen, Glenflesk Who left this world on 1st December 2009.

We shall meet again in a brighter land Where farewell is never spoken We shall clasp each other hand in hand And the clasp shall not be broken

May you rest in peace, dear loved one In that heavenly home above With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In his own eternal love

Your weary hours and days of pain Your troubled nights have passed Your ever patient willing soul Has found sweet rest at last.

From the Guerin family, Tiernaboul

Also remembering all the deceased members of the Murnane family at this time.

for

Whose birthday occurred on 23rd November.

Missing you on your birthday. Today is full of memories Happiness and tears, Of birthday celebrations We’ve shared throughout the years

We feel that you are with us In everything we do So we’ll celebrate your birthday But we’ll spend it missing you.

Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his family, wife Margaret, children Rodney, Maurice and Michelle, son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Ciaran, Darragh, Oisin, Katie, Gabriel and Aniel, his mother Mary, brother and sisters, nieces and nephews and extended family.

3RD ANNIVERSARY SHEEHAN

In loving memory of Sean Sheehan Farranfore, Co Kerry 22nd November 2019.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Sheila, daughters Breda and Margaret, sons Mike, Pat and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

In loving memory of My father Johnny

Late of Marian Terrace, Killarney, Who passed away on 27th November 2017.

Father

There is always a face before me A voice I would love to hear A smile I will always remember Of a father I loved so dear

Deep in my heart lies a picture More precious than silver or gold It’s the picture of my father Whose memory will never grow old

Always remembered by your loving Daughter Sheila and son-in-law Tom. xxx

Granda

What we would give If we could say … “Hello Granda!”

In the same old way To hear his voice

And see his smile … To sit with him And chat a while

So if you still have your Granda Cherish him with care … For you’ll never know the heartache Until you see his vacant chair.

Your loving grandchildren Ian and Jess, Mark, Sandra and Tommy, Kevin and Emer. xxx

Great-Granda

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Your great-grandchildren Evan, Ewan, Hayden, TJ and Millie. xxx

JESUS

Nothing on earth can ever replace The sound of your voice Or the smile on your face No verse, no flowers, no tears can say How much we miss you every day.

Miss you everyday.

Happy Birthday xxx Love Mam

As each day dawns we think of you As each night falls we pray for you And throughout our lives No matter where In our hearts you are always be there.

Happy Birthday Ails.x Love Eamonn, Richard and families.

ROHAN

A Birthday remembrance

For my loving wife

Aileen Rohan

Who passed away in July 2016. Aileen’s 50th birthday occurs on 29th November.

You are near, even if I don’t see you You are with me, even if you are far away You are in my thoughts, in my heart In my life, always.

Thinking of you always xx

Lovingly remember you always your husband Mark and son Eugene, the Ferris and Rohan families, relations and friends.

BREEN Birthday Remembrance

Patrick ‘Pat’ Breen Late of Gurrane, Oakpark, Tralee and Cloon, Glencar

7TH ANNIVERSARY

MC CARTHY-ASHE

In loving memory of Molly McCarthy-Ashe Late of Gortagullane, Muckross and Ballyspillane, Killarney Who passed away on 23rd November 2015.

You left us broken hearted Not knowing what to do But now we find such comfort In memories of you

The legacy you left us Was of happiness and love And that shines on forever From the glorious skies above

You brought joy and beauty From the moment of your birth Now in heaven you’re an angel Just as you were on earth.

Love Mom, Dad, brother Cian and family.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

MC CARTHY-ASHE

In loving memory of My grandaughter Molly McCarthy-Ashe Late of Gortagullane, Muckross Who passed away on 23rd November 2015.

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

Love and always remembered by Nana Ashe.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Timothy Buckley Late of Villa Maria, Curragh, Aghadoe, Killarney Who passed away on 3rd December 2020.

There is a bridge of memory From earth to heaven above It keeps you always near us It’s called the bridge of love

It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

Loved and dearly missed by his wife Kathleen, his daughters Cathrena, Myra, Claire, Aileen, Valerie and Thea and their families.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 3rd December 2022 at 7.30pm in Fossa church.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of Mary O’Leary

Late of Emmet’s Terrace, Killarney Who died on 30th November 2002.

We sat beside your bedside Our hearts were crushed and sore We did our duty to the end Til we could do no more

In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away And though our hearts were breaking We knew you could not stay

You left behind some aching hearts That loved you most sincere We never shall and never will Forget you mother dear.

Always loved and sadly missed by son Jerry, grandson Jer, wife Aurea and great grandson Lucas.

Anniversary mass is on Tuesday 29th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

In loving memory of Mary O’Leary

Late of Emmet’s Terrace, Killarney Who died on 30th November 2002.

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Always missed and lovingly remembered your daughter Ann, son-in-law Billy, grandson Sean and Gerardine and great grandson Sean Óg.

Anniversary Mass is on Tuesday 29th November at 6.15pm in St.Marys Cathedral.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of Mary O’Leary

Late of Emmet’s Terrace, Killarney Who died on 30th November 2002.

God knows how much we miss you, Mum Never shall your memory fade Loving thoughts shall ever wander To the spot where you are laid

Though absent you are always near Still missed, still loved and always so dear May God Bless and keep you Until we meet again.

Love from your daughter Sheila, Son-in-law Robbie & Grandson Emmet.

Anniversaries,

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of John Anthony O’Sullivan

Late of Ballydaly, Rathmore, Co. Kerry 1st January 1940 ~ 26th November 2020

In Memory of our Father & Granda

The empty chair, the tv stilled The coat unworn, the pipe unfilled The speakers hushed, the light unlit The door now locked, no call to sit

An earthy mound, a wooden cross A silent prayer, a loved one lost A wreath of flowers, a vase just filled A peaceful rest , a life well lived...

Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh D’anam

John A, Mary & Joshua

2ND ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of John Anthony O’Sullivan

Late of Ballydaly, Rathmore Who passed away on 26th November 2020.

We pray to God that may he bless you And keep you happy as you used to be Today on your second anniversary We pray for your peace and comfort.

Remembered by your son Denis J and grandsons Nigel & Jonathan.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

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

PRAYER TO PADRE PIO

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

With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, the grace of....which I ardently desire.

3 times; Glory be to the Father... C.D.

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY

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

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

Remembered with love A loving mother and nana Teresa O’Sullivan

Late of Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney Who passed away on 26th November 2017.

We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And days before that too.

God has you in his arms We have you in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered and never forgotten by your son Neil, daughter-in-law Margaret and grandchildren Gavin & Ava xx

ST. THERESA

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

Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. R.F.

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

SPORT

ADAM MOYNIHAN

E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie

SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

€72.5 million needed for Fitzgerald Stadium redevelopment

The proposed revamp at Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium will cost in the region of €72.5 million, Kerry GAA chair Patrick O’Sullivan has revealed.

Speaking at the County Convention on Monday, O’Sullivan highlighted the need for improvements at the famous old ground – not only for the benefit of GAA in Kerry but also to attract international acts to the town.

“Right now the stadium needs a major refit, upgrading it to a multi-event centre to cater for the needs of the people of Kerry into the future,” the chairman said. “It needs to be modern and comfortable for our spectators not only to enjoy big GAA games but also to entice some of

the finest Irish and international enter tainment acts to this county.

“To do that the stadium has to be mod ernised and upgraded. Since I returned as chairman of Kerry GAA we have met the current Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Sports Minister Jack Chambers and Min ister for Education Norma Foley. These meetings were arranged by local TD Brendan Griffin. Brendan also arranged for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to visit the stadium. All these meetings have been positive towards the planned project.

“Mr Varadkar spoke in the Dáil of his vis it to the stadium and we also met Moira Murrell Chief Executive of Kerry County Council and updated the Council of our

plans.”

In September, Varadkar noted that Ker ry is a “leading county in both sport and tourism and it needs a modern, stateof-the-art stadium. We can all agree on that. I know the people of Kerry will put money on the table and be able to raise a lot of money, but they will need a bit of help from the government too. I think that will be forthcoming in due course.” Addressing that financial aspect of the venture, Patrick O’Sullivan outlined how much it is likely to cost.

“Projected costing for the upgrading of the stadium is in the region of €72.5 million,” the Killarney native explained. “In January there will be a more detailed

presentation on how we propose to fund the project.”

In 2008 and 2009 works were complet ed in an attempt to modernise the Lewis Road end of the ground and the dressing room facilities.

A number of areas are still in obvious need of an upgrade, though, including the main O’Sullivan Stand and the score board end. Adding floodlights and par tially covering the terrace may also be on the cards.

The stadium, which was opened in honour of legendary Kerry player Dick Fitzgerald in 1936 at a cost of £3,000, can currently hold around 38,000 spec tators.

THE PARK: Killarney's Fitzgerald Stadium, known locally as The Park, could be set for a major overhaul. Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

| By Adam Moynihan

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMoynihan

Five All-Stars for Kerry ladies

Five members of the Kerry team who were defeated by Meath in the 2022 All-Ireland final have been honoured with All-Star awards.

Kerry enjoyed a superb year, winning promotion back to Division 1 before ex ceeding all expectations by reaching the All-Ireland final in July. Although they ul timately came up short against a strong Meath team, the Kingdom earned 11 nominations for the All-Stars, which

were held in the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin last weekend.

In the end, five Kerry women made the final 15: Kayleigh Cronin (Dr Crokes), Aishling O’Connell (Cordal/Éire Óg Cork), Cáit Lynch (Castleisland Des monds), Niamh Carmody (Finuge/St

Killarney Valley AC named Club of the Year

Members

ics Club had cause for celebrations on Wednesday as they picked up the prestigious Development Club of the Year prize at the 123.ie National Athletics Awards.

The award is handed out annually to a club who have made a positive impact on behalf of the sport within their com munity.

Sprinter Sarah Leahy of Killarney Val ley and UL was also honoured with the Female University Athlete of the Year award.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, coach and committee member Tomás Griffin said he and his clubmates were “delighted” and “very proud” to accept the Club Development award on behalf of all their athletes, coaches and admin istrators. The opening of their new track alongside St Brendan’s College in 2020 has been crucial, Griffin explained.

“The facility a catalyst but the passion was always there and we had people do ing their best and coaching long before there was a track. To see the momentum that came with the opening of the track being maintained is great. We now have a waiting list of people looking to join the

club.

“Did we see ourselves winning an award like this, in an organisation of 53,000 members and 400 clubs? No. But was it always possible? Yes. Killarney as a town across all sports – Gaelic football, soccer, basketball, cycling, judo, rock climbing –it’s a place where people excel. The bar is already raised. But being able to reach this level and achieve what we have in just two years shows what other talent is out there.”

Killarney Valley now boast five Irish inter nationals, 320 registered members and 22 Athletics Ireland accredited coaches. The club won 107 provincial and national medals in 2022, and they had 155 gradu ates from their Couch to 5k programme. Many of these participants are now reg ulars in the local Park Run and are con tinuing their personal health and fitness journeys with the club.

Nine Killarney Valley representatives attended the awards ceremony on Wednesday: Tomás Griffin, Jerry Griffin (chairperson), Bríd Stack, Gene Court ney, Con Lynch, Karen Smith, Sarah Le ahy, Jordan Lee, and Madie Wilson-Walk er. Sarah’s parents Mike and Marie also made the journey.

Senan’s) and Louise Ní Mhuirchearaigh (Corca Dhuibhne). Top scorer Ní Mhuir cheartaigh was collecting her third AllStar while for Lynch it was her second award. The other three players were first-time winners. Two-in-a-row champions Meath have six players on the team; eyebrows were raised in some quarters at the omission of star player Vikki Wall who has now moved to Australia to play in the AFLW. The 2022 TG4 Ladies All-Star Team in

full: Monica McGuirk (Meath); Shauna Ennis (Meath), Kayleigh Cronin (Ker ry), Danielle Caldwell (Mayo); Aishling O’Connell (Kerry), Emma Troy (Meath), Aoibhín Cleary (Meath); Cáit Lynch (Kerry), Niamh McLaughlin (Donegal); Niamh Carmody (Kerry), Emma Dug gan (Meath), Shauna Howley (Mayo); Aimee Mackin (Armagh), Stacey Grimes (Meath), Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh (Kerry).

of Killarney Valley Athlet

PROUD DAY: James Cronin accepts an All-Star award on behalf of his daughter Kayleigh Cronin. Also pictured are Árd Stiúrthóir TG4 Alan Esslemont and Presi dent of the LGFA Mícheál Naughton. Photo: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

STARS: Kerry players Cáit Lynch, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Aishling O'Connell and Niamh Carmody with their TG4 LGFA All-Star awards. Photo: Eóin Noonan/ Sportsfile.

GONG: Sarah Leahy represent ing Ireland during the women's 4x100m relay at the World Ath letics Championships in Oregon, USA. The former UL student was named Female University Athlete of the Year. Photo: Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile.

This week Adam Moynihan called to the Movement & Fitness Club on New Street to catch up with Killarney man Wilson da Silva.

The 38-year-old Brazilian recently won gold at the European Championship for Brazilian jiujitsu, and now he’s gunning for a world title.

Wilson, congratulations on your latest success in Rome and Abu Dhabi. Thank you, Adam. Before we chat about that, let’s go back to the start. How did you end up living in Killarney?

I came here around 15 years ago because I met someone from Killorglin and we went out for five or six years. After we broke up, I came to Killarney. I’m pretty much half-local, half-Brazilian now. What part of Brazil are you from? The northeast. A place called Recife. If you look at the map, it’s the nearest point to Ireland.

Do you get to go home often? I try to go once a year, you know? I was home earlier this year and then before Covid. But once a year I go home in the summertime.

It must be nice to get some sunshine. It’s nice, man. Even recently the doctor told me I have Vitamin D deficiency. My skin colour needs the sun! So I go home once a year. I follow the doctor’s advice. How did you get into jiu-jitsu?

I did it back home in Brazil but I contin ued here in Killarney. I trained with guys here, Pedro Bessa and Tom McGuire. Then there is another club in Killarney and I trained with them up until four years ago. Things weren’t working out so I started my own gym. I just wanted to do things my way which was to have a clean place, no ego, no drama, no stress, no jealousy. Just come, train jiu-jitsu and help each other. And it’s going well. Was it hard to go out on your own? In the beginning it was really difficult because I was opening a second club in the town, on my own. There was really only one guy who wanted to train with me, but then my fiancé (Ewelina) started training and one became two, two be came three, and it started to grow. Now we have classes for babies from three years up, kids and teenagers. We’re do ing jiu-jitsu and capoeira for all ages. I guess it’s something good for the com munity.

Can you tell me a bit about jiu-jitsu? Is it similar to other sports?

If you were to describe jiu-jitsu to some one who never saw it, it would be very similar to judo. You have people throw ing each other and putting each other on the floor. The jiu-jitsu match is five min utes long and the goal is to checkmate the opponent, to make your opponent quit, or tap out. So there is a lot of ground work, grappling, and wrestling. It’s an ex

cellent sport and great for self-defence. I can’t recommend jiu-jitsu enough. So there’s no striking?

There is no striking but [in terms of self-defence] there is ducking from striking, turning a strike into a mobilisa tion. It’s about finding locks on the body – the joint moves this way for example (he turns his arm) - figuring out how the anatomy of the body works.

It seems quite technical and intellectu al.

Yes, it’s a very intelligent sport. I trained in weightlifting for a long time, for many years. With time it simply comes down to reps, breaking muscle fibre, and you’re not learning anything. It’s boring. With jiu-jitsu you’re constantly thinking. You’re constantly working your brain.

I compare it to a game of chess. First you figure out how to move the pieces, and then you have to play strategy. Look ahead to the next move and what your opponent can do to you. The moves are complicated and you’re always learning new things. It requires a lot of focus and discipline to get good at it. You don’t get bored with jiu-jitsu.

Is the focus and discipline side of it good for the kids who come to your gym?

Yes, definitely. I find that it is so benefi cial for the kids. The kids want to win but if they want to win, they need to learn the moves. In order to learn the moves, they have to pay attention. So straight away it develops focus and concentra tion and discipline. If they do not pay attention, if they run around the place, they’re going to lose when they spar. It fixes itself. The guys who come in, pay attention, and it makes the others not want to lose so they pay attention and worker hard to learn the moves.

You can see the difference in the kids when they come here. We try to make them comfortable in uncomfortable situ ations so that when the child is out of the jiu-jitsu class and they have a to deal with a hard subject in school, or a bully, they are mentally stronger.

I have witnessed that myself. I worked in security for many years and before I ded icated myself to jiu-jitsu, I found it easy to lose the head. But the more hours I put into the gym and training in jiu-jitsu, the more comfortable I became with frus trating situations. You’re able to remain calm. That’s a benefit of jiu-jitsu.

How important is size in jiu-jitsu?

That’s a tricky one. People say that size doesn’t matter. It definitely does. There’s no doubt about that. But the beauty of

MEDAL: Wilson da Silva came third in the Rome Open before winning the European Championship the very next day.

jiu-jitsu is that once you have the tech nique, you’re able to apply it against bigger guys. You know, the bigger guys have big muscles and bigger egos, but if the small guy trains hard he will be able to move the big guy’s body in a way that works against him. The big guy who goes to the gym, he’s used to pushing the bar this way (straight out), whereas the guy who knows jiu-jitsu knows that if he moves the bigger guys arms here (up wards), he’s not strong anymore. Now the bench press is worth nothing.

Bigger guys think they are unbeatable. The small guys have to work for it. I al ways motivate the guys here in the gym to be humble. You always have to con sider yourself the second best, the guy who wants to be first. The moment you think that you’re bigger and better than everyone else, you stop working.

Tell me about your recent victories in London, Rome and Abu Dhabi. Yeah, so I went to the UK and managed to win four golds at the London Open in the ‘Gi’, ‘A’, ‘No-Gi’ and ‘Absolute’ cate gories. (The ‘Gi’ is a uniform sometimes worn in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. There are cate gories in which the Gi is worn – ‘Gi’ - and categories in which it is not – ‘No-Gi’. The ‘Absolute’ is an open weight division).

Then a couple of weeks ago I travelled to Rome to compete in the European Championship. The day before that event, the Rome Open was on and since I was already there, I signed up for that too. I won the first fight, submitted the guy, but then in the final I lost. It was a good lesson for me. Coming from so many wins, I thought I was going to smash this other guy. I got a bit cocky. Losing settled me down and humbled me a little bit. I went back to my accom modation and analysed my mistakes. I

hoped that the next day I would be able to play a strategy to win.

In the end I managed to win four fights and win the biggest European tourna ment – the No-Gi European Champion ship. It was my dream. I have been there twice before and got knocked out in the quarter-final, and came third in the Gi division. It was really emotional for me.

It was a great achievement. Even now when I’m talking, I feel emotional. I don’t train that much with No-Gi so to come first in Europe, it’s hard to believe.

It’s really hard to run and promote a club and also train and win tournaments, a lot of people say it’s not possible, but I’m putting a lot of hours into this and prov ing that it is possible. When you work so hard, with the help of my training part ners, the results have to come. And you weren’t finished yet. Where did you go next?

Yeah, to finish the story, after winning the European tournament on the Satur day, I flew to Abu Dhabi on Monday for the World Championship. I managed to go there and win three fights before los ing the semi-final after getting beat pret

ty hard. I got my ass kicked by the win ner. Then I had to fight to win the third place [match]. So, even though it’s only third place, it’s third place on the biggest podium in the sport.

Is it normal to compete in this number of events in quick succession?

No. It’s crazy to do so many competi tions in a short period of time. I usually take a month or two months off before

the next competition. It’s expensive too and I must thank Kevin Leahy [from the neighbouring Black Sheep Hostel] for sponsoring me. But after London, I had a feeling that there was no stopping me. I’m healthy. I’m not injured. Now is my moment and I have to take the chance. It was hard enough to believe that I won the European Championship but to go to Abu Dhabi and fight against the best guys in the world… It’s a dream. Well, it’s not a dream now because it happened. It’s a reality.

Is this it for you now? Have you achieved all you want to achieve?

No, there’s more. Much more. I want to win the World Championship in Califor nia next year. For sure I would like to win the European Championship next year –with the Gi.

But my goal is more than just winning championships, it’s to build champions. I want to teach people and share tech niques that are proven to work. As I try to grow the gym, I will continue competing for as long as God blesses me with this health. That’s it.

GYM: Da Silva says he doesn't just want to win championships, he also wants to build champions at his Move ment & Fitness gym in Killarney.

No logic to staging

In last week’s edition, I highlighted the need for all sports aficionados to appre ciate the spirit of volunteerism they en counter in the local sports scene. Unpaid, underestimated and not fully appreciated, these people do this work for the love of their respective sport or club. Still on the topic of sport and mon ey, let us turn this week to the dark side. Money talks. Local sports need spon sorship and it works very well here in Killarney where the various codes are providing a necessary service for the physical, mental, and emotional health of all concerned. The local sponsors promote their services or products in a healthy manner.

Not so on the world stage. Pick any sport you like and judge how many sponsors are in it for altruistic motives. The World Cup on show in Qatar is a timely reminder of the dark side of sport with obsessive greed and the desire for total control the real motivating factors. FIFA, the governing body, is culpable in allowing its standout competition to be compromised and choosing to play it in November in Qatar. The powers that are in Qatar are controlling the compe tition and not FIFA, who have abdicated responsibility.

There is no logic to playing the 2022

World Cup in Qatar. How many people even knew of Qatar before the World Cup controversy erupted? It is over there somewhere in Asia. Yes, Asia is a large continent, and Qatar is on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Pen insula. It is six times smaller than Ire land and ruled by the filthy rich whose wealth arose from oil deposits. Where there are excessively rich peo ple, one can be sure that there are also very poor people. Qatar made what seemed an audacious application to FIFA to host the World Cup. In 2010 Qa tar was awarded the staging of one of the biggest sporting occasions in world sports. That is 12 years ago.

Grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, and unprecedented – GUBU - were the words of Charlie Haughey and they are very relevant to cover the allegations of bribery and corruption aimed at the FIFA officials.

Even the former head of FIFA called the selection of Qatar a mistake. "It was a bad choice. And I was responsible for that as president at the time," said Sepp Blatter, whose term as FIFA administra tor ended in 2015.

Then and now allegations of bribery and corruption on a grand scale emerged. Qatar hadn’t the infrastructure to ac

commodate the supporters who are attending the World Cup. That was how it was in 2010. Migrant workers were brought from impoverished countries to build the necessary infrastructure and paid a miserly dollar an hour, where Health & Safety was a low priority.

In Qatar, basic human rights are ig nored, members of the LGBTQ+ com munity are ill-treated, and homosexu ality is criminalised. Women are treated very unfairly.

That and more, and the root of it all is greed, power, and control. Greed and money mania creates an explosive cocktail of them versus us.

Talking of greed look no further than the weekly pay for elite soccer players. Ronaldo has hardly been out of the news in recent weeks following his spat with his club Manchester United and his revelations in a recent interview.

His weekly wage is in excess of £500,000 (and that is sterling by the way). No one is worth that kind of money. Is it any wonder that some such soccer players are so unbalanced and maladjusted to life?

Then there is the controversy in pro fessional golf, with the Saudi-backed LIV series luring golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Bub

ba Watson, Dustin Johnson, and others away from the PGA. At LIV, a winner can walk away with $20 million dollars. Oil money.

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have led the opposition to the Greg Norman-led LIV golf extravaganza.

Money also talks in the GAA. Just a few weeks ago the Munster v South Afri ca rugby game was played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 42,000 spectators attended the sacred Cork GAA venue on a miser ably wet midweek night. And the ques tion is, why? What’s in it for you and for me?

There is no suggestion about the dark side of money in this case, rather Mun ster wanted a venue that could cater for such a large attendance and Páirc Uí Chaoímh needed the money to chip away at that dreadful overspend in dur ing its revamp.

That rugby game has lowered the €29 million overspend. Mind you, a substan tial number of Cork GAA supporters were not happy to see the foreign game allowed to go ahead. Unfortunately, residues of the Ban still resonate in some quarters.

In early May 2022, I highlighted the fact that Kevin O’Donovan, Cork GAA CEO, refused permission for the Cork senior

Eamonn Fitzgerald says greed and a desire for control and power led to FIFA choosing an inappropriate host nation

FIFA is culpable in allowing its standout competition to be compromised.

World Cup in Qatar

football and hurling teams to train on the sacred soil as they prepared for their big championship games. His an swer was that Man Utd did not train in Old Trafford.

The only concession he allowed even tually was that on the week of the championship game the teams were allowed onto the sacred sod just once for a puck/kick around. The Ed Sheeran concerts cost the Cork hurlers home ad vantage in their round 3 Munster Cham pionship game against Clare. The Kerry v Cork football championship game was moved to Páirc Uí Rinn.

The CEO’s job is to reduce the debt which stood at €29 million as of last September. Almost €22 million is owed to the Bank of Ireland and the rest is owed to Croke Park.

Cork GAA’s Sacred Space comes at a huge price and the CEO is looking at all

avenues of revenue to clear the debt.

It is all above board and is diametrically opposed to the shenanigans at Qatar. The rugby match was a wonderful oc casion.

Will the day come when we will see a rugby or soccer game at the Fitzgerald Stadium? Wouldn’t that be very wel come?

Incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visit ed the stadium during the summer and supported the local committee’s bid for public funds to bring the grounds up to modern spec.

Tralee or Killarney venues may well be needed by Kerry soccer in the future. I was delighted to discover that the FAI has granted Kerry permission to enter the League of Ireland First Division. Wouldn’t the late Pádraig Hartnett have been so happy with that go-ahead move for soccer in Kerry?

I welcome that progressive move too, an incentive for the regular local players to get on that new Kerry soccer team. The home venue will be Mounthawk Park. That can cater for a maximum at tendance of 1,200 people and will suf fice for some time.

If Kerry becomes successful, they may well call on the GAA in Killarney or Tralee. I hope they will get a positive welcome.

ALL-STAR KAYLEIGH

Congratulations to the five Kerry play ers chosen as TG4 All-Stars: Kayleigh Cronin, Aishling O’Connell, Cáit Lynch and Niamh Carmody.

Also that great veteran Louise Ní Mhu ircheartaigh who won her third All-Star. Dr Crokes player Cronin had a magnif icent year at full back. Powerful and consistent displays all season earned Kayleigh her award.

It has been a great year for Dr Crokes players, Gavin White and Kayleigh Cronin, both All-Stars.

DONIE O’SULLIVAN

Liam Hayes, the former Meath All-Ire land-winning midfielder will launch ‘Donie O’Sullivan: A Footballer, Once at the Spa clubhouse tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm.

Donie was Kerry’s first All-Star in 1971, the inaugural year of the awards. The book recognises the contribution of this great Spa, Kerry, and East Kerry

player. Fellow Spa club man, that fine sports journalist Jimmy Darcy O’Sulli van, wrote the story of this Kerry and Spa legend.

Winner of four All-Irelands, I will never forget the distance Donie drove the kickout, especially in the sixties when the old ball was in use. That was much heavier than the present ball and it was heavier still in wet conditions. It didn’t matter to Donie who was famous for his turbo-charged dead ball kick.

O’DONOGHUE CUP

Michael O’Mahony, the ever-helpful PRO of the East Kerry Board, informs me that the semi-finals for the O’Dono ghue Cup are fixed for December 3/4. The two outstanding quarter-finals will go ahead on Sunday next November 27 at the same time 12 noon. Gneeveguilla v Glenflesk in Gneeveguilla and Spa v Listry in Tullig. Results will be finalised on the day.

I wish the best of luck to Rathmore (Intermediate v Kanturk) and Fossa (Junior v Castlemahon) - both away to morrow (Saturday) - in their respective Munster Club competitions.

KERRY MEDAL CEREMONY

The victorious Kerry All-Ireland winning team of 2022 will be presented with their Celtic Crosses at a special ceremo ny at the Great Southern Hotel Killarney tonight (Friday).

Killarney Celtic

DIVISION 3A: Killarney Athletic C 3-1 Tralee Bay Wanderers (Jack O’Connor, Murt Shea, David Naughten). Our C team got their first win of the season with a solid 3-1 win away to Tralee Bay. Jack O’Connor got us off to a deserved lead with a well placed finish. However Tralee Bay pulled a well worked goal back to leave the sides deadlocked at the break. Despite constant pressure Athletic struggled to make the break through. Our chances were grealy helped when Tralee Bay were reduced to 10 men following a late challenge and the numerical advantage allowed Murt Shea and David Naughten to put us in a commanding 3-1 lead before the final whistle

U17 LEAGUE: Killarney Celtic 1-4 Killar ney Athletic (Daire Kingston 2, Oisin O’Sullivan, Matthew Moynihan). Great performance and result against our neighbours. Thanks to Celtic for a good sporting game

U16 NATIONAL TROPHY: Connolly Celtic 1-5 Killarney Athletic. We made the long trip to Kilmaley in Clare and it’s a case of job done and onto the next round. The game started with Athletic playing into a gale force wind but still very much in control, however it was the Clare side who took the lead against the run of play on the counter attack. Credit to the lads, they never panicked and continued playing their football in trying conditions and got their reward with goals from Captain Nathan Cronin and Jack Rudden. 2-1 at half time. After

the break we continued to dominate and scored a 3rd from Fionn Daly which his running had deserved. Luke Doolan and Nathan rounded off the scoring. Credit to all 13 players who stuck to their task and were a credit to the club. Thanks to Connolly Celtic for a sporting game.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: Munster Junior Cup Rd 3Tralee Dynamos 1 Killarney Celtic 2 AET (Stephen McCarthy 2). Premier B - Kil larney Celtic B 0 Mastergeeha 5. FAI Youths Cup - St Kevin's Boys 4 Killarney Celtic 3 (Luke O'Neill, Eoghan Crowley, Alex Hennigan). U16 SFAI National Cup - Killarney Celtic 1 Bridge Utd AFC 2 AET (Oisin Fleming). U14 Premier - Killarney Celtic 6 Listowel Celtic 2 (Jack Culloty 3, Ignacy Truchan 2, Samuel Scroope). U14 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic B 1 LB Rovers 6. U12 Premier - Killarney Celtic A 0 Iver agh 2. U12 Div 2 South - Killarney Celtic B 6 Killarney Athletic C 0 (Paul McGrath 3, Conor Darmody 2, Fionn Culloty). GIRLS: U15 Premier - Camp 1 Killarney Celtic 1 (Lily O’Shaughnessy).

Mastergeeha

YOUTH RESULT: Mainebank FC 1-3 Mastergeeha FC. Scorers; Kieran Nagle, Adam Murphy & David O'Leary.

LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday, November 18 of the Jackpot for €5,800. Numbers drawn were 14, 18, 20, 24. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Mary O’Donoghue (online), Margaret Cahill (Patie Nagle), Pat O’Donoghue, Toore more, Katie O’Leary & Donagh Nagle. Next Draw is Friday, November 25 for a

Jackpot of €6,000.

MEK Galaxy

NATIONAL CUP: A busy weekend in the Boys National Cup saw our Under 12, 14 and 16 teams drawn in tough away fixtures. Our Under 12 side were dissa pointed to come away from Aisling Ana cotty losing 2-1 in extra time. Overall the lads put up a fantastic display. Scorer for MEK was Mikey Moroney. The Under 14 side had a great 5-1 win away to Bridge United of Sixmilebridge in a cracking match. Goalscorers for MEK were Leo Allen 2, David O’Shea, Donnacha Lynch and Danny Murphy 1 each. Our Under 16 side pushed hard but eventually went down to a strong Killorglin side 3-0.

Killarney Legion GAA

CLUB AGM: 7.30pm this Friday night, November 25 will see David Randles chair our Annual General Meeting. Your attendance at this important club event is as always appreciated.

O’DONOGHUE CUP QUARTER-FINAL: Legion 0-15 Kilcummin 0-9. The semi-fi nal draw will take place on Sunday after noon following the Spa Listry quarter final. Gneeveguilla will face Glenflesk in the last quarter final with the winners joining Dr Crokes and Killarney Legion in the pot.

LADIES AGM: Last Friday night Chairper son of the Ladies Committee Ted Healy ran a very informative and efficient end of year review at a well attended AGM in the Clubhouse. He thanked his fellow of ficers for their huge support, all the man agement teams for their years work and

each gave a comprehensive run down on their season with particular reference to playing numbers. In his closing ad dress Chairman Ted thanked the clubs sponsors for their generous support, Main Club Chairman Dave Randles for his unstinting support and paid tribute to Club member Selina Looney on her sterling work as Chairperson of the Ker ry Ladies Gaelic Football County Board. Committee for 2023: Chairperson Ted Healy, Vice Chairperson Mike Doody, Secretary Oonagh Moynihan, Treasurer John Foran, PRO Enda Walshe, Chil drens Officer Linda O’Donoghue, Coun ty Board Delegate TBC.

LOTTO: Numbers were 1, 2, 3, 26, Bonus 15. No jackpot winner. Match 3 lucky dip: Suzanne Smith Woodlawn, Mary Healy Loreto Road,David Walsh 2 Lohercan non, John McCullagh New Street, Nor ma Griffin 21 Elm Grove Ballydribbeen. Next draw Sunday at 8pm Murphys Bar.

Spa GAA

O'DONOGHUE CUP QUARTER-FINAL: Spa v Listry next Sunday, November 27 (2pm in Spa).

U15 EAST KERRY DIV2 FINAL: Spa 1-5 Kilcummin 2-8.

LGFA DISTRICT FINALS: Well done to our U15 Girls Maggie May O’Donoghue, Lara O’Neill, Síofra Brosnan and Grace O’Shea who were part of the EK District team that played Mid Kerry in the Co Fi nal. Congrats also to Kirsten Kenny and Ava Brosnan who lined out with the East Kerry U13 side in the recent LGFA district final against Mid Kerry.

SYMPATHIES to Donagh, Colm, Eoin, Cormac and the Cronin and Mangan families on the passing of Margaret Cronin RIP, Coolcorcoran. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dílis.

31 CARD DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIP OF KERRY: Best of luck to all teams compet ing in the 31 Card Drive Championship of Kerry finals this Friday, November 25 at the Torc Hotel.

DONIE O'SULLIVAN BOOK LAUNCH: Friday, December 2 (7.30pm in Spa). Everyone welcome.

CAIRDE SPA DRAW: This is a once-off draw to raise funds towards the devel opment of our grounds and facilities. There are 10 great prizes up for grabs, including over €20,000 in cash prizes, and the draw will take place this De cember. Tickets are on sale through our website spagaa.com or from club mem bers and officers. Any queries pls con tact Andy on 087 2236754 or Deirdre on 085 1216359.

GOOD LUCK to Kerins O'Rahillys, Rathmore and Fossa in their respective Munster club championship semi-finals this weekend.

Dr Crokes GAA

EAST KERRY O’DONOGHUE CUP: Dr Crokes 2-21 Fossa 0-6.

SOUTH KERRY HURLING CHAMPION SHIP FINAL: Dr Crokes 1-20 Kenmare

WINNERS: Bríd Stack, Jeremiah Griffin and Tomás Griffin of Killarney Valley AC with the award for Development Club of the Year. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Shamrocks 2-13. We led 1-10 to 1-06 at the interval but faced a tough battle in the second half against a strong wind. Kevin Landers scored our only goal of the game with a fantastic close-range effort in the opening 30 minutes. We ex tended our lead early in the second half but a second Kenmare goal meant they remained in touching distance for the entire game. Huge scores from distance by Vinny O’Connor and Declan Hickey with Mark Heffernan accurate as ever from the dead ball meant that we end ed the year with some richly deserved silverware.

LOTTO: November 21. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 9, 10. Jackpot not won. 28 patrons matched 3 numbers and receive €25 each. Jackpot for draw on Novem ber 28 will be €13,100.

CLUB MASS: Our Annual Club Mass will take place in Thursday, November 24 at 7pm in the clubhouse. All members are invited.

GENERAL MEETING of club members will take place on Thursday November 24 at 8pm, following our Annual Mass.

DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide on our online shop.

BINGO: Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday night in St Mary’s Parish Hall at 8pm. Doors open at 6.45. This week’s jackpot is worth a whopping €1,700 with another €1,650 in prizes to be won in 10 games of bingo. Everyone wel come.

CLUB MASS: Our Annual Club Mass will take place in Thursday, November 24 at 7pm in the clubhouse.

PROGRESSIVE 31: Continues on Wednesday nights at 8pm. Bring a part ner and €5. All welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kayleigh Cronin on winning her first LGFA All-Star award.

Fossa GAA

MUNSTER SEMI-FINAL: Best of luck to our senior team, as they hit the road this Saturday when we travel to Castle mahon, Limerick in the Munster Junior semi-final, limited seats on the bus are available pls contact 087 0511988 if in terested in taking a seat.

EAST KERRY GIRLS U15: Well done to our Fossa Girls Seodhla Colleran, Sarah Coffey and Aoife O'Keeffe who repre sented us as part of the East Kerry U15 team v Mid Kerry in the District Cup Fi nal. Unfortunately, the result didn’t go their way with a strong Mid Kerry team coming out on top 5-16 to 5-9.

CONDOLENCES: Fossa GAA would like to extend sympathy to Donie O’Sullivan of Groin and his family on the death of his father Geff of Ballydaly, Cullen Co Cork. RIP. May Geff Rest In Peace.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk lotto which took place on November 14 in Glenflesk Hall.

Jackpot was €10,000. The numbers drawn were 3, 10, 16, 25. Consolation

prizes of €50 each to: Pat Murphy, Bar radubh. (Yearly Ticket); Brendan Casey, Clonkeen; Gavin Malone (Reilly’s Bar, Kilgarvan, Sellers’ Prize); Mr/Ms Horan, Killarney. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday, November 28. Jackpot will be €10,100. Tickets can be bought online via Clubforce. Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers. We will greatly miss the presence, assistance and good humour of our great friend Dan Favier at Lotto and all club and parish events. Dan was ever loyal to the Glenflesk Lotto and in the 27 years since its inception, he rarely missed a draw. A minute’s silence was observed prior to the draw in his mem ory. Leaba i measc na Naomh atá ag Dan.

O’DONOGHUE CUP QF: Glenflesk v Gn eeveguilla next Sunday, November 27 at 12 noon in Gneevegullia, best of luck to our team and management.

GLENFLESK CCE: Ceol an Gheimhridh Kerry County Finals will be held in MTU and Dúchas Comhaltas Centre Satur day & Sunday, November 26 & 27. Age Groups are U11 and 11-14. Music, singing, storytelling & recitation will be on Satur day, November 26 starting at 10.30am. All dancing competitions will be on Sun day in Dúchas Comhaltas Centre, start ing at 10am.

Kilcummin GAA

AGM: Kilcummin GAA AGM (incorpo rating juvenile club) will take place on Friday, December 2 at 8pm in the club house. All members are welcome to at tend.

O’DONOGHUE CUP: Legion 0-15 Kil cummin 0-9. Kilcummin's season ended on a low note losing to Legion in this O’D Cup quarter -final in Legions pitch on Saturday last. Both teams were general ly swapping points in the first half with Philip Casey to the fore but Legion with an extra man kicked on in the third quar ter and were well deserved winners at the final whistle. Despite the disappoint

ment we must now regroup and refocus our efforts as we play in Division 1 of the county league next year.

East Kerry GAA

CAPTAIN: We the East Kerry Board has nominated David Clifford as the Kerry Captain for 2023 - wishing David and all team & managerment a best of luck for 2023.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Good luck to Beaufort senior men and management in the Mid Ker ry Senior Championship final of 2022. They will play Milltown/Castlemaine on Sunday, November 27 at 2pm in JP O’Sullivan Park, Killorglin. Replay in the event of a draw. All support is greatly appreciated.

RESULTS: Beaufort senior men have reached the Mid Kerry Senior Champi onship Football final for the second year in a row. They defeated Glenbeigh/Glen car in the semi-final on Sunday in a game that went to a penalty shootout. Score after extra time was Beaufort 0-18 Glen beigh/Glencar 1-15.

BEAUFORT FILM NIGHT will hold a screening on Friday, November 25 at 8.30pm at the Inn Between Bar, Beau fort. The feature film to be screened is The Peanut Butter Falcon, an American comedy-drama. Cert 12A. Admission €7.

LOTTO: The next draw for a jackpot of €10,600 will be on Sunday, November 27. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at beau fortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. It is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the Club.

EXERCISE CLASSES continue in the Clu brooms. Spring timetable will be availa ble shortly. Please contact Club at 087 9975737 for further details.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT: Beaufort GAA Club are embarking in a Club Develop ment in the form of an all weather play

ing pitch and are holding a fundraising draw. Prizes will be a Ford Focus car and cash prizes. Tickets are €25 each, 3 for €60 and are available from local sellers, shops, and public houses and online at beaufortgaa.com.

ONLINE CLOTHES ORDERS: A remind er that clothes needed for Christmas presents to be ordered now to ensure delivery on time. The link for the O’Neills online shop is on right of home page of beaufortgaa.com. Club gear is also avail able in the club shop. Please contact Mary at 086 0640065.

LOST PROPERTY: A number of items of lost clothing are available for collection at the Clubhouse after the season. Lost property can be collected on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, November 14 at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 21 and the bonus ball was 5. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Sam Callinan, Tralee; €50 - Katherine Giles, Castlemaine; €25 - Da vid Woods, Milltown; €25 - Danny Mc Clure, Milltown; €25 - Bernie O'Sullivan, Killarney; €25 - Michael P O'Shea, Mill town. Our next club lotto draw is sched uled to take place on Monday, Novem ber 28th at 8:00pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castle maine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

TABLE QUIZ: Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club will host a fundraising table

SOCCER: The MEK Galaxy U14 side that defeated Bridge United of Sixmilebridge in the National Cup.

quiz in Griffin's Bar and Restaurant, Castlemaine this Friday, November 25 at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tables of 4 are priced at €40. Raffle, Spot Priz es and Finger Food on the night. This promises to be an excellent night with all funds raised staying in the club to help us to continue providing excellent training facilities for our players.

U10 GIRLS: Our U10 Girls side had a fantastic year, a big thank you to the coaches and the parents who helped out during the season. Thank you to all the parents who brought their girls to the challenge games, it was greatly ap preciated by the management and club. Finally a special mention to MKL senior ladies Kitty O'Dowd and Caoimhe Evans for presenting the medals recently to the group to conclude the year.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: Christmas Hampers (below 16 handicap); sponsored by Synergy. Played November 19/20 on Mahony's Point. Category 1 (h/cap indexes up to 10.0): Winner - Colm O’Connor - 40pts (8), 2nd - Luke Sweeney - 40pts (9), 3rd - Russell Fleming - 38pts (6), 4thPat Kelleher - 38pts (10), 5th - Shane Connole - 37pts (8), Best Gross - Shane Horgan - 74 (1). Category 2 (h/cap in dexes 10.1-15.9) - Winner - John King39pts (14), 2nd - Sean Goulding - 39pts (15), 3rd - Tadhg O’Keefe - 37pts (16), 4th - Colm O’Shea - 37pts (13), 5th - Mike McAuliffe - 36pts (13), 6th - Anthony O’Carroll - 36pts (10).

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

AGM: Ross Ladies Golf Club AGM will be held on November 26 at 11am in the Ross Golf Club.

COMPETITIONS: Weather permitting and if course is open we will have the Christmas Hampers Competition after the AGM.

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

MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday everyone welcome especially beginners. Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All mem bers welcome.

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: On Sunday, Nov 20 we held a 12 hole champagne scramble. The fol lowing were the winners: 1st Michael J O'Connor, John Hurley, Mike Gorman. 2nd Peter Wickham, Damian O'Cal laghan, Brian O'Leary.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Sponsored by Tim Jones Butchers Round 2 Scotch Foursomes V Par. First Nett: Gearoid Cronin & Sean O'Brien 11up, Gross: John McGrath & Hugh O'Sullivan 7up, Second Nett: Robbie O'Brien Snr & Sean O'Brien 10up (B9). Round 3 next Sunday. Draws 9am and 10.45am. Entry €5 per draw.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER: This will be played on Sunday, December 11. More details nearer the time. All Christmas related prizes will be presented this year after the December 18 competition.

MEMBERS ONLY: Just to make people aware as we are now in the month of November that we are now 'Members Only' for play with the exception of bookings made through the club phone on 087 7823138. This runs until March 1 of next year.

NIGHT IN MURPHYS: Our pre-Christmas gathering in Murphys takes place next Friday night, December 2. Club Match play and Willie Parker prizes will be pre sented on the night as we look forward to the return of this gathering for the first time in three years.

U16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: We will run a Hamper event over 18 holes on Saturday December 10th at 1pm. Open to any member who was a registered U16 during the year.

Killarney Rugby

MINIS BLITZ: Very well done to our fan tastic minis who braved the elements last Saturday morning to host a blitz against our friends from Listowel RFC. The weather deteriorated as the games kicked off meaning that not a few match es were played but there were plenty of treats afterwards for all to enjoy. Thanks to Uru players, coaches, volunteers etc

and to Listowel for travelling. Training continues this Saturday at 10am for all and new players very welcome.

WINTER SOCIAL: Killarney Rugby win ter Social returns after being cancelled because of Covid! Our Winter Social takes place on Saturday, December 10 at the Killarney Avenue hotel, starting at 6.30pm. Dress code is formal and all are very welcome, partners included. Tick ets cost €45 per head which includes a 3 Course meal with 2 glasses of Wine, and finish the night on the dance floor. This will be a truly enjoyable night and should not be missed. Tickets can be booked via the Clubzap app.

RESULTS: U16 Girls - Killarney 43-17 Dunmanway/Bantry. U16 Boys - Tralee 17-12 Killarney.

FIXTURES: U18 Girls - Tralee v Killarney, Sat at 12pm. U14 Girls - Tralee v Killar ney, Sat at 10am. U14 Boys - Killarney v Tralee, Sat at 12pm. Seniors - Castleis land v Tralee, Sat at 2.30pm.

Killarney Cougars

U18 BOYS PLATE: 1st Round. Killarney Cougars 77 St Annes 45. The Cougars welcomed St Anne's Farranfore to the Pres Gym and an entertaining game was won by the Cougars with a strong performance to secure the win. An ex citing first qtr finished level 10-10 with the visitors scores coming from Miche

al OSullivan and Luke Henderson. The Cougars responded well to the challenge and dominated through the second qtr with three pointers by Nathan Cox and 10 pts by Jack O'Driscoll ensured Cou gars deservedly led 35-20 by halftime. The Farranfore side added baskets early in the third quarter through Robert Kelly and Luke Henderson but Cougars three pointers by Nathan Cox saw Cougars in crease the lead by the end of the quarter to 59-32. Cox brought his tally to 33 pts with three more three pointers as the visitors' challenge faded in the closing stages as Cougars scored freely with baskets by Andrew Riordan, Finn Ken nelly and Jack O'Driscoll in the closing stages. Best for Cougars on this occasion Jack O'Driscoll, Maks Leon, Nathan Cox and Mark Daly.

ACADEMY: Our U10 Boys and Girls played four games away in Kenmare on sunday, a good turnout of players were well supported on the day and continue to show good progress, we thank our hosts Kenmare Kestrels for the Blitz to rurnament. Our Academy training con tinues on Friday evenings at the Parish Hall. Doors open from 4.30pm. U8 Girls & Boys -4.45pm. U10 Girls - 5.30pm. U10 Boys - 6.30pm.

SENIOR NEWS: A free weekend for our Seniors and National League team, with the National League returning to action on this coming Saturday, November 26 with a game a way to the Vikings in Wa terford followed by our next home game on December 3 at the Pres Gym.

Gneeveguilla

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto jackpot Nov 4. Numbers drawn were 2, 5, 13 & 16. Sellers prize winner Lyons Bar. €50 y/t prize winner Florrie O’Sullivan Cur rans, €50 to Batty & Mary Cronin Cullen, €40 each to Hannah McCarthy Knock duragh, Triona Vaughan Lyons Bar & Margaret Hayes Coom. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 24, 25 & 27. No winner of our lotto draw Nov 11. Num bers drawn were 5, 11, 21 & 26. Sellers prize winner Paddy O’Donoghue. €50 y/t prize winner Liz Bradley Glenlara. €50 to Sarah Griffin Tiernaboul. €40 each to Caitriona Reen Counrough, Niall O’Donoghue Dublin & Kayleigh O’Dono ghue Lisheen. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 4, 17, 23 & 28. No winner of our lotto jackpot Nov 18, numbers drawn were 11, 15, 27 & 30. Sellers prize winner Margaret Hayes. €50 y/t prize to Lorna O’Sullivan Knocknageeha. €50 to Matthew O’Connor Lisheen. €4 0each to Mairead O’Riordan, Patricia Cronin Kilcummin & Fred Browne Knockna goshel. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 14, 16, 19 & 20. Next week’s jack pot €9,200 plus €1,000 bonus.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS: Once again we shall be drawing a ticket weekly for a Christmas Hamper commencing De cember 2 and for the following weeks up to and including December 23.

LGFA: Spa players Kirsten Kenny and Ava Brosnan who were part of the East Kerry LGFA U13 squad.

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