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YOUR WEEKLY LOCAL NEWS

Tragic teen laid to rest

Shocked communities in Beaufort, Killorglin and Castlemaine are still coming to terms with the tragic death of teenager Ryan Nagle, who was laid to rest today (Friday). | By Michelle Crean The 13-year-old, who was a First Year student in Killorglin Community College, died on Tuesday morning after suffering serious injuries following a fall from a quad bike last week.

Ryan, son of Irene and Brian from Ballygamboon, Castlemaine, was airlifted from the scene to Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

Today his devastated family and hundreds of mourners gathered in Kiltallagh Church for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

This week, Donal O’Reilly, Principal of Killorglin Community College, described Ryan as bubbly and enthusiastic with an entrepreneurial spirit.

“He had loads of interests,” Donal said.

“He was very much into cars and the outdoors and played for the First Year basketball team. This is a terrible tragedy for his family, our school and our community.

We are deeply saddened by these events.

Our sympathy and thoughts are with the Nagle family and friends.”

The school implemented a Critical Incident Management Plan. Psychologists from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), South West Counselling Services and Killorglin NYP have been available to students all week and will continue to support and advise staff in their efforts to assist the students at this time, he added.

“We have been in contact with his parents and they have requested that we all acknowledge and understand their need for privacy at this difficult time. Offers of support have been pouring in and are greatly appreciated. The staff will be helping students to deal with the tragic event on returning to school on Monday next.

The school has been, and will continue to be, available to parents to support them and to offer them advice and guidance.

“We would ask you to respect the privacy of staff, students and their families at this time.”

Ryan is survived by his loving parents Irene and Brian, brothers Jack and Gearóid, sister Chloe, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and many friends.

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New Killorglin to Milltown road officially opened today | By Sean Moriarty The official opening of the €10 million N70 Kilderry Bends Improvement Scheme between Milltown and Killorglin was officially opened today by local TD Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport.

The development of the new 3.5km section of the main Milltown-Killorglin road between Knockavota and Tinnahally, will provide for improved access on one of the busiest routes between the north

and south of the county used by 6,500 vehicles daily, and will eliminate a series of dangerous bends at Kilderry.

The project was completed last month

by Cork-based Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd., after approximately 18 months of construction.

The new road is built on a higher elevation to the previous road and is away from the woods at Kilderry. As a result the road has opened up some incredible views of Dingle Bay stretching from Castlemaine Harbour to beyond Inch as well as never-before-seen westerly views of the McGillycuddy's Reeks.

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26.04.2019 MICHELIN t VISIT: Two Michelin star chefs will be coming to Killarney this May as part of the Chef Collab initiative. Pictured were: Chad Byrne (Chef Collab), Noel Enright with Abraham Nur, Anamaria Inok, Patrick Ihli and Ruth McMorrow. Photo Michelle Crean

Michelin star chefs set for Killarney's Chef Collab

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Killarney based chefs will be given the tools to become Michelin star chefs of the future - thanks to a visit from some big name industry professionals next month. | By Michelle Crean London based Kevin Burke from The Ninth, and Theo Clench from The Clove Club, which is named in the San Pellegrino Top 50 Best Restaurants in the World, are two big name Michelin star chefs coming to Killarney for the latest Chef Collab event.

It takes place on May 27, at 7.30pm in the Backstage Bar, where there’ll be amazing food, including five courses and six snacks, and music - and the event is open to the public.

“Chefs helping chefs is the core of Chef Collab,” founder Chad Byrne told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“It’s the first time in Killarney that Chef Collab will have two Michelin star chefs.

If we give these Killarney based chefs the tools to go and work with the best in the business - what is to stop them from progressing and getting their own Michelin star?”

Chef Collab has had seven sold out events in Killarney, Cork and Dublin since it was set up a year ago by Chad, who is also Head Chef in the Brehon,

with the help of Noel Enright from the Lake Hotel.

“We are getting rid of the negatives that used to be associated with the industry, we want to shout about the positives and what better way, than making the chefs of tomorrow stars of today with the help of chefs on the very cusp of the amazing London restaurant scene.”

Other chefs taking part on the night include Johnny Davison from James Street in Belfast, Gavin McDonagh from the Shelbourne Social in Dublin, Killarney’s John O’Leary who is working in

Locals prepare to launch ‘Nathan’s Walk' A local mother, whose young son took his own life, is now calling for an outreach service for Killarney town to help others in distress.

Nathan O’Carroll.

Marie O’Carroll, who has spearheaded ‘Nathan’s Walk Darkness Into Light’ since 2011 to remember her “beautiful boy” Nathan (14), has helped raise €350,000 to date from the local walk in aid of Pieta House.

Nathan died on December 16, 2007, however, his memory lives on as thousands descend on Killarney every year for the walk.

“He was a beautiful little boy,” Marie O’Carroll told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“He loved everybody, he was a people’s

person and would help anyone.”

And as Marie, and her family, prepare for this year’s annual walk, taking place on Saturday May 11, at 4.15am, she’s hoping that funds this year could be set aside to open an outreach service locally.

“We are pushing strongly for an outreach centre in Killarney,” she said.

“We are hoping this year to get one in Killarney. Even if it was only two days a week - it’d be very helpful for people to make contact with qualified counsellors.”

She added that Killarney was the first town in Kerry to hold a Darkness into Light walk. The first year we raised €25,000, the second €30,000 and year three €60,000.”

This coming Monday night, the walk will

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Adare Manor, and Karan Mittal, the first chef to specialise in rural Indian cuisine at the renowned Ananda in Dublin.

Karan was also named as the Food and Wine ‘One to Watch’ this year.

Tickets are €40 each and go on sale on Eventbrite this coming Monday. be officially launched in JM Reidy’s, at 7.45pm.

There’ll be guest speakers and finger food. On the night, participants can pre-register for the walk in Reidy’s Courtyard.

“Everyone is welcome on the night,” she added.

If unable to attend, there will also be four pre-registration nights in the Racecourse on Thursday and Friday May 2 and 3, and again the following week on Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10, from 5pm to 8pm.

People can also register on the night but hare advised to arrive at least two hours beforehand, she added.

The 5k route will begin from Killarney Racecourse, go down the main Ross Road, the Lakeshore Walk down by the river bed, and out by Tangneys.

People are also reminded to bring torches, and refreshments including teas and coffee, water and cakes will be available after the walk.

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Loreto Bingo night will fill your pockets!

One local school is planning a fundraising night that could see you going home with your pockets full of cash.

EXPLORING MINDFULNESS: Members of the Kerry Parents and Friends Community Programme mindfulness group will launch a photo exhibition in Killarney Library on Tuesday. Pictured were: Katie Gleeson, Daniel Cronin, Brian Heffernan and Anthony Jones.

The Parents Association at Loreto National School have organised a bingo night to take place in the school hall on Thursday evening, May 2 , at 7pm sharp.

It promises to be a fun filled night with plenty of fantastic prizes on offer, generously donated by a host of local businesses and individuals. And funds raised will benefit the children with the cash going towards school equipment and resources.

A strong attendance is expected so patrons are asked to arrive early.

“We would like to thank wholeheartedly all our sponsors for their generosity in supporting this fundraising initiative for the school,” Sharon O’Shea, member of the Parents Association, said.

“Without the help of our sponsors we would be unable to host what is shaping up to be a wonderful evening.”

Refreshments will be on hand on the night and if the bingo balls don’t fall your way, don’t despair, there is always the raffle to try your hand at.

Parents, grandparents, pupils, siblings, regular bingo goers and not so regular – all are welcome.

“It will most definitely be lucky for some.”

Exhibition explores body and mind

Exploring the sensory connection between body and mind through the lens of a camera will be the focus of a new photographic exhibition in Killarney.

Members of the Kerry Parents and Friends Community Programme mindfulness group, in collaboration with Leaving Certificate students from Killarney Community College will launch their photographic exhibition on ‘Mindfulness through the Senses’ at Killarney Library on Tuesday, at 2pm. The exhibition will be open for viewing from April 29 until Friday, May 10.

“This project explored the sensory connection of body and mind in relation to the world around us through the lens of

a camera,” Anthony Jones, a member of the community programme, said.

“It also facilitated community integration and partnership resulting in all participants experiencing a connection and a wider perspective through the medium of photography. We would like to thank all involved, especially Kerry ETB who supported this project and the students, both from Killarney Community College and Kerry Parents and Friends, for their openness and enthusiasm.”

LET'S PLAY BINGO: A Bingo night in aid of Loreto National School will take place on Thursday, May 2.

Kind-hearted group donate over €5,000 One kind-hearted group are champions at organising fundraising events as they’ve recently donated thousands of euros to local charities.

KINDNESS: Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Club donated funds to two charities recently.

Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Club handed over €5,170 to two well deserving groups.

In March, at their annual pancake morning, a cheque for €1000 was presented to Adapt Kerry from the proceeds of the church gate collection in 2018.

Then, on Tuesday April 16, a cheque for €4,170 was presented to St Mary of the Angels, St John of God Kerry Services, the proceeds of the annual pancake morning which was held in March.

“This money is to be used for the hydrotherapy unit in St Mary of the Angels,” Sheila Casey from the Soroptimist Club said.

“This unit is used by the 74 residents and the 50 students of St Francis Special Needs School, which is located in the grounds of St Mary of the Angels.

“Some of these monies will be used towards the hydrotherapy pool and for the purchase of a sound system to enhance the service user’s hydrotherapy experience by promoting relaxation before, during and after the pool session.”

The pool has been in operation since 1975, which was a very innovative for that time period, she added.

“We, the Killarney Soroptimists, are delighted to be able to assist them with upgrading their unit,” she said.

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CYCLE: Killarney cyclists took part in the Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle in association with Tour de Munster for Down Syndrome Kerry at the weekend.

Strong Killarney support for fundraising cycle Killarney locals came out in force over the weekend and helped to raise funds for Down Syndrome Kerry - by partaking in the Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle in association with Tour de Munster.

The cycle and family fun weekend took place on both Saturday and Sunday at Ballyseedy Home & Garden, Tralee.

The event, only in its second year, saw over 280 cyclists take to the road to raise essential funds for Down Syndrome Kerry.

The weekend pays homage to renowned

Atheist Ireland protested outside the Teachers Union of Ireland National Congress in the INEC on Wednesday – claiming students who opt out of religion class are still being forced to attend. | By Sean Moriarty The group were also protesting against the TUI’s refusal to offer an alternative to students who opt out of the subject.

The protest coincided with the Minister for Education, Joe McHugh’s attendance at the conference.

explorer Tom Crean and also remembers Down Syndrome Kerry member, Emily Keohane, who sadly passed away in 2017.

The cycle included a 75km or 44km route on Saturday.

“Setting out from Ballyseedy at 10am, the cyclists took in Camp, Annascaul,

Inch and Castlemaine before reaching the finish line at Ballyseedy to enjoy a BBQ, live music with the renowned Liam O’Connor and family fun,” Madeleine Doyle, from Beaufort who is PRO for Down Syndrome Kerry, said.

“Taking to the road in support again this year was David Wallace, former Munster and Ireland rugby player along with Aidan O’Mahony, former Kerry footballer and Dancing with The Stars winner, along with former Kerry Footballer Kieran Donaghy.

“Many cyclists from Killarney also took to the road to raise funds for DSK including Ken and Margaret O’Sullivan, parents of Ciara. No strangers to cycling, Danny Brosnan and Anthony Cronin spent the day on the bike, while Danny’s daughter Caoimhe and Anthony’s niece Niamh enjoyed the family fun at Ballyseedy.”

On Sunday, the inaugural Tom Crean historical walk took place, which included the cemetery where he was laid to rest and his family home in Annascaul. The walk was guided by Tom Crean’s granddaughter Aileen Crean O’Brien and Bill Sheppard, author of the book ‘Honouring Tom Crean’, who told many stories of Tom Crean’s life.

Family fun and activities continued in Ballyseedy with Zumba and drumming lessons as well as a BBQ, she added.

“A huge thanks to all the cyclists and sponsors who made the day a huge success for its second year.”

Atheist Ireland claim students are forced to attend religion class Atheist Ireland claim that students are being deprived of the opportunity to take an alternative subject instead of religion and that Education and Training Board schools are refusing to implement the directive from the Department of Education and are coercing students and parents into returning to religious classes.

A statement seen by the Killarney Advertiser said: ‘Not only are students being denied the option of an alternative timetabled subject, but ETB schools are using the reversal of the directive to unlawfully

coerce students into not even being able to opt out of religion class at all. Based on their rights under the Constitution and the Education Act, those students who opt out of religious instruction classes must be given an alternative timetabled subject and not be forced to sit at the back of the class’.

The TUI defends its position, stating that the provision of extra subjects would require funding to cover staff and other resources, and that the Department of Education was not in a position to afford

such funding.

“Clearly, this would have required the employment of additional teachers in schools, but, remarkably, the Minister made clear that the required resources would not be provided,” read a statement issued to the Killarney Advertiser.

“To suggest that TUI’s position was related to anything other than concerns about an absence of required resources – at a time when schools are already experiencing a recruitment and retention crisis - is at best grossly misinformed.”

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

Is it time we asked ourselves some hard questions about Irish Republicanism?

I ask this in the context of the shooting dead of the freelance journalist Lyra McKee - cut down in her prime, while doing her job, like so many others.

Caught in misfire, they said. In a bullet meant for the police force, they said.

Oh, right so! And that makes it better?

We have had too many of these kind of excuses over the past 50 or so years.

Some of them more affecting for some reason than others. Take your pick, really. There was Omagh and the Real IRA, who took the life of a woman pregnant with twins, among others, or the several children, women, daughters, sisters, sons, brothers, fathers caught in the crossfire of the Provisional IRA for 30 years in this country, in the North, in Birmingham and in London.

Excuses are rained down afterwards like the warning wasn't received.

But in the case of Lyra McKee it is marksmanship, apparently.

The New IRA have, since I began writing this column, issued the usual statement:

“We have instructed our volunteers to take the utmost care in future when engaging the enemy, and put in place measures to ensure this,” they said. We can all sleep better now, I guess.

We need to put the very deliberate use of language by the Republican movement of 100 years under the microscope, like volunteer, Easter, rising and dawn.

Volunteerism is a noble activity. It should never be twisted into the context of killing, just as the Christian Easter Sunday should never be turned into a day of "commemoration" of violence and killing.

It is hard too to buy the fine distinctions between the name changing Republicans of the past half century.

This new version of Irish Republicanism is tearing ATM machines out of banks on Irish main streets - in the same way

TRAGIC: Lyra McKee died as a result of injuries sustained when she was shot on the Creggan estate on Thursday, April 18. Photo: Family handout/PA Wire

the Provos of the 1970s and 1980s held up shivering post masters and postmistresses, driving fear into them and robbing them for “the cause”.

And what about their political faces?

What is Sinn Fein today will be Saoradh tomorrow, I predict. Because this thing called 32 county Irish Republicanism with the ballot box in one hand and the Armalite in the other never seems to go away. And as soon as one leaves the military stage another takes its place.

Scratch us all deep enough and we are all a shade of green. Of course we are.

Born out of centuries of grievance, and a misty-eyed self-determination. And there is also, let it be stated, the shared guilt of terrible deeds done to other human beings in the name of nationhood when always there was a non-violent

Is journalism under attack?

Is it time too we took a hard look at the attitude towards the media and consistent attacks on journalists and journalism, which have reached unprecedented levels in western societies?

It is tragically ironic that a report on April 18 last in The Guardian - the morning of the murder of McKee – related how journalists around the world

are increasingly having to deal with threats of violence and abuse while carrying out their jobs.

Politicians like Donald Trump are stoking a hatred of reporters that is degenerating into physical attacks, The Guardian said. Some political journalists in the US now have to have security.

Reporters and cameramen can’t cover the yellow-vest protests in France

without being physically attacked.

79 have been injured so far. And this week, the journalists unions in France have had to come out and call on the State to allow them to facilitate working without fear.

Freelance/independent journalists are seen as particularly vulnerable and particularly targeted.

Lyra McKee, from what I have learned since her death, believed in the value

way of achieving the same thing, 100 years ago, 50 years ago as well as today. There was always another way.

But surely we are mature enough now to acknowledge that 19th century nationalism was a peculiar mix of myth and reality, of things imagined and things recognised - and good things not acknowledged.

And we must now see that Republicanism since the 1970s is a shade of far left red-green as well as blood red-green.

Perhaps the death of 29-year-old Lyra McKee is taking us to that turning point. There is a lot of comfort to be derived from the strong words of the priest at her funeral, and from the red hands painted on the green offices of the dissidents. of difficult conversations.

We actually need to have the conversation and to ask if it is valid, if it is even beneficial for any party, whether it is elected Sinn Fein, or Saoradh, who reportedly reflect the thinking of the New IRA, to persist in highly charged and highly divisive calls for unification and border polls.

Is it acceptable or even legitimate any longer for any party in this State to keep pushing this?

But, we also need to have a conversation about the attitude to the media in this country.

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Local secondary school to host Cycle Against Suicide | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Community College will act as anchor host for the annual Cycle Against Suicide which arrives in the town next Wednesday.

The nationwide event starts tomorrow (Saturday) and will finish in Dublin on May 6, arriving in Killarney, on May 1.

Schools along the route act as “anchor hosts”. Led by a link teacher and team of student leaders, the school provides refreshments and facilities for the cyclists as they make their way along the route. Cycle Against Suicide joins with the school to create a mental health event

comprising of presentations, videos, celebrity speakers, entertainment and an exhibition of local mental health services.

There is a strong emphasis now being placed on mental health and well-being by the Department of Education,” Stella Loughnane, Killarney Community College Principal, said.

“We are delighted with the opportunity to host such an important and worthwhile event that raises awareness about such a sensitive subject and whose central message highlights the fact that ‘it’s ok to not be ok’,” Stella said. “Hopefully students will realise that there is always help available to them with regards to their emotional needs.”

TALENT: Musical students from St Brendan’s College in Killarney on stage with 'The High Kings'.

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Musical students at St Brendan’s College in Killarney enjoyed a second cameo appearance with top performers in as many weeks – this time with The High Kings. | By Sean Moriarty Two weeks after appearing on stage with Corona’s lead singer Danny Reilly, the students shared the stage with The High Kings, at the INEC last Saturday night.

The students shot to prominence this year after their impromptu session on a Ryanair flight of Irish classics ‘Step It Out Mary’ and ‘The Parting Glass’ went viral clocking up millions of views.

The High Kings usually end their performances with their own version of ‘The Parting Glass’ and the St Brendan’s online version got the attention of the band’s Brian Dunphy.

“Brian emailed the school shortly after the famous Ryanair video praising the boys,” Music Teacher Niamh O’Connell said. “He said at the time that if the band was ever in Killarney they would do something with the boys.”

Following some correspondence, the band ended up inviting the boys to per-

form on stage, she added.

“It was a bit ironic really as some of them had bought tickets and they ended up on the stage with the High Kings.”

St Brendan’s were invited to perform their version of ‘The Parting Glass’ ahead of the High King’s encore of the same song.

“Our version led into the High King’s version,” Niamh said. “The High Kings were so encouraging of the boys, it was amazing for the boys to get an experience like this.”

The High Kings enjoyed the experience too, according to the band’s website.

“Early this year a group of lads singing on an aeroplane gained international attention and The High Kings were delighted to meet and perform with said gentlemen last weekend. The band would like to extend their gratitude to all the lads and particularly to their teachers, Mish O’Donoghue and Niamh O’Connell, for all their work in making it happen.”

CYCLE: Killarney Community College will act as anchor host for the annual Cycle Against Suicide next week. Pictured l-r were: Patrick Dineen, Hazel O'Riordan, Natalia Leane, Namejs Balodis, Emma Lynch, Karen O'Donoghue and Eilish O'Leary (Deputy Principal).

Annual Shrone City Mass postponed for a week | By Sean Moriarty Shrone locals - who for decades have celebrated a very special Mass every May – have kindly agreed to postpone it by a week – to facilitate this year’s Rally of the Lakes.

The outdoor Mass in the City of Shrone in Rathmore was due to take place on May 5, but will not happen until the following Sunday, May 12 at 1.30pm.

Road closures in the area take place from 1pm to 6.30pm on Sunday, May 5 as the annual Rally of the Lakes is passing through.

The Mass takes place at an ancient burial ground annually in early May. On the site is an ogham stone and a megalithic tomb in the townland of Aunaskirtane and it’s considered to be the oldest still revered spiritual site in western Europe, and may have been founded by the Tuatha de Danann over 10,000 years ago.

Rally officials met with local parish

priest Fr Anthony O’Sullivan last week who kindly agreed to postpone the event.

“It is a tradition that has been going on the area for years and years,” Fr O’Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser.

The City, known as Cathair Crobh Dearg in the shadow of the Pap Mountains, was an ancient pilgrimage site going back to pre-Christian times.

Right down through the ages, through Druidism and Paganism and through many mutations of human searching, religious ceremonies have been enacted on this site, he added.

“Over the years like other sites such as Croagh Patrick, it has been Christianised. In modern times Mass is celebrated in ‘The City’ on the first Sunday in May, since about 1983. In 2017, Bishop Ray came to celebrate the Mass with us. They come from the Cork side and the Clonkeen side and many people walk there. Please spread the word especially to people who attend annually and are not in our parish.”

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75 years business in High Street

For three quarters of a century, the Murphy, Mullins and de Staic families have been trading successfully on High Street - and tonight (Friday) they are planning a celebration! | By Michelle Crean

THIRD BIRTHDAY: Alexis O'Mahony with her parents Steve and Teresa at her third birthday party and fundraiser for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, on Friday last. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Birthday party raises €5,700 A third birthday party for Alexis O’Mahony on Good Friday raised €5,700 for the Jack and Jill Foundation - but more important raised awareness for the charity, according to her father Stephen. | By Sean Moriarty Alexis suffers from Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency, a condition that affects her ability to breakdown food to fuel the body, and results in side effects that include Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy.

The party in the Dromhall Hotel doubled as a fundraiser for the charity, which provides a nurse for up to 40 hours for Alexis each month.

The funds raised will go directly towards paying for nurses so other children in Ireland can enjoy the same level of care as Alexis, her father Stephen explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“We raised €5,700, and when you do the breakdown that will pay for 16 hours of care for children like Alexis,” Stephen from Woodlawn said. “We got a lot of media attention on this, so more importantly we raised awareness for the Jack

and Jill Foundation.

A lot of people would be able to tell you about the Temple Street Children’s Hospital but not so many people are aware of Jack and Jill.”

Children and adults enjoyed fun activities like face painting, balloon models, yoga, provided by Nave Yoga, baked treats, supplied by The Porterhouse, an Easter egg hunt and a cheerleading demonstration by Killarney Scorchers Cheerleading Club.

Members of the Killarney Fire Brigade made a surprise appearance and gave the children a guided tour of a fire engine.

“I was delighted the fire brigade could make it for a while,” added Stephen.

“They are very busy this time of the year with gorse fires so a big thank you to them.”

Going back to where it all began - The Sportsman’s Bar, 19 High St., at 6.30pm, locals are invited to come along and experience the nostalgia, the bubbles, buffet and the ceol and craic.

Margaret Mullins, who is known as Máiréad de Staic, and her husband Brian continue to follow in the footsteps of Margaret’s parents Tom and Mary Mullins who established their business in the early 1940s on High St initially a tailor’s workshop. Then, 30 years ago Mairead and Brian opened Brian de Staic Jewellery.

Mairead explained how her parents first ran a bar and grocery shop with the tailor’s shop located on the third floor.

At one stage Tom, a master tailor, employed six tailors. He even made all the vestments for Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty - The Scarlet Pimpernel of The Vatican.

“Tom, Mary and The Monsignor were great friends. My father told lots of great stories about him,” Máiread de Staic said. “He was very proud of The Monsignor’s accomplishments.”

Tom happily gave up tailoring in the late ‘50s due to the arrival of ready-made suits saw a downturn in the tailoring market.

Tom concentrated on running the thriving grocery and bar business.

Mary took the opportunity to open a guesthouse and a café upstairs and busi-

ness was booming in the ‘60s and early ‘70s in Killarney.

Mary bought an ice cream fridge in the early ‘60s against everyone’s advice, Mairead added.

“She knew what she was doing - it wasn’t just about the ice cream. Curious customers purchased a lot more than ice cream.”

The building was renovated in the late ‘60s to incorporate more bedrooms and to open a restaurant downstairs.

The grocery shop was then replaced by a lounge bar, with Mary being one of the first in Killarney to introduce pub grub.

Another first - one of the first to buy a television six to eight months before Mullaghanish made its first transmission in 1962. People thronged the bar to see the first broadcast by Charles Mitchel. In the mid ‘60s, Tom and Mary bought 18 High Street, Killarney. When they sold 19 High Street they moved next door and opened a guest house. Always the business woman, Mary converted the sitting room into a retail outlet with a large glass window and a separate entrance.

30 years ago she convinced Brian and Mairead de Staic to open up a jewellery shop in High Street, Killarney, which is now known worldwide as Brian de Staic Jeweller. This evening the couple will launch their new Cill Áirne collection.

“The past 75 years has seen the business survive post-war depression Ireland, the economic recession of the ‘80s and the financial crisis in 2008.”

NOSTALGIA: Brian and Mairead de Staic outside their Killarney shop on High Street. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Dr Altona Myers Facial Rejuve Clinic comes to Killarney

A modern, friendly, doctor owned and operated aesthetic clinic, specialising in facial rejuvenation, is to open in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney.

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Clients will be able to undergo such treatments as anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, cheek augmentation, facial sculpting, jawline contouring, non-surgical rhinoplasty, lip augmentation, the Dr Altona Lift, Profhilo, PRP

treatments and Rejuvapen™.

Dr Altona, a Killarney native, began her medical career when she graduated with a Hons Degree in dentistry from Trinity College, Dublin, in 2007. She began working in Seapoint Clinic in early 2008, focusing heavily on Cosmetic Dentistry, Aesthetic Reconstructions and Digital Smile Design. She went on to further her training in Harley Street, London for several advanced cosmetic courses. It was during her time in London that her interest and passion for facial aesthetics and cosmetic medicine really started to grow.

She has been regularly featured in the Irish media for her cosmetic makeovers and Q&A's as an industry expert such as, The Independent, The Sunday Business Post, Her.ie, RSPV Live, Mail On Sunday, Today FM and Newstalk.

Dr Altona has been performing facial aesthetics from Seapoint Clinic since 2010 and has worked in aesthetic clin-

ics all over Ireland since 2011. She has treated in excess of 2000 patients and administrated thousands of facial injections.

Dr Altona is a qualified dental surgeon and is a member of the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics. She has regularly trained other doctors in facial aesthetics techniques and is widely respected as being one of the foremost facial aesthetics experts in Ireland and the UK. “While growing old is a privilege, it can often come with results that affect our confidence and self-image,” Dr Altona said.

“My philosophy has always been to develop a true relationship with my clients so I can give them an individual and personalised experience. Today, we have countless options for reducing the effects of aging through various cosmetic procedures, and with time, these procedures have become safer and

more effective. How you feel can have a dramatic impact on how you look, and it’s my mission to help people look and feel their best!

The clinic is opening on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday June 5, starting with two clinic days per month and will increase to once a week in the near future.

“We are delighted to be opening our second clinic in my hometown of Killarney, in association with The Brehon Hotel,” she said.

You can find out more on their Facebook page: FacialRejuve, Instagram: Facial Rejuve Clinic, or their website: www.facialrejuve.ie.

To book an appointment with Dr Altona please email the clinic info@ facialrejuve.ie or call (01) 902 3980.

“Gorse fires putting homes at risk” – assistant fire chief A Beaufort farmer is concerned that the recent spate of gorse fires in Mid-Kerry could be malicious because farmers would not normally be burning land late at night.

Michael McSweeney, of Glencuttane Upper, Beaufort, discovered a fire on his land in the early hours of Monday morning. Parts of his property including fencing were damaged and he feared for his cattle and newborn calves.

Firefighters from Killarney and Killorglin rushed to the scene in the early hours of Easter Monday morning, and returned later that day as some of the scrubland was still smouldering.

Michael is now calling for more cooperation between neighbouring farmers in an effort to prevent a Donegal style “inferno” after homes in that county were burned down over the weekend.

He said it would be very unusual for a

farmer to be lighting fires so late at night.

“Sheep farmers can’t function with the burning of lands,” he said. “Who would go burning land so late at night? This would be done in daylight when you are more aware of your surroundings. I would like to think that my neighbours would come and see me if they were going burning; it would give me time to move cattle and I would be there

to keep an eye if things started to go wrong. I would expect farmers to notify the fire department too if they are burning lands, so when you look at it this way you come to the conclusion that it might be malicious, but I can’t say that without actually seeing it with my own two eyes.”

A separate fire also resulted in a portion of the Board of Works road near Glencar

being closed for a number of hours on Monday due to dense smoke.

“The Gardai where there and they were concerned that there were a number of cyclists in the area and motorists attempting to drive through the smoke would not see them. Or the motorist would not see the road and we would be dealing with a road traffic accident then,” said Assistant Chief Fire Officer for the county Michael Flynn.

On Easter Monday alone Kerry County Fire Service attended 19 separate incident, 14 of which were wild fires as well as routine incidents like road traffic accidents and a reported gas leak.

“The thing with these wildfires is that they have an impact on rural communities and put people’s homes at risk,” added the assistant fire chief. “And they are diverting us away from what we should really be doing.”

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Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, present information on legal issues

LIABILITY OF PACKAGE HOLIDAY PROVIDERS This time of year many people are looking forward to their summer holiday in some exotic location.

If however an accident occurs while on this holiday and injuries are sustained, significant legal issues can arise in respect of the jurisdictional element to the claim.

The Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act, 1995 transposed an EU Directive into Irish Law. Section 2 (3) of the 1995 Act provides that the Act applies to packages offered for sale or are sold in the State.

The interpretation of “offered for sale” or “sold” under the 1995 Act requires the organiser of the package be established within the State or have a travel agent or retailer selling a package directly in the State. A key benefit of claiming under Section 20 of the 1995 Act is that the legislation allows customers to establish liability in respect of the organiser for the negligent acts of other third parties that provide services under the package.

However, because of the requirement under the 1995 Act for the organiser to be established within the state, the legislation has in many respects fallen behind technological advances. Much more often, package holidays are now purchased online. To deal with

such issues, the EU has brought in a directive 2015/2302 which enhances the protection for customers while firstly increasing contingency requirements regarding insolvency and also making organisers automatically liable for services provided by their third party business partners, i.e. a hotel providing accommodation or the charter airline providing the flights.

This directive is required to be transposed on the 1st of July 2018 in member states. The obligation to instate this directive through legislation falls on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross.

Unfortunately no draft legislation has been published as of yet in this country. By contrast Britain (which is due to leave the EU) has drafted legislation since May 2018

SCHOLARSHIP: Charlie McCarthy, Managing Director - Engineering at Liebherr Container Cranes pictured with the 2018 winners of Liebherr engineering scholarships.

Engineering scholarship programme open evening

Liebherr Container Cranes will hold an engineering scholarship open evening on Thursday next, May 2 from 5pm, to provide information to interested students, parents and teachers.

Liebherr engineers from a variety of disciplines will be available on the evening to provide practical advice to students regarding engineering as a career choice, and to show examples of their daily work.

The event provides opportunities for Leaving Certificate and first year college students to gain a third-level qualification, from engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, structural, automation or mechatronics.

Successful applicants will benefit from an all course fees paid programme for their selected college, complete work experience during summer holidays and college placements throughout the course, will also be part of the learning experience. Upon completion, a gradu-

ate role in the company is assured.

“One of the key elements of the scholarship is the practical experience the students will gain at Liebherr during their summer and college work placements,” Liebherr’s Managing Director - Engineering Charlie McCarthy said.

“The tradition of both a practical and theoretical education is synonymous with Liebherr. The students will work in engineering departments throughout the company, under the guidance of senior engineers where they will benefit from seeing the application of engineering principles on modern high tech world class products.”

Those who wish to attend the open evening should register by sending an email to gradrecruit.lcc@liebherr.com.

The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.

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ICE CREAM TIME: Tom (8) and Ned Donovan (6) pictured enjoying the sun at Hegartys Shop on the Muckross Road after climbing Torc Mountain on Saturday.

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WINNERS: The Junior All-Ireland winning Beaufort GAA squad with club chairman Frank Coffey and Kerry GAA Chairman Tim Murphy at the Beaufort GAA Club Medal Presentation dinner in The Killarney Oaks Hotel on Sunday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Big night for Beaufort GAA Beaufort GAA club celebrated one of its best seasons ever with a special function at the Killarney Oaks Hotel, on Sunday night.

The club’s biggest claim to fame, winning the Junior All-Ireland club title in March, was celebrated, alongside some other notable achievements by the club and its members last season. These included the Minor division four county league title and the Senior Mid-Kerry league win.

Tim Murphy, Kerry County Board Chairman, presented the medals to various team members on the night.

Local band, The Two Mikes recorded a version of ‘Lios a Phuca Abu’ ahead of the club’s Croke Park appearance for the club final over St Patrick’s weekend.

A total of €800 was raised from the sale of the record and this was handed over on the night with proceeds going towards future developments at the club.

“It was a lovely night,” Clíona Coffey, Club PRO, said. “It was nice to acknowledge the achievements of the teams last year. There was great excitement at the time of winning the All-Ireland, but we wanted to celebrate in a proper way. Finding a weekend that suits everyone is never easy, and Easter Sunday might not have suited everyone, but we still had 200 people there.”

Fergus Kelly, Maurice Foley and Brendan Lynch (Selectors), Fergal Hallissey (Vice-Captain), Eanna O'Malley (Manager), Nathan Breen (Captain) and Ken O'Sullivan (Selector) at the Beaufort GAA Club Medal Presentation dinner in The Killarney Oaks Hotel on Sunday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Nicola English, Andrea Nolan and Melissa MacBeth at the Beaufort GAA Club Medal Presentation dinner in The Killarney Oaks Hotel on Sunday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Danielle Nagle, Rachel Flynn, Marie Morris and Celina McSweeney at the Beaufort GAA Club Medal Presentation dinner in The Killarney Oaks Hotel on Sunday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Dan, Charlie and Jasmine Dwyer, Amelia and Margaret Bentley-Coffey and Amelia O'Sullivan with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday. Pictures: Eamonn Keogh

James Brennan, Sean and Ethan Rafferty, with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Bunny pays a visit to the Outlet Centre Locals and visitors to Killarney town enjoyed a free family fun day in the Outlet Shopping Centre on Easter Sunday.

Special guest was the Easter Bunny who was so egg-cited to have his photos taken with the families who came in to see him from 2pm to 3.30pm.

In addition, there was free face painting, free balloon modelling, free magic show and free bouncy castles.

“We also had the addition of the buggy and tea cups fairground ride outdoors,” Manager of the Centre, Paul Sherry, said.

“The Centre was a hive of activity for the weekend and with the fantastic weather it made for another great weekend in Killarney.”

Daniel Egan, Shane Coffey and Rebecca Coffey with the Easter Bunny at The Killarney Outlet Centre Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday.

Sandra, Kylie, Chloe and Dylan O'Connor with the Easter Bunny.

Children enjoy Easter egg hunt in The Gleneagle

FOUND IT: Jennifer Hourigan, Cerys Hourigan and Trisha Joy-Hourigan from Cork City pictured at the Gleneagle Hotel Easter Egg Hunt in aid of Barnardos in Killarney on Easter Sunday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

READY FOR THE EGG HUNT: Children gather for the start of the Gleneagle Hotel Easter Egg Hunt in aid of Barnardos in Killarney on Easter Sunday with staff members Eoin Horan and Maeve O'Brien. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Citizenship ceremonies return to Killarney Over 7,000 visitors are expected in Killarney this coming Monday as the town plays host to its third citizenship ceremony day.

2,500 people will formally become Irish citizens at three ceremonies taking place in the INEC on the day. The candidates will be accompanied by a further 4,500 people including family members and guests. The town previously hosted these auspicious ceremonies in May and November 2018.

Detailed traffic management plans will be in place to cater for this large influx of visitors. Free shuttle buses will operate from the bus and train station, as well as

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from Scotts Street, from 8am.

Hotel, guesthouse and bed and breakfast operators are asked to advise their guests to use the shuttle buses and leave their cars parked at their accommodation, as parking in the vicinity of the INEC, The Gleneagle and The Brehon will be limited. Traffic delays are anticipated so attendees are asked to allow extra travel time. Residents too are advised to allow extra time for journeys in and around Killarney, on Monday, April 29.

Registration for the first ceremony commences at 9.45am and the final ceremony will draw to a close at 4.45pm.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

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

It’s well worth adding herbs to your garden Since the beginning of time, or at least for a long time, herbs have been used by people for their medicinal and flavoursome characteristics.

In Medieval Times, herbs were grown for these two distinct purposes, one herb garden might have been called the ‘physic’ garden, containing strictly medicinal herbs, and the ‘pottage’ garden containing the herbs to flavour food. The oldest surviving plans for herb gardens are those from the Abbey of St Gall in Switzerland, which has these two distinct gardens, one near the doctors quarters, and one nearer the kitchens.

Herbs are fascinating plants and well worth dedicating a piece of your garden to. Nowadays, not many home growers use herbs medicinally, but we all know a cup of mint tea is just the thing for an upset stomach. Or that sage and honey tea aids a sore throat. Fresh parsley counteracts garlic smells and sage prevents bad breath. Rosemary aids the digestion of meat – which is why we so often put it with lamb or beef, as does mint, hence mint sauce.There are many ways in which to grow herbs, from dedicated windowsill pots to entire walled gardens. However, for most gardeners a small bed will do the job. The size of your herb garden really depends, as always, on the return you wish from it, whether you are going to use herbs in a big way or not and the available space. Herbs are generally very easy plants to grow and are great for those beginning a garden as they give a

wonderful sense of achievement! The most popular herbs are mint, parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, marjoram, sage and basil. Most of these are easy to grow. However, basil is possibly one of the hardest plants to grow – I have not managed it – ever! It tends to develop rot very quickly, due to humid weather conditions. It is a Mediterranean herb and needs a lot of dry air and sunshine. However, Thai basil or bush basil, is a bit easier to grow, though generally does not like being outside, unless we have a summer like last year.Traditionally, herb gardens were functional and made out of straight beds, much like a vegetable garden. Then the wheel shaped garden became fashionable, where each herb is assigned a ‘spoke’ of the wheel. It makes harvesting easier to grow herbs in blocks – especially when you are sending a non-cooker/ grower to pick them for you while you are in the middle of cooking! Knot gardens are currently very popular, by creating intricate low hedge designs, blocked areas are also created. For example, the knot design can be grown using hyssop and all the other herbs can be grown in the spaces in between. Pots, Belfast sinks and herb pots can also be used to great effect – particularly because herbs can thrive on very little soil, water or fertiliser.

Design can also be made interesting by incorporating clipped bay trees, or standard rosemary plants. Give a little thought to the types of herbs you will use, and plant accordingly. In my opinion, parsley is a winner – but let’s not forget the mint for the tea – or mojito!

Arts Officer, Kerry County Council, Kate Kennelly and Director of the Education Centre, Terry O'Sullivan launching the 'Call Out For Artists'.

Call out for artists

Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, Kerry County Council together with Terry O’Sullivan, Director of the Education Centre, Tralee have launched a ‘Call Out for Artists’.

The Teacher Artist Partnership CPD Summer Course and Residency programme is open to artists in any art forms that are committed to sharing their practice with children and teachers in a modern primary school environment. This Arts in Education initiative is a Creative Ireland, Department of Education and Skills led, approved summer course offering specialist, week-long training based in the Education Centre, Tralee from July 1 – 5 inclusive. A training allowance of €150 per day over the initial five day training week (€750 in total), plus travel with daily lunch provided. Guarantee of a paid, follow-up in-school-residency within a local primary school (Fee €800, plus €100 travel plus €100 materials) to carry out a 20-hour project (14 contact hours plus six preparation hours) in partnership with your teacher partner throughout the 2019/2020 academic year. Artist must have a track record of a minimum of three years professional practise in any art form and demonstrate an inter-

est in the principles of Arts-in-Education and Creativity, be willing to learn about modern classroom culture and to work in equal partnership with teachers, combine a sense of fun, joy and collaboration with professional dedication and high artistic vision, be willing to undertake child protection training as part of the induction week, and undergo standard Garda vetting before taking up project placements. Artists can apply to be part of the scheme in the first instance via the Arts Officer kkennell@kerrycoco.ie and expressions of interest should be sent to mairevieux@edcentretralee. ie. Expressions of interest should be in the form of a letter of max. 600 words, accompanied by a CV or short Bio with links to images or samples of relevant work. Places on this national Creative Ireland CPD initiative are limited to four artists per year – four per summer course. Final decision on offers of places will be taken by the Director of the local Education Centre in collaboration with the Local Authority Arts Office.

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Cocktails and craic for Orlaith and her hens Well-known local hairstylist Orlaith Sheahan from Friary Downs celebrated her hen night with 20 friends and family members.

Orlaith, who runs her own hairdressing business in Glebe Lane prepared for her June wedding to Tralee man Paul Walsh, with a night of cocktails and a tour of the town last Saturday night. Their night of fun began in Plaza Hotel where they were treated to a cocktail making class.

“The barman was great fun,” she said. “It was our first time doing something like this and the staff were great and added to the fun.” Orlaith was joined on the

night by close friends, family and future in-laws, including her bridesmaid, Dannielle Looney, from Muckross. Orlaith studied hairdressing at the Mallow College of Further Education and her best friend from college, Maura Ryan, made the trip from Tipperary to celebrate.

Orlaith and Paul will tie the knot in St Mary’s Cathedral, on June 8, followed by reception at the Dromhall Hotel later that day.

CELEBRATIONS: Deirdre Browne, Denis Murphy and Anna Pokojska enjoying the first birthday celebrations at Murphy Brownes Restaurant Killarney on Thursday last. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

TEAM BRIDE: Tara O’Leary from Ballyhar who is getting married to Patrick Collins, celebrating her hen party in Reidys with friends and family on Sunday. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

HEN: Orlaith Sheahan from Killarney celebrating her hen on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

HENS: Orlaith Sheahan from Killarney celebrating her hen party with family and friends on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

BRIDE-TO-BE: Tara O’Leary from Ballyhar who is getting married to Patrick Collins, celebrating her hen party in Reidys with friends and family on Sunday. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

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West Kerry group Walking on Cars have released their new album ‘Colours’ this month on Virgin EMI. The album is preceded by new single ‘Monster’. The group have had phenomenal success since the release of their debut talbum ‘Everything This Way’ three years ago. They have also announced three huge Irish shows for next year which will see the group play to over 30,000 fans. According to Walking

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When he learns she is contemplating suicide, he seeks the aid of a notorious prison escapee in organising a break-out. Drama, starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks and Liam Neeson

RTE One, Sat. 6.35pm Dracula opens a luxury resort for monsters, to provide a refuge from terrified humans. His cosy sanctuary is disrupted when a normal man unwittingly checks in, and the situation is complicated when the unwanted guest turns out to be the descendant of a famous vampire hunter - and takes a liking to the count's daughter.

Animated comedy, with the voices of Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg.

On Cars, Sorcha Durham, ‘Monster’ was a sonic pathfinder track for the album. “On the first album it was very organic: sit in a room, jam it out, tour it, come back, change the song.” The vinyl record track list includes; Monster, Waiting On the Corner, Coldest Water, Somebody Else, Two Straight Lines, When We Were Kids, Too Emotional, One Last Dance and Pieces of You.

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

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New York New York A Gaelic football club in New York has named a Kerry man its Club Person of the Year.

Election posters: Ban or not?

Despite Killarney being listed as one of the 150 towns in Ireland to ban election posters ahead of next month’s European and Local Elections, it seems that local candidates are not playing ball.

Candidates for the May 24 elections are expected to erect half a million posters on telephone poles and lamp posts across the country.

According to greenenews.ie these posters have reportedly produced 360 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2), the same amount generated if an average car drove non-stop for 592 days.

Candidates were permitted to erect these signs from Wednesday of this week - one month before polling day.

One local candidate has expressed his disappointment that candidates in the

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Killarney Municipal District could not come to agreement on the voluntary ban.

“Since all the rest of them have put up posters I am going to have to do the same,” said Independent councillor Donal Grady. “You won’t see posters of me every quarter mile along the road, but I will have to put them up in strategic places like on the way into town.

I did not put any up during the last election in 2014, and people said I should have done so. I would like to see them banned completely, but this does not

surprise me now as the current Council could not agree to anything.”

Launched less than two months ago, the poster free campaign garnered significant public support and a poll conducted by thejournal.ie found that 77 percent of people want them banned.

The campaign is strongly supported by local Tidy Towns groups.

“For many years there has been an unwritten policy between the electoral candidates not to place posters within the 30mph limits of the town and we are greatly appreciative that they honour this,” said Johnny McGuire of Killarney Tidy Town committee. “Outside that 30mph is a free for all but I can’t comment on that as it is also outside our Tidy Town limit.”

Trump to visit UK and France this June President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have accepted the invitation of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to visit the United Kingdom from June 3 to 5.

It will be Trump’s first visit to the UK as President of the United States, and his acceptance of the invitation comes nearly two years after it was first extended.

In addition to meeting the Queen, the President will participate in a meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

The state visit is likely to come at a delicate time for May's Brexit negotiations. Her beleaguered withdrawal agreement with the European Union has already been defeated three times in the House of Commons amid deadlock among Members of Parliament.

A previous planned visit last year was scrapped at the last minute when Trump announced he did not want to open a new embassy in the city.

This resulted in a war of words between Trump and London Mayor

The Kerry GAA Club will honour Kenneth Quirke from Camp at its annual awards bash in Rosie O’Grady’s Manhattan Club on 7th Avenue, on June 1.

GAA clubs in New York are named after all 32 counties but players and committee members are not necessarily from the county that club represents.

Quirke has been living in the Big Apple for three years.

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Sadiq Khan, who said he was not welcome in London.

While in the United Kingdom, the President and First Lady will attend a ceremony in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, at one of the primary embarkation sites for the Allied operation that led to the liberation of Europe during World War II. On June 6, the President and First Lady will then travel to Normandy at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron to observe the 75th Anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-surMer. While in France, the President will participate in a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.

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Kerry residents win €400K with Prize Bonds

Tayto Park to open Ireland’s first flight school for children Tayto Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo located in Ashbourne Co Meath, has announced plans to open Ireland’s first ever flight school for kids.

The exciting new attraction will mark the latest addition for children in the theme park which is now open for the season.

The state-of-the-art 13.1 metre high attraction is currently under construction at Tayto Park, and will be completed and open to the public mid-May. The new airport themed ride, designed in Germany, is a gently paced but exciting ride for youngsters, reaching up to speeds of 46Kph. The 281 metre long track will accommodate 10 carriages carrying 20 people at a time and is set to give young pilots a real experience of what it is like to

take to the skies! On arrival back to the flight terminal, flyers will also have the option to leave with their very own Tayto Park pilot driving licence!

“At Tayto Park we’re always looking for innovative and creative ways to enhance the experience for families at our theme park and zoo,” Founder of Tayto Park, Raymond Coyle said.

“Flight School will be the first of its kind in Ireland and is bound to be very popular among our younger visitors this season, enhancing the overall family fun experience at Tayto Park.”

Woman falls to her death at the Grand Canyon National Park Another visitor to Grand Canyon National Park has died after falling over the edge of the South Rim, authorities said Tuesday.

A 70-year-old woman fell about 200 feet (61 metres) over the rim, the second over-the-edge death this month within the confines of the park, according to Grand Canyon officials.

The woman had been walking about 200 to 300 feet (61 to 91 metres) off a trail along the South Rim about a mile (1.6 kilometres) east of Mather Point. Park rangers got a call just after 1pm that she needed help west of a popular overlook called Pipe Creek Vista.

“She fell before we could undertake a rescue,” said Grand Canyon spokesman

John Quinley, adding that the circumstances of the call for help were unclear.

Quinley said the woman fell between Mather Point and the starting point for the South Kaibab Trail, two well-known and highly visited places at the park’s more popular South Rim. The park’s helicopter and rescue team recovered the body.

On any given week, there are an average of six deaths in the National Park System.

That's according to National Park Service chief spokesman Jeremy Barnum.

That works out to about 312 deaths a year, or a little less than one death per million visitors.

Causes of death vary from drownings and falls to motor vehicle accidents and medical incidents such as heart attacks.

Kerry residents are among the luckiest holders of Prize Bonds, having won more than €400,000 in prizes last year. This is according to The Prize Bond Company DAC, which administers Prize Bonds on behalf of the National Treasury Management Agency, and which has published its 2018 Annual Report.

Kerry’s total winnings were €405,850, with 7,671 prizes won in the county. A Prize Bonds customer can win a €1 million prize on the last draw of June and December, while a top prize of €50,000 is awarded in every other weekly draw.

Other cash prizes awarded each week include prizes to the value of €1,000, €500 and €50.

Prize Bonds continue to grow in popularity with customers and strong sales in 2018 contributed to an almost 8.0 percent increase in the overall value of the fund to over €3.4 billion, the highest in the 61-year history of the Prize Bonds scheme. The year was also a milestone for the Prize Bond Company itself which marks 30 years since it first began the Prize Bonds operation in 1989.

During 2018 a new improved website was launched, making it easier for customers to find out information about Prize Bonds and make repeat purchas-

es online. Since the website launched, some 8.0 percent of sales are now completed online. Further service enhancements are planned in the coming years, including online visibility of all State Savings products held by a customer at any one time. With over 50 percent of Prize Bonds still purchased at a Post Office, new improvements in the purchase process for Post Office customers are also planned.

“Our new website has made repeat purchases online convenient for retail investment customers who are increasingly looking for digital platforms to view and manage their investments with State Savings,” John Daly, Chairman of the Prize Bond Company, said. “Being able to service Prize Bonds customers’ needs across a variety of channels, including the Post Office network, remains a key focus for the company in the year ahead.”

Founded in 1957, the Prize Bonds draw is Ireland’s longest running prize draw. The unit price of a Prize Bond is €6.25 with a minimum purchase of four units, at a total cost of €25. All eligible Prize Bonds enter a weekly cash draw with currently over 4,600 prizes.

Sri Lanka death toll now at 359 One of the Sri Lanka suicide bombers was previously arrested by police and then released, a senior government official told CNN Thursday.

Ilham Ahmed Ibrahim - one of two sons of a spice tycoon who blew themselves up in Sunday's attacks - detonated a device at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.

"It was the suicide bomber of the Cinnamon Grand bomb attack who was

released earlier," the official said.

Ilham Ahmed Ibrahim and his brother Imsath Ahmed Ibrahim were previously identified as two of the suicide bombers in Sunday's attacks, which left at least 359 people dead across the country.

Police have confirmed that they are holding the brothers' father, Mohamed Yusuf Ibrahim, a wealthy spice trader, on suspicion of aiding and abetting his sons.

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

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I have a real passion for good skin and facials are easily my favourite part of this job. Professional treatment and homecare equals results and it’s so rewarding to see the transformation in my client’s skin after a course of either Sothys or CACI non-surgical facial.

Altogether, between the two facial brands, I have about 16 different facials, and within that, tailor what is most suitable for the best results.

With my experience, expertise and knowledge of the brands, I really get great results.

Sometimes it’s even a combination between both brands Sothys and CACI. There is really no two people with the same skin type. You could have blocked pores on the nose and chin, dehydration around the eyes, this can happen from much screen time and normal/combination forehead, with red sensitive skin on cheeks and a puff neck that requires a unique lymphatic drainage massage to get the circulation pumping. How would one facial fix that? I have to use a combination of my products to get best results for the clients. There is a huge demand for men to look and feel their best also, and recently I have seen an increase in men booking a course of facials. I have always done the groom’s facial, father of the bride, men heading towards their 50th birthdays - but now it seems to be across the board. I have a glycolic peel for anyone suffering acne - which gives

immediate results. Men are really good at doing their homecare - nearly better than the ladies. This time of year is great for a facial as we are changing from indoor heating to more fresh air. The skin will have thickened over cooler months and it’s time for it to glow now with more vitamin D exposure. Your make-up will go on smoother, and also your skin will absorb your moisturiser better, so you should see better results for all the goodness, rather than the moisture just sitting on the surface of skin.

A five out of five rating review I received lately about a Sothys facial: “Service, expertise and knowledge are excellent by Jill and her team. Easily the best! Thorough facial I've ever had.

Totally bespoke - Jill takes the time to customise the facial to each section of the face. Several applications of different creams suitable for my skin, a selection of masks, extractions and applications makes the skin radiant, more absorbent and glowing. Thank you. PS. I bet your other clients would love Jill's work.”

opportunity comes to Kerry

Kerry ETB Training Centre and Code Institute are offering 14 fully funded places on their upcoming Software Development Diploma (Full Stack) qualification which starts on May 27 in Tralee.

In a first for Kerry, this accelerated boot camp programme is the only classroom version of this highly acclaimed course run outside of Dublin and employment prospects are high – with 86 percent of Code Institute graduates finding fulltime work within six months of gaining their qualification. This is a globally recognised Diploma in Software Development for career starters and career changers who wish to qualify as a workready software developer in just 12 weeks. Successful applicants will complete a five day coding challenge and recruitment interview. Places are being filled on a first come, first served basis.

Professionally, students can come from any background as the course is designed to take people from little or no

knowledge of coding to job ready software developer. The ideal student will have attempted one of the free coding course online tools, like Udemy or Code Academy. This will show a previous desire to learn to become a coder. Tuition fees are normally €8,900 per learner – but the places on this course are free of charge. The first round of interviews for those who have successfully passed the five day coding challenge takes place week commencing April 15, with another round scheduled for early May. Apply online: www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie/course/softwaredev-full-stack/.More about Code Institute’s programme here: www. codeinstitute.net.

WELCOME Welcome to April’s Home & Living, I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather over the Bank Holiday weekend, hopefully it’s a sign of things to come!

This month we are looking at gardens and beautiful patio furniture to help you enjoy your perfect space, or to look out your window depending on the summer! We have also looked at small gardens and the top seven tips for making your town garden the perfect space this summer. Fingers crossed it will be a good one!

Our house this month is really worth a look, we love the interiors and think it would make a lovely family home, they are available through Property Partners Gallivan.

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NEW HOMES TO SUIT THE MODERN LIFESTYLE Beautiful new properties with high spec interiors have come on the market for â‚Ź245,000, just outside Killarney.

Tastefully decorated, these three bedroom houses at Pairc Chuimin, Kilcummin, are in superb condition and include an ensuite, off street car parking and a hardwood patio door.

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available space, the overall floor area measures 117.2 m2, creating a large living space in each home, including evenly sized bedrooms completed in modern lifestyle designs.

The property also has a hidden staircase

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with lit hardwood steps and a handrail, a large shelved walk-in pantry, a bright large entrance hallway, a wood-burning pedestal stove, air to water heat pump with underfloor heating, walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom, an attractive kitchen with handle-less doors, patio paving to rear and a cobble lock driveway to front.

There’s also an open play area for children. For sale by Property Partners Gallivan, the property is strategically located a short drive to Killarney Town Centre and within walking distance to Kilcummin Village. These "A" rated homes, which also qualify for the ‘Government Help to Buy Scheme’, are sure to appeal to all purchasers seeking a traditional family home.

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Patios, along with decks, are the workhorses of outdoor entertaining. Although many factors affect the success of a patio, the most important consideration is its location.

A patio's site affects how much it is used and influences how well it serves the intended purpose. If the patio is for outdoor dining, having it close to the house - and kitchen - increases the likelihood of it being used. A spot that is convenient to the kitchen may have too much or too little sun or an unpleasant view.

Wind, sound, and privacy should also be considered. You may be able to screen the unattractive views, add shade, or remove branches to bring sunlight into the area. Consider the view from where you will be sitting. If the view is a problem, an attractive fence or trellis can be a quick solution.

The design of a patio should take into account the style of the house and the surrounding garden, and the purpose the patio is to serve. Size matters! A Paul Fitzgerald and Son

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large patio is expensive and may not be necessary if you plan only intimate gatherings with family or a few friends. However, if you like large parties, a bigger patio may be a worthwhile investment.

As a general rule, a patio is open and exposed; it visually spills into the surrounding areas. To avoid feeling exposed, consider adding a pergola or other overhead structure to give the patio a sense of containment. Add interest to a patio by having it slightly elevated or sunken; don’t forget drainage if part or all your patio is below the surrounding grade.

Sometimes paving a narrow side yard or other small area can turn an otherwise unused spot into a functional patio.

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TOP 7 TIPS

FOR SMALL GARDENS

Generally rules are there to be broken but these 7 will help you get the very best out of your space.

1. Always work on the view from inside the house first. Given our climate, most of the enjoyment of your garden will be from looking out at it, especially if you have a favourite armchair or a washing up spot.

2. G o for bold geometric shapes for the patio and the lawn, and if in doubt stick to straight lines – they are easier to get right. It might seem that curves will bring softness to a garden, especially in a town or city garden, but really, outside spaces soften up very quickly and the best designs contrast the softness of the planting against the cleanness and crispness of the edges.

3. Keep it simple - use a maximum of three types of flooring materials.

For example: grass, sandstone and gravel. This will give a coherence and consistency to your garden which will be the envy of all who walk in there.

It's possible to get a garden to look good with a wider variety of materials but it's also harder, and why make life harder?

4. T he rule of three also applies to the colours you use – for painting the fences, plants, for accessories and for furniture. Limit that palette and

your garden is going to look so much better.

5. L ighting really matters. Not just for when you're out there, but for that all important view from the house.

At four o'clock on a winter's evening your garden needs to look as 'wow' as it does at high noon in summer. Try layering the lighting. Light the steps, sitting areas, paths. Next, light any features you have: water features, small trees, interesting wall surfaces.

6. A lways think about privacy. It's unusual to find a smaller garden that's not overlooked in some way but with a carefully placed shrub or a line of trellis along the top of a fence, it's possible to minimise the problem. Think also about where you put your sitting area; there might be a corner of the garden that's completely private.

7. F or most people, gardens are mainly for sitting in so give plenty of thought to the furniture. Do you want to sit up at a table and make an outside dining room? Or do you want to lounge around on sofas and make your garden into an outdoor sitting room? If you're lucky you may have space for both.

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EASTER CRAFTS: Pupils from Holy Cross Mercy School recently held an Easter Bonnet Parade and raised over €600 for the Kenya Education Project.

Crafty bonnets raise €600 for Kenyan charity

Not only did they design and create their own colourful bonnets, but local school children also helped raise funds for charity – just before they finished up for their Easter break.

Pupils from Holy Cross Mercy School held an Easter Bonnet Parade to show off their crafty skills and raised over €600 for the Kenya Education Project.

“Children designed and created their own bonnets for the occasion and modelled

them in the hall for the whole school,” Róisín Johnston, a teacher from Holy Cross Mercy School, said.

The Kenya Education Project was established in 2004 by the Sheehy family, a local family from Killarney. For the past 15

years, they have supported young people in Kenya by providing sponsorship to enable them to stay in school. They also aid in the building of classrooms and improving educational facilities, she explained.

“Holy Cross Mercy School has a close re-

lationship with the charity with many of its past and current teachers have travelled to Kenya to support the project.

This Easter, one of our teachers, Andrew O’Sullivan, travelled to Kenya to support this project.”

Local photo exhibition evokes a sense of joy | By Michelle Crean The joy bubbles bring to young children is the focus of an exhibition running in the Bank of Ireland, New Street, by local woman Egle Saladziute.

Egle, who is living in Killarney town is an artist, designer and art teacher, and through an after schools programme in four local schools, photographed the joy and creativity the giant bubbles brought to the lives of the children.

Two large wooden exhibits with 16 canvas prints are inside the bank for what is her second exhibition.

She said that working with the children brought her great joy and through the exhibition she now wants to share that with others.

“Bubbles, like rainbows, appear for a short period and capture our wonder,“ Egle, a mother of two, said.

“They bring joy. Watch a child at play, reaching out in delight at the elusive bubbles and you will find a smile is born to you.“ She said that creativity is not a switch you can turn on but a power you generate constantly. “I work to stimulate that power in a way that will entertain children in a joyful and fun way. The result is this exhibition, created from six hours of happiness and creativity in four different schools.”

Over the weeks, about one hundred spontaneous pictures have been created and she explained that she selected the ones that stand out most to her in terms of expression and colour.

“It is hard to be selective when I would wish to include them all. There is no posing in these pictures, they evoke natural emotion achieved with my handmade tools. This exhibition is an opportunity for me to share once again the joy of those who took part in it.”

EXHIBITION: Egle Saladziute has an exhibition of photos displayed in the Bank of Ireland in Killarney.

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Car enthusiasts take on Beara Peninsula run this Sunday A local group of Opel and Vauxhall enthusiasts will this weekend embark on a tour of the Beara Peninsula to raise funds for the Castletownbere Bear Lifeboat Service.

The Vauxhall Opel Club Ireland will run its first of many road runs in the area this Sunday.

Consumer shift towards electric vehicles and hybrids The International Car Tech and Mobility Summit organisers Electronomous reported on Tuesday that it has seen a sharp consumer shift towards Electric Vehicles (EVs) and a growth in the numbers of hybrid vehicles.

The overall numbers of hybrids sold in the first two months of 2019 displays a healthy annualised increase of 20 percent. This growth weighs against the backdrop of a decline in diesel sales – down 23 percent. Self-charging hybrids are expected to grow to 12 percent or one in eight of new cars sold in 2020.

“We continue to see consumers make the shift from diesel to self-charging hybrids where 80 percent of all our car sales in 2019 will be hybrids,” Michael Gaynor, Marketing Director with Toyota Ireland, said.

“Our next generation hybrid engines can now deliver up to 60 percent zero

emissions driving, giving consumers much of the benefit of a pure electrified car without the compromise of recharging or range anxiety. It’s why we expect self-charging hybrids to account for 12 percent of private car sales in 2020, growing to 20 percent by 2021.”

Electronomous is one of Europe's leading automotive technology events. The international summit, which runs from May 1 to May 3, brings together world class speakers, exhibitors and delegates in the field of Electric Vehicles, Connected Car Technology, and Autonomous Vehicles, and will take place in the INEC in Killarney.

Beginning at Helen’s Bar at Kilmackillogue Harbour at 11am, the tour will follow traditional rally routes via Ardgroom, Cod’s Head and the Healy Pass, before returning to Kilmackillogue around 4pm that evening.

The Vauxhall Opel Club Ireland is a national organisation but calls on its membership to run localised events in their region.

Up to 50 cars from the 1950s to the present day are expected to take part in Sunday’s run.

“We will have members travelling from Galway and Sligo and all over Ireland,” Paul Horan, local club member, said.

“One of our members is from Kilmackillogue, so he wanted to bring this event to his area. It is also the weekend before the Rally of the Lakes so we wanted to follow that route too. Our original plan was to run the event the same way the rally usually goes, but when we heard that the rally organisers had reversed the route we decided to do the same.”

The same club will run another event based in Killarney, on May 12. Details will be revealed in next week’s Killarney Advertiser.

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Testing all makes of vehicles: VANS TRUCKS TRAILERS BUSES AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS

Other Services: ADR TACHOGRAPH STATION SAFE LOAD PASS ATC APPROVED TEST CENTRE PRETESTS & VOLUNTARY TESTS

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Special 40th anniversary Rally of the Lakes programme now on sale Killarney and District Motor Club will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes by producing a special rally magazine focusing on the history of the rally.

The official programme for this year’s rally will be a real collector’s item with articles and photos, some of which have never appeared in print before, spanning the rally’s four decades.

Produced by KC Print in Killarney, a sister company to the Killarney Advertiser, the special 130-page book has gone on sale in Killarney and other local towns yesterday (Thursday).

As well as a look back on the history of the rally, the programme includes the most up-to-date entry list and maps of this year’s route.

It is priced at €15 and the rally-pack includes a free rally-style bobble hat and a voucher for free membership to Motorsport Ireland’s loyalty membership scheme – valued at €10.

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

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

TO LET: Large Double Room EnSuite Avaible to rent 10 mins outside Killarney, This newly build energy efficient house is finished to a high standard with all bills including, professional male only need apply,Ring to arrange viewing on 087 6795260.

TO LET: Apartment to let for up to 4 people 2km from Killarney. Tel 0872546441 or 0646632342 (private garden & parking) select area.

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

TO LET: Double Room available for six months owner Occupied, Singles & Professional only. Parking available Close to McDonald Contact Mike 0876245573 TO LET: Single Room to let in a 4 bedroom house presently occupied by 3 females in Bridgefield, Killarney. €275 per month.

Phone 087 7606356 TO LET: Newly decorated 2 bedroom apart-

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

ment to rent in Killarney town centre for 4 months (may-august) Available immediately.

Tel 0874625444.

TO LET: Farmhouse on working farm unsuitable for children, Beaufort CO.Kerry. Contact 0872998217 / 0879648294.

TO LET: Countess grove, 5 mins from Town Centre, long term, single room, shared house, internet and bins included 0871416879.

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

TO LET: Luxury apartment to let 2km from town centre, Loreto road, private garden and parking. Tel 087-2546441/0646632342.

WANTED: 5/6 Bedroom house for staff accommodation. Long term lease, 1-2 years.

Property will be managed by the Hotel.

Contact: Frits Potgieter, General Manager, Muckross Park Hotel, 0646623400 or 0877603767.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Mobile home for sale. Immaculate condition, Killarney area. 087-6190942 FOR SALE: Oval dining table and 4 chairs for sale. 0873115874.

FOR SALE: Quality Topsoil for Sale (1 mile from Killarney town) - Must arrange own collection & loading. Contact Tom on (087)6777419.

FOR SALE: 2 Seater Leather Couch oak frame with arm chair, bargain €100.

Dog Kennel Large A type roof €100. Ph. 0878875860.

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Removal service, House, Office, Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc. 087-2600407/0646631979.

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

AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 0879508050.

AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder.

First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 0872359466.

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

AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 0646643317.

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

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

AVAILABLE: Mature lady available for guesthouse duties. Available mornings.

Sunday-Friday 9am-1pm. Phone or text Yvonne on 086-2206788.

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

AVAILABLE: Painting & Decorating all interior & exterior sanding and varnishing,

kitchens hand painted or sprayed, wallpapering. Tel Martin on 087-9306943

AVAILABLE: Block layer available for extensions, garages, boundary walls also kerbing and paving. Contact Denis 0868661886.

AVAILABLE: Well rotted horse manure to take away. Tel 087-2626187 AVAILABLE: Open and closed sheds with yard on main road convenient to killarney.

Suitable for commercial, retail, storage etc.

Water, ESB, Broadband also available. For more details please ring 087-2626187.

AVAILABLE: Person available to clean private homes from mid-may onwards. Killarney Area. €15p/hr tel 0877630274.

AVAILABLE: Plastering contractor vailable no job too big or too small. 30 years experience tel Pat on 0872070009.

PERSONAL BEST DATES: Avoid struggle and time.

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

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

087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

ANIMALS: House puppies for sale, small breed. Contact Mike 0862658071. No texts.

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

WANTED: Cleaner wanted to join our team to assist in preparing our Self Catering Apartments between short term bookings.

Hours 11am - 3pm or after depending on volume of work. Fluent in English necessary. Good communication skills. Electronic Funds Transfer. Contact 0858010908 to enquire today.

WANTED: Person wanted to do General Housekeeping Duties in Holiday Apartments on Muckross Road, Killarney. Must be Reliable and Flexible. Ph: 0868508479 WANTED: Childminder needed to look after 3 children (2 school going) in their own home from the end of May. School drop off and collections required. Glenflesk area.

Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30. Call 086 3892107

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The River Bar In the Killarney Riverside Hotel Require

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Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

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Park Road, Killarney Co. Kerry 064-6631814

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WINNER: Miss Kerry winner Desiree Fitzgerald from Tralee (centre) with runners up Juliette Clifford from Spa Tralee (left) and Hannah O'Nolan, Rochestown (right). Pic: Dylan Clifford.

EASTER FUN: Children at Maggie's Montessori were delighted to see a lamb at preschool this week. This little boy Cian O'Connell gave the pleasure of sharing his pet lamb 'Pepper' with his classmates, showing them how to feed him and encouraging the lamb to join in at play time. Pepper was very well behaved giving the children a lovely experience.

VISIT: Children at Maggie's Montessori petting 'Pepper', a lamb who came in for an Easter visit this week.

AWARD: President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina present artist Pauline Bewick with the Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award at Áras an Uachtaráin.

FIRST PLACE: Austin Rooney and Denis Pio Moriarty came in first place at the Beaufort Golf Club Open Competition on Good Friday. From l-r were: Noreen Kinsella (Lady Captain), Austin Rooney, Denis Pio Moriarty, Kamile Lyne (Manager at the Hayfield Family Collection and sponsors of the event), Joe McMahon (Captain) and Pat Quill (President). Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

At the presentation of prizes of the Dr Crokes GAA Club US Masters Golf Challenge prediction competition were from left, Tommy 'Bracker' O'Regan and Tomas O'Regan (accepting the first prize of €1,000 euro on behalf of Gavin and Pearse O'Regan), Ed Stack (Treasurer), Malachy Walsh (Treasurer) and John Keogh (competition coordinator). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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

Food Hampers available upon request SPECIALISING IN:

Handmade Artisan Finger Food

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

Eamonn Forde

PAINTER & DECORATOR

- Industrial - Commercial - Residential

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O’Sullivan A Voice For Your

Special Occasions Love songs, Irish Ballads, Musical Highlights Parties, Weddings, Drinks receptions, Anniversaries, Corporate Events

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PrOPERTY MAINTENANCE 5th Years: 2 Year Course •Window & Door Maintenance 6th•Carpentry Years: 1 Year Intesive Course & Joinery •Flat Pack Assembly 1 evening per week after school •and much more Starts September RATHMORE, CO.Great KERRY Excellent Record for Results dkelleher96@yahoo.co.uk

BRÚ na PÁIRCE Killarney CALL 086 878 3372

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Ger O Doherty Decorating Service

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

Tel. 085-1619672

Email: odohertypaintingkerry@gmail.com

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

FULLY INSURED - C2 REG MIKE DOWNING ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY

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Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

Declan Smith

Painting Contractor Interior & Exterior Wallpapering a speciality Spraying Fully Insured

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

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

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

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Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

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Oil Boiler Service Gneeveguilla Co.Kerry

SPECIALISING IN THERMODYNAMIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS

Todd: 087-2386276 Conor: 087-8296288

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Crafted Wall Panelling and Wainscotting Wall Panelling and Wainscotting Supplied & Fitted Bespoke Radiator CoversMany Designs to choose from

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Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing, Repair and Installation

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NEWS | JOIN THE DEBATE COMMUNITY NOTES Firies Community Games INDOOR SOCCER: Last weekend was a special Easter weekend for eight girls and their coaches. The Firies U13 Indoor Soccer team (Katie Doe, Laura Flynn, Sarah Palmer, Kerri Breen O'Riordan, Aoife O'Sullivan, Emma O'Brien, Clodagh Moriarty and Aideen O'Brien and their management and coaches Bernie Doe, Jason O'Brien and Seamus O'Brien), representing the parish and, of course, Kerry, won the Munster Finals in Tralee.

In the semi-final they were absolutely clinical and won 11­2 against a handy Waterford side that had beaten Tipperary earlier in the day. In the final the great play continued and they came out on top 9­2 against a very good Clare side who had swept aside Limerick and then Cork in their other matches. Well done to all the girls, coaches and management, the parents and everyone supporting them along the way, it was a huge achievement and now it’s off to the Community Games May Festival at the end of May in UL to play for All-Ireland status.

GAELIC FOOTBALL: This year we are putting an U10 Mixed team into the competitions. The dates you need to be available are Monday, June 3 (Bank Holiday Monday) and if the team makes the finals also on Friday, June 7. Players must be under 10 as of the 31/7/2019.

Details and trial dates will be available shortly so keep an eye out on the Facebook page.

ATHLETICS: The date has been set for our annual athletics meeting for Tuesday, May 6 starting promptly at 6pm at the Firies GAA pitch. This event to be run effectively requires volunteers to help on the night. You do not need an athletics background, just bundles of enthusiasm and loads of energy. Please if you can help out on the night contact PJ Walsh (087 2229950) as soon as possible to express your interest. Fur-

ther details will be available again on the Facebook page.

Listry MILLTOWN/LISTRY CCE: Can all competitors for County Fleadh ensure to gives names and full details to branch secretary Amanda Howe, no later than May 9.. No entrants will be taken after this date. Also if you would like to volunteer and join in the craic for the Fleadh in Milltown in June look out for details in the coming weeks.

Kilcummin QUIZ: The McCarthy family would like to sincerely thank all who supported the Noel McCarthy Memorial annual quiz which was held recently in the Klub Bar. The amount raised was €2,661. All proceeds go directly to the Oncology unit in UHK. Many thanks to everyone involved.

ICA: Craft Night on Wednesday, April 24 at 8pm in the Rural Development Office. All ladies welcome.

COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY: A big thank you to all the people who have made such a big effort in cleaning up their areas. We are still looking for volunteers to assist in collecting rubbish on the roads in their area. Bags are available at the Rural Development Office and can be returned there when full. Míle Buíochas.

CONGRATULATIONS: The Moriarty School of Dancing would like to congratulate their set dancers who enjoyed great success in Millstreet over the weekend. Well done to all.

RECYCLE OR SWAP YOUR BOOKS: Want a good read? In a new initiative

by Looking Good for April which is Reuse Month you can now recycle or swap your books which are in good condition in the Rural Development Office. Special box in the office for drop off/pick up during office opening hours.

PEGGY LYNCH’S ANNUAL KNOCK AND

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE: Sunday, May 5 to Monday, May 6. Includes Return Coach, 1 night hotel accommodation, lunch on 2 days with supper on 2 evenings, full Irish breakfast on 1 morning, tea/coffee & scones on arrival on Lough Derg and return pilgrimage ferry to Lough Derg. For more information please call O’Callaghan Coach Holidays on 064 6631095.

COMPUTER TRAINING: Word Processing Level 3. Commencing on Monday, April 29 until Monday, May 27, resuming in September in the Rural Dev. Office.

Please contact Mary McSweeney 087 7798573.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Kilcummin Comhaltas are hosting a Rambling House on Saturday, May 4 at 8.15pm in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. Come along and enjoy the best of Irish Music, Dance and Storytelling. Tea, coffee and traditional barmbrack, raffle and spot prizes on the night.

Rathmore SPLIT THE POT in association with Rathmore Community Council with Rathmore Ravens, Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club & Sliabh Luachra Men’s Shed.

Tickets available from ticket sellers and in local businesses. €2 each or 3 for €5.

Yearly Ticket €90. 3 yearly tickets €250.

Draw held weekly at 9pm in local pubs.

This week’s draw was held in Cahill’s Bar. Molly Herlihy, Knocknagree won €250.

Seller’s Prize: €50 voucher from Blushing Beauty Salon, Rathmore won by Julia (Rathmore Post Office).

IRD DUHALLOW: Community Engagement Meetings. Rathmore Community Hall, Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm.

All voluntary, community groups and sporting organisations should attend regarding funding for the community.

IRD Duhallow is seeking your input as to the needs of your area in terms of services, infrastructure and local issues. A

brief community survey will also be distributed as will details of the upcoming day of the region’s Community Festival Project. We are asking that all groups, both young and old as well as those not involved in the community to attend so that we are best placed to support you.

RAMBLING HOUSE in Teach Íosagáin Sunday, April 28 at 8pm. Music, singing, brush dancing, sketches, ballads, refreshments.

RESCHEDULING OF MASS IN THE CITY SHRONE: Due to the Rally of the Lakes taking place on Sunday, May 5 and the roads from Aunaskirtane to Droum being closed from 1pm to 6.30pm, it has been decided in the interest of safety to reschedule the annual mass in the City to Sunday, May 12 at 1.30pm. Please spread the word, especially to people who attend annually and are not in parish.

Crusaders Bridge Club CONGRATULATIONS to Joan Culloty and Garry Leahy on winning President Therese O'Donoghue's Prize. 1st Joan Culloty & Garry Leahy, 2nd Eileen Twomey & Mary Shanahan, 3rd John O'Shea & Eileen Crehan, 4th Evelyn O'Leary & Eithne Tarrant, 5th Anne Looney & Ger Foley, 6th Joan Lenihan & Pauline Lyne, 7th Phyllis O'Regan & Ann O'Shea. 1st Session - Mary Rose Felle & Maura McCarthy. 2nd Session - Kay Clement & Joan Meagher.

Killarney Bridge Club RESULTS: 1st Pauline Lyne & Joan Lenihan, 2nd Marjorie Barton & Hazel O'Connell, 3rd Maureen Lyne & Ron Carron, 4th Mai Corcoran & Marie Moynihan. 1st Session - Anne Looney & Mary Murray. 2nd Session - Mary Ryan & Tim McCarthy. Bridge continues every Monday night at Gleneagle Hotel at 7.30pm.

New members, beginners and visitors always welcome.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

8TH ANNIVERSARY

Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy

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

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

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

Killarney Al Anon

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

MS Support Group

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

Suicide Prevention Helplines

Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100;

Aware Support & Self Care Group

Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: Every Monday at 7.30pm. www.aware.ie

Recovery Haven Kerry

Our Killarney outreach service operates at The Reeks Gateway from 10am to 2pm on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Our Killorglin outreach service, meanwhile, runs from 10am to 2pm at the local community centre on the second Thursday of each month. For details and services available phone 0667192122.

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Recovery Haven Kerry has been selected as one of the main chosen charities in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle which takes place this year on July 6th. We are equally honoured that Ireland’s rugby captain, Ciara Griffin, will be our charity ambassador for the event and will cycle on the day for us. We are now in the process of recruiting cyclists to take part in the ROKCC on our behalf. Registration officially opens this Thursday so keep an eye on our website and social media for more information on how to take part. You can also call us on 0667192122.

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In loving memory of James P. (Jim) Healy ‘Alto Vista” Loreto Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, who passed away on 1st May 2011.

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

We miss you from your fireside chair, your loving smile and gentle air, your vacant place no one can fill, we miss you Dad and always will.

Always loved, dearly remembered and sadly missed by your sons, John, Ted & Justin, daughter Martha, sister Mary, brother Fred, daughters in law Patricia, Dympna & Jenny, son in law Sean and grandchildren Grace, Rebecca, Elodie, Amy, Laura, Cillian, Amelia and Jonah.

POWERFUL NOVENA This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request).

Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request).

This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours - one day. Promised publication, never fails. N.L.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. No math, nothing has to add up – solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

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Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

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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. M.S.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen.

(Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.)

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in memoriam 64 IN MEMORIAM 1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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2ND ANNIVERSARY MANGAN

BARTLETT

In loving memory of Mary Bartlett, Late of 46 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, Who passed away on 27th of April 2018.

As we remember our beautiful and loving Mother Mary on her First Anniversary, the Bartlett Family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support. We wish to thank those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

Thank you to Fr. Kieran O’Brien for his support and kindness in calling to our home and for celebrating our mothers requiem mass with a beautiful portrayal of her life as a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother(Nana).

Thank you to Fr. Dereck O’Connell, St,Mary of the Angels for con celebrating the Mass and also for his continued support and kindness over the past year.

Thank you to Henry and Lisa Bartlett for the beautiful music at Mam’s Mass and also for the music at her resting place.

To the O’Shea’s, Mike and Tim for their professionalism and kindness and respect at our sad loss.

A sincere thank you also to Dr Domhnall Kavanagh, Dr. Maire Cleary, Maura and Gemma (Torc Medical Practice), Joan Williams and her staff.

In loving memory of Jeremiah Mangan, Beaufort Village, Killarney Who died on May 13th 2017 Time cannot steal the treasures, that we carry in our hearts, Nor ever dim the shining thoughts, our cherished past imparts, for the memories of the ones we loved still cast a gentle glow, To grace our days and light Our paths, wherever we may go.

Always loved and remembered by Your loving wife Noreen, daughters Fiona, Noreen, Rosemary, Geraldine, son Michael, son-in-law Gary and grandchildren Jeremiah, Gerry, April, Robyn and Sean The second anniversary mass for Jeremiah will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Beaufort on Friday May 3rd at 7.30pm.

11TH ANNIVERSARY HORNIBROOK

Thank you all for the wonderful care Mam received over the years.

A special thank you to Dr. Patricia Sheahan and to the nurses at Pallative Care unit for your dedication, care and comfort. Our family will be forever grateful to you all in our time of need.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation for your kindness and compassion. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Silent Tear Each night we shed a silent tear, As we speak of you in prayer, To let you know we love you, And just how much we care, Take our million tear drops, Wrap them up in love, Then ask the wind to carry them, To you in Heaven above.

Always loved and forever in our hearts your children, Sylvester, Noreen, Mary T, Eileen & Joseph. Daughters in law Siobhan & Michelle, Son in law Andrew.

Treasured memories of Larry Hornibrook, Late of Brackross Lodge, Caher, Aghadoe, Killarney, Who passed away on April 30th 2008.

We never part from those we love No distance can divide us With memories clear and love sincere You will always walk beside us.

In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love.

Sadly missed by your wife Anne, sons Jim and Laurence, daughters-in-law Sindy and Maria and grandchildren Myra, Christopher, Shane, Colm and Alison.

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’ CONNOR

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CARROLL

O’CONNOR

On the occasion of Micheal’s First Anniversary his family would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We gratefully appreciate the comfort and support offered to us by Family, Friends, Neighbours and our American relatives.

Many thanks to all who provided food and refreshments during the funeral days and beyond. Our heartfelt thanks to those who called to the house, attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial. To all those who sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments and letters of sympathy your kind thoughts are much appreciated.

Many thanks to Fr Niall Howard for your visits and consoling words during the Funeral Mass.

To Mike and Mary O’Shea Funeral Directors many thanks for your support, expertise and direction in orchestrating the Funeral arrangements with such professionalism and dignity.

A special word of thanks to Dr Miriam McCarthy for the care and kindness shown to Micheal over the years and we would also like to thank the Ambulance service.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we ask you to accept the acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

The Holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He chose to take the best.

It’s lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day, Life doesn’t seem the same, Since you have gone away.

Always loved and sadly missed by all your family.

First Anniversary Mass for Micheal will be celebrated in The Church of the Resurrection on Saturday 27th of April at 9.30am.

1ST ANNIVERSARY BARTLETT

In loving memory of Mary Bartlett, Late of 46 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, Who passed away on 27th of April 2018.

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, I wish God could have spared you, If just for a few more years.

Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean I’ll miss you, Until we meet again.

Fondly remembered by Sylvester, Siobhán, Joey, Sylvie, Dylan, David, Ryan and Ella.

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His sisters, nieces and nephews sincerely thank all those who supported them during Michael’s illness and at the time of his death through their presence, messages of sympathy, mass cards and all those who attended his removal, funeral mass and burial.

A special word of thanks to his home help team, Mary, Kathleen, Theresa & Alex who were so attentive to Michael in his home. To the district health nurses and Noreen from the social action group rathmore.

To Allen and the excellent staff of Killarney Community Hospital and also the Doctors and staff of Ross Medical Centre for the great care and attention given to Michael. To the management and staff of Sheahan’s pharmacy. To the staff of Kerry General Hospital and St.Columbanus Home who took care of Michael in his final days. To O’Shea’s funeral home for their sensitivity and kindness.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Lenihan for all of his support and for celebrating Michaels funeral Mass. To the Killarney Cathedral Choir and to all the priests and friars who were so kind to visit Michael during his illness.

A very special thank you to all the neighbours, relatives and friends who took time out to visit Michael in Hospital.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this Acknowledgement as a token of our sincere and grateful appreciation. Mass has been offered for your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass for Michael will be celebrated on the Church of the Resurrection on Saturday the 27th of April at 7.30pm.

33RD ANNIVERSARY WHITE

10TH ANNIVERSARY NÖLKE

Your Grandchildren Joey, Sylvie, Dylan, David, Ryan, Ella, Keelin, Oran, Ava, Joshua, Kayla, Reece and Luke.

1st Anniversary Mass will be held on Monday the 29th of April at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of Michael O’Connor, Late of Knocknahoe, Killarney, Who’s 1st Anniversary occurs on 24th of April 2018.

In loving memory of Bridget O’ Connor, Late of Mountain View, Gortroe Cottages, Fossa, Killarney, Who died on the 1st of May 2005.

To us you were someone special, So good, so kind, so true, You’ll never be forgotten Mom, For we thought the world of you.

A very special person, You will never be replaced, Since the day you left us, There’s been an empty space.

We feel you’re still around us, You are always on our minds, And when we talk about you, It’s all of happy times.

We won’t forget the face we loved, Or the memory of your smile, Or the countless things you did for us, To make our lives worthwhile.

It’s lonely her without you Mom, So sad for us each day, The world has never been the same, Since God took you away.

You are always in our thoughts and prayers and sadly missed by your son Thomas, daughter in law Joan and grandchildren Thomas and Maryann, Crosstown.

Anniversary Mass on Tuesday the 30th of April at 7pm in Prince of Peace Fossa.

In loving memory of Kathleen White, Sheheree, Loreto Road, Killarney, Who died on 30th April 1986.

When God was making Mothers, He must have made a fuss, He spent a lot of time on one, And gave that one to us.

Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as our Mother, Was the greatest gift of all.

Because you were so special, No words could ever say, How much we love and miss you, Today and everyday.

Sadly missed by your daughters Elsie, Patricia and your son David, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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.

PH

In loving memory of Sven Nölke, Late of Crohane, Fossa and Countess Rd,Killarney, Who passed away on 29th April 2009 .

Thank you Sven for showing us what it is to love. To be happy. To appreciate what we have. To cherish each other.

To listen. To know when to follow and when to lead with strength. Thank you for the memories of laughter. The tears.

The music. The unquestioned friendship.

The trust.

Thank you for your bravery. A bravery you never knew you had. For why would you fear when your heart was your gift to us all. We feared the Sven shaped hole in our lives would leave a gaping chasm but knew at that very moment it would be filled with those wonderful memories you shared with us. Ten long years have passed. You have travelled every step with us and we can sleep in peace knowing you are with us on our journeys ahead .

Mom, Dad, Lars and family, Kjell and family, Sven’s many, many friends near and worldwide through the best days of his life.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

KEARNS

KEARNS

MCCARTHY

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MURPHY

In loving memory of my Dear Dad Tony Kearns, 45 Ballyspillane, Killarney, Who died on the 2nd May 2017.

In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather Tony Kearns, 45 Ballyspillane, Killarney, Who died on 2nd May 2017.

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

I’m sending a dove to Heaven, with a parcel on its wings.

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

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered, ‘Come with me’.

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

Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs, to say how much I miss you, and to send you all my love.

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the McCarthy family.

I hold you close within my heart, and there you will remain, to walk with me throughout my life, until me meet again.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

You are missed each and everyday, for you were someone special who meant more than words can say.

Loved and remembered by your son Aidan, Pauline, and granddaughters Sophie and Jessie Mai xx

Never forgotten, your loving daughter Siobhán xxxxx

2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY KEARNS

KEARNS

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Tony Kearns, Late of 45 Ballyspillane, Killarney, Who died on the 2nd May 2017.

I watched you suffer, I saw you die, But all I could do was sit close by, You went away, we had to part, God eased your pain but broke my heart.

Sadly missed by your wife Mary xxx Anniversary mass is on Thursday 2nd May at 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day...

No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there.

Always remembered and sadly missed, your son Denis and daughter-in-law Maria.

MCCARTHY

Sadly missed and forever in our thoughts, Ian, Mark, Sandra, Kevin and their families XXXX

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

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

In loving memory of Catherine (Kay) McCarthy, Late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney, Who died on the 25th April 2017.

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

Lovingly remembered by Seanie, Shane and Jenny.

Remembrance Mass in St.Mary’s Cathedral on the 27th of April at 6.15pm.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of David Murphy, Late of Sixmile Bridge, Clare and Killarney, Whose birthday occurs on 26th April.

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

Always loved and remembered by Billy, Laura and Stephen xxx

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MURPHY

CRONIN

2ND ANNIVERSARY KEARNS In loving memory of Antoinette Cronin, Shinnagh, Rathmore, Who passed away on April 25th 2014.

KEARNS

There is no night without a dawning, No Winter without a Spring, And beyond death’s dark horizon, Our hearts once more will sing, For those who leave us for a while, Have only gone away, Out of a restless careworn world, Into a “Brighter Day”.

Loved and always remembered by Nan and Grandad (RIP), Sean, Niamh and Daniel.

MURPHY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Tony, Late of Ballyspillane, Who sadly passed away on 2nd May, 2017

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

2ND ANNIVERSARY

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

In loving memory of my Dear Dad Tony Kearns, 45 Ballyspillane, Killarney, Who died on 2nd May 2017.

In loving memory of David Murphy, Late of Sixmile Bridge, Clare and Killarney, Whose birthday occurs on 26th April.

In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law Tony, Late of Ballyspillane, Who sadly passed away on 2nd May, 2017 When God held out his precious hands, To take you from your pain, You stretched your weary hand right back, As He softly called your name, “Come home with me”, he gently said, “Your pain will leave you soon, Just close your eyes and take my hand, And we’ll quietly leave the room”.

In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name, Those who loved her in life sincerely, Still love her in death just the same.

Love and miss you everyday, From all the family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 27th of April in Rathmore Church at 6.00pm.

17TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of David Murphy, Late of Sixmile Bridge, Clare and Killarney, Whose birthday occurs on 26th April.

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

Always loved and remembered, Mom, Dad and brothers Cillian and Evan xx

19TH ANNIVERSARY KEARNEY

LINEHAN

Lovingly missed and forever in our hearts, Sheila and Tom. XX

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. BOC

In loving memory of Michael Linehan, Late of Linehan’s Bar, 13 College Street, Killarney, Who died on the 30th April, 2002.

In loving memory of Chris Kearney Late of Knocknahoe, Killarney Who died on 19th April, 2000. RIP.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

A special day, another year A loving thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch With Chris the one we love and miss so very much We cannot bring the old days back But carry on until one day We may be reunited in a blessed eternity.

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Han, Siobhan, Daniel, Matthew and all the extended Linehan families.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts every day.

From all your loving Family.

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ADAM MOYNIHAN E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & EAMONN KEOGH

A hero’s welcome?

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The latest financial improprieties uncovered by the Sunday Times relate to payments totalling €60,000 that were apparently made by the FAI in 2013 and 2014 to Delaney’s then girlfriend, Susan Keegan.

It is believed that a number of board members were unaware of the transactions, which the Sunday Times say were recorded in the FAI’s accountancy system. For her part, Ms Keegan denies receiving any payments from John Delaney or from the FAI. On the back of reports in the same paper which exposed the mysterious €100,000 “bridging loan” given to the FAI by Delaney, and the revelations that he once racked up €40,000 on his company credit card over a sixmonth period, it certainly seems that the net is now closing on Delaney and other senior FAI officials in Abbotstown.

The FAI have already confirmed that the entire board will be resigning at the association’s AGM in July but considering the seriousness of the allegations, some have suggested that Delaney and co. could potentially be facing prosecution.

Despite the ongoing scandal, Delaney, who is currently on “gardening leave”, is expected to come to Kerry on Saturday to attend the opening of Castleisland AFC’s new all-weather pitch. The FAI confirmed on Thursday, however, that he will not be attending in an official capacity.

Whether or not he receives “the mother of all welcomes”, as suggested by Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae, remains to be seen, although he is likely to be well-received by Castleisland AFC and Kerry District League officials.

KDL Secretary John O’Regan, who is a member of the FAI Senior Council

FAI supremo John Delaney is expected to return to Kerry this weekend but considering the current controversy surrounding his tenure, it’s difficult to predict how he’ll be received. and a personal friend of Delaney’s, has repeatedly defended the ex-CEO in recent weeks and the league’s official stance on the matter is unlikely to change now.

LAST WEEK’S ARTICLE

However, if the reaction to last week’s opinion piece on Delaney and Kerry soccer is anything to go by, public opinion in this part of the world is quite different to the one portrayed by the men in charge of the Kerry league.

Feedback to the article, which was titled ‘Delaney’s backers should be ashamed’, has been overwhelmingly positive, with many Kerry readers commenting that they were pleased to see their views being accurately represented in the media.

The story got a lot of traction on social media, particularly on Twitter where it was shared and commented on by hundreds of disgruntled soccer fans from all over Ireland.

A number of top journalists picked up on the story, including Mark Tighe, the Sunday Times writer who was responsible for breaking the John Delaney scandal a little over a month ago.

Meanwhile, the anecdotes about the state of Kerry soccer also appear to have struck a chord. Since the article was published I have been inundated by messages from players, officials and supporters who are also deeply unhappy with the way that Kerry soccer is being run, and many have shared their own frankly shocking experiences with the KDL down through the years.

Whether or not Delaney’s allies at regional level will continue to dominate Irish soccer in his absence remains to be seen but one thing is now certain, the majority of soccer people in Kerry are desperate for things to change.

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Players must speak up to change the status quo Soccer players in Kerry are not happy. I knew that before I wrote last week’s article but things have come more sharply into view over the past few days. | By Adam Moynihan In addition to my own personal grievances, which have been echoed by players from clubs all over the county, a slew of other complaints have come to light, ranging from the irritating to the downright infuriating.

Paying to get into Mounthawk Park when you’re playing a match is a major gripe and people outside of Kerry were appalled when they heard that this is common practice in the KDL. The issue of the floodlights in Mounthawk being used too sparingly was also verified by another player from North Kerry, who stated that the many teams who use KDL headquarters as their home venue are charged €100 if they require the lights, but it’s often nearly dark before they’re switched on.

The practice of deciding the league title by having a playoff between the top two teams has been heavily criticised by a number of observers who consider it unfair on the side who finish first. It’s entirely possible that the league leaders could finish way out in front but end up losing the title in the one-off, end-ofseason final, which is always played at Mounthawk Park.

As has been stated previously, players are also charged at the gate for these finals.

The scheduling of fixtures is another bone of contention. As matches are only fixed 5-7 days before they are due to take place, it is impossible for players

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and management to plan holidays or events during the season without running the risk of missing an important game. You could go four or five weeks without playing and then have two fixtures in a week. It’s very unpredictable.

WALKOVERS

Walkovers are also a concern for players and while the league might argue that it isn’t their fault if a club fails to field a team, I would suggest that the manner in which the league is currently being run is pushing players away from soccer and leaving many clubs short-handed.

In total, four teams have withdrawn from the Premier Division during the course of the past three seasons.

In the 2016/17 season, Tralee club St Brendan’s Park, traditionally one of the strongest teams in the county, pulled out of the Premier A before Christmas as they were struggling to fulfil fixtures.

They were subsequently regraded to Division 2A, the fifth tier of Kerry soccer.

It’s staggering to think that a big town club like Park, who won the league as recently as 2011 and have an excellent underage set-up, could no longer field a team.

Rattoo Rovers, Mastergeeha and John Delaney’s old club Tralee Celtic have also been forced to withdraw from the top flight since 2018.

Tralee Dynamos, the most successful club in the history of the Kerry District League with 13 league titles, also struggled last year and ended up getting rele-

gated, although they were later reinstated to the Premier A when Mastergeeha, who avoided relegation on the final day of the season, were voluntarily demoted to Division 2A.

NEW TEAMS

A number of new teams have been formed in Kerry in the last few years and there are now 10 clubs in Tralee alone.

Perhaps this goes some way towards explaining why traditionally bigger clubs have struggled over the past few years.

Most of these new senior teams have no underage structure to produce new players and no facilities of their own.

The vast majority play all of their home games in Mounthawk Park.

Of the 39 clubs in Kerry’s six divisions, 17 of them call Mounthawk home. Including B and C teams, 19 of the 49 teams competing in the KDL play at the league’s flagship facility on the outskirts of Tralee.

Home teams are charged €50 to rent the pitch (€100 if they need the lights) and away players must pay €2 a head at the gate. If my calculations are correct, 148 league games will be played at Mounthawk Park this season.

Some people say that these Mounthawk teams, who are also disparagingly referred to as “pub teams”, have weakened the league but even if those people are right, the horse has already bolted. It’s not as though you can force them to disband now. That simply wouldn’t be fair.

FORCING CHANGE

These are all issues that have irked soccer players in Kerry for quite some time but despite some of them being raised

at league meetings in the past, there appears to be no real appetite to tackle them as far as the powers that be are concerned.

Naturally enough, a lot of us are frustrated with the people at the wheel but I think we have to look at ourselves as players and ask if we have done enough to force change.

It’s one thing complaining down the pub, we’re all capable of that (I’m fairly good at it myself). But in reality that’s not going to make any difference. And in a functioning league, it shouldn’t take anything drastic to change the way things are being done. The KDL should be answerable to its clubs and clubs should be answerable to their players.

If senior players get together, even for a few minutes after training, have a chat and put down in writing whatever it is that they’re unhappy about, they can then pass this on to their clubs. You would hope and assume that the clubs would listen to their players and take their concerns seriously.

If the clubs communicate these issues to the league, and there is a consensus on certain issues (which I strongly believe there is), then surely the league would be left with no choice but to act.

At the moment league officials can hide behind the fact that they don’t know for certain what the players and the clubs want. If that excuse is taken away from them and they still fail to take action, then the league simply isn’t fit for purpose.

So I would challenge players to speak up and make your voices heard. There has been far too much silence for far too long.

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Suspended Roche to miss IFC semi-final The Glenflesk forward has been handed a 12-week ban following an incident involving a match official INTERMEDIATE CLUB SEMI-FINAL

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Glenflesk v Templenoe Sunday at 1.30pm Fitzgerald Stadium

Darragh Roche speaking to a referee in a Super League match last year. Pic: Séamus Healy.

26.04.2019 | By Adam Moynihan Glenflesk will be without Darragh Roche for this Sunday’s crucial Intermediate semi-final against Templenoe after the star forward was handed a 12-week ban for pushing a match official.

Roche received a straight red card for the incident, which occurred in the second half of Glenflesk’s one-point victory over John Mitchels in the group phase two weeks ago.

Video footage shows Glenflesk being awarded a free and as Roche, Glenflesk’s free-taker, moves the ball into position, the linesman intervenes and brings the ball back a number of yards.

Roche goes to retrieve the ball from the official, who is hunched over and shielding it from the player. The Glenflesk man leans in and pushes the official out of the way before picking up the ball.

In the official GAA rulebook, minor physical interference (e.g. laying a hand on, pushing, pulling or jostling with a referee, umpire, linesman or sideline official) is a Category IV offence and carries a 12week ban for first time offenders.

However, a number of observers have criticised the severity of the ban considering the relatively innocuous nature of the incident in question.

Speaking exclusively to the Killarney Advertiser, Roche questioned the length of the suspension and offered an explanation for what transpired on the day.

“It’s disappointing to get such a long suspension and to be missing out on the remainder of such a big competition,” he said.

“I feel like it’s harsh really. I was fully convinced that it was someone from John Mitchels and not a match official. I think 12 weeks is a bit mad when it’s such a minor incident.”

Roche’s assertion that he thought it was someone from the opposition’s backroom team might seem unusual on paper but if you look at the video, the side-

line official in question is dressed in full tracksuit and is also wearing a hat.

It is not uncommon for mentors or helpers from participating clubs to do the line in club football, although this practice is not commonplace in the championship.

While the letter of the law states that interfering physically with a match official is an automatic 12-week ban, Roche’s punishment does seem excessive when compared with other suspensions previously handed out by the CCC of the Kerry County Board.

Last October, Dingle selector Colm Geaney entered the field of play and struck East Kerry player Dara Moynihan in the face. He was handed an eightweek ban.

Roche will now miss the remainder of the Intermediate Championship as well as five games in the County League.

In the more immediate future, Glenflesk manager Paud O’Donoghue will now have to plan for Sunday’s crunch tie against Templenoe without his side’s biggest scoring threat.

Templenoe are strong favourites to advance to the final and with four Kerry senior footballers in their starting fifteen, it’s easy to see why.

The club from East Kerry have been in impressive form themselves, however, and in Jeff O’Donoghue, Patrick D’Arcy and Brian O’Donoghue they still have dangerous forwards who can put up a decent score on their day.

The winners of Sunday’s encounter will face either An Ghaeltacht or Dromid Pearses in the Intermediate Club Championship final. That second semi-final forms part of an exciting-looking double–header in the Park with throw-in for the second game at 3.15pm.

Both semi-finals must finish on the day, so extra time (two 10-minute periods) and penalties will be used if required.

| Fixtures SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Sun 2.30pm Dr Crokes

v

Austin Stacks

Austin Stack Park

Templenoe Dromid

Fitzgerald Stadium Fitzgerald Stadium

INTERMEDIATE CLUB SEMI-FINALS

Sun 1.30pm Glenflesk Sun 3.15pm An Ghaeltacht

v v

INTERMEDIATE RELEGATION PLAYOFFS

Sun 2.30pm Brosna v Sun 2.30pm Laune Rangers v

Currow Castleisland

Knocknagoshel Farranfore

JUNIOR PREMIER CLUB SEMI-FINALS

Sat 6.30pm Gneeveguilla Sat 6.30pm Keel

v v

Na Gaeil St Senan’s

Castleisland Strand Road

JUNIOR PREMIER CLUB RELEGATION PLAYOFFS

Sat 6.30pm St Mls/Foilmore v Sun 2.30pm Lispole v

Skellig Rangers Cahersiveen Listry Ballymacelligot

JUNIOR CLUB SEMI-FINALS

Sat 6.30pm Annascaul Sat 2.30pm Cordal

v v

Ballyduff Renard

Connolly Park Beaufort

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Dr Crokes defender Gavin White dislocated his elbow against Kerins O'Rahilly's.

Influential Dr Crokes forward Kieran O'Leary. Pic: Paudie Healy.

Crokes out of sorts but another final beckons SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

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Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks Sunday at 2.30pm Austin Stack Park

It hasn’t been vintage from the Crokes in this year’s Club Championship yet here they are, back in another final and just 60 minutes away from another major trophy. | By Adam Moynihan Defeat to Corofin in the All-Ireland Final on March 17 naturally took its toll and after a long year with very little respite, the Lewis Road club have struggled to find their feet. Victory over Kerins O’Rahilly’s in the County League was followed by defeat to Rathmore in the same competition, and their hard-fought triumph over Legion in the first round of the championship was again followed by defeat to Rathmore in Round 2.

They got back to winning ways last time out against Kerins O’Rahilly’s but their inability so far to win two games in a row

will no doubt be a concern to new manager Edmund O’Sullivan.

That four-point win in Strand Road was enough to secure their place in the decider as Tony Brosnan top-scored with 0-6 (two frees). Jordan Kiely added 1-1 while captain Brian Looney chipped in with 0-3.

A major worry, not only for Dr Crokes but also for Peter Keane and Kerry, is the serious injury picked up in this game by talented young defender Gavin White. The 2018 All Star nominee dislocated his elbow in a nasty looking incident, although apparently surgery was not needed to pop it back into place.

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Nevertheless, it is believed that White could be facing up to eight weeks on the treatment table.

They may have had an easier draw on the face of things but Austin Stacks, who were playing Division 2 football in 2018, impressed en route to their first place finish in Group 1. The Rockies beat Dingle by a goal in their opener before demolishing Kilcummin by 1-14 to 1-2 in the second round.

Their final group game against Kenmare

was also fairly one-sided as Seán Quilter (0-8, four frees) and Shane O’Callaghan (0-3) accounted for the bulk of their scoring in a 1-16 to 0-12 win.

Interestingly, Austin Stacks are the last team to defeat Dr Crokes in a county club final. The Connolly Park club prevailed by a solitary point, 2-12 to 1-14, when the sides last met in the Club Championship Final in 2016.

While its certainly true that the Crokes are a bit out of sorts at the moment, they are still favourites with the bookies for Sunday’s finale and justifiably so. White will be a big loss but Stack Park has been a happy hunting ground for Killarney’s Black and Amber in recent years. With another piece of silverware up for grabs and key players Daithí Casey and Johnny Buckley in good form, they should have enough to get over the line.

| Route to the Final DR CROKES

GROUP 2 Rd 1 Dr Crokes Rd 2 Dr Crokes Rd 3 Rahilly’s

1-14 1-7 1-14

Legion Rathmore Dr Crokes

0-16 1-9 1-18

Austin Stacks Kilcummin Austin Stacks

2-12 1-2 1-16

AUSTIN STACKS

GROUP 1 Rd 1 Dingle 2-19 Rd 2 Austin Stacks 1-14 Rd 3 Kenmare 0-12

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Motorsport

Nagle targets home victory after three Irish wins in a row Paul Nagle and Craig Breen have their eyes on a Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes victory in a week’s time following a third straight win in the Irish Tarmac Championship last weekend. | By Sean Moriarty Breen and his Killarney co-driver Nagle kept their unbeaten record intact in this year’s Pirelli/EARS Motorsport Irish Tarmac Rally Championship by adding the Wastewater Solutions Easter Stages event to their victories in Galway and Cork.

Their Ford Fiesta led almost all the way through the fifteen stages based at Dundrod, County Antrim to finish 18 seconds ahead of the Skoda Fabia of Antrim-Cork combination Desi Henry and Liam Moynihan, with Jonny Greer and Kirsty Riddick third in another Fiesta.

Last year’s Easter Stages winner Josh Moffett was the early leader, setting

the best time on the opening stage, but Breen went ahead on the next test and disaster struck the Monaghan driver three stages later when an electronic problem cost him a minute and a half.

This dropped him to nineteenth place, and he could only recover to eighth at the finish.

This was Breen’s third Easter win in recent years as he twice won the event in its previous guise of the Circuit of Ireland in 2015 and 2016, and his three wins this year give him a clear lead in the Tarmac Championship points table.

It marked Nagle’s first win on the event, which is organised by the Ulster Automobile Club and is a replacement for the old Circuit of Ireland rally. That name is now

Craig Breen and Paul Nagle heading to victory on the Wastewater Solutions Easter Stages Rally last weekend. Pic: Kevin Glendinning (Irish Tarmac Rally Champion-

owned by a private entity.

“It was great to finally get my name on the famous Circuit of Ireland trophy,” Nagle said.

“Next for the big one. It is going to be a very hard rally, especially with stages like Cod’s Head and Ardgroom run in reverse, but it’s the 40th anniversary and this is the one to win.”

He was referring, of course, to next weekend’s Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes.

A maiden win on his home international rally is a long-held ambition for the Agha-

doe man.

The seeded entry list for the May 3/4 event is due to be released this week with Breen and Nagle expected to be either the first or second seed. The Ford Fiesta R5 crew will face opposition from last year’s Rally of the Lakes winner Manus Kelly in a Hyundai i20 R5 and runner-up Robert Barrable in a Skoda R5.

Henry (Skoda Fabia), Sam and Josh Moffatt (Ford Fiestas) and Greer (Fiesta) are also on the entry list.

World Rally Championship events (Spain 2006 and Ireland 2007) under his belt.

His last start on the Rally of the Lakes was in 2016 alongside Barry Meeke (brother of World Rally Championship star Kris) but has kept his hand in by acting as a weather crew team member with the Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team.

“Barry is well placed to help with Michael’s transition from track racing to tarmac stage rallying for this event,” said event coordinator Cormac Casey.

“Co-drivers, as we know, are a key element to the success of a competing crew so it was important that for Michael Fassbender’s first foray into rallying, he was accompanied by someone established and experienced in the sport.”

driving a MK2 Escort in a career that spans nearly 20 years, although he did drive a MK1 on a previous Killareny Historic Rally.

MOTORSPORT BRIEFS... but lost out by less than a second after 15 stages of competitive action in County Antrim. |F assbender’s local co-driver

Local teacher Elaine Ní Shé with Seán Devine (Tyrone) after finishing third on the national section of the Easter Stages. |

K illarney teacher’s Easter success

Other local success on the Easter Stages included Killarney primary teacher and co-driver Elaine Ní Shé who finished third on the National section of the rally alongside Seán Devine.

The Ford Fiesta R5 crew placed a late entry for the rally on Wednesday last week and had to overcome gearbox paddle-shift issues. It was only the Tyrone-based driver’s second rally on asphalt after returning from a 10-year layoff.

John McCarthy from Kilcummin finished second in Class S6 alongside John Devlin in a Ford Escort Mk2. They enjoyed an event-long battle with Rodney White and Gavin Campbell in their Talbot Sunbeam

Local co-drivers Paul Nagle and Barry Goodman give rally tips to Michael Fassbender ahead of next weekend’s Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan.

Rally ambassador Michael Fassbender has employed one the most experienced local co-drivers to guide him through next weekend’s Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes.

Barry Goodman, who is originally from Dundalk but has been living in Firies for the last number of years, will navigate the Holywood A-lister on the event.

Goodman brings a wealth of experience to the team, he has been rallying for over 30 years and has won several events at national level. He has also competed at the sport’s highest level and has two

|

R ing’s Historic return

Local driver Alan Ring has placed surprise entry in the Historic section of the Cartell. ie Rally of the Lakes.

It will be his first appearance on his home rally since 2016 when he finished fifth overall in a Ford Fiesta R5.

His best result was second overall in 2014 and he was third overall in 2015 driving the same Subaru Impreza WRC he drove to victory on that year’s Circuit of Kerry becoming one of just three Kerry-based drivers to win the Tralee event in its 43year history.

Ring will use a Ford Escort Mk2 in next weekend’s rally, marking his first time

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M onaghan Rally

Several Kerry competitors face an anxious wait this week as they await confirmation on an entry on Sunday’s Monaghan Rally.

For the first time in years an Irish national rally has attracted more than the allowed 140 entrants and co-drivers John McCarthy and Damien Fleming (both from Kilcummin) have found themselves on the reserve list.

Fleming is due to contest the rally with his usual driver Raymond Conlon in a Toyota Corolla while McCarthy is listed alongside Peter Wilson in a Ford Escort.

Connor Murphy and Keith McCarthy are listed to start the junior section in their Honda Civic but engine problems have prevented them from starting both the Easter Stages and the Circuit of Kerry. |

S evern Valley Rally

Noel O’Sullivan (Muckross) finished fourth overall on the recent Rallynuts Severn Valley rally in Wales. Co-driving for Derry’s Connor McCloskey, the pair are contesting selected rounds of the British Trial and Rally Drivers Association championship in their Ford Fiesta R5

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Conor Kissane made a successful Team Ireland debut on the Easter weekend Kerry Group Rás Mumhan. Pic: Brendan Slattery.

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Richard Maes of Team Strata 3 Velo Revolution and Killarney Cycling Club was the highest placed Kerry rider. Pic: Brendan Slattery.

Irish boss praises Kissane after Rás Mumhan result Waterford’s Ben Healy took the biggest victory of his career after winning the Easter weekend Kerry Group Rás Mumhan on the roads of Kerry and Limerick. | By Sean Moriarty Following the cancelation of this year’s Rás Tailteann, Kerry’s Rás Mumhan is now considered the biggest cycle race in the country.

Over 150 riders from Ireland, Britain and Europe contested the four-stage event, which was based in Killorglin.

Killarney’s Richard Maes was the best of the locals, finishing 11th overall after four gruelling days in the Kingdom.

Healy’s Team Ireland team-mate Conor Kissane from Brewsterfield (between Killarney and Glenflesk) was classified 12th after finishing on the same time as Maes.

Killarney Cycling Club’s Páidí O’Brien was third in the points classification for the Green Jersey.

Easter Monday’s final stage of 115km around Beaufort and Killorglin included 10 laps of the Killorglin street circuit and was run off in beautiful Kerry sunshine as huge crowds greeted the riders as they raced through the Mid Kerry roads.

The stage was won by JB Murphy, making it two stage wins in a row for the Leinster team, but Healy did enough to retain his yellow jersey by finishing in the bunch 16 seconds behind.

Healy stamped his authority on the race on Easter Sunday’s stage, which is

referred to as the Queen Stage of the Rás Mumhan by race organisers; a reference to the name given to the Tour de France’s toughest day.

The Stage started and finished in Waterville and went through the village of Portmagee, onto and off of Valentia Island via the bridge and through Cahersiveen before heading towards Portmagee again ahead of the famed Category 1 climb at Coom an Easpaig.

Healy was part of a breakaway group that finished 45 seconds clear of Alex Luhrs of the Middlesbrough-based Ribble Pro Cycling, who had led after Friday’s undulating stage in Mid Kerry and the faster Saturday stage from Listowel to Athea.

Luhrs eventually finished 41 seconds behind Healy in the overall classification with Mark Dowling, the winner of the stage in Waterville, in third.

Highest placed Kerry rider went to Richard Maes of Team Strata 3 Velo Revolution who finished 11th.

“Today was hard as it was deceptively windy out there,” Maes said at the Killorglin finish on Friday. “Saturday is a more open day and will be more tactical while the Sunday stage to Coom an Easpaig will be more of a war of attrition.”

The Irish team manager Neil Martin, father of Irish cycling hero Dan Martin, paid tribute to the work of his team

over the weekend and particularly singled-out Kissane’s contribution to the result.

“Ben (Healy) is a super talent. He broke into the Irish team last year and still has so much potential to develop,said Martin.

“We had great local knowledge from young Kerry rider Conor Kissane. He knows every turn and every corner around these parts so to have that information was invaluable and then to finish in the top 20 overall himself while working for Ben was a great achievement.”

Irish rider back in Killarney colours for Currow race The 54th annual John Drumm Cycle race will take place in the Kerry village of Currow on Sunday.

As always a very exciting programme of racing has been planned by the host club Currow CC. The feature event is seven circuits of the now familiar route that takes the riders from Currow village to Castleisland, passing by Davy Roche’s cross and returning to Currow on the main Killarney Road from Castleisland, totalling 108.5km.

The event, first held in 1966 almost a year after the untimely death of Johnny Drumm who was tragically killed in an agricultural accident, has produced a list of winners that is as impressive as any in Irish cycling.

This goes back to the first winner, Milltown’s Gene Mangan, a Rás Tailteann winner and he is not unique in winning both events.

This has always been a race that cyclists

really want to win and many competitors go on to become professionals. Sam Bennett won the race three times and is now winning stages in the biggest races in the world, including the Giro d’Italia.

Eddie Dunbar was second in 2014 and has since gone professional, having a massive win at the Tour of Flanders U23 in 2017. He now rides with the top Pro Tour Team Sky. Michael O’Loughlin is no stranger to the roads of Currow and he is also now embarking on a professional career, riding for Team Wiggins.

Cathal Moynihan always goes well in Currow where he had his first victory as an A4 when he was a newcomer to the sport.

Killarney will be led by international rider Conor Kissane and he is just one of their squad that is capable of victory.

Other Kerry clubs that will travel with a strong squad include the likes of Manor West Tralee, Killorglin, Lee Strand, and Sliabh Luachra.

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The Killarney Camogie Club U12 team who lined out at Croke Park.

Killarney Camogie girls line out in Croke Park The Killarney Camogie U12 squad had a truly memorable experience on Monday when they took part in Camán to Croker.

The girls left Killarney bright and early and headed to Croke Park to make the most of being one of only 64 clubs in the country who were selected to take part in a truly fantastic affair.

Is there a grander stage to debut new jerseys, sponsored by Killarney Credit Union? Kitted out in style, the girls played against Castlebar Mitchels (Mayo), Kilamacow (Kilkenny) and St Colman’s (Galway).

All girls made their mark on the prestigious field with Faye and Ava converting scores to make the day more treasurable.

Killarney Camogie’s 16-year-old county star Kate Lynch, older sister of U12 player Éabha, was on hand to referee a few

games and the club hope that it won’t be long before we see her make her mark at an All-Ireland Final. With plenty of laughs, songs, some Harry Potter trivia, it truly was an unforgettable day for all involved.

The panel on the day was made up by Hannah Dennehy O’Sullivan, Niamh Cantillon, Éabha Lynch, Maggie Hickey, Ella Bartlett, Ava Moore, Kate Culloty, Megan Gillespie, Faye O’Carroll, Doireann Dineen, Clodagh Flanagan, Iveragh Holohan, Laura Griffin, Doireann Kelly and Shannon Murphy.

The girls were accompanied to Dublin by coach Ceara Moore and mentors Noreen Gillespi, Sheila Cantillon, Allanah Holohan, Elaine Murphy, Anne Hickey, Linda Dennehy O’Sullivan, Anne Lynch, Mellissa Culloty, Kate Lynch, Mairead Kelly, Mike Murphy, Yasmin O’Brien and David Gillespie.

Sisters Éabha and Kate Lynch. Éabha lined out for the U12s while county star Kate refereed some of the games.

Fantasy Premier League

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Ryan Scott

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2159

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The Spa minor team with captain Ian O'Connell before their County League Division 6 Final v Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane.

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SOCCER

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Greyhound Bar KO Cup QF - Celtic 3 Castleisland 0 (Danny Roche, Stephen McCarthy, Ryan Kelliher). U17 League - Mastergeeha 2 Celtic 7 (Jack McCarthy x3, Cian McMahon x2, Adam May Keane, Godwin Oseaba).

SOCCERTOTS returns on Saturday for boys and girls aged 4-6 years. Please see our Facebook page for more details or contact Ramona on 086 6615532.

LOTTO: Next jackpot is €6,000.

Killarney Athletic 300 CLUB: Next draw will take place on Saturday in Scotts at 9pm There will be two draws, one for March and one for April.

RESULTS: U12 Cup QF - Athletic 4 Inter Kenmare 1 (Liam Hennigan, Fionn Daly, Luke Doolan x2. MOTM Fionn Daly).

U14 Div 1 - Athletic 4 Park B 2. (Thomas Healy, Alex Hennigan x2, Josh Coffey) 1.

Greyhound Bar KO Cup QF - Athletic 2 Listowel Celtic 5 (William Courtney, Tony Brosnan).

FIXTURES: U16 Cup SF - Athletic v Camp (Friday at 6.30pm).

Saturday, 27th April, U13 Cup - Athletic v Killorglin B (Saturday at 10.30am). U15 Cup - Athletic v Castleisland (Saturday at 12.15pm). U12 Girls Cup - LB Rovers v Athletic (Saturday at 11am). U17 Cup Athletic v Ballyheigue Athletic (Saturday at 2pm).

CONTACT: Please check killarneyathletic. com or Facebook for match reports, club information and contact details. If you have anything to add to notes please contact Mary McCarrick on 087 7750773 or mccarrickmary@hotmail.com.

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: The GMHD.ie sponsored fourball was held on Mahony's Point on Sunday. Conditions were excellent and this was reflected in the high scoring. 1st Denis Carroll & Jack Buckley (50 pts), 2nd David Moloney & Keith McMahon (49 pts), 3rd Padraig O'Sullivan & John Wall (49 pts), 4th Andy Goulding & William Tarrant (48 pts), 5th Michael Crowley & Pat Casey (48 pts), 6th Finbarr Murphy & Peter McEnery (48 pts).

FIXTURES: This weekend will be the first of the additional early Saturday tee times along with the usual Sunday slot, for the International Hotel sponsored Golfer of the Year singles competition. Please see the ClubApp or BRS for further details.

Also the draw for the GHMD.ie sponsored club matchplay fourball will take place this week.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On Sunday we held an Open SS competition. 1st Michael J Casey (17)

Leo O'Riordan and his father, Conor, enjoying the Spa GAA Easter Egg Hunt.

40 pts, 2nd Donie Mulcahy (13) 6 pts. On Saturday the Ladies Club held a mixed 10-hole scramble. The winning team was Mary Moynihan, Alan Flynn, Han Linehan.

FIXTURES: On Sat/Sun April 27/ 28 we will hold an open SS competition and the time sheet is now available in the clubhouse. Monday, May 6: The Ladies Club will hold another 10-hole mixed scramble on Monday, May 6 and the entry sheet is now available.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: April 19 - Club Fundraiser 4 Ball Better Ball - Sponsored by Great Southern Hotel, Killarney. 1st Austin Rooney (20) & Denis Moriarty (8) 48 pts, 2nd Daniel Taylor (16) & Brendan O'Sullivan (21) 46 pts, 3rd - Seamus McCarthy (16) & Donie Broderick (19) 45 pts, 4th Diarmuid Falvey (18) & Tony Lyons (10) 45 pts, 5th Pat Tangney (19) *Jack Murphy (11) 45 pts. April 20/21 - 3 Ts Charity Sponsored by Tom Tobin Trophies, Killarney. 1st Michael Coffey (18) 39 pts, 2nd Paul Fahy (13) 38 pts, 3rd Mike Gleeson (17) 38 pts.

FIXTURES: April 28 - 18 Hole Stableford (White Tees) - Sponsored by Killarney & Cara Credit Unions.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: April 20/21- 3 Ts Charity Sponsored by Tom Tobin Trophies, Killarney. 1st Joan O'Sullivan (21) 33 pts, 2nd Noreen Kinsella (28) 30 pts FIXTURES: April 26/27 - Weekend Away - Sponsored by Ladies Club. May 4/5 - Round 1 Golfer of the Year (Stroke) Sponsored by Royal Hotel, Killarney.

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Temmler Fousomes played April 20-22. 1st Vincent (13) & John M. O'Sullivan 64.5 Nett, 2nd Robert Gallagher (14) & Mike Tangney (20) 67 Nett, 3rd Brendan (15) & Alan Quirke (21) 68 Nett.

FIXTURES: April 27/28 is the Evans & Kelleher Stableford Singles.

Killarney Heights Golf Society REULTS: Outing to Mahony’s Point on Saturday, April 20. 1st Eddie Slattery (22) 42pts, 2nd Paddy Casey (18) 41pts, 3rd Enda Prendergast (11) 39pts, 4th Conor Kerins (20) 39pts, 5th Sean Devane (15) 38pts, 6th Daniel Glavin (11) 38pts.

Castlerosse Ladies Golf Club RESULTS: Competitions played on April 18. 18-Hole Stableford - 1st Mary Jo Dowling 36 pts (31), 2nd Una Moroney 33 pts (30), 3rd Nora Long 25 pts (37). 9 Hole Stableford - 1st on countback Chan Martin 13 pts (19), 2nd Kitty O'Grady 13 pts (36).

OTHER SPORTS

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €18,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

ross Park Hotel for our annual fundraiser BBQ, set to take place on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5. Food will be served from 6.30-8.30pm with musical entertainment on the evening. Tickets available through club members and a limited number at the door. Adult: €15. U18: €10.

Family: €50. All proceeds support Muckross RC. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please spread the word to family and friends. All welcome. With special thanks to the Muckross Park Hotel for their continued generous support.

REGATTA SEASON: Skibbereen Regatta (2-day), National Rowing Centre, Cork, May 4/5; Lee Regatta, Marina, Cork and Trinity Regatta in Dublin, both on Saturday, May 11; Castleconnell Sprint Regatta at O’Briensbridge on Saturday, May 18 and Dublin Metro Regatta on Saturday, May 25. Coaches will advise on which events the club and different age groups plan to attend.

KISKEAM: The Jack O’Keeffe Juvenile Street Races & Road Race were held in Kiskeam on Easter Monday with a big crown and beautiful weather. Results to follow. Easter Monday almost sees the finish of our big club promotions for 2019. The club wishes to thank all our workers be it those who helped in any way to host our St Valentine’s Run, Rathmore to Rathmore, Jack O’Keeffe Race and our open sports. And also thanks to those people who help and maintain our lotto on an ongoing basis. It would not be possible to host events without your help and support.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

Muckross Rowing Club

Easter Monday (Fourball Betterball): First Nett - Robbie O'Brien Snr & Eileen Switzer 39.5, Gross - Sean Ashe & Robbie O'Brien Snr 52 and Second Nett - Aidan O'Keeffe & Eileen Switzer 40.

LIMERICK REGATTA: Best of luck to the 28 Muckross crews competing in this Saturday's Limerick Regatta taking place at O'Briensbridge. Hopefully more favour with the weather this weekend to finally kick start the club's regatta season.

Racing starts at 9am with the final race scheduled for 6.30pm.

BANK HOLIDAY BBQ: The club is delighted to partner once more with the Muck-

EASTER COMPETITIONS: The results of our three days of events are as follows…

GOOD FRIDAY (FOURBALL BETTERBALL): Nett - Sean Ashe & Willie O'Keeffe 40 and Gross - Sean Ashe & Aidan O'Keeffe 50.

EASTER SUNDAY (SINGLES STROKEPLAY): First Nett - Noel Moynihan 44, Gross - John McGrath 45, Second Nett Colm O'Dowd 45, Second Gross - Robbie O'Brien Jnr 53, Third Nett - Michael 'Seve' O'Leary 47 and Ladies Nett - Eileen Switzer 46.

OPEN DAY: A great success last Good Friday. We acknowledge all those who helped on the day.

MUNSTER MATCHPLAY QUALIFIERS: Beginning in Tralee Sunday morning from 9am. Dress code in effect for those

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taking part. There will be the usual Sunday draws at 9.15am & 11.15am on the course meanwhile.

UPCOMING FIXTURES: (i) Paul O’Sullivan Memorial Three Ball Scramble (Newmarket) Friday-Sunday May Bank Holiday Weekend (3rd-5th), (ii) 36 Hole Stableford (Club), Sunday May 12.

MUNSTER STROKEPLAY: The Finals for the event are on in Listowel on the weekend of June 16 this year. The Qualifiers will take place in Newmarket on Sunday, May 26. Please note club must receive entries by Sunday, May 12 for same.

Killarney Rugby MINIS HOST U16S: Last Saturday our Minis held a Q&A session with eight of our Munster Champion U16s as well as two coaches in what gave the kids a fantastic insight into youth rugby. Considering these players came through the Minis, it was wonderful for the children to see what they can achieve with hard work and determination. A wonderful occasion for all. A huge thanks to John O’Connell, Seamus Grealy and the boys for coming and to the minis for hosting.

FAMILY FUN DAY: The family fun day is only two weeks away and promises to be a huge day of fun and games at Aghadoe. The posts are now up at Aghadoe and the pitches are looking fantastic and what better way to show off the new pitches than invite everyone in Killarney and beyond to pop up to Aghadoe on the May 11. We will have demo matches with the kids, a Captain’s XV v President’s XV and some fantastic food on offer. Keep the date and keep posted to Facebook for more.

SPLIT THE BUCKET: Congrats to Timmy O’Donoghue and promoter Paul Murphy who are this week’s winners.

Remember to keep an eye out for the buckets in participating venues across Killarney and beyond and with two winners guaranteed every weekend, why not put your €2 entry in now!

MINIS: Tomorrow our Minis will be back at Aghadoe and our U10s are heading to Thomond Park to watch Munster v Connacht. Enjoy guys!

KERRY GIRLS: Very well done to the Kerry Girls last Saturday who got to the final of the Rugby Festival in Coonagh, Limerick. A special mention to our own Killarney RFC girls Niamh & Bronagh Dorrian, Robyn Landers, Clodagh Foley and Katie O’Donoghue as a huge thanks to Gerard Moynihan and Hollie Ní Bhroin for all their hard work with the girls over the season.

Killarney Swimming Club MALLOW: Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in the Mallow Invitational Gala at the weekend. Some great PBs achieved. Boys U15 ­Nathan O’Connor won a great pair of silvers in the 100 freestyle and 50 butterfly. Girls U16 ­Killarney girls were in flying form

26.04.2019 in this category with Ellen O’Connor winning gold in the 50 breaststroke and silver in the 200 breaststroke while Ellen Farndon took silver in the 100 backstroke and bronze in the 50 freestyle and Aisling Coffey won a fantastic bronze in the 100 butterfly. Boys U18 ­As always, Paul O’Leary produced the goods for Killarney, winning a silver medal in the 50 breaststroke and a bronze in the 50 butterfly.

Thanks to our coach for the weekend, John Edwards, whose encouragement was fantastic. Thanks also to our more “mature” swimmers Sean, Paul, Nathan, Aisling and the two Ellens who gave great encouragement from the deck and well done to our younger swimmers, Jessica, Cliodhna, Meabh ,Roisin, Fiachra and Cathal who did us proud on the day, especially Meabh who notched up a brilliant PB despite some “technical difficulties” in one race!

Thanks also to all parents for travelling and particularly to those who took part in timekeeping duties.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club PROJECT: Quick update on the National Salmon Scale Project - sample envelopes for same are now available at O'Neill’s on Plunkett Street for all salmon licence holders. Also next weekend on the Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5 we are fishing on Lough Lein for the Batty O’Brien Memorial Cup. All entries to be made soonest to Club Officers and tight lines to all taking part.

GAA

Killarney Legion RESULTS: Club Championship - Rathmore 0-9 Legion 2-12. Team Brian Kelly, Darragh Docherty, Danny Sheehan, Podge O’Connor, Cian Gammell, Robert Leen, Jonathan Lyne, Pádraig Lucey, Billy Maguire (0-2), Jack O’Neill, Finbarr Murphy, Kevin Breen, Conor Keane (1-4, 4f), James O’Donoghue (0-3), Thomas Moriarty (1-2).

Subs: Kieran Slattery (0-1) for Murphy, Jamie O’Sullivan for Breen, Peter McCarthy for Moriarty, Shaun Keane for C Keane, Cathal Sheehan for Leen. Minor Co League Div 1 Final - Legion 0-13 Laune Rangers 0-11 MOTM and captain Darragh Lyne with co-captain Evan Smith dedicated this win to their friend and fellow player Niall McGillicuddy who was most definitely looking down on the lads in the closing few minutes to help them over the line.

MEMBERS MEETING: Thursday, May 2 at 8.30pm at Direen. All members please attend.

ALL STAR: Well done to PÁdraig Lucey who capped off a great year for UCC by being named at midfield on the 2019 Sigerson Cup Team of the Year.

MOTHERS & OTHERS: Starting back on the pitch at 7.30pm every Wednesday

night at Derreen. All welcome.

JUVENILE ACADEMY: Our Saturday morning academy is on every Saturday morning at 10.30am. All welcome.

Dr Crokes RESULTS: Club Championship - Kerins O'Rahillys 1-14 Dr Crokes 1-18. Team: Shane Murphy, John Payne (0-1), Mike Moloney, Fionn Fitzgerald, David O'Leary, Gavin White, Michael Potts, Johnny Buckley (0-2), Daithí Casey (02f), Micheál Burns (0-2), Gavin O'Shea (0-1), Brian Looney (capt, 0-3), David Shaw, Tony Brosnan 0-6 (2f), Jordan Kiely (1-1). Subs: Alan O'Sullivan, Mike Milner, Billy Courtney, Mark O'Shea.

HURLING: Duhallow JAHL - Millstreet 2-16 Dr Crokes 0-14. Team: Michael Horgan, Shane Kavanagh, Brendan McMahon, Michael Eoin Buckley, Mike O’Keeffe, Shane Lyne, Rory Waters, Chris Doncel, Aaron Murphy, Michael Lenihan (0-10, 8f), Anthony Keogh (01), Jack Lenihan, Eoin Hayes, Rob Ryan (0-3), Joe Enright. Subs: Gary O’Connor for Lyne, Timmy Hourigan for Hayes.

GIRLS: Well done to our U14 girls who topped their group in the Féile Qualifiers (Div 3, 4 & 5) in Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans, winning their 4 games. They have now qualified for the Semi-Final. Thanks to all the parents for their support throughout the evening.

CARDS: Now that Fr Paddy’s cards night is completed it is time to reflect on the enjoyment that people got and shortened the long winter nights. There was a final this year which was won by a former Crokes stalwart of the 60s, Mick Sammy Cronin, now of Fossa, and his partner Seán O’Brien of Glenflesk.

LOTTO: Next draw is on Sunday in the Speakeasy. Jackpot €5,700.

AWARDS: The Dr Crokes celebration and awards night for 2018 takes place on Sunday, May 5 in The Gleneagle Hotel, commencing at 8pm with predrinks reception followed by buffet.

This will be followed by the presentation of the County, Munster and O’Donoghue Cup medals to our senior team. There will be dancing after this to Flog The Dog followed by DJ Gav. Tickets only €25 and are available from Tatler Jack, Vince Casey and other events committee members.

Spa FIXTURES: U12 Co League - Renard v Spa (Sunday at 6pm). U14 Co League - Spa v Dr Crokes at (Wednesday at 7pm). U12 Co League - Spa v Cromane (Sunday, May 5 at 6pm). Co League Spa v Dingle (Sunday, May 12). Junior Co League (Friday, May 17).

SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOMS: Contact Eileen (087 6577312 – after 6pm) or Ann (087 9403508).

LILY OF KILLARNEY: 46th annual Lily of Killarney, sponsored by Killarney Credit Union, will take place Friday May 24 at Gleneagle Hotel. Anyone interested

in taking part contact Marie on 087 2468238 or lilyofkillarney219@gmail. com or Facebook.

GYM FOBS: Access to gym is by fob only. Registered members (over 18) contact Michael for information.

WALKING FOR NATHAN – DARKNESS INTO LIGHT: Saturday, May 11. Official Launch on Monday, April 29 in Reidy’s with pre-registration available on the night.

SPA MERCHANDISE: Shop is open on Saturday mornings from 10-11am. For enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356.

ONLINE NEWSLETTER: To receive a weekly email with club notes, fixtures etc sign up to our newsletter through spagaa.com.

Listry LOTTO: Next jackpot €12,850.

MEETING: The May monthly meeting is on Thursday, May 2 at 9pm. Please all members attend.

RESULTS: Junior Premier - Listry 1-8 Ballydonoghue 1-13. U16 EK League Div 1 - Listry/Keel 2-16 Sneem/Dnane/Tnoe 2-11. U14 Co League – Keel/Listry 5-16 Moyvane 2-9. Div 9 – Keel/Listry 0-5 Dr Crokes 5-5.

SKILLS: Well done to Cian Fleming, Pádraig O’Donoghue and Darragh O’Neill who won the East Kerry U13 Skills competition. They take part in the county final this week in Austin Stack Park. We wish them well.

MINORS: Well done also to our minor team and management on winning the County League on Friday evening.

FIXTURES: U14 Co League Div 9 – Keel/ Listry v Austin Stacks (Friday at 7). U12 Co League Div 5A & 5B - Home v Ballyduff (Allman Park, Sunday at 6).

Firies COISTE NA NOG: Academy Training continues on the pitch in Farranfore this Saturday at 10.30-11.30am for U6, U8 and U10. Bring €2, a drink and gumshields. All new player welcome.

FIXTURE: U12 – Firies v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday at 6pm) LOTTO: The draw for next week’s jackpot of €10,100 will take place in Henderson’s Bar, Firies on Friday night, April 26.

RESULTS: Junior Premier – Firies 2-6 Skellig Rangers 0-9. Minor Co League Div 2 SF - Firies 2-17 Kenmare 2-9 LADIES: Firies Ladies GAA would like to thank everyone who supported us and donated to our fundraising walk for club member Roisin Collins. To date we have raised €8364.29, with donations still coming in. We will have a final figure towards the end of the week.

HURLING: Hurling academy training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays at 7pm.

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