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Kevin faces two of the world's coldest races

A Killarney man who is no stranger to tough challenges is set to take it to the limit in the coming weeks to take on - not one but two - ultimate ice challenges. | By Sean Moriarty Kevin Leahy of the Black Sheep Hostel is currently on his way to the Arctic Circle to contest the first of two 500km ultra runs in the frozen north. The first ice running event will be done in Canada and then he'll face a similar run in Swedish Lapland – with less than 10 days off in between. His first race, the Yukon Arctic Ultra – billed as the world’s coldest and toughest race - where temperatures can dip as low as -50°C – gets underway next Thursday. Kevin reckons it will take him seven days and nights to complete the course. Throughout the 500km race he will have to be fully self-sufficient and will drag a sled weighing between 25kg and 30kg with all his cooking essentials, tent and spare clothes on board.

The effort required to pull it will depend on the depth of snow. In late 2021 he traversed the entire Kerry Way and contested the Kerry Ultra Marathon as part of his final preparations. “I have been practicing on the bogs near Kilcummin by pulling old Jeep tyres behind me,” Kevin explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week. “I have to be completely self-sufficient and I will sleep when I am tired, I will eat when I am hungry.” Kevin is no stranger to such events. The Yukon Arctic Ultra runs along the Canadian-Alskan border and two years ago he led the shorter 160km race that runs within the main 500km event. The problem with leading is that he created a path in the snow for his pursuers to follow. He still won it despite suffering from

"sleep deprivation and hallucinations", was hungry, cold and exhausted and with "nothing but the sound of the sled behind me for company" - with no prize money, or fame for his efforts. Once he completes the Canadian race he will return to Killarney to get ready for a second 500km race in Swedish Lapland but will have less than 10 days at home to prepare. The Lapland Arctic Ultra, billed as a race “through Europe’s last wilderness”, takes place between March 6-16 in Överkalix, Sweden. The Swedish town is about 160km west of the Finnish town of Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus in Lapland.

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Kevin’s progress on both events will be followed by local digital production company Grandview Media.

FROZEN NORTH: Kevin Leahy will face temperatures as low as -50°C during two races in the Arctic Circle.

The Pawn Office Lane-based company is run by director and producer Adrian McCarthy who is well known for his video promotional work in the district. Adrian’s documentary entitled ‘1000km of Chaos' will chart Kevin’s early preparations in Kerry, the disappointments of cancelled events due to COVID-19 restrictions and finally getting to compete in two of the toughest races in the world. The finished production will be shown at the Kerry International Film Festival next October. Kevin’s bid is being supported by All Real Nutrition, the Farranfore-based protein bar manufacturer, and Montane, an international extreme weather clothing brand.

CONDITIONS: These are the conditions that Kevin Leahy will face in Överkalix, Sweden in March.

Town plunged into darkness following major power fault | By Michelle Crean Killarney town was completely plunged into darkness yesterday evening (Thursday) due to a major power outage which affected over 5,000 customers. Homes and businesses were severely impacted by the major fault which, according to the ESB, happened in the Woodford area. There was an eerie sense in the streets as

multiple alarms sounded throughout the town due to the sudden cut to power. Some customers didn't have to wait long as power was restored soon after. It's believed, according to the ESB that homes and businesses experienced the first outage at 6.39pm - but more later lost power. In total 5,353 customers were affected. Restore time, according to powercheck. ie for the remainder of those affected, was currently unknown at the time of going to print.

DARKNESS: Cars driving up High St during yesterday evening's major power outage. Photo: Michelle Crean

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New Kerry GAA jersey hits the shops Kerry GAA players are set to look a whole lot different in the coming days as today (Friday) the new 2022 home jersey was unveiled. | By Sean Moriarty The jersey is available since early this morning at the Official Kerry GAA Store in the Killarney Outlet Centre. The new jersey is returning to a more traditional look with the whole design centred on the iconic Kerry crest. The Kingdom will wear the jersey for the first time when they take on Kildare this Sunday in Newbridge in Round 1 of the Allianz Football League. Although the players have always carried this crest on their chest with pride and conviction, having these individual elements incorporated into the very fabric of the jersey intensifies this passion. With the symbol of the GAA to the fore and of course Kerry’s artistry, history, flora and fauna emblazoned on the jersey – the tradition and values of the Kerry people and the history of this great county is showcased in this jersey. “We hope that this jersey brings great success to the county and the players who wear it over the course of the sea-

son,” the GAA County Board’s assistant press officer Emma Sweeney, said. “Synonymous with iconic Kerry jerseys is the sponsorship of Kerry Group who are a tremendous support to Kerry GAA in all areas and something which we are very grateful for." The jersey is available online at www. kerrygaastore.ie.

NEW LOOK: David Clifford and Seán O'Shea show off the new Kerry GAA jersey by O’Neills Sportswear at Fitzgerald Stadium this week. Photo: Diarmuid Greene

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Hot Press accolade for talented musician | By Michelle Crean Reading through old copies of Hot Press Magazine in school - singer-songwriter Donal Lucey could only imagine back then that he'd one day make their pages. His dream came to fruition last week when the young popular musician from Muckross Road was named in the '#hotfor2022 list!' in the iconic magazine. Donal, son of Danny and Joan Lucey in Muckross, is currently writing and recording an EP which he hopes to release this summer. The third year student in MTU Cork School of Music has dreams to hit the big time but for now is concentrating on getting back gigging now that places are opening up. He explained that the last two years have been tough with no live gigs to help him master his craft but is now, after releasing 'Another Love Song' in 2019 and 'Politics of the Heart' in 2021, he's looking forward to the future. He has been heavily influenced by Ed Sheeran and Dermot Kennedy; Eminem and Jay-Z; and Bon Iver and The Lumineers. Donal, who turned 21 on Wednesday, was featured as 'A New Local Hero' which was part of a feature of Irish Music Month a programming initiative for the month of October, which saw Hot Press join forces with 25 radio stations. "I was on the train home from college when I heard I'd made the list," Donal told the Killarney Advertiser. "I waited until I got home and kept it a surprise for my family. They were delighted."

HOTLIST: Donal Lucey from Muckross Road has been named in the Hot Press Magazine #hotfor2022 list.

English class in The Sem inspired him to one day make the iconic magazine's pages. "The back of Seamus Grealy's English class in The Sem there were lots of old Hot Press magazines. There would be big names on it such as U2. "I always dreamed that one day it'd be me." For now he's happy to be listed as one to watch but is dreaming of gracing the front cover one day. "I have another year in college and I've met so many who are like minded and are helping me with my EP. Things are working out. I'm hoping as things open up I can push on with it. Hopefully when I finish college I can play abroad or big venues. I've supported my brother [Tom Lucey] in the INEC but to play my own gig there would be huge. The whole Hot Press thing is a stepping stone and also a bit of hard work has to go behind it."

Killarney Advertiser launches reader survey | By Sean Moriarty The Killarney Advertiser is preparing for its 50th anniversary and we are inviting you – our readers – to have your say on the future of Killarney’s Number One news source. Founded in 1973 by the late Danny Casey, father of current MD Cormac, the Killarney Advertiser has become an institution in the town. This week we are launching a survey about what you want from the Killarney Advertiser – from what we cover to how we cover it. “Hard to believe we will be 50 years young next year. Our hyper local-news led by our trusted journalists ensures we are your favourite read each week, now we need you to help shape our content

for the future,” the Killarney Advertiser’s general manager Aidan Quirke, said. “The readership survey is your opportunity to shape your local news. For 50 years we have led the way in Killarney community news, now we need your help to shape the next 50 years!” The survey form is published on page 35 and all entrants will be entered into a draw for some fantastic prizes including tickets for upcoming gigs at the INEC Arena and free membership to the Killarney Towers Leisure Club. The project is being led by Tristan O’Donoghue. The Mill Road resident is a Marketing student at Munster Technology University. Tristan is on a 15-week work placement with the Killarney Advertiser and parent company KC Print as part of his university course.

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Tributes paid to life-long Legion supporter | By Sean Moriarty Legion GAA Club has led tributes to one of their most ‘fervent’ supporters who passed away on Tuesday.

Limited access to Dinis Peninsula

Due to ongoing roadway maintenance and resurfacing works, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is advising the public that access to the Dinis peninsula will be limited over the next two weeks.

There is no public access to the route either pedestrian, vehicular or cycling, from the back gate to Dinis on the N71 to Brickeen Bridge. "We ask that all members of the public please respect this and adhere to all on site signage," NPWS spokesperson said. There is limited pedestrian access from the Arthur Vincent Hostel to the following walks:

• The Arthur Young Trail • The Mossy Woods trail • The yew wood in Reenadinna • The Mines Paddocks "There is no access beyond this point. It is envisaged that the completion of the works will take two weeks. The National Parks and Wildlife Service regret any inconvenience caused during the course of the works."

Described as one of the town’s ‘old stock’, Tim Looney from Coolgraine Park and late of Daltons Avenue, was a central part of Killarney’s rich sporting heritage. As well as a life-long supporter of Legion, he played basketball in the famous town leagues of the 1970s and the seven-aside soccer ‘Wipeouts’ competitions. “He was a very proud Legion man and always flew the green and white flag out his window whenever the club was playing in a big game,” PRO Enda Walshe told the Killarney Advertiser. “He was a fervent loyal club supporter but was also one of the characters of the winter basketball leagues.” Tim was also a regular participant in Dart Pub Leagues back in the 1970s and 1980s. Tim’s funeral took place today (Friday). He was laid to rest at Killarney Burial Ground after 10am Mass St Mary's Cathedral. Tim is survived by his wife Nuala, his children Joanne, Paudie and Timmy, and was a much loved grandfather to Ste-

TRIBUTES: Tim Looney was a life-long Legion supporter. Photo: rip.ie

phen, Makaela, Chloe, Padraic, Keelan, Alex and the late Lorna. He will also be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Margaret and Sharon, son-in-law Tony, sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Ann, brothers Lewis-John and Paddy, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and many great friends.

Further details of town's HeartBeat goes walking to relief road revealed | By Sean Moriarty Further details of the new inner relief road in the town centre have been revealed. Two weeks ago the Killarney Advertiser unveiled plans to link New Street and High Street via a new Boithirín na Gabhann. The idea is that traffic on New St could access the top of High St via the Monsignor O’Flaherty Road without having to go through the town centre. The proposal is subject to land acquisition by Kerry County Council and other statutory requirements like planning permission.

The Proposed Inner Relief Road linking Boithirín na Gabhann would significantly reduce peak hour traffic flows on High Street and New Road. This is recommended, subject to satisfactory junction’s design including High Street and St Anne’s Road,” a Council official said. Under the proposed plan, it could be possible to get from New St to the New Road/Rock Road junction seamlessly. The Council official added that local authority engineers: “Recommended the access from St Anne’s Road would be removed” and “Recommended that High Street would be the minor approach in the medium term, should the Inner Relief Road be implemented.”

ease the post-lockdown rust | By Sean Moriarty Local people recovering from surgery are invited to take part in special walks organised by HeartBeat Killarney. HeartBeat Strutters will host their first walk on February 10. The walk will be led by Kevin Murphy, a Phase Four Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist. The walk is also open to people who just want to get out and about after nearly two years of restrictions.

“Whether you are recovering from surgery or a medical procedure of any kind, or just plain rusted up after two years of lockdown, Kevin can ease you back up to the level of fitness that is safe for you, and in a safe way,” HeartBeat Killarney Chairman, Billy O’Sullivan, told the Killarney Advertiser. The walk starts at Kings Bridge opposite St Mary's Cathedral at 11am on February 10. A €2 fee will be collected before the walk commences. Further information is available from Mairead on 087 681 8473.

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Applecroft B&B named in Ireland's Top 10 What a better way for a local business to celebrate its silver jubilee than to be named in the Top 10 places to stay in Ireland especially as they prepare to reopen after the pandemic. | By Michelle Crean Owners Kathy and Don Brosnan, who run Applecroft House in Woodlawn, were named number 6 in Ireland’s Top 10 B&Bs for 2022 by the Irish Independent 'Reader Travel Awards' while Ireland’s Best B&B was named as Dingle’s Pax House. The couple began their business in 1997 and are very happy with the feedback from visitors who voted for their B&B, especially after two difficult years. "I'm thrilled, especially as we're celebrat-

ing our silver jubilee this year," Kathy told the Killarney Advertiser. The couple built their house in the early '80s and aptly named it 'Applecroft' as it was built in a field which has an orchard. In the late '90s they opened five spacious rooms up, each with its own theme; ‘Poet’s Corner’, ‘Past Times’, ‘The 19th Green’, ‘The Race-goer’s Club’ and ‘The Kerry Way’, for guests as Kathy, who worked in The Europe Hotel and the Great Southern Killarney for many years, had a passion to bring a great stay experience to guests visiting Killarney. They

kept themselves busy planting in their two acre garden during the pandemic. They have won numerous awards over the years and have had film crews in but this latest award is the icing on the cake for the couple who are looking forward to reopening in late March. "It's amazing, and a bonus especially with the two years we've had. We've never experienced anything like that. It was "wow" - we were preparing to reopen on St Patrick's Day that year and all of a sudden everything closed down on the 16. It was a big shock." Don creates amazing bread and scones which guests rave about, she added. "I was delighted as we came tenth for breakfast and sixth for the B&B."

TOP 10: Applecroft B&B has been named in the Top 10 best places to stay in Ireland. Pictured is owner Kathy Brosnan.

Killarney back in business after restrictions lifted | By Sean Moriarty Killarney hotels and hospitality sector businesses are preparing for a bumper season after the majority of pandemic-related restrictions were lifted this week.

RELIEF: Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), said the lifting of restrictions is good news for businesses.

The news, which came late on Friday, gave hoteliers and publicans little over 12 hours to prepare. The Government announcement ended the 8pm closing time for pubs and restaurants and allowed nightclubs to open for the first time in nearly two years. “It has been all go since the announcement and it's very positive,” Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), told the Killarney Advertiser "It is great news and now we are getting ready to rebuild our businesses, this is re-

ally positive news for hotels and tourism in Killarney.” Despite the short notice Ms Randles said there were large numbers of people out enjoying themselves since the 8pm curfew was lifted. She was full of praise for her staff at her family run Dromhall Hotel who had to cope with yet another change in work practices. “For us in Dromhall it was good. People did venture out after 8pm and the best thing was to see our teams motivated and to see a renewed buzz about the place,” she added. She said that Kerry can look forward to a busy season but warned that it could take years to recover after two years in some form of lockdown or restrictions. “We are seeing a big increase in bookings, however there is a lot of ground to be made up and it will be a long road to re-

covery. Overall we remain very optimist but we cannot take anything for granted and it may take more time for some businesses to recover.” Last summer Irish people were encouraged to holiday at home and she is hopeful this will continue this year, however the international market may take some time to recover. “One of the positive impacts over the last couple years is that people have rediscovered Ireland as a holiday destination and we feel this will stand to us as people rediscover the beauty and what Ireland has to offer and they can travel Ireland at their ease,” she added. “We are hopeful of overseas visitors, but it will be a number of years before they get back to pre-COVID levels. This means ongoing Government assistance is going to be essential.”

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Award for local impressionist artist A local artist who specialises in impressionist art has received the 'Best for Impressionist Painter 2022' award. | By Michelle Crean Lee Michael Tiller from Coomlumminy, Blackwater, had received an email a few months ago to say that he had been nominated for an award and wondered who the mystery nominator was. He explained that as an artist he certainly doesn’t paint for competition or accolades but was delighted to be nominated for the award on behalf of EU Business News. "It’s always encouraging to receive appreciation and recognition for your art," Lee said. "Of course I was delighted to read this, and I’m sincerely touched to receive the award." Lee said he is often asked why he paints in the style of the early impressionist painters.

"My answer is simple, impressionism was and still is the pinnacle of artistic expression. It invites the viewer to experience a sensation of a moment in time and in nature. We strive to capture the atmospheric effects of light and moisture and air. When I’m asked why I often paint trees, I reply I don’t, I paint the space, the atmosphere and the falling light between us. No other art form can come close to achieving this." He added that his tutors are the greats of art, like Monet, Pissarro, Lavery and Osborne. "I am in constant dialogue with them through my brush and expressive daubs of broken colour oils. It’s something of a love affair! I will keep painting as long as I have two arms, a steady hand and the passion to share my vision!"

AWARD: Impressionist painter Lee Michael Tiller from Blackwater, has received the 'Best for Impressionist Painter 2022' award.

2022 Ras Tailtean won't return to Killarney | By Sean Moriarty The newly revived Ras Tailtean – Ireland’s biggest cycle race – will not return to Killarney this year. Organisers of the five-day event have announced a provisional route for the 2022 race. It will move from its traditional mid-May date to June 15 to 19. Ireland’s most important cycle race will visit Kerry with Castleisland set to host a stage finish on June 16 and a stage start the following day. It is over four years since the race last ran. The 2018 edition featured a stage start in Listowel and that stage passed through Killarney and Moll’s Gap on it's way to Glengarriff.

Organisational difficulties forced the cancellation of the 2019 race and the pandemic forced it off the road for the last two years. The new race for 2022 will not include Killarney. “Over the next weeks the committee will be reassessing the individual elements of the route, accommodation, and safety measures, considering the enforced postponements during the last two years, triggered by the onset of COVID-19,” an event spokesperson said.“ This is necessary to ensure that there have not been and will not be any major obstacles or planned changes along the physical route, that could influence the safe running of the event.”

HYBRID EXAMS: Students Kacper Bogalecki, Andrew Moynihan, and Peter Walsh from St Brendan's College, are calling for hybrid-style State exams.

"Changes must be made" to State exams | By Michelle Crean

After multiple years of disrupted education local students are calling for hybrid State exams this year. Many say they feel under pressure having missed school days due to COVID-19 and feel a hybrid exam would suit them better. ISSU conducted a nationwide survey last week with 40,000 students saying they'd prefer a hybrid alternative. St Brendan's College student Kacper Bogalecki, who is the local national ISSU representative, says he has spoken to students from Killarney schools, and their message is clear that "changes must be made". "It is clear to me that the students do not want the Leaving Cert to go ahead as planned," he told the Killarney Advertiser. "Many feel under a lot of pressure, having missed school because of COVID-19, many suggest the "hybrid model" as their preferred outcome for the 2022 Leaving Cert. Many also feel that additional changes should be made to the written exams - similar to what last year's cohort received. They highlighted to me how the pandemic has affected their senior cycle education as a whole pointing out remote learning last year as well as this year's substitution crisis as a major cause for this reasoning. Some students, those living in a rural community, said that having online learning whilst being in Fifth Year caused many to be disadvantaged over simply having an unstable Internet connection. The accommodations that were made for our cohort in August are simply not enough, he added. "This very much mirrors the results of the nationwide survey ISSU recently conducted where 67.81% of respondents indicated a hybrid model as their

first preference and when including second preferences this rose 84.81% of Sixth Year students rating this option favourably. It is evident that they do not want a "traditional" Leaving Certificate exam. At this point in time many Leaving Certificate students are looking for an answer, some clarity for what their exams will look like." When it comes to the Junior Cycle Exams, he said he received a lot of feedback from students who wanted to have the choice of sitting an exam in June as opposed to last year where the Junior Certificate/Cycle exams did not proceed.

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“I personally believe that a hybrid model would be the correct option for this year’s Leaving Cert," Andrew Moynihan, a Sixth Year St Brendan’s College student, said. "Nearly my entire Senior Cycle from Transition Year to today has been in a global pandemic. Therefore, to consider our Leaving Cert a “Normal Leaving Cert” would be grossly unfair on all students. The hybrid model would alleviate much of the stress laid upon us right now.” Peter Walsh, also a student in Sixth Year in St Brendan’s College, said he feels it's important to understand that their time in Senior Cycle hasn’t been traditional. "We shouldn’t have to do a traditional Leaving Cert. We have missed several weeks last year as well having to suffer through the substitution crisis. I have also been impacted on a personal level as I missed school at the start of this year. I hope that the work I have put in for the last two years is accounted for and that it isn’t all down to one exam, especially due to our current circumstances. I would like to see a hybrid model introduced to satisfy the needs of the majority of the student population.”

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Gina's generous supporters help raise €10,000 A Firies woman has added another €10,470 to the charity pot as her annual fundraiser was yet again a complete success. | By Michelle Crean It's the fourth year Gina Herlihy has fundraised and her second time doing it online due to COVID - but that didn't stop the support from locals and beyond from digging deep and giving generously to the 'Big Christmas Raffle'. Gina's goal is to raise as much funding as possible for Comfort for Chemo Kerry who are on a mission to raise €5m to build a new chemotherapy unit on the grounds of University Hospital Kerry (UHK). It is being built for the people of Kerry by the people of Kerry. The Christmas raffle was held on December 10 live from Gina's own kitchen in Firies. There were 73 happy winners on the night with John O'Connor from Firies winning the television sponsored by Johnny O'Meara Bus Hire and a fantastic hamper sponsored by Olivia Butler of

Butler's Bar Firies. "I am proud to fundraise for such a fantastic charity that is very close to my own heart," Gina told the Killarney Advertiser. "The businesses of Kerry and beyond were more than generous with fantastic donations and prizes and everyone so very willing to support the raffle. I was very lucky to acquire new sponsors this year. The prizes were valued at over €5,500. We had fantastic prizes with everything from hotel breaks, vouchers, a BBQ course, beauty hampers, drink and meat hampers, a TV, and a bike.

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"The local people and businesses of Firies and beyond really stepped up to the plate this year again and made this event another fantastic success raising a whopping €10,470 with one hundred percent of this money going straight to the charity."

FUNDS: Gina Herlihy who organised the 'Big Christmas Raffle' for Comfort for Chemo which raised €10,470, pictured with Mary Fitzgerald from Comfort for Chemo Kerry.

She added that due to its success that she's planning to do it all again next Christmas, hopefully even bigger and better. "No doubt I will do this all again and if there are any businesses who would like to come on board and support this event I would be very grateful to hear from them," she said. "Thanks to our amazing sponsors and supporters because without their help kindness, generosity and support, this charity event, and others like it, simply could not take place."

WINNER: John and Helen O'Connor Firies pictured with the TV that they won in this year's 'Big Christmas Raffle' for Comfort for Chemo.

St Francis pupils in line for national award | By Michelle Crean St Francis Special School has been named one of the County Winners in the prestigious 'Someone Like Me' national art competition. Scoil Naisiúnta Naomh Eirc near Ardfert and St Francis Special School were named Junior and Senior County Winners respectively of the prestigious national art competition. They'll now join over 40 other schools to compete for the much sought-after national title at an online national awards ceremony on Thursday next, February 3. Senior County Winners, St Francis Special School in Beaufort, submitted a beautifully painted art piece of an inclusive playground where everyone plays together with purpose built swings, roundabouts and interactive equipment that allows all abilities join in the fun. It was created by teacher Bernadette O'Neill and pupils

ENTRY: This arty entry secured an award for pupils from St Francis Special School in the prestigious 'Someone Like Me' national art competition.

Jack Leane and John Anthony O'Brien, who are both aged 13. 'Someone Like Me', which is organised by the National Disability Authority, attracted more than 1,800 entries from national schools across the length and breadth of

the country. The competition has been designed to be a national celebration of the things that unite children of all abilities and, over its six-year history, more than 8,000 children have taken part, creating a tangible contribution to developing more positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities. During the last school term of 2021 teachers and their pupils right across Ireland worked through special lesson plans which challenged them to respond artistically and creatively to the theme of 'Someone Like Me', while, at the same time, appreciating and respecting similarities and differences in people. The judges were particularly impressed with the submissions from pupils and teachers at Scoil Naisiúnta Naomh Eirc and St Francis Special School, selecting them as County Winners based on their insightful and inspirational responses to the theme. Congratulating both schools, Minister of

State with Special Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD said that she was hugely encouraged by the growing interest in the competition which is helping to develop a shared understanding of how we should treat others in a caring, sensitive and inclusive way, and promoting a sense of belonging and connectedness. “I am so impressed by the standard of entry and the obvious thought that has gone into each creative submission. Once again, our primary school teachers and pupils have shown their commitment to putting ‘ability’ under the spotlight helping to build a more inclusive society.” The competition, which offers a range of prizes up to the value of €750, was open to all primary school pupils from junior infants to sixth class and more than 1,800 entries were received from individual pupils, class groups and whole schools right across Ireland. Entries ranged from posters and collages to large sculptural installations and multi-media pieces.

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CERTIFICATES: Students of the Junior Cycle Class of 2021 from Killarney Community College were presented with their Department of Education Certificates of Completion and KCC Junior Cycle Assessment Reports this week.

Students’ delight as they receive Junior Cycle Certs After a difficult few school years due to lockdowns and online learning, it was certainly a relief for students to receive their certificates this week. | By Michelle Crean Students of the Junior Cycle Class of 2021 from Killarney Community College were presented with their Department of Education Certificates of Completion and KCC Junior Cycle Assessment Reports. After a few words from Principal Stella Loughnane and Year Head Jer O'Sullivan, Kerry footballer and teacher David Clifford made the presentations. Students

then enjoyed some treats and a chat. "We would like to congratulate all the students on reaching this stage of their academic life in Killarney Community College," Principal, Stella Loughnane, said. "These students have been through a difficult and trying time with so much disruption and remote learning due to COVID. They did incredibly well to continue to engage, stay positive and reach such high academic achievements."

Calls for dedicated space for car enthusiasts | By Sean Moriarty A Kerry County Councillor is calling for a dedicated track to be built in Kerry to take young car enthusiasts off the road and prevent the practice of 'Donuts'. So-called boy racers have blighted events like the Rally of the Lake for several years. Even outside of weekends when a major rally is in town these car enthusiasts upset residents and visitors with their loud vehicles and driving style. Only two weeks ago local Gardai were alerted to an event in Killarney. As a result, one man was arrested and two cars were impounded. Cllr John Francis Flynn of the Kenmare Municipal District believes the construction of a dedicated track would take

these issues off the public roads. Organised ‘Donut’ events are common in Limerick, Galway and Donegal. The events, known as ‘King of the Cone’, take place on the same weekend as the Donegal International Rally but it is not organised by the local motor club. Instead, an outside organisation puts the event together on private properties. “We want to get these people off the road,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “It could coincide with a rally. We don’t want people doing Donuts round the crossroads. We want people to come to a place where this can be done safely. If you could get 97% or 98% of the people into an organised event - that only leaves two or three percent of the messers for the Gardai to deal with. All the rest are genuine people that only want to go about, have their fun, talk to their friends, and go home.”

Correction: Tree specialist story | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Municipal District is to appoint dedicated tree specialists to examine the condition of trees in the wider district. Two local councillors called for the appointment of the tree specialist following last December’s Storm Barra, during which several trees in the area were knocked over. “In order to ensure public safety, that a detailed survey be undertaken both by Kerry County Council and the NPWS in

Killarney to establish if further trees on New Road Killarney, Port Road, Ballydowney to Fossa and Muckross Road are vulnerable or at risk of falling,” asked Brendan Cronin. Mayor Marie Moloney added: “I would ask that an expert be employed to examine the stability of all trees along the New Road and Port Road and any other trees that pose a danger in town.” In last week’s Killarney Advertiser these two motions were attributed to different councillors. The Killarney Advertiser is happy to clarify the public record.

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New look for Killarney Innovation Centre Killarney Innovation Centre (KIC) has a new look after a re-branding project to encompass the ethos of the centre which is to support business that has potential to grow and create employment in the region. Located in Deerpark, Killarney, KIC is one of the country's longest established centres that promotes business, enterprise, innovation and collaboration for small and medium business and larger companies seeking a second site location. In 2021 it took on the re-branding project to establish its new identity. Working with Anchor studios in Kenmare, Centre Manager Conor O'Leary

said that the new brand incorporates a circular logo which represents KIC. “An object in orbit is called a satellite. The businesses using the Killarney Innovation Centre are within the ‘orbit’ of the centre and just as in nature and space, the businesses share the same pull towards KIC," Conor said. "Orbiting also refers to motion and demonstrates that the businesses are in constant motion and evolution.

The central hub of the KIC fosters this growth and development by offering a supportive, bespoke office experience on flexible terms to suit individual business needs.” Killarney Innovation Centre is delighted with the end result and is now seeing the branding incorporated into the centre through signage etc. “It is exciting to see the project come to life and the vibrant branding incorporated into different areas is fantastic.” Conor would like to acknowledge the assistance given by Enterprise Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development for their

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If you have a start up business or are looking for a second site location, you can contact Conor at conor@killarneyinnovation. ie, 064 6637034 or www. killarneyinnovation.ie.

Initiatives "welcome" in reducing waiting times in UHK - councillor Following queries by Councillor Michael Cahill of Fianna Fáil with regard to what solutions were planned to deal with large numbers in A&E, University Hospital Kerry have responded, outlining a number of initiatives being undertaken. Hospital management advise that it has engaged with community and private providers to facilitate increased discharges and additional inpatient capacity, acquired additional equipment to facilitate quicker turnaround times for COVID-19 testing, been working with community partners on admission avoidance initiatives such as the recently started antibiotic trial, begun the Kerry Alternative Prehospital Pathway (KAPP) where an ambulance supported by a register access and treat a patient at their home, and has begun the recruitment of additional Emergency Department nurses. “Emergency Department admissions

are up 10% over year to date, with ambulance presentations up by 13% and all initiatives are welcome if they can be successful in reducing waiting times in UHK,” Councillor Cahill, the Deputy Mayor of Kerry County Council and Cathaoirleach of Kenmare Municipal District, said. “Frontline staff including Emergency Department personnel in University Hospital Kerry have to be commended for enduring severely pressurised working conditions during this pandemic and we will be eternally grateful to them for the care they provided and continue to provide to us when we are at our lowest ebb. It is of the highest importance the hospital management continue to investigate new initiatives to relieve pressure on staff and patients alike. All required funding must be available from Government in order to provide the best possible service in our healthcare system for the residents of our county.”

PRESENTATION: Attending the presentation of the jerseys were Dr Crokes Chairman, Matt O'Neill, David Barry (Calor Gas), Aoife O'Donoghue, Pat O'Donoghue (O'Donoghue Fuels), and Dr Crokes LGFA Chair Áine McMahon.

Dr Crokes girls get fuelled up for new season ahead Dr Crokes U12 Ladies Gaelic Football Team are heading into the season on the playing fields with a sparkling set of new jerseys thanks to the generosity of a local company. Pat O'Donoghue of O'Donoghue Fuels will sponsor the girls' team through his

agency for Calor Gas. Dr Crokes U12 Ladies Gaelic Football Team’s season will get underway from next week – following the club’s AGM on Monday night. “Pre-season training will be starting in the coming weeks once our coaches for the 2022 season have been ratified,” Dr Crokes LGFA Chair Áine McMahon said.

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Since opening the practice has grown significantly and now has three doctors, three nurses a health care assistant along with six administrative staff.

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Along with our routine patient care we also offer other specialised services including a No Scalpel Vasectomy clinic, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Well Person Appointments and also Occupational Health Medicine. “We are delighted to be in practice ten years in Killarney” said Dr O Doherty and we appreciate the support we received both locally from businesses and residences along with our patients and clients who travel from outside the Killarney area to be cared for by us. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to our wonderful team here at Killarney Medical Centre.

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Glenflesk Comhaltas is alive with the sound of music! On Tuesday night, there was huge excitement in air in Glenflesk as the strains of music were heard ringing out from Glenflesk GAA hall. COVID restrictions being eased and a newly elected Comhaltas committee meant that the first of many new exciting initiatives was implemented by Glenflesk Comhaltas - the formation of new music groups! Glenflesk CCE have created traditional music groups to cater for children from five to 18-years-old, and the excitement and buzz in Glenflesk and the surrounding areas is palpable. The new committee have created four group levels when implementing this new initiative, ensuring that youngsters of all abilities are catered for. "Our vision was to create a social setting for these youngsters to make music together, have fun, develop the skill of group playing and ultimately become better musicians as a result," Chairperson of Glenflesk Comhaltas, Micheál Gleeson, who is himself a music and primary teacher in St Oliver's National School said. "The committee have done enormous work in the last few weeks getting this off the ground and I have to thank them and especially acknowledge in particular the hard work of my wife Paula, Martina

O’Neill Angland and Margaret Creedon. It gladdened my heart after two years of restrictions to welcome the children and teenagers last Tuesday night, and feel the bubble of excitement, watch new friendships begin to form and hear our youth make music as a group." The branch welcome a new teacher to teach these new music classes. Cathal McHugh is a Limerick native who has himself had enormous success as a traditional musician. He is a primary school teacher, and is hugely engaged with this initiative. “I am looking forward to mentoring these music groups immensely," Cathal said. "There is a huge musical talent in this part of the country - I am thrilled to be part of this!”

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These groups will be provided with many forums to ‘show-off’ their new found group music playing skills, and have a bit of ‘craic’ along the way. ‘An ole session’ is the staple of an traditional musician’s diet and these will be implemented over the coming weeks. These sessions will be a regular occurrence and as well as making music, the children can have fun

MAKING MUSIC: Some members of Level 2 group are delighted to be able to gather again to make music. Front l to r: Conor Doherty, Ryan Lowe, Colm Kelly, and Aoife O’ Sullivan. Back l to r: Seán MacGillicuddy, Anna Roche, Clodagh Donnelly, and Sheolagh Daly.

together playing in a more relaxed environment! There will also be other forums to display the music such as an end of year concert, Kerry Fleadh participation and many more! “Don’t forget folks to watch this space and keep an eye on our Facebook page - Glenfleskcce," Micheál added. "We have so many initiatives in the pipeline. We will be showcasing our young talent and keeping you abreast of all the plans and of course ‘sessions’. As a group of parishes, let’s get behind these musi-

cians, encourage them to make music and enjoy themselves. Mól an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí. My namesake and fellow Cork man Micheál Martin said last week ‘it’s time to sing again’ … let me add to that, it’s time to make music again!” These groups cater for all traditional instruments, and for children in Glenflesk and indeed in all the surrounding areas! If you are interested in becoming a member please contact Paula Gleeson at 0873879733 or drop an email to glenfleskcce@gmail.com.

ADVANCED GROUP: Some members of the advanced group from front l to r: Seán Angland, Grace Angland, and Rian Gleeson. Back l to r: NoirÍn Healy, Seán Pierce, Kevin Looney, and teacher Cathal McHugh.

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Killorglin Archive Society will present the first event in its 'Decade of Centenaries’ Commemorative Programme 2022 next month.

'Sport and Strife: The Civil War and the rise of Kerry’s Greatest Football Team' will take place in the CYMS, Killorglin on Saturday, February 5, at 12 noon. A lecture will be given by Dr Richard McElligott commemorating the role of the GAA in Kerry and the bitter legacy of the Civil War, explaining how a Kerry team emerged as a powerful symbol of the how sports can transcend the deep social divisions of war. At the time, the Kerry team comprised of men who represented both sides of the Civil War’s ideological divide. The team’s stunning national success over the next decade is now widely celebrated as an example of healing and unifying power through sports. Dr McElligott’s lecture features the stories of the incredible gestures by footballers from both the Free State and Republican sides: for example, the Kerry captain, Con Brosnan, a Free State officer during the war, ensured safe passage to games for the republican, anti-Treaty players such as John Joe Sheehy and Joe Barrett. Following the cessation of the Civil War, Kerry won the All-Ireland with a team of

men from both sides of the political divide. Special guests of the Killorglin Archive Society will be members of the Barrett, Brosnan and Sheehy families. Dr Richard McElligott is a native of Stacks Mountain, Kilflynn. He was awarded his PhD from UCD in 2012 for his thesis on the early history of the GAA in Ireland. His first book, 'Forging a Kingdom: The GAA in Kerry, 1884-1934' was published in 2013. Since then, Richard has written extensively on the history of the GAA and cultural nationalism, the Irish Revolutionary era, and the connections between all three. Richard’s current position is Lecturer in Modern and Irish history in the Department of Business and Humanities in Dundalk Institute of Technology. In March, Killorglin Archive Society’s 2022 programme features the premiere of 'Hunger Strike', a play written in 1929 by former Killorglin native Máirín Cregan. The play is based on her own experiences during the Civil War when her husband, one of the founders of Fianna Fáil, Dr James Ryan, went on hunger strike for 36 days while interned in the Curragh in 1923. Entry to the event is €10 and all are welcome. For further information, email killorglinarchivesociety@gmail.com.

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By Nicky Barry When I heard the news at first, I was filled with delight, For now I could get back again, to sipping pints at night. It just did not feel the same, in the afternoon, But now that the curfew’s over, it is a total boon. But then on the other hand, now I had to cop, That no more I’d have to hit the road, around five o’clock. I found it quite a nuisance, when the curfew was declared, But then I got used to it, and got myself prepared. I met new pint men in the bar, and got used to their craic, As they hopped balls with Kerry flair, across the bar and back. They had their own hierarchy, where each man knew the score, And blow-ins were welcome, whether from Down or Inchicore. It took some getting used to, but then after a while, You pick up their rhythm, and appreciate their style. But now the curfew’s lifted, and we’re back to where we were, I can stay home in the afternoon, without a worldly care. When Micheál Martin gave the news, I knew how Romans felt, For when the Allied tanks rolled in, the city went berserk. I felt a glow of freedom, as I walked up that first night, To meet all my old friends, and have that first night pint!

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Killarney teens struggle with mental health impact of COVID The COVID-19 crisis continues to cast a shadow over young people’s lives. Mental health has always been a large issue in today’s world. By Ellen McSweeney and Méabh O'Sullivan Darcy ‘Transition Year Journalism’ Mental health in teenagers has worsened significantly since 2020. Data from March of last year has shown that young people have been twice as likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. But what is causing the mental health of young people to deteriorate in the past two years? Experts believe that it’s the results of the COVID-19 pandemic that are affecting our generation in such negative ways. Many restrictions and guidelines have been introduced and while they protect us from the virus, there is no denying the negative impacts of a pandemic. School is a place of daily routine, social

It can be easy to overlook your own mental health whilst being surrounded by a global pandemic. Luckily there are some simple things you can do to look after your mental well-being in these treacherous times. The first and most important thing is to manage your media intake. Most people have found that their screen time has increased majorly since the pandemic. We are constantly on our phones, which has very negative side effects to our mental health, so try to set a time limit on certain Apps and keep track of your daily screen time. Moderation is key when it comes to social media. Find a hobby you’re interested in to keep yourself occupied. Pick up a book, learn an instrument or start painting. By having a pastime that you enjoy, you’ll spend less time on your phone. It's also a great way to keep your mind occupied from anxious thoughts. Make sure to keep active. Try and go on a walk for at least 20 minutes each day. Exercise releases endorphins that increase feelings of pleasure and well-being. It is proven that exercise can have a profound positive impact on depression, anxiety and relieves stress. It's also very important to keep a healthy sleep schedule. During sleep, the brain works to evaluate and remember thoughts and memories, and it appears that a lack of sleep

contact, and support and gives teenagers a sense of belonging. Online classes are nowhere near as engaging as being in the real classroom, surrounded by peers. The absence of this structure has led to loneliness, lack of routine and excessive screen time. Being stuck at home, it is no surprise that teenagers have turned to the online world for stimulation. Although social media is a great way to stay in contact with friends, it is very addictive. There are proven links between social media and mental health disorders such as anxiety, anorexia and depression. Our lives as teenagers have been severely disrupted. We are losing precious time in

what is supposed to be our prime years, missing traditional milestones, losing job opportunities and vital relationships. The teenage experience has been dampened as we must be mindful of social distancing, sanitising and wearing masks. We are unable to travel, attend concerts, festivals or discos, have large gatherings with friends and experience the typical highlights of being a young person. Our fellow students from Transition Year told us about their personal experiences during the pandemic. “I found the first lockdown especially hard because it was so new, and I wasn't prepared. I struggle with not being with my friends and it was very stressful,” said one student. “It was tiresome and boring, I felt isolated and like my mental health was worsening and I wasn’t motivated to carry out day to day tasks,” added another. “As the lockdowns progressed and the longer it went on, the less motivated I

felt and like I didn’t want to do things anymore because it felt like we were never going to get out of this,” said another peer. “I didn't enjoy not being able to see my grandparents, that was the worst part, the first lockdown was fine, but I hated the second one because I had no motivation and was just depressed and anxious,” said a fourth student. “During the lockdown my mental health worsened more and more. I started feeling more drained, lonely and tired than usual. The lack of motivation also became hard to deal with because it was difficult to even do simple daily tasks.” It is clear that teenage mental health is decreasing, and support is needed for our age group. We believe there should also be some general education on the well-being of adolescents. There should be professional support available inside and outside of school.

How to maintain positive mental health during COVID-19 1. Manage your social media intake, set screen time limits, focus on positive content -----------------------------------------2. Find a hobby, something that interests you and build it into your day -----------------------------------------3. Keep active, exercise can have a profound positive impact on depression, anxiety and relieves stress. -----------------------------------------4. Maintain a healthy sleep pattern, a lack of sleep is especially harmful to reinforcing positive emotional content. Eating healthy is also a crucial part in maintaining good mental health. By eating healthy and drinking plenty of water you enhance your mood, increase energy levels, build self-esteem and reduce depression. Remember to keep in contact with friends and family. Friendship is ex-

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Social Welfare support for people who live alone QUESTION: Can you tell me if there is an extra payment for people on Social Welfare who are living alone? ANSWER: Yes, there is a payment called the Living Alone Increase which is paid to people on certain Social Welfare payments who live alone. From January 2022, the weekly Living Alone Increase will increase by €3 from €19 to €22. If you are 66 years or over and live alone, you will qualify if you are getting one of the following payments: • State Pension (Contributory) • State Pension (Non-Contributory) • Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension • Widow’s/Widower’s Pension under the Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme • Incapacity Supplement under the Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme • Deserted Wife’s Benefit You will also qualify if you are under 66, live alone and are getting Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Incapacity Supplement or Blind Pension. To get the increase in your payment you must live completely alone. However, there are some exceptions: • If you are living in an extension of a family member’s home, for example, in a granny flat, you can qualify for the increase if you can show that you have facilities to cook and eat alone. You must also have your own living/dining and sleeping accommodation. • You may also qualify as living alone if you are aged or infirm and have a friend or relative to stay for security reasons at night-time only. The friend or relative must not contribute to the household financially. • The increase may also be payable if you live alone during the day but stay with relatives or friends at night or if you live alone during the week but have a relative to stay at the weekend (the liv-

ing alone condition is satisfied as long as the relative has a permanent home address elsewhere). • You will also qualify if you live alone but occasionally take in paying guests (for example, during a local festival). However, if you run a bed and breakfast business (even for part of the year) you will not qualify. • People who live in sheltered accommodation may qualify if they are regarded as living independently within the institution. You will not qualify if you share dormitory accommodation with others, or have round-the clock supervision or nursing care. • People who live in nursing homes will not qualify as they cannot be regarded as living completely or mainly alone. To apply you must complete the Living Alone Increase application form, which you can get from your local Citizens Information Centre or Social Welfare office. You then send the completed form to the section of the Department of Social Protection that pays your main pension or benefit. _________________________________________________ For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www. citizensinformation.ie for further information.

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probably a strange career move and said that “nothing about the THUMPER process ever seems to go by the book”. Over the last two years, the north Dublin six-piece has been developing their sound – and building an increasingly passionate following. They combine intense poetic lyrics with a big punky sonic assault to startling effect. Lead vocalist and principal songwriter, Oisín Leahy Furlong, has cited Bob Dylan and Neil Young as early influencers for the music group alongside Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and My Bloody Valentine.

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RTÉ One, Friday, 11.30pm Lord Dickie Mountbatten arrives at Viceroy’s House in New Delhi in 1947. By his side are his strong-willed wife Edwina and daughter Pamela. As the final Viceroy of India, he is in charge of overseeing the dissolution of the British Raj and the establishment of an independent Indian nation. Mountbatten is intent upon a onestate solution, but with intensifying violence between Muslims and Hindus, he reluctantly accepts the Partition of India.

RTÉ 2, Saturday, 9.30pm Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg go head to head in this Dad vs. Stepdad family comedy. Paul Whitaker (Will Ferrell), a mild-mannered radio executive, continues his struggle to be a good stepfather to his wife Sara’s children. When Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg), Sara’s ex-husband and the kid’s biological father, returns with his bad boy attitude and muscular appearance, Paul is intimated and must further up his game to win over the kid’s affection.

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Dance star backs 'Denim Day for Dementia' campaign Two times ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner, performer and choreographer Pasquale La Rocca is calling on members of the public to support The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s (The ASI) annual nationwide 'Denim Day for Dementia' fundraising campaign. It takes place on Friday, March 4 to raise funds for vital dementia supports and services. The new ambassador for The ASI is asking everyone from around Ireland to don their denims – crèches, schools, their place of work or wherever they are and donate just €2 to support the 64,000 people living with dementia and their carers. The ASI is excited to bring the popular fundraising campaign back for its fifth year, after it was cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic. To get involved, members of the public are being encouraged to order their 'Denim Day for Dementia' pack by registering online at www.alzheimer.ie or by contacting The ASI’s fundraising team on fundraising@alzheimer.ie or (01) 207 3800. The ASI needs to raise €3.2 million each year just to maintain vital supports and services for people living with dementia and their family carers across the country, and this campaign aims to raise €30,000 to support people with dementia and their struggling families. One in 10 people diagnosed with dementia in Ireland today is under the age of 65. Since the COVID-19 public health crisis took hold in Ireland, The ASI has continued to support people with dementia and their families, providing a range of

Toddler tots up expensive shopping bill! A mother was horrified to find her bank account almost €1,700 lighter - thanks to her curious toddler who managed to buy multiple pieces of furniture!

DENIM DAY: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ performer, Pasquale La Rocca, is calling on members of the public to support The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s annual nationwide ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ fundraising campaign.

services including Home Care, Day Care, Dementia Advisers, National Helpline, Online Family Carer Training and Online Social Clubs and Alzheimer Cafés. “I’m honoured to team up with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and show my support for 'Denim Day for Dementia'," Pasquale said. "We can all do our part and wear our denims on Friday, March 4 to raise vital funds. My two beloved grandparents had dementia and passed away only last year, within six months of each other, so this is something that is very close to my heart. Through my grandparents’ diagnosis of dementia, I understand

how difficult and emotional it can be for families. I have learned that we really shouldn’t waste a second with our loved ones; time is just so precious. My grandparents were my biggest influences and supporters – my grandpa used to take me to rehearsals and competitions – so to get behind this worthy campaign is special to me. Each year, over 11,000 people develop dementia. That’s at least 30 people every day and anyone can get dementia – even people in their 30s, 40s and 50s. I would encourage everyone to support this campaign by registering for their 'Denim Day for Dementia' pack on www.alzheimer.ie.”

Historic Beatles memorabilia up for auction A number of Beatle's superfans will have a unique chance to own a piece of music history when historic memorabilia goes on sale next month. Handwritten song notes as well as Lennon's Magical Mystery Afghan coat and the black cape he wore in the film Help!, and images of other items will be included in the digital auction on February 7. Lennon's son, Julian, is selling the pieces

as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as part of Lennon Connection: The NFT Collection and part of the proceeds will go to Julian Lennon's White Feather Foundation. The Beatles NFTs will be auctioned as audio-visual collectibles and also includes several guitars gifted by his father. Hand-written notes by Paul McCartney for 'Hey Jude' could fetch the most money during the auction with the item starting price of almost €27,000.

Clothes worn by John Lennon, are also expected to feature in the new auction but the buyer won't receive the physical items, rather a digital ownership. And there'll be no question as to who owns what as with cryptocurrencies, a record of who owns the items will be stored on a shared ledger known as the blockchain which cannot be forged as the documents are maintained by thousands of computers around the globe.

Ayaansh Kumar, who is 22-months-old and from from New Jersey, US, got hold of his mom's phone and while randomly pressing buttons managed to place the order. Madhu Kumar only found out when she saw that the money had disappeared from her bank account. She had previously saved the items of furniture in the shopping cart on an App but once Ayaansh got hold of her phone he even managed to order the same item several times! "He’s so little, he’s so cute, we were laughing that he ordered all this stuff," his mom said. "It is really hard to believe that he has done this, but that’s what happened. I need one or two [items], why would we need four?" Following the expensive incident, she has said that she will be putting much tighter controls on all her devices so that there won't be a repeat shopping spree in the future!

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Revenue seize drugs worth €366,000 Revenue have seized drugs worth €366,000 in Dublin as a result of routine profiling.

Eye-care waiting lists "unacceptable" Optometrists are calling for sanctions to help reduce the delays as waiting lists for public eye-care remains unacceptably high at 46,000. National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) figures to December 2021 show that almost 38,900 people were on the outpatient eye-care waiting list. Almost 16,500 were waiting more than a year and 12,200 more than 18 months. Furthermore, almost 7,600 people were awaiting inpatient eye procedures. However, Optometry Ireland (formerly the Association of Optometrists Ireland, AOI) President John Weldon said there are opportunities to have patients seen more quickly to improve eye health – and at less cost. “To address these unacceptable delays for public eye-care – Optometrists propose addressing ‘three Cs’ which are cataract, children and coding.

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“The excellent and HSE awarded ‘healthcare innovation’ Sligo cataract scheme began in 2012 and smashed waiting lists in the North West. That region still has the shortest wait time in the country. To run this scheme nationally would take only instruction from the Minister for Health. It requires no additional funding, no new infrastructure and no lengthy recruitment competition. “Community Optometrists co-working with hospital surgeons is the best internationally accepted model to manage Cataract. We need our surgeons to be delivering surgery, rather than dealing with work that is within the scope of practice of Optometrists.

Revenue officers examining parcels at two premises in the city seized just over 17.8 kgs of herbal cannabis, 2 litres of synthetic cannabinoids, 5,130 Diazepam tablets and 40 Benzodiazepine tablets, with an estimated value of approximately €366,000. The illegal drugs were discovered with the assistance of detector dogs Sam and Bailey, concealed in parcels labelled as ‘ornaments’, ‘dolls’, ‘Christmas gifts’, ‘candles’, ‘lego’, ‘tea’ and ‘clothes’, that originated in the United States, Spain, Thailand, Lithuania, France, Canada and the United Kingdom and were destined for addresses in Dublin, Galway, Cavan, Limerick, Kerry, Wexford, Carlow, Sligo,

Kildare, Cork and Meath. Investigations are ongoing. These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

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“How we care for the eye health our young people is shamefully negligent in comparison to accepted international practice. In addition to the ‘postcode lottery’ created by disparate local eyecare schemes, our national screening system for national school children has been let collapse. “Optometrists have the capacity and expertise to lead out on delivery of a new programme for school children, relieving pressure on the HSE community health areas and hospitals. Where onward referral is required, Optometrists can communicate with Ophthalmology and HSE Orthoptist colleagues through established secure electronic systems.

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“Optometrist delivery of further treatments such as removal of foreign bodies under topical anaesthesia, treatment of minor eye infections and inflammation and allergy require no new budget vote and no infrastructure investment. Through a Statutory Instrument, current practices could be regularised and Optometrists already established inter-disciplinary working with GPs could be extended.” Mr Weldon concluded by saying that the delays in eye-care, which so detrimentally affect quality of life, can be easily addressed. “There are 300 practices and 700 Optometrists all across the country who are highly trained, have state-ofthe-art equipment and have capacity to provide more services, and at less cost than hospitals. Optometry Ireland encourages that in the interest of improving public eye health a greater role for Optometrists be sanctioned by the Department of Health and HSE.”

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New empowering book for Autistic kids and teens A beautifully empowering book for Autistic kids and teens 'Standing Up for Myself' has been created to address important areas of social interaction that are often overlooked in children with the condition. Geared towards ages nine to 15 years, it was created by Evaleen Whelton, who herself was diagnosed with the condition aged 37. Evaleen is founder of AUsome Training and Konfident Kidz and is a passionate educator on all things Autistic. Evaleen has worked with children and young adults for over 20 years in her career as a Speech and Drama Teacher. In her latest book she addresses important areas of social interaction that are often overlooked for Autistic children. The focus of this book is empowering Neuordivergent kids and teens to understand themselves, establish healthy

boundaries, advocate for themselves and to develop an appreciation for their way of being. The book is full of informative insight and has lots of space for exploratory exercises as well so that the reader can work through each section and learn best strategies for dealing with conflict, bullying and general aspects of non-autistic communication. Evaleen beautifully breaks down power play and the differences in the way Autistic culture differs from the social hierarchy in a way that is very helpful to young readers. She writes with great compassion and empathy, unfortunately something that is often missing when approaching Autistic children and teens. “This is a book I wish I had when I was a kid,” Evaleen said. “It’s full of positive messages and really helpful tips and advice for Autistic kids and teens.” To find out more about Evaleen’s work visit www.ausometraining.com.

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GARDENMAGIC Choosing the right

Gardening - By Debby Looney

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Plant with the seasons for year round colour Is your garden looking a little woebegone at the moment? There is absolutely no reason for it! The best gardens, in my opinion, are those planted over a period of years. A mistake which many of us make is buying and planting our entire garden in one weekend. It then happens that it looks fantastic for one month of the year, and if you want colour later you are stuck with bedding plants. Be patient, and plant with the seasons! I would recommend conifers and heathers at this time of year. There are so many dwarf conifers available at the moment; Thuja Golden Tuffet and Juniperus Blue Star are two that immediately spring to mind. There are some lovely podocarpus varieties too, ‘box of chocolates' is a lovely auburn colour. If you interplant with colourful heathers, or evergreen grasses such as Festuca Glauca (blue) or Carex Red Rooster (red), you will have a beautiful display all year round.

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There are also beautiful tall conifers available which are suitable for a relatively small garden as they remain narrow. For example, Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Arrow’ or Juniperus ‘Sky Rocket’ are both types of juniper which remain skinny, they are also a beautiful blue colour. Cupressus sempervirens the Italian cypress, or Pencil cypress is also an excellent choice when space is an issue. These are also beautiful as structural plants, a cluster of three or five in a corner with rocks/groundcover/ferns underneath can look striking. Also they are useful in corners, or to draw the eye in a particular direction. Remember the neighbours when planting though as it's a tree which will grow tall! Catkins cannot and should not be forgotten about at this time of year; the black stemmed willow, Salix nigricans, has silver catkins which shimmer in the sunshine, and Salix Mount Aso which has very large fluffy pink catkins. Hazels or Corylus have long yellow tassels which bring cheer even on the darkest day!

Leaving Cert subjects At this time of the year students in Third and Transition Year are being asked to choose the subjects they wish to study in senior cycle. It can be a stressful time for students and parents who are concerned that choices made at this stage could have an impact on course and career choices after the Leaving Cert. My first piece of advice to parents is to make sure you attend the information meeting about senior cycle options in the school as you will get detailed information about the different subjects available, as well as guidance on entry requirements for the various pathways. Typically students studying the traditional Leaving Cert take three compulsory subjects; Maths, English and Irish (unless they have an exemption), and four optional subjects from the list on offer in the school. It can be difficult for students at 15 or 16 to know what career direction they would like to take after school, that’s very normal. Some may have an idea about a broad area of interest like science, business, health, engineering etc, while many have no idea at all. There are a few things that might help with making decisions about subject choice.

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

First think about the subjects you like and what you are good at as you will work hard on them and have a good chance of getting good grades. They are also likely to influence the choices you make later regarding college courses and other education and training options. Consider also subjects you really don’t like and struggle with, this is the chance to leave them behind. What you need to watch out for are the minimum entry requirements for various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as you will need to meet them in order to be considered for entry to college and universities when you apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Check what the requirement is around having a third language. You can check them out in the undergraduate section of college websites and on specific course pages. There

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

is also a very useful subject requirement module on www.qualifax.ie which allows you to check what courses require particular subjects such as chemistry or another laboratory science. There is an excellent course finder facility on www. careersportal.ie where you can do a general search and use the filter to narrow it down to particular subject areas, locations and requirements. They also have a guide to the Leaving Cert subjects where you can explore the content of the subjects at senior cycle. If you really don’t have an idea of what you want to do after school then choose a broad range of subjects so you keep as many options open as you can. Consider taking one option from the following; a language, a science, a business subject, and a practical or humanities based subject. Talking to your guidance counsellor in school is a huge help as he/she will be able to explore your interests, strengths, aptitudes and past performance in subjects with you as well as answer any questions you have about requirements for courses and colleges. It can also be really helpful to talk to subject teachers. Make sure to look closely at what is involved in the subjects you are choosing and that you have a genuine interest in taking it up or continuing with it in senior cycle.

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New forestry rally to raise funds for Irish Air Ambulance Killarney and District Motor Club (KDMC) is embracing the lifting of restrictions by running a new rally in 2022 and it's all for charity. On February 20, organisers of the Rally of the Lakes and the Killarney Historic Rally will run a Forestry Rally for the first time since 2007. All profits from the rally will be donated to the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA), who provide a vital service to people in emergency situations. The event’s support of the Irish Community Air Ambulance has attracted two local overall sponsors for the rally. C Wharton Plant Hire Ltd., based in Firies and Castleisland Tyre Centre have come on board to sponsor the event which will

be based Castleisland. The rally will take place in the Mount Eagle area just outside Castleisland and will consist of six stages. One of the chief fundraisers for the Irish Community Air Ambulance is Donie Lucey, a former chairman of Killarney and District Motor Club. “It was a very easy decision to choose the Air Ambulance as a beneficiary to the upcoming rally. Donie Lucey, who is a former Chairman of the club is big in to the sport and the members of KDMC agreed that it was the perfect cause to donate all profits to. I am overwhelmed by the support from the people of Castleisland and a big thank you to Cyril and Niall for coming on board as event title sponsors,” Clerk of the Course, Dermot Healy, said.

CHARITY RALLY: Pictured at a recent visit the the Irish Community Air Ambulance base in Rathcoole were from l-r: Ciara Griffin (Rally Secretary), Dermot Healy (Clerk of the Course), Donie Lucey (Irish Community Air Ambulance), Cyril Wharton (Joint Sponsor) and Laura Healy (Entries Secretary).

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Dineen O'Donoghue appointed Suzuki dealer for Kerry Suzuki Cars Ireland have announced Dineen O'Donoghue as the brand’s Main Dealer for Kerry. Situated on the Cork Road, Killarney, Padraig Dineen and Michael O’Donoghue first opened their business in 1998, initially as a SEAT franchise followed by Mitsubishi and now Suzuki. The opening of the new dealership provides Suzuki with a good presence in the area to introduce new and local customers to the brand with other dealers located a significant distance away. The new dealership has a five-car

showroom which is 120 sq. metres in size along with a sales office, service reception and customer waiting area. Full aftersales support is available onsite too with a 140 sq. metre four bay workshop facility, 90 sq. metre parts area and full valeting facility. Padraig Dineen has responsibility for Sales and Michael O’Donoghue looks after the Aftersales section of the business. “Suzuki is a perfect fit for our company,

NEW DEALER: Padraig Dineen pictured with Declan Maguire of Suzuki Ireland at Dineen and O'Donoghue's new Suzuki showroom on the Cork Road.

we are very proud of the new facility dedicated to the brand and are already welcoming new customers to the Suzuki family. We are really pleased to be associated with the distinctive Japanese brand which is established over

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In 2021, the S&P 500 hit new record highs in nearly onethird of all trading days and saw losses capped at 5%. In a year of perpetual uncertainty, we saw one of the most robust and stable market performances in the last 25 years. "The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent" – John Maynard Keynes Last year brought us the now infamous GameStop and AMC Short Squeezes, countless meme stock rallies and a 49,000,000% return for the meme coin Shibu Inu. At this point, I think it’s blatantly apparent to everyone that price and value don’t always move in tandem. In finance, we often expect the world to behave rationally. We carefully look to quantify the probability of each individual outcome, but not everything is measurable. We naively assume logic will prevail and underestimate the persistent irrationality of man. As, investor Jim Grant reminds us: "To suppose that the value of a common stock is determined purely by a corporation’s earnings discounted by the relevant interest rates and adjusted for the marginal tax rate is to forget that people have burned witches, gone to war on

Dermot Cronin Old Market Ln, Killarney, Co. Kerry kerrymortgagecentre@eircom.net. 064 662 2775

Price and value don’t always move in tandem a whim, risen to the defense of Joseph Stalin and believed Orson Welles when he told them over the radio that the Martians had landed." History is a perpetual stream of mistaken opinions and unpredictable outcomes. If you’ve relied on data and logic alone to make sense of the economy, you’ve been confused for one hundred years straight. Instead of presuming everything is purely logical, it is important to realise that there are two sides to every investment: the numbers and the story. While not always the case, in today’s momentum-driven market, ‘the story’ has consistently been more potent than the numbers. We have seen growth stocks soar off the back of compelling narratives about future possibilities with little numbers to back them up. SPAC’s, high growth stocks and altcoins have rocketed ‘to the moon’ all hitched to a promise of what could be. This may be frustrating for many, but these market forces need to be acknowl-

OUTLOOK FOR 2022

Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant based in the Cayman Islands with a decade of experience within the financial industry.

edged and understood. Blindly assuming that logic will instantaneously prevail is a sure way to underestimate the inherent risks of the market. Crazy things happen in markets all the time. Don’t expect that to stop any time soon.

In short, I view this to be the mid-cycle of the recovery. The growth rates seen early in the cycle will slow, volatility will increase, economic and earnings figures will be suppressed by higher inflation and less accommodative central bank policies. However, there are still opportunities for risk assets in the coming year, albeit with more modest expectations for returns. I continue to favour US over international stocks. Large-cap and high-quality stocks look set to lead the way as markets will likely favour a tilt towards value stocks. Fixed income remains an asymmetric trade with little upside, while alternatives will continue to become less ‘alternative’ as investors seek diversification in a rising interest rate market. Risks abound, but opportunities will persist. For my full, in depth 2022 outlook, go to www.theislandinvestor.com.

The difference between ‘open driving’ and ‘driving other cars’ What's the difference between ‘open driving’ and ‘driving other cars’? This is a question we get asked on a regular basis. There can be some confusion on the differences. Let’s explain.

‘OPEN DRIVING’

When open driving is present on your policy then anyone with a full EU licence can drive the vehicle with your permission and subject to the policy conditions. The cover on the policy, e.g. comprehensive, will extend to the other drivers. It is a very handy cover extension especially if you have friends or family who may use your vehicle. There

are different types of open driving from ‘full open driving without age restrictions’ to ‘restricted open driving for 25 years old to 70 years old’ for example. Open driving can be an optional extension for private car and commercial vehicle policies.

‘DRIVING OTHER CARS’

This extension means that the policyholder has cover under their own policy to drive somebody else’s vehicle (the cover is on a Third Party basis). This means that if the policyholder has an ac-

cident whilst driving someone else’s car and makes a claim, only damage done to the other car will be covered. If there is damage to the car the policyholder is driving, the costs of those repairs will be borne by the policy holder. If a friend or family member regularly uses your car then it may be best to name that person on your policy. Some insurers may limit the engine size or age of the vehicle that you can drive under the driving other cars extension. Driving of other cars may not be available if the policyholder

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is aged under 25 however we do have some insurers who can include this cover. Driving other cars is not available for commercial vehicle polices. As there is a diverse difference in cover across the market it is important to get the right advice in relation to your own motor policy.

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IN MEMORIAM

28.01.2022 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

21ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

CONNOLLY (NEE O’MEARA)

O’CONNELL

COURTNEY

In loving memory of Catherina Connolly (Nee O’Meara) late of Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney who died on the 27th of January 2001.

In loving memory of Tim O’Connell late of O’Kelly’s Villas Killarney who died on 27th January 2021.

In loving memory of Michael Courtney “Avanti” Ardshanavooley Killarney who died on 26th January, 2010.

ALLMAN

In loving memory of Pat Allman Tiernaboul, Killarney and late of Rockfield, Firies who died on 28th January 2021. As we lovingly remember Pat on this, the first anniversary of his sad passing, his wife Norrie, his children Sharon, Catherine and Sean, their partners Dan, Aaron and Patrick and his grandchildren would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone who supported us. Covid changed our funeral experience and did not afford everyone the opportunity to shake hands, hug, kiss, sympathise and console but we would like to say how much we appreciated the messages of condolence on RIP.ie the phone calls, messages, sympathy cards, and those who joined us for the funeral online. We would like to thank our extended family, neighbours and friends - especially those who lined the streets and roads on Pat’s final journey knowing that we might not know that you were there and those who gathered at the church despite being unable to enter or attend the mass. We are forever thankful to the doctors in Mercy Hospital Cork, Dr Ryan and his team, Dr Power and his team. In Kerry general hospital the palliative care unit, Dr Collins and the nurses. We want to share a special thanks to Dr Mags Clifford and her homecare palliative care team who provided Pat with exceptional care and kindness. We would like to thank Fr Kieran O’Brien for his visits to our home and for celebrating a beautiful funeral mass, and Mike and Mary O’Shea for the professional service. A note of thanks also to Killarney medical practice for always being available and all at Trants Pharmacy for their help and support at a difficult time. As it would impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this expression of our appreciation. The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. May his soul rest in peace. Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall You had a kind word for everyone and died beloved by all. Anniversary Mass Friday January 28th at 9:30 am in the Church of the Resurrection

NOVENA TO ST. THERESE O little St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, who during your short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of wholehearted abandonment to God, now that you rejoice in the reward of your virtues, cast a glance of pity on me as I leave all things in your hands. Make my troubles your own- speak a word for me to our Lady Immaculate, whose flower of special love you were to that Queen of Heaven “who smiled on you at the dawn of your life”. Beg her as the Queen of the heart of Jesus to obtain for me by her powerful intersession, the grace I yearn for so ardently at this Novena, and that she join with it a blessing that may strengthen me during life. Defend me at the hour of death, and lead me straight on to a happy eternity. Amen.

IN MEMORIAM

Unitl We Meet Again Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only we could have you back For just a little while. Then we could sit and talk Just like we used to do You always meant so very much And always will do too. The fact you’re no longer here Will always cause us pain But you are forever in our hearts Until we meet again.

We Miss You We miss your smile your joking ways We miss the things You used to say. And when old times We do recall Its then we miss you Most of all. Sadly missed by your sisters Mary and Catherine, nieces and nephews Simon, Emma, Mark, Matthew, Aisling and all the family.

“You always had a smile to share Time to give, time to care Someone to talk to, kind and true One in a million, that was you.” Forever remembered by your loving family, sons Paddy, Gary, Mike, Donie, Hugh, daughters Nancy, Kathryn, Shelanne, sons in- law, daughters in Law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, Relatives and Friends. Always in our hearts. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29th of January at 6:15pm.

Sleep well, Catherina. Lovingly remembered by Mom & Dad, John & Delia, Brothers Dermot, Johnny, Michael, Sisters in law Patricia, Siobhan and Martina. Husband Richard, Nieces Lisa, Leanne, Michaela, Nephews Adam and Colin, and Grandniece Kayleigh. Anniversary Mass Friday 4th of February at 7.00pm in Ballyhar Church

21ST ANNIVERSARY CONNOLLY

24TH ANNIVERSARY SHEEHAN

Cherished memories of Con Sheehan late of Crosstown Glenflesk whose anniversary occurs on January 28th. We never fail to pray for you We never cease to care We wish we could go home again And find you waiting there. They say there is no reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

In loving memory of Catherina Connolly, nee O’Meara late of Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney who died on the 27th of January 2001.

We want to tell you something So there wont be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But very hard to be without.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered “Come To Me” With tearful eyes we watched you As you passed away.

Loved and remembered, Mam, Dad, Helena, Donal, Mike, Eileen Pat and Joanne.

Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Sadly missed by your cousin Anita, Christy and Catherina.

DENNEHY

In loving memory of Lena Dennehy Grenagh, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 10th February 2013. As time unfolds another year Memories keep you very near No need for words except to say You are loved and thought of every day. Sadly missed by your husband Jimmy. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th February at 7.30p.m. in Fossa Church.

31ST ANNIVERSARY DOYLE

Anniversary mass will be held Thursday 3rd February at 09.30am in the Church of Resurrection.

4TH & 2ND ANNIVERSARIES O’BRIEN

In loving memory of our beautiful daughter and sister Elaine Doyle, Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January, 1991. Special memories hold you near As time rolls back another year So much to share so much to say We carry you in our hearts each day No matter what, no matter where You are always there.

NOVENA TO ST. PHILOMENA O faithful virgin and glorious martyr, St Philomena who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowful, have pity on me. Thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity o great Saint. Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favourable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you (here specify your petition). I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus thy spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His saints. Amen. C.D.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving Memory of our dear parents Pa & Nora O’Brien late of Glounacopple, Kilcummin who died on 29th January 2018 and 29th January 2020. When nights are cold and stars are few We close our eyes and think of you A silent hope, a silent tear A silent wish that you were here. Always loved and fondly remembered by daughters Betty, Maura and Áine, sons Seamus and John Joe, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

Unseen, unheard you are always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear Your beautiful smile,your special ways Are remembered with love everyday Elaine. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered always by Mam, Dad, sisters, Gillian, Orla and Miriam, brother Padraig, brothersin-law Barth and Kieran, Sister-in-law Christina, Nieces and nephews. Sunday 30th January at 12.00pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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In loving Memory of Nora Cronin Gneeveguilla Upper, Rathmore who passed away on 27th January 2021

In loving memory of Sheila (Mac) Kelliher late of Clash, Killarney who died the 31st of January, 2016.

In loving memory of Breeda Culloty late of Maulykevane, Headford, Killarney who died on 1st February 1989, aged 25 years. May she rest in peace. R.I.P.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be So, he put his arms around you and whispered…” Come follow me.” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away.

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again.

So many things have happened That we wanted you to share So many times we needed you And wished that you were there.

A light from our household gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.

Your memories are so precious Your presence missed so much You will always be remembered And loved by all of us.

May the God of Love and Mercy Care for our loved one who is gone And bless with consolation Those left to carry on.

Sadly missed but never forgotten by your loving sisters and their families.

The happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet their memory still But death has left a vacant place This world can never fill.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

CRONIN

In loving Memory of Nora Cronin Gneeveguilla Upper, Rathmore who passed away on 27th January 2021 As we lovingly remember Nora on her first anniversary, her loving family wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and kindness received following our sad loss. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who left condolence messages for Mom. Those who sent mass cards, made phone calls and sent messages and dropped of food and dinners to the house, to all our neighbours and dear friends who organised a guard of honour for Mom from Kilcummin all the way to Gneeveguilla which made her final journey home all the more special. We are exceptionally grateful for all the wonderful home helps; Margaret O’ Sullivan, Margaret Reidy, Maria O’Leary, Helen Friel & Eileen O’Leary, her carers, district nurses, occupational therapist, the Alzheimer’s association, Kathleen & Karen, O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy Killarney, Dr. Leader who went above and beyond to call to Mom whenever he was needed, and to Fr. Jim Lenihan who called to Mom every month without fail and especially in the few days before Moms passing and for also celebrating her funeral mass. To Fr. Pat O’Donnell who said the prayers and lovely words at Mom’s graveside in Knocknagree; thank you to Joan & Sheila for providing the beautiful singing & music at the church; to Breda & Eddie Nagle & Staff for the beautiful flowers; to Donie O’Connor the sacristan, to the gravediggers for preparing Mom’s final resting place and finally to John (O’Leary’s Undertakers) for his professionalism and kindness throughout. A special mention to Corina Moynihan and the palliative care team in Tralee who were so kind to Mom and to all of us in Mom’s final days. We will be eternally grateful. Thank you also to all who donated to Alzheimer’s Ireland.

And although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating hardworking hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered always by your daughters, sons, daughters and sons In-law, grandchildren, nieces, nceephews & all extended family, relations and many friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace 1st Anniversary mass for Nora will take place on Saturday, 29th January 2022 at 7:30pm in Christ the King Church Knocknagree

18TH ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give. God gave us strength to bear it And courage to fight the blow What it has meant to lose you God alone will ever know. Sadly missed and never forgotten by Tomás, Stephen and Ryan. Anniversay Mass for Sheila will be Friday 28th January 6.15 pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

In loving memory of Donie Griffin late of 35 Daltons Avenue, Killarney and Acworth, Georgia, USA who died on the 1st February, 2004.

DOYLE

6TH ANNIVERSARY KELLIHER

In loving memory of Denis Doyle Cooleanig Beaufort who died on 28th January 2020 He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too He was there, a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called ‘Dad’

Remember him with a smile today He wasn’t one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his wisdom, the way he was Remember them instead.

Nora’s 1st Anniversary Mass is on Saturday, 29th January 2022 at 7:30pm in Christ the King Church, Knocknagree.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your family at home and in the USA and England.

A silent thought A gentle prayer For a special sister In God’s care.

“We miss you from your fireside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air. Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you Mom, and always will”

Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 5th February at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

Sadly missed by your brother & friend Sean.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher (McGillicuddy) Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 31st of January 2016.

Padraig, Mary, Aileen, Ann, Martin, Muireann and Liadh.

6TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

6TH ANNIVERSARY

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

IN MEMORIAM

KELLIHER

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher (McGillicuddy) Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died the 31st of January 2016. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, But always near So loved, so missed, so very dear. Dear fond memories linger every day of my beautiful sister. Noreen xx

In loving memory of John Cronin RIP Knockdoorah, Headford, Co Kerry who died on 27th Jan 2016. We thought of you today But that was nothing new We thought of you yesterday and will tomorrow too Your memory is as dear today As in the hour you passed away Fondly missed by your wife Phil, daughters Martina & Annette, son Sean, and son in law Denis, daughter in law Michelle, Annette’s partner Paul, grandchildren Lorna, Dylan and Louis. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 24th at 11.30am in St Josephs Church Rathmore.

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28.01.2022 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY MC GILLICUDDY

MC GILLICUDDY

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy late of Bounard Gneeveguilla who died on the 27th January 2021. As we lovingly remember our mother Catherine on this her first anniversary, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who supported us during this difficult year. To our wonderful neighbours and friends. Mom’s brothers John, Mike, Paddy, Timmy, Dan and Denny, all her sisters in-law thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your continous support. We would like to thank everyone who sent mass cards, messages, phone calls, condolences on RIP and everyone who sent us food in mom’s last few days. Your support meant tso much to us, and while it was a very different funeral due to Covid restictions the number of people who stood out for mom on her last journey to her resting place showed us just how much she was loved and we were deeply touched by this, it truly was a great comfort. A special thank you to the wonderful nurses Nancy, Sheila, Noreen and Corina who went above and beyond for mom, we will be forever grateful. Thank you to Fr. Pat O’Donnell for his compassion and warmth when visiting mom and a beautiful mass to celebrate her life. To O’Keeffe’s funeral home Rathmore for their help and support and professional handling fo arrangements. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 30th at 10am in Gnneveguilla Church.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MC GILLICUDDY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear friend Catherine Mc Gillicuddy Bounard, Gneeveguilla who passed away the 27th January 2021

Today we light a candle And say a special prayer We take a trip down memory lane And know you are there.

The flowers we place upon your grave May wither and decay But love for our sister who sleeps beneath Will never fade away.

This is your anniversary You wouldn’t want a fuss Just to be remembered And loved by all of us.

Sadly missed by your sister-in-law Ann.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your sister in laws, Mary, Joan, Treasa, Breeda, Margrate, Bernadette and Thecla

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 30th of January at 10.00am in Gneeveguilla Church.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy Bounard, Gneeveguilla who passed away the 27th January 2021 May she rest in peace.

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy Bounard, Gneeveguilla who died on the 27th January 2021 We think about you always we talk about you still You have never been forgotten and Catherine you never will. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again.

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature, kind and true Is the way we remember you. Your colleagues in Rathmore Credit Union

22ND ANNIVERSARY LOUGHNANE

Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away. Sadly missed, from your sister-in-law Esther, Dan and family

1ST ANNIVERSARY MC GILLICUDDY

Treasured memories of a dear husband and father John Loughnane late of 34 Ardshanavooly Estate Killarney who died on 29th January 2000. Let the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear We love and miss you sadly As it dawns another year. Sadly missed by your loving wife Sheila, son Stephen, daughters Karen and Christina. Peter, Danny, Amelie and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 29h of January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Sadly missed by sister-in-law Eileen, Tony & family

1ST ANNIVERSARY MC GILLICUDDY

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy Bounard, Gneeveguilla who passed away the 27th January 2021 May she rest in peace. Along the road to suffering you found a little lane that took you up to heaven and ended all your pain.

Love Jay, Mia, Amy, T.J and Séan

You may be out of sight we may be worlds apart but you are always in our prayers and forever in our hearts.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Always loved and fondly remembered by your sister-in-law Laura and family.

IN MEMORIAM

Treasured memories of Peig who died on the 5th February 2012

MC GILLICUDDY

You always had a smile to share Time to give, time to care Someone to talk to, kind and true One in a million, that was you.

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.

O MAHONY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy Bounard, Gneeveguilla who died on the 27th January 2021. There comes a time for all of us When we must say goodbye But memories of those we love Live on and never die

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy late of Bounard Gneeveguilla who died on the 27th January 2021.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

MC GILLICUDDY

In loving memory of Catherine Mc Gillicuddy Bonard, Gneeveguilla who died the 27th of January 2021.

Miss you xxx

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

Too dearly lovely to be forgotten by your loving brothers, John, Mike, Paddy, Timmy, Denny and their families.

23RD ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Treasured memories of Marie O’Connor late of 35 Woodlawn Park Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on 22nd January, 1999. R.I.P. You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold. Always remembered by Christy, Deirdre, Tara and John.

In loving memory of a dear brother Tim O’Sullivan late of Maughantourig Gneeveguilla who died on 3rd of February 2012. R.I.P. Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten by us Tim And you never will. Sadly missed by Diarmuid, Christina and family.

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.

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IN MEMORIAM 14TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

O’DONOGHUE

LUCEY

SLATTERY

In loving memory of Johnny Murphy late of 2 Lower Sunny Hill, Killarney who died on 21st January 2008.

In loving memory of Stephen O’Donoghue late of Lissivane East Miltown who died on 28th January 2021.

In loving memory of Denis Lucey late of Lisbabe, Headford, Killarney who died on the 26th of January 2020.

In loving memory of Ger Slattery, Ballyspillane who died on 30th January, 2020

Leave my body wherever it may lie but remember my soul at the alter of the Lord The twenty first of January two thousand and eight A date in our memories we’ll never forget.

Brother

Something will remind me I never know just when It might be something someone says and it all comes back again.

Imagine if I was given one moment, just a single slice of my past. I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last.

The times we spent together The happiness, the fun Once again I feel the pain Of life without my Son.

I’d put the moment in a safe, within my heart’s abode. I could open it when I wanted, and only I would know the code.

It’s said that time’s a healer I’m not sure this is true There’s not a day goes by Son That I don’t cry for you.

I’m building my own little library, embedded in my heart, for all the moments spent with you before you had to part.

Sadly missed and never forgotten, your heartbroken parents Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters and families

I can open it up whenever I like, pick a moment and watch it through, My little library acts as a promise I’ll never ever forget you.

A son, a brother, a true friend You fought so bravely to the very end Though it was in Cork that you passed away, A Kerry man to the bone until your dying day. When we’re feeling down or a little bit blue We’ll just close our eyes and think of you We’ll hear you in each wind that blows Or in the fall of each December snow A true gentleman you made no fuss It was Johnny time, no need to rush. Now he’s playing with angels in heaven up above We’ll keep our special memories And treasure them with love The month’s stretch on before us So bleak and so long We pray you’ll walk beside us and help to keep us strong. And when our life is over come to us that day Come smiling towards us and carry us away And now the time has come to say our last goodbye. But we’ll always remember you the apple of our eye We’ll go the rest of our lives and never again will see A beautiful gentleman, our one and only Johnny.

There is always a face before me A voice I would love to hear A smile I will always remember Of a Brother I loved so dear. Deep in my heart lies a picture More precious than silver or gold It’s a picture of you Brother Whose memory will never grow old. From your sister Trish, Edward, Darragh, Cloadagh and Caitlin

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART In loving memory of my brother Stephen O’ Donoghue late of Lissivane East, Miltown, Killarney who died on the 28th January 2021. There is a gentleman in heaven So precious and so rare That gentleman is my brother Stephen The best beyond compare Call his name out softly Lord And when he looks your way Tell our Stephen we love him And miss him everyday. From your sister Rose, husband Michael, and nephews and niece, Jack Orlaigh and Eoghan. xxxx

Sadly Missed by the Friends of Johnny.

16TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

7TH & 20TH ANNIVERSARIES MURHILL

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.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH In loving memory of Kayleigh O’Connor Inchicullane Kilcummin who passed away on 2nd February 2006. I’m sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wing be careful when you open it it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much we miss you and to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk with us throughout our life until we meet again. Missed and loved everyday Dad, Mum, Ailbhé & Cillian. xoxo Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin at 7.30pm on Friday 4th of February.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Breda Murhill Gortahoonig Muckross and Abbeycourt Tralee Co. Kerry who died on 2nd February 2015 and her mother Margaret Murhill late of Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney who died on 25th January 2002. In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day. Loved and remembered every day from all your family with all our love. Anniversary Mass Saturday 29th January at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for. In thanks for request granted.

Always in our hearts and remembered every day by your wife Josie, sons Adam and Noah and daughter Clodagh. Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 29th January, 2022 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

2ND ANNIVERSARY SLATTERY

In loving memory of Ger Slattery, Ballyspillane who died on 30th January, 2020 In our thoughts and in our hearts Time changes many things One thing that time cannot change Are memories of those happy days When we were all together Loved and remembered every day Mom and Dad Susan, Irene and families

2ND ANNIVERSARY SLATTERY

In loving memory of Ger Slattery who passed away on January 30th, 2020. Though time has passed and lives have changed and broken hearts, they still remain Fond memories sooth our idle brains the only remedy to ease the pain. You changed our lives in no small part We will love you always Until we meet again the missing piece of all our hearts. Dearly missed, and always in our hearts, Father in Law & Mother in Law, Damien & Debbie Byrne, Brother in Law, Peter Byrne, & Sisters in Law, Deirdre Byrne, Jenny Byrne & Rosie Byrne, along with our families.

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28.01.2022

5TH ANNIVERSARY

18TH ANNIVERSARY

27TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’ LEARY

LANDERS

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Sullivan Celbridge, Co. Kildare / Kilcummin, Killarney, Co Kerry whose 5th Anniversary occurs 26th January.

In loving memory of Donal (Donie) O’Sullivan who died on the 29th of January 2017.

In loving memory of Gerry O’Leary late of Dooneen, Kilcummin and Ballydribeen, Killarney who died on the 21st of January 2004.

In loving memory of Orla Landers late of Ard Carraig, Lewis Road, Killarney who passed away on 27th Jan 1995.

Wife Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart, you are always there. The gates of memory will never close I miss you more than anyone knows. Your loving husband, Andrew xx Mom Along the road to yesterday That leads us straight to you Are memories of the happy days Together we once knew And always every evening We seem to have a way Of wandering back to meet you On the road to yesterday. We love and miss you every day Mom. Love Sean, Trevor, Clare, Damien and Richard xxx daughters in law, Keira, Jennifer and Sarah and son in law Peter Nanny Wonderful memories woven in gold This is a picture we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts, a memory is kept To love, to cherish, to never forget. We love and miss you Nanny, Cian, Ava, Evan, Daniel, Saoirse, Peter, Jack and Annabelle Kathleen’s Anniversary mass will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Sunday 6th February at 11.30am

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH O Glorious St. Joseph, Faithful father of Jesus to you do we raise our hearts and hands to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our special favours. Especially the grace of a happy death and the special favours we now ask. St. Joseph pray for us.

If we could visit heaven Even for a day Maybe for a moment The pain would go away. I’d put my arms around you And whisper words so true That living life without you Is the hardest thing to do. No matter how we spend our days No matter what we do No morning dawns or evening falls When we don’t think of you. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Noreen. Love says little But means so much Love is a feeling, a look, a touch, Love is a gift and I give it to you From a daughter whose heart is broken in two. Sadly missed and deeply loved by your daughter Helen. Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday the 29th January in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin at 7:30pm. Livestreamed on https://www. churchservices.tv/kilcummin

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

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

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

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

We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame.

Fondly remembered and forever in the thoughts and prayers of her parents Gerald and Peggy, brothers Billy, Gary, Patrick and Kevin, sisters Evelyn, Deirdre and Aoife and their families.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed by your sons Keith and Nigel, daughter-in-law Elaine and Sally, and grandchildren Muireann and Lily. xxx Anniversary Mass Saturday 29th January at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin at 7:30pm.

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

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted.

Suaimhneas Siorraí Da hAnam Ionrac Lach Anniversary Mass on Sunday 30th of January in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 8.00am.

THANKSGIVING God of my life I welcome this new day, It’s Your gift to me, a new creation, a promise of resurrection. I thank You for the grace of being alive this morning, I thank You for the sleep that has refreshed me, I thank You for the chance to make a new beginning this day Lord is full of promise and opportunity, let me waste none of it, this day is full of mystery and the unknown, help me to face it without fear or anxiety. This day is blessed with beauty and adventure make me be fully alive to it all. During this day keep me thoughful, prayerful and kind, may I be courteous and helpful to others and not turned in, in myself, keep me from anyword or deed that would hurt, destroy or belittle and may the thoughts in my mind be pleasing in Your sight. When night comes again may I look back on this day with no grievance or bitterness in my heart and may no one be unhapy because of anything I have done or failed to do. Lord, bless this day for me and for everyone, make it a day in which we grow to have the mind of Christ your son, Lord Jesus Christ, friend and brother may we know You more clearly and love You more day by day. Amen. CD

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Kerry travel to Kildare for first competitive outing of 2022 | Supporters’ expectations as high as ever, survey finds NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV 1

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Kildare v Kerry Sunday at 1.45pm Newbridge Deferred on TG4 (5.35pm) It’s only January. It’s only Kildare. It’s only the league. But already summertime looms so close we can almost taste it. The return of Jack O’Connor, coupled with an unshakable feeling that this maturing crop of Kerry players are on the brink of something magnificent, has set hearts and minds racing. Summer in Dublin. The sun beating down. Croke Park rocking, packed to the rafters. And 15 Kerrymen striding purposefully behind the Artane Band. If that image doesn’t stir something in you, you must be lost. Put down the Killarney Advertiser and seek assistance. It’s hard not to lose the run of yourself in Kerry; at times I think that losing the run of ourselves is part of our DNA. We adore our team. We adore them so much we sometimes lose sight of reality. “If you’re not first, you’re last” is funny when Will

Ferrell says it, yet it’s a mantra we seem to take it pretty darn seriously around here. We’re not idiots, we know we can’t win every year. But every year we come back and expect to win. And, despite the fact that it has now been seven going on eight years since we last won an All-Ireland, expectations remain high. According to a survey carried out by the Killarney Advertiser this week, 81% of supporters are predicting that Jack O’Connor’s team will win Division 1 of the National League (up from 34% in 2021). Almost 98% think The Kingdom will retain their Munster crown (up from 96% in 2021). As for the biggest prize? 63% believe that Sam Maguire will be returning to Kerry in July – the exact same percentage as last year. Every respondent is predicting that Kerry will, at the very least, reach the All-Ireland semi-final. The road ahead of us is long and winding. As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

KILDARE AWAY

Kerry demolished their opponents in the McGrath Cup and although the man-

ager insisted that he had no choice but to field strong lineups, he also said that confidence and momentum is key. With that in mind, he will go with his strongest possible 15 (as he sees it) for the potentially tricky league opener against his old team, Kildare. Dara Moynihan is back in contention after recovering from a quad strain and star forward David Clifford will start after being held in reserve for much of the Cork game. Mike Breen (hamstring), Stephen O’Brien (hamstring), Gavin Crowley (unspecified), Joe O’Connor (knee) and David Moran (groin) are out. O’Connor will also be without the club-tied Na Gaeil quartet of Diarmuid O’Connor, Jack Barry, Stefan Okunbor and Andrew Barry, as well as Pa Warren of Gneeveguilla. Shane Murphy could well be thrown straight into league action after impressing in the McGrath Cup final and fellow newcomer Dan O’Donoghue is in contention to start at corner back. Jason Foley and Tom O’Sullivan are probable starters at 3 and 4. Tadhg Morley is likely to anchor the de-

NEW DAWN: Paudie Clifford, Gavin White, David Clifford, David Moran and Seán O'Shea. Kerry are ready for the 2022 season, although veteran midfielder Moran will be out until March. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

fence from the centre back position with Paul Murphy and Gavin White either side of him. Kerry find themselves short of options at centre field – they are missing five midfielders in total - so regular centre forward Seán O’Shea will probably continue to deputise alongside Adrian Spillane. Paudie Clifford should start at 11 with Micheál Burns, Dara Moynihan and Jack Savage the likely candidates for the half forward spots. David Clifford and the inform Paul Geaney will line out in the full forward line, possibly with Killian Spillane, although Tony Brosnan will also be hoping to get the nod. Kildare are newcomers to Division 1 having earned promotion in 2021 under Kerry’s new manager. That Jack O’Connor factor is bound to add some spice (after the Cork game, Tadhg Morley joked that The Lilywhites will be “gunning” for their former bainisteoir), and St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge is known to be a cauldron. Kerry will be plenty motivated too, however, and this is a match they should be winning.

VERDICT: Kerry by four.

28.01.2022

James O’Donoghue retires from intercounty football Former Player of the Year and two-time All-Star James O’Donoghue has announced his retirement from intercounty football. The Killarney Legion forward stepped away from Peter Keane’s panel in 2021 to focus on club football, leading to speculation surrounding his future in the green and gold. O’Donoghue has not featured under new manager Jack O’Connor’s and this week, speaking to Off The Ball, he confirmed that he had actually privately retired last year. “It’s all over, it’s all over bar the shouting," the 31-year-old said. "Last year, I was fighting an uphill battle. Realistically, I stepped away from the panel just before the going got very serious because I wasn’t really contributing. I told them at that stage that I was retiring but because Kerry were going too well, we decided not to put out a statement and throw all the good vibes

out of the camp. So we just kept it under wraps. "It’s a painful one, it’s definitely something that’s going to be hard, but it’s the right thing.” Although he had initially resigned himself to stepping away for good, O’Donoghue did admit that he tried to get himself right for another cut under Jack O’Connor. “I know Jack well, very well and have always got on great with him, and I know that if I was right, I could have picked up the phone and rang him and said ‘I’m thinking about changing my mind, what do you think?’ “I actually did have a go at getting into very good nick for it, just to see if I could give it one last go, but do you know what - my body wasn’t up to it, that's just the way it is. I’ll go back to the club now, tai-

lor my programme and I guarantee you that I might not see another injury, just the slight drop in intensity might suit me. “If I was right I could have picked up the phone and we’d have had a chat, but it just didn’t feel right.” O’Donoghue was speaking on The Football Pod, the OTB podcast which he will now host alongside Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney. Despite his battles with injuries, the Killarney native enjoyed a memorable career for The Kingdom. After making his league debut in 2010, he made his championship debut against Cork in Killarney the following year. He quickly became a key figure in Kerry’s forward division and was absolutely integral when Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s side won the 2014 All-Ireland. In fact, supporters are often heard to remark that without James O’Donoghue, Kerry “would have no All-Ireland in the past 12 years”. On the back of that memorable cam-

If I was right I could have picked up the phone [to Jack O’Connor] and we’d have had a chat, but it just didn’t feel right

paign 2014, O’Donoghue received one of the highest accolades the sport has to offer: the Footballer of the Year award. Unfortunately, the Killarney man’s Kerry career was frequently disrupted by injuries thereafter, though he still invariably managed to sparkle when called upon. His last appearance in Kerry colours came against Galway in the league in 2020. In many ways that evening in Tralee summed up O’Donoghue’s latter years with the county. He was excellent in the first half, causing the opposition all sorts of problems, but he was withdrawn at half-time due to an injury concern. Still, the popular bank official will be fondly remembered as a supremely talented footballer who had more glory days than most. In addition to his new media duties, O’Donoghue will now focus on his club, the Killarney Legion, as they attempt to bounce back to senior football at the first time of asking. END OF AN ERA: After a glittering career, James O'Donoghue has played his last game for Kerry. Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

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ON FORM: Paul Geaney gets a shot away despite the close attention of Kieran Histon of Cork. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

O’Connor has decisions to make ahead of league opener Eamonn Fitzgerald gives his assessment on the Kerry team following their McGrath Cup triumph These are strange times indeed. Traditionally, the Munster football final is nearly always an annual event in summertime, the first Sunday in July, alternating between the Fitzgerald Stadium and Páirc Uí Chaoímh. Cork is the location for the 2022 Munster clash of Cork v Kerry (the semi-final, but in reality the final). It will be staged either in Páirc Uí Chaoimh or Páirc Uí Rinn. Such codology - the fallout from an Elton John concert may force the relocation of that game to the latter venue. What about the Cork hurlers? I can’t see

the Munster Council agreeing to that. Money will decide. We saw that Kerry-Cork rivalry again last Saturday and we are still in the month of January. The pre-match scene along Lewis Rd from 1pm onwards had all the trappings of a July encounter. Weather was unseasonably dry, albeit with a hint of frost and not the burning July sun. Good-humoured supporters made their way to the main entrance and instead of someone selling face masks it was the lone huckster. “Get your headbands, just €2 each. Great val-

ue. The Cork and Kerry colours. That’s great Mam, one each for your lovely young girls.” Then the inevitable, “anyone buying or selling a ticket?” Reality check. A few days before we had no indication that normality was about to be sprung on us. The 5,000 maximum capacity for outdoor events sent the Kerry and Cork supporters to cyber land, snapping up tickets for a tenner a go. Then came that Friday evening government announcement allowing an extra 3,000 or so patrons to head for The Park.

CON’S ADVICE

Get in early to games. That was the ad-

vice Con Houlihan gave me when the late great Jimmy O’Brien introduced me to him after a Munster final, and that wasn’t today nor yesterday. A loner by nature, but not by temperament, big Con was sitting on the high stool - the few there were in Jimmy’s pub, reserved for people who knew what football was all about. Analysts and pundits are fancy names for these well-paid people nowadays. Con was propped there in his trademark pose, his left-hand index finger shielding the right-hand side of his nose, masking his innate shyness. “Get in early, boy and take up the proper position on the terrace to analyse a game yourself.”

28.01.2022 The great Con never went to press boxes, and with good reason. I did get in early to The Park on Saturday last and I took big Con’s advice, positioning myself in a strategic spot to view the pre-match ritual and to savour the delight of what I believe is the most scenic playing field of any sport in Ireland. Up above, the camera people were panning the background from right to left. The human eye did likewise from the right over Brendan’s Terrace, Dalton’s Avenue, the Macgillicuddy Reeks and its many peaks shoving their heads above each other like the small people going on their tippy toes to make sure they were seen in the over-crowded winning team photograph. Take in Tomies, Mangerton and well over a 180-degree sweep to The Paps, straddling the two counties, who were doing all kinds of preparations for the big game. The big fella from Castle Island (his preferred spelling) said you will see things in the warm-up that will explain a lot of what will happen in the game. Talk of exertions by the Kerry squad. Squats, quads and so much more, unheard of in the lives of players of the past, but now stretching is scientifically proven to be the correct thing to do before entering the fray. The mini game wearing the high-vis tops is a great idea, but not with the intensity that I saw, causing the inevitable clash of heads. It meant that Cían Gammell wasn’t able to get his run until late in the game, an eye-catching white bandage wrapped around his head. It would have suited fine in the old Lansdowne Road arena. The mini game is like the mocks, the prelude to the Leaving Cert.

40 SHADES OF GREEN

Talk of 40 Shades of Green. I have never seen the pitch looking so well, sporting a green sward so unusual for January. My farmer friends inform me that there has been, “fierce growth in grass this January”. That may be so, but due credit to Der Bros and his ground staff for the mint condition. Where would any aspiring young Kerry player want to be on the first day of real freedom from Covid restrictions? Mile buíochas also to the Real Taoiseach, following in the mould of Jack Lynch. No wonder he was in smiling form on the way into the game, to see his son, Micheál Óg, star as Cork’s netminder. Two goals passed the boy bán; it could easily have been six since Cork had only three regulars starting. Jack was wiser, fielding mainly experienced players to give the new boys a real chance of impressing. The relaxed Micheál Mór was a far cry from the man who had to deliver the bad news far too often these past two years. Fresh from his state of the nation address proclaiming the good news, he was king, everyone’s friend. 100 years ago, the other Mícheál, Micheál An-Mhór (the big Fella from Clonakilty) is credited as the one who

KEY PLAYER: Eamonn Fitzgerald says Kerry should build their forward division around Paudie Clifford and his brother David. Photo: Dáire Brennan/Sportsfile.

masterminded the winning of the War of Independence. Others will judge that differently. Another Clonakilty club player, Joe Grimes was at midfield for Cork. A native of Listowel, the Cork-based garda will not be in under Jack’s radar.

PLAYING TO IMPRESS

I don’t know what Jack found out, but I have a fair idea what was going through his mind. He was looking ahead not just to the next game, as will be his trademark comment to the press after a big win. Play it down, flatten the egos and keep an eye on D–Day in July at Croker, where the pressure is on to deliver Sam. There will be a big hurdle in Cork, always a possible banana skin test, just like the mocks. Starting from No. 1 he has to decide between the two Shanes, both fine goalkeepers and both in contention. They will be rotated. On Saturday last Shane Murphy was up for scrutiny and he delivered the goods in the first minute when a high ball landed on the edge of the parallelogram. The inevitable break followed and a Cork geansaí was quickest to strik. Murphy judged the shot perfectly and made a full-frontal. last-ditch save to prevent a certain goal. That alone and a clean sheet will do him no harm. Equally important for this Kerry team are his kickouts; short or long he has to make the right choice every time. He can bypass midfield to the moving half forward, if that is the correct option. Shane Ryan has held the position with admirable confidence for the past few years, behind a porous central defensive line. He, too, will be looking at the marks awarded by the three-person jury like ‘Dancing with the Stars’. He will also get his chance to impress the selectors.

NO. 3 GEANSAÍ

Kerry need a full back. Traditionally, they had good ones. Paddy Bawn and Joe Keohane spring readily to mind, but it was a different game then when brawn, high fielding and “thou shalt not pass” attitudes were essential. Not so now, where a full back must be a good ball player, confident, a tight marker, one who has telepathic understanding

with his goalkeeper and not who doesn’t the last line of defence. Dublin broke all the moulds as early as 1959 when Heffo and Freaney lured Ned Roche outfield. The army captain was no daw and beat the Dublin Machine at their own game. Hence, arise Knocknagoshel and take your place among the nations of the earth. Kerry have struggled on many occasions to get a good full back. John O’Keefe and Seánie Walsh were proven midfielders before they were called to adapt to playing at No. 3. They were splendid players and they adapted successfully. Can you ever forget Séamus Moynihan’s display against Galway in the All-Ireland final against Galway? The real dangerman was full forward Pádraig Joyce. Both men were great friends at IT Tralee. They won three Sigersons together along with Jim McGuinness, the then long-haired Donegal forward. Séamus is not a tall man, certainly under 6 feet, but he is so skilful and so determined whether he is wearing the Glenflesk, East Kerry or Kerry colours. He adapted from half back and was prepared to sacrifice personal preference for the total good of the team. He played a blinder in that final and he was the difference between bringing Sam home to Kerry, or seeing it cross the Shannon. My point being that, especially in the modern game, a tall, strong man is not the sine qua non for full back play. Here is where Paddy Tally will be tested. He is the defensive coach in Jack’s new team. Will he do a better job than the vanquished Donie Buckley? The jury is out. Jason Foley should not be dispensed with; he has plenty to offer wearing a different number. Stefan Okunbor? He ticks a lot of boxes: a brilliant fielder, very strong and athletic, young and a star No. 3 and 6 in minor and U20 with Kerry. I still believe that he is too risky to play at full back. His stint in the AFL would make him too prone to fouling and Kerry would have to face a penalty long before a shootout. Mistakes outfield may be camouflaged. There is no merciful escape in front of goal. Stefan will be important for Kerry, prob-

ably as a third midfielder, not just for high fielding or using the mark, if it is to continue, but being athletic enough to track back. Seánie 0’Shea can’t do that; he doesn’t have the legs for this vital part of midfield play. The Kenmare man will be on the starting team mainly for his proven brilliant accuracy from frees or from the hand. Anything from the 45-metre line inward is a certain score. He is that good, up with the best that Dean Rock or the departed Cluxton ever did. Diarmuid O’Connor will be at midfield, but he will have different partners through the league. I expect Mike Breen to get the No. 6 geansaí. His past performances in Sigersons show why he is best suited to the dual role of the position. Mark your man and mark space, so that Eoin Murchan, Brian Hurley and others are not allowed to gallop through the unprotected middle.

DAN O’DONOGHUE

I was delighted that Dan O’Donoghue was tried out against Cork. He has proved himself by captaining East Kerry and excelling with Spa. He played very well on Saturday last and will certainly get league time, maybe as early as this weekend. He won’t let Kerry down on the primary function of a good back. All-Star Tom O’Sullivan loves to sprint up field as he did early on Saturday last, combining with Geaney. The Dingle bus came early and who put the ball in the back of the Cork net? Daingean Uí Chúis abú. There are plenty of options for Kerry in the forward division. Killian Spillane and Paul Geaney were sharpest up front, where the usually high-scoring Tony Brosnan wasn’t as clinical as usual. But he can deliver the goods. The proven base is there in the forwards with Fossa brothers and All-Stars Paudie and David Clifford. Fill in around them with so many options. Untypical handling errors by Gavin White didn’t take from his dominance at wing back and those searing up-field runs. He won’t lose the No. 7 geansaí. He is outstanding going forward and one of the best I have seen in the country to break tackles, setting up goals or giving Seánie O’Shea opportunities to add the points. Great to see other local players such as Can Gammell, Paul O’Shea and Darragh Roche getting game time.

IN BRIEF

Congrats to Kilmoyley winning their way into to the All-Ireland IHC club final. Sincere sympathies to the family of Michael McCarthy RIP. A lovely gentleman and a sports lover. Best of luck to the newly elected officers of the East Kerry Board. Also to Gneeveguilla and Na Gaeil to follow Kilmoyley’s achievement tomorrow. And to John O’Leary (Spa) the new chairman of Currans Centre of Excellence. Here’s to a Kerry win away to Kildare. Next week: sunnier climes.

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RUGBY

CHAMPIONS Killarney girls make history by claiming top provincial title U16 MUNSTER LEAGUE FINAL ___________________________________________________________________________________

Killarney RFC

27 | Ennis RFC 15

LIT ALL SMILES: Killarney captain Fia Whelan is presented with the Munster League trophy.

The Killarney RFC U16 girls ripped up the history books on Saturday last as they became the first ever Kerry team to clinch a prestigious Munster League title. These ‘A’ competitions are invariably wrapped up by clubs in the traditional rugby strongholds of Cork and Limerick, but this exceptional group of Killarney players overcame all obstacles to achieve their dream. Playing an exciting brand of attack-minded rugby, the team from Aghadoe proved unstoppable all season long - although Ennis certainly pushed them all the way in last weekend’s decider.

THRILLING

In front of a large crowd at the Limerick Institute of Technology complex, the evenly-matched girls from Killarney and Ennis played out an absolutely thrilling game of rugby. Ennis opened the scoring with a wellworked try and they were unfortunate to see their conversation attempt strike

the post. Killarney responded almost immediately with a fine try by Niamh Dorrian after some very good interplay by the Killarney backs and forwards. In this passage of play, nearly every member of the Killarney team touched the ball. This try really spurred Ennis on and after some incredible defensive play by Killarney, led by the outstanding back row of Ava O’Malley, Clodagh Foley and Katie O’Donoghue, the Clare side eventually forced their way over to take a 10-5 lead. Killarney full back Marina Eager drew the teams level with a superb try, and then Beaufort wizard Niamh Dorrian got her second just before half-time. This scoring spurt mean that Killarney went in at half-time leading by 10 points to 5.

STRONG

Ennis started the second half very strongly and they equalised with their third try of the game. What a match this was, with both sides willing to throw the ball around in an excellent display of free-flowing rugby. Killarney needed a response and they got one with the help of the warrior from the Black Valley, Katie O’Donoghue, who finished off a great move to put her team ahead 20-15 with 16 minutes left

to play. Sure enough, Ennis attacked and attacked but the Killarney defence was resolute. The Kerry girls put in amazing hits as Ennis tried to get over the line. Then, a superbly placed kick by the Killarney captain Fia Whelan set up the onrushing Niamh Dorrian. Dorrian gathered the bouncing ball, rounded her opponent and completed her hat-trick. Whelan converted to put Killarney 12 points to the good with nine minutes to go. Both teams continued to play expansive rugby to the end and, fittingly, it was the Killarney girls who finished the game looking for another score. Killarney maintained their 12-point advantage to the final whistle, and history had been made. Captain Fia Whelan was presented with the trophy, and she graciously thanked the Ennis team for a very sporting game of rugby. The Munster branch representative paid both sides compliments on the standard of rugby on show.

EXCEPTIONAL

“This is an exceptional group of girls from No. 1 to 23 - each and every girl has added value all season long,” Diarmuid O’Malley, the team’s coach alongside

TOP PRIZE: The victorious Killarney team with coaches Diarmuid O'Malley and Josh Whelan, and manager Anne Gabbett.

Josh Whelan, said. “The girls have bought into the culture and our gameplan from day one and they are a joy to coach. They want to learn and want to get better. They have put in a huge amount of work to become champions of Munster, but the work today and all season has been worth every bit of it. All you have to do is look around at the smiles on the girls’ faces and all their families and friends. “A special mention has to go to our manager and unsung hero, Anne Gabbett. She ensured that everything ran so smoothly today and every day during the season. She is the rock of this group. “We are hoping this win will act as a catalyst to get more young girls to give rugby a try. If playing sport, making new friends and being part of a community is of interest to you, come up and give it a go. We have girls from 5-12 years of age training every Saturday morning and our U14, U16 and U18 girls train at 6.45pm every Wednesday.”

KILLARNEY RFC: Annie O’Reilly, Ella Guerin Crowley, Molly Gabbett, Joanne O’Keefe, Melissa McCarthy, Katie O’Donoghue, Clodagh Foley, Ava O’Malley, Robyn Landers, Fia Whelan (captain), Ali O’Donoghue, Bronagh Dorrian, Holly O’Sullivan, Niamh Dorrian, Marina Eager, Miriam O’Sullivan, Isabella O’Leary, Gráinne Kennedy, Lucy O’Sullivan, Nell Moore, Kate Mangan, Jess O’Sullivan. Coaches: Diarmuid O’Malley, Josh Whelan. Manager: Anne Gabbett.

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A podium to cherish for Breen and Nagle A podium to cherish for Breen and Nagle

BIG RESULT: Craig Breen and Paul Nagle on their way to third overall on last weekend's Rallye Monte Carlo. Photo: Sean Moriarty.

Craig Breen and Paul Nagle got their 2022 World Rally Championship campaign off to a perfect start by finishing third on the iconic Rallye Monte Carlo last weekend. | By Sean Moriarty Driving their new for 2022 Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid, only two former World Champions and Rally Monte Carlo specialists finished in front of them. Event winner Sébastien Loeb has nine world titles to his name, second placed Sébastien Ogier has eight, and between them they have won Rallye Monte Carlo a staggering 16 times (eight each).

The Killarney Advertiser attended the post-event press conference on the Monte Carlo seafront last Sunday evening. Craig, how are you feeling? Craig Breen: Good. It’s been a good weekend. It still feels a bit surreal to be sitting here sharing a podium with these guys – I hope it’ll not happen again! If they’d not been there, I could have won

the rally! It’s really amazing, we share 17 world titles between the three of us… Sébastien Ogier: And 16 Monte wins. Craig Breen: Ah yeah, it’s a really high-level podium. I knew before the start it would be a difficult one for me. I’ve not done the event for four or five years and this is only my fourth time here. To come away from here with a podium on the most difficult rally of the year, I’m delighted. This is mainly thanks to the team. They have done an amazing job, given us all the tools to perform. Myself and Paul have learned with every kilometre.

How quickly did you adapt to the car? Craig Breen: I probably adapted quite slowly, but that’s my nature. I don’t tend to stick my neck out. I take baby steps until I get there. By the end of the weekend I was much more confident. Probably not having the full test day, I made some set-up mistakes and it was only on Saturday morning that these were rectified. Then I could grow into the car and it worked out perfectly in the end. Paul Nagle: It is a podium to cherish. We are in big company.

Home games for Lakers and Cougars Killarney’s National League teams are back in action this weekend with both the Lakers and the Cougars hoping for some home comforts. Scotts Lakers St Paul’s welcome Fr Mathews to the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre on Saturday at 7.30pm in what will be their first fixture of the calendar year. The Mathews match-up is the first of three home games in four weeks as Jarlath Lee’s side look to launch on attack on the playoff places. Waterford IT and the Portlaoise Panthers will visit Killarney in February with an away fixture against UCC Demons in between. Having finished 2021 with a flourish with wins over the Limerick Celtics and the Cougars, the Lakers are now in playoff contention. With five home fixtures to come, a serious challenge can be mounted. When they faced off against Mathews earlier in the season, the Cork team proved too physical and durable for a young Lakers side. Mathews eventu-

ally ran out 78-64 winners. But even within that game, the seeds of a future improvement could be seen. In the third quarter, the Lakers only conceded nine points. Emilian Grudov netted 29 and Jamie O’Sullivan and Senan O’Leary featured prominently. Fr Matthews will be looking to bounce back from recent league defeats to IT Carlow and UCC Demons and in Jonathan Garcia and former Laker Brian O’Neill they possess a genuine scoring threat. During this game, St Paul’s will continue to promote the vital message of health and wellbeing, in association with the Kerry Mental Health Association. This will be done in-game for the remainder of the season with the organisation's mission to promote mental health in Kerry being highlighted at timeouts and at half-time.

COUGARS

Meanwhile, the Killarney Cougars will host the Limerick Sport Eagles at the Pres Gym on Saturday night, with the action getting underway at 7.30pm. The Eagles will be a tough nut to crack. In

VENUE: The Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, home of the Scotts Lakers. Apart from mask wearing, there are no longer any COVID-related restrictions in place at indoor sporting events. Photo: Eamonn Keogh.

fact, the Limerick side can go top of the Southern Conference with a victory in Killarney. The league table suggests that the Cougars have found the going difficult at National League level but they will be hopeful of a more fruitful 2022. The

recent break from competitive action afforded them the opportunity to play St Brendan’s Tralee in a challenge match and they emerged 58-54 winners. Conor Flynn, Jack Lynch and Tommy Bowler impressed as the Cougars gave game time to all of their squad members.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic

Mastergeeha

RESULTS: Denny Division 1B - Killarney Athletic (T2) 4 Dingle Bay Rovers 3 (Jason O'Grady 2, Matt Fleming 2). U14 Premier - Killarney Athletic 4 Listowel Celtic 0 (Ben Kelliher, Liam O'Brien, Brian McCarthy, Evan Doona). U12 Division 2 - Killarney Athletic 0 Ballyhar Dynamos 5 U12 NATIONAL CUP: Killarney Athletic 3 Mungret Regional 1. Our young Blues made the trip up to Limerick to play Mungret Regional. Athletic made the brighter start and had the Limerick side on the back foot from the get-go, forcing numerous corners and saves. Athletic made the breakthrough near HT when Cian Hegarty played a lovely ball over the top and Enna Hennigan finished emphatically into the corner. In a back and forth second half, Athletic got the all-important second goal. Some nice footwork from Jayden Hurley, crossing to Cian Hegarty, who backheeled it into the net. Mungret scored from a free kick with 10 mins to go but Sean Lyne smashed one into the top corner to seal a great win for the Blues. Thanks to Mungret Regional for the very sporting game. Into the open draw and last 32 now for Athletic. Captain: Jayden Hurley.

LOTTO: There was no winner of the Jackpot on Friday, January 21. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 15, 24. Consolation prizes of €50 each went to Connie O’Sullivan, Lyreatough; Denis O’Connor, Dunrine; Philip O’Connor, Kilcummin; Fionn Daly, 2 Mile. Next draw will be on Friday, January 28. Jackpot will be €8,200.

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 3, 17, 23. There was one jackpot winner of €14,600. The next jackpot on Monday, January 31 is €1,600. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com. RESULTS: Denny Premier A - Killarney Celtic A 6 Tralee Dynamos 0 (Stephen McCarthy 3, Lee Downing, Wayne Sparling, Adam O'Rourke). Denny Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 2 Fenit Samphires 1 (Jordan Leahy, John Falvey). Denny Youths League - Killarney Celtic 3 Tralee Dynamos 3 (Sean Treyvaud 2, Colin O'Leary). U16 Premier - Dingle Bay Rovers 1 Killarney Celtic 5 (Josh Bowler 2, Jason O'Sullivan, Seamus Kelly, Oisin Fleming). U14 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic 3 Ballyhar Dynamos 1. Celtic opened the scoring through Tomas Mackey and Cillian Slattery added two more goals to leave Celtic 3-0 up at the break. Ballyhar pulled one back but Celtic kept control to run out winners. U12 National Cup - Killarney Celtic 0 Munroe AFC 1. U12 Div 1 Killarney Celtic 2 Mastergeeha 2 (Tristan Murphy, Marco Mosca). GIRLS: U16 Premier - Killarney Celtic 5 Listowel Celtic 0 (Clodagh Moriarty, Aideen O'Brien, Katie Doe, Niamh Cantillon, Lucy O'Sullivan). Congrats to former player Fiana Bradley who was selected for the Irish U16 squad for two friendlies with Portugal. TOTW: Congrats to Marco Mosca U12 who made the KSBGL Team of the Week and to Saranya Ryan and Kaysey O'Connor who made the Girls Roll of Honour this week.

MEK Galaxy U12 BOYS DIVISION 1: Killorglin B 1 MEK Galaxy 6. MEK proved too strong for the hosts on the day. Goals by Jamie Murphy x2 Shane O’Neill x2 and one each from Cade Jameson and Dara Tagney. Man of the Match was Donnacha Vaughan. U12 BOYS DIVISION 2: MEK Galaxy 0 Ballyhar Dynamos 1. A top of the table clash that lived up to its billing. A very tight game where clear cut chances were at a premium. A valiant effort by the home team on the day, but it was our neighbours who left with all three points. Man of the Match for Galaxy was Luke Rennie. U14 BOYS PREMIER: Inter Kenmare 2 MEK Galaxy 3. Again, another top of the table clash here, which didn't disappoint. A brilliantly free flowing game of football with both teams showing what they are about. Two goals by Jayden Fennell and one for Danny Murphy were enough to secure all three points for the league leaders. Man of the Match was James Spillane at left back. U12 GIRLS DIVISION 1: CastleIsland 0 MEK Galaxy 0. This top of the table encounter was the definition of a 50/50 game. A battle of immense proportions failed to separate two very good teams. Player of the Match: Grace Barry. U14 GIRLS PREMIER: MEK Galaxy 1 Camp 3. On super day for football, these two teams did not disappoint, serving up great entertainment for all. A fantastic goal by Maggie Quirke was not enough to prevent the Galaxy girls slipping to defeat. Player of the Match: Louise O’Donoghue.

Killarney Legion GAA CLUB APPOINTMENTS: The club is delighted to welcome Liam McGuire as the new Vice Chairman. Liam would be well known in Killarney sports circles through his association with Killarney Rugby club but Liam also donned the green and white jersey at senior level. Of course, son Billy has played for the club at all levels and is looking forward to the year ahead. We wish Liam all the best in his new role. Another McGuire, Eamon - no relation - has succeeded Pat Moynihan as Chair of the Field and Facilities Committee. Eamon, having been part of the committee in recent years, is certainly appreciative of the great work being done but will have his eye on further improving our facilities. Once again our thanks to Pat for his great vision and contribution in heading the committee. Our

Social Committee, with Sharon O’Grady leading the way, will no doubt be looking forward to a COVID free year as they plot their events. Assisting Sharon will be Orla Culloty, Desiree Crowley and Timmy O’Donoghue. The PR committee overseeing both the written and social media platforms is also busy with Elizabeth Mohan, Maria O’Sullivan, Jimmy Reen, Amy Walshe assisting club PRO Enda Walshe. We are going to re-launch the club website in the coming months, with an emphasis on club notes, fixtures and results, photos, match reports etc, and if anyone with relevant skills would like to help out we would be delighted to hear from you. SEAN O’SULLIVAN: Having stepped down from the Club Executive and more recently as County Board Delegate for the club we would like to acknowledge and thank Sean O’Sullivan for his outstanding contribution in the recent years.

Spa GAA 2022 KNOW YOUR SPORT: Enter online on spagaa.com or contact John O’Donoghue for details (087 9403517). Deadline Jan 31. KERRY GAA: Well done to Dan O’Donoghue, Dara Moynihan, Arthur Fitzgerald and the Kerry team and management on their McGrath Cup Munster Final victory over Cork on Saturday afternoon. Best of luck this Sunday January 30 in Rd 1 of the National League against Kildare (1.45pm, Newbridge). ALL-IRELAND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: Good luck to Na Gaeil and Gneeveguilla in their respective All Ireland Club Championship semi-finals this Saturday. SPA KILLARNEY HANDBALL AGM takes place this Friday, January 28 at 8pm at the Spa clubhouse. Everyone welcome. IRELAND LIGHTS UP continues every Wednesday between 7-8pm. Everyone welcome. No dogs allowed. CONGRATULATIONS to John O’Leary, the new Chairman of Currans Centre of Excellence. WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS to Christine Kearney, Knocknahoe, and Michael O’Connor who got married recently in the Cayman Islands where they reside. CONDOLENCES to Kieran, Ronan, Oisin and all the McCarthy family on the passing of Kieran's father Michael McCarthy RIP, Park Rd. May he Rest in Peace. 2022 REGISTRATION IS OPEN online on spagaa.com or the registrars (Gerard Mangan & Sean O’Sullivan) will be in Spa over the coming weeks. SPA GAA 2022 CALENDAR: Last few available. Visit www.spagaa.com/shop or contact 085 1216359.

Dr Crokes GAA AGM: Dr Crokes GAA Club will hold their AGM on Monday, January 31 at 7.30pm through Zoom. Due to covid guidelines no in person meetings after 8pm. A

number of vacancies will have to be filled due to retirements. There will be a facility for members to join the meeting through Microsoft Teams. Nominations for positions on the Executive, motions and recommendations must be submitted to Club Secretary (secretary. drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie) on no later than Monday, January 17. Members wishing to join the AGM through Teams must notify the Club Secretary no later than Sunday, January 30. ON THE FIELD: Shane Murphy, Gavin White, Miceal Burns, Tony Brosnan lined out with Kerry in last week’s McGrath Cup final win over Cork. Tony Brosnan (Capt), Mark Fitzgerald, Michael Potts, Evan Looney, Mark O’Shea started for Tralee MTU that defeated Cork MTU. Harry Potts and Sean Magann were also members of panel. WALKERS: Dr Crokes Health and WellBeing club encourages you to join your friends/club members to get fit and enjoy the social aspect. The Every Step Challenge is back again. Remember how successful this was in 2021 when so many of Dr Croke members walked the challenge. We encourage you not to walk on your own, but walk with your friends and clock up those steps on phone app/fit bit. See poster for full details. It commences on January 19 and ends on February 23. Step it out and stay safe.

Fossa GAA LAST MAN STANDING: Last chance this week to be part of our last man standing competition. KERRY: Congratulations to the Kerry senior team on winning the McGrath cup especially Paudie and David Clifford. LOTTO: 24, 26, 27, 28. €40 winners: John McCarthy, Aghaleemore Fossa; Addie O’Hare, Fossa; Eileen Fleming, C Fleming, An Post; Tom O’Connor, Cypress Cottage Lismongane; Bernie McCarthy, 2 Mile Killarney. Next week’s jackpot €3,600. Tickets on sale from Foleys Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers. Thanks for the support.

Listry GAA DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Listry GAA would like to send Deepest Sympathy to Aaron McCarthy, family and friends on the recent death of his grandmother, Mary McCarthy RIP, Castlegregory. IRELAND LIGHTS UP: The Ireland Lights Up Healthy Challenge. We are encouraging all to get out walking the track for the next few weeks. Listry GAA are committed to having the track lights on each Wednesday night from 6 to 9pm. This is for members. MKL GAELS: MKL Gaels LGFA are organising an event in aid of Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge. The event is a relay run starting at 4pm on Sat, Jan 29. It will take place simultaneously on the walking tracks around Milltown/Castlemaine

28.01.2022 SPORT NOTES GAA Club, Listry GAA and Keel GAA pitches. There will have buckets to collect money for Adapt Kerry at the three GAA pitches and have set up a fundraising page to accept online donations. Please support such a worthy cause. Donate at iDonate.ie. LOTTO: 3, 4, 10, 26. €100: Derek Little, Meadowvale. €50 x 2: Colin and Ronnie Miller. Aiden Mannix, Keel. €25 x 2 Ollie and Dara Flynn, Killorglin. Steven O’Brien, Lahard. Next Sunday jackpot €4,200. BEST OF LUCK: Best of luck to Fiana Bradley and her Republic of Ireland U16 teammates in Portugal playing two international friendly games against Portugal. MEMBERSHIP: Listry GAA Membership for 2022 is now available to purchase. Register/Log on to www.foireann.ie to chose your relevant membership category. Any queries please contact Mike Tangney 087 6162786. Kilcummin GAA KILCUMMIN GAA AND FITNESS CENTRE: Memberships for the senior and juvenile parts of the club as well as the Fitness Centre can now be renewed or registered through the members Foireann accounts. Details on membership for Kilcummin LGFA will follow in due course. If you previously have a Foireann account just log in (you don’t need to set up a new one). If you don't have one already you can set up one by selecting the membership tab and then the relevant package for each family member individually but parents must use their own accounts as U18s should not have a Foireann account. Any queries to John Purcell on 087 6168449. Queries for Fitness centre membership to Willie Fleming 085 7882288. IRELAND LIGHTS UP: Kilcummin GAA club will open their walking track to the general public every Wednesday night from 7-9pm until March 2 in conjunction with Ireland Lights Up and Operation Transformation. Why not avail of the opportunity to exercise in a traffic-free environment for the next six weeks and bring the family.

Glenflesk GAA Glenflesk CCÉ: Glenflesk CCÉ branch have exciting new plans for the coming year! The first initiative kicked off Tuesday night last: Group Music Lessons. This is open to musicians of all levels. Children and young adults playing together will be a fun, social event and will increase everyone’s musical repertoire! The Comhaltas branch will be providing lots of opportunities for these groups to play at concerts, sessions etc. We welcome a Limerick primary and music teacher to the branch to teach these music classes. Cathal McHugh is an accomplished musician and is so excited to get started teaching these group lessons. These lessons take place every Tuesday night and musicians from Glenflesk and

up to the My Life Steps Challenge.

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BASKETBALL: The St Paul's ladies returned to the court this week after a long absence with a win over Tralee Imperials (76-38). Back: Ava Sheahan, Lynn Jones, Seodhna O'Donoghue, Siobhán Burns, Alma O'Mahony. Front: Katie Brosnan, Julie Delaney, Lyselle O'Shea, Cassandra Buckley, Mags Cronin.

all surrounding areas are welcome! If you are interested in attending please call Paula Gleeson at 087 3879733 or email glenfleskcce@gmail.com. MCGRATH CUP: Congratulations to Darragh Roche and Kerry defeating Cork in the final of the McGrath Cup. LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk lotto which took place Jan 24 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €6,000. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 11, 30. There was no winner. Consolation prizes: Harry and Toby c/o Jerry Kelleher, Curreal; Jerry Kelleher, Curreal (sellers' prize); Phil Ahern, Saoirse, Faha (yearly ticket); Joanne O’Connor (online). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Feb 7. Jackpot will be €6,000. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers.

East Kerry GAA EAST KERRY CONVENTION held on Sunday last in Currow Community Centre with good attendance. Johnny Brosnan provides over meeting it was great honour for him to have meeting in his native Currow. Humphrey Murphy Currow founder of East Kerry Board in 1925. Humphrey was elected Vice Chairman. President Ger Galvin (Spa), Vice President Pat Favier (Glenflesk), Pat Sweeney (Fossa), Sean Kelly (Killcummin), Dermot Griffin (Fossa), Tim Ryan (Kilcummin), John Leuihan (Killcummin), Ger Galvin (Spa), Fr Paddy O'Donoghue (Dr Crokes), chairman Johnny Brosnan (Currow), Vice chairman John Dineen (Fossa), Secretary Noel Kennedy (Listry), Assistant Secretary Dermet O'Connor (Firies), Treasurer Domhnall O'Sullivan (Fossa), PRO Michael O'Mahony (Rathmore), Hurling Officer John Kelly (St Pat's), Scór Officer Anne Holland (Spa), Children's Officer Ellen O'Keeffe (Gneeveguilla). BEST OF LUCK to Gneeveguilla and Na Gael in they All-Ireland Club Championship on Saturday at Tullamore. Congratulations to Kilmoyley in on reaching All-Ireland Intermediate Final. Massive congratulations Clanmaurice on winning

their fifth Munster final in a row. Congratulations to Kerry and all players form East Region and Capt Seanie Shea and management on winning McGrath Cup Final. CURRANS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE: Congratulations to John O’Leary former PRO of EKB who is the new Chairman of Currans Centre of Excellence.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Draw tonight with Jackpot €12,600. Play lotto online with clubforce or get your tickets at usual outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Club’s Fortnightly Fundraiser your support is sincerely appreciated. CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to our great club man Gary Murphy and fiancee Caitriona Brosnan of Currow who got engaged over Christmas. Wishing Gary and Caitriona all the very best for when there big day comes and for their future together from all of us at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club AGM: A reminder that our Club AGM will be held on Friday, January 28 at 6pm in Nagle Rice Community Centre. If there are any queries arising from any of the reports, please forward them in writing to the Secretary: secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie and the club will endeavour to answer them within five working days after the AGM. Attendance at the AGM is for members only and a reminder that the wearing of masks is required. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION: Thank you to Lauren Starkey of Milltown Massage for giving her talk to our OT Group last Monday and to Mags, Catherine and John for their help too. Walking groups: Mon and Wed evening 7.30-8.30pm please note from this week Friday Changing to 6.30-7.30pm, morning times as usual Tue and Thur 9.30-10.30am. Lights on as usual until 10pm each evening well done to all our walkers, keep up the good work. Visit our social media pages to sign

LOTTO: No jackpot winner on Sunday, January 23. Numbers: 7, 11, 25, 27. Consolation Prizes: €80 Denis O’Sullivan, Meanus; €50 Seán O’Rourke, Churchtown Park; Paul O’Shea, Killarney; Maura Brosnan, Cappagh. Next draw for jackpot of €6,400 will be on Sunday, February 6. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ: There is still time to get your 2022 Sports Prediction quiz sheets which are now available from usual sellers, shops and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Predict the result of 30 sporting events of 2022. Entry fee is €20 for one entry and €50 for three entries. Prizes range from top prize of €1,000 down to €50 prizes. Syndicate entries also welcome. Closing date, Sunday, February 13. IRELAND LIGHTS UP: Beaufort Operation Transformation, Ireland Lights Up is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm to 9pm in field until March 2. Everybody must sign with their own pen before walking. IRISH LIFE STEPS CHALLENGE: Irish Life Every Step Count challenge is also going on at the moment. The aim is that each club clock up over 4,000km or distance around Ireland from January 19 and February 23. WIN A HOUSE in Killarney with Kerry GAA. Kerry GAA is having a fundraising draw with first prize of a house in Killarney. There are also monthly prizes until the main draw for all purchased tickets. Tickets are €100 and can be purchased at kerrygaa.ie.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULST: Mary Geaney Texas Scramble. 1st Eimear O’Donnell, Kay Gentile, Aoife O’Sullivan (7) 45. 2nd Amy Arthur, Kayleigh Kerrisk, Geraldine Collins (9) 45. 3rd Margaret O’Sullivan, Maira Quinlan, Evelyn Courtney (10) 46. 4th Sheila Crowley, Maureen Culotty, Mary O’Doherty (9) 46. 5th Maura Fitzgerald, Anne Moyninhan, Mary Chute (7) 47.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: 18 Hole Scotch Foursomes. Club sponsored. Kileen Course. 1st Alan Kelly & Denis Murphy 43 pts. 2nd Fergus Houlihan & Seamus Doheny 41 pts, 3rd Padraig G O'Sullivan & John Wall 41 pts, 4th John Moynihan & Jamie Cooper 40 pts, 5th Michael Maher & Baden Maher 40 pts.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) CAPTAIN'S DRIVE-IN: Drive in on next Sunday, January 30 at 9.30am on Sunday morning. Scramble immediately after the Drive-In at 10am.

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SPORT NOTES RESULTS: 9 Hole Competition. January 21/22. Congratulations to Susan Shorten on winning the weekend competition with 17 points. Second place to Breda O'Farrell 16 points. Well done to all who participated. MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On Jan 22/23 we held a club sponsored 18 hole non qualifying SS competition. The winners were 1st Aidan O'Connor (10) 37, 2nd John Cushkelly (13) 37, 3rd Cormac O'Donoghue (15) 36, 4th John Fleming (22) 35. FIXTURE: On Sunday, Jan 30 Lady Captain, Ms Breda Farrell, Gent’s Captain Mr Donie Broderick and President Mr Michael J Casey will hold their annual Drive-Ins at 10am. This will be followed by a 10 hole mixed scramble kindly sponsored by Fexco. Please add your name to the Scramble Entry sheet which is now available on the noticeboard in the clubhouse or be at the clubhouse at 9.30am at the latest to allow for the selection of the scramble teams before the Drive-Ins.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: January 16. Stableford (yellow tees). 1st John Egan (23) 47 pts, 2nd Ryan Sweeney (15) 42 pts, 3rd Captain Michael Barry (13) 41 pts. FIXTURES: Captains Drive In & Scramble. Sunday, Jan 30. Meet at clubhouse at 10am.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club AGM: Thanks to those who attended our AGM on Monday night both in the clubhouse as well as online. It was our first AGM in the clubhouse since 2008 following the renovations to the clubhouse in early 2020. We welcome both Derry McCarthy and Gearoid Cronin back to the Committee as our U16 Officers this year as we thank Paula Heery for her time on the Committee. Congratulations to Sean Kelly on being elected Club Captain meanwhile. 2022 Club Committee: Honorary President Kay O'Sullivan, Honorary Vice President Jeremiah Buckley Snr, Chairman Damien Fleming, Vice Chairman Ger O'Connor, Secretary Fiona O'Donnell, Treasurer Colm O'Dowd, Assistant Treasurer Noel Moynihan, Registrar Margaret B Looney, Competition Secretaries John McGrath & Kieran Fitzpatrick, PRO Jason O'Connor, U16 Officers Derry McCarthy & Gearoid Cronin, Club Captain Sean Kelly, Non-Portolio Danny Looney & Aidan O'Keeffe and Grounds Committee Aidan O'Donoghue. SUNDAY DRAWS: Two Ball Scramble. First Nett: Sean O'Brien & Mark O'Shea 35, Gross: John McGrath & John Murphy

44 and Second Nett: Betty O'Brien & John Murphy 36½.

Muckross Rowing Club SYMPATHY: The club extends its deepest sympathies to the Donoghue and Hegarty families on the passing of Peggy Donoghue. Our thoughts and prayers are with Peggy’s husband Patsy, son Jack, daughters Kate and Lorna, mother Agnes, sisters Mary, Fidelma and Fiona and extended family at this most difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam uasal. AGM: The AGM of Muckross Rowing Club Ltd. will take place this Friday, January 21. Club members have been emailed with details. A reminder that membership fees for the coming year will be agreed at the meeting as part of the regular proceedings. EVENTS: The inaugural Shandon Head of the River (4.5 km) is scheduled for Saturday next, January 29 at the Cork Marina. Coaches will be in contact with crews regarding arrangements for the event. CLUB TIME TRIAL: With limited competition and rowing on the lake over the Christmas break, the club organised its own time trial on Saturday last. Crews raced a 4.15km distance in the best of conditions with live timing. Well done to all our rowers, coxes and coaches and special thanks to all who helped with the running of the event.

Killarney Rugby U16 GIRLS: A truly historic weekend of rugby last weekend for Killarney RFC with our U16s girls winning the Munster League in Limerick last Saturday. A wonderful display of running rugby at it's very best and a huge congrats to all the girls led by Captain Fia Whelan, coaches Diarmuid O'Malley and Josh Whelan and team manager Anne Gabbett. This win is on the back of a lot of hard work done by many within the club to develop girls rugby since the first girls started at Minis in 2016! We have come a long way since then and the whole club is very proud to see our U16 crowned Munster champions. Very well done again! U14 RED: A huge congrats to our U14 Red team who did the double for the club, winning the West Munster Plate on Saturday at Aghadoe. Very well done all! MINIS AWAY TO DINGLE: This Saturday, Jan 29 the minis will head to West Kerry so there will be no training at Aghadoe. The U8- U12 will travel so no Fawns training this weekend. Please be at the pitch in Boherboy (V92 FN76) for 10.20am or give Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy a shout on 087 4145662 for more. RESULTS: U16 Girls Munster League Final - Killarney 27-15 Ennis. U14 West Munster Plate Final - Killarney 25-5 Abbeyfeale. U14 Girls League - Killarney 47-64 Dunmanway/Bantry. U18 Boys U18.5 Cup (Group 3) - Waterpark 37-15

Killarney. FIXTURES: Minis U8/U10/U12 away to Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne, Sat at 10.20am. U14 West Munster Cup - Reds v Killorglin, Aghadoe, Sat 29th at 11am. U14 West Munster Cup - Black v Abbeyfeale, Aghadoe, Sun 30th at 11am. U16 Boys - U16 Cup Killarney v Bandon, Aghadoe, Sat 29th at 12.30pm. U18 Boys - U18 Cup Kinsale v Killarney, Kinsale, Sat 29th at 12.30pm. Seniors Munster Junior Cup - Killarney v Tralee, Aghadoe, Sunday at 2pm.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw Jan 14, numbers drawn were 2, 13, 19, 28. Sellers prize winner Jane Collins, €50 y/t prize winner John McCarthy Bealnadeega, €50 to Katie O’Connell Ballydesmond, €40 each to Bill Guiney Tureen, Tess Crowley c/o Mgt Hayes & James Carolan Knocknaseed. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 16, 17, 18, 19. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of €200 surplus Shane Doyle Lisbabe. No winner of our lotto draw Jan 21, numbers drawn were 5, 23, 25, 26. Sellers prize winner Hickey’s Centra. Yearly ticket prize winner Jimmy Pa Brosnan Mausrour, €50 to Jennifer Buckley Banard, €40 each to Lina O’Connor Knockanes, Siobhan O’Connor Scartaglen & Aisling O’Keeffe Askeaton. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 11, 15, 20, 26. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of €200 surplus Jean McCarthy Gneeveguilla.

Killarney Valley AC INDOOR: Day 2 of the National Indoor Track & Field League was held in AIT Arena in Athlone last Sunday and both our Men’s and Women’s Senior Teams had some brilliant performances. Sarah Leahy, Ciara Kennelly, Alison Butler, Grace O’Meara, Ellen Moloney, Melissa Ahern, Katlyn Moynihan and Rachel Griffin competed for the Women’s Team. Conor Gammell, Oisin Lynch, Kevin O’Callaghan, Sam Griffin, Jason O’Reilly, Karl McCarthy, Dara Looney, John O’Connor and Darragh O’Leary all competed for the Men’s Team. Thank you to Coaches Tomas Griffin, Connie Lynch, Alan Delaney and Jordan Lee for managing on the day. REGISTRATION: All returning athletes must be registered before they return to training. All new members are welcome to join. Just visit the website killarneyvalleyac.ie where you will find all information on Training Schedules and How to Join. INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

Killarney Cougars SENIOR MEN: Killarney Cougars 58 St

Brendan’s Tralee 54. A break from National League action saw Cougars host St Brendan’s at the Pres Gym with both teams giving game to all. Best for Cougars were Conor Flynn, Jack Lynch and Tommy Bowler. Killarney Cougars next National League game is at home to Limerick Sport Eagles at the Presentation Gym on Jan 29. Limerick Eagles can go top of the win in the Pres Gym. Tip-off 7.30pm. Tickets available at the door. No restrictions at this time. JUVENILE RESULTS: Kerry Airport League. U18 Boys Cougars 46 St Annes 32. U18 Girls Cougars 37 Kenmare Kestrels 39. U16 Girls Cougars 40 St Brendans 16. U12 Boys Cougars 33 Glenbeigh 22. INFO: For the latest information on fixtures go to our website killarneycougars. com.

Kilcummin JUNIOR SET DANCING: Junior Set Dancing classes will commence on Friday, February 4. Children from 5 years upwards are welcome. Registration will take place in the Recreational Hall on Friday, January 28 from 7 to 7.30pm sharp. Fees can also be handed in to John at the Rural Development Office. Places will be on a first come basis. Further info. contact Mary Moriarty on 087 9620135. LOCAL LINK KERRY: Local Link Kerry provide a bus service to Killarney each Friday. Collection is at Kilcummin Post Office at 10.15am. Further information available from 066 7147002 or locallinkkerry. Bookings at locallinkkerry.ie. Office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. BEGINNERS YOGA FLOW: Beginners yoga flow in Kilcummin GAA Club on Mondays from 7pm to 8pm, commencing on January 3t for six weeks to March 7. Own mat required. For more information please contact Sinéad on 085 2717721. COOLICK NATIONAL SCHOOL: Coolick National School is currently enrolling for September 2022. Please see our website www.coolickns.com or contact the school at coolickns@gmail.com for an enrolment application form. COOLICK PRE-SCHOOL: Coolick Preschool is now enrolling for September 2022. Morning Session 8.50-11.50 (limited availability). For further information please contact Ciara Moynihan on 087 1181993 or 066 9764549. BOG WALKS: Walk Brochures are available at the Rural Development Office and the Post Office. We would very much appreciate if the following was observed by all users of the walk; (1) Bring your rubbish home with you and help keep this environment clean. (2) Keep your dog(s) on a lead when you come in contact with fellow walkers or wildlife. (3) Respect the local landowners’ property. This is a beautiful amenity in our Parish, and we should all strive to make it a clean, safe and friendly place to enjoy.

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