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St Finan’s site to be sold to private developers Some of the buildings and lands surrounding the landmark St Finan’s site in Killarney are to be offered up for sale, the Cork Kerry Regional Health Forum revealed this week. | By Sean Moriarty Earlier this year the Health and Safety Executive lodged a planning permission application with Kerry County Council as part of a long-term plan to get the much needed new community hospital off the ground. A further 5.7 acres of the site will be acquired by Kerry County Council for social housing. All other buildings and lands will now be offered for sale to private developers after the HSE failed to find additional interest within the public sector. At last week’s Cork Kerry Regional

Health Forum meeting in Cork City Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson asked the forum to confirm if it had determined any positive and productive uses for the attached lands that were surplus to requirements for the proposed new Community Hospital. Ger Reaney, Chief Officer of Cork Kerry Community Health Care confirmed at the meeting that the HSE would retain part of the main campus for construction of the hospital and aside from the social housing plan there was no further interest in the land. “There has been no further interest in the former St Finan’s building and the

surrounding land to date, and so it is the HSE’s intention to dispose of the remainder of this property, via public sale, in the near future,” said Mr Reaney. Cllr Gleeson expressed disappointment at the revelation. The previous town council and the current Municipal District Council have campaigned since the hospital’s closure in 2012 for the land to be kept in the public domain. Suggestions included homes for the elderly or a remote campus for one of the local universities or third level colleges for the purpose of hotel and catering education. “I ask the HSE to again consider these suggestions before proceeding,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. Have your say – email your thoughts to us: newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Keith Barry visits The Chatroom Keith Barry - the world’s leading TV hypnotist, mentalist and brain hacker - paid a visit to The Chatroom to tell editor Michelle Crean all about his upcoming INEC show 'INSANITY' – and hacked her brain! Keith arrived at lunchtime yesterday (Thursday) telling us it was great to be back in Killarney – ahead of his upcoming show 'INSANITY' in the INEC Killarney on January 18, at 8pm. “I love Killarney, I’m here quite a lot even when I’m not working,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “I’m back in Killarney with my new show

‘INSANITY’, it’s designed to be my most craziest and most insane show to date. I’m excited and tickets are flying out the door.” On camera Keith dazzled Michelle with some card tricks stunning her with his exact answers before asking her to think of anything random that she’s never drawn before – not specifically stating what the subject should be - and correctly guessed the answer once again. “I picked a camel for some strange reason,” Michelle said. “I thought it would be a weird shape for him to try to figure out and that maybe I

could catch him out – but surprisingly he guessed correctly. I just have no idea how he did it!” Check out The Chatroom over the coming days on our Facebook page: Killarney Advertiser to see Keith in action.

The death of local man Thomas Carton in Killarney last week is the latest in a series of tragedies to hit the family in recent years. Mr Carton’s body was discovered by Gardai in a house on Torc Terrance last Wednesday night (November 20). Mr Carton’s father Eugene passed away in July, his brother Eoghan died in tragic circumstances in 2007, his niece Emly died at a young age in July 2017, while he was also predeceased by his partner Caroline five years ago. Gardaí in Killarney are continuing to investigate the cause of his death, but have ruled out foul play “for the moment”. “We are particularly anxious to hear from people who may have seen or spoken to Thomas in recent days or who may have any information whatsoever in relation to his death,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “At the moment there is nothing to suggest foul play but we need to examine the full facts.” Mr Carton’s funeral took place on Monday in St Mary's Cathedral and he was laid to rest afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Mai, his sisters Katherine and Aine, and his twin brother Jimmy. Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

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No commitment for dementia unit

The Regional Health Forum has stopped short on giving a commitment to a dedicated Alzheimer Day Unit for the Killarney Area. | By Sean Moriarty

REMEMBERING NIALL: Four Killarney schools have plans to join forces next week for a fundraiser in memory the much loved Killarney teen Niall McGillicuddy. Photo: Michelle Crean

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson raised the issue at last week’s forum in Cork City Hall. Cllr Gleeson asked the forum, following a 2017 survey of services, if the forum accepted there was need for a dedicated unit in the immediate Killarney area. “[It would] augment the already wonderful unit at Rockmount, Kilgarvan,” he said. However, Ger Reaney, Chief Officer of Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, did not offer any commitment in his response to Cllr Gleeson’s question. He said that the results of the 2017 sur-

vey were part of a broader review of day services and that this review was nearing completion. “It will look at both generic day services and Dementia Specific Services,” said Reaney. “The review will inform how Day Services will be provided within Cork Kerry Community Health Care going forward ensuring that resources are used efficiently, directed at those most in need and identifying any gaps in the service that may exist. However, it must be noted that the provision of any new Day Care Centres will be the subject of the availability of the additional funding being made available to Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.”

Fundraiser Rare spiders found in memory of in National Park Killarney teen | By Sean Moriarty

| By Michelle Crean Four Killarney schools have plans to join forces next week for a fundraiser in memory the much loved Killarney teen Niall McGillicuddy, who passed away last year. Niall, of Cloonteens, Kilcummin, passed away last October after a short illness. The entire Killarney community was deeply affected by Niall's passing and his closest friends Ryan O’Grady, Ruairí Doyle, Eoghan O’Sullivan, Evan Looney, Neil O’Shea, Emmett O’Shea, Mike Lenihan and Padraic Looney have decided to organise a fundraiser for Ward 2D, where Niall spent much of his time while in Cork University Hospital. Next Thursday, December 5, St Brendan's College, Killarney Community College, Presentation Monastery, and Holy Cross Mercy will participate in a Christmas Jumper day ‘A Gift for Niall’ with the total amount raised going towards the renovation of this ward. This is the first time that these schools have engaged in a fundraiser of this manner - testament to Niall and the impact of his passing on Killarney town. Niall's friends, Ryan O’Grady and Eoghan O’Sullivan, two of the boys behind the event, explained that they are very

grateful to the four schools and their willingness to participate in this event. “It’s acknowledgement of Niall and the McGillicuddys and how highly thought of they are in the community and also of the incredible work of the staff of ward 2D in the CUH,” Ryan said. “This day means so much to us and we really appreciate the efforts of everybody involved. Events like this will ensure that Niall will never be forgotten,” Eoghan added. Teacher Elaine Moynihan said that Niall's passing had a massive impact on the entire Killarney community. “The objective of this day is, not only to celebrate this fantastic young man, but also to raise as much money as possible for this worthy ward. Niall's friends would therefore like to invite anyone within the wider community who would like to make a donation to do so. All donations, big or small, will be gratefully accepted and can be dropped into St Brendan's College over the next week.” Niall's closest friends will travel to Cork in the New Year to present a cheque for the total amount raised to the ward when a picture and plaque, acknowledging Niall and his memory, will be erected in his honour.

A spider expert has found three of Ireland’s rarest breeds of spiders in Killarney National Park. Irish arachnologist (spider expert) Myles Nolan, who recently conducted a survey - revealed over 50 spider species living in the Park – and three rare species of spider were abundant. However, he has confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser that none of the spiders, the Green Huntsman, the Eurasian Green Crab Spider and the Triangle Spider, are harmful and there’s no reason for anyone to fear them. The Green Huntsman is restricted to the south-west of Ireland and prefers a combination of old woodland, preferably oak, and good quality wet grassland. It can be found in abundance locally in the oak woodlands of Cahnicaun and Glaisín na Marbh. The Eurasian Green Crab Spider can be found on the foliage of both oak and yew trees near Derrycunnihy on the Moll’s Gap road and elsewhere. A third species, the Triangle Spider, was found on many yew trees near Reenadinna in the Park and there are other sightings of this spider in County Cork. “I carried out the survey from late August through to October,” Mr Nolan

told the Killarney Advertiser. “This involved collecting specimens by a number of methods including turning stones and dead wood, sifting through mosses, knocking specimens down from overhanging foliage of trees, heather and gorse, and using a sweep net to collect from grassy areas. Killarney National Park is the only place in Ireland where these spiders occur in abundance. I worked closely with the Conservation Rangers in the Park getting access to locations and they assisted with some collecting. Their knowledge was hugely helpful.”

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Killarney student in All-Ireland poetry final One Killarney student is happy to speak ‘Poetry Aloud’- and his talents have secured him a place in an All-Ireland final next week. | By Michelle Crean

EXHIBITION: Former Conservation Ranger Peter O'Toole will hold his first photo exhibition 'Killarney National Park - A Ranger's View' tomorrow (Saturday) evening in Killarney House and Gardens. Photo: Michelle Crean

Former park ranger plans photography exhibition With thousands of photos showing Killarney National Park’s natural beauty – it was hard to whittle it down to 27 for a unique exhibition taking place tomorrow evening (Saturday). | By Michelle Crean Former Conservation Ranger Peter O'Toole, who recently retired after 40 years, will hold his first ever photo exhibition 'Killarney National Park - A Ranger's View' in Killarney House and Gardens. Over the years Peter has explored and photographed every inch of the Park and now brings his stunning large printed images to life for the public to view. From his dearly beloved dog Oscar, who accompanied him on all his photographic outings, to Muckross House in the snow and during sunset, Innisfallen, Ross Castle and Ross Island, Yew Woodland on Muckross Peninsula, the upper and lower lakes, O’Sullivan’s Cascade, Cloughfane, Dundag Boathouse and Torc Mountain, Peter has captured it all in beautiful detail.

And although the exhibition, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, opens at 7pm by Minister Brendan Griffin, it will remain on display for some time to come. “Initially I put forward a large number of images and it was painstaking picking 20 so we boiled it down to 27,” Peter told the Killarney Advertiser. “I’ve covered every inch of the Park. Since I took up photography I never took any photos outside of the Park and I don’t intend to either.” He added that he could photograph different parts of the Park over and over again and each time it would look different. “I mostly go on my own, it’s that sense of tranquillity and you don’t know what’s going to come. I’m looking forward to the next 20 years of clicking the camera. It’s like a new adventure every time.”

Three students from St Brendan’s College, Fifth Year student Giordano Diro, Transition Year student Jack Greaney and Second Year student Dáire O’Brien, reached the semi-final of the annual ‘Poetry Aloud’ competition held in the National Library in Kildare Street in Dublin on Friday last. The poetry speaking competition is aimed at post-primary schools, organised by Poetry Ireland and the National Library of Ireland in partnership with University College Cork. The boys went up against students from schools all over Ireland and had to recite two poems each in their age categories. However, just one, Dáire, made it to the final which takes place next Friday December 6. He is now hoping to win the Junior category which includes a €300 prize and book tokens to the value of €300 for the winner’s school library. “They had to do two poems, one set poem and one chosen and had to bring out the meaning of it,” teacher Mary Denise Lyons, told the Killarney Advertiser. “Up to 2,000 students entered the competition and just over 100 made it to the semi-final, with 30 in the final in the different age categories.” An overall winner will be chosen from the three category winners and will

POETRY ALOUD: Students Dáire O'Brien and Jack Greaney, pictured with teacher Mary Denise Lyons, took part in the Poetry Aloud competition with Dáire through to the All-Ireland final on December 6. Photo: Michelle Crean

receive a further €200, the Seamus Heaney perpetual trophy and a signed book of poetry. The runner up in each category will receive a book token and certificates of participation will be presented to all finalists. “We’re very proud of the boys,” Principal Sean Coffey added.

Free town parking for Christmas Shoppers visiting Killarney town centre in the run up to Christmas will have a number of free car parking options available to them. Car parks on Rock Road, Lewis Road and High Street will be free to use every day

during the month of December. The upper New Street car park and the Glebe car park will be free to use up until 11am each day while the Fair Hill and the lower section of the New Street car park will be free to use until 1pm every day.

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Students highlight dignity for all

So concerned with the enormous rise in homelessness, local students have decided to band together and help those who can’t help themselves. | By Michelle Crean

NATIONAL AWARD: Former students of Killarney Community College, Ross McCarthy, Rogan O'Shea, Danny Cronin and John Breen, pictured with teachers John Keane and Marcia Kissane, received the first ever Irish Road Victim’s Association (IRVA) Global Light of Hope Award. Photo: Michelle Crean

Road safety campaign wins national award Road safety was their priority and a huge project undertaken by Killarney students meant they secured a national prize last week. | By Michelle Crean John Breen and Rogan O’Shea, now former students with Killarney Community College, travelled with teacher John Keane to the Irish Road Victim’s Association (IRVA) Global Light of Hope Awards in recognition of their road safety efforts and support of their charity. The event took place in the Bloomfield Hotel Mullingar as part of the IRVA annual event to mark the UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 17. Garda Peter McCarthy of the Kerry Garda Traffic Corps was also honoured for promoting the AXA RSA Road Show among students in the county which takes place annually in the INEC Killarney. With the support of coordinator Marcia Keane and teacher John Keane the students themselves took on the responsibility and put a lot of work into the organisation of events throughout the

year to promote road safety among students and teachers in the school. “These activities included a car crash simulator, a Garda road safety presentation, poster competitions, a quiz, a fire brigade demonstration, a school survey on attitudes to road safety and a street collection that raised €1,400 for the IRVA to name a few,” teacher John Keane told the Killarney Advertiser. Donna Price, Founder and Chairperson for the Irish Road Victims' Association, commended the students for their very effective promotion adding that they were an example for students the length and breadth of the country, he added. “This is the first occasion that students have been recognised for their efforts by being awarded the Global Light of Hope Award by the IRVA. This was an unexpected surprise yet a much appreciated honour for the students and the school and a lovely acknowledgement for their great work.”

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Transition Year students from St Brigid’s Secondary School, Killarney have come up with a fundraising and awareness campaign, working alongside St Vincent De Paul to make a small difference to the homeless women and children of Kerry. As part of their education the girls learned that of as of September 2019, there were 10,397 people homeless across Ireland, affecting both adults and children. And when they heard that the number of homeless families has increased by 354 percent since September 2014 – they set about their project and are planning a sponsored ‘SleepOut’ on January 17 to raise money.

With the help of the public the students are also collecting ‘Dignity Packs’ to give to those who really need them over Christmas. “A dignity box is a pack filled with essential hygiene items which we take for granted every day,” Religion teacher, Stephanie Horan, said. “Items being collected are: sanitary pads, hairbrushes, hair ties, hats, plasters, wipes, deodorant, lip balm, toothbrush, face cloths, fluffy socks - this list is suggestive but not endless. If anyone would like to donate, we would be very grateful for any donations you can give. You can contact a member of staff on shoran@sbk.ie or feel free to drop them to the school office on New Street, Killarney.”

HELPING THE HOMELESS: Transition Year students from St Brigid’s Secondary School are collecting items for the homeless and are planning a sleepout this coming January. Pictured front l-r: Ellen Farndon and Clodagh Carroll. Back l-r were: Sarah McGrath, Katie O'Connor, Stephanie Horgan (Teacher) and Bailey Carlton. Photo: Michelle Crean

Public meeting on Kerry transport issues Transport issues are falling far short of what is needed for the people of Kerry a public meeting will hear this Monday night in Killarney. Fianna Fáil General Election candidate Cllr Norma Moriarty is hosting the meeting in Scott’s Hotel at 8pm. “A lot of concern has been expressed about the merging of Kerry with Cork in terms of organisational and administrative operations,” said Cllr Moriarty. “Many people feel as if Kerry has become the poor relation and is not getting the

same service as before. Given Kerry’s popularity in terms of tourism and visitor numbers, combined with the vast geographical area of the county, the current transport options fall far short of what is needed.” She says she believes the current bus fleet should be upgraded, as well as creating more capacity at peak times of the year. “I am hoping that this meeting will give people the opportunity to have their say on the transport problems that they face so that we can begin looking at ways to address these issues.”

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

Has it backfired for Sale of young Jackie Healy-Rae? St Finan’s

News that St Finan's is to be sold on the public market is not that good. I can't see anyone queuing up to buy it. And even if they do, where will it all end?

It appears Black Friday is upon us in more ways than one as this week the news emerged we are to get a councillor, with a conviction, sitting on what is this county’s foremost policing body - two for the price of one in other words! The Joint Policing Committee (JPC), which includes the most senior Gardai in the division is all about law enforcement, including statistics on drink driving, drug taking, robberies and late night violence for the county. I have long thought we have noone from “the other side” of the law to balance people giving out about crime and criminals and problems with detection. JPCs are “not to be talking shops”, the last meeting in Tralee in November was explicitly told. “Consideration of issues should be data and research based – it should not be emotion based,” the guidelines state. Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae (24), himself at his very first meeting as a member of the JPC held the Gardai to account on drug dealing, garda activity and several other suitable matters. Cllr Healy-Rae also held forth on law enforcement and leniency and the need for Gardai to be more visible “on the ground” around Kerry villages, especially during daylight robbery at Mass times. He was elected by his fellow councillors onto the committee at the AGM

It does not look good for the county’s JPC to have a vocal member with a new conviction of the Council on the first Friday in June, his very first meeting. This was the very day a date for the late night assault case for himself and two co-accused was being set below in Kenmare Court. He got permission to be absent from the court to attend to the Council business. Even before it first came to court in April, there had been extraordinary

I am thinking of Colaiste Iosagain in Ballyvourney. It has lain idle for more years than I can remember. What we need with St Finan's is a public buyer. Perhaps some of the €13 billion Apple tax money this Government is fighting so hard not to get could be set aside?

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publicity. The question is, why did young Jackie Healy-Rae, who was contesting a serious charge, and which was before the court on that very day, turn up on the policing committee? Now it seems to have backfired not only for young Jackie but most importantly for the JPC itself, and indeed for the Council, because let’s face it, it does not look good for the county’s JPC to have a vocal member with a new conviction, especially given that the court case itself heard much criticism of the Gardai. There are voices now among his colleagues - voices who will not come out of hiding - who are talking about how inappropriate the whole thing

is and how maybe there should be a vote of no confidence in him. Solicitor, Padraig O’Connell, said his client would not be resigning from the Council or any committee as he had attained those positions “in the court of public opinion”. The Chairman of the Kerry JPC, who is also Mayor of Kerry, Fianna Fail Councillor Niall Kelleher, said he did not wish to comment on the appropriateness of a councillor with a conviction for assault causing harm being allowed to continue to sit on the JPC. The next meeting of the policing body is in January and the case was not yet finalised, Cllr Kelleher said. But perhaps if Cllr Jackie holds his ground and remains on the committee, we will all get a bit more insight into how the law operates - from the other side as it were.

Politicians have lost their courage Exactly how out of touch and incompetent this Government and its senior civil servants are is highlighted, even underlined, by ‘Print Gate. Close to €1.8 million will have been spent on a new €808,000 Dáil printer ordered for Kildare House in May 2018 which has never been used. It was too big to be installed when it arrived in September and structural works required cost €236,000 to fix it. Then we have the angry farmers block-

ing the capital, because nothing has been learnt from the beef tribunal and the barons and the major supermarkets remain in charge. People can’t buy homes because companies are snapping up all the new houses, there is no social housing, the roads are so crowded the people can’t get through the M50 not to mind towns like Macroom with a 20 minute delay. The water is undrinkable in Sligo. There is the rise of the right and the fall of the left - or so we are told. Discussed at a recent budget meeting

was rising Kerry homelessness figures and Milltown, one of Ireland’s fastest growing and youngest towns, is losing its GP.

SYSTEM IS FAILING It was our own Cllr Niall O’Callaghan who put his finger on it: “The system has failed us. Somebody needs to pull the system down and start from scratch,” Cllr Niall said. He is so right. There is a chance in the coming days for a vote of no confidence in that most incompetent minis-

ter, Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, and we’ll get a Christmas election. But the problem is politics has failed too. Most politicians are without courage. Fianna Fail have become so used to being a footstool for the Dublin Blue Shirts, they are next to useless. They have lost all their courage. They will simply sit dumb and abstain and pretend it is for the good of the country and part of their confidence and supply agreement! What a cop out - when the real reason FF will stay dumb as any stone is they won’t want to walk off the Christmas turkey so early!

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CHOIR: The Kingdom Gospel Choir, The Kingdom Youth Choir and The Kiddie’s Kingdom Gospel Choir will hold a fundraising concert this Sunday in the Friary Church. Photo: Michelle Crean

Gospel choir’s charity concert this Sunday It will be music to the ears of the public this Sunday as members of the Kingdom Gospel Choir hold a charity concert at the Friary Church on Sunday. | By Sean Moriarty Founded in 2018 by Killarney woman Caoimhe Lynch, the choir was set up to promote gospel-style singing in Killarney and to have a purpose like raising

much needed funds for local charities. This year’s chosen charity is the South Kerry branch of Multiple Sclerosis following on from last year’s concert that raised funds for the Kerry Cork Cancer Link Bus.

The choir is made up of three branches, the adult Kingdom Gospel Choir, The Kingdom Youth Choir and The Kiddie’s Kingdom Gospel Choir. Each branch of the choir will perform individually on Sunday before they all come together for the grand finale. Founder Caoimhe Lynch is currently studying in Dublin but her mother Siobhan helps look after the day-to-day run-

ning of the choir in her absence. “Caoimhe saw a gospel choir in Galway and saw something like this was lacking in Kerry,” Siobhan told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have been practicing once a week for the last 10 weeks, it’s special as it caters for all age groups, we have members aged five to 90.” Sunday’s concert gets underway at 3pm and admission is by donation only.

Killorglin student wins national science award A sixth-year student from Killorglin Community College was named the overall winner of SciFest 2019, for his research and development of a biofilter to combat oceanic and freshwater dead zones. Timothy McGrath will now go on to represent Ireland at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Anaheim, California next May. Through research Timothy realised that eutrophication, an enrichment of water by nutrient salts, which causes structural changes to the ecosystem, turns huge areas of the ocean into dead zones and affects many countries as a result. Dead zones are low-oxygen areas in the world's oceans and large lakes,

caused by excessive nutrient pollution from human activities. Timothy created a technically viable solution and built a structure that stored a halophyte ecosystem that would reduce nutrient pollution, decreasing algae blooms and deoxygenation of ocean water and freshwater. Timothy secured his place at the national final after his victory at the SciFest regional final in the IT Tralee. The national final was held in the Marino Conference Centre in Dublin last Friday, and attended by Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment. Timothy was presented with the SciFest 2019 SFI Intel ISEF Award by Margie McCarthy, Head of Education

SCIFEST WINNER: Timothy McGrath, a sixth year student from Killorglin Community College, is the overall winner of SciFest 2019. Photo: Keith Arkins

and Public Engagement Science Foundation Ireland. Funded primarily by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Intel Ireland, Boston Scientific and Specsavers, SciFest is

an all-island STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) initiative which fosters active, collaborative and inquiry-based learning among second level students.

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CHRISTMAS APPEAL The St. Vincent de Paul Society are holding their annual Christmas Church Gate Collection on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December. Locations: St. Mary’s Cathedral, Friary, Church Of The Resurrection, Muckross, Beaufort, Fossa, Kilcummin, Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen. Alternatively, anyone who would like to donate to the society’s annual Christmas appeal, kindly hand in to the SVDP office at Green Lawn (off New Street) Killarney from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. We thank you most sincerely for your continuous support.

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CORRIB OIL: Jerry O'Sullivan (Sales Manager), Dan Doonan (Business Development Manager), Dan Horgan (Driver) and Claire Kiely (Office Admin) pictured in the Corrib Oil office in College St, Killarney. Photo: Michelle Crean

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you how to reduce the cost of heating your home! Corrib Oil offers high quality, low cost fuel supplied from their depot in Glenflesk as well as a same day emergency out of oil service six days a week in Killarney and surrounding areas. “We have a wide range of customers from the agricultural, industrial and commercial sectors as well as being leading suppliers of domestic home heating oil,” Dan Doonan, Business Development Manager Southern Region,

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told the Killarney Advertiser. “We cater for all volume sizes and we also have a nationwide fuel card network in partnership with Circle K for anyone with a fleet of vehicles wishing to manage their costs more efficiently.” “Corrib Oil have been in business for over 30 years, we are one hundred percent Irish owned and operated, and we understand the needs of our customers, which is why many of them have been with us since the beginning. Between our depots, offices and new service station we currently employ over 70 people locally in Kerry.”

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With Christmas just weeks away GardaĂ are behind a new campaign to stamp out illegal moneylenders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who cause intimidation, threatening behaviour and harassment. | By Michelle Crean This week, multi-agencies including Kerry MABS, Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the GardaĂ came together to launch the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Say No to Illegal Moneylenders where the lending has no endingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to warn people of the danger they face. "The lead up to Christmas can be a challenging time for a lot of vulnerable people who may be caught up in a cycle of moneylenders,â&#x20AC;? John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Regan, PRO, Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loan rates can be very high and people can be caught in a vicious cycle of repeat borrowers without ever getting out of debt. Although we are all independent organisations, we have come together to advise people to avoid borrowing from illegal moneylenders in the lead up to Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Support organisation MABS are on hand to help and offer free financial advice. The credit union can assist with a much

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New campaign to stamp out illegal moneylenders lower rate of interest and flexible repayment terms. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul can also help to put practical measures in place and offer services such as Meals on Wheels, food hampers, fuel poverty, education etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illegal moneylenders are not to be con-

fused with legal moneylenders,â&#x20AC;? Eamonn Foley, Kerry MABS, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While legal moneylenders charge very high interest rates they are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland where legal credit agreements are in place and set code of practice under the Consumer

SAY NO TO MONEYLENDERS: From l-r were: Sergeant Grace O'Connell, John O'Regan (PRO Chapter 23), Eamon Foley (MABS), Paddy Kevane (SVdP) and Helen Courtney Power (Chairperson Marketing Committee Chapter 23).

Protection Code for Licensed Moneylenders must be adhered to.â&#x20AC;? Eamonn added that illegal moneylenders are different they are people who use their own money to lend to people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What may or may not start off as a gentleman's agreement can end up turning very nasty. Illegal moneylenders are not legal, there are no legal credit agreements in place. In a lot of cases we have heard there may be intimidation, threatening behaviour and harassment. The GardaĂ are involved in this campaign to highlight the level of illegal moneylenders activity in Kerry. We would ask people to think twice before getting involved with illegal moneylender activity, if you do go down this route and need support then we would encourage you to contact the gardai confidentiality who will investigate this matter.â&#x20AC;? A list of support organisations includes: MABS: 076-1072190 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.mabs.ie, Garda Siochana â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contact your local garda station, St Vincent de Paul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0667128021 www.svp.ie and your local credit union â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.creditunion.ie.

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Get your skates on – Killarney On Ice is back! It’s time to get your skates on as Killarney On Ice – a 600 square metre ice rink under marquee - is back – and opening their doors today (Friday). Located in the Beech Road car park beside the tourist office there’ll be plenty of chances to build up your ice skating skills as they’re open until Sunday, January 5. Schools, youth clubs and sports teams across the county are already using the group booking discount rate to plan a session on Kerry’s only festive ice rink. And the normal opening times can be extended during the day to accommodate school groups. “Value for money is key, that’s why we have special family and group rates,” Tim O’Donoghue, the promoter of the rink, said. “We also have loyalty cards, just ask at the box office.” Helmets and skate aids are available for novice skaters with double-bladed skates to help young children. “Ice skating is lots of fun, easily picked up, and is great exercise for all the fam-

ily. We also welcome birthday parties,” Tim added. “There is a shop with refreshments and hot beverages with seating for spectators. The crepes and hot chocolate are a highlight! The rink will be open daily from 5pm on selected weekdays and from 11am on Saturdays and Sundays and during school holidays. Be sure to check opening hours on our website before you travel. Christmas gift vouchers have proven to be very popular in the past, and will be available again this year from the ice rink box office. They also make very special presents for the grandkids! “It promises to be another wonderful Christmas in Killarney, so come on down and enjoy Killarney On Ice we would love to see you there!” Sessions last for one hour and tickets can be booked online at www.killarneyonice.com. For further information and group bookings, please contact Killarney On Ice at 085 7400 366, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Pupils at one school love singing and performing so much that they’re planning a fundraising busking day next week. | By Michelle Crean St Francis Special School Choir in Beaufort set up in September 2016 by Mary O’Riordan and Breda Courtney, are warming their vocals up with weekly rehersals and ready to entertain in the Killarney Outlet Centre from 11am-12pm, next Friday, December 6. Last year the school raised €1,125 with the same fundraiser and this money went towards new musical instruments, a sound system and the pupils got to experience a drumming session by Drum Dance Ireland, teacher Mary O’Riordan explained. “Last year we were so overwhelmed with the support we got in the Outlet Centre it was truly amazing. The money raised this year will go towards developing our school choir further. Our pupils are very excited, and all support is greatly appreciated.”

“We noticed that there was so much talent amongst our pupils and staff in the school. We set up the choir with the aim of performing at our end of year Mass. An electric piano was bought out of the Ring of Kerry Cycle funds and this has been a huge asset to our choir. Joan Ward provides the instrumental music for our choir.” She explained how the pupils contribute to their choir in many different ways. “They love singing and performing. We are so proud of our pupils and we have noticed that their faces light up when we perform. We use a whole sensory approach, for example we use Lámh signs and different props. Pupils and staff look forward to choir practice every week and the choir has united the school. Our busking trip last year has been our biggest and most successful event to-date and we are hoping that this year will top last year.”

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TOBA’s tasty arrival on High Street TOBA’s arrival in Killarney has added a touch of sparkle and warmth to High Street. The Asian eatery opened its doors just six weeks ago but has been a real hit with customers from all over. The building at 52 High Street, has had a full make-over and offers both a buzzing restaurant and a stylish private event room. The Asian food scene is thriving at the moment, explained General Manager, Darragh Walshe (pictured right). “The food is fresh, fast and most importantly delicious,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “There is a high ratio of fresh vegetables in all the dishes. The selection of spices brings interest and takes skill to combine and blend.” TOBA is committed to supporting local by using local suppliers for all their fresh produce. The name TOBA and its unique recipes come from a cookbook author living on Lake Toba in Indonesia. Irish lady Celine Carnegie, one of the TOBA team, produced the popular book ‘Authentic Tastes of Southeast Asia’. Catherine Fox, Marketing Director said she and the TOBA team had great fun adapting and working the recipes with Celine over numbers of months. “The name TOBA brings to mind the natural beauty of that area of Northern Indonesia and we like to think it

resonates with the magic of Killarney. The TOBA brand is designed to have a contemporary “city vibe”,” Catherine added. The atmosphere in the restaurant is brought to life by Front of House Manager, Marieta Poduselova, who has put together a wonderful choice of music that is proving to be a big hit with customers. “People love the playlist and we are delighted when people linger just to enjoy the vibe," she said. One huge draw to the new business is the upstairs party room which can accommodate approximately 70 people seated. “Customers who have booked our party room have a blast, as it’s just a great venue for that special occasion,” Catherine said. “We also see its potential as a corporate event room. We’re so excited about being in Killarney and are very committed to being part of a top-quality contemporary offering for locals and tourists alike,” Catherine said. And she added a reminder that a great gift idea for Christmas is a prosecco lunch or dinner with cocktails in Killarney’s newest happening place. TOBA, 52 High Street, Killarney T: 064 663 5279 E: hello@toba.ie • www.toba.ie

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Hannon family celebrate little Jack’s christening Deirdre and John Hannon from Park Road celebrated the christening of their second son last Saturday. The day of celebration began at Muckross Church and continued afterwards in the Dromhall Hotel. Family members came from England, Wexford and Killarney for Jack’s big occasion. Jack’s older brother Luke was also the centre of attention on the day. John’s sister Eimear Hannon-McDonald, who is currently based in Milton Keynes, was named as Jack’s Godmother while Deirdre’s brother John Buckley is the Godfather, and recently celebrated the arrival of his own son a few weeks before

Jack was born. Guests included Deirdre’s mother Josie, and John’s parents Paddy and Eileen who came from their home village of Bannow in County Wexford for the occasion. “It was great to have everyone in the same place,” Deirdre told the Killarney Advertiser. “It was lovely to have so many children there and my brother’s boy who was only born eight weeks before Jack. The Muckross Church was special, Luke was christened there too and it was my local church growing up.”

PARTY TIME: Leah Kelly, who celebrated her 21st birthday party with family and friends in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, last Saturday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Double celebration for birthday girl Leah It was a busy week for Leah Kelly from Flesk Grove as she celebrated her 21st birthday – not once - but twice! Her week started with a party in Cork on November 19, the day of her actual birthday. She arrived home to Killarney for the weekend - just in time for round two - at the Dromhall Hotel on Saturday night.

SISTER SISTER: Leah Kelly, left, who celebrated her 21st birthday party with family and friends in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, last Saturday night, pictured with her sister Elaine. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

“Tuesday night I celebrated with my friends in Cork and Saturday it was a family get together,” she said. “It was a really cool and relaxed night, some 21st parties can be manic and that is exactly what I did not want.” She is currently on a Level Six Supervisory and Management course in Cork but will be hoping her 21st birthday will lead to another celebration as she was due to take an job interview in the city yesterday (Thursday). “I love the course and I was working as a manager in a shop in Cork until a few weeks ago, but unfortunately that shop closed down,” she added. “Hopefully the week will end well with the interview – my parents would be delighted.” Family members who helped her celebrate on the night included her mother Jacinta Roche, her father Dermot, her step-father Mike Roche, her sister Elaine and her grandmother Breda Kelly. Her aunt, Laura Tyndall, made the trip from her mother’s homeplace on the Meath/Louth border.

JACK'S BIG DAY: Deirdre and John Hannon with their baby son Jack and his older brother Luke at his christening party in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, last Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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TWO DECADES: Mike and Margaret Moriarty with some of their dedicated team. Moriarty’s Centra Faranfore will celebrate 20 years on Wednesday

Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore celebrates 20 years in business One of Kerry’s best-known and much loved shops is celebrating 20 years in business this coming Wednesday. Moriarty’s Centra, Farranfore, a landmark business situated on the crossroads of Kerry and in the heart of Farranfore village, opened its doors on December 4, 1999 and for owner Mike, wife Margaret and his three daughters Marie, Katie and Michelle, it has been a roller-coaster ride. But with Mike’s own charisma, work ethic and a few hairy moments along the way, the shop has grown to be more than just a food-store. Staff are a crucial part to the success of

Moriarty’s Centra with a total of 16 people employed and eight of them have more than 10 years’ of service. This year, three of them were nominated for awards through Centra’s Excellency Programme. Only this week, shop manager Deirdre Matthews was named top five store managers in the country, while Deli manager Mags Falvey and shop floor assistant Patrick Knightly are nominated as finalists in their categories. “I am very proud of that,” Mike told the

Killarney Advertiser. “To think there are 15,000 staff employed across all Centra stores in Ireland and four of ours are in the top 10 nationally.” Customer loyalty is something the Moriarty family have worked very hard on over the last 20 years and often go beyond the call of duty to make sure their customers are looked after. A few years ago, during a heavy winter snow, many of their customers could not leave their homes and Mike bought a 4x4 Jeep to deliver food supplies and coal to people on higher ground who were unable to get to the village.

Mike’s love of motorsport and Country Music and Margaret’s love of athletics and all things GAA mean that stars from these strands of life are regular visitors to the shop. A sense of their place within the community is also important to the Moriartys. They sponsor the local ladies GAA teams, amongst other teams, and Margaret is often seen picking litter from the hedges on either side of village. Next Wednesday, as the family officially mark their 20th anniversary they have plans to lay on a host of fun events to celebrate the occasion. Radio Kerry will broadcast its 11 to 1 Show from their mobile Outside Broadcast unit, Santa Claus himself is due a visit during the day, and local historian and former village publican Marie O’Sullivan will be on hand to talk about the storied village that is often referred to as the crossroads of Kerry.

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RESCUE: A young male driver is rescued from a crashed car by members of the emergency services during the live crash demo in the INEC car park on Tuesday morning. Photo: Michelle Crean

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The reality of a serious car crash brought home the impact to almost 1,500 Kerry students on Tuesday morning – as emergency services simulated a live road crash in the INEC car park. | By Michelle Crean Secondary school students from throughout Kerry, including schools from Killarney, witnessed the rescue efforts by dedicated members of the emergency services at the AXA Road Safety Roadshow. The event began at 10.30am with presentations by Gardaí, members of Kerry Fire Service and medical staff from emergency departments including a surgeon, who have all experienced the impact of fatal crashes on Kerry’s roads. And the event was a huge success, explained Dan Keane from the Kerry Fire Service, who was a speaker on the day. “Killarney Fire Service did a display and supplied the car,” Dan told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We had a young male driver, an actor, who was brought to safety. The Gardai went through the statistics by county and the country explaining that it was young male drivers who are most at risk. Peter McCarthy from the Traffic Corp described the whole ordeal while Eugene Tangney, a paramedic, told some scenarios.” Dan himself spoke as a First Responder followed by the surgeon, while a woman from North Kerry spoke about her son who died in similar circumstances. “The simulation was about showing the kids roughly what we deal with. What we’re trying to do is give them an idea what we do and what we deal with. It’s great for them to see it but more should be done and more regularly.”

SAFETY FIRST: Students from Presentation Killarney Saoirse Coffey, Carrie Hickey, Kate Lawlor and Jenny Cronin pictured with Sinead Galvin (Killarney Fire Service), Diane Collins (Killarney Community Policing Unit), Dan Keane (Kerry Fire Service) and Martin Grady (Killarney Fire Service) at the live crash demo in the INEC car park on Tuesday morning. Photo: Michelle Crean

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“Biggest crowd ever” at Magic Parade Up to 20,000 people witnessed the spectacular opening parade of the Christmas in Killarney Festival on Saturday night. | By Sean Moriarty Crowds, five deep in some places, gathered to witness the spectacular Christmas in Killarney Magic Parade that weaved its way from the East Avenue Road to Main Street via College Street and Plunket Street. Saturday’s parade was the first of several that are set to continue every Satur-

day evening between now and the big day on December 25. The main attraction was Santa Claus himself who took time out from his busy schedule ahead of his worldwide toy delivery on Christmas Eve. Santa was supported by his team of hard-working elves and children from all of local primary schools.

Now in its 15th year, Christmas in Killarney has grown from humble beginnings and this year’s Magic Parade, supported by members of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, local businesses and Kerry County Council, was the biggest and most spectacular ever. The hard-working organising committee promise that Killarney will host a range of events including jaunting car sleigh rides, ice skating and further parades for the entire month of December culminat-

ing with a spectacular fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. “From a Chamber point of view, Saturday’s event was a spectacular success,” Chamber President Paul Sherry told the Killarney Advertiser. “We had the biggest crowd ever and we are delighted that everyone enjoyed themselves. There are five more parades to come, maybe not on the scale of the opening parade, but they will be very spectacular too.”

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Indoor plants help filter the air Following the article about houseplants last week, I received some questions about cacti and succulents, orchids and the advantages of keeping houseplants, which I will try to answer today. Cacti and succulents store water - succulents in their leaves and cacti in their stems. The spines on cacti are actually their leaves! Both need to dry out, as they would in their natural environment, which is dry, arid country. When watering, give a good soaking, making sure the excess water drains away. Similarly, if your plant is a tropical one such as an orchid try to simulate their natural environment – which is in most cases, tropical rainforest. Orchids draw in their moisture through epiphytic roots. This is why they are always planted in soil which has a very rough texture. It needs

to be free draining yet moisture retentive. It helps to create the right environment by placing your orchids on a dish with gravel, filled with water, so that the water can evaporate keeping the orchid humid. This might sound unattractive but the tray can be camouflaged by other moisture loving plants such as a collection of ferns and become a very pretty feature! Indoor plants are not only pretty to look at, but they also filter the air. NASA have done several studies into the effect of indoor plants on the air quality inside, and published its first list of air-filtering plants in 1989. The reason they were researching plants was to see if they would be capable of filtering air in space-stations. The results are quite astounding. Plants can remove all sorts of common chemicals in the air, such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and ammonia. Spider plants, ferns, in particular the Boston fern, Mother in Law’s Tongue, Peace Lilly, Anthuriums and ivy are all on NASA’s list. Research shows one plant per 10 square metres will do the job. So, consider taking a plant into the office, especially if you suffer from headaches, nausea, fatigue or eye irritation – you might be suffering from Sick Building Syndrome, which a Spider plant or two can help relieve!

CHRISTMAS IN CASTLEMAINE: Pasia Dumka, Eileen Courtney, Jackie Moriarty and Jennifer O'Brien took part in 'The Turkey Gobbler Family Fun Day' in Maine Valley Family Resource Centre, Castlemaine.The fundraiser was in aid of the services provided by centre and Happy Valley Childcare Services Castlemaine. Picture: Michael G Kenny

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watch ‘The Irishman’ RELEASED: NOVEMBER 29 Hit man Frank Sheeran looks back at the secrets he kept as a loyal member of the Bufalino crime family in Martin Scorsese’s, ‘The Irishman’, which was adapted from the bestselling book, ‘I Hear You Paint Houses’. A passion project long in the making, Netflix’s ‘The Irishman’ will see director Martin Scorsese reunited with Robert

De Niro for their ninth collaboration, while it also stars other big names such as, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. The gangster biopic centres on Frank ‘The Irishman’ Sheeran (De Niro), who recalls his involvement in the disappearance of his long-time friend, teamsters’ union boss, Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino).

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‘A Season of Sundays 2019’ By The Sportsfile Photographers Over the past 23 years, Sportsfile’s ‘A Season of Sundays’ has become an Irish annual sporting tradition, marking the end of each season with a stunning collection of images. The eagerly anticipated book looks back at all the memories throughout the year. “Each year we are delighted by the publication with its wonderful selection of captivating imagery that brings the GAA season to life,” John Comerford, COO of the book’s sponsors Carroll’s of Tullamore said. “This year’s instalment captures the highs and lows of the GAA in another bright and absorbing season which includes images from Kerry. Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Seán Ó hÓráin added that he warmly congrat-

ulates Ray McManus and the whole Sportsfile team on the 23rd edition of ‘A Season of Sundays’. It would make the perfect Christmas gift for any GAA fan, retailing at €27.95 from bookstores nationwide and online at www.sportsfile.com.

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Everyday Life Coldplay ‘Everyday Life’, marks Coldplay's first album since 2015’s ‘A Head Full of Dreams’. So, after an absence of four years this new double album, with the first half titled ‘Sunrise’ and the other ‘Sunset’, is what Coldplay fans will hope has been worth waiting for. As usual with Coldplay, it contains some heart-on-sleeve stuff that has most of their musical diversions bound

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together by Chris Martin’s golden gift for melody, simplistic direct lyrics and emotive crooning, all of which is hard to resist hearing. For fans of the band however, they have just announced they will not be touring to promote the album, as they are concerned about the environmental effect their travelling will have on the current issue of climate change.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve Virgin Media Three; Friday, 7pm A selfish businessman looks set to neglect his loved ones in favour of a money-making deal. However, fate conspires to teach him a valuable, and rather painful, lesson about what is really important in the run-up to Christmas. Seasonal drama, starring Steven Weber, Stefanie von Pfetten and Mark Krysko.

The Water Diviner RTÉ 2; Friday, 9.30pm An Australian farmer's life is shattered during the First World War, when he receives news that his three sons have been declared missing in action during the battle of Gallipoli. In the aftermath of the conflict, he travels to Turkey in the hope of discovering the truth about their fate. Period drama, directed by and starring Russell Crowe, with Olga Kurylenko.

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Early childhood expert to host Killarney talk Early Childhood Education expert Dr Mary O’Kane will hold a talk next Friday, December 6 in Killarney Library.

The Paps of Anú, waiting for the Winter light to shine on the first morning of the annual Winter Solstice. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Winter Solstice event for Kerry Hospice Foundation Celebrate this year’s Winter Solstice on the shortest day of the year - Saturday December 21 - in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation Palliative Care. These ancient sacred summits, ‘The Paps of Anú’, resemble a pair of breast shaped hills known as ‘The Paps’ in the Derry Na Saggart Mountains close to the Cork Kerry border. The Paps have long been associated with mythology, mystic and

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majesty. The Goddess Anú represents all that is earthly fertile, abundant and protective. With kind permission of local landowner Sean O’Donoghue, Glenflesk, and neighbour Jimmy Moynihan, the walk departs from Garries Bridge - the first bridge after St Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk, meeting at 5.45am. A long walk in to the summit has two strenuous inclines, leading to the Western Pap at 690 metres. Sunrise and craic begin with Glenflesk’s finest musi-

cians Derry and Rosie Healy, setting the pace for a Kerry polka set, followed by an ancient ceremonial blessing by another Glenflesk native, Mary Cronin. The trek will be led by expert mountaineer Donie Mulcahy and crew. After descending the ancient mountain, a ceremonial solstice of coffee and scones takes place in the Plaza Hotel, Killarney at 10.30am. Donation of €20 per adult will be collected on the morning and afterwards in Killarney Plaza Hotel. It is advised to wear/bring a head torch, warm clothes, hiking boots, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, hat, food and a drink. A good level of fitness is required. Guides will be on duty for gear check before departure.

How to save Thanksgiving The USA celebrated its national Thanksgiving holiday yesterday (Thursday) and President Trump marked the occasion by telling us he is fighting to save America’s biggest day - yet nobody knows why. This needs some context. Everyone will be aware of the campaigns across the world where religious festivals are frowned upon and are given neutral and generic names instead. That is why we often hear “Happy Holidays” in place of “Happy Christ-

mas”. Trump believes there is a similar plan to undermine Thanksgiving and with his expected levels on misunderstandings, announced on Wednesday that he wants to save the national day. "You know, some people want to change the name Thanksgiving. They don't want to use the term Thanksgiving," the president told the crowd of supporters, without explaining what he was referring to. "That was true also with Christmas, but now everybody's using Christmas again. Remember, I said that?

The talk, which takes place at 1pm, will be ‘Supporting Confidence, Independence and Resilience’. These three aspects of development are key in preparing children for so many areas of their lives both as young children and supporting children as they transition into adulthood. Teenagers are under so much pressure today, building these strong supports in childhood can help them to negotiate difficulties later in life. Dr O’Kane, a lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Studies and Education, will explain the interaction between these three aspects and offers practical advice on how to support children in these important areas. Dr O’Kane is a regular guest on the parenting slot on Ireland AM and she is a constant contributor to the Alison Curtis Show on Today FM. Her research interests include childhood transitions, self-esteem and well-being, and the value of play. Due to the popularity of this talk booking is essential. To book please phone 064 6632655 or email killarney@kerrylibrary.ie.

Now, we're going to have to do a little work on Thanksgiving. People have different ideas why it shouldn't be called Thanksgiving. But everybody in this room I know loves the name Thanksgiving and we're not changing it." There are no known campaigns in the US calling for Thanksgiving to be given a generic name. A piece in the Huffington Post, which was published last week, examined the carbon footprint of various parts of the Thanksgiving celebration including travel made by 50 million Americans to visit family. Seemingly, this ‘attack’ on Thanksgiving was the inspiration for Trump’s latest outburst.

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Kerry Cancer Support Group needs your votes Kerry Cancer Support Group are delighted to be shortlisted in the Permanent TSB Community Fund, an exciting new community programme which will see €100k distributed to five worthy charitys around the country. FUNDING: Minister Brendan Griffin TD, has announced funding of up to €65,000 through Fáilte Ireland to support and develop Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day events over the next three years. From left: Ciara Sugrue (Fáilte Ireland) with Chamber of Tourism and Commerce members, David Rae and Paul Sherry (President), Bernadette Randles, Conor Hennigan, and Josephine O’Driscoll (Fáilte Ireland). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Fáilte Ireland supports St Patrick’s Day celebrations Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, has announced funding of up to €65,000 through Fáilte Ireland that will help support and develop Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day events over the next three years. Minister Griffin made the announcement at the Kerry Tourism Summit in The Brehon Hotel in Killarney. As the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland has identified festivals as a key component for tourism growth. The tourism development body is aiming to grow overseas visitors coming to Ireland to attend a festival to 300,000 by 2022. This growth is expected to generate €150million in revenue. Taking place outside the traditional peak tourism season combined with the geographical spread of celebrations across Ireland, St Patrick’s Day provides a significant opportunity to grow tourism and extend the season. “Festivals and events play an important role in delivering brilliant visitor experiences and help to spread the benefits of

tourism to communities throughout Ireland,” Minister of State Griffin said. “The commitment of Fáilte Ireland funding and development support for Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations is a welcome boost and a significant opportunity to attract overseas visitors to Kerry outside the traditional peak tourism season.” Fáilte Ireland’s Head of Festivals, Ciara Sugrue, added that they are positioning Ireland as ‘the’ place to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. “A sizeable number of visitors go to Dublin every year for the St Patrick’s Festival but as part of our strategy to spread the benefits of tourism, we also want to develop St Patrick’s Day celebrations in locations across the country,” she said. “With a strong international proposition and a broad range of accommodation in the local area, Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations have the potential to motivate significant numbers of overseas visitors. We look forward to working with the organising committee over the next three years on a development plan that will see real growth.”

Wall St. giant dies in America Denis Kelleher, whose rise from cash strapped immigrant to Wall Street fame was an American Dream story personified, has died aged 80. Mr Kelleher died on Friday, November 22 at his home on Staten Island surrounded by his family. Mr Kelleher, the son of a shoemaker began his life in Gneeveguilla. He moved to the United States in 1958. Through the decades he rose to found

his own financial services company, Wall Street Access, a money management and stock brokerage firm and member of the New York Stock Exchange. He set up a mentoring programme where students from his former school, St Brendan’s College, received first hand training on Wall St. Kelleher survived the 911 attacks as a flight home was diverted to Newfoundland in Canada at around the same time he was due to attend a meeting in the World Trade Centre.

The Kerry charity was nominated by local branches and are one of five in the South Region. Manager with KCSG Breda Dyland said that this nomination was really a welcome surprise to the charity and that winning would be a fantastic start to 2020 which will be their 10th anniversary year in transport.

“In this time we have transported patients from Kerry, West Cork and now West Limerick to over 22,000 appointments,” she said. “The €20k would mean a great deal to us as we plan to replace our Cork bus with a wheelchair accessible one and this would be a very welcome start to that fund so please take a little time to support us and to vote.” Casting your vote for this essential local service can be done by visiting Region South www.permanenttsb.ie/responsiblebusiness and following the instructions from there. Voting is open until December 20, and the winner in each region will be announced in the New Year.

VOTE: Breda Dyland and Linda Daly from Kerry Cancer Support Group with representatives from Permanent TSB.

Second Killarney screening of 'Kilimanjaro Mama’ The award-winning documentary of how Kerry woman Louise Quill set up the Tír na nÓg orphanage in Tanzania will be screened at Killarney Cinema on Thursday night (December 5). 'Kilimanjaro Mama’ tells the story of why Quill decided to set up the orphanage, what drives her, and the impact it has had on her own health and well-being. The film made its screen debut at the recent Kerry Film Festival, where it won

‘Best Feature Film’ and due to popular demand it is getting another showing in Killarney next week. “We would love it to be another sell out show as all money raised is going directly to the project,” said Deirdre Burke who is a volunteer at the orphanage. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. ie by searching for 'Kilimanjaro Mama’. Early booking is advisable – just 50 tickets remained when the Killarney Advertiser went to press last night (Thursday).

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

Water is extremely therapeutic for your feet Just because our feet are hidden away over the winter months - don’t stop looking after them. It’s important to keep toenails trimmed correctly and hard skin softened. If you have uncomfortable feet it shows in your face. You can be more irritable and even the easiest of tasks become enormous. I often hear people tell me that they mean to look after them through the winter but the old saying ‘out of sight out of mind’ and after a few months of neglect, a small issue becomes a big one. Soaking the feet regularly in Epsom Salts has an anti-inflammation effect, and can be very beneficial for both your feet, mind, body and soul. I don’t know anyone that soaked their feet after a long day and didn’t like it. You always feel like you’re walking on clouds after a simple foot soak. Water is extremely therapeutic and calming. With people mainly showering now and not having time for

baths the feet aren’t getting enough TLC. We use them every day so it’s important to look after them. You wouldn’t drive your car without giving it oil or getting it serviced once a year - yet you expect your feet to do everything we did in our early 20s. Life just seems to be getting busier so we need to look after ourselves so much more. If you suffer from diabetes, or just can’t reach your toes, or if you feel your toenails have got a lot thicker, we can help you by reducing the thickness of the nails and cutting them safely. Whether you’re suffering from ingrown toenails or corns and calluses, we can help with all feet issues. Call Jill for booking or more information on 064 6632966.

THINGS TO DO

IN KILLARNEY THIS WEEK

•O PENING DATE KILLARNEY ON ICE Friday, 4pm to 9pm Beech Road Car Park

• GEORGE MURPHY AND THE RISING SONS Saturday, 9pm Gleneagle INEC Arena

• KILLARNEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB WINTER SOCIAL Friday, 6.30pm Killarney Avenue Hotel

• BERNARD CASEY – LOCAL GOSSIP Sunday, 8.30pm Gleneagle INEC Arena

• LADIES NIGHT ART & PROSECCO Friday, 7pm K Town Bar

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TO NOVEMBER’S HOME & LIVING It’s been so cold and wet that it’s hard to get in the Christmas spirit but, with Santa only 26 sleeps away, it’s time to get moving. If you are super organised - unlike me - you may have all your gifts bought and wrapped. If not, or if you fancy a me to me gift, have a look at our gift guide for the interior minded. I always find circling what you like and leaving it open in front of your other half is always a win win! And if you've failed to come up with the perfect gift for the someone in your life - have a look at our top tech gifts. Christmas has always been a special time in our home as we have three Christmas birthdays. My top tip for a stress-free Christmas is always buy a few extra scented candles. There is always someone you've forgotten, and who doesn't like a scented candle! And if you haven't forgotten anyone you get to keep them - so buy nice ones! This is our last Home and Living for the year as next month is the bumper Christmas edition of the Killarney Advertiser, so I would like to wish all our readers, customers, family and friends, a very Happy Christmas and every best wish for 2020.

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A perfect time to start does not exist As we come towards the end of the year many of us will have already switched off. A subconscious decision has been made that this year “is a write off” and “I’ll start again in January”, but the reality is you don’t need a January, you don’t need a Monday, you don’t need a “perfect time to start” - it simply does not exist. January is similar to every other month, it contains around four weeks; 31 days and a few weekends wedged in between. Granted, it’s colder and darker in January so there may be some romantism to “putting the head down and embracing the grind” in January. But I assure you, the work you do now is just as valuable as the work you do in January. There are four weeks to Christmas. Anyone who knows me or has read any of our prior columns knows we’re not into extremes and believe that life is for living. However, giving yourself too much leeway and waiting for the “right time” can

last months and even years. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing practical healthy tips for this time of year, sharing a new item or two to focus on each week. The first thing I need you to do is to create accountability. This is vital. Being answerable to somebody is a bedrock to most people’s healthy lifestyle whether that’s a coach, a friend or family member. Have some clear targets and be held accountable to them.

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Eat slowly: This may sound like something your mother said to you at the dinner table when you were 10, but she was right. Eating slowly almost inevitably leads to eating less, feeling more in control of eating, as well as more mindful and aware. Eating slowly can be done anywhere, anytime, with any food, in any situation. This includes binge eating. This is a simple habit to understand, though rarely an easy one to do. Create a sleep ritual: Try to sleep 7/8 hours per night. We need enough good quality sleep to be healthy and fit. Many of us will struggle to get the required sleep we need, but one simple but effective thing to do is to create a ritual around bedtime. • Put the phone/screen away at least 30 minutes before bedtime • Have the room cool and dark • Write in a journal or practice some breathing • Put simply; a sleep ritual is a set of behaviours and a planned period of time before bed where you purposely relax and gear down. Next week we’ll add some more habits for you to practice and have some more helpful hints and tips to navigate the festive season.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy

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

Suicide Prevention Helplines

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

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

MS Support Group A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech

Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123 or text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.ie, or visit a volunteer at 43 - 44 Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee.Pieta House, free counselling, freephone 1800247247or call 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Aware Support & Self Care Group Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: The Aware Support & Self Care group meeting will take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7.30 pm in the KDYS, Fair Hill, Killarney. www.aware.ie

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COMMUNITY NOTES Fossa Bridge Club RESULTS: November 21. 1st Eileen Crehan and Joan Culloty, 2nd Anne Prendiville and Mary Shanahan, 3rd Mary Bowler and Anne Caulfield, 4th Kathleen Guerin and Finola Cronin, 5th Marie O’Sullivan Kenmare and Rafal Jarosewski. Congratulations and well done to all winners.

Fossa/Two Mile CCÉ CEOL: Day 2 of Ceol an Gheimhridh was held in Fossa on Sunday. Thank you to all those who helped out on the day. Go raibh maith agaibh. DANCING: Junior Set Dancing classes will commence shortly in Fossa. All those interested in learning or improving please contact Tim on 087 241 3116 or email profossacce@gmail. com. All welcome. Adult Set Dancing classes every Tuesday night at Fossa Community Hall. CHRISTMAS: Christmas Céilí will be held on Sunday, Dec 15 from 3-6pm at Fossa Community Hall. Music by Ui Bhriain. MUSIC: Our music sessions continue on Saturday, Dec 7 at Fossa GAA clubhouse. All welcome. Contact Tim on 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053 for more info.

CCÉ Cill Áirne MEETING: At our monthly meeting, last Tuesday night Chairman Eoin O’Carra welcomed everyone. Our delegate Kianan O’Doherty gave a comprehensive report from the Munster Council Congress meeting. Our next branch meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21 in The Meeting Rooms Park Road, as one of our committee members is away over the month of December. Our chairman Eoin O’Carra will continue to host pop up Gaeltacht

in Killarney and Kilcummin. Interested parties can contact Eoin on 087 6155253. Support your local classes and Ceilís and continue to promote our culture of music, song, dancing, and our native language.

Barraduff TREE: Our Memory Tree will be placed outside Barraduff Church. Our memory hearts will be available from O'Donoghue’s Store Barraduff. €5 per heart and all proceeds to Barraduff Tidy Village Group. Our memory tree is dedicated to all the beautiful souls who are no longer with us but they are always in our hearts. LIGHTS: Barraduff Christmas Lights Switch on takes place on Friday, November 29 at 7.30pm inside the Church in Barraduff. Entertainment by local school children. We hope you can join us and wrap up warm! This is a fantastic night, it’s a beautiful way to start your Christmas, you wont want to miss it. QUIZ: Barraduff Festive Fun Quiz takes place on Friday, December 27 at 8pm sharp in John Dan's Bar Barraduff. Have your team got what it takes to win it? Prize for best Christmas jumper/attire, spot prizes and you never know who may call in on the night! No booking required, just come along on and support all the fantastic team at Barraduff Tidy Village Group.

Kilcummin CHILDREN’S MASS: Kilcummin Comhaltas would like to invite Children of all ages to take part in music and song in the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice nights are Monday the 9th and Monday the 16th of December at 7pm in the Church in Kilcummin. All children welcome.

FACEBOOK: To keep up to date with Comhaltas and Branch news please go to our Facebook page at Kilcummin CCÉ. CRAFT FAIR: Kilcummin Christmas Craft Fair will be held in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Saturday, December 7 (6pm-9pm) and Sunday, December 8 (11am-1pm). Raffle tickets for hampers on sale with proceeds going to Parkinson’s Association Kerry. WREATHS: Christmas Wreaths (grave and door) for sale or pre-order and collect in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on the weekend of December 7 and 8 (at the Kilcummin Craft Fair) after 7.30pm and 11.30am mass. Grave wreaths €11 and door wreaths €13.50. Contact Mary 087 6447536. FOLK, LAND AND LIBERTY: Kilcummin, Folk, Land and Liberty is currently being printed and will be launched in December 2019. SHEP: ‘Seasons for growth, living with grief, loss and change in life’ is a free course for adults run for 20 hours over eight weeks. Start date Thursday, December 5. For more information or to book a place tel. 087 7728089.

Lissivigeen PARTY: A great night was enjoyed by everyone at Lissivigeen Community Alert Christmas Party at the Torc Hotel last Friday night. Dancers took to the floor early with lively music from the guest band Best of Friends. 93-year-old Eugene O'Keeffe’s rendition of the well-known 1916 song Grace was very well received by the large audience. Later on Aoife O'Sullivan, a 9-year-old pupil at Lissivigeen National School, was very impressive when she played two tunes on the

Cancertino.

Killarney Access Group PARKING ON FOOTPATHS: When a driver decides to park his/her car or van up on the footpath do they ever think about the people who use the footpath, where are they to go if their pathway is blocked? What about the person with the buggy and small child, are they to walk on the road? What about the elderly person who is unable to squeeze by on the footpath because a car/van is blocking their way? Does the driver ever think about the person in the wheelchair who has no way of getting past and no way of getting off the footpath to pass the vehicle? What about the visually impaired person who is trying to negotiate their way on the footpath and then is presented with this hurdle? Parking on footpaths can have very dangerous consequences for pedestrians being forced to walk on the road because of the ignorance of drivers who have decided to block the pathway. We are appealing to motorists and drivers to park responsibly and with consideration. Footpaths are for people, not for cars. Do not park up on the footpath, it is wrong, it is dangerous and it is illegal.

Muckross Youth Club MEETING: Muckross Youth Club under the direction of KDYS are having an information meeting for parents and teenagers (1st year upwards). The aim is to open in January 2020. Meeting will take place on Friday, December 13 in Muckross Community Centre (V93VEOC) at 8pm. Contact Breeda 087 7923945 if you need more information.

Magic of Christmas captured at Muckross It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Muckross House & Gardens as they launched their first Christmas lights switch on event last weekend. It was a truly enchanting experience

capturing the magic for all who attended. Santa arrived from the North Pole accompanied by Mrs Claus to officially light up the Muckross Garden Restaurant. They were welcomed to Muckross by the Holy Cross Mercy Primary

School Choir singing ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’, followed by a countdown to the lights by Mr and Mrs Claus with the help of all the boys and girls. The team from the Garden Restaurant laid on a truly festive spread with mulled wine, mince pies, reindeer

cookies and gingerbread men. The festive spirit has definitely arrived at Muckross House & Gardens and their enchanting decorations are not to be missed. For more information, please see www.muckross-house.ie.

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Road closures in place for Historic Rally Streets in Killarney and roads in the wider community will be closed to public traffic for certain periods today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) to facilitate the annual running of the Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally. Lewis Road car park will remain closed all day today until 9am tomorrow (Saturday) morning as its being used as the overnight car park for the competing cars. Killarney town centre will host the events ceremonial start tonight. The junction between the Plaza Hotel on Main Street to the junction at the top of New Street will be closed to traffic between 6pm and 9pm tonight. On Saturday the Moll’s Gap road will close at 6.45am and will remain shut until 1pm. This road will be closed from the entrance to Muckross to the townlands of Rossacoosane and Assroe near Templenoe. Access to the café at Moll’s Gap will be maintained but only from the Kenmare side and parking restrictions will be in place on the approach to the café. Beallaghbeama Pass between the Black-

water Bridge and Shronahiree in Glencar will be closed between 7.30am and 2.20pm. Roads in the Beaufort and Kilgobnet areas between Ownagarry Bridge via Ardacluckeen, Kilcoolaght West, Shannera Lower, Shanacloon and Gearha to Carhoonahone will remain closed between 820am and 2.50pm. Additionally there will be no access to the foot of Carrauntoohil from the Lisleibane car park and outdoor enthusiasts are advised to approach the mountain from the Cronin’s Yard side during this times. Roads in the Faha, Listry and Rockfield areas will be closed between 1pm and 4.18pm including roads in the townlands of Kilnarovanagh, Rockfield West, Rockfield Bridge, Rockfield Middle, Laharan and Lisheenashingane to the junction with the R561 at Brackhill, Castlemaine. The final stage of the rally will take place in the Coolick area of Kilcummin and roads near Rossanean, Curracitty, Glandeagh, Knockalibade, Buddaghauns and Coolick to Dooneen will close between 1.30pm and 5.30pm.

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Local dealer marks Peugeot’s 50th year Management from Reen’s Rathmore, main Peugeot dealer for Kerry, will attend a special celebration as the Gowan Group marks their 50th anniversary as the French make’s Irish distributer in Dublin this weekend. Appointed main Peugeot dealers in 1987, the Rathmore garage is one of Ireland’s longest serving Peugeot dealers. The business grew to new heights in 2005 when a new state-of-the-art showroom was opened on the existing site in Rathmore. The showroom underwent a refresh in 2018, adopting the new Peugeot cor-

porate identity and external signage. Increasingly recognised in their locality for their outstanding customer service, the family have a strong ethos of always putting the customer first. No stranger to awards, Reen’s Rathmore was ‘Peugeot Dealer of the Year’ in 2006, 2015 and 2017, before clinching the title again for 2018 for the second consecutive year. “We would be hopeful, with a stroke of luck on the night, that we will get an award but you never know,” said John Reen. “I wish Gowan Distributors and their staff the very best of luck, they have been pleasure to deal with over the last 32 years.”

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NEWS BRIEFS... Dermot McCarthy Muckross Youth Club, under the direction of KDYS, will hold an information meeting for parents and teenagers from First Year upwards on Friday, December 13 in Muckross Community Centre, V93VEOC with the aim to open in January 2020. Meeting will take place at 8pm. Contact Breeda on 087 7923945 if you need more information. ................................................................

Anxiety in Children free workshop A free workshop ‘Anxiety in Children for Parents and Guardians’ takes place on Monday, December 2, at SouthWest Counselling Centre, Lewis Road, Killarney from 9.30am to 12.30pm. There has been such a rise in anxiety in children and many parents seek support. If you have any queries please contact us on 064 6636416.

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TO LET: 2 double bedroom apartment, 1 en-suite, Bathroom, Utility, Kitchen/ Living room, Private Parking, Gas heating, 6 months contract, Contact Hannah 0876237841 TO LET: 1 Bed apartment to let, 10 minutes drive to Killarney town. Electric heating. Contact Donal 086 8286313 TO LET: Both Double/Single rooms to let. 10min walk from Killarney town centre. Quiet house,parking space,fibre broadband and refuse Bill's inc. Call 087 6162447 TO LET: Cosy 3 bed house Ber D1, Killarney 6 miles, Avaiable now for long term lease. References required. Contact 0876401880 WANTED: Apartment required long term, 58

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year old male, in same place now for last 10 years, landlord revamping so have to vacate by October 2020. I am a general builder, so no problem to maintain building, have exemplary references. Looking for around 650/700 on HAP. 087-6822317 WANTED: One Bedroom Apartment Killarney Town Area, Gentleman mid 40's. Will be in receipt of Rent Allowance. 0863818879 FOR SALE: Derrinatubrid, Boherbue, Mallow, Co. Cork. C. 26.84 acres of good quality lands with 2 x Slatted Units, yard, cubicle house etc. Basic Payment Scheme, private well & electricity. Further Particulars from Catherine @ Dick Pomeroy & Co. Auctioneers, Millstreet, 087-2248432.

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AVAILABLE: Plumber available. No job too small. 087-4131612 AVAILABLE: Handyman available for roofing, blocklaying, plastering, tiling, flooring, painting. 087-7218825 CHRISTMAS CONCERT - A Night of Song. Christmas, Classical and Traditional with mince pie and mulled wine reception. Thursday December 19th at 8pm in the Great Southern Hotel. Baritone – Eoin Foran and Pianist – Luke Lally Maguire. Tickets €20 available on Eventbrite, or on the door from 7:30pm. AVAILABLE: Hard-working painter with 25 years of experience and a lot of discipline is looking for a job. Please contact Ric on 0876649895 AVAILABLE: Irish Grinds available to eager 6th year students. Classes are two hour long, Tuesday evenings in Rathmore. One hour covers paper 1 essays and debates and hour two covers the Irish Oral preparation for Exam. Typed notes and sample answers on all topics given to students, from native Irish teacher with examination experience and an excellent track record for helping students to attain top marks. Spaces are limited, contact Geraldine 087 9858133 AVAILABLE: Lady available 2 mornings a week to do housework in the Killarney/Farranfore area. Contact 0872109585. AVAILABLE: French grinds available for Leaving and Junior Cert students. French

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AVAILABLE: GRINDS Fully qualified & experienced Biology & Science teacher available to give grinds, Junior/Leaving Cert, Higher & Ordinary level. Lessons catered to the individual student. Contact: 087 7993650 AVAILABLE: Childminder available Woodlawn area. 3 minutes drive from town centre, 3 minutes drive from St Olivers school Ballycasheen. Drop off and collection available. Garda vetted and qualified First Aider. Over 20 years experience with children. Contact 0876708826 for more details

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Stanley Insert Stove with Back Boiler, including Cream Marble Surround Fireplace. (4ft 6" wide by 4ft High). 3.6kw, boiler output 13.2 (Max 10 radiators), Fits 16 to 18" opening. 6" Flu €700 Contact: 087 9013445 FOR SALE: Beat the winter weather with a big value load of split firewood delivered @ 160 euro per load. And for clean animal bedding consider our bales of sawdust at 30e per "tonnebag". Call PJ at 0876606664 FOR SALE: Good dry well-seasoned firewood €5 per bag. Can deliver. 064-6632308 FOR SALE: Mobility scooter for sale, hardly used, €750. 087-9292917

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CASEY

HEGARTY

CASEY

In loving memory of Catherine Casey Rossmore, Firies Who passed away on the 15th December 2018

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

In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) Casey Mangerton View, Killarney Who died on 28th November 2011

Sister December comes with sad regret, The day, the month, we’ll never forget, You live in our hearts and walk by our sides, From Heaven above you are always our guide. A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For someone special in God’s care.

My heart has been left broken, Since the day you had to go, And the memories I treasure dearly, Are in the tears that still flow.

We’re missing you a little more, Each time we hear your name, We’ve cried so many tears, Yet our heart’s broken just the same.

CASEY

In loving memory of Catherine Casey Rossmore, Firies Who passed away on the 15th December 2018 On the first anniversary of the death of our beloved Sister, Sister in-law, Aunt and Gran-Aunt, we the family of Catherine would like to express out heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us, call to our house, attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial. We would also like to thank those who travelled long distances to attend the removal and mass and to the many people who sent mass cards and floral tributes. A special word of thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Farranfore Medical Centre, To Doctor Tom Murphy and his team in the Mercy Hospital Cork,the staff at Ahern’s Pharmacy Farranfore, to Doctor Margaret Clifford and her team and all the nurses and carers at Palliative Care University Hospital Kerry who we are forever greatfull to them as they showed us their love and support and care with Catherine. Many thanks to Fr. Tadgh Doherty, Fr. Dan Ahern, Fr. Sean Horgan, and Fr. Francis Nolan who concelebrated the funeral Mass. We would like to thank Helen Kerins for her music for the church ceremony. We would like to thank William and Myra O’ Shea and Francis and Johnny Henderson for their hospitality and services provided during the funeral. Special thanks to O’ Connors Funeral Directors for the professionalism in the handling of the funeral arrangements. Special thanks to Rehab care in Blennerville where Catherine’s great friends attended during the sad time. Thanks to all our friends, neighbours. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude to one and all. Catherine’s First Anniversary Mass will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday 3rd December 2019 in St. Gertrude’s Church, Firies

Sadly missed but always remembered by your loving sister Eileen, Jerry and family

1ST ANNIVERSARY CASEY

In loving memory of Catherine Casey Rossmore, Firies Who passed away on the 15th December 2018 Missed so Dearly, Missed in the morning of every day. Missed in the evening as light fades away. Missed in a thousand and one little ways, Around every corner a memory strays. No one knows the pain we bear, When we all meet and you’re not there, We talk, we laugh, we play our part, But behind it all lie broken hearts. You gave us years of laughter and happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, You left us lovely memories, We will treasure though the years. Sadly Missed by your loving Niece Antoinette and Billy

CASEY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Your gentle face and patient smile, With sadness we recall, You had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all. Your voice keeps whispering gently, Loved ones be brave and true, At the end of life there is sunshine, I’ll be waiting and watching for you. Sadly Missed by your loving Sister Rita and brother in law Francis.

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The day that Heaven calls for me, Will be a relief from all this pain, I’ll run to you with open arms, And we will meet again.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

2ND, 5TH & 20TH ANNIVERSARIES MURPHY

In loving memory of Humphrey & Bridie Late of Kilquane, Headford, Killarney, Who passed away on 20th May 1999 and 1st December 2017, And their daughter Eileen O’Mahony, Who passed away on 6th March 2014. Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same. Those special days will not return, When we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever. Always loved, remembered and sadly missed by Mary T, Joe and all the Murphy family.

We miss our times together, Things in common we could share, But nothing fills the emptiness, Now you’re no longer there. We’ve so many precious memories, To last our whole life through, Each one of them reminders, Of how much we’re missing you. Always remembered & missed by your loving children Padraig, Katherine, Adrian, Vincent, Colette, Maura and Deirdre. Grandchildren, sons-in law, daughters-in law. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral In the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, Dear Jesus may he rest.

3RD ANNIVERSARY FAVIER

Lovingly remembering Dympna Favier Late of Glen Ford, Glenflesk, Killarney Who passed away on 3rd December 2016 Days and months go gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you will always stay. Sadly missed by Peggy, Paudie and all the family.

8TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 1st December at 11:30am in St.Joseph’s Church, Rathmore

CASEY

Gone from our home that smiling face, The cheerful, pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone happy days.

If only I could have the chance, To see your face once more, Or to hear your voice one final time, Just like it was before.

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

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Catherine Casey Rossmore, Firies Who passed away on the 15th December 2018

You’re in my thoughts every day, And that’s how it will always be, For you may be up in Heaven now, But you’ll always be with me.

In loving memory of Catherine Casey Rossmore, Firies Who passed away on the 15th December 2018

6TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you, And whispered “Come to me”.

May the winds of heaven blow softly, And whisper in you ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Missing you deeply Katelyn, Kian, Christian, Aoibheann, Victoria and Rebecca xx

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

In loving memory of Margaret Brosnan Late of Ross Road, Killarney Who died on the 1st of December 2011

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

With tearful eyes we watched you, As you slowly slipped away, And though we loved you dearly, We couldn’t make you stay.

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.

Your golden heart stopped beating, Your tired eyes put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

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

Sadly missed by your loving husband Con, Sean, Jeannette, Brian and Mary and grandsons Ross and Harry.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday December 2nd at 8am in St. Mary’s Cathedral

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th November at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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12TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LIL MACMONAGLE

HICKEY

O’NEILL

NAGLE

In loving memory of Margaret Hickey Crosstown, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 30th November 2007 Much loved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.

In loving memory of Michael O’Neill Barleymount West, Killarney Who passed away on 2nd December 2017

In loving memory of Maurice Nagle Aghadoe, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 10th December 2018

A place in my heart, Is yours alone, A piece of love, No one can own.

As we approach the first anniversary of Maurice’s death, Angela, Paul, Alan, Cathy and Eileen and extended family would like to thank most sincerely those who sympathised and supported us through our very, very sad loss.

We are not upset when the grass dies. We know it will come back in a season or two. The dead don’t come back but they appear every time in the greenness of the grass. by Dunya Mikhail.

The family would like to thank all who sympathised and supported us in our loss.

14TH ANNIVERSARY SEAN MACMONAGLE

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

24TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

Deep in my heart, Your memory is kept, Of a husband I will never forget. Love and always remembered from Nora. Michael’s 2nd Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 7th December 2019 at 7:30pm in Fossa Church.

2ND ANNIVERSARY Missed every day xx.......

2ND ANNIVERSARY WARREN

In loving memory of Daniel Cronin Late of Bendameer, Old Deerpark, Killarney Who died on the 4th December, 1995 He never looked for praises, He was never one to boast, He just went 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.

In loving memory of Sheila Warren, Late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney, Co Kerry Who died on 10th of December 2017

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.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same.

A true friend we could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of our greatest blessings, The man that we called Dad.

Those special days will not return When we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Dad you are loved and remembered always by your daughters Margaret, Annette and grandson Daniel and son-in-law Owen. XXXX

Never forgotten, your son Gerard, daughter-in-law Lylia, your loving grandchildren Tom, Sarah and Conor.

Anniversary Mass is on Monday 2nd December at 6.15pm in the Cathedral

Anniversary Mass will be on 5th December at 7:30pm in Barraduff Church

O’NEILL

In loving memory of Michael O’Neill Barleymount West, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who passed away on 2nd December 2017 Dad, if I could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving dad, Who had a heart of gold. I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss you, Each single day. I will remember all he taught me, I’m hurt and won’t be sad, Because he will send me down the answers, And he will always be my dad. From Shane and Bridgid.

2ND ANNIVERSARY 10TH ANNIVERSARY

O’NEILL

MURNANE

In loving memory of Florence Murnane The Glen, Glenflesk Who left this world on 1st December 2009 In loving memory of Denis and Betty Lyne Late of Cleeney, Killarney. Denis who died on the 29th of November 2001, and Betty who died on the 12th of November 2011. Weep not for me, Nor sorrow take, But love each other, For my sake. Sadly missed by their children Michael, Norita, Denis, John, Miriam, Thomas, Desiree, their wives, husbands and their grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

We shall meet again in a brighter land, Where farewell is never spoken; We shall clasp each other hand in hand, And the clasp shall not be broken. May you rest in peace, dear loved one, In that Heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love. Your weary hours and days of pain, Your troubled nights have passed, Your ever patient willing soul, Has found sweet rest at last. From the Guerin family, Tiernaboul. Anniversary Mass for Florence & Paddy Murnane and deceased members of the Murnane Family will be held in Glenflesk Church on Tuesday 3rd of December at 7.30pm

Thanks to the doctors and staff at Ross Medical Practice, the nurses and staff at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee. A special thanks to the Doctors, nurses and staff at Bon Secours Hospital, Cork who helped Maurice through his final days. Thanks to Fr. Tom Looney and Fr. Danny Broderick. Thanks to all at O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their professional handling of all the funeral arrangements. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass on Friday 6th December at Prince of Peace Church, Fossa, Killarney at 7:30pm

2ND ANNIVERSARY CROWLEY

In loving memory of our dear daughter Denise Crowley Late of Gortdarrig, Headford, Killarney Whose 2nd anniversary occurs on 1st December 2019 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. Sadly missed by your parents Denis & Grace and brother Shane.

18TH & 8TH ANNIVERSARY LYNE

We wish to thank our neighbours and friends. Those who attended the funeral and travelled long distances, sent Mass Cards and letters.

In loving memory of Michael O’Neill, Barleymount West, Killarney Who passed away on 2nd December 2017 Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

Anniversary Mass for Denise will be on Friday 6th December at 6pm in Shrone Church

21ST ANNIVERSARY GEANEY

From Micheál and Treasa.

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. S.R.

In loving memory of Mary Geaney Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on the 6th December 1998 R.I.P. Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts you will always live on. Always remembered by loving husband Denis and family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday November 30th at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Breda O Connor, Gneeveguilla Village Who passed away on 3rd Dec 2018 Breda’s family would like to express their deep appreciation to all who sympathised, called to the house, attended the rosary, removal or burial and to those who phoned, gave mass cards or perpetual enrolments. Thanks to Fr Pat O Donnell for being very supportive in accommodating the family’s requests and for his wonderful ceremony in the church and at the graveside. Thanks to Donie O Connor the sacristan, Tim Gleeson & Noreen Lucey for the beautiful music, the undertakers John D & Michael John and Gneeveguilla GAA for the use of their facilities after the funeral. A special word of thanks to Mary O Sullivan & Sheila Buckley, home carers and to Geraldine Hickey, Alzheimer Society carer for the unwavering care and respect given. Thanks to Sandra Dineen, Sheila McCarthy Public Health nurses and to the relief home help staff and Dr Laura Malone & the staff at Killarney GP. Special thanks to Margaret O Connell, who gave great help and all the great neighbours past and present who looked out for Breda over the years. The kindness and support given meant Breda was able to remain living in her own home for as long as possible, before excellent care was provided for her final six months by the wonderful staff of St Columbanus’s and District Hospital Killarney. Please accept this acknowledge as a token of the family’s gratitude and appreciation. Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass in Gneeveguilla Church on Sunday 1st Dec at 10:00 am

17TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

In loving memory of Mary O’Leary, late of Emmet’s Terrace, Killarney, who died on the 30th November, 2002. We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our duty to the end, Till we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will, Forget you mother dear. Love from Daughters, Ann & Sheila, Sons Jerry & Timmy. Grandsons, Sean, Jer & Emmett. Great Grandson Sean Óg & Lucas and all extended family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 29th of November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

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In loving memory of Bridie O’Sullivan Late of Woodlawn Drive & Tatler Jack, Killarney Who passed away on 3rd December 2018 on her 78th Birthday As we lovingly remember Bridie on her first anniversary, her husband Eddie and her children Noreen, Patrick, Deborah Ann and Edmund, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law and beloved grandchildren would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised and supported us during our sad loss. Special thanks to the emergency services, our extended families, many relatives, friends and neighbours who called to the house, brought refreshments, attended the Rosary, the removal, the funeral mass and burial in Aghadoe. To those who gave mass cards, flowers, sent letters of sympathy, donated to Rockmount Day Centre and travelled long distances to be with us we are forever grateful. We would like to thank most sincerely Fr Kieran O’Brien and all the priests who concelebrated Bridie’s mass. To O’Sheas Funeral Home Killarney for their help, professionalism and kindness. Thanks to those who prepared the grave. Special thanks to Donal Shine, Sean Moynihan and Ray Kennedy for the beautiful music in the church and at the graveside. We will be forever grateful to all the amazing staff at Rockmount Day Centre, Kilgarvan, Brid and all Bridie’s Homehelp team for the care and kindness they showed to her. Thanks to Dr. Eleanor Johnson and staff of Deenagh Medical Centre and to Liam and the staff of Sheahan’s Pharmacy. To our neighbours in Woodlawn Drive for their kindness and support during Bridie’s illness and the days around her sad passing and for the Guard of Honour given to Bridie on her final journey from her home. Your love and kindness will always be remembered. A special word of thanks to David and all the past and present staff of the Tatler Jack for their help and support. To the Dr. Crokes GAA Club and the Dromhall Hotel for the refreshments & support given to our family. To those who helped in any way, thank you. Your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone personally please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Mass will be offered for your intentions. Bridie’s first anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Monday 2nd December at 7.30pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road

2ND ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

O’SULLIVAN

In Loving memory of Bridie Murphy Late of “The Forge” Kilquane, Headford, Killarney, Who passed away on 1st December 2017

In loving memory of Ambrose O’Sullivan, Late of Gortagullane, Muckross, Killarney Who died on the 1st December 2015

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. Lovingly remembered by son Owen, Kathleen and family. Anniversary Mass in Rathmore on Sunday 1st December at 11:30am

2ND ANNIVERSARY

The golden gate stood open, God saw you wanted rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, You are now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Sadly missed by your brother Paddy, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, close friends and neighbours. Special thanks to Mike Mangan.

MURPHY

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In Loving memory of Bridie Murphy Late of “The Forge” Kilquane, Headford, Killarney, Who passed away on 1st December 2017 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, In our hearts you are always there. Fondly remembered, your son Brendan.

2ND ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Remembered with love, a loving mother and nana Teresa O’Sullivan Late of Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney Who passed away on 26th of November 2017 We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And days before that too. God has you in his arms, We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed by your son Neil, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Gavin & Ava xx

In Loving memory of Bridie Murphy Late of “The Forge” Kilquane, Headford, Killarney, Who passed away on 1st December 2017

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind. Sadly missed by Vincie, Maureen and family.

12TH ANNIVERSARY BRENNAN

In loving memory of Noel Brennan Late of Ballaugh, Killarney and Cahersiveen Who died on the 28th November 2007 Just a prayer from those who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you’ll live forever, Because we thought the world of you. Sadly missed by your wife Kitty, sons John and Noel, daughters Michelle and Olive, daughters in law Edel and Karen, sons in law Gavin and Michael and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th November at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

In loving memory of Katie O’Shea late of Boulia Heights, Firies, Killarney who died on 1st December 2014. She Is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she’s gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Sadly missed by Neilie, Maria, Fiona and Tony. Mass for Katie & Niamh is on Saturday 30th November at 7:30pm in St Gertrude’s Church, Firies.

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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

20TH ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

FLEMING

TUCKER

In loving memory of a dear husband and father, David Fleming Glendale House, Dromadeesirt, Tralee Road, Killarney Who died on the 30th November, 1999 R.I.P.

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

ROHAN

In loving memory of Kathleen Griffin 21 Park Drive Who died on 4th December 2015 God looked around his garden And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered, ‘Peace be thine’. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. Remembered with love, Kevin, Bríd, Bryan, Kyle and Emma. xxx

13TH ANNIVERSARY WRENN

In loving memory of James Wrenn Late of “Woodlawn House” Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on the 4th December 2006 As each day dawns We think of you As each night falls We pray for you. Deep in our hearts you will always stay. Sadly missed and never forgotten by Anne, Cara, Jamie, Patrick, Wayne, Finn, Lachlan. Anniversary Mass will be on Monday 23rd December at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

In loving memory of a wonderful daughter & sister Aileen Rohan (Nee Ferris) Late of Kings Park, O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney Whose birthday occurs on the 29th November Nothing on earth can ever replace, The sound of your voice or, The smile on your face, No verse, no flowers, no tears can say, How much we miss you every day. Miss you every day. Happy Birthday xxx Love Mam As each day dawns we think of you, As each night falls we pray for you, And throughout our lives, No matter where, In our hearts you are always there.

Always remembered by your loving wife Anne, daughters Gerardine and Elaine, sons David and Michael, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY FLYNN

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE ROHAN

A Birthday remembrance for My Loving Wife Aileen Rohan Who passed away in July 2016 Aileen’s Birthday occurs on 29th November You are near, even if I don’t see you. You are with me, even if you are far away. You are in my thoughts, in my heart, in my life, always. Thinking of you always with love, your Husband Mark and Son Eugene, The Ferris and Rohan families, relations and friends.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

In loving memory of Patrick Flynn Cluain Fhionnain, Killarney Who died 1st of December 2018 As we fondly remember our brother Patrick on his first Anniversary, the Flynn family would like to thank the staff and management of Cluain Fhionnain who cared for Patrick for so many years. We would also like to thank the Doctors and Nurses of Tralee General Hospital and Cork University Hospital for the care and the kindness they showed Patrick up to his passing. A special thanks to Fr Kieran o Brien, Fr Jim Linehan, Fr Niall Howard, Fr Dick Dowling, Fr Teddy Linehan, Fr Gerard o Leary and the parish clerk Tadghie Fleming and the choir. Yvonne Mulvihill for the beautiful eulogy of Patrick’s life and to all who attended the removal and the mass. We would like to thank O Shea’s Funeral home for their thoughtful and professional handling of the funeral arrangements, and thanks to all who gave and send mass cards. Patrick’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be at 10:30am on Sunday 1st December 2019 in Saint Mary’s Cathedral Killarney

14TH & 15TH ANNIVERSARY

I think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know. Also remembering my brothers Denis & Patrick and my Parents. Loved and missed every day by your sister Julie, brother-in-law Joe and family.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. Loved and missed The Dillon Family xxx

12TH ANNIVERSARY TUCKER

ROHAN

In loving memory of my brother James Wrenn Late of “Woodlawn House” Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on the 4th December 2006

Always loved and sadly missed. Tracy and your son Cian xxxxxxxxxxx

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

13TH ANNIVERSARY WRENN

Time goes by, Life goes on, But from our hearts, You are never gone.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget.

CRONIN

A birthday remembrance for my beautiful cousin and friend Aileen Rohan (Nee Ferris) Late of Kings Park and O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney Whose birthday occurs on 29th November To us you were someone special, Someone kind and true, You will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you. In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, We think about you every day. Thinking of you on your Birthday Aileen. Sadly missed every day by Gerardine and Paddy. xxx

In loving memory of my dear son Stephen Tucker Late of Shrone and Woodlawn Park Who died on November 29th 2007 I remember the day you were born, My beautiful brown-eyed boy, My heart was bursting with happiness, You were my pride and joy. I remember the day you died, Exactly 12 years today, My heart just broke in two, It comforts me to know Dad is with you, And my two angels help me to carry on. Miss you and love you forever. Your heartbroken Mom xx Brother There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a brother we loved so dear. Deep in our hearts lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of our brother Stephen, Whose memory will never grow old. Loved and remembered every day by your brothers Denis and Gavin, sister Olivia, sisters-in-law Amelia and Rosie, and brother-in-law Ger. Uncle Gentle Jesus up above, Please give Uncle Stephen, All our love. From niece Lauren, nephews Dylan, Darragh, Luke, Rory and Marc xx Anniversary Mass Saturday November 30th at 6:15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral

12TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Hannah & Patrick Cronin Late of Shinagh, Rathmore. Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you’re never gone, We think about you always, We talk about you too, Memories we treasure, Will stay with us forever. Loved and Remembered always by all your loving family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th November at 6pm in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmore

TUCKER

In loving memory of Stephen Tucker Late of Shrone and Woodlawn Who died on the 29th November 2007 Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You could never be forgotten, You know you never will. Missed by Deirdre V. Fleming xxx

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

| By Adam Moynihan

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NO FAITH: CPA chairman Micheál Briody has accused the GAA of using the fixtures task force as a "Trojan horse". Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

No end in sight for fixtures debacle As November rolls into December, Adam Moynihan asks (for the third year in a row) why the GAA still haven’t resolved the fixtures crisis The short days. The long nights. The driving rain and cutting winds that would make even the proudest of Gaels curse their ancestors for ever setting foot on such a miserable rock in the first place. It’s winter in Ireland. And none of us want to be here. Well, the good news for most of us that we can take a break from the bleakness, or at least hide from it. We can head away for a weekend, or a week, or even two if the bank balance allows. We can go for a hot whiskey in a warm pub of a Saturday night. We can stay inside and spend time with the family. We can sit at home by the fire of a wintry Sunday morning and read the Killarney Advertiser (or another, lower quality publication). To sum up, we can basically do what-

ever we want with our free time. Our free time is free. If you’re an amateur Gaelic footballer, however, it’s unlikely that you possess that same level of freedom. When it’s football season, football owns you. Missing any of the two/three training sessions a week is not acceptable. On some days off, private gym sessions are mandatory. Alcohol is often banned, if not directly by management then by a kind of self-policed group prohibition. And, due to the unpredictable nature of the calendar (particularly for club players), planning holidays during the season is simply not an option.

12 MONTHS A YEAR

All of this wouldn’t be as much of an ask if it was limited to a certain period

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22.11.2019 of time. In Ireland, the basketball season lasts around six months. The soccer season, at the highest level, lasts eight. Those sports have professional and semi-professional players but they still get a break. In Gaelic football and hurling, two sports played exclusively by amateurs, the season starts in January and typically runs deep into December. When you sit down as a team in January and commit for the year, you really are committing for an entire year. Now, if you’re willing to be that dedicated to your sport then there’s a very good chance that you love it and you’re happy to accept that sacrifices have to be made. But there isn’t a footballer in the country (of sound mind) who will tell you that they’re happy with a 12-month-long season. I spoke to a number of top local players about this very issue a year ago and there was universal disillusionment when it came to the current GAA schedule. “There’s no break, and there’s burnout both mentally and physically from it,” one player said. “I find it very difficult at this time of year because pitches are heavier, days are darker, the weather is shite. It’s not an enjoyable time to play.” To a man, they were fed up and eager for reform but here we are again, heading into December with competitions still ongoing. In this part of the world, the East Kerry Championship is due to finish up on December 8 with the final of Division 1 of the County League slated for December 15. The current schedule is unfair, it’s unhealthy and it has been common practice for far too long. So why has nothing changed? To be frank, it’s hard to come up with any explanation other than “the powers that be don’t care”.

CPA WITHDRAWAL

There is clearly no appetite for meaningful fixture reform in the upper echelons of the GAA. If there was, the Club Players Association would not have withdrawn last week from a task force that was set up in May to tackle the issue. Explaining the CPA’s decision, chairman Micheál Briody claimed that the task force was merely “a Trojan horse designed to give cover to the GAA authorities to ratify the status quo while having the appearance of consultation and thoughtful deliberation. In reality, it will simply be a ratification process for the newly introduced Tier Two football championship and retention of the Super 8s”. The phrase “status quo” will send shivers down the spine of every footballer and hurler the length and breadth of the country. With the CPA, who describe themselves as a sin-

The current schedule is unfair, it’s unhealthy and it has been common practice for far too long. So why has nothing changed? gle-issue party (i.e. the resolution of the fixtures crisis), and the GPA, who represent intercounty players, on board, it was hoped that the specially convened task force would finally push through real change. In addition to GAA President John Horan’s preferred Tier Two option, which has already been given the go-ahead by special congress despite fierce opposition in some quarters, there are ostensibly two other proposals on the table. One is a flipped calendar, which would see intercounty competitions played at the start of the year and club thereafter, and the other is a so-called 4x8, which would see an evening up of the provinces into four leagues of eight with two 4x4 championships (Tier One and Tier Two) seeded based on league performance. The report is due to be published this week and it is still possible for the task force’s proposals to supersede those of special congress but, concerned that those two alternatives are not being taken seriously by GAA “insiders”, the CPA have walked.

CASH COW

It seems as though the suits at HQ are more concerned with milking their cash cow (intercounty games at Croke Park) than addressing the concerns of 99% of their playing population. It’s so demoralising for club players because it all points towards more of the same. It may sound a bit melodramatic but it’s times like these I’m reminded of an old quote - a variant of many other similar quotes before it - by US presidential candidate George McGovern. “I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.” John Horan and many men just like him at local level are calling the shots but, unfortunately, it’s the guys who take to the field on a Sunday who are making all the sacrifices. You wonder what it will take for the GAA to actually sit up and listen to the players. Words alone are clearly not enough.

BLOOD, SWEAT & TIERS: GAA President John Horan seems intent on forcing through his controversial Tier Two fixtures proposal. Pic: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile.

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Legion get the better of Fossa in quarters

PROVIDER: Killarney Legion forward Conor Keane was pulling the strings for Legion in their comfortable victory over Fossa.

EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP: QUARTER-FINAL _________________________________________________________________________________

Killarney Legion

3-9 | Fossa 0-6

DERREEN

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald Legion qualified for the semi-final of the Dr O’Donoghue Cup on Sunday by defeating Fossa 3-9 to 0-6 in Derreen. Conditions were very difficult for the players after the incessant early morning rain and players found it very hard to keep their footing. Still, the commitment was there by both teams and that made for some exciting passages of football. The one-sided scoreline tells its own story but Fossa gave a plucky display, especially considering the fact that they were without their captain and key centre forward Paudie Clifford. They got off to a bright start by shooting the opening point but Billy McGuire equalised for the Legion in the sixth minute. David Clifford eased Fossa ahead in the ninth minute but James O’Donoghue levelled for the Legion a minute later. O’Donoghue then put them ahead in the 15th minute with a good long-range free. Meanwhile, Danny Sheahan was doing a good job at full back on David Clifford, who lacked support. Conor Keane was fouled in the 16th minute and he pointed the resultant free. Jack O’Neill added a point and Billy McGuire was on hand in the 23rd minute to score the first goal, putting Legion ahead 1-5 to 0-2. Jonathan Lyne, who was very impressive, and Clifford

exchanged points to leave the Legion ahead 1-6 to 0-3 at half-time.

SECOND HALF

Fossa had the aid of the breeze in the second half but they failed to score. Early attempts by Anthony Wharton, Micheál O’Keeffe and Tadhg O’Shea were all wide of the target. Legion took over despite the best efforts of Wharton and Eoin Talbot and points by James O’Donoghue and Conor Keane made it 1-8 to 0-3. Substitute Donal Lyne struck for the inevitable goal in the 52nd minute and two minutes later substitute Darragh Lyne raised another green flag to make it 3-8. One more point for the Legion finished the scoring. They were well served on the day by James O’Donoghue, Conor Keane, Billy McGuire, Cian Gammell, Danny Sheahan and Jonathan Lyne. Although he was beaten on three occasions, Fossa goalkeeper Shane O’Sullivan played very well on a busy afternoon between the posts. Others to do well were David Clifford, Eoin Talbot and Anthony Wharton. Referee for the game was James O’Sullivan from Firies who did a good job in difficult conditions. There was just one flare-up in the 20th minute but that was quickly resolved. Legion manager Stephen Stack will look with confidence to the semi-final battle with Gneeveguilla, who had a great victory (2-8 to 0-13) over fierce rivals Rathmore.

Fossa gave a plucky display, especially considering the fact that they were without their captain Paudie Clifford.

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High stakes semi for Spa and Dr Crokes EK CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMI-FINAL

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Spa v Dr Crokes Sunday at 2pm Fitzgerald Stadium Sunday’s Killarney derby between Spa and Dr Crokes promises to be a high-octane affair as both sides vie for a spot in the final of this year’s O’Donoghue Cup. This rivalry has been fairly one-sided down through the years but Spa turned the tables back in June when they picked up a long-awaited 1-14 0-15 league victory up in Tullig. A firsthalf goal by Ciarán Spillane kept Spa in contention that day and late points by Shane Cronin (two) and Ryan O’Carroll proved crucial as the Crokes fell to a shock defeat. All things told, it was an up-and-down league campaign for Spa and they finished up seventh in Division 1 with six wins and five defeats. They were naturally disappointed to have exited the Intermediate in the group phase but there was some joy in the championship for many of their players as 13 Spa men were part of the East Kerry team who won the Kerry Senior Football Championship earlier this month.

The absence through injury of Dara Moynihan is a blow but the fine form of those East Kerry boys, particularly the likes of Dan O’Donoghue, Liam Kearney, Shane Cronin and Evan Cronin, bodes well heading into the business end of the East Kerry Championship. Victory over Crokes on Sunday would send Spa through to their first final since 1989 when they beat Gneeveguilla after a replay. In recent years, the O’Donoghue Cup has been an opportunity for the Crokes to put the cherry on top of the icing on top of their cake. This time out, the O’Donoghue Cup is the whole cake. Last weekend’s defeat to Dingle in a County League back game means that the Crokes are now facing the unfamiliar prospect of finishing 2019 trophyless. Remarkably, the Lewis Road club have won at least one piece of silverware in each of the past 15 years and they will be keen to keep that run going by retaining the trophy they won back from Rathmore in 2018. The winners of this match will take on either Legion or Gneeveguilla in the final next week. With the Crokes failing to advance to Munster for the first time in four years, the East Kerry Board will (barring replays) manage to get the tournament finished by December 8, two weeks earlier than last year’s decider which took place on December 22.

GRUDGE MATCH: Michael Foley of Spa being chased by Alan O'Sullivan of Crokes when the sides met in the league in June. Spa won by two points.

Gneeveguilla looking for another scalp EK CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMI-FINAL

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Legion v Gneeveguilla Saturday at 1pm Fitzgerald Stadium The Magic of the Cup™ rarely applies to the East Kerry Championship. Since 2004, only two teams (Dr Crokes and Rathmore) have lifted the O’Donoghue Cup so it has been a lean spell indeed for the underdogs. Can Gneeveguilla buck the trend? This year’s Division 3 champions were fancied by many to give out-of-form Rathmore a good game last weekend but I’m not sure how many people thought they’d go out and actually win it. But win it they did.

A Shane Crowley goal gave the Junior Premier outfit the perfect start and they led by five, 1-6 to 0-4, at the interval. A second goal early in the second helped to open up a commanding 2-7 to 0-4 lead and despite a spirited Rathmore comeback, they just about held on to win by a solitary point. Gneeveguilla defender DJ Murphy was named Man of the Match. Next up for Gneeveguilla are another Division 1 club in the Legion. The Killarney side had a resounding victory over Fossa in the last round, eventually winning with 15 points to spare. As a senior club, Legion will naturally be favourites to advance to their fourth final since 2013 but Stephen Stack’s side will have to be wary of the threat posed by their semi-final opponents. If they do manage to get over the line, an all-Killarney final against either the Crokes or Spa beckons.

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K erry to face Dublin in league opener

Peter Keane’s Kerry will be back in Croke Park on Saturday, January 25 when they get their 2020 National League campaign up and running with a difficult away fixture against Dublin. It will be Kerry’s third competitive match in a row against the Dubs in Croke Park following the thrilling All-Ireland final and subsequent replay back in September. Jim Gavin’s side just pulled away in the rematch to secure their fifth consecutive All-Ireland title. Kerry, who were defeated by Mayo in the 2019 Division 1 final, will face Galway in Tralee in Round 2 before making the long trip up to Omagh to take on Tyrone. Two weeks later, on February 23, The Kingdom will host Meath in the only league game that will be played in the Fitzgerald Stadium in 2020. Away matches against Mayo and Monaghan will follow before Donegal visit Tralee in the final round on March 22. |

C lub finals brought forward to January

The 2019/20 All-Ireland Club semi-finals and finals will be played in January 2020, the GAA have revealed. Traditionally played in February and March, the final rounds have been brought forward with a view to streamlining the club season, which in previous years had stretched for up to 15 months for teams like Dr Crokes who reached the final in 2017 and 2019. Next season (2020/21), the semi-finals will be played in December with the final taking place in early January. |

B ig win for Scotts Lakers in Belfast

Unperturbed by the long journey and early tip-off time, the Scotts Lakers picked up an impressive 94-81 win over the Ulster University Elks in Belfast on Saturday. The Lakers, who had to leave Killarney at 4.30am that morning, were in control for

much of the game with Danish forward Toby Christensen registering a season high of 38 points. Three-point ace Brian O’Neill added 21 and point guard Mick McGinn chipped in with 15 as the Killarney club improved to 7-3. Shane McCarthy’s team will face the Limerick Sport Eagles away on December 8 with the next home game coming on December 14 when they welcome the Limerick Celtics to Killarney. | K illarney Rugby youngsters

power to victory

The Killarney RFC U18s knew that victory over Newcastlewest in their final group game would send them through to the Munster Cup and that’s exactly what they got as a complete performance saw them prevail on a scoreline of 25-11. Tries by Craig McKenzie Vass and Gary Randles (two) proved crucial for the hosts while prop Ciarán O’Brian added 10 points with the boot. Killarney now await the draw with next round scheduled to take place on December 14. |

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Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League RESULTS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 U13 GIRLS PREMIER

U13 BOYS DIVISION 1

Fenit 2–9 Inter Kenmare Iveragh United 2–3 Camp Juniors

Park B 0–7 Dingle Bay Rovers Mastergeeha 5– 2 Killarney Athletic B Iveragh United 3–2 Tralee Dynamos

U13 GIRLS DIVISION 1

Castleisland 2-1 MEK Starz Killarney Celtic Green 6–0 Park LB Rovers 3–4 MEK Starz Fenit 3–0 Ballyheigue

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2 (NORTH)

Fenit 1–3 LB Rovers

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2 (SOUTH)

MEK Galaxy C 8–1 Inter Kenmare Killarney Athletic C 1–3 Killorglin Mastergeeha B 1–9 Ballyhar Dynamos

U15 GIRLS PREMIER

Inter Kenmare 4-0 Castleisland

U17 GIRLS PREMIER

U14 BOYS PREMIER

Inter Kenmare 3-0 Park Listowel Celtic 9–1 Killarney Athletic

Ballyhar Dynamos 3–0 Park B

U15 BOYS PREMIER

U13 BOYS NATIONAL CUP

Park 4–1 Inter Kenmare Listowel Celtic 0–3 Killarney Celtic Killarney Celtic 2-1 Killorglin Mastergeeha 3–3 Killorglin

Tralee Dynamos 4–2 Holycross Avenue United 0–1 Killarney Athletic Newcastlewest Town 7–4 Camp Juniors

U12 BOYS PREMIER

U15 BOYS DIVISION 1

MEK Galaxy 3–1 Park

Dingle Bay Rovers 0–6 Killarney Athletic Tralee Dynamos 5–3 Rattoo Rovers

U13 BOYS PREMIER

Park 3–0 Inter Kenmare Fenit 1–5 Killarney Celtic Killorglin 4-4 Listowel Celtic

U15 BOYS DIVISION 2

LB Rovers 9–2 Killarney Celtic B

S parling winner sends Celtic through

Kerry champions Killarney Celtic are through to the semi-final of the Munster Champions Trophy after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Hibernians of Waterford. Stephen McCarthy gave the Celts the lead inside the opening minute but Hibs equalised with 25 minutes on the clock. McCarthy fired his side back into the lead 10 minutes later and that looked like being the winner until the 87th minute when the visitors made it 2-2. There was still time for one more twist, however, and when Wayne Sparling clipped an inviting cross to the back post, younger brother Terry was on hand to tap in a memorable, stoppage time winner. Celtic now await the draw for the last four where they will face Doolan’s Cow, St Michael’s or Rathkeale/Dunmanway. Next up is an FAI Junior Cup Round 5 tie against St Kevin’s on Sunday. Kick-off in Celtic Park is at 3pm.

GALACTICOS: The MEK Galaxy U13s who defeated Inter Kenmare 6-1. Girls Roll of Honour: Sarah Warren and Jessica Leggate (Killarney Celtic), Kaja Huserova and Amy Stack Leen (Park), Klaudia Merchel and Alice Granville (Inter Kenmare), Síofra Murphy and Mary Angela Lynch (Fenit), Sarah Lynn Wharton and Avril Rooney (MEK Galaxy) and Clíodhna Buckley and Roisin Fogarty (LB Rovers).

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

TEAM OF THE WEEK

JAMIE VOUSDEN MEK Galaxy U13

ENDIJS MAURINS Park U13

PÁDRAIG MANNING DANIEL O’KEEFFE Dingle U13

ADRIAN CASEY

Killarney Celtic U15

SCRUM: The Killarney RFC U18s had a great victory over Newcastlewest. Pic: Mary McCarthy.

Killorglin U13

JACK NOLAN Fenit U13

JAMES O’CONNOR Mastergeeha U13

MICHEÁL O’SULLIVAN Ballyhar U14

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ZACH DRISCOLL Iveragh United U13

JACK MALLON LB Rovers U15

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

LOTTO: Dr Crokes GAA President Jackie Looney who was the winner of the club's lotto jackpot of €10,800. Also pictured are Paul Downey (secretary), Malachy Walsh (lotto co-ordinator), Ed Stack (treasurer), Moss Harmon (lotto co-ordinator) and Pa O'Brien (lotto co-ordinator). Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

BLUES: The Killarney Athletic U15 Division 1 team who defeated Dingle Bay Rovers 6-0.

HAMPERS: Dr Crokes Golf Society Hampers Outing sponsored by The Tatler Jack. Front: Alan Flynn (second), Karl McMahon (Captain), David Moloney (overall winner) John O'Leary (President), Brian Clarke (third) and David Looney (Tatler Jack). Back: Brendan Keogh, Harry O'Neill, Joey Sheehan, Colm Galvin, Denis Coleman, Ger O'Shea, John Lynch, Niall O'Mara and Vincent Casey. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U14 girls team who took on Listowel last weekend.

WINNERS: The Kilcummin minors who beat Glenflesk in the East Kerry Division 3 final. Pic: Séamus Healy.

GOLF: Mary O’Doherty (fourth from left) presenting the AIB Ladies Club Christmas Hampers to winner Geraldine Tarrant with (left) Sinéad Galvin representing Lora Beth Molloy (2nd), Kelly Brotherton (3rd and Best Gross): Anne Looney (Lady Captain) and Marguerita Mulcahy (Club President). Back: Prizewinners Winnie Ryan, Mary Sheehy, Máire Geaney, Maureen Creedon and Breda Duggan at Killarney Golf Club on Sunday.

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K illarney Historic Rally gets underway tonight

Killarney town centre is the place to be tonight (Friday) as the ceremonial start for the annual Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally rolls into town. Most of the leading crews and top local drivers will be introduced to the public on the start ramp on Main Street by World Rally Championship broadcaster Becs Williams. The first car is expected just after 6.30pm and for the first time a pipe band will lead competing crews over the ramp, adding a new dimension to the event that is also a focal point of the Christmas in Killarney Festival. | P arking restrictions on

Moll’s Gap Stage

Fans attending Saturday’s Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally will need to be aware that the stage will turn right at the famous Avoca Café at the Gap itself and not the usual run down into Kenmare. New clerk of the course Darren McCormick has put his own stamp on the rally and one of the new features is an extended version of Ireland’s most-famous rally stage. After turning right, the stage will follow the Sneem Road for just over 3km. At this point, the stage will turn left into the Blackwater Valley and will use roads previously used in either the Rally of the Lakes or the Killarney Historic Rally.The combined stage runs at a staggering 23km, making it one of the longest stages in Irish rallying this year. “We will have motorcycle marshals directing people where to park along here and it is very important that they obey these instructions,” said the clerk of the course Darren McCormick. “We are grateful that Avoca will be open but they cannot serve breakfast to the fans if staff cannot gain access to the café.”

By Sean Moriarty

K ingdom of Kerry Rally Championship

This weekend’s Historic Rally will have a bearing on the final results of the Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship. Tralee driver Darren Young looks set to lift the title but he could be robbed at the final hurdle by Alan Ring. The Castleisland driver needs to win his class, and by default the overall rally, to take the title from Young. Paul Nagle needs a strong result too in his efforts to secure the co-driver’s side of the championship but if the newly crowned Irish Tarmac champion was to falter at the final hurdle, then any navigator in the top 10 has a realistic chance of taking the title. Nagle’s main rivals this weekend include Ronald O’Riordan who is co-driving for Pat Looney in a Ford Escort Mk1 and Denis Coffey who is alongside Dave Slattery in an Escort Mk2. | R een to join Motorsport

Ireland Academy in 2020

Kieran Reen will join the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy in 2020. The academy was established to provide promising young drivers with a pathway from the junior rallying ranks through to competing at World Rally Championship. The Headford-based driver was one of six young rally drivers to make the final cut in the Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year nominations. That list was whittled down to three during the interview process at Motorsport Ireland’s Dublin headquarters last week but the young Kerry driver did not make the final cut. However, he will be included in all activities run by the academy next season including media training, pacenote making guidance and professional tests in state of the art rally cars alongside mentoring from the programme’s managers.

CYCLING

Killarney riders finish strongly in Limerick Round 4 of the Munster CX League was held recently by Greenmount Academy Cycling Club in Limerick and, once again, Killarney riders came out in force to test themselves against the best riders in the province. Ben O’Keeffe of Killarney CC took a

well-deserved third spot on the U12 podium in the first race of the day and Eoghan Crowley also took third in the U14 after a hard-fought race. In the B race, Michael Coghlan got 10th position in a large field, coming ever closer to that podium, followed closely by Killarney CC clubmate Eoghan Barry. The main event of the day was a field

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Kerry's biggest fantasy football league! of big hitters with the sport going from strength to strength and more people training harder to be as competitive as possible. Richard Maes (Strata3/velorevolution) once again was hot off the start line and he opened up a gap of 15 seconds by the end of lap 1 of 7. The gap continued to grow, even after suffering two punctures due to the rough surface, and Richard won with a gap of over a minute ahead of Páidí O’Brien (Verge Pi Cycles). The next Killarney rider was Patrick Clifford (Strata3/velorevolution) who came seventh overall and first in M40, followed closely by Michael Lucey and John Crowley. John took second in the M50 category. Colin Leahy, Marcus Treacy, Oran Keane and John Brosnan (all Killarney CC) all finished strong. The junior race saw Ruairí Coghlan (Scott Eurocycles) take third spot while Mark McGlynn (Killarney CC) came home in fifth.

CYCLOCROSS: Eoghan Crowley of Killarney Cycling Club who finished third in the U14 category.

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Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U13 Div 1 - Mastergeeha (A) 5 Killarney Athletic (2) 2 (Luke Courtney, Brian McCarthy). U17 Girls – Listowel 5-1 Killarney Athletic. U13 – Killorglin 3 Killarney Athletic (3) 1 (Miosko). U15 Div 1 – Dingle 0 Killarney Athletic 6 (Alex Hennigan 5, Killian O’Connor). U13 National Cup R4 - Avenue Utd 0 Killarney Athletic 1 (Nathan Cronin).

Mastergeeha RESULTS: U15 - Mastergeeha 3 Killorglin 3. U13 Div 1 - Mastergeeha 1 Ballyhar Dynamos 6. U13 Div 2 - Mastergeeha 5 Killarney Athletic 2. U11 - Listowel v Mastergeeha. Our U11s made the trip north to Listowel Celtic on Saturday. We fielded three teams and all 27 players saw plenty of game time. The games were evenly contested seeing one win and two defeats. LOTTO: Next draw Friday, November 29. Jackpot €15,400.

MEK Galaxy RESULTS: Premier A - MEK Galaxy 0 Tralee Dynamos 1. U13 - MEK Galaxy 6 Inter Kenmare 1. U12 Prem - MEK Galaxy 3 Park 1 (Kevin Coffey x2, Fionn Kennedy). FIXTURES: Saturday. U10 Green Castleisland v MEK (3pm). U12 Premier MEK v Tralee Dynamos (10.30am). U12 Div 2 South - Killarney Celtic B v MEK Galaxy B (10.30am). U14 Div 2 MEK v Castleisland (11.45am). U16 Division 1 South - Ballyhar v MEK (11am). Girls - Killarney Athletic (1) v MEK (3pm).

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: November 24. Mixed Foursomes Competition sponsored by Vincent Casey, Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. 1st Lisa Kerfoot, Denis A Cronin 41. 2nd Lorna O’Leary, Tim Healy Jnr 39. 3rd Maureen Creedon, Brian Clarke 38. FIXTURES: Next week’s competition is sponsored by Bank of Ireland. 18-Hole Stableford in Killeen.

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Turkey Competition Singles played over 14 holes on November 23/24 were as follows 1st Vincent O'Sullivan (13) 36, 2nd John M. O'Sullivan (17) 34, 3rd Jackie Quirke (25) 32. FIXTURES: Next Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1 is the weekly Turkey Competition sponsored by the club over 14 holes. The Captain's Dinner is on Saturday, November 30 at 8pm.

Killorglin Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Silver Swans 12-Hole Stable-

ford. 1st Maire Ni Loinsigh (22) 26, 2nd Rita Kelleher (30) 23. FIXTURE: 12-hole re-entry stableford sponsored by The Club has been extended to December. GOY: Congratulations and well done to Emma Daly on winning the Golfer of the Year sponsored by the club with 101 points. AGM: The Annual General Meeting of the Ladies Club takes place on Tuesday, December 3 at 8pm in the clubhouse.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: November 23/24. 2nd Turkey Competition sponsored by Gents Branch. Winner: John Egan (16) 34. FIXTURES: Nov 30/Dec 1 - 3rd Turkey Competition. 14-hole stableford (yellow tees) sponsored by Gents Branch. December 6 – Reminder: Club AGM in clubhouse at 8pm.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On Nov 23/24 we held the McSweeney Arms sponsored stableford competition. The winners were: 1st Jonathan Casey (10) 36, 2nd Ambrose O'Donovan (14) 36, 3rd Seán Daly (19) 35.

BASKETBALL

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club SHARE THE BUCKET: In association with Gneeveguilla Community Development Council. Well done to Siobhain O’Connor who won the jackpot of €192. Please support this valuable fundraiser at local businesses or online at member.clubforce.com/tickets. Best of luck to all our teams and coaches in action this coming week.

Killarney Cougars RESULTS: U14 Boys Plate - Killarney Cougars 57 Caherciveen 38. U14 Girls Div II - St Brendan’s 31 Killarney Cougars 29. ACADEMY TRAINING: Last Sunday was County Blitz day and their was an early start for our Cougars teams in Tralee. We had a great turnout with the teams impressing in games against St Joseph’s, St Bridget’s, Cobras, Paul’s and Glenbeigh. Thanks to our coaches Ciaran, Tony, Keith, Kelly, Enoch and thanks to all who helped and supported on the day. NEWS: Further details on training schedules and fixtures, go to our website www.killarneycougars.com or follow us on Facebook.

ATHLETICS

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €7,600 plus €1,000 bonus. The first of our Christmas Hampers will be drawn on Friday, November 29.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club THANK YOU: We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out at our church gate collection last weekend. Your help was greatly appreciated. TRAINING will continue every Tuesday and Thursday eve 6-6.45pm. All members welcome. Bring €2 and water. Strength & Conditioning continues on Monday nights 7-8pm for members only (aged 12 upwards). Bring €2, water and a mat if you have one. NEWS: Please keep an eye on your email (if you’re a member) and also check our Facebook page for any updated information on training etc.

OTHER SPORTS

Killarney Rugby MINIS: Well done to our fantastic Minis who hosted Kilfeacle last Saturday at Aghadoe at all ages. Last September our Minis took on Kilfeacle at Thomond Park in a half-time demo game during the Munster v Dragons match. We kept contact with our Tipp counterparts and duly invited them to travel to the Kingdom. There was some fantastic rugby on display and a special thanks to the parents who brought a proverbial mountain of food for the event. A very special word of thanks to Mags, Sinead, Fiona, Gillian, Linda, Breda and Gemma for organising the wonderful hospitality following the blitz. Next weekend our Minis head to Tralee for the West Munster Blitz. Meeting at O’Dowd Park at 10.15am. WINTER SOCIAL: Our Winter Social takes place tonight at the Killarney Avenue Hotel, kicking off at 6.30pm. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a fantastic night, a three-course meal with wine and wonderful music from Super Céilí. Tickets available on the door. All welcome. SENIORS: This Sunday our seniors take on Youghal at home at Aghadoe. Please come along and support the lads! RESULTS: Seniors - Scarriff 13 Killarney 5. U18.5 - Killarney 25 Newcastle West 11. U16 - Newcastlewest 21 Killarney 7. U14 Girls - Tralee/Listowel 5 Killarney 35. FIXTURES: U14 Boys - Abbeyfeale v Killarney (Sat). Seniors - Killarney v Youghal (Sun). Second XV - Charleville v Killarney (Sun).

Muckross Rowing Club MUCKROSS HOR: The entries are in and the countdown is on to this year’s staging of the Muckross Head of the River on Saturday next, December 7. Our thanks to all members and parents of juniors who have volunteered to help with the event. Timing is set for 10am to 3pm. Best of luck also to our own crews competing on the day! INDOOR ROWING: On Saturday last,

six of our junior members competed in the Irish Provinces Indoor Rowing Competition held in the UL Arena. Well done to Darragh Doolan, second in the Men’s J16 1k and Meabh O’Connell, third in the Women’s J15 5-minute event. Also placing in the top five of their categories were Ian Coffey (Men’s J13 500m), Darragh Horgan (Men’s J14 500m) and Meabh O’Connell (Women’s J15 500m). RACE NIGHT: The club will hold a festive fundraiser Race Night on Saturday, December 28 at Major Colgan’s bar, Muckross Park Hotel. As we continue to invest in equipment and facilities to meet the needs of our growing membership, the Race Night will be an important fundraiser for the club. Horse sponsorship €20 and race sponsorship €100. Contact Seán Daly 087 2316053.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Results of last Sunday’s Scotch Foursomes event. Nett: Noel Moynihan & John Murphy 39, Gross: Robbie O’Brien Snr & Noel Moynihan 51. Tim Jones Butchers once again served as sponsor of this event. CHRISTMAS HAMPER (ADULT): Sponsored by Daly’s Supervalu, scheduled for this Sunday with play over 36 Hole Singles V Par. Entry €10 per player. NIGHT IN MURPHY’S: The usual end of year event in Murphy’s will take place on Friday, December 6 where all outstanding prizes for the year will be presented on the night. U16 CHRISTMAS COMP: There will be an end of year competition for our U16s on Saturday, December 14. Further details to follow in the weeks ahead. CHRISTMAS VOUCHERS: Anyone interested in purchasing club membership as a Christmas present is asked to contact Club Registrar Seán Kelly on 086 0508686 for further information. DANNY NOLAN MEMORIAL: Please note that this year’s event, a Three Ball Scramble, will take place on St Stephen’s morning at 10am. Instead of an entry fee this year we are asking players to bring a nominal prize with them instead.

GAA

Killarney Legion FIXTURE: O’Donoghue Cup SF - Killarney Legion v Gneeveguilla (Sat at 2pm, Fitzgerald Stadium). Please wear your colours and come out support the lads! RESULT: O’Donoghue Cup QF - Killarney Legion 3-6 Fossa 0-3. BEST WISHES: The club would like to send out its best wishes to lifetime loyal supporter Tony Lawlor. Tony we know you are tuning in to all the games. We wish you well on your road to recovery.

SPORT

Dr Crokes RESULT: County League - Dr Crokes 1-12 Dingle 1-18. PROGRESSIVE 31: Every Wednesday in Crokes clubhouse. It will start at 8pm. All you need to bring is €5! BINGO: The Dr Crokes Club are commencing bingo this Sunday night December 1 in St Mary's Parish Hall at 8.30pm. There will be 10 games plus a jackpot along with a raffle for three hampers from here until Christmas. Everybody is welcome, doors open at 7.30pm. Patrons are asked to park in car parks near the venue and to respect the rights of residents nearby. LOTTO: Next draw Sunday, December 1 in JC O'Shea. Jackpot €5,300. Three €50 Christmas vouchers also drawn.

Spa FIXTURE: O’Donoghue Cup SF - Spa v Dr Crokes (Sun at 2pm, Fitzgerald Stadium). SANTA CLAUS will be making a special visit to Spa on Saturday, December 7 from 5pm to 6.30pm and is asking all the boys and girls to come along! Refreshments on the night and admission is free. Everyone welcome! CLUB AGM will be held on Saturday, December 14 at 6pm. All are welcome. Nominations and motions to be sent to club secretary on 087 6332773 or secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie. 31 CARD DRIVE Championship of Kerry final will take place in the Torc Hotel on Friday, December 6 alongside our Coiste na nÓg annual raffle. SCÓR na NÓG: Best of luck to our set dancers in the East Kerry final on Saturday in Fossa. Team: Eleana O'Donoghue, Aoife O'Donoghue, Róisín O'Sullivan, Isabel Waters, Diarmuid O'Donovan, Darragh Brosnan, Colm O'Connor and Oisín O' Sullivan. LOTTO: Next draw in McSweeney’s. Jackpot €7,700.

29.11.2019 MEETING ROOMS and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508. CLUB NOTES: Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Firies CLUB 600 FUNDRAISING DRAW: The final draw will take place in Henderson’s Bar Firies on Thursday, December 5. A huge thank you to all that supported our Club 600 draw and continue to do so. LOTTO: The draw for next weeks jackpot of €4,200 will take place in Sherwood’s Bar Farranfore tonight. Get your lotto tickets from all the usual sellers, club officers, senior players or from the stand in Moriarty’s Centra, Farranfore. Thank you all for your continued support. FIXTURE: Fr Galvin Cup SF – Firies v Listry (Sunday at 1pm). AGM: Firies GAA Club Annual General Meeting shall take place on Friday, November 29 at 7.30pm in Farranfore. Any motions or nominations can be forwarded to 087 2998231 before Friday, November 22.

Fossa RESULT: O’Donoghue Cup QF - Killarney Legion 3-6 Fossa 0-3. AGM: The AGM takes place Sunday, December 8 in the clubhouse at 5pm. Social: The 50 year gala social takes place on January 11 in the Dromhall Hotel. Tickets go on sale the first week of December. LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €4,800. Draw takes place in the Golden Nugget every Sunday night. FOSSA NATIONAL SCHOOL: A Fashion Show in aid of Fossa School will take place in Zest Café in Killorglin on Friday

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November 29 at 7pm. The funds raised will help to advance plans to equip the school with updated IT and STEM equipment as well as securing additional resources for the special classes for autism. A range of top quality clothing will be modelled on the night and all in attendance can look forward to winning some fabulous raffle prizes which have been generously donated by the local community. Tickets for the show are available at the School Office for €20.

Final - Kilcummin 2-20 Glenflesk 3-13.

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LOTTO: Next draw for a jackpot of €3,600 will be on Sunday, December 8 in Kate Kearney's Cottage. This will also be the Christmas lotto draw with extra prizes of festive hampers and bottles.

MEDAL PRESENTATION: We were very privileged to have Na Gaeil and Kerry Senior player Diarmuid O’Connor as our special guest at our Coiste Na nÓg medal presentation ceremony in Milltown. Club chairman Podge Leane paid particular thanks to our coaching officer Ian Twiss. Before close of business, Liam Doherty was presented with the prestigious Coiste na nÓg Club Person of the Year award for his wonderful commitment to the underage structure. In his address, Podge also acknowledged the tremendous support of Liam’s wife, Suzy. As the old saying goes, behind every good man is a great lady! Well done to you both!

Listry DRAW: Congratulations to Margie Mannix, Faha, who won the first prize of a Ford 2600 tractor in the recent Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Draw. RESULT: East Kerry Fr Galvin Cup QF Listry 1-12 Cordal 1-11. FIXTURE: Fr Galvin Cup SF – Firies v Listry (Sunday at 1pm). Please come and support our senior team and management. LOTTO: Next draw Sunday, December 1. Jackpot €2,300.

Kilcummin RESULT: EK Minor Div 3 Championship

East Kerry MEDALS: County Champions Medal Presentations to East Kerry minor, U21 and senior teams and Eoghan Ruadh U16 County Champions. Mulled wine reception, three-course meal. Friday, December 20 at 8pm. Killarney Heights Hotel. Dress code: smart casual. Admission €25.

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Glenflesk RESULT: EK Minor Div 3 Final - Kilcummin 2-20 Glenflesk 3-13. RAHEEN NS: We would like to thank everyone who supported our recent fundraiser at the Christmas Craft & Food Fair at the Killarney Outlet Centre, congratulations to Kieran Noonan who won the crib and to John Fitzgerald & Aisling Quirke who won the hampers. Congratulations to Mary Cronin who had the winning lotto No 19 on November 23. LOTTO: The next draw will take place in The Kerry Way on December 2 and the jackpot will be €3,400. Thanks to the lotto sellers and the people who support our lotto, hope you're lucky next time! KILLARNEY LIBRARY: Education & Psychology Lecturer Dr Mary O’Kane will deliver a lecture at Killarney Library on Friday, December 6 at 1pm. The title of the lecture is Supporting Confidence, Independence and Resilience and will be of interest to parents, educators, and childcare professionals. Free admission but prior booking essential on 064 6632655 or killarney@kerrylibrary.ie.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

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DOWN 1. Long for Weeshie. Aloysius 2. “To the brave and the faithful, nothing is impossible.” 4. Kilgarvan plus Tuosist. Kenmare District 5. Leader on offense. QB 7. A sweet strike or a high-pitched sound. ping 8. Gaelic Footballer of the Year in 1994. Linden 9. F1 World Champion 2010-2014. Vettel 14. Swedish referee who missed Henry’s handball in ’09. Martin Hansson. 15. A tournament berth awarded to a team that fails to qualify in the normal way. wild card 17. Provided the assist for Matt Doherty’s goal v Denmark. Stephens* 21. Korean American golfer. Na

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