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Plans for €24m brewery, distillery and visitor centre Tourism and employment in Killarney is set to be turned on its head with plans for a €24 million brewery, distillery and visitor centre in the Fossa area – creating 80 jobs.

| By Michelle Crean The Killarney Brewing Company has been granted planning by Kerry County Council to open a 62,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility at the Rosenbluth factory site at Killalee, with an expected completion date by March 2021.

Currently located on the Muckross Road, the company has big plans to export their products to international markets but also want to provide an alternative for visitors to Killarney.

“The reason for building it is to enable us to expand our business and export to international markets,” General Man-

ager Barry Spellman told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It’s being heavily endorsed by Minister Brendan Griffin. Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Kerry) was very helpful as well.”

Killarney Brewing Company, owned by Killarney men Paul Sheahan and Tim O’Donoghue, first opened their doors on St Patrick’s Day 2015, after an investment of almost €2 million. The company provides a whole range of beers as well as Killarney Heather Honey Gin. A new Saints and Scholars whiskey is currently aging and it is planned that it will hit the Christmas market later this year. Brian also explained that their first

single malt whiskey named ‘Innisfallen’ will be exported within the next five years.

And he added that although they’ve big plans going forward, the original company in Muckross will remain where it is.

“We’re building an indoor attraction centre which is badly needed in the town,” Barry said. “It will be the Killarney Brewing and Distillery Company - and we’re not moving from here.”

After a collaboration with Tennessee Brew Works in Nashville earlier this year a new beer called ‘The Foggy Dew’ was created. On Wednesday American Matt Simpson travelled all the way from there to Killarney to create an Irish version of the same beer.

"We started collaborating in May and this is part two" using a malt which came

BREWING SUCCESS: Pictured were: Tim O'Donoghue (owner), Barry Spellman (General Manager) and Paul Sheahan (owner) with Matt Simpson, Michael Bank (Head Brewer) and Colm Casey. Photo Michelle Crean

from Loughran Family Malt. We’re also using strata hops in the original recipe, it’s the first time being used in a beer in Ireland. It will be available on tap and selected outlets in three weeks-time.”

Owner Paul Sheahan also told the Killarney Advertiser how happy he is that the Killarney community and beyond have supported the venture from day one.

“Thanks to all the locals for their support. It has been absolutely amazing,” he said.

Montessori to relocate after neighbours’ complaints A Killarney Montessori School is to relocate from the Countess Road, the Circuit Civil Court was told this week.

Complaints were made in 2016 in relation to alleged breaches of the 1993 planning for the school, about the number of children now attending the Montessori House of Children Limited, as well as the hours of operation.

Owners of the school had consistently been granted permission by Kerry County Council - but refused by An Bord Pleanala, had “come to the end of the road” in trying to regularise matters and was moving altogether, Killarney court heard.

Carol Dempsey and Sean Buckley of Bradgate, Countess Road, directors of the Montessori House of Children Limited, were consenting to the injunction

order being brought by Kerry County Council to no longer use the Bradgate premises at Countess Road other than as permitted in the original 1993 permission, or other than absolutely necessary due to circumstances outside their control, barrister for the Council, Aoife Lynch, outlined at the Circuit Civil Court.

The school is to relocate to the Killarney Pastoral Centre and plans are at an ad-

vanced stage. A stay was put on the order under Section 160 of the Planning and Acts until December 12.

“The 1993 permission does not permit the main house be used as a school.

They are decommissioning Bradgate, and it is not their intention to use it as a school,” she said.

“Neighbours complained. This is a residential area,” Ms Lynch said. Traffic was the main issue, she said.

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HANDOVER: Kerry Diocesan Secretary Fr Nicholas Flynn greets parishioners from Kilcummin at The Bishop's House, Killarney, on Wednesday night when they delivered their petition. Included are John Foley, Cllr Marie Moloney and Pat O'Sullivan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Locals vow to fight bishop's decision Parishioners from Kilcummin, who presented a petition to the bishop’s residence in Killarney on Wednesday night in protest at his failure to appoint a resident priest in their parish, say they will now take their fight to the Archbishop of Armagh, the Primate of All Ireland. | By Sean Moriarty Over 1,200 parishioners have signed the petition while hundreds called to the Bishop of Kerry’s door in Killarney town, and although Dr Ray Browne was unavailable to meet them, the petition was received by Fr Nicholas Flynn at St Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, who was unwilling to comment on the on-going dispute.

Locals are up in arms following the bishop’s decision last month to serve the parish with priests from neighbouring parishes, leaving Kilcummin without a resident priest.

Two public meetings in Kilcummin have been attended by hundreds of people but the bishop remains steadfast in his

decision.

“The challenge that all of us face together is to provide the best service to all 53 parishes in the diocese with the resources we have,” the bishop said in a statement.

Collections at Masses are also down significantly since the stand-off began.

Local councillor Marie Moloney is one of many locals fighting to change the bishop’s mind.

“We are hopeful that the bishop will respond to our petition and take on board the concerns of our parishioners,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “We had advised him that we were coming on Wednesday night but Fr Nicholas told us he had a previous engagement. Our next move is to write to the archbishop.”

BIG TURNOUT: Parishioners from Kilcummin at The Bishop's House, Killarney, on Wednesday after delivering a petition highlighting their ‘Save Our Parish: Save Our Priest’ campaign. In front are Cllr Marie Moloney and Pat O'Sullivan.

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Tourism chiefs say visitor numbers down despite positive CSO report | By Sean Moriarty Leading tourism operators in Killarney are asking “Where are the people” - despite official Government figures showing visitor numbers are on the rise.

Killarney hotelier Bernadette Randles, her Tralee counterpart Padraig McGillicuddy, and even Fáilte Ireland officials have all said that the industry faces a difficult season - despite official figures stating that visitor numbers are on the increase.

Figures released this week by the Central Statistics Office show that visitor numbers to Ireland are up by 3.4 percent to 1,061,800 - an overall increase of 35,400 compared to 12 months previous.

However, industry figures in Kerry dispute the findings and nearly every tourism related business that the Killarney Advertiser spoke to cited the Government’s decision to increase the rate of service industry VAT from nine percent to 13 percent - which effects everything from hotels, cafes, even hairdressers – as the main issue.

“Food and beverage is definitely down,” Bernadette Randles, Chair of Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotel Federation, told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are absorbing these costs [like the increased VAT rate] but we are not taking on extra staff and we cannot invest in the future.

We are managing costs, but we can’t put up our prices and we must still provide a service. Minister O’Donoghue (Department of Finance) says numbers are up and we are on target for 2020, but where are the people?”

The published figures reflect the number of visitors arriving in the country but a more detailed examination of the report reveals that tourists are spending less time in the country and the number of nights spent in Ireland by overseas travellers decreased by 3.2 percent.

“While the CSO figures show growth in the number of overseas visitors coming to Ireland compared to the same period in 2018, it’s clear that the rate of growth is beginning to soften with some tourism operators also telling us that they are expecting business to be down on last year,” a Fáilte Ireland spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser.

The figures also reveal that Irish people are spending more time on holiday abroad. Overseas destinations are cheaper and the awful Irish summer is forcing locals to find their sun fix elsewhere.

“Ireland remains a safe destination but so are other destinations that were off limits for a few years like Morocco,” Padraig McGillicuddy, PRO of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotel Federation, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“These destinations can offer a far more competitive price point due to cheaper labour, taxes and expenses. However, we are a resilient industry and will continue to attract people to our wonderful island.”

Uncertainty surrounding Brexit is also having a small effect; the CSO figures show a net decrease of 1.1 percent in the number of British visitors arriving in Ireland but this is balanced by visitors from other European destinations increasing by 1.8 percent.

Trips by residents from USA and Canada to Ireland increased by 9.1 percent - to 300,900, while trips to Ireland from ‘Other Areas’ increased by 10.7 percent - to 76,400.

Overall, tourism spending is down from €1,079 million to €1,029 million in the same period last year.

Regardless, it does not take a CSO survey to see that the streets of Killarney are much quieter this year compared to recent seasons and tourism operators in Killarney are feeling the pinch.

One business that knows a thing or two about visitor numbers to the town is Bird’s Amusements. The family-run funfair has been supporting Kerry festivals for 82 years, traditionally beginning their summer season in Killarney before following the local festival scene, first to Puck Fair, followed by the Rose of Tralee International Festival, and finally the Listowel Harvest Festival in September.

Dom Bird, grandson of the funfair’s founder, William, agreed that Brexit, the weather, and even the increased VAT rate, which applies to funfairs too, were all factors.

“This year is not going to be one of our best seasons,” Dom said. “But as my late father Buddy would say, ‘we never died a winter yet’.”

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Over 200 attend ‘Off The Ball’ roadshow

Over 200 people attended a live broadcast of on internet-based sports chat show at the Dr Crokes Clubhouse on Wednesday night. | By Sean Moriarty

FUNDRAISER: Friends and colleagues of the popular biker Willie Herlihy, whose house was burned down last month, have organised a fundraiser to help him get back on his feet.

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Neighbours, work colleagues and bikers have launched a €15,000 GoFundMe drive in an effort to re-home the Lissigiveen man whose house was destroyed by a fire last month. | By Sean Moriarty Willie Herlihy, a well-known Killarney man and avid biker, recently suffered a devastating loss when his home was gutted by a fire. He lost everything in the blaze and is currently living in temporary Council accommodation.

His friends are trying to help him get re-established and have set up a fund, which has so far raised just over €2,000 with the aim of getting him back to his home.

“For those of you who know Willie you will know that he is a humble, honest,

quiet and hardworking man and will probably kill us for setting up this fund but he has nothing and we cannot stand by and let him struggle at this stage of his life,” a spokesperson for Killarney Bikers told the Killarney Advertiser.

Willie is a fitter/welder at O’Carroll’s Engineering in Tiernaboul. He has helped many bikers purchase their first bike and is a regular supporter of events like BikeFest Killarney.

Donations can be made via GoFundMe: Rebuilding fund for Killarney Biker

‘Off The Ball’ presenter Nathan Murphy and Kerry football legend Kieran Donaghy interviewed special guests including former Kerry Manager and Dr Crokes stalwart Pat O’Shea, former Kerry star Darran O’Sullivan, and Meath legend Sean Boylan. Also present was Margaret Lawlor Slattery, one of the trailblazers of Kerry ladies football in the 1970s.

The two-hour programme gave fans a fascinating insight into what life is like behind the scenes for an inter-county player and their relationships with their management teams.

The programme was dedicated to tomorrow’s (Saturday) crucial Super 8 tests as Kerry take on Meath and Donegal face Mayo to decide who will contest the All-Ireland football semi-final in two weeks’ time.

Many feel that Kerry are a shoe in. A win or a draw would guarantee the Kingdom a slot in the last four, but the expert panel warned against complacency at such levels and pleaded with Kerry fans to travel to Navan and support the young Kerry team.

Regardless of what happens this week-

end, Meath cannot progress but that won’t stop them from having a go and what better scalp to claim than to stop Kerry’s ambition to appear in another semi-final.

“Kerry are the aristocrats, I can see our lads throwing caution to the wind,” Boylan, who managed Meath to four All-Ireland titles in the late 1980s and late 1990s, told the audience. “If we win it will be out of this world and it we lose at least we went down with a fight.”

Kerry is very much a new outfit since Peter Keane took the helm earlier this year and there are fears in some quarters that the young squad does not carry enough of experience to go all the way.

Darran O’Sullivan disagreed.

“This Kerry unit is only starting,” he said.

“Bringing in Adrian Spillane, he has that old-school style about him, he likes the rough and tumble and he will lord the skies on Saturday.”

Donaghy called for fans to travel.

“I want to see Kerry have the edge on Saturday,” he said. “The Meath crowd will come out in force, I hope the Kerry crowd will go and support this young team.

They need that support and the atmosphere will be electric.”

OFF THE BALL: Presenter Nathan Murphy, former Kerry footballer Kieran Donaghy, former Kerry manager Pat O'Shea, former Meath manager Sean Boylan and former Kerry footballer Darran O'Sullivan at the Dr Crokes GAA Club in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

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Killarney Celtic lost one and won one Killarney Celtic lost out on becoming the FAI Club of the Year on Friday night - but will take consolation that one of its members has been elected to the governing body’s National Council. | By Sean Moriarty

SPORTING GREATS: Pictured at Killarney Racecourse for the launch of the Kerry Hospice/Palliative Care Race Day from left: Colm 'Gooch' Cooper, Joe Hennebry (Kerry Hospice/Palliative Care), Mike Larkin McCarthy (Chairman of the Killarney Race Festival Fundraising Event), Donal Sheahan (Francie's Bar Killorglin), and Kerry legendary footballer Darran O'Sullivan. Photo: Mary Susan MacMonagle

Top sporting names to attend fundraising event

Sporting greats will attend a very special fundraising event at the Killarney Race Festival on Wednesday, August 21 with all proceeds going to Kerry Hospice/Palliative Care.

Amongst those attending from the world of horse racing and GAA will be Barry Geraghty, Pat Smullen, Colm 'Gooch' Cooper, Kieran Donaghy, Tomás Ó Sé, Darragh Ó Sé, Darran O'Sullivan, Billy Morgan, Colman Corrigan, Dinny Allen, Stephen O'Brien and Micheál Donoghue.

Special guest will be Kerry legend Mick O'Dwyer who guided Kerry to eight All-Ireland senior football titles between 1975 - 1986 and is regarded as the greatest football manager of all time. RTE Racing presenter Brian Gleeson will host the event.

The afternoon will include trackside dining and premium hospitality in the main suite overlooking one of the most scenic

race courses in Ireland. There'll also be a number of sporting panels, expert racing tips, a brilliant auction and raffle and lots more. There will be seven races in all including the Larkin's Pub Restaurant B/B and Bakery Handicap Hurdle.

"It promises to be a fantastic afternoon with all the proceeds going to Kerry Hospice/Palliative Care who are a brilliant foundation and do so much great work every day," Mike Larkin - McCarthy, Milltown, Chairman of the Killarney Race Festival Fundraising Event said.

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The local soccer club was one of six clubs short-listed for the prestigious title.

Members were invited to attend the association’s AGM weekend in Trim, County Meath last weekend where they took part in a series of promotional tasks in front of a judging panel on Friday.

Although deemed highly commendable by the judges, the Killarney club lost out to Colmanstown FC of Galway.

“It was disappointing for us not to win,” Club Chair Paul Sherry told the Killarney Advertiser. “I felt we did a very strong presentation, but we were not the lucky one of the six. It was a tight run thing but when you get to the top six there can be very little in it.”

The clubs spirits were lifted on Saturday when it emerged that former club Chair Padraig Harnett had been elected on to the National Council.

Following the acceptance of the Governance Report by the members of the FAI at the weekend’s AGM, a number of changes have come into place including the women's game having its participation levels on the National Council increased from two to four to reflect the growth of that side of the game.

Harnett, who is Chair of the South West Regional Women's Committee and the

ELECTED: Killarney Celtic’s Paidraig Harnett had been elected on to the FAI National Council Kerry Schoolboys Girls League, was selected to fill one of these seats alongside Frances Smith, Lorraine Counihan and Marie Price Bolger.

"These are important times for change in the FAI and I am delighted to be on the Council to help oversee the recommendations of the Governance Report,” said Harnett, who is also a former FAI PRO of the Year.

Harnett is also the founder of the new Rose Bowl girls’ soccer tournament that will run alongside the International Rose of Tralee Festival this year.

Kerry now has two representatives on the Council with John O'Regan being a long-time member through the Munster Football Association.

Baby Caden’s dramatic arrival! | By Michelle Crean What an entrance into the world it was for one local baby – who was born in the front seat of his parent’s car in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Baby Caden couldn’t wait to be born and arrived four days early in his parents Toyota Avensis – minutes after his dad Brendan Cronin pulled into the side of the road in Macroom, on the way to Cork University Hospital.

Weighing in at 6Ibs and 3ozs, both mom Denise and baby are doing fine, Brendan from Tureenamult, Gneeveguilla explained.

“He was born at 2.10am,” Brendan said.

“It happened so fast. I rang the ambulance and then pulled in and within seven to eight minutes he was born. I was shocked and so was Denise. But they’re both fine thank God.” Big brother Nathan (5) and sister Leah (3) are thrilled with the new arrival.

NEW BABY: Big brother Nathan and sister Leah pictured with baby Caden.

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A big issue about the Irish Language of course is no-one uses it much. It is a kind of “aspirational” tongue - which we don’t use but that is meant to allow us to commune, and so communicate with our deep past.

This helps us throw off a bit of the guilt over how easily we ditched our mother tongue less than 100 years ago, and grafted on a new one for practical purposes. And ironically we may now be about to ditch the old tongue also for practical purposes.

Besides, the new generation doesn’t do guilt much. And where is the guilt in any case with the new Irish about the language of our ancestors?

But I am not certain that there are now other wider issues, deep issues and even lifestyle issues at play too.

Sameness is everything now - we are all the same, we must all look the same, we must all weigh the same - and now we must all speak the same! And for speaking the same, we use a universal kind of English, all hand gestures, and nouns and misuse of verbs, and text that is peppered with emojis. The new English is a language that is almost ungrammatical. Listening to guests from some parts of Kerry on local radio would test the patience of a saint “I done this... we

done that…”

The big issue is the fact Irish is a language, and languages are hard. This is an era where difficulty is eschewed and excuses are made so we can take the soft primrose path.

The figures for here were not available, but the percentage of students taking languages in university in the UK and in Northern Ireland has dropped drastically. And this is true at second level too.

In 2010, in their GCSE exams in the North 7,243 pupils took French, but by 2018 the number was only 4,301.

I am guessing something similar is at work here, only south of the border so far it is Irish that is at risk.

There is fashion in learning. At the moment that awful term STEM learning is “in vogue” and everything is being steered towards it. Those who are “good” at maths are applauded as naturally brighter. All that is "STEM" is encouraged, and the standards demanded by advanced language are being cast aside.

Maths for all its beauty, and chemistry too, can be taught by rote. As for computers - well that to me is like playing with an abacus all your life - only there are no colours.

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as chemistry with primacy given to the Modh Coinniollach and the Tuiseal Ginideach - the rules!

Add to that the promotion of mediocre texts. In my own day, ‘Peig’, a boring, unchallenging tale, was to be reverenced like the Bible! And we were to find philosophy in the nathanna cainte of the treeless Blasket!

We probably began losing the battle with Irish when we succumbed to the dumbing down, turning our back on the Toraiocht, and getting rid of the language's unique alphabet, and then throwing out Latin.

Tellingly, a strong message has come to the NCCA too in the past months that the final years of schooling are in general "too rigid".

What can be done of course, is what should have been done 10 years ago - the introduction of compulsory Irish Studies - a smattering of language, a smattering of myth, a smattering of poetry, music and song, local history, national history, and a taste of the Dinnseanchas, that unique medieval Irish combination of geography and history, myth and story that is once again gaining ground as a means of looking at the world. In other words we should have given an enticement! Lead with the carrot rather than the stick, and at least this way there would be a hope of keeping the language flame alive.

Most flights from Kerry leave too late The big idea from new councillor Jackie Healy-Rae, and his first flight so to speak since it was put forward at his first full Council meeting, is a direct link with Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam - the world’s fourth largest international airport.

Wouldn’t it be lovely! Only there is no Kerry-Amsterdam link at the moment, and it is not on the horizon.

And the timing is unfortunate - with Michael O’Leary this week warning of cuts to flights.

O’Leary by the way gets €10,000 a day, it has emerged. There is not a Healy-Rae in south Kerry getting that

much - or if there is I will eat my hat.

In any case, why go to the extreme of Amsterdam? There is a far easier solution for a link from Kerry to an international hub. And it is only to do with tweaking an existing timetable.

Stansted Airport is also an international airport and it - and Kerry by way of association - and Stansted has links to 200 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

I was struck by how easy the links are after catching a hop recently from Tours Airport in France, onto to Stansted Airport with a few hours wait, and then Stansted to Kerry. Far easier and cheaper by a yard than going through

Dublin, even given sterling and euro differences.

But while it is easy to hop back from many places in Europe via Stansted, there is slim chance to wing it the other way because of the timetable. Most flights from Kerry leave too late and you are forced to overnight. Berlin too could be a hub for Kerry if the timetable were more manageable.

Same for the Dublin timetable, to and from. More mid-morning flights are needed each way.

Last year there was a call from south Kerry’s only Fine Gael councillor. Cllr Patrick Connor-Scarteen has looked for flights to France and to Italy. There

Boris Johnson.

Brexit and the Backstop rumbles on I think more than the British PM is reading this column - everyone worth his salt over the past week is talking about how Varadkar and Coveney and Co., need to be less hard-line about the backstop and the border. Much umbrage has been taken to Boris’ quip about Varadkar that he thought everyone there was called Murphy! I think it is funny, but there is probably an underlying truth.

I sometimes think history is just a series of Russian dolls - repetition. We have had Chamberlain, the appeaser in Theresa May, now we have Johnson. Last time relations between England and this country were this bad, and they plummeted with Churchill, we had de Valera! Oh dear, is there something about names beginning with V - a letter which actually does not exist in Irish. was some talk of a French connection to Kerry at the airport AGM in June, but nothing since.

One other thing - might our politicians be better engaged hammering out easier border controls with our nearest neighbour in the light of Brexit than flying kites in Holland?

Meanwhile, there are so many HealyRaes now in the Council, the secretariat has had to take measures to distinguish. In July motions by J. Healy-Rae and J. Healy-Rae confused the press and fellow councillors. Was this Johnny or was it Jackie? Future agendas are being amended, and for the first time a councillor is to have his Christian name in full on the agendas. The honour is likely to be accorded to Johnny, who is the longest serving of the three HealyRaes.

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Killarney man could secure Amsterdam flight The man who successfully negotiated Ryanair’s London service to and from Kerry Airport could be the vital link in the airport securing a regular flight to and from Amsterdam Schipol. | By Sean Moriarty

BIG FUNDRAISER: Firies GAA are holding their biggest fundraiser in 10 years. Pictured were: Brendan Spring (Secretary), James O'Sullivan (Chairman), Jerome Crowley, Liam Fell, Ger Foley and Kevin Cronin.

Firies GAA plan biggest fundraiser in 10 years Firies GAA are embarking on their biggest fundraising drive in 10 years – to help develop new sports facilities. | By Michelle Crean The club are appealing to the residents of Firies, Ballyhar and Farranfore as they begin a six-month fundraising ‘Club 600 Draw’ which will have a prize fund of €19,000.

The club has already purchased lands but now needs to fund the development of a second training facility in Ballinvarrig, close to Firies Village.

The move comes as there’s huge pressure to meet the increasing demand with growing numbers that require access to training facilities and the playing pitch in Pairc Eamon in Farranfore.

“The club currently caters for boys and girl’s teams from U6 upwards in football and also our ever-expanding hurling teams,” PRO, James Daly, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Community Games and the Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club also use our facilities in Farranfore and St. Anne's Basketball Club use the Sports Hall in Farranfore during the basketball season.”

He explained that the development of these facilities will allow greater access to training time for all club teams.

“It is also envisaged to install a walking track with low level lighting around the perimeter of the facilities for all members of the community to use. As the site contains a portion of the Old Molahiffe Railway we are working in conjunction with Kerry County Council to develop this amenity.

He added that they’re appealing to the parish diaspora who are spread far and wide who might like to contribute to this development.

Cost of draw entry is €20 a month over

six months.

“There are different payment options for your convenience to enter the draw.

A €5 Standing Order for 20 weeks, €100 one-off payment or €20 a month for the six months.” The first draw will take place next Wednesday, August 7 at 10pm in Henderson’s Bar, Firies.

Any interested individuals/businesses can contact any club member for tickets, email secretary.firies.kerry@gaa.ie or pro.firies.kerry@gaa.ie or contact us on Facebook or ring 087 2998231, he added.

“Together with the help of the parish and the diaspora we can develop these recreational facilities for the benefit of this generation and many more to come in the future.”

Back in 2001, Aghadoe-based Peter Bellew secured the Kerry Stansted link with the Irish airline during his tenure as the airport’s marketing manager.

A short time after this Ryanair recruited the County Meath native as its Deputy Head of Flight Operations and he worked his way up the role of Director of Flight Operations before joining Malaysia Air as Deputy Chief Executive in 2014 and three years later returned to Ryanair as its Chief Operating Officer.

However, last week he announced he had left the airline again and on Thursday EasyJet announced that he would become Chief Operating Officer for the Britain-based budget airline.

At the first meeting of the newly elected Kerry County Council, on July 15, Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae’s first motion called for an international PSO between Kerry Airport and Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Schipol is considered a world hub, it is the third-busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger volume with over 63 million in 2017, and the busiest in Europe in terms of aircraft movement. It is served by a trans-continental rail and road network.

It is also one of EasyJet’s biggest European hubs offering more than 15 flights a day to and from the airport.

Healy-Rae is the second elected member of Kerry County Council to push for Amsterdam after Tralee Mayor Cllr Jim Finucane called for it previously in June 2017, around the same time Mr Bellew returned to Ryanair.

“If we are serious about creating more business opportunities and attracting a new tourism market, we need to connect ourselves to the world and we have a way of doing that, create an International PSO from Kerry Airport to Schipol Airport, Amsterdam,” Healy-Rae said. “By doing this, you have right away opened yourself to over 200 worldwide destinations. 71 million people travelled through Schipol Airport in 2018 and by having a well marketed route to Kerry, we could be getting our fair share of this and adding to the 2.3 million visitors we had to Kerry in 2018.”

It is not clear when Bellew will take up his new role, October will probably be the earliest but given his track record at Kerry Airport and Ryanair he is best qualified to realise these political dreams.

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All dietary requirements catered for at Tim Jones Family Butchers Whether you’re a gluten free customer, looking for high protein meats for your fitness regime, or simply looking for the freshest local meat – then Tim Jones Family Butchers is the place to call to.

And it’s easy to find them as they’ve two great locations in the heart of Killarney at the Innisfallen Mall and Unit 2, Central Point, Park Road.

Tim Jones Family Butchers have been in business for over 28 years and em-

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Tim began his business in a smaller unit in the Innisfallen Shopping Mall in 1991, then expanded by opening in Park Road. Then, due to increasing

customer demand for fresher produce and more catering contracts, Tim doubled the shop in Innisfallen by taking the unit next door.

Hotels, restaurants, guesthouses and B&Bs in both Killarney and Tralee trust us to supply them with the finest quality beef, lamb, pork and poultry, Tim explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

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Unit 2 Central Point, Park Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry Phone: (064) 663 9299 tein meats for the health conscious.

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Slimmers aren’t forgotten either, he added.

“We were the first to stock seasoning suitable for slimmers such as Broghies, JD Seasonings and Lo Dough.”

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Community garden adds colour to Ballycasheen | By Michelle Crean A wonderful and colourful garden is a real hidden gem just outside Killarney town with an ethos to help change lives.

For the past 10 years, KASI, the Killarney Immigrant Support Centre, have been running the garden, resulting in a superb facility which has given so much to the community.

Behind it is Manager of KASI, Marilyn Catapat-Counihan, who has witnessed so many lives transformed through the project.

Marilyn, who is originally from the Philippines and married to a Rathmore man, founded the project in 2009 and since then has injected both her love of gardening and food to make it a truly successful and special project.

KASI was set up to support asylum seek-

GREEN FINGERS: The KASI garden in Ballycasheen recently celebrated 10 years. Pictured were: Marilyn Catapat Counihan (Manager of KASI), Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson and Andrzej Nowicki. Photo: Michelle Crean

ers, refugees, migrant workers, and their families to integrate into the local community.

A decade ago Ireland was a different place when Asylum Seekers arriving into

the country were not allowed to work, she explained.

However, it was her foresight to help them integrate into the community with a project such as the KASI garden that got the project up and running.

Since then, the garden has taken on its own lease of life and has become a hugely important part of the local community.

The idea began in 2009 after she was invited to talk about strategic planning in the Diocese when issues around the environment came up. Marilyn then thought up the idea of a community garden on waste ground beside St Oliver’s School in Ballycasheen and secured a long-term lease from St Brendan’s Trust.

“The idea was to create volunteer opportunities for Asylum Seekers,” Marilyn told the Killarney Advertiser. “However, for the last two years it’s slowing down as they’re allowed to work now.”

And everything in the garden is done by hand with a team of very helpful volunteers, she explained.

The large garden, which has a polytunnel and composting area, has seasonal produce which is reasonable priced for the public supplying cabbage, marrows, potatoes, turnips, carrots, cucumber, corn on the cob, tomatoes, grapes, onions, peppers, aubergines and courgettes.

A market, manned by volunteers, is open every Monday to the public with the produce on sale from 9.30am to 1pm.

A lovely addition in 2017 was the log cabin, where the volunteers and visitors can congregate, have tea and a chat, and enjoy evening events.

“It’s a year round project,” she said. “We do a lot of social activities there, hold board meetings and do cookery demonstrations too.”

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Booklet sends a strong message Ballyspillane Estate has been in the news recently and mostly for all the wrong reasons.

BOOKLET: At the Ballyspillane estate 40th anniversary celebrations on Sunday pictured at the front are: Susan Murphy (Kerry County Council) and Connie O'Leary (Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre). In second row are: Éadaoin Moynihan (SKDP), Cllr Marie Moloney, Marian McCabe and Veronica Murphy. Back from left are: David Foran (Chairperson Ballyspillane Residents Association), Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Kerry), Supt Flor Murphy and Sean McCarthy (Kerry County Council). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Delight as Sr Sheila turns up to 40th celebration One of the founding members of the Ballyspillane Residents Association was a surprise guest at the estate’s 40th anniversary celebrations on Sunday.

Sr Shelia O’Brien, who is now in her eighties, helped found the estate’s residents association in 1983. She was also involved in the creation of the estate’s first community centre at the same time.

On Sunday, locals and visitors to the Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre were delighted to welcome her to their celebration which began with Mass by Fr Niall Howard, followed by refreshments afterwards and a display of old photos from down through the years.

FUN: Peter Byrne, Isabella Taylor, Matthew Rael and Debbie Byrne at the Ballyspillane estate 40th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

A bitter feud between two families has resulted in many garda incidents and several people have been arrested and face court proceedings.

However, there’s strong community links in the estate and a clear sentiment of this is in the booklet put together by Ballyspillane Residents Association to mark the 40th anniversary of the estate.

The booklet features memories of many, including Supt. Flor Murphy, amongst others including Margaret Quilligan who, along with her husband John, was one of the first people to take up residence in the estate. She recalled how the community grew together, how she encouraged her family to be proud of their Traveller roots.

Respect is a two-way street, and she feels the current incidents are giving the estate a bad name.

‘Traveller and non-Traveller got on very well,’ she wrote in the booklet. ‘No Council, no Gardai can do that. Yes they can help us, but only the people of Ballyspillane can do it. We overcame many barriers, let’s overcome the ones we face now’.

produced a booklet looking back on four decades of estate life. The book features stories and photos of the people who made the estate what it is, and captures the sense of community that prevails in the area.

The original community centre was based in one of the houses on the estate, but thanks to fundraising drives by the locals it was possible to open a purpose built centre 10 years ago.

“We have come a long way,” David said.

“The very first meeting took place in a caravan at the top of the estate. Nobody knows the back story to the caravan, but that is where it happened.

They were humble beginnings.”

40 YEARS: Cllr Maura Healy-Rae, David Foran (Chairperson Ballyspillane Residents Association), and Eileen Healy-Rae at the Ballyspillane estate 40th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

MEMORIAL SOCCER MATCH: A group that played a soccer match in memory of the late Sean McCarthy at the Ballyspillane estate 40th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

TIME OUT: Taking time out for a photo on Sunday were: Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Kerry), David Foran (Chairperson Ballyspillane Residents Association), and Supt Flor Murphy at the Ballyspillane estate 40th anniversary celebrations. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Sr Sheila is now retired and based in Tralee, but the current residents committee was delighted to eventually track her down and invite her to last Sunday’s celebration.

“I just kept asking people if they had a number or a contact for her until someone was able to make contact,” Residents Association Chairman David Foran told the Killarney Advertiser.

“She knew a lot of people even though it is a long time since she was here.”

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CELEBRATION: Killarney Outlet Centre Manager Paul Sherry and Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Kerry), with Kingdom Party Pals characters Sky, Chase, Woody and Peppa at the Killarney Outlet Centre family fun day and 20th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. Pictures: Eamonn Keogh

Over 8,000 attend Outlet Centre’s 20th celebrations

ALL SMILES: Fionn Thoma with a lizard from The Animal Roadshow.

Over 8,000 came through the doors of the Killarney Outlet Centre for the 20th anniversary of its opening on Sunday.

The popular shopping centre held a family fun day, which had a full range of free activities including face painting, balloon modelling, bouncy castles, magic shows and Punch and Judy drama throughout the day.

Guests of honour on the day included Mayor of Kerry Councillor Niall Kelleher.

“All in all, it was a great day,” Paul Sherry,

Center Manager, said. “We are famous for our family fun days like our Easter and Hallowe’en events, so what better way to celebrate. We had over 8,000 people through the doors, which is up from between 5,000 and 6,000 on a normal Sunday. People appreciate free events and we did our bit.”

FUN: Dearbhla and Lauren Kiely, Fossa.

ENJOYING SOME ICE CREAM: Gemma and Abbie Rose Carroll.

BRICKX FUN: Taide O'Leary, Clodagh, Darragh and Roisn Lee at the Brickx Club in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday.

TAKING CARE OF TEDDY: Maria Fleming and Bridget Sheehan with children and adults at the Teddy Bear Hospital at the Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday.

SNAKES: Brendan Fleming from The Animal Roadshow, showing snakes to Melina Zaen on Sunday.

LIZARD: Fionn Thoma with a lizard from The Animal Roadshow on Sunday.

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Andrew wows judges at annual art competition Budding artist Andrew McGillicuddy become the first boy to win the annual Bird’s Carnival Art Competition in its 10 year history.

Every year for the last 10 years, the Bird family, operators of the well-known fun fair that runs in the Fair Hill car park, organise a series of fun events for local and visiting children as part of its annual Carnival Week.

This year’s judges were Tracy and Daniel Sexton of the Art House Killarney.

The winner of the annual art competition is presented with the Michael Courtney Memorial Cup, named after one of Killarney’s most progressive town councillors. He also won a series of art classes courtesy of Art House Killarney.

Cllr Courtney was a long-time supporter

of Bird’s annual visit to the town and was a judge on previous competitions organised by the fun fair family.

“We started this concept to give kids a chance to show their talent,” Dom Bird, grandson of the company’s founder William, said. “The standards are increasing every year. This is the 10th year we have presented the Michael Courtney Memorial Cup. He was a great supporter of Killarney tourism and a great benefactor to the town. I am delighted to say, that all the previous winners were girls, but this year we have the first boy get his name on the trophy.”

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Introducing the new Mr and Mrs Daly – who, after 13 years together - finally took the plunge and married in Killarney on Saturday last.

Bride and groom, Bridget O’Mahony from Scartaglin and Paudie Daly from Tullig, Castleisland, had a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends.

Bridget is daughter of John and Mary O’Mahony from Scartaglin, while Paudie is son of Jerry and Marguerite Daly from Tullig, Castleisland.

The couple, who now live in Chiswick, London felt it was just right to return home to Kerry, especially to St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney, to make the wedding vows in front of family and friends.

Fr Kieran O’Brien officiated the ceremony.

Chief Bridesmaid was Elaine Nelligan, sister of the bride who travelled all the way over to Kerry from Sydney especially for the wedding. Bridesmaids included Bridget’s childhood friend Norma Lenihan, college friends Serena Kennedy and Una Lynch, who all helped make it a very special day for the bride.

Bestman was Padraig Howard, a work colleague of Paudie’s in London.

Groomsmen included Paudie’s uncle Aaron Nolan, his childhood friend Neil Bergin, and his brother-in-law, Declan O’Mahony.

Pagesboys were the groom’s brother Gary Daly, and his cousin Aaron O’Connor. Flowergirls were the groom’s sister,

Lisa Daly, and Alicia O’Connor, his goddaughter.

Killarney photographer, Ian Cronin, captured the special moments of the day and then took the couple and their bridal party to Muckross Park for more scenic shots. Afterwards everyone enjoyed the reception in the Killarney Oaks, dancing the night away to band Arklight and DJ Mark Jones.

Bridget, who is a Paediatric A&E Nurse and Site Manager Paudie, who will continue to reside in London after their wedding, said they had a wonderful day and want to thank everyone who made it so special.

“After 13 years together, we have finally had our special day,” Bridget told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It was on the December 24, 2016 that he popped the question at Ladies View.

Our wedding was the most magical day from start to finish. We would like to thank all our amazing friends and family for celebrating with us. We would like to thank Eilish at the Killarney Oaks for going above and beyond for us throughout this entire event. A special thank you to John Wade for surprising us with the bagpipes on entrance to our venue. And finally a big thank you to our parents for being there with us throughout it all.”

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Barraduff rower qualifies for World Rowing Championships A Barraduff girl has been selected to represent Ireland in the World Rowing Junior Championships in Tokyo, Japan next week.

Rhiannon O’Donoghue, a member of the Killorglin Rowing Club, has secured a place in the Women’s Double Sculls for the 2019 World Rowing Junior Championships in Tokyo, Japan taking place from August 7-11.

Rhiannon will team up with Molly Curry from Coleraine, another outstanding junior rower – as the only female rowers representing Ireland.

Rhiannon is the daughter of Donal O’Donoghue, Barraduff and Vicky Dando and the granddaughter of the wellknown Barraduff shopkeeper the late Tadg O’Donoghue.

A student in the Institute of Technology Tralee, Rhiannon, has been offered full scholarships to several universities in the USA, but has chosen to stay in Kerry so that she can continue to represent Killorglin Rowing Club and Ireland.

Rhiannon has been rowing with Killorglin Rowing Club for over six years and

during this time she has represented her club and her country in a number of events including the Home International Regatta and the Coupe de la Jeunesse. She has also won numerous indoor and outdoor rowing events in Ireland.

“Killorglin Rowing Club and especially

my coach Mike Fleming have been brilliant to me,” Rhiannon said. “He has put in long hours in all types of weather to get me to the World Championship.”

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onship. O’Donoghue’s Barraduff and Mizen Archaeology are her main sponsors while she has also received support from a number of other businesses throughout the county.

“It would be impossible for me to attend the World Championship without the sponsorship, so I am hoping to bring back a medal to make them all proud,” she added.

Barraduff is clearly proud of their local girl with good luck posters throughout the village and a send-off was hosted last Saturday to show their support.

Her father, Donal O’Donoghue, will travel to Tokyo to support her.

WORLD CHAMPS: Rhiannon O’Donoghue from Barraduff and her coach Mike Fleming, both members of Killorglin Rowing Club, ahead of her departure to Japan for the World Rowing Junior Championship.

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Sheehan family celebrate baby James’ christening Baby James Sheehan arrived into the world on March 25 and just over three months later he celebrated his christening at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: Elaine Fleming (second from left in front), celebrated her birthday with family and friends in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday night. Seated from left are: Aine Fleming, Elaine Fleming, Ciara Fleming, Christina O'Grady, Angela Nagle and Trish Fleming. Standing from left are: Bernice Sampson, Alan Nagle, Margaret O'Connor, Eileen Nagle and John O'Grady.

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His parents Brendan and Lorraine Sheehan, from Muckross, and his older brother Thomas, marked the occasion afterwards in the Dromhall Hotel.

Godmother Fiona Moran who is Lorraine’s sister, travelled from Kilkenny

to fulfil her duties while godfather, Tim O’Shea, Brendan’s cousin had a slightly shorter journey from Mangerton Road.

“It was a great day,” Brendan said. “They came from Killarney and Ballinskelligs where my wife is from.”

Elaine returns to celebrate 50th

When Elaine Fleming decided to celebrate her 50th birthday, she just knew she had to come home to Killarney.

Based in Dublin for the last 22 years, the Muckross lady chose The Killarney Avenue Hotel to celebrate her big day.

Surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday night, Elaine just wanted a simple occasion, nothing too elaborate for her birthday.

“I just wanted a few drinks in the bar with my family and friends,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “I am not one for fancy dinners in hotels.”

But she is no stranger to the hotel industry. Back in the day, she worked in The Lake Hotel in Muckross, and three of her former colleagues joined her on Saturday night.

They had plenty of tales to tell as they were all part of an exchange programme with a hotel in the Cayman Islands. Back then the Killarney tourist season was non-existent during the winter months, and Lake Hotel Manager, Niall Huggard, encouraged staff to take up positions in hotels in the Cayman Islands during the off season.

“They were fabulous times,” she added.

“It kept us working through the winter and we always had a job to come back to.”

Elaine now runs her own contract cleaning business in the capital, but returns home as often as she can.

CHRISTENING CELEBRATION: Baby James Sheehan with his parents Brendan and Lorraine Sheehan and brother Thomas at a christening party in The Dromhall Hotel on Sunday. Also pictured are: Fiona Moran (godmother) and Tim O'Shea (godfather). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

WINNERS: The Dr Crokes GAA Club British Open Golf Challenge prediction competition was won by Terence Mulcahy, winner of the €1,000 first prize.

Pictured in front are: Patrick O'Sullivan (Chairman) and Terence Mulcahy (winner). Back from left are: Malachy Walsh (Finance Officer), Denis Coleman, Alison Shaw (second) and John Keogh (third). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

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Where to place plants in your garden There are some plants which can be beautiful, but difficult to place in a garden. Large leaved structural plants and plants with grass like leaves are two such problems.

They can be showy, interesting and colourful, yet can look wrong wherever you put them. In my own garden I have Angel’s Fishing Rods, or Dierama, which have looked out of place since day one.

This year I decided to create a spot for these, as well as Watsonias and Agapanthus. These all look stunning on their own, as feature plants, but space is limited and it is not feasible to have lots of solo plant. My solution is to put all these plants together. I decided on a nice sunny spot alongside a shed, which is where these plants will thrive. As a filler, grasses are excellent – also because these can often look out of place in a garden. A backdrop of Miscanthus zebrinus, a tall, upright grass with horizontal stripes on the leaves, and Stipa gigantea, a lower growing grass with very tall, up to 5ft, delicate flowers, which provide great movement. At the back I could not resist planting some Verbena bonariensis, for the dark violet colour they give, and as a snack for passing pollinators. Incidentally, Verbena bonariensis is one of the most versatile plants available especially near roses. It is very tall, but it’s smaller sibling, Verbena lollipop, can be used as a lower version to the front of the bed.

My various Dieramas were then placed among the grasses. Some varieties to try

are D. pulcherrimum, which is tall, with very elegant stems, from which dangle bell shaped flowers in shades of pink and white. ‘Snowbells’ is an excellent white variety. D. pauciflorum is a smaller variety, with upright stems, blooming a bright pink quite early in the year. D. pumilum is a smallish variety, with peach coloured flowers. It has a long flowering period. D. argyreum has cream flowers, which open from pale yellow buds. Dieramas can become an addictive collector’s item, as they are hard to find. I have bought seeds from plant-world-seeds. com, which have been quite successful. Another addition to the bed had to be agapanthus, with its bright green grass-like leaves and tall, strong stems of azure blue flowers. They are shown off beautifully against the backdrop of grasses, particularly Pennisetum Purple Fountain, which has burgundy foliage and soft flowers which look like tails.

Pennisetum ‘Red Head’ has bright green foliage with dark pink flowers – a great addition! Agapanthus are available in many shades of blue and white, and in a good choice of sizes also, but ‘Donau’ is one of my favourite for colour. ‘Twister’ has white flowers with a blue throat.

All these plants benefit from having a humus rich, deep, well-drained soil, especially grasses. Grasses are prone to rotting in a wet winter, and certainly don’t do well in waterlogged or heavy soil. Dieramas do not like to be moved too often in their lives, but can be split.

However, if you do split them they may take a year to get over the shock.

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they realise their sons are not the only ones whose lives need to change. A journey to relate becomes a journey of rediscovery that forces these women to redefine their relationships with their children, friends, spouses and most importantly, themselves. Written and directed by Cindy Chupack (Sex and the City), ‘Otherhood’ is a soulful, hilarious and honest exploration of life after motherhood.

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By Gary Branigan and Luke Eastwood RELEASED: JULY 29 A vibrant collection of local tales handed down through generations of storytellers. Kerry possesses a rich tapestry of history, legend, and folklore unparalleled to many others. In this book, authors Gary Branigan and Luke Eastwood narrate a variety of myths and legends that will take you on a journey through Kerry's past. Many of the stories have been handed down from generation to generation by local people and reveal old customs and beliefs filled with superstition, while others are more modern, showing the continuance of the Irish traditions of the Seanachaí and of Irish storytelling.

Gary Branigan, a native of Dublin, is an historian, tour guide and writer whose previously published work includes ‘Ancient & Holy Wells of Dublin', 'Fountains of Dublin' and 'Cavan Folk Tales’.

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‘High Expectations’ Mabel RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 2 ‘High Expectations’ is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Mabel, which will be released today (August 2), through Polydor Records.

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Riverdance to return to Killarney Riverdance, the iconic celebration of Irish dance, music, and culture, is returning to Killarney, from September 18-22 at the INEC.

TOUR DE MUNSTER: The Tour de Munster Cycle in support of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), will visit many parts of Kerry, including Killarney, next week. Pictured: Mary McCarthy, Mena Cahill, Brian Sheehy from Tralee and Derek Rusk Manor West Shopping Centre. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Tour de Munster Cycle to visit Kerry next week Next weekend’s Tour de Munster Cycle in support of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), will visit many parts of Kerry, including Killarney.

Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly will lead 110 amateur cyclists on the four day,

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600km trek around the six counties.

The cycle starts at Cork’s City Hall on Thursday, August 8 and takes the cyclists through Cork, Waterford, Tipperary and Limerick and on to Killaloe, County Clare.

On Friday, they will cycle through Limer-

ick, Clare and North Kerry to Tralee.

On day three, the group will be facing big climbs over the Conor Pass and Molls Gap as they make their way via Dingle and Killarney towards Kenmare with day four (Sunday) starting with a climb over the Caha Pass before finishing on the outskirts of Cork City.

Tour de Munster has raised approximately €2 million for its beneficiaries; and for DSI alone, the Tour has raised almost €1.5 million.

The show dates back to April 30, 1994, when a worldwide audience of over 300 million saw the birth of Riverdance as the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest. The seven-minute performance earned a standing ovation from the 4,000-strong audience.

This ahead-of-its-time dance piece was then developed into a full stage show by producer Moya Doherty, composer Bill Whelan, and Director John McColgan.

For over two decades, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance which is an international Irish Dancing phenomenon. Having played over 11,500 performances to over 25 million people throughout 47 countries, the stage spectacular stays true to its roots with a return to Killarney for a limited run.

This rejuvenated show at Killarney's INEC will feature the unbelievable talent of the Riverdance lead dancers, the Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe, the live Riverdance band and international artists from Russia, Spain and the USA.

Trump to visit Poland and Denmark President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Poland and Denmark from August 31 to September 3.

The President and the First Lady will attend commemorative ceremonies and visit memorial sites in Warsaw, on September 1 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II. They have also accepted an invitation to visit Her Majesty Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark, where Trump will participate in a series of bilateral meetings and meet with business leaders.

Their visits will highlight the historic ties between the United States, Poland and Denmark.

It is not known what kind of reception Trump will get in Poland, but much like the Irish situation he has previously threatened to deport illegal Poles and reduce the number of visas allocated to the country.

There is about 10 million Polish-Americans living in the United States, representing about three percent of the population.

Chicago, Illinois is said to be the biggest Polish city outside of Warsaw, the country’s capital, with ap-

proximately 185,000 Polish speakers in the city, making it the third most-popular language there.

According to the 2000 US Census, there are 1.5 million American-Danes in the USA, Chicago is also home to the largest group of Danish-Americans.

In the 2016 presidential election, Illinois was won by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who garnered 55.83 percent of votes cast against Donald Trump's 38.76 percent, winning the state by a margin of 17.07 percent.

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Puck Fair horse event reduced to one day Organisers of Puck Fair have taken steps to reduce the annual horse fair element of the three-day festival to just one day this year.

Plastics found at bottom of deep sea canyon Scientists have discovered plastic at the bottom of a deep submarine canyon 2,125m water depth – equivalent to 10 stacked Eiffel Towers – 300km off the Kerry coast.

A University College Cork expedition had been investigating cold-water coral habitats in the Porcupine Bank Canyon when the discovery was made.

Led by UCC’s Dr Aaron Lim, on board the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer, the group recovered eight novel monitoring stations called ‘landers’ worth €450,000, deployed between 2,500m water depth and 700m water depth by the Marine Institute’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Holland 1 earlier this summer.

The monitoring stations record the speed, temperatures and direction of the

Ireland’s oldest festival, set for August 10 to 13, traditionally opens with a horse fair in Evans Field.

In recent years horse traders tended to arrive a day early to set up trading stalls and prepare for the first day of sales.

The fair committee, like all festivals and events in Ireland, is facing insurance difficulties and even launched a GoFundMe fundraising drive to help meet the insurance shortfall this year.

It is understood that the move to make the horse fair a one-day event is on foot of insurance requirements with festival officials citing health and safety concerns as the reason behind the move.

“With buyers, sellers and spectators

expected to visit the famous horse fair in their droves, organisers are keen to emphasise the importance of adhering to the schedule, particularly in the interest of health and safety for all,” a festival spokesperson said.

“While free family fun for all ages is of course top of the agenda, the organisers of the three-day extravaganza are conscious to highlight this important change to one of Puck Fair’s most famous elements, so that it will run smoothly from start to finish.”

Aside from the famous horse fair, this year’s event is jam-packed with an array of live entertainment, street performers, dance and music workshops, and much more.

You can play your part in the continuation of this age-old festival by donating to Puck Fair’s GoFundMe campaign, visit www.gofundme.com/puck-fair-2019.

currents around these habitats as well as trapping samples of the food, sediments and microplastics being deposited around the corals to understand conditions down there and how the corals are coping with changing oceans.

“It’s always sad to see plastic rubbish in these otherwise pristine habitats,” UCC Professor, Andy Wheeler, who has pioneered research on cold-water coral mound offshore Ireland over the past 20 years, said.

“It’s quite incredible that our plastic waste can get this far out and so deep in the oceans.

“I don’t think people think about this when they dump their rubbish. We’re also trying to see if microplastics are being fed to the corals from above. We’ve just got the samples, let’s hope we’re wrong.”

Hotel porter awarded for his exemplary service A Killarney hotel porter has this week been named as an ‘Employee of the Year' by a national hospitality group.

The iNua Collection is an owner and asset manager of four and five star hotels situated in key regional locations around Ireland.

Included in its collection is the Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney.

Fergus Cameron, a porter at the hotel, was named as one of the group’s top employees.

“Fergus steps up to the plate on a regular basis and is consistently exceeding guests’ expectations,” General Manager, Frits Potgieter, said.

“He has won ‘Employee of The Month’ twice by his peers and another deciding factor was the number of comment cards and guest feedback all referencing Fergus and his exemplary service.”

Fergus and other national award winners were treated to a lunch at the Dax Restaurant in Dublin on Wednesday. It was the first part of his prize that also includes a weekend trip to Barcelona.

HORSE FAIR: Timmy Buckley, Terence McGough and Paddy McKew from Killarney at Puck Fair last year. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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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

Selecting the correct foundation

This week we’re talking about make-up. Artdeco is one of the leading professional salon brands and we stock all the foundations, concealers, powders, lipliners and lipsticks.

We have been using them for the last 20 years as they have fantastic quality, textures and pigments. We all seem to have a day foundation and evening foundation that we keep restocking as they seem to run out. Every now and again it’s no harm to change things up a little. Get a new type of foundation for winter and summer. If you’re feeling unmotivated by your make-up, be sure to book a make-up consultation, which is complimentary if you purchase two products, one to be foundation. See what the new trends are and how easy it is to revamp. If you have never had the correct foundation selected for you, it’s time to give us a call and see how we can help. It’s important when buying a new foundation that you get to apply it and

feel the texture, coverage and colour. If you are having trouble with highlighting, contouring, shading and even concealing, why not get a little private tutoring to help you gain the confidence to blend in the right direction. Lipstick is an important part of the overall look depending on your age and preferences. The lips can really brighten up the face and help the overall end look. Clients often tell me they haven’t the confidence to wear a bright lipstick saying they have often been wearing the same shade for 10 years. Sometimes getting the correct shade is all you need, to give you the confidence to wear a lipstick.

For more information or book a makeup tutorial call Jill 064 6632966.

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5 Free youth traditional arts concerts in Killarney The fifth of seven free Spraoi Chiarraí concerts takes place this Saturday, in St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Killarney, at 8pm. Keeenan Daly (Accordion) Killarney, and Fiona Fell (Flute) Farranfore, will be joined by Spraoi Chiarraí Producer/Director Tim O’Shea (Guitar/ Vocals/Bodhrán). Special guest Heimo Henschelmann from Germany will also perform.

Concerts will take place at St Mary’s

Church of Ireland opposite the Town Hall this Saturday, and again on Saturday August 24, at 8pm. The open-air concert ‘Around the House’ at Killarney House, opposite the cinema in the National Park, takes place on Saturday August 17, at 2pm. Open to all and families welcome.

This year the group have also been asked to perform again at Puck Fair.

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• SEAMUS MOORE IN K-TOWN K-Town bar Friday at 9.30pm ‘The JCB Man’ • KILLARNEY PARKRUN Saturday at 9.30am - 1pm Killarney National Park • SPRAOI CHIARRAI Saturday at 8pm - 10pm St Mary's Church of Ireland • BREHON HOTEL Friday and Saturday at Danú at 7.30pm Vegan tasting menu

• INEC Sunday at 9pm The Wolfe Tones • CHAMBER PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE Bank Holiday Monday 8pm - 10pm St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Killarney

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FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

Welcome to our Wedding Feature This week we’re focusing on weddings to delight all the brides and grooms-to-be. It’s packed full of fantastic venue options, wedding stationary, gifts, balloons, props, hair and beauty, wedding attire and much more that Killarney and Kerry have to offer. What a way to get you thinking about planning your big day!

It will be an invaluable resource of information for all that’s available locally.

The Heights Hotel Killarney

Create your perfect wedding at the award winning Heights Hotel With over 40 years hosting weddings, The Heights Hotel is famed for our warm and welcoming atmosphere.

And the hotel has an excellent track record, especially more recently when it won awards for ‘Best Family Run Hotel’ and ‘Best Wedding Coordinator’ by Brides of Kerry Magazine. Our stunning ballroom is full of natural light with direct access to our wedding garden which offers beautiful views of the Flesk Valley and Mangerton Mountain. The room is perfectly appointed to host your ceremony or reception with a capacity to take up to 350 guests.

Our award-winning wedding coordinator Natalie Bader will be there as your first point of contact so you will always have a familiar face at hand that you know and trust. She will guide you through every step; making sure your wedding day is memorable for all the right reasons and with the helping hand of a team that prides itself on quality service, your wedding day will run flaw-

lessly.

Food is one of the highlights of the day and our specially curated packages offer a bounty of options for you and your guests. Created by Head Chef Jamie Cronin, our menus showcase the great ingredients right here on our doorstep and are designed to please even the most discerning of guests.

At The Heights we provide those little extras that really tie everything together. Creating a day bespoke to the two of you is incredibly important to us and we will help bring your vision to light. After all, our motto is ‘Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way’. We believe that every wedding is unique and yours will be extraordinary.

The Heights Hotel Killarney, Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland Phone: + 353 (0) 64 663 1158 www.killarneyheights.ie

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The Sneem Hotel

Experience Goldens Cove Lodge in Sneem With an iconic backdrop of the Goldens Cove, competing as one of the best locations along the Ring of Kerry, The Sneem Hotel, which is about one hour from Killarney, offers guests across-theboard an unforgettable and timeless experience.

Whether it’s a weekend break away, an adventure experience or the most important day of your life, The Sneem Hotel offers a unique experience for everyone.

The Sneem Hotel is proud to unveil a new destination located on the prime estate with dramatic backdrops of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks whilst located on the water’s edge overlooking the Goldens Cove. This three bedroom, three-bathroom cove facing lodge is nestled amongst the natural matured fauna in the private estate offering a more secluded experience, yet still a

stone’s throw away from the main hotel facilities.

With a vernacular architecture exterior design, warm and luxury interior style, no expense was spared to ensure great Irish hospitality is offered to all guests.

The three-bedroom lodge is the ideal location for the bride-to-be, prior to your unveiling on the day of your wedding, or the perfect venue for a luxury pre-wedding slumber party with the girls.

For bookings contact the hotel direct on 064 6675100 or email information@sneemhotel.com.

Dromhall Hotel

A magical day awaits you in the heart of Killarney Can you think of a more perfect setting to hold your wedding celebrations than at a historic hotel set in the beautiful surroundings of the legendary Killarney?

Dromhall Hotel was originally a hunting lodge, used in past times by the aristocracy visiting the famous Killarney lakes and mountains. Over 55 years ago, it was purchased by the Randles family and metamorphosed into the supremely

elegant venue it is today. The Randles still run Dromhall Hotel, and thus you are sure of not only gracious surroundings and superb service, but also that personal touch which comes with family involvement. It has always been this

Kerry family’s mission to give every single guest the individual attention that the hosts of a stately home would, from fine dining and exquisite food, to a warm smiling welcome.

The stunning Banqueting Suite and recently redecorated arrival reception area can cater for weddings of 80 to 320 guests, with a selection of options available for your special day, ranging from tailor-made occasions to reflect your

individuality to all-inclusive packages which take all the worry and stress out of your planning. A fairy light backdrop and mood lighting in the room are just two of the many generous items that are included in their wedding packages.

Another complimentary offering is the wedding car, which will get the bride and groom to the church on time and then off to their chosen photographic locations in the beautiful surrounds of Killarney’s iconic landscape, before whisking them back to the hotel. The hotel’s chauffeur Larry will ensure they get the royal treatment and will put them completely at ease by providing a little picnic hamper for the newlyweds who often forget to eat on their special day – they really do think of everything at the Dromhall!

With over 50 years-experience, the Randles family know exactly how to make this most special of occasions perfect. And yes, they are fully registered to provide civil ceremonies also. Just talk to the experts at the Dromhall Hotel and see what this wonderful venue has to offer. Bernadette Randles, the hotel’s Managing Director, along with the hotel’s Wedding Coordinator Ciara O’Callaghan, are always available to chat about your very special day.

You can call them on 064 6639300 for more information.

Deck The Halls

Creating your truly unique wedding with Deck The Halls Deck The Halls creates the perfect ambience for your wedding day with bespoke props and designs.

Our team - Liam and Tom, pride themselves on creating a wedding that is truly unique to you. Visit our website at deckthehalls.ie to see the great range of props that we have to offer. All budgets are catered for and we include our price list on the website to help you choose.

Our designs are suitable for church and civil ceremonies as well as the reception venue.

In response to customer demand, we

now offer the largest range of helium filled wedding balloons in Kerry with more designs on the way to add to the collection.

We also do personalised candles for those special occasions in your life - unity wedding candles, memory candles and christening candles.

We would be delighted to discuss your ideas with you for your wedding and will do our best to make your vision a reality. Let us help you create wonderful memories of your day that will last you a lifetime.

For up-to-date news, check us out on Facebook: Deck The Halls – Killarney, and on Instagram: deckthehallskillarney.

To get in touch, you can use the link on the website, email liam@deckthehalls. ie, call the shop on 064 6637614 or call Liam on 087 9398501.

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

Welcome to our new fitness column with Brian Foley from Activate Fitness. We hope this will give you the encouragement to take charge of your health.

Why do we make bad decisions?

There’s no better way to start than talking about willpower and the reason behind those bad decisions we make when it comes to our health.

We live in the free market and that means an abundance of choice. However, we often choose the wrong thing: biscuits over broccoli, nights out over sleep, cute heels over gym shoes, especially on Friday nights when most of us choose comfort foods and TV. We know the decisions are bad ones – I’ve never heard anyone brag about their success on a fast food diet – but we make them anyway. It’s not because we hate ourselves - we’re just tired of making decisions.

Our parents called this “willpower”, the ability to make tough decisions and stick to them - but as Dan Ariely of Duke University writes in his book ‘Understanding Ego Depletion’, “we have limited reserves of willpower” – and we use up those reserves regularly.

We have plenty of willpower at the start of the week, for example on Monday morning we get up early, go for a walk, and pack a healthy lunch. However, by

Friday this eagerness can wane, and breakfast can consist of a roll and can of Coke.

Decision fatigue is a new idea, but it’s very real. We make more decisions than our ancestors ever did: they got up at 6am and ate porridge for breakfast because there were no eggs or breakfast rolls.

But, how do we avoid burning our willpower out? The answer is simple – by creating habits. Wake up at the same time every day, eat the same breakfast every day, go to the gym at the same time every day and let someone else choose your workouts.

If you’re starting to exercise more, or fixing your diet after a rough couple of weeks, do everything you can to minimise the decisions you have to make.

Talk to an expert in the exercise field, and show up to a class. Also, make your meals on Sunday when you’re fresh and rested and follow someone else’s plan until the habits are entrenched.

Your workouts don’t have to be perfect every day and you don’t have to invent a new diet, or study textbooks – just make a start.

DONATIONS: Pictured left to right are Graham Clifford, founder of the Sanctuary Runners, and Oliver Kirwan, founder Elite Event Management with some of the running gear donated recently.

Massive sports gear donation to help Sanctuary Runners

More than one thousand pieces of running gear were donated to those living in Direct Provision – by people from all over Kerry and beyond.

Organisers staged the collection of running gear at the recent Run Killarney event, to help encourage more people living in Direct Provision centres to get out running. The initiative was a partnership with the Sanctuary Runners, set up

by Graham Clifford last year to enable local runners to run alongside, and in solidarity with, those in Direct Provision thereby fostering friendship, positivity and respect while bringing greater awareness to the system in which asylum seekers live.

Running shoes, tops, leggings, shorts, socks and other gear filled numerous boxes after the event. This gear will now be distributed to Sanctuary Runner groups around the country to help encourage more people living in Direct Provision have the opportunity to try out running with members of their local community.

This year’s Run Killarney saw 10 runners who live in Direct Provision compete alongside Sanctuary Runners from all over Ireland. More than 3,000 runners in total took part in the 10k and half marathon through Killarney National Park on Saturday, July 20.

“It’s fantastic to receive this gear on behalf of the Sanctuary Runners,” Graham said. “People who live in Direct Provision

wouldn’t find it easy to come by this kind of clothing or gear, and therefore it will make a great difference to many of them who would like to try out running and take the opportunity to engage more with the local runners in their area. We would like to thank the Run Killarney organisers for their support on this. We absolutely loved the event again this year and we’ll be back again next year with even more Sanctuary Runners we hope!”

For more information or to join the Sanctuary Runners group, contact local coordinator Mike Riordan at sanctuaryrunnerskillarney@gmail.com. The group will take part in the weekly Parkruns in the grounds of Killarney House and Gardens in the town centre and you don’t have to be a runner to get involved. If you’re on Twitter you can follow their progress @Kerrysancrun. Plans are also in place for the Sanctuary Runners to spread to the towns of Tralee and Kenmare in the coming months.

Run Killarney takes place on Saturday July 18, 2020 and registration is now open with an Early Bird offer in place until November 30, 2019.

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Over 120 cars take part in Ballymac vintage run DEAL DONE: Dermot Healy, Clerk of the Course, second from left, presents the Silver Wheel award for dedication to motorsport and commitment to the Rally of the Lakes to cartell.ie staff Jeff Aherne, Nicola Aherne and Richie Lahiff at the cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes 40th Anniversary event prize giving function at the INEC in May. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Rally of the Lakes confirm three year deal cartell.ie, Ireland’s number one car check website, has committed to sponsoring the Rally of the Lakes for another three years.

This year marked the Kildare-based firm's 10th year in a row sponsoring the rally. Killarney and District Motor Club (KDMC) this year celebrated the 40th running of the famous rally and the new sponsorship agreement will safeguard the event’s future. cartell.ie will back the rally until 2022, making this one of the longest event sponsorship agreements in Irish rallying.

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Next year will also mark the Gleneagle Hotel’s 40th year as the event headquarters, and already the O’Donoghue family are planning a special way to mark this occasion.

Nearly €3,000 was raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation by members of the Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club during its 10th annual Ballymac Classic Car run last Friday evening.

Over 120 cars left O’Riada’s Bar for a jaunt along roads near Lyreacrompane and Castleisland.

The run was organised in memory of three former members of the club; Joanne Walmsley, Dan O’Connor and Sean Hand, who all passed away in the last year.

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“There are many we would like to say thanks to for making the night so successful,” George Glover, Event Organiser, said. “Special thanks to the Walmsley, O’Connor and Hand families for the courtesy shown to us in the running of this event in memory of their loved ones. Finally, a special thanks to all our family and friends that helped in any way. Thank you all again for helping us to raise almost €3000 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation. We are looking forward to the 11th run already.”

ON THE RUN: The Killarney Advertiser's Sean Moriarty in a 1932 Riley during last Friday’s 10th annual Ballymac Vintage Run.

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Vintage society to remember popular driver Paudie Casey The late Paudie Casey will be remembered by Abbeydorney Vintage Society on Sunday.

The weekend long-event gets underway with a road run on Saturday, a static display in the village on Sunday, and a new addition this year is a rally car display.

Paudie Casey was a founding member of the club and one of its most dedicated members. He was also an accomplished rally driver and was a key member of Kerry Motor Club before his untimely passing in June last year.

“The club is based in the North Kerry area and each year holds this event to benefit local charities,” Club Secretary, Stephen O’Connell, said.

“This year our chosen charity is Inspired Tralee, training people with disabilities back into the workplace. The club is based around a passion of vintage cars, bikes and tractors, and each year people with the same passion are drawn to Abbeydorney village where annually the

committee have picked beautiful scenic routes along the Wild Atlantic Way in North Kerry.”

For those wishing to view the Kerry V Meath match on Saturday afternoon the club has brought forward the start time of the car run. Registration is now at 1.30pm and not the previously advertised time of 3.30pm.

Sunday’s static show gets underway at 11am.

“The day is a treat for all to view the amazing array of cars, tractors and bikes from bygone years, each being preserved by their owners. It is a great family day with raffle, live music and DJ in the field,” he added. “We will have a rally car display in memory of club member Paudie Casey. So polish that vehicle, grab your keys and come along to Abbeydorney this August Bank Holiday weekend to see what treats Abbeydorney Vintage Society have to offer for all vehicle enthusiasts.”

CLUB STALWART: The much missed Paudie Casey will be remembered by his colleagues at the Abbeydorney Vintage Society on Sunday.

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New college announced for Kerry It’s business as usual - but with a new name - as Kerry is to get a new College of Further Education and Training this September.

All further education and training provision in Kerry will be offered by one fully integrated college from September 1, as the Kerry College of Further Education and Training will be the new name for KCFE, North Kerry College and the Kerry

ETB Training Centre.

Kerry College of Further Education and Training will offer over 180 further education and training programmes in three newly defined areas: courses for employment, courses for progression

Killarney has highest average residential property price Killarney was the town with the highest average residential property price in the county, a new survey has revealed.

512 new dwellings in Kerry were added to the GeoDirectory database in the 12 months to June 2019, according to the latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report, prepared by EY-DKM Economic Advisory on behalf of GeoDirectory.

The report shows that 296 buildings were under construction in Kerry in June 2019.

There were 1,409 residential property transactions in Kerry, in the 12 months to April 2019, with an average price of €180,199. 11.4 percent of these were for new properties. However, the survey revealed that Killarney is the town with

the highest average property price in the county.

Nationally, the average house price in the 12 months to April 2019 was €289,146, an increase of €15,940 or 5.8 percent on the 2018 figure. Once Dublin is excluded, the average house price is €214,679.

The vacancy rate in Kerry in June 2019 stood at 9.5 percent - higher than the national average of 4.8 percent.

The report found that there were 78 derelict buildings in urban areas in Kerry.

The GeoDirectory database is the most comprehensive address database of dwellings in the Republic of Ireland. A copy of the GeoView Residential Buildings Report is available at www.geodirectory.ie.

to further education or higher education courses and apprenticeship. These courses are aligned to Level 5 and Level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework.

“The primary driver for a move to a single entity was to create a Further Education and Training brand for the county that is more easily identifiable and is recognised as an excellent education and training route for learners, students, parents, guardians, school guidance staff, employers and the wider public,” Colm McEvoy, Kerry Education and Training Board CEO, said.

Prospective learners/students may follow their chosen further education and training course at one of the four campus locations currently in Tralee or Listowel. Existing Kerry ETB centres in Tralee at Monavalley, Clash and Denny Street and Church Street, Listowel will be renamed as campus locations.

A key aspect of this development is the opening of a new marketing, promotions and recruitment unit in Tralee.

This office will manage the promotion and marketing of full-time further education and training programmes to be delivered for Kerry College of Further Education and Training and from the autumn of 2019 onwards will also centrally process all applications and admissions. A new website will be launched in November for Kerry College of Further Education and Training, which will provide a single reference point for full-time further education and training programmes across County Kerry.

For current applicants to KCFE, North Kerry College or Kerry ETB Training Centre to start education and training courses in September 2019 it is business as usual but with a new name. All enrolment and course related queries should be directed to the relevant campus – Monavalley Campus (066) 7149 600 – Clash Campus on (066) 7121 741 and Listowel Campus on (068) 21023 or via their existing websites or social channels.

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Bars nominated for awards Finalists for the ‘Bar of the Year Awards’ have been revealed - and three Killarney bars feature heavily.

JM Reidy’s has been nominated for best ‘Newcomer’, best 'Outside Space of the Year' and 'Best Designed Bar/Best Inside Space’, while the Great Southern Killarney is up for the ‘Hotel Bar of the Year’ award.

Killarney’s The Shire is up for the ‘Out-

standing Customer Service Award’, while the Park Hotel Kenmare has been nominated for the ‘Whiskey Bar of the Year’ award.

The awards, which are now in their 12th year, recognise excellent bars, knowledgeable staff, high quality service, and innovation in the bar trade.

Winners will be announced at the 2019 Bar of the Year Awards ceremony on August 19, in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road.

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Nutty Scientists Kerry hosted a free fun family science show upstairs in the Killarney Outlet Centre on Saturday.

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To help Nutty Scientists Kerry in promoting the Professor Scientein travelled for the weekend from Wexford and he enjoyed taking in the sights around town on Friday and Saturday morning!

A heavy shower of rain before the start of the show did not hamper people coming to see what Nutty Scientists had to offer.

All of the kids and adults who attended the event had a great time with everyone enthralled at watching the demon-

strations during the show from the Nutty Scientists and then straight after people were able to get hands on making slime, experimenting with dry ice and hair raising experiences at the Van Der Graff!!

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COMMUNITY NOTES Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club JUVENILE: Our annual juvenile competition is approaching, taking place on Friday evening, August 9, on Torc Shore in the Middle Lake from 6.30pm. For further details, please contact any club officer.

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gust 7 at 8pm. Please inform people outside the Parish who may have relatives buried here.

FUNDRAISING DANCE: In aid of Kerry Cork Health Link Bus in the Heritage Centre Scartaglen, Sunday, August 4. Music by Martin Kearney & Derry Kennedy. Dancing from 9.00pm to 11.30pm. Admission €10. Organised

by John Joe Dancers 087 9735113.

MEMORY LANE: Come join us in the Village Inn on Saturday night 3rd August. A night of storytelling from the past, filled with tales from famous turf cutter Christy Daly, formerly Buddihans. Music and refreshments on the night. All welcome.

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VACANCY: A vacancy is available on the Kilcummin Community Employment Scheme. The position involves the maintenance/caretaker work based in the village and is for 19.5 hours per week. This is a development opportunity and no experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Contact your local Intreo Office to check your eligibility. If interested please forward your CV to the Supervisor at the Rural Development Office by post/email info@kilcumminparish. com. For further information contact John on 086 1579381.

GRANT: Fossa Bridge Club wishes to acknowledge the grant allocation of €1,000 from the Community Enhancement Programme which is administered by Kerry County Council, towards the purchase of Bridgemates which will greatly enhance the club.

Now the club members will get the results of the weekly bridge game immediately on the night the competition ends and they can also view the results online and see how the best results were achieved. Without this funding from CEP the club could not afford to purchase the Bridgemates and for that the club members are really appreciative.

CEMETERY MASS: Old Kilcummin Cemetery Mass on Wednesday, Au-

RESULTS: North/South – 1st Denise O’Sullivan and Tess Murphy, 2nd Don O’Sullivan and Colum Horan. East/ West - 1st Kathleen Guerin and Finola Cronin, 2nd Mai and Tim Corcoran.

WINNERS: Darrell O'Connor, Michael O'Brien, Viktonic Goncalova and Elma Cremin, prizewinners in the U12 category at the Birds Amusements carnival week annual art competition on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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

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

Suicide Prevention Helplines 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.

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

Contact 086-8616001.

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

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

Recovery Haven Killarney Outreach for Recovery Haven Kerry is on Tuesday 6th August. from 10 am-2 pm This drop in service is on at the Reeks opposite the Lidl roundabout.

TALENTED: Kelsey Somers, Patrick Dineen and Elaine Wang, prizewinners in the U18 category at the Birds Amusements carnival week annual art competition on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Fundraising dance A fundraising dance takes place this Sunday, August 4 at the Heritage Centre, Scartaglin. Music by the Martin Kearney Band from 9pm to 11.30pm. Further enquiries to John Joe 087 9735113. ................................................................

The Holy Land Pilgrimage The Killarney St Pio Prayer Group are organising a nine day pilgrimage visiting Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and Mount Tabor. Departing November 7. Contact Michael Clifford 085 1309835. ................................................................

Graveyard Mass Graveyard Masses take place in New Cemetery on Monday, August 5 at 7pm and in the Old Kilcummin Cemetery on Wednesday, August 7 at 8pm.

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14TH ANNIVERSARY CAHILLANE

FALVEY

In loving memory of Helen Falvey, Batterfield, Firies Died, August 11th, 2018 On the First Anniversary of the death of a dear mother, grandmother and sister, Helen’s sons and daughters, Oliver, Veronica, Patrick, Helena and Seán, daughter-in law Margaret, sonsin-law Steve and Yann, grandchildren Shauna, Emma, Leah, Aoibhínn, Ciara and Rían; wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to all those who sympathised with us in any way on our sad loss.

Thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, messages of sympathy, floral tributes, to those who called to the house and to all who attended Helen’s removal, funeral Mass and burial. We wish to convey our sincere appreciation to all those who donated so generously to the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry.

We owe a special debt of gratitude to our wonderful relatives, neighbours and friends who catered for people in our home and who also visited Mom throughout the years.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the O’Connor Brothers (Undertakers), and to Fr. Seán Horgan who celebrated the Mass, Fr. Tadhg Doherty P.P and Fr. John Ahern who concelebrated Helen’s funeral Mass.

Thanks to Maria, Jerry and Gobnait Falvey for the music and singing at the Mass.

We are truly grateful to all those who cared so well for Helen in the course of her illness. Our sincere thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at University Hospital Kerry, Doctors and staff at Farranfore Medical Centre and to all those at Ahern’s Pharmacy, Farranfore.

A special word of thanks to Dr. Patricia Sheehan and the Palliative Care team, Public Health Nurses and all the Home Helpers provided by the H.S.E.

In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane, Late of 158 Pinewood, Who died on the 7th August 2005.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky, Though heaven and earth, Divide us Kieran, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

Always remembered by your loving grandparents Bertie and Teresa, Bernie, Jerry and family and Annette, Danny and family.

14H ANNIVERSARY CAHILLANE

In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane, Late of 158 Pinewood, Killarney Who died on the 7th August 2005.

You gave no one a last farewell, Nor ever said goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

A million times we’ll miss you.

A million times we’ll cry.

If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place, No one else can ever fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God took you home.

We will meet again some day, I know in a better place.

I thank God He made you our Son & Brother While you were here on earth.

Love you always Mom, Dad, Marie, Paudie, Kieran, James, Oonagh, Emily Rose, Jason & Shay.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.

Anniversary Mass for Kieran on Saturday August 3rd at 7.30pm in the Church of The Resurrection.

Forever loved and always in our thoughts.

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In loving memory of Patrick (Pat) Collins, Dromhale Killarney and Bromore Ballybunion, Who passed away on the 3rd August 2018.

In loving memory of Angela O’Reilly, Late of Maulykevane, Headford, Who passed away on the 27th July 2018.

As we fondly remember Pat on his first anniversary we his family would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. A special word of thanks to all the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes care facility Kilcummin for their wonderful care during his time there.

Thanks also to O’ Shea’s Funeral Directors for their assistance and professionalism.

Thanks to Fr. Sean Hanafin (Ballybunion) for the beautiful mass and Noel Nash for the lovely music. Our gratitude also to Dr. Michael O’ Doherty, Dr. Michael Moloney, David Doyle his home help and the staff of O’ Sullivan’s pharmacy New St.

First anniversary mass for Pat will take place on Friday 2nd August 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

1ST ANNIVERSARY COLLINS

As kids we lived together, We fought, we laughed, we cried, We did not always show the love, That we both had inside.

We shared our dreams and plans, And some secrets too, All the memories we share, Is what bonds me to you.

On this the 1st anniversary of Angela’s death, we, her family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported and sympathised with us on our tragic loss.

A special thanks to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, without their help we would have been lost. Thank you to O’Sheas funeral home for all their help, they went above and beyond for us.

Thank you to Fr. Mulvihill for a lovely funeral mass, Siobhan McSweeney for all her assistance and to Helen kerins and Denis Crowley for the beautiful music which Angela would have loved.

Thank you to everyone who came to the funeral and shared our loss.

“We are sad within our memory Lonely are our hearts today For the one we loved so dearly Had forever been called away We think of her in silence No eye may see us weep But many silent tears are shed When others are asleep” Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by your family, Liam, Sean and Sinead.

Xxx

3RD ANNIVERSARY MAC SWEENEY In loving memory of Patrick (Pat) Collins, Dromhale Killarney and Bromore Ballybunion, Who died on the 3rd August 2018.

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

Sadly missed by Anne, Seanie, Jack, Fionn & Cillian.

1ST ANNIVERSARY COLLINS

In loving memory of Patrick (Pat) Collins, Dromhale Killarney and Bromore Ballybunion, Who passed away on the 3rd August 2018.

In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane, Late of 158 Pinewood Estate, Who died on 7th of August 2005.

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No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather and you’re not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart.

The sorrow we feel, we can never explain, And the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Always loved and remembered by your loving children and families.

COLLINS

14TH ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Maureen Cooper 24 Ardshanavooly, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 7th of August 2014.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this notice as acknowledge of our very sincere appreciation. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

We trust that all will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

Helen’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm in St Gertrude’s Church, Firies on Friday, 9th August.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND 1ST ANNIVERSARY

Every day, in some small way, memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near, still missed, loved, and always dear.

Lovingly remembered by your brother Michael, sister Joan and loving family.

In loving memory of Joan Mac Sweeney, Our wonderful mother and grandmother, Late of St. Anne’s Road, Killarney, Who died on the 2nd of August 2016.

A pleasant smile, a heart of gold, No finer person this world could hold.

In heaven you rest,no worries no pain Deep in our hearts you will always remain.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one Knows the grief we bear, When the family gather and your not there.

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

Loved and always remembered Lorraine and Oliver, Denise and Alan, Noreen and Karl, Louise and Ciaran, David and Kayleigh xxx NANA

15TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

We grew to find we have a love, That is very strong today, It’s a love shared by our family, That will never go away.

Precious Nana’s are very few, Thats why there was only one of you, God treasure her in your garden of rest, Because on earth, You were one of the best.

Always loved and remembered Ella and Oran, xxxxxxxxx

You are my brother not by choice, But by the nature of our birth, I could not have chosen a better one, You were the best on earth.

In loving memory of Paddy O’Connor, Late of Mill Road, Killarney Who died on the 4th August 2004.

Also remembering her husband Denis at this time.

Love always, Teresa, Timmy , Kiernan and Benny xxx

Sadly missed by your family.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd of August at 6.15pm, St Marys Cathedral.

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2.08.2019 23RD ANNIVERSARY FOGARTY

Treasured memories of our beautiful Daughter and Sister Karen, “Osprey” Muckross, Killarney Who died tragically on 4th August 1996, aged 21 years.

Karen Smiling, laughing, dimpled cheeks, Vibrant, busy, scaling peaks.

Waving, greeting young and old, Face of beauty still and cold.

Cycling, always on the go, Music, meetings, never no.

Work her favourite, aprons white, Trays and traffic, what a sight.

Muckross rowing, lakes serene, Just twenty one, what might have been.

Time and tide, days too short, New job waiting, soon to start.

Cycling homeward, traffic speeding, Father, mother, sisters grieving.

Romance, boyfriend, last goodbyes, her moon, her stars, her loved filled eyes.

Void of darkness hearts so broken, special person, love unspoken.

Memories vivid never end, on walking sleeping of time not spent.

Rest above the lakes so loved, watch forever from above.

Anger, grief, great confusion, friends, tears in huge profusion.

Nights of sadness, days so barren, busy, laughing, lovely Karen.

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In loving memory of Mattie Courtney, Late of 51 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney, Who died on the 1st August 1995.

In loving memory of Johnny Brosnan, Late of Knockmanagh, Kilcummin, Killarney, Who died on the 2nd August 2012.

In loving memory of Tim Hayes, Late of Ross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 1st August 2014.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

From your loving wife Bridie and family.

Anniversary Mass St. Mary’s Cathedral, Saturday 3rd of August at 6.15p.m.

We think of you always And talk about you too We have such precious memories We wish we still had you.

You are always in our thoughts No matter what we do.

So many things have happened Since you passed away So much we could have talked about If God had let you stay.

Dearly loved and forever missed by all your loving family.

9TH ANNIVERSARY CASEY

5TH ANNIVERSARY CULLOTY

In loving memory of Carmel Casey, Late of Woodlawn Road and Kilcummin, Killarney, Who died on 5th August 2010.

By Weeshie.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts, sadly missed by Mam, Anne, Clare, Susan and families.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your brother Kevin, Claire, Aideen, Caoimhe and Cathal.

Anniversary Mass for Karen and her father Geni on Sunday 4th of August 9.30am at Muckross Church.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Kate Culloty Maulykevane, Headford, Who died on 3rd of August 2014.

Call her name out softly Lord, And when she looks your way, Tell her we still love her, And miss her everyday.

Always loved and never forgotten by your loving daughters and their families.

LEAHY In loving memory of Seamus O’Sullivan Quarry Cross, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, Who died on 30th July 2015 RIP

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

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,

In loving memory of our dear parents, Mom Christina Leahy, who died on the 2nd August 1994 and Dad Patrick Leahy who died on the 8th March 1969, both late of 41 Daltons Avenue, Killarney.

R.I.P.

We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s when we miss you most of all.

So rest in peace dear loved ones, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, Daughters Abina & Joan, Sons James & Pat, Daughter in law Caroline, Son in law Sean, Grandchildren Jamie & Katie.

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

18TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARY O’CALLAGHAN

In loving memory of John O’Callaghan, Late of 16 Marian Terrace, Killarney, Who died on August 1st 2001, and daughter Sheila O’Sullivan (nee O’ Callaghan) Late of Knocknaskeha, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on 14th July 2010.

Months and years go gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts and always there.

From your loving sons Daniel, John, Vincent and daughters Joanie, Noreen & Eileen and all the O’Callaghan family xx

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE HEALY

In loving memory of Declan Healy Rockfield, Faha, Killarney.

Whose birthday occurred on the 25th of July.

I found a little sign today, Just laying on the ground, The feather that you sent me, When you knew I’d be around, I know you’re always helping, Sending guidance from above, And giving reassurance, That I’m surrounded by your love, So I really want to thank you, For confirming that you’re there, At just the time I needed, That little extra bit of care.

In loving memory of Murt O’Shea, 18 Marian Terrace, Killarney, Who died on the 10th August 2015.

You are more than a memory silently kept, You are part of our lives we will never forget, Time moves on but memories stay, You will always be remembered especially today.

From your loving wife Mary, daughter Gemma, son-in-law Savio and your beloved granddaughters Izzy, Eloa & Niahara.

20TH ANNIVERSARY ASHE

Never forgotten and always remembered

by Margaret, Sheila, Bernie, Mary, Sean, Pat, Tracey, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Anniversary mass will take place on Saturday 10th August at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 3rd of August at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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. A.D

Uncle A sudden call from God on high You had no time to say goodbye Without farewell you fell asleep But memories of you we will always keep.

Theres a lady up in heaven, So precious and so rare, That lady is our mother, The best beyond compare,

Anniversary Mass will be held this Friday the 2nd of August at 7.30pm in Rathmore Church.

25TH & 50TH ANNIVERSARY

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Always loved and remembered by your brother Pat and sister-in-law Nora.

Lovingly remembered by your nieces Mary, Margaret and Eileen.

Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving daughters Joan, Bernadette, Maura, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Brother No one knew that morning What sadness the day would bring When a heart of gold stopped beating And we could not do a thing.

You never said goodbye to us Perhaps it’s just as well For we could not have said goodbye To someone we loved so well.

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. N.K

Remembered today beloved Husband, Father and Granddad John Ashe, Late of ‘Cooldruma’ 36 Scrahan Court, Killarney, Who died on the 3rd August, 1999.

RIP. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

You’ll never be forgotten by your loving wife Eileen, daughters and sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Masses offered.

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Kerry manager Peter Keane stands with his players before the Donegal game in Croke Park. Kerry will advance to the All-Ireland semi-final if they beat Meath tomorrow.

Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

Steady as she goes | By Adam Moynihan

Kerry head for Navan with All-Ireland semi-final spot at stake Generally speaking, Kingdoms are ruled by royals but that particular truism might be turned on its head tomorrow evening if things go to plan for the Kerry senior footballers.

Peter Keane takes his in-form squad to Meath for the final game of the 2019 Super 8s safe in the knowledge that a win or a draw will guarantee their safe passage to the All-Ireland semi-finals.

A loss might suffice too depending on the outcome of the other game in Group 1, but let’s not go down that road just yet.

Kerry are hot favourites to beat The Royals on the back of a couple of encouraging performances in recent weeks and they’ll win the group if they can avoid defeat and better Donegal’s result against Mayo in the process.

Simply making it out of the Super 8s will suffice for Peter Keane but topping Group 1 would be preferable for a number of reasons.

Firstly, another victory would keep the momentum going. The Kerry train is gathering speed after the rousing

triumph over Mayo in Killarney and an equally thrilling draw with Donegal in Croke Park. Another good showing and positive result in Páirc Tailteann and Kerry will be on a roll heading into the semis.

Secondly, first in Group 1 will avoid first in Group 2 in the next round. First in Group 2 is likely to be the five-ina-row-chasing Dubs, although they won’t have it all their own way up in Tyrone.

If Kerry are to win an All-Ireland this year they will more than likely have to beat Dublin at some stage anyway, and you could argue that they’d be more likely to catch the reigning champions on the hop in the semis than in the final, but another tough game against Tyrone would stand Kerry in good stead for the final. Provided, of course, that they win.

Lastly, and perhaps most significantly, the winners of Kerry’s pot will be rewarded with an extra day off. The winners of Group 1 will play the winners of Group 2 next Sunday, August 11. The other two semi-finalists face a shorter turnaround with their game scheduled for Saturday, August 10.

Teams are dealing with very fine margins at this stage of the season; an extra day of recovery time before the semi-final could prove crucial.

Division 2 runners-up Meath have made fine progress in 2019 and although they have nothing to play for tomorrow, they will be keen to see out their season in style. Andy McEntee’s outfit have won all of their home games to date this year and away from Navan they have only been defeated by strong opposition, namely Dublin, Mayo and Donegal (three times).

Meath’s stock certainly appears to be on the rise and Kerry will have to be mindful of the threat posed by athletic half forward Cillian O’Sullivan and tricky corner forward James Conlon,

but you would hope and expect that the Munster champions will be too strong on this particular occasion.

With key forwards like David Clifford, Stephen O’Brien, Seán O’Shea and Paul Geaney all moving well and previously maligned defenders and midfielders stepping up to the mark, The Kingdom look to be in decent shape at this crucial stage of the season.

Kerry’s team was named last night (after our print deadline, unfortunately), although if Keane remains true to form then it would be unwise to read too much into the 15 names provided.

Dummy teams have very much become the order of the day.

Unless he has named a dummy dummy team?

SUPER 8s (GROUP 1)

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Meath v Kerry Saturday at 6pm Páirc Tailteann (Navan)

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From super eight to fantastic four NK erry favourites

to advance

ND onegal and Mayo

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Kerry forward Paul Geaney. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

ND ubs play Tyrone

in Group 2 decider

The second ever All-Ireland Senior Football Super 8s phase reaches its conclusion this weekend with five teams vying for qualification to the final four.

After last weekend’s draw between Donegal and Kerry and Mayo’s victory over Meath, Group 1 is a three-horse race heading into the final matchday.

Kerry and Donegal are currently joint first on three points, although The Kingdom’s slightly superior scoring difference has them ever so slightly in the lead as things stand. Victory for Peter Keane’s men over Meath will secure a spot in the semi-final and they will top the group if they avoid defeat and better Donegal’s result against Mayo.

That Mayo v Donegal clash looks all set to be a classic. On form alone you would have to fancy the men from Tír Chonaill but how many times have Mayo pulled a performance out of the bag when no one else expected it?

James Horan has had to make do without the services of Patrick Durcan (hamstring), Keith Higgins (hamstring), Diarmuid O’Connor (wrist) and Matthew Ruane (collarbone) in these Super 8s but all four are said to be making good progress. The return of even a couple of these key players would be a major boost for what is very much a must-win game.

A draw will do Donegal but if their swashbuckling displays in the championship to date are anything to go by, you can expect them to go for the jugular in MacHale Park. It should make for a cracking game.

DUBS IN OMAGH

The picture in Group 2 is far clearer.

Cork and Roscommon are both out

of the running following back-to-back defeats so their encounter in Páirc Uí Rinn is unlikely to attract a whole pile of attention. That game is being streamed on the RTÉ Player but the vast majority of eyes will be on the match in Omagh as the two undefeated sides, Tyrone and Dublin, face off in a replay of the 2018 All-Ireland final.

Dublin won by six points last September and they are favourites to prevail again this time around, although Tyrone are going well themselves and home advantage could also be a factor.

With both teams already qualified for the next round, it will be interesting to see how seriously they take this one.

The All-Ireland semi-finals take place next weekend so perhaps Jim Gavin and Mickey Harte will opt to rest some starters at this pivotal point in the season.

The winners on Sunday will have just six days to recuperate and prepare for a semi-final against the second place team in Group 1. The losers will take on the winners of Group 1 on the Sunday, which is a seven-day turnaround.

Whether or not those permutations will bother Gavin and Harte too much is debatable.

Both of these teams naturally have aspirations of going all the way so even if the result isn’t of paramount importance, they won’t want to cede too much ground on Sunday. It should make for an interesting match, regardless of how the two teams line out.

GROUP 1 P

W

D

L

PD

PTS

Kerry

2

1

1

0

10

3

Donegal

2

1

1

0

9

3

Mayo

2

1

0

1

-1

1

Meath

2

0

0

2

-18

0

Sat at 6pm Sat at 6pm

MEATH V KERRY MAYO V DONEGAL

Páirc Tailteann (Sky) MacHale Park (Sky)

GROUP 2 P

W

D

L

PD

PTS

Dublin

2

2

0

0

31

4

Tyrone

2

2

0

0

7

4

Cork

2

0

0

2

-16

0

Roscommon

2

0

0

2

-22

0

Sun at 4pm Sun at 4pm

CORK V ROSCOMMON TYRONE V DUBLIN

Páirc Uí Rinn (RTÉ) Healy Park (RTÉ)

ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINALS

Kerry manager Peter Keane. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

August 10 at 5pm August 11 at 3.30pm

Group 2 Winners v Group 1 Runners-Up Group 1 Winners v Group 2 Runners-Up

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County League Round-Up

2.08.2019

| By Adam Moynihan

Going up or going down?

RISING HIGH: Nathan Breen (Beaufort) and Jeff O'Donoghue (Glenflesk) challenge for a high ball in last weekend's County League game.

Glenflesk won by seven. Pic: Séamus Healy.

The penultimate round of fixtures in the Kerry Senior Football League was played last weekend and the vast majority of clubs now have a good idea of where they stand.

So, who’s going up, who’s going nowhere and who’s facing the dreaded drop?

DIVISION 1 Who’s going to the final?

God knows. Rathmore are in the driving seat after last weekend’s victory over Kilcummin and they will finish first, and secure home advantage for the final, if they beat Na Gaeil in their last game of the league season. (The final round of fixtures has been provisionally fixed for August 18 but we await confirmation on that.)

Four teams, Stacks, Crokes, Rahilly’s and Dingle, are in contention for the remaining spot and there’s every possibility that a playoff matches will be required to separate three of them.

Crokes are playing Dingle on the final day so assuming that there isn’t a draw in that and Stacks and Rahilly’s both win their last games against St Mary’s and Kilcummin respectively, there could well be a three-way tie for second.

Legion are mathematically still in the

running but it would take an unlikely sequence of events for them to sneak into the reckoning.

Who’s going down?

The relegation picture became clear quite early in Division 1 this season. St Mary’s, Templenoe and Na Gaeil have been down bodies this year and unfortunately all three have struggled to remain competitive at Kerry’s top table.

Templenoe in particular have found it difficult to field a team and they were forced to forfeit a recent game against An Ghaeltacht due to a lack of numbers.

The small club from Kenmare District have four players in with the Kerry seniors and two more lined out with the All-Ireland-winning Kerry juniors, so their troubles in the County League are understandable.

The relegated trio’s combined scoring difference of -247 tells its own story.

| DIVISION 1 _______________________________________________________________

Rathmore Austin Stacks

P Pts 10 15 10 14

Dr Crokes Rahilly’s Dingle Legion An Ghaeltacht Spa Kilcummin

10 14 10 14 10 14 9 11 10 10 10 10 10 8

Na Gaeil Templenoe St Mary’s

10 4 9 2 10 2

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Dr Crokes players David O'Leary and Daithí Casey tackle Legion forward Aidan Slattery. Will Crokes retain their Division 1 crown? Pic: Paudie Healy.

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DIVISION 2

DIVISION 3

Who’s going up?

Kenmare Shamrocks confirmed their promotion to Division 1 with last Sunday’s eight-point win over Brosna.

Tralee club John Mitchels, who were relegated to Division 2 in 2018, will return to the top flight at the first time of asking if they can win their final league fixture against Glenflesk.

The final promotion spot is very much up for grabs. Glenbeigh-Glencar are currently in third but the four teams below them, Ballymac, Beaufort, Dr Crokes B and Dromid, have a game in hand. In fact, if Ballymac win their remaining games against Ardfert and Dromid, they will be guaranteed at least a playoff.

The final round fixture between Beaufort and Glenbeigh could prove crucial.

Who’s going down?

Brosna and Ardfert will both be playing Division 3 football next year after enduring largely disappointing league campaigns in 2019.

After last weekend’s victory over Beaufort, third from bottom Glenflesk are still alive, but only just. They need to win their remaining games against Crokes B (today, Friday, at 7pm) and John Mitchels, and also hope that one of Dromid, Annascaul or Castleisland fails to pick up any more points. The odds are against them but stranger things have happened.

| DIVISION 2 _______________________________________________________________

Kenmare John Mitchels Glenbeigh-Glencar

P Pts 10 17 10 13 10 12

Ballymac Beaufort Dr Crokes B Dromid Annascaul Castleisland

9 11 9 11 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9

Glenflesk Ardfert Brosna

9 5 9 4 10 4

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Who’s going up?

Several teams are still in the race for promotion but for Duagh, and Castlegregory, their fate is in their own hands.

Victories on the final day will send both up, with Laune Rangers, Finuge and Cas-

tlegregory set to duke it out for third.

Who’s going down?

Valentia are down and they will be joined by two out of Cordal, Tarbert and St Michael’s-Foilmore.

| DIVISION 4 _______________________________________________________________

Duagh Churchill Laune Rgs

P Pts 10 17 10 16 10 15

Finuge Castlegregory Waterville Renard Skellig Rgs St Michael's/Foilmore

9 13 10 13 10 11 10 9 10 9 9 7

Tarbert Cordal Valentia

10 5 9 3 10 0

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n = Relegated

|

Who’s going up?

Runaway leaders Ballydonoghue and Gneeveguilla are both heading for the second tier on the back of very impressive campaigns in Division 3.

Gneeveguilla will move into first if they win their game in hand against Milltown/Castlemaine and their backs can take a large chunk of the credit for their success so far. With just 106 points conceded, the East Kerry club currently have the meanest defence in the county’s top three divisions.

Listry are strong favourites to claim the third and final promotion spot. A win or a draw away to bottom-of-the-table Lispole will send them up.

Who’s going down?

Lispole and Fossa will ply their trade in Division 4 next year with a number of teams also in danger of the drop.

The equation is quite simple for Firies: they will go down if they lose to ninth place St Pat’s in their last game of the season.

| DIVISION 3 _______________________________________________________________

Ballydonoghue Gneeveguilla Listry

P Pts 10 18 9 16 10 14

Milltown/C. St Senan’s Currow Keel Listowel St Pat’s

9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 9 7

Firies Fossa Lispole

10 7 10 4 9 2

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DIVISION 5

DIVISION 4

n = Promoted

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n = Playoffs

Who’s going up?

Divisions 5A and 5B have a slightly different format to Divisions 1-4. First place in each group will be automatically promoted to Division 4 with second and third going to the playoffs. Second in 5A will play third from 5B and vice versa, with the winners of the semi-finals facing off in a straight shootout for promotion.

Scartaglen have topped 5A so they’re going up while Beale and Sneem/Derrynane have qualified for the playoffs.

In 5B, Knocknagoshel are in a strong position but they could still be caught by Kilgarvan. Stacks B, Moyvane and Asdee are in contention for a spot in the playoffs.

| DIVISION 5A _________________

Who’s going down?

This might seem like a silly question as Division 5 is currently as low as it goes, but the County Board have said that there may be a Division 6 in 2020.

If that does transpire, it seems likely that the top six in Divisions 5A and 5B (minus the three promoted clubs, plus the three clubs relegated from Division 4) will make up Division 5 while the remaining nine (plus possibly some new B teams) will make up Division 6.

All of that will presumably depend on how many clubs apply to field B teams in 2020.

| DIVISION 5B _________________

Scartaglen

P Pts 9 18

P Pts Knocknagoshel 9 16

Beale Sneem/D.

9 16 9 14

Kilgarvan 8 13 A. Stacks B 9 11 ______________________________________

Dingle B Ballyduff Rahilly’s B Kenmare B Milltown/C. Tuosist Dr Crokes C

9 12 9 10 9 8 9 4 8 2 8 2 9 5

Moyvane Asdee Cromane Legion B Beaufort B Ballylongford Rathmore B J. Mitchels B

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9 11 8 10 9 9 8 7 10 6 9 5 8 4 9 4

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2.08.2019 VISIT FANTASY.PREMIERLEAGUE.COM OR DOWNLOAD THE PREMIER LEAGUE APP TO ENTER. League Code: 8ngtlx

Game time The Killarney Advertiser/Brian James fantasy football league is back

We are delighted to confirm that we will once again be running our massively popular Fantasy Premier League competition, in conjunction with our generous sponsors Brian James.

Last season almost 500 players fought it out for some fantastic prizes and we’re expecting even more entrants this time out.

The good news is that the league has simply been renewed from last year, so for last season’s participants all you have to do is visit the Fantasy Premier League website or app and pick your team. You will then be automatically entered into the Killarney Advertiser league, ‘Serie A-dvertiser’, for the coming campaign.

If this is your first time joining the league, you can sign up by going to ‘Create and join new leagues’ and entering the code ‘8ngtlx’.

And don’t worry if you haven’t joined our league before the start of Week 1; you can join at any time and your points will simply be carried over.

Once again the competition is free to enter and there are some fantastic prizes on offer courtesy of Brian James. A

€50 voucher will be awarded every month to the highest-scoring manager and the overall winner next May will collect the grand prize of a voucher for €250.

Speaking at the launch, Adam Moynihan of the Killarney Advertiser wished all of the players well.

“Best of luck to all of our participants this season,” he said. “The numbers have been rising every year and we’re happy to see that so many people are enjoying it.

“It wouldn’t be possible without the support of Brian James who have been with us since Day 1. To be able to offer such great prizes in a competition that’s free to enter is really cool and we’re very grateful for their continued support.”

BATTLE OF THE CLUBS

Adam also announced details of a new club league, which will pit the sports clubs of Killarney against each other in a fantasy battle for local bragging rights - and a very special prize.

To enter, clubs must nominate three players/members to represent them over the course of the 10-month season. Each player must represent his

| Fantasy Club League ___________________________________________________ R All local sports clubs are invited to participate R Free to enter with a grand prize in May R Each club nominates three of their own players/members to represent them over the course of the season R One player represents their club at the beginning of the season.

Each month, their personal points total is added to their club’s overall points total R The player in control can change at any time but all three players must assume control for at least two months. Players may not assume control more than once, so when Player 1 is replaced they can not re-assume control R e.g. Spa GAA nominate Mike McCarthy, Shane Cronin and Cian Tobin to represent them in the Fantasy Club League. All of these players must be in the Killarney Advertiser league for their score to be counted.

Mike McCarthy represents Spa at the beginning of the season. His monthly points totals are added to Spa’s overall score until he is replaced by one of his teammates. It is up to the three players to decide when the changeovers occur. Changeovers can only take place at the beginning of a new month.

R The table will be updated every month and shared in the Killarney Advertiser R The club with the most points at the end of the season wins the grand prize club for at least two months with the players’ personal points totals in their respective months accounting for their club’s overall score at the end of the season (full details above).

Clubs of all codes - soccer, GAA, rug-

by, basketball, rowing, athletics, golf etc. – are encouraged to join. Adam will be reaching out to players this coming week. If your club would like to participate in this free competition, contact sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie.

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LADIES ALL-IRELAND SFC (GROUP 3) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Kerry

1-12 | Westmeath 1-10

FITZGERALD STADIUM

The Kerry ladies will take on defending champions Dublin in the All-Ireland quarter-final after defeating Westmeath in their final group game on Sunday.

Kerry needed at least a draw to progress from the group phase but they found themselves under pressure early on against Westmeath, who ran up an imposing five-point lead by the end of the first quarter.

A goal by Hannah O’Donoghue got The Kingdom up and running and further points by Anna Galvin, Emma Dineen and Lorraine Scanlon had the hosts ahead by two, 1-6 to 1-4, at the interval.

Westmeath, who needed a victory to overtake Kerry and get out of the group, fought back in the second period but

Kerry steadied the ship with scores from captain Amanda Brosnan, substitute Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh and corner forward Sarah Houlihan.

The visitors cut the deficit to two in the closing stages but Kerry managed to keep them at bay to set up a quarter-final tie with Dublin. That fixture will take place in Tullamore at 4.45pm on Monday, August 5.

The sides met at the same stage last season with the Dubs emerging victorious en route to their second All-Ireland title in a row.

Aaron Jackson has signed for the Scotts Lakers ahead of the upcoming season.

Lakers sign new 6’6” American guard

With the new campaign just over a month away, the Scotts Lakers are assembling a new-look squad which they hope will challenge for top honours in the 2019/20 National League season. | By Adam Moynihan

Kerry skipper Amanda Brosnan chipped in with 0-2. Pic: Tatyana McGough/ FItzgerald Stadium.

Newly appointed manager Shane McCarthy has been working tirelessly during the off-season as St Paul’s have looked to replace outgoing foreign players Seán O’Brien, Papito Hersisia and Dailian Mason.

McCarthy recently returned from a recruitment assignment in the United States and the Cork native didn’t come home empty-handed as Aaron Jackson, a 6’6” guard from Gahanna, Ohio, has been unveiled as the club’s marquee summer signing.

Jackson played Division 1 college ball for Akron before transferring to fellow

D1 school East Carolina University in the summer of 2017. He was subsequently selected second overall by the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans in the 2018 Canadian NBL entry draft.

The 24-year-old is a strong, versatile guard who can shoot the ball and he is sure to be a key player for the Lakers throughout the coming season, which tips off in September.

The club have also lined up two exciting Bosman (European) signings, both of whom are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned to the Killarney Advertiser and follow @AdamMoynihan on Twitter for all the latest Scotts Lakers news.

‘Strong criticism’ of dummy teams at East Kerry Board meeting The East Kerry Board has voiced concerns about the growing trend of clubs supplying dummy teams for match programmes.

The issue, which has been evident at intercounty level for a number of years, came to public attention locally on Tuesday evening when Listry GAA posted a photo on Twitter of their line-up for the O’Sullivan Cup (East Kerry Junior Championship) semi-final against Spa. The photo shows their official team as it was named in the programme with

11 changes (six personnel and five positional) written on the sheet in pen.

There were no substitutes named in the programme but one was added in the revised team list.

After the match, which Listry lost by 3-12 to 0-14, East Kerry GAA replied directly to the photo on Twitter.

“Strong criticism at Board Meeting this evening of team line outs bearing little relationship to those supplied to Board for publication on programmes.”

The practice of naming dummy teams has become a major talking point in re-

cent weeks. Kerry manager Peter Keane released dummy teams for his side’s recent Super 8s games and, in an unusual move for a Kerry manager, he also refrained from naming substitutes ahead of time. Keane made four changes from the official starting fifteen for the Mayo game and three for the Donegal game a week later.

Kerry are not alone in this regard. Many intercounty teams, including Mayo, Dublin and Tyrone, also engage in the controversial practice.

CHANGES: The altered Listry team which prompted the East Kerry Board to comment on dummy teams. Pic: Listry GAA Twitter.

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MOTORSPORT

2.08.2019

By Sean Moriarty CONTACT US: T: 064-6632215 or E: sean@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Finland just the beginning | By Sean Moriarty

This weekend’s Rally Finland is only the beginning of what could be an extended association with Hyundai for Craig Breen and Paul Nagle.

Nagle returns to the World Rally Championship this weekend after an absence of over 15 months. The Killarney man will contest this weekend’s Rally Finland alongside Craig Breen as part of the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally team.

The Kerry/Waterford crew are chasing a full-time return to the WRC and this weekend will be a watershed in realising that ambition.

They currently lead the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship having won four of the five rounds driving a Ford Fiesta R5.

Two rounds remain, the Ulster International Rally in two week’s time and the Cork “20” Rally at the end of September. They will drive a Hyundai i20 R5 for these two rallies, strengthening their links with the Korean manufacturer.

Later in the year they are being linked with a deal to contest Rally Japan. The

It’s going to be difficult coming back in for the most specialised and fastest rally in the world in a car we don’t have much experience with.”

– Paul Nagle

ed drivers will be unable to contest the event in Hokkaidō.

It is understood that Hyundai will make a 2018 car available to the Rally of the Lakes winners for that purpose.

A lot hinges on results this weekend, but Finland holds happy memories for both Nagle and Breen. Nagle won the rally alongside Kris Meeke in 2016, the

same year Breen recorded his first WRC podium “Winning in 2016 was a huge achievement,” Nagle said. “Not many nonFinns have won Finland and it was an incredible feeling standing on the top step of the podium.

“It’s going to be difficult coming back in for the most specialised and fastest rally in the world in a car we don’t have much experience with. It’s going to be a huge undertaking when you’ve got boys who have been competing all season. But we’ve been getting into different cars and going well this year, although the world championship is another level again.”

Several members of Killarney and District Motor Club are in in Jyväskylä to support the local team on the world’s fastest rally.

tween stages.

Costello was contesting only his second rally after making his debut on the Moonraker Rally in April.

The youngster is also contesting both

the National and Munster Autocross Championships this year and can tie up the junior element of the Munster series on Sunday’s Killarney Autocross at Tralee Racecourse.

FINLAND: Paul Nagle and Craig Breen are contesting this weekend’s Rally Finland for Hyundai Motorsport.

November 9 and 10 event is a candidate rally for inclusion in the 2020 World Rally Championship.

It runs one week before Rally Australia, the final round of this year’s championship. Current world team are anxious to gain knowledge of the Japanese event but as their cars will be on their way to Australia, the current crop of contract-

MOTORSPORT BRIEFS... |

C ork Forestry Rally

Local crew Brian Doherty and Tara Duggan had a Cork Forestry Rally weekend to forget. Their Ford Fiesta R3 broke down on the event’s third Stage on Saturday morning. On their way home to repair it, their tow-van also gave up the ghost. |

M ondello Motorcycles

Killarney rider Frank Doherty maintains his second place in the Dunlop Masters Cup championship following three second place race finishes over the weekend in Mondello. Six races remain in the championship with the next triple-header set for the County Kildare track on August 24 and 25. |

K illarney Autocross

Killarney and District Motor Club Autocross will take place at Tralee Racecourse on Sunday. So far, over 50 drivers have committed entries for the event at one of the most popular venues for autocross in

the country.

This year marks the 10th year the event has been run in honour of the late Jimmy Devane, one of the stalwarts of Killarney and District Motor Club as both a competitor and a behind-the-scenes worker.

Proceeds from the August Bank Holiday Sunday event will go towards the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry.

KDMC needs around 35 volunteer marshals to run the autocross and those available should contact event safety officer Diarmuid Lynch on 087 2552221. |

K erry’s youngest rally driver

Kerry’s youngest rally driver, Mossie Costello (15) from Tarbert, finished third in the junior category on last weekend’s Cork Forestry Rally.

He is taking advantage of Motorsport Ireland rules that allows 15-and-16-yearolds compete in forestry rallies provided their co-driver takes over driving the car on non-competitive road sections be-

YOUNGEST: Kerry’s youngest rally driver, Mossie Costello, with James O’Brien, one of Ireland’s leading co-drivers, at the finish of last weekend’s Cork Forestry Rally in Mallow.

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2.08.2019 SOCCER

Killarney Celtic FAI: Killarney Celtic Football Club were privileged to make the shortlist for 2019 FAI Club of the Year. Our delegation did the club proud and great credit is due to all for the tremendous work involved in getting Killarney Celtic to the final six. Congrats to Colemanstown on being named FAI Club of the Year.

GOLF: Killarney Celtic Annual Golf Classic at Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday September 7. Tee times 7am-4pm. Contact Tim Jones 087 9111302 or Michael O’Doherty 087 6403209 for details.

LOTTO: Next jackpot is €8,800.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: Next draw Friday, August 2.

Jackpot €12,000.

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Larkin's sponsored V-Par competition held on Mahony's Point on Saturday and Sunday, July 27/28. 1st Jason McCarthy 8up (10), 2nd Ian Cronin 6up (06), 3rd Michael Quill 6up (21), 4th Michael Maher 5up (05), 5th Ian Mills 5up (12), 6th Joseph Hurley 4up (09), 7th Michael Dennehy 4up (19).

Category 1 Peter Malone 3up (06), Category 2 Donnagh Moynihan 4up (07), Category 3 Adam O'Reilly 4up (14), Category 4 Fergus McCarthy 4up (26).

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Maureen O’Shea Memorial.

Sunday, July 28. Very kindly sponsored by the O’Shea Family. 1st Lorna OLeary (37) 48, 2nd Kelly Brotherton (1) 40, 3rd Tracy Eakin (1) 39, 4th Amy Arthur (6) 39, 5th Sarah O'Brien (8) 39, 6th Miriam McFarlane (28) 39, 7th Lisa Kerfoot (13) 38.

FIXTURES: Next competition is Captain James Capt. Prize on Sunday, August 4.

Draw for foursomes and singles are on the notice board ­please contact your opposition as soon as possible. Volunteers needed for Senior Cup August 22­ 24. Please sign up on volunteer sheet which is on the notice board in the ladies locker room.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 18-hole competition played July 25. 1st Mary O'Reilly (34) 32, 2nd Mary Tobin (23) 32. 9-Hole Competition - 1st Margaret Crowley (17) 10.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: 27th/28th July - Stableford sponsored by Pat & Joe Tangney. 1st Mike Gleeson (16) 38, 2nd Peter McGill (25) 38, 3rd Darragh Carmody (5) 36, Over 65 Winner: John Rice (25) 40. July 23 & 25: Tom Grant Trophy. 1st Team Peter Gill 100, 2nd Team Donal

Brosnan 98, 3rd Team Joe McMahon 95, 4th Team Steve Shine 95, 5th Team Pat O'Connor 95, 6th Team Tom O'Sullivan 94, 7th Team Tony O'Connor 94.

July 26: Open Friday Sponsored by Cliffords Ground Care Ltd. Winner: William Oxley (28) 47.

FIXTURES: Our 10 Hole Open mixed scramble will take place again on Friday August 2nd. Please put your name on the entry sheet or be in the Clubhouse at 6pm for a 6.30pm shotgun start.

Members fee is €5 and visitors fee is €10.

FIXTURES: 4th August - V-Par Sponsored by Carson's Daybreak, Beaufort.

5th August - Club Fundraiser - 18 Hole Single Stableford - Entry €25 - Open to Ladies and Gents. Gents Prizes being sponsored by Dunloe/Europe Hotels.

Timesheet Open - Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440. 31st July - Club Scramble - Meet at Clubhouse at 6pm for 6.30pm start (followed by presentation of outstanding prizes). 2nd August - Open Friday - Sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare Ltd - 18 Hole Single Stableford (Open to Ladies & Gents) - Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440 to book a tee time. Captain’s Charity Rumble - 3 Person Team - Yellow Tees - Sponsored

by John O'Callaghan. Competition is a re-entry (play any day) and will run until 20th October.

On August 3rd/4th we will hold an open SS competition and the timesheet is now available in the clubhouse. Congratulations and well played to our Nines of Kerry team who were victorious on the 9th hole on a score of 3-2 over Castlegregory GC in the quarter-final of the Nines of Kerry at competition in the Ross GC on July 28.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Round 4 Golfer of the Year - Sponsored by Gerard Lee. 1st Aideen Ryan-Lee (29) 69 Nett, 2nd Grainne McShortall (31) 71 Nett, 3rd Renee Clifford (29) 73 Nett.

FIXTURES: 4th August - Stableford - Sponsored by Beaufort Bar. 5th August - Club Fundraiser - 18 Hole Single Stableford - Entry €25 - Open to Ladies and Gents. Ladies Prizes being sponsored by Boyle's Topline, Killorglin. Timesheet Open - Ring Clubhouse on 064-6644440. Club Scramble - Wednesday 31st July - Meet at clubhouse at 6pm for 6.30pm start. 2nd August - Open Friday - Sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare Ltd - 18 Hole Single Stableford (Open to Ladies & Gents) - Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440 to book a tee time.

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Winners of the 18 Hole Stableford very kindly sponsored by JB Healy Crowley Solicitors this weekend 28th & 29th of July are as follows: 1st Place - John Billot 44, 2nd Place - Ivan Hickey 41 (CB), 3rd Place - Colin O'Sullivan (17) 41. Gross: Joe Kennedy (4) 81 Strokes, 4th Mikey McKenna (13) 40, Senior: Matt Keane (17) 35. Winner of 9 Hole Open Singles on 24th July was Jamie O'Sullivan with 18.

Fixtures: 9 Hole open Singles this Wednesday 31st July. Members €5 and visitors €12. Next weekend 4th August is the big day for Captain Shane Collins with an 18 Hole invitational to the Ladies on Saturday 3rd August.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On July 28th we held an Open SS competition. The winners were 1st Jim Morris (14) 39, 2nd Seamus McCarthy (18) 37, 3rd Michael J Casey (17) 36.

ROWING

Flesk Valley Rowing Club SIVE: Great day's rowing at the Sive Coastal Regatta in beautiful Waterville last Saturday. Well done to all the Flesk Valley crews who produced great performances in the sunshine bringing home medals of all colours. Well done especially the prevet men, novice men and veteran men crews who were victorious. Thanks to Sive RC and the Kerry Coastal Rowing Association for a very well-run and enjoyable event in South Kerry. Thanks to John and Tadhg for towing the boats and all the parents and supporters for making the long trip.

Next up is the final Kerry County Championships in Fenit on Sunday.

Fossa Rowing Club FIXTURES: Fenit Coastal Regatta in Sunday 4th August. Castletownbere Gig Regatta on Monday 5th August.

All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships in Dingle August 16th to 18th.

Please refer to your messenger for training schedules.

RESULTS: Congratulations to all who participated in Sive Coastal Regatta on July 27. Fossa RC won golds in ladies pre-vet and ladies novice races, 2nd in ladies U16, 3rd in ladies U21, intermediate ladies and junior ladies. Well done to all of the other crews who competed in some close fought races.

Workmen’s Rowing Club FUNDRAISING: Our annual Church Gate Collection takes place at all masses this weekend. We thank our hardworking volunteers and our generous supporters.

SIVE: This re-scheduled Coastal event took place last Saturday at Waterville.

As usual, the strength and determination of all taking part shone through.

Our haul of medals, including 8 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze, were well deserved and a result of some hard training over the winter months. Gold: Masters Ladies, Jnr Men, U21 Ladies, U14 Girls, Vet Mixed, U16 Boys, U16 Girls, Int Men. Silver: U18 Boys, Novice Women, U18 Ladies, U21 Men, Jnr Ladies. Bronze: Pre-Vet Ladies, Pre-Vet Men, Vet Men,

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Masters Mixed, Snr Ladies, Vet Ladies.

Sincere thanks to all coxes, coaches, support team on shore, to all the families who supported us and those taking photographs.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Fenit County Championships takes place at Fenit pier this Sunday, August 4. Best of luck to all at this, the third and last of the Kerry County Qualifiers for the All-Irelands.

The All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships take place on the weekend of 17th & 18th August in Dingle.

OTHER SPORTS

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club SHARE THE BUCKET: In association with Gneeveguilla Community Development Council. Well done to DJ Keane who won our jackpot of €202. Please support this valuable fundraiser at local businesses or online at member.clubforce.com/tickets.

SLAMDUNK CAMP: We will be holding our annual Slamdunk Camp from 6th8th August in Rathmore School. For further details contact 087 2685448 or gneeveguillabc@yahoo.ie.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club NATIONAL U16 MATCHPLAY: Great weekend on and off the course, our Grounds Committee worked brilliantly to get the course up to great shape at the height of our season and Paula and her assistants had everyone well fed and nourished. Eoin O’Riordan Looney’s victory in the Plate competition was quite unique seeing as he came from seven behind in his semi-final to win at the second playoff hole. His 13&11 win in the final made him the third member from the club to win a National Matchplay competition after both Derry McCarthy and Damien Fleming. Joey McCarthy reached the semi-finals of the same competition while Cillian Courtney, Robbie Harnett and Noah Sexton were defeated in the Championship quarter-finals on Saturday evening.

U16 SCRATCH CUP: The weekend had begun with our 36-hole event on Friday sponsored by the Victoria House Hotel where 46 players from around the country took part. Winner: Cillian Courtney 95, Runner-Up: Patrick Mitchell (St Annes) 97, Third: Robbie Harnett 98, 14-15 Prize: Jack Buckley (Collinstown) 103, 12-13 Prize: Conor Mullins (Kilbeggan) 99, 10-11 Prize: Brian McCarthy 110 (B3), Best 18: Ryan Neeson 50, Beginners Prize: Ryan Moloney, Hole-In-Ones: Sean O'Sullivan (Douglas) & Oisin Mulryne (Seapoint).

ANNUAL MASS: Lovely service by Fr Paddy on Friday night and nice to see a good attendance as well.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Resume this Sunday (August 4) at 9.15am & 11.15am.

LISTOWEL SCRATCH CUP: This Bank Holiday Monday (Auugst 5). We en-

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courage all members to support this event.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €4,200 plus €1,000 bonus.

NATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: The club had one athlete competing, Mairead O’Neill in the hammer. Mairead was 3rd with a throw in excess of 50m.

Well done Mairead.

SUMMER 1 MILE SERIES: Last Wednesday saw the final leg of the race being held in Gneeveguilla using The Banard-Gneeveguilla road, followed by prizegiving in the GAA Club Bar. Thank you and well done to all helpers and to the runners. Club top athletes were Saoirse Tompkins and Robert Purcell who won O50 & Senior Category.

Killarney Rugby SUMMER CAMPS: Another fantastic crowd at last week’s Munster Rugby Summer Camp at Killarney Community College. The kids enjoyed the visit by Munster Players Tyler Bleyendaal and Craig Casey and special guests Kerry footballers David Clifford and Shane Enright. A very interesting Q&A session too.

TAG: The IRFU/VW Tag rugby series has commenced at Aghadoe with a fantastic turnout taking part each Tuesday. All are welcome to come along and take part and the cost is only €30 for the series.

SECOND XV TRAINING: Seconds training commenced on Wednesday, August 7 at Aghadoe with a session run by Darren Enright (second last team manager) and Dan Williams. Newcomers and more experienced players are more than welcome. We would also like to welcome coaches and parents to come and train with us.

FITNESS: In conjunction with the IRFU we're offering a 6 week pre-season programme for players aged 14 and over (male and female). Starting Monday, August 12 at 7pm and continuing for the following five weeks (last session will be September 16). Perfect for new players and anyone looking to build their fitness. Come along on Monday, August 12 or send an email to Ger Sugrue (secretary@killarneyrugby.com) or SMS/WhatsApp to 087 992 8740.

GAA

Killarney Legion RESULT: Co League Div 5B Cromane 3-8 Legion 2-15. Ladies U18 Co League Div 2B - Legion 3-8 Na Gaeil 6-9 SUMMER BLITZ: All our U12 girls gave 100% in each game and battled hard throughout. Thanks to all Dr Crokes for hosting. Next week we will visit Fossa GAA. U13 GIRLS: The girls advanced to the semi-finals of the Club Championship

2.08.2019 after an excellent win against Na Gaeil in Tralee. Semi-final next week against Kilcummin.

NIALL MCGILLICUDDY: Killarney Legion officially launched the Niall McGillicuddy U16 Football Tournament on Thursday last at The International Hotel. We would like to thank Peter Keane for officially launching the tournament and also we would like to sincerely thank Donal and Lynda Culloty, and the the Coyne Family for the fabulous spread put on for the launch.

JUVENILE ACADEMY: The juvenile girls and boys finished up last Saturday morning. A big thank you to all the coaches, volunteers and parents who helped out to make it such a success.

SUMMER CAMPS: The Summer camps are on Tuesday, August 6 to Thursday, August 8 from 10am to 1pm. Limited spaces available. Please contact Ted Healy on 087 6678315 for further details.

LOTTO: Jackpot €10,800 plus €10,000 bonus. Next draw August 5 at 9pm in Murphy’s Bar.

Dr Crokes RESULT: Co League Div 1 - Dr Crokes 3-19 Na Gaeil 2-6. Minors - Dr Crokes 1-14 Firies 1-9.

SUMMER CAMP: Dr Crokes Summer Camp was held during the week. A great few days was had and the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

A big thank you to all who helped in organising and helping run this event.

085 1216359 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 8pm Sundays.

Firies FUNDRAISING DRAW: The first Club 600 draw will take place in Henderson’s Bar Firies on Wednesday, August 7 at 10pm. This week is the last chance to purchase a ticket to be included in the draw special draw for €1,000 for those that avail of one off payment or online option. Monthly tickets can be still purchased at any time. €19,000 in prizes over 6 months.

COISTE NA NÓG: Academy training continues on the pitch in Farranfore this Saturday at 10.30 to 11.30 for U6, U8 and U10. Bring €2, a drink and gumshields. All new players welcome. Well done to all the players who were flying the flag for Firies GAA at the weekend in the green and gold of Kerry. Dylan Callaghan, Peter Cosgrave, Cian Doe, Stephan Palmer, Brian McCarthy and Luke Ring.

SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOM: Contact Eileen (087 6577312 after 6pm) or Ann (087 9403508).

ITEMS FOR NOTES: Contact Deirdre

CO LEAGUE: Our senior team has retained its Division 1 status for 2020 despite losing to Rathmore on Sunday last in Rathbeg. Paul O’Shea gave an exhibition of fielding throughout while Keith O’Leary made his debut in goal but had little chance with the three goals, two of which were penalties.

LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday, August 4.

Jackpot €3,050.

LADIES FOOTBALL: U15 girls were knocked out of the championship on Sunday evening by a very strong ISG team.

Results: Seniors - Listry 1-9 Listowel Emmets 0-12. Junior County League -Ballymac 3-17 Listry 0-13.

HURLING: Hurling academy training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays at 7pm. All new players welcome.

LADIES: Our senior ladies got back on track with a very good win on last week in Annascaul.

LOTTO: Next draw Monday, August 5 in the Killarney Oaks. Jackpot €6,800.

Kilcummin

RESULT: Co League Div 3 - Gneeveguilla 0-12 Firies 0-6.

CONGRATS: Congratulations to Edmond and Juliet O'Sullivan on the birth of their baby girl Brid, a little sister for Saoirse, and to Mike and Michelle Moloney on the birth of their baby boy Hugh, a little brother for Shay.

SPA WALK ON STRICKEEN: Almost 70 people took part in our club walk on Strickeen last weekend joined by Chairman Michael Cronin, Coiste na nÓg Chair Seamus Moynihan and Health & Wellbeing Officer Margaret Doyle. Well done to everyone involved.

RAHEEN NS: Congratulations to Maire O'Leary who had the winning lotto no 41 on July 27 and to Gerard Warren who had no 43 on July 20.

LOTTO: Next draw Sunday, August 11.

Jackpot €6,950.

Fossa

KERRY LADIES: Well done to the Kerry ladies on their win over Westmeath and well done to all players from Spa and Crokes who played at half-time.

KERRY LADIES: Well done to Emma Dineen who played with Kerry ladies in their win over Westmeath last Sunday in Killarney.

LOTTO: The draw for next weeks Jackpot of €2,500 will take place in the O’Keeffe’s Bar Firies on Friday night, August 2.

KERRY: Congratulations to Dr Crokes boys Liam Randles, Cian McMahon and Harry Byrne, as well as bainisteoir of Kerry South Seánie O’Shea, on their victory in the U16 Intercounty Div 1 Cup Final. After beating Galway well in the semi-final all three boys played an important role in the final against Cavan.

Kerry South 2-14 Cavan 1-7.

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Glenflesk players Luke Crowley, John Kelleher, Cian Lynch, Jack O'Donoghue and Dylan Roche) and the Kerry South U16 team (incl. Glenflesk's Killian O'Sullivan) who both won their respective national tournaments last Saturday.

RESULT: U12 EKL - Fossa 3-16 Crokes 4-10. EKL Div 3 - Fossa 5-15 Currow 3-14 Well done to the entire U14 squad who are now into a Div 5 final. O’Sullivan Cup - Rathmore 2-8 Fossa 0-12. Hard luck to our senior team who lost last Saturday to St Pat’s in the County League.

KERRY: Massive congratulations to the Kerry minors management ,players and of course our own Emmett O’Shea who scored 1-2 in their fantastic victory in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Great result for the Kerry ladies against Westmeath. Congratulations to management and players especially to Fossa’s Anna O’Reilly. Well done to U15 Kerry South team and especially the Fossa boys involved Rian Colleran, Cian Doyle, Harry Kelly, Ryan O’Leary and selector Adrian Sheehan who had a comprehensive win over Galway.

LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €12,900.

Glenflesk RESULT: Co League Div 2 - Glenflesk 2-11 Beaufort 0-10.

ALL-IRELAND ACADEMIES: Very well done to the Kerry South U15 team (incl.

Listry

KERRY SOUTH U16: Congratulations to Listry man Aaron O’Shea who won an All-Ireland medal as Kerry South defeated Galway in the semi-final and Cavan in the final on a scoreline of 2-14 to 1-7.

JUVENILE: U14 EKL Rathmore 2-7 Keel Listry 5-12. Dr Crokes B 1-8 Keel Listry B 0-6. U12 EKL - Listry 5-15 Kilcummin 3-10.

BLITZ: U10s travelled to Paddy Memorial Park in Milltown to take part in Milltown/Castlemaine Annual U10 blitz last Sunday. Well done to all those involved.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw for jackpot of €10,000 in Beaufort Bar, Sunday, August 4.

RESULTS: Well done to Beaufort senior men who will at least retain their Co League Div 2 status for next year. Our junior team also participated well in Division 5.

RING OF THE REEKS CYCLE: Thank you to everybody who participated in our cycle last Saturday, the volunteers who helped to organise it and helped on the day, Michael and Linda Galvin for use of field for parking, hall committee for community centre. Thanks to our sponsors who support the cycle every year namely John O'Leary Catering, O'Sullivan's Bakery, Lee Strand, Kate Kearney's, Beaufort Bar, Inn Between, John Kissane's Shop, Beaufort Free Range Eggs and all the home bakers.

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