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In This Week’s Edition … P6

Remembering Amy and Tadg

The Advertiser’s 45th birthday

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The Chatroom with Cormac Casey

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Opinion: Anne Lucey & Adam Moynihan

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PAGE SIX Killarney Remembers Brave And Beautiful Amy O’Connor The town of Killarney is in mourning following the sad passing of brave local girl Amy O’Connor. She was just 11 years of age. Amy, who had been battling cancer since 2016, passed away peacefully at her Whitebridge Manor home last weekend, a year after helping Dr Crokes captain Johnny Buckley lift the All-Ireland club football trophy in Croke Park. The O’Connor family issued a touching message expressing their gratitude to the Lewis Road club, saying: “When you’re dealing with cancer, a daily dose of inspiration can make a big difference in your outlook on life during your cancer journey. Being around people who inspire, challenge, and make you feel better helps bring perspective and optimism to

the situation.” Since her untimely death, tributes have flooded in for the courageous young girl from friends, clubs and organisations the length and breadth of the country. Speaking to a crowded St Mary’s Cathedral at the funeral on Wednesday, Amy’s mother Triona said her daughter “loved with her whole heart.” “It was an honour to be the mother of such a beautiful soul,” she continued. “Her courage and her unyielding desire to beat the monster that was trying to steal her from us was nothing short of inspiring.” Amy is survived by her parents, Brendan and Triona, brother Cian, grandparents Pat, Winnie, Michael and Nuala, her aunts, uncles, cousins, teammates, classmates at Gaelscoil Faithleann and friends.

Tadg’s Generosity Was At The Heart Of His Business & Community

Words: Cormac Casey Pic: Riona MacMonagle | kerryphoto.com This week we learnt of the passing of Tadg O’Donoghue of Barraduff village. Tadg was the well-known proprietor of O’Donoghue’s Foodmarket in Barraduff village. My first encounter with Tadg was as a teenage cyclist. Tadg had the Raleigh Cycles agency at this time. As a young cyclist in the mid-eighties, Tadg’s shop was a stop off point for refreshments on our route. Ever the salesman, he was always on hand to upsell the latest offerings in the Raleigh Cycles range. Tadg was always very proud of his cycles business, boasting his status as Kerry’s number one Raleigh agent. On many an occasion Tadg would have helped a few of us cash-strapped budding cyclists with a puncture repair kit or inner tube to see us home and trusted payment would be returned in due course. Today I am a customer of O’Donoghue’s Foodmarket and always mindful of Tadg’s generosity in my youth. As parents, we always like to share with our kids experiences we had as kids, and Tadhg delivered the same generosity to my kids as he delivered to me some 30 years earlier. A visit to Tadg’s for my kids raised the high probability that if the man himself was behind the counter, the ‘penny’ sweet counter was within their grasp. I was powerless over Tadg’s open invitation to the ‘penny’ sweet counter, the bag was full in seconds. I’m confident he never charged the full value of this bulging bag of sweets but he got great satisfaction in seeing the joy in the faces of these sugar fiends. Tadg was never short of a word even when the shop was busy. He was a hive of information - NOT gossip, mind you. Tadg had the facts. Visiting on quieter occasions we would get stuck into a topic or two and time would disappear. I remember on one occasion I went to Tadg’s to get popcorn for movie night. By the time I got home the movie was over, the kids were asleep in bed and a search party was on the brink of deployment. His genuine generosity and interest in people was at the heart of his business and community. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Ursula, daughters Augustine, Maura, Martina, Ave, Julianna, sons Donal and Michael, grandchildren Picabia, Jonathan, Rhiannon, Tadg Óg, Seán and David. May he rest in peace.

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Happy 45th Birthday To The Killarney Advertiser Words: Adam Moynihan

Like any Killarney person born in the last 45 years, the Advertiser has always been a part of my life. I don’t ever remember not having one in the house, and I don’t remember a Friday evening when I didn’t want to get my hands on one. It has constantly been there. I still have the clipping from when my name first appeared in the Advertiser. I was nine and we had just won the Kerry Cup with Athletic. I still recall how excited we were to see our names in print. That small snippet in Killarney Notes was as good as the front cover of the Irish Times as far as we were con-

cerned. We thought we were famous. Within a couple of years my manager had asked me to come up with the reports for our games myself, so the first piece of writing I ever had published was in the Killarney Advertiser. It was exciting to see something I had created in a real magazine, even if no one apart from my teammates knew it was me who had written it. That little buzz of creating and sharing my work is probably something that has stayed with me throughout my life and now things have come full circle. All these years later, I’m back writing for the Advertiser. It hasn’t gone any-

where. In fact, it’s probably more influential today than it has ever been. As the most popular Killarney-based publication in circulation, it plays a hugely important role in informing and connecting the people of the town and for the thousands of expatriates who check it out online every week, it provides an important link to home. The visionary Danny Casey, father of current Director Cormac, set the wheels in motion in 1973, making the Killarney Advertiser the second oldest magazine of its kind in the country (by a few weeks) and the oldest that’s

still in the hands of the original family owners. As a forward-thinking man himself, I’m sure Danny would approve of the Advertiser’s current commitment to embracing new forms of media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as coming up with innovative video projects like Kieran Healy’s Chatroom. On a personal note I’d like to congratulate Cormac and his wife Noelle on the continued success of the Killarney Advertiser and say that it’s a privilege to be part of such a progressive and culturally significant publication.

Danny Casey, who established Killarney Advertiser in March 1973.

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May 1997: The first time Adam’s name appeared in the Advertiser.

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TOWNTALK Kerry Hoteliers Upbeat For 2018 Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kerry and across the country are reporting a good start to the year according to an industry survey undertaken by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) in advance of its 80th Annual Conference in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co Cavan. Most are forecasting an increase in business levels for 2018 with advance bookings up from domestic and key overseas markets, helping to offset the drop in bookings from the UK, Ireland’s largest market, where visitor numbers continue to fall. The high cost of doing business, including insurance, continues to be a major concern. Seven in ten (72%) hoteliers say their overall business levels are up compared to this time last year, with a similar number (68%) reporting an increase in advance bookings for the remainder of the year. Business levels from the US look set to remain strong with over half of hoteliers surveyed reporting an increase in business from this market. Visitor numbers are up too from continental Europe with almost a third (32%) reporting an increase in business from Germany and nearly a quarter (23%) seeing a rise from France. Closer to home the domestic market remains buoyant with almost seven in ten (67%) of hoteliers seeing an increase in home-grown business. However, in contrast, the UK market remains a significant concern with over half (56%) of hoteliers reporting a drop in business from Great Britain compared to this time last year and almost four in ten seeing a drop

from Northern Ireland. Patrick O’Donoghue, Chair, Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation said that overall hoteliers are confident about the outlook for 2018, but not complacent. “The increase in business levels that we are seeing from key international markets and from within Ireland itself, following on from strong growth in recent years, gives us some confidence. However, the negative effect on visitor numbers from the weakened sterling and uncertainty over Brexit reminds us that we’re an island nation, dependent on the vagaries of other, larger economies, and there is never room for complacency,” he said. Tourism currently supports 11,900 jobs in Kerry and contributes some €508 million to the local economy annually. “We operate in a price sensitive sector where we compete with the UK for overseas visitors. A sustained fall in sterling could have a negative effect on visitor numbers from other markets who may opt instead to go to the UK. Cost-competitiveness is critical. Government cannot influence the economic conditions affecting other countries but there is a wide policy range of measures within their control that can enhance competitiveness. The 9% VAT rate and zero travel tax, for example, have been hugely significant in underpinning the recovery of the tourism sector. However, more needs to be done to bring down the high costs that are stifling business in Ireland such as insurance, where the costs are now so high they are a significant concern for almost nine in ten

Kerry hoteliers Daniel O’Connor (Muckross Park Hotel), Bríd Brennan (Aghadoe Heights Hotel), Patrick O’Donoghue (The Gleneagle Group), Bernadette Randles (The Dromhall Hotel) and Niall Coffey (Aghadoe Heights Hotel) pictured at the IHF Conference in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan on Tuesday. Pic: Don MacMonagle.

hoteliers (88%),” he said. Mr O’Donoghue added, “It is important that there is a continued commitment to enhancing and developing the experiences that we offer visitors - from at home and overseas. The hotel sector has an important role to play here and, as our member survey highlights, most hoteliers across the country are planning to invest in their properties this year – from expansion in some cases, to refurbishment, or investing in new technology to upgrade existing operational and guest services. “But, it’s also about market diversification and reinvigorating our tourism

brand, to create compelling offers that appeal to new markets while at the same time helping us to consolidate our market share in existing markets. More needs to be done, especially in regional tourism marketing. There are parts of the country like the Shannon Corridor, which have much to offer and with the right support they could expand Ireland’s tourism offering and greatly benefit the rural economy,” he added. According to the IHF survey, two thirds of hoteliers are already planning to increase their own marketing spend during 2018 in a bid to attract more visitors to their areas.

Killarney Hotels Are Ready To Do Business In New York Six Irish tourism companies, including Killarney Hotels, are attending SMU (Successful Meetings University) International, which takes place this week in New York. The three-day event attracts around 100 top American MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) professionals, all on the lookout for exciting and unique business tourism destinations. “Events like SMU International are an important platform to continue to build awareness of the island of Ireland and our world-class business tourism offering. Business tourism is the most lucrative form of tourism, with visitors travelling to Ireland for business purposes spending about

2.5 times more than the average holidaymaker,” said Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America. “In 2017, we welcomed a record 1.83 million North American visitors to the island of Ireland. In 2018, we are confident that our strategy – combined with more airline seats than ever before from the US, as well as the strength and competitiveness of the vacation experience right around the island of Ireland – will deliver further growth. Our aim is to deliver a +5% increase in visitor numbers and +7% increase in revenue from North America in 2018. We look forward to welcoming more of our great friends Johanna Platt and David Cronin of Killarney Hotels with Marie McKown, Tourism Ireland at from the United States this year and SMU International in New York. in the years to come.”

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Special Chatroom Celebrates The Advertiser’s Birthday

Kieran Healy had a special guest on the couch this week as Killarney Advertiser CEO Cormac Casey popped in to celebrate the magazine’s 45th birthday. Cormac’s father Danny established the Advertiser in March 1973 and almost half a century later it’s still at the forefront of local media. Kieran asks Cormac about the origins of the Advertiser and how proud he feels about the role it plays in the

community. He also tells us about Charlie Haughey and a last minute photograph at the train station, as well as his favourite memory of the Advertiser growing up. He lets us know what he misses about the old days and his vision for the Advertiser in the future. You can catch the chat on our website www. killarneyadvertiser.ie and also on our Facebook page at 9pm tonight Friday, March 2.

Don O’Neill & Pascal Guillermie with Brides of Kerry Founder April Drew and close friend Grainne Seoige. Lauren O’Driscoll Torc Travel. Pat O’Neill. TJ O’Sullivan, Danielle Mannix & Deirdre Brosnan of Killarney Oaks. Olwyn & Mélissa Trant. Noreen O’Leary Heights Hotel Killarney. Pics: by Kenneth Baker

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There was a spot of good news for our own Kieran Healy this week as his popular band Truly Diverse scooped a prestigious gong at the inaugural Brides of Kerry Industry Awards. The lavish event, which took place at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, was organised to celebrate all the amazing people who make that special day even more special. As well as the cream of the crop of the Kerry wedding industry, superstar fashion designer and Ballyheigue native Don O’Neill and husband Pascal Guillermie flew in from New York to be in attendance on the night. As guests of honour they were serenaded by Killarney contralto Grace Foley with a spine-tingling rendition of Nella Fantasia and a heartbreaking version of Kieran Goss’s Reasons to Leave. Killarney was well-represented on

the night with The Trant sisters from Aghadoe picking up Best Wedding Ceremony Musicians, Best Wedding Band went to popular choice Truly Diverse while the legend that is Pat O’Neill picked up Wedding Hair Stylist of the Year. Killarney hotels were also represented well with The Heights Hotel, Killarney picking up Bridal Suite of the Year, The Brehon picking up Wedding Spa of the Year and the Killarney Oaks picking up Best Family Owned Venue of the Year. Honeymoon Specialist of the Year went to Torc Travel while Grace Foley picked up a 5 Star Award. Kerry Wedding Venue of the Year was jointly shared between The Brehon and Ballygarry House Hotel. All in all, the awards night was a huge success with organisers, guests and award winners thoroughly enjoying the night. Everyone is already looking forward to next year’s event.

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Opinion: Anne Lucey Well, it’s big news now that Mick Wallace the Wexford TD has stood up in the Dáil and said there is something rotten about the prosecution outcomes of late night liquour licensing laws in Killarney. Plenty of Kerry TDs could have raised that too, if they were so inclined. I touched on that story over a year ago – November and December 2016 – about an internal garda investigation into a whistleblower’s allegations that gardaí were being offered vouchers by a publican. It was called Vouchergate. I followed it with the stats of the low numbers of costly late night exemption orders being applied for in Killarney, a tourist town with several late night bars. The gardaí said

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high numbers were coming in that December because of an economic upturn and 2016 figures would be higher. The story referred to by Mick Wallace in the Dáil that on December 20, 2016, that Killarney gardaí were quoted in the Irish Examiner as saying, without a hint of irony, they have “a tough approach to late night drinking and drunkenness in the town - and to compliance with the liquor licensing laws”, is my story on those special exemptions, as part of that Vouchergate story. In the wake of Vouchergate, people in the guards who used to co-operate with me no longer did. My phone calls were not answered. The odd nod I used to get stopped abruptly. Apparently they did not like the headline in the Irish Times. But can I ask: does journalism now need to stand behind the Dáil before it reports what the dogs on the streets know? Perhaps it does. Because even if you get the story right, and it is no question of the draconian libel laws we all labour under, you can be squeezed out as

a journalist, a profession in which silence is deafening. I, as a lone wolf, found very little co-operation for well over a year. Yet I had a clear story from multiple sources, even from within the industry, that some bars in this town were getting away with it, openly, and had been with years without any apparent fear, while others

towed the line. The internal investigation, by the way, found nothing untoward, I am told. And a tougher approach is being taken with liquor laws, now, I am told. I am glad to report that I seem to be back in favour with the local constabulary... For now.

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Killarney A “Basket Case” For After Hours Speaking in the Dáil, Independent TD Mick Wallace has claimed that Kerry and Killarney in particular is a “basket case” when it comes to the enforcement of liquor licensing laws. The Wexford TD said he had met with a garda whistleblower who had been “chewed up and spat out” by the system after making shocking claims about Killarney gardaí, specifically that certain bar owners were “allowed to run pubs with immunity”. “In May 2016, the whistleblower encountered an after hours street brawl

during which the premises continued to serve patrons. After dealing with the brawl, the garda confronted the publican. About a week later he was reprimanded by an inspector for harassing this serial offending publican,” Wallace claimed. “I do not believe for a second that Killarney is the only place that has a problem with the licensing laws but County Kerry in general

does seem to be a basket case when it comes to prosecuting cases in the District Court,” he said. “The conviction rate for the whole of County Kerry in 2016 was 3%,” he added. In 2016, there were 26 prosecutions in Kerry alone, but none resulted in convictions. Gardaí have said that the licensing laws are strictly enforced in a fair and responsible manner.

From a local’s perspective, the only time I hear people complaining about an “after hours problem” is at half two in the morning when they can’t find after hours. On a serious note, alcohol abuse is a major issue in this country and by the time the bars officially close, I’m sure the majority have us have already exceeded our recommended daily dose. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need laws to tell us when to stop drinking. But try telling that to some young lad who’s after eight pints and five vodka Red Bulls.

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Máire O’Sullivan, President Fossa Bridge Club, Killarney, presents a cheque of €1000 to Cathal Cudden, left and John O’Sullivan, Members of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, from the proceeds of a charity night held at Fossa National School, Library. Máire spoke about needing the KMRT’s assistance last summer on Strickeen Mountain, and had no hesitation as to the recipients for this years annual fundraiser. Pic:Valerie O’Sullivan

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Who Let The Dogs Out? Words: Anne Lucey Our only town councillor, Cllr Donal Grady, is calling for parity of esteem between dogs and horses in Killarney. It seems that apart from one or two mavericks among the jarveys, the issue of horse dung has been truly tackled. The paths and park walkways are clean, at least of horse droppings, for cyclists and for parents with buggies and for walkers. But amidst reports from neighbouring Cork that there is to be a ban on dogs in some town walkways to tackle persistent dog fouling, we have to ask what is wrong in Killarney? Persistent cries are being ignored. Dog droppings are far more dangerous to human health - bringing all kinds of eye and other diseases - but there is no notice taken of them as far as the authorities in this town, and this includes the National Park, are concerned. Cllr Donal is saying while there are staffing issues in the park with regard to policing, the local authority has within its remit the ability to appoint a specific dog warden or instruct other officials to take on the issue on the Countess Road, in estates, as well as at the entrance to the National Park. So why not do that? Dogs are not being kept in control in Killarney. Even judging by the number of ‘pets’ that go missing on walks and from back gardens. There is one popular social media site that is like a lost and found for Killarney dogs. Some of these pets are dangerous breeds and I would not like to meet one of them. The underlying story is these so-called pets are being left off the leash and unmuzzled. Speaking of which, I met a well known Killarney lady near Killarney House ten days ago and the sleeve of her jacket was all ripped after an encounter with an unmuzzled Alsation in the National Park. There is a large sign near the Demesne, as there is near the new entrance in Muckross, about dangerous breeds needing to be muzzled and all dogs needing to be on the leash. I don’t know whether the dog or the owner is the one who can’t read, but these signs are very visible and very legible. I constantly encounter dogs off-leash. I constantly meet owners smiling at me angelically, stopped while their dogs do the business by their side and not a pooper scooper in sight. Now back to Cllr Grady. Horses don’t generally go around biting people and they are too busy working for a living to be bothered any further with humans. But the authorities weren’t long bringing the jarveys to the High Court to get

action. Why can’t there be the same approach to out of control dogs and their owners? All puns intended, Cllr Grady says it’s time to rein the dogs in too. A reminder from Kerry County Council’s own web site: Under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998, the following breeds have been identified as being potentially dangerous, therefore, at all times in public places these breeds must be securely muzzled, on a sufficiently strong chain/leash not exceeding 2m in length and in the control of a person over 16 years who is capable of controlling the dog. American Pit Bull Terrier, English Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa, to every dog of the type commonly known as a Ban Dog (or Bandog), and to every other strain or cross of every breed or type of dog described in this article. And under Section 22 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, it is an offence to allow a dog under your control to foul a public place. As the owner or person in charge of the dog you are required under this law to remove dog faeces and dispose of it in a suitable, sanitary manner. Failure to clean up after your dog can lead to “on the spot” fines and/ or prosecution. If you wish to report dog fouling as a problem in your area, phone 066 716 2000 or email environ@ kerrycoco.ie.

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The Kerry Division of An Garda Sío- Garda Black Tie Gala Ball committee in any Garda Station in Kerry. chana have announced details of a historic Black Tie Gala Ball which will There will be a champagne and canapé reception from 6.30pm, followed by a be held in the Killarney Oaks Hotel on Friday, April 13. five-course, sit-down meal. The Garda Dress Dance was a muchAfter the food, award-winning local loved annual tradition for decades but band Truly Diverse will have everyone no event of its kind has been held in on their feet and dancing well into the night. Kerry since 1992. Under the direction of Chief SuperThere will also be some fabulous spot intendent Tom Myers, this grand old prizes - kindly donated by many genritual is being revived once again and erous businesses all over Kerry - up for the organisers are hoping for a great grabs, and a professional photograturnout on the night. pher will be on hand to capture all the Louise Quilligan and Sandra Horan. Pics: Dylan Clifford The event is open to everyone and tick- glitz and glamour. It promises to be a wonderful night and ets, which are priced at €65 each, are EVERY good wish The Beauty Bou- one andthat’s makeup,” Sandra. not tosaid be missed. available from any to member of the Kerry tique, which hosted its launch last The salon features world-leading luxury Thursday night. skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini KWDHoran and Louise Quilligan is and the award-winning Fuschia makeSandra the dynamic duo behind The Beauty up which is a firm favourite with makeBoutique, which is located at Unit 13, up artists. Block 1, The Reeks Gateway. The Beauty Boutique also offers both Sandra and Louise were delighted to Gelish three-week polish and OPI. Not are the plastic rigid containers, milk carton Do you have papers, wet paperas or only treat guests tosweet glamorous makeovers that but Sandra is also a foot health and tins. All other items must go into the plastic bags in your recycling bin? If so, practitioner. well as luxury treatments. then you are to thetheragrow- Contact general waste bin. It is Boutique important to “We provide allcontributing aspects of beauty The Beauty onpoint 064out that if an item is put into the recycling amount of to recycling rejected due to 663 pying from waxing nails, facials, massage 6884. contamination. Why is this happening? bin that shouldn’t be put in there e.g. plasWell many people believe that all plastic is tic bag, wet paper, sweet wrappers, dirty recyclable whereas the reality is that only containers, then this will end up contamcertain plastic such as rigid plastic is recy- inating the load and will end up as landclable. If you look at the food items you fill waste. So to increase awareness and buy every week during your shopping trip improve on recycling, let your friends and and look at the packaging around these neighbours know. Think about it this way, items, you will find that a fraction of the if your neighbour puts incorrect material packaging can go into the recycling bin. into their recycling bin, then this will imSo here is a quick quiz... To make a chicken pact the overall load... After all your efforts curry, you need to buy the ingredients but to recycle better! what do you do with the packaging. Is all KWD Recycling is one of the largest waste the packaging recyclable? collection companies in Kerry servicing • Plastic container from the chicken both domestic and commercial custom• Plastic wrap/bag from peppers, onions and ers. Bins are provided for recycling, genmushrooms eral waste and food. They operate a ‘pay • Tin from coconut milk by weight’ charging system so the less you • Plastic container from fresh coriander leaves weigh, the less you pay. KWD Recycling is • Milk carton serious about recycling and want to en• Plastic wrap/bag from rice courage communities to get involved and • Plastic wrap/bag from naan bread recycle better. For more information on FourMcDonagh items fromand theLorraine list can be recycled, recycling visit recyclinglistireland.ie and Susan O’Connor. once they are clean and dry, and these kwd.com.

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Rotary To Host Young Musician Of The Year 2018

Killarney Rotary Club will host their Young Musician of The Year competition next weekend. The 18th annual contest will unfold in the Kerry Diocesan Youth Centre, Fairhill on March 9 & 10 and the associated concert will take centre stage in The Gleneagle Acoustic Club on Saturday, March 10 at 7.30pm. The competition offers rising stars of the music world an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their talents. “The Killarney Rotary Young Musician competition was established by Killarney Rotarians Barry Murphy and Sean Trea-

cy in 2001,” said Killarney Rotary president Eduard Schmidt Zorner. “Its success is a testament to the young musicians of Kerry and their parents. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the concert in The Gleneagle Acoustic Club. Tickets are available in advance or on the door on the night.” Killarney Advertiser is delighted to be media partner and trophies sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. The Killarney Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year won the coveted All-Ireland Rotary International award, the Seán Doyle Cup, in 2016.

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FANS of French food are in for a treat at The Bacchus Room Restaurant on March 21 as The Riverside Hotel hosts the Good France Dinner. Over 3,000 restaurants in five different continents will be participating in the global event, with each individual venue putting on a special menu on the night. It will be the fourth time The Riverside takes part in this unique celebration of French culinary delights

and plenty of Killarney’s French population (and, of course, locals alike) are expected to attend. After the great success of the last Good France Dinner, The Riverside’s head chef Cyrille Durand was invited up to the French Embassy in Dublin where he met and dined with the French Ambassador. It promises to be another entertaining evening.

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‘Oh my God what a complete Aislin g’ is coming to the big screen. Element Pictures announced today that they have acquired film rights to the Irish best-seller ‘OH MY GOD, WHAT A COMPLETE AISLING’. Writers & friends Emer McLy saght and Sarah Breen shared, “We are so delig hted to be working with Element Pictures to bring Aisling to the big screen.” “Imagine! Aislin g on the big screen!” “We’ve known this chara cter for ten years so to be given the opportunit y to take her from the pages of our beloved book and transform her into a walking, talking, caring (and judging, let’s be honest) girl in front of a camera is beyond our wildest dreams. We can’t wait to start!” Element Pictures producer Rory Gilmartin also shared ” We couldn’t be more excited at the thought of working with Emer & Sarah to bring Aisling into cinemas. The huge succe ss of this debut book is a testament to the stren gth of their writing – so funny and yet so full of heart”.

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International Women’s Day

KBN To Celebrate Women In All Spheres On International Women’s Day, KBN invites you to celebrate the achievements of women in all spheres of life. This year’s theme, Cultural Transformation, sets out to remind us that gender equality, inclusion and diversity remains a significant challenge, one that is hindering potential competitiveness, growth and prosperity. A lot of efforts and progress have been registered at regional, national and international levels towards achieving empowering women and elevating them politically, economically, socially, and culturally. In Kerry we look forward to a bright future with even more women in higher-wage jobs throughout high-growth sectors. Our event, Cultural Transformation is comprised of a morning session of thought-provoking presentations held by inspirational women who are leaders in their field, followed by lunch in a dynamic networking environment. One such leader is Orla Coughlan. Orla is member of the leadership team of 30% Club Ireland whose focus has become synonymous with building gen-

der balance on boards. The 30% Club is working towards having women in 30% of key leadership positions by 2030. The club does not believe mandatory quotas are the right approach. Instead, it supports a voluntary approach in order to realise meaningful, sustainable change.

The event is open to all and not only highlighted by strong keynote speakers in the domains of women in business but also women changing the world in other spheres. Joanne O’Riordan, who will place emphasis on the need for inclusion, is a woman who spearheaded a campaign against cuts to disability which led to her appearance on RTÉ’s Late Late Show.

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Joanne is one of seven people suffering from a rare disease known as Tetra-amelia syndrome. The Irish Times described her TV appearance as “one of the guests on the show in recent years who has made the most impact on viewers”. In 2012 Joanne received a standing ovation for her address to the United Nations on the use of technology, where she challenged those present to build a robot for her to use. Later her brother made a film on her life titled “No Limbs No Limits”. Other speakers include Tammy Darcy, founder of the Shona Project. Shona has devoted her energies into ensuring that women and girls must have the tools they need to succeed. Sinéad Devlin from Belfast will cover the controversial topic of “Unconscious Bias”. The session investigates the unconscious feelings we have towards other people. Sinéad believes that unconscious feelings can play a strong part in influencing our judgement of certain people and groups, away from being balanced or even-handed in many different areas of life.

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The morning aptly kicks off with Lisa Fingleton. Lisa is the Project Coordinator of Moving On, a new employment project for women in Kerry who wish to return to work. The project supports women through training, work experience and direct links with employers. Lisa has over 20 years experience in promoting equality and inclusion across all sectors. MC for the event is Fiona Stack, General Manager of Kerry Radio and Fiona will also chair the panel discussion, which will allow delegates to engage with our guest speakers. The event will be held in The Brehon Hotel in Killarney and starts at 9.30am with refreshments on arrival. Organisers and promoters of KBN say they are working diligently to encourage women to enter and succeed in the workforce while addressing the many barriers women still face in achieving economic success, including those that impede women’s access to capital, markets, and networking opportunities. Tickets for the event cost between €10 and €25 are available online at kbnwomensday.eventbrite.ie

From The Hills Of Trant Sisters Hit The Right Notes Antrim To The Kingdom Of Kerry Last Tuesday evening, Bushmills in Antrim (Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery dating back to 1608) paid a visit to the Kingdom. At the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, Global Brand Ambassador Séamus Lowry conducted a Bushmills 10-year-old deconstruction as well as a tasting of some of their highly sought after premium expressions. The evening commenced with a welcome tipple of their latest release, Bushmills Red Bush, which would whet the appetite for what would follow. Whiskey novices and enthusiasts were then introduced to Bushmills New Make Spirit at a jaw-dropping 83.4% which was then followed by a Bushmills 10-year-old deconstruction - from a 5-year-old bourbon whiskey to a 10-year-old sherry, this undoubtedly illustrated the broad range of flavour and complexity in the 10-year-old single malt. It was no surprise that the 16-year-old and 21-year-old Bushmills were the highlights of the evening, with both expressions becoming exceedingly rare and known for their distinct fruity character. Next on the bar’s calendar is a whiskey barrel-aged beer tasting with Joe Kearns from White Hag Brewing and our very own Alan O’Donovan on Thursday, March 22 at 7.30pm. Tickets are €10 and are available at Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder. Sláinte!

Since their schooldays at the Holy Cross Mercy in Killarney, Melissa, Sorcha and Olwyn Trant from Aghadoe have been involved in church music. They regard it as a privilege and an honour to help enhance the liturgy at a wedding ceremony with their vocalist Colleen Shannon. Last weekend, The Trant Sisters were thrilled to win the Wedding Ceremony Musicians of the Year Award at the Brides of Kerry Wedding Industry Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. “It’s nice to be acknowledged and it was lovely to meet so many people involved in weddings at the function on Sunday night but what we do is really a labour of love,” Melissa said.

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Thousands Hit With Power Cuts Time In Nearly 100 Years As Storm Emma Lands

Thousands of customers were left without electricity Thursday evening as Storm Emma moved in over Ireland, ESB Networks confirmed. Yesterday afternoon, a large electricity fault in Navan affected around 700 customers while 2,100 people were affected

by a fault in Glasmore in Dublin. Kildare, Donegal and Cork were also hit with power cuts. ESB Networks has warned that snow and ice can damage the electricity network by causing electricity wires to hang low or even fall. These wires will still be live and are extremely dangerous. ESB is warning people never to approach or touch electricity network wires under any circumstances. Snow may also cause trees and branches to fall across or lean onto electricity wires. In the event of power outages, crews from ESB Networks are being dispatched to affected areas without electricity supply. However, the network said that heavy snows may impede access to damaged infrastructure and therefore outages may take longer than usual to repair.

Cork newspapers the Irish Examiner and Evening Echo will not be published tomorrow for what could be the first time in 98 years. The Examiner tweeted from its official account that the print edition would not be available on Friday “due to weather conditions and the risk to staff and distributors of doing so”. It added that “digital servic-

es continue as normal with print services resuming as on Saturday”. Irish Examiner sports editor Tony Leen confirmed that the Evening Echo print edition would also be absent tomorrow. The claim that the Examiner hasn’t missed a day since the burning of Cork in 1920 have, however, been refuted by some locals.

Le Pen Could Face Trump Corner Three Years In Prison Trump To Lawmakers: For Isis Tweet You’re Afraid Of The NRA US President Donald Trump has shocked lawmakers on both sides of the aisle by accusing them of being “petrified” of the National Rifle Association (NRA). In a surprise break from the Republican party’s anti-gun control stance, Trump urged lawmakers to come up with a “strong” reform bill. The NRA said that Mr Trump’s remarks “made for great TV” but “would make for bad policy” if implemented. The US gun debate has been reignited by a deadly school shooting in Florida. “I want you to come up with a strong bill - and really strong on background

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checks,” Mr Trump told lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday, pushing them to work together on bipartisan legislation. In the meeting, which was broadcast live from the White House, Democrats looked gleeful as Mr Trump suggested expanding background checks for gun buyers and raising the legal age to buy rifles from 18 to 21. The Republican president said the NRA has “great power over you people”, but that the lobby has “less power over me”. Mr Trump said he had previously told NRA officials: “It’s time. We’ve got to stop this nonsense. It’s time.” Breitbart News, a strident backer of the president, criticised him in a bright red headline that said, “TRUMP THE GUN GRABBER”.

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right Front National, has been charged over photographs she tweeted in 2015 showing gruesome images of purported atrocities by Islamic State. The move by a judge in Nanterre on Thursday came after the national assembly voted in November to strip Le Pen of her parliamentary immunity tweet. Le Pen, who lost to Emmanuel Macron in last year’s presidential vote, is facing charges of circulating “violent messages that incite terrorism or pornog-

raphy or seriously harm human dignity”, and that can be viewed by a minor. The crime is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine of €75,000. The pictures were posted a few weeks after the Paris terror attacks in November 2015, in which 130 people were killed. One of the images showed the body of James Foley, an American journalist beheaded by Isis extremists. The others showed a man in an orange jumpsuit being driven over by a tank and another man being burned alive in a cage.

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The much anticipated ‘beast from the east’ gracefully rolled into town last night under the cover of darkness. Thankfully more like a pussycat than a beast, nevertheless much to the delight of hundreds of school kids waking up this morning to this winter wonderland. A snowman in every garden and snowball fights heard through the crisp cold air paints a pretty scene today. Killarney school kids overcoming their disappointment by yesterday’s reports of heavy snowfall everywhere else but Killarney, as they finally get to experience the fun.

The blizzard like conditions however didn’t reach the levels expected. Armed with more than enough warning, most of the country safely ground to a halt yesterday afternoon. However, the panic buying of bread and the shortage thereafter commanded most of the headlines leading up to the shutdown. Tonight, as we do a bread stocktake, the weather will resume normal business and the snow will be behind us. Temperatures will remain low for tomorrow and Sunday but we should remain alert to the changable conditions.

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Review: Cathal Flaherty – All We Need Cathal Flaherty is fast making a name for himself, not just on a local level but on a national level also. Last December saw the release of the Beaufort native’s stunning debut single A Thousand Miles, which saw him getting playlisted on RTE Radio 1 as well as gaining a fan in Today Fm’s

Fergal D’Arcy. All we need, his second single is out today and reveals a more upbeat, rockier sound with a chorus so infectious you’ll be singing along after the first listen. The single is available to buy on iTunes today and you can also stream it on Apple Music & Spotify.

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This reboot of Dynasty really is a love letter to the 1980s US soap juggernaut, and If you loved 1980s Dynasty with its mix of weaponised manicures and shoulder pads you could land a plane on, you’ll be into this new version like crude up a pipeline! Original Dynasty creators Esther and Richard Alan Shapiro are exec producers, giving their young successors the seal of approval, and it shows. If it’s possible to bottle what was good and so moreish about the original and sprinkle said essence over the new incarnation, the makers of The OC and Gossip Girl have worked out how.

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The Geordie duo celebrate the 100th edition of their award-winning programme, and put their OBEs to good use as they join a secret service agency staffed by individuals with honours as their latest mystery spoof sketch gets under way. Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr is this week’s guest announcer, and Michael Ball and Alfie Boe help out with the End of the Show Show. Plus, Stephen Mulhern gives members of the public in Warrington the chance to win a cash prize in this week’s In for a Penny, and Scarlett Moffatt has another huge surprise in store for an unsuspecting family.

The Big Big Movie Penguins of Madagascar RTÉ One Mar 3rd, 18:35 (2014, Comedy) Heroic flightless birds Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico uncover a plot to take over the world. Needing help to foil the evil scheme, they seek out a secret society of animal agents, led by a heroic wolf. Animated comedy spin-off, with the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich and Tom McGrath.

Mar 3rd, Sat 21:45 Grainne Seoige and Aidan Power host the 43rd annual People of the Year award ceremony, celebrating the bravery and determination of members of the public. The ceremony commemorates achievements in a wide selection of categories, including Young Person of the Year, Community Group of the Year, and Sports Person of the Year, among many others. Broadcast live from the Mansion House in Dublin, the show offers the Irish public a chance to honour the most inspiring tales of triumph against adversity in the past 12 months.

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Mar 4th, 21:30 Dermot’s latest client is Christine, an IT manager in North Dublin, who presents him with a 25-page wish list. However, its ambitious contents stretch her budget to breaking point.

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Mar 2nd, 21:35 (2012, Literary Adaptation) A former prisoner tries to lead an honest life in post-revolutionary France, despite being pursued everywhere by a fanatical police inspector. He promises a poverty-stricken factory worker that he will raise her child, a relationship that gives his life new meaning, but both of them are drawn into an uprising against the reinstated monarchy. Musical, starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

Perfect meal at No.52 We have an exciting Mother’s Day menu, to thank all the Moms for their hard work throughout the year. We are open Mother’s for lunch @ 12.30pm. No.52 restaurant was opened last May 2017. A casual and informal space with no compromise on quality of food, it’s a place where everybody should feel comfortable. Our style of food is strong and bold with an emphasis on simplicity. We are committed to savoury, wild, free range, seasonal and local produce. We look forward to welcoming you! Peter, Lucy & Adam No.52, High Street For bookings please call 064 66 27497

Where did Mother’s Day come from? The first ever movement for the recognition of motherhood arose from the groups for women whose sons had fought in the American Civil War. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson decreed the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day. It spread to Europe in the aftermath of the First World War, when many women had lost their sons or husbands, leaving them to raise their children alone. Most countries adopted the US timing and it still remains the most popular date for Mother’s Day across the globe. The origins of the British date are a little more complicated. Some believe Mothering Sunday originally derived from a 16th-century practice of visiting the “mother church” - the main church in the region - on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This was also when domestic servants were given time off to visit their families. In 1920, inspired by the new US holiday, Briton Constance Smith published a booklet entitled The Revival of Mothering Sunday and by 1938, the day “was celebrated in every parish in Britain and in every country of the Empire”, church historian Cordelia Moyse tells the Daily Telegraph. Today, it is more commonly referred to as Mother’s Day, but it is still officially known in the UK as Mothering Sunday.

Mother’s Day traditions It was customary for people to cook their mothers a simnel cake – a type of light fruit cake with two layers of marzipan – on Mothering Sunday because it falls in the middle of Lent and so represents a relaxation of the fasting rules. For this reason, the day was also traditionally called Refreshment Sunday. Simnel cakes, which are also associated with Easter, traditionally feature 11 balls of marzipan icing representing 11 of the 12 disciples (Judas is usually left out, except in extraordinarily forgiving Christian households). Today, gifts of flowers or chocolates are more usual.

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The Centre Of Our Universe Mums are the centre of our universe so on Mother’s Day they deserve to be treated to something special. At the four star Dromhall Hotel we have been looking after mums for over 50 years. The much-loved Killarney hotel is the perfect setting for your Mother’s Day celebration as we offer many choices to spoil your mum: a Family Lunch in the Abbey Restaurant on March 11, casual dining in Kayne’s Bar & Bistro or perhaps a voucher for our Zen Day Spa - ideal for pampering and relaxation. We are now taking bookings for you to enjoy a leisurely family lunch and let you spoil your mom in a million this year. Choose from a selection of starters, mouth-watering

main courses and finish it off with the Dromhall’s much talked about medley of desserts. All moms who dine with us on the day in our Abbey Restaurant will be treated to complimentary chocolate truffles and tuxedo strawberries. Mother’s Day lunch which will be served between 1pm and 4pm and is €25 per adult with children’s menu priced at €14. Mother’s Day is a special occasion and a time when every mum should be pampered. It’s an ideal opportunity for you to show your mum how much you care and appreciate her and with a delicious menu, on-site parking and free WiFi, Dromhall is the ideal location this Mother’s Day. Bookings on 064 66 39300.

Now Retail & Therapy What Women Want are delighted to be hosting their MammaMia evening Friday, March 9 to celebrate Mothers & Co. In business for eight years, this night will include a collaboration of all they have to offer in their new retail space. Noreen explains: “We extended our beauty rooms and nail bar in 2016 due to demand. And now our newest edition is our retail

shop with a dedicated beauty therapist for clients to get professional advice and solutions on skin care and make-up. We provide full consultations from teenage problematic skin to age smart solutions. We also offer BareMinerals Makeup Trials”. Stockists of Image, Environ, Dermalogica, BareMinerals and Advanced Nutrition Skin Care Supplements.

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7 Tips for a Memorable Mother’s Day Make this year extra-special for the mom in your life. Mothers give us endless time, energy and unconditional love all year. So, this Mother’s Day, May 10, show mom how much she’s appreciated and loved by creating a lasting memory she will cherish.

1. Go to her favorite restaurant and share the love You always hear it’s the thought that counts, so put some thought into selecting her favorite spot. Make a reservation, enjoy a meal out as a family and then make the experience more memorable by taking the time to go around the table and share what you love most about mom while you wait for your food.

2. Give mom a free day Plan an outing with your kids and give mom a day off and the house to herself. Come back at night with dinner in your hands, and you’ll have created a day truly to remember. Mom can have time to do exactly as she wants: go to a yoga class, stay in her PJs and watch a movie, sip a mimosa, read a good book or go get a massage. The best part? After she has a day off to replenish, she can spend the evening with the family she loves so much.

3. Make her homemade gift cards Get your little artists to make mom gift cards with small promises. Let your kids come up with their own ideas. Here are some ideas to get you started: This card is good for help with the laundry. Redeem this card for help in your garden. Hand me this card and I will dry the dishes. Give me this card and I will help clean up a room. Show me this card for a big smile, cuddle and laugh from me.

4. Schedule a photo shoot Go DIY or professional. Select a beautiful park, arboretum or spot in nature and capture the family for a memory that lasts. Pack a picnic lunch and soak up some sun to make the day even more special.

5. Buy jewelry with meaning If you want to go conventional with jewelry, make it sentimental with your child’s birthstone. Celebrate the day your wife became a mom and choose a special ring, necklace, pair of earrings or bracelet adorned with your children’s birthstones.

6. Write letters Handwritten letters are a rarity these days. Have everyone in the family sit down and write a heartfelt letter to mom. Share a favorite memory, what you love best about her or why mom is so special. If you really want to go over the top, have each family member read the letter to mom while she’s enjoying breakfast in bed.

7. Plan an unforgettable experience What has your wife (or mother) always wanted to do but never has? Plan it. Even if it doesn’t happen on Mother’s Day, you will be giving mom double the happiness with the anticipation of the event, and the event itself. Maybe it’s as elaborate as a weekend getaway, adventurous like zip-lining or simple like a family bike ride. And as you plan this special day for the mom of your children, don’t forget about showing your own mom the love, too. Happy Mother’s Day!

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A Breakfast Treat: Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars Preparation 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Serves 12 – 16 bars ADJUST SERVINGS Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup hemp seeds 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium) 2 flax eggs (reference this recipe for how to make them) 2 tablespoons nut/seed butter 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla (powder or extract) 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

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butter, flax eggs, lemon juice and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing everything together until fully incorporated. The batter should be moist, but not runny. Fold in the blueberries Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula. Bake on the center rack for 25 – 35 minutes until the bars are golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove and let cool completely in the pan, then remove and slice into squares (or rectangles). Store in an airtight container for 4 – 5 days.

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A Fabulous Healy-Rae Wedding

Juliette Healy-Rae and Patrick Dennehy tied the knot last Saturday, February 24 in St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Kilgarvan. Juliette, daughter of popular Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae, and Patrick were joined by maid of honour Rosie Healy-Rae and best man Mike Dennehy, along with Bridesmaid Janice Healy and Groomsman Donal Mahony. Their adorable flower girl was Alanna Delaney. Killarney local Grace Foley was on hand with some beautiful church music while Peggy Delaney and John Foley provided the floral arrangements. The wedding party then travelled to Ballygarry House Hotel in Tralee. After dinner the couple and their guests rocked out to Kerry wedding band of the year Truly Diverse before dancing the night away to acclaimed DJ Alan Finn.

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Recipe of the Week by Head Chef Jamie Cronin of The Heights Hotel

Chocolate Chips Cookies This is the best & easiest chocolate chip recipe I have ever come across. We bake these Cookies every day at The Heights to accompany our Teas and Coffees. You can swap the hazelnuts for pecans and the chocolate chips for white chocolate if you fancy.

Ingredients

• 115g Butter

• 225 Oats

• 115g Caster Sugar

• 1tsp Salt

• 115g Brown Sugar

• 115g Chocolate Chips

• 2 eggs

• 80g Chopped Hazelnuts (optional)

• 115g Flour Sieved

Method

• Preheat your oven to 150C • Whisk the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy • Add in the eggs and let it beat for a few minutes • Now add in the rest of your ingredients • dough Wet your hands a little with cold water and roll the into little balls • they Place on a baking tray, leave space between balls as will expand when baking • Bake for 13 minutes Your mother deserves some extra special treatment, says Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio

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It’s that time of the year again. It should definitely be renamed Mother’s Week because we all know moms really do so much for us. The least we can do is spoil them and help them relax and unwind a little. Here are some ideas.

Indian Head Massage Indian head massage is a form of treatment that works on the muscular tissues of the scalp, neck, shoulders, upper back, upper arms and face. These areas hold much of the stress we accumulate in day to day living. Some symptoms are tension in the scalp, neck and shoulders with heaviness, tightness, muscle fatigue, headaches and migraine. Head massage is invigorating, uplifting and revitalising.

Hot Stone Massage Hot stone therapy benefits include improved circulation, stress reduction and relief from pain associated with strained muscles, carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle spasms. Another common effect is the improvement in the rate of elimination of toxins from the body. With the elimination of waste from the body and

reduction in stress, many clients notice improvements in energy levels after a single hot stone treatment.

Reflexology Reflexology is a natural healing art and is the practice of applying precise hand and finger pressure to specific points on the feet to stimulate the body’s own healing system. These points are believed to correspond to specific organs and structures in the body. Reflexology is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment. It induces deep relaxation, improved sleep pattern and improved circulation.

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Tadhg (Danny O) O’Donoghue (standing to attention as a child in Barraduff Village and more recently out his shop in Barraduff)

Tadhg, known as ‘Tadhg Danny O’ (after his father) was laid to rest this week in Kilquane Cemetery. Tadhg was a familiar face for many years in Killarney when he worked in M.D.O’Sheas. He married Ursula Quirke. They had seven children and ran a shop in Barraduff Village together from 1970 until their son Michael took over the business in 2006. Tadhg was hugely popular and will be sadly missed.

History of the shop in Barraduff can be traced back to 1849. It was founded by a Taddy Galvin who was a music teacher from Knocknagree. He travelled around to all of the villages in Sliabh Luachra teaching music. He married a Murphy girl from Kilquane. They had one daughter and two sons. Their two sons emigrated and their daughter Mary Galvin inherited the shop. Mary Galvin married Taddy O’Donoghue from Upper Barraduff. They had three daughters and two sons. Her eldest son Danny O’Donoghue married Maureen O’Donoghue from Sheens. He took over the shop and he would have been the proprietor during the 1916 Rising and the establishment of the Free State. Danny O’Donoghue was also the local butter agent. Local farmers would bring their butter to the shop and from there Danny would deliver it by horse drawn cart to Carrignaime where it was collected by the Cork butter merchants.

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Tadhg O’Donoghue

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When a person passes away and their estate requires to be dealt with, this is determined as to whether or not the deceased has left a valid Will or not. Where a person has left a valid Will they will have appointed an Executor who will carry out the wishes of the deceased and will gather in the assets and liabilities of the deceased and once taxes and charges have been discharged they distribute the estate of the deceased person as per their wishes under the Will. Where there is no Will the person who deals with the assets of the deceased is referred to as an Administrator and the Administrator carries out the same duties as an Executor under the Will in that they draw in the asset and the liabilities and out of the net proceeds, once taxes and charges have been discharged, they administer / distribute the estate as per the rules of intestacy under the Succession Act, 1965. The first document which must be obtained is the Death Certificate of the deceased and arising from that the person holding themselves out as the Administrator or Executor can then attend to gathering in the assets. There is various information which must be set out in what is referred to as an Inland Revenue Affidavit and this details the assets and liabilities of the deceased and also nominates the details of the party or parties who are beneficiaries under the estate. It is important to ensure that all taxes and charges are discharge as otherwise this will ultimately fall

back on the Executor / Administrator. The Inland Revenue Affidavit, which must be filed with the Revenue Commissioners, sets out the entirety of the assets and liabilities of the deceased and other relevant information and this, along with other documentation is lodged with the Probate Office and arising from which a Grant of Administration or Grant of Probate will thereafter issue. Once the Grant issues in the estate of the deceased, the Executor can then, once all taxes and charges are discharged, distribute the estate as per the wishes of the deceased if there is a Will or otherwise under the rules of intestacy. It is important to note that persons who are beneficiaries under the Will may have a tax liability and they should, as soon as they are aware of the benefit which they are receiving should, as soon as possible, take taxation advice to see if any capital taxes arise. Extracting a Grant of Probate or Administration in the assets of a deceased person can be a complicated matter which your Solicitor will be happy to assist you with. The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.

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Fight The Cold & Protect Your Garden

February is over yet it feels as if we are going back in time rather than forward! This cold snap can do a lot of harm, particularly to any flower buds on camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas etc. The best thing you can do is cover them with horticultural fleece and hope they survive. If you have any of these plants in pots, make sure they are protected from early morning sun. Morning sun will almost certainly cause frozen flower buds to rot. Also protect tender plants which are coming back to life. Many herbaceous plants such as alstroemerias, hosta, delphiniums and scabious were fooled into growth over the last few weeks, but this cold weather could damage the new growth beyond repair. Cover with straw, or even compost, and they should survive. If you have bought bare rooted hedging but haven’t gotten around to planting it yet, make sure the roots are well covered with compost, straw or fleece - anything to keep the cold at bay. Now is an excellent time to have a look at your garden and plan any new beds, water features or seating areas. With this dry weather it’s easy to take measurements and mark out where your new project will take place. There are a few things to bear in mind when planning new features. First, the practical. Are there water pipes, septic tanks, gas/electricity lines etc. in the way? Secondly, if you are planning a new bed, what is the soil like in that area, or have you better ground elsewhere which can be exploited? I have learned over the years that the best thing to do with an area of bad soil is to cover it with paving! On the other hand, if you are planning a patio, should you excavate the topsoil for use elsewhere? Some fundamental things to think about when planning a new feature in terms of aesthetics are the following: Try to keep your garden unified, as this is most pleasing. Use the same paving slabs and building materials throughout and try to tie them in with the materials used for the house. Soften hard landscaping features with plants, unless you are going for a clean, formal look. Last but not least, please don’t forget to feed the birds! They too were fooled into thinking warmer times were here!

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German Court Supports Proposed Diesel City Ban

Millions of diesel-powered vehicles could be banned from major German cities following a landmark ruling by Germany’s top administrative court that permits local governments to ban polluting diesel cars in an effort to improve air quality. Set to affect all diesel vehicles built before the latest Euro 6 emissions standard, the decision has been described

as a historic victory for environmental campaigners who brought the court case, but one that will have a costly fallout for car owners. Currently, cars that meet Euro 4 emissions are set to be banned from Stuttgart next January, while vehicles that meet Euro 5 emissions will not be allowed to enter the city limits from September 2019.

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3-D Printing Parts For Classic Cars

Porsche announced that it is producing parts for its classic vehicles with the help of 3-D printing technology. Using 3-D printers to make car or motorcycle parts isn’t unheard of, but it’s typically been the stuff of hobbyists who come up short while sourcing parts for a restoration or repair, or want to make custom parts for a car. Porsche, however, said its strategy is mainly for extremely rare parts that are

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Bring Back These Italian Classics

Fiat Fiat Chrysler plans to dust off a bit of its past by finding and restoring classic cars from four of the group’s marques. The automaker inaugurated a factory restoration program that will focus on Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia and Abarth classics. But this effort won’t operate as a client service: The FCA Heritage program will

seek out the cars around the world, restore them to factory spec and then offer them for sale. The program already has five cars to demonstrate its work: a 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ, a 1973 Lancia Fulvia Coupe Montecarlo, a 1981 Pininfarina Spidereuropa, a 1959 Lancia Appia Coupe and a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED. NOTHING YOU DON’T. THE NEW VOLVO XC40 FROM €36,450* AND €4000 COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE** In this age of abundance, maybe what we really need is less. Less things to hold us back. Less strings to hold us down. From convenience to performance, from smart storage to smart technology, the new Volvo XC40 was designed for simplicity. From €36,450*. And for a limited time only you can get a €4,000** complimentary upgrade and 2.9% APR on PCP ‡ . XC40 D4 (190HP) AWD MOMENTUM AUTOMATIC ON THE ROAD PRICE † €44,285.00. CUSTOMER DEPOSIT/PART EXCHANGE €14,235.00. FINANCE AMOUNT €30,050.00. 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF 369.00. TERM 37 MONTHS. GMF V (OPTIONAL FINAL PAYMENT) †† €18,863.00. TOTAL COST OF CREDIT €2,160.49. FIXED APR (ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE) 2.90% ‡ CONTACT BILLY NAUGHTON LTD TO ARRANGE A TEST DRIVE.

Terms & Conditions: *XC40 T3 Base model from €36,450, delivery and related charges not included. †Delivery & related charges included. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only. ††The Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Further charges may be applied by your Volvo Dealer subject to kilometre limits/condition of the vehicle. ‡Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply (>18s only). Fixed APR 2.9% which is inclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. To qualify for this finance offer a minimum deposit of 10% applies. Rate quoted is correct as at 20th October 2017 and is subject to change. **Offer applies to AWD models only. Offers available on New XC40 D4 (190hp) AWD Momentum Automatic models ordered from 20th October 2017 to 31st March 2018, at participating Volvo dealers only. This is a Consumer Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance. Ownership remains with Bank of Ireland until the optional payment is made. Fuel consumption for the Volvo Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 35.3 (8.0) – 68.9 (4.1), Extra Urban 58.9 (4.8) – 85.6 (3.3), Combined 34.4 (8.2) – 156.9 (1.8). CO2 Emissions 215 – 48g/km.

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Ph: (066) 712 1863 www.volvocarskerry.ie 20/02/2018 16:52

Motors

02.03.18

Notices

Happy 60th Birthday Con, from your 3 daughters, Siobhan, Marie, Juliette, who celebreated in Sheehan’s Bar in Firies xx

Would You Like To Include A Birthday Photo For Someone?

Please Submit Your Photo By Wednesday At 5.30pm, €20 Per Photo

Deadline | Tuesday 5.30pm

02.03.18 For Sale FOR SALE: x2 standing tickets for Gary Barlow on in the INEC, Killarney on Sat 12th May 2018. Ring or text: 086-3090507. FOR SALE: Rock boulders for landscaping -various different sizes available. Collection only from Lissivigeen area. For more info ring: 086-3090507. FOR SALE: Communion Suits, choice of three. Good as new. Reasonable offer accepted. Tel: 0879266652. FOR SALE: 2 seater couch in good condition, orange colour, fabric. Reasonable price. Contact: 0872698265. FOR SALE: Block of hay for sale, in shed. Contact: 0646632207. FOR SALE: Complete ikea baby room, as new (only used for visiting grandchild) and toddler mattress (immaculate), Baby chair & bath. 0877802110. FOR SALE: Commercial 1800W Panasonic Microwave for sale. €300 o.n.o, Contact 0873695431 FOR SALE: Single black fan oven, in excellent condition, hardly used, less than 1yr old. €100 ono. Ring: 0863090507. FOR SALE: 2 seater brown leather recliner sofa. Great condition. Tel 087 2371595 Available AVAILABLE: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.0872600407 / 064-6631979. AVAILABLE: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 087-6801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 087-

6961681. AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050. AVAILABLE: Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881. AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 087-2359466. AVAILABLE: Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771. AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 064-6643317. AVAILABLE: Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www.gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087. AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions. Vocals in harmony & a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates, Tel: 0876836612 / 0879014681. AVAILABLE: Full-time homehelp/carer. Contact D at 0863567526. Fully-accredited FETAC Lvl5 an Garda-vetted. AVAILABLE: Stone /maison available for all types of stone work. 30years experience. No job too big or too small. Tel Pat on 0872070009. AVAILABLE: Tiling, roofing,

Fastfinders

plastering, building, 20 years of experience. Contact 0860770181. AVAILABLE: For all your painting requirements. Phone Colm on 0861011567. AVAILABLE: Art classes with Annalisa BA/MA Art-teacher, children, adults. Also come and join St.Patrick’s parade with your own art work. 0877802110. AVAILABLE: Cleaner available in Rathmore area (Offices, homes, ironing, windows etc) Tel: 0876143140. AVAILABLE: Childminder available, qualified to level 6 fetac, garda vetted, registered. Comfortable, friendly home. Contact: 0871477353. Animals ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net. ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 0879704480. Personal PERSONAL: Pursue Happiness – Ladies & gentlemen from 30years upwards, escape that lonely life. I will introduce you to a sincere respectable companion. A new happy world awaits you. Very high success rate. Fully confidential. Tel Sheila on 0877680163. Wanted WANTED: Stylist wanted for Killarney salon. Full and PartTime position available. Flexi-

ble hours. Call 087 2944734. WANTED: Cleaner Required - Barraduff Area - 5 hours per week, between 2 houses - own transport essential - Apply to PO Box ....... WANTED: Interested in a career in hairdressing? Apprenticeship available in Killarney town centre salon. Call 087 2944734 WANTED: Computer lessons for somebody with slightly special needs. Apply to PO BOX:3649, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney. WANTED: Caring person wanted male or female to care for elderly fentleman, 7hrs per week and half hour Sat & Sun night for bed time. Apply to PO BOX 3650, Killanrey Advertiser, High Street, Killarney. WANTED: Housekeeper wanted, Must have a car. Applicants must be reliable, hardworking, driven, punctual, be able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Excellent Attention to Detail - Initiative - Experience in similar role advantageous. Ring: 0860123687 WANTED: Wanted, Qualified HGV Mechanic & 2nd Year Apprentice Mechanic, for Inspection, Repair & Maintenance of HGV’s, LGV’S, & Trailers etc, based in a workshop environment at Farranfore, Co Kerry. Motor / truck qualification required & clean driving licence (HGV would be an advantage). email harry@kerrytruckservices.com WANTED: Childminder needed in own home or children’s own home (Farranfore). Two boys 1.5 and 3.5yrs. 3 days per week. 086-0686595

Property Letting & Selling TO LET: 1 bedroom apartment in town centre, 2 bed apartment in Loretto, 2 bed apartment Grosvenor court, 2 bed apartment in the Presbytery, 4 bedroom house on Muckross Road, 4 bed house in Whitebridge Manor, Contact Roger: 086-8136888. TO LET: one bed apartment, town centre to rent immediately. 0894228668. TO LET: 2 bedroom townhouse in Ross Road. Fully furnished. All mod cons, parking available. No pets. €1000 p/month. Contact: 0877951905 / 0877936693. TO LET: 2 bed room, 2 shower room cottage, 4.5miles from town. All mod cons, incl high speed internet. Short term. 0872258756. TO LET: Double room in town centre. Suitable for couple or female. Ring: 0858744245.

TO LET: Spacious ground floor two double bedroom apartment in a nice quiet part of Killarney town, with a patio, utility room and shared garden. 0857767610. TO LET: Double Apartment for rent, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apt. Town centre, pawn office lane. Bins included. No pets, no parking. €210 per week. Long term only, min 1 year. 0876971395. TO LET: Three bedroom furnished house in Ardshanavooley, long term. €950 per month. 0872809793. TO LET: Old farmhouse to let, Cooleanig, Beaufort, co. Kerry. Contact: 0872998217 / 0879648294. TO LET: Ground floor 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in Countess Road, all mod cons, high spec. Long term let. careful tenants, references

and deposit will be required. Phone 087 2258756 TO LET: House to rent - 5 mins from Rathmore and 10 mins from Millstreet - Would suit couple. 087 9822312 TO LET: 1 Bedroom Apartment, Aprox 5 miles from Killarney fully furnished, Electric heating. Contact Donal 086 8286313. TO LET: Three bed furnished house in Firies village for rent. Phone 0871902594.

Wanted WANTED: Houses & apartments in & around Killarney for management & letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888. WANTED: Professional couple, non smokers, careful tenants, seek house to rent environs of Killarney. Phone 0864523371.

Property

02.03.18

Preparing Your House For Sale Preparing your home for viewers, or “staging” as it’s called, is important. It will not only ensure your property is sold faster, but can potentially add thousands of euro to its value.

DECLUTTER – BUT DON’T DEPERSONALISE • Get rid of all the excess stuff that has accumulated in every nook and cranny. Put it in storage or give it to a friend • People need to be able to envisage what the property would look like if they were living there. People often find this difficult, so make it easy for them to see all the fantastic living space you’re offering them • Don’t make it look like a generic hotel; leave some personality. Apart from anything else it gives unimaginative buyers suggestions as to what they might do • People are often buying into a lifestyle as much as a property. Show them the attractive side of your lifestyle • Consider removing any bulky furniture that makes the room feel small and replacing it with smaller furniture

A FRESH LICK OF PAINT • Giving your walls a fresh lick of neu-

tral paint will make your home seem lighter and bigger • It will enable the viewers to more easily imagine how they would adapt the rooms to their needs • It will be easier for the buyers to move in and use the rooms immediately than if the walls were still bright purple or lime green • Create a good first impression – give the front door a new coat of brightly coloured paint

FIX AND CLEAN • Make any minor repairs necessary – holes in walls, broken door knobs, cracked tiles, torn or threadbare carpets. Many buyers want to move in without making changes, so allow for this • Clean everything until it sparkles. Get rid of limescale, clean and repair tile grout, wax wooden floors, get rid of all odours, hang up fresh towels. This will make the place more appealing and allow viewers to imagine living there • Tidy up the garden: cut bushes back, clean the patio and furniture of lichen and dirt, and cut the grass. While this doesn’t add much value to your home it makes it more likely to sell as people visualise themselves using the garden

E L A S FOR UPDATE THE KITCHEN • The kitchen is the most valuable room in a house. It is worth the most per square foot and can make the difference when buyers are unsure • Consider refacing your kitchen cabinetry. This is much cheaper than installing new cabinetry and often as effective • Upgrading kitchen counter tops is expensive, but can add serious value • Declutter the surfaces and just leave a bowl of fruit out. Take out any bulky appliances • Consider upgrading the plumbing fixtures and white goods, but keep in mind that while that could make your property sell faster, you will be unlikely to recoup their full value

LIGHT AND AIRY • Wall mirrors make a room look much bigger and lighter. Consider putting some up, especially in smaller rooms or hallways • Clean windows inside and out, and replace any broken light bulbs. Making the place feel light and airy makes rooms feel bigger and the property more attractive

LAHARN, KILLORGLIN, CO. KERRY

• Ensure that you have lamps on in any dark corners

Exceptional quality designer home located a short distance from Killorglin town and just off the Ring of Kerry road. The property extends to three/four spacious bedrooms with excellent views, winter garden room, lounge, sun lounge, kitchen, bathroom and sun room. There is a detached building containing a sauna, garden shed and a further detached store. The house is on 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens.

• Putting a soft lamp in the bathroom can create a warm glow

Viewing of the property is highly recommended.

GUIDE PRICE: €325,000

LIGHT A FIRE • If it’s a cold evening, or even chilly day, light your fire. Consider burning some pinecones for the delicious smell. This will make your home feel warm and inviting. If you don’t have a fire then ensure the fireplace is clean

MAKE IT LOOK PRETTY • Make sure the windows are properly dressed with blinds or curtains as naked windows make a place feel impersonal and run down. Buy some cheap ones (e.g. from Ikea) if necessary • Plants and flowers bring colour, life

and light to a room and also smell wonderful. So does that fruit bowl on your kitchen counter

GET THE RIGHT SMELLS • Bad smells are the single biggest turn off for prospective buyers. Don’t just cover them up, fix the source of the smell. Clear drains, wash bins, open windows, air the kitchen from old cooking smells, get rid of furniture that is embedded with cigarette smoke, and wash any grimy bed sheets • If you are a smoker, place bowls of vinegar around the house and leave out for three days. Though the vinegar will smell when you open the windows it will disappear quickly taking a most of the stale cigarette smell out with it • Conversely, good smells can make a property feel like an alluring home. While it might be impractical to bake fresh bread, cakes or brownies for every viewer that visits your home, you could perhaps brew some fresh coffee

SHOWING THE PROPERTY • You’ll have chosen a good estate agent so let them show the property • It’s their job to know what things to say, what to highlight and what to downplay • They are also effective at answering those tricky questions about the noisy neighbours

OBVIOUS CONVERSIONS • If there are any obvious conversions – adapting the garage into extra rooms, or going up into the loft – and you have some spare cash, why not take advantage of this cash cow rather than letting the new owners make easy money out of improvements. You should usually recoup your money • If you don’t have enough spare cash to make the conversion, consider getting planning permission anyway

Property

02.03.18

tel: 064 6639000

It’s all about the right sign! Thinking of selling in 2018? We require properties for sale in all areas to satisfy increased demand from cash & mortgage approved buyers. Call us today for a free consultation at your property.

TED HEALY

11 New Street, Killarney Co. Kerry

E: killarney@dng.ie

T: 064 6639000 www.dng.ie

Find us on www.myhome.ie

www.daft.ie

STRESS FREE HOLIDAY HOME MANAGEMENT

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Appointments

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT REQUIRED

1 Year Contract commencing 1st May 2018 Experience essential in PAYE, VAT & book-keeping

Closing date for applications Fri 16th March 2018 Please apply with full CV, exam results and cover letter to:

michaelculloty@orchid.ie

PERSON WANTED FOR GENERAL GUESTHOUSE DUTIES

02.03.18

The Lake Hotel is now recruiting for a

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF for our Two AA Rosette Castlelough Restaurant Kitchen.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR POSITION AND HAVE STRONG

KNOWLEDGE OF MENU PLANNING AND FOOD PRESENTATION SKILLS.

Applications in writing can be sent to: The HR Department, Lake Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney or e-mail: HR@lakehotel.com Tel: 064-6670055

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY REQUIRED for Millstreet Medical Centre.

Good English is required. Experience desirable but not essential.

Excellent communication /computer and organisational skills required. Experience with a knowledge of patient management systems (Socrates) an advantage.

Apply with CV to Box No 3646 Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney.

Please send CVs to: teresa@millstreetmedicalcentre.ie Closing date 16-3-2017 at 5pm

WANTED

Part-Time & Full-Time

DELI ASSISTANT

Apply within with CV Over Daly’s Supervalue :: Park Road Killarney Tel: (064) 6638765

SHOP ASSISTANT FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE • Experience desirable •

PO BOX 3651

Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney.

WANTED

PART-TIME SHOP ASSISTANT For Evening/Weekend Work • Hours Varied all year round To Apply drop CV into Eagers Newsagents, 16 High Street, Killarney

Phone 064-6634900

CLEANING STAFF for evening work in Ballyvourney

3 hours per day • Mon – Fri Transport provided Email CV to: easycleanlimited@eircom.net or ring: 087 2504027

Appointments

02.03.18

The Europe Hotel & Resort are seeking new staff members for the 2018 Season. Join our award winning team. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

Concierge ESPA at The Europe - Spa Therapist ESPA at The Europe - Spa Attendant Accommodation Assistants Linen Porter Casual & Permanent Hours Available Apply Online:

www.theeurope.com Email:

jobs@killarneyhotels.ie

KENMARE, COUNTY KERRY, IRELAND TELEPHONE: +353 64 6641200 FAX: +353 64 6641402 E-MAIL: info@parkkenmare.com www.parkkenmare.com

PARK HOTEL KEN MARE

Is seeking the following personnel to complete its 5* team

• HOTEL ASSISTANT MANAGER • HOTEL RECEPTIONIST • BREAKFAST CHEF • FULLY QUALIFIED SPA THERAPIST • SPA PORTER/ASSISTANT Interested candidates can send their CV to the following email address:

admin@parkkenmare.com

Are looking to recruit for the following position:

Head Chef

FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION The successful candidate must have a high level of ability and commitment and will have the opportunity to develop the existing operation. A team player is essential along with the ability to work in a fast paced environment & maintaining high standards. The remuneration package is €40,000 per annum and there will be a lucrative incentive scheme also in place. Position may suit a current Sous Chef looking for a new challenge.

INTERESTED? If so please contact

Tony McSweeney at 0879128239 or email mcsweeneyarms@eircom.net

58 56

Appointments

JOIN OUR TEAM

RecRuitment Open Day Are you looking for a career in the Hospitality Industry? Date: 7th March 2018 Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Where: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney

Please bring an updated copy of your CV with you on the day Contact: Brid Brennan – HR Manager – bbrennan@aghadoeheights.com Tel: 064 66 31766 | Web: www.aghadoeheights.com

DRIVER/SALES PERSON REQUIRED KERRY AREA Corrib Oil require Full Time Driver/Sales persons for the Kerry area to join our expanding team. Requirements • Excellent communication and customer service skills • A full, clean Class ‘C’ Driving License • A Valid HazChem License is Desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to the suitable candidate • Previous experience is desirable • A good core knowledge of the Kerry area To apply for this position, forward a CV and Covering Letter to:

Breda Connell, HR Officer - Corrib Oil

EBI House, Unit 16, Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway or email: bconnell@corriboil.com

02.03.18

Services

02.03.18

Currently recruiting for the following positions:

Are seeking to employ experienced

ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANTS

•KITCHEN PORTER •EXPERIENCED BAR PERSON Please send your CV to:

Cahernane House Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Or email: info@cahernane.com

Interested candidates

STONE MASONRY & TILING

please apply with CV to ACCOMMODATION MANAGER

18 College Street Killarney, Kerry Or by email to:

info@murphysofkillarney.com

PAINTING –

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

DOMINIC RINTOUL

TEL: 089 2203754 d_rintoul2@icloud.com

MUNSTER TREE DOCTOR TREE SERVICE GARDEN CARE LANDSCAPE CARE HEDGE TRIMMING

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS NOW CALL US ON 064 6632215

• Outs Tree Thinning, Pruning and Shaping • Crown Reduction • Emergency Call • Tree Felling and Dismantling • Hedge Cutting • Stump Grindin Contact us today on

087-64-33-244 or 021-20-21-007 www.munstertreedoctor.com

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOLIDAY HOME MAINTENANCE

LET ME BRING THE SPRING INTO YOUR HOME Power washing, window cleaning, Small patios and Garden maintenance Painting interior and exterior

Contact PAUL for FREE QUOTE

087 2633676

TC FGS

Tom Campbell Fencing & Groundwork Services

INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC RECREATIONAL Fencing & Bollards Metal Railings Drainage & Ducting Kerbing Edgings Hard Landscaping Concrete Works General Maintenance Minor Building Works Facilities Management

Mobile: 087 265 7994 Email: tcfgs12@gmail.com

KALA

MASSAGE THERAPY FULL BODY MASSAGE BACK, NECK & SHOULDERS LOMILOMI MASSAGE THERAPY

MARTA 087 1361621

SHMIRA HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE 41/42 HIGH STREET, KILLARNEY

Services

02.03.18 KILCUMMIN

Eamonn Forde

GOURMET

KITCHEN

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Specialising in:

- Industrial

HANDMADE ARTISAN FINGER FOOD

- Commercial

Outside Catering for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.) Food Hampers available upon request.

- Residential

For all enquiries please call PAUL 085 7538601 COLLEEN 086 3778960

Tel 087 - 2607673

info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

Groundworks, gardens, tree felling & power washing Track Machine Tractor & Dump Trailer Hire BEST RATES Tel. Tim 089-4825936.

www. palbeaver.ie

Decorating Service

T: 086 8416416 E: oisintreacymusic@gmail.com

Email: odohertypaintingkerry@gmail.com

LESS STRESS

ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY

TEL: 087-6399945

Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

Email: info@frc.ie Web: www.frc.ie Tel: Denis Riordan 0870964811

AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS CEREMONIES & EVENTS

Tel. 085-1619672

MIKE DOWNING

• Retaining Walls • Cast Insitu Concrete Slabs • Concrete Stairs • Concrete Yards • Slatted Unit Tanks • Plant Hire • Groundworks

SINGER & TRUMPETER

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

FULLY INSURED - C2 REG

Formwork - Reinforcing - Concrete

Oisin Treacy

Ger O Doherty

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

FRC

CONSTRUCTION LTD.

BETTER GRADES

Visit our website for courses and free exam help www.leavingcertlecturedays.ie

‘TEACHERS SAY ITS BETTER THAN A WHOLE YEAR’S GRINDS’ Coming to Kerry and Cork in January/March

XPRESS

REMOVAL SERVICE Fast, Friendly & Reasonable Home, Office, Apartment Removal Garage, Attic, Shed Clear Out Legal Disposal of All Unwanted Items Collection & Delivery Service Anything - Anytime - Anywhere Available 7 Days a Week CALL JOE

087 2652126

Services

02.03.18

• Fully Insured • Internal • External • Wallpapering • Kitchen spray painting • Commercial and domestic all your painting and decorating needs. RING FOR A FREE QUOTATION

CORK CITY • TRALEE • KILLARNEY

JONATHAN EASTWOOD

RSA Approved Driving Instructor

T: 089 2507557

E: easypassdrschool@hotmail.com W: easypassdrivingschool.ie

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

SOLID FUEL STORE DELIVERY & COLLECTION

WINNER OF FREE WEEKLY DRAW IS:

DAVID O’CALLAGHAN Cordal

Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

Unit 4, 4 Park Business Centre Farranfore • Co. Kerry

T: 066-9793634

PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE • Painting & decorating Interior & exterior (Fencing, Walls) • Power washing (Driveways, Decking Patios, Paths, Gutters & Fascias) • Carpentry (Timber floors, Paneling, Scarting borads) • Garage Clearouts • Gardening & • General maintenance

Tele: 0892006623 Email: complexcare47@gmail.com facebook/KomplexCARe

in memoriam

In Memoriam

02.03.18

13TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

BARRY

COURTNEY

In loving memory of Michael Barry late of Coolies, Muckross, Killarney, who passed away on 1st March 2005.

In loving memory of our Beloved Mother Mary Courtney, Lissivane West, Milltown, Who died on the 2nd March 2016.

It’s hard without you by my side, The loss I feel is hard to hide, You brought the light into my day, The darkest clouds would fade away, We had much more than words can say, I miss you more and more each day.

Two years have gone, Since we have seen your loving face, Felt your kisses and warm embrace.

Always loved and sadly missed by your wife Catherine. To us you were someone special, So good so kind so true, You will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you, Life has changed in so many ways, But in our hearts you will always stay. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your son Liam and daughter-in-law Helen. Memories are like threads of gold, They never tarnish or grow old, There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever. Lovingly remembered your son Donogh and daughter-in-law Mel. What would i give, to clasp your hand, You happy face to see, To hear your voice, and see your smile, That meant so much to me. Thinking of you today and always Your loving daughter Bríd.

There was magic in Mom’s touch, And sunshine in her smile, There was magic in everything she did, To make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage, Just by looking in her eyes, Her laughter was a source of joy, Her works were warm and wise. There was kindness and compassion, To be found in her embrace, As we look up, we can see The light of heaven, Shining on Mom’s face. Missed beyond words, Loved beyond measure, Our Mother was truly one of life’s treasures.

5TH ANNIVERSARY DALY

In loving memory of Sheila and Sean Daly, late of 1 O’Connell Tce, Killarney who died on 4th March and 10th March 2012.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

We think of you in silence We often speak your names But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

If we could bring you back again, For one more hour or day, We’d express all our unspoken love, We’d have countless things to say, If we could bring you back again, We’d say we treasured you And that your presence in our lives Meant more than we ever knew,

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. KC.

killarney advertiser 21 april 2006

DUGGAN

Birthday remembrance of Timmy Crowley late of Knockancore, Kilcummin and Lisheen Gneeveguilla whose 46th birthday occurs on the 2nd March.

In Loving memory of Edward Duggan, Rath/Mounthenry, Firies, Killarney, Co. Kerry. His Birthday occurs on 26th February.

On a quiet November morning, You heard the angels call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all. In a world full of people, We sometimes feel alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

I know I have an angel, Who watches over me, Please know how precious You were in life And precious you will always be.

Always in our thoughts Love your sisters Eileen, Mary, Katie, nephews Padraig and Dave and Godchild Shannon. xxx

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In sad and loving memory of Thomas O’Shea Marian Bungalow, Woodlawn Killarney who died on March 7th 2008.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th March 2018 at 09:30am Church of the Holy Spirit Muckross.

2ND BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE DUGGAN

2ND ANNIVERSARY DENNEHY

Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall. Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all, Missing you is the heartache, That will never go away, Not only on your birthday, But every single day. Always in our thoughts from your loving wife Avril and daughters Helen, Rebecca, Louise and Edwina.

On your 3rd birthday in heaven, Please know that with each new day, I carry you in my heart and there Forever you will stay. So this morning when I woke, I asked the angels up above To deliver you a special present Ed, That’s filled with all my love. It’s wrapped with all our memories, Our hopes & dreams combined Enclosed in angel wings Forever & always entwined. That you will know each kiss, That I blow up to the sky Is a wish I wrapped in love On your birthday, way up high. Love Always, Siobhán xxx

20TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

In loving memory of Mary Fleming 6 Gortroe, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 6th March. Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away. Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.

In loving memory of Dermot Dennehy, Headford, Killarney Who died on 9th March 2016. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Always loved and remembered by your Sons James, Seán, Billy and Tim, daughters Noreen, Mary, Siobhan Eileen and Catherine, Relatives and friends. Anniversary Mass Sat 3rd March at 7.30pm Fossa.

Always remembered by his daughter, Son-in-law, grandchildren and family.

POWERFUL NOVENA In loving memory of Martin Duggan, Banard, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore whose 2nd birthday remembrance occurred on 26th of February.

Another birthday has passed Ed It’s hard to comprehend, You filled my life with so much love & I did not see the end.

Remembering you today, a devoted husband and loving father, from your children Mary, Eileen, Joan, Margaret, Thomas, Kathleen, Gerard and Ann And families.

Always loved and greatly missed by Mike, Brendan, Eileen, Liz, Johnny and families.

If we could bring you back again To tell you what we should, You’d know how much we miss you now And if we could, we would. Sadly missed and always remembered by your Dad, Margaret, sister Makaela and brothers Stephen and Padraic.

CROWLEY

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.

Loved always your Granddaughters Katelyn, Kate, Chlöe, Grace and Grandsons Leo & Noah.

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee whose 28th birthday occurs on the 6th of March.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Loved and dearly missed by Sons Denis, Jamie. Daughters Bernadette, Rosemarie & Elaine. Grandchildren & extended family.

Grandad A special time, a special face, A special Grandad, we cannot replace, With an aching heart, we whisper low, We love you Grandad, And miss you so.

BROSNAN (LOONEY)

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request). Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request). This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours - one day. Promised publication, never fails. KC.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’ROURKE (NEE KELLIHER)

Brenda O’Rourke (Nee Kelliher) Upper Park Road, Killarney & Leicester England. Lovingly remembered by her Family & friends. Rest In Peace Anniversary Mass Wednesday 5th of March at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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12TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY

KLAUSNER

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria Hickey.

In loving memory of Jenelle Hickey who died on the 7th of March 2006.

O precious tiny sweet little one You will always be to me, So perfect pure and innocent Just as you were meant to be.

Today I will remember you my niece Up above with a heart filled of sadness With a heart of love Taken from us far too soon Our lives are incomplete We live in this world as a grieving family Until the day we meet.

In loving memory of Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney who died on February 27th 2014. A wonderful Opa.

In loving memory of my wonderful Papa Albert Klausner formerly of Salzburg, Austria and late of Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney who died in Germany on February 27th 2014.

We dreamed of you and of your life And all that it would be, We waited and longed for you To come and join our family. We never had the chance to play, To laugh to rock to wiggle, We long to hold you, Touch you now and listen to you giggle. I will always be your mother, He’ll always be your Dad, You will always be our child, The child that we had. But now you’re gone... But yet you’re here, We’ll sense you everywhere, You are our sorrow and our joy, There’s love in every tear. Just know our love Goes deep and strong, We’ll forget you, never.

All the dreams we had for you Taken in a blink of an eye My beautiful niece Jenelle Too young to have to die So on this day as always, I’ll light candles and release your balloons and send them to heaven filled with love and a note saying we will see you soon. Love you always Your aunty Rosemarie and Ricky and cousins Scott and Alesha. xxxxxxxxx

12TH ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria Hickey who died on the 7th of March 2006. Precious Granddaughter and Niece Treasured memories live on forever, It’s just like yesterday God called you away, Our little Angel,

Your loving grandchildren Jamie, Tatjana, Brógan and Lia.

4TH ANNIVERSARY KLAUSNER

12TH ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

The child we had, but never had and yet we’ll have forever. You will always be with us Every step of the way. We will Love you Always Jenelle Love Mum & Dad & Your sisters Alyson and Laura. XXX

You were so very special Opa You had such lovely ways You did your best for all of us And never wanted praise You taught us many things in life Always good and true But you never thought us how to cope With the pain of losing you A golden heart beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts To prove to us He only takes the best Loved and missed always,

I am sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much I miss you And to send you all my love. If I could find a window to Heaven I would look through and say “Hello” ...but I know that once I saw you I would never want to let you go. Sweet dreams Love always Aunty Denise and Ryan xxx

That moment that you died My heart was torn in two One side filled with heartache The other died with you. I often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon my cheek Remembering you is easy I do it everyday But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. I hold you close within my heart And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Loved and missed always Your loving son Albi and Tina xxx

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KLAUSNER

HICKEY

12TH ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria Hickey who died on the 7th March 2006. The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, The memories we have of you, No one can take away. From your Grandad Charlie, Nana Joan, Charlene, Cathal and Stephen.

Oh, Papa, if I could turn back time And once more hear your voice; I’d tell you that out of all the papa’s You would still be my choice. Please always know I love you And no one can take your place; The years may come and go But your memory will never be erased. Today, Jesus, as You are listening In your home above; Would you go and find my papa And give him all my love.

Bis wir un’s wieder sehen RUHE IN FRIEDEN Your loving daughter Kerstin & Schmeider

4TH ANNIVERSARY KLAUSNER

In loving memory of Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney. A wonderful husband, Papa and Opa who died on February 27th 2014. Each day as evening starts to set The ache builds in my chest I know that I must go to bed And try to get some rest. I hug my tear-stained pillow close When no one is around And cry for the one I loved and lost And scream without a sound. Others see me in the day And think I’m doing well But everyday as evening sets I enter my own hell.

He would not leave you stay, Wish you were here with us today. xxx From your Nana Maria and Granda Dermot O’Connor, Uncles Dermot, John Paul and Daniel xxx

Who will I turn to for answers When life does not make sense; Who will be there to hold me close When the pieces just don’t fit.

Love and miss you always.

In loving memory of Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney who died on February 27th 2014 in Germany. In loving memory of Jenelle Maria Hickey who died on the 7th March 2006.

Some days I hear your voice And turn to see your face; Yet in my turning, It seems the sound has been erased.

In loving memory of Jenelle Maria Hickey who died on the 7th March 2006. Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Through all the days and years. Think how she must be wishing That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost, And she is loved so much. Love you always and forever Your Uncle Alan, Pia and your cousin Bella.

In loving memory of my wonderful Papa Albert Klausner formerly Salzburg, Austria and Gortroe, Fossa who died on February 27th 2014. I have to admit that I was a Daddy’s girl. He told me he loved better Than anything else in the world. When I became a woman He walked me down the isle, And gave me away With a bittersweet smile. And when I gave birth, He was there, too To greet my little one and say Hello, I love you. And now that man who loved me, And wrapped me in arms so strong Has gone where I can’t reach him, But my love for him lives on. I’ll keep his memory alive, And honor all he believed, And just feel so very grateful For all his love that I received. Loved and missed everyday Bis wir un’s wieder sehen. Your loving daughter Heidi and Son-in-law Ulli.

Time hasn’t healed my pain at all Or quieted my fears So every night, alone in bed I shed those silent tears. Goodbye my love Goodbye My love will never die And when my life is through God will lead me straight to you. Until we meet again. Bis wir un’s wieder sehen Ruhe in Frieden Rest In Peace Love you and miss you always, Your loving wife Maria xxx

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

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND FIRST ANNIVERSARY

02.03.18

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’DONOGHUE

MCLOUGHLIN

In loving memory of Mary Mcloughlin of Ballydowney, Killarney formerly Ardaneanig Killarney,London and Millstreet who died 6.3.2017 On the first anniversary of our dear mother,Mary Mcloughlin(wife of the late James Mcloughlin) her children Patricia, Caroline and Michael, her sisters, Nora,Margaret , and Sheila and brothers Dan, Jerry and Tim, her grandchildren and great grandchildren would like to thank most sincerely all the friends, neighbours and colleagues who sympathised with us on the very sad and tragic loss of a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.

We also wish to acknowledge thanks to Mary’s friends in Kenmare who were so supportive to Mary in recent times and to her family on their loss. We wish to extend our warmest appreciation to O’ Shea’s Funeral Directors and Father Niall Howard on their participation and organisation of Mary’s funeral and for their kindness and empathy to the family. We would like to acknowledge and extend our gratitude to all those who attended Mary’s rosary, removal and funeral, to those who sent mass cards, letters ,telephone calls, emails or text messages of sympathy. We also extend our appreciation to extended family who travelled from afar to offer condolence and all those who sympathised in any way. It has been a difficult and sad year for all the family but we have been given strength from the support and kindness of many people. We extend a thank you to Savile Funeral Directors and Father Paul Harris of St Joseph’s both of Harrow Weald, UK, for their proficiency and empathy in arranging Mary’s funeral procession, mass and place of rest in the UK. Thank you to the undertakers at Watford Cemetery, for their efforts in providing our loving mother a sanctuary of rest It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. Your kind expression of sympathy and friendship will always remain in our memories. Mass will be offered for your intentions. Loving mother Mary Mcloughlin, may you rest in perfect peace from your family ,who thought the world of you. We miss you more than words can say and until we meet again in our hearts you will always stay. Sadly missed by her children sons and daughter in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends First Anniversary mass is in Millstreet Church, on the 6th March at 10am.

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6TH & 35TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Maura O’ Donoghue, late of O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, whose birthday occurs on 3rd March. Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, They bring a smile and often a tear, And always a wish that You were still here. Loved and always missed by Anne Marie & Vincent, Miriam & Ollie, Timothy & Katie, and Grandchildren.

4TH ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

We wish to thank the ambulance team, and the staff at Kerry General Hospital who were with Mary in her final moments. We wish to acknowledge gratitude to Mary’s wonderful neighbours in Ardaneanig, who provided much comfort and support to her family on their loss, we are eternally grateful.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In loving memory of Donal O’Donoghue, Countess Road, Killarney, who sadly passed away on March 10th 2017. On this his first anniversary Maureen, wife of the late Donal and Evelyn his daughter would like to thank most sincerely all his friends and neighbours who sympathised with us on the loss of this caring and loving man. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Community Hospital, Killarney and also the doctors and nurses of the Scilig ward in University Hospital Kerry for all the great care and compassion shown to Donal during his short illness. A special thanks to Doctor Donal Kavanagh and the staff of Torc Medical Centre for always showing Donal such compassion and respect. Thank you, Doctor Kavanagh.

In loving memory of Mary McGough, Coolroe Faha, Killarney who died on 8th March 2014. As each day dawns and starts anew, As each day ends we think of you, And in between no matter where, Deep in our hearts you are always there. Always remembered by Your loving family. Anniversary Mass on the 7th March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

11TH ANNIVERSARY LEAHY

In loving memory of my father Paddy Leahy, who died on the 1st of March 2007. Each night i shed a silent tear, I pray to you as i remember the year, I think of our memories and then i smile, Wishing you were here Even just for a while. I cant believe its been eleven years, I’ve cried and cried lots of tears, They say time will heal a broken heart, But it gets harder the longer we’re apart, I know your at peace up in heaven, Resting in God’s home since 2007. Hugs and kisses to Heaven I send to my loving “Father” “MY FOREVER FRIEND”

Sincere thanks to Father Kevin O’Sullivan and Father Kieran O’Brien for celebrating the funeral Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Listry in such a memorable ceremony. And to Hilda and the lovely choir in Listry for enhancing the ceremony— sincere thanks. A special thanks to John O’Donoghue for his rendering of beautiful Irish airs, which were so close to Donal’s heart. This was much appreciated, John. A special word of thanks to all those who provided such a moving guard of honour to accompany Donal to his final resting place—the children of Faha N.S., members of the I.N.T.O., members of the R.T.A.I., and members of the Killarney branch of St. Vincent de Paul society. Míle buíochas ó croí.

A tribute of love to our parents so dear, You are close to our hearts, Everyday of the year, Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Lovingly remembered by your daughters and sons, daughters-in-law, Sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Tuesday 6th of March at 7.30p.m. in the Church of Sacred Heart, Barradubh.

3RD & 30TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of Margaret & Con O’Riordan, Inch, Kilcummin, Killarney. Margaret who died who 1st March, 2015. Con who died on the 16th April 1988. Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you very near, No need for words except to say, You are loved and thought of every day.

Thanks to O’Shea’s, Funeral Directors who guided and supported us during the funeral proceedings in such a professional and dignified manner.

Always loved and missed by your daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sonsin-law, grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

We would like to acknowledge and express our warmest appreciation to our wonderful friends and neighbours who called to our house to support us.

Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Sunday 25th March at 11.15am

Thanks to those who attended Donal’s funeral Mass and removal, sent Mass cards, Perpetual enrolments, letters and to those who travelled long distances to be with us. Many thanks also to those who generously subscribed to St. Vincent de Paul society in lieu of flowers. As it would not be possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Your daughter Marie, Mike, Kaylee, Lauren, Shauna, Ellie and Ryan. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 3rd March at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of our loving parents Julia and Denis O’Leary late of Knockdurath, Headford, Killarney, whose anniversaries occurs on 24th and 3rd March.

Donal, you are missed Each and every day. For you were someone special, More than words can say. On earth you toiled, in Heaven you rest, God bless you Donal, You were the very best. Sadly missed by your loving wife, Maureen and your daughter Evelyn, brother Con and sister-in-law Mary, sisters Mairead Fitzgerald and Mary Hickie, nephews, nieces and close friends. 1st. Anniversary Mass on Sunday March 11th at 11.00 in Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

5TH ANNIVERSARY SPILLANE (NEE O’DONOGHUE)

In loving memory of my dear sister Helena Spillane (Nee O’Donoghue), Late of 17 Muckross Grove, Killarney, who died on the 2nd of March 2013. 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 We are never far apart For you are always in my thoughts And forever in my heart. Sadly missed and always remembered By your loving brother Seanie. A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care. Anniversary Mass on Monday 5th of March at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate Killarney Who died 7th March 2017

In loving memory of my beautiful brother Denis O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate Killarney Who left us on 7th March 2017

In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan, Late of Pinewood, Killarney, Who passed away on 7th March 2017

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor, Roseville Avenue, Killarney who died on 5th March 2015.

United he will always be, United with his friends and family, Up there above and far away, Always in our hearts to stay.

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

Loved and always remembered by his best friends.

Fondly remembered by your brother Billy and Ann, Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg.

As we lovingly remember Denis on his first Anniversary, we his parents Denny & Theresa, brother Jim, sister Sheila & brother in law Paul would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us since the sudden passing of Denis. We offer heartfelt thanks to those who travelled long distances to attend the funeral and removal. To our many friends, relatives and wonderful neighbours who visited our home, sent mass cards, messages of sympathy and provisions. To the Failte Hotel and Annette Cronin for the beautiful food you brought to the house. Thanks to Mike O’Shea & staff at O’Shea’s funeral directors for their sensitive and professional handling of the arrangements. A very special Thank You to the Killarney Celtic & Killarney Legion football clubs and the Manchester United supporters club who provided a very moving guard of honour. Also, many thanks to the clubs for the beautiful tributes paid to Denis in all the publications. Fr Jim Lenihan Thank you most sincerely for all your help and support since Denis’s death. Thank you for the most beautiful service and tribute to Denis.

A place in my heart is yours alone A place of love no one can own For deep in my heart a memory Is kept Of a brother I loved And will never forget A thoughtful person, a special friend A wonderful brother until the very end His gentle nature and heart of gold These are the memories I will always hold So, treasure him lord In your garden of rest Because here on earth He was simply THE BEST We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think about But so hard to live without. So sadly, missed and never forgotten By your sister Sheila & brother in law Paul xx 1st Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th March Church of the Resurrection Park Road

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Thanks to everyone who participated in the funeral mass and to Botty and John for the lovely eulogies. A very special thanks to Donal Shine & Damo who sang at the graveside. Finally a special thanks to Denis’s lifelong friends Jojo, John, Egg, Firsty ,Neilus, Cathal, Martin, Colin, Frank, Shane, Sargy, David Thank you for your support & loyalty, you gave Denis the send-off he truly deserved. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions. Denis’s 1st Anniversary Mass 4th March at 11am, Church of the Resurrection, Park Road

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan, late of 56 Pinewood Est, Park Road, Killarney, who died 7th March 2017. Today recalls the memory, Of a loved one gone to rest, And those who think of him today, Are those who loved him best, The flowers we lay upon his grave, May wither and die, But the love for him who lies beneath, Will never fade away.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

One thing we’ll always cherish, No matter what life sends... Is the memories and the happiness, We had, by being friends, I sit and wonder every day, Why the Lord chose you to call away, I think he saw you needed rest, As he only takes the best. A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silent flow, Memory keeps you ever near us, Though you died over a year ago. Sadly missed by your good friend JoJo, Maria, Emer, Aideen & Kyle.

O’CONNOR

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan, late of 56 Pinewood Est, Park Road, Killarney, who died 7th March 2017. Sad and sudden was the call, So dearly loved by one and all, His memory is as sweet today, As in the hour he passed away. Always remembered by Joe and Aine Cummian and Fleming family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan, late of 56 Pinewood Estate, Killarney, who died on the 7th of March 2017. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why, Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Sadly missed by your loving brother Jim.

In loving memory of Paul O’Connor late of Anfield House, 9 Roseville Avenue, who died on the 5th of March 2015. I am a sailor, you’re my first mate We signed on together, We coupled our fate Hauled up our anchor, Determined not to fail For the hearts treasure, together we set sail With no maps to guide us We steered our own course Rode out the storms When the winds were gale force Sat out the doldrums In patience and hope Working together We learned how to cope Life is an ocean and love is a boat In troubled water that keeps us afloat When we started the voyage, There was just me and you Now gathered round us, We have our own crew Sadly missed by your wife Joan, son Jack and daughter Áine. xx “You will never walk alone”

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Sadly missed by your good friend Neilus, Edele & Cathal.

3RD ANNIVERSARY 1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR In loving memory of Paul O’Connor, Roseville Avenue, Killarney who died on 5th March 2015.

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of a dear friend Denis O’Sullivan, late of 56 Pinewood Est, Park Road, Killarney, who died 7th March 2017.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of our beloved son Denis O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate Killarney Who died on 7th March 2017 Denis we were not there to see you die To hold your hand or say goodbye But we will remember Our whole life through The last few words we had with you. You never said you were leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Always loved and forever missed By your Mom and Dad xx 1st Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th March 2018, Church of the Resurrection, Park Road Killarney

In loving memory of our much loved youngest brother Paul O’Connor, Roseville Ave, Muckross Road Killarney whose 3rd anniversary occurs on March 5th. You burst into this sleeping world On a pleasant Autumn day Life for us soared to a high ‘Til you were called away. You were a gift from Jesus To a humble, mortal clan You showed us how to laugh and sing And how to be a man. On that bright Spring day When you left us When you could give no more The Lord had chosen to bless you And return you to His own shore. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Pat, Demi and Sheilagh & Sean.

Death is not the end, Death can never be the end, Death is the road, Life is the traveler, The soul is the guide. Sadly remembered by your brother John, Sheilagh, Marc, Jessica and Melissa. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say. Always remembered by Uncle Sean.

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Showdown For The Shield

Scotts Lakers v Paris Texas Kilkenny

Sunday at 3pm & Leisure Centre) (Killarney Sports

A full house is expected at the Auracle on Sunday afternoon as the Scotts Lakers host Kilkenny with the Division 1B Shield up for grabs. It has been a rollercoaster first year back in the big time but a win in their final game would secure a precious piece of silverware for Killarney’s favourite sports team. With the teams neck and neck at the summit, it promises to be a fiercely competitive encounter. The Lakers’ fine run of form came to an abrupt end in the capital last weekend as they lost by five to the Dublin Lions. A poor first quarter showing left them with too much to do and despite Antuan Bootle and Dailian Mason combining for 56 points, they fell to their first defeat in six games. Luckily, their biggest title rivals also came up short on Saturday. Matt St Amour got 39 points for LIT as they triumphed over Kilkenny in Limerick, a result which means the Lakers remain three points clear in first. Kilkenny have a game in hand, however, and they’re very firm favourites to overcome bottom-of-the-table Galway tomorrow evening. The Titans

have only won two games all season. If Kilkenny slip up but then go on to beat the Lakers, the sides will be level and will have to be separated by points difference. Cormac O’Donoghue’s team are currently 32 points better off so only a right hammering on Sunday would knock them off the top. If, as expected, Kilkenny win on Saturday, the clash in Killarney the following day will be a straight, winner-takes-all decider. Division 1B isn’t necessarily where the Lakers want to be operating but victory in the Shield will be a nice touch and give them something to build on for next season. They gave a good account of themselves against some of the teams challenging for the 1A crown earlier on in the campaign so they’re certainly not a million miles away. It’s the club’s first time back in the National League in almost a decade so if you offered them a piece of silverware back in September, I’m sure they would have taken it. A big home performance this weekend and, of course, a victory would be a great way to sign off for the regular season.

Division 1B Table

W L PD PTS

Scotts Lakers Kilkenny LYIT Donegal LIT Celtics Dublin Lions Sligo All-Stars Titans

18 17 18 17 18 18 17

9 8 7 6 6 4 2

9 9 11 11 12 14 15

50 27 18 24 -226 21 -67 18 -69 18 -229 12 -308 6

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ion 1B) National League: (Divis Dublin Lions 86 Scotts Lakers 81

Words & Pics: Eamonn Keogh Following a recent run of good form, Scotts Lakers (St Paul’s Killarney) s u f f e r e d their first league defeat since December as they were toppled by Dublin Lions at Coláiste Bríde, Clondalkin, last Saturday night. A disastrous opening quarter where they fell behind by 18 points meant they were always chasing this game. The prospect of clinching the Division 1B title is still very much alive, however - providing that they can bounce back and defeat Kilkenny this weekend. The Killarney side were slightly understrength for this clash with Dan Griffin unavailable along with the continued absence of the injured Justin Tuason and Pádraig Lucey. The opening exchanges were closely contested with the sides level at 7 points each early on. But the Lakers missed several scoring opportunities and gave away far too many turnovers for most of the remainder of this quarter. Dublin Lions, led by Igor Markiewicz and Chris McNairney, dominated to hit a massive 21 points compared to just five points from the Lakers. Antuan Bootle finished out the quarter with a basket and two converted freethrows but the Lions were well in control and led 34–16 at the end of the first quarter. It was a much-improved second quarter from Scotts Lakers as they worked hard to claw back the deficit. They managed to narrow the gap significantly as they outscored the home side by

Defeat In Dublin But Title Still On The Cards 31 points to 19. The Lakers scores came mainly through Antuan Bootle and Dailian Mason, with a basket each from Cian Clernon, Con O’Mahony, Mark Greene and Dylan O’Sullivan. A three-pointer each from Clernon and Mason helped reduce the deficit to six at the half-time break. The Lakers continued their resurgence with a good start to the third quarter. A brace of three-pointers from Mason along with another Bootle basket gave them the lead at one stage and victory appeared well within their grasp. However, the Lakers failed to capitalise. They missed several relatively easy opportunities to score and were turned over far too easily. With Mason sinking four three-pointers in this quarter, they did manage to outscore Lions by a basket but it could have and should have been a lot more. Dublin Lions led 73-69 entering the final quarter and it was still all to play for. Both sides were guilty of squandering scoring opportunities but the Lions utilised the full-court press very well and also cancelled out the threat of the Lakers big men under the boards. They gave away no easy shots. The home side managed to maintain their slight advantage leading 83-81 with 15 seconds remaining and added insurance baskets from the free throw line from Tomas Mikalauskas to secure a five-point win. Scotts Lakers scorers: Antuan Bootle (31), Dailian Mason (25), Dylan O’Sullivan (6), Philip O’Connor (5), Con O’Mahony (4), Andrew Fitzgerald (4), Mark Greene (3) and Cian Clernon (3). Dublin Lions scorers: Muhamed Sabic (29), Igor Markiewicz (16) and Chris McNairney (11).

Home Game Title Decider

While the defeat to Dub lin Lions was a setback, there was positiv e news in other results as Paris Texas Kilk enny also lost to Limerick Celtics. Scotts Lakers remain in the top position of the Division 1B league table with nine wins and 27 points. In second place are Kilkenny with eight wins and 24 points and one game in hand. Kilkenny are fancied to def eat bottom club Titans tonight and will likely go level on points with Scotts Lakers. This mea ns that this Sunday afternoon’s showdown in Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre at 3pm bet ween Scotts Lakers and Paris Texas Kilkenny will decide who wins the Division 1B Shield title. The sides clashed in Kilkenny earlier in the sea son with the Lakers losing 86-72. Kilkenny hav e some quality players in the likes of Taylor You ng, Brian Hogan, Julian O’Keeffe, James But ler and Lukasz Szulc and Scotts Lakers will nee d a huge improvement on their overall team performance from last weekend. It is the last home game of the season for Scotts Lakers and Killarne y basketball fans are urged to come out in force to support the team. It has been a remarka ble season overall for Scotts Lakers with the return to National League action after an abs ence of nearly a decade. The huge crowds sup porting the team all season are bigger than any attendances at any other Division 1 venue, and even bigger than the majority of Super Lea gue venues. With a Shield title up for grabs, the Killarney supporters can make a difference again this Sunday.

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SmallTalk

Scotts Lakers big man Antuan Bootle talks to Adam Moynihan about his teammates, playing against DeMarcus Cousins and adjusting to life in Killarney The Lakers have a title decider against Kilkenny on Sunday. How would you rate the team’s chances? I think our chances are really high. Ever since the second half of the season started we’ve been playing our best basketball and we’ve been more cohesive as a team. How do you feel you’ve been playing yourself? Since the cup semi-final against Ballincollig I’ve been a lot more focussed. I think my numbers have shown that I’m playing my best basketball of the season right now. What do you think of the Irish league? Has anything surprised you? It’s different. This is my first time playing in Europe. I’ve played in South American leagues before here. The only thing that really took me by surprise was some of the rules, like the team having to wear matching socks. Things I’ve never heard of before. How have you settled into life in Killarney? How does it compare to the Bahamas and Texas? Killarney is great. The people here are really good and it’s a beautiful place. I keep hearing that I kinda lucked out by getting placed in Killarney. The town has been great to me so far. I’m comfortable and I can’t really complain… The only thing is the Irish weather. That’s something that I really need to get used to because compared to Texas and the Bahamas obviously, it’s night and day. A few questions about your teammates… Who would you least like to get stuck in a lift with? I can’t say there are any of my teammates that I wouldn’t want to be around for extended periods of time. Most of the boys would say Shane Horgan. [laughs] Shane has a lot to say but we got along famously. Who’s the best at Tinder? I don’t even know who has Tinder! At the beginning of the season the guys made a lot of jokes about Tinder, saying that I should get on it to meet people but I’m not a Tinder guy. Who’s the biggest moaner? One person who doesn’t like it if they don’t get their fouls called is Con O’Mahony. Who’s the worst dressed? It’s probably me, man. I’m always in sweatpants and stuff. I never really dress to impress. I’m always either going to the gym or I’m going home. Best dressed by far is Mark Greene. Really? Yeah, I want to be like him when I grow up. Who spends the most time in the gym? Oh that’s me. 100%? 100%. Every single day, multiple times a day. I’m not giving it to anybody but myself. Second to me I think is Dailian Mason. We spend a lot of time in there together. Who’s the best player you’ve ever played with? [thinks long and hard…] Kevin Love (Cleveland Cavaliers,

five-time NBA All-Star). We played in a couple tournaments one summer in high school. It was back when he was much bigger but still a very skilled big man. I’m surprised it took you so long to think of that! Honestly I’ve played so much basketball with so many great people but Kevin Love, even at a young age like that, was really fundamentally sound. Who’s the best athlete you’ve ever played with? In college I had a teammate, his name was Preston Brown. Could jump out the gym. Who was your toughest ever opponent? DeMarcus Cousins (New Orleans Pelicans). What’s your proudest sporting moment? My sophomore year in college, we won our conference and went to the NCAA tournament. That was really exciting. And the most embarrassing? Probably being blocked 10+ times by DeMarcus Cousins. He made me feel small. If you had to compare yourself to an NBA player, who would it be? I admire Carmelo Anthony but, realistically, probably Draymond Green. If you could go for a drink with any three people, living or dead, who would they be? Although you don’t drink, do you? No I don’t drink but we can have a water or something! Kobe Bryant for sure. I’m a big fan. Idolise him. Just his work ethic and his mindset. LeBron James, just to pick his brain. And if I was to go outside of sports, I would have to say Will Smith. He’s a real motivational and inspirational person. What are your five favourite sports in order? 1) Basketball, 2) track and field, 3) American football, 4) swimming and 5) soccer. Have you seen any Irish sports? I enjoy watching Gaelic football and hurling as well. The thing I like so much about football is that you have traces of so many different sports. It’s like five different sports combined into one. Is there another sport you haven’t tried that you think you’d be good at? I never played organised American football. They tried to get me

Antuan Bootle

to play ever since I moved from the Bahamas because of my size. I think I would have excelled at it. What’s the best sporting moment of all time? Kobe Bryant’s last game of his career. I can watch that to this day and I still get excited. Scoring 60 points… Who does that?! What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? If you want your life to change, you have to change yourself. Do you have any nicknames? Yeah. My family call me Tuan. Another childhood nickname that I still go by is Big Show. I was a really hefty kid and one of my P.E. teachers just started calling me Big Show and it stuck. And some people call me Lion. You know, the dreads and the facial hair and everything. Those are the main ones. Is there an app on your phone you couldn’t live without? Pinterest. I love cooking my own meals and finding out new recipes. So I’ll go on there to get new ideas. What’s your most-used emoji?

What sort of music do you listen to? I do rap, RnB, classical music… I love reggae music. I listen to a lot of Tarrus Riley. What would you sing at karaoke? I’ve been to karaoke one time. I had no desire to do it but I went out one night with this girl and she wanted to do it. I told her, “Go ahead!” She was up there and she was so nervous, she was bombing. I was like, “You know what would really get me some good points…?” So I went up there and grabbed the mic and it went well. But that’s the only time I’ve ever done karaoke. Who’s the most famous person in your phone? One of my childhood friends from the Bahamas, she’s actually Miss Universe, Bahamas. Her name is Tomii Culmer. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Michael B Jordan. He’s a very versatile when it comes to roles. He could pretend to be 6’8”. There you go. He could act the height and everything. Thanks Antuan. All the best for Sunday. No problem. Thank you.

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“All We Can Do Is Keep Winning & Hope For The Best” Premier A

Fenit Samphires 34 Killarney Athlet ic (Samphire Park)

They’re top of the league but the reigning champions’ fate is out of their hands, writes Athletic’s Adam Moynihan We picked up another good result on Sunday and we’re still alive, that’s about the size of it. Things are out of our hands really at this stage but if we win our remaining four games, we’ll give ourselves a chance. We’re three points clear at the top but Dingle and Celtic both have four games in hand, which is a bit mad when you think about it. I know Celtic have been involved in the FAI and the Munster Junior but there’s no real reason for them to have only played half of their league games by March. It seems to happen every year so it must be a bit of a tactic on their part. I suppose the advantage is that if their rivals have all their games played, Celtic know exactly what they need to do. There’s also the increased likelihood that as the season reaches its climax, their opponents will have nothing to play for. I’m not complaining really. It shouldn’t make a difference to us - we still need to go out and win our games regardless. It’s just an observation! We did well against Fenit in very difficult conditions. It was actually a nice day by the seaside but it was typically blustery, and their pitch slants downhill from sideline to sideline at around a 45° angle. The wind was going diagonally down the hill as well. It was gas enough. For any pass over 10 yards you’d nearly want a caddy. We have a new Sierra Leonean signing called James Kailedzi and it was his first experience of Kerry soccer. I’d say he got some land. Fenit have some quality players and are well able to play ball. They knocked us out of Munster so we knew it was going to be very tough, but our attitude was good and we went in 4-1 up at half time. Will Courtney got a couple (the second was a beaut), Lynch got one and goal machine Cillian O’Regan got his second in two games. The second half was always going to be a battle but we kept them at bay up until the 80th minute. Michael O’Gara got one and

when Peter McCarthy stepped up to absolutely leather a free kick into the top corner, things got a bit hectic. We managed to see it out and in the end it was one of the more satisfying results we got this season. As I said, all we can do is keep winning and hope for the best. In our remaining fixtures we have Celtic away and Dingle, Dynamos and Listowel at home. Any slip up and our title defence is over but we’re still confident that we can beat anyone on our day. Elsewhere, Celtic and Dingle’s match was called off following the tragic passing of Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne student Aodhán ó Conchúir. As well as being a talented footballer, Aodhán also played soccer for Camp Juniors and had recently been selected to play for the Kerry U-15s. It’s unbelievably sad news and your heart goes out to his family, friends and teammates. At senior level, Kerry are in Oscar Traynor action this weekend so there are no fixtures for the teams at the top of the Premier. Mastergeeha have a crucial relegation clash with Tralee Dynamos on Sunday. The sides are currently level so a win would send them three points clear of the drop zone. They also have two games in hand. Dynamos got a big win against Listowel in their last outing and the last thing Geeha need at this stage is for the Tralee club to be gathering any kind of momentum.

Fixtures: Oscar T raynor

Trophy Quart Sligo/Leitr er Final im v Kerry (Saturday at 7.45pm )

Premier A

Cedar Gala xy v Inter Kenmare B (Sunday a t 11.30pm )

Division 1A

Cedar Gala xy v Skelig a (Saturday at 7pm)

Division 1B

Killarney A thletic B v Listowel B (Sunday a t 2pm)

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Pts

1 Killarney Athletic 2 Killarney Celtic 3 Dingle Bay Rovers 4 Castleisland 5 Fenit Samphires 6 Listowel Celtic 7 Mastergeeha 8 Tralee Dynamos 9 Inter Kenmare

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4 1 1 4 1 5 0 0 0

1 0 1 1 3 3 6 8 16

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Around The World

Relegation in 2016. Villa fans protest against then owner Randy Lerner. Left: Corkman Conor Hourihane.

Words: Adam Moynihan

“It Has Been A Rough Couple Of Decades To Be A Villa Fan” I’ve been a Villa fan for the entirety of the Premier League era. Paul McGrath was my favourite Irish player when I was a child and when club football was explained to me, and I found out that my hero played for Aston Villa, it seemed like a good idea to make them my team. It’s been a rough couple of decades. Ron Atkinson’s side challenged for the title in the inaugural Premier League season, John Gregory led his team to first (at Christmas) in 1998/99 and Martin O’Neill had Villa challenging for a Champions League spot for a few seasons in a row from 2008-2010. Apart from that, supporting Birmingham’s biggest club has been consistently depressing. Things reached a new low under the likes of Alex McLeish, Gerard Houllier, Paul Lambert, Tim Sherwood and Remi Garde (what an uninspiring list) as Villa went from harmless also-rans to one of the worst teams in

the history of the league. The Randy Lerner era, which had started with such promise, had turned sour and relegation became a foregone conclusion. When it actually happened in 2016, it was kind of a relief. “We might actually win a game in the Championship,” was the general feeling. But the first year in the second tier was far from plain sailing. Roberto Di Matteo showed no signs of leading Villa to promotion. In fact, for a while it looked like relegation to League 1 was a real possibility. He was sacked after 12 games and Steve Bruce took the reins. A year and a bit later and Villa are challenging for promotion having won eight of their last 11 games. Thanks in part to some excellent displays from Irishmen Conor Hourihane, Scott Hogan and Jack Grealish Glenn Whelan (Grealish has been playing well to be fair), they’re currently just outside the

Legion Girls Honoured At Awards Night The Killarney Legion U-12 and U-16 girls teams were honoured recently at the club’s Juvenile Girls Awards Night. The U-12s won both the East Kerry and County League and as the season went on they certainly went from strength to strength as

the hard work on the training pitch paid off. The U-16s also did the East Kerry and County double in what was a busy year for the team. It is the intention of the Ladies club to ensure all these girls now go on to represent the club at senior grade in the future. The Legion U-16 girls team. Front: Shonagh Doody, Caoimhe Fleming, Clodagh Sheehan, Ava O’Doherty, Amy Myers, Chloe O’Connor, Kate McCarthy and Zena Shine. Back: Ailbhe Gammell, Deirdre Lyne, Lauren Horgan, Evie Culloty,Tara Murphy, Isabelle Murphy, Orlaith O’Connor, Rebecca Walshe, Ciara Randles, Ellen Coffey and Eve Crowley.

s team.

The Legion U-12 girl

Ladies mentors and officers. Front: Desiree Crowley, Mike Doody, Paudie Breen, Dave Randles (Ladies Club Chairman), Selina Looney and Hannah Devlin. Back: Enda Murphy, Shaun O’Connor, Bláithin Stack, Simon Evans, Margaret Reen, Jason Stack and Enda Walshe.

automatic promotion spots. With all of the false dawns and heartache of the past 36 years (Villa won the European Cup in 1982, in case I haven’t mentioned it to you in person), you might think that at this stage the Claret and Blue Army would be wary about counting their chickens before they’ve hatched. Incredibly, for some dedicated supporters, the opposite seems to be true. In light of the team’s recent run of form, early bird season ticket sales have soared with thousands of Villa fans apparently anticipating Premier League football in the 2018/19 season. Considering the club’s history, this kind of optimism is truly remarkable. In fact, it’s completely ridiculous if you look at things rationally. Although in fairness, if we were good at looking at things rationally we probably wouldn’t be supporting Aston Villa in the first place.

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Sport

Words: Adam Moynihan

“Aodhán’s Death Drives Home How Serious Head Injuries Can Be” The footballing community and the county in general are still in shock following the untimely passing of talented Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne student Aodhán ó Conchúir. The 14-year-old was inolved in an accidental clash of heads with a teammate during last week’s Russell Cup final against St Brendan’s College. Having complained of a headache, the youngster was taken to hospital. Three days later he was dead. I can’t imagine how difficult a time this is for his family, friends and teammates. It must also be extremely tough for the Sem players who were playing on the day. Witnessing any serious injury can be traumatic, let alone something as tragic as this, but I’m sure that their parents, schoolmates and teachers will provide the support they need at this emotional time. The death of a child is always deeply upsetting and from the perspective of someone who has aways been involved in sports, the idea of a young lad

dying from an injury received while playing football is somehow even more jarring. As well as just the sheer heartbreak of it, it’s hard not to think “that could have been my friend” or “that could have been me.” It’s scary. We were driving back to Fenit on Sunday morning for a soccer game and Aodhán’s passing popped into my head. I thought about mentioning it to the boys but, in the end, I didn’t. It’s not something that you even want to contemplate, certainly not before you go out on the field. From a player’s point of view, it also drives home how serious head injuries can be. Even with all the recent debate and procedural changes across a number of professional sports, I still think we’re too complacent at amateur level when it comes to the issue of concussion. In Aodhán’s case, he received immediate medical attention and unfortunately his injury still proved to be fatal. But how often have we seen guys sustain heavy blows to the head and do nothing about it? I’ve been guilty of it myself. Last year we were

Tributes The Killarney Advertiser would like to acknowledge all of the heartfelt condolences offered to Aodhán’s family and friends from literally every club and society in the area. Due to the sheer volume of tributes we were unable to print all of them but it’s great to see the local sporting community sticking together at such a difficult time.

training with Athletic in the Sem hall and I slipped and cracked the side of my head off the floor. The lads helped me to my feet. I hadn’t a clue what had happened. I tried to play it down, probably out of embarrassment more than anything. “I’m grand.” I wasn’t. Although I didn’t realise it fully at the time, I was concussed. After training, it was my job to collect €2 from everyone to pay for the hall. I remember staring at the money in my hands. I couldn’t count it. Still, I assured everyone I was fine. It took a couple of hours to properly come back to earth. It’s a bit like being drunk: you don’t realise how bad you were ‘til you sober up. I felt a bit off for a couple of days but I said nothing. To be honest, I was worried that if I got diagnosed with concussion, I wouldn’t be allowed to play against Celtic that weekend and I might lose my place in the team. That kind of disregard for my own well-being might seem shocking from the outside but things like that happen all the time at every level of sport. As it turned out, I was lucky. I got through that match unscathed and there were no lasting effects (as far as I can tell). Aodhán’s passing is a terrifying reminder of how devastating a head injury can be. The next time I get a bang I won’t make the same mistake again.

Sport 35 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Milltown Listry COMHALTAS: Keep Friday next, March 2nd, free for the next quiz in aid of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrai. The venue is Langford’s at 8:30. Be there for a night of fun with plenty chances for prizes. COMMUNITY GAMES: A big thank you to all who contributed to last week’s church gate collection, which raised over €500. The committee is working hard hosting county events in our fantastic local facilities and congratulations to all from the parish who have qualified for county and provincial finals.

Killarney RFC MINIS TRAVEL TO KILLORGLIN FOR BLITZ: Last Saturday our U10’s and U12’s travelled to Ballymalis to take on Killorglin in some matches. A great morning of rugby was on show in perfect rugby conditions. Thanks to Paudie O’Shea and all at Killorglin for inviting us over. GIRLS TRAVEL TO DUBLIN FOR WOMENS MATCH: Our KRFC girls travelled to Donnybrook last Sunday to watch Ireland take on Wales in the Women’s 6 Nations. A wonderful day was had by all and the girls made a wonderful banner that made it onto the tv coverage as well as the news! Well done to Denise Treacy for organising. U16: Saturday saw U16 return to Aghadoe for second last game of the Pan Munster Cup v Sunday’s Well. This was a tough physical game with both sides giving all. Scoring opened after 10 minutes to put the visitors ahead by 5. In the second half Killarney increased the pressure on Sunday’s well with a great break line try from Mark Sheahan. Unfortunately the conversion struck the post on this occasion. Sunday’s Well again put the pressure on the home side and with some good passing managed to get in for their second. The last 10 minutes saw Killarney piling on the pressure and were unlucky not to have advantage played on occasion. Final set game of the pan Munster on next Saturday versus Nenagh with the winner of this finishing in third place and into playoffs for a quarter final place. FIXTURES: U14 KRFC V Abbeyfeale Sat @ 11am; U16 KRFC V Nenagh, Sat @ 12:30pm; Seniors: Ballincollig V KRFC Sun @ 2:30pm

Killarney Toastmasters Meeting of Tuesday 20th February: Our acting President, Susan, began with a minute’s silence to honour our member and friend Hélène Brunicardi, whose funeral was last week. Miriam, our Toastmasters for the night, then welcomed all the guests by name and then introduced the various officers for the night before introducing Jane, our Topics Master. Jane began her topics session by naming the loss of one of our longest members and then invited anyone who knew Hélène to stand and speak

about their memories of her. It was a fine tribute and a very skilled way conduct a table topics session. We then moved on to topics like movies you’ve seen recently, advice to our seventeen year old selves. There was great participation and several guests spoke. Miriam then introduced our speakers for the night. We had a guest speaker from the Tralee club, Ania, who delivered a very entertaining speech using visual aids. Her speech was on crafting, in particular knitting, and she had us in stitches. Jo-Ann delivered a speech on vocal varied, crafted around the poetry that Hélène had shared during her time at the club. It was poignant and beautiful.

Killorglin Rowing Club KERRY HEAD OF THE RIVER – RESCHEDULED: Following bad spell of weather and cancellation of number of rowing events around the country, the club is delighted to announce that Kerry Head of the River is now rescheduled to Saturday, the 24th of March in Killorglin. The event attracted over 130 entries this year and we hope that many will return for what promises to be a spectacular early spring event. More information will be available in due course. We look forward to welcoming all Clubs to Killorglin. NATIONAL TRIALS: Congratulations to Rhiannon O’Donoghue and Anna Tyther attending the final long distance national trials in the National Rowing Centre on Saturday and Sunday, the 18th and 19th of January. In particular well done to Rhiannon for making the second day of racing, with only top 18 junior women in the country making it through to crew boat testing. Also well done to Monika for representing the Club at the senior trials on the 24th and 25th of January. Monika was the top performing single sculler in the country. Monika returned from the overseas camp in Sabaudia Italy, where she spent 2 weeks training with the Irish team. The next assessment takes place on the 24th of March.

followed by a mixed scramble and the winners were: 1. Leo Casey, Joe Scanlan, Tom McSweeney; 2. Alan Flynn, Mary McCarrick, Donie Broderick; 3. Rolandas Bendikas, Noreen O’Mahony, Sean O’Brien. There was a large turnout for the competition and the scoring was very close and intense. The presentation of prizes which was sponsored by Fexco was held in the clubhouse and was accompanied by some delicious food, good craic and good company. FIXTURES: On Sunday March 4th we will hold a single Stableford competition with a shotgun start at 9.30 am and the entry sheet is now available. SPRING LEAGUE: The M D O’Shea Spring League will commence in the next few weeks and the entry sheet is now on the noticeboard.

Spa Muckross Community Games UPCOMING COMPETITIONS: Spa Muckross may hold trials if numbers interested exceed panel numbers. Please private message the Spa Muckross Community Games Facebook page, by the stated deadline, if your child is interested in any of the competitions. You will need to state event and age group, child’s name, date of birth and address. Futsal: U13 over 10 (boys only), deadline 6pm Saturday 3rd March, county competition Sunday 18th March; U15 over 12 (boys and girls), girls - deadline 6pm Sat 3rd March, county competition Sat 10th March, boys - deadline 6pm Sat 3rd March, county competition Sunday 25th March. Gaelic: U14 girls, deadline 6pm Sunday 8th April, county competition Bank Holiday Mon May 7th. Spikeball: U14 over 11 (girls) deadline 6pm Sunday 11th March, county competition Sunday April 15th. U14 over 11 (boys) deadline 6pm Sunday 11th March, county competition Sat 14th April, Glenbeigh. Cross Country: Individual event. Deadline 6pm Sunday April 1st. County competition Sunday 8th April at Beaufort

Listry Community Council

Fossa

In response to recent suggestions Listry Community Council CLG is hosting a public meeting in the Community Centre on Tuesday 6th March at 8pm to discuss a Children’s Playground in Faha and the setting up of a Tidy Towns Committee for Faha, Listry and surrounding areas. Everyone welcome. Please come along and have your say. COMHALTAS QUIZ: Next quiz takes place in Langford’s Bar, Milltown at 8.30pm on Friday March 2nd. This will be great fun night out with a few novelty rounds. Lots of chances to win, with spots prizes and prizes for winners on the night.

LOTTO: 25th February 2018. Numbers drawn were 3, 13, 16, 25. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €3,450. SCÓR: We had several participants in both Senior Scór and Scór na bPáisti over the weekend. In Scór na bPáisti, Fossa club participated in figure dancing, ballad group and solo singing. The figure dancing got silver, which was really fantastic. We also had fantastic success in Senior Scór with the music group getting gold and will represent Kerry in the Munster competition of Scor. Congrats and well done and good luck in the Munster final. RAMBLING HOUSE: Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas will hold their annual Rambling House on Saturday 10th March at 8.30pm in the Innisfallen Hotel, Fossa. A great night of mu-

Ross Golf Club - Gents Club RESULTS: On Sunday Feb 25th our President, Terence Mulcahy and Captains Alan Flynn and Mary McCarrick held their Drive-in. This was

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sic, song, dance and story telling. All Welcome. ZUMBA CLASSES: Zumba classes continue in Fossa Community Centre every Tuesday from 7-8pm, all welcome.

Firies Community Games Well done to all the children who took part in the art and handwriting competitions over the weekend. There was a huge number of children taking part in all age groups. Firies children won gold, silver and bronze in the handwriting competitions. Congratulations to Bryan O Leary who won gold in u12 competition and Bryan will be representing Kerry in finals in Limerick in May. Well done to Daniel Gleeson who won silver in u10 handwriting and to Orlaith Allen who won bronze in u12 handwriting. This is a huge achievement as the standard was very high so congratulations to everyone. Trials will be held for Soccer u12 boys next Sunday 4th March at 2pm in Ballyhar Dynamoes pitch.

Kilcummin Community NOEL MCCARTHY MEMORIAL TABLE QUIZ: The Noel McCarthy Memorial Table Quiz in aid of Oncology Department UHK on Monday March 5th at 8.30pm in Klub Bar, Kilcummin. Table of 4 €40. Spot Prizes, please support. ANABLA N.S. ENROLMENT: Anabla N.S. enrolment on Thursday 15th March between 12.00-1.00 pm. Enrolment forms available from the school at any time. COOLICK PRE-SCHOOL: Due to high demand Coolick Pre-School intend to run an afternoon sessional service and are presently taking names. Please contact Ciara on 087 – 1181993 for more information. CE VACANCIES: Vacancies presently exist on the Kilcummin Rural Dev. C.E. Scheme for the positions of Maintenance/Caretaker and Office Administrator. These positions are a development opportunity and no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Please contact your Local Dep. of Social Protection Intreo Office to check your eligibility. To apply, please forward your CV for the attention of the Supervisor to Rural Dev. Office by post or email john@kilcumminparish.com. contact John 086-1579381. Mastergeeha FC There was no winner on Friday 23rd February, 2018. Numbers drawn were 3, 10, 14, 28. Jackpot now €4,600.

Killarney Musical Society Killarney Musical Society are counting down the days to when they present ‘Sweet Charity’ at the INEC Killarney from Wednesday March 14th to Friday March 16th 2018. ‘Sweet Charity’ is a popular musical that has enjoyed successes in both London and New York, as well as the big screen and has lots of big

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35 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week

Musical numbers that delight all audiences to include: “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This,” “I’m a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream.” Tickets are available from any cast member, calling 087 1342314, you can visit our stand in Killarney Outlet Centre on March Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th, on the INEC website, box office and on Ticketmaster. Adult tickets are €25 & a family ticket (2+2) is €60.00.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Ladies Club RESULTS: Ladies’ Open Day Shotgun start, Mahony’s Point, Singles Stableford Competition, Sunday 25th Feb. 2018. 1st Corrina Griffin (9) Killarney, 37 Points; 2nd Susan Tong (14) Killarney, 35 Points; Best Gross Jennifer Hickey (5) Mallow, 30 Points; 3rd Sinead O’ Halloran (17) Bandon, 35 Points; 4th Marie Dalton (24) Mallow, 34 Points; 5th Deirdre Galvin (15) Macroom, 34 Points; 6th Mairead O’ Sullivan (36) Killarney, 34 Points; 7th Anne Collins (24) Ballykisteen, 33 Points; 8th Mary Kiely (13) Gold Coast, 33 Points. C.S.S 74 (36 Points). Ross Ladies Golf Club Our Drive In was held yesterday with President Terence Mulcahy, Lady Captain Mary McCarrick and Men’ Captain Aidan Flynn getting the season off to a great start. This was followed by a mixed scramble in lovely spring sunshine and the morning concluded with refreshments and much fun back at the Clubhouse. The winners on the day are published in the Men’s Club Report.

Killarney Athletic A.F.C. FIXTURES: 3rd March 2018, Under 14 Division 2, Killarney Athletic B v Listowel Celtic B 11.00am. Senior Fixtures Sunday 4th March 2018, Killarney Athletic B v Listowel Celtic B 2.00pm. RESULTS: Senior A Fenit 3, Killarney Athletic 4. Great win on Sunday morning for Senior team wining 4-3 against Fenit away to Fenit. Scorers were William Courtney 2 goals, Shane Lynch and Cillian O’Regan 1 goal each. Well done to all players, management and supporters. Denny Under 17 League Killarney Athletic 2, Mastergeeha 1 – Connie Cremin and Caolan Ryan scoring for Athletic. Kerry SchoolBoys/Girls, Kerry Under 13 Cup Killarney Athletic A 6, Tralee Dynamos A 2 – Well done to the under 13 Boys who have progressed to the next round of the Under 13 Kerry Cup, Alex Hennigan with a hat-trick, Josh Coffey, Tom Healy and Cillian O’Connor with his first goal for the Club.

Killarney Badminton Club Congratulations to Daniel O Connor (Killarney) who won the Div 3 men’s Doubles with his Moyvane partner

in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex on the 18th February. Well done to the Kerry Team grade E who were runners up against Cork in the Munster Championships held in Waterford on the 25th February. Good luck to everyone playing in the DIV 2&4 kerry championship doubles on the 2nd March in the Killarney.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SUNDAY COMPETITION: (Three Person Team, Two Scores to Count): Overall Nett: Overall Nett: Robbie O’Brien Snr, Noel Moynihan & Betty O’Brien 81 1/3Overall Gross: Sean O’Brien, Sean Ashe & Sheila O’Donoghue 109. A reminder to anyone interested in playing in club competitions from next Sunday onwards that you must be a registered member of the club in order to so. BOB CASEY MEMORIAL: We received notification from the County Board last week of the decision to postpone the competition due to low entry for the dates of March 4th and 11th. We await news of the re-fixture at next Tuesday night’s (March 6th) County Board Meeting. PPUI CONVENTION: At last Saturday’s PPUI Convention in Templemore our delegate Kieran Fitzpatrick was presented with a new cup for the Munster U-16 Strokeplay to be presented to current holder Adam Kelly by the club at a date in the near future. JOHNNY KELLY SCRAMBLE: Fixed for Sunday March 25th, we will have further news on the event in the coming weeks.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club TRAINING CAMP: Last week saw the club take part at a training camp held at Tralee Rowing Club. It was a fantastic morning on the water and very productive day. Flesk Valley would like to thank Tralee Rowing Club for their warm welcome and hospitality. Everyone was so helpful and friendly and the spread of buns and cakes was a highlight for everyone! Hopefully we can return the favour in the near future. CORK HOR: Next up for the Valley, weather permitting, will see the club travel to the Marina River Lee Cork on March 3rd for the Cork Head of the River. This is a 4k Head in a course. This is where all the Winter training pays off, so best of luck to all crews competing. AGM: The Clubs AGM will take place on Friday 9th March 2018 at the Killarney Oaks Hotel commencing at 8.30pm sharp. All members are asked to attend this meeting.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Men’s Club Council Chairman Mike Daly wants to advise all Members that an “Information and Feedback” discussion on Lackabane Course will be held at the Clubhouse at 7.00 P.M. on the evening of Tuesday the 13th of March. This meeting will be preceded by the annual “course clean-up” at 6.00 P.M. sharp and will

be for just one hour, please bring your own rake on the evening, and meet up with Course Manager Enda Murphy at the Machinery Sheds for instructions. The Competition on Sunday the 25th of February was a 12 hole stableford Competition on Killeen Course, this Competition was kindly sponsored by Java Republic Coffee Distributors. The winner with 24 Points was Brian Holden. N.B. Handicap’s shown were in relation to it being a 12 Hole course, and were reduced accordingly.. Full results are as follows 1st Brian Holden(9)24 Pts. 2nd Peter O’Brien(10) 23 Pts. 3rd Brendan Foley(9) 22 Pts. 4th Sean Moynihan(8) 22 Pts. 5th David Culloty(11) 21 Pts. Cat.1 Michael Maher(4) 21 Pts. Cat.2 Colm O’Connor|(6) 20 Pts. Cat.3 Pat Favier(10) 20 Pts. Cat.4 John O’Callaghan(14) 22 Pts. No Standard Scratch on the day.

Glenflesk RAHEEN N.S.: Market Day 2018: Friday 16th of March at 11am in Raheen School Hall, Come and see great offers, homemade baking, local produce vegetables, turf, timber, toys & games!!! Something for everyone. All welcome!!! Congratulations to Mike & Mary Murphy who had the winning lotto no.25 on Saturday the 24th of February. BARRADUFF N.S.: Barraduff NS is now taking enrolments for new Junior Infants for September 2018. Application forms for enrolment of new entrants are available from the school. Closing Date is 23rd March 2018. Contact Telephone No: (064) 7754478 email: Barraduff.ias@eircom.net. BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD: Barraduff Community Field 300 Club 2018 Family Membership and Grand Prize draw has been relaunched. We ask all individuals, groups and teams who have and continue to use our facility to support us and promote us through your social media pages. Note Only fully paid up Members may use the Track from 1st April 2018, Tickets available from local businesses and any committee member or further enquires to, Eamon 087 251 1691 ,William 087 773 0805 ,Tadhg 086 8373951 SCOR NA NOG: - The East Kerry Finals of Scór na bPáisti were held in Castleisland last week. Glenflesk competed in all events of the day and were crowned champions in Figure Dancing and Ballad Group and were Runners Up in the Instrumental Music. Glenflesk were also awarded best Overall Club in the District and so huge congratulations go to all competitors and trainers on a great result for the Club. Our Figure Dancers and Ballad Group now progress to the County Semi Final in Foilmore on April 8th.

Killarney Celtic U13 Cup,Park A 6,Killarney Celtic C 0. Our u11C team hosted Park u11C last Saturday

Sport

Celtic Lotto, Numbers Drawn 14,15,23,27.No Jackpot Winner,1 x €150 winner,Jackpot next week €2,200.

Killarney Darts Town League Killarney Darts Town League sponsored by The Killarney Avenue Hotel and Carlsberg the following are the finals fixtures, along with dates and venues. Group 4, Final in the Tatler Jack, Thursday, March 1st, at 9:00 p.m. Charlies Squidgers v K-Town Shufflers. Group. 2, Final. In The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Friday, March 2nd, at 9:00 p.m. Jimmys Nutters. v The Tatler Jack B. Group. 3, Final. In. K-Town on Thursday, March. 8th at 9:00 p.m. Corkerys Internationals v Murphys Pinters. Group. 1, Final in The Killarney Avenue Hotel, March 9th at 9:00 p.m. The Shire v The Tatler Jack A. The Killarney Town Darts League KnockOut Cup sponsored by The Killarney Avenue Hotel and O’Neill’s of Plunkett Street. KnockOut Cup Final in The Killarney Avenue Hotel, March 30th at 9:00 p.m. The Tatler Jack A v Jimmy’s Nutters

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto 23/02/2018, numbers drawn were 13, 20, 22 & 28. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 5, 8, 23 & 26. Next week’s jackpot €6,600 plus €1,000 bonus. MUNSTER SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY: Ben Murphy & Saoirse Tompkins ran very well. MUNSTER INDOORS; Held in Nenagh on Saturday last Shona O’ Brien was 1st in 800m U18, Danielle O’ Riordan 3rd in U12 Shot, Dylan Scannell was 5th in U13 shot throwing 9.01, A PB for the Boherbue man. 5K WINTER SERIES: The final leg of the series was ran in The Demense Killarney on Saturday last. From the club Seamus Murphy was 7th overall, Joseph McCarthy was 10th, Siobhan Daly 1st lady overall and 1st o35. Cheryl Carmody 9th, Michelle Knee 10th & Hannah McCarthy 11th. A special thanks to all our runners, stewards and coordinators who helped out each Saturday. GNEEVEGUILLA HALL TRAINING: Next Sunday am, the 5th at 11.00 am there will be a special indoor training session for all our athletes, in preparation for the Kerry Indoor Competition on the following Saturday.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club Well done to all our athletes who travelled to Nenagh last weekend for the Munster Juvenile Indoor Championships. Congratulations to Ciara Kennelly who came 1st in U17 High Jump, to Elizabeth Stack who came 1st in the U18 High Jump, to Ruth Courtney who came 2nd in the U18 Triple Jump and 3rd in Shot, to Jordan Lee who came 2nd in the U19 High Jump with a new PB! Killarney Valley Athletic Club will hold

Sport 35 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week their AGM on Tuesday night 6th March at Killarney Plaza Hotel at 8pm. All are welcome to attend to show your support for the club. TRAINING: MONDAY 7-8pm @ Sem Gym – S&C for age 12yrs and over. Jeremiahs Adult running club still going strong 7-8pm leaving from the Sem Gym. TUESDAY 6-7pm @ Killarney Oaks – Run Session (Please contact Connie with any questions 086-1505007). High viz vest is essential. WEDNESDAY 1.45pm – 2.30pm @ Demense – Speed and Hill training for members in secondary school. High Jump is on in Sem Gym 6-7pm for 10-14 year olds. THURSDAY 6-7pm @ Sem Gym for 7-12 year olds. All sessions are €2.

Muckross Rowing Club EVENTS: We hope that the worst of the ‘Beast from the East’ has now passed and all going to plan, we wish the best of luck to all our crews due to compete in the Cork Head Of the River this Saturday 3 March at the city marina. Following postponement in January, the Kerry Head Of the River has been rescheduled for Saturday 24 March in Killorglin. RACE NIGHT: The club is delighted to announce that our Fundraiser Race Night is back. The event has proven to be a social highlight in the club calendar in years past and we are looking forward once again to another entertaining night. The Race Night will take place on Saturday 14th April at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. First race will be 9.30pm and all are welcome. Further details to be announced. Find us on Facebook for all the latest updates!

Scor na bPaisti East Kerry Champs East Kerry Champions: Scor na bPaisti took place last weekend with the East Kerry final held in Castleisland. Our set were successful winning the title. These competitors are all in primary school and under 10 years. They had very strong opposition with Kilcummin bringing home the silver. The set will compete in the County semi final on 8th April.

On The Ball Gneeveguilla No winner of this weeks lotto, numbers drawn 22,23,26,28. Next week’s jackpot €12,400. Thanks for your continued support. Membership is now due and is payable to Stephen Crowley. We would like to thank everyone who went to our annual social in particular to last year’s minor team who were presented with their East Kerry medals. Also special thanks to anyone who helped out in any way to make it such a huge success again this year.

Kilcummin GAA LOTTO: There was no winner on Sunday 25th January 2018. Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 16, 17. Next

Draw Sunday, 11th March, 2018. Clubhouse at 6.30pm. All welcome Jackpot now €10,000. to our sociable 30/40 min walk. PROGRESSIVE 31: Every Wednesday Listry GAA DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING: The club night in Crokes Clubhouse 8:00pm. is organising a defibrillator training Bring a partner. €5 per person. course shortly. Cost will be €20 each INVITATION: Registration Open Day on Saturday 10th of March for boys and will take place on a Saturday for and girls aged 4-10. approx 4 hours (morning and afterLOTTO: Lotto 2, 5, 18, 28. Jackpot noon courses available). Please text €6900 Not won Match 3 7 by €60. back to 087 919 4669 if you would like to take part with name and Next draw Sunday March 4th in Speakeasy. Jackpot €7200 preferred option of morning or afternoon. Course will be 6 people at Killarney Legion GAA a time and we hope to run it over a SUPERLEAGUE RD.3: Killarney Lefew Saturday’s in March. gion 2-17 Gneeveguilla 2-4. AnothCUL CAMP: Kelloggs GAA Cul Camp er sound performance from the senwill be held in Listry from July 2nd iors. A resolute defence gave little - July 6th. For full details: www.kel- away and the Legion had a decided loggsculcamps.gaa.ie advantage at midfield which meant LOTTO: Numbers drawn: 4 10 14 20. a steady supply of quality ball to the No jackpot winner. Next Sunday 4th forwards. A deflected 45 from GnMarch €3,800 eeveguilla ended up in the Legion MONTHLY MEETING: Listry GAA will net but brought an immediate rebe holding its March monthly meet- sponse when Alan Moriarty replied ing on Tuesday 6th march in the clu- with a goal which was the result of some very good support play. Credbrooms at 8pm it too to Conor Keane who despite Firies Coiste na nÓg CLUB REGISTRATION: Firies GAA things not going his way at times persevered and ended up giving Club Registration takes place on Saturday, 3rd March from 4pm to a master class in point taking from 6pm in the Hall, Pairc Eamonn, Far- all distances and angles, bagging ranfore. Note that all codes and age another goal for good measure. While manager James O Sullivan groups; Football, Juvenile Hurling will be happy with the performance and Ladies Gaelic will be catered for on this date. The membership and application he almost certainly rates for 2018 are Juvenile (U18): will have plans for further progress. €20, Adult: €50, Senior Player: €55, Next up is a trip to Rathbeg against Student Player: €30 and Family: €80. Rathmore. SCOR NA NÓG EAST KERRY FINALS: LÁ FÉILE PHÁDRAIG: If you can lend On Saturday, 24th February, Firies a hand in any way please contact Stella Moloney at 086 8228937, or were very well represented in the Tommy Galvin 086 3171312. 2018 East Kerry Scor na nÓg Finals. NATIONAL LEAGUE: While the result Solo Singing: Laura Power. Ballad Group: Laura Power, Kris Griciunas, was disappointing it was great to see Brian Kelly back in action and Ella Moynihan, Louise Kennedy and Jack O’Keeffe. Music Group: Niamh to turn in such a tremendous perO’Shea, Doireann O’Shea, Laura formance. LOTTO: Winning no’s - 1,2,16,27. No Power, Mairead Walsh and Deimile Griciunas. A fantastic performance winner. Next week’s jackpot €4,800. from Laura Power secured the first East Kerry place position for Solo singing and RESULTS: East Kerry Senior League both the Music and Ballad Groups’ Results; Glenflesk 4 -14, Currow solid execution acquired each a 0-10. Firies 0-10 Listry 0-13. Cordal third place position. Compliments 1-09 Scartaglen 1-05. Spa 1-10 Kenon their fine performances. Firies mare 1-5 GAAs’ Scor Officer, Brendan Quirke FIXTURES: East Kerry Senior League conveyed his gratitude to the Scór Round 4, Sunday March 4th 2pm, coaches Sheila, Fiona & Miriam Division 1A First team at home, Fell, Fiona Fitzgerald, Marie & John Currow vs Listry, Fossa vs Glenflesk, Power. He also thanked our local Firies bye. Division 1B Dr Crokes national schools, Bridie’s Quik Pick Friday March 2nd 8pm, First team Firies, Firies GAA and the parents/ home, Rathmore vs Killarney Legion, Gneeveguilla bye. Division 2 guardians of the competitors for their support. First team at home, 4th March at 2pm, Cordal vs Spa, Scartaglen vs Dr Crokes DEVELOPMENT FUND: Fantastic Kenmore. prizes to be won including a Nissan Spa Pulsar Executive Class Car and a four COISTE NA NOG: ABC and our Satnight stay for two people in New urday academy will commence inYork including flights. Draw takes doors on March 3rd. The ABC and place December 20th 2018. Tickets U6s will start at 10am and U8 will €10 each, book of 6 for €50. Addi- start @11am. U6 are free and we welcome all new members. tional draw of €1000 for those who EAST KERRY LEAGUE: Spa 1-15 Kenpurchase a full book. Tickets from mare 1-10 Tatler Jack, Club members or Kerry MINORS: Spa 1-08 Beaufort 4-08 Shop in Killarney Outlet Centre. FAMILY WALKING GROUP: Every UPCOMING FIXTURES: East Kerry Superleague Rd3 Spa v Cordal (in Tuesday evening departing the

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Cordal) on Sunday 4th March at 2pm. Co Minor League Rd2 Spa v Annascaul/Lispole (away) on Saturday 3rd March at 4pm SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ: East Kerry final took place in Castleisland. Another great start with our set dancers taking top honours in this competition. SCÓR SINSEAR: Hard luck to our team in Kerry Co. final of Tráth na gCeist. HANDBALL: New Handball Club has been set up at Spa Clubhouse - new members welcome.

Mid Kerry RESULTS: Mid Kerry Rd 2 results played last weekend, Beaufort 1-14 Miltown/Castlemaine 0-05; Laune Rangers 0-18 Keel 0-14. FIXTURES: Cromane host Laune Rangers. Keel entertain Beaufort. Miltown/Castlemaine home to Glenbeigh/Glencar. Mid Kerry U21 Championship Final sees Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane play Miltown/Castlemaine in Beaufort St. Patricks Day at 1.15pm. Extra time playable. BOARD MEETING: Thurs night 1st March at 8.30pm in J P OSullivan meeting rooms.

Glenflesk SENIORS: Our Senior team produced another impressive performance on Saturday last with a 4-14 to 0-10 points win over Currow making it 3 wins from 3 in the East Kerry League and 1 win away from a place in the final. Our goalscorers on Saturday were Darragh Roche(2), Jeff O Donoghue and Alan Murphy. Next up is an away fixture with Fossa next weekend, Check our Facebook or Twitter page for confirmation of the fixture. MINORS: Next up is an away fixture against Fossa next Saturday March 3rd at 4pm. LOTTO: The Lotto draw took place on Wednesday February 28th and you will find the results on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Sport

02.03.18 Golf

Swimming Ciara O’Sullivan of Spa/Muckross who won a gold medal in the U-10 freestyle swimming competition in the Community Games.

At the presentation of prizes for the Frank Doran Safeguard Security competition at the Ross Golf Club were Frank Doran (sponsor), Seán Moynihan, Alan Flynn (captain), Leo Casey and Seán Walsh.

Special Olympics

Football

The St Brigid’s team who defeated Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra (Rathmore) by 6-9 to 2-8 in the Munster Junior B final in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Rugby News ... Words: Liam Murphy

The NatWest 6 Nations returned in earnest last weekend and some mouth-watering matches took place in round three, with a major shock on the cards. First up France took on Italy at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille. As expected, the home side were far too strong for Conor O’Shea’s men and won by double scores (34–17). Then, on Saturday, the real action took place with Ireland up first. They hosted Warren Gatland’s Wales at a

John Paul Doyle, Anthony Jones, Breeda Healy and Siobhán Mooney at a Special Olympics event on Saturday.

Grand Slam Still On For Impressive Ireland packed Aviva Stadium. With the returning Lions in their ranks and the injuries that Ireland suffered - losing Henderson, Henshaw and Furlong – the visitors were favourites. However, Joe Schmidt’s men had different ideas. Jacob Stockdale was first to cross the whitewash after six minutes before Davies crossed for the visitors halfway through the first half. Bundee Aki crossed for a try just before halftime. In a pulsating second half, Leavy and Healy scored tries to make it 27

points to 13. Just as the game looked finished, Wales scored through Shingler - his first test try. Conor Murray stepped up to take a penalty on the 75th minute following wayward kicks from Sexton but Wales scored to bring it to within three points which made for a nervous last minute. A wayward pass, however, saw Jacob Stockdale score a try in the 82nd minute and that was it. Ireland have now won three from three. The shock of the weekend was watch-

ing England lose to Scotland to blow the 6 Nations wide open. Next up Ireland face Scotland at the Aviva in two weeks and if they win, history beckons! Kerry’s own Ciara Griffin led the Irish ladies to victory against Wales at Donnybrook on Sunday. Our Killarney RFC girls travelled en masse to the game and even made a fabulous banner for the day, making it onto the news and the telly. Well done to everyone involved!

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