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Killarney hospitals to lose 42 beds

| By Sean Moriarty The projected completion date of December 2021 for the new community hospital cannot come soon enough for the 78 residents of Killarney Community Hospital.

The two HSE operated care facilities in Killarney are set to lose a total of 42 beds as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, documents seen by the Killarney Advertiser can reveal. | By Sean Moriarty The news comes less than one week after the HSE promised an increase in bed numbers across the country in preparation for a potential second wave of the Coronavirus and increased demand over the winter months. It's understood that St Columbanus Community Nursing Home will lose 27 beds while Killarney Community Hospital (known locally as The District Hospital) will suffer a 15-bed reduction. The reason given for the bed losses is to allow safe social distancing within the hospitals and the Killarney Advertiser understands that no more than four beds will be permitted in each ward. Documents seen by this newspaper reveal that the measures could be in place for at least 18 months. The document does not reveal the levels of cutbacks at any specific hospital including the two Killarney-based facilities. While the moves won't affect current residents, new admissions to long term care at the local hospital will not be accepted. “While I understand that you would like detailed information on the impact on your local community hospital or community nursing unit, we cannot say at this point exactly how many beds will be temporarily removed," a HSE statement said. "We are currently engaging with staff,

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REDUCED: The two HSE operated care facilities in Killarney will lose a total of 42 beds to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.

unions and employee representative bodies. The Directors of Nursing in each facility are currently involved in a process of reviewing safe occupancy. What I can say is that for about 18 months there will be a temporarily reduced level of public residential service available to some local communities. However, work will be underway to restore the overall number of beds in purpose-built and compliant centres as quickly as possible." It is understood that capacity at the St Columbanus Community Nursing Home will be reduced from 92 to 65 beds while the Community Hospital will have a total of 23 beds, down from its previous 38 beds.

Local TD Danny Healy-Rae raised the matter in the Dáil on Tuesday. “I am horrified at the closure of 27 beds in the home in Killarney and 15 beds in the Killarney Community Hospital,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “Recently the Minister and HSE said they were opening up more beds throughout the country to cater for patients with the Coronavirus, while beds are actually being closed in Killarney where there is a huge need for these beds to be available. What should be happening now is that all the beds and wards which have been closed for years need to be opened up and used.”

A Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report, published this week, reveals many shortcomings at the facility including that the current premises "remains unfit for its intended purpose". Of the 12 standards that were examined by HIQA inspectors the hospital was found to be non-compliant in all but one. “Residents continue to be accommodated in situations which adversely impact their daily quality of life, privacy and dignity”, the report stated. Examples of non-compliance included that the Hawthorn and Heather wards did not have adequate outdoor space. The majority of the 78 residents were sitting beside their bed, or lying in bed at 3pm on the day of inspection. The inspectors reported that residents received all of their meals beside their beds and not in a dedicated dining area. However, HIQA also noted that "It was evident that the person in charge and her team were committed to the delivery of quality care to residents, and had invested time and resources in a comprehensive contingency plan for COVID-19". "Overall, the findings on this inspection were that the management team had demonstrated good leadership, and a commitment to on-going quality improvement" HIQA said.

Oisin Murphy vows to clear name in drug allegation | By Sean Moriarty Killarney jockey Oisin Murphy has vowed to clear his name after a positive drugs test at a race in France in July. France Gallop claim that he tested positive for metabolites of cocaine following a routine urine test at a race meeting in

Chantilly. On August 19 the Killarney man was informed by France Gallop that the test was positive. A few days after he was informed of the test result by Gallop France he organised an independent test which showed up negative. He has shared this information with Gallop France and is awaiting their

analysis. “I have never taken cocaine in my life and will fight to clear my name,” he said. “I want to thank those who are supporting me and in the meantime I want to keep riding winners and focus on my career. I will have no further comment to make and wish to respect the processes of Gallop France.”

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Time to revive the Safe Cross Code

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| By Sean Moriarty A legendary road safety television advert from the 1970s could be revived if a plan by Killarney Municipal District members gets national support.

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CHARITY CUT: Sisters Nicole and Katelyn Williams, pictured with their aunt Siobhan Reen (Jack & Jill Liaison Nurse Kerry), plan to cut their hair for the Rapunzel Foundation while raising funds for Jack & Jill. Photo: Michelle Crean

Double chop for Kilcummin sisters It's not a case of 'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves' as the '80s song goes - but rather sisters helping sick children as two Kilcummin girls are planning to get the chop for two charities. | By Michelle Crean Sisters Nicole (18) and 11-year-old Katelyn Williams were inspired by their aunt Siobhan Reen, a Jack & Jill Liaison Nurse for the Kerry area, after hearing that the Jack & Jill Foundation is suffering from substantial funding losses this year. The girls, granddaughters of wellknown local motor dealer John Reen in Rathmore, put a plan of action together and decided not only to chop their long locks for one charity but to help a second by donating the hair afterwards to the Rapunzel Foundation, a charity that makes wigs for sick children. On Monday they set up a GoFundMe page and have so far raised over €800. They plan to raise €100 for every inch cut. When they hit their target they will then book a hairdresser

for the much anticipated cuts! The €3,200 raised will provide 200 hours of nursing care for children supported by the Jack & Jill, a nationwide charity which provides in home nursing support for children with significant neurological deficits and provides end of life care to all children up to the age of five, Siobhan explained. "I'm very proud of the two girls," Siobhan told the Killarney Advertiser. "It means so much to the families. Funding is down €200,000 for Jack & Jill this year. That's a huge deficit that needs to be made up as there's no big company fundraising events. It's the individuals and communities that are helping us out. Every €16 is an hour of in home nursing care which helps to give parents a much needed break." To make a donation go to GoFundMe: Inches for Hours.

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The Safe Cross Code, a catchy road safety advert and sung by legend Brendan Grace encouraged children and adults alike to engage in safe practices while crossing busy streets. The ‘Safe Cross Code’ song was used extensively in a campaign fronted by 'Judge', the star of the 1970s childrens' television show ‘Wanderly Wagon’. A generation of school children grew up on words and messages of the advert and locally elected councillors are calling for it to be revived. Cllr Donal Grady raised a motion at Wednesday’s special meeting between elected members and executive staff. Grady said he was concerned that pedestrians in Killarney did not understand rules of the road at uncontrolled crossings where people step out into passing traffic. At such crossings it is at a driver’s discretion to stop but Grady called for KMD to put up notices at the crossings “informing the public that they do not have the right to just walk across”. Grady’s motion led a lively debate on the legendary advert with Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan threatening to sing the words of the song until he was po-

SAFE CROSS CODE: Killarney Municipal District wants to revive the legendary 'Safe Cross Code' television advert that was sung by Brendan Grace and promoted by Gay Byrne.

litely advised by colleagues that they did not need to hear him sing! “It is time to revive it, it is very relevant today,” Cllr O’Callaghan added and asked for the Council to write to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Killarney Municipal District Engineer John Ahern agreed with the elected members. “This is a national issue but Killarney could take the lead,” he told the meeting. The RSA did re-release the song with the help of Brendan Grace and Gay Byrne a few years ago before both men passed away, but KMD staff believe it is time to do it again.

Town survey shows support for pedestrianisation | By Sean Moriarty A survey of residents and businesses in Killarney has revealed that a significant number of respondents are in favour of making Plunkett Street and Main Street pedestrian only zones. Of the 1,332 responses received via an online survey initiated by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, 629 – or 47 percent – expressed a preference for the pedestrianisation of both streets. 15 percent were in favour of pedestrianising Plunkett Street only, and eight percent would prefer to see a no traffic zone on Main Street only. A total of 26 percent of those that responded wanted neither Main Street or Plunkett Street pedestrianised. The ‘Let’s Talk About Town' survey en-

gaged with people living and working in Killarney to get a snapshot of what is important to them, what they need and expect from the business community, and measures they would like to see implemented. “This was a great opportunity to get feedback from the public on what they see as important factors in creating a safe and vibrant new Killarney,” Paul Sherry, President of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, said. “We all need to rebuild together and this survey will serve as a starting point in changing the ways we do business and how to better satisfy the needs of our customers, locals and visitors.” See next week’s Killarney Advertiser for a full breakdown on the survey results and local business and political reaction.

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Zoom into your local camera club! | By Michelle Crean

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EXPANSION: Building works have resumed at The Mon on New Road which will include a Special Needs Unit and new school hall. Pictured are Principal Colm O Súilleabháin and Deputy Principal Mary Brosnan. Photo: Michelle Crean

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A brand new €600,000 extension is well underway at one local school and is set to give staff and pupils even bigger and better facilities. | By Michelle Crean The works, which will include a Special Needs Unit with a sensory room, an ASP classroom, and a new hall in The Mon on New Road, began just before lockdown but works were delayed due to the sudden school closures earlier this year. Now it's hoped that it will be ready for an official opening in the New Year. With 190 pupils from second to sixth class, school principal Colm O Súilleabháin says they are all looking forward to moving into the new building. "We have two special classes, one which caters for pupils with two or more diagnosed with learning difficulties, and the second is an ASP class for children on the spectrum," he told the Killarney Advertiser. "The unit will combine both classes and the multi sensory room. We're also building a new general practice hall as the one we had was not fit for purpose. The old hall you couldn't fit everybody in at one time and Christmas concerts were tight for space. The new hall will be double the size of the one we had and

will be fantastic." He said it was disappointing to see the project delayed due to the COVID closure in mid-March but he was delighted to see the workers back on site before school resumed. "The work started the week before the lockdown so it was tools down for a while but it's great to see the work progressing. We're looking forward to the New Year when it's complete." And the work won't be stopping there as school staff are planning to set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds to create a fun and colourful space outside for the pupils. Although still in the planning phase, Deputy Principal Mary Brosnan said they will be posting a fundraising page online in the coming weeks. "We will be setting up a GoFundMe page asking people for a minimum of €5. We also want to set up an Instagram page for the unit. We're hoping to raise approximately €30,000 to help fund a child friendly soft play area and make the outside nice and colourful."

Photography can be an lonely hobby - especially with the current COVID restrictions in place - but one local group are calling for new members to join them online. As their new season begins, Killarney Camera Club are planning to meet up via Zoom and are hoping a few new faces will join them. In September 2001 a group of photography enthusiasts formed Killarney Photographic Society and it was later renamed Killarney Camera Club in 2006. Their aims are to promote and organise photographic activities for members, to provide a forum for members to pursue their photographic interests, and to co-operate with other organisations in the promotion and organisation of photographic activities. "Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds but we all share a common hobby; the love and pursuit of photography," John Keane, PRO of Killarney

NEW MEMBERS: Killarney Camera Club are looking for new members as they take their meetings online over the next few months. Pictured is club member Julia Deady. Photo: Michelle Crean

Free parking on Rock Road to continue | By Sean Moriarty The free parking scheme at Rock Road is to be extended for the duration of the Safe Streets programme. Killarney Municipal District (KMD)

introduced free parking on Thursday and Fridays at the new car park near the Mercy Covent in July. It was a concession granted as a result of 50 car parking spaces being lost to the town centre when footpaths were widened as part of the Safe Streets project which was brought in to allow

Camera Club, told the Killarney Advertiser. "Some of us have years of experience while more among us are beginners. Whichever category we belong to we continue to learn more about photography through sharing our knowledge and experience with our fellow members and through the activities in which we participate," he said. "This year we face the same difficulties as every other organisation and club with COVID restrictions. We have already started with our first Zoom meeting and hope to continue with outings and presentations from a pool of nationwide photographers. We welcome new members no matter what your photographic experience is. It’s also a great way to meet people on our outings. We have reduced our membership prices this year to €40 for waged and €20 for pensioners, students and unwaged as we will have less expenses." Anyone interested can contact the club by emailing secretary@killarneycameraclub.ie.

businesses reopen following pandemic related restrictions. Originally set to run until early September, the Council extended Safe Streets until January in light of evidence that Coronavirus is still prevalent in society and in anticipation of a predicted boom in Christmas shopping.

On Wednesday Mayor Brendan Cronin asked a special meeting between KMD elected members and officials if the programme “could be extended for the foreseeable future”. Killarney Municipal District Manager Angela McAllen confirmed to the meeting that free parking at Rock Road would “tie in with the current lifeline of the Safe Streets plan”.

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Al fresco dining takes a step forward | By Sean Moriarty

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FAREWELL: After 38 years service Irene O'Keeffe retired from Coolick National School yesterday (Thursday).

Irene bids farewell after 38 years service

Emotions were high in one Kilcummin school yesterday (Thursday) as children and staff said farewell to their school principal after 38 years dedicated service. | By Michelle Crean Irene O'Keeffe, who has taught in Coolick National School for 38 years - 23 of those as principal - has even deeper connections to the parish educational facility as she herself attended as a child, and even watched her children blossom there over the years. Yesterday, staff, pupils, members of the Board of Management and the Parents Association, gathered outside for a special ceremony, where they made presentations as a thank you. "Irene is a past pupil of the school where many generations of her own family have attended, including her own children, John, Daniel and Anne," Deputy Principal Tara O'Donoghue told the Killarney Advertiser. "Irene’s pride in the school was nurtured at a very young age and she has passed this sense of pride onto both staff and pupils over the years. Irene made everyone welcome in Coolick school. She embraced the staff as if they were members of her own family and she loved the children as her own. She believes that “you give children roots so they can grow wings” and she modelled Coolick school accordingly. She lived out the saying “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí”." The belief that the school is an extension of the home is core to Irene's philosophy and she embodied this in all her daily in-

teractions. She had an excellent rapport with parents over the years. During her time in Coolick Irene saw many changes in education and she did her very best to embrace every new change and implement it for the benefit of the children. During her principalship a large extension was built onto the school, and with huge parental involvement an Astro pitch was added in 2014 along with an Aistear playground which promotes learning through play. Irene added that she had the great privilege of working and living in the community she grew up in. "I have been blessed with great co-workers whom I refer to as my school family and also with a strong school community. There is an underswell of good will and volunteering of time here that goes unseen. Using a modern analogy in this unprecedented time, I have worked in the idyllic “pod” within the parish "bubble” all of my teaching life. I have been so lucky to see our school and its community become one and the same. The privilege of being the custodian of this lovely school since 1999 has been my reward." Irene is now looking forward to spending quality time with her family; travelling with her husband Dinny post-COVID, and having time to indulge in her hobbies which includes hillwalking and gardening.

Last week the Killarney Advertiser exclusively revealed that Cllr Michael Gleeson had called on the Council to place outdoor umbrellas or street coverings in the town centre. It is the second time he has put forward such an idea after being inspired while visiting a family member in Belgium where outdoor dining is common practice all year round. After witnessing locals and visitors enjoying outdoor dining in Killarney town centre over the summer months – a direct result of indoor crowd gathering

rules imposed by COVID-19 restrictions – Gleeson believes it is time to revisit the project. At Wednesday’s special meeting of Killarney Municipal District he recalled a visit to a German factory that manufactures such outdoor coverings which was undertaken around eight years ago – the same time he first mooted the project. “Killarney could become the al fresco dining capital of Ireland,” he told the meeting. “These outdoor furnishings would be Council owned and maintained and could be placed so as not to favour one business over any other.” Kerry County Council said it has applied for funding under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund for upgrading of the town centre and that Gleeson’s proposal will be considered as part of this plan.

Property tax reduced despite council funding shortfall | By Sean Moriarty Kerry householders will pay less property tax year than they did in 2020. The majority of Kerry County Councillors elected to the Killarney Municipal area have voted in favour to increase the base rate of local property tax by 7.5 percent next year. This is a 2.5 percent reduction off the 10 percent base rate increase they voted for last year. A special meeting of Kerry County Council took place at John Mitchels GAA Complex on Monday morning to allow all councillors to vote and decide on the rate. Kerry County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell asked councillors to retain last year’s rate, which was an increase of 10 percent of the base rate. Kerry County Council is projecting an

income drop of €10.6 million next year as a result of the pandemic. It is understood that if the property tax remained at the base rate of zero vital services like house maintenance and street sweeping would be affected as a result of the shortfall. The 7.5 percent base-rate increase was a compromise to protect vital services but without burdening householders. Elected councillors are allowed vote for an increase or decrease of up to 15 percent each year. FOR Brendan Cronin Michael Gleeson Donal Grady Niall Kelleher Marie Moloney AGAINST Niall O’Callaghan Maura Healy-Rae

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Passersby have stopped in their tracks in the heart of Killarney town in recent weeks as one very talented busker has been playing melodic, uplifting and refreshing songs on his acoustic guitar. This week Michelle Crean talks to the man behind the strings, 40-year-old Gareth Carey, who is planning to make Killarney his new home.

Sweet acoustic sound surprises locals And, during our ‘In Conversation’ he revealed that he has had a huge music career touring with Jeff Martin's 'Armada' in Australia, supporting acts like Public Enemy, Gomez, The Wailers and meeting to discuss some songs with none other than The Temptations at the Royal Albert Hall. He also toured Australia extensively and played for the Swing Dance Champion of the East Coast of America. Gareth grew up in Malvern, England before moving to Clonakilty, Ireland aged 12 in 1992 and began to learn the guitar. When he was 16 he studied under the tutelage of Kevyn Gammond who played guitar with The Band of Joy with Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) on vocals and then collaborated on many albums and live shows Robert Plant went on to record and perform in his solo career. Gareth also attended Kidderminster College where he studied Music Management and Sound. In the years that followed Gareth has been session playing with emerging

bands from the Irish and English music scene. His music influences include Nick Drake, Roy Harper, John Martyn and Bob Dylan and although he’s looking to get signed as a solo artist, he says that the music industry is going through a tough decade. “Obviously it’s been a tough year with the year that’s in it,” he explained to the Killarney Advertiser. He says that he supported Mick Flannery seven or eight years ago and recorded his first album with ’70s and ‘80s folk legend Roy Harper who has over 50 albums under his belt. Since then he’s been session playing but work is becoming increasingly hard to come by especially this year due to the pandemic and restrictions on gigs. “The last 10 years has been the toughest for the music industry as it’s all free online now. It makes it more difficult to make a living from music now. I want to bring music back, I think it’s been lost a bit. It’s like art suddenly has no work. There’s no

MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Talented acoustic guitarist Gareth Carey has been amazing locals and visitors in town with his music. Photo: Michelle Crean

way around it.” Not only has the last decade set him on harder times, the talented guitarist also recently smashed both his ankles in an accident, which has set him back even further. “I smashed both ankles in Mercier in Spain on May 15 in an accident when I jumped into the water, not realising there were rocks beneath my feet.” Metal pins were put in and it will take a few months to fully heal, he explained. He says he’s ready to make a new album and hopes to get a record deal, especially

since experiencing the positive reaction of the people in Killarney town. “I’ve been a bit down on my own ability the last few years but now I’ve just got a new lease of life. I love Kerry especially Killarney, it's the best town and the people are really nice. I plan to settle here. I want to get a record deal ASAP. I really want to do something special. I’ll sit outside Universal Records if I have to. I want to absolutely focus on my music and get my songs out there.” To hear Gareth’s music have a listen on soundcloud.com/garethcareymusic.

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Ryanair cancels Christmas for Killarney Polish community | By Sean Moriarty Members of the Polish community have raised concerns that they may not be able to get home for Christmas following Ryanair’s decision to withdraw the Kerry Berlin flight as a result of COVID-19 flight restrictions.

BIG LOSS: Aurelia Los says Ryanair's decision to withdraw its Berlin flights from Kerry until next March is a blow to the Polish community in Killarney. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Last month the airline said it was going to remove the Berlin service from the Kerry schedule and that comes into effect today (Friday, October 2). The next available flight to Berlin from Kerry is on March 28, 2021. The route is popular with Polish people who are originally from the Western regions of Poland. Berlin Brandenburg offers good bus connections to Polish cities like Szczecin meaning returning Poles can be in their home city less than two hours after the Kerry flight lands. Alternative routes include a journey from

Killarney to Cork or Dublin airports for flights to Gdansk or Poznan. Both these cities are over five hours by train from Szczecin and the frequency of the connections are not as good as Berlin. As a result, Polish people working in Killarney are faced with a 12 or 14 journey home as opposed to the five or six hour trip via Berlin. “More than half the Berlin flight is Polish people coming home and not so many German tourists,” Aurelia Los told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is not just Polish people, Berlin has flights to many other European cities, the buses connect all the time, and the train from Gdansk is much more expensive than the bus from Berlin.” Aurelia said it was not just Christmas that is an issue and highlighted a personal reason why the flight is so important. “Last March my father was ill, I was able to go to Kerry Airport and be home in a few hours,” she added.

Joanne Downey Family Fundraiser Golf Classic Through the hardest of times, That seemed to have no end We wish to express our gratitude, To you, an amazing friend. The burden of loss, We thought impossible to bear, Has faded into something conquerable, All because you were there.

"Words simply cannot express how grateful and humbled we feel at this time. To our friends, neighbours and all the local businesses in Killarney that played their part in what was an incredible golf classic in memory of our late mother, thank you. Far more than any amount of money that was raised, we are completely blown away by the number of people who participated and/or contributed to the event. To know our mother was held in such high esteem in our home town of Killarney means the world to us. A special and heartfelt thank you to the fundraising committee made up of Connie and Tim O'Sullivan (Killarney Cue Club), Noelle Crosbie (Noelle's Cafe), Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan (The Fรกilte), Tim Jones (Butchers), Keith Cummins (KC Construction), Pat O'Neill (Style Suite), Tommy Galvin (Legion GAA) and Dermot Cronin (Kerry Mortgage Centre). To Henry Bartlett of Independent Irish Health Foods and The Killarney Lions Club who sponsored the event, as well as the dozens of other businesses in Killarney and further afield who contributed to the raffle, your love, kindness and generosity will never be forgotten by our family. It was felicitous that the winners of the golf classic were three Killarney road traffic guards that would have attended the scene after our mother's accident, and while we are sure the lads were fully deserving of their victory, we can't help but feel mom played her own small part from above. No words can truly express our gratitude, we can only promise to bottle the good will you have shown to our family and pay it forward. We promise to seek new ways to reach out and help others, just as our beautiful caring mother did so often throughout her own life.

Once more, to the people of Killarney - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. from the children of the late Joanne Downey

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Marie's charity skydive leaves her feeling exhilarated "I'd do it all again!" These were the first words from Marie O'Sullivan seconds after landing to the group after her much anticipated skydive for Recovery Haven ended. | By Michelle Crean After many false starts this year, with cancellations due to Storm Jorge followed by the lockdown, and just weeks ago heading to Co Offaly to be told last minute that the weather was too windy Marie and her friend Lauren Fitzell finally took the plunge last week. Although nerves came thick and fast as the plane ascended - Marie, a Slimming World Consultant in Killarney, says it's the best experience ever. "It was savage but the most frightening thing I've ever done," she told the Killarney Advertiser. "We got as far as suiting up with harnesses on. It was very windy and experienced solo jumpers were coming down and landing but more erratic that normal. "They said wind was OK they can adjust to that but not when there's bad gusts and so all jumps were cancelled. We rescheduled for the following Sunday and with hardly a cloud in the sky or a puff of wind we got to fly!" Their harnesses were put on before getting on the plane and then in the air the instructor's strapped them together. "They were really funny and bit of jokers trying to frighten us but it was good craic and something to pass the time during the 15 minute climb to 13,000 feet. I was first out followed by other tandem jumpers and solo jumpers and Lauren was last so we never got to chat on the way up and we were too far apart. I had no nerves I felt great, excited even until that roller door went up alongside me and I saw the patch work quilt of fields below and was looking down on one or two clouds."

Then reality hit, she explained. "I thought to myself I've made a terrible mistake but I was already sliding towards the exit and my legs were dangling out. The first thing I felt was the intense cold of the air and the sight was unbelievably beautiful but all I could feel was sheer panic. I turned my head to say something to Brian, my tandem partner, and all he said was no!" Then, she could no longer feel the plane underneath her. "We started head first aiming for the ground at a speed of 130mph. I can honestly say every cell in my body went into horror and shock what I thought I'd love most was now just insane. I suppose I forgot I was attached to someone all I could think of was the falling feeling and the speed no video captures how fast you're falling. After 45 seconds the parachute is deployed and from there on it feels like your barely moving. It was magnificent we could see all bog around us and as far as Dublin. We came down in about five minutes and within seconds we all had landed only feet away from each other safely, and of course the first words were I'd do it again! Now that I know what to expect I think I'd make the most of those exhilarating 45 seconds. Lauren checked her fitness watch after and it showed her heart rate went up to 216 bpm! I'd highly recommend the Irish Parachute Club in Offaly, so friendly and reassuring and safety comes first one hundred percent of the time. We are delighted to have raised funds for Recovery Haven Kerry and are looking for the next thrill already!"

PARKING RESPECT: Garda Emma Harte, Mary O'Shea, Garda Brendan O'Donovan (Community Policing), Superintendent Flor Murphy, Aileen O'Sullivan, Mike Scannell, and Garda Shane McCarthy participating in 'Operation Enable'.

Concerns raised over illegal town parking | By Sean Moriarty Inconsiderate motorists who insist on parking in areas dedicated for other uses have come under fire from elected members of Killarney Municipal District. Councillors raised concerns at Wednesday’s special meeting of Killarney Municipal District. They were concerned about drivers using disabled bays without a blue badge and about drivers using loading bays to park private cars forcing delivery drivers to seek alternative parking adding to the congestion on the town centre. Cllr Marie Moloney was particularly concerned about the misuse of blue parking zones near the Killarney Medical Centre. Meanwhile Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan raised concerns over drivers partially parking on footpaths, in particular at

school time, on New Road. He called for local traffic wardens to be more visible at this time as bad parking was causing problems for people with disabilities or wheelchair users. The calls came the same week that Killarney Gardai clamped down on the illegal use of parking spaces in the town. “We also targeted the illegal use of disabled parking permits within Killarney town,” Garda Brendan O’Donovan told the Killarney Advertiser. “This operation was supported by the Killarney Access Group and also run in conjunction with ‘Make Way Day’ which also took place last Friday. ‘Make Way Day’ is a national public awareness campaign to highlight the issues people with disabilities face getting around their local communities. Killarney Gardaí would like to thank all who helped support this operation, including Mary O'Shea (Killarney Access Group) and all at the Cheshire Home Killarney.”

TAKE A PARACHUTE AND JUMP! Marie O'Sullivan from Killarney finally got the chance to jump from a plane for Recovery Haven Kerry.

WRONG: A private car parked in a clearly marked loading bay on High St at 1pm on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Excellent demand for good quality detached houses in Killarney The time taken to sell the average house in Kerry has fallen by four weeks in the past quarter, a national property survey has found. The REA Average House Price Survey found that the average time taken to sell across the county fell over the past three months from 11 weeks to seven. As people move away from urban hubs and incorporate new working from home lifestyles, the price of the average threebed semi-detached house in the county rose 1.1% this quarter to €226,000. Killarney prices rose 1.9% this quarter to €270,000, and time taken to sell fell by a fortnight to eight weeks. “There has been excellent demand for good quality detached houses in the Killarney area,” Donal Culloty of REA Coyne and Culloty, Killarney said. “We continue to see couples moving back to the area from London, Dublin and Cork, and there is also a better demand on rentals as single people are not renting in cities and have moved home to live.” Prices in Tralee rose 7.1% over the past 12 months and were unchanged this quarter at €182,000. Time taken to sell in Tralee fell by six weeks this quarter from 11 weeks to five. “The market is strong in Tralee but there is lack of supply, and anything that comes on the market sells immediately,” said

Eddie Barrett of REA North*s, Tralee. “Stock levels are at a low level due to COVID-19, and sellers are not very eager as they do not want people coming into their house. “It is actually a great time to sell, as there are so many buyers on the market, and online auctions are proving successful for our area: we have a one hundred percent success rate over a two-year period. There is demand for large, good quality country homes. Tralee is based by the sea and is a perfect location for people working from home.” The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland's typical stock home, the threebed semi, giving an accurate picture of the second-hand property market in towns and cities countrywide. The average three bed semi nationally is now reaching sale agreed after seven weeks across the country – a significant fall from the 10-week average in June. Despite fears of a downturn in the market during the COVID-19 crisis, the price of a three-bedroomed semi-detached house across the country rose by 0.6% over the past three months to €236,046, an annual increase of 0.4%. Reflecting the beginnings of a flight to rural locations, prices in the rest of the country’s towns rose by almost 1% in 12 weeks to €163,345.

Moll’s Gap road to close for resurfacing works The Moll’s Gap road between Killarney and Kenmare will be closed for one day next week to allow for essential works. There will be no access, in either direction to Moll’s Gap, on Tuesday October 12 between 7am and 7pm to allow resurfacing works at Carrig East Bridge, a few

kilometres before Moll’s Gap itself on the Killarney side. "The bridge is too narrow to keep one lane opened under traffic management while undertaking the resurfacing works,” a Council spokesperson said. Alternative access to and from Kenmare will be via the Kilgarvan road.

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GOING BACK IN TIME: Harvesting a wildflower meadow using Muckross Traditional Farms Clydesdale horses ‘Bud’ and ‘Budweiser’ and traditional machinery as part of the National Pollinator Plan to increase the biodiversity of grasslands in Knockreer Estate, Killarney National Park. It also gave staff members Will O’Sullivan (Driving the horses), and National Park staff, Brendan O’Neill (left) and Michael Lynch, the opportunity to display the importance of preserving traditional methods, machinery, using their craft and skill. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Traditional methods reap huge reward A look to the past is ensuring a bright future for pollinators and threatened species - as traditional low impact farming returns to the town park. | By Michelle Crean

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Following a spring and summer of careful planning and nurturing, three groups, Killarney National Park, Kerry Educational and Training Board and Muckross Traditional Farms, are seeing the fruits of the labour coming to fruition. It all started with a desire to answer the call of the National Pollinator Plan and increase the biodiversity of some of the grasslands in the town park in Knockreer. Gerry Murphy, who is Head Gardener at Muckross House and Killarney National Park, and National Park staff Brendan O’Neill and Micheal Lynch got to work managing certain areas in the town park to promote the pollinator plan and to increase the available habitat for insects

and invertebrates in general. When Chris Barron from the Kerry Educational and Training Board, who runs the education centre in Knockreer House, got involved, the idea of the grassland management soon took hold. As the idea became a reality and as some of the meadows began to emerge, Conservation Ranger staff working on a low carbon model of grassland management elsewhere in the National Park suggested there was potential to trail some of these methods in Knockreer. A decision to go back in time and use the old traditional method of horses was decided upon. In this day and age you would wonder where such a service could be sourced… well the answer to that is in the Traditional Farms in Muckross House.

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Thanks to Mr Toddy Doyle, Farm and Event Manager at Muckross Traditional Farms, who coordinated the machinery and horses, the project was able to use the old traditional method of cutting and harvesting the grassland. The assistance of Will O’Sullivan, whose expertise in the use of a team of horses and traditional machinery, was also crucial. The use of horses caught the eye of many visitors to the park, who remarked how great it was to see these traditional low impact methods returning. Danny O’Keeffe District Conservation Officer, NPWS explained a number of factors that were taken into account when making this decision. “We needed to try and reduce the weight and loading on soils to prevent compaction, also, to try and reduce, as much as possible, the amount of carbon that went into harvesting the grass a luxury that may not be economically viable in

other operations. This, in turn gave us an opportunity to display the importance of preserving traditional methods, machinery, and above all, craft and skill.” As resource, semi-natural grasslands are hugely important habitats supporting a diverse range of invertebrate, bird and mammal species as well as many rare plant species. These are vulnerable habitats in Ireland and in many instances owe their continued existence to either a continuation of traditional extensive farming practices and/or conservation measures as these habitats requiring ongoing agricultural management. Without periodic grazing or a minimum amount of mowing most grassland areas would become rank, scrubby, or invaded by other species such as bracken. There is high hopes it can serve as an inspiration to other groups and organisations around the country to look to the past in ensuring a bright future for pollinators and threatened species.

Calls for a permanent Killarney monument for frontline workers | By Sean Moriarty Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan is calling for a permanent monument to be erected in Killarney town centre to honour the commitment given by frontline workers during the pandemic. Cllr O’Callaghan presented the idea at Wednesday’s special meeting of Killarney Municipal District. “Something like a statue to give them permanent recognition,” he said. Kerry County Council officials accepted the idea in principle but warned that there are protocols in place regarding the erection of statues. The official acknowl-

edged that the idea originated in Killarney but it could become a county-wide initiative. The official said it would have to go before the Corporate Policy Group which is made up of the County Mayor and the chair of each Strategic Policy Committee within the Council management structure. Meanwhile Cllr Michael Gleeson asked the Council to renew the lettering on remembrance plaques on Mission Road. “These plaques celebrate the lives of many who served abroad and it is only proper that the names would be legible by all, particularly by the relatives of those commemorated,” Mr Gleeson told the meeting.

HOLY COMMUNION: Emma Hallissey pictured with her dad Mark, brother Jack and mom Caroline, as she made her First Holy Communion in Fossa last Saturday.

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HAPPY: Aaron Looney, a pupil at Firies National School, pictured happily celebrating his First Holy Communion with his parents Steven and Marie and his brother Killian.

BEAUTIFUL: Kaela Sheahan looking beautiful on her communion day on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Ferris

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CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the children from Cullina National School, Beaufort who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Front from left: Alison Ahern, Chloe Moriarty, Ellie Coffey Straka, Lauren Gallagher and Sean O'Sullivan. Middle from left: Gavin Breen and Oliver Thompson. Back from left were: Leona Twiss Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Fr Ryan, and Marie Murphy.

HOLY DAY: Pictured at Muckross Abbey Killarney on her First Holy Communion on Saturday is Lauren O'Sullivan, a pupil at Gaelscoil Faithleann Killarney, and daughter of the very proud Cathy and Ray O'Sullivan.

BIG DAY OUT: Lauren Gallagher from Cullina National School Beaufort, pictured with her cousin Emma, was delighted to have her big day out for her First Holy Communion on Saturday.

SPECIAL DAY: Anna McHugh from Hollymount National School Rathmore pictured on her special day as she made her First Holy Communion last week.

HOLY COMMUNION: Kelly Moynihan who made her first holy communion in Rathmore on Sunday, September 13. Photo: Maria O'Sullivan

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Even if it meant getting married without any guests Miriam O'Donoghue and Eddie O'Sullivan were determined to tie the knot after lockdown postponed their original plans.

The couple, who were married on Saturday in Clonkeen Church by Fr George Hayes, and had a beautiful reception in the Muckross Park Hotel, were disappointed that their original plans got waylaid - but are thrilled to now call themselves man and wife. Miriam, who works as a primary school teacher in Ballincollig, is daughter of Michael and Eileen in Clonkeen, Glenflesk, while Eddie, who works in Liebherr, is son of Jackie and Peggy in Whitebridge Manor, Ballycasheen. They were joined by 45 guests made up of family and friends and told the Killarney Advertiser this week that they "had a wonderful day". The bridal party included Miriam's sister Margaret Maguire as Chief Bridesmaid, and good friend Jennifer Kileen. Best man was Eddie's brother John, and groomsman was his friend Donal O'Sullivan. Three flowergirls were Eddie's niece Keelyn O'Sullivan (10), and Miriam's nieces Muireann and Zara O'Donoghue who

are cousins. And all did a wonderful job and looked gorgeous on the day. "It was a great day," Miriam said. "Our original date was April 4 but as it was in lockdown everything was closed. The hotel offered us dates and we chose September. We are just delighted to get married. Even if it was just myself and Eddie with two witnesses we would have done it." The couple asked their priest if they could have their ceremony earlier in the day as the band and hotel had to finish up by 11.30am as per the current COVID regulations. This meant more time with their guests who all enjoyed a fabulous meal and night of dancing with wedding band 'Phil 'n' the Blanks'. "Everyone wore masks and felt a little safer. It was such an amazing day that we even had the drinks reception outside so everyone felt more comfortable." Now the couple are happily enjoying six days away on honeymoon including two nights at Dromoland Castle, two nights in Adare Manor, followed by a stay in Inchydoney.

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WINNER: Winner of the Dawn Milk Al Fresco Dining Promotion Rosie Healy and her husband Derry from Headford, Killarney with Teresa Higgins Walker (Dawn Milk). Rosie was presented with the Solana 6 seater dining set and the Landmann Grill worth €1,000.

CONFIRMATION DAY: Billy Breen who went to Lissivgeen NS, celebrated his Confirmation on Saturday at Ross Castle. Photo: Dylan Clifford.

SPECIAL DAY: Joey McCarthy who went to Lissivigeen National School celebrated his Confirmation on Saturday. Photo: Dylan Clifford. CHEQUE IT OUT! Maria O'Donoghue of Rathmore District Credit Union handing over a donation to Mike O’Mahony PRO of East Kerry GAA Board for the East Kerry Team in the County Final on Saturday last.

SOLVING CRIME: Transition Year students in St Brigid's Killarney had the opportunity to participate in a CSI workshop involving scene analysis, fingerprinting, scene preservation as well as solving a murder crime scene. It was a very informative and practical workshop where some students are now considering a career in criminology the right side of the law!

SURF'S UP! TY students from St Brigid's, in conjunction with Kingdom Waves Surf School, had a fabulous day at Inch beach for surfing. Some perfect waves were caught by the girls. They had some impressive wipeouts as well as catching some five star waves.

HEAVENLY: A glimpse of Heaven at 7.45am on Saturday morning in Killarney Golf Course. Photo: Anne O'Sullivan

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2.10.2020

Join a new club from the comfort of home!

COVID restrictions doesn't mean you can't take on a new hobby or learn a new skill - as one local club is proving - now that they've taken their classes online. | By Michelle Crean The local Killarney Toastmasters group is still very active - although now it's online but they're seeking new members to join them and what a better way to meet new people and socialise. Yes, they are a public speaking club, and as restrictions mean they cannot meet in person for now, they took to virtual meet ups and it's all very easy. Now they're looking for new members and are inviting the public to come along as a guest via Zoom to give it a go. "At Toastmasters we are certainly feeling this challenge, but are doing our best to rise to it," Debby Looney, a member of the club, told the Killarney Advertiser. "For many of us, the thought of standing before a room full of people, be they a class of eager students, work colleagues, church attendees or friends and family at a function, is daunting at best, terrifying at worst. Toastmasters is an international organisation, which has helped members for almost one hundred years to overcome their nerves when speaking in public. A large part of this is also gaining the confidence to take on leadership roles.

It is relevant to so many parts of life, at home, in the workplace and at other clubs and associations," she said. "I personally joined Toastmasters following the funeral of a dear family member. I just could not face my family to say a few words about her, and this haunted me for a long time. I still regret having had such a fear, but am glad to have joined Toastmasters and conquered it. So, speaking from experience, Toastmasters works. However, a large part of the experience of this club, and much of the enjoyment of going, is meeting new people from all walks of life, who give speeches on the most diverse topics.

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"Our club now uses Zoom to conduct virtual meetings. There are downsides to this, of course. The personal contact is certainly something I miss. The thing is, there are many upsides also. There is a skill in presenting a speech to people via a computer, a skill which many people now need as they are working from home. When presenting via a computer, it is not just speaking; there is lighting, sound, background and even make-up

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME: Debby Looney from Killarney Toastmasters says new members are welcome to the group which is currently using Zoom due to the restrictions. Photo: Michelle Crean

to consider! Where better to practice than in the safe, positive environment of a club where everyone has your best interest at heart? Zoom meetings also cut out the travelling – you can now enjoy the club from the comfort of your armchair, which is very nice as the winter closes in. Members who live in remote parts of the county, as well as vulnerable members, can now continue to enjoy the social aspect of the club meeting," Debby said. "Despite the new format our meetings have taken, we continue to offer the benefits Toastmasters offers, albeit in differ-

ent ways. We continue to welcome new members, and encourage ‘guests’ to join our meetings, much like we always have. In fact, people who have long wondered what it’s all about have now joined a virtual meeting, and I would encourage anyone to do so!" The group meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm to 9pm. Have a look at their Facebook page, email killarney.toastmasters@gmail. com, or phone Debby, on 086 6088156 if you are considering becoming a member or would like to join as a guest.

Parked cars blocking emergency Library gets €13k for COVID-19 measures It was announced this week by the | By Sean Moriarty access to The Demesne Department of Rural and Community | By Sean Moriarty

Bad parking at the Kingsbridge entrance to Killarney National Park is hindering emergency service access to the park. That is according to Cllr Marie Moloney who raised the issue at this week’s special meeting of Killarney Municipal District. She wants Kerry County Council to place parking restrictions at the entrance to The Demesne.

“The road narrows as you enter,” she told the meeting. “And if cars are too near the gates it prohibits emergency vehicles getting through in the event of an accident in The Demesne.” Kerry County Council is to liaise with the National Parks and Wildlife Services on the matter. A similar problem was reported at Fenit Pier after members of Fenit lifeboat were delayed in responding to an emergency call-out last month because of parked cars along the pier.

Killarney library will receive €13,100 in funding to help it reopen fully in line with COVID-19 regulations. The funding will go towards permanent screens and communication systems to allow staff and the public interact in a safe manner. The funding is part of a total of €100,000 announced for libraries in Kerry for essential upgrades and measures in response to COVID-19.

Development. Brendan Griffin TD welcomed the announcement. “Libraries play such an important role in our communities in terms of learning, self-development and for recreational purposes. This funding will ensure that these libraries have all the equipment that they need and are modern facilities that can be used now and for future generations in Kerry,” he said.

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Killarney Races October meeting to become annual

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| By Sean Moriarty Killarney Racecourse is set to host its first October meeting in living history and this week’s two-day event will pave the way for a new autumn festival on the fixture list.

GOING GREEN: Michael Brennan, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Ltd., says he's hoping to inspire other companies to use one hundred percent Green Renewable Electricity.

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One Killarney hotel is leading by example as it's now operating entirely on one hundred percent green renewable electricity and hopes to inspire others to do the same. | By Michelle Crean For almost 60 years, The Europe Hotel & Resort has been setting the benchmark for innovation, technology, quality standards and customer service within the hospitality industry in Ireland. They have always challenged themselves to lead by example and operate with pride. Now they say it's more important than ever for not only the hospitality industry, but also society as a whole to take significant action. "We are acutely aware of how precious our planet is and count ourselves incredibly fortunate to be situated in one of Ireland’s most treasured locations – a UNESCO World Biosphere no less," Michael Brennan, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Ltd., said. "We challenged ourselves to make a significant, positive and immediate change to how we operate our business, while still maintaining the incredible facilities

and level of service that we are renowned for." Additionally, The Europe Hotel & Resort is part of the Killarney Hotels Sustainability Group, which is committed to continuously strive and reduce the environmental impact of their services and activities. "Taking into account the scale of the resort and especially the energy consumption of facilities such as ESPA at The Europe, we needed a solution that would allow us to maintain our highly regarded amenities for our guests, while upholding our responsibilities to the environment. Operating on one hundred percent renewable electricity has enabled us to make a change that will have a direct positive impact. As a family owned company, integrity has a high status and one principle is continually “thinking of tomorrow today”. We hope that our action will inspire other companies to take further steps towards a greener, brighter future.”

The May Festival, which usually gets the Irish summer season underway, was postponed this year due to the pandemic. That day meeting will now take place on Sunday and Monday of this week. Killarney Racecourse manager Phillip O’Brien is looking forward to this week as a dress rehearsal for the new festival next year which will take place on Saturday and Sunday October 1 and 2. “It is really something to look forward to,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have been looking for an October date for a long time and this year’s condensed calendar gave us an opportunity. Now we have a leg in the door and won’t be giving it up. It will be great for the town, people can go away for the weekend, spend the day racing, book into a hotel and spend the evening up town.” The new festival was made possible after Killarney Race Company gave up two of its five days allocated to the tra-

NEW MEETING: Killarney Racecourse manager Phillip O’Brien is looking forward to the first Killarney Races October meeting which is set to become an annual event. Photo: Michelle Crean

ditional August meeting. October traditionally marks the start of the National Hunt season and the winding down of the flat racing season. This week’s meeting will cater for both class of horse.

€4m seized and arrests made in Kerry and Laois searches Personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) undertook searches of two premises, one located in Kerry and the other in Laois in the course of targeting the suspected criminal activities of a particular organised crime group, believed to be involved in drug

SUBSTANTIAL: Gardai seized €4 million in cash and arrests were made following searches in counties Kerry and Laois.

trafficking at an international level. In the course of the two searches on Wednesday, investigating members located and seized a quantity of cash estimated to total €4,000,000 (subject to completion of counting) along with three motor vehicles. A male (46), was arrested on suspicion of having committed an organised crime related offence and was detained at Tralee Garda Station, pursuant to organised crime-related legislation. "An Garda Síochána, through its Organised and Serious Crime (OSC) section continues to target criminal activity associated with organised crime groups with a particular focus on depriving those concerned of the proceeds of their criminal activity,” Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll, who heads Organised and Serious Crime, said. "The seizure by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) of cash, potentially to the extent of €4 million, bringing to €8 million the total amount of cash seized by GNDOCB so far this year, is another important achievement, reflecting our determination to dismantle particular organised crime groups.”

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watch Emily in Paris RELEASED: OCTOBER 2 A new series 'Emily in Paris' dropped on Netflix today (Friday). A girl from the Midwest is hired to provide an American perspective at a marketing firm in Paris. There's a culture clash as she adjusts to the challenges of life in a foreign city, while juggling her career, new friendships and love life.

The American comedy-drama web television series was created by 'Sex and the City' creator Darren Star. The series is led by Lily Collins as Emily. It also stars Ashley Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat, and Bruno Gouery.

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'Irish Heroes for Children Kevin Barry' By Carmel Uí Cheallaigh A first-ever book on Kevin Barry aimed at a young audience has just been launched, ahead of the centenary of Kevin Barry’s execution next month. 'Irish Heroes for Children Kevin Barry' by author Carmel Uí Cheallaigh, is an ideal and simple introduction for young readers that have an interest in history. On a dark November morning in 1920, Kevin Barry, head held high, marched to his death in Mountjoy Prison. He was the first and youngest person hanged during the Irish War of Independence. Born the fourth of seven children, the family was split between Dublin and Carlow, after the early death of his father. He loved playing Gaelic football, hurling and rugby. A brilliant student, he won a scholarship to study medicine. Kevin also had another life, as a soldier in the Irish Volunteer Army with the sole purpose of obtaining a free independent Ireland. Then his two worlds collided and his part in the Monk’s Bak-

ery Ambush sealed his fate. By sticking to his principles and making the ultimate sacrifice, he instigated the move towards a truce that would change the course of Irish history forever. What led this teenager to forego his bright future for the gallows?

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Vin Diesel 'Feel Like I Do' The year couldn't be any more surreal as news this week was dropped that muscle movie star Vin Diesel has revealed his debut single. The 'Fast & Furious' star recently debuted his first ever music single, titled 'Feel Like I Do', on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'. Diesel teased the song where he talked about his longtime love for music. "On a year where I would normally be on a movie set, I've had another creative outlet, another way to share with

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you my heart," Diesel said in reference to how the Coronavirus pandemic has delayed movie productions. The 'Fast & Furious 9' was to premiere May 22, but was pushed back to April 2, 2021 - so the Hollywood star decided to use his love of music and premiere this instead. To hear it, click onto YouTube: Vin Diesel, Kygo - Feel Like I Do (Lyrics). The single was released on Kygo’s label, Palm Tree Records.

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RTÉ ONE; Saturday, 6.35pm Inside 11-year-old Riley’s head lives a team of five that controls her emotions. Led by the eternally upbeat Joy, they have always ensured she lived a happy life - but when Riley’s parents move to a new city, she is plunged into depression and the emotions face a crisis that threatens their entire world. Pixar animated fantasy, with the voices of Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith.

RTÉ One, Sunday 9pm An American surgeon seeks help from mystics after his hands are damaged in a car crash, but winds up becoming a warrior in an inter-dimensional battle between the forces of light and darkness. Fantasy adventure based on the Marvel comic, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Mads Mikkelsen and Rachel McAdams.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

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

Now's the time to repair your lawn Autumn is, in my opinion, the most important time of year for an often forgotten part of the garden – that is, the lawn. It is an excellent time to repair damage, fix problems and prepare for next year.

DONATION: Pictured is Domhall O'Sullivan Treasurer of East Kerry GAA Board receiving a donation from Emma Looney of Killarney Credit Union for East Kerry Team in the County Final.

People of Kerry asked to redouble their efforts Statutory agencies have appealed to the people of Kerry to redouble their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Working through the regional inter-agency emergency management group, the HSE, Kerry County Council and an Garda Siochana have worked together since the start of the COVID-19 crisis to co-ordinate the community response. They praised the people of Kerry for everything they have done since March to keep communities safe. Chair of the area HSE Crisis management team, Michael Fitzgerald, thanked the people of Kerry for their huge work to date. “Now, we need to ask you for your support yet again. We are concerned about the increased number of cases we are seeing in some areas, in particular cases which we know have spread in social settings. We are once again at a critical point. The actions we all take right now will dictate the spread of the virus over the coming weeks. The most important thing we can do is to keep our distance from each other, both by coming in contact with fewer people and maintaining at least two metres distance from others if we must see them.” Acting Director of Public Health for the region, Dr Anne Sheahan, said that while

there is evidence of some community transmission of the virus, many recent confirmed cases can be traced back to transmission within family groups and groups of friends. “It is crucial that we all act right now to reduce the number of people we come into contact with. I appreciate that this is a big ask of people, but the alternative is that we see a continued rise in the number of cases.” “Unfortunately, it’s entirely possible to spread the disease even if you don’t have symptoms and are feeling well," she added. "That means it’s possible that you can pick up the virus from a friend while socialising – and then pass it on to another more vulnerable family member or friend without knowing.” The group asked the public to continue to adhere to all Government advice and restrictions, and also to reduce the number of visitors to your own home, limit the number of people you meet outside your home as much as possible, continue to avoid crowds. In particular, if you are socialising, make sure you keep a distance of two metres from others. keep a core circle of people that you meet over the coming weeks. And as always, keep up the safe practices, wear a face covering where appropriate; wash your hands and catch your coughs and sneezes.

Damage which may have occurred include trampolines and paddling pools having been in one place, kids playing football, drought, dog and cat damage… there are many causes! The result of most of these causes is the same, ugly yellow or bare patches of varying sizes. The best thing to do in these situations is to dig over the patch, incorporating some sand and compost, roll over it, (or, in the way of my family when we were kids, strap planks onto everyone’s shoes and get them walking!), rake it level, and reseeding the area. Some problems which occur over the summer can be attributed to drought or rain, leatherjackets and moulds. Drought can cause areas to die back, and reseeding, if there are no further underlying causes, can be done directly over the affected area. There are some excellent seeds for this, look out for gel coated seeds, and feeds incorporating seeds. There is little the gardener can do about moulds, though lichens will be killed by any moss treatment. Damage by leatherjackets is preventable by watering in nematodes. These microscopic creatures are parasitic to leatherjackets, and will kill them at the early larval stage. Those who are not familiar with this pest are lucky – they are the larvae of daddy long legs. Eggs are laid in the lawn in September, and over the winter and spring they hatch. Leatherjackets get their name from their dark, grey/brown leathery skin. They feast on the roots of grass

causing patches to die. Reseeding after the event is a solution, however nematodes will prevent the damage in the first place. Some work to be done in the autumn includes scarifying and aerating. Scarifying is where you get rid of the thatch on your lawn, the thatch being that brownish layer of moss, old grass and debris which sits just below the green. If your lawn is large, there are mechanical scarifiers, both ride on and lawnmower types. Alternatively, a spring-tined rake or a thatching rake will do the job. Getting rid of the thatch will let air back in, as well as removing any diseases which might be lurking there! If you have heavy or water logged soil, consider aerating it and giving it a top dressing. Aerate using a hollow tined fork and fill the plugs back in with a mixture of topsoil; sand and compost 3:6:1. Avoid the use of lawn sand, which is better used in spring. It is sometimes confused with top dressing because of its name. However, lawn sand consists of Ammonia Sulphate, which adds nitrogen at low, spring time temperatures to drive on the grass, Sulphate of iron to kill moss, which are both added to plain sand which acts as a carrier. If you do wish to feed your lawn in the autumn, use a specific feed, which is relatively low in nitrogen – so does not drive the grass on too much – but high in potassium, which will strengthen the roots - very important over the winter.

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The goat ate my paperwork! One police officer has a great excuse why her paperwork isn’t done - as a goat ate it!

BEWARE: The Irish Deer Commission is warning drivers to be extra vigilant in the coming weeks as deer may be on the roads.

Motorists urged to be vigilant during deer breeding season It's autumn and in our forests and across our mountains, tensions are rising as the rutting or the deer breeding season gets under way. It's the time of the year when male deer are driven by an urge to reproduce. From late September until early November the clash of antlers will be heard as males show off their virility to potential mates and, like gladiators entering an arena, they parade around showing off their armoury of antlers.

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While the rut is an amazing experience to witness it is also a time when there is an increased incident of road traffic accidents involving deer as male deer go in search of females, and younger males are ousted by dominant males forcing deer to cross roads and motorways. The Irish Deer Commission (IDC) is calling on motorists to be vigilant at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active, particularly in high risk areas such as woodlands and mountains. According to IDC drivers should reduce speed where they see a warning sign and

stay alert. 'Prepare to stop, never swerve as you could hit another obstacle or oncoming vehicle,' the IDC said in a statement. 'When you see a deer "dip your headlights" as the full beam may cause the deer to freeze. If a deer has crossed in front of your vehicle, be aware that others may follow. Do not approach an injured deer. If you are involved in a deer road traffic accident or come across a deer that has been involved in a road traffic accident, immediately contact the local Gardaí'.

Trump Biden debate turns into a TV farce With just five weeks to go in the US Presidential race between Donald Trump and his rival Joe Biden - it got off to a very rocky and argumentative start in their first live TV debate of the campaign on Tuesday night. Frankly, the best America has to offer is two men in their 70s arguing over something or other – not quite the leadership someone like John F Kennedy would bestow on the free

world. At one point during the debate, when Mr Trump was interrupting him, Mr Biden said: "Will you shut up, man? This is so unpresidential.” Moderator Chris Wallace said to Trump: "I think the country would be better served if we allowed both people to speak with fewer interruptions. I'm appealing to you, sir, to do that." Mr Trump, referring to Mr Biden,

There were no arrests after an officer in the US was headbutted and paperwork eaten - after an uninvited guest got into a police car. The troublemaker climbed into the car, started to chew up paperwork – and then headbutted the officer when she tried to intervene. The whole incident was caught on bodycam footage - and because it was a goat there will be no criminal proceedings brought against him. “The deputy went to a residence to serve some civil papers,” Georgia’s Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Saturday. “The deputy explained that due to the number of houses she visits daily, she routinely leaves her vehicle’s door open because she has had to retreat on a number of occasions from vicious dogs. Never once did she expect or even consider what was about to happen this day! Even though she was knocked to the ground she was not physically harmed in the incident. At the end of the day we all got a little laugh out of it and we hope you do as well!” responded: "And him, too." Mr Wallace: "Well, frankly you've been doing more interrupting." Probably the most shocking part of the debate was Trump’s refusal to condemn White Supremacist groups like Proud Boys. Founded in 2016 by Canadian-British right-wing activist Gavin McInnes, Proud Boys is a far-right, anti-immigrant, all-male group with a history of street violence against its left-wing opponents. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by,” said Trump during the debate. Proud Boys have now adopted that line as part of its official mission statement.

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Family Addiction Support launch new book The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) have launched their new book ‘Crossing the Threshold - A facilitator’s guide to running developmental and support groups’.

Basketball Ireland announce partnership with Jigsaw As part of a new partnership, Basketball Ireland will be making a donation to Jigsaw, as well as aiding fundraising for the charity. A series of initiatives are planned over the coming year as part of the collaboration, to help players, coaches, schools, clubs and international sides. Basketball Ireland are in conversations with a charity partner in Northern Ireland and more information on this will be disclosed in due course. “I am honoured to be an ambassador for this partnership with Jigsaw," speaking at the launch Ireland senior men’s captain Ciaran Roe said. "Mental health is so important in modern society, with young people going through so much at the moment, particularly with the difficulties of COVID-19 and how it has affected everyone’s daily

lives. I want people to know there is help and support out there and that they can reach out.” Jigsaw gives advice and support both online and in-person to young people across Ireland aged 12-25. They have a prevention and early intervention approach and believe in the collective role of communities in supporting youth mental health. “Jigsaw’s work throughout Ireland has impressed us and we want to partner with them effectively," Bernard O’Byrne, CEO of Basketball Ireland, added. "Physical activity like basketball is great for mental health, but it doesn’t stop there. This Basketball Ireland partnership with Jigsaw will help highlight the resources out there for those in the basketball community and beyond.”

The launch of this training manual follows on the successful publishing of research commissioned by the FASN, ‘Findings from a study on how families are effected by substance misuse in the North East Region of Ireland’ which was launched in May 2019 by the then Minister for Drugs Catherine Byrne TD. FASN having produced this book in association with Ger Fitzpatrick Fusion Training and Development, and look forward to the roll-out of the Manual/Guide as part of the core training undertaken by the peer led facilitators. The Minister of State Frank Feighan TD said he was delighted to launch the book

on behalf of the FASN. "I strongly believe that families of drug users need to have appropriate, accessible, and timely services available to help them cope with the problems they are facing. It is important that we get the message out there that help is available. A number of key actions in the National Drugs Strategy are focussed on strengthening services to support families affected by substance misuse." While FASN is a registered charity, established in 2002 and became the first group to be partially funded by the then newly formed North East Regional Drug Task Force, it has grown exponentially and unfortunately funding hasn’t kept pace with this growth in service provision. The service needs immediate core funding to secure ongoing delivery of the supports.

BOOK LAUNCH: Frank Feighan, TD and Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Health, Well-being and the National Drugs Strategy is pictured helping the Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) launch ‘Crossing the Threshold - A facilitator’s guide to running developmental and support groups’. Photo: Andres Poveda

Kinsale lady honoured for raising €100k Kinsale woman Pam Norris' 'Cycling for Baby Hearts' fundraiser has reached an incredible €100,000 for life-saving treatment for children born with a condition known as ‘Chernobyl Heart’. In 2015 from her hometown of Kinsale, then 70-year-old Pam cycled the route of the Wild Atlantic Way through West Cork and along the western seaboard to the Northwest and into Derry, to raise these vital funds. The heart has been identified as the organ most vulnerable to the effects of radiation. Chernobyl Children's International (CCI) manages an extensive cardiac programme in collaboration with US CCI Board Member and renowned Cardiac Surgeon, Dr William Novick. Through this programme, CCI

has saved the lives of over 4,000 children in Belarus and Ukraine who suffer from a marked increase in cardiac birth defects since the Chernobyl disaster of

1986. "Due to the ‘Chernobyl Legacy’ we are seeing the devastating effects of the nuclear disaster across generations,"

Adi Roche, CEO of Chernobyl Children's Project International, said. "Were it not for CCI’s intervention, many children suffering with a congenital heart defect because of Chernobyl would die within three to five years. Earlier this month, we held a presentation to recognise and honour Pam’s outstanding achievement of raising the phenomenal €100,000 in CCI’s head office in Cork." The people of Kinsale have been involved with CCI for more than 30 years and they’ve been fantastic, she added. "Pam is a shining example of real compassion, commitment, and dedication. She leaves an enduring legacy and shows us all that age is no deterrent and one person can truly make a difference!"

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

Top award for Jill and her staff!

| By Michelle Crean It's been a tough year for businesses but one local beauty salon is celebrating being named the Sothys 'Top Performing Salon/Spa 2019'. It's the second time Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio has received the award, the last time being 18 years ago in 2002. Proprietor Jill O'Donoghue says it's a wonderful achievement and good news for her business considering the year that she has endured. "We are delighted to get it as we have worked hard to bring it to Kerry," Jill told the Killarney Advertiser. "Sothys has been here at Killarney Toning and Beauty Salon for 25 years. "It just shows the commitment to Sothys over the years, they are a results driven

professional salon brand. And it's all thanks to the clients and their loyalty to the brand." To gain the award against all the other Sothys salons in Ireland, Jill and her staff had to show product knowledge, undergo continuous service training and offer new treatments to keep clients up to date with the Sothys products on the market. "There's a criteria to follow to get the award," Jill added. "One of the categories is to go to Dublin to refresh our training. Obviously that's changed this year and we've been doing it on Zoom over the last few months." And due to the current restrictions, Jill has missed out on this year's award ceremony. "There was to be a big gala dinner in Dublin but that has been cancelled."

• To make a booking or to find out more, call Jill on 064 6632966.

NEW CHEF: Head Pastry Chef, Dinesh Mauree with Executive Chef Noel Enright, after creating a mouthwatering chocolate and fruit pastry at The Lake Hotel, Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

New pastry chef is a sweet addition for local hotel | By Michelle Crean Sweet offerings are to be greatly enhanced at the Lake Hotel with the addition of a new pastry chef. This week the Lake Hotel announced the appointment of their new Head Pastry Chef, Dinesh Mauree, an esteemed pastry chef and an accomplished chocolatier with 20 years experience in the culinary world. A native of Mauritius, having learned his craft in his home country, Dinesh relocated to Ireland 15 years ago. His career path has been filled with prestigious, fine dining establishments. He most recently worked at the five star Killarney Park Hotel and prior to this he worked for the Ely Restaurant Group and Shanahan’s on the Green in Dublin. Dinesh completed his chocolatier training in Paris and has created his own signature chocolate using Cacao Barry, a brand he has worked with

AWARD: Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio pictured with the Sothys 'Top Performing Salon/Spa 2019' award. Photo: Michelle Crean

for over 12 years. Dinesh was welcomed by award winning Executive Chef Noel Enright. “We are delighted to have Dinesh on board, he will be a wonderful asset to the team," Noel said. "Dinesh’s experience will bring a fresh approach to The Lake Hotel, reinventing our dessert, pastry and afternoon tea offering and really amplifying the sweet section of our menus which will enhance the overall dining experience.” The Lake Hotel is a multi-award winning property, voted number six hotel in Ireland in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards in August, and featured as the number two Irish hotel in the Romance category. The four star establishment also received an outstanding five accolades at the Irish Hotel awards this year. For reservations call 064 6631035 or email info@lakehotel.com.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Shane O’Sullivan Shane is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email shane@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Why is core strength so important for your child? Core strength is the development of the torso muscles that stabilise, align, and move the trunk of the body. Bad core strength can cause poor posture which can also affect gross motor and fine motor skills. Building strong core strength is like building a strong foundation for your child. Core strength development starts as an infant. Do you ever wonder why “tummy time” is so important? It prepares the infant for developmental milestones such as crawling, rolling over, and sitting up independently. For primary school aged children, the best way to develop core strength is through good old fashioned exercise and play! Children need daily opportunities to run, jump, climb, crawl and explore. Children with poor core strength will tend to slump with shoulders rolled forward while seated, will have poor endurance, and they may exhibit poor balance just to name a few things. There are many ways to help your child exercise to strengthen their core muscles and at Activate Kids we look to tick all of the boxes. What I often do is

disguise some movements that really target the core but kids don’t realise that’s the main goal; like a bear crawl in the warm up for example. Other ways of encouraging kids to take part in core strengthening exercises is to make the exercise fun and think of a creative name to call it.

LISTED BELOW ARE JUST A FEW EXERCISES/ACTIVITIES FOR CORE STRENGTH: • Wheelbarrow races • Exercise ball • Handstands •S uperman Pose – lying on stomach and lifting arms and legs • Sit ups • Lounge and Twist • Twister – the game • Crawling through a tunnel • Obstacle courses • Hop Scotch Once you realise what exercise/activities your child likes it is then time to zone in on that and use to full advantage when strengthening your child’s core, because after all, it is vitally important!

Kerry businesses encouraged to apply for design challenge Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) has launched the Irish Business Design Challenge (IBDC) and businesses from Kerry are encouraged to apply. IBDC has been launched in partnership with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, the Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland and offers an overall prize fund of €50,000. As part of the competition, businesses from all sectors are invited to share the challenges they are experiencing as a result of COVID-19 and the solutions they have designed to resolve and adapt to the current environment. The competition will profile a selection of businesses over a number of weeks, during which an expert panel of judges and members of the public will have the chance to vote for their ‘hero business’. Dearbhail McDonald, author and broadcaster will chair the expert judging panel. The Irish Business Design Challenge is

open to three categories of business including micro (1 – 10 employees), small (11 – 50 employees) and medium sized (51 - 250 employees). There is an overall prize fund in excess of €50,000, with a €15,000 first prize for the winner of each category and €2,000 for the runner-up in each category. “I am delighted to launch the IBDC alongside Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices," CEO DCCI, Rosemary Steen said. "Small businesses are of central importance to Ireland’s economy and we want to celebrate those businesses that have overcome so much over the past few months due to COVID-19. Through the IBDC, we want to harness the ingenuity of the SME sector, to help other businesses and communities across Ireland.” For further information on the Irish Business Design Challenge or to apply for the competition please visit www.ibdc.awardstage.com.

GOLF CHALLENGE: The Dr Crokes GAA Club US Open Golf Challenge prediction competition first prize of €1,000 was won by Mike and Dan Dwyer. Seated in front are: Vincent Casey (competition coordinator) and Mike Dwyer (overall winner). Standing from left are: Malachy Walsh (Treasurer), Frank and Hannah Herlihy (Camp Renegades, third prize), PJ Lawlor (second prize), and Ed Stack (Treasurer). The next Dr Crokes Golf Challenge competition will be the Masters Tournament in November.

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ACROSS 1. Deserves 6. Faction 10. Branch 14. ____ acid (nutrient) 15. Tangle 16. Buffalo's waterfront 17. ____ pole 18. Nonstop 20. Poetic "before" 21. Army post 23. Moscow's country 24. Vacation spot 26. Tear apart 28. Paper quantity 30. Meaner 35. More aged 38. October birthstone 40. Wander 41. San ____ Padres

42. Kwanzaa's mo. 43. Basted 44. Scandinavian capital 45. Vegetarian's taboo 46. Stockpile 47. Mount ____ (Seattle view) 49. Fly alone 51. Aquarium 53. Enjoy a book again 57. Gotten up 61. Hangs back 63. Malt beverage 64. Boundary 66. Stone worker 68. Blue-pencil 69. Use the pool 70. Travel ____ 71. Medicine quantity 72. Broadway award 73. Lymph ____

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33. Preceding nights 34. Nail polish shades 35. Bloodhound's clue 36. "Mona ____" 37. Sandwich store 39. Legume 43. Male vendor 45. Cruelest 48. Ledger entry 50. Assoc. 52. Calvin ____ of fashion 54. Relieved 55. Unaccompanied 56. Small depressions 57. Mimicked 58. Decorator's advice 59. Eye part 60. Location 62. Military force 65. Tango need 67. Long, long ____

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Clifford named as Ahern’s Mazda brand ambassador Mazda sales pitch for its new Mazda CX-30 GT Sport as being “small enough on the outside to zip around town, but big enough on the inside to get away from it”. A little paraphrasing and these words could be used to describe Kerry football star David Clifford. His goal ensured East Kerry their second County Football Championship in a row last Saturday evening. The day before the big game local Mazda dealer Ahern’s of Castleisland named the Fossa man as their Mazda brand am-

bassador. Clifford's prowess on the football pitch could easily be described as “small enough on the outside of the square to zip around, but big enough on the inside get away from it”. The Japanese manufacturers latest model “exudes a confidence and elegance like few others in its sector” – words that can also be used to describe the star forward who is certain to play a key role in the county team’s delayed Munster and All-Ireland football set up later in the year.

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Nifty 50s head into the west Honda 50 enthusiasts will be out in force on Sunday as the annual West Kerry Honda 50 run departs from the Anvil Bar in Keel. This year’s event is being run to raise funds for the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry. The route covers Slea Head and other popular Wild Atlantic Way roads on the Dingle Peninsula and gets underway at 10.45am with registration starting at 9am at the Anvil Bar. “Last year we had over 30 bikes and it is growing every year,” organising committee member Johnny Daly told the Killarney Advertiser. “All bikes are welcome and we have it organised in such

a way that there will be social distancing at sign on.” Meanwhile the Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club demonstrated the challenges local charities face with fundraising during the pandemic. The club ran a low key version of its Ring of Kerry Run on Sunday last. Usually a two-day event, it was postponed from its original May date. Around 30 cars took part in the scaled back event resulting in €500 being raised for the Palliative Care Unit. Last year’s 40th anniversary event attracted over one hundred cars. The Ring of Kerry Run and other club events raised over €5,000 for local charities last year.

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Puppy of the Year Competition Petmania Tralee, along with sponsors BETA, have launched the hugely popular 'Puppy of the Year' competition for 2020. Run entirely online for 2020, there's €1,500 worth of prizes to be won by one very lucky puppy. Entries are now open online at www.petmania.ie. Adorable pooches have just three weeks to enter the competition to be in with a chance of being named Petmania Tralee Puppy of the Year. ................................................................

Funding welcomed for Kerry groups Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has welcomed the Dormant Accounts Funding for 2020. Kerry has received in excess of €130,000 through five allocations. The investment aims to engage with communities across the county, focusing on people with disabilities. A breakdown of the funding allocations for Kerry Local Sports Partnership is as follows: Community Sports and Physical Activity Hubs Tralee €61,000, Sports Inclusion Disability Programme Capital Supports Kerry €12,000, Urban Outdoor Adventure Initiatives Kerry €35,100, Volunteer Training and Support Programme Kerry €15,000, and Youth Leadership Kerry €7,000.

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The impact of COVID STUDENTS DIARY on college students This week, as part of our weekly students' column where we hear what school life is now like in a COVID world, Transition Year student Rachel Griffin from Killarney Community College tells the Killarney Advertiser that there's no more gathering in hallways for a quick natter and how going outside for mask breaks to get some air is becoming an essential part of their day.

Much of the media attention around the impact of COVID-19 on education since March revolved around second-level and in particular Leaving Cert students. College students were equally effected and are now embarking on a very different college experience in the 2020-2021 academic year. This week saw many third year institutions begin the college year. With most courses and colleges operating fully or predominantly online for the coming weeks and probably for the entire first semester, students must adapt quickly to the challenge of remote and independent learning.

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First Years will need to tune in really quickly to the online platforms used by the college and engage efficiently with any email correspondence from the college in relation to registration, timetabling, subject options etc. No doubt having lost out on important milestones during your final year in secondary school, you were looking forward to the freedom and excitement of college life. For most, that is on hold as recent public health guidelines have restricted on-campus activities. Of course it isn’t how you dreamt it would be but as you have shown time and time again, you are up to the challenges of being educated the ‘COVID’ way.

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Engage in all classes and activities organised to help First Year’s settle in albeit remotely and avail of all the support services provided by the colleges. Try your very best to connect with classmates even if it is online, you will be getting to know each other well throughout the course. Make contact by phone or email with your course co-ordinator and the student union welfare officer if you are struggling academically or personally at any stage. Don’t be afraid to reach out - there is always someone in the college to help. Don’t bury your head in the sand. It can be easy to disengage when you feel disconnected but remember that thousands of others will have similar feelings. Search

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For those returning to college you may feel that lack of connection with college friends and may not have the same appetite for remote lectures and tutorials but hopefully in time you will get back to having face-to-face contact with lecturers and classmates and enjoy the college experience in ‘real-time’. In the meantime focus on setting goals at the beginning of each week to pace yourself effectively through the semester and don’t forget to reward yourself for doing so! Lack of ‘connectivity’ has caused huge frustration, anxiety and practical difficulties for college students and as a step towards alleviating this Minister Harris announced a support package worth €15 million to provide devices to students in need. This is being managed through individual colleges and ETBs so make sure to make contact with the relevant department if you need to access this support. There are also excellent resources and podcasts available on www.spunout. ie and www.alustforlife.ie to help with adjusting to college life during COVID. In next week’s column we will look at how final year students and graduates can best prepare for the changing landscape of the world of work.

You don’t realise how fast the world is going until it is forced to a halt, without much warning. It was subtle things at first. Some posters were placed, and we were taught a new way to exchange our work through an online system. Then one day it was announced the schools would be closing for a ‘short’ period as the restrictions were getting noticeably heavier. To my class of course it was only seen as being an extra holiday. “See you in two weeks” we joked with one another as the teachers assured the same mindset. If only we knew what was to come. Now seven months later we have returned to the same building but it is almost unrecognisable. Hand sanitiser dispensers hang outside every door and the ‘one-way system’ stickers are stuck in such a way to avoid close contact. The atmosphere in the school is stranger now as the halls used to be filled with the mindless chatter of students heading from class to class. Now they only hold quiet mummers as students are forced to walk a meter apart. It's so strange how walking at a distance has become second nature to us all. Masks cover our faces making breathing a hard task, especially in a classroom environment. I would have never thought my favourite part of my school day would be stepping outside for an ‘air break’. This year is different as both teachers and students are starting off on the same page with not much knowledge or experience to share between us all. Group work used to be a simple task but now it has become complex due to all the confusion of what is and isn't allowed. As a student it has been hard not to have the normal freedom with-

SCHOOL LIFE: Transition Year student Rachel Griffin from Killarney Community College says students are getting to grips with the new safety procedures in school.

in our classroom as desks stay a meter apart; talking to classmates can feel like a chore rather than an enjoyed interaction especially with masks which make it harder to hear. As a TY student, you expect a lot more opportunities from the outside world, but for us they have no choice but to keep us in. Constantly waiting for the ‘green light’ can cause us to become impatient as normal TY activities can't be confirmed and now must be risk assessed. I appreciate our school's efforts to try to make this year as enjoyable as it can be, but within these confusions and constant changes it leaves both students and teachers wondering when our normal will return, as this is our new normal.

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John O’Donoghue Upper Killaha Glenflesk Killarney October 1st 2019 On this the 1st anniversary of John’s passing we wish to take a moment to remember. Especially calling to mind all of you that were so kind and understanding during and after our tragic loss of John. To all of you, our neighbours, friends, family that called to our home and were present at the funeral services, thank you. To those that sent expressions of sympathy, Mass cards, letters and telephone calls your messages were of immense comfort to us all. The generosity of so many with your time, cooking and presence will forever remain as a sign of the love and care of our neighbours, family and friends during that difficult time. The professionalism and warmth of both the Killarney Guards and Ambulance service was an overwhelming comfort, thank you sincerely for the dignity you granted both John and us as a family.

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In loving memory of our dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother Mary Foley 93 Countess Grove, Killarney who died on October 7th 2017 Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Always loved and sadly missed by Jackie, Shane, Norma, Karen, Rachel, Eoghan, Cillian, Emma, Grace, Lillie, Jean, Noelle, Paddy, Jack and Sarah.

Fr. George Hayes for celebrating John’s life through the liturgy, funeral Mass and burial. To Paud & Mary for their beautiful music & singing. To Paddy & staff of the Kerryway for the catering. To John’s many friends thank you. To his work colleagues in Liebherr, Greyhound Colleagues and Glenflesk GAA thank you for being present and forming the Guard of Honour. In gratitude the Holy Sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions. John’s 1st Anniversary Mass in St Agatha’s Church Glenflesk Thursday October 1st at 7.30pm

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In loving memory of Plunkett (Patsy) O’Donnell, Who died on the 6th October 2009. In loving memory of a wonderful wife and mother, Hannah Kelly late of Upper Park Road, Killarney who died on the 11th of October, 1991. Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away They bring a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish That you were still here. Always remembered by your husband Donie, daughters Brenda and Joan, sons David, Justin and Alan, sons in law John and Sean, daughter in law Margaret and grandchildren Colm, James, Hannah, Dawn, Nicole, Ben and Robert. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Thursday 8th October at 6.15pm.

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

All we had turned to dust While my heart turned to rust Maurice & Maura

Sadly missed and always loved by your wife Barbara, daughters Laura & Jen, grandchildren Emma, Jack and Dean, son-in-law Mike and Jen’s fiancé Daniel. Anniversary mass Monday the 5th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

IN MEMORIAM

Always missed Your wife Eileen, Darren, Tracey, Johan, Anne and Edith.

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. LM

But you are close in thought, And in my heart, you’re with me still, For you made such a difference, In my life and always will, Because someone as wonderful as you, Is never gone, Since in my dearest memories, Your special love lives on. Love Helen, Shane, Ciara & David.

40TH ANNIVERSARY HAYES

In loving memory of a dear mother Nellie Hayes died on the 3rd October 1980 All those years have slipped away We think of you day by day Your sweet smile you were so kind They are the memories you left behind Never to be forgotten Loved and missed every day Mam Always remembered son Ben, daughter Margaret, son-in-law Alan and daughter-in-law Mag xxxx

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

I tried to be strong, But I don’t know what went wrong

In my heart you’re still with me You always brought such happiness, To me throughout the years, And sometimes special memories, Still bring back loving tears,

I am home in heaven dear ones Oh so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.

DILLON

In loving memory of Noel Dillon, late of Woodlawn Road, Killarney, who died on the 2nd October 2006.

In loving memory of Jimmy Devane late of Tullorum, Killarney who died on 29th September 2009 and whose birthday occurs on 3rd October.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd October in St.Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm.

KELLY

I Hoped I hoped that you would be my last But you changed very fast.

I tried and tried yet I failed You still left and set sail

Fondly remembered by your daughter Marie, son-in-law John, grandchildren Roisin, Adam & Kyle, great-grandchildren Finn & Aidan

11TH ANNIVERSARY

With Thanks John’s parents Hannah & Maurice, sisters Lisa, Helena, Michelle & Siobhan (deceased), brothers Michael, Maurice and DJ. Sisters-in-law Louise & Juliette, brothers in law Gavin & Pat. Nephews & nieces, Amy, Adam, Maurice, Maura, Mark, Karl & Tiernan, and extended family.

Along the road to yesterday That leads us straight to you Are memories of the happy days Together we once knew And in each quiet evening We seem to have a way Of wandering back to meet you On the road to yesterday.

Anniversary Mass Saturday October 10th at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

Fr. Kieran O’Brien that spent time with both John and ourselves as a family. To the O’Shea family and staff for your dedication and understanding.

In loving memory of William (Bill) Kehoe late of Ross Road, Killarney, who passed away on 30th September 2015

Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen. (Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.)

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

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all. Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. ND

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IN MEMORIAM

2.10.2020 2ND ANNIVERSARY

82ND BIRTHDAY

O’SULLIVAN

HARRINGTON

15TH & 50TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

O’SHEA

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Freddie O’Sullivan late of Lyreatough Kilcummin, Killarney died the 3rd of October 2018. It’s lonely here without you We miss you more each day For life is not the same to us Since you were called away. To your resting place we visit But no one knows the heartache When we turn and leave you there It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. Always in our prayers, Mom. No matter how we start the day No matter what we do No morning starts No evening ends Without a thought of you Time passes, memories stay Quitly remembered every day. Loved and missed always Tommy, June, Stephen, Clodagh and Niamh. xxx We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Loved and missed always Mary, Denis, Aoife, Eimear, Caoimhe and Laoise. xxx There is always a face before me A voice I would love to hear A smile I will always remember Of a brother I loved so dear Deep in my heart lies a picture More precious than silver and gold It’s a picture of your brother Whose memory will never grown old. Loved and missed always Eileen and Ger. Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 3rd October at 7:30 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a special mother and Grandmother Eileen Harrington, 39 O’ Kelly’s Villas, whose birthday occurs on 6th of October. Though your smile is gone forever and your heart we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories of you we love so much, Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping we have you in our hearts. From Mary, John, Breda, Niall, Elaine and all your grandchildren.

In loving memory of Julia and Michael D O’Shea Barraduff, Headford who died on the 21st May 2005 and 1st October 1970. Time and years slip quickly by, but memories of ye will never die. Always remembered by your loving family

In loving memory of Mairead Horgan Crosstown, Killarney who died on the 5th October 2016. Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may have gone But in our hearts you still live on. Never forgotten and always remembered by Eddie, John, Edward, Carl, Anna Marie, grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary mass will take place on Saturday October 3rd at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

26TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

18TH ANNIVERSARY DINEEN

In loving memory of Mary O’Brien late of College Street, Killarney who died on the 29th September 1994. In loving memory of our wonderful mother Mary Dineen late of Old Chapel, Rathmore who died on the1st October 2002 RIP.

A gentle thought, A silent Prayer, For someone special, In God’s care. Always remembered by your loving husband Jimmy and Family.

Sometimes it seems a lifetime, Sometimes it seems a day, But in our hearts and in our minds, You are never far away. Sadly missed by your sons Paudie, Donal, Tim, Mike and Charlie, daughter Marian and their families.

PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cels. Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Chrish our Lord. Amen. With Thanks, M.J.K

NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has given to me. Intercede for me that I will obtain guidance in seeking out possible opportunities. When I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful and diligent for the glory of God for my own good and that of all the people we serve. Ask God to give me health of mind and body and generosity in meeting the needs of others. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. N.

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in times of need, to you I have recourse humble beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition (state petition). In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all that invoke you. Amen. State three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and three Gloria’s. This Novena must be said for nine consecutive days and publication must be promised.

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.S.

26TH ANNIVERSARY FLYNN

Treasured memories of Mary C. Flynn late of 14 Ferndale Avenue, Killarney who died on the 5th October, 1994. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won. Lovingly remembered by your husband Larry, sons Laurence, Michael, Padraig, sister Rose, daughters-in-law Judith and Olive, grandchildren Christopher, Killian, Laura, Dylan, relations and friends. Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 4th October at 11.00am in the Church of the Resurrection.

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IN MEMORIAM 4TH ANNIVERSARY QUINLAN

33RD & 24TH ANNIVERSARIES

24TH ANNIVERSARY SUGRUE

RYAN

In loving memory of Maureen Quinlan, Late of Church Street, Newmarket, Co. Cork who died on 26th September 2016 You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. From your son Frank, Mary & family, Woodlawn Road.

In loving memory of dear parents Michael Ryan who died on January 18th 1987 Hannah Ryan who died on 2nd October 1996 late of 23 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney Beautiful memories treasured forever, Of happy years spent together, Life is eternal, love will remain, in God’s own time, we will meet again. Loved and remembered by Marie, Michael and family.

40TH ANNIVERSARY REEN

In loving memory of my father Timothy Sugrue, late of 11 St. Brendan’s Terrace Killarney, who died on the 4th October 1996 R.I.P. Just think of him as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years Always Remembered by your loving daughter Marie, son-in-law LIam, and grandchildren Paul & David.

Anniversary mass in St Mary’s Cathedral Sunday 4th October at 10.30

A PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 24TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN In loving memory of Jerry Reen late of Coolcorcoran, Killarney who died on 1st October 1980. Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard but always near So loved, so missed So very dear. Never forgotten by your wife Maureen and family.

In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother Hannah Ryan 23 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney who died on the 2nd of October 1996.

Anniversary Mass for Jerry Reen will be held Saturday 3rd October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

You always had a smile to share, A helping hand and time to care, A wonderful person, kind and true, These are the memories we have of you. Although we smile and make no fuss, You are sadly missed by us.

MIRACLE PRAYER

Remembered with love and deeply missed by your daughter Lynsday and grandson Kenneth.

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.MOS

24TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN

MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.MOS

MEMORARE TO ST. ANNE Remember, Good Saint Anne whose name means grace and mercy, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I come before you, sinful and sorrowful, Holy Mother of the Immaculate Virgin Mary and loving grandmother of the Saviour do not reject my appeal but hear me and answer my prayer. Amen B.L.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a dear mother Hannah Ryan 23 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney who died on the 2nd of October 1996. No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Fondly remembered by your loving son Michael and family. Anniversary mass in St Mary’s Cathedral Sunday 4th October at 10.30

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

O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O, show me herein you are my Mother, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times) A.K

A PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O, show me herein you are my Mother, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times) MOS

MEMORAE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Special thank you to St. Anthony, St. Theresa, St. Padre Pio, St. Jude and St. Philomena. Amen. C.B.

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

MARY MALONE’S PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly re-create me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged cells. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

THANKSGIVING May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and throughout the world now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Healer of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Amen. M.M. (Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, by the 9th day prayer will be answered, it has never been known to fail - publication must be promised.)

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UNSTOPPABLE Clifford fires East Kerry to second consecutive title

GOLDEN GOAL: David Clifford of East Kerry celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Mid Kerry during the Kerry SFC Final. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile.

KERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ___________________________________________________________________________________

East Kerry

2-15 | Mid Kerry 0-9

| By Adam Moynihan

AUSTIN STACK PARK

East Kerry clinched their second Kerry Senior Football Championship on the bounce on Saturday evening and do you know what the scary thing is? They didn’t even get into fifth gear. Their opponents, Mid Kerry, put it up to the champs in the first half but a pair of goals in the opening stages of the second turned a two-point game into a foregone conclusion in the blink of an eye. As was widely predicted in these pages and others, East Kerry’s forwards were simply too hot to handle and they romped home to a double digits final win for the second year in a row. It was a brutally commanding victory which does not bode well for the chasing pack. As recently as two years ago, as this bunch of talented kids began to graduate to senior, the question was, ‘Will East Kerry win a County Championship in the next five years?’ Now, the question is, ‘Will they lose one?’

RUTHLESS

The signs were ominous for the challengers from the opening seconds when East Kerry midfielder Ronan Buckley burst forward to kick the first score of the game. David Clifford added a glorious second shortly after (another sign of things to come) and although the industrious Liam Carey (two) and Ciarán Kennedy kept Mid Kerry in touch, the holders had a double-scores lead (0-6 to 0-3) heading into the first water break. While Mid Kerry were profligate in

front of the posts, the men from the east were anything but. They went a perfect six for six in that opening quarter as they steadily went about exerting their dominance in a very business-like fashion. Another couple of points by Carey reduced the deficit to the bare minimum by the 20-minute mark but that’s as close as Mid Kerry would get. Another beauty by Clifford, his third, and a converted mark by Darragh Roche extended the gap to three before his namesake, David, pulled one back for the men in green and red. Another converted mark, this time by the brilliant Evan Cronin, made it 0-9 to 0-6 in time added on at the end of the first half but Carey had the last word when he knocked over a 36th-minute free to make it 0-9 to 0-7 at the interval. From Peter O’Sullivan’s perspective, the half-time scoreline was far from disastrous, but there was a nagging feeling amongst those watching that his side were sprinting at full tilt, while East Kerry were merely out for a Saturday evening stroll.

CLIFFORD

Mid Kerry could have made it a onepoint game early in the second half but Carey pulled his free. Two minutes later, it was a five-point game and, in truth, it might as well have been a hundred. David Clifford had been operating a little bit below par (by his own extremely high standards) this year,

MAN OF THE MATCH

The champions had superstars all over the field on Saturday night. Jack Sherwood and Chris O’Donoghue excelled at the back, Ronan Buckley was imperious at midfield, and Dara Moynihan and Evan Cronin ran the show up front. But, for the umpteenth time in his nascent career, the man of the hour was DAVID CLIFFORD. The 21-year-old kicked four superb points from play and his second-half rocket (with his weaker leg, remember) transformed a close game into a cake walk. We’ve said it before and no doubt we’ll say it again: when Clifford is on form, he isn’t just the star of the show. He is the show. CHAMPIONSHIP TOP SCORERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Gavan O’Grady Tony Brosnan David Clifford Darragh Roche Liam Carey Micheál Burns Ivan Parker Paul O’Connor Killian Spillane Eddie Horan

Mid Kerry Dr Crokes East Kerry East Kerry Mid Kerry Dr Crokes St Brendan’s Kenmare Templenoe St Kieran’s

3-19 (1p, 8f) 2-18 (2p, 10f) 2-15 (9f) 2-15 (10f) 1-15 (7f) 1-12 (2f) 0-15 (5f) 1-12 (6f) 1-11 (4f) 0-14 (7f)

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2.10.2020 and the red card he picked up in the quarter-final was perhaps symptomatic of the stop-start nature of his season. The Fossa man was due a big game on Saturday and he duly delivered, the exclamation point coming four minutes after the restart when his explosive right-footed shot flew into the net and almost blew the goalposts out of the ground and into the Dunnes Stores car park. In his post-match interview with Gary O’Sullivan, the Kerry captain was typically modest about his frankly sensational effort. “Dara Moynihan did well to just slip it out when he was in a bit of contact,” he shrugged. “I suppose when you’re off your weaker side, you’re hoping for a bit of luck and thankfully I got it. “It was a big third quarter, which was something we really used to our advantage last year. The first half was fairly nip and tuck. They got a lot of frees. But it was nice to kick on in that third quarter and kind of put it to bed. “We predicted that they would be very open from watching their semi-final and they were. We didn’t get going in the first half and they had their gander up a small bit. We had a few silly turn-

overs. But we were confident enough that we were going to get the goals.” Clifford’s wondergoal rocked Mid Kerry to their core and three minutes later East Kerry hammered the final nail into their divisional rivals’ coffin when Paudie Clifford latched onto Evan Cronin’s spectacular long pass before teeing up Darragh Roche for a trademark finish. Then Jerry O’Sullivan’s side added another four points without reply while at the same time completely stifling Mid Kerry at the other end. When Liam Carey finally kicked the underdogs’ first score of the second half, the clock read 55:55. Their last score prior to that came with the final kick of the first half. Remarkably, this wasn’t the first time East Kerry’s miserly defence shut out the opposition for 20+ straight minutes in this year’s championship. They also did it against St Brendan’s in the last four (28 minutes) and twice against Feale Rangers in Round 1 (20 minutes both times). All told, they conceded just 9.25 points per game this year and new goalkeeper Shane Ryan kept a clean sheet in three of his four outings between the sticks.

STRUGGLING

Much was expected of the tournament’s top scorer, Gavan O’Grady, heading into this decider but the Glenbeigh-Glencar player was clearly struggling with an injury. He kicked his only score of the match in the 58th minute, just after East Kerry sub Brian O’Donoghue had brought his side’s tally to 2-14. There was a nice touch of symmetry to round things out as the man who got the first score of the game, the hugely impressive Ronan Buckley, came forward to kick the last to leave the final score at 2-15 to 0-9. “We’re lucky to be together for a long time,” Clifford noted at full-time. “We played a lot with the Sem together, and a lot underage together. And to be fair to the Rathmore boys, they put the heads down straight away and they’ve fitted in seamlessly. They were a massive addition to us, as you saw there tonight. “It’s a great bunch to be involved with so we’ll really enjoy this.”

EAST KERRY SCORERS: David Clifford 1-4, Darragh Roche 1-3 (1m, 1f), Evan Cronin 0-3 (1m), Ronan Buckley 0-2, Dara Moynihan 0-2, Brian O’Donoghue 0-1. MID KERRY SCORERS: Liam Carey

0-6 (4f), David Roche 0-1, Ciarán Kennedy 0-1 (1f), Gavan O’Grady 0-1.

EAST KERRY: S Ryan (Rathmore); N Donohue (Firies), J Sherwood (Firies), C O’Donoghue (Glenflesk); S Cronin (Spa), D O’Donoghue (Spa), P Murphy (Rathmore); M Ryan (Rathmore), R Buckley (Listry); D Moynihan (Spa), P Clifford (Fossa), B O’Keeffe (Rathmore); D Clifford (Fossa), D Roche (Glenflesk), E Cronin (Spa). Subs: M Foley (Spa), D O’Brien (Glenflesk), B O’Donoghue (Glenflesk), J O’Donoghue (Glenflesk), P Doyle (Gneeveguilla). MID KERRY: S Cahillane (Keel); D Mangan (Laune Rangers), P Wrenn (Milltown-Castlemaine), M Breen (Beaufort); P Crowley (Laune Rangers), P Kilkenny (Glenbeigh-Glencar), J Brosnan (Glenbeigh-Glencar); C McGillycuddy (Glenbeigh-Glencar), R Murphy (Beaufort); D Roche (Milltown-Castlemaine), C Kennedy (Beaufort), F Clifford (Laune Rangers); G O’Grady (Glenbeigh-Glencar), L Carey (Beaufort), D O’Sullivan (Glenbeigh-Glencar). Subs: C Teahan (Glenbeigh-Glencar), J O’Connor (Beaufort), C Moriarty (Milltown-Castlemaine), G Horan (Milltown-Castlemaine), S O’Brien (Beaufort).

DAVID CLIFFORD East Kerry

"We didn’t get going in the first half. They had their gander up a small bit and we had a few silly turnovers. But we were confident enough that we were going to get the goals.”

CAPTAIN MARVEL: East Kerry skipper Dan O'Donoghue raises the Bishop Moynihan Cup. Pic: Séamus Healy.

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No surprises as East retain crown

Eamonn Fitzgerald gives his analysis of East Kerry’s comfortable victory over Mid Kerry in the county final

As expected, East Kerry retained their Kerry SFC title in Tralee on Saturday evening last, when they proved far too strong for Mid Kerry with 12 points to spare. In my preview last week I was confident that East Kerry would have too much power up front for Mid Kerry, who were largely dependent on Gavan O’Grady. He was carrying an injury, however, and was well marked. It was up to Liam Carey (06) to notch up the scores. Without really extending themselves East Kerry scored 2-15, but great credit must go to their defence.

DEFENCE

I was impressed by all six of the East Kerry backs, who played as a real team and shadowed the Mid Kerry men well. They rarely fouled and kept shepherding their increasingly frustrated opponents of the scoring area, forcing them to kick for points from impossible angles. Invariably, Mid Kerry shot hopelessly wide. The East Kerry defence played as a unit; no histrionics or sallies up the field, just good old fashioned defence. At times their forwards funnelled back to help out when needed. Mid Kerry’s midfielders did well setting up attacks, but there was little to show for it on the scoreboard. Liam Carey was their best forward and veteran Darran

O’Sullivan put in a great effort with his darting runs, but lack of scoring was his and their down fall in the first half. Still Mid Kerry were very much in it at half-time, just two points in arrears despite shooting eight wides. They will rue Ronan Murphy’s goal chance but Shane Ryan advanced and the ball went tamely wide. Then another effort came off the post. East Kerry shot only two wides in that first period. Pa Kilkenny was doing well in defence while much was expected of Mark Breen, but he struggled. Evan Cronin scored three valuable points over the hour for the winners and Dara Moynihan got two and sent that crucial pass to David Clifford for the brilliant goal that changed the game.

CLASSIC

It was a different game after the restart and in a three-minute showpiece East Kerry exploded on to the stage with two goals. The first was a classic by their iconic star forward. Who else but David Clifford? Dara Moynihan supplied the accurate pass. In a twinkle, Clifford lost Peter Crowley, his marker at that time, and in one co-ordinated movement fired in a tremendous piledriver that left Stephen Cahillane, the Mid Kerry goalkeeper, groping for the invisible and unstoppable missile. Top corner, out of reach, it

would beat any keeper and would do justice to anything comparable in the Premier League. The net bulged in the Killarney end of the Austin Stack Park. Vintage stuff from the Kerry captain. It was the game-changer. The tie was not over yet, but it certainly was two minutes later when Paudie Clifford supplied the pass for Darragh Roche and the Glenflesk sharpshooter took his goal well. His tally for the game was 1-3. The contest was certainly over so early in the second half. The goals were followed by some great points and Mid Kerry were facing the mountain that they had always feared. Now it was a reality. All Mid Kerry could muster were two points in the second half. Jerry O’Sullivan was able to empty the East Kerry bench as early as the 46th minute. Man of the Match was David Clifford, who scored 1-4. Referee Paul Hayes did well, as usual letting the play run on sensibly.

TITLES

Saturday’s win raises East Kerry’s Kerry SFC total to nine, after 1965, the threein-a-rows of 1968-70 and 1997-99, and last year’s triumph. East Kerry are installed as firm favourites to win again in 2021, especially with Kilcummin on board next season. Dr Crokes still lead the way at the top of

the table with 13 titles. There is a direct link between the first of the three-in-a-row and that of 1997-99. Derry Crowley was a key defender in the 1968-1970 successes and John, the Glenflesk man’s son, was a top forward in the winning teams of the nineties. Both also won All Ireland medals with Kerry. Furthermore, John’s son, Luke, just turned 16 years of age and is making great strides with the Kerry underage development squad. The DNA is a winning one so the future looks bright for this rising star.

FRANK MEANEY

There are quite a few men around Killarney with three Kerry SFC medals, but more remarkable still is the feat of a Clare native, who worked in Killarney Post Office for many years. Older readers of this sports column will remember Frank Meaney, the genial person selling half penny stamps behind the counter in New Street. He is the only man I know who won three SFC titles in three different counties. First in Kerry, then on to Clonmel where he won his Tipperary SFC medal with Clonmel Commercials, and then back home to his native Clare where he won his third medal with Kilrush in the sixties. A remarkable achievement by Frank.

BACK-TO-BACK: The East Kerry panel celebrate after being crowned the 2020 Kerry Senior Football Champions. Pic: Séamus Healy.

Fans demand refunds as live stream crashes again Kerry GAA came under fire last Saturday night when technical difficulties with their county final livestream left thousands of viewers staring at a blank screen. As had been the case in previous rounds, supporters were invited to purchase the stream for the big match between East Kerry and Mid Kerry via 247.tv, this time at a cost of €10. Anticipation was high but things quickly turned sour when the stream crashed midway through the first half, prompting scores of supporters to take to Twitter and vent their frustration. Among other things, the stream was branded a “joke”, “shocking” and a “disgrace”, and many viewers demanded a refund. One fan commented: “Full cash refund please. Service not of merchantable quality or fit for purpose. Let me know where I can send on my bank details for the full cash refund. Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980.” The tweeter went on to express his gratitude to his former business studies teacher, Mike Leahy, who schooled him on his consumer rights when he was a first year student at St Brendan’s College. A Kerry GAA tweet which contained the link to the stream received 78 replies in total, almost all of which were complaints. The tweet got just three RTs and 19 likes, and two of the RTs were also complaints. It was a ratio that would make any social media manager break out in a cold sweat.

GRIEVANCES

The grievances naturally centred around the drop in coverage, but in reality much of the dismay actually stemmed from the fact that this was not the first time a Kerry GAA livestream had failed. Previous broadcasts were also beset by technical difficulties, perhaps most notably the quarter-final tie between Mid Kerry and Kenmare Shamrocks, which cut out in stoppage time as Kenmare were probing for an equaliser. Calls for refunds were ignored then, with Kerry GAA stating that the technical issues were unavoidable and, ultimately, not their fault. Saturday evening’s stream came back on after a matter of minutes but even when it was back working, viewers had another complaint to make. One fan noted that the on-screen scoreboard was incorrect. Upon reviewing the video it was found that the score failed to update on three separate occasions, which meant that viewers were looking at the wrong score

for six minutes in total.

FINANCIAL REASONS What made last weekend’s debacle even more maddening for supporters is the fact that the state broadcaster, RTÉ, had offered to show the county final on freeto-air television. As was reported in The Kerryman, RTÉ would have paid Kerry GAA a substantial fee for the rights to the game but Chairman Tim Murphy confirmed that they had rejected the bid for financial reasons. “From our perspective, what we would get from terrestrial TV would in no way come close to what we would hope to get out of the streaming,” he said. This was the second year in a row that Kerry GAA turned down a national broadcaster. TG4 were keen to show last year’s final between East Kerry and Dr Crokes but the County Board decided that they would make more money from match tickets if the game was not aired on TV. That may well have been true, but it also prevented a lot of people who were, for whatever reason, unable to travel to Tralee that day from seeing one of the biggest games in living memory.

DISAPPOINTED

To be honest, I have to say that I have been a little disappointed with Kerry GAA’s response to this latest controversy. None of the online complaints were addressed over the weekend, no explanation was provided, and, at the time of going to print, no apology was forthcoming. In fact, the only person who received a reply on Saturday night was the one observer who praised the “very enjoyable @ Kerry_Official county football final livestream”. Kerry GAA quote retweeted the comment, thanking the man in question, so all of their 65.8k followers could see his positive feedback. Understandably, this only agitated people further. This week I reached out to the County Board to see if they would be making any statement regarding the stream but they declined to comment. The only matter they would be drawn on was the one concerning season ticket holders who are unhappy with having to pay for livestreams when the passes they bought at the start of the year would have covered their admission if supporters were allowed to attend. A number of these fans had asked me to follow up on this issue as they were unhappy with the response (or lack thereof) they had received from the County Board, but I was simply told that concerned season ticket holders can contact Kerry GAA directly.

REFUND While I understand that it is a big ask to give everyone a refund when the disgruntled customers may well number in the double-digit thousands, it is not unheard of for county boards to do so. As recently as September 5, Mayo GAA handed out refunds after their livestream of the county semi-final crashed. They even went one step further by putting on the following day’s matches (the other county semi-final and an intermediate semi-final) for free. Last year, Tyrone GAA also refunded fans when their county final coverage experienced technical difficulties. No one wants to see Kerry GAA losing out on any sum of money and we must remember that everyone involved has been trying their best. A lot of work has gone into the streaming project and they deserve our gratitude for that. But we must also think of the supporters. Over the past few months, the county’s most loyal football fans have forked out a considerable sum of money for access to a service. Unfortunately – and this much is undeniable – the service hasn’t always worked as it should have (Saturday’s final being a case in point). The ‘refund’ option might be an unpalatable one for the County Board, but these fans deserve more than just dead air.

| By Adam Moynihan

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Gold for Kissane in Kerry Road Race Conor Kissane has been crowned Kerry Road Race champion after just about getting the better of fellow Killarney men Richard Maes and John Brosnan in Gneeveguilla. A three-man breakaway took flight away from the rest of the field in the Sliabh Luachra CC-hosted event and while they were pursued by a strong group of chasers, they survived out front to fight it out for the medals. Kissane and his Killarney Cycling Club teammate Brosnan had Maes, racing for Strata 3-VeloRevolution, for company. While Maes did his best to get clear of the Killarney CC men, he had to settle for the silver medal in the end with Brosnan taking the bronze, sealing an impressive 1-2-3 for Killarney riders. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser in the aftermath of his win, Kissane said he was pleased to get over the line in first. “Richie Maes from VeloRevolution attacked straight away and myself and John Brosnan got across him on the second lap,” Kissane explained. “That was it then, it was the three of us together until the end. It was close. Myself and Richie sprinted it out at the end so it was neck

and neck really. I was very happy to get the win.” After this event, Kissane quickly turned his attention to the National Time Trial Championships which took place yesterday where he finished tenth and the National Road Race Championships which are scheduled for tomorrow. There were plenty of medals for Killarney Cycling Club to celebrate in the other grades at the Kerry Road Race Championships. In the Junior/A3 category, Patrick Galvin won silver and Aaron O'Donoghue clinched bronze. These placings gave Killarney CC the team medal. John Crowley came second in the M50, Adam Lenihan won gold in the U16 boys race, Louis Steadman Murphy won bronze in the same event, and Donagh O’Connor was first in the U14 boys category. Shayna Daly also claimed bronze in the U14 girls race to cap a fine day’s work for Killarney Cycling Club.

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Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League RESULTS: SEPTEMBER 26 U13 NATIONAL LEAGUE

U13 BOYS DIVISION 1

(19/20) Play-Off Final Mastergeeha 3–1 Iveragh United

Kerry 2–6 Cork City

U15 NATIONAL LEAGUE

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2

Limerick 0–4 Kerry

U13 GIRLS GAYNOR CUP GROUP 2

Killarney Celtic B 8-1 MEK Galaxy B Ballyhar 6-0 Killorglin B

Cork City 1–0 Kerry

U14 BOYS PREMIER

U15 GIRLS GAYNOR CUP GROUP 2

Killarney Athletic 7–2 Killarney Celtic Killorglin 2– 1Inter Kenmare St Brendan’s Park 0–2 Tralee Dynamos

Cork City 6-1 Kerry

U12 BOYS PREMIER

Tralee Dynamos 4–6 Camp Juniors Killarney Athletic 1–3 Mastergeeha St Brendan’s Park 4–2 Listowel Celtic

U14 BOYS DIVISION 1 NORTH

Camp Juniors A 6–0 Camp Juniors B Dingle Bay Rovers 5 –3 Camp Juniors A

U12 BOYS DIVISION 1

U14 BOYS DIVISION 1 SOUTH

Ballyheigue 1–9 LB Rovers Inter Kenmare 0 –1 Killorglin Iveragh United 4–0 Killarney Celtic Dingle Bay Rovers 0–2 Castleisland

Killorglin B 2 –3 Ballyhar MEK Galaxy 7–2 Killarney Athletic B Mastergeeha B 0–6 Inter Kenmare B

U15 BOYS DIVISION 2

U12 BOYS DIVISION 2 SOUTH

Castleisland 3-5 Ballyhar

Inter Kenmare B 2–0 Killorglin B Killarney Celtic C 2–3 Ballyhar Dynamos Mastergeeha B 2 –2 MEK B Mastergeeha C 3–8 MEK C

U16 BOYS PREMIER

Killorglin 1–4 Killarney Celtic

U16 BOYS DIVISION 1

U12 BOYS DIVISION 2 NORTH

Killarney Athletic A 2–0 Killarney Athletic B Killarney Athletic A 6-2 Killarney Celtic B Killorglin 2–6 Fenit Dingle Bay Rovers 2–4 St Brendan’s Park

Listowel Celtic B 5–0 Park B Listowel Celtic C 1–2 Park C Castleisland 2–1 Camp Juniors B

Around the Grounds: Weekly Round-Up WINS FOR CAMP, PARK AND GEEHA IN U12 PREM

Park Green a 4-2 win over Listowel Celtic. The sides were tied 1-1 at the break.

In the U12 Premier Camp Juniors made the short trip to Tralee a winning one as they defeated Dynamos 6-4. For Camp Juniors Killian Crean, Jack Doyle, Tom Griffin (2) and Tadgh O’Donoghue (2) were the scorers while Calvin O’Sullivan (3) and Cody Sheehan were on the mark for Dynamos. Eanna Hennigan scored for Athletic against Mastergeeha in Woodlawn but goals from Michael O’Riordan, Ronan Guerin and Daniel Buckley gave Geeha the three points. Edison Jahiri, Jack Daly, Johnny Neilings and a goal deflected in from a Cayden Roche strike gave St Brendan’s

MASTERGEEHA U13S WIN 19/20 TITLE

The Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League had many of its divisions finished before the break but one that was not sorted was the U13 Division 1. Last Saturday Mastergeeha were crowned champions as they defeated Iveragh United 3-1 in the play-off final. Two goals from Mathew Kennedy and one from Seán McAuliffe gave the Kilbrean side another title but they also needed a big game from keeper Bryan O’Leary. David Kennedy got the goal for Iveragh United.

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

TEAM OF THE WEEK AARON O’SULLIVAN Ballyhar Dynamos U15

CONOR FINNEGAN Mastergeeha U12

SHANE GRIFFIN

St Brendan’s Park U16

PODIUM FINISH: Killarney Cycling Club members John Brosnan and Conor Kissane who came third and first respectively in the Kerry Road Race Championships in Gneeveguilla.

LUCA MOSCA

Killarney Celtic U13

JACK JOY

MIKEY MOYNIHAN

CATHAL O’SHEA

ORAN O’SULLIVAN

Castleisland U15

Dingle Bay Rovers U14

Camp Juniors U14

Killorglin U14

DARA WHELTON MEK Galaxy U13

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ALEX SHEEHAN Inter Kenmare U14

THOMAS HEALY

Killarney Athletic U16

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Big cup win for Killarney MCGILLYCUDDY CUP FINAL _________________________________________________________________________

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TOWN PARK, LISTOWEL

The final of the McGillycuddy Cup was hosted by Listowel RFC at Town Park on Sunday with the Killarney senior side looking to bounce back from the previous weekend’s loss against Killorglin, this time against Junior 2 opposition. | By Séamus McCrough

BURST: Killarney winger Tomás Clifford makes a break for it in his side's victory over Killorglin. Pic: Mary McCarthy.

Holders advance in West Munster Cup

The Killarney U18s successfully set out on their quest to retain the U18 West Munster Cup with an impressive victory over Killorglin in a sun-soaked Ballymalis on Saturday. Killarney started strongly, dominating possession and territory and working through controlled phases. Both sides converted early penalty opportunities, which were kicked by Peter Walsh for Killarney and James Byrne for the home side. However, the visitors’ ability to stretch the home defence and ramp up the pressure eventually yielded first half tries for right wing Tomás Clifford, left wing Ronan Buckley and inside centre Dean Bradley Cronin. The half-time score was 20-3 in favour of Killarney. The holders were in no mood to relent after the break and, following more excellent collective interplay and hard running, Dean Bradley Cronin again crossed over the tryline to put the fixture beyond doubt. Several scoring opportunities were squandered before a late burst saw several forwards getting over the whitewash. First, a Pádraig Talbot basketball hook pass put Brendy O’Donoghue over to score against his schoolmates. Then No. 8 John McCarthy broke from a scrum on halfway

and scorched away to touch down. And finally, with the last play of the game, prop Rob Nealon crashed over for his first try for the club. Peter Walsh slotted seven points with the boot. Killarney were led from the front on the day by an abrasive and dynamic forward unit. The front row was comprised of Rob Nealon, Brendy O’Donoghue and captain Matt McAuliffe. The second row was made up of Adam McSweeney, Sam Casey, Evan Mannix and Darren Cronin. Ozdenis Koyun, John McCarthy, Brendy O’Donoghue and Shane McAllister competed in the back row. The backline remained unusually fixed with Peter Walsh, Donnchadh Grealy, Ronan Buckley, Dean Bradley Cronin, James Kennelly, Tomás Clifford and Mark Sheahan all impressing with speed, skill and clever interplay. Killarney begin their Munster League campaign on Saturday when they take on Abbeyfeale in Abbeyfeale at noon.

Killarney got the game underway on an afternoon perfect for running rugby and enjoyed good early pressure from the off. Listowel were resilient in defence though and it took the full first quarter before Killarney were able to turn pressure into points. Good ball retention in midfield gave centre Mike Sheahan the chance to break the line, flying through the middle to touch down. And there would be more to follow before half time with two more tries coming before the break, even with Killarney down to 14 men for 10 minutes. The first was down to excellent work from scrum half Mícheál Casey who put it on a plate for Paul O’Sullivan to go over from close range. O’Sullivan turned creator for the second, seemingly enjoying his shift at fly half, with good vision to ultimately release Brendan Fuller for the try. And Fuller was able to convert his own try, remaining flawless from the tee to make it 21-0 at the break. It wasn’t all plain sailing for Killarney though and it must be said that the J2 opponents stuck to their task well throughout, showing good determination to cancel out an early try from Killarney 10 minutes into the second half. This time it was John O’Connor’s

turn to round off a move straight off the training paddock as the backs made the most of clean lineout ball from a wellplaced penalty kick to touch. The last quarter of the game was in fact played with 14 men on each side for a period, with a red card for Killarney and a sin bin for the hosts. During those 10 minutes, John O’Connor doubled his tally for the day, this time from open play through more good hands in the back line. With 15 men back on the pitch, Listowel pulled another try back making it 12-33 but in the end it proved too little too late with club captain Damo O’Carroll sealing the victory at the end. Starting captain front rower Paul Moynihan accepted the cup, with kind words from both sides and whilst new and old faces all played their part in the win, both youngsters Ciarán O’Brien (former U18) and John O’Donoghue (whose sister plays for Killarney U16s) impressed on their senior debuts. The seniors now look forward to the start of the season proper, with a tough test away to Bantry Bay RFC on October 11. Socially distant training at Aghadoe continues at 7.30pm on Tuesdays and 8pm on Thursdays, with new players always welcome.

RISING HIGH: Killarney and Listowel contest a lineout in the recent McGillycuddy Cup final at Town Park.

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Nagle confirmed for new Belgian World Rally Championship event Hyundai Motorsport has revealed that Craig Breen and Paul Nagle will contest the seventh round of the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with the team. The Irish crew will follow up a competitive podium finish in Estonia with participation in Ypres Rally Belgium (November 19-22), their first tarmac rally in the Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. Breen impressed at Ypres last year in an Volkswagen Polo R5, taking a resounding victory, so he brings important experience to the team as the event assumes championship status for the first time this season.

“Craig and Paul showed in Estonia what they can achieve when they have the correct tools to do the job. They both demonstrated their strength in Ypres last year - winning in a rival R5 car - so they bring invaluable experience and knowledge of this event to our team. The championship has closed up as a result of our 1-2 in Estonia, so we have to continue to field our strongest line-up in each of the few final rounds. I believe Craig and Paul are the best crew to join Thierry/Nicolas and Ott/Martin in Ypres to help us finish the year as strongly as we can,” said Hyundai Motorsport Team Principal Andrea Adamo.

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Vardy bags 17pts with City hat-trick Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy was the top scorer in Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League as his double against Manchester City helped him to an impressive tally of 17 points. The English striker was in superb form against Pep Guardiola’s side and his performance has encouraged many managers to draft him in for Gameweek 4, when he will come against West Ham. West Ham’ sJarred Bowen was the second highest scorer of the week with 15 points while Aston Villa’s Irish midfielder Conor Hourihane was third with 14. Ahmed Alanwar, who, according to his profile, hails from Egypt, topped the Killarney Advertiser League in September. We are currently attempting to locate Ahmed to give him his prize – a voucher worth €50 for Brian James – but failing that the Manager of the Month award will go to local man Denis Nash.

GAELIC FOOTBALL: The Kilcummin U16 girls team who were defeated by Moyvane in the County League final on Sunday.

MOTORSPORT BRIEFS... |

C oyne’s final British appearance of the year

Motorcycle racer Kevin Coyne will make his final appearance of the year at this weekend’s HEL Performance British Junior championship double-header at Donington Park. This weekend’s races will mark his third outing at the famous Leicestershire track for the Farranfore-based rider. The 18-year-old who has been contesting the British Super Bike Championship feeder series – the first Kerry rider to commit to the BSB sub-division – will return to the track where he made his

overseas debut in July as his closes out his 2020 campaign. |

M ick Smith’s CAR-nival run

High St native Mick Smith, the long-serving chairman of London Irish Motor Club, competed on Sunday’s CAR-nival Rally in Oxfordshire. It was one of the first rally events to run in England since COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in that country. Smith used the same Chrysler Avenger that he drove on last November’s Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally and finished 57th out of over 80 starters.

VISIT: Dr Crokes hurlers and Spa club members Rory Waters and Michael Horgan bring the Intermediate Championship trophy back to Spa. Also pictured are Spa juvenile girls coaches Emma Daly, Susan O'Sullivan, Claire Tangney and Tomás Daly.

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2.10.2020 SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U14 Premier - Killarney Athletic 7 Killarney Celtic 2 (Luke Doolan 2, Brían O' Shea 2, Joey McCarthy, Liam Hennigan, Cillian Coffey). U12 Premier Killarney Athletic 1 Mastergeeha 3 (Enna Hennigan). U16 Div 1 - Killarney Athletic (T1) 6 Killarney Celtic (T2) 2 – (Tom Benson 3, Neill O’Carroll, Noah Sexton, Matthew Moynihan. We would like to wish Ryan McCarthy a speedy recovery after sustaining a broken arm in the game. Killarney Athletic U14 (T2) 2 MEK 7 (Ben Kelliher). SPONSORS: The club would like to thank John and Eileen Hickey of Hickey Design for sponsoring a set of jerseys to our U16s.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: U16 Premier - Killarney Celtic 0, Mastergeeha 2. Killorglin 1, Killarney Celtic 4 (Robbie Harnett, Josh Bowler, Adrian Casey 2). U16 Div 1 - Killarney Athletic 6, Killarney Celtic B 2 (Alan Krajcovic, Cormac MacCurtain). U14 Premier - Killarney Athletic 7, Killarney Celtic 2 (Colm Janot, Tom Purcell). U12 Div 1 - Iveragh 7, Killarney Celtic B 1 (Luca Mosca). U12 Div 2 - Killarney Celtic C 2, Ballyhar 3 (Lukas McGough, Lachlann Scannell). Congrats to Luca Mosca 13B who made the KSGL Team of the Week. LOTTO: Next jackpot €16,000. Tickets available from club members, Hegartys Park Rd, The Dungeon and online at clubforce.com.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: Next draw today. Jackpot €4,400. Our club lotto generates important revenue to help run the club and maintain the club grounds. We are asking people to please support our club lotto at this time. As well as buying tickets from our great team of ticket sellers, you can also but from mastergeeha. com/lotto. CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to our U13 team on winning the league final against Iveragh on Saturday. Congratulations to our hard-working team and management team. U12/U13 GIRLS TEAM: We have strong interest in forming a girls team this season. Girls born in 2008 and 2009 are welcome to come and try it out with your friends. Call 086 4098405 for details. ACADEMY: U6 To U10 Academy training on Saturday. U6(2015) & U7(2014) – 9.45-10.45am. U8(2013) & U9(2012) - 11am to 12 noon. U10(2011) – 12.151.15pm. Great morning had by all last Saturday! MERCHANDISE FOR CHRISTMAS: Due to the uncertain time we are in, please contact us on 087 2776560 to pre-order any club merchandise (1/4 zips, hoodies, t-shirts, jackets, shorts, socks, tracksuits) for Christmas.

MEK Galaxy RESULTS: U12 Div 2 South - Mastergeeha B 2 MEK Orange 3 (Danny Murphy 2, Leo Allen). U12 Div 2 South - Mastergeeha B 3 MEK White 8 (Cillian O’Donoghue 3, Alan Adamczyk 2, Dara Whelton, Harry Murphy). U14 Boys Div 1 South - MEK Galaxy 7 Killarney Athletic B 2 (Patrick O’Neill 2, Ryan Brady 2, Jamie Vousden, Joe Horan, Ryan Carey). CLUB REGISTRATION: Registration for the upcoming season is now open. This payment is taken online through the Klubfunder website or app. Just ask your club coach or check out detail on the club social media. LAST MAN STANDING: 29 players started Week 3 of our LMS competition, 4 are left! Chelsea, Spurs and Man City proved huge scalps. With 1 player safe, 3 players awaiting Monday nights football, we could have a winner already! Keep an eye on our social media for updates. WOMAN’S RECREATIONAL SOCCER: Last Wednesday, we had 18 woman participate in our 1st session of our woman’s recreational soccer programme. All abilities, experience and fitness were welcomed. It was great to see the interest in the woman’s game growing. As a 20x20 club, MEK Galaxy work hard to promote, push and serve the schoolgirl & woman’s game in the county. Maybe it's the start of something big. If you interested in trying it out, text Pa on 087 7943220.

Killarney Legion GAA RESULTS: Dr O’Donoghue Cup QF - Killarney Legion 0-18 Dr Crokes 2-15. U14 Girls County League - Legion 2-13 Listowel 1-4. U12 Girls County League – Legion Green 2-10 MKL Gaels 3-4. JUVENILE ACADEMY: The Juvenile Academy continues every Saturday morning. All Safe Return to Play protocols in place. See you Saturday 10.30am, new members welcome. CLUB MERCHANDISE: The club shop is open every Saturday morning at 10.3011.30am. New stock available in all sizes. LOTTO: Jackpot €6,000 plus bonus €10,000. Draw Murphy’s Bar at 9pm.

Spa GAA INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP QF: Spa v Laune Rangers on Saturday at 7pm in Austin Stack Park. Game will be streamed live by Kerry GAA. Best of luck to our senior team and management. CONGRATS to East Kerry on their win last weekend, especially Spa members Mike Foley, Dara Moynihan, Shane Cronin, Liam Kearney, Mike McCarthy, David Spillane, Evan Cronin, Eoin Fitzgerald, Dan O’Donoghue (team captain), Sean Cronin (selector) and Joey McCarthy as well as Arthur Fitzgerald and Ruth Allen from our senior team management. JUVENILE ACADEMY: Every Saturday from 10am to 11am for BOYS & GIRLS ages 3-10. New members always welcome. Any queries contact Andrew on 087 1385612.

LOTTO: Jackpot on Monday, Oct 5 at the clubhouse is €5,600. Tickets on sale on spagaa.com or available at the Saturday Academy between 10am-11am. Many annual tickets will become due for renewal shortly (they were all extended to compensate for weeks missed when lotto was suspended). Please check with your usual seller or ring Jim Gleeson at 087 6340581. SPA MERCHANDISE SHOP is open every Saturday morning from 10–11am. Any enquiries contact Mathilda on 087 6487356.

Dr Crokes GAA RESULT: Dr O’Donoghue Cup QF - Killarney Legion 0-18 Dr Crokes 2-15. LADIES: Our U12 girls finished their 2020 campaign with a victory in the final of Group 4B of the Southern League against Rathmore B on a scoreline of Dr Crokes 5-7 Rathmore B 4-2. These young ladies have worked so hard this year to improve their skills and this is a well deserved win. Many thanks to Catherine & Padraig for looking after the team so well and also to senior players Ava, Siobhán & Rheanne who also assisted with coaching the girls during the year. Our minor team secured a good win against Austin Stacks in the semi-final of Div 3 of the county league on Friday evening last on a scoreline of 3-11 to 1-5. Scartaglen will be our opponents in the final. Best of luck to our senior ladies who travel to Clare on Saturday next to take on Kilrush in the Munster Junior A quarter-final. LOTTO: Jackpot for draw on October 4 will be €6,200. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club.

Glenflesk GAA SENIOR COUNTY FINAL: East Kerry have won back to back County Championship titles after beating Mid Kerry in the final in Austin Stack Park. Glenflesk’s players again did us proud over the 60 minutes. Chris O’Donoghue was in as corner back and was brilliant at winning one on one duels and also found time to set up one of the scores. Darragh Roche was once again in at full forward, and he has another county final goal to his name after clinically finishing low to the corner of the net. Brian O’Donoghue came on early in the second half and straight away scored a brilliant point. Dan O’Brien and Jeff O’Donoghue also came on and made valuable contributions. Marc Kelliher, Patrick Darcy and Shane Courtney were also on the panel. O’DONOGHUE CUP: Best wishes to our senior team and management in the first round of the O’Donoghue Cup in Glenflesk on Saturday against Firies at 4pm. CLUB GEAR: We are delighted to announce that our Glenflesk GAA gear is now available on the O’Neills website. You can click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of our Facebook page. We still have limited items available. You can

contact Emma for more information on 085 754 7586. LOTTO: You can now play the lotto online. Online entries close at 6pm on the day of the draw. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Oct 12. Jackpot will be €3,800.

Fossa GAA SENIORS: We wish our senior team and management the very best of luck as all roads lead to Fitzgerald Stadium this Saturday as we play our Premier Junior semi-final at 3pm against Gneeveguilla. Ticket only but the game is been livestreamed. EAST KERRY: Congratulations to the East Kerry senior team and management on retaining the Bishop Moynihan Cup, especially to Paudie and Man of the Match David Clifford (1-4). RESULTS: U14 Boys County League Final - Fossa 3-17 Firies 6-7. U12 Girls Div 1 South Kerry League Final - Fossa 5-4 Cromane 4-3. LOTTO: Next week’s lotto jackpot is €9,150.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: Academy Training has now concluded for 2020 for U6 and U8 boys and girls & U10 boys on Saturday Morning. It has been a shortened year but there has been a great turnout again this year. Many thank must go out to all the parents, Coaches, COVID Officers and especially all the players for their co-operation with all the COVID procedures. Congrats to all the U10 who have graduated from the academy up to U12 and for the rest, see ye all in 2021! LOTTO: The draw will take place on Monday for this week’s jackpot of €3,200. Thank you all for your continued support. EAST KERRY: Congrats to the Firies members involved with the East Kerry team and management who won the Senior Football County Championship final. Also congrats to Jack Sherwood who was named on the Team of the Championship at full back and was also named Player of the Championship. RESULT: U14 Girls Div 3 County Final Fossa 3-17 Firies 6-7. FIXTURES: Seniors Away v Glenflesk in Dr O’Donoghue Cup (Saturday at 4pm).

Listry GAA DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Listry GAA would like to send deepest sympathy to The Healy Family, friends and neighbours Rockfield, Faha on the recent death of Mary Redpath Healy RIP. BISHOP MOYNIHAN CUP: Congratulation's to East Kerry Team and Management on winning the Bishop Moynihan Cup last Saturday evening against Mid Kerry, especially to two of our senior players involved, Ronan Buckley and Anthony Kennedy. U16 KEEL/LISTRY: Congratulations to U16 Keel/Listry team who won the final playoff of the season against Duagh/ Knocknagoshel/Brosna on Saturday last in Brosna. Final Score: Keel/Listry 2-15

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D/K/B 1-10. We would like to thank Ger Foley and Willie Evans for their time and commitment, training the U16 Keel/Listry team and the parents who travelled to games and training sessions. Especially to the boys what a great bunch of lads. U14 KEEL/LISTRY: Another fantastic win for our U14 Keel/Listry team in Listry on Friday against Churchill in the final playoffs of the season. Keel/Listry 5-15 Churchill 1-12. A big thanks to their trainers, Pat, Jason, David and Brian for supporting, commitment and coaching training the boys throughout the season. GOFUNDME: Kerry Association London International is presently doing a fundraising event for Seamus O’Brien Firies/ Listry who had a life changing accident in 2018. Donate by going on gofundme. com/f/kerryassociatonlondonassociation.

Kilcummin GAA LOTTO: Next draw Mon, Oct 12. Jackpot €3,500.

Beaufort GAA LOTTO: Beaufort GAA club lotto will begin shortly and is appealing for new lotto sellers. If you can help, please contact the club or any lotto seller for more information. MEMBERSHIP: Membership is still open. Please contact Patie 087 2515311 for membership information. Hopefully the gym will open shortly if we stay in Phase 2 restrictions. FIXTURES: Good luck to Beaufort senior man and management who will play Glenbeigh/Glencar on Sunday, October 4 at 1.30pm in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney in the County Intermediate football quarter-final. Extra time and winner on the day.

East Kerry GAA RESULT: East Kerry Senior Championship Dr O'Donoghue Cup QF - Dr Crokes 2-15 Legion 0-18. East Kerry Intermediate Championship Fr Galvin Cup SF - Kilgarvan 0-11 Cordal 0-18. FINAL: Congratulations to the East Kerry senior team and management sponsored by The Shire winning the County Championship and congratulations also to Man of the Match David Clifford. FIXTURES: East Kerry Senior Championship First Round - Glenflesk v Firies (Saturday at 4pm). Listry v Kenmare (Sunday at noon). Rathmore v Gneeveguilla (TBC).

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Muckross Rowing Club IRISH OFFSHORE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Last weekend, nine of our members took on the top offshore rowers in Ireland at the Offshore Rowing Championships held in Portmagee. Muckross RC was represented in three events. Well done to our two Mens Quad crews who raced in separate heats on Saturday. The crew of Roger Harty, PJ Walsh, Sean Real and Noel Kelleher were coxed by John Beazley and placed 7th of 8. John again coxed the crew of Brendan O’Neill, Marko Tot, Tim O’Shea and Jeremy Kenny in the next heat with the crew finishing second to Templenoe to qualify for Sunday’s final. An unintended late dash to the start line for the final saw the Muckross boat lag an explosive lead taken by favourites Myross, Wicklow and the following pack. Over the 4km course, Muckross did rein in two crews from Callinafercy and Arklow to finish 7th overall with Myross the winners. Marko Tot also raced in the heats of the Mens Solo, placing 5th. He later teamed up with Sheila Clavin of St. Michael’s RC Limerick in the Mixed Double, with another 5th place finish in the straight final of that event. Overall a very successful outing. A special word of thanks to John Beazley for coxing and towing the boat trailer.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €12,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

Killarney Rugby SENIORS: McGillycuddy Cup Final – Killarney 40 Listowel 12. U16 GIRLS: Our U16 girls traveled to rugby powerhouse Shannon RFC for their first ever game. The quality of rugby on display was fantastic and the large travelling crowd really enjoyed the match, with our girls registering their first ever win in a pulsating match. Coaches Jenna Moynihan, Liam Murphy and Josh Whelan are very proud of their charges and will have plenty to work on ahead of the league which kicks off in a few weeks. Next up we host Clonakilty at home on Sunday in another challenge game. Well done everyone. MINIS: Our Minis continue every Saturday for boys and girls (aged 5-11) between 10am and 12, with a staggered start time for each age group. Check out our Facebook page for more or give Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy a shout on 087 4145662. RESULTS: U14 Boys Black 22-7 Killor-

glin. U14 Boys Red 20-5 Listowel. U16 Boys 3-0 Castleisland. U16 Girls Win v Shannon. Seniors Killarney 40-12 Listowel. FIXTURES: U14 Boys Red v Chorca Dhuibhne Away, Sat at 12.30pm. U14 Boys Black v Abbeyfeale Home, Sun at 11am. U16 Boys v Chorca Dhuibhne home, Sat at 12.30pm. U18 v Abbeyfeale Away, Sat at 1pm. U14 Girls and U16 Girls V Clonakilty, Sunday at 1pm.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Sunday, September 27. Stableford Competition on Mahony’s sponsored by Paul and Sheila Cotter’s Tea Shop. 1st Josephine O’Sullivan (21) 40, 2nd Annette McNeice (22) 40 (B9), BG Mary Sheehy (3) 40, 4th Amy Arthur (7) 39, 5th Patricia Walsh (38) 39, 6th Cara Fuller (37) 39, 7th Corrina Griffin (2) 38 (B9), 8th Mary O’Rourke (23) 38 (B9). FIXTURES: Next week’s competition is a Stableford on Killeen kindly sponsored by Mark Heinemann.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Men’s Club sponsored singles stableford competition held on the Killeen course on the Sept 26/27. 1st Laurence Byrnes 42 (16), 2nd Peter Mcenery 41 (05), 3rd Ryan Kelliher 41 (03), 4th Gerard Walsh 39 (13), 5th Greg Lanigan 39 (06), 6th Shane O'Sullivan 38 (07), 7th Adrian Brennan 38 (11), Category 1 Paul Murphy 37 (06), Category 2 Harry O'Neill 36 (10), Category 3 Paul O'Donoghue 38 (17), Category 4 Alan Goggin 37 (19). Congratulations to Peter McEnery and Michael Maher for their holes in one on the 10th and 6th holes respectively.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Sept 26 & 27 we held a Single Stableford Competition and the winners were 1st Ryan Scott (17) 42, 2nd Gianfranco Ghidini (13) 39, 3rd Kevin O'Callaghan (9) 39, 4th Virginius Joniakitis (14) 35. FIXTURE: Our next competition will be on Oct 10/11. Best of luck to the Killarney Race Company on their upcoming October Racing Festival on Oct 4 and 5.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Competitions played on Sept 25. 18 Hole Stableford - 1st (on countback) Marie O'Brien 30 (31), 2nd Margaret Lane 30 (31), 3rd Una Moroney 28 (25). 9 hole Stableford - 1st Anne O'Connor 17, 2nd Helen Healy 13.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt SUNDAY DRAWS: Fourball Betterball. First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Betty O'Brien 39.5, Gross: John McGrath & Sean O'Brien 47, Second Nett: John McGrath & Betty O'Brien 40. CLUB STROKEPLAY: In association with Charlie Foleys Bar, scheduled for this Sunday morning, October 4. Further details will be announced here the time. MEMBERS ONLY: Currently open to members only. Members are asked to text or leave a voicemail on the club phone 087 7823138 with their names, time and date of play as soon as possible after each round (this is for contact tracing purposes).

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club TOM BAMBURY: Our final competition for the year, the Tom Bambury Memorial Trophy, will be fished for this Sunday, October 4. This competition’s entry fees are donated to St Francis School in Beaufort, so not only can members go out and enjoy their day on the lake but also know that they are supporting a very worthy establishment doing Trojan work. Tight lines to all on the day.

Kilcummin BOG WALK: Walk Brochures are available at the Rural Development Office. Following recent feedback from walkers, we would very much appreciate if the following was observed by all; (1) Bring your rubbish home with you and help keep this environment clean. (2) Keep your dog(s) on a lead when you come in contact with fellow walkers. This is a beautiful amenity in our Parish, and we should all strive to make it a clean and friendly place to enjoy. CLOTHES COLLECTION: Anabla NS will have a used clothes collection on Thursday, October 15. Clothes can be dropped at the school from Wednesday, October 14. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. SPIRITUAL TOURS: Spiritual Wellness Adventure Tours taking in Killarney through the Dingle Peninsula. Our aim is to enter into the prayer life of the early monks as they wrapped themselves in the beauty of God’s creation, our common home. Through music, song and story we connect with these early spiritual masters in the Irish cradle of Christianity. Accompanied by Deacon Thady O’Connor. Please ring Evelyn for more details on 087 9365383.

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