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Killarney students metres from London terror attack Teachers and students have this week been praised for remaining calm after getting caught up close to last Friday’s London terror attack on London Bridge. | By Sean Moriarty The Leaving Cert class from St Brigid’s Secondary School were on their annual post-Christmas exams trip to the British capital – and just 300 metres away from where the incident happened – where five people were stabbed, two fatally. However, they managed to get the last Tube out of the area before police shutdown the train service. The attack took place, according to police records, at 1.55pm when perpetrator Usman Kha, a convicted terrorist,
shot dead by police after members of the public unarmed him by using a fire extinguisher. At the time of the attack the students were visiting The Monument to the Great Fire of London - less than 300 metres away from London Bridge. The student’s itinerary stated that they should meet outside Monument Tube Station at 2pm so they could carry on their tour to the Imperial War Museum. “As they were making their way down from The Monument they could see people running in every direction on the bridge,” Deputy Principal Mairéad
Copper deficiency likely cause of deer illness | By Anne Lucey The Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht say tests of a small number of deer have shown they are suffering from ‘enzootic ataxia’, a condition brought on by copper deficiency. However, the diagnoses is being questioned by conservation and deer management body, the Irish Deer Commission (IDC), which first spotted unusual stumbling and staggering among the Killarney Reds this autumn, who also say that this is the first time it has occurred among wild deer in Ireland. The commission had suspected the deer were affected by “staggers” when a stag
with stunted horns was observed in a distressing condition on the fringes of the annual rut walk organised by rangers and the commission in Killarney in October. According to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, several of the deer carcasses sent for tests to the regional veterinary laboratory confirmed the animals were not suffering from “staggers”. “The NPWS in observing behaviours recently in a very limited number of deer followed the appropriate veterinary protocols to ascertain the cause and sent several of the deer for tests at the Regional Veterinary Laboratory (RVL),” the department said.
Lucey told the Killarney Advertiser. “They were just two city blocks away but at the time they did not really know what was going on but they kept to their schedule. It was only when they were on the train, they realised there was something serious going on and that they were on the last train out of there.” The next stop on the student’s schedule was the Imperial War Museum, approximately 10 stops on The London Underground’s District Line, where there is no mobile signal. “Once the teachers and students got to the War Museum and realised what was going on, everyone phoned home and the school to let everyone know they were ok,” she added. “Everyone remained calm.” “The results from these tests have confirmed that the animals were afflicted in fact by enzootic ataxia, which is a condition that can be brought on by copper deficiency. This is a natural occurring phenomenon that happens where the animals in question fail to get the necessary trace elements (copper) from their food sources.” However, Irish Deer Commission spokesman Damien Hannigan said the Commission are consulting with leading deer veterinary experts who believe copper deficiency is no means the sole cause of the condition and may be complicated by elevated levels of other elements in the forage and soil of Killarney National Park. “It is known there are also other conditions that produce the same clinical signs to enzootic ataxia, such as the staggers condition,” he said. “The suggested enzootic ataxia diagnosis creates more questions than answers.”
A new whiskey distillery – with a direct connection to Daniel O’Connell The Liberator – will open for production in Killarney in the New Year. Wayward Irish Spirits will, initially, finish whiskey from out-sourced barley, at a site in Fossa and this ‘The Liberator Irish Whiskey’ will be for sale in February. Their own product, ‘King of Ireland’ range, will commence distilling onsite in 2023 and be ready for sale by 2024. The company was founded by London-based property tycoon Maurice O’Connell, a great-great-great-grandnephew of The Liberator himself. The 300-year-old house in Fossa, known as Lakeview House, has been owned by the O’Connell family since they switched in to politics and away from their wine and spirits importing business from their original home in Caherdaniel. The new whiskey was launched at Whiskey Live which took place in Dublin on November 22 and 23. Maurice O’Connell believes that the house built by Daniel’s brother James has the perfect climate for distilling whiskey. “I had not appreciated what we have here in Kerry,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is extraordinary. The Gulfstream over the mountain drops in to the water in the lakes, we could have four seasons in a hour here and that interaction will make the whiskey better as it matures.” As well as opening the distillery, O’Connell hopes to add a visitor centre to the site in the future. Further plans include linking up with established businesses like the Whiskey Larder and make Killarney a whisky hub.
NEW DISTILLERY: Maurice O’Connell, of Lakeview House on the shores of Lough Lein, the site of a new distillery. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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New water fountain is a step against climate change A brand new water fountain – the first by Kerry County Council – has been installed outside Killarney Courthouse – as a way to combat plastic bottle usage.
The new facility at Fairhill was welcomed as a great addition to the town this week by Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District and member of the Looking Good Committee Councillor, Cllr Michael Gleeson, who said the pilot project aims to help reduce plastic waste. "A sad legacy of the last century is that so many of our streams, rivers, lakes and oceans are so badly polluted,” Mayor Gleeson said. “It is my hope that this water fountain
will not only help to quench thirsts but will also help us all to realise how precious a gift clean and safe drinking water really is. It is also to be hoped that using this fountain will encourage us all to use fewer plastic bottles and non-recyclable cups.” The Council will closely monitor the fountain and if it proves successful there will be more provided over the coming years, he added. “My thanks to all involved in providing this facility for the benefit of locals and tourists.”
REFRESHING: Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson, demonstrating the new water station installed outside Killarney Courthouse.
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DYNAMIC DUO: Musicians Brian Kennedy and Liam O’Connor will play the Friary Church on December 15.
Top musicians in concert next week | By Sean Moriarty Well-known local musician Liam O’Connor will join forces with Eurovision hero Brian Kennedy for a special Christmas performance that will take place in the Friary Church on Sunday, December 15. O’Connor is a regular feature on the local scene and was recently named as ‘Ireland’s Most Influential Accordion Player’ at the Irish Entertainment Awards. Kennedy from Belfast, represented Ireland in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest final in Athens where he finished tenth.
His performance in the contest's semi-finals marked the 1000th song to feature in the history of the Eurovision competition. The song also performed well in the Irish charts, becoming a number four hit. The pair worked together in the past including concerts in Limerick two years ago and one in Boherbue County Cork in October. “He is an internationally recognised singer and I like working with Brian,” Liam told the Killarney Advertiser. “It will be very nice and there will be great synergy, and as it’s coming up to Christmas there will be a few traditional Christmas songs too.”
If local Hollywood legend Michael Fassbender is home for the Christmas holidays - you may not recognise him – as he has completely changed his look for a new movie role. His usual ginger hair has been dyed a platinum ashy blonde for his latest movie ‘Next Goal Wins’, the story of Dutch soccer coach Thomas Rongen who led the American Samoa soccer team from obscurity to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is a busy time for the Fossa man who is currently in Hawaii making the film and is also in the midst of recording a YouTube series following his attempts to qualify for the legendary Le Mans 24
hour car race in France next June. So far, seven episodes of his Road to Le Mans series have been aired on the internet following his tentative steps in the Porsche Sports Cup Germany. His opening races have attracted factory attention from the motorsport department of the legendary German car brand. “What do you do when you’ve conquered Hollywood? For most people, the answer would probably be: sit back and relax. Acting star, Michael Fassbender, however, has a different plan: he wants to compete as a driver at the 24h of Le Mans,” a Porsche motorsport spokesperson said. “That requires stamina and endurance – both physically and mentally and we’ll be closely involved.”
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Take a dip for Aware One way to wake yourself from that sleepy slumber this Christmas Day is with a nice dip in Dundag while helping a charity. | By Michelle Crean Local lady Niki McCarthy is organising the 11th Christmas Day Dip for charity Aware in memory of her 26-year-old sister Sylvan who took her own life in Wales in 2004.
CHARITY CONCERT: Singer Mary Culloty O’Sullivan will hold a charity concert in aid of KASI next Wednesday in the Methodist Church. Photo: Michelle Crean
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One local soprano is lending her voice to charity next Wednesday night as she’s planning a festive fundraising night of songs and poetry. | By Michelle Crean Mary Culloty O’Sullivan, who is originally from Rock Road and now living in Oak Hill, will perform a mix of songs with funds raised from the evening going to local group KASI. The concert takes place in the Methodist Church near the Avenue Hotel at 7.30pm. “Once again I am doing a charity Christmas concert and this year it's for KASI, a local support group for asylum seekers and refugees in Killarney and the greater Killarney area,” Mary told the Killarney Advertiser. A classically trained soprano, songs on the night will be a mixture of genres. “There’ll be something for everyone.
I’ll be singing Christmas carols and love songs, there’ll be poetry too and my special guests are my ‘Finding Your Voice’ group which was set up last year and is going from strength to strength.” The concert will be just over an hour long and there’s free admission with donations gratefully accepted, she added. Mary, mother of brother/sister duo Greywind who are seeing some phenomenal success including a headline show at Whelans in Dublin on Thursday, December 12 and a support act for The Coronas in the INEC on December 29, says singing gives her great joy. “I have been singing all my life. I love to reach people and feel it lifts them. It’s amazing how the emotion of the song touches people.”
CHRISTMAS DAY DIP: Niki McCarthy is organising the 11th Christmas Day Dip at Dundag for charity Aware. Photo: Michelle Crean
To date the dip has raised €54,000, Niki explained to the Killarney Advertiser. “I wanted to do something in her memory and help a mental health charity. I chose Aware as it was the first one I had heard of. It started with 20 people and now we have up to 150 who take part each year.” Participants are asked to gather from 10.30am onwards and head into the water at 11am. Those taking part can contact Niki beforehand for a sponsorship pack and each person will receive a t-shirt from Aware on the day. Donations are also accepted on the day. “It’s really nice to get out and socialise on Christmas morning. It’s filled with community spirit and also good to help a charity. There will also be refreshments and snacks for everyone there on the day.” For more information see Facebook: Christmas Day Dip.
Sadness at passing of Killarney’s centenarian | By Michelle Crean There was great sadness in the town over the weekend with the news of the death of centenarian John Coffey. John, from Lewis Road, passed away peacefully on Friday last in the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee, after a short illness. Funeral Mass took place on Monday morning followed by burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery. Just last August, John, who was the last of 12 children born to Jeremiah and Nora Coffey (nee O’Connell) in Carnahone, Beaufort, celebrated his 100th birthday with family who travelled from all over Ireland, Australia and America for an
enormous party in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. His daughter Mary this week paid tribute to her father saying he showed great positivity and gratitude throughout his long life. “My dad had great positivity and gratitude for everything in life. We were fortunate to have him for so long and in such good health.” She added that she’d like to thank Dr Donal Coffey, Ross Medical Practice, O’Shea’s Funeral Home, the Bon Secours and the people of Killarney for coming out in such numbers for his funeral. “I’d also like to thank the Presentation nuns who were so welcoming to him as he went to Mass there every morning.”
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Local boys steal the hearts of the nation on live TV | By Michelle Crean
From book reviewer Rian Gleeson’s shock surprise that the show has arranged for him to have a private session with musician Sharon Shannon - to Denis Moroney’s emotional rendition of ‘Grace’ – there wasn’t a dry eye in households across the country. Seven-year-old Rian from Artegallivan, who was featured in the Killarney Advertiser two weeks ago, said appearing on the show was “a dream come true”. “It was so exciting to get to meet Ryan and see the magical set,” Rian told the Killarney Advertiser. “I really enjoyed the books I got to review and I even got to meet some of the authors the week before the show. All of the team in RTÉ were so nice, I played my accordion and it was definitely a day I will never forget!” Rian was really shocked when Ryan told him he had a surprise that will involve him meeting Sharon Shannon on December 14.
He will get an hour long master class with the accordion player and get to go to her concert in the INEC. Rian has been learning the accordion for the last seven months under the tutelage of his dad Mícheál Gleeson, so this is going to be a very special experience for them both. “I was stunned when Ryan told me, I am so happy and I cannot wait to meet her.” For 12-year-old Denis from Killorglin, appearing on the show was very emotional as both his parents, Lyn and Michael, were unable to be there as they were away in New York on their honeymoon – seven years after they married, he told Tubridy. After his stunning performance, Tubridy, so moved by his singing, hugged Denis and told the audience ‘I wasn’t supposed to come up here at all but this guy touched my heart’. “You did it. How are you feeling? You’re a good guy, do you know that?”, he told Denis, who played a leading role in last year’s Killarney Musical Society’s 'The Sound of Music'. From Friday to Sunday a further 233,000 streams were made on the RTE Player. However, Denis waited for his parents to return home and together watched the show with younger brother Daniel (9) on Monday.
Denis Moroney (12) from Killorglin pictured with Ryan Tubridy. Picture Andres Poveda
Rian Gleeson will meet musician Sharon Shannon. Picture Andres Poveda
Over 1.35 million viewers stayed up late and tuned into the most watched show of the year on Friday night – but it was two local youngsters that stole hearts on The Late Late Toy Show.
NEW BOOK: Tom 'Totty' O’Sullivan has written a book called 'Kerry Dreamtime Legends and Lore of the MaGillicuddy Reeks'. Photo: Michelle Crean
New book traces lesser-known history of the Reeks area
A Beaufort musician, historian and world traveller has written a new book on the legends and lore of the MacGillycuddy Reeks. | By Sean Moriarty Tom ‘Totty’ O’Sullivan has self-published 'Kerry Dreamtime Legends and Lore of the MaGillicuddy Reeks', a 300-page collection of stories, history and poetry from the foothills of Ireland’s highest mountain. The official launch of the new book will take place next Thursday, December 12 at the Beaufort Bar at 8pm. Originally from the Milltown/Castlemaine area, Tom currently lives in the townland of Alohart on the approach to Cronin’s Yard. He previously ghost wrote a book for Milltown native Liam ‘The Bandon’ O’Shea entitled ‘Milltown and Back’ which told the story of O’Shea’s time living with Aborigines in the Australian Outback. He explained to the Killarney Advertiser how this was part inspiration for his new book. “The Aborigines call their time travelling ‘their dream time’,” he said. “I was always
interested in history, and I have done a lot of work with the Killorglin Archive. I have travelled extensively through Africa and India and have always been fascinated by the translation of place-names. Now that I am living in Alohart I realised there is a niche in the market covering this area.” The book is full of fascinating titbits of knowledge of the area, like the reason why all the grottos in the area are facing west, that Ireland’s fastest river rises in Carrauntohil, or that ingredients for the local cure for baldness involves the preparation of the bladder of one the many wild mountain goats in the area. “I have been told by people who have read the book that it is great for dipping in and out of, finding a random fact, and starting conversations based on that fact,” he added. The book can be ordered directly from the author on 087 9807122 and proceeds will go towards the Beaufort Community Hall refurbishment project.
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NEW DEFIBRILLATOR: A fundraising quiz by members of Activate Fitness and contributions from other local businesses helped purchase a new defibrillator at the gym while the remaining proceeds of €3011 was presented to Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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A four-paragraph letter in Tuesday’s Irish Times from Fr Peter McVerry SJ was surely the most shared in recent days. Sometimes the simplest stories, simply told, have the most profound effect. Here it is in case you haven’t read it: ‘Sir, I attended court with a young homeless boy who had been charged with theft of a bottle of orange, value €1. Another homeless man was charged with theft of four bars of chocolate, value €3. Another homeless man was charged with theft of two packets of Silk Cut cigarettes. A TD, on his way to, or from his full-time, very well paid job in Brussels, stops by at Dáil Éireann to sign in, so that he can collect his full €51,600 expenses for his attendance in the Dail.” The TD of course was Dara Murphy the FG fellow working in Brussels since 2017. Later on Tuesday, Fianna Fail TDs, all of them, well paid, well secured, overly expensed beyond most people’s dreams, sat on their lily-livered hands and abstained from the vote of no confidence put down by the Social Democrats in
Sometimes the simplest stories, simply told, have the most profound effect Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. I think some of their ancestors of the old Fianna Fail concerned with social justice for the poor of the towns and the poor and downtrodden of the countryside would be turning in their graves. But perhaps those old Fianna Fail ancestors are turning with some time now!
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Then on Wednesday morning we awoke to the news that a half hour or so after voting for an inept housing minister and saving the Government by the skin of their teeth the Cork TD and Brussels high flier Dara Murphy resigned.
Columnist ANNE LUCEY gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond
The cynicism of FG in this is almost unbearable to stomach. It is unforgiveable in my books. But you know, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, the old power brokers, are not the only ones around these days. Sinn Fein supported the Social Democrats. I have to say, now that the Shinners have got rid of most of their old “brigade” - just as FF and FG did 50 years ago - they are playing a blinder and have some of the best spokesmen in issues like housing with Eoin O Broin and have a good man in Pearse Doherty too. I am still not convinced about Mary Lou, unfortunately. The results of the recent by-election in Dublin Mid-West with the surprise election of Mark Ward show the way people are turning. It does not surprise me at all that few or no political commentator in any national forum missed the resurrection of Sinn Fein.
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On the ground though, people are fed up with taxes and lack of services and are being hounded with charges and health warnings and all kinds of things. And they are increasingly fed up with so many, far too many, TDs who are so well remunerated and who are devoted
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to building wealth, shamelessly - with overpaid senior civil servants who have to answer for nothing. Two weeks ago I was struck by Cllr Pa Daly, the Kerry Sinn Fein candidate, at the Council budget meeting, for the same reasons as I was struck Fr McVerry. Again it was a simple statement: “It’s the housing policy that’s increasing the homelessness, not the other way round,” Daly stated starkly. People are writing off the chances of SF holding onto their Kerry seat - I wouldn’t be in such a hurry to do so. There’s a lot of disquiet around this county and there is a lot of anger too. There is no lightning rod in terms of a candidate - and the rest of the field - those standing so far and even those straining in the side lines, have little magnetic charm in my view. So I definitely won’t write off Sinn Fein. And who knows that other shade of green - the Greens, my old companions - may bring in a couple of thousand votes with the former journalist Cleo Murphy too.
It’s time to modernise Killarney courthouse It was the Algerian-French writer Albert Camus who said “I like justice, but I will defend my mother before justice”. He refused to take sides in the Algerian War of Independence where his mother still lived. It was a position that suited neither left nor right and he was roundly condemned. I only refer to it because whatever about the history of the statement, it is essential Camus: ‘the human being comes before any system, earthly or divine’. Albert Camus was a philosopher, a writer, a journalist, and was in the resistance in Paris. Although shunned by the liberal left and the communists, he was, I feel, a founder thinker of modern Europe. Why do I raise his ghost? He wrote
about justice and the shunned and he would not like the courthouse in Killarney or the one in Tralee.
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This week we have the good news of a drinking water fountain outside the court - but there is no public toilet. And the only toilet that is in the building normally reserved for the solicitors and barristers - was blocked and in a disgusting state on Monday last. The seats for the press are all broken and twisted and we all walk out of there half crippled after only an hour. In fact, there is one Tralee journalist who refuses to “sit in Killarney” and I don’t blame him. Put us there for eight hours and include no break for lunch - as is the new practice - and we are all half dead. But we haven’t the worst of it at all
- the accused, the victims and their families, are sitting on tiered boards dreamt up as ideal seating for courts in the austere, harsh, Victorian era of deportation and capital punishment. Then if you have the misfortune of going to Tralee - at least you will have a toilet - but there is little else. The mark of a civilised society is how it treats its vulnerable, its young, its disabled, its aged, but also its condemned, its accused, its stressed. I contrast the uncouth approach in this county, “The Kingdom” with the sumptuous surroundings of other counties and other systems.
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In France for instance, an old palace completely renovated acts as the Palais de Justice in beautiful Aix-en-
Provence. The building is not unlike Tralee courthouse in that it is Palladian style, with pillars and steps and twin flanking monuments. But in Aix, instead of being abandoned in order to preserve it as the Council and courts service intended with Tralee, the old building has been fitted with modern wheelchair accessible facilities on either side, seamlessly. I am half tempted to suggest it to the court service to take a tour to Aix to see for themselves what can be achieved with a court complex in beautiful old buildings. Surely it is the one European law when it comes to many things including modernising protected buildings? And surely too there is European law about working time and decent human facilities for all working and present in the courts for whatever reason. Or does it not apply in Kerry?
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| By Sean Moriarty A Muckross graduate in Primary Education had double cause for celebration after achieving top student status in her class at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. A KIND GESTURE: The team of volunteers behind the Killarney and South Kerry Team Hope Shoebox Appeal which this year received approximately 4,000 boxes thanks to the kindness of the public. Photo: Michelle Crean
Team Hope charity exceeds target The Team Hope charity has outdone itself again this year - by collecting more gift boxes for under privileged children abroad - than they did last year. | By Francis Foley Due to the overwhelming support of the people of Killarney, at least 4000 gift boxes have been collected. Team Hope in Killarney, headed by Margaret Scully and her son Chris, are proud to see an improvement in the amount of boxes they normally collect. This achievement is made even more special as the charity, which covers the Killarney and south Kerry areas, collects gift items donated by the public and creates gift boxes made up of toys, clothes and other useable goods that are then sent to areas of the world that have the greatest need, is also celebrating its 10th anniversary in operation. There are restrictions on what can and can’t be sent to the children, as some items that may seem harmless, could lead to unintended negative environmental or cultural effects. These items could include anything from certain sweets to batteries.
The objective of the charity could not be met without the great effort and time given to the Team Hope cause by its volunteers which include, Josie Real, Dave O’Conner, Monica O’Shea, Flick Golding, Laura Ogiema, John and Kathleen Wrenn, Kitty Murphy and many others. It is because of people like this and the continuing kindness of the people of Killarney and the surrounding areas that nearly 24,000 boxes have been produced in South Kerry alone. Margaret this week expressed her gratitude to the people of Killarney for their donations. “I’d like to shout out a huge thank you to all the people of South Kerry for their generosity, every man, woman and child that has made up a box plus all the wonderful volunteers for their time, and the O’Brien family for the use of their building for our work,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. Chris also added thanks to all the schools and businesses that have helped Team Hope to keep going.
Shona O'Sullivan was honoured with the Religious Education Award – presented by the college to the student who achieves the highest grade in religious education on the Primary programme. She was amongst 750 graduates to qualify in Primary or Post-Primary teaching at the ceremony, during which, the 10,000th graduate from Hibernia College was also conferred. “I would advise any person considering starting a PMEP to get school experience and talk to other teachers about this career,” Shona, who works a substitute teacher across a number of differ-
AWARD WINNER: Shona O'Sullivan achieved top student status in her class at the recent annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony. Photo: Chris Bellew/ Fennell Photography
ent schools in local area, said. “I truly believe my prior work experience in primary schools helped me greatly during this course. I must admit I found this course challenging at times but it is important to focus on one deadline at a time."
Kerry grandad scoops €41k on Winning Streak A retired grandfather from Scartaglin won prizes totalling an impressive €41,000 on RTÉ One’s Winning Streak last Saturday night. John Reidy was delighted with his winnings as he scooped €38,000 in cash and won a holiday to Madeira, Portugal worth €3,000. John, who bought his ticket in Garvey’s, Castleisland, was supported in the studio audience last Saturday by his wife of 45 years, Sheila, their four adult children and some of eight grandchildren. John, a retired farmer, told the Killarney Advertiser this week that he was overwhelmed by all the well wishes before and after the show by everyone wishing him good luck and congratulations on his winnings.
He said he was watching Winning Streak with Sheila the Saturday evening before and was left shocked when his own scratch card was pulled out of the drum by presenters Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy. ‘It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I was delighted to have all my family and friends with me to celebrate,” John said. "I had to pinch myself because it was surreal to be in the hot seat instead of watching it on TV from my seat at home.” John added that he’d especially like to thank everyone from all over for all the messages, cards, phone calls and visits. Now, both John and Sheila have plans to treat the family and grandkids for Christmas as well as renovate the house next year.
ON A WINNING STREAK: John Reidy from Scartaglin won €41,000 on last Saturday’s Winning Streak Game Show. Pictured from left to right: Sinead Kennedy (Winning Streak co-host), John Reidy, Jim O’Connor (National Lottery) and Marty Whelan (Winning Streak Game Show co-host). Photo: Mac Innes Photography.
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When it comes to menswear – one Killarney store has a strong tradition in town - with everything you need from jackets, suits, knitwear, shirts, trousers, jeans, chinos and footwear. Quills, located at No. 4 High Street, opposite Who's 4 Shoes and Sceal Eile Restaurant, are open seven days a week. And with Christmas just weeks away they have the perfect gift for the men in your life. Originally the menswear department was upstairs in the main Quills store at Market Cross from 1986 to 2002, and from 2003 to 2017 it moved to the ground floor. In November 2017, with a vibrant ongoing trade, the men’s department moved to its own standalone shop not too far away on High Street. “We work with leading Irish companies like Andre, Douglas, Remus, Tricot Marine and Dubarry who specialise in the Irish market and we find this makes it easier for us to coordinate designs for
Quills have top quality products at the right price our customers, who we listen to, cater and adapt for,” Enda Walshe, Manager at Quills told the Killarney Advertiser. “We also stock leading brands from the UK and Europe such as Wilson and Sloane, Marc Darcy and more recently Eterna Shirts.” Over the years, Quills have built a loyal and strong local custom which branches as far as Limerick, Cork and Tipperary. “Being in a bustling holiday destination like Killarney the weekends are busy with Irish people choosing to have a staycation. Our main market is the Irish holidaymaker but in the recent past we have found a bigger interest in fashion from tourists,” Enda said. “We have a strong mantra for customer service but we ensure we don’t overpower the customer who may like to feel their way round the shop. We
always say ‘we are not here to sell, we are here to help you buy’. We are also conscious of offering our customers quality but at the right price, and have something to suit everyone’s taste and budget.”
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MENSWEAR: Quills Menswear on High Street has everything for the men in your life. Pictured were: Enda Walshe (Manager) and Frances Clifford (Sales Advisor). Photos: Michelle Crean
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The St. Vincent de Paul Society are holding their annual Christmas Church Gate Collection at the Cathedral, Friary, Church Of The Resurrection and Muckross Churches, on Saturday 8th and Sunday, December 9th. Alternativly, anyone who would like to subscribe to the societys annual Chirstmas appeal, kindly hand into “Vincents Thrift Shop” New Street car park, Killarney. Shop open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our annual church gate collection will take place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of December at the following churches: Beaufort, Fossa, Kilcummin, Glenflesk, Barraduff and Clonkeen.
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Sixth edition of Old Kerry Journal published Several Killarney journalists and historians have contributed to the sixth edition of ‘The Old Kerry Journal’ which will go on sale next Tuesday, December 10. | By Sean Moriarty
DON'T WALK BY: Glencar Construction Ltd's poster advertising the Reeks region on a building site in Southwark, London.
London billboards promote Kerry
London commuters are being enticed to visit Kerry’s Reeks District thanks to an innovative advertising partnership with Glencar Construction – a UK-based company with roots in the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. The construction company has donated billboards at three of its London sites to the destination marketing organisation and the slots are being used as part of a playful campaign to highlight the differences between hectic commuter life in the UK capital and the adventure and lifestyle opportunities afforded on the south-west coast of Ireland, just a 60-minute flight away. The campaign features on sites in Southwark, Battersea and Stratford. The billboards include striking images of climbing on Beenkeragh, surfing at Inch Beach and cycling in the Gap of Dunloe. “We may be based in the UK, but both
our company name and our family surname highlight our roots back home in Kerry,” Glencar Construction Managing Director Eddie McGillycuddy, said. “We are delighted to donate the billboard spaces at our London construction sites in an effort to help drive visitors to the Reeks District given our obvious sentimental ties with the region.” It is the second such campaign in London. Back in 2012, in the run up to the London Olympics, Toureeen Ltd, a company with its roots in Knocknagoshel, painted Go Kerry logos on the back of its fleet of vans.
The 2020 edition follows in the footsteps of its predecessors in providing articles and images on Kerry’s long and storied history. Donald Cameron of Killarney provides extracts from ‘Kerry Days’ written by his relative, Olive Trench, born in 1887, and daughter of George Trent, Land Agent to the Ardfert Estate. Tim Buckley of Killarney writes about the Kerry connection to The Belfast Harp Festival of 1792, the most signifi-
cant documented event in the history of harping in Ireland. It was organised to collect and preserve the airs of the ancient Irish instrument. The article includes a fascinating account of a Christmas night of harping and jollity at the residence of Thomas Browne, fourth Viscount Kenmare at Killarney House in the 1750s. “It is designed to whet the appetite of the casual reader of local history, and also to help to quench the appetite of the serious history buff,” editor Maurice O’Keeffe said.
Healy-Rae clashes with Minister for Health | By Sean Moriarty Deputy Michael Healy-Rae says he is going to buy Minister for Health, Simon Harris a dictionary for Christmas after the pair clashed during Question Time in the Dáil this week. Deputy Healy-Rae was seeking answers related an unnamed constituent who has been waiting to see an Orthopaedic Consultant in the South Infirmary in Cork. The minister told Healy-Rae that there was an urgent outpatient waiting list with a wait time in excess of two years. “If you look up the word ‘urgent’ in the dictionary the definition is ‘requiring
immediate action or attention’, but I am not sure what dictionary he is using?” Healy-Rae told the Killarney Advertiser. The Kilgarvan politician said he was still bussing patients to specialist hospitals in Belfast where orthopaedic procedures are carried out in a matter of months from the initial consultation. “I admit that the idea of a trip to Belfast is daunting and I am ashamed that this current Government let it happen but there seems to be no improvement in sight so all I can do to assist my constituents is to continue to take them to Belfast for as long as I am required to,” added Healy-Rae. “In the meantime perhaps someone needs to buy the Minister a dictionary for Christmas.”
CHESS: Members of the Killarney Chess Club who participated in the Munster Chess Championship in Limerick recently. From l-r were: Madeleine Lynch (2nd U7), Fleur O'Neill (2nd U9) and Karl James O'Neill (2nd U13). Killarney Chess Club meets every Thursday in the KDYS from 4-5pm. All welcome.
SPONSORSHIP: Killarney Credit Union (KCU) presented their annual sponsorship to Scotts Lakers Basketball Club yesterday (Thursday). Pictured from l-r were: Mark Greene (St Pauls), Pat Sheehan (Chairman of KCU), Aidan Quirke (Scotts Lakers Chairman), Helen Courtney Power (Business Development Manager KCU) and Mark Murphy (CEO KCU). Photo: Michelle Crean
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HELPING HAND: Transition Year students from St Brendan’s College, Callaum O’Grady, Colm O’Callaghan, Jack O’Sullivan and Aaron O’Sullivan with Tree Surgeon, Billy Tangney from Killarney, who assisted with assembling the 3000 individual energy efficent bulbs for the Tree of Light. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Tree of Light to sparkle this Sunday Expert Killarney tree surgeon Billy Tangney scaled new heights as he took on the considerable task of placing the lights on a 100ft tree which will sparkle in the town this Christmas. Billy and his crew are fitting no less than 3,000 bulbs on the huge Californian Redwood tree which is a very familiar landmark on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral. They got great assistance assembling the individual bulbs from four students from the nearby St Brendan’s College who were delighted to lend a hand. The Tree of Light will sparkle from this Sunday and the lights will be switched on at a festive season ceremony in the cathedral led by parish administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien. The ceremony, which will commence at 6pm, will feature music, reflections and seasonal prayers, and will involve stu-
dents from the local schools, civic leaders, businesses and community groups. The project is an exciting collaboration between a Christmas in Killarney Festival sub-committee and the Killarney parish and it will create a wonderful focal point in the town in the lead up to and during the festive season. The feature Californian Redwood tree, adjacent to a Famine graveyard on the grounds of the cathedral, is one of the most wonderful visual features in Killarney and it will greet tens of thousands of visitors passing the cathedral on their way to and from Killarney during the festive season.
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Conor Myles and Dan O’Connor, Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, present information on legal issues
COMMENCEMENT OF NEW REGULATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GIFT VOUCHERS From Monday the 2nd of December 2019, legislation concerning gift vouchers has received an overhaul thanks to the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act, 2019. The implications of the new legislation represent significant improvements for those purchasing the voucher and receiving the voucher.
tion value of a voucher need not be spent in any one transaction. Within the initial purchase, where there is any amount due back, where you have not used the full amount of the voucher value, businesses will now have to reimburse any amount outstanding in excess of €1.00 by cash or voucher or other similar means.
The above is just some of the new The Act provides amongst other requirements for businesses and/ aspects, the following main pro- or traders issuing the voucher visions: from Monday the 2nd of DecemAny gift voucher purchased after ber in the lead up to Christmas. Monday the 2nd of December It is important for those purchas2019 will have a minimum of 5 ing vouchers and those receiving years before the voucher can exvouchers, to be aware of same but pire and vouchers may be utilised it is crucial to appreciate that the even when the voucher is not in the user’s name. There cannot be new legislation does not apply to a charge levied for the change of all vouchers and is not retrospective. name on the voucher. Creating an Enduring Power of Attorney involves the transfer of considerable powers from a Donor to the Attorney and there are a number of legal safe-guards to be put in place to protect the Donor from any abuses. Furthermore, there is now no limit on the amount of vouchers which can be used in any single transaction and the full redemp-
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Burial ground running out claims councillor Loved ones may have to be buried outside the parish of Beaufort, claims one county councillor - who’s calling on the Council to take urgent action. Councillor Michael Cahill told a recent Council meeting the number of burial plots available are very quickly running out in Churchtown Burial Ground and asked them to also take into consideration the fact that Beaufort is a very large parish with a large population. The councillor has proposed that the Council prioritises the acquisition of lands in Beaufort for a new burial ground or an extension to the existing burial ground in Churchtown. "Residents are becoming increasingly concerned that their loved ones may have to be buried outside the parish," he said. The Council, in their reply said that based on current burial rates there are approximately five years remaining in Churchtown Burial Ground, Beaufort. ‘Kerry County Council have had discussions with a number of landowners with a view to both extending the existing burial ground and purchasing a site for a
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They often say that parts of North West London, like Kilburn and Cricklewood, could be described as the 33rd county of Ireland, such is the concentration of Irish immigrants living in these areas. And like every county, it can be divided into parishes and like every parish, the full cycle of life is experienced by all its inhabitants. For Danielle O’Leary and Conor O’Keeffe, their desire to live under the bright lights of London led them to crossing paths in what could only be described as the Kerry parish within the British capital. The tight-knit community is renowned for looking after its own kind of people. They both found work with the Danny Sullivan Group, one of the UK’s biggest construction employers and a firm well-respected for giving many Kerry men and women the start they needed when they first went over the water. Danielle, who is originally from Portmagee, works in the company’s head office in Park Royal while Conor, from Gneeveguilla, works on major road projects – most recently as a supervisor on the M4 motorway upgrade scheme near Reading. London life is not all work and no play and the Kerry community sticks together on the weekends as much as they do during the working week. Famous pubs like much-lamented and now closed The Kingdom in Kilburn and The Field in Neasden, both owned by Kerry families, were the focal points of many Kerry social gatherings over the years. This allowed the pair to cross paths outside work and, as they say, fate took care of the rest. It ultimately led them to a typical parish wedding, only this time the parishes
crossed from south Kerry into east Kerry via the North Circular Road – the infamous stretch of road that separates their work place in Park Royal and their new home in Ruislip, and within walking distance to the famed London’s GAA county grounds. They were married last month at the Church of Resurrection, Park Road, and celebrated the occasion at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. “It was an amazing day made special by both families and friends and all the London guests,” said Danielle. “The day was a bit wet but didn’t dampen the excitement. We had a fantastic day with family and friends. Fr David Gunn did a lovely Mass and got everybody involved. Local Killarney band Truly Diverse threw a great shindig and we danced the night away.” Special guests on the big day included Danielle’s parents Michael and Geraldine O’Leary and Conor’s parents Denny and Breda O’Keeffe. Bridesmaids were Michelle Moore, Collette O’Sullivan and Julie Sullivan while Bestmen duties fell to Chris Horgan, Fred McGillicuddy and Denis Brosnan. The flowergirls were Cheyenne Moore, Kayla Daly and Emma Daly backed up by the efforts of pageboys Cillian Moore and Jack Harrington. And the couple now have cherished memories as photographs were taken at Ross Castle by local photographer Ian Cronin.
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Musicians turn up the volume for sick girl Two concerts organised by a group of well-known Killarney musicians raised €5321.24 for the family of little Callie Kavanagh.
RETIREMENT: Retiring District Court Judge Aingeal Ní Chondúin receives a presentation from Kerry Law Society President Pat Mann at a function in The Killarney Plaza Hotel on Friday night. Also included are Kerry Law Society officers John Galvin (left) and Pat F. O'Connor (right). Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Well-respected judge retires
Callie was just six-and-half when she was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma cancer. Following successful specialised treatment in Germany she is now fully recovered and she returned to school in September. However, the German treatment came at a serious financial cost to her parents Adam and Shauna Kavanagh who both had to take extended leave from their own jobs to care for their daughter both at home and in Germany. In June this year, Callie’s grand-uncle, well-known local musician Mick Kavanagh organised a fundraising concert to help offset some of the costs her parents faced during their daughter’s illness. The June concert featured the resident
musicians who usually play in some of the town’s well-known tourist pubs and included Donal Shine who has been performing in The Tatler Jack on Plunkett St for over 40 years. On Friday night at the Avenue Hotel, the group handed over a cheque to the Kavanagh family, which included Callie, who is now eight-years-old. “It was a brilliant night in June and again on Friday night,” said Mick Kavanagh, who is the regular Friday night musician at the Killarney Avenue Hotel. “We did not advertise this time around but everyone who performed in June turned up again including Radio Kerry’s Dermot Moriarty who MC’d both nights.”
The Kerry branch of the Law Society gathered on Friday to pay their respects to retiring District Court Judge Aingeal Ní Chondúin. Doubling up as the Law Society’s annual Christmas party and a celebration for the retiring judge, the event attracted over 60 of Kerry’s best known law professionals. The Killorglin native began her career as a solicitor at her uncle’s practice in her home town in 1974. At the time she was one of very few women solicitors in the county. “She spoke of her career as a solicitor and later as judge,” Killarney lawyer Pat F. O'Connor BL told the Killarney Advertiser. “At her first society dinner in 1974 she was one of two woman and Friday’s
event was a 50/50 mix.” Judge Ní Chondúin was appointed as a District Court judge in the early years of this century and while she presided in cases all over the country she is best known for her work in Cork City. “She was a well-respected judge,” added Mr O’Connor. “She was very measured and very fair – there is nothing hysterical about her.” Judge Ní Chondúin presided over contested criminal and civil cases in Cork and in the past few years she specialised in family law cases and also presided over the juvenile court.
HANDOVER: A fundraiser organised by Killarney musician Mick Kavanagh raised €5321.24. Pictured were: Adam and Shauna Kavanagh with their daughter Callie and sons Donagh and Rian. Back from left were: Des Kavanagh, Mick Kavanagh, Marie Kavanagh and Derek Whelan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
NIGHT OUT: Staff from Fexco Payments and FX department enjoying a Christmas party in Reidys Killarney on Thursday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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PJ McGee, Kieran Dwyer, John and Zara Daly, Denis Tucker and Billy Daly at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Festive food fair fun at Daly’s SuperValu
Helen O'Sullivan (O'Sullivan's Bakery), Billy Daly (Daly's SuperValu proprietor) and Eileen Casey at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Christmas came early to Daly’s SuperValu on Wednesday night as the family-run store hosted its annual Christmas Food Fair. | By Sean Moriarty The event doubled as a showcase for Daly’s festive produce and as a “thank you” to customers for their support throughout 2019. Each year, Daly’s invite over 40 of their suppliers to demonstrate some of their best Christmas offerings and also invite their customers to sample the festive fayre. The fun event attracts locals in their
hundreds. “We had a great turn out, 45 demonstrators, and everyone was happy with the quality of the food,” Store Manager PJ McGee said. “It ran nice and smooth, there was always a steady stream in the door and people were there for a night out and catch-up. It was a great way to thank our customers and to show-off the quality of food we have on offer for Christmas.”
Margaret Cahill and Maria O'Sullivan at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Mary Reen, Niall O'Mahony and Lorna Conroy at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Gracia Delgado, Steve and Pat O'Connor and Sylvia Villena at the Killarney Honey stand at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Ben Soulmani, Dave Robinson and Atba Abderrahim at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Mary and Pat O'Connor (Beaufort Free Range Eggs), with Helen Kerins at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Dolores Croke Daly, Jacqueline and Isolde Daly and Billy Daly at the Daly's SuperValu annual Christmas Food Fair on Wednesday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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County chef team selected
The Kerry Chef team that will go forward to represent the county in the first ever Munster Chef Championships in Limerick next May. On Wednesday night last, ten chefs from all over Kerry went head-tohead at the Brehon Hotel.
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Five of them, will now form the Kerry team that will face teams of chefs from all over Munster next year. The winners of this provincial competition will go forward to the All-Ireland finals. The ten Kerry-based chefs each prepared a five-course meal and judges included diners at the Brehon and two independent and unidentified food experts. The five winners were selected from
different categories including starter, main course and dessert and judging was based on criteria like regionalism, seasonality, taste, presentation and creativity. “Each chef cooked a course against each other,” organiser Chad Byrne, Head Chef in The Brehon, told the Killarney Advertiser. “But for the next step they will have to work together as the Kerry team. All the Munster county titles will be decided by April and the Munster final will take place in May in Thomond Park in Limerick.”
THE CATEGORY WINNERS WERE: Starter: Plant based: Fish: Main Course: Dessert:
Cyrile Durand Dromhall Hotel Craig Lynch Ballygarry House Dan Mulcahy Brehon Hotel Sean Roche Doyle’s of Dingle Bruce Mulcahy Mulcahy’s Kenmare
developed. As part of the review, we are inviting anybody who has used the ADAPT services to complete a survey questionnaire. This questionnaire is open to all women, who have had personal experience of ADAPT Kerry. So we are asking women who have used our services anytime since 1996 to go to our website or Facebook page and tell us what they feel we should put in place to better respond to women and children who need support because of domestic violence.
All responses are completely CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS ADAPT Kerry has asked Dr Brendan O’Keeffe to independently undertake this research. Therefore, only Brendan will have access to the responses received. This questionnaire does not collect any personal or identifying data, and is GDPR compliant.
To access the survey, please visit the ADAPT website:
kerryrefuge.com/survey The questionnaire can also be accessed on a smartphone using the QR code
THE DEADLINE FOR THE COMPLETION OF QUESTIONNAIRES IS 18TH DECEMBER 2019
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STARS OF THE STAGE: Actors and chorus members from Killarney Community College who starred in the pantomime 'Beauty and the Beast' which was a sell out for both nights this week.
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Gardening - By Debby Looney
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Tips to help the insects hibernate I always think despite the cold these winter months are a beautiful time in the garden. I am not sure whether the birds would agree so it is important to remember them! Birds need a constant supply of fresh water, so try to ensure that it is available to them. I have seen people put nightlights under a dish to stop it from freezing over. A pond is also an excellent source of water for wildlife and personally I leave my pump running at a low setting all winter as moving water does freeze quickly. There are many types of bird feed available, tailored to specific species; mealworms for robins, nyjer for finches and so on, however the important thing is not to give them kitchen scraps. Insects also feel the cold and need places to hibernate. In nature, spent seed heads and rotting logs and debris provide this
shelter, however, in well maintained gardens these hideouts may not exist! There are really cute ‘insect hotels’, ‘ladybird lodges’ and ‘bee B&Bs’ available in most garden centres now, and while these things might look as if they are just a gimmick, they are actually very functional, and necessary in these times of tidy gardens. You can make your own insect hotel, a great project with kids on a rainy day! A bundle of short bamboo sticks is a suitable base as they are hollow. Butterflies need a narrow space as they hibernate with their wings folded, and beetles like a pile of sticks and small planks on the ground. An exceptionally good website for instructions and ideas is www.edenproject.com and search ‘how to build an insect home’. If you have a wormery, it is important to make sure it is either insulated or well protected from any frost. I take mine into the garage in the winter months.
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A project by students to encourage their classmates and others to become savvy savers and learn about the importance of money has been launched in St Brigid’s Secondary School Killarney. The Transition Year class opened what they have branded as the ‘BEE Yourself Bank’ and the big launch took place in the school canteen - with hampers raffled amongst their new customers. During the school year the student bankers plan to hold different events to raise money for the community. The school bank will open every Monday in the school and it will welcome students of all ages to start saving. “The bank is part of the ‘Build A Bank
Challenge’ which hundreds of schools get involved in each year,” teacher Adrienne Brosnan said. “At the end of the process the girls will have to present the idea behind their bank to a panel of judges in the RDS Dublin in March. “It’s great to be part of the ‘Build a Bank Challenge’. This initiative is a wonderful opportunity for students to broaden their horizons and get the experience of running a bank.”
BEE GOOD WITH MONEY: Aileen Keane, Mehek Asgard Simonova and Alana O'Connor pictured at the launch of their 'BEE Yourself' bank in St Brigid’s Secondary School, Killarney.
A selection box of treats this Christmas at the Gleneagle INEC Arena The Christmas elves at the Gleneagle INEC Arena have been hard at work this year to make sure they bring you the very best of entertainment this Christmas season. The yuletide line-up includes the brightest stars on the Irish music scene, worldclass comedy and not forgetting to keep the home fires burning, this season celebrating the very best of homegrown Kerry entertainment. This Christmas, the newly rebranded Gleneagle INEC Arena welcomes the biggest acts in music including Picture
This, The Coronas and Walking on Cars. For the first time on the Gleneagle INEC Arena Stage five legends of Irish music, Paul Brady, Sharon Shannon, Finbar Furey, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan all play their own sets and unique collaborations with a host of very special musicians. Following on from two sell out shows Bingo Loco returns for a Christmas special. Countdown to a new decade with Gavin James and special guest Ryan Sheridan this New Year’s Eve followed by closing party from Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin’ Beats featuring Hit Machine Drummers.
Local acts include Bernard Casey, Killarney local folk musician Junior Brother, Dingle’s Walking on Cars, West Kerry’s finest traditional musicians - The Síbín Orchestra featuring Séamus Begley, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and more and not forgetting Bird on a Wire – celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen featuring Pauline Scanlon. And for the first time ever, the multiAward-winning Bill Bailey comes to the Gleneagle INEC Arena with his show ‘Larks in Transit’ to ensure you laugh your Christmas socks off!
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Growing Up with Ireland: A Century of Memories From Our Oldest and Wisest Citizens By Valerie Cox On January 7, 1922 Ireland became a free state. Born into that era of turbulence and hope were the 26 women and men whose stories and memories of a lifetime are captured by cherished Irish journalist Valerie Cox. From recollections of the big snow of 1932, to Eamon de Valera speaking to crowds in a rural town square, to the dawning of electricity, these evocative pieces reflect both a simpler time and a tougher one, where childhood was short and the world of work beckoned from an early age. Also included are stories describing hiding out in Santry Woods when the Black and Tans raided, and pride in a father who was interned in Frongoch after the Easter Rising. Also explored are thoughts on the good and bad of how life has transformed over a cen-
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BBC DJ labels ‘Fairytale of New York’ a nasty song A BBC radio DJ is refusing to play The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ after telling listeners this week that he is “no longer comfortable” playing the festive favourite.
The real Lewis Christmas advert A hardware shop in Wales is giving John Lewis a run for Christmas advert of the year – as his budget video received over 50,000 views on YouTube within two days. Thomas Lewis Jones is a third generation operator of Hafod Hardware, Rhayader
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BBC Radio Solent disc jockey Alex Dyke told listeners: “I hope I’m not going to ruin your Christmas, but I’ve decided that I am no longer comfortable with playing ‘Fairytale of New York’ by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl. I think Christmas songs should be about excited children, toys, Christmas trees, snowy streets, ski lodges, reindeer, wrapping paper, Santa, family, peace on earth and love,” he added. “I just find the Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’ a nasty, nasty song."
At the end, Arthur turns into his father, with a slogan encouraging visitors to ‘be a kid this Christmas’. Mr Jones told the PA news agency: "It has been crazy. We've been overwhelmed with nice emails and messages from all over the world."
New documentary on Trump’s Scottish mother A new documentary for Irish TV station TG4, will explore the fascinating life story of Mary MacLeod, the Scottish mother of President Donald Trump. Set to be broadcast on Wednesday, December 11, Máthair Trump follows MacLeod's journey from her childhood Scottish Village, on the Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides
to her marriage into one of the wealthiest property development families in New York. Criss-crossing the Atlantic, the show says it will give a personal portrait of the woman who was the mother to a future President. While we all know about Donald Trump and his father’s background little is known about his late mother’s background. Mary MacLeod was raised in the remote Isle of Lewis
in the Hebrides and was one of the thousands of immigrants who left the island for America in search of a better life. While Donald Trump made few mentions of his late mother while he was a property and media mogul as President, he does often reference his Scottish roots. Running like a thread through the documentary is the story of a very special friendship, between Mary Anne MacLeod and Agnes Stiven, her teenage pen-pal, from the east coast city of Dundee, who in later life wrote a beautiful memoir of their relationship.
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Sr Consilio presented with Human Dignity award Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, the founder of Cuan Mhuire, was presented with the fifth Oireachtas Human Dignity Award at a ceremony in Leinster House yesterday (Thursday).
NEW COACHES: Kerry’s Newest pickleball coaches pictured at John Mitchel’s GAA Club in Tralee on Monday.
Kerry’s newest pickleball coaches Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership, in recognition of the success of Age and Opportunity’s ‘Go For Life Games’ programme, hosted a specific ‘Coach the Coaches’ pickleball coaching day on Monday, at John Mitchel’s GAA Club in Tralee. Pickleball is an exercise that ticks all the boxes and makes for a great social outlet for older people. Combining elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis along with using modified tennis rules, pickleball offers the older person an opportunity to participate in sport played on a court with a paddle as opposed to a racket. “Exercise is good at any age but is especially important as we get older and pickleball offers another opportunity for older people to stay active as well as hav-
ing fun while learning a new skill,” Jimmy Deenihan, Chairperson of Kerry Recreation and Sport Partnership, said. The aim of the coaching day was to train up as many people as possible in order to be able to introduce pickleball to Kerry. According to KRSP Programme Facilitator Debbie Quirke, the day was very successful with 25 participants attending and representative of 11 groups. “As 2020 approaches, we at Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership plans to provide an opportunity for the older people of Kerry to experience pickleball in a variety of locations, via our public leisure centres and supporting our counties active retirement groups.” For additional information contact Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership –info@kerryrecreationandsports.ie or 066 7184776.
Pride Festival back in Kerry Kerry Festival of Pride is relaunching in 2020 with an LGBTQ+ Pride parade in Tralee on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The parade will be at the centre of a series of events running throughout the weekend of 12-14 June, including a social night
and a family event. “We are delighted to announce the relaunch of Kerry Festival of Pride in 2020. We are coming together to foster a sense of pride, support and community for LGBTQ+ people living in Kerry,” said Morgan Queeney, Chairperson of Kerry Festival of Pride.
The Human Dignity Award is presented annually by the Oireachtas Human Dignity Group to a person or group for exemplary commitment to the promotion of human dignity. Sr Consilio (Eileen) Fitzgerald who is from the Cork/Kerry border near Brosna was honoured for her decades-long work with men and women suffering from addiction. Her foundation, Cuan Mhuire, provides addiction treatment services and residential rehabilitation to 3,000 people each year. The award comes 53 years after Sr Consilio began her work from a small room in the Convent of Mercy in Athy. The young Mercy Sister, who had trained as a nurse and midwife, was moved by the plight of the ‘men of the road’ who came to seek a night’s lodgings in St Vincent’s Hospital, Athy, where she was working. To cope with the growing numbers seeking her assistance, she soon opened a facility in the convent’s dairy. Today, there are five treatment centres around Ireland, including a women-only facility in Cork, as well as seven transition facilities throughout the country. Acknowledging the award, Sr Consilio noted that people at every level of soci-
DEDICATION: Sr Consilio has been presented with the Oireachtas Human Dignity award.
ety were struggling with addiction. “We will keep going,” she said. “The challenges are great. Demand for our service far exceeds our capacity to help people. But we trust in the Lord and in the great people who support our work every day.” Cuan Mhuire is currently fundraising for a new purpose-built women’s treatment centre in Athy.
National Children's Hospital to cost even more The National Children's Hospital will cost at least another €2 million and costs could soar even further a Dáil committee has been told. The Chairman of the board of the National Children's Hospital told the committee that construction has been delayed again and that this and other issues could cost millions more.
Fred Barry told the Public Accounts Committee yesterday (Thursday) that the cost of the hospital will go over budget by between €2m and €2.9m this year due to construction inflation. While the initial cost of the hospital was estimated at €650m it is currently costing €1.73bn with further increases likely.
Radio station to play U2 only 24/7 An internet based non-commercial radio station has launched a channel that plays U2 music nonstop. SiriusXM is a subscriber based platform, similar to the way Sky TV operates, except it is advert free and relies on listen-
ers to pay to access its various channels. The new radio station, U2X RADIO, will feature music from U2's acclaimed decades-long career; never before heard interviews and live concert recordings; favourites and surprises from the archive; plus content celebrating their Dublin roots.
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Fitting into your little black dress If you’re worrying about fitting into the little black dress in time for the festive season then the Universal Contour Wrap may be just for you. It’s starts with the body covered with sea clay, enriched with minerals, salt and clay, followed with up to 30 bandages wrapped in a specific technique to lift and contour the body. Electrodes are applied to the thighs and stomach using a faradic current to aid the lymphatic flow and detoxification process which is excellent to get rid of cellulite. Finally a heated blanket is added just for comfort, and this will help you sweat a little. After treatment you have a three-day detox programme to stick to at home. This is a very important stage. During the actual treatment your pores open and the sea clay goes into the skin just enough to help soak up toxins and tighten - so you cannot shower for three to four days. Obviously you can wash the areas required but you must leave the
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HE'S BACK: Santa is back at the Killarney Outlet Centre from tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday and each weekend until Christmas. Photo: Eamonn Keogh
Santa’s back at the Killarney Outlet Centre! The famous man in the red suit Santa Claus - will be taking up residence at the Killarney Outlet Centre again this Christmas! For the next three weekends families can visit Santa in his winter log cabin on the ground floor. It all commences this weekend, tomorrow (Saturday 7) and Sunday, December 8, and again on the 14 and 15, and finally on December 21 and 22, from 1pm to 6pm each day. Every family will receive their own 5x7 souvenir photograph of their visit with
the big man himself, and all the lucky boys and girls will take home a special Christmas parcel from Santa. “Santa says he is really looking forward to meeting all the little boys and girls again this year in Killarney Outlet Centre,” Paul Sherry, General Manager said. “In the run up to Christmas shoppers can enjoy the festive season, warm indoors, soaking up the atmosphere of the Christmas sounds andsights, all under one roof where everyone can enjoy a shopping experience that is different to the rest!”
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• MAGIC PARADE Saturday, 6pm Killarney town
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BURSARY: Pictured at the recent Mary Immaculate College awards ceremony was Katie Buckley from Rathmore. Katie, a first year B Ed student, received a Munster GAA Bursary Award, valued at €750, in recognition of her football achievements. Katie was a member of the Kerry minor and senior ladies football teams last year and is currently on the senior panel. She also plays senior ladies division one football for Rathmore Ladies Football Club and is a member of MIC’s Giles Cup ladies football team. In 2018, while in school at Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore, Katie assisted in coaching her school’s junior ladies football team. Katie is pictured with Liam Lenihan (Munster GAA Vice Chairman). Photo: Brian Arthur
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GIVING GIFTS: Santa pictured meeting with his local elves, Annabelle Van Vrede, Alexandria Scally, Lisa Basel, Marieclaire Van Vrede, Lexi Basel, Indy Lyne, Kai Basel, and Maya Basel at The Great Southern Killarney, to handover Christmas gift boxes to Focus Ireland from the Hayfield Family Collection's Christmas gift appeal which will be distributed to families throughout Munster this Christmas. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan
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KILLARNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE on SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2019 from 11am to 4pm
Children showcased their swimming skills in the Aquila Club last Friday for their annual swim gala. Pictured at the front were: Jack and Kate Ahern. Middle: Laura Ahern and Gemma Murphy. Back: Dieter Gogsch (Aquila Club), Claire and Avril Ahern.
Children showcase swimming skills
Local children got to showcase their swimming skills to family and friends on Friday at the Aquila Club annual swim gala. The event, in the Gleneagle Hotel, was a fantastic success with over 70 swimmers competing from Killarney and surrounds, as well as 12 participants in the ‘Parents and Staff’ race. All the children got tremendous joy watching their parents and the swim teachers try their best to win a medal, with the eventual winner being Cody O’ Meara. The aim of the gala was to promote participation in sport and in particular swimming, explained Dieter Gogsch, Aquila Club Swim Co-ordinator. “We believe swimming is such an essential life skill. All the children received a special commemorative certificate and a goodie bag with medals going to the individual race winners. He added that swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland and their team endeavours to promote the health and fitness to both children and
adults alike. “It is so important that adults join in and experience the sport with their children. This really helps motivate the children to stick with a sport, particularly as they get older.” One of the highlights of the swim gala were the Under 7 swimmers as well as the novelty relay races which included the wheelbarrow race and family relay race. “Both races were a closely fought affair with the amazingly talented Alexandra Biblokhvost and Sarah Reidy winning the wheelbarrow race. The winners of the Aquila Club perpetual trophy in the family race were the Roarty family, with the Aherns runners-up and the Doolan family in third place. The gala was a great way to round off a very successful year for swimming lessons at the Aquila Club and we look forward to welcoming all the swim lessons back in the New Year.”
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'80s music extravaganza in Killarney Forever Young’s Winterfest - a two day indoor festival of incredible ‘80s music and entertainment - takes place in Killarney’s INEC this weekend from today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Artists in the line-up for the weekend include '80s icons Howard Jones, Tony Hadley, Nik Kershaw, Go West, Nick Heyward, Altered Images, The Christians, Andrew Strong, Dr and the Medics, Rusty Egan DJ; while on the Great Pretenders tribute stage, Duran, the top Duran Duran tribute act will perform. The festival promises to bring you back to a simpler time when synths and big hair ruled the world, and also features the ‘Let’s Dance’ Silent Disco, Stars in
their Eyes Live Band Karaoke, retro ‘80s classic movies and much more. Organisers are encouraging fans of the ‘80s to dig out those fingerless gloves, luminous tops, get crimping and back combing and head down to the Christmas party of 2019. Like their summer event, Forever Young Winterfest is a music event with a heart, set up to raise money for animal welfare, in partnership with the ISPCA. Line up and opening times can be found at www.foreveryoungfestival.ie
BACK TO THE '80s: Former Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley will take part in this weekend's Forever Young’s Winterfest in the INEC.
€15.5m Fáilte Ireland funding to be announced in Tralee Towns across the country will learn this Monday if they are to be included in Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns initiative. the initiative, which was earlier this year, every local in the country had the opto bid for funding of up to
€500,000 to develop a town in their area which has the potential to become a ‘destination town’ for tourists. The total amount on offer, nationwide, is €15.5m. The result will be announced at 10.30am on Monday in the Imperial Hotel, Tralee by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin.
DONATION: Mary Doody (Branch Manager Permanent TSB Killarney) and Karen Browne (Mobile Consultant) presenting the proceeds of their recent branch coffee morning/bake sale to Con O'Connor (Funding and Advocacy Coordinator South West Pieta House) in aid of Pieta House in Kerry.
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WINNERS: Winners of the Chapter 23 Art competition in the eight to 10 yearsold category were (front): Emmett Carmody (Merit award), Emily O’Sullivan (1st), Orla O’Donoghue (1st Special award), Lucy Condon (2nd Special award), Padraig Lenihan (2nd) and Ruby Lionaird (winner Under 7 award). Back from left: Siobhan Dennehy (Cara Credit Union), Mary O’Shea (Chapter 23 CU), John Long (Chairman Chapter 23), Charity Killeen (Secretary Chapter 23) and Tom Lawlor (Cara Credit Union) in the Manor West Hotel, Tralee on Saturday.
CELEBRATION: Margaret and Mike Moriarty (proprietors) with some family, friends and staff members at the 20th anniversary celebrations at Moriarty's Centra Farranfore on Wednesday. Included is their daughter Katie Ellard, sonin-law James Ellard, grandchildren Jamie and Ryan Ellard, Deirdre Matthews (Manager), Brid O'Donnell, Diarmuid O'Callaghan, Sam Murphy, Janet and Pat Finnegan, Margaret Falvey, Annie O'Donnell, Norrie O'Shea, David Randles and Dermot Moriarty. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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Funds for defibrillators | By Sean Moriarty
The Kilcummin community will have up to eight defibrillators scattered across key locations in the parish by early next year thanks to the fundraising efforts of locals. The Kilcummin Defibrillator Group (KDG) was set up less than three years ago and so far they have installed seven units across the parish including ones at the village post office and Coolick and Anabla national schools. Last week the Kilcummin Community Alert Group (KCA) presented a cheque for €500 euro to KDG. The money, which
was raised locally, will go towards the upkeep of the seven current units. There are also ambitions to place an eighth unit at the Killarney Burial Ground, with KDG sharing the cost of this one with the Heart of Killarney group. “We like to have them all linked up,” local councillor and project supporter Marie Moloney told the Killarney Advertiser. “The one in Anabla National School, one of the first we installed, has been utilised five times in the three years it has been there.” KDG offer free regular training sessions for the use of defibrillators with the next session pencilled in for early next year.
HEART FUNDING: The Kilcummin Community Alert Group (KCA) presented a cheque for €500 to The Kilcummin Defibrillator Group (KDG). From left are: Sheila O'Connor (KDG), Ben Brosnan (KCA), Eileen Crowley (KCA), Willie Fleming (KDG), Robert Keane (Kilcummin Community Alert Chairman) and Marie Moloney (KDG). Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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COLLEGE LIFE: Transition Year students from St Brigid’s Secondary School got a glimpse of college life on Monday when they attended the UL Taster Day in Limerick.
Transition Year students get a glimpse of college life | By Saoirse Coffey, Transition Year student On Monday, 30 Transition Year students from St Brigid’s Secondary School travelled to the University of Limerick for the annual UL Taster Day. Student Saoirse Coffey tells the Killarney Advertiser how they got on.
The day was designed specifically with Transition Year students in mind, with the aim of providing some insight into the courses offered in UL. Students had the opportunity to sit in on a wide range of 30 minute lectures and ask any questions they had in relation to the course.
Upon arrival, we were given a timetable illustrating the time and location of the lectures available, including Law and Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Performing Arts, Economics, Music and Dance, Journalism, Modern languages, Linguistics, English and Irish. We were free to attend as many lectures as we wished. We were informed of the basic details of the courses such as entry re-
quirements, length of course, and some of the key modules within the course. We also had access to student facilities between lectures, and enjoyed having a look around campus. The day was very informative and provided a realistic glimpse into the courses UL offered at third level. While it was very beneficial to attend lectures I already had an interest in Psychology. However, my mind was also opened to courses I would never have considered, such as Performing Arts and Journalism. I also have a better understanding of college life in general. While we are only in Transition Year, it is never too early to start considering options for our future, and the UL Taster Day was an excellent starting point.
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Award for MACE MACE Kilgarvan was presented with a bronze award after being awarded ‘Best Convenience Store under 2,500 sq ft’.
The C-Store Awards ceremony took place at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel on Wednesday night (November 27) and are the only comprehensive and independently judged business accolades for the convenience store sector. “We’re delighted to be awarded bronze in the ‘Best Convenience Store’ catego-
ry,” Juliette Healy-Rae said. “It’s a credit to the dedication of all our hard-working staff and the wonderful support of our local community.” Congratulating the Kerry store, Daniel O’Connell, MACE Sales Director said he wants to extend his heartfelt congratulations to all at Healy-Rae’s MACE Kilgarvan on being awarded a bronze medal on this national stage. “The store and staff are very deserving of this industry accolade and they are great champions for the MACE brand.”
GAA BURSARY: Patrick D’Arcy from Killarney, pictured with his parents Siobhan and Rory, received a Munster GAA Bursary Award from Mary Immaculate College in recognition of his football achievements. Photo: Don Moloney
Local footballer receives GAA Bursary Award Patrick D’Arcy from Killarney, a first year B Ed student at Mary Immaculate College has received a Munster GAA Bursary Award, valued at €750, in recognition of his football achievements.
AWARD: Michael Healy-Rae, Juliette Healy-Rae from MACE Kilgarvan pictured with Mark Hargadon from Aryzta Food Solutions after receiving a bronze award for ‘Best Convenience Store'. Photo: Joe Keogh
The annual MIC Awards ceremony which was held in the Lime Tree Theatre, saw 130 students, graduates and alumni from MIC being recognised for their academic and other notable achievements. Patrick, son of Siobhan and Rory, played
on the All-Ireland winning Kerry minor football team in 2018. He was also Kerry county minor champion with East Kerry in 2017, 2018 and 2019, and made it to the county intermediate championship semi-finals in 2019. Patrick plays senior football with St Agatha’s GAA club in Glenflesk and is also a member of MIC’s Freshers’ football team. In 2017 Patrick was coach aid to various underage teams within his club and during the summer of 2019 he was a Cúl Camps coach in East Kerry.
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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Brian Foley Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie
How to navigate the social calendar Last week we spoke about how waiting for the “perfect time” to put healthier practices into place usually means they never happen, and we as humans need accountability. By this time, you should be practicing eating slowly and putting a bedtime routine in place. Don’t worry if you haven’t absolutely nailed these practices, it takes time and effort, so keep working on them. This week we are looking at what to do around the Christmas party season and how to enjoy your nights out whilst still managing to stay accountable to your goals. Nights out and social occasions are inevitable, more so this time of year than any other. So you want to be fitter and healthier but also want a life - this is possible. You don’t have to live like a hermit to live a healthier lifestyle, on the contrary, social occasions are important to allow you to relax and spend time with friends and family and maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle. So how do you navigate the social calendar at this time of year? Firstly, I’m not saying you should head out every weekend between here and Christmas. If you have a specific health and fitness goal in mind, certain changes in lifestyle must be made. But when you do decide to head out for your work Christmas party for example, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: • Try and choose clear alcoholic beverages such as vodka, gin and tonic/spar-
kling water • Ensure you eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch that day, with protein and satiating vegetables forming the basis of these meals • Drink plenty water • Avoid the chipper at the end of your night out Week 2 Action Items: Continuing on your practice and habits from Week 1, try to incorporate the following along with your initial habits. Stop eating at 80% full. • To lose fat, you usually have to eat less than you do now • “80% full” is not a specific number, but rather an idea: Eating until “just satisfied” or “no longer hungry” but not full or stuffed • This habit continues to teach appetite awareness, building intuitive understanding and control of your hunger/ fullness. Over time, you can learn to sense your own hunger and satiety cues properly, as well as distinguish physical hunger from cravings. Eat lean protein with each meal • We need protein for almost every metabolic process in the body. Making sure to get enough protein will help preserve lean mass i.e. bone and muscle, as well as help you feel fuller for longer • his is an "easy" habit that is easily understandable and generally well accepted as do-able by most people. • Simple portion size guideline, use your hand size! – For women: one palm per meal
HELPING THOSE IN NEED: Mary Devane, with Wesley Maher, Daniel and Ryan Maher, attended the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Brehon Hotel which was in aid of the St Vincent De Paul Christmas charity appeal to help needy children in Kerry. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Brehon party supports Kerry's needy children Armed with toys to donate to St Vincent de Paul, very generous boys and girls from right around Kerry gathered in The Brehon, Killarney on Sunday for the annual Lighting of The Brehon Christmas Tree. Over one hundred children and their parents attended the afternoon of festivities which included performances by the St Brigid’s Secondary School Carollers and The Gleneagle Concert Band as well as festive treats, hot chocolate and mulled wine. “We wish to thank everyone for donating toys and money to this very worthy cause,” Sinead McCarthy, General Manager of The Brehon, said. “Thank
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you also to Santa Claus, who took time out of his very busy schedule to call and meet all the boys and girls and switch on the lights on our amazing Christmas Tree.” The Brehon Christmas Tree party is organised in aid of St Vincent De Paul and anyone who wishes to donate to this worthy cause can bring new or unused toys to The Brehon over the next two weeks.
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Last year, 154 such cars were sold in the county. Hybrids are gaining popularity, 16 cars were bought this year, an increase of seven in 2018. While diesel cars continue to be the most popular engine in Kerry, sales are falling rapidly. Last year 1,499 diesel cars were sold in Kerry, but this year only 1,200 such vehicles hit the road. The same applies for petrol models, 849 sold so far this year compared to 976 for the same period last year. Overall, nearly 350 fewer new cars were sold in Kerry this year compared to 2019.
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Reen’s wins Peugeot ‘Dealer of the Year’ Reen’s Rathmore, Main Peugeot dealer for Kerry, has taken the ‘Dealer of the Year’ title for the third consecutive year. The presentation was made to Dealer Principals, John and Tim Reen, together with their wives Nora and Cecilia Reen, at a black-tie event to mark Gowan Distributors’, Peugeot importer in Ireland, on Saturday. “We are simply speechless,” Tim Reen said. “I thank Gowan Distributors wholeheartedly for their support and encour-
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Gaelscoil celebrates International Day Cultures from 19 different countries were celebrated in one local school on Friday as part of their first ever International Day. | By Michelle Crean Organised by the Parents Council of Gaelscoil Faithleann, the idea was to recognise and celebrate the many cultures represented in the school. There was a wonderful African drumming display for the pupils, food from countries from all over the world and stories from many of the parents present, Chair of the Parents Council, Mary Carroll, explained. “Often in Gaelscoileanna we might not realise there is a large diversity of cultures represented,” Mary said. “We have counted 19 different countries amongst our parent community, from Mauritius to Zimbabwe to Portugal and Chile. Our inaugural International Day was full of colour, fun and learning, with flags, food, music and Brazilian martial art! Parents came in to each class to talk about their culture - we had parents from Nigeria, Latvia, New Zealand, USA, Chile, India, Portugal, Poland and the Philip-
pines. The children loved to hear facts about these countries and to realise all the diversity in the school.” There was a wonderful African drumming display for the pupils and a big thank you to Wilson da Silva of Killarney Movement and Fitness Club for his fabulous display of the Brazilian martial art, Capoeira which left the children enthralled, she added. “Food from Pakistan, Iraq, the Philippines, amongst others was on display for tasting. We are very grateful to KASI, the Killarney Immigrant Support Network, for their support with our day. We plan to have this as an annual event from now on and its importance in recognising other cultures and making children aware of the value of diversity is significant. It is a fabulous opportunity for children to meet directly with people from other countries and to hear first-hand what it is like to live there.”
INTERNATIONAL DAY: Children in Gaelscoil Faithleann, pictured with Wilson De Silva, celebrated International Day in school on Friday.
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NEWS BRIEFS... Festive story-time at Killarney Library A special Christmas-themed story-time for children will take place at Killarney Library tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30am. Children are invited to get into the spirit of the festive season by dressing as their favourite Christmas character or bringing along some Christmas cheer. Free admission. All welcome. ................................................................
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Rathmore Gneeveguilla Community Games On Saturday, December 14 the Rathmore Gneeveguilla Community Games annual fundraiser takes place at Tesco Deerpark, Killarney. All funds raised will go towards affiliation costs, kits and equipment etc. ................................................................
Garda fireworks display notice Killarney Looking Good committee is seeking volunteers to help tidy up the town. At present the group are out early morning and during daylight hours but say they need more volunteers to give a hand. Anyone interested can phone Yvonne Quill on 087 9792995 or email killarneylookinggood@gmail.com.
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Killarney Al Anon The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact 086-8616001.
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NAGLE
In loving memory of Margaret O’Donovan Late of Shronedraugh, Headford Who died on 9th December 2018
Maurice Nagle 10th December 2018
COLLINS
In loving memory of Jackie Healy-Rae (RIP) Who died on 5th December 2014 A smile for all and a heart of gold, never selfish always kind, these are the memories you left behind. Beautiful gifts to last a lifetime. It’s impossible to repay or tell you how much you meant, but Christmas seems like the perfect time to remind you to have that wonderful time with all your family and friends that are gone to Heaven before you and since then. We love and miss you dearly. Kathleen, Anton & Katie xxx
6TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY
In loving memory of John Collins Knocknageeha, Gneeveguilla Who died on 9th December 2018 On John’s First Anniversary his wife, Abina, along with her sons, daughters, his brother, sisters and extended family would like to thank all that sympathised with them following his passing. We appreciate all who travelled long distances, all those that attended his Wake, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial as well as those who sent condolences by way of Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and phone calls. Our thanks to our neighbours and friends who called to the family home and those that provided refreshments. The family would like to acknowledge with thanks the exemplary care delivered to John by his home carers, staff of St Joseph’s Day Care Centre, G.P.’s, Public Health and Palliative care teams and the Staff of Mallow General Hospital.
If only I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, Just for us to sit and talk, And to see you smile.
Sincere thanks to Fr Pat O’Donnell who officiated at John’s funeral Mass along with Fr Pat McCarthy. To Fr Kevin McNamara and Fr Anthony O’Sullivan who concelebrated his months mind Mass. Our thanks to the many musicians and vocalists who participated in the funeral Mass and also to Donie O’Connor for his sacristian duties.
You’re not just a memory, Or part of the past, Your mine to remember, As long as life lasts.
Thanks to O’Keeffe Undertakers for their advice and professionalism and to the gravedigger for preparing John’s final resting place.
Always remembered by your wife Sheila, daughter Christina, grandchildren Cailaigh, Aaron, Cian and Lily-Maye.
Finally thanks to Gneeveguilla GAA club and Ladies committee for providing stewards and post-funeral refreshments.
In loving memory of Dan Coffey Late of Carker, Scartaglin Who died on the 10th December 2013
6TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of The Collins family’s appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear. Always remembered by your husband Larry, sons, Laurence, Harry and Richard, daughters Margaret and Mary, your grandchildren Eire and Morgan Óg, Caoimhe, Aoife and Fionán, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law
In loving memory of a dear friend Beautiful memories are treasured forever, of happy days we spent doing road closed together. Sadly missed by Paddy O’Connor, Diarmuid O’Mahony and families.
1ST ANNIVERSARY NAGLE
First Anniversary Mass on Sunday 12th January 2020 at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Barraduff
21ST ANNIVERSARY GEANEY
In loving memory of Maurice Nagle Aghadoe, Killarney Who died on the 10th December 2018 God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put His arms around you, And whispered “Come to me.”
In loving memory of Mary Geaney Late of Pinecrest, Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on the 6th December 1998 R.I.P. Sister There is always a face before me, A voice I would love to hear, A smile I will always remember, Of a sister I loved so dear.
With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away; Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A heart full of gold stopped beating, Hard-working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Loved and missed so much, Betty, John and family.
Sadly missed by his wife Angela, Sons Paul and Alan, Daughters-in-Law Cathy and Eileen and Grandchildren Zoey, Emma and Fitz-Maurice.
19TH & 24TH ANNIVERSARY
2ND ANNIVERSARY
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LYNCH
First Anniversary Mass will be held in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Gneeveguilla, on Sunday 8th December at 10:00am. In loving memory of Dan Coffey Late of Carker, Scartaglin Who died on the 10th December 2013, aged 58. Sadly missed by your brother Jim, sister-in-law Margaret, nieces Imelda, Orla and Martha.
14TH ANNIVERSARY MCSHARRY
2ND ANNIVERSARY WARREN (NEE CROWLEY) In loving memory of John McSharry Late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney Who died on the 7th December 2005
In loving memory of Shiela Warren (nee Crowley) Who passed away on the 10th of December 2017 On a quiet December morning, You heard the angels call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all. In a world full of people, We sometimes feel alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Always loved and remembered by your daughter Theresa and son-in-law David.
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A whisper on a December morning You heard the gentle call You took the hand of Jesus And quietly left us all. To some you may be forgotten To others part of the past But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always last. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you. Sadly missed by Jack, Maureen, Eileen, Brian, Mark and Mason.
In loving memory of Tim & Kathleen Doolan Late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney Who died on the 23rd November 2000 and 5th December 1995 Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.
In loving memory of James Lynch Late of St. Columbanus’ Lodge, Killarney and late of 24 Elm Grove Ballydribbeen Who departed this life on 6th December 2017 In everlasting gratitude for all the love, joy and happiness you gave us. Sadly missed by son Ruairí, daughter Mary, grandson Cuán, son-in-law Tom, sisters Shiela, Mary, Betty and Peggy, neighbours and friends.
Always remembered by your sons Pat and Tim, daughter Nora, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Also remembering his wife Angela, who passed away on 17th March 1997 (R.I.P), and all deceased family members.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
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. K.O.C.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. S.M.
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GRIFFIN
HEALY-RAE
HEALY-RAE
In loving memory of my darling wife Kathleen Griffin 21, Park Drive, Killarney Who died on 4th December, 2015
Jackie Healy-Rae TD MCC Main Street, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, Who died on the 5th December 2014
In loving memory of Jackie Healy-Rae, Late of Killgarvan, Who died on 5th December 2014
Some day we hope to meet again, Some day we know not when, To clasp their hands in a better land, Never to part again.
Our hearts are so full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.
Sadly missed Michael, Eileen, Ian, Juliette, Rosie, Jackie Jnr and Kevin Healy-Rae
Sadly missed by Danny, Eileen, Johnny, Patie, Dan, Maura, Elaine, Theresa, Caroline, Linda and Emma.
FLYNN
In loving memory of Daithi Patrick Flynn Late of St. Marys Terrace, Killarney Who died on the 10th December, 2006 The hands of time keep turning The years have slipped away But in our hearts and memories Daithi you are with us every day. Always remembered by your Auntie Marie & Mark, Uncles John, Connie, Cousins Tamara & Daniel, Nana Catherine Flynn, Auntie Tess & Keith, Auntie Geraldine, Greg & Darren, Uncles Noel, Jeremiah & Maria, Uncle Dan and Ann, Cousins Joshua & Cian. XXX
13TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE FLYNN
Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently I bend to gather them all, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So missed, so loved, so very dear. I miss you now, my heart is sore, As time goes by I miss you more, Your loving smile, your precious face, No-one else can fill that space. In secret I weep, in silence I cry, As each lonely hour and day passes by, There’s only thought that eases my pain, And it’s knowing someday I’ll see you again. Beautiful memories treasured forever, Of the love and happiness we shared together, Your presence I miss, Your memory I treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never. Your loving husband Tim.
4TH ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN In loving memory of Daithi Patrick Flynn Late of St. Marys Terrace, Killarney Who died on the 10th December, 2006 I’ve asked the angels to keep a watchful eye on you on this sad day But the reply I got was simply that they were watching anyway They had a request from a new angel Who is being fitted with new wings Who, like all angels in Heaven, will do such wonderful things So when you feel your sorrow is a burden too great to bear Remember beautiful angels and your loved one will be there.
In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Kathleen Griffin, 21, Park Drive, Killarney who died on 4th December, 2015 Mother God looked around his garden And saw an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face.
Always loved and missed by your Mom and Dad. xx
He put his arms around you And raised you up to rest, His garden must be beautiful, Because he only takes the best.
8TH ANNIVERSARY
He knew you were in pain And that a cure was not to be, So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered “come to me”.
O’GORMAN
With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you slip away, And though we loved you dearly, We knew you could not stay. In loving memory of Mary O’Gorman Late of Danesfort Killarney Who died on the 5th of December 2011 Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts Where no storm, or night or pain can reach you. Now that you have left us these eight years, we hope that heaven is filled with everything you deserve and more. Sadly missed and forever loved by Maureen, Eileen and Mike, grandchildren Adrian, Stephen, John, Marie and Mary. Mary’s anniversary Mass will take place in St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 7th December at 6.15pm
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. C.D.
13TH & 4TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING
Your loving grandchildren Ian & Jess, Mark, Sandra & Tommy and Kevin. XXX *** Great-grandmother No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you. Your great-grandchildren Evan, Ewan, Hayden, TJ and Millie. XX
3RD & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES FAVIER
In loving memory of Tommy and Annamarie Fleming Late of Daltons Avenue, Killarney Tommy who died on the 3rd of December 2015. R.I.P, and Annamarie who died on the 18th of December 2006. R.I.P. Happy, smiling and always content, Loved and respected wherever they went, Always willing helpful and kind, What a beautiful memory, They left behind. Close to our hearts, They will always stay, Loved and remembered every day, So treasure them Lord, In your garden of rest, For the Mam and Dad you gave me, Were simply the best. Always remembered and never forgotten, by your loving Son Thomas and his wife Eileen. Anniversary mass will be held on Thursday December 12th in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm
2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR
It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. Always remembered by your loving son Tom and daughter-in-law Sheila. XXX *** Grandmother As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all, Sweet Jesus take this message, To our dear Nana up above, Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.
Anniversary Masses in Kilcummin on 19th December at 7.30pm, and Kilgarvan on 20th December at 7.30pm
In loving memory of Dympna Favier, who passed away on 3rd December 2016, and Audrey Favier, who passed away on Christmas Day 2010. We can shed tears that they are gone Or we can smile because they had lived We can close our eyes and pray that they will come back Or we can open our eyes and see all that they have left Our hearts can be empty because we can’t see them Or we can be full of the love that we shared We can turn our back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or we can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday We can remember them and only that they are gone Or we can cherish their memory and let it live on We can cry and close our mind, be empty and turn our back Or we can do what they would want: smile, open our eyes, love and go on. Always remembered by Pat, Fergal, Enda & Aoife xx Anniversary Mass for Dympna and Audrey will be held on Christmas Eve at 6pm in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.
14TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Jerry O’Connor, Late of 42 St.Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney, Co Kerry Who died on December 10th 2017 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. Sadly missed by your wife Kitty, son Patrick and Claire, sisters Eileen and Kay and their families and extended family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 7th of December at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral
O’LEARY
Precious memories of Donie O’Leary Late of Knockeragh and Plunkett Street, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on the 4th December You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. Sadly missed by all your family. Anniversary Mass in The Church of the Resurrection on Sunday 8th December at 11:00am
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With love we remember our dear father Tony McCarthy Late of Park Drive, Killarney Who died on December 9th 2007
In loving memory of Tony McCarthy Late of Park Drive, Killarney Who died on December 9th 2007
In loving memory of Michael O’Neill Late of Barleymount, Killarney, Who passed away on 2nd December 2017
In loving memory of Mary O’Neill Eagle’s View, 32 Millwood, St. Margaret’s Road, Killarney Who died 8th Dec 2002
Remember him with a smile today, He wasn’t one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years.
May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, That we love and truly miss you, As it dawns another year.
Dad What I would give if I could stay, I will go and see my Dad today, To hear your voice, to see your smile, To sit and talk with you a while, To get together in the same old way, This is my dearest wish today. Too dearly loved to be forgotten by your daughter Marguerite, son-in-law Neil and grandchildren Ella and Ethan. Dad I did not know that morning, What sadness the day would bring, You were gone before I knew it, And I could not do a thing. I did not see you close your eyes, Or hear your last sigh, I was not there to hold your hand, Or say a last goodbye. It broke my heart to lose you, Your parting caused such pain, Thank you for the years we shared, Until we meet again. Loved and missed every day by your daughter Michelle, son-in-law John, grandchildren Clara, Emma and Cialann, and great-granddaughter Layla Mai. Dad If I could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving father, Who had a heart of gold. He never looks for praises, Was never one to boast, He went on quietly working, For those he loved the most. I remember all he taught me, The good times that we had, Glad to be his daughter And proud to call him Dad. Always loved and sadly missed your daughter Tracy, grandchildren Christopher and Alanna and great grandchildren Sofia and Caleb. xxx Dad When God came and took you Dad, He knew what you were worth, He took the finest Dad, That ever walked this earth.
A mass and a prayer are all that I can give, And those you shall have as long as I live, Leave my body wherever it may lie, But remember my soul at the altar of God. Always remembered by your wife Mary. Anniversary Mass on Sunday December 15th at 12 noon in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.
Sadly missed and always remembered by his brothers, sisters and their families.
O’SHEA
In loving memory of John O’Shea Late of 7 Daltons Avenue, Killarney Who died on the 8th December 2013 Those we love, They don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Loved and always remembered by your wife Eileen, children Murt, Triona, Jeremiah and John, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th of December at 12.00 in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
19TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY
Always in our thoughts, your son Anthony, daughter-in-law Joanne and grandchildren Lauren, Ross, Sarah and Keva.
A loving thought, a silent fear, A constant wish that you were here, A loving place no one can fill, We miss you, and always will.
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. K.O.C.
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7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Donal Murphy Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney Who died on 10th December 2000
Sadly missed and never forgotten, Your loving son Michael, daughter-inlaw Sharon, Grandchildren Hailey, Erica, Noah and Freya.
Sadly missed and always remembered by her family. Kindly remember today her husband Michael, who died 9th July 1995.
6TH ANNIVERSARY
It isn’t what we write, Or even what we say, It’s what we feel inside Dad, As we think of you today.
Dad I think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know.
Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strength, his wisdom, The way he was, Remember them instead.
Your loving family.
2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN
In loving memory of Sean O’Sullivan Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney Who passed away on 9th December 2017 Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. Remembered by the O’Sullivan family
NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus! the name of the traitor has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases - of matters despaired of. Pray for me who is so miserable; make use, I implore thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolations and succour of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may bless your request God with thee and all the elect through eternity. I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this favour, and I will never cease to honour thee as m special and powerful patron and to all in my power to encourage devotion to thee Amen. St. Jude, pray for us and for all who invoke thy aid, St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us, that we may appease the Divine Justice and obtain a favourable judgement, Pray for us that we may be admitted into the company of the blessed to rejoice in the presence of God forever Amen. Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle with confidence we invoke thee! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us that before death we may expiate all our sins by sincere repentance and the worthy reception of the Holy Sacrament. J.O.R.
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. K.C.
In loving memory of Abina O’Sullivan late of Tournanough, Gneeveguilla Who died on the 10th December 2012 No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you every day, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather and you’re not there. We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart. The sorrow we feel we can never explain, And the ache in our hearts will always remain. Lovingly remembered by your brother Timmy and sister-in-law Bridget. You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care. A loving nature, kind and true, Is the way we’ll remember you. Lovingly remembered by your nieces Rebecca and Danielle and nephew Jordan. Anniversary Mass will be said at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin on Friday 13th December at 7.30p.m
7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN
Cherished memories of Abina Theresa O’Sullivan Late of Killarney and Tournanough, Gneeveguilla Whose 7th anniversary occurs on the 10th of December Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved 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. No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always there for you. Sadly missed by your loving Mam and Dad, and brother Dermot. Anniversary Mass will be said at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin on Friday 13th December at 7.30p.m.
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In loving memory of Angela Treacy Late of O Kelly’s Villas Who passed away on 9th December 2017 Never Forgotten ~ You’ll never be forgotten that simply cannot be as long as I am living I’ll carry you with me ~ Safely tucked within my heart your light will always shine a glowing ember never stilled throughout the end of time ~ No matter what the future brings or what may lay ahead I know that you will walk with me along this path I tread ~ So rest my angel be at peace and let your soul fly free When it’s my time I’ll join you there FOR ALL ETERNITY Eternal rest grant unto them, O’ Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon them May they rest in peace. Amen. Sadly Missed by Her husband Martin, Father in law Martin, Brother & Sisters in Law. Nephews, Nieces, Special friends Clar Looney, Stephen O Sullivan. John, Noel O Sullivan. Neighbours, Friends, in Killarney. Anniversary mass 7/12/19 St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, Vigil Mass at 6.15pm
9TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING
In loving memory of Sheila Fleming Late of Clydine Kilcummin, Killarney Who died on the 3rd December 2010 Nothing on earth can ever replace, The sound of your voice or the smile on your face, No verse, no flowers, no tears can say, How much we miss you every day. Sadly missed by your husband Pat, sons David and John, daughter Marcella, son-in-law David, grandsons Conor Patrick and Jack, granddaughter Emma and daughter-in-law Katrin.
COMMUNITY NOTES Fossa Bridge Club
CCÉ Cill Áirne
RESULTS: November 28. North/South 1st Mary Ryan and Angela McGrath, 2nd Mairead Courtney and Patsy Hanley, 3rd Neilus O’Regan and Ciaran Broadbery. East/West - 1st John O’Shea and Therese McCarthy O’Shea, 2nd Kathleen Guerin and Finola Cronin, 3rd Tim and Mai Corcoran. Congratulations and well done to all winners.
WINNERS: Well done to all who competed in Ceol an Geimhridh last weekend. Congratulations to our members who received accolades. Music winners Síofra Randles (1st in wind), Olwyn Evans (3rd in Reed), Olwyn and Ewan Evans (3rd in duet). Our dancing, winners were Abbey Cross, Killarney 3rd in girls U11 and mixed U11, 2nd in mixed U14 girls and U14 mixed and 1st and 3rd in mixed Polka U14. Our traditions are in safe hand with our young members we are so proud of you all.
Crusaders Bridge Club RESULTS: November 13 - 1st Eileen Twomey & Mela Burke, 2nd Marie Moloney & Mary Shanahan, 3rd Anne Healy & Therese O'Donoghue. November 20 - 1st Maura McCarthy & Mary Rose Felle, 2nd Marie Moloney & Eileen Creehan, 3rd Maureen Lyne & Maura Moynihan, 4th Eileen Murphy & Joan Moore. WEDNESDAY: Bridge continues every Wednesday at 7.30pm in The Brehon Hotel. New members, novices and beginners always welcome. Contact Therese at 087 2466451.
Kerry Orienteering Club EVENT: Kerry Orienteering Club are hosting our annual festive orienteering event in Killarney on Sunday, December 8. This is an urban come-and-tryit event and a chance to explore the streets and lanes around the town. All are welcome from 8 to 80 including families. Times start anytime between 11am and 1pm, all is based from Killarney Community College, New Road. More info online at www.orienteering.ie.
Fossa/Two Mile CCÉ DANCING: Junior Set Dancing classes will commence shortly in Fossa. All those interested in learning or improving please contact Tim on 087 2413116 or email profossacce@gmail.com. All welcome. Adult Set Dancing classes every Tuesday night at Fossa Community Hall. CÉILÍ: Christmas Céilí will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 3-6pm at Fossa Community Hall. Music by Ui Bhriain. MUSIC: Our music sessions continue on Saturday, December 7 at Fossa GAA clubhouse. All welcome. Contact Tim on 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053 for more info.
POP-UP: Our chairman Eoin O’Carra will continue to host pop up Gaeltacht in Killarney and Kilcummin. Interested parties can contact Eoin on 087 6155253. MEETING: Support your local classes and céilís and continue to promote our culture of music, song, dancing, and our native language. Our next branch meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21 in The Meeting Rooms Park Road, as some of our committee members are away over the month of December.
Glenflesk RAHEEN NS: Congratulations to Caroline Kissane who had the winning lotto no 11 on November 30. CLONKEEN CHOIR: Choir Practice for Christmas Eve Mass in Clonkeen will take place on Sunday, December 22 at 10.15am in Clonkeen Church. All are very welcome. Bring instruments please. Our annual visit to Killarney Community Hospital and St Columbanus' Home will take place on Saturday, December 21. All are very welcome. Bring instruments please and wear a Santa hat. Please assemble outside Killarney Community Hospital (District) at 1.15pm. We will be going across to St Columbanus' Home at 2.15pm. Please arrange to be collected there about 3.30pm.
Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Community Games SECRETARY: We would like to extend our very best wishes to our outgoing area secretary Cynthia Daly who was honoured recently at a function in Killarney which was attended by all our Rathmore Gneeveguilla committee members.
Our chairman Aeneas O'Leary presented Cynthia with a bouquet and gift voucher to recognise all her hard work and commitment over the past 14 years in her various roles as PRO, treasurer and secretary. REMINDER: As the 2019/2020 calendar of events begin we must remind any adult wishing to coach teams for the year ahead must be Garda vetted with Community Games head office. Garda vetting for any other club/organisation will not suffice. Contact our chairman or secretary for more information. FUNDRAISER; Date for your diary. Saturday, December 14 is the date for our annual fundraiser at Tesco Deerpark, Killarney. All funds raised will go towards affiliation costs, kits and equipment etc.
Kilcummin ADULT SET DANCING: Looking for something to do in the New Year with great fun, plenty exercise and making new friends? Then get your dancing shoes polished and come along to join John & Mary Moriarty’s class in the Recreational Hall. More information to follow. Contact Mary 087 9620135. CRAFT FAIR: Kilcummin Christmas Craft Fair will be held in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Saturday, December 7 (6pm-9pm) and Sunday, December 8 (11am-1pm). Raffle tickets for hampers on sale with proceeds going to Parkinson’s Association Kerry. WREATHS: Christmas Wreaths (grave and door) for sale or pre-order and collect in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on the weekend of December 7 and 8 (at the Kilcummin Craft Fair) after 7.30pm and 11.30am mass. Grave wreaths €11 and door wreaths €13.50. Contact Mary 087 6447536. CHILDREN’S MASS: min. All children welcome. Kilcummin Comhaltas would like to invite children of all ages to take part in music and song in the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice nights are Monday the 9th and Monday the 16th of December at 7pm in the Church in KilcumFACEBOOK: To keep up to date with Comhaltas and Branch news please go to our Facebook page at Kilcummin CCÉ.
Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 15th December 11:30am in Kilcummin Church
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. S.C.
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RIVALS: Daithí Casey of Dr Crokes is tackled by Legion midfielder Billy McGuire. Both Killarney clubs will be keen to finish their year on a high.
Make or break Sunday’s all-Killarney O’Donoghue Cup final could be a season-defining moment for Legion and Dr Crokes, writes Adam Moynihan EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP: FINAL
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Killarney Legion v Dr Crokes Sunday at 2.15pm Fitzgerald Stadium Losing to your fiercest rivals is never a pleasant experience but the outcome of Sunday’s Killarney derby, an O’Donoghue Cup final no less, will be particularly excruciating for either Legion or the Crokes. The fact of the matter is that neither of these sides have achieved what they set out to achieve in 2019. Though they have sampled contrasting levels of success in recent years, both Legion and Crokes started out in January expecting to win. Competitions have come and gone, however, and so too have opportunities to pick up silver-
ware. For Stephen Stack and Edmund O’Sullivan, this weekend’s East Kerry Championship final could be a season-defining moment.
ELUSIVE Unfortunately for this undeniably talented Legion team, that coveted piece of silverware remains as elusive as ever. My clubmates won’t thank me for bringing it up but it’s now 25 years since that Club Championship victory over Waterville, the club’s last triumph of note at senior level. This will be Legion’s fourth O’Donoghue Cup final
since 2013 (fifth including the 2014 replay) but, remarkably, you have to go all the way back to 1976 for the club’s last win at district level. It would mean an awful lot to this current crop of players to get over the line this time out. And for manager Stephen Stack, the next 60 minutes of football will make all the difference when it comes to grading his first year in charge. It might seem harsh but that’s the nature of the beast, and no one will be more acutely aware of that than Stack himself. If Legion can upset the odds and beat the Crokes, the rather limp County Championship exit at the hands of St Brendan’s will be a distant memory.
TROPHYLESS
For a generation of Crokes players and supporters, winning is all they’ve
known. The club’s senior team have won at least one major trophy (i.e. County Championship, Club Championship, O’Donoghue Cup, Division 1 of the County League, Munster Club or All-Ireland Club) in each of the past 16 seasons, an incredible run that has seen them capture no fewer than 40 titles. Now, unexpectedly, Crokes stand on the brink of their first trophyless season since 2003. The All-Ireland, Club Championship and County Championship finalists will be favourites to beat the Legion – they have done so twice already this season – but it’s certainly an uncomfortable position to find themselves in.
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Legion’s preparations have been hindered by injuries to some key players,
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SEMI-FINAL: LEGION 0-15 | GNEEVEGUILLA 0-10
SEMI-FINAL: DR CROKES 2-18 | SPA 1-18
TUSSLE: Johnny Buckley is tackled by Liam Kearney. Buckley played a key role in Dr Crokes’ three-point victory over Spa. Pic: Séamus Healy.
BAINISTEOIR
BOSS: Stephen Stack is hoping to lead the Legion to their first East Kerry Championship title since 1976. Pic: Séamus Healy.
PATHS TO THE FINAL LEGION QF: Legion SF: Legion
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DR CROKES QF: Dr Crokes 3-16 Kilcummin 3-15 SF: Dr Crokes 2-18 Spa 1-18
MIDDLE GROUND: Athletic all-rounder Jack O'Neill was active around the middle third as Legion got the better of Gneeveguilla. Pic: Séamus Healy.
perhaps most notably two of their Kerry panelists, James O’Donoghue and Danny Sheahan. O’Donoghue picked up the sponsor’s Man of the Match award in last weekend’s semi-final against Gneeveguilla despite being forced off midway through the second half with a lower leg injury. The former Footballer of the Year appeared to be in some distress and you don’t need me to tell you that he would be a huge loss if he’s unavailable for the final. Sheahan, meanwhile, has had surgery on a shoulder problem so he will not be available. The tough-tackling full back, who was called up to Peter Keane’s extended panel during the 2019 season, is another big loss for Legion as he would be the natural choice to pick up Crokes’ top scorer, Tony Brosnan. Team captain Pádraig Lucey missed the semi-final but he is expected to make his return on Sunday. Jonathan Lyne and Podge O’Connor have been in really good form of late and bainisteoir Stack will need to get serious performances from them, and from everyone else, if his side are to bridge that 25-year gap.
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For their part, Dr Crokes had to make do without experienced defenders Fionn Fitzgerald and David O’Leary for their semi-final while David Shaw and Jordan Kiely remain longerterm casualties. They still had quite a strong line-up for that victory over
Spa, however, with the front eight of Johnny Buckley, Daithí Casey, Micheál Burns, Gavin O’Shea, Brian Looney, Tony Brosnan, Mark O’Shea and Kieran O’Leary looking particularly imposing. Burns kicked five points in a Man-ofthe-Match display while the younger O’Shea cousin, Mark, chipped in with 1-1 from full forward. Tony Brosnan added 1-4, a relatively low return by his extremely high standards. Normally the O’Donoghue Cup is an added bonus for the Crokes but considering the way the year has gone so far, Sunday’s final takes on far greater significance. Motivation will be at an all-time high because, in truth, the only way 2019 could get any worse for them is if they lose to Legion in the O’Donoghue Cup final. That’s the difference here: victory for Legion would make their year, defeat for Crokes would break theirs.
VERDICT
The Crokes, who are gunning for their 13th East Kerry Championship since the turn of the century, are favourites. There’s no denying that. Legion will be hoping that three final defeats in seven months has had an adverse affect on the old enemy’s confidence but they’ll need everyone at it on the day regardless. If couple key players are unavailable, it obviously makes things more difficult. One thing’s for sure: it won’t be one for the faint of heart.
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Crokes see off Spa to book final spot | By Eamonn Fitzgerald
EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMI-FINAL _________________________________________________________________________
Dr Crokes
2-18 | Spa 1-18
FITZGERALD STADIUM This eagerly awaited clash between an experienced Crokes team, dominant in Kerry and elsewhere this past decade, and a young Spa side backboned by members of Kerry champions East Kerry lived up to expectations in a high-scoring encounter. Spa had the better start with three early points from captain Mike O’Donoghue, Ryan O’Carroll and Michael Foley. Crokes were off target until the 7th minute when impressive full forward Mark O’Shea opened their tally with a point. That was quickly followed by a point from Micheál Burns, who caused all kinds of problems when he ran at the Spa defence. Daithí Casey levelled the game at 0-3 each in the 9th minute and Shane Murphy denied Spa a goal in the 13th minute with a great save. Burns made a great sally through the Spa defence and Tony Brosnan scored the resultant goal in the 25th minute to give Crokes the lead on a scoreline of
1-5 to 0-7. The impressive Evan Cronin, Dan O’Donoghue and Mike O’Donoghue brought Spa to 0-8 while Brosnan (twice) and Casey scored to leave Crokes leading by one. Michael McCarthy and Mike O’Donoghue made it 0-10 for Spa and Crokes led by a point at half-time. Michael Potts got Crokes off to a good start on the resumption with a well-taken point. Further points from Brosnan, Buckley and Burns (two) kept Crokes ahead while McCarthy and Cronin pointed for Spa, who now trailed by 1-13 to 0-13. Then came the decisive score in the 45th minute when Crokes’ towering full forward Mark O’Shea rose highest in the Spa square to punch home a goal. Crokes now led 2-13 to 0-13 and a pair of points from Tony Brosnan opened up an eightpoint lead. Spa, however, refused to yield. Two points from Evan Cronin and a Michael Foley goal reduced the deficit, but
Crokes responded with points from Burns (before he was black-carded), Buckley and Brosnan. Spa were not finished as they added three more points, but Crokes held firm and won 2-18 to 1-18. ____________________________________________________ LEGION 0-15 GNEEVEGUILLA 0-10 Legion advanced to the O’Donoghue Cup final with a commanding second half performance against Gneeeveguilla at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday last. The impressive Jamie O’Sullivan opened the scoring with a Legion point in the 2nd minute but Gneeveguilla full forward Shane O’Sullivan equalised one minute later. Gneeveguilla captain and goalkeeper Patrick O’Riordan made a great save from Jamie O’Sullivan in the 5th minute and James O’Donoghue scored the first of his five points two minutes later. But then Gneeveguilla took over. Con Buckley equalised in the 8th minute and Pádraig Doyle put them ahead for the first time one minute later with a well taken free. Another free from Con Buckley made it 0-4 points to 0-2 in favour of Gneeveguilla. John O’Leary made it 5-2 before O’Donoghue pulled one back.
Con Buckley continued to be a thorn in the Legion side, adding two more points to make it 0-7 to 0-3 in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, Buckley had to retire injured and that was a big blow to Gneeveguilla. Legion forwards were repelled by the tenacious Gneeveguilla defence. In the 25th minute Conor Keane had his first score from a free, but Shane O’Sullivan replied quickly to make it 8-4. Jack O’Neill and John O’Leary exchanged points to leave Gneeveguilla leading by 0-9 to 0-5 at the interval.
SECOND HALF
Legion were the masters in the second half as Gneeveguilla’s only score was a point in the 49th minute by Shane O’Sullivan. James ‘Donoghue, Legion’s best player, showed the way with two points. Billy McGuire and Jack O’Neill added points and Conor Keane tied the scores at 10 points each in the 39th minute. James O’Donoghue put them ahead and Conor Keane and Jamie O’Sullivan stretched the lead by the 45th minute when James O’Donoghue hobbled off with a leg injury. His replacement, Finbarr Murphy, and Conor Keane completed the scoring.
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A “conscious decision” to not enjoy Christmas... Have you ever heard the like? Writing exclusively for the Killarney Advertiser, The Secret Kerry Footballer reveals what’s really going on inside the GAA Hurlers are mad. I was standing next to Jackie Tyrrell at some launch up in Croke Park a few years ago and while we were hanging around for our photo to be taken, I decided to strike up a conversation. Just to be nice, like. “Well Jackie. How’s the form?” “What do ya mean by that?!” he snapped, his eyes widening. “I know I wasn’t at the races against Tipp. I know that more than any man!” By this stage, his nose was touching mine. “Jesus, relax boy,” I said. “I’m only here to sell a bit of protein milk.” “Believe you me, I’ll be back,” he growled through gritted teeth. “We’ll be back. Ye’ll rue the day ye ever wrote off Kilkenny!” Then he ripped off his Avonmore t-shirt and sprinted off down the tunnel under the Hogan Stand. I turned and made eye contact with Cillian O’Connor, who was only a young fella at the time. He was rightly shook by the whole thing. There’s a joke to be made there about Mayo footballers in Croke Park but that’d be easy pickings. Much like the Mayo footballers in Croke Park.
Kilkenny won the All-Ireland the following year and Tyrrell was immense. When he got his hands on the Liam McCarthy, he turned and glared into the nearest TV camera and put his finger to his lips. “He has silenced his critics,” Ger Canning exclaimed. Cillian texted me and asked if it was aimed at me. It probably was. The point of my story is that hurlers are mad. I know this from dealing with them (from a safe distance) for many years. But I was still shocked by Austin Gleeson’s recent comments about cancelling Christmas. The Waterford hurler said that he has always enjoyed his Christmases but this year he has made a “conscious decision” to not do that so he can train and be ready for next season. A conscious decision to not enjoy Christmas. Have you ever heard the like? Even the German and British soldiers in World War I took a break from shooting each other’s heads off on Christmas Day. But no, that’s not good enough for Austin Gleeson. If Austin Gleeson was on the front line on Christmas Day, 1914, he would have spent his morning analysing the other army’s likely formations and his afternoon doing the beep test. And the lads having the craic out in no man’s land. No beer for Christmas. Lord God. The
Even the soldie rs in World Wa rI took a break fr om shooting ea ch other’s heads o ff on Christmas Day. But no, that’s n ot good enoug h for Austin Gleeson .
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way the GAA has gone, alcohol is effectively banned for 95% of the year as it is. And now they want to take Christmas off us as well? As a footballer in Kerry, the festive season is the only time you can safely go on the lash without fear of repercussions. If you go out drinking at any stage from January to November, there’s a decent chance you’ll look across the bar and see some auld lad judging you from behind his pint. There’ll be nothing verbal but he’ll tell you with his eyes. “Ye’ve a game on Sunday.” Yeah. Good man. Of course, the irony of it all is that back in the auld lad’s day, beer bans didn’t even exist. He might have been advised to stay away from the top shelf the night before a county final but that was about the size of it.
Our club secretary caught me flooring Sambucas in Mustang’s one night before an O’Donoghue Cup semi-final and he had a right cut off me. Very high and mighty stuff altogether. I contemplated putting the head down and taking my bollocking but then he brought up what I allegedly did on that Kerry trip to Orlando. I had to say something. “My father told me that when you played, you were encouraged to go drinking the night before a match because there was no way a hangover could make you any worse.” I wasn’t long quietening him. And we won the following day as well. To be fair, Paul Murphy scored 1-4 off me and I was whipped at half-time. But look, it’s a team game.
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CROKES: Mike Moloney, Brian Looney, Johnny Buckley, DaithĂ Casey, Kieran O'Leary and John Payne all made the Team of the Decade. Also pictured is multiple Kerry SFC winner Luke Quinn, who is now a member of Crokes' backroom team. Pic: Don MacMonagle.
Your County Championship Team of the Decade Dr Crokes dominate with 10 players in total
Your votes have been counted (and recounted) and the Killarney Advertiser is delighted to unveil the Kerry Senior Football Championship Team of the Decade. Unsurprisingly, Dr Crokes players dominate the final selection with 10 in total making the cut. The Killarney club were by far and away the most successful team of the past 10 years, claiming an unprecedented seven titles between 2010 and 2019. South Kerry, who were champions in 2015 and runners-up in 2017, have two representatives on the star-studded team while Austin Stacks, Rathmore and Dingle have one apiece.
A number of players were virtually universal picks but the voting was close on other positions. Two were decided by just a single vote.
THE TEAM Shane Murphy gets the nod between the posts having helped Dr Crokes to titles in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Murphy was one of four Crokes keepers to win the County Championship in the 2010s. Kieran Cremin, Alan Kelly and David Moloney
AUTOMATIC: South Kerry's Bryan Sheehan was one of the top vote-getters.
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South Kerry, who were champions in 2015 and runners-up in 2017, have two representatives on the star-studded team while Austin Stacks, Rathmore and Dingle have one apiece.
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were the others. It’s an all-Crokes full back line with seven-time winners John Payne, Mike Moloney and Fionn Fitzgerald all earning their spots at 2, 3 and 4. Payne earned a reputation as being one of the county’s toughest man-markers over the course of the decade and the tenacious defender was the top vote-getter amongst the backs. Another seven-time champion, Eoin Brosnan, anchors the half-back line with Killian Young of South Kerry and Aidan O’Mahony on the wings. The midfield pairing was an open and shut case as Johnny Buckley (Dr Crokes) and Bryan Sheehan (South Kerry) raked in the vast majority of the votes for that department. The accomplished trio of Brian Looney, Colm Cooper and Daithí Casey form an all-Crokes half forward line with teammate Kieran O’Leary, Kieran Donaghy (Austin Stacks) and Paul Geaney (Dingle) rounding off the front six. Gooch was the most popular selection overall with Looney, O’Leary, Buckley, Sheehan and Payne also accumulating a large percentage of the votes.
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SELECTION
The Team of the Decade was voted for by readers of the Killarney Advertiser with sports editor Adam Moynihan also getting a regular, non-weighted vote. Commenting on the final selection, Adam said he was happy enough with the team, although he felt that a few players could “feel a bit hard done by”. “Dr Crokes were always going to dominate this team, and rightly so,” he said. “They won seven out of 10 titles so 10 is probably a fair number; you could probably make an argument for one or two more of their players as well. But it’s important to recognise the other champions as well and Bryan Sheehan and Kieran Donaghy in particular simply had to make the team. “East Kerry are the only winning team not represented and I think that comes down to the fact that they only really came into the picture in the last two years. The future looks bright for them and who knows, they could well have a few players on the Team of the 2020s.”
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Double delight for Killarney crews on Historic Rally
There were massive local celebrations at the finish of Saturday’s Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally as two local crews claimed the honours in the rally’s two main categories. | By Sean Moriarty Rob Duggan and Ger Conway dominated the overall historic element of the rally while Colin O’Donoghue and Seán Collins took a popular victory in this very competitive modified section. Duggan and Conway, driving a West Wales Motorsport-run Ford Escort Mk2, led their section from start to finish. They withheld a mid-event challenge from World Rally Championship stars Craig Breen and Paul Nagle – a spin on a greasy section of road on the second run over Moll’s Gap cost the Waterford/Kerry pairing their shot at the title - but Duggan and Conway were deserving winners. Duggan goes into the history books as the first ever former winner of the modified category in the rally to win the overall historic title, while Conway was celebrating his third success on the event having previously won it on two occasions alongside Denis Moynihan. New for this year, the overall winners of the rally were presented with the Maurice Nagle Memorial Trophy, named in honour of the man who founded the Killarney Historic Rally. Paul would have dearly loved to get his hands on the tro-
phy named after his father but it wasn’t to be this year. Nagle was, however, named as the Kerry County Co-Driving champion following his victory on two days of the Rally of the Lakes and his second place on Saturday. O’Donoghue and Seán Collins took a popular victory in the very competitive modified section. They were third fastest over Moll’s Gap in the morning, giving best to Gary Kieran and Marin McGee, but the local crew overtook their Cavan and Donegal rivals on the run over Ballaghbeama to take a lead they would never relinquish. It was a proud moment for Colin’s father, Kevin, a successful driver in his own right, when he greeted his son at the finish ramp on Saturday evening. Other local drivers to do well over the weekend included Alan Ring who finished seventh in his BMW M3 and Kilgarvan’s Helen O'Sullivan who guided Denis Cronin to ninth.
CLASS WINNERS
Todd Falvey got the upper hand over his nephew, Mark, as a damaged rear axle on Mark’s Escort proved to be his downfall. Just four seconds separated their two Es-
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WINNERS: Rob Duggan and Ger Conway (overall winners of the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally), Michael O'Mahoney (Rentokil Initial Ireland Managing Director), Colin O'Donoghue and Seán Collins Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally prizegiving ceremony at The Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.
corts at the finish. Pat Looney and Ronald Riordan won class C3 in their Ford Escort RS2000 while Donal O'Connor and Ann Hutchinson were third in a similar car. Diarmuid Lynch and Eleanor Looney, driving an Austin Mini Cooper, had to use Rally2 rules to get to the finish but their efforts earned them second in their class. Bob Moran and Adam Power were third in their class in another Escort. Beaufort’s John Falvey was on pace note duty for Billy McCarthy and they finished 44th. Noel O'Sullivan and Nicholas Burke secured third in their class in their Ford Escort Mk2 while Raymond O'Neill and Padraig O'Donovan were fifth. Pat Cashman guided Don Moynihan to 59th. It was Moynihan’s first rally in 12 years. Paudie O'Callaghan and Danny Murphy broke the Escort dominance by taking their Toyota Starlet to fifth in class. Tadhg O'Sullivan had Liam Brennan on the notes for the first time while John Hickey and Denny Greaney brought their
hastily-built Toyota Corolla home in 72nd place under Rally2 regulations. Damien Fleming guided Monaghan’s Raymond Conlon to fourth overall in the modified rally in their Toyota Corolla Twin Cam. Denis Hickey and Seán Nolan admitted to getting off to a slow start in their Escort but a better run in the afternoon netted them 14th overall. Andrew Duggan and Tara Duggan delivered their brand new Escort to 21st overall.
RETURNING LOCALS
Several local competitors who are now based abroad made the trip home especially for the rally. London-based Killarney man Mike Smith won class C2 in his Hillman Avenger. Jack Kelleher, brother of county mayor Niall, came from Australia to contest his first rally but had to rely on Rally2 rules to get to the finish. Shane Buckley returned from his London base to guide his cousin Aidan Buckley to fifth overall in the modified category.
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Killarney Athletic U14 Div 1 - Athletic 2 Dingle 0 (Brian O’Shea, Rohan Saha). U12B - Killorglin 0 Athletic 9 (Alex Doolan x2, Killian Collins, Gracjan Pawlak, Darragh O’Donoghue x 2, Liam Harmon, David Courtney, Finn O’Donnell). U12 - Athletic 4 Park 0 (Szymon Jasinski, Mark O’Carroll, OG x2). U16 - Athletic 1 Killorglin 2 (Matthew Hunt). Division 1B - Killarney Athletic 3 Ballymac Celtic 1 (Donnel Bosakani x2, Eoghan Lawlor).
Mastergeeha RESULTS: U14 Div 1 - Mastergeeha 6 Killarney Celtic 0 (Emmet Spillane x2, Kieran Nagle, Aaron Buckley, Cian O’Connor, Bobby Gallivan). U16 Div 1 Killorglin 0 Mastergeeha 6 (Dara O’Callaghan x2, Mark O’Shea, Colin O’Leary, Dara O’Shea, Jack Higgins). U18 - Mastergeeha 3 Castleisland 4. Division 2A Tralee Dynamos 1 Mastergeeha 5 (Dylan Murphy, James Nagle x2, Gearóid Kerins x2). LOTTO: Next draw Thursday, December 5. Jackpot €15,600.
MEK Galaxy RESULTS: Div 2B - Lenamore Rovers 3 MEK Galaxy B 7 (Breandán Savage x2, Jack O’Driscoll, Bogdan Pop, Conor Collins, Joe Donovan, Darragh O'Regan). U12 Premier: MEK Galaxy 6 Tralee Dynamos 1 (Kevin Coffey x5, Feargal Murphy). U12B MEK Galaxy 2 Killarney Celtic 2 (Killian Fitzgerald, Conor Cottz). U16 - Ballyhar Dynamos 2 MEK Galaxy 1 (Fionán).
Killarney Celtic FAI Junior Cup R5 - Celtic 4 St Kevin's Boys 1 (Stephen McCarthy, Wayne Sparling, Matt Keane, Jared Barton). FAI Youths Cup - Bearna na Forbacha (Galway) 1 Celtic 6 (Terry Sparling x2, Padraic Looney, Jason Kerins, Dylan O’Callaghan, James Darmody). U16 Premier - Celtic 0 Park 6. U14 Premier Celtic 0 Park 4. U14 Div 1 - Mastergeeha 8 Celtic B 0. U12 Premier - Celtic 4 Killorglin 1 (Patrick O’Brien, Shay McCormack, JJ O’Donoghue, OG). U12 Div 2 - Celtic B 2 MEK 2 (Jack O’Grady, Seán Collins). U15 Girls Premier - Fenit 0 Celtic 6 (Elizabeth Coffey x5, Aideen O’Brien). LOTTO: Next jackpot €12,400.
GOLF
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Bank of Ireland Stableford Competition. Killeen, December 1. 1st Sinead O’Shea 40 (14), 2nd Ann Moynihan-Rudden 35 (05), 3rd BG Mary Sheehy 33 (02), 4th Peg Wickham 35 (36). FIXTURES: Sunday, December 8. The Mary Geaney Scramble. Shotgun start at 10.30am.
Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Club Sponsored Gents 2 Man Scramble held on Mahony's Point on Sunday, December 1. 1st Pat Kelleher & Eoin O'Donoghue 65 - 02.8 = 62.2, 2nd Denis Coleman & Harry O'Neill 66 - 03.4 = 62.6, 3rd Donal Gap O'Sullivan & Gerard Moroney 66 - 03.2 = 62.8, 4th Shane O'Sullivan & Peter O'Brien 66 - 03.0 = 63.0, 5th Michael Maher & Baden Maher 65 - 01.8 = 63.2. FIXTURES: Next weekend is the special format of a three-man scramble with a draw for partners. The draw will take place on Friday at 6pm and an email will be sent regarding your partners and starting hole. Book your preferred shotgun time of 8.30 or 12.30. There will be a minimum of 4 drivers per player.
Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Turkey Competition Singles played over 14 Holes on November 30 and December 1. 1st Gary Stynes (22) 32 (CB), 2nd Shane Roche (20) 32, 3rd Robert Gallagher (13) 31 (CB). FIXTURES: Next Saturday and Sunday, December 7/8 is the weekly Turkey Competition sponsored by the club over 14 Holes. AGM is on December 12 in the clubhouse at 8pm.
Killorglin Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Silver Swans Christmas 8 Hole Scramble - 1st Rita Kelleher/Susan Darby/Agnes O'Connor 26.9 (B4), 2nd Maire Ni Loinsigh/Ena Galvin/Niamh O'Donoghue 26.9, 3rd Mary Conway/ Maura Kennedy/ Mary O'Connor 29, 4th Christina O'Sullivan/Carmel Daly/ Sally Harvest 30.3, 5th Coral Kiely/Anne Myers Foley/Linda West 30.4, 6th Kitty Galvin/Marian Dore/Marie Halloran 32.3. Silver Swans 12 Hole Stableford – 1st Maire Ni Loinsigh (22) 26, 2nd Rita Kelleher (30) 23. FIXTURE: 12 Hole re-entry stableford sponsored by the club has been extended to December.
Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: November 30/December 1. 3rd Turkey 14-hole Competition. Winner - Padraig O'Sullivan (9) 32. FIXTURES: 4th Turkey 14-hole Competition (yellow tees) on December 7/8. Reminder - Club AGM in clubhouse at 8pm sharp on December 6.
Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Open Stableford competition on December 1. 1st Sean Daly (19) 38, 2nd Oliver Butler (18) 36. MURPHY’S: On Thursday, November 28 we held a prizegiving in Murphy's Bar for the Murphy's Stableford competition, the Frank Doran/Safeguard Security Backstakes Strokeplay competition and the Sean Daly Construction stableford competition. This was a nice social evening and was well supported.
CHRISTMAS PARTY: Our Christmas party will be held on December 15 with a 9-hole mixed scramble followed the prizegiving for the Killarney Race Co Ltd sponsored Christmas Hampers, the Maurice O'Donoghue Memorial Cup, the Keanes Gold Medal and the Golfer of the Year. All members are urged to participate in the scramble and to attend to prizegiving and the party.
BASKETBALL
Gneeveguilla Basketball Club SHARE THE BUCKET: In association with Gneeveguilla Community Development Council. Well done to Michelle Ní Curtin who won the jackpot of €192. Please support this valuable fundraiser at local businesses or online at member. clubforce.com/tickets. Best of luck to all our teams and coaches in action this coming week.
Killarney Cougars RESULTS: U14 Girls Div 2 Plate - Killarney Cougars 47 Rathmore 31. U12 Boys League - Killarney Cougars 32 Caherciveen 14. U12 Girls Div 2 Plate - Killarney Cougars 14 Kenmare Kestrles 18. ACADEMY NEWS: Training continues on Fridays in the Parish Hall from 4.45pm for U8 Boys and Girls. Sunday U11 Academy Blitz at the Pres Gym & Parish Hall. All proceeds in aid of Pieta House. NEWS: Further details on training schedules and fixtures, go to our website www.killarneycougars.com or follow us on Facebook.
ATHLETICS
Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €7,800 plus €1,000 bonus. We also had the draw for the 1st of our Christmas Hampers 2019. Lucky winner was David O’Connor, Knocknagree. CROSS COUNTRY: Well done to Saoirse Tompkins who was 2nd in U17B Cross Country held in Borris-in-Ossory, Co Tipperary on Sunday last.
Killarney Valley Athletic Club TRAINING will continue every Tuesday and Thursday eve 6-6.45pm. All members welcome. Bring €2 and water. Strength & Conditioning continues on Monday nights 7-8pm for members only (aged 12 upwards). Bring €2, water and a mat if you have one. We hope to go indoors after Christmas but need volunteers to help out going forward. If anyone is interested in coaching or helping out with our young athletes in any particular area, we would be delighted to have you on board for the new year. Membership will be paid for and full training will be given. NEWS: Please keep an eye on your email (if you’re a member) and also check our Facebook page for any updated information on training etc.
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Muckross Rowing Club MUCKROSS HOR: Weather permitting, it is all systems go this weekend as the club is set to relocate to the National Rowing Centre at Farran. We look forward to playing host to the annual Muckross Head of the River, taking place on Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Since our first staging in 2003, the event has grown to become a firm fixture in the national rowing calendar and close to 420 crews from 25 clubs are entered. A reminder to all our volunteers to wrap up well and allow plenty time on the road to arrive safely. We look forward to seeing everyone for a busy, but hopefully enjoyable day at the NRC. Best of luck to all our own crews competing. RACE NIGHT: The club will hold a festive fundraiser Race Night on Saturday, December 28 at Major Colgan’s Bar, Muckross Park Hotel. As we continue to invest in equipment and facilities to meet the needs of our growing membership, the Race Night will be an important fundraiser for the club. Horse sponsorship €20 and race sponsorship €100. Contact Seán Daly 087 2316053.
Flesk Valley Rowing Club AGM: Flesk Valley AGM will take place on Monday, December 19 at the Killarney Oaks Hotel commencing at 8pm sharp. Motions and nominations are to be with Club Secretary Paul Burke by Friday, December 6. Email pcburke13@ gmail.com. All members are asked to attend. CLOTHING COLLECTION: This weekend is the clothing collection in association with National Council for the Blind. So time to clear out the wardrobes yet again and help raise money for these worthy causes.
OTHER SPORTS
Killarney Rugby WINTER SOCIAL: Thanks to everyone who came to the club’s Winter Social which took place at the Killarney Avenue Hotel last Friday evening. A wonderful evening was had by all with fantastic food and with excellent music by Super Ceili. MINIS: Well done to our Minis who travelled to Tralee RFC for the West Munster Blitz. A fantastic morning of rugby with all sides playing some excellent rugby. Well done to everyone and to all the kids who took part. Training resumes at Aghadoe on Saturday morning between 10.30am and 12. New players always welcome. RESULT: Senior - Killarney 28 Youghal 7. FIXTURES: U14 West Munster League - Corca Dhuibhne v Killarney (Saturday at 11.30am, Ballydavid). U16 Friendly - Killarney v Killorglin (Saturday at 12.30pm). U18s – Garryowen v Killar-
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ney (Sunday at noon, Dooradoyle). U14 Girls – Killarney v Bruff (Sunday at 11.30am). Senior - Killorglin v Killarney (Sunday at 2.30pm, Ballymalis).
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LOTTO: Next lotto draw for jackpot of €3,600 in Kate Kearney's Cottage on Sunday, December 8. Tickets available from usual sellers and online at www. beaufortgaaclub.com.
CHRISTMAS HAMPER: We had a somewhat thrilling finish when we checked the cards for last Sunday’s event as it came down to the ‘back three’ between both John McGrath and Noel Moynihan. John just shaded it giving him the main hamper from Daly’s Supervalu. Results (V-Par) Overall Nett: John McGrath 16up (B3), Overall Gross: Damien Fleming 18up, Second Nett: Noel Moynihan 16up, 3-7 Nett: Gearoid Cronin 15up, 8-15 Nett: John Murphy 13up. PRIZEGIVING: Looking forward to seeing everyone in Murphy’s Friday night for our pre-Christmas get together beginning at 9.30pm. Prizes to be presented on the night include: Christmas Hamper, Turkeys, Club Strokeplay, Willie Parker Memorial and our Club Matchplay which is kindly sponsored by Friday night’s hosts. We will also be announcing the Club Person of the Year award winner on the night. SUNDAY DRAWS: Back to usual draws again at 9.15am and 11.15am on Sunday morning for club members aged 15 or over. Entry €4 per draw with a fee of €7 for both. Turkeys Handicaps will be used for rest of year with exception of Danny Nolan Memorial on St Stephen’s Day. U16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: Scheduled for Saturday December 14 at 1pm. It will be an 18-Hole Three Ball Scramble event with an entry fee of €5 per player. The event this year is kindly sponsored by club PRO Jason O’Connor. DANNY NOLAN MEMORIAL: Will take place on St Stephen’s Day morning at 10am with it being a Three Ball Scramble event. Instead of an entry fee this year we are asking all players to bring a nominal prize with them.
GAA
Killarney Legion RESULT: O’Donoghue Cup SF – Legion 0-15 Gneeveguilla 0-10. U10 GIRLS/BOYS: Our U10 boys and girls had their academy graduation event last weekend with a mixed indoor blitz. Thanks to James O’Donoghue who was on hand to present the boys and girls with a memento of their time in the academy over the years. CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Legion Academy Christmas Party was held on Sunday evening at the Killarney Avenue Hotel and it was a great success. LOTTO: Next week’s draw Sunday at 9pm Murphy’s Bar.
Dr Crokes RESULT: O’Donoghue Cup SF - Dr
FIXTURE: Good luck to Beaufort minor men and management in the Mid Kerry minor final on Sunday at 2pm in Glenbeigh. Replay in the event of a draw.
JERSEYS: Denis Tucker of Daly's SuperValu presents a set of jerseys to John Dineen and the Fossa GAA ladies football team. Crokes 2-18 Spa 1-18. PROGRESSIVE 31: Progressive 31 takes place every Wednesday in Crokes clubhouse. It will start at 8pm. All you need to bring is €5! BINGO: The Dr Crokes Club Bingo has commenced and will be on every Sunday night in St Mary's Parish Hall at 8.30pm. There will be 10 games plus a jackpot along with a raffle for three hampers from here until Christmas. Everybody is welcome, doors open at 7.30pm. Patrons are asked to park in car parks near the venue and to respect the rights of residents nearby. SCÓR: Huge congrats to our talented Scór participants in the Scór na nÓg Chiarrai Thoir Final. Liam Randles (1st Solo Singing), Jack Greaney (2nd Recitation), Jean Foley, Laura O’Carroll, Ella Galvin, Sarra Neher AND Liam Randles (2nd Ballad Group). If anyone would like to participate in either Scór Sinsear or Scór na bPáistí, now is the time to contact our Scór Officer Gerardine Lyne at 086 1541840. LOTTO: Next draw on December 8 in Speakeasy. Jackpot €5,600. Three €50 Christmas vouchers also drawn.
Spa SANTA CLAUS will make a special visit to Spa this Saturday December, 7 from 5-6.30pm and is asking all the boys and girls to come along! A photographer will be present on the night and refreshments available (all home baking welcome!). Admission is free. Everyone welcome. CLUB AGM will be held on Saturday, December 14 at 6pm. Nominations and motions to be sent to club secretary Patrick Regan on 087 6332773 or secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before Saturday, December 7. 31 CARD DRIVE: Championship of Kerry Final will take place in the Torc Hotel on Friday, December 6 alongside our Coiste na nÓg annual raffle. SCÓR na NÓG: Congratulations to our Set Dancers who were crowned East Kerry Scór na nÓg champions last Sat-
urday in Fossa.Well done to the dancers Roisin O’Sullivan, Isabel Waters, Elena O’Donoghue, Aoife O’Donoghue, Darragh Brosnan, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Colm O’Connor and Oisin O’Sullivan, to their coaches Triona and Mairead Mangan and to our Scór Officer Eileen Aherne. LOTTO: No winner. Next draw in Jimmy Brien’s. Jackpot €8,000. MEETING ROOMS and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508.
EXERCISE CLASSES continue in the clubrooms with Pilates on Monday from 7pm to 8pm and Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.30am. Active retired class on Thursdays from 11am to 12 midday.
Glenflesk SCÓR NA NÓG: Great results for our club last Saturday in Fossa and well done to all participants, teachers, parents and everyone involved. Ballad Group - 1st, Solo Singing - 2nd (Sinéad Gleeson), Instrumental Music - 2nd, Recitation - 1st (Éabha Healy), Overall Club Scór Officer (Paud O’Donoghue), Overall Best Club.
Listry
CLUB NOTES: Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.
NEW MANAGER: Listry GAA officially announced last week that the new Listry senior football manager for 2020 is five-time All-Ireland winner Marc Ó Sé. We wish him all the best with our club for the coming year in Division 2.
Firies
LOTTO: Next Sunday, December 8. Jackpot €2,450.
CLUB 600 FUNDRAISING DRAW: The final draw took place in Henderson’s Bar Firies last night. Check out our Facebook page for the results. A huge thank you to all that supported our Club 600 draw. LOTTO: The draw for next week’s jackpot of €4,300 will take place in Airport Bar Farranfore tonight. Get your lotto tickets from all the usual sellers, club officers, senior players or from the stand in Moriarty’s Centra, Farranfore. Thank you all for your continued support. RESULT: Fr Galvin Cup SF - Listry 0-12 Firies 0-9. FIRIES SCÓR NA NÓG: Well done to all the Firies participants who took part in the East Kerry Scór na nÓg Finals on Saturday in Fossa .
Fossa AGM: AGM takes place this Sunday at 5pm in the clubhouse. GALA SOCIAL: January 11 T 7pm in the Dromhall Hotel. Tickets on sale now. LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €4,950. Draw every Sunday night in the Golden Nugget. BOOK: A Sense of Place - Fossa GAA 50 years is a lovely Christmas present for somebody at home or abroad. Books
RESULT: FR Galvin Cup SF - Listry 0-12 Firies 0-9. MEDAL PRESENTATION: Listry U12 and U11 teams received their East Kerry medals last weekend at the clubhouse. Listry and East Kerry player Ronan Buckley did the honours. Ronan, who had the Bishop Moynihan Cup in tow, spoke to the young players and advised them to enjoy their football, train hard and always work on improving their weaknesses. Thanks to Pa Murphy for looking after this group during 2019. Pa was assisted by Tony O’Dowd, Anthony Kelliher, Brian McCarthy and Denis Murphy. Well done to all the players and mentors on a great year. GOFUNDME: Local man Séamus O’Brien suffered an accident in Feb 2018. Séamus played for his local club Firies and Kingdom Kerry Gaels. Séamus recently needed a life-changing operation. Please donate to GoFundme.com/ SeamusOBrienSupport Fund.
Kilcummin LOTTO: Next draw Sunday, December 15. Jackpot €10,100. PINK NIGHT ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: For the Oncology Unit UHK on Saturday, January 4 in Klub Bar, Kilcummin. More details later.
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