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08.12.17 Eve Kelliher takes a look at the news that’s been getting Killarney and Kerry talking

Renewed Calls For Action Following Tragic Accident WHY has nothing been done to lower the speed limit in Glenflesk Village? A community has been plunged into mourning following the tragic accident last Friday that saw a young woman, Denise Crowley, lose her life. There have been renewed calls to reduce the speed limit on the main N22 Cork-Killarney road following the death of the 26-year-old UCC student. Denise, from Gortdarrig, Headford, Killarney, was killed when struck by a car at Glenflesk Village when she was crossing the road on Friday evening at around 7.15pm. Emergency services including Gardaí and Killarney ambulance and fire service personnel rushed to the

scene but the young woman was pronounced dead a short time later. The only daughter of Grace and Denis (Denjoe), Denise was on her way home from college and had been due to meet her mother when the tragedy occurred. The funeral Mass took place on Tuesday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Shrone, with burial afterwards. Traffic-calming measures had been put in place at this point of the route in recent years but the speed limit has not been lowered, with Kerry Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae raising the matter in the Dáil this week.

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THE life-changing implications of safe transport for children were highlighted by Killarney Gardaí during the week. Killarney Gardaí in conjunction with the Divisional Traffic Corps have developed an awareness and enforcement campaign. This safety campaign will form part of the Killarney Garda Schools Programme which will be delivered by Garda Deirdre Quinn, Community Policing Unit, in 2018. It was launched last Thursday in Kilcummin National School and every primary school will be visited in the Killarney area by Garda Quinn. “The initiative was developed as a re-

sult of a lack of awareness by motorists of the law surrounding this very important area that can have life-changing implications,” Sergeant Dermot O’Connell of Killarney Garda Station told Killarney Advertiser. “It came to the fore at daily checkpoints, when gardaí observed children and infants incorrectly restrained or not using a booster seat/cushion in vehicles. “Many motorists received fixed-charge notices; however, what became very apparent to gardaí over time was the serious lack of awareness of the law applicable to this area and the serious risks posed often fatal when children are incorrectly restrained in vehicles.”

Honour For KDYS THE Kerry Diocesan Youth Service had received a national accolade acknowledging its work on health promotion for young people. The KDYS was awarded the Gold Standard Health Quality Mark (HQM) at a special ceremony in Killarney this week. HQM is the recognised quality assurance mark for health promotion in youth work in Ireland, developed by the National Youth Health Programme, to enhance best practice in youth organisations.

Deputy Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, “to ensure that the speed limit reductions which have been promised for places such as Glenflesk village and many other parts of County Kerry for the past nine years, take place sooner rather than later and before more lives are lost”. The chairman of Glenflesk GAA Club, Derry Healy, who has been one of a number of residents campaigning for the speed limit to be lowered in recent years, said locals have been devastated by the loss of life last Friday. “The community is upset and angered. Nothing is being done and we are sick of it,” he said. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Killarney Garda station on 064-6671160.

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Councillor Storms Out Of Meeting A KILLARNEY councillor stormed out of a Kerry County Council meeting in a row over procedural matters. At Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Killarney Municipal District, councillors were discussing the Muckross to Ross Road cycle/walkway when a disagreement occurred, culminating in Councillor Donal Grady walking out in protest. Councillor Michael Gleeson had proposed the members give their full backing to the cycle/walkway. Leas-cathaoirleach John Joe Culloty, Fianna Fáil, who was chairing the meeting at the time, seconded the motion. But Councillor Donal Grady stated he had earlier seconded Councillor Gleeson’s proposal. The Independent councillor

said Fianna Fáil councillors were trying to take over. He added leas-cathaoirleach John Joe Culloty had no right to take the chair when Cathaoirleach Niall Kelleher of Fianna Fáil had departed momentarily. The meeting’s administrator, Brenda Conway, confirmed all correct procedures were adhered to. When Cathaoirleach Niall Kelleher returned, Councillor Grady accused him of “being unfair”. Councillor Grady also claimed he will be seeking legal advice on the issue, and intends to take it further. In his absence, the other seven councillors voted unanimously in favour of the cycle path and walkway proceeding.

Killarney Roundabout Dedicated To ‘Meitheal’ THE commitment of Kerry County Council personnel and volunteers to keeping the Park Road area of Killarney looking spick and span over the years was acknowledged on Tuesday with the dedication of the Park Road roundabout to their name. Following a proposal from Cllr Michael Gleeson, it was agreed to place signage on the roundabout to recognise the effort in maintaining the area on the eastern end of the town.

Council staff, past and present, as well as representatives from Killarney Looking Good, joined the Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher, for the short ceremony on the Park Road. Cllr Kelleher said the dedication of the roundabout was a small but very public statement of appreciation for the volunteers and council staff who continue to help maintain Killarney’s international reputation for tidiness and cleanliness.

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We’re Striking A Chord TO SAY they did wreck would be the understatement of the year. Rock stars may be famous for flinging television sets out of hotel rooms but Killarney’s quartet of Gobnaits went one better when they visited our Chatroom as they put a uniquely festive slant on the art of being unforgettable guests. But it’s all part of their charm as the Christmas in Killarney festival’s mascots. A real force to be reckoned with, the four enjoyed banter with Killarney Advertis-

er’s Kieran Healy as they gave their take on everything from Killarney of olden times to what constitutes the perfect cup of tea. The ladies were in our Chatroom to promote the Christmas in Killarney quiz which took place in The Laurels “hall” last night with quizmaster Andrew Joy. Watch our video to the very end to enjoy every moment of their hilarious antics. Check it out in our Chatroom broadcast this evening on our Facebook page and website Killarneyadvertiser.ie

MOVE over James Corden – our very own Kieran Healy’s duets and drive-a-along with fellow local singing legend Donal Shine proved an Internet sensation. As soon as the very first of Killarney Advertiser’s Carpool Killarney-oke series was broadcast last Friday night it swiftly gained melodic momentum

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and has notched over 24,000 views to date. Go on, check it out, it’s a real must-see as Kieran quizzes Donal about why his nickname is the Reverend Donal Shine and hears about a festive gig Donal will never forget. Check out our Facebook page and our website killarneyadvertiser.ie to enjoy the fun.

National Park Liaison Committee

AT A recent meeting of Killarney National Park Liaison Committee, a leading authority on deer management and control, Dr Tim Burkitt, was the special guest. The group is hopeful suggestions put forward at the meeting will be adopted by the National Parks & Wildlife Service in future to help control the number of deer in the Park and eliminate danger to life, according to Patsy Hanley, chairperson, KNPLC. Meanwhile, following discussions about occasional discolouring that occurs in the River Deenagh, it was agreed that

members who noticed this would take samples of same and send them to Kerry County Council for analysis immediately. Thirdly, the rhododendron management plan was discussed. Ongoing work is now taking place with the National Parks & Wildlife Service, the Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal and other voluntary bodies. Fishing groups represented on the committee warned that fishing groups outside of Ireland are pushing that course fishing should be available on our lakes and rivers, adding that this would be disastrous to our trout fishing.

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Proposals For Aras Site THE Áras Phádraig was once a hive of local activity serving the people of Killarney. The current feasibility study and business plan concludes that a multi-purpose facility be considered.

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Could Killarney Civic Plaza Boost Our Town? Words: Eve Kelliher Artist’s Impression: Damien Switzer/KC Print OUR series on innovative parking solutions has certainly sparked debate across Killarney and now we bring you an idea for another potential addition to our townscape. Last week we revealed how a multi-storey car park at the Glebe car park could be worth millions to the town in terms of parking fees, accommodation and employment in associated retail areas there – and in its construction. Of course, it would also alleviate traffic congestion by ensuring ample parking

in the town centre. It’s really got the creative juices flowing and as soon as our edition went live online on Friday, a reader eagerly contacted us with his idea for a combined car park/civic plaza amenity for the Aras Phádraig site and Lewis Road car park. So, we created the artist’s impression, above, to show how such a development could look. The suggestion was to knock the Aras Phádraig building and develop a multi-storey car park and civic amenity to

occupy the site of the Aras Phádraig and the existing Lewis Road car and coach park. Parts of our idea for the Glebe car park would tie in with visions for this site, such as housing and office space – but without the retail space we had allowed for in the Glebe proposal. A theatre, café and cinema could also feature – pretty much in keeping with the results of the existing feasibility study for the former Aras Phádraig; see left. What do you think?

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AS SHE enjoyed a trek on Kenya’s Ngong Hills during the week, Triona Sheehy was faced with a gigantic reminder of her home parish. Dominating the skyline over the hills was a crane from Fossa-based Liebherr Container Cranes. “I was very proud to see that Fossa was so well represented!” said Triona who is looking forward to travelling home for Christmas next week. The primary school teacher has been working in Kenya where she has volunteered many times over the years as part of the Kenya Education Project. The Ngong Hills featured in the 1985 movie Out of Africa and are often used by Olympic athletes as a training ground.

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About A Deer Cull

A KERRY councillor is calling for a meeting with the National Parks & Wildlife Service about a deer cull. Fianna Fáil’s Cllr John Joe Culloty was speaking after a County Clare judge said the State agency responsible for wildlife isn’t doing enough to kill sufficient numbers of deer. Cllr Culloty says the deer population, especially in Kerry, has grown too large, adding something needs to be done.

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Deer Lodge ‘A Huge Step Forward’

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Time Travel at Kerry GAA Store NOT only will you get to pick up the fabulous new retro-inspired Kerry jersey in the Kerry GAA Store at Killarney Outlet Centre but the store is now also stocking the hugely popular Killarney Historical Calendar. Produced by the KC Print Group the calendar is proving to be a hit both at home and abroad.

Minister Jim Daly opens Deer Lodge.

THE Minister for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly cut the tape to perform the official opening of Deer Lodge in Killarney on Monday. Deer Lodge is a €13 million mental health recovery unit and its development and opening marks a huge step forward in the care provided for those using mental health services in Kerry. Residents moved from the outdated O’Connor unit earlier this year to the modern, comfortable facility. Minister Daly said Deer Lodge was “a credit to the HSE in the Kerry area, the staff, the residents and the local community” and hailed it as a model for a

person–centred and recovery based service.” Head of Mental Health Services with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Sinead Glennon said the opening is “huge step forward” in the care provided. This new facility has already transformed the lives of the many residents who will use the 40-bed facility in the years ahead, she added. The mental health recovery unit for adults and older people is in four “households”, all connected through a central module

that features a communal area, therapy areas, entrance, foyer, prayer room and other facilities. Each household has access to an internal landscaped garden area, and each resident has their own bedroom with en-suite facilities. Inset: Minister Jim Daly pictured with resident Michael Dennehy, who presented him with one of his paintings, and Michael O’Leary, Clinical Nurse Manager.

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Surprise Celebration For Noreen

HER years of dedication to the Killarney-London Association were rewarded last month when Noreen Looney-Titmarsh was presented with the association’s Person of the Year award at the annual reunion celebration in the Claddagh Ring in Hendon, London. And there were celebrations closer to home when Noreen’s family and friends threw a surprise party for her in the Killar-

ney Avenue Hotel. Noreen, who trained as a nurse in St Finan’s Hospital, was delighted to be greeted by former colleagues as well as by her family including her mother Peggy Looney, 96, brother Tom Looney and his wife Anne, brother Pat and his wife Breda, sister Mary O’Neill and her husband Seamus O’Neill, nieces and nephews. Her brother Kevin Looney sent good wishes from Boston, while her husband John and

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their daughters Ruth and Cara, London, and their son Greg, in China, were also delighted for Noreen. Previous recipients present were Sheila Dickson and Noreen’s cousin Canon Tom Looney, while chairman of the committee Cllr Donal Grady and mayor of Killarney Municipal District Niall Kelleher were also present. Ena Moloney and Mary Murphy were also key to ensuring the surprise party went well.

THE hard-working members of Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal were joined by none other than Santa Claus himself as they chopped up four truckloads worth of fallen timber for a good cause. The timber, from trees knocked during the recent storms, is for sale in Killarney Men’s Shed in aid of local charities over the Christmas period. “This is the final outing in this campaign done in cooperation with Pat Dawson, regional manager of the National Parks & Wildlife Service, and the Killarney Mountain Meitheal,” said Johnny McGuire of the group. “We would like to thank the truck owners involved, Paul Fitzgerald, Ted McCarthy, Con Duggan, Batty O’Sullivan and Mike O’Callaghan. In excess of €3,000 was raised through this voluntary effort for needy causes over the Christmas period.”

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Thomas Has His Say WELL done to Thomas Fitzgerald, Killarney Macra, who was a runner-up in the All-Ireland final of the Macra na Feirme/Triace Public Speaking and Impromptu Public

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Green Light

For Killarney Cycle/Walkway A CYCLE/WALKWAY proposed for Killarney has received the green light. The 3m wide cycle route will connect the N71 Muckross Road in the townland of Woodlawn to the L3905 Ross Road in the townlands of Scrahane, Demesne and Bunrower. The plan went to public consultation earlier this year, and received 11 submissions and observations. At the monthly meeting of Killarney Municipal District on Wednesday, members viewed the submissions, which outlined a number of concerns from State bodies, residents’ groups and private individuals. Issues raised include potential flooding and the impact on the local environment, decreased levels of security and safety, lighting, fencing and car parking. A motion to continue with the cycle/ walkway was unanimously passed by all present members. Kerry County Council noted all submissions, and they will now seek funding for the project from various sources.

Fossa/Two Mile Comhaltas

COME along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in the Innisfallen Hotel, Fossa, tomorrow, Saturday, December 9. The fun session takes place between 5pm and 6pm and the emphasis is on playing music and singing for enjoyment. All ages and abilities are welcome, as are adult musicians wishing to help. For further details call Tim on 087-2413116 or Eileen on 087-6284053.

Garda/Community Alert Meeting KILLARNEY GARDAI will host the District Community Alert Meeting for Killarney, Mid Kerry, East Kerry and Kenmare next Wednesday night, December 13, in the Torc Hotel, Mallow Road, Killarney. Superintendent Flor Murphy, Inspector Niall Crowley and Diarmuid Cronin of Muintir na Tire will address the meeting, which starts at 7.30pm.

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Do We Need A Rival Award For Homegrown Heroes? OUR readers’ opinion has been divided on the awarding of the Order of Innisfallen to former Taoiseach Enda Kenny and it has caused a ripple of discontent. The Cairde Chill Arne Order of Innisfallen awards scheme is a joint initiative between Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and Kerry County Council. It was established in 2005 to recognise outstanding contributions of people to the economic development of the town and its tourism industry. But there seems to be a feeling this week that the general public has not been represented. As one disgruntled reader said: “Do we have anybody worthy of this in the county of Kerry, you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours!” Granted, last year’s recipient, A-list actor Michael Fassbender, is renowned for name-checking his hometown and the parish of Fossa throughout the world. Other previous recipients include entertainer Daniel O’Donnell, industrialist Isolde Liebherr, tour operators Brian Stack, Linda Roberts and Brian McColgan, travel writer Susan Poole, tourism official Margaret Cahill and former ministers John O’Donoghue and Jimmy Deenihan. But this week the consensus from our readers so far is that the award should steer clear of politics. Prior to the Oder of Innisfallen, the Knights of Innisfallen was set up as a sepa-

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rate tradition to acknowledge local people who contribute to Killarney. On the night it was set up a group of locals in the back of Courtney’s pub decided that this award wasn’t in the spirit of Killarney – being far too lofty – and vowed to set up a rival award, the Serfs of O’Donoghue’s Rock – an award/honour for a local by the locals. Is there scope for an award representing locals and those who contribute to Killarney on a daily basis, such as people involved in tourism, sport and other ventures? Why not consider the likes of broadcaster Weeshie Fogarty, pictured, or Micheal Leane, historian and longest-serving member of the Knights of Malta, or those like Con O’Leary of The Laurels who has been meeting and greeting tourists for decades, leading ladies of our local hotel industry or Theresa Irwin, National President of Soroptimists Ireland this year, pictured, or Eileen Switzer? Eileen has a lifetime’s involvement in sporting organisations. While she has received the national Women in Sport award, she has never been acknowledged locally. Posthumous awards could be given to honour people like hotelier Maurice O’Donoghue, or our very own Danny Casey, who founded Killarney Advertiser. The list is endless.

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Enda Kenny Honoured In Killarney

ENDA KENNY inherited an “economic basket case” when he became Taoiseach but he reset the default button from one of negativity to one of positivity, a gathering in Killarney was told. The former Fine Gael leader was inducted into the Order of Innisfallen – the highest honour the town can bestow – in recognition of his years of service to the country, particularly in terms of tourism development and promotion. In a citation delivered in Killarney House and Gardens – refurbished and reopened at a cost of €10m during Mr Kenny’s term in office – MC and hotelier Michael Rosney said that from a Killarney perspective, the single most important and creative initiative Mr Kenny oversaw was the reduction in the tourism VAT rate to 9%. “We in Killarney’s tourism sector will always be grateful to Enda Kenny for the work he has done on our behalf and for the great things he has helped to bring about,” Mr Rosney added. Recalling the former Taoiseach’s two-star performance on the RTÉ reality TV programme The Restaurant, the MC quipped: “The Killarney tourism industry gives thanks that his career path took him into a government cabinet rather than into a busy kitchen.” The cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher paid tribute to the former taoiseach and Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce President Paul O’Neill said: “Enda Kenny was and is a forward-thinking, innovative, dedicated politician who has always put the country and its people first.”

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Michael O’Brien, David Walsh, John Daly, Denis Tucker, Eleanor Sheerin, Therese Moriarty, Rose Crowley, PJ McGee, Derek Daly and Bill Daly at Daly’s Food Fair.

CROSSING off that shopping list before the festive season was easy, fun and, importantly, value for money this year thanks to an annual gourmet experience in Killarney on Wednesday evening. Shoppers enjoyed many a tempting treat

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‘Website Of The Year’ Award For Kerry KILLARNEY-BASED Splash Designs has won ‘Website of the Year’ for its website Printing.ie at the 40th Irish Print Awards. Over 350 people attended the awards, which were held in The Aviva Stadium, Dublin, and MC for the event was Sybil Mulcahy of TV3. The win was Splash Design’ second ‘Website of the Year’ award and last week

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Santa & His Elves Invite You To Beaufort This Sunday

SANTA’S elves have been spotted all over Beaufort checking to see if children are being naughty or nice. You can visit Santa, Mrs Claus and dozens of his elves in Beaufort at the Old Barracks this Sunday between 12 noon and 5pm. Children will enjoy hot chocolate while adults will be served tea or coffee or non-alcoholic mulled wine. The elves help the guests make their own Christmas cards and paint Christmas decorations. They will then

visit Mrs Claus who will read them stories and give then homemade buns while they are waiting to see Santa. They will receive a gift and get their photo taken with Santa before going outside to view the live crib (live people and animals!). Finally everyone will enjoy the Christmas markets and competitions. All proceeds will go directly to the local youth club to complete refurbishments on the Barracks. Places are booking fast so call Marie at 087-7428268 for your place.

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Shane Murphy, Micheal Moran, owner, and Fiona Lynch of Ryle Menswear.

A SUPER-STYLISH addition to High Street in Killarney, Ryle Menswear opened its doors last Friday. The team, owner Micheal Moran and Fiona Lynch and Shane Murphy, are perfectly placed to advise you on all aspects of choosing the perfect suit, casualwear, belts and other accessories, or shoes. Ryle Menswear stocks some of the most sought-after labels around, including Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, Joop, Remus Uomo and Ted Baker. Another very covetable brand instore is Benetti. There is a wealth of casualwear to choose from, from jackets and coats to jeans. The wonderful Jeans Wall is also well worth a visit, with labels such as Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss 7 for All Mankind, Remus Uomo and Mustang. When it comes to shoes, you will be absolutely spoilt for choice with Bugatti, Gordon & Bros, Ted Baker, Bull Boxer and Tommy Hilfiger among the chic brands on offer. Its extensive suit department will open in the New Year and will also offer suits for hire. You can check out Ryle Menswear on Facebook or telephone 064-776 4225.

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Gatsby Ball Whisks Hoteliers Back In Time

Declan and Elma Walsh, Ger O’Donoghue and Caragh Mioloney, Ger and Kate Moroney, John and Caitriona White, Eamonn and Deirdre O’Callaghan.

Pics: Don MacMonagle THEY dressed to dazzle as Killarney’s hoteliers channelled their inner Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby last Friday. The Malton Hotel hosted the Great Gatsby Gala for the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation and it proved to be a real highlight of Killarney’s social calendar. The theme of the blacktie gala was especially fitting as the hotel, which is shortly due to be renamed the Great Southern Killarney, was a magnet for socialites and dignitaries in the period leading up to the 1920s. However the property never hosted

the celebrated parties in the heyday of the Roaring 20s, as the iconic hotel was closed down and used as military barracks during that time. But last Friday, the team at The Malton rewound the clock and threw a 1920s bash to rewrite the history books. Guests arrived to all the fanfare of an arrival party featuring The Lounge Man, before indulging in a spectacular fourcourse 1920s banquet. Post-dinner, guests enjoyed a turn at the tables at The Prohibition Casino and live jazz performances continued into the early hours in Great Room Cocktail Lounge.

Olsa Tibor, Colette Andre, Helen and Bernie O’Riordan and Noreen O’Leary. Lenna Henry, Emer and Denis Corridan. Tom and Aileen Randles. Michael and Mary O’Donoghue. Sean Kelly, MEP and Juliette Kelly with Michael Rosney.

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A WELCOME new addition to Killarney town centre, Visage Clinic is one of Ireland’s leading non-surgical aesthetic treatment providers. The Killarney clinic opened last Friday at Old Town Hall, Market Cross, and is part of the Visage Clinic group – an expanding group of clinics with a teamOFFER of leading docINTRODUCTORY all 1ofareas whom Anti Wrinkle tors, injections €85 are Harley nti Wrinkle injections 2 areas €125 Street trained. nti Wrinkle injections 3 areas €150opened in The first clinic Lip / dermal filler 1ml €150 Cork’s Academy Street over three years ago and the third opens today, on South Anne Street, Dublin 2. Visage Clinic in Killarney, located upstairs in the Old 9438 • info@visage.ie Town Hall, is bright, spacious and welcoming. While it is in the heart of Killarney, it is ultra-discreet and offers you a bird’s eye view of the town from each of its three luxurious treatment rooms. So many patients were travelling from areas like Killarney, Killorglin, Tralee and Beaufort to the Cork clinic that the doctors decided to open a Kerry clinic offering worldleading cosmetic treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal and lip fillers and the ultra-popular “liquid facelift”. Like most ideas, the practice developed from experience and the acceptance that patients and clients needed a

better treatment pathway. Visage Clinic was formed with a principal goal in mind, to provide safe, effective and trusted aesthetic treatments with a foundation of continuity and patient empowerment. “At Visage Clinic our patient pathway is tried and tested, our free consultation service provides a detailed breakdown of the treatments we gives, the results a patient can expect and most importantly we provide the knowledge and information to allow choice,” said Anna Malcolm, clinical co-ordinator. The team has enjoyed a warm welcome from the business community in Killarney and paid tribute to all who helped them ensure the clinic is a welcoming haven for customers. “We would like to pay tribute to John Galvin Builders. John provided us with a quality service and we are absolutely delighted with how he helped us realise our dream clinic,” added Anna. Sika Signs also enhanced the bright space with appealing signage while neighbours Abbey Travel have welcomed the team. “There is a such a wonderful sense of community in Killarney, we have been overwhelmed by the welcome,” added Anna.

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Christmas In Killarney

Darragh Wins Trip Of A Lifetime

Darragh Fleming receives his prize from Kate O’Leary, chairperson, Christmas in Killarney, Áine O’Donoghue, manager, Torc Travel, and Bassil Sheerin, Kerry Airport. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan

LUCKY Darragh Fleming will get to pack his suitcase on December 13 when he flies to Lapland. Darragh of Muckross Drive, Killarney, won the trip of a lifetime

Lady Amelia Windsor made a very racy appearance at the British Fashion Awards, the first time she’s attended the prestigious ceremony, and now experts predict she could easily make £1 million a year from brand collaborations

in the Christmas in Killarney draw as he was presented with the top prize of a holiday to Lapland for two adults and two children, which includes one night sleepover, tobogganing, sleigh

rides and meeting Santa himself. The holiday, in association with the Christmas in Killarney festival, is sponsored by Torc Travel, Kerry Airport and Sunway Holidays.

Three Tenors On Their Way To Killarney

DIRECT from their critically acclaimed shows in the National Concert Hall, the Helix and The Waterfront, The Three Tenors, Derek Moloney, Dominic McGorian and Shane Morgan, will perform at The Brehon on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The trio promise a magical night to remember as they perform an exciting Celtic flavoured programme, which also includes uplifting songs made famous by world superstars including Sinatra, The Dubliners and Pavarotti. Recent touring highlights include headlining 1916 Centenary State Reception in Dublin Castle on Easter Sunday, as well as a string of sell-out performances throughout Ireland and the UK. Tickets cost €25, or enjoy a pre-show dinner in Danú Restaurant; call The Brehon on 064-6630700.

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Santa Visits

08.12.17 Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Eamonn Keogh

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A VISIT to see Santa Claus is always ultra-magical and a host of bedazzled youngsters – and the young at heart – descended on Killarney Outlet Centre at the weekend. You see, the man in red has taken up residence on the ground floor of the cen-

tre, in his log cabin, where he will meet and greet his pals in December. You can pay a call on December 9 and 10 and December 16 and 17 from 1pm to 6pm each day. Every family will receive their own souvenir photograph of their visit and all children will take home a special

Christmas parcel from Santa. “There is an extra special atmosphere in Killarney at this time of year due to the Christmas in Killarney festival, one of the premium Christmas festivals in the country,” said Killarney Outlet Centre general manager Paul Sherry.

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Dinis Loop

REPAIR works have been carried out on the Dinis loop in Killarney National Park. It is hoped that the loop will be in great shape for 2018 when walkers and cyclists will be making the most of the popular route.

Alleged Incidents Of Professional Begging THE public has been urged to be vigilant in the wake of alleged incidents of professional begging in the run-up to Christmas. Following reports of a number of young men allegedly seeking money in a non-confrontational manner in Tralee last weekend, Cllr Donal Grady said a hard line had been taken against any such practice in Killarney in the past and warned vigilance if money was being sought instead of food.

Grainne, Charlie and Ger Lenihan, Kilcummin, visit Santa.

Visiting Santa Claus were Stephanie and Max Regosa with children Maya and Marco Regosa.

Twins Ollie and Dara with parents Clodagh and Gary Flynn visit Mike, Mary, Stephen, Michael and Melissa O’Connor, Kilcummin, with Santa. Santa.

Call For Action On Headstone Sizes A KERRY COUNTY COUNCILLOR has called for action on headstone sizes. Councillor Brendan Cronin says headstones and monuments in cemeteries around the county are in breach of Kerry County Council regulations. According to bye-laws, the maximum allowable size for a headstone is 1.5-metres high and 1-metre wide, and written permission for each headstone has to be sought, prior to installation. Speaking on Radio Kerry, the councillor claims 99% of people adhere to the rules governing the dimensions of headstones, however, some structures are grotesquely large and overshadow neighbouring graves.

Aisha Clifford. Cian Lynch visits Santa Claus.

Tadhg and Beibhinn O’Donnell with their mother Fiona O’Donnell and grandmother Maureen Fleming .

Robbie and Robert O’Sullivan and Emer Buckley.

Brian Hurley visits Santa Claus.

David, Kaylee, Alan, Melissa and Emily O’Leary with parents Maeve and Aeneas O’Leary, visit Santa.

John, Niamh and Eoghan O’Brien with Santa.

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A Weekly Round-Up Of News + Views From Kerry And Around

How Killarney Man Saved Life Of Former Taoiseach News

Words: Eve Kelliher

FORMER Taoiseach Enda Kenny has revealed how a Killarney man’s heroism saved his life after he almost choked to death on a piece of steak. Mr Kenny was staying in Killarney, where he has a holiday home, and was dining out following a day spent climbing Carrantuohill. He was eating a steak in The Laurels restaurant when he began to choke and needed to be given the Heimlich Manoeuvre. The former Fine Gael leader told The Irish Star that restaurant owner Con O’Leary’s quick thinking saved his life. He said: “People thought I was playacting, standing up turning blue, and by coincidence, Con was going from one end of the premises to the other and said: ‘don’t worry I have him’. He did the Heimlich manoeuvre on me, which meant that I lived to tell the tale.” Mr O’Leary, 79, said: “We had been talking away for two or three minutes and I walked away from him but then everything went silent and I looked around and the two of them were standing up. I knew straight away he was choking and in distress so I gave him the Heimlich manoeuvre and out popped a bit of steak. I was just lucky I got it up.” He revealed that he had learned the lifesaving technique after he had a similar experience. Con O’Leary, The Laurels Pub & Restaurant, Killarney. Pic: Don MacMonagle

Trump Corner

White House Blames Dry Throat For Trump’s Unusual Speech THE White House blamed President Trump’s unusual speech on Wednesday in which he appeared to slur his words on a dry throat. White House spokesman Raj Shah told the Los Angeles Times: “His throat was dry. There’s nothing to it.” He was pressed on if the garbled words could be because of health concerns. “I know what you’re getting at. I’m saying there’s nothing to it,” Shah said. During his speech on Wednesday on Jerusalem, Trump appeared to stumble over the phrase “God bless the United States.” Trump in the address recognized Jerusalem as Isra-

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el’s capital and announced plans to relocate the US Embassy there. “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” Trump said during a speech in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House. He said he would try to resolve one of history’s oldest conflicts his way, arguing that past approaches, such as delaying the recognition, have not worked. Last month, Trump abruptly stopped a speech he was giving recapping his Asia trip to take a sip of water. Just more than 10 minutes into the speech at the White House, he paused and looked under lectern for water, before turning to the side, picking up a bottle of water with both hands and taking a sip.

Search Is Over & Teddy Returned To Owner

A TEDDY BEAR belonging to a fouryear-old Kilkenny girl has been found after an appeal by the Society of St Vincent De Paul. The girl accidentally donated her favourite bear to the charity last Friday. The St Vincent De Paul says they received a huge response after making an appeal for his return on social media. A spokesperson for the shop yesterday confirmed Teddy has been located safe and well and has been reunited with his rightful owner.

Woman Is Third Homeless Person To Die In A Week

A WOMAN was the latest homeless person to die on Ireland’s streets this week. The victim, aged in her 40s, was found on Oliver Plunkett Street Lower in Cork city early on Wednesday morning. It is the third death of a rough sleeper within the last week: two men have also died in Dublin. It is understood she was found near an emergency shelter run by Cork Simon Community and had been using homeless services for several years. Her body was found, ironically, at the

same time Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy launched two Focus Ireland reports, ‘Keeping a Home’ and ‘Finding a Home’. Minister Murphy told the Dáil it is a “very difficult phone call to take” when he is informed of the death of a rough sleeper. He said that was why he had made a commitment to ensure there will be a bed in place for people who are sleeping rough. The Minister expressed “my sympathy and condolences to the family of the lady who died in Cork”.

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Tens Of Thousands Evacuated Following California Wildfires HOT, dry Santa Ana winds fanned several wildfires in southern California, where hundreds of houses have burned and tens of thousands have fled their homes around Los Angeles. The winds, which blow westward from the California desert, were forecast to reach 130kp/h. That could stoke several blazes burning in the Los Angeles area that have already caused, according to local media, about 200,000 people to evacuate. “Strong winds overnight creating extreme fire danger,” said an alert sent by the countrywide emergency system in Los Angeles.

Video and photographs on social media showed flame-covered hillsides along busy roadways as commuters slowly made their way to work or home, rows of houses reduced to ash and firefighters spraying water on walls of fire as they tried to save houses. The Skirball Fire, which erupted early on Wednesday had burned about 500 acres near large estates in the Bel-Air neighbourhood of Los Angeles, was only 5% contained. The largest blaze, the Thomas Fire, burned more than 90,000 acres after it destroyed more than 150 homes and threatened thousands more in Ventura, about 80km northwest on Los Angeles.

The Irish Times To Acquire Landmark Media Business

Force Is With Kerry Opinion

Words: Eve Kelliher Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan

SKELLIG MICHAEL has long left an indelible impression. More than 100 years ago, that giant of Irish literature, George Bernard Shaw, described this pyramidal sandstone island as an “incredible, impossible, mad place” that is “part of our dream world”. Its importance was recognised in 1996 when it was awarded Unesco World Heritage designation. It was, adjudicators deemed, of “exceptional universal value”. But for many, this magical place remained barely known. That changed at the end of 2015 when Skellig Michael featured prominently in one of the year’s biggest movies,

Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And, from December 15, it will likely play an even greater role in the new Star Wars film, The Last Jedi. Disney Lucasfilm - the production company behind the globally popular franchise - had been looking for somewhere otherworldly and they found it at Skellig Michael. The movie’s location manager Martin Joy captured its spectacular beauty when he noted: “We needed to find somewhere completely from another time and place. We were just blow away by it. It’s an extraordinary place. It certainly fed into our Star Wars universe.”

Two Men Were ‘Planning To Blow Up Downing Street Gates And Kill Theresa May’

THE Irish Times DAC and the owners of Landmark Media Investments have signed a share purchase agreement whereby The Irish Times will acquire all of the publishing and media interests of the Landmark Media group. The transaction is subject to a number of conditions including receipt of regulatory approvals from The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and The Environment as well as The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. It is expected that these approvals could take at least four months to procure. The em-

ployees of Landmark Media were apprised of the sale of the media group by management at meetings on Wednesday afternoon. LMI Group CEO, Tom Murphy, who will exit the business at legal completion of the transaction, said: “I would like to place on record my appreciation and the appreciation of the board of Landmark Media to all staff members for their support, understanding and particularly for their patience. We acknowledge that throughout this delicate and sometimes public process that it has been a difficult period for all staff members, reading and listening to commentary, much of it uninformed and speculative.”

A TERROR plot to assassinate Theresa May at Downing Street was foiled on Wednesday. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to kill the UK Prime Minister by using a bomb disguised as a bag to blow off the gates of Downing Street and then attack her with knives.

The suspects were detained during raids in London and Birmingham last week and charged with terrorism offences. The Metropolitan Police said Naa’imur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, from north London, and Mohammed Aqib Imran, 21, from Birmingham, had been charged with preparing a terrorist act.

‘No White Smoke’ On Brexit Deal

THE European Commission said there was still “no white smoke” on a Brexit deal but it was ready to meet British Prime Minister Theresa May any time this week for further talks. Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas told reporters in Brussels: “So far no white smoke. We stand ready to receive prime minister May at any moment in time when

they are ready,” A spokesman for Mrs May said Britain is close to an agreement with the European Union to unlock Brexit talks but she knows there is more work to be done on a deal for the border between Ireland and the UK.

Letters

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Moments in Time

Farm Workers On Our Doorstep?

Walt Disney is pictured left at Ladies View. The picture on the right was taken by Walt Disney of his daughter Sharon and screenwriter/producer Bill Walsh outside Clancy’s shop in New Street. They were travelling around Ireland in the late 1940s/early 1950s to conduct preliminary research for the film that would become Darby O’Gill and the Little People. A lot of film stars over the years took the advice of Walt Disney to come and visit Killarney and they included Pat O’Brien, Lloyd Nolan, Tyrone Power, Charlie Chaplin and many more. Pic: Supplied by Moments in Time

Letters

Alzheimer Centre Is Needed AT A Killarney Municipal Area meeting in early 2017, I called for the provision of a centre for Alzheimer care in Killarney. The council members unanimously supported the proposal and it was forwarded to the Health Service Executive. In reply the HSE stated that it was undertaking a review

of facilities in the Cork/Kerry region and that its interim report would be available in the third quarter of this year. On November 4, the HSE informed that the report is not completed and that the review is on-going. This reply is most disappointing for local families who are caring for relatives

with Alzheimer’s, as they had hoped for a positive response to the request for a dedicated centre. I once again call on the HSE to quickly complete its review of facilities and to look favourably on the original request/proposal. Michael Gleeson (Councillor), Clasheen, Killarney

ON NOVEMBER 9, the President of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), Joe Healy, lobbied the former Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald, calling on her to relax the criteria for work permits for farm workers from outside the Economic Area. It is foreseen by the IFA, that a shortage of skilled and general labour supply will restrict the sector from reaching its growth targets for the next ten years. These workers are badly needed in the dairy, pig and agricultural sectors to enable the industry to meet the goals set down in the Foodwise 2025 Plan. As the local area representative for the Social Democrats in the Killarney and surrounding area, I would like to voice my support for the IFA on this issue. Quiet simply, if an adequate number of farm workers cannot be sourced in Ireland, or within the EU, then naturally the Irish Farmers Association will have to look elsewhere. It may be opportune to point out that we have a significant number of potential farm workers from outside the Economic

Area already living in the country and willing to work. This untapped workforce currently abide in Direct Provision Centres dotted around the country, and find themselves in the process of being granted asylum. The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has recently stated that asylum seekers will be granted their long overdue right to work (see Irish Times 3rd Nov ‘17). I am calling on the Minister to ensure that asylum seekers, who have been living in the country for six months or more and have not received a final decision on their case or have a case under appeal, must not be restricted from seeking employment as farm workers. In the interim, training should be provided to asylum seekers for these positions, through Intreo or through Local Employment Services. The link between work and human dignity does not require qualification here. Those who have spent many years living under the Direct Provision system are long overdue their right to work which is a fundamental aspiration in us all. John O’Shea, Killarney

Editor’s Note: If you have an opinion you would like to air, you can write to Letters to the Editor, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C Park Place, High Street, Killarney, or email newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie All letters must be accompanied by a name, address and phone number for verification purposes. These can be omitted with prior approval of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters.

Business

Students Show They Mean Business TRANSITION-YEAR students from Killarney Community College got tips from the top when it came to business when they visited Marks & Spencer, Killarney, recently. They called to the store as part of the Schools’ Business Partnership project and were delighted to learn all about the retail trade from M&S Killarney manager Paul Daly.

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Other staff members to brief the students were Kieran Fenton and Noreen Lyne staff at Marks & Spencer who gave information about their particular job. The Schools’ Business Partnership is an education inclusion programme that partners schools with business. Killarney Community College has been partnered with Marks & Spencer, Killarney for the past number of years.

Back, Anthony Polyak, Noreen Lyne (M&S), Natalia Leane, Paulina Kowalewska, Karolina Gunia, Brian Kelliher, Kelsey Somers, Orlaith Murphy, Kieran Fenton (M&S), Paul Daly (manager); front, Lucia Delgado, Karen O’Donoghue, Emma Lynch, Patrick Dineen, Paula Funes Genis.

At the presentation of prizes of The Gleneagle Squash Club sponsored by Christy Quill, Strand House, Dingle, were front from left, Ger Foley, Kevin Smith, Farook Khan and James Devane. Seated from left are Andrew Garnett, Eamon Quigley, Gleneagle Aquila Club, Johnny Donovan, captain of winning team, Christy Quill,sponsor, Martin Brett and Philip O’Connor. Back from left are John Cronin, Eamonn Bowler, Jakub Kruszynski , Michael Horgan, Daniel O’Donoghue, Paul Lynch, Lukaz Herras, Mike Crowley, Chairman, Maciej Truchan and Ray O’Callaghan. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

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08.12.17 Netflix - The Crown – Season 2

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The second season of the drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II returns to Netflix today with 10 episodes available to binge watch immediately! Those who enjoyed Season 1 will continue to be impressed by this amazing looking period piece. Acting remains a top attribute, especially Matt Smith (Prince Philip) and Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth) who are even more front-and-centre this year than last. Peter Morgan’s second season fittingly opens on a bleak, rainy day in February, 1957. Queen Elizabeth and the newly crowned Prince Philip are at a crossroads. Sitting in the shadows, reluctant to face each other, the married couple’s allegiance to one another is being questioned in the public, and the two must decide how to move forward. Before an answer is given, the series shifts back in time five months to examine how the royal pair ended up in such a state.

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and city on the tour – more details to follow. College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School. Based on the Reese Witherspoon film, Legally Blonde The Musical earned seven Tony nominations and 10 Drama Desk Award nominations during its Broadway run. Tickets, from €39.05, are available from www.inec.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie

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CAFÉ DU PARC at the Killarney Plaza Hotel has brought a vibrant new café culture feel to Killarney town centre with its relaxed atmosphere and super-friendly service. Serving breakfast from 8.30am to 12pm every Monday to Saturday, featuring healthy and hearty options, there’s something to suit everyone. The afternoon menu is served from 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and also features a mixture of fantastic dishes from superfood salads to speciality sandwiches. “On Sundays, the Funky Brunch menu is served from 10am to 3pm, and this is accompanied by our resident DJ playing sweet beats to add to the relaxing vibe. Our brunch menu features fresh brioche and waffles, all made in-house. We have a weekly brunch special, and our most

popular dishes to date include steak and eggs and our roast potato and pancetta,” stated Café du Parc. “We serve Badger and Dodo Irish artisan coffee, speciality leaf teas and our festive hot chocolates, so if you’re on the go, pop in for a delicious takeaway coffee and a treat, we’re open weekdays from 8.30am! “The Cafe du Parc cocktail list is a mix of hand-crafted cocktails, made with premium spirits, freshly squeezed citrus juices and blended with our own syrups, jams, bitters and infusions. Our list includes six festive creations and six classic cocktails for you to choose from, served daily until late.” Café Du Parc’s December opening hours are 8.30am- ate everyday; call 0646621100 or email info@killarneyplaza. com.

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THERE’S a point where public and private transport will merge in the future – and Swiss design house Rinspeed is bringing a taste of that to the present. The studio renowned for wild and weird ideas plans to attend the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with the latest fruits of its imagination, the Snap. Electrically powered and boasting level-five autonomy, the Snap is highly modular for sustainable ‘motoring’ in the future. Hardware and software elements are easily replaced/recycled, along with the “skateboard” chassis, which is subject to high levels of wear and tear. But the passenger-carrying safety cell (the “pod”) can be transferred to a new skateboard, reducing

the cost of keeping the Snap on the road over years or even decades of service life. It’s an idea that turns the whole mass-market automotive business model on its head. Rinspeed founder, Frank Rinderknecht, expects the vehicle’s operating systems to wear out or be superseded by newer systems long before the pod needs to be replaced. This will have an inevitable effect on the environmentally responsible disposal and/or recycling of parts for the Snap. Rinderknecht has also developed the Snap to be something more than just transport, for that matter. The pod can be interchangeable with other top hats serving multiple purposes – camping, for example, or goods carrying.

MASERATI will return to Formula 1 next year, taking over naming rights for the Haas team as early as next week. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of both Ferrari and Maserati’s parent company, will send the Modena brand back to the Formula 1 fray for the first time in nearly 60 years. Effectively, the deal pays Haas’s Ferrari V6 powertrain costs. Like Alfa Romeo’s sponsorship of perennial back marker Sauber, it effectively sees Maserati paying Ferrari €20 million a season, via Haas. The Maserati-Haas outfit will be the fourth “Italian” team on the 2018 Formula 1 grid, though only Toro Rosso and Ferrari will actually be based in the country.

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Pics: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Historic Rally Brother and sister Robert and Tara Duggan overall winners of the Modified category.

Denis Moynihan and Ger Conway, overall winners of the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally, at the finish ramp at The Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday.

Kevin Flannery (clerk of the course), receiving a special presentation from Killarney and District Motor Club founding members Noreen Marshall, Mike Buckley, Fintan Foley and Mike Marshall at the the prizegiving ceremony at The Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday. Also included are rally officers and volunteers.

Formula E

Punta Del Este Replaces Sao Paulo Race On Formula E Schedule

FORMULA E has replaced its postponed Sao Paulo round with a race at Punta del Este in Uruguay, the FIA has confirmed. Sao Paulo city authorities requested its 2017/18 season race be pushed back to the following campaign because the process of privately selling the area where the race was due to take place has taken longer

than expected. Formula E has responded rapidly and its alternative, a return to the Uruguayan city Punta del Este, was approved by the FIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday. The race will take place on Sao Pauloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original date of March 17, and keeps the 2017/18 schedule at 14 races across 11 events.

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Graduation

Mark Reen, Counerough, Headford, Killarney, who recently graduated from Hibernia College, Dublin, with a Mast er’s degree in national school teaching.

Billy Breen with his brother Denis at Santa’s Grotto recently.

Killarney Advertiser Deadlines

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Dr Crokes Development Draw Friday, December 22nd, 2017

THE Dr Crokes GAA club is embarking on a fundraising initiative to help upgrade the current facilities in Lewis Road. It has been 12 years since serious work has been carried out at the home of the 2017 All Ireland Club Champions. Works will include upgrading of the second pitch, as well as the upgrading of gym equipment and tarmacking of the areas on the perimeter of the field, the installation of security cameras and construction of a third pitch. The club’s first fundraising initiative is a car draw which was launched in the Tatler Jack with the draw taking place on December 20. The first prize is a Nissan Pulsar executive class car with a four-night sty for two peo-

ple in New York (including flights) as second prize. A European city break for two in a five-star hotel, including flights and accommodation, is the third prize, while other prizes include a weekend for two in the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin, and weekends for two in the Randles, Brehon ad Victoria House hotels in Killarney, weekends away in the Woodlands Hotel in Adare and in the Absolute Hotel in Limerick, and a one-night stay for two and B&B in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney. Tickets are €10 each or you can purchase a book of six for €50. There will be an additional draw of €1000 for those who buy a full book for €50.

On The Ball & Killarney Notes Monday, December 18th, 5.30pm Classifieds and Anniversaries Tuesday, December 19th, 5.30pm Feature, Motor, Notices and Appointment Advertising Wednesday, December 20th, 12 Noon

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL AN tACHT UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2000-2017 & NA RIALACHÁIN UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2001-2017 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000-2017 & PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001-2017 PHOIBLÍ FÓGRA PUBLIC NOTICE REFURBISHMENT WORKS TO CULTURAL CENTRE, KILLARNEY EAST AVENUE ROAD, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY

Public Notice in Compliance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000-2017 as set down in Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001-2017 Pursuant to the requirements of the above, Notice is hereby given that Kerry County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder:-

(i) Location/Townland or Postal Address of the Proposed Development Location: EAST AVENUE ROAD, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY Townland(s): - KILLARNEY AND AVENUE

(ii) Nature and extent of the Proposed Works The refurbishment of the Cultural Centre as an Arts Centre is a project that considers not just the building space but the complete area surrounding it, as a space available for a wide variety of Arts related activities. The aim is to make the New Arts Centre a flexible and adaptable space both internally and in particular outside. We propose to re-design the front façade, with a metal structure with black mirror cladding which reflects the trees at the back of the auditorium area. The proposed Arts Centre includes a new corridor extension at the rear of the building to allow access to the toilets and changing area along with providing a rehearsal / meeting room, new side stage and accessible WC. Other works to the building will include alterations to the existing internal layout and re-roofing the building. The outdoor area covered with a retractable canopy will be a flexible area that will seat an audience which can view a show on the internal stage or an external stage. The stage, lighting and sound systems will be adaptable to whatever format is required by the performance. It will also be an option to provide audience standing space in this area. The paved area proposed will be a concrete surface with a number of landscaped areas. We propose to use water repellent spray and stencils to inscribe quotations from poets who have visited Killarney or who are currently associated with the area. The paving is designed to show these inscriptions on wet days. The whole area will be covered by a nest of steel segments coloured in different shades of green to create the impression of walking under a tunnel of trees in the Killarney National Park. Beneath the metal bars will be inserted a series of led lights, which will be used to light up the full area in the evening time. This structure will be able to facilitate a series of suspended art exhibitions which can be attached to the metal bars. The poles that support this structure are a schematic interpretation of trees. They will also be used to support public lighting for the adjacent pedestrian footpath. The design concept of this proposal is to create a flexible and contemporary space which can host an arts centre and also re-create a modern interpretation of the Killarney National Park in the Town Centre. Best practice Environmental Management Measures shall be adhered to throughout the proposed development. Plans and Particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such a copy, during normal office hours at the following locations from Friday 8th December 2017 until Friday 12th January 2018: - ♦ Kerry County Council, Killarney Municipal District, Town Hall, Killarney, Co. Kerry. ♦ Kerry County Council, Aras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, County Kerry. ♦ Kerry County Council Website www.kerrycoco.ie An advisor will be available to discuss the plans and particulars by appointment only, if required – contact 066 7183929. Submissions and Observations with respect to the proposed development DEALING WITH PROPER PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT in which the development would be situated, may be made IN WRITING AND TITLED ‘REFURBISHMENT WORKS TO CULTURAL CENTRE, KILLARNEY’: To: John Purcell, Facilities Management Unit, Kerry County Council, Aras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry. And must be received on or before: 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 26th January 2018.

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in memoriam

In Memoriam

08.12.17

20TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

11TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

9TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

HICKEY

HEALY-RAE

In sad and loving memory of Owen Hickey ‘Millbank’ Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on 11th December 2008.

Jackie Healy-Rae TD MCC Main Street, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, Who died on the 5th Dec 2014.

Our memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

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.

Your loving wife Tess, sons Michael and Raymond, daughter Olive, daughters-inlaw Anne and Mary and grandchildren.

Sadly missed Michael, Eileen, Ian, Juliette, Rosie, Jackie Jnr and Kevin Healy-Rae

Anniversary Mass on 14th December at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Will be remembered in our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin Sat 9th Dec at 7.30pm¸

FLYNN

In loving memory of Christy Buckley. 26 Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died on the 7th December 1997. Time has moved along, Since you passed away, Even though your not with us, Your thought of everyday. Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 9th December at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

4TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY

In loving memory of Dan Coffey late of Carker, Scartaglin who died on the 10th December 2013. If only we could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, Just for us to sit and talk, And to see you smile, You’re not just a memory, Or part of the past, Your ours to remember, As long as life lasts. Always remembered by your wife Sheila, daughter Christina, grandchildren Cailaigh, Aaron and Cian.

17TH & 22ND ANNIVERSARY DOOLAN

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 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.

POWERFUL NOVENA 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 (mention 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 (mention request). 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. (Mention request). Promise publication. BOC.

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LOONEY

Always loved and missed by your Mom and Dad. xx

11TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE 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 everyday. Always remembered by your Auntie Marie & Mark, Uncles John, Patrick & 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

11TH & 2ND ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

In loving memory of Paddy Looney late of 42 Daltons Avenue, Killarney who died on the 16th December 2010. No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Loved and remembered always by Timmy, Kathleen, Lewis John, Ann, Paddy, Sheila, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on the 15th of December at 9.30am in the Church of The Resurrection.

12TH ANNIVERSARY LYNCH

In loving memory of Tommy and Annamarie Fleming, late of Daltons Avenue, Killarney, of Tommy who died on the 2nd of December 2015. R.I.P and Annamarie who died on the 18th of December 2006. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Nora Lynch late of Lewis Road, Killarney who died on the 10th December, 2005. Out of our lives You may have gone But in our hearts You will always belong.

18TH ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

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 Wednesday December 13th in St.Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm.

HEALY-RAE

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

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

In loving memory of Noel McCarthy, late of Glounonea, Kilcummin, who birthday occurs on December 10th. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Fondly remembered by Mom and family xxxx

15TH ANNIVERSARY O’NEILL

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 everyday,

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTY

Fondly remembered by the Lynch family.

Always remembered by your sons Pat, and Tim, daughter Nora, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on 17th December at 11.15am.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Mary O’Neill, 32 Millwood, St. Margaret’s Road, Killarney, who passed away on the 8th Dec 2002. In loving memory of Bernard and Eileen McGough, Greenbanks, Woodlawn, Killarney, Who died on September 5th 1999 and December 13th 1999. Also remembering their son, Pat, who died on December 8th,1948, aged 6. Always remembered with love by their children, Lucy, Eileen, Terence, Bernardine and Brendan and their families.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You reside in God’s garden, Beneath a golden sky. Kindly remember her husband Michael, who died on the 9th July 1995. Sadly missed and always remembered By her family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 9th December at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

in memoriam

In Memoriam

08.12.17

10TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTHY

O’SHEA

O’ CARROLL

O’CARROLL

With love we remember a wonderful dad, Tony McCarthy, late of Park Drive, Killarney who died on the 9th December 2007.

In loving memory of John O’Shea late of 7 Daltons Avenue, Killarney who died on the 8th December 2013.

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll, late of Ross Road, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs on the 16th of December.

You never said I am leaving, You never said goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only god knows why, A million times we needed you, A million times we cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died, In life we loved you dearly, In death you love you still, In our hearts you hold a place, That only you could fill.

Those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say. Loved and always remembered by your wife Eileen, children Murt, Triona, Jeremiah and John, Daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Friday 8th of December at 6.15p.m. In St. Mary’s Cathedral.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Tony McCarthy late of Park Drive, Killarney who died on December 9th 2007. It is sad to walk the roads alone, Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life devide, Leave my body wherever it may lie, But remember my soul, At the alter of God.

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’ CARROLL

In loving memory of John (Tunney) O’Donoghue, late of 59 High Street and Flemings Lane High Street, Killarney, who died on the 9th December 2002. You are more than a memory, Silently kept, You are part of our lives, We will never forget, Time moves on, but memories stay, You will always be remembered, And in our hearts you will always stay. Loved and remembered always by Your family. Anniversary Mass on Monday 10th December at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same Those special years will not return When we were all together But the loving thoughts Within our hearts Mother Will stay with us forever. Sadly missed and always loved by Margaret, Sheila, Bernie, Mary, Seanie, Pat, Tracey, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren Anniversary Mass will be held at 6.15pm on Saturday 16th December 2017 in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll, late of Ross Road, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs on the 16th of December. Brother Wrap your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For it is his anniversary, And I know he can’t come home, Call his name softly And when he looks your way, Tell him that we love him And miss him everyday.

19TH ANNIVERSARY GEANEY

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’ CARROLL

The sight is so spectacular! Please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs That people hold so dear, But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas Choir up here. I have no words to tell you The joy their voices bring, For it is beyond description To hear the angels sing.

So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year. I send you each a special gift From my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory Of my undying love After all “Love” is the gift, More precious than pure gold, It was always more important In the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, As my Father said to do, For I can’t count the blessings Or love he has for you. So have a Merry Christmas Wipe away that tear. Remember, I’m spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year. Loved with a love beyond compare Your Heartbroken Mom & Dad. xxx

In loving memory of Mary Geaney, Late of Pinecrest, Woodlawn Killarney who died on the 6th December 1998. R.I.P. Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You could never be forgotten, You know you never will.

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll Anniversary Mass on Friday 15th December at 8pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’ CARROLL

Loved and missed so much, Betty, John and Family.

10TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Bridie O Shea Marian Terrace. Killarney Who died on the 16th December 2014

Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, Reflecting on the snow,

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart.

Love always Killian & Aoife. xxx

Remembered and missed by Your wife Mary. Anniversary Mass on Sunday December 10th at 12 noon in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

Deeply missed by your uncle Paudie. xxx

O’DONOGHUE

Too dearly loved to be forgotten by your daughters Marguerite, Michelle & Tracy, Sons Anthony & Michael, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxx

10TH ANNIVERSARY

Nephew We will always have memories, To cherish and to hold, Of a wonderful nephew, More precious than gold, You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, A wonderful nature, warm and true, These are the memories I have of you.

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’ CARROLL

O’ CARROLL

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll, late of Ross Road, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs on the 16th of December. Brother You are always on our minds And when we talk about you, It’s always of happy times, No one knows the heartache Of what your passing cost, But God in all his glory Has gained what we have lost. Missed and loved always, your brother Damien and Caitlin. xxx

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll, late of Ross Road, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs on the 16th of December. Brother When days are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on”, Each time I see your photo, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m always with you And we’ll meet again someday”. Sadly missed by your brother Ryan. xxx

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll, late of Ross Road, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs on the 16th of December. Brother You are a special brother, But you had to go, So we filled the hole in our hearts, With your memories so, But it will always be empty, Until I’m in Heaven with you, In our hearts you shall always be, I cannot wait to laugh with you. Loved and always remembered by your brother Aaron & Amy. xxx

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

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in memoriam

In Memoriam

08.12.17

5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Abina O’Sullivan Killarney and Tournanough, Gneeveguilla who died on the 10th December 2012.

Resting where no shadows fall, In peaceful sleep she awaits us all, God will link the broken chain, When one by one we meet again.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered everyday No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts, she’s always there.

From Johnny, Eileen and family And Patrick.

From PJ and Leo O’Sullivan.

12TH ANNIVERSARY 5TH ANNIVERSARY

MCSHARRY

MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO SAINT THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER O glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind. I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Saint of modern times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention here) and to carry out your promises of “spending Heaven doing upon earth... of letting fall from Heaven a shower of Roses”. Henceforth dear little flower, I will fulfill your plea, “to be made known everywhere” and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted. AK

O’SULLIVAN

Cherished memories of Abina Theresa O’Sullivan late of Killarney and Tournanough Gneeveguilla whose 5th 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, Brothers Tommy and Dermot. Anniversary Mass will be said at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin on Friday 15th December at 7.30p.m.

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

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 everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather And you’re not there. We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart. The sorrow we feel, We can never explain, And the ache in our hearts Will always remain. 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.

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In loving memory of John McSharry late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died on the 7th December 2005. 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 and Mark.

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. R.F

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy. Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. A.K

THANKSGIVING May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the whole world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. Saint Jude worker of miracles pray for us. Saint Jude helper of the hopelessness Pray for us. Amen. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. OD

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

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

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY Remember, Oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who feld to thy protection, implored thy help or sought they intercession was left unaided, inspred by this confidence I fly to thee Oh Virgin of Virgins my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the word incarnate despise not my petition but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.

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

Community Spirit

08.12.17

In this weekly column, the clergy and members of the pastoral council offer an update on issues concerning the Church locally, nationally and globally

Words: Debby Looney

Joy To The World At St Mary’s Cathedral

Garden Magic A Gardener’s Wish List Is Endless! AS THE Christmas countdown has begun, you’ll be glad to know it is always easy to find a gift for your favourite gardener! Stainless steel gardening tools are always welcome. Durable, strong and usually of a high quality, stainless steel is certainly the way to go. Kent and Stowe have a lovely lightweight range which is well worth looking out for. Another new type of garden tool has fibreglass handles, again lightweight, and will not rot if left outside! Kneeling pads are also a great gift, and there are neoprene ones available which are in fun colours (always important) but which are water proof and very comfortable. In that same vein, a good pair of gloves never goes astray either, though they can be hard to find. Keep in mind what your gardener uses them for, there is no point buying pretty cotton gloves if they are to be used for roses! I have a fantastic pair of Laura Ashley gloves which combine practicality, pretty flowery material and exceptional fit. TK Maxx is a great place to find this type of gift. Another item a gardener might be slow to guy himself would be a heated propagator. These are very useful to get seeds started off earlier than would otherwise be possible. They come in various sizes, and can be used in the green house or a bright shed. Solar lights are also a practical gift, as are birdhouses or bird feeders. If your gardener is young, they are especially nice gifts, as are insect hotels – who under the age of ten is not fascinated by insects? Often these insect hotels come with an explanation of the benefits of insects, which are many. Books, diaries and calendars are also handy gifts. The Royal Horticultural Society has some excellent books for gardeners, ‘Latin for Gardeners’ being my favourite! The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopaedia of Plants and Flowers is any gardener’s handbook… and there is a beautiful new edition out… Plants remain the best choice of gift for any gardener though!

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THE St. Mary’s Cathedral annual Carol Concert ‘Joy to the World’ takes place this evening, Friday, December 8, at 7.30pm. The Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Children’s Choir will be joined by organist Ulla Latimer and the Kerry School of Music senior and junior orchestras and soloists in an hour-long programme of Christmas carols and readings reflecting on the Christmas season. Joining them will be journalist and author Breda Joy, authors Liz Ryan

and poets Noel King and Louis Mulcahy. The run-up to Christmas is a very busy time for the choirs and orchestras with concerts and carol services taking place all over the county. “This evening’s carol concert kicks off the season,” said Cathedral choir director and Kerry School of Music principal Aidan O’Carroll. “It’s an opportunity for the choirs to get up and be seen and to be acknowledged by the public for the wonderful work they do throughout the year.” Admission is free and all are welcome.

Killarney Parish Silver Circle THE results of week eight are as follows: first prize, €500, Mary F O’Connor, Glounonea, Kilcummin, seller: Mary O’Connor; and second prize, €250, Eibhlín O’Riordan McHale, Whitebridge Manor, seller: Kathleen Hickey. The winners of €100 each are as follows: Diego Quiros, c/o Coghlan, Ballydowney, seller: Eileen O’Connor; Denis Spillane, Cleeney, seller: Anne O’Leary; Kathleen and John Lyne, Coolies, seller: Sheila O’Donoghue; Breda Dwyer, Dromhale Close, seller: John Dwyer; John and Maria Clifton, The Demesne, Ross Road, seller: John Clifton. The winners of €75 each are as follows: Pat Neary, Flesk Grove, seller:

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Mary O’Sullivan Darcy; Seamus Courtney, Gortdromakerrie, seller: Sheila O’Donoghue; Seanie O’Leary, O’Kelly Villas, seller: Josephine Coleman; Theresa B O’Connor, Doocarrig, Headford, seller: Sheila Morris; Ann O’Connor, Ross Road, seller: Tadhg Fleming; Neily O’Sullivan, Knockeendubh, seller: Tadhg Fleming; Lenihan and Palmer, Ardaneanig, seller: Mary Kelly; and Joe Scally, The Royal Hotel, seller: Con Griffin. This week’s prize money is sponsored by Joe O’Shea Electrical, Ashville Guesthouse, O’Sulllivan Darcy Engineering, Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney Hardware, and Aidan Kennedy Electrical.

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President’s Cup Words: Eamonn Keogh

National League: Division 1 Fr Mathews, Cork 86 Scotts Lakers St Paul’s, Killarney 92 SCOTTS Lakers claimed their biggest result of the season with a superb six-point win over Fr Mathews in the quarter final of the President’s Cup at Coláiste Chríost Rí, Cork on Sunday. It was win achieved against all the odds considering that the Cork side had a comfortable win over the Lakers in the league the previous week and also due to the fact that the Killarney side were without three key players for the cup tie. Coach Cormac O’Donoghue had to plan without the influential Mark Greene, who was ruled out through injury while Mihail Kapitanov picked up an injury in the league match last week and has returned to Bulgaria. Scotts Lakers were also without big Padraig Lucey due to football commitments. Despite these setbacks, the Killarney side took the game to Fr Mathews from the start and subsequently gained control from an early stage and never looked back. Antuan Bootle was having one of his better games and with Dan Griffin and Andrew Fitzgerald also doing well, Scotts Lakers were 19-12 ahead at the end of the first quarter. Team captain Philip O’Connor was outstanding in the point guard role while Justin Tuason and Cian Clernon also impressed and the Killarney side stayed in front to lead 40-34 at half-time. The Lakers continued to dominate leading 46-38 at an early stage in the second half before enjoying a commanding 15-point lead, 82-67 with 1.37 left in the third quarter. Fr Mathews had a late rally in the final quarter with American Marcus Thomas making the big scores as the gap was cut to five points entering the final two minutes. Veteran Shane Horgan was a calming influence for the Killarney side as he nailed seven free throws to keep the Lakers in front. It was a superb allround team performance from Cormac O’Donoghue’s side with five players on double scoring figures. It was also a game that young players Paul Clarke and Mark O’Shea played a prominent role. Scotts Lakers now go forward to play Ballincollig in the cup semi-final while Killorglin face Neptune in the other semi-final. These games will take place at the Neptune Stadium Cork in early January. Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney: Antuan Bootle 23, Dan Griffin 20, Andrew Fitzgerald 13, Philip O’Connor 13, Justin Tuason 10, Shane Horgan 7, Cian Clernon 6, Mark O’Shea, Paul Clarke, Billy Wiseman. Fr Mathews: Marcus Thomas 29, Mike McGinn 18, Cillian Fahy 11

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08.12.17

Scotts Lakers v Sligo All-Stars: Five Things To Watch Out For

The Lakers need two wins from two if they want to play in Division 1A after Christmas, writes Adam Moynihan

National League: Division 1 Scotts Lakers v EJ Sligo All-Stars Sunday, December 10, at 3pm (Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre) 1. End of Part One This weekend’s double-header marks the halfway point in the campaign for the Lakers as they complete their schedule for the first phase of the 2017/18 Division 1 season. Saturday’s away tie against Carlow and Sunday’s home game against Sligo will be their final two games before the league is divided into two after Christmas. It has been a bit of a mixed bag for the Lakers so far as they’ve struggled to find consistency in their first year back in the National League. Promising wins over the Dublin Lions and LIT were followed by a four-game losing streak and impressive results against the Titans of Galway and Ulster University led only to tough defeats versus Ballincollig and Fr Mathews respectively. While fourth-place Carlow are

sure to be a difficult match up, the home game against second-from-bottom Sligo should provide Cormac O’Donoghue’s side with a good opportunity to head into the winter break in positive form.

2. 1A or 1B? At the end of this part of the competition, the league will be divided into Division 1A and Division 1B. The Lakers, who are currently ninth, would need to win both of their games this weekend to give themselves any chance of finishing in the top seven and progressing to 1A. If they come up short, they’ll join the remaining six teams in 1B. Those seven teams will then play each other one more time in the New Year with the winners claiming the Division 1 Shield.

3. Sligo looking to snap cold streak After a fairly promising opening few weeks which saw them beat both LIT and the Portlaoise Panthers, Sligo’s season took a turn when they lost heavily to Killorglin at the start of October and they haven’t won since. Their current run of eight consecutive losses is the worst any team

has had this season and has left them joint twelfth with a points difference of -205. This is just Sligo’s second year back in the league but they sampled some success at the beginning of 2017 as they made it all the way to the final of the Presidents Cup. They eventually lost to Cork kingpins Neptune, 97-85.

4. Cup momentum could be key Confidence must have been low after the home defeat to Fr Mathews two weeks ago but the Lakers deserve a huge amount of credit for bouncing back and defeating the same opposition in the quarter final of the cup last weekend. Antuan Bootle top-scored with 21 as the Lakers ran out 85-92 winners away in Cork to secure their place in the last four of the Presidents Cup. They’ll play Ballincollig in that semi next month with the winners facing either Neptune or Killorglin in the final. The Lakers will be hoping to carry some momentum into this weekend’s league fixtures.

5. How will the Lakers line out? Pádraig Lucey, who sat out the last couple of games, is expected to make a welcome return to the fold and his size will make a big difference at both ends of the floor. His return will also take some pressure off the other big men, namely Andrew Fitzgerald and Antuan Bootle, who had been playing increased minutes in his absence. This, in turn, will allow Cormac O’Donoghue to give Justin Tuason more playing time if he so desires. Mihail Kapitanov, meanwhile, has been unavailable for the past two weeks and is not expected to play.

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08.12.17

Four In A Row For Resilient Rathmore A dogged second-half fightback was enough to see off Legion and make history, writes Adam Moynihan

O’Donoghue Cup Final Rathmore 0-11 Legion 0-10 Rathmore staged a late comeback on Sunday to defeat Legion in the O’Donoghue Cup final and in the process become only the second club ever to win four East Kerry Championships in a row.

Shane Ryan and Eoin Lawlor were a real handful all day but overall it was a tremendous team effort Trailing by three with ten minutes to play, Rathmore showed great heart to rally and score the last four points of the game as Legion, who had dominated the early exchanges, faded quite dramatically in the final quarter. Rathmore are used to winning these kinds of games and that was probably the deciding factor in what was a fiercely-contested encounter. Much of the talk in the build up to this game had been centred on Dr Crokes’ decision to pull out of their semi-final date with Legion, which in turn sent Alan O’Neill’s team through to the decider without kicking a single ball. The Derreen side hadn’t played a competitive game since the start of September so there were real concerns about their match sharpness heading into this one but those fears seemed to be misguided when they raced into a commanding first-half lead. Shane Ryan cancelled out Jamie O’Sullivan’s opener in the 8th minute but then Legion’s talisman James O’Donoghue took the game by the scruff of the neck as he kicked three points in as many minutes to make it 4-1. Brian Kelly kept Legion ahead with a smart save from Eoin Lawlor before O’Donoghue tapped over a free at the other end to extend Legion’s lead to four. Shane Ryan somehow powered his way through a series of tackles and swung over an excellent score in the 22nd minute to make it 5-2 and Eoin Lawlor pulled another one back moments later when he cleverly played a one-two from a free out on the right and popped over his first score of the game. O’Donoghue continued to terrorise the Rathmore defence and, with five minutes to play in the half, he turned and kicked a beauty from the left-hand side. Two more scores from Shane Ryan made it a

one-point game as the period drew to a close but the former Player of the Year had the last say in stoppage time as he took his tally to six with another expertly taken point. Although Rathmore were improving steadily, Legion led 7-5 at the break. Rathmore started the second half strongly. Ryan reduced the deficit with another free and in the 39th minute, Eoin Lawlor equalised with a huge score from distance. Legion needed to steady the ship and they did just that as frees from O’Sullivan and O’Donoghue re-established their supremacy heading into the final fifteen minutes. When O’Donoghue burst forward in the 47th minute and kicked his eighth point of the day, Legion, who were hoping to win their first O’Donoghue Cup since 1976, led by three. Rathmore still trailed by a goal with just ten minutes remaining and their quest for a historic four in a row was in real jeopardy. It was certainly a time to stand up and be counted and Derek Moynihan’s players duly obliged as a remarkable two-minute spell completely turned the tie on its head. In the 51st minute, Shane Ryan made it 10-8 with another well-taken free and it was 10-9 just seconds later when substitute Mark Reen chipped in with a crucial score. The comeback was complete a minute after that when youngster Mark Ryan came forward from midfield and kicked an inspirational leveller. Now Legion were on the ropes and although they had enough of the ball, they just couldn’t create the right kind of opening in the closing stages. Rathmore could have won it with a goal in the 55th minute but Kerry minor Brian Friel sliced his shot wide. With both teams running out of ideas, the game appeared to be creeping towards extra time but

Rathmore midfielder Donal O’Sullivan had other ideas. O’Sullivan gathered possession around 45 yards from goal, slipped by an opponent and nailed a monumental point to give his side the lead for the first time in the game. Jamie O’Sullivan had one final opportunity for Legion but he missed his long-range free and Rathmore were champions once again. In the end, a Man of the Match display from James O’Donoghue wasn’t enough for the Legion as they fell to another crushing final defeat. One positive was the performance of Sem captain Cian Gammell who was exceptional in his first big championship game at senior level. For Rathmore, Shane Ryan and Eoin Lawlor were a real handful all day but overall it was a tremendous team effort, particularly down the stretch when their backs were against the wall. O’Donoghue Cups don’t come easy so to win four on the bounce is a truly incredible achievement. Rathmore scorers: Shane Ryan (0-6, 4f), Eoin Lawlor (0-2), Mark Reen (0-1), Mark Ryan (0-1) and Donal O’Sullivan (0-1). Legion scorers: James O’Donoghue (0-8, 3f) and Jamie O’Sullivan (0-2, 1f). Rathmore team: P McCarthy; C Murphy, A O’Mahony, MJ Kelliher; C O’Connor, C O’Sullivan, B O’Keeffe (c); Donal O’Sullivan, M Ryan; G O’Keeffe, B Friel, Daniel O’Sullivan; S Ryan, E Lawlor, J Moynihan. Subs: M Reen for J Moynihan, C Kelly for C O’Connor and D Fitzgerald for E Lawlor. Legion team: B Kelly; C Davies, D Sheahan (c), D O’Doherty; C Gammell, D O’Sullivan, J Lyne; B McGuire, S Keane; D Lyne, J O’Donoghue, F Murphy; J O’Sullivan, P Lucey, C Keane. Subs: J O’Neill for D Lyne, R Leen for D O’Doherty, P McCarthy for P Lucey and S McCarthy for B McGuire.

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08.12.17 Athletics

Prizegiving

Top Honour For Tom As He Heads To World Games Tom Doherty pictured with South African athletes Frederick Furstenburg and Anthony Butler in the javelin event.

Words: Eve Kelliher KILLARNEY athlete Tom Doherty was honoured at the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport Athletics Grand Prix national awards dinner in Kilkenny last week. Never one to rest on his laurels, Tom is continuing with a busy schedule as he jetted to the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports World Games in Vila Real De San Antonio, Portugal. At the Games, which concluded on Wednesday,

Tom competed in the shot put, discus and javelin events. “It was a fantastic experience to represent Ireland in the International Wheelchair and Amputee World Games,” Tom told Killarney Advertiser. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank my national coaches and of course Killarney Valley Athletic Club for their great support through out the year and their inclusive

GAA

Kerry Draft In Leading Basketball Coach James Weldon KERRY manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice has drafted in leading basketball coach James Weldon to take on some coaching responsibilities with the Kingdom’s footballers in 2018. The Killarney man has coached at Superleague and international level and is an expert on the technical

side of the game. He began his duties as Kerry returned to pre-season training on Wednesday night. The 40-year-old’s appointment extends the growing influence basketball coaching is having on Gaelic football, particularly in the areas special awareness and footwork.

Rugby News ... Words: Liam Murphy THE focus switches this weekend to the European Cup and Munster will be hoping to extend their good run of late ahead of a tough few matches to come. Last weekend Munster took on Welsh outfit the Ospreys to Irish Independent Park in Cork, winning handsomely on a scoreline of 36 points to 10 with Ian Keatley sublime from the boot. New signing Christ Cloete followed up his man of the match award the previous weekend with a try and is a powerhouse to contend with. Next weekend the men in red host old European foes Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park and head to Welford Road the following week in what will be two vital matches for new coach Johan Van Graan’s side. Following that there is the huge

membership policy.” The award-winning athlete also endorsed the Killarney Microtrack project. “Participation in athletics has so many positive outcome for us all, no matter what your level or ambition,” said Tom. “There is no doubt in my mind that the construction of the Killarney Microtrack project would be a great addition to the sporting heritage and wellbeing of our town.”

Gearoid Cronin (Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club U-16 Officer) presenting the prizes from a pre-Christmas competition for U-16 members last Saturday at the club. Included are some of the prizewinners and participants with the Overall Nett prize going to Joey McCarthy and the Overall Gross to Cillian Courtney. We thank Club Chairman Damien Fleming for his sponsorship of last Saturday’s event.

Honour For James Fleming THE Basketball Ireland Player and Coach of the Month awards for November have been announced and there was good news for Killarney native James Fleming, who was named as Women’s Division One Coach of the Month. James, who is the head coach with Fr Mathews (Cork), scooped the top award after his talented side remain unbeaten throughout all competitions this season. In the month of November, Fr Mathews defeated Meteors in the champions trophy and Marble City Hawks in the national cup quarter final as well as enjoying league wins over UL Huskies, Swords Thunder and Donegal. A former Killarney Superleague player and senior ladies head coach,

match on ST Stephen’s Day where Leinster come to Thomond Park. The new coach will have his work cut out for him, but from what I hear he is well able for the task. Unfortunately Munster and player contracts are making the headlines yet again. Having only recently lost Simon Zebo to an as yet unnamed French side, contract negotiations are not going well for captain and Lion Peter O’Mahony or CJ Stander. Rumour has it that both have rejected the deals on offer by the IRFU and David Nucifora. It would be absolutely tragic to lose the likes of these two stalwarts and

James is also coach with the ST Paul’s U-14 girls team. He is also well known as a former Dr Crokes senior football championship-winning captain. Fr Mathews, who also include Caherciveen native Amy Fitzgerald, also had star player Niamh Dwyer collecting the player of the month award. Coach Fleming’s side remain top of the division one league and remain on course for promotion to the Superleague.

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the question would have to be asked why the IRFU is not breaking the bank to keep them. Or is it the way things have gone with players’ agents during contract negotiations? Either way can lose afford to lose these two or allow the floodgates to open with Conor Murray the next on someone’s wishlist? It does seem that the IRFU and Joe Schmidt hold the power but for the sake of Munster’s future we need to keep our big names and not become a feeder club for others to pilfer while the likes of Leinster suffer no such problems. Only time will tell.

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O’Donoghue Cup Triumph Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald Rathmore completed four in a row of East Kerry senior football championships, when they won the coveted O’Donoghue Cup at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday last defeating a gallant Legion side by 11 points to 10. It took a late burst by Rathmore and two points from Donal O’Sullivan in time added on to claim this victory. The game was played in the Fitzgerald Stadium on a perfect day for football considering that December is with us. Legion failed to score in the last quarter as Rathmore wiped out a threepoint deficit, when they upped their game. The winners were without the services of Paul Murphy their Kerry star, who is on an extended holiday in Australia after the International Rules series of games. They had to make three changes to the selected team. Cathal Murphy came in for Brian O’Leary, Aidan O’Mahony for T J Friel and John Moynihan for Mark Reen. Legion played as selected.

ACCURACY OF JAMES O’DONOGHUE Rathmore started very slowly as the Legion were at their best especially James O’Donoghue. One felt that Rathmore needed a man of Paul Murphy’s ability to curb the rampant O’Donoghue. He gave a superb display especially for 45 minutes but in that final quarter Legion could not get the ball to their sharpshooter. Jamie O’Sullivan opened the scoring with a well-taken point in the third minute. Then James O’Donoghue took over the mantle of point scoring. The Legion defence was impressive in the early stages with the youthful Cian Gammel catching the eye. Shane Ryan was the only threat in the Rathmore forward line and he opened the scoring for his side with a pointed free in the 6th minute. James O’Donoghue

capitalised on the Legion supremacy. He scored points both from play and from frees in the 7th, 9th and 11th minutes to put Legion clear four points to one. Rathmore very nearly scored a goal in the 12th minute when Brian Friel struck a fine shot, but Brian Kelly the Kerry ’keeper made an excellent save, the only real chance of a goal at this stage even though Donal Lyne was in search of a Legion goal until he slipped and the ball was cleared. It was five points to one after 20 minutes. Legion were well on top in all departments. Shane Ryan and Eoin Lawlor reduced the deficit when Ryan slipped and any chance of a goal did not materialise. He added a point. James O’Donoghue kicked his fifth point in the 23rd minute but Ryan got one back for Rathmore with the scoreboard reading six points for the Legion and five for Rathmore. O’Donoghue scored his side’s seventh point in time added on by referee Donal Casey.

LEGION ON TOP Legion led at half time by seven points to five. Such was Legion’s dominance in play over the first half, but they were too reliant on O’Donoghue. He scored six points in the first half and the only other Legion player to score was Jamie O’Sullivan who had scored the first point. Shane Ryan got one back in the 36th minute and three minutes later Eoin Lawlor tied up the scoring. Shaun Keane was wide with an attempt at a point. In the 40th minute Jamie O’Sullivan pointed a free to go ahead once more. James O’Donoghue kicked two more points at the end of the third quarter and that concluded the Legion’s total score of 10 points. They were still three points to the good, but they wilted in that final quarter.

RATHMORE IN CONTROL Rathmore midfielders took control with points by Shane Ryan and Mark Reen to leave Legion just one point ahead with 10 minutes left in the game. Donal O’Sullivan came powering through the middle to score twice. Legion got one final chance in time added on, when the referee awarded them a free. It was far out so Jamie O’Sullivan was given the opportunity to send the game in to extra time but he was unable to convert it for an equalising point. Rathmore are worthy winners especially for their display in the final quarter. When they sensed victory they kept the pressure on to fashion a win that seemed beyond them for so much of this entertaining O’Donoghue Cup final. Hard luck on Legion who led for most of the game only to lose out in time added on.

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC Rathmore captain Brendan O’Keeffe raised the cup once more. He had the distinction of captaining the side to victory in 2015 and in 2016. Now he completed the three in a row as a winning captain. He is the son of John D O’Keeffe and a brother of George. Both of those captained Rathmore in the past. The successful management team from Rathmore was Padraig Murphy, Derek Moynihan and Donnacha Crowley. The Legion management team was Alan O’Neill, Sean O’Sullivan and Jamsie O’Sullivan.

GEANEY’S SEVEN POINTS Just like James O’Donoghue’s scoring feats in East Kerry, Paul Geaney scored seven points for Dingle and still lost to An Ghaeltacht who won 2-4 to 0-9.

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Enda Scoops Monthly Fantasy Prize

They say a good start is half the battle and Enda O’Connor will testify to that as two huge scores at the start of November propelled him to the top of the Killarney Advertiser monthly fantasy football table. Enda, a Killarney native who currently lives in the States, picked up a combined total of 179 points in Gameweeks 11 and 12 to race out into the lead and another good score of 69 in Gameweek 13 gave him a virtually unassailable lead. Enda captained Mohamed Salah ahead of Liverpool’s trip to West Ham back on November 4 and the Egyptian really came up trumps, scoring twice in the Reds’ 4-1 win to earn 30 points. Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta also chipped in with a 12-pointer as November’s champion racked up an impressive score of 87. The following weekend he amassed a whopping 92

Enda, a Killarney native who currently lives in the States, picked up a combined total of 179 points in Gameweeks 11 and 12 to race out into the lead points as Salah, Pascal Groß, Richarlison, Álvaro Morata and Oumar Niasse all found the target. In the end, his fairly average tally of 48 in the final week of the month was more than enough as he secured the top spot with 17 points to spare. Allan O’Connor, who picked up 66 in Gameweek 15, finished second and Daniel Foley completed the top three. In the overall table, Cian Tobin and Noel Duggan lead the way on 883 points, ten clear of Patrick Collins back in third. Sports columnist Adam Moynihan was quick to congratulate Enda on his win. “Well done to Enda,” he said. “Those scores at the start of the month really set him up well. Everyone else was playing catch up after that. He’ll have a €50 voucher for Brian James waiting for him next time he comes home.” Looking ahead to the next set of fixtures, Adam was hesitant to offer suggestions. “I’m having a mare at the moment,” he said. “A right meltdown. I left David de Gea on the bench last week and he had the game of his life. I’m in no position to be giving advice.” Cian Tobin and Noel Duggan may be out ahead in the overall table but Adam urged those in the chasing pack not to get discouraged. “I wouldn’t be too worried about Cian Tobin,” he insisted. “He’s a spoofer and he’ll be found out eventually.” Inset: Enda O’Connor

Sport 40 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Kilcummin Comhaltas COMHALTAS CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Our annual visit to Heather Lee Nursing Home and Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home will take place on Sunday December 17th, 2017. Kilcummin Comhaltas are delighted to provide music, song and dance and some Christmas cheer, to the residents of both nursing homes. We will be gathering at Heather Lee Nursing home at 1.30pm. CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN’S MASS KILCUMMIN: Kilcummin Comhaltas would like to extend an invite to Children of all ages to take part in Music and Song at the 7.00pm mass on Christmas Eve at Kilcummin church. Practice for this mass will be held on Monday 11th & 18th of December at 6.00pm in Kilcummin Church.

Crusaders Bridge Club

RESULTS: 22/11/2017, 1st Mary Harmon & Brenda Moynihan, 2nd Ann O’Shea & Maureen Lyne, 3rd Eileen Twomey& Neilus O’Regan, 4th Mary Treacy & Eileen Griffin. 29/11/2017, 1st N/S Eileen Twomey & Neilius O’Regan, 2nd N/S Phyllis O’Regan & Ann O’Shea. 1st E/W Anne Looney & Marie Moloney, 2nd E/W Anne Healy & Therese O’Donoghue. New members and beginners always welcome. Please contact Berna @ 0868904223.

Fossa Rowing Club

ALL-IRELAND INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Congratulations to Rebecca and Beth who competed very well in the recent event at UL. Winter Training continues Sunday morning, and Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm. LOTTO: 3rd December 2017. Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 12, 28. There was no jackpot winner The Meat Voucher winners were Kieran Dennehy, c/o Liebherr and Stephen O’Grady, O’Grady’s Supermarket Killorglin. Next week’s jackpot will be €3,750. COMHALTAS: Come along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in the Innisfallen Hotel Fossa on Saturday 9th December 5 - 6pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing music and singing for enjoyment. All ages and abilities. Adult musicians wishing to help are welcome. Further details contact Tim on 087 2413116 or Eileen on 087 6284053.

Milltown Listry Comhaltas

Thanks a million to all who supported the quiz in Milltown in aid of the County Fleadh 2018. Keep January 5th free for our next quiz in O’Shea’s of Milltown, this will be a quiz with a difference and you can squeeze the last bit of fun out of the season!

Mastergeeha FC

U11: Mastergeeha v Killarney Athletic. The boys played well with lots of goals on the day. U13 NATIONAL CUP: Killorglin 3 Mastergeeha 0. U13 DIV 2: Mastergeeha 0 Killorglin 3. U17: Mastergeeha 3 Killarney Athlet-

ic 7. In this high scoring game, the visitors started the better and were 5-1 up at half time with Sipo O’Neill getting the Mastergeeha goal. The second half Mastergeeha played much better and got goals back through Dylan Murphy and Tomas Holohan. PREMIER A: Mastergeeha 2 Tralee Dynamos 0. In a good team performance, the seniors gained an important three points at home on Sunday afternoon. Mastergeeha got off to a good start when Vlad set up James Nagle to score in the 10th minute. The second half Mastergeeha Michael O’Shea scored a goal midway. OVER 35 LEAGUE FINAL: Classic 2 Mastergeeha 1 Aet. In this close game Mastergeeha created some chances with Sean Lenihan going close. Classic doubled their lead in the second period but Mastergeeha pulled a goal back when JJ Fleming scored from the penalty spot. All played well. LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 1st December 2017. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 9, 25. Jackpot now €2,200.

Killarney Athletic A.F.C.

RESULTS: Under 17 - Mastergeeha 3 Killarney Athletic 7 in the under 17 game at Kilbrean. Under 13 League: Athletic under 13 B squad travelled to the seaside village of Fenit to take on the locals last Saturday morning but came away pointless. But the result does not do justice to the team as they gave everything right to the end, no doubt there are better days ahead. We would also like to thank all the Parents who drove to the venue. Kerry ETP FIXTURES: Saturday 9th December, Under 12 Division 2, Killarney Athletic v Listowel Celtic 10.00am. Under 14 Premier, Tralee Dynamos v Killarney Athletic A 11.00am. Under 14 Division 2, Killarney Athletic B v MEK 11.00am. Under 16 Premier, Ballyhar v Killarney Athletic 11.00am. Youths, Killarney Athletic v Ballyhar Dynamos 2.00pm. Sunday 10th December, Seniors, Killarney Athletic v Fenit Samphires 11.30am, Mastergeeha B v Killarney Athletic B 11.30am.

Killarney Celtic

FAI Junior Cup, Killarney Celtic 4, Castlebar Celtic 2, Youths League, Killorglin AFC 0, Killarney Celtic 1, U15 National Cup, Aisling Annacotty 3, Killarney Celtic 1, U13 Div 1, Dingle Bay 4, Killarney Celtic B 0, U12 Girls Killarney Celtic ( Green) beat Inter Kenmare, U12 Girls Killarney Celtic (White ) lost to Inter Kenmare.

Killarney Darts Town League

Killarney Darts Town League sponsored by The Killarney Avenue Hotel in association with Carlsberg. The following are the group fixtures for Thursday 14th December. Points to date in brackets. Group 1: Dan Linehans (13) v Murphys Bar (21), The Shire (28) v Carolines Golden Arraz (24), The Tatler Jack A (40) = Free Night. Group 2: Jimmys Nut-

ters (29) v Dunloe Lodge (18), Old Killarney Inn (21) v Tatler Jack B (28), Kenmare Rooms (21) = Free Night. Group 3: Avenue Heros (19) v Good Time Charlies (16), Corkerys Internationals (34) v Torc Terriers (32), Murphys Pinters (25) = Free Night. Group 4: Marks Golden Excuses (24) v K-Town Shufflers (12), Charlies Squidgers (24) = Free Night. Courtney’s v Corkerys B (21). Courtney’s have withdrawn from the town league. Best of Luck to All involved.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Men’s Club

Club Captain Derry McCarthy expressed his delight that our Men’s Club fundraiser for the “Ian O’Connell Benevolent Fund” has proven to be a great success and Derry expects that the Club will be making a substantial donation to this fund in the near future. He also wishes to remind all members of our Club, both Male and Female that the fund will remain open on for some days to come, and that donations of €10.00 per person can be made either through the Club BRS System or alternatively at the Club reception desk. The competition played on Sunday the 3rd of December was the “Ian O’Connell” fundraiser played on the Killeen course. The winner with an excellent score of 40 Pts. on a difficult scoring day was the evergreen Barry Duggan, Barry hit a purple patch during his round when he recorded 5 three pointers in a row, which laid the foundation for his excellent score. In 2nd place was Gerard Moroney also with a very good score of 38 Pts, and despite a superb entry of some 150 members the next best recorded scores were at 36 Pts. Full results are as follows, 1st Barry Duggan(17) 40 Pts, 2nd Gerard Moroney(11) 38 Pts. 3rd Martin Driver(15) 36 Pts. 4th Brendan Keogh(8) 36 Pts. 5th Eoin O’Donoghue(8) 36 Pts. Best gross, Ian Spillane(Scr) 30 Pts. Cat.2 Tommy Galvin(11) 35 Pts. Cat.3 Stephen Broderick(14) 36 Pts. Cat.4 Killian Lynch(19) 34 Pts. CSS 34 Pts.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

Two important dates for members coming up early in the New Year - our AGM is scheduled for Monday night the 08th January in the International Hotel at 8pm. Any notices of Motion etc. to be sent in a timely manner to the secretary for inclusion. Also, our annual collection is scheduled for Saturday evening 13th and Sunday the 14th January 2018. All members are requested to note these dates and we hope for a good turnout.

Lisry Community

CLEANUP COMMUNITY FOR CHRISTMAS: Let us take pride in our Community and make a big effort for Christmas. Please pick up litter in vicinity of your own home or along R563 & N70 roads or close to yours. Bags available at Listry Community Centre. Bags of litter should or can be returned back to Listry Community centre. If anyone has spare or not

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using litter picker. Could you please drop to Listry community Centre and we put them to good use. Thanks. MEALS ON WHEELS: Do you or someone known to you, need a hot meal delivered to your door? A meals on wheels service operates from Listry Community Centre each Monday Wednesday and Friday. It is a great service for those living alone, the elderly those convalescing from illness or those not in a position to provide or prepare a meal for themselves, give Cathriona a ring at 087 9381063. Meals are presently delivered to persons in Listry, Faha, Milltown and Ballyhar areas. Chiropodist: Pauline will attend Listry community Centre on Wednesday 13 th December. Enquiries to Pauline on 087 6606585.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club;

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto 01/12/2017, numbers drawn were 4, 17, 21 & 23. Bonus not won numbers draw were 16, 22, 23 & 27. Next week’s jackpot €4,400 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of our 1st Christmas Hamper was Kathleen Donnelly Quarry Cross. MUNSTER B’S & INTERMEDIATE CROSS COUNTRY: Held in Beaufort on Sunday last Robert Purcell was a member of The Kerry winning men’s team and Caroline Murphy was a member of the successful ladies’ county team. A great day for Saoirse Tompkins who won U15 girls and Jack O’ Leary who was 3rd in U15 boys. Well done to all the rest of our competitors. We had a good cross country season this year. Special thanks to John Guerin for his efforts at training. COUCH TO 5K SIGNS: If anybody has seen our plastic posters promoting the Barradubh Couch to 5K, will they pick them up and return them to any club officer or ring (087) 9339087 / (064) 7756309. Some of the posters got blown away in the recent storm.

Muckross Guild of I.C.A

Monthly meeting of Muckross guild of I.C.A takes place on Monday 11th December at 7.45pm at Lough Guitane N.S. New members always welcome.

Kilcummin Community Notes

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CATHEDRAL: Christmas Concert at the Cathedral in aid of Kilcummin N.S. Hall with Liam Lawton and special guests on Sunday 17th December 2017. Concert 7pm to 9pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets €20. CHILDREN’S MASS ON CHRISTMAS EVE: Kilcummin Comhaltas would like to invite children of all ages to take part in Music and Song at 7pm in the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve. Practice Nights Monday 11th and 18th December at 6pm in Kilcummin Church. All Welcome. KILCUMMIN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Saturday 9th (6-9) and Sunday10th (9-12) of December in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. CHRISTMAS WREATHS: Christmas Wreaths (Grave & Door) for sale or pre-order and collect in Kilcummin

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Recreational Hall on the weekend of the 9/10th (At the Kilcummin Craft Fair) and 15/16th December after 7.30pm & 11.15am Mass.

Muckross Rowing Club

MUCKROSS HOR: On Saturday last, the club welcomed rowing crews, coaches and supporters representing over 20 rowing clubs from three provinces to the National Rowing Centre in Cork for the annual staging of the Muckross Head Of the River. We were fortunate to have calm and mostly dry conditions for the day with the 3km time trial running smoothly from start to finish. Shandon Boat Club emerged the best overall club with eight event wins, while Lee and Fermoy rowing clubs also performed strongly securing seven event wins each. Congratulations also go to our own Women’s J16 Eight who won their event and to several of our crews who placed second.

Gneeveguilla Parents Association

We have organised a Santa 5km Run, Jog or Walk in association with Gneeveguilla A.C. for this Sunday, 10th December at 1 pm. Hope we can have as many families dressing up in Christmas hats etc. It promises to be a great family fun event so come along and support.

Killarney Badminton

Well done to everyone who participated in the Waterstone Cup on the 3rd December. Congratulations to Jennifer Keane (Killarney) & Arron Tan (Listowel) who won in Div. 1/2; Sam Hayes (Killarney) & Jamie Eliott (Movane) runners up in Div. 3; Ger O Connor (Killarney) & Jill Redmond (Listowel) who won Div. 4 and to Daniel O Connor (Killarney) & Sheera Dalton (Iverage) runners up in Div. 5. Congrats also to Hylda Harmon (Killarney) & James O Mahony who won the Div. 4 plate. The next tournament is on the 10th December in Moyvane for all divisions.

Killarney Valley AC

Will be holding their Registration Night on Monday December 11th, 2017 from 5.30pm to 7pm in the Sem Gym. Both new and existing members can register/re-register on the night. New members must be 7yrs old on Jan 1st, 2018 or wait another year – there will be no exceptions to this rule. New members must bring a copy of their birth cert to fulfil registration requirements. Juvenile membership (up to U19) costs €40 and includes a club t-shirt. Senior & Masters Membership costs €45 and includes a club t-shirt. Membership is payable on full on the night and is valid from Jan 1st, 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018 and includes Athletics Ireland membership and club insurance. Training for this year finishes on December 14th.

Lissivigeen Community Alert Christmas Party

Lissivigeen Community Alert got the Christmas season off to a good start when a good crowd turned up at their party last Friday night at the Torc Hotel. Father Michael Doherty

celebrated mass and his was joined with Deacon Teddy O’ Connor. The Two Mikes showband entertained the party goers for the rest of the evening.

Killarney Golf & fishing Club - Ladies Club

The following are the results from KGFC Ladies competition held today Sunday 3rd December 2017 on Mahony’s Point. Kindly sponsored by Bank of Ireland and the format was Greensomes. 1st Ailish Mulcahy (8) 72, Mary Geaney (12). 2nd Lisa Kerfoot (14) 73, Jane Dwyer (23). 3rd Sinead O’ Shea (17) 75, Geraldine Collins (27). Next Sunday’s competition is on December 10th and kindly sponsored by Mary Geaney the format will be a Scramble.

Ross GC Killarney-Gents Club

RESULTS: Last weekend we held the Keane’s Jewelers Gold Medal Strokplay competition. The winners were: 1....Sean Walsh (18) 72, 2... Michael Courtney (12) 72. Best Gross ... Jonathan Casey. The 2017 Gold Medal winner is.... Jimmie Smith. The 2017 Golfer of the Year is .... Michael Courtney. FIXTURES: Next weekend we will hold a 10-hole re-entry Turkey competition and the time sheet is now available in the clubhouse.

Spa Muckross Community Games

BASKETBALL: please contact our Secretary on 087 6115306, if your child is interested in trying out for the following teams: U11 (over 9) Mixed (5 boys + 5 girls) - County Competition Saturday 27th January 2018. U13 (over 10) Boys - County Competition Sunday 14th January 2018. Age Guidelines 2018, • Under 13: Competitors born on or before 31 July 2005 are overage. • Under 11: Competitors born on or before 31 July 2007 are overage. Workmen’s Rowing Club MUCKROSS H. O. R: We competed in 17 events last Saturday. 5 of our crews won first place pennants in the following races: Mens Club 2 4X+; Womens Senior 4X-; Womens Club 1 2X; Womens J18 4X- and Womens J18 2X. Congratulations Dylan, Ruadhán, Jakub, Callum and Cox Joe. Also, Siobhán, Ciara M, Ciara B, Annie and Miriam F. Well done to those who secured 2nd place in Mens Club 1 2X (Calum & Dylan), and Mens Club 1 1X (Dylan). We had 3rd placings in Mens J18 2X with Marc and Ruadhán, also for Womens J14 2X Sarah and Ellen. Congratulations also to those who were placed high up in their 3km races: Kate, Laura, Joe, Peter, Caolan, Ryan, Meadhbh, Aoireann, Seán, Ross, Luke and Ben. Superb support from our coxes, drivers, boat handlers and coxes as always! Congratulations and many thanks to our neighbours at Muckross Rowing Club for their planning and organisation of such a great event. SPORTS CAPITAL GRANT: We are delighted with our recent grant allocation and wish to thank our Club Officers for submitting the applica-

tion and Minister Brendan Griffin for securing a great deal for Kerry.

Killarney Cycling Club

Killarney Cycling Club Hosted Round 7 of the Munster CX League on Sunday at the An Oige Hostel. This was the club’s 4th time hosting a CX event and it was a successful day, especially for a number of club riders. Craig Moynihan finished 2nd in the B race whilst in the A race, Richard Maes, Conor Kissane, Patrick Clifford and Marcus Treacy all finished in the top 10 places (1st, 3rd, 7th and 9th respectively). Richard won the overall Munster CX league with his win, whilst John Crowley finished 1st overall in the m50 category and Patrick Clifford finished 2nd in the m40 category. Killarney CC also won the Overall Team Prize on the day. The Races were a 1 Hour Race based around the grounds of An Oige with over 100 taking part across the various races. A big thank you to An Oige Hostel and its staff, the event sponsors HPnutrition, The Ross Hotel and Killarney Brewery, and to all the volunteers who came out and gave their Sunday to help with the event.

Killarney Cougars BC

JUVENILE NEWS: U12 Boys: St Marys 16 - Killarney Cougars 25. A good competitive game at the Castleisland Community Center saw Cougars take the points as they held on with St Marys well in contention until the closing stages. The Kilarney side got the better start to lead by 9pts after a great first qtr with Callum Cronin and Ted O’Gorman both sharing the baskets. St Marys dominated the second quarter but Cougars still lead by 3pts at halftime. The third qtr was basket for basket and their was little between the sides but Cougars held on and finished with some hard earned to ensure the Killarney boys took the points. U14 Boys: Killarney Cougars 44 -Kcyms 20. A hard-earned victory for the Cougars at the Pres Gym in this Division 1 clash as Kcyms competed throughout without getting the scores on the board to give Cougars a slighlty flattering winning margin. Cougars had a great opening qtr leading 13-5 and this settled the home side. Cougars led all through with Rian Colleran, Harry Kelly, Dean Sheehan, Jack O’Neill and Patrick Lyons all impressing for the Killarney side. COUGARS ACADEMY Our U8 & U10 Girls & Boys training continues Friday evenings Girls 5pm & Boys 6pm at the Parish Hall. Thanks to Gneeveguilla U10 boys who visited us last Friday evening.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club

Well done to all who took part in the Muckross Head of the River at The National Rowing Centre at Inniscara yesterday. There were some fine performances put in by our Valley oars men and women, with many competing in their first sliding regatta. Special mention to our single scullers who pulled away from the

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pier on their own for the first time. Thanks to our coxes Danny Lyne and Michael McSweeney who braved the cold conditions race after race. It was a great days racing and value experience gained for our young rowers, with all the hard work and training under the stewardship of Michéal O Sullivan showing. Thanks to all involved, and in particular all the parents, whose support is always appreciated. Well done to Muckross Rowing Club on hosting such a successful event.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Results of Week Three (Scotch Foursomes) Overall Nett: Michael O’Connor & John Kelly 40, Overall Gross: Gearóid Cronin & Robbie O’Brien Jnr 44 and Second Nett: Robbie O’Brien Snr & Sean O’Brien 41 5/8. Sunday’s final Turkey event is Fourball V Par with the usual draw times of 9.15am and 11.15am open to club members aged 15 or over. U-16’S: 16 players who took part in our pre-Christmas competition (sponsored by Club Chairman Damien Fleming) last Saturday as they were also well fed by Helena and Shirley afterwards. Thanks to Gearóid Cronin, Kieran Fitzpatrick and Declan Kelly for helping us with the running of the competition. Results (Stableford): Overall Nett: Joey McCarthy 42 points, Overall Gross: Cillian Courtney 34 points. Second Nett: Alex O’Callaghan 38 points, Third Nett: Eoin O’Riordan Looney 33 points, Fourth Nett: Robbie Harnett 33 points, Fifth Nett: Jack O’Sullivan 32 points, Sixth Nett: Tom Cronin 32 points, Seventh Nett: Cian O’Connor 27 points, Eighth Nett: TJ O’Sullivan 27 points. REMAINING COMPETITIONS FOR YEAR: Please note that for the rest of the year competitions will be ran on Sunday’s December 17th, 24th & 31st with an 18 hole Three Ball Scramble also taking place on St Stephens morning open to all club members, adult and juvenile at 10am.

Beaufort

On November, the 28th Beaufort Community Council and Beaufort Text Alert held a meeting in the Community Hall. A large crowd attended and heard speakers from the Fire Service and Gardai give valuable information, from the fire service we had Paudie Mangan giving a detailed talk on the prevention of fire in the home. Jim Foley Crime Prevention Officer gave us tips on how to protect our home, belongings, out buildings, and farm machinery from theft. Inspector Flor Murphy outlined the ways we can help to prevent crime in our community. Our very own Detective Chris Manton stressed the importance of the community text alert system in our Parish, you may still join the text system, application forms are available from all local shops and the charge is €10 PER YEAR. Thank you to the Councillors who attended, Johnny

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On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm Healy Rae, Michael O Connor Scarteen and, Michael O Shea. A special thank you to Kieran O Shea who also got the IFA involved, get well soon Kieran. The evening was chaired by Padruig O Sullivan Chairman of the Community Council. Beaufort Community Care and Active Retirement held their christmas party in Kate Kearneys on Sunday with over 100 people partaking in a beautiful meal, and dancing afterwards to the Two Mikes, thanks to everyone for the beautiful spot prizes.

Glenflesk

RAHEEN N.S: Congratulation to Gene Bowler who had the winning lotto no. 38 on Saturday the 2nd of December. BARRADUFF TIDY VILLAGE GROUP: Barraduff Memory Tree: This Christmas Barraduff Village will have a memory tree in place. The tree will be placed in front of the church. The wooden hearts for the tree cost €5 per heart and will be available from O Donoghue’s Cost Cutter Barraduff. All proceeds to Barraduff Tidy Village Group. Barraduff Festive Fun Quiz: Join us for a fun festive Christmas quiz on the 29th of December at John Dan’s Bar Barraduff at 8 pm. Prizes for the best Jumper or Christmas Attire! The funds we raise from our festive quiz night will go towards the Christmas lighting in Barraduff Village. GIVE BLOOD: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in St. Joseph’s Day Care Centre, RATHMORE 6pm – 9pm Thursday 14th December 2017. Blood Donation is essential to ensure Hospital Patients get the treatment they need. One Donation can save up to 3 Lives. Full details of all clinics and on Giving Blood can be found on www. giveblood.ie

Killarney Celtic

Lotto: Numbers Drawn 2,5,13,20. Jackpot not won, 3 x €30, Jackpot next week €1,800.

Killarney RFC

Killarney RFC were delighted to be awarded €50,000 in the last round of Sports Capital grants and would like to thank everyone who worked really hard on the application and in particular Mike Walker for his hard work. Thanks also to minister Brendan Grifin for his assistance and help also. This is great news for the club. NEXT WEEKEND’S FIXTURES: West Munster U 14 League - Listowel V Killarney @ Listowel - Sat 11am. Munster U 16 League - Tralee V Killarney Sunday @ 11am. Munster U 18 League - Kanturk V South Kerry Sunday @ 12 MINIS: Our minis hosted Killorglin last Saturday at Knockreer for friendly matches while our girls travelled to Listowel for the second round of the girls only blitz and had a fantastic day. Well done to all. Next Saturday the minis welcome Corcha Dhuibhne to Knockreer.

MEK United U11 FENIT 2 - MEK 2. Finished 2-2 great game. Fenit were 1-0 up at half, despite MEK playing really well. MEK worked really hard to equalize in the second half through Ryan Carey. Fenit scored again to go 2-1 up but Thomas Coffey stepped up to take a free kick almost on the half way line with a minute to go. An absolute cracker lobbed everyone including the keeper 2-2. Our man of the match was Rory Foley in goals, he pulled off a list of saves. Great football played by both teams. U13 MEK 2-2 ST BRENDAN’S PARK B. A fantastic game ending in 2-2 draw. Going 1 down Max Leon equalized with a great individual effort. Sam Buckley who was outstanding throughout equalized with a fantastic free kick. Overall a great team effort by all FIXTURES: Saturday December 9th, U14 Division 2 league fixture, Killarney Athletic B v MEK @10:00am. Saturday December 9th, U12 Division 2 league fixture, MEK v Killorglin C @ 12:00.

Score: Dr Crokes 1-16 Fossa 2-12. Captain Jack Griffin accepted the Brendan Cronin cup from East Kerry Committee Chairman Tim Ryan.

Firies Coiste na nOg

FIRIES CLASH OF THE ASHE: Firies GAA celebrated the achievements of their younger hurling club-members last weekend. The East Kerry club have a very strong and tactile juvenile hurling division who were acknowledged and celebrated for their exertions this year recently where David O’Dea, South Kerry Hurling Development Officer along with Kerry Senior Hurler Colm Harty presented the Firies stronghold with silver-wear in recognition of their commitment. The Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 boys and girls have all finished their training this year but will be 2018 cannot come quick enough for the Firies youngsters.

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East Kerry GAA

EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Fossa played Dr Crokes in an absolute cracker of a game in the East Kerry Minor final today in the Fitzgerald Stadium. Dr Crokes got a dream start when they had the ball in the Fossa net inside three minutes, however the Fossa boys responded immediately with two excellent points from Emmett O’Shea and David Clifford to settle into the game. Half time score, Dr Crokes 1-05, Fossa 0-04. The game was a welther of excitement at this stage with both sides looking to win it, Crokes never gave up the chase and levelled matters in the 34th minute of the half to send the game to extra time with the score standing at 1-10 apiece. David Clifford duly dispatched the penalty to give Fossa a three-point lead at that juncture, however the Dr Crokes response was immediate when they scored three points to cancel out the lead and deep into injury time they scored a free to break Fossa’s hearts. Fossa tried hard to bring the game to a replay but couldn’t get the ball into the scoring zone and the game finished on a final score of Dr Crokes 1-16, Fossa 2-12.

DR O’DONOGHUE CUP FINAL: Congratulations to Rathmore on winning 4 in a row Dr O’Donoghue Cup titles, sponsored by Aquila Club and Dr O’Donoghues family, in a closely fought game with Killarney Legion. Final score: Rathmore 0-11 Killarney Legion 0-10. TATLER JACK EAST KERRY MINOR ‘A’ CHAMPIONSHP FINAL: Dr Crokes 1-16 Fossa 2-12 (AET). In a thrilling Tatler Jack East Kerry Minor A Championship Final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday last, it took a Jack Griffin free kick at the end of extra time to win against a young and impressive Fossa team. The game was level at normal time – 1-10 each; level again half way through extra time at 1-12 each and level after 20 minutes of extra time – 1-15 to 2-12. A Jack Griffin pointed free saw Dr Crokes win. Final

Lotto numbers 1,11,17,24. No jackpot winner next week jackpot €10,000. Con Doherty Texas Holden Tournament on December 26th at 5pm in the club bar everyone welcome. Knock 31 continues every Wednesday night at 9pm in the club bar beginners welcome. Gneeveguilla Gaa AGM was held Friday December 1st in our clubhouse. The following officers were elected. Chairperson Patrick Barry, Vice Chairperson Stephen Crowley, Secretary John Murphy, Vice Secretary Denis Fleming, Treasurer Niall Foley, Bar Treasurer Bridget O Donoghue, P.R.O Micheal O Keeffe, Development Officer Tim Murphy, Juvenile Secretary Michael Lawlor, Coaching Officer Cormac Collins, Scor Officer Ellen O Keeffe. Thanks to everyone who helped with our buck-

On The Ball Dr Crokes Club PROGRESSIVE 31: Progressive 31 is on every Wednesday night in Crokes Clubhouse. It will start at 8.00pm. You will need to bring money and a partner €5 per person. Progressive 31 will run on the following nights in December 13th and 20th and will return in January 10th. LOTTO: Lotto results from Monday 27th of November - 4, 7, 14, 16. Jackpot €3000 Not won Match 3 10 by €40. Lotto results from Sunday 3rd of December - 14, 16, 22, 26. Jackpot €3300 Not won match 3 2 by €200. Next Draw Sunday 10th of December in Speakeasy. Jackpot €3600. 3 €50 vouchers also drawn Dermot Doyle, S Doc and Jimmy Spillane.

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et collection on Sunday.

Kilcummin GAA

GAA NEWS: Kilcummin GAA Club welcome the announcement made by Minister Brendan Griffin that the club is to receive €67,500 from the 2017 Sports Capital funding towards the club development Programme. GAA AWARDS NIGHT: Will take place in the Clubhouse on Thursday 28th December when the club will honour members whose contributions and achievements have enhanced the club’s wellbeing in 2017. LOTTO: There was no winner on Sunday 3rd December 2017. Numbers drawn were 6, 8, 11, 25. Next Draw Sunday, 17th December 2017. Jackpot now €8,500.

Listry GAA

U14 KEEL/LISTRY: The Keel/Listry U14s received their county and east Kerry league medals at Listry Community Centre on Sunday evening. Kerry senior footballer Peter Crowley presented the medals and advised the lads to work hard and enjoy their football. Well done to all the players on a great year. LOTTO RESULTS: Numbers drawn: 7 18 21 24. Congratulations to Liz Tangney, Slieveguara who won our big Jackpot of E11,050. Draw Entrant: Sinead Drummy, Miltown. Next Sunday Jackpot E2,000.

Mid Kerry GAA

MID KERRY U16 FINAL: A - Laune Rangers 1-16 Miltown/Castlemaine 3-07. B - Beaufort 1-11 Glenbeigh/ Glencar/Cromane 1-06. thanks to Miltown/Castlemaine for the use of their facilities. As our Senior and Junior Competitions come to a close I wish to thank all Mid Kerry Clubs esp Secretaries & PRO’s, all media & Radio Kerry for all their help during the year.

Killarney Legion GAA

O DONOGHUE CUP: Once again defeat was our lot. Huge thanks to Alan O Neill and his management team who left no stone unturned as the wait continues. Congratulations to Rathmore who were worthy winners. SAINTS BRENDANS COLLEGE: Congrats to Rob Osborne, Darren Looney, Darragh Lyne, Kieran O Donoghue, Cian Gammell (Capt) Micheal Devlin and Peter O Sullivan who were all part of the St Brendan’s College team who won a cracking O Sullivan Cup (Kerry Colleges) Final today in Austin Stack Park. SPORTS CAPITAL GRANTS: We are delighted to be the recipient of grant funding totaling €33,500 which will go towards our redevelopment of our pitch facilities in Dirreen. A fundraising drive to accompany this allocation will begin in the New Year with an eye towards 2 sand based pitches and floodlighting. LOTTO: Numbers were 16,21,25,28. No winner. Next week’s Jackpot €18,100. Draw on Sunday December 10th 9pm in Murphy’s Bar.

Sport

08.12.17

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