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"You can overcome anything" Inspiring local teen shares cancer story to help others | By Michelle Crean

One inspiring teen's story of how she bravely overcame the shocking diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer is part of a new book which is set to help others. 18-year-old Holly Power, daughter of Vivian and Tony from Lewis Road, was left devastated to learn that her cancer was Stage 4 and advanced to her lungs, but is now bravely sharing her story to help raise funds for a cancer charity. During the summer, local woman Bríd O'Connor wanted to create a book of stories about locals who overcame the odds and asked Holly to share her cancer journey. 'Spark - Stories to ignite body, mind and soul' is now ready to purchase and Holly is hoping her story will not only inspire others but help raise vital funds for Kerry cancer service 'Comfort for Chemo'. "I was a bit hesitant to share my story at first," Holly, who is now making a good recovery, told the Killarney Advertiser this week. "However, when I thought about it and how it might help others I decided to do it. It's for Comfort for Chemo which is why I did it."

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Holly, who is this week back playing for her beloved Dr Crokes, was just 16-yearsold when she was first diagnosed. After months of feeling run down and tired all the time, she eventually learned

INSPIRING: Killarney teen Holly Power has shared her story of Stage 4 cancer in a new book 'Spark - Stories to ignite body, mind and soul' in aid of Comfort for Chemo'. Photo: Michelle Crean

that she had cancer. "I had been sick on and off since January that year [2018] but the weather was bad and I thought I was run down. I had swollen glands a lot and I was getting Vitamin B injections. Towards the end of May I had swollen glands under my arm. All my blood tests were coming back clear which is why no-one suspected." Doctors then sent her to the Bons in Cork where she was eventually diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. "We were to go to Cork on Friday but got called to come on Thursday instead." She explained how she was oblivious to

Closing date set for vaccination centre | By Sean Moriarty The Killarney vaccination centre will close before the end of October, the HSE has confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser. With the majority of the population in Kerry now vaccinated and the current phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign drawing to a close, Monavalley Industrial Estate in Tralee will now become the county's new vaccine centre. More than 61,000 vaccinations were administered at the Killarney Sports and

Leisure Centre since it opened in April. The Killarney centre held its last walk-in vaccination clinic yesterday (Thursday) but will be used as a base over the next two weeks for the teams travelling to nursing homes and residential settings to administer third doses to residents aged over 65. “We are very grateful to Kerry County Council and to Killarney Sports and Leisure for their support throughout the pandemic, and especially for their assistance in the smooth running of the Killarney vaccination centre,” Michael Fitzgerald, Chief Officer of Cork Kerry

the seriousness of the diagnosis at first and tried as best she could to stay positive. "Being diagnosed was hard at first. They had to check all the [lymph] nodes and I had a biopsy. The consultant then sent them off and they both came back clear, and he said the lymphoma was hard to diagnose. I had to wait two weeks to hear and they said I had a 50/50 chance that I'd have it." And while trying to gets to grips with the shocking news, worse was to come. Just two weeks after starting chemo Holly and her parents were doubly shocked to Community Healthcare, told the Killarney Advertiser. “As we move to a new phase of vaccinations and indeed in our relationship with COVID-19, we have been planning locally for the best way to deliver any future vaccinations. This includes reorganising and consolidating our vaccination programme with the establishment of a new regional vaccination centre in Tralee in the Monavalley Industrial Estate.”

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The move is good news for St Paul's Basketball Club. The National League side was facing the prospect of being left without a home venue if the centre remained operational. Only two venues in the town are suitable for National League Basketball but cross-town rivals, The Killarney Cougars already play at the Presentation Gym. The basketball season starts this weekend. However, they had anticipat-

be told that her cancer was in fact Stage 4 and had advanced into her lungs. "It was bad enough just to be diagnosed but that was a double blow." Life was hard for the teen as not only did she have to give up playing football but she also couldn't go anywhere due to a low immune system and risk of infection. She also missed out on Fifth Year in St Brigid's which she had to repeat the following year. "I wasn't able to go to places, I had to stay at home a lot because of my immune sysem. Friends called and had to sanitise, that was before lockdown, but my family and friends kept me going. I was trying to have the best outlook. The word cancer is so scary, you think the worst case scenario." Just under a year from the initial diagnosis Holly and her family were relieved to hear good news. In May 2019 she was told that the cancer was reducing enough that she could go on with normal life. "That was such a relief." She said it proves that you can overcome anything. She's now encouraging people to buy the book which is available in Eason and Blackthorn Gift Shop Killarney for €25 with money to help others undergoing chemotherapy. "There's definitely a message in the stories. It's all for a good cause. By buying the book you're helping someone." ed that the centre would move and were able to change some of the early season ‘home’ games to ‘away’ matches. “It is fantastic news, the senior and juvenile members can start playing again,” St Paul’s vice-chairman Padraig Weldon told the Killarney Advertiser. “There are only two venues that can cater for the crowds in Killarney and the Aura has always been our home.” Thanks to the club’s foresight, St Paul’s won’t play their first National League ‘home’ game until mid-November after agreeing with opponents to play the first few rounds on the road. However, and depending on how fast the HSE vacate the sports centre, the local team could play a Cup match as early as October 23 at home. Tasks like the dismantling of the vaccination booths and a full deep-clean of the premises will have to be completed by October 22.

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Possible February extension for 'Safe Streets' programme | By Sean Moriarty Killarney’s Safe Streets programme could be further extended until February 28.

LATE LATE DATE: Liam O’Connor and Moya Brennan will perform on The Late Late Show tonight (Friday) where they will be joined by their respective children, Oisin and Saoirse O’Connor, and Aisling and Paul Jarvis. Missing from the photo is Cillian O’Connor who will also play on tonight’s show.

The ‘Safe Streets’ plan includes the permanent pedestrianisation of Plunkett St and Kenmare Place, the widening of several town centre footpaths resulting in the loss of about 50 car parking spaces. The measures were introduced by Killarney Municipal Council in July 2020 to allow ‘social distancing’ on the town’s streets as part of an effort to reopen the town following the first COVID-19 lockdown. It was further extended in September that year to allow for an anticipated

strong footfall and an increase in visitor numbers before and after Christmas. It was extended two more times this year, from the New Year until Easter in response to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases, and again from Easter until November to account for an anticipated busy tourist season. That plan could now be extended again until February 28 and Kerry County Council is inviting members of the public to lodge comments on the proposal. Submissions can be made in writing, marked ‘Road Closure’, with the Administrative Officer, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, County Buildings, Tralee, or by email to roads@kerrycoco.ie not later than 5pm on Tuesday, October 19.

Talented musicians to play live on tonight's Late Late Show One of the country's top musicians, Killarney man Liam O’Connor, is set for an appearance on tonight’s Late Late Show which will set a unique record for the local accordion legend. | By Sean Moriarty Earlier this month Liam and his family Saoirse, Oisin and Cillian recorded a new single with Moya Brennan of ‘Clannad’ fame. Now the O’Connor and Brennan families have been invited to perform ‘Strong in Numbers’ live on tonight’s RTÉ One show. It will be Liam's seventh appearance on the national broadcaster’s flagship programme – the longest running TV chat show in the world. In the past he has worked with Gay Byrne and Pat Kenny, but this week’s show will mark his first time working with current presenter Ryan Tubridy meaning by the

time The Late Late Show airs tonight he will have worked with all three of the show's presenters. “I am sure other people have done it,” the world renowned accordion player told the Killarney Advertiser. “But it is a nice thing for me.” He and his family, along with members of Clannad, were due to spend this morning (Friday) rehearsing for the show. Other guests include Hollywood actor Ruth Negga, supermodel Rosanna Davison and former international soccer star Peter Schmeichel. Musical guests include Mick Flannery who has connections to Ballyhar and Susan O'Neill singing a duet called ‘Are We Free’, as well as Kodaline’s Steve Garrigan.

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CHRISTMAS: Killarney will look its best again this Christmas thanks to funding from the Festival and Participative Events Programme 2021. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Christmas is coming to Killarney early this year | By Sean Moriarty The organising committee of Christmas in Killarney received a timely pre-season boost after being included for funding under the Festival and Participative Events Programme 2021. The annual festival, which includes weekly street parades and extensive seasonal decorations in the town centre, traditionally runs from late November until the New Year. The full festival last ran in 2019 after the pandemic forced a scaled back version last year.

Under the programme, the festival will receive €2,169.25 from a total of €19,000 in funding that has been allocated to a range of Kerry festivals. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce welcomed the funding. “Christmas in Killarney is a very important festival for the town and the county,” Chamber President Niall Kelleher told the Killarney Advertiser. “This funding goes with the contributions made by many businesses in the town to bring a welcome event to the town.” Further details of the 2021 Christmas in Killarney programme of events will be released in the next week or two.

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Killarney hotel says a fond farewell to Mary This week, the team at Killarney Hotels Collection said goodbye to a long-term colleague and friend after many years of service to the collection of hotels. Mary Mulcahy began working at The Europe Hotel & Resort as a Senior Receptionist following her employment with Aer Lingus and progressed to Front Office Manager at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens. In recent years, Mary moved to Ard na Sidhe Country House to assist with the daily running of the hotel with

friend and Hotel Manager, Debbie Brosnan. On Monday, colleagues organised a special presentation to say goodbye as well as raising a glass to her retirement. "Mary has been a wonderful asset to Killarney Hotels Collection over the years and was loved by her colleagues and customers alike," Michael Brennan, Managing Director Killarney Hotels Collection, said. "She is going to be missed by the whole team and we wish her the very best on her retirement."

CONGRATS: Denis Murphy from Murphy Brownes and Sinead McCarthy, General Manager in The Brehon Hotel are set to tie the knot after getting engaged.

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As the saying goes, "marry your best friend" - and that's just what one local couple plan to do as they got engaged this week. | By Michelle Crean Well known restaurateur Denis Murphy surprised The Brehon Hotel's General Manager Sinead McCarthy with a ring when he got down on one knee - leaving her completely speechless. Denis, who runs Murphy Brownes on High Street with friend and business partner Deirdre Browne, was on a staycation with Sinead when he made the surprise proposal. But it's been a long time coming for the best friends who have known each other since their college days. Both met studying hospitality in CIT in 2002 as they were on the same course. Then Denis took a summer position in the then newly opened Brehon Hotel while Sinead worked in The Plaza, and while here they shared a house in Woodlawn Road as friends. Then it was back to college for another while and the friends parted ways, Sinead working in various hotels around

the country over the next few years, and Denis on cruise ships. "When I'd come back home on holidays we'd always make a point of catching up," Denis told the Killarney Advertiser. Then it came full circle as seven years ago Sinead moved back to Killarney as Bar Manager in The Brehon and a year later Denis took up the role of Manager in The Grand. Once again the friends shared a house, this time in Bridgefield where they still live today, but after two years they realised they were more than just friends. "I proposed in Druid's Glen, I even had the bottle of champagne hiding in Sinead's car! And while people often say we finish each other's sentences I can proudly say the proposal, which included the help of the hotel staff, completely caught Sinead off guard!" He added that many customers only this week realised that himself and Deirdre are just good friends, and that she is still on the market!

BEST OF LUCK: Michael Brennan (Managing Director) and Adrian Stehr (Managing Director) wishing Mary Mulcahy the best of luck in her retirement.

Team Hope Killarney needs your help! The Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back and the Killarney branch needs your help. Team Hope are looking for volunteers for the Killarney Christmas Shoebox Appeal team. There are a variety of ways to volunteer in the local checking centre including helping with shoeboxes, packing cartons, sorting fillers, loading the truck, and many more. This is a wonderful opportunity to make friends, get to know the community better and make a difference in the lives of children living in poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa. The appeal brings so much hope, joy and

love to children and their communities where there is little or none. Help would be needed during the month of November and training will be provided. Tea and coffee will also be available for local volunteers. Please contact Chris Davies (Local Team Coordinator) on 087 689 8824 or sales@killarneyadvertiser.ie if you’re interested in helping out and making a difference in the lives of children in Africa and Eastern Europe. For more information on Team Hope and the Christmas Shoebox Appeal please check out www.teamhope.ie/csa.

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National Blás award a sweet win for local honey producer Winning a major national food award after only two years in business is a sweet success for one Kilcummin honey producing family. | By Michelle Crean Tim and Kathleen Regan of Regan’s Family Apiary were awarded Silver by the Blás Na hEireann judges this week which is considered to the Oscars of the Irish food industry. Normally presented in Dingle, this year’s winners tuned in for a second year running from every corner of the country for a virtual celebration of the very best in Irish food. Products from every county in Ireland were entered into this year’s competition to win Gold, Silver or Bronze in over 150 food and drink categories, as well as key awards like Supreme Champion and Best Artisan Producer. According to Tim, who runs the artisan business with his wife Kathleen, with help from his son Liam and daughter Katy, the win is thanks to the bees! "It's down to the bees and the forage rather than the beekeeper," Tim told the Killarney Advertiser. "Good honey depends on three things, good weather, forage and the bees." The former St Brendan's College Science and Maths teach explained that they started out with two hives seven years ago but that has now grown to 20 plus hives. The bees feed on briars, clover and other flowers which gives their wild SILVER AWARD: Kathleen and Tim Regan of Regan’s Family Apiary are delighted to have won a Silver Blás na hEireann award this week.

flower honey its distinctive taste. "On average you can get 40 to 50 pounds of honey per hive, on a good year it could go up to 100 pounds per hive," Tim, who is currently Chair of the Kerry Beekeepers Association, added. "Last year we had 20 to 30 pounds as the weather was too cold and the clover didn't release the nectar as it needs to reach 20 plus degrees." At present the business runs from the family home in Inchicullane with an honesty table outside where customers can put the money in the box. They plan to sell online in time with the addition of candles, face creams and lip balms made from the honey. They're also planning a walking experience around the meadows to show how the honey is produced. The 12 other Blás winners announced were: Camos Artisan Foods (Gold and Silver), Cistin na hEireann (Gold), Dingle Distillery (Silver), Dingle Farm (Silver), Dingle Goats Cheese (Bronze), Kells Bay Cheese (Silver), Kennedy’s Butchers (Gold and Silver), Prestige Foods Ltd (Gold and Silver), Quinlan's Kerry Fish (Gold and Bronze), Valentia Island Vermouth Ltd. (Bronze), West of Dingle (Gold), Rogha na Gaeltachta (Best in County), supported by LEO Kerry, and Knockatee Natural Dairy (Gold).

SISTERS HELPING: Three sisters from Gneeveguilla, Rebecca, Ava and Ciara Knee, cut a total of 24 inches off their hair for charity.

Sisters are doing it for others | By Michelle Crean Not one, not even two, but three sisters were not "doin it for themselves" but instead for others - after donating a total of 24 inches of hair to charity. Proving that they each have a kind heart, Rebecca (10), Ava (8) and Ciara Knee (6) from Renasup, went for the big chop after being inspired by a friend. The girls, all pupils in Gneeveguilla National School, headed to Aileen's Hair Salon in Knocknagree where their regular hairdresser Noreen Brosnan got the scissors out for the hair transforming act of charity. And the idea for all three to take part in the charity act in aid of the Little Princess Trust was through Rebecca's friend Elaine McCarthy who got the chop for it last year. "Rebecca was going to do it last year as her best friend did it," the girls' mom Anita told the Killarney Advertiser. And when the girls heard about it they

all decided to do it and let their hair grow longer, however they waited until Ava's communion was over the Saturday before the big chop, she added. Third Class pupil Ava was up first followed by Fourth Class pupil Rebecca and finally it was First Class pupil Ciara's turn, watched on by their little brother Jamie (4). "Ava was first up, she was fierce excited altogether. Rebecca went next and was excited and nervous as she had longer hair but she said she should have cut more off! Ciara was delighted with herself as well after." Anita added that both herself and husband Ger are extremely proud of the girl's generosity. They even inspired Ava's friend Amelia Fleming who also got her hair cut for the charity last Wednesday and Rebecca's friend Elaine, who originally got the chop, to do it again! "They are privileged to be able to do it. They know it goes to someone who needs it. We're very proud of them."

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Hotels operating at just 32 percent capacity Hotels are calling on the Government to retain existing business and employment supports for the industry which has lost billions of Euro.

NATIONAL AWARD: Radio Kerry producer Ivan Hurley is celebrating winning his first national broadcasting award.

Whitebridge radio producer wins national award

A Killarney radio producer is celebrating winning one of the biggest prizes in Irish broadcasting this week - a gold medal at the IMRO Radio Awards. | By Sean Moriarty Ivan Hurley, from Whitebridge, is a presenter and producer with Radio Kerry filling a number of roles in the music and sports departments. Every Monday evening he works behind the scenes on the station’s acclaimed sports show ‘Terrace Talk’. The show was awarded the gold medal at the IMRO Radio Awards in the 'Best Local/Regional Sports Programme' over the weekend for its programme celebrating the life of Kerry athlete Jerry Kiernan. The legendary marathon runner passed away in January this year and ‘Terrace Talk’ broadcasted a special tribute programme called ‘The Passing of Jerry Kiernan’. The winning entry comprised of friends, fellow competitors and family of the

late Jerry. During the show, presenter Eamon Hickson spoke to a number of people, including running legends John Tracey, Eamonn Coughlan, GAA star Jimmy Deenihan, Jerry’s former workmate in Dublin, Kilcummin born Donal Maher and Jerry’s son Paddy. Ivan’s job on the night was to ensure that the callers were directed to Hickson on time, and keep him in check in case the show ran over time and they missed a news or advert break. “It is a huge honour for the station, it has been a tough year and it was great to see some positivity after all that,” Ivan told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is my first national award too after five years in radio.” Radio Kerry, which has a studio on Glebe Lane, also took silver in the 'Local Radio Station of the Year' category in the virtual ceremony.

Hotel and guesthouses across the country have experienced an estimated €5.3 billion collapse in revenues across 2020 and 2021, according to figures from the IHF. Chair of the Irish Hotel Federation’s Kerry (IHF) branch Bernadette Randles says the supports are vital for the recovery of the sector and the wider tourism industry. Occupancy figures nationally are expected to reach just 32% for the year, compared to 73% for 2019. “As Ireland’s largest indigenous employer, tourism supported almost 270,000 livelihoods including 15,700 in Kerry prior to the pandemic. Our industry has been hardest hit by the restric-

tions, and the ensuing economic and financial impact of COVID-19 has been devastating. The Government supports so far have been critical, and a lifeline for many businesses, helping to restore employment and support the viability of businesses until we get back to a more stable footing. However, we need a firm commitment that they will be retained until the impact of the pandemic has passed. Tourism will recover, but it will take time,” she said. The IHF is also calling for the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained until after 2025, to provide certainty and allow Irish tourism to compete internationally. “Our industry has a proven track record as a major contributor to the economy. Tourism’s recovery is just beginning. The pro-tourism Government measures introduced have been vital and with their continued support we can fully recover the ground we lost during the pandemic,” she added.

VITAL: Bernadette Randles, proprietor of The Dromhall Hotel, and Chair of the Irish Hotel Federation’s Kerry branch, says ongoing Government support is needed to help the hospitality industry. Pictured also are staff members: Nicole Murphy, Danuta Geppert, Mairead McGillycuddy, Matt Geppert, Freddie O’Donoghue, Ceasar Moyana, Michael Talbot, Margaret Campbell (Accounts), Caroline Doherty, Sophie Farrell, Eileen McGillycuddy, Colette Casey, Marie Moriarty. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Free parenting workshops in Ballyspillane Ballyspillane Community Family Resource Centre plan to run free parenting workshops in the centre this month. The sessions, which will take place from Tuesday October 12 to Thursday 14, will be run face to face and in line with COVID regulations. Numbers are limited to six participants per group, however if there is a large demand they may run more groups in the

near future: "Our first workshop will be on Tuesday October 12 from 9.30 to 11.30am, located in Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre," Louise Kiely said. "This workshop will be facilitated by Speech and Language Therapist Pearl Langan from CAHMS. The second workshop will be on Tuesday, October 13 from 10am to 12pm located again at the centre. This workshop will be delivered by Paula Maloney

Occupational Therapist from CAHMS. The third workshop will be delivered on Thursday October 14 and will also be located at our centre. This workshop will be delivered by Play Therapist Liz Sherry from South West Counselling." For further information please contact: Family Support Worker Kayleigh Power on 087 3910032 or email kayleigh. bcfrc@hotmail.com, or Louise Kiely on 0873907478 or email louiseballyspillanecfrc@gmail.com.

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Four star status for the Gleneagle Hotel The team at The Gleneagle in Killarney are celebrating this week having received confirmation that the well-known hotel has been elevated to fourstar status by Fáilte Ireland.

News of The Gleneagle Hotel’s fourstar classification comes following an extensive refurbishment programme that cost in the region of €7.2 million and took over four years to complete. “The focus of our refurbishment programme was to improve our customer experience while retaining the magic

that makes The Gleneagle special. We are delighted this commitment has resulted in Faílte Ireland elevating the hotel to four-star status,” Gleneagle Group CEO, Patrick O’Donoghue, said. “As well as refurbishing our existing guestrooms and public spaces we completely renovated and refurbished a

wing of bedrooms that had not been used in decades, thereby increasing our capacity without increasing our building footprint. We also invested in our ongoing accessibility programme - seven of our guest rooms are now universally accessible while a number of upgrades around the hotel make the building easier to navigate and creates a more welcoming environment for all. “In tandem with the refurbishment programme, we have invested in our team through training and upskilling and in our technology by implementing new and better systems. The end goal has always been to improve the experience of our customers, achieving the fourstar classification is a very welcome bonus and testament to the hard work of all the team here.” The Gleneagle Hotel first opened its doors in 1957 as a small country house hotel. Today it is comprised of 279 guestrooms, a further 60 self-catering apartments and extensive leisure facilities. It is renowned for its programme of live entertainment and has three venues onsite – The Gleneagle INEC Arena, The Gleneagle INEC Club and The Gleneagle Ballroom.

Swiss Ambassador visits Killarney | By Sean Moriarty The Swiss ambassador who visited Killarney last week is to prepare a report on potential investment in the town and county. VISIT: Swiss Ambassador to Ireland, Louis-José Touron, and his wife Alyse met with Mayor of Killarney Marie Moloney, and Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Irish Hotel Federation’s Kerry branch.

During his two-day visit, Ambassador of Switzerland to Ireland, Louis-José Touron, met with the Mayor of Killarney, Marie Moloney, and Bernadette Randles who is Chair of the Irish Hotel Federation’s Kerry branch. Prior to his Killarney visit he met with

senior Kerry County Council officials including the Mayor of Tralee Johnnie Wall, the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Jimmy Moloney, as well as Chief Executive Moira Murrell in Tralee. “Ambassador Touron was very impressed by the arguments put forward at both meetings about the availability of space, improvements in infrastructure, the skills of the workforce, and the presence of rail and air connections,” Cllr Moloney told the Killarney Advertiser. “He was also very interested in the tourism industry and what Killarney has

to offer by way of culture, festivals and amenities.” He also visited the Liebherr Container Cranes factory in Fossa. “The Ambassador's report to the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs is to be shared with the Swiss equivalent of Enterprise Ireland and this will inform their advice to Swiss companies seeking to expand into the EU. Though it will obviously take some time to trickle down, it is hoped it will have a positive impact in terms of attracting Swiss companies to Kerry,” Cllr Moloney added.

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Legion and Dr Crokes face unprecedented relegation play off An unprecedented run of events on local Gaelic Football pitches is set to divide the entire town. | By Sean Moriarty The town’s two biggest senior football clubs could face each other in a relegation playoff that could condemn one of them to intermediate club football next season. The playoff match, which cannot be played until after the County Championship ends later this month or in early November, will spark intense rivalry across the entire town. Both teams finished bottom of their respective Club Championship groups. The relegation playoff will be played once both teams are eliminated from the separate County Championship. “Crokes getting relegated would be one of the biggest shocks in living memory, they have seven County Championship

titles between 2010 and 2018, plus an All-Ireland [club title] in 2017,” said the Killarney Advertiser's Sports Editor Adam Moynihan. “Legion have been senior since 2006 so their relegation would also be unexpected. The match also raises the prospect of Crokes or Legion joining East Kerry for the 2022 championship. Some people already think East Kerry are too strong.” However, there is a chance that the match won't be played at all. If either team reaches the final of the County Championship, the other will be relegated automatically. County Championship finalists are exempt from relegation but this exerts even greater pressure on both sides to reach the County Championship final.

VISIT: President Michael Higgins with Minister Simon Coveney and Breffni Ingerton of the Gleneagle Hotel Group arriving at the INEC on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Max McCarthy, John Cronin (Sportsmans owner), Paudie Dwyer and Declan O'Riordan at the Sportsmans Bar.

Street banter has already started Fans of each club have already taken aim at their cross-town rivals as our roving reporter Grigoriy Geniyevskiy found out on this travels this week. Paudie O'Callaghan from the Fáilte Hotel, a Dr Crokes supporter said: "I'm slightly worried because a derby is always a tough game. I'm also slightly confident. It will be a huge setback if we get relegated. It will be a good match to look forward to for both teams." Meanwhile Gearoid Nagle who works in the Fáilte is a Legion supporter. "I am extremely confident and not in the least bit worried," Gearoid told the Killar-

FIRST CONFERENCE: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, TD, meeting Patrick O'Donoghue MD Gleneagle Group, and Breffni Ingerton, Director of Gleneagle Events at the INEC on Wednesday night: Photo Valerie O'Sullivan

President Higgins visits Killarney | By Sean Moriarty President of Ireland Michael D Higgins paid a short visit to Killarney this week as the INEC hosted its first conference in months.

In his capacity as the Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence Forces he addressed the Permanent Defence Forces Other Ranks Representative Association (PDForra) conference. The three-day conference – the first at

ney Advertiser. "It'll be a blow if Crokes knock us down, but that goes for both ways. Niall 'Botty' will be looking to get a green and white jersey." Meanwhile in the Sportsmans Bar on High St, most of the locals hoped Dr Crokes would be the winning team. "Crokes will win," said Max McCarthy. "Legion still have a chance. It'll be a tough game," said Paudie Dwyer. "Crokes to beat Legion by 10 points," added Declan O'Riordan. However, John Cronin, the owner of Sportsmans remained coy. "Good luck to both sides," he said.

the INEC since restrictions were lifted – ran from Tuesday afternoon until yesterday morning (Thursday). President Higgins made his speech on Wednesday night before overnighting at the nearby Brehon Hotel.

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney also attended and local dignitaries included Mayor of Killarney Marie Moloney. “It was a wonderful occasion, the fact that this was the first major conference in Killarney for a long time and the President of Ireland was there,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is a sure sign that we are coming back to normality.”

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8.10.2021

Olympians “row-in” as goodwill ambassadors for mental health fest WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Killorglin's two Olympians have rowed-in with their support for the 2021 Kerry Mental Health & Well-being Fest by coming on board as ambassadors for the event. Taking place from tomorrow (Saturday) to next Saturday (October 16), Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley, who recently competed for Ireland in the rowing at the Tokyo Games, are asking people of all ages to get involved in the festival for the good of their mental health. The Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest aims to create awareness of, and schedule events that empower people to engage with, the Five Ways to Wellbeing – Connect | Give | Take Notice | Keep Learning | Be Active. Monika Dukarska said one of the Five Ways to Well-being was of particular benefit to her during her Olympic preparations. "When things were getting tough with selection or training sessions, I was journaling and writing down things that went well rather than putting pressure on myself constantly to perform. I was picking very small targets or things that I enjoyed about my day to detach from the pressure of performing all the time.

SUPPORT: Olympian rowers Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley, have rowedin with their support for the 2021 Kerry Mental Health & Well-being Fest by coming on board as ambassadors for the event. Photo: Domnick Walsh

That worked for me superbly. It gave me things to enjoy that I wouldn’t necessarily have taken notice of before.” The Olympic Rowers, as women in sport, are delighted to see that many of the events during the Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest will be geared towards women and girls. "I can only see a workplace environment from a sporting perspective and I’m defi-

nitely aware that it is different for women, from what I’ve noticed in sport," Aileen Crowley, from Killorglin Rowing Club and Rowing Ireland, said. "So, to see female-specific events is fantastic because there is a difference, unfortunately, in most workplaces between men and women, and for kids from an early age up to adulthood, but that is starting to balance out.”

Organised by an interagency steering group, the Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest is held annually to highlight World Mental Health Day October 10. The organising committee is a collaboration between Connecting for Life Kerry, Healthy Kerry, Kerry County Council, the HSE, NEWKD, SKDP, Kerry Mental Health Association, Jigsaw Kerry, Munster Technological University/ Kerry, and Kerry Volunteer Centre. The Chair of the Steering Committee and Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention in Kerry, Donagh Hennebry, added that "well-being is when you’re feeling good and functioning well". "Our event ambassadors know that it’s not just about being in good physical condition, but it crucially includes the state of your mental health. We are grateful to Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley for sharing their knowledge and experience with everyone involved in the 2021 Kerry Mental Health and Well-being Fest.” Visit HealthyKerry.ie to see the full event schedule. All events are free, registration is required for some activities and can be done by contacting the organiser directly or use the registration links provided in the brochure.

World of books and imagination opens up for local children Children will now be able to immerse themselves deeper into the world of imagination thanks to funding which will see them receive book bundles. Killarney children who attend Kerry Intervention & Disabilities Services (KIDS) will be inspired to turn the pages on a colourful world of wonder after a presentation was made by Kerry Library from the Dormant Accounts funding which was matched with a contribution from Kerry County Council. As well as the South Kerry Children’s Disability Network based at Countess

Grove, Killarney, children from Tralee and Listowel who attend the West Kerry Children’s Disability Network at Oakview Village, Tralee and North Kerry Children’s Disability Network based at Upper Church Street, Listowel, are also set to benefit from the fund which will also include literacy supports. The funding, totalling €3,000, was provided as part of a Government of Ireland initiative to provide Library Supports for Marginalised, Socially Excluded and Disadvantaged Communities and is in line with the national strategy ‘Our Public Libraries 2022 –

PRESENTATION: At the presentation of books to the Kerry Intervention and Disability Services at Killarney Library this week were: l-r: Tommy O’Connor (County Librarian), Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, Katie Cournane-Friel (KIDS), and Eamon Browne (Killarney Library).

Inspiring, Connecting and Empowering Communities’ and the Kerry Library Literacy Support Programme. Each centre will receive over one hundred books, suitable for children that attend the centres, and they will be available for parents and children to read while either attending the centres or to take away and read as part of an effort to foster evening story-time in

the home. Titles include popular children’s picture books as well as books that deal with various social issues. Included with the book sets is information on the various other literacy supports that Kerry Library is providing, including on current library services and the free online resources available at www.kerrylibrary.ie.

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Mass to remember those lost in the War of Independence

LETS GO: The Dingle Adventure Race team, Noel O'Leary, Ailise Deane, Colm Casey and Joe O'Leary that competed in Adventure Race World Championship in Gallaecia on Saturday.

O’Leary finishes world's toughest adventure race

Killarney mountain runner Joe O’Leary was part of a four person team that finished one of the world’s most arduous adventure races in Spain this week. | By Sean Moriarty The Dingle Adventure Race team, Noel O'Leary, Joe O'Leary, Colm Casey and Ailise Deane started the six-day race in Adventure Race World Championship in Gallaecia on Saturday. They only reached the finish line in the early hours of Thursday morning after enduring 220km of mountain trail hiking at heights of 7,500m, an 80km mountain bike race and an 11km kayak race in a river with currents so strong they had to carry their canoe along the river bank just to make the section-finish. They did all this while surviving on limited sleep taken on a short bus journey to connect sections and 17 minutes of open air sleeping on the side of a mountain in the middle of the night. “The 2021 World Championship will be the most mountainous, the longest and the most technical edition of our race so far, covering 600km across three of the four provinces of Gallaecia and passing very near to the border with Portugal,” explained a pre-event press release. “Teams can expect a varied and technical race delivered by a crew which has been together for many years and has a reputation second to none for their courses, logistics, mapping and organisation.”

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At the event start, all teams were given 51 maps and had a limited time to plot the correct route via several pre-ordained check points. They were not allowed use modern GPS technology and one mobile phone was allowed per team, however this was

switched off and placed in a sealed bag and if the seal was broken they would have been disqualified from the race. A digital wrist watch, that showed no more than the time and a date was the team’s only connection to real time as smart watches and Fitbits were also banned. The course opened on Saturday morning and they had exactly seven days to complete it. Following a very difficult opening night, they spent 40 hours on a mountain side in driving rain, missed a cut off time at a check point and were forced to complete a stage by bus. While the bus trip offered much needed rest, Team Dingle Adventure Race were forced to drop down to the shorter course and were no longer eligible for overall honours. It was a cruel blow for the squad as they were the last team to be cut off. They continued with the Mountain Bike section but before they could participate in the kayaking element of the event they had to carry their boat through difficult mountain trails to reach the start of that section. The final section, 12km of street racing, was as difficult as the mountain courses they had just completed. “We got over the line at about 3am, there was one person there to clap us,” a clearly exhausted Joe told the Killarney Advertiser a few hours after the finish. “What day is it? I literally don’t know what happened over the last few days. I will be getting flashbacks about this for the next six months and it will take a long time to piece it all together. Right now I am drifting between back to life and being completely delirious from sleep depravation.”

To remember the past and the sacrifices made by the ordinary people of Ireland, a Mass of Commemoration for all those who died during the War of Independence will take place this Sunday. All are welcome to attend the service in Kilcummin Parish Church at 11.30am, followed by a short ceremony nearby at the Mass Rock in Rathanane, which is being organised by Kilcummin Historical Group. "As we draw near the end of 2021 let us take the time to reflect on the War of Independence," Conor Doolan, one of the organisers and author of ‘Kilcummin Folk, Land and Liberty: A Local History’, told the Killarney Advertiser. After the 1916 rebellion a swell of nationalist sentiment swept across the nation and as early 1917 Sinn Féin clubs appeared in Kilcummin. Due to the size of the parish it is divided into eastern and western jurisdictions, he added. "Around this time the Irish tricolour was raised at Anabla National School, a great act of defiance at the time. Pipe and Drum bands were popular and the Anabla Volunteers organised their own band and are cited as accompanying political demonstrations in Killarney town."

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Likewise, Old IRA Company’s representing Kilcummin in the west and Anabla to the east were established, he explained. "The same can be said for the two Cumann na mBan branches in the parish. Marguerite Fleming from Milleen went on to be a significant national figure in Cumann na mBan but her contri-

bution to Irish freedom has been largely forgotten. By 1919 the British Army had commandeered the Great Southern Hotel thus transforming it into a barracks. It was predominantly occupied by the East Lancashire Regiment, Manchester Regiment and the Royal Fusiliers. Prior to that of course, the Royal Irish Constabulary were housed in a castle-like structure that stood where the Áras Phádraig is located today. New RIC recruits known as the ‘Black and Tans’ and ‘the Auxies’ arrived in 1920 wreaking havoc across the country."

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Volunteer Patrick McCarthy from College Street Killarney was accidentally wounded and died while on active service in Kilcummin. "It's also worth mentioning that Killarney man Sean O’Leary of Ballydribeen was a volunteer in the Tipperary IRA. Unarmed, O’Leary was killed by ‘the Auxies’ near Moneygall. What most people refer to as Flesk Bridge is in fact the ‘McCarthy-O’Leary’ Bridge, renamed by Kerry County Council in 1968. Two young English soldiers named Private Motley and Private Steer were killed near Anabla before the Truce in 1921. They were repatriated to Lancashire in 1927." Hannah Carey was the last person killed in the Irish War of Independence. On July 11, 1921 The RIC & Black and Tans were firing indiscriminately as they drove down College Street. Carey was struck by a stray bullet. She was going about her days work at the Imperial Hotel, now known as the Killarney Towers Hotel.

Listry litter volunteers clean up | By Sean Moriarty Volunteer litter pickers in the Listry area have noticed a significant decrease in the amount of rubbish they collect. Listry Community Council organises teams of litter pickers each September to coincide with the hedge cutting season. Each group clears litter from the roadside in the areas closest to their own homes. Collected rubbish is brought to Listry Community Centre were Kerry County Council staff arrange for its correct disposal. Listry Community Council’s chair Tony

Darmody said he and the volunteers had noticed a decrease in the amount of litter in the area but warned that there is still a substantial amount of rubbish gathered every week. “I thought the baby-boom was over as I wasn’t finding nappies on the side of the road,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “I had no sooner thought that when I found two in a hedge.” He puts the decrease down to COVID-19 restrictions as there was less traffic on the roads and it was easier to recruit volunteers during lockdowns. “Chip cartons and takeaway packages remain the big ones,” he added. “Cigarette butts are another problem.”

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WALKER'S PARADISE: "I like all of the walks in Killarney and consider it to be a walker's paradise," said Brendan O'Brien at the National Park this week.

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NICE: "Killarney town and the coffee shops are nice. There are some good walks around the park," Mike and Pat Lawson pictured by Killarney House on Wednesday said.

MARVELLOUS: "Killarney is marvellous. The outside dining is lovely," Michael Scanlon, Noreen Power and Sheila Scanlon, pictured enjoying a cup of coffee at the Curious Cat Café on Wednesday.

RIVER WALK: Holly and Luna De Burgh pictured by the river walk at the National Park. "It's always the park for me. The space that surrounds the town is what I love. Always smile at a new mom, you never know what kind of day she is having."

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BEAUTIFUL: "The park is beautiful. Everything in Killarney is all natural and beautiful," said Julien Tran and Myrna Himbaut at the National Park on Wednesday afternoon.

ENJOYING THEMSELVES: "We are enjoying ourselves despite the weather. We love the park and all the coffee shops," Joe and Brid King out and about shopping in Killarney town on Wednesday said.

OUT FOR A WALK: Alana Kiely out for a walk with her dogs in the National Park on Wednesday. "There are so many nice places to walk around, especially with the dogs. Killarney in autumn is lovely."

LOVING THE VIEW: “The view from the top of Knockreer is the finest view you’ll find anywhere in the world,” local man Sean O’Grady, pictured by Deenagh Lodge, said.

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Castlemaine Village Fair Day to be revived A revival of Castlemaine Fair Day will take place this Sunday in memory of the late John O’Donoghue with proceeds going to charity.

RAISING FUNDS: Liz Prendiville (Manager), Leah Danforth, Simone O’Shea, Enya Guerin, Zara Blackwell and Grainne Cronin from Peter Mark in Killarney are fundraising for Pieta this month. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Peter Mark launches annual Pieta fundraiser

Kerry branches of Peter Mark salons are once again planning a number of fundraisers all in aid of suicide awareness charity Pieta. The Petermarkathon event, from October 10 to 30, takes place in Peter Mark salons each year across the October Bank Holiday weekend, and this year has been extended to mark the 60th anniversary of Peter Mark. Each Peter Mark salon across Kerry has been given the task of coming up with its own individual and unique way to raise money this year, so visitors to their local Peter Mark salon in Kerry can expect, sponsored walks, raffles, games in salon, and many other fun-filled events over the course of both weekends! All monies raised will go towards supporting the ongoing work of Pieta to provide life-saving services and help those in distress. Pieta provides professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. Located in 20 locations across Ireland and employing over 200 therapists and support staff, all services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed. Since it opened its doors in 2006, the charity has seen and helped

over 60,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm. "We are delighted to be raising funds for Pieta during our annual Petermarkathon as Peter Mark is 60-years-old this year," Liz Prendiville, Manager of the Peter Mark salon in Killarney told the Killarney Adveriser. "We are aiming to raise as much as we possibly can for such a worthy cause." Peter O’Rourke, CEO of Peter Mark, added that it's the 10th year of the Petermarkathon. "Over the last decade we are delighted to say that we have raised over €600,000 for Irish charities across the country. I am so proud of our team who put their heart and soul into this initiative every year and I know it’s a highlight on the Peter Mark calendar. To celebrate our 60th anniversary, this year we want to go bigger and better than ever. We have extended the event to run over three weeks and we look forward to raising as much money as possible to support the important work of Pieta across the country.” For more information on Pieta House, visit www.pieta.ie.

The location of the Sheep Fair will be in Griffin's Car Park and it will get underway from 10am. The event and its proceeds, organised by Castlemaine Events Committee, will be in aid of Kerry Hospice whilst there will also be an auction on the day where the donation of animals is welcome. Funds raised from the auction will go towards The Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) who provide exemplary care and attention to their patients. A raffle with some wonderful spot prizes will be on offer courtesy of sponsorship, and bucket collections will also be in operation throughout the event. John O’Donoghue who was known all over, resided in the heart of Castlemaine village. He was born on January 21, 1965 which ironically happened to coincide with a staging of the old Castlemaine Fair Day so it felt appropriate to mark John’s lifetime love of attending fairs and being an integral part of the farming community by bringing back the old fair day in his honour and with it celebrate old traditions, customs and beliefs in the locality. “The fair day was an annual event in Castlemaine but it died out in the '90s," John’s daughter, Cathy, said. "John loved to attend the fair days throughout the county and was well known as the custom of attending the fairs was passed onto John from his father Denis. Attending the fairs was not only enjoyable but also important to my father as he liked to keep up traditions." She added that both she and his good friend Pat O'Keeffe felt a fair day was a lovely way to celebrate John’s life whilst also raising money for Kerry Hospice due to his passion for farming. It was a huge shock to John, his family and friends when he was diagnosed with

FAIR DAY: Castlemaine Fair Day will be revived this Sunday with proceeds going to charity in memory of the late John O’Donoghue.

terminal bowel cancer in May 2019. His life was cut short as seven months after that he died in the Palliative Care Unit on January 13, 2020. "Almost everyone has been affected by cancer in some way or another and are familiar with the Kerry Hospice in UHK. The care and support provided from the palliative care team was so amazing that it feels very right to give something back and I hope that we can raise as much money as possible on the day for such a wonderful service here in the heart of Kerry. It is great to have the Castlemaine Events Committee on board to help with the planning of the event. We are very lucky to have such a team in a small village." If this event runs successfully, she added, they would love to see it as an annual event. "Not only does it help raise money for the wonderful service of the Kerry Hospice it will also help keep my father’s memory alive.” All queries surrounding the fair day can be directed to Castlemaine Events Committee by contacting 087 2549116 and further information is also available on the committee’s Facebook page.

Classic tractor run to raise funds for mental health charity | By Sean Moriarty The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club’s (KVCVC) first Classic Tractor run since April 2019 will raise funds for Kerry Mental Health Association.

BACK ON THE ROAD: Members of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club are preparing for the club’s first tractor run since April 2019. Photo: Aaron Fleming

The run, scheduled for October 17, will depart from the club’s new ‘Vintage Shed’ on Lewis Road and travel to the communications mast near Coolick in Kilcummin, where participants will enjoy views of the wider Castleisland district and Killarney Valley, weather

permitting. It is been organised by KVCVC’s Tom Leslie and Sean Cronin and drivers can help the fundraiser by making a donation in lieu of an entry fee. “We haven’t done anything for 22 months,” Tom told the Killarney Advertiser. “We hardly recognise the tractors.” Meanwhile the club is in the process of putting the finishing touches to its new ‘Vintage Shed’ and will officially launch the new facility in the next two weeks. For further information on the tractor run, contact Sean Cronin 086 6069560 or Tom Leslie 087 238 3809.

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Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle, which was won by Elite Des Mottes, at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Punters have fun and a few flutters at Killarney Races Up to 2,000 spectators had fun and a flutter over the weekend at Oktoberfest. The action took place at Killarney Racecourse with COVID-19 protocols swiftly amended on Thursday following updated advice from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) in time for the weekend's action. On Saturday and Sunday, for the first time since 2019, tickets sales at the gate were permitted and walk-up patrons were also facilitated.

FIRST FLUTTER: Placing their first bet at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday, from left: Kate McCarthy, Amy Turner, Majella Turner, and Maggie Turner. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Races took place on Saturday at 1.25pm and at 1.10pm on Sunday with ‘Robyndeglory’ declared the winner of the Irish EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. There was also a poignant moment on Sunday as a minute's silence was held for the late great horse racing and sporting hero, Donie Sheahan, Main Street, who passed away recently. Paul Sheahan (centre), son of the late Donie Sheahan, after the poignant minute's silence in honour of his dad at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. With Paul were: Killarney Race Manager, Philip O’Brien (left) and Chairman Killarney Race Course, Gerald Coghlan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Emma Enright and her daughter Emma Enright at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

John and Margaret O’Brien pictured at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Enjoying themselves at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday, from left: Marie O’Donoghue, Finton Quinn, Ruth Quinn and Ann McMahon. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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The Lighthouse is a 2019 film directed and produced by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Max Eggers. It was an international co-production of the United States and Canada, with the film being shot in black-and-white with a nearly square 1.19:1 aspect ratio. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson star as two lighthouse keepers who begin to descend into madness when a storm strands them on the remote island

Emer McLysaght is an Irish journalist and co-author of the Aisling series of novels. McLysaght and Breen co-created a comedic character named Aisling, establishing a Facebook fan group which grew to more than 45,000 members. As Aisling gained in popularity they were approached by publishers and decided to write a novel. As of 2021, the series consists of four books. Aisling is 31, and she’s still a complete Aisling. With BallyGoBrunch flying and the door firmly closed on her relationship with John, Aisling accepts an unexpected job offer and boards a business-class flight to New York in her best wrap dress and heels. As she finds her feet in the Big Apple, she throws herself into the dating game, grapples with ‘always-on’ work culture, forges and fights for new friendships and brings her good wedges to a party in the Hamptons, much to Sadhbh’s dismay. But catching up with family and friends on WhatsApp and email is not

where they are stationed. According to the director, although the final story bears little resemblance to Edgar Allan Poe’s fragment ‘The Light-House’, the film began as an attempt by his brother Max Eggers to create a contemporary take on the Poe story. When the project stalled, Robert offered to work with his brother, and the project evolved into a period thriller with the Poe elements largely removed.

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BadBadNotGood Talk Memory ‘Talk Memory’ is the forthcoming album by Canadian instrumental group BadBadNotGood. It is to be released today (Friday) by XL Recordings and Innovative Leisure. It is the band’s fifth solo studio album and first in five years. A mostly improvisational work, it was written by the trio with contributions from featured American instrumentalists Laraaji, Karriem Riggins, Terrace Martin, and Brandee Younger, and string arrangements from Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai. The album functions as a barom-

the same as sitting in Maguire’s putting the world to rights over mini bottles of Pinot Greej and a shared bag of Taytos. And yet New York has so much to offer, not least in the fireman department.

eter for the band’s growth in the five interim years since their last album; besides the 2020 single ‘Goodbye Blue’, this is the first original release recorded after the sessions for IV. “It took a year or two of just living life to get to the place where the creative process was exciting again and once we actually went into the studio it was the most concise recording and writing process we’ve ever had,” the band said. “We hope that the improvised studio performances bring the listener closer to our live experience.”

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RTE One, Saturday, 6.35pm An earthquake forces a bear from the Peruvian jungle to start a new life in London. He finds modern Britain to be very different from the stories told to him by his aunt but makes a new home with a kindly family. However, a sinister taxidermist intends to turn him into a museum exhibit. Comedy based on Michael Bond’s series of children’s books, starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, and Nicole Kidman, with the voice of Ben Whishaw.

RTE Two, Sunday, 9pm Retired soldier Benjamin Martin, who turned his back on the military to become a farmer in South Carolina, takes up arms once more to avenge the unprovoked murder of his son at the hands of the British during the American War of Independence. As he seeks vengeance, he finds himself up against a sadistic officer wreaking havoc in the surrounding area. Roland Emmerich’s action adventure, starring Mel Gibson, Jason Isaacs, Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson.

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Train for longevity and to maintain functionality When we talk about longevity, we are not just speaking on the quantity of life but also on the quality. Longevity encompasses our ability to move functionally throughout our lifetime. Ideally, we would want to be 80-years-old and still doing triathlons and hitting PR's. At the very least, we want to maintain our independence in seemingly simple tasks like carrying shopping, getting on and off the toilet, and playing with our kids/grandkids. Below, we have highlighted some training principles that aid in longevity: 1. Strength training There are many benefits to strength training at all stages of life. As we age, the development and maintenance of muscle mass become even more critical in counteracting illness, maintaining bone density, preventing falls, decreasing the rate of neuromuscular and balance deterioration, and improving overall well-being. 2. Avoid stress overload and overtraining It is essential to consider that exercise is a stressor that is perceived by the body the same way as the other stressors in our life. These outside stressors (financial, professional, physical, emotional) tend to be present in more significant amounts in adults, as most people have greater responsibilities during adulthood than during adolescence. From a physical standpoint and also due to these psychological stressors, most people will not be able to sustain the same volumes of exercise at 50-years-old that they sustained as a 20-year-old athlete. Therefore, when training for longevity, the intensity and frequency of sessions must be gauged with this in mind. 3. Emphasise mobility/working range of motion through all joints In addition to resistance training coupled with adequate recovery periods, mobility is an aspect of training that must be prioritised. Data has also shown that in terms of mobility, shoulder, trunk, and hip mobility, start to decline the most rapidly in the fourth and fifth decades of life. Because movement in these areas is critical for independence and functionality, mobility and strength through these areas must be emphasised and incorporated more heavily in training programmes as we age.

4. Focus in on the hips Do movements, preferably loaded ones, that involve some sort of hip hinge. This will translate into simple tasks we don’t think about like getting up off the ground and going from seated to standing and vice versa. This movement is critical for effortless tasks like bending over to tie our shoes, so this “hip hinge” pattern of movement should be trained often to ensure functionality throughout our lifetimes. Movements like the deadlift, kettlebell swing, and good mornings are exercises that work the hip hinge and require little technicality, while also translating seamlessly into daily movement patterns outside of the gym. 5. Move things Think: pushes, pulls, carries. These types of movements mimic the activities we do daily while simultaneously working midline stability (our core), muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Farmers carry, prowler pushes, and sled work are great examples of these movements. Moving things from Point A to Point B is arguably one of most valuable indicators of functional movement and health, so training this in the gym is a valuable asset in terms of longevity. Think about walking: this is simple displacement but it is one of the first things to deteriorate as we age. Studies have shown that 31.7% of adults over the age of 65 report difficulty in walking over a kilometre. Key takeaway: At a certain point, when our life goals shift away from being a competitive or sport specific athlete, our training goals must also shift. Training for longevity is a direction in which we can shift our focus so that we can maintain functionality and quality of life as we age. Programming should include displacement under loads (just think pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy things as we move), coupled with strength and mobility work, especially through the hips. These training patterns, with the help of sufficient recovery time, will assist in our fluidity of movement as we age, and will increase the likelihood of us continuing to live a full and quality life when we are 80+ years-old. Activate runs a twice weekly ActivateMasters programme which pays particular attention to strength training for longevity. Visit www.activate.ie to find out more.

HAPPY TO CHAT: Paula McElligott, Sheila O'Sullivan and Noel Crowley sitting on one of the benches which have the new 'Happy to Chat' signs installed in Kenmare.

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Kenmare locals are encouraging more human contact after installing a number of benches inviting strangers to stop for a chat. New 'Happy to Chat' bench signs have been installed in Kenmare in a joint venture with Kenmare Family Resource Centres Linkworker and Kenmare Tidy Towns. The four benches located in the town have been fitted with 'Happy to Chat' plaques in order to invite passers-by to stop and engage in a friendly chat with those sitting on the bench. "By providing a platform for people to support one another and offering genuine connection we can increase compassion and empathy, reduce the rate of loneliness and boost the level of healthy

conversation that happens in our community," Paula McElligott from Kenmare Family Resource Centre said. "Some people may go days or even weeks without the simplest of human contact, so the 'Chat Bench' seeks to break down that social barrier and allow us to all say "Hello". We hope the signs help break down the invisible social barriers that sometimes exist between people who are sharing the common space of a bench." Loneliness and isolation persist in Kenmare, despite a friendly and big-hearted community, so new approaches to encourage and facilitate engagement and interaction are required, now more than ever, Paula added. "The benches are an opportunity for us all to make a connection with someone new."

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Hundreds join March For Maternity at the Dáil Hundreds of parents, pregnant women and supporters gathered outside the Dáil on Wednesday for the 'March For Maternity' campaign to end the exclusion of partners from full labour and emergency care. A long scroll, containing stories of peoples' experience of being pregnant and giving birth was unrolled and held up by women politicians from all parties and members of the #BetterMaternityCare campaign group. Large signs were also held high calling on Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to honour his commitment to end partner restrictions in maternity care. The #BetterMaternityCare campaign, supported by Uplift who organised the rally, called for the Health Minister to meet with them to discuss the ongoing impacts of the restrictions. “The most frequent question I get asked is who's in charge?" campaigner Linda Kelly, who had her second baby during COVID-19, told the crowd gathered. "And the answer is simple - the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is in charge. That's why we are here outside the gates of Leinster House, protesting in a pandemic so that our Minister for Health will hear us, recognise our lived experience and do his job - by ensuring that all 19 maternity units revert to pre-pandemic access for one nominated support partner.”

Missing man joins search party! A drunk Turkish man who had been reported missing "found himself" after unintentionally joining the search party set out to find him!

Campaigner Emma Carroll who had her first baby during the pandemic added “we stand here to call on Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, yet again, to immediately intervene and keep the promise he made many months ago to end maternity restrictions". Petition starter and #BetterMaternityCare campaigner Caroiline Cumming, who had her third baby earlier this year, spoke directly to partners saying “unlike in our maternity hospitals, we in fact think that you play a crucial role, you are

not a luxury, you are a necessity - and you are very welcome to be here today". Traveller activist and Senator Eileen Flynn, who had a baby just three weeks ago, sent a message to be read out at the rally. “Traveller women – and all women – need to know they’re being listened to across our maternity services. They need to know they’re being heard at every step. It can feel very patronising when you feel spoken down to, rather than spoken to.”

Beyhan Mutlu, who is living in Inegol in the northwestern province of Bursa, was reported missing last week. His family alerted authorities after he failed to return home from a drinking session with friends and didn’t return phone calls. Officials said Mr Mutlu (50), wandered into a forest and could not be found by his friends. A search party was dispatched to the area and Mr Mutlu ended up meeting them in the woods. Officials reportedly had no idea that Mr Mutlu was the man they were looking for and he joined the search party for several hours before “finding himself”. Reports say Mr Mutlu became aware that he was the one the search party was looking for after they began shouting his name. Authorities reportedly took a statement from Mr Mutlu before taking him home to his loved ones. It was unclear whether he faced any penalty.

Step it up for positive mental health In the lead up to this year’s World Mental Health Day, Conor O’Keeffe, ultra marathon runner who is a passionate spokesperson for positive mental health, has been announced as the new ambassador for 'Walk in My Shoes'.

Ultra marathon runner Conor O’Keeffe.

This Sunday is World Mental Health Day and Conor will be joining 'Walk in My Shoes' the flagship awareness-raising campaign of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services. He is encouraging everyone, no matter where they are in the country,

to put on their finest funky shoes and get in to nature to walk for their well-being. “I am looking forward to working with 'Walk in My Shoes' over the coming year to raise awareness of mental health, tackle mental health stigma, and to most importantly, encourage everyone to find ways that they can mind their own mental health and foster well-being in their day-to-day lives," Conor said. "As someone who has experienced mental health difficulties for many years, from my late teens and in to my 20s, I know the importance of seeking

help for your mental health, if required, and finding ways to nurture your well-being." Tomorrow (Saturday), Avoca, in partnership with 'Walk in My Shoes', will be hosting a virtual slow flow yoga class which can be accessed via their Instagram channel at any time throughout the day. From 12pm – 2pm on Sunday, Avoca will be waiving access fees to their gardens at Mount Usher and Powerscourt, to encourage everyone to step out in style for a well-being walk.

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€1.5m target for this year's Shine a Light Night Focus Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy are calling on people across the country to take part in Shine A Light Night by sleeping out in their homes or gardens to help raise vital funds to help end family homelessness in Ireland.

First royal wedding in Russia in 100 years Russia's first royal wedding in almost a century took place on Friday. Descendants of the czarist Romanov family were married at St Petersburg, setting off a weekend of extravagant ceremonies that sparked popular interest, wonder, and contempt in equal measure. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov (40) tied the knot to his Italian wife, Victoria Romanovna Bettarini (39), in an Orthodox ceremony under the dome of St Isaac's Cathedral in Russia's old imperial capital city, in front of priests and several hundred guests. A decadent engagement ring which is "traditionally exchanged in the House of Romanov" was given to the bride. "The ring centres a ruby cabochon gemstone that represents love and nobility

and two diamonds that represent purity and strength." The Russian Orthodox Church's top official in St Petersburg, Metropolitan Varsonofy, blessed the ceremony. "It's a kind of imperial wedding. A remembrance of eternal Russia of sacred czars and patriarchs and church," nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin said in an interview with NPR. "In an age of 'cancel culture', when everybody in the West tries to forget your own identity your own history Russia offers an alternative process," he added. "We are trying to return to our roots." Polls suggest that Russians have mixed feelings about the end of the empire. In a 2017 report by pollsters Levada, roughly 42 percent said the loss of the imperial status was “very great”, though a slightly greater said it was not.

Dingle Literary Festival launch programme of live events Writers and eager literary enthusiasts - including President of Ireland Michael D Higgins - will flock to the Dingle Peninsula this November for the most welcome return of the Dingle Literary Festival which celebrates writing in all its glorious formats. Building on the success of 2020, this year Dingle Lit from November 19 to 21 brings a hybrid programme of events, broadcasting live from the Díseart and will include literary chats from worldclass writers. President Michael D Higgins will discuss his most recent publication ‘Reclaiming the European Street’. In his collection of speeches on European themes, he points to a weakening of solidarity and rising inequalities and highlights the need to learn lessons from the past. In a further literary coup, Claire Keegan

will discuss her eagerly anticipated new novel ‘Small Things Like These’. Her previous award-winning collections received critical acclaim. Author and historian, Diarmaid Ferriter will discuss his new book ‘Between Two Hells’, a fascinating exploration of the Civil War and its impact upon Ireland and Irish politics in the following half-century. Singer songwriter Declan O’Rourke will chat about his debut novel 'The Pawnbroker’s Reward'. "We are so excited to bring literature and culture back to the venues, bars and streets of Dingle, to celebrate Ireland’s world-class writers and to welcome more from overseas to continue the online conversations we started in 2020," Festival Director, Sheila O’Reilly, said. A full festival programme is available on www.dinglelit.ie. Tickets went on sale on Wednesday.

The campaign was launched by Rory’s Stories comedian Rory O’Connor who will be taking part in the initiative by sleeping out in his garden with his family on October 15. Focus Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy aim to raise €1.5m on the night and with funds going towards services preventing families in Ireland from becoming homeless, whilst creating sustainable long-term solutions to homelessness in Ireland. To date the partnership has supported over 7,000 families and directly prevented 458 vulnerable families from becoming homeless. According to latest figures from Focus Ireland, 8,212 people are homeless in Ireland which includes 953 families and 2,189 children. COVID-19 has meant those experiencing homelessness were more vulnerable than ever, and consecutive lockdowns resulted in more families and children living together in crowded spaces for extended periods of time. Now as the country emerges from the pandemic and the temporary eviction bans and rent freezes are lifted, the numbers of people facing homelessness are on the rise. People across Ireland can get involved

in Shine A Light Night by signing up to sleep out at home on shinealight.focusireland.ie. On the same night, business leaders will be invited to sleep out at socially distanced events taking place across the country. “I am honoured to be taking part in this year’s Shine A Light Night to help raise funds for Focus Ireland," Rory O’Connor said. "Their services are so very vital to vulnerable families and individuals across the country and their efforts make a real difference to people’s lives. One night can really change a lifetime so I am urging everyone to show their support by signing up and sleeping out.”

Mega-comet headed to Earth According to a recent study released on the pre-print site arXiv. org, a massive comet - potentially the biggest ever observed - is barrelling towards the inner solar system. The comet, with an estimated arrival time of 10 years from now, is known as the Bernardinelli-Bernstein comet. It is at least 100 kilometres wide and approx. 1,000 times bigger than a typical comet.

It’s so large that astronomers previously mistook it for a dwarf planet. A closer analysis of the object revealed that it was moving rapidly through the Oort cloud, a vast scrapyard of icy rocks, billions of miles from Earth. The object appeared to be headed our way, and it even had a glowing tail or "coma" behind it, a clear indication of an icy comet approaching the relatively warm inner solar system. Over the next 10 years, researchers will have plenty of time to observe it. Comets from deep in the Oort cloud are expected to stay essentially unaltered since they were kicked away from the sun billions of years ago, getting a closer look at the rock might help scientists learn more about the chemical makeup of the early solar system. It'll be a once-in-a-lifetime brush with the early solar system, with millions of years separating the comet's next close approach from its following one.

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Add heather for garden colour Nothing provides more reliable colour and interest throughout the winter months than heathers. A forgotten about group of plants, they have gotten a bad rep for overgrowing their welcome. It is true that if not looked after they become lanky, woody, brown, straggly and unsightly. The only reason heathers become ugly is because they need a severe trim after flowering every year. Miss a year and things start going wrong. After flowering, cut back all heathers to the point at which they started flowering. This does not really have to be done carefully, you can take a shears or even a hedge trimmer to them. This is the only attention they will need all year! Heathers fall into two groups, Calluna, and Erica. Callunas are lime tolerant and recognisable as such by their leaves and structure. The leaves are smooth and soft, and their growth is upright. Ericas do not tolerate lime, and their leaves are more like needles. They do not grow as tall as Calluna types, and their growth is horizontal more so than vertical. I think heathers look best in a designated bed as they compliment each other. Having said that, they also work really well as a border edging, especially Erica varieties as they tend to stay lower and have a nice round growth habit. I have Erica ‘Kramer’s Red’ along the driveway, in winter it blazes purple and in summer it is a nice dark green. Perfect! They are also ideal planted under roses as they provide a nice bit of interest in the winter. I have recently started adding them to mixed perennial beds too where I think they look great when all else has withered. Heathers are ideal for banks too, and will tolerate wind and fairly dry soil. Yes, I am a fan of

heathers! Some varieties to try are: Calluna ‘Silver Knight’, beautiful mauve flowers on silver foliage. C. ‘Dark Beauty’ – the deepest of burgundy flowers on rich green foliage, the most striking of all the dark flowered ones. C. ‘Wickwar Flame’, lavender flowers on golden foliage, good contrast. C. ‘Theresa’, pink buds on golden foliage – looks like it glows! C. ‘Helena’ white buds on bright green foliage, a welcome break from the pink colours. C. ‘Bonita’ has crimson buds on amber foliage, very pretty. Erica varieties: E. ‘St. Keverne’ has bright pink flowers early in the autumn, compact growth habit. E. ‘Darley Dale’ pink, but foliage has white tips in the spring. E. ‘Eva Gold’ pink flowers, golden foliage. E. ‘Furzey’ dark pink flowers, pink tips in spring. E. ‘White perfection', pure white flowers, E. ‘Moonshine', lime green foliage with pale pink flowers, E. ‘Saskia', masses of rose pink flowers clustered at the end of the shoots, very showy! There is a relatively new trend in Calluna types emerging, one of which sells under ‘the Girls’ range or ‘bud heathers'. These are usually two or three different colours in one pot. They are different plants put in together and I have noticed in the garden one colour usually takes over from the others. The problem with these is that if you are planting for pollinators they are useless as the buds do not open! They are also, in my experience, not very reliable repeat flowers. All heathers, except these bud heathers are excellent for pollinators. They provide much needed pollen in winter and spring, and it is a great idea to plant them near your apple trees and other fruit plants in order to get pollinators into the habit of visiting a certain area of your garden. All in all, there should be a spot for heather in anyone’s garden!

CAPTAIN’S DAY: Fossa Golf Society held their Captain’s Day on Killeen Golf Course recently and afterwards had a presentation at the Castlerosse Hotel Resort. This was the first prize giving since November 2019 and included Captain’s and President’s prizes for 2020 as well as 2021. Front row from left: Brian Fitzgerald (winner Captain’s prize 2021), Captain Donal O’Reilly and Padraig Burke (Winner Captain’s prize 2020). Back row from left: Liam Walsh (Winner President’s prize 2020 and 2021), President Kieran Coffey, Rory McCan (5th), Teddy O’Sullivan (Winner Past Captains), Ken O’Neil (Front 9), Eamonn Sheehy (2nd).

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Adapting a home for an older person or person with a disability QUESTION: I need to make some adaptions to my house as I am getting older and my mobility is not as good as it used to be. My spouse has a disability. How can I go about making the house more accessible and are there any financial supports to carry out this work? ANSWER: Some common altera-

tions that can help make your home more suitable for someone with a disability or limited mobility include: • Widening doorways and passageways • Moving light switches, door handles, doorbells and entry phones to convenient heights • Installing grab rails for support • Adapting bathroom facilities (for example, removing a bath and installing a level access shower) • Moving bathroom or bedroom facilities to the ground floor • Installing ramps to avoid using steps • Ensuring that external approaches such as paths or drives have a firm, level surface • Installing a stair-lift or through-floor lift • Getting specialised furniture, like an adjustable bed or high-support chairs • Installing alert devices for someone who is deaf or hard of hearing Before making changes to your home you should consult an occupational therapist (OT) who will assess your daily living needs and advise on adaptations to your home. You can contact an OT through the community care section of your Local Health Office. Alternatively, you may want to hire an OT privately, as there can be a waiting list for the public OT service. The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) maintains a list of OTs in private practice, and if you get a grant for the adaptations you may be able to get back some of the costs of hiring the OT. Other health professionals, such as public health nurses and physiotherapists, can also advise you on specialised equipment and home adaptations, based on both your short-term and long-term needs. A Healthy Age Friendly Homes Coordinator can also provide information and advice on living independently, adapting your home or moving to a new home that is more suitable to your needs. Kerry County Council is one of the local authorities which is piloting this initiative. If you need to add a structure or an extra room, you may need to apply for planning permission. Adapting your home may be expensive, particularly if struc-

tural change is involved. There are several ways to reduce the financial burden: • You may be eligible for a means-tested Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability. The maximum grant is €30,000. • For smaller alterations, such as grab rails, exterior handrails or a stair-lift, the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme (also means-tested) provides a maximum grant of €6,000. • The means tested Housing Aid for Older Persons Scheme is used to improve the condition of an older person's home. The type of work that is covered depends on your local authority and may include structural repairs, re-wiring and upgrades to heating systems. For information on what is covered in your area, contact Kerry County Council • You may qualify for a local authority home improvement loan to improve, repair or extend your home. • If you have a medical card or a longterm illness card, you may be entitled to get essential items of equipment free of charge. First, you must be assessed by a relevant professional, such as an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist. • If you are paying for equipment needed for someone with a disability, you may be able to claim a VAT refund. • Depending on the work being done, you may be eligible for the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme or the Better Energy Homes Scheme. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Citizens Information Kerry which provides a free and confidential service to the public. If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or you have other questions, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 076 1 07 7860. They will be happy to assist you and if necessary arrange an appointment for you. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL BÓITHRE A nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council is proposing to temporarily close to public traffic the following roads for the period and reason specified below: “SAFE STREETS – SAFE TOWN – SAFE COUNTY” Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures

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Coyne makes surprise entry to Irish season finale Kevin Coyne will bring his motorcycle racing season to a close in Ireland this weekend after making a surprise entry to the final round of the Irish championship. The Farranfore racer has spent the year in Britain where he was racing in the National Superstock class on his Kawasaki Ninja as part of the British Superbike Championship (BSB). The previous season was also spent in the UK in the National Junior series, another category that supports the major BSB races. However, he has decided to skip next weekend’s final British meeting of 2021 at Brands Hatch and instead contest the final round of the Dunlop Irish Masters Championship at Mondello Park in Coun-

ty Kildare on Saturday and Sunday. It will be his first time racing on home soil since 2019 and he has entered the Supersport class where he will face Irish frontrunners like West Limerick’s Andrew Murphy and Cork’s Jamie Collins. Both riders are frontrunners in the class with Murphy aiming for second overall in the Pro sub-category and Collins aiming for victory in the Cup sub-category having already won the class in the Ulster Superbike Championship. Coyne's main mission this weekend is to see how he measures up against Irish riders after two seasons abroad. “We just wanted to finish our year in Ireland,” his father Mark said. “It will be nice to be back in Mondello after such a long time.”

RETURN TO IRELAND: Kevin Coyne will race in Ireland this weekend for the first time since 2019 after spending the last two years competing in Britain.

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Nagle ready for WRC title fight after Ford switch Killarney World Rally Championship co-driver Paul Nagle is “hungry for victories" and is ready to “fight for the title” after signing a two-year deal with the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team for the next two years. The Aghadoe man and his driver Craig Breen will lead the Cumbria-based squad for the next two seasons and at a pivotal time in the WRC as the sport enters a new Hybrid era. The pair will drive the all-new Ford Puma Rally1 car, beginning with next January’s iconic Rallye Monte Carlo. It will mark Breen’s first full assault on the championship, having being employed in the past on a part-time basis by Citroen and more recently Hyundai. For Nagle, it will mark the return of a full-

time seat in the series for the first time since 2017 when he partnered Tyrone’s Kris Meeke. The pair recorded five wins for Citroen in a three year period from 2015 to 2017. Breen and Nagle have scored several WRC podiums together, including a wellearned third place on last weekend’s Rally Finland. However, they were only on a part-time programme with Hyundai and the move this week to Ford will allow them to challenge for victories and have a shot at the overall title. Nagle believes they have the potential to challenge for the sport’s greatest honour. "I’m really excited to be involved with the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team as we enter the new Hybrid era of the World Rally Championship. I have

PODIUM: Craig Breen and Paul Nagle celebrate their third place on last weekend's Rally Finland, their last outing for Hyundai before transferring to Ford this week.

worked with many teams in my time in the WRC but always wanted to join the Ford family,” said Nagle. “The team at M-Sport has a track record of producing some of the best rally cars and I’m sure 2022 will be no exception. Both Craig and I are hungry for victories

and to fight for the World Rally Championship title, we will be giving it our very best.” Their deal was announced on Wednesday and they will test their new car in Spain later this month, after which preparations will begin in earnest for the new season.

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GET TOGETHER: Pictured at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club are past Lady Captains celebrating their annual get-together. Included are: Louise Langan, Mary Cronin, Anne Looney (Lady Captain), Helen Prendergast, Marguerite Mulcahy (President), Maureen Somers, Maureen Culloty, Ursula Daly, Sheila Crowley, Maura Fitzgerald, Frankie Coyne, Pat Collins, Margaret Moriarty, Breda Duggan, Amy Arthurs, Mary O’Rourke, Patsy Hanley, Noreen Buckley, Margaret O’Donoghue, Mary Sheehy, Mary Geaney, Mary O’Doherty, Clare Courtney. Winner of the golf competition was Breda Duggan.

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SPECIAL DAY: On Saturday Laura Cronin and Grace O'Sullivan from Shrone NS made their First Holy Communion in Shrone Church. Pupils from Meentogues NS also celebrated and all had an enjoyable day.

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IN MEMORIAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

ASHTON

BROSNAN (LOONEY)

In loving memory of Mary (Betty) Ashton late of Oakwood Park Rock Road, Killarney who died on Oct 12th 2020 RIP

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee who died on the 7th of October 2012.

We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die All we knew was that you were gone Without a last goodbye.

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.

ASHTON

In loving memory of Mary (Betty) Ashton late of Oakwood Park Rock Road, Killarney who passed away on 12th October 2020 On the first anniversary of Mary (Betty) Ashton, Helen Ashton wishes to express her heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with her on her sad loss. Your support and kindness has been greatly appreciated. Thanks to those who sent mass cards, letters of sympathy or in any way supported her during this difficult time, especially the friends that kept vigil with her till her mother passed, they know who they are. Many thanks to all who lit candles and prayed for Mary (Betty) Ashton. A special thank you to all the members of the bowls clubs that formed a guard of honour outside the cathedral on the day of her mother’s funeral, and a heartfelt thank you to Jimmy Goodman who was a massive support before, during and after her mother’s passing. A special word of thanks to Father Jim for the sincere and thoughtful ceremony. Heartfelt thanks to the all the medical staff who provided such good care of her mother in her home. Thank you to O’Shea,s undertakers for their professionalism and compassion. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of her appreciation. The Holy sacriifice of the Mass will be offered for your attention.

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure Sadly missed by Rachel and Jordyn Tuohy

12TH & 8TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of our parents Danny and Josie Cronin late of Muckross, Killarney Danny who died 6th September 2009 Josie who died 5th October 2013. Don’t think of them as gone away There journey’s just begun Life holds so many facets this earth is only one. Just think of them as resting from the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how they must be wishing that we could know today How nothing but our sadness can really pass away.

I know that heaven called you but I wish you could have stayed At least the memories I have of you they will never fade.

And think of them as living In the hearts of those they touched For nothing loved is ever lost And they were loved so much.

I did not want to lose you but you did not go alone A part of me went with you when Heaven called you home.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for ye both.

So just remember one thing we are not apart You are with me in my memories and in my broken heart.

Rest In Peace Always loved and remembered by your Children and their Families.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 11th October 2021 at 6.15pm In St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted. CD

IN MEMORIAM

The happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet there memories still But death has left a vacant place This world can never fill. Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind.

It has been the hardest thing to lose you,you meant so much to me. You are in my heart Mum and That’s where youll always be.

Always loved and sadly missed by Helen & Jimmy.

It was a sudden parting Too bitter to forget Only those who loved you Are the ones who will never forget.

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

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

We laugh, we talk, we play the part But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart The sorrow we feel, we can never explain And the ache in our hearts will always remain. Always remembered by Joanne and Tony.

9TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN (LOONEY)

Always loved and never forgotten by Dad, Margaret, Makaela, Stephen and Padraic.

9TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN (LOONEY)

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee who died on the 7th of October 2012. We wish we could see you one more time Come walking through our door But we know that is impossible We will hear your voice no more. We know you can feel our tears and don’t want us to cry Yet our hearts are broken because you had to die.

In loving memory of our granddaughter Lorna Brosnan (Looney) late of 82 Gallowsfield Tralee who died on the 7th of October 2012. Life goes on we know that’s true But it’s not the same since we lost you We keep your memories one by one The things you said the things you did They bring a smile and many a tear And always a wish that you were here In God’s care you rest above And in our hearts you rest with love. Sadly missed and always remembered by Nana Nuala and Granda Tim Looney.

14TH ANNIVERSARY CARROLL

We pray to God to give us strength and somehow get us through As we struggle with this heartache that came when we lost you. We miss you more than you could know We miss your smile The way you used to make us laugh made everything worthwhile. Never forgotten your Uncle Timmy and Sharon. Love you always your cousins Chloe, Keelan and Alex.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. POS

In loving memory of Seán Carroll Riverview, Mill Rd. Killarney who died on October 10th 2007. We wrote your name in the sky but the wind blew it away We wrote your name in the sand. But the waves washed it away We wrote your name in out hearts and forever it will stay. From your loving wife Fiona and children Ciara and Daniel. Anniversary Mass will be offered on Friday 8th October at 10am in St. Mary’s of The Angels, Beaufort.

THANKSGIVING

Thank you St. Anthony, St Teresa, St Padra Pio, St Philomena, St Jude, St Rita, The Holy Spirit , guardian Angle, Blessed Virgin Mary and dear Jesus for favourers received . I will continue praying to you always in thanksgiving. Amen C.D.

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3RD ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

MCGILLICUDDY

SCANNELL

With love we remember our wonderful son and brother Niall, late of Cloonteens, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 12th of October 2018.

In loving memory of our dear nephew Niall McGillicuddy who died 12th October 2018.

In loving memory of our dear Nephew Niall McGillicuddy late of Clounteens, Kilcummin, Killarney.

In loving memory of Mary (Maunie) Scannell late of Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 8th October 2012.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you’re always there.

I thought of you today But that is nothing new I thought of you yesterday And days before that too God has you in his arms I have you in my heart.

We did not know that morning God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And although we cannot see you You are always by our side.

Fondy remembered today and always, Auntie Joan, Mike and Kiely family.

Always remembered by your loving Aunty Noreen x.

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today. Always remembered by Beth, John & Pádraig.

24TH & 5TH ANNIVERSARY SHEAHAN

Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Niall, missing and remembering you every minute of every day. Love Mom and Dad, Ellen and Jane x. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday 10th October at 10.30 am

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

In loving memory of Niall McGillicuddy late of Clounteens, Kilcummin who died on the 12th Oct 2018. Our beloved Niall My cousin, my brother, my friend We will not mourn for you We will not cry for you We will always remember you with love and the laughter we always shared. Cousins could not be closer You have left us in body only Because we know you will always be with us in spirit. For the bond we share will forever be unbroken. May you rest in peace our beloved Niall. Always loved and remembered by Denise, Leah & Rachael xxx

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted).

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Niall McGillicuddy late of Clounteens, Kilcummin who died on the 12th Oct 2018. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Loved and sadly missed, your uncle and godfather Sean, Mary and your adoring cousins Denise, Leah, Rachael, Darren & Joanna xxx

In loving memory of our dear Nephew Niall McGillicuddy late of Clounteens, Kilcummin, Killarney. A silent thought A gentle prayer For my special Nephew In God’s care. Remembered every day Uncle Sean

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

MCGILLICUDDY Treasured memories of Niall McGillicuddy late of Clounteens, Kilcummin who died on the 12th Oct 2018.

In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

“Time flies by in the yellow and green Stick around and you’ll see what I mean There’s a mountain top That I’m dreaming of If you need me you know where I’ll be I’ll be riding shotgun Underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone.”

Coladh Sámh Niall

There are some who bring a light so great To the world that even After they have gone The light remains.

Always in our thoughts and prayers Mary and Paul

A million feelings, a thousand thoughts A hundred memories - One person.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you. From their loving daughters Maria, Tom and family, Joan, Mike and family, Sheila, John and family, Sons Denis and Pat. Anniversary mass is on Thursday 14th Oct at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of our dear nephew Niall late of Cloonteens, Kilcummin, Killarney who died 12th October 2018.

In loving memory of Con Sheahan Rathanane, Kilcummin, Killarney who passed away on 20th October 1997 and his wife Mary Sheahan (nee Gallivan) who died on the 1st October 2016.

Niall, we will never forget you as you gave us so much to remember. From all the Boys.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HEFFERNAN (FLEMING)

In loving memory of Caitriona Heffernan (Fleming) London and Lackabane who died on 10th October 2019 Asleep in God’s beautiful garden, free from all sorrow and pain, some day when life’s journey is ended, we will be together again. Remembered today and every day with love by her parents, Daniel and Kathleen, her daughter Sarah, her sisters Siobhan and Mairead, her brother Gerard, spouses, niece, nephews, neighbours and friends. An anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday, October 9th at 7:30pm in Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

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

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8.10.2021 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

EVISTON

EVISTION (NEE LUCEY)

EVISTON

In loving memory of Linda Lucey Eviston late of Dromkerry, Killarney who passed away 10th of October 2020.

In loving memory of my dear beautiful sister Linda Eviston (Nee Lucey) late of Dromkerry Fossa and formerly Curraglass Glenflesk who died on October 10th 2020

In loving memory Linda Eviston late of Dromkerry, Killarney who passed away 10th of October 2020.

The most beautiful woman, inside and out Our greatest treasure was your love strength, grace and kindness. With everlasting love from Patrick, Erik and Alannah. Anniversary mass at St Mary’s cathedral on Sunday, 10th of October at 11:55.

1ST ANNIVERSARY EVISTON

When your beautiful heart stopped beating my heart just broke in two Knowing that here on earth There will never be another like you. I wish I could see you one more time Come walking through the door But I know that is impossible I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears And you don’t want me to cry Yet my heart is broken Because I can’t understand why someone so precious had to die.

Love Incredible Natural Delightful Amazing These words put together spell Linda and describe what a beautiful lady she was. Miss you everyday, Marie Fears and Family

1ST ANNIVERSARY

May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here May your beauty and grace continue to embrace those in the heavenly realms

Love you and miss you forever and always Linds from your loving and heartbroken sister Deirdre, Dermot, Simmone, Luke, Clyde, Robyn, Roman, Elliott, Ruby and Logan xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY EVISTON (NEE LUCEY)

Forever in our Hearts Joan, Eddie, Edward, June & Linda

EVISTION (NEE LUCEY)

In loving memory of Linda Eviston late of Dromkerry, Killarney who passed away 10th of October 2020. Tears and broken hearts Not wanting you to go Grateful for memories of conversations had.

Remembering you is easy I do it every day but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain Until the joyous day arrives That we will meet again.

In loving memory of Linda Eviston( nee Lucey) late of Dromkerry, Killarney. Co.Kerry who passed away 10th October 2020.

We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our heart. Dearly loved and missed everyday, your sister Karen & nephew Adam.xx

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

EVISTON

In loving memory of Linda Loved always missed forever. Ann, Aisling, Joanne, Jacqui, Stephanie.

IN MEMORIAM

We think of you often We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten By us you never will. Loved and missed by her loving husband John, sons Billy, John Jnr and Brian and daughter Aoife. Anniversary Mass for Mary on Sunday 17th of October at 10.30am in St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

Remember O Most Gracious Virgin Mary That never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired y this confidence I fly to Thee O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother, to Thee I come before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the world incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

12TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN

So beautiful Linda, Till we meet again Dance with angels

Your loving niece Claudia & husband Alan.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Treasured memories of Mary McCullagh (nee Russell), late of New Street Killarney and formerly of Blarney, whose anniversary occurs on October 9th 2020.

Smiles with dimples Fun, laughter and hugs Such precious time.

1ST ANNIVERSARY EVISTION (NEE LUCEY)

We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. In loving memory of My beautiful auntie Linda whose anniversary occurs on October 10th.

MCCULLAGH

BLESSED VIRGIN

Love Shelley. xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

EVISTON

I pray that God will give me strength and somehow get me through As I struggle with this heartache That came when I lost you. In loving memory of our dear daughter-in-law Linda late of Dromkerry, Killarney who passed away 10th of October 2020.

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

In loving memory of my cherished sister Linda whose first anniversary occurs on October 10th. Our time together was special So were the memories we made and although you live in heaven now Those memories never fade.

In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother & great grandmother Kathleen Ryan late of Ballycullane, Rathmore, Co.Kerry, who died on the 5th October 2009. A special smile, a special face In our hearts, a special place Memories are a gift to treasure Ours of you will last forever Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your Family.

17TH ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

Everyday’s a struggle and nothing feels the same and my heart breaks a little more Everytime I hear your name. Your loving sister Sandra and partner Colin

BLESSED VIRGIN Remember O Most Gracious Virgin Mary That never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired y this confidence I fly to Thee O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother, to Thee I come before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the world incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

In loving memory of Brendan Hickey late of Hollymount Cross, Knocknaloman, Rathmore Co. Kerry. who died the 7th October 2004. Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you. Always loved and remembered by your family, wife Norah, children Derek, Kevin, Brendan & Sandra, and all Hickey Family & Relatives.

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Rest in peace.

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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE HARRINGTON

BIRTHDAY REMEMEBRANCE

30TH ANNIVERSARY

31ST ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

LYONS

In loving memory of a wonderful wife and mother, Hannah Kelly late of Upper Park Road Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 11th of October, 1991.

In loving memory of John Lyon late of Ballinalane, Ballyhar, Killarney who died on the 11th October 1990.

FERRIS

In loving memory of Eileen Harrington late of 39 O’Kelly’s Villas whose birthday occurs 6th of October. Today would have been such a special day But now it brings sadness and sorrow If we could share just one more day If there was one tomorrow. We miss your laugh, your joking ways Your loving nature heart of gold Always willing, helpful and kind All the special memories we have of you. Happy Birthday in Heaven Moma. Mary, Breeda, Elaine, John and Niall, daughters-in-law Sinead and Michelle, son-in-law Philip, and all your Grandchildren.

42ND & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES O’CONNOR

Birthday remembrance of a wonderful Husband and Dad, Eugene Ferris late of 34 O’Kellys Villas, Killarney. I wish you were here today Even for just a little while So I could say Happy Birthday And see your beautiful smile. The only gift today will be The gifts you left behind The laughter, joy and happiness Precious memories, the best kind. Missed and loved every day by wife Mary, sons Eamonn and Richard, son-in-law Mark and grandchildren, daughters-in-law Yvonne & Laura.

4TH ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away. They bring a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish That you were still here. Always remembered by your husband Donie, daughters Brenda and Joan, sons David, Justin and Alan, sons in law John and Sean, daughter in law Margaret and grandchildren Colm, James, Hannah, Dawn, Nicole, Ben and Robert. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Tuesday 12th October at 6.15pm.

7TH ANNIVERSARY MAYE In loving memory of our dear parents Michael and Annie O’Connor, late of 21 Woodlawn, Killarney Michael who died 3rd July 1979 and Annie October 10th 2012. A silent thought A quiet prayer For Michael and Annie In God’s care. Sadly missed and forever in our hearts, by your daughters Mary and Geraldine, sons-in-law Eamon and Michael, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren.

2ND ANNIVERSARY CULLOTY

In loving memory of our dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Mary Foley, 93 Countess Grove, Killarney, who died on October 7th 2017. Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there The gates of memory will never close. We miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret We who love you will never forget. Always loved and sadly missed by Jackie, Shane, Norma, Karen, Rachel, Eoghan, Cillian, Emma, Grace, Lillie, Jean, Noelle, Paddy, Jack and Sarah. Anniversary Mass Saturday October 9th at 6:15pm In St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

25TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Noreen Maye late of 13 Torc Terrace who died on 9th October 2014. It’s lonely here without you We will miss you more each day Life is not the same for us Since you were called away.

A picture stands in pride of place A lovely smile lights up your face You always seem to be so near How we wish you were still here. Sadly missed, forever in our prayers. Sons Donal & John, daughters Margaret, Nora, Kathleen, Sheila & Joan

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Eileen, son-law Tom, grandchildren, Christina, Helena, Anthony, Thomas and wife Sarah and great grandchildren Tommy and Emma.

daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren & great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Anniversary mass on Sunday 10th October in Sacred Heart Church, Barradubh at 11am

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

IN MEMORIAM

27TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

Always remembered by your daughter Marie, grandchildren David & Paul, and great grandson Jack.

ST. THERESA St. Theresa the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from thy heavenly gardens and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to please grant me the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more. Amen. CD

If I sometimes drift into A lonely state of mind I gather up the memories Of days we left behind. And though you are not beside me I have your memory in my heart And draw upon the warmth and love That lives when we are apart. And with those fond reflections Of the times when you were near I sense a litlle bit of what It’s like to have you here. I always smell your familiar scent It makes me think of all the times we’ve spent So many things I never got to say I never imagined you’d ever be so far away. Always loved and remembered by your wife Breda, daughters Bernadette and Geraldine xxx

25TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather Donie McCarthy late of 80 St. Brendan’s Place Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on 13th October 1996. A heart of gold, a life so true Loved and respected by all he knew Always willing, helpful and kind What beautiful memories he left behind. Sadly missed by his loving wife Cathy, son Florence, daughters Sheila and Catherine, son-in-law John, & granddaughter Vanessa.

In loving memory of Timothy Sugrue late of 11 St. Brendan’s Terrace Killarney who died on the 4th October 1996 R.I.P. Just think of him as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years.

When the world is too confusing And times are hard to bear I pull your precious meaning Your bright spirirt from the air.

Silently we grieve And brush away a tear The memories we have of you Will last throughout the years.

SUGRUE In loving memory of Hannah Culloty late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney Who died on 10th October 2019.

Distance makes us far apart And darkens my day I have to keep remembering You’re just a thought away.

Fond memories of Eileen McCarthy late of Woodlawn, Killarney who died on 11th October 1994. Your smile was made of sunshine Your heart was made of gold You were the greatest this world could ever hold No need for words except to say You are loved and thought of every day. Sadly missed by your loving husband Tadhg, daughters Mary & Suzanne, Sons Roger & Tadhg, In-laws Tony, Jimmie & Jacqui, your grandchildren Christopher, Sophie, Sonia, James & Nathan and great-grandchild Lydia.

Anniversary Mass Monday 11th October 2021 at 6.15 in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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. RF

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15TH & 11TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

1ST ANNIVERSARY

CROWLEY

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Mary T. O’Sullivan Rylanne and Killarney who died on the 10th October 2020.

In loving memory of Tim and Hannah Crowley who died on the 2nd of July 2006 and 31st of August 2010.

In loving memory of a much loved uncle and brother James O’Brien, late of Dromulton Lower, Currow, and 28 St Mary’s Terrace, Killarney who died on 7th October 2012. Also remembering his 70th birthday on the 21st Sep.

Happy, smiling, always content Loved and respected wherever they went.

You held my hand when i was small You caught me when i fell You’re the hero of my childhood And my later years aswell.

Always willing, helpful and kind what a beautiful memory They left behind. Close to our hearts They will always stay Loved and rememebered everyday.

And everytime I think of you My heart still fills with pride Though I’ll always miss you Jimmy I know you’re by my side.

So treasure them Lord In your garden of rest For the Mum and Dad you gave us Were simply the best.

In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and through rain I know you are watching over us Until we meet again.

Sadly missed and always loved by your daughters Mary, Margaret, Patricia and Sheila, sons-in-law Kieran and Paul and your grandchildren Stephen, Kevin, Michelle, Troy, Zena and Ayla, and great-grandchildren Lexi, Autumn, Savannah, Hannah and Lily.

Loved and always remembered by his sister Geraldine, niece Joan, Alan, Gearóid, Clodagh and Patrick. You will always be my hero xxx Anniversary Mass Saturday 9th October, St Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm.

Anniversary Mass in St Agatha’s Chruch Glenflesk Saturday Oct 16th at 4.00pm

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE THANKSGIVING May your Scared Heart of Jesus, be praised, Honoured, adored, glorified and loved throughout the whole world now and forever more. I give thanks to God the Father, Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit for many favours and great blessing recieved in the past year and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, St Joseph, St Padre Pio, St Anthony, St Martin, St Theresa, St Philomena, St Faustina, Thurst in prayer. S.K.J

GUERIN

O’SULLIVAN

My sister Mary T. O’Sullivan Saint Anthony pray for her Those who think of Mary today A little prayer to Jesus say.

In loving memory of Teresa Guerin late of Kings Park/ Gortroe Killarney who died on the 29th September 2018.

Sadly mssed by Sheila, Martin, Michelle, Deirdre, Damien and Peter, and grandneices and nephews.

She’s in the sun the wind, the rain she’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take.

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She sings a song of hope and cheer there’s no more pain no more fear.

2ND ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

You’ll see her in the clouds above hear her whisper words of love.

In loving memory of our Grandfather Liam Murphy late of 53 Marian Terrace, Killarney who passed away 11th of October 2019 . Our Grandfather kept a garden A garden of the heart He planted all the good things That gave our lives their start.

Always loved and missed by your sons Kevin, Sean, Stephen and Kieran, your daughter Tracy, son in law John, Stephens fiance Elizabeth and your grand daughter Grace. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

He turned us to the sunshine And encouraged us to dream Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem and then the winds and rain came.

A PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

He protected us enough But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough His constant good example Always taught us right from wrong. Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long We are our Grandfather’s garden We are his legacy. Thank you Grandfather, we love you. Love always Juliette & Trish

You’ll be together before long, until then listen for her song.

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

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Killarney hoopers ready for long-awaited tip-off After a frustrating year-and-a-half of inactivity due to COVID-19, Killarney’s two Men’s National League teams will finally take to the floor this weekend as the race for the 2021/22 Division 1 title gets underway across the country.

COUGAR: Mark Greene will be a key player for his new club in their first season in the National League. Pic: Sportsfile.

While other sports have gone ahead intermittently in 2020 and 2021, and most have been back in full swing for a number of months now, basketballers in Ireland have been forced to sit on the sidelines throughout the pandemic. This has been due to stricter guidelines when it comes to indoor activities but with those restrictions now (hopefully) a thing of the past, it’s time to play some basketball. It promises to be a very interesting sea-

son indeed for Killarney basketball fans, who now have two teams to follow at National League level. It is a remarkable turn of events considering the fact that in the not too distant past we had no teams at all competing at this level. More learned observers than this journalist have questioned whether or not a town of Killarney’s size can maintain two National League teams. Well, readers, we’re about to find out.

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Killarney Cougars v UCC Demons Saturday at 7.30pm Pres Gym MARK GREENE, Killarney Cougars

Let’s see if we can get some good results, be competitive and maybe that fourth spot won’t be a million miles away.

8.10.2021

COUGARS

Let’s start with the new kids on the block. We say “new” but in reality many of the Killarney Cougars players will be very familiar to local sports fans, and even more familiar to their crosstown rivals. x Greene (pictured), Justin Tuason, Mark Andy Fitzgerald and other squad members have previously represented the Lakers in the National League, a fact that is sure to add some extra spice to the December 30 fixture between the two town clubs. The 2020/21 campaign was meant to be the Cougars’ first at national level but COVID put paid to those plans. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week, Greene said he and his teammates can’t wait to get out on the court. “We’re very excited to finally get going,” the Killarney native said. “We had a long time off the court – I think we had around four weeks of proper training last year – so it’s great that the new season is starting now on Saturday.” Basketball seemed to take a back seat in the public discourse around the resumption of sporting activities but Greene is not surprised. Like other Irish basketball players, he has grown accustomed to his chosen sport playing second fiddle to the big-hitters. “We all know that soccer and the GAA are going to take precedent. They’re more professional and more popular in this country, and they’re outdoor as well which helps with the COVID restrictions. With the nature of basketball being indoors and close contact, it’s always going to be bottom of the pile. Especially, as I said, with the popularity of it as well. It hasn’t been too frustrating from that point of view because it was to be expected.”

Under the guidance of experienced head coach Ignas Sijanas, the Cougars, who will play their home games in the Pres Gym, have assembled a decent-looking squad. It’s one that Greene feels is capable of being competitive at the second highest level of Irish basketball, although he is still hopeful that they can bring in a couple more players to bolster their roster. “We’d probably want one or two more bodies,” he admitted. “We have four or five guys on the fringes, we don’t know if they’re coming with us or not, and we could do with one or two of them to get a nice rotation going. But we’re not too bad. We’ll be competitive anyway. “Mark O’Shea is after joining from Ballincollig, he’s looking very good. Conor Flynn has joined from Killorglin. Con O’Mahoney is coming in from Farranfore, we’re expecting good minutes from him. Billy Wiseman is there to give Andy a break. And Jack Lynch is looking like a promising young player as well. “We want to see if this project can work: building a solid foundation with local players, not being heavily reliant on imports. Let’s see if we can get some good results, be competitive and maybe that fourth spot (the final qualification spot from the southern conference) won’t be a million miles away. I think UL, Mathews and Demons look like shoo-ins on paper anyway, so I think that fourth spot could be between ourselves, Paul’s (Lakers), Portlaoise… That could be in the sights.”

LAKERS

Although they are now facing into their fourth season back in the big leagues, the Scotts Lakers are also heading into uncharted waters. They have a new coach in Jarlath Lee and a young roster that is virtually unrecognisable from the

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Limerick Celtics v Scotts Lakers Saturday at 7.15pm St Munchin's College BEN MILLER, Scotts Lakers

I hope to be a steady, consistent player who shares the ball with everyone and does what it takes to get wins.

last time they took to the court for an official game. That being said, they certainly have plenty of talent at their disposal. Local lads Mark O’Shea and Dylan O’Sullivan will be joined by former St Paul’s Super League player Dainius Varanauskas, 6’5” Bulgarian Emilian Grudov, and Canadian point guard Ben Miller, who has returned to the club having initially signed up for the abandoned 2020/21 season. Miller says the initial set-back of missing out on his first season in Irish basketball due to COVID was a “little frustrating”, xbut he is now ready to lead the Lakers to a run at the playoffs. “I think our goal is to be at the top of the league, or at least in the top couple of spots. I know we’re a bit younger (as a squad), but I think that will be a realistic goal for us.

“We’re filling in some pieces now and adding a bit more depth. The squad is shaping up pretty well. Our young players have a lot of talent and a lot of potential. They’re really willing to learn and work at the game; it’s been fun meeting them and trying to teach them a thing or two.” Miller will be the team’s primary ball carrier and he hopes he can use all his experience to propel the Lakers to a successful season. “I hope to be a steady, consistent player who shares the ball with everyone and does what it takes to get wins.” This year the Lakers will return to the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre with their first home game coming on November 13 against UCC Blue Demons. The side’s opening fixture sees them take on LIT away on Saturday.

LAKER: Canadian point guard Ben Miller has been impressed with his young teammates' attitude. Pic: Sportsfile.

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Jack’s Kerry can As Jack O’Connor is officially ratified as Kerry manager on a two-year term, Eamonn Fitzgerald speculates as to how the side will change under his leadership

O'Connor will look for other players and not just those who came through the Kerry development squads. BACK AGAIN: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor takes to the field in the Fitzgerald Stadium for the 2012 qualifier against Tyrone. Pic: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

So, Jack is back in charge of the Kerry senior football team for the third time. Ever since Kerry were knocked out of the race for Sam by Tyrone, rumours abounded about the identity of the Kerry manager going forward to 2022. The worst kept secret that Jack O’Connor would return was officially copper-fastened at the virtual meeting of the Kerry County Board on Monday night last. A huge number of delegates (111) logged in. There were some voices of dissent for the way Keane was treated, but chairman Tim Murphy handled the ratification very well, concluding with a valedictory statement thanking Peter Keane for his great service. The outgoing manager was keen to continue for another term and very sensibly kept his powder dry by making no public statements. That was until last week when he launched a well-primed grenade into the topic for discussion that has engaged Kerry supporters these past few weeks. He issued a statement indicating that he had the support of the players. There was no doubt that he was very annoyed that the County Board would not let him continue, citing the reality that they were so close to winning Sam, especially this year when they lost out to Tyrone by a single point in extra time and also in 2019. “I know the players very much wanted us to continue with our project,” Keane wrote. “They were the reason I wanted to stay. We were a united Kerry team with a great sense of purpose and ambition. It’s most disappointing that their wishes do not appear to have been considered in the decision-making process.” Did all or some of them contact the Big 5, and if so were their wishes taken seriously? Much done; more to do for the unlucky Peter Keane. If he had won just one All-Ireland, he would be hailed a hero. Win and all is forgiven, lose and all you get is a P45, surplus to requirements and no redundancy package. The Big 5 had made up their minds, not choosing Keane nor the Stephen Stack group. Crucially, the Kerry County Board

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bring Sam home (and its representatives) knew that the Kerry supporters were hugely disappointed with the failures of the past seven years (not all Keane’s fault). It is important for the County Board that the clubs and supporters are happy. If you win Sam, it makes it so much easier to deal with the everyday issues in the running of the board. As for success in the intercounty hurling stakes, it would be nice to have, but not essential. After all hurling was, is and will be of secondary importance in Kerry GAA circles. The key factor in their decision was Jack’s proven record. He has done it at All-Ireland colleges level with Coláiste na Sceilge, and then at minor and U21 levels. Critically, he has managed to bring Sam home on three occasions. The Big 5 could not take that lightly. After his very public statement indicating that he wanted the job, and his resignation from his post in Kildare (even though he had already committed to them for another year), the Kerry gig was near to a done deal. He had done a good job with Kildare, but his hasty departure left a bitter taste. They moved quickly, appointing Glenn Ryan as manager for the second time. There were smoke screen excuses as to why Jack quit Kildare, such as the long drive from St Finan’s Bay to Kildare. That mileage didn’t bother him for two years... Kerry was the job he wanted, knowing that Peter Keane was so unlucky not to lift the canister on each of his three years in charge. Jack would not win an All-Ireland with Kildare, while the players are in Kerry to do that. The five minor All-Irelands in a row are now producing the players at senior level.

NEW CHAIRMAN

What’s more, the relationship between the manager and the chairman of the County Board at a business level and at a personal level is a crucial factor in achieving success. In this case, there is only one criteria for judging success in Kerry. Bring back the Sam Maguire ASAP. Seven years without it is too long. Tim Murphy will have to retire as chairman of the Kerry County Board at the annual convention next month, having completed the five-year term. Eamonn Whelan, the current vice-chairman from the St Senan’s club, is the racing certainty to take over. He will be unopposed, even though some contenders are testing the mood of the county for a contest. All unofficial of course; the

UNLUCKY: Kerry manager Peter Keane was unfortunate not to win an All-Ireland during his three-year term. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.

phone is a mighty communicator. With Jack as manager and Eamonn Whelan as chairman, you will have readymade partnership. After all, Jack had him as selector in the past. As outlined here last week, Jack will be his own man. He has chosen Micheál Quirke and Diarmuid Murphy, two proven men, for his management team and is waiting on Tally, the former manager of Down. Obviously, no place for Donie Buckley.

THE BOSS

Nowadays county teams are all about managers, the central figures in county teams. For so many decades the main person was the trainer, who did just that: train the team. He was also a member of the selection committee. For some years now, the boss manages the team and is the most influential member of the selection committee. He doesn’t even train the team. The manger has an ever-expanding retinue of specialists employed. Dublin invested very heavily in employing experts and money was no object while they continued to win Sam six years in a row. They were supported by trainers, S&C coaches, physios, doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, masseurs, people with basketball expertise, motivational experts and more. This expertise doesn’t come cheaply. Jack will beef up his management team

to maximise the opportunities to win back the Sam Maguire. I have highlighted the potential of this Kerry team. They should now be in their prime years, but success was not possible with the leakage of so many goals. The forwards are great but if you are leaking goals, defeat is very much on the cards. Specifically, the central spine of the defence has been porous. In his first year, Peter Keane was very unfortunate to lose out to Dublin. Who will ever forget Eoin Murchan, the Dublin back, sprinting though the middle of the Kerry team in the 2019 All Ireland final and not a Kerry player minding the gap? Kerry need a centre back and a full back who will provide the central function of the number 3 and 6 positions. Numero Uno: close off those central areas preventing Murchan and so many more unhinging the Kerry defence with the ball ending in the net.

MIDFIELD

Midfield must also be strengthened. David Moran has given outstanding service to Kerry over a long period, but this man came back from two cruciate injuries, which can be career-ending for players at such a high level. He still gave it his all this year but, going forward, it is hard to expect this player in his thirties to play the modern game with its demands. Diarmuid O’Connor is an obvious choice for midfield, but he needs

a better partner than Jack Barry, his clubmate from Na Gaeil. Jack will certainly look at former Kerry minor and U20 star Stefan Okunbor who has left AFL side Geelong Cats and has returned to his club (Na Gaeil). He will be available for Kerry and may well be coached into filling in at full back or centre back. It isn’t quite as simple as that, coming home from AFL and slotting seamlessly into the new Kerry set-up. I have seen so many players returning from the rigours of the AFL with injuries that militate against their hopes of starring in Irish football. It is an option for Jack, but the real bonus would be if he could coax Mark O’Connor back from the AFL. He has about 40 players from Peter Keane’s panel, but he will look for other players and not just those who came through the Kerry development squads. Late developers often make the grade at senior intercounty level. You can expect this when he announces the new Kerry squad. He will be working closely with Declan O’Sullivan, the Kerry U20 boss and his fellow clubmate, to work with the players. No salmon should escape the net trawled by the Dromid Pearses pair. (Isn’t it a remarkable achievement that the two top managers in Kerry football come from a small club in South Kerry?) Will he pluck a new Kieran Donaghy out of the magic hat, or reinvent some of the present Kerry players in new roles? Jack will do it his own way and so he should. After all he is the boss and will be judged on one thing and one thing only: winning the Sam Maguire.

STYLE OF FOOTBALL

I will be particularly interested to see what style of football he will produce over the next three years. One can expect the traditional, attractive, open style of Kerry, based on the premise that one can propel the ball much further with a kick pass than with several hand passes. He will be adding steel to their play, but hopefully not the worst elements of the northern teams (living on the edge of the rule book and the dreadful storming tactics). He will have a game plan (Plan A and Plan B) and Kerry will be in good shape to bring the Sam Maguire back to Kerry. After all, the Irish Independent survey places Kerry in the number two spot, just behind Tyrone and ahead of Mayo. Dublin are back in fourth place. Jack is centre stage in the bid to recapture Sam. I wish him well.

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OPINION WEEKLY SPORT

Our sports editor ADAM MOYNIHAN shares his thoughts on the week's burning issues

In defence of the county board…

As Tim Murphy patiently waited for some of the delegates to put themselves on mute, he didn’t look entirely comfortable in his seat. Monday’s County Board meeting was about to begin via Zoom (once the background noise had ceased), and the Kerry GAA chair knew what was coming. The manner in which he and his fellow officers had handled the recruitment process to find the “next” Kerry manager had been criticised in certain quarters. The Brosna native was about to get it in the neck. Sitting in the pavilion in Austin Stack Park with just Peter Twiss (secretary) and Leona Twiss (PRO) for company, Murphy invited and then noted a string of questions and concerns from eight representatives. The words “transparency”, “bias”, “unfair treatment” and “mishandled” came up more than once. One delegate spoke of being contacted by people who are “very unhappy and annoyed” at the way the situation played

out. Another referenced a report on Off The Ball in which “sources” had claimed that Jack O’Connor had sewn up the gig before the others (Keane and Stephen Stack) had even interviewed. The fact that many of the concerns and most of the criticism came from clubs associated with Peter Keane or his selectors is worth noting. St Mary’s (Keane and Maurice Fitzgerald’s home club), Listry (where Keane lives), Laune Rangers (from Killorglin, where Keane has his business), Beaufort (a team Keane was previously involved with), and Kilcummin (James Foley’s club) all had their say. That’s not to say that their concerns weren’t genuine, but it does appear to indicate that the old GAA mantra of “looking after our own” was at play. More telling was the fact that the vast majority of clubs in the county raised no

concerns at all. Nevertheless, Murphy had to field the questions that were asked and he did so quite well. He stood over everything he and his five-person sub-committee had done and he bristled at the suggestion that there was anything untoward about the process. “This suggestion about it being a done deal going back three weeks ago or four weeks ago is totally erroneous, totally untrue, totally unfounded,” he said. “I think it’s disgraceful. It’s the lowest of the low.” After he had addressed everyone’s concerns, Jack O’Connor was ratified without so much as a peep of dissent from anyone. That probably shows you where the majority of clubs really stand on this whole episode. I, for one, think the County Board have been unfairly criticised over the past few weeks. (And readers of this column will know that I wouldn’t be one for praising boards or administrators for the sake of an easy life.)

DAY 1: Kerry GAA chair Tim Murphy with Peter Keane in the Fitzgerald Stadium before Kerry v Tyrone in 2019, Keane's first game in charge. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

The interview process was a smart way to go - there were doubts about Keane and there were no obvious alternatives. If Keane didn’t end up getting the job, it was always going to get a bit messy, but that’s life. And that’s Kerry football. As Murphy suggested, the circus was created by the media and by fans. Not thanking Peter Keane ahead of O’Connor’s ratification irked many observers (Murphy did so after O’Connor was officially appointed) and maybe that could have happened a bit earlier. For his part, though, Keane didn’t help matters with his statement claiming that “all the players” were behind him - that muddied the waters for sure. It was a crazy thing to say. No manager in the world has that kind of support, and Keane absolutely did not. All in all, Murphy came out of the meeting largely unscathed. His five years are up in December. He will be hoping that this was the last controversy of his tenure.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

SOCCER: The Killarney Celtic U12 B team who played Mastergeeha B in the league.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U16 girls team who played Ennis in a friendly.

GALACTICOS: The MEK Galaxy U12 Orange team who defeated Killorglin on Saturday.

KEEL/LISTRY: One of the Keel/Listry U13 teams who enjoyed a good victory over Dr Crokes in the East Kerry League.

GAA: Amanda Brosnan of Dr Crokes in action against Corca Dhuibhne in the County Intermediate semi-final.

FOSSA: The Fossa U8 girls who played Spa last Sunday morning in Spa. The wet weather didn't deter both teams and great fun was had by all.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic U12 DIVISION 1: Killarney Athletic 0 Ballyhar Dynamos 4. Ballyhar were the visitors to Woodlawn on Saturday morning and they went about their business very effectively from the start putting pressure on the Athletic backline. As we moved towards half time Athletic appeared to be gaining a foothold in the game when Ballyhar hit Athletic with two well worked moves to go in two up at the break. After the break Athletic battled hard but could not find a way through a very well drilled Ballyhar defence. Ballyhar added a further two goals late on and were full value for their victory. RESULTS: U14 Premier Division - Listowel Celtic v Killarney Athletic (Scorers for the Blues: Szymon Jasiński 3, Liam O'Brien 3, JJ O'Donoghue 2, Jake Nash, Brian McCarthy). U15 - Killarney Athletic T2 4 Mastergeeha 3. Game finished in dusk and the boys in blue came out with a win. Goal scorers for Blues: Matthew Pfizer, David Walsh, Gleb Taranov, Ben Kelliher). U14 Division 2 - Ballyhar 5 Killarney Athletic T2 4 (Liam Harmon 2, Cathal Sugrue 2). Denny Premier A - Killarney Athletic 4 Killlorglin 2 (Donal Kellihar 2, Darren Mulcahy, Shane Doolan).

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 8, 9, 10, 11. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winner received €150. The next jackpot on Monday, Oct 11 is €11,600. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce. com. CLUB MEMBERSHIP for the coming 2021/22 season is now open. Membership is now payable through Clubforce. The registration link can be found on our Facebook page. TRAINING: Please see our Facebook page for daily updates on training. RESULTS: Denny Div 2B - Killorglin C 4 Killarney Celtic C 2 (Goalscorers were the father and son combination of Pat O’Neill and Luke O’Neill). U14 Div 1 - LB Rovers 4 Killarney Celtic 9 (Cillian Slattery 5, James Coffey 2, Patrick O'Brien, Tomas Mackey). U12 Premier - LB Rovers 0 Killarney Celtic 2 (Pa McCarthy, Kiernan Kelly). U12 Div 1 South - Mastergeeha 3 Killarney Celtic 2 (Tristan Murphy, Ben O'Sullivan). Well done to all our players and coaches involved with the Kerry girls teams at U13 and U15 last weekend. Congrats to Cillian Slattery who made the KSGL Team of the Week.

draw is Friday, October 8. Jackpot will be €5,000.

MEK Galaxy U12 BOYS DIVISION ONE: MEK Galaxy Orange 6 Killorglin AFC 1. Our U12s played their opening game of the season on Saturday, on what was a fresh autumnal morning in Fossa. The home side were quick to settle, and Eoin Casey put MEK 1-0 up with just five minutes on the clock. He added a second shortly after with a neat finish. Galaxy kept the pressure on the Killorglin goal, with the away keeper producing a string of fine saves. Jamie Murphy made it 3-0 midway through the half with a fine strike. Casey completed his hat trick in the 20th minute to make it 4-0, and just before the break Brendan Allman pounced to make it 5-0. After the interval it was Killorglin’s turn to threaten, and they got one back early on. MEK got a foothold once more, and with ten minutes to play Shane O’Neill completed the scoring. The following warriors did battle for MEK on the day: Conor McKeown, Dara Tangney, Donnacha Vaughan, Brendan Allman, Nathan O’Sullivan, Jamie Murphy, Eoin Casey, Cade Jameson, Harry O’Mahony, Shane O’Neill, Joe Stephens, Gerry Moroney, Tomás Lynch. RESULT: U14 Boys Premier Division MEK Galaxy 4 Killorglin AFC 2. VOLUNTEERS WANTED: The club is always on the look-out for people to help out in any capacity. Be it coaching, fundraising or administration etc. Your time would be hugely appreciated, because it's people like you that make things happen. Please contact a club member or see social media for details. Kind regards to you all. Until next time, may the force of the Galaxy be with you.

Killarney Legion GAA JUVENILE ACADEMY: The juvenile academy is running every Saturday morning at 10.30am at Direen, please come along to learn some new skills and have fun. The boot room is open for anyone wanting to drop or swap boots, help yourself to the selection of boots. MOTHERS & OTHERS: Anyone interested in joining the Mothers & Others, please come along every Wednesday night at 8pm in Direen. A LEGION DAY TRIP: Sunday, Oct 17. Gap of Dunloe Trip. Depart Ross at 10.30am, Visit Innisfallen, Dinis and on to Lord Brandon's Cottage by boat. Walk the Gap to Kate’s and bus back to Ross at 5pm. €20pp. Please contact Tommy Galvin on 086 3171312 to put your name down for a great day out. Bookings can be made at the clubhouse at 7pm on Friday night. SYMPATHIES: Deepest sympathies to the Doody family who have always been an integral part of the Legion club, on the death of their mother Mary. May she rest in peace. Deepest sympathies to Mikey Bernard and the O’Donoghue Family on the recent death of his aunt Eileen Collins nee O’Donoghue in Dingle recently. May she rest in peace. LOTTO: Jackpot €7,200 plus €10,000 bonus! Thank you for the continued support of our lotto.

Spa GAA LOTTO: Numbers 8, 16, 26, 28. One winner of €5,400 is Rosemary Lynch, Brewsterfield, Glenflesk (seller Brendan Cronin). Next week’s jackpot is €5,000. Tickets on spagaa.com or in usual outlets. Many lotto annuals are due for renewal around this time. Please check

Dr Crokes GAA SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Dr Crokes 1-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 0-17. We came up short by the minimum margin on Sunday last, being well in control in the opening half and leading by six 1-8 to 0-5 at half time. Our second half performance did not live up to expectations. We now face a relegation playoff with local rivals Legion to avoid dropping to Intermediate status in 2022. SCÓR: As Rachel Foley, Cultural Officer, continues preparing for Scór, which hopefully will go ahead this year, she is encouraging boys and girls of all ages who are interested in set dancing and figure dancing to join/re-join one of the three dancing schools that assist us in this competition. There are three levels of competition for various age groups throughout the year. So get practicing with: Daly King, Hegarty, and Hannah Majella with Daly King School of Irish Dancing. Contact Cliona 086 2444354. Hegarty Irish dance academy, contact Lisa 087 6403828. Hannah Majella O’Donoghue set dancing classes, contact Hannah 087 6451910. LOTTO: Draw took place on Monday, October 4. Numbers drawn 2, 4, 16, 24. 12 patrons matched three numbers and receive €35. Jackpot for draw on October 11 will be €10,100. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to two lady club members, Anne O’Shea and Bridie Cronin who celebrated birthdays with a zero last week.

Fossa GAA

Mastergeeha LOTTO: There was no winner of the jackpot on Friday, October 1. The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 10, 21. Consolation prizes of €50 each went to Lisa & Laura Devane (Mastergeeha), Mary Brosnan (online), Connie O’Shea (Killarney), Kathleen Devane (Mastergeeha). Next

with your promoter or ring Jim Gleeson at 087 6340581. OVER THE WINTER months we’ll be showing Spa games on a screen in the clubhouse every Thursday night. Starts at 8pm and everyone welcome. For more info contact 085 1216359. 2021 CO CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW: Rd 1 Spa v Legion on October 30/31. CO MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Congratulations to the East Kerry minor team and management on their win over St Brendan’s Board in Rd 3 of the 2021 Minor Co Championship to top their group and proceed to the next stages. Next round will be played on October 16/17. SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Rd 3 Spa 1-3 Templenoe 0-6. Spa finish third in the table and have retained our senior status for 2022. Well done to our team and management making the quick jump from Intermediate to Senior, and wishing all our injured players a speedy recovery.

GOLF: Ross GC Club Matchplay winner Mary Gorman receiving the Eileen Doran McCarthy trophy from Tadgh McCarthy. Also pictured is Mary Moynihan (runner-up).

SENIORS: Fossa 2-6 Listry 1-15. Hard luck to our senior team last Sunday after a tough loss against our neighbours Listry in the Junior Premier Championship. A huge thanks to Adrian, the management team and all the players for their effort throughout the year. There will be better days ahead. LADIES SENIORS: Junior B Champion-

8.10.2021 SPORT NOTES ship - Fossa 2-12 Firies 5-10. U13 GIRLS: Hard luck to our brave U13 girls against Kilgarvan, Kenmare, Templenoe, Tousist. Thanks again to all for the support. U8 GIRLS: Fossa U8 girls played Spa last Sunday morning in Spa. The wet weather didn't deter both teams and great fun was had by all. A warm welcome to our new girls who played their first match with Fossa. BOYS U11: Fossa U11 boys ended their season last Thursday evening with a light training season and a pizza party. These U11 boys give all their loyal supporters great enjoyment all summer as we travelled the roads of Kerry with them. Huge thanks to Adrian, Mairtin, Pat and Ted for their training and coaching, their support and dedication to the boys. Thanks also to Marie the COVID officer. Sincere thanks to the parents for their continued support. LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €5,550. Tickets on sale from Foley’s Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers. Thanks for the support .

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk lotto which took place Monday, October 4 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €5,800. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 10, 29. There was no winner. Consolation prizes: Pádraig Murphy, Readrinagh, Headford; Ed Murphy, Aghadoe; Tracey Brosnan, Dromickbane, Muckross; Brendan Brosnan. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on October 18. Jackpot will be €6,000. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers. GLENFLESK GAA GOLF: Glenflesk GAA are hosting a Golf Classic on Friday, October 15 and Saturday 16 at Kenmare Golf Club. Teams of four persons. Tee boxes €100. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. GUI handicap teams. Best non handicap teams and best ladies team. To book your tee time contact Paud O’Donoghue 087 2586448, Johnny Roche 087 9054666. Presentation of prizes at 9pm in The Kerryway Steakhouse Bar & Grill. INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Glenflesk seniors take on neighbours Rathmore in Rathbeg on Sunday at 2.30pm. Best of luck to team and management. U15 LADIES: Glenflesk U15 girls were beaten by a strong Scartaglen team in the County Championship B final played in Fossa. Well done to the team and mentors for reaching the County Final, and hard luck on the result.

Beaufort GAA FIXTURES: Beaufort senior men will be away to Kilcummin on Sunday at 2.30pm in the Intermediate Football Championship quarter final. Mid Kerry U13 will begin next Sunday with Beaufort away to Keel/Listry. Time and venue to be decided. Senior ladies will have a

white flags during this period. Our defence held firm throughout with Philip O’Leary and Eoghan O’Donovan doing particularly well. This win leaves us top of our group after previous victories over Dromid Pearses and John Mitchels and gives us a home quarter-final tie against Beaufort. This game will be played next Sunday at 2.30pm. Team: B Kealy, Chris O Leary, Kevin McSweeney, Philip O’Leary, James Nagle, Padraig Nagle, Eoghan O’Donovan, Kevin Gorman, Kieran Murphy, Cian Foley, Gary O’Leary, Mikey O’Shea, Kevin McCarthy, John McCarthy, Paul O’Shea. Subs used: Noel Duggan, Donal Maher, Matt Keane, Andy Lowin. WALKING TRACK: Walking Track is now lit up each evening from dusk to 10pm. Inviting all club members to avail of this facility in a safe environment. SHARE THE POT: Congratulations to Gillian O’Sullivan winner of our 50/50 Split The Pot. Gillian receives €155. Next draw Sunday, October 17. Tickets available from Kilcummin P.O., Paddy O’Keefe’s, Gattabawn or kilcummingaa.com. GLENFLESK: Glenflesk GAA senior ladies coach Máire O'Leary and team captain Niamh Faulds sporting the new Glenflesk senior ladies jerseys kindly sponsored by HPNutrition.ie.

bye next weekend. KEEP WALKING, KEEP WELL: In Beaufort GAA Club walking track Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays until the end of October. Walk any time between 6pm and 9pm. Everyone must sign in at clubhouse with your own pen if possible. PILATES: Classes have resumed. Please contact Colleen at 086 1731469 for details. ACTIVE RETIRED: Class will be on Thursdays at 11.30am. For details of other classes, or club at 087 9975737. LOTTO: Beaufort GAA Club lotto will resume shortly. If you would like to help as a lotto seller, please contact the club at 087 9975737. FUNDRAISING DRAW: Support the Club, Support the County. Kerry GAA is having a fundraising draw to win a house in Killarney and a chance to win other additional monthly prizes. For €100, be in with a chance to win. For all details and to enter, please visit kerrygaa.ie.

Listry GAA JUVENILE UPDATE: Results for week ending Sunday, Oct 2. MD O’Shea’s East Kerry U13 League. This weekend saw our U13 teams bring the East Kerry league to its conclusion. Both teams had good wins over Dr Crokes. On Friday in Group F in Keel. Keel/Listry 2-6 Dr Crokes 2-2. On Sunday morning in Allman Park in group A Keel/Listry 5-15 Dr Crokes 2-7. Well done to all the lads and a big thanks to their committed mentors Pa Murphy, Jason Foley and Damien Clifford. U9s had two good run outs this week v Dr Crokes and Glenbeigh/Glencar while the U9s also travelled to Glenbeigh last Sun-

day morning. WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA: For €100, you could win a stunning new build A-rated three-bedroom house superbly located just off the Park Road in Killarney, Co Kerry. All tickets purchased up to midnight on October 26 will have three chances of winning €1,000 cash. Three draws will take place on October 26 with three people winning €1,000 cash each. Tickets for the draw also available from our Chairman Jerome Kennedy (066 9764648 / 087 2530630). Don't forget to mention your favourite GAA club 'LISTRY GAA' in the additional information section. LOTTO: Next Sunday. Jackpot €7,400. JUNIOR PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP: Congratulations to our senior team winning the quarter-final over our neighbouring parish Fossa. Listry 1-15 Fossa 2-6.

Kilcummin GAA INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Kilcummin 0-18 Ballydonoghue 0-5. Despite a sluggish first quarter where our only score was a Kevin McCarthy free kick, we kicked on in the second quarter and lead by six points at half time. John McCarthy showed well at full forward kicking two points, while Gary O’Leary and Kieran Murphy added two from play. Kevin McCarthy's free-taking was excellent throughout and he finished with six points to his credit. We dominated the second half with our forwards adding a further ten points to their tally. Noel Duggan, Mikey O’Shea, Gary O’Leary, Paul O’Shea, John McCarthy and Matt Keane all raised

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club NEXT DRAW: Our next draw is Monday, October 4 where the jackpot will be €12,600. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated. WALKATHON: Thanks you once again to everyone for your kind and generous support of our MC Walkathon last weekend. We are thrilled to announce the total funds raised have now exceeded €28,000 and we are still receiving sponsorship with the hopes that our total will continue to grow. If you have not done so and wish to sponsor one of our teams or donate to the Walkathon Fundraiser you can do so by going to our Facebook page or Clubforce website or via iDonate. MC SUPERFANS NAMED: Introducing Hop & Solo. Congratulations to Darragh and Andrew Doherty winners of our name the MC Super-Fans Competition and also to the runners up Gavin and Gerry Coleman & Conor Flynn who all win a hamper of goodies sponsored by our Coiste na nÓg sponsors Foleys Spar Milltown. Thank you to everyone who entered and well done again to our winners. The names were chosen by a panel of experts and we would like to introduce you to our MC Superfans ‘Hop & Solo’. We would like to thank Norman, Oliver and all the staff at Foleys Spar for their kind sponsorship of these wonderful prizes as well as being our Coiste na nÓg and Social Area sponsors thank you from everyone at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club

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SPORT NOTES

East Kerry GAA

Ross Golf Club (Men’s)

MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Rd 3 East Kerry 1-7 St Brendan’s 0-8. East Kerry goal by Mark O'Shea before half-time proved decisive. Great battle between two committed sides. WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA: Kerry GAA are giving one lucky winner a prize of a lifetime, a brand new 3-bedroom house in Killarney. This is the top prize in the April 2022 draw, but there will be several bonus draws for ticket holders between now and then, including cash prizes and match tickets! Tickets for the Draw are €100 and the link to purchase is on the Kerry GAA website, they can be purchased at the Kerry GAA Store in the Outlet Centre or www.kerrygaa.ie. Hard copy tickets available from John O’Leary (086 3026041) or any East Kerry Board officer. The sooner you purchase a ticket, the more draws you will be included in. CO CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW: The draw for this year’s County Championship took place last Monday night and is as follows: Austin Stacks v East Kerry. Spa v Legion. West Kerry v Dr Crokes. Kenmare Shamrocks v St Brendan's Board. St Kierans v Kerins O'Rahillys. This will be a straight knockout competition fixed for the following dates: Rd1 on Oct 30/31; Quarter Finals on Nov 6/7; Semi-Finals on Nov 20/21 and Final fixed for Dec 4/5. ITEMS FOR NEWS: Any items for the East Kerry GAA news please contact pro.east. kerry@gaa.ie or 087 6676817 before 6pm on Sundays.

FIXTURES: On Saturday, Oct 9 we will hold a 10hole mixed scramble. Please be at the clubhouse at 3pm for a 3.30pm shotgun start. On Saturday 9/Sunday 10 we will hold a single stableford competition. Saturday tee times available from 8am to 10.30am on the timesheet in the clubhouse and all Sunday tee times available online from 7pm on Thursday.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: KGFC Murphy’s Bar and Restaurant, Stableford competition, Killeen. Oct 2/3. 1st Breda Duggan (29) 41 points, 2nd Cara Fuller (34) 40 points, BG Margaret Campion 30 points, 3rd Anne Duggan (14) 39 points, 4th Sharon Ormonde (19) 36 points, 5th Amy Arthur (5) 34 Points back 9, 6th Christine Carroll (12) 34. NEXT FIXTURE: Sponsored by Pat O’Neill, Mahony Point, Stroke, October 9th & 10th.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Liebherr Sponsored singles stroke event on Mahony's Point off the blue tees on October 2/3. Overall: 1st Sean Prendiville (83 - 18) 65, 2nd Ian Spillane (67 - 0) 67, 3rd Timothy Healy (79 - 12) 67. Category 1 Handicaps 0 to 8: 1st Sparling, Jonathan (77 - 08) 69, 2nd Michael Maher (74 - 03) 71, 3rd Padraig O'Sullivan (79 - 08) = 71. Category 2 Handicaps 8 to 11: 1st Alan Kelly (80 - 09) 71, 2nd Adam O'Reilly (83 - 10) 73, 3rd Luke Sweeney (83 - 10) 73. Category 3 Handicaps 11 to 15: 1st Denis McCarthy (85 - 15) 70, 2nd James Mannix (82 - 12) 70, 3rd Colm Cooper (84 - 13) 71. Category 4 Handicaps 15+: 1st Tadhg Walsh (90 - 23) 67, 2nd John Wall (93 - 24) 69, 3rd Sylvester Murphy (88 - 17) 71.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) CONGRATULATIONS to Mary Gorman on winning the 2020 club matchplay last week. Tadhg McCarthy presented her with the Eileen Doran McCarthy trophy. This beautiful trophy was made by Tadhg in memory of his wife Eileen who passed away. Runner-up was Mary Moynihan. MATCHPLAY: This year’s club matchplay is up on the notice board so best of luck to all. LADIES SCRAMBLE: Ladies Scramble at 2pm on Saturday, October 9. Meeting at 1pm. MEET AND PLAY: Every Wednesday morning. Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome.

Murphy’s Golf Society RESULTS: October 2. Beaufort Golf Club. Podge O’Brien Cup. Sponsor: Walsh Brother Shoes. 1st Tom Coleman (16) 40 Points, 2nd John O’Callaghan (22) 38 Points, 3rd Denis Nash (23) 38 Points, 4th Paul Corridan (16) 37 Points, 5th Brian Clarke (12) 37 Points, 6th Mossy Foley (26) 36 Points, Front Nine: Con O Connor 20 Points, Back Nine: Timmy Kelly 18 Points. NEXT OUTING: Captain’s Prize, Mossy Foley. October 16. Killeen.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SUNDAY DRAWS: Two Ball Scramble First Nett: Aidan O’Keeffe & Betty O’Brien 34, Gross: Jason O’Brien & Kerrie Moloney 44, Second Nett: Robbie O’Brien Snr & Sean O’Brien 36½. WEDNESDAY COMPETITION: These came to an end for the year on Wednesday, September 30 last as a mother and her two sons were the winning combination in a Three Ball Scramble. Nett: Kerrie, Erin and Ryan Moloney 28. Thanks to everyone who took part in these events over the summer months. SCRATCH CUPS: Set for this Sunday we look forward to hosting these events again after having to call off our 2020 stagings. While the timesheet for Sunday is currently full, a reserve list is available and further information can be got from texting Sean Kelly on 086 0508686. COUNTY MATCHPLAY: Set for the October Bank Holiday Sunday, 24th, in Castleisland. Entries €10 per player will be accepted up until Wednesday, October 20 by the Board. Anyone interested in entering is asked to note that while Sunday, Oct 24 is the main day of play, it may

extend into October 25 due to entries and amount of daylight for time of year.

Winner of €200 surplus prize Mary Murphy Lisheen.

Muckross Rowing Club

Killarney Valley AC

WORLD ROWING COASTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Well done to siblings Finn and Caoimhe O’Sullivan, who made history for the club last weekend as the first Muckross rowers to compete at the World Rowing Coastal Championships, which were held in Oeiras, Portugal. Also known as offshore rowing in Ireland, the international standard of coastal rowing is the fastest growing branch of the sport and set to make waves at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Finn and Caoimhe raced in the Mixed Double event which attracted over 50 entries. Despite incurring a time penalty in their Saturday heat, the Headford duo qualified for Sunday’s B final where they finished 12th and fastest of the four Irish boats in the race. A fantastic performance, doing club and country proud! EVENTS: Best of luck to our 43 crews competing in the St. Michael’s Head of the River (3km time trial) at O’Briensbridge this Saturday. SYMPATHY: The club extends its deepest sympathies to the Doody and Daly families on the passing of Mary Doody. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary’s sons Damien, Denis, Michael and John, sister Catherine, grandchildren and extended family. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.

CROSS COUNTRY: Killarney Valley AC had a huge turnout last Sunday at the County Cross Country Championships in the Demesne. The first athlete to win gold for the club was Elizabeth Brosnan in the U10 1000m. Elizabeth ran a great race to win very comfortably. In the U12’s, Fleur O’Neill and Conor Duffin were 6th in their races. Tara O’Sullivan came 6th in the U14. Grace O’Meara was 4th in the U16. In the U16 Boys race, Oisin Lynch come 2nd and Karl O’Neill came 4th. In the U18 Boys race, Cathain Harrington came 2nd while Brian Doody came 4th. Tony Harty finished the day with a great win in the Novice Men’s race. Next Sunday 10th October, we have more Cross Country to look forward to with the Juvenile Uneven Age, Intermediate and Master Championships starting at 10am sharp. The Junior and Senior County Cross Country Championships will take place in November (Date to be confirmed). INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

Killarney Rugby MEMBERSHIP: Club membership is due for all and must be played in order to take part in any matches. The club has a strict no pay no play policy in place so please log in to the Clubzap app and pay the membership. Thank you. MINIS: Our Minis continue training each Saturday between 10am and 11.30am and this Saturday we are due to host our Listowel RFC counterparts. All welcome. Minis training continues each Saturday for all ages from 4-11, and boys and girls. New players always welcome. Contact Liam Murphy on 087 4145662 for details. RESULTS: U16 - Killarney RFC 30-7 Castleisland RFC. Seniors - Youghal RFC 18-12 Killarney RFC. FIXTURES: U18 (boys) V Castleisland/Killorglin - Sat at 12 Away. U14 (Black) V Castleisland - Sat at 3 Away. U14 (Red) V Abbeyfeale - Sat at 12.30 Home. U16 (Girls) V Tralee - Sat at 2.30 Home. U16 (Boys) V Newcastle West - Sun at 12 Away.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw October 1. Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10 & 11. Sellers prize winner Hickey’s Centra Rathmore, €50 y/t prize to Mike Fleming Knocknagree, €50 to Claire O’Leary Innishannnon, €40 each to John Vaughan Lisheen, Jim O’Connor c/o Reen’s Garage & E Scannell. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 8, 18 & 23. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus.

Kilcummin KILCUMMIN COMHALTAS: Kilcummin Comhaltas will be holding their AGM on Monday 11th October at 8.30pm in the Recreational Hall. All Welcome. PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Kilcummin Parent & Toddler Group which was closed as a result of COVID-19. The group will be starting next monday morning 9.30-11.30am. All welcome parents, grandparents, minders, babies and toddlers. Check Kilcummin Parent and Toddler group for updates. We need some funds to pay for insurance, rent, heating and equipment so that we can get started. This much needed service will help both parents and toddlers in the community who have suffered from isolation due to the pandemic. We are running an online fundraiser on go fund me. Visit GoFundMe and see our Facebook page Kilcummin Parent and Toddler Group for updates. COMMEMORATION MASS: The 11.30am Mass in Kilcummin on Sunday, October 10 will commemorate those who died in the Irish War of Independence. This will be followed by the laying of a wreath at Kilcummin Mass Rock as organised by Kilcummin Historical Group. MUSIC LESSONS: Instruments: piano/ keyboard, accordion, banjo, tin-whistle, fiddle/violin. Classical and traditional music catered for. Fully qualified and garda vetted teacher. Excellent rates. Tel. 087 9253224/087 9014681 after 3pm. LOCAL HONEY: Local honey for sale. Please contact Liam for further information on 085 7279721.

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