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Shock at tragic death of Killorglin man | By Michelle Crean There was widespread shock at the news of the death of 31-yearold James O'Connor following a crash at Listry Bridge on Tuesday night.
The eldest brother of tragic teen Thomas Healy - who will be laid to rest tomorrow (Saturday) following a road accident this week - said that his much loved little brother would have been "superstar". | By Michelle Crean Jack Patrick Healy, who rushed home from London yesterday (Thursday) to be with his family, described how his heart is broken after hearing the shock news that Thomas passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning following an accident on Ross Road. There was widespread shock and devastation at the news of the talented youngster from Beaufort - just hours after
another tragic accident at Listry bridge which claimed the life of James O'Connor from Killorglin. Thomas died after the car, a 95-KY reg Green Toyota Corolla Saloon that he was driving, crashed in a single vehicle accident at approximately 1.10am. A male passenger in the car, also aged 14, was rushed to University Hospital Kerry where he remains in a serious but stable condition. The vehicle was subject to interaction with Gardaí prior to the collision and has been referred to GSOC. Gardai again yesterday (Thursday) renewed their appeal for witnesses and for dash cam footage. "I'm the eldest and he's the smallest," Jack Patrick, who himself is an entertainer, told the Killarney Advertiser. "If he had the opportunity he'd have been a superstar. His ability as a singer was incredible, he had it naturally. He never got
Killarney "could lose" top tourism status - restaurateur | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney restaurateur has warned that Killarney could lose out to Northern Irish destinations as a result of the Government’s continued stance on indoor dining. A recent report in a national daily newspaper said that people from the Republic of Ireland are travelling north of the border to enjoy indoor dining and pubs
while they remain closed down south. Deirdre Browne, who is a partner in Murphy Brownes on High St, says this flies in the face of the Government’s promotion of staycationing this summer and that Killarney could loose its status as Ireland’s top tourism destination as a result. “People just want normality at this stage,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “If you saw the rain that fell over the weekend, it just does not make sense.”
the opportunity." A cousin of TD Michael Healy-Rae, Thomas also played for Beaufort GAA and Killarney Athletic. This week tributes were paid to his family, parents Julie and Ger 'The Singing Jarvey', by the club, as well as Cullina NS where he attended primary school, the The Intermediate School Killorglin where he had just finished Second Year, as well as Kate Kearney's Cottage where he had just begun summer work collecting bottles. Funeral Mass for Thomas will take place in St Mary's Church, Beaufort tomorrow (Saturday) morning and will be live streamed on the Beaufort Parish Facebook page at 11am, followed by burial in Churchtown Cemetery, Beaufort. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. The Irish Independent article said over half of the people visiting Belfast on a recent weekend were from the Republic of Ireland and many had travelled from Cork and Kerry. “We need to be allowed open in a controlled manner and make Killarney the holiday destination it is supposed to be,” she added. She was one of the organisers behind last Thursday's protest outside Killarney Town Hall where local hospitality and allied sector workers voiced their anger at the prolonged closures. “People were thrilled that we did it,” she added. “They saw that we stood up, that we had a voice.”
James, or Jimmy as he was known, was a motorbike enthusiast and it's understood had recently purchased a new bike. The accident, involving a car and motorcycle, happened at approximately 8pm at Listry Bridge, on the R563 between Killarney and Milltown. Gardaí and the Emergency Services rushed to the scene. However, the father of one lost his life after succumbing to his injuries hours later in University Hospital Kerry leaving his local community devastated. Described as a hard worker, the carpenter was well known and well liked. "It's an awful shock to everyone," Cllr John Francis Flynn, who went to school with Jimmy, told the Killarney Advertiser. "He was a fierce hard worker, always had bikes, and was good fun to be with." Jimmy is sadly missed by his daughter Hayley, his partner Marina and her daughter Arianna, his father James and partner Mary, mother Barbara, and brother Michael. A private family funeral will take place for Jimmy tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30am in St. James' Church, Killorglin, which will be live streamed on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/killorglin-st-james-church. Burial will take place afterwards in Dromavalla Cemetery. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and for anyone with video footage (including dash cam) to make it available to them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 667 1160 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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Local property sales fetch almost €5.4m | By Michelle Crean The sale of 22 properties from homes to apartments in Killarney and surrounds fetched almost €5.4m during the month of May according to the latest figures from the Residential Property Price Register.
ROLLING: Tim O'Donoghue from KDYS with Cllr Donal Grady and committee member Sean Murphy say they welcome the latest plans for a skate park.
The highest selling property was for €409,691.62 for No. 1 Rookery Woods Ballycasheen while the lowest was 8 Oak Hill, in Ballydribeen for €47,500. Other properties sold include: €400,000 in Gortnatona, Kilcummin, 17 Madam's Height, Aghadoe for €378,590.31, 14 Rookery Woods Ballycasheen which sold for €343,612.33,
8 Rossdara, Loretto Rd got €330,000 while €307,000 was the price for 16 Muckross Grove. Apartment 12, Killarney Reeks Gateway went for €300,000, €285,000 20 Hawthorn Ave, Ballycasheen,€280,000 41 The Courtyard, Fair Hill, €270,000 2 Annaghilymore, Headford, €240,000 1 New Rd, €240,000 78 Woodlawn Park, €220,000 Droumrue, Currow, €200,000 3 Countess Grove, €200,000 Apt 1 77 New St, €195,000 Apt 14 The Courtyard, Fairhill, €194,000 16 St Mary's Terrace, €168,000 Eager House, Woodlawn Rd, €141,000 9 Faha Court, Faha, €120,000 3 Hazelwood Drive, and €100,000 Graffeens, Firies. In total 114 properties were sold in Kerry for the month.
Skate park nearly ready to roll Publicans "unofficially" Plans for a skate park in Killarney town are rolling in to place and will go to a public consultation within the next week, according to senior Kerry County Council officials. | By Sean Moriarty Plans are at an advanced stage to build the park in land adjacent to Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Details of the public consultation will be released by Kerry County Council next Thursday. It's not certain what format the consultation will use – full details will be published in next week’s Killarney Advertiser - but recent similar events, like the public con-
sultation for Killarney’s cycle paths, took place online. The project has been pushed by Cllr Donal Grady and he welcomed progress on the new park. “We are delighted that KDYS have come on board too as we needed a sort of ‘parent’ or ‘management’ company,” Cllr O’Grady told the Killarney Advertiser. “There is also a young committee in place to run it.”
Steps to be taken to avoid community division | By Sean Moriarty Kerry County Council will take measures to ensure that communities will not be divided after the construction of the new road between Killarney and Farranfore. A public consultation on four route proposals ended two weeks ago. However, many local resident groups in the Ballydunlea, Ballyhar, Deerpark and Tiernaboul areas raised concerns that any one of the proposed routes risked dividing families and communities. Spa GAA Club were worried that the new road would reduce access to its playing pitches. At Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting Cllr Brendan Cronin called
on Kerry County Council to maintain direct access to families, landowners and communities that may be effected by the final chosen route. The Farranfore to Killarney Project is currently at Route Options stage. “The matter of community and farm severance is being carefully considered before selecting the Emerging Preferred Corridor,” a Council engineer said. “Throughout the design stage of the project, a junction strategy will be devised which minimises community severance. In many instances, new bridges will be required to maintain local road connectivity after the project is opened. Mitigation measures will also be identified to further reduce the impact on farms affected by the new road.”
agree to ban take away pints | By Sean Moriarty All but one publican in Killarney town centre has signed up to an unofficial agreement to ban the practice of “take away” pints. The move, by a local vintners group, is an effort to curb the growing number of anti-social behaviour issues and street drinking in the town. Local politicians raised the problems at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting. “Drinking on the streets is a big issue,” Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, whose family run the Fáilte Hotel on College St, told the meeting. “Through the vintners, all but one has agreed to not sell take away pints. Most places are being respectful.” It is accepted by the elected councillors that local publicans are not the root cause of the problems. Instead, they say, it is caused by people buying alcohol in off-licences and supermarkets and often the goods are not purchased locally.
Cllr Donal Grady said: “I am appalled by what I see happening on the streets”. Killarney by-laws prohibit drinking on the streets, however there are concerns that if the law was applied in full, premises currently offering outdoor drinking and dining in a controlled fashion, would be considered illegal. Cllr Brendan Cronin gave Kinsale, County Cork as an example of how it could be managed. “You have to be sitting down. End of story. That’s the rule that is operating across the board there,” he told the meeting.
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The continuing anti-social behaviour is also causing a massive litter problem in the town centre. Council crews are on the streets as early as 6am on weekend mornings to clear up the aftermath of the previous night’s activities. “The work they do to get it clean is absolutely heroic,” said Cllr Niall Kelleher.
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Bingo bonanza for local basketball club | By Michelle Crean Play your cards right and you could be in with a chance of winning a few quid this Sunday night at a Drive In Bingo in Killarney town centre.
DOUBLE CHRISTENING: Double celebrations for the Brosnan/Goulding families as first cousins Nia and Tadhg enjoyed their joint christening at St Mary's Cathedral. From l-r were: Sean Goulding, Amanda Brosnan, Nia Goulding, Kathleen O'Leary, Tadhg Brosnan, Marie Brosnan, and Dónal Brosnan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Families enjoy christening on the double
Preparing for the season ahead, St Paul's Basketball Club are running their third Bingo event outdoors - this time in the Killarney Outlet Centre car park. With €3,500 in cash prizes up for grabs it's anyone's game - and all in a great cause to help the club - which has 450 members including 22 juvenile teams put funds together to help towards the National League starting on September 17. Gates open at 6.30pm with an 8pm start. MC on the night will be Brendan Joy and popular TD Michael Healy-Rae will call out the jackpot sheet. "With the National League, 40 percent of the income comes from crowds at events
but indoor sports has been most affected by the restrictions," Padraig Wheldon, St Paul's committee member and one of the organisers of the event, told the Killarney Advertiser. The running costs of the teams is fairly substantial he explained, which is why they're organising the third Bingo fundraiser, after two successful events. He added that it's unknown whether spectators will be allowed indoors over the coming months and a lot of businesses who previously sponsored events have been impacted severely by COVID. "It's better to fundraise now, it'll build up a fund for the season ahead," he said. Participants can purchase books, a single for €15 and a double for €20, from the car as there'll be ticket sellers present on the night. Both books include the jackpot sheet. You're also asked to stay in your car unless there's an emergency. Hand sanitiser will be available but please bring a mask.
It was a double celebration as two little ones finally got a chance to have their christening after months of restrictions delayed their special day. | By Michelle Crean
Almost big enough to walk up to alter, one-year-old Tadhg Brosnan, son of Marie and Donal from Innisfallen, enjoyed his big day with his seven-month-old cousin Nia, daughter of Dr Crokes player and former Senior Ladies footballer Amanda, and Sean Goulding, in St Mary's Cathedral. Tadgh's dad Donal and Nia's mom Amanda are brother and sister and so brought both families together as a double celebration last week. Fr Kieran O'Brien oversaw the ceremony and family included grandparents Tim and Eileen Brosnan who run The Handy Store in Killarney, Mary and Eugene Mangan from Roscrea, and Margaret and Junior Goulding from Knocknagree.
Tadgh and Nia's great-grandmother Kathleen O'Leary also joined them on the day. Godparents to Tadhg are Ross Brosnan, his uncle, and his aunt Lisa Mangan. Nia's godparents are Tadhg's dad Donal Brosnan and her aunt, Sean's sister, Sinead Goulding. "His christening was planned three times," Tadhg's mom Marie told the Killarney Advertiser. "I thought he'd be walking up! It's great to get it over and done with. I had to change his outfit three times and in the end had to order it from the UK." Amanda added that it was nice that the family could share the day together. "It was a lovely day to spend together as we are all in the same bubble."
BINGO: Getting ready for the St Paul’s Basketball Club Bingo fundraiser this weekend are: David Gleeson, Lorcán Keane, Senna O'Leary, Jamie O'Sullivan and Jarlath Lee.
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Spectators to return to Killarney Racecourse From next Monday, July 12 to Friday 16 inclusive, Killarney Racecourse will stage its first spectator meeting since 2019. Due to public health guidelines and restrictions, horse racing has successfully continued without incident behind closed doors throughout the pandemic. The easing of restrictions announced by An Taoiseach Michéal Martin last week has enabled Killarney Races to cater for five hundred patrons each day. The Board of Management and all the team
at Killarney Races are delighted to finally welcome patrons back to the racecourse to enjoy the races next week. Noteworthy races with ample prize funds set to attract high calibre fields include The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes of €47,500, a listed race which will take place on Wednesday. Always an interesting contender, The Dawn Milk
Run Handicap Hurdle of €21,000 will run on Thursday, and the jumps feature of the week is The Boyle Sports Handicap Steeplechase worth €40,000. Monday July 12, Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 are all flat cards with start times of 4.45pm, 4.20pm and 4.25pm respectively. Thursday July 15 and Friday 16 are National Hunt meetings which go to post at 1.40pm each day. “We are truly delighted to welcome people back to our scenic racecourse, all be
it with a limited capacity," Gerard Coughlan, Chairman of Killarney Races said. "Killarney Races is an integral part of our town and community. I would sincerely like to thank all our sponsors who stood by us through this difficult period and we’re looking forward to working together as racing and all sports open up in the future.” Pre-booking is the only option to secure tickets for this race meeting and due to the high demand and limited capacity, racegoers are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. Please note Killarney Races will race again in August from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 inclusive and on Saturday October 2 and Sunday 3. Tickets for all race meetings held at Killarney Racecourse are available online at www.killarneyraces.ie. For all racing news and updates follow Killarney Races on social media or visit the website.
Additional parking spaces Service to mark War of Independence centenary to be provided in town | By Sean Moriarty The centenary of the official ending of the Irish War of Independence will be marked with a low key commemoration service at the Garden of Remembrance tomorrow (Saturday) evening. The war between the Irish Republican Army and The British Army was fought between January 11, 1919 and July 11, 1921. Tomorrow’s event is organised by Senator Mark Daly and will be attended by elected members of Killarney Municipal District and other invited guests. It will take place at the Garden of Remembrance outside Killarney Court House. Members of Killarney Looking Good, the organisation that funded and created the garden, will also attend. The occasion will be marked by a reading of the Proclamation from the 1916 Rising, which among other things declared Ire-
land a Republic: “We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland and to the unfettered control of Irish destinies, to be sovereign and indefeasible”.
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Meanwhile Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Marie Moloney is calling for a permanent monument to be erected in memory of Hannah Carey who was the last person to die in the Civil War. She was shot shortly before midnight on July 11 while standing outside the Imperial Hotel (where the Killarney Towers Hotel now stands) on College St. (turn to page 46 for more). “We need to place some of sort of recognition to the last person to die [in the War of Independence],” she told Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting. “If not a standalone one on College St, then maybe something could be done in the Garden of Remembrance.”
| By Sean Moriarty The annual shortage of car parking spaces in the town centre during the peak summer months is back on the Council’s agenda - but with a new COVID-19 twist. Additional parking spaces in Killarney are to be provided by Kerry County Council for the next four weeks to assist parking congestion in the town with 200 free parking spaces being made available at the Church of the Resurrection on Park Road until August 9. This is to compensate the 120 spaces lost to Bird’s Euroshow Funfair which is operating at the Fair Field car park for its annual summer slot. The Bird family pay the Council for use of the car park during their visit. However, more parking spaces are needed in the town centre to make up for the 50 spaces lost to the 'Safe Streets' programme which has allowed some businesses to operate outdoor dining services that otherwise would have forced them to remain shut. At Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting, Cllr Donal Grady called for the opening of loading bays to private car parking after 12 noon while Cllrs Brendan Cronin and Niall Kelleher called for better
signage to be placed at the three designated '15-minute' parking bays in the town centre. “These parking bays currently have markings to identify their use. Larger signage for the 15 minute bays have been ordered and we are awaiting delivery. As these bays have been introduced under the 'Safe Street Mobility Plan', there is no proposal to provide permanent markings,” a Council official told the meeting. Kerry County Council revealed that the Killarney MD netted €611,536 in 2020 in parking fees, a significant drop on the €1,012,792 collected the year before. “It shows you the importance of parking [to the town’s budget],” said Cllr Kelleher who in his role as President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce opposes Bird Euroshow occupation of the town centre car park. “Fair Field car park is not a suitable location [for the funfair] at a time when parking facilities in the town are at an absolute premium and in the current public health environment,” said a Chamber statement issued last week. The Rock Road car park, opened to much fanfare in the summer 2019, remains underutilised while there are several privately owned car parks in the town centre including an underground car park next to the Fair Field.
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Racecourse hosts historic first cycling event The first ever cycle race event at Killarney Racecourse has been hailed an event with “massive potential”. Killarney Cycling Club ran a round of the Munster Youth League on the racecourse’s ambulance track on Tuesday evening. Young riders came from all over Munster with riders from Under-10 to Under-16 racing on the tarmac track that surrounds the racecourse. The club’s primary motive to run the event at the racecourse was on safety grounds and by doing so they took road racing off the open public roads and into a safe and controlled environment. “Our biggest issues are the safety plans and traffic management that is need-
ed to run a road race,” chairman Mark Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “Parents don’t want their kids racing in events like this and without our youth, in 10 or 15 years we will have no future.” The club hope to engage with racecourse management about the potential running of future events there. As it stands, future youth races could continue at the venue, but the track is not wide enough for adult or national-level competitions. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could have a road race once a month?” he added.
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Warning as scammers target online GAA broadcasts GAA clubs in Killarney are warning fans to be extra vigilant as scammers are trying to cash in on GAA matches online. At least three supporters of Dr Crokes GAA Club have reported incidents to senior club members after links asked fans to pay to watch a livestream of the club’s Division 1 County League clash against Tralee side Austin Stack's last weekend. However, neither team had such an arrangement in place. The procedure was popular last year, during the height of the pandemic restrictions and scammers have cottoned on to the idea that fans might want to watch local games. Once the scammers have customer’s card details the link shuts down.
Roundabout plan to solve traffic issues | By Sean Moriarty A new roundabout is to be built at the Upper Lissivigeen/Coolcaslagh junction with the N22 Cork Road.
SPORTING HISTORY: Killarney Cycling Club hosted junior cycle races at Killarney Racecourse on Tuesday evening. Photo: Brendan Slattery
Traffic issues at the junction were constantly pushed by the now-retired Cllr Michael Gleeson and he handed the mantle to his nephew John O’Donoghue last month. Cllr O’Donoghue took part in his first Killarney Municipal District meeting where he received news that signalled the beginning of the end of his uncle’s long campaign.
Tributes paid to Elisabeth Vincent | By Michelle Crean There was sadness in town this week to learn of the death of Elisabeth Vincent (nee Tourne), widow of Billy Vincent, whose family donated his childhood home Muckross House and its 11,000 acres of land in the '30s to the State. Elisabeth died in Monte Carlo, Monaco shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday, and nine years after her husband, former Club Patron with Muckross Rowing Club. "It is with great sadness that the club has learned of the passing of Elisabeth Vincent," Tim O’Shea, PRO of Muckross Rowing Club, said in tribute. "The contribution of the Vincent fam-
ily to Muckross, Killarney and Ireland is nothing short of immense - most notably the gifting of Muckross House and the surrounding estate to the Irish State by Billy’s father, Mr Arthur Rose Vincent, in association with his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Bowers Bourn. Today, the Bourn Vincent Memorial Park remains the jewel in the crown of the wider Killarney National Park. "Billy and Elisabeth were both generous supporters of the club - in 1983, they donated £1,000 towards the purchase of a new gig named in Elisabeth’s honour - the first rowing venture for Muckross that looked beyond the lakes of Killarney and traditional Killarney sixing."
“Matches will only be streamed on official Dr Croke’s media channels,” said the club’s IT Officer John C O’Shea. “These sites look real, they have the correct logos on them, but if it's taking you away from an official Dr Crokes site or asking for credit card details, then stop, we don’t do that.” Mr O’Shea extended his warning to Kerry County games. Last year, during the Winter All-Ireland championship it was common practice for the Kerry County Board to stream Kerry matches that were not broadcast on television. The board asked for a fee for this via its own website and not through an external link. Mr O’Shea added that if people are suspicious of any link then they should report it to club or County Board officers.
Elisabeth and Billy enjoyed a long life together and Billy’s passing in 2012 was in their 60th year of marriage. "The Vincent connection with Muckross was long sustained through regular visits by the family to Billy’s native Muckross and the Killarney Regatta - keenly followed and kindly sponsored by the Vincents. The generosity of the Vincent family to Muckross and rowing remains evident in the club’s new boathouse, the Muckross Community Centre and several rowing boats - all of which were funded with the support of the Vincent family, including the late Fleur Melville Gardiner who further extended the patronage of her uncle Billy and Elisabeth. We extend our deepest sympathies to Elisabeth’s son Marc, grandsons Adrien,
“Preliminary designs have been undertaken on roundabout proposals and these are being discussed with the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) before submitting a Feasibility and Options Report recommending a solution at this location,” a Council official told the meeting. “The introduction of Active Travel measures at this location are also being examined as part of the proposals. Landowner consultation is also ongoing in relation to proposals.” Local TII engineer Paul Curry will provide an update to the elected members at the September Killarney Municipal District Meeting.
Antoine and Matthieu Banet-Rivet and extended family. May she rest in peace."
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Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President, Niall Kelleher, said Killarney will be forever grateful to the Bourn Vincent family for their wonderful gift of Muckross House and what is now Killarney National Park to the people. “In doing so, they helped establish Killarney and the entire county of Kerry as a major tourist attraction and their generosity will never be forgotten,” he said. “Our thoughts are with the family of Mrs Elisabeth Vincent at this very sad time but it will be some consolation to her loved ones that she lived a long and wonderful life." At a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council on Wednesday, the elected officials passed a vote of sympathy to the relatives of Mrs Vincent.
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Traffic chaos continues at O'Sullivan's Place | By Michelle Crean A new one-way traffic system at O'Sullivan's Place - designed to make the area safer - continues to be completely ignored by motorists - according to local residents. As reported in last week's Killarney Advertiser, residents from O'Sullivan's Place highlighted their fears that someone will be "killed" and pleaded with motorists not to use the road as a shortcut. The road is now a one way system with a narrowed roadway and new 'No Entry' signage from St Anne's Road have been erected. However, just days after publicly highlighting their fears, a car crashed in to the pole on a footpath last Sunday. John Keogh, who was born and reared in O'Sullivan's Place, told the Killarney Advertiser this week that even with the new changes drivers are still paying no heed to the new rules. Since the new system was implement-
ed, a resident counted 160 cars coming through the road per hour - and it is still as busy with motorists using it as a "rat run", he explained. "Once it gets backed up any bit at all people go through it as a short cut," he said. "There has to be recourse. It's going on 40 years, it's become a rat run. The Rules of the Road state you can't drive down O'Sullivan's Place and High St - why would you do one and not the other? What about if there was a family there? Where do we go from here, do we wait until someone is hit?" He is calling for extra policing especially during the worst pressure times from Friday to Sunday. He added that residents have asked the Council for extra signage. "They said it's coming. The Council were top class. Botty and Maura Healy-Rae have fought our corner from the start."
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Cllr Maura Healy-Rae raised the issue
at Wednesday's council meeting asking "when will the works at O’Sullivan’s Place be carried out to address traffic concerns there. Residents have been waiting for quite some time". In their reply Kerry County Council said that it has completed the majority of the civil works at this location. However, she added that “There are ongoing concerns" there. "A resident told me the other day 16 cars passed through the estate, the wrong way, in 15 minutes". Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan said that "It is still being used as a rat-run". "That car hit the pole by trying to go against the one-way system. It is at a point where the Gardai will have to put an officer there.” Cllr Brendan Cronin said that “During the planning stages, we said enforcement will be a problem there. It is happening day and night." John Ahern, Senior Engineer with the
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CRASH: A car that crashed in to a pole at the 'No Entry' turn to O'Sullivan's Place on Sunday.
Council explained that “it is clearly signed". "Everything is in place, I have asked the Gardai to actively enforce it. [Drivers could] get three to five points on their licence if caught. It is a complete disregard for public traffic [regulations]. The full rigors of the law should be acted upon them.”
Second All-Star Award for HR Buddy A national body which accredits best-in-class Irish businesses as Business All-Stars has awarded a local company for a second consecutive year. The HR Buddy, formerly known as Killarney HR & Payroll, has been recognised for their conduct in the areas of trust, commitment, performance and customer centricity. The Business All-Star Accreditation is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on rigorous selection criteria. The accreditation is overseen by the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes of the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and Kieran Ring, CEO of the Global Institute of Logistics. HR Buddy was established in 2017 and originally focused on HR consultancy and Bookkeeping including outsourced payroll services for small and medium sized business owners. The client base has since grown rapidly focusing on the HR consultancy & Payroll outsourcing service with online and remote offerings. Earlier this year the business rebranded to HR Buddy. “HR Buddy is honoured to achieve this
AWARD: Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy is delighted to have received a business All-Star Accreditation for the second year in a row.
accreditation from the All-Ireland Business foundation for the second year in a row,” HR Buddy Founder & CEO Damien McCarthy said. “The process of allowing our HR consultancy business to be audited by an external foundation that upholds the highest standards and pillars of trust, performance and customer centricity is a commitment from HR Buddy to our clients and the SME sector that we serve as outsourced HR professionals. We look forward to continuing that commitment to our customers into the future as our ever expanding nationwide client-list grows.”
VACCINE: The COVID-19 vaccination station at Sheahan's Pharmacy, Bohereencael, located to the rear of Sheahan's Pharmacy, Main Street, where the one jab Johnson & Johnson pharmacy vaccine administration began on Monday. Pictured l-r were: Alana Regan, Madeline Griffin, Veronica Machoba, Liam Sheahan and Will Sheahan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
Tralee pushing for GAA museum | By Sean Moriarty The much-mooted GAA and cultural museum in Killarney will face opposition from Tralee. Before he retired from politics in April, Michael Gleeson was campaigning to build a GAA and cultural museum on the grounds of Fitzgerald Stadium. His campaign goes back several years before the recession set in, with a €0.5 million bridging loan secured from Croke Park. The idea was parked for several years until January of this year when Gleeson
made another political attempt to secure the museum for Killarney. At Monday’s Tralee Municipal District meeting Cllr Mikey Sheehy called for the museum to be built in the county's capital. “The GAA are the promoters of this project and have the lead in terms of the identification of a suitable location and facility for this proposal, its delivery and ongoing management and operation,” said the Council in reply. “Kerry County Council will support the GAA in their endeavours when they are in a position to proceed.”
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Flag raising is new mayor’s first official engagement The organising committee of the annual 4th of July Festival marked what should have been the official opening of the event with a low-key flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall on Sunday last. | By Sean Moriarty For the second year in a row the popular festival has been cancelled due to pandemic restrictions. Instead, the 4th of July Festival committee of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce raised a United States of America flag over the main entrance of the town’s administrative headquarters. It marked the first official public engagement of newly elected Killarney Municipal District Mayor, Marie Moloney. “The 4th of July Festival is always a huge celebration in Killarney. We look for-
ward to the day when we can welcome our American friends and visitors back to our town,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are always delighted and very grateful that they visit our town.” Cllr Moloney is the second female Mayor of Killarney and follows in the footsteps of Sheila Casey. Cllr Casey served a mayor on two occasions, in 2003 and 2006, but Cllr Moloney’s election is the first time that a woman has held the top job since Town Councils were abolished and merged with the overall County Council in 2014.
FLAG: Raising the 4th of July flag in a low key ceremony were: Niall Kelleher (President of the Killarney Chamber of Commerce), Diarmuid Leen (4th of July Committee), Brian Teahan (Killarney Municipal District), Ollie Favier (4th of July Committee), and Cllr Marie Moloney (Mayor of Killarney). Photo: Michelle Crean
“Minister” Treyvaud vows to reopen Controversial local chef Paul Treyvaud - who vowed to reopen his High St business for indoor dining - says he has found a way to do so without repercussions.
PRESENTATION: Kerry Under-15 manager David McIndoe and Kerry Under-13 manager Natasha O’Sullivan make a presentation to Killarney Celtic’s Mary Lyne in recognition to her contribution to Kerry soccer.
Mary Lyne honoured for her contribution to girls' soccer | By Sean Moriarty Kerry Schoolboys and Girls Soccer League marked the 4th of July by honouring Chicago born Mary Lyne’s contribution to girls' soccer in the Killarney area. Mary has been living in Killarney since the 1980s. She and her husband Mikey Lyne have been the backbone of Killarney Celtic for many years. She always made sure that the girls’ teams got the same opportunities as the boys’ squads.
“As well as her long service with Killarney Celtic, Mary has served her time on both the Kerry District League and the Kerry Schoolboys and Girls committees where she held a number of officer positions,” KSBGL PRO Pat Harnett said. “The girls' committee of the KSBGL presented Mary with a token of appreciation for her important role in the development girls' soccer and her continued work with Killarney Celtic on many levels. We were delighted to help Mary celebrate on her country’s main holiday, the 4th of July.”
Speaking in a two minute video he posted online the popular chef, who is one of the leading voices calling for hospitality businesses to be allowed to reopen, announced he is now a ‘Minister of the Christian Global Outreach Ministries’ - adding that he is now welcoming wedding parties with up to 30 guests indoors. Last week Mr Treyvaud addressed the Government’s Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media following the announcement that indoor dining is set to be postponed until at least July 19 calling on the Government to reverse its decision, saying the “industry is in serious trouble”.
REOPENING
“So the million dollar question is are Treyvaud’s opening up on July 5 for indoor dining as they promised? Well, let’s just say I had a little word in my ear and I was told that if we open I’d be made an example of, more importantly the customers indoors would be made an example of and fined heavily. So unfortunately there’s no way we could do that,” he said.
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He proceeded to tell viewers that he
Paul Treyvaud had “divine inspiration”, and went on to explain that he had gone through all the “statutory instruments” and “legislation” and found a loophole that couples who got married within the last 16 months of the pandemic can eat indoors. “Anybody who’s been married within this pandemic in the last 16 months or so is more than welcome to come in to restaurants. We can take a maximum of 50 people from today onwards but we think Tony [Holohan] got that wrong so we are only prepared to take a maximum of 30.”
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He unveiled the news that he has been “ordained an independent Christian clergy” and is “authorised” to perform “any and all Christian religious services, including weddings”. Treyvaud said that “Every bar and restaurant across the country can do this”. “By the powers invested in me I’d would like to pronounce Treyvaud’s Restaurant open indoors,” he concluded.
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OUT & ABOUT
STROLL: Lauren, Laurence, and Louise Hanrahan with Kitty McDonnell pictured out for a stroll in Killarney National Park.
BIRTHDAY: Eileen McSweeney pictured with Kevin and Grainne McSweeney as she celebrated her 87th birthday this week.
PHOTOS: GRIGORIY GENIYEVSKIY
FAMILY TIME: Thomas, Anna, Jack and Brendan Lynch enjoying some family time at Deenagh Lodge this week.
A GREAT PLACE: "The park is a great place and you can go 10,000 miles in every direction but Killarney will still be the best town," says Richard Payne, pictured with Baxter when out and about on Wednesday.
COFFEE TIME: Regan Tilson and Nathan Van Der Laan pictured at Wild Café on Wednesday said that there's a really nice energy in town.
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A BITE TO EAT: Kay and Michael Dawkins took time out for a bite to eat at Noelle's Café on Wednesday afternoon.
TIME OUT: Emily O'Connor, Michelle Hennessy, Sean O'Connor and Kara O'Connor pictured at Deenagh Lodge.
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The Water Man
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Gunner (Lonnie Chavis) sets out on a quest to save his ill mother (Rosario Dawson) by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo (Amiah Miller), they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest - but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner’s father (David Oye-
lowo), who will stop at nothing to find them. ‘The Water Man’ is a 2020 American drama film directed by David Oyelowo, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Emma Needell. It stars Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello. Oprah Winfrey serves as an executive producer via her Harpo Films banner.
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A dark and supernatural contemporary teen debut by multi-talented author and journalist Caroline O’Donoghue. Maeve’s strangely astute tarot readings make her the talk of the school, until a classmate draws a chilling and unfamiliar card and then disappears. After Maeve finds a pack of tarot cards while cleaning out a closet during her in-school suspension, she quickly becomes the most sought-after diviner at St. Bernadette’s Catholic School. But when Maeve’s ex–best friend, Lily, draws an unsettling card called The Housekeeper that Maeve has never seen before, the session devolves into a heated argument that ends with Maeve wishing aloud that Lily would disappear. When Lily isn’t at school the next Monday, Maeve learns her ex-friend has vanished without a trace. Shunned by her classmates and struggling to preserve a fledgling romance with Lily's gender-fluid sibling, Roe, Maeve must dig deep into her connection with the cards to search for
clues the police cannot find - even if they lead to the terrifying housekeeper herself. Set in an Irish town where the church’s tight hold has loosened and new freedoms are trying to take root, this sharply contemporary story is witty, gripping, and tinged with mysticism.
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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Jam & Lewis: Volume One Jam & Lewis: Volume One is the upcoming debut studio album by American R&B production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It will be released through their label Flyte Tyme Records in conjunction with BMG today (Friday). The album contains guest appearances, including Sounds of Blackness, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Babyface, Heather Headley, Charlie Wilson, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton and Morris Day, Jerome and the Roots. In April 2019, Jimmy Jam and Terry
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Lewis announced that they were preparing their first album as recording artists, which include “iconic collaborations spanning their influential discography” and “awe inspiring performances”. Their debut single, ‘Til I Found You’, which features ‘Sounds of Blackness’ alongside Ann Nesby, Lauren Evans and James ‘Big Jim’ Wright, reached number 21 on the US Gospel Airplay chart, and number 22 on the US Adult R&B Songs chart in April 2019.
BIG BIG MOVIE
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (S) RTE One, Saturday, 6.35pm An orphaned boy endures a miserable childhood, until he discovers he has magical powers and enrolls at a special school for young wizards. However, his suspicions are aroused by a sinister teacher who seems to be up to no good. Fantasy adventure, adapted from the first of JK Rowling’s books, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman and Richard Harris.
Tomboy (S) RTE One, Sunday, 2.05pm Tired of being defined by her spirited antics, Tori decides the time has come to shed her tomboy image. Reinventing herself with a new identity that demonstrates just how womanly she can be, Tori quickly finds herself being wooed by two potential sweethearts. The first is a man who thoroughly approves of her newfound femininity, but the other is an old friend, who seems to love her for the tomboy she has always been. Romantic drama, starring Mackenzie Vega.
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Couples' cute sons steal the show! Two local boys stole the show at their parents wedding on Friday as their cuteness brought a tear to everyone's eye.
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Finn Cronin (6) not only walked his mom down the aisle while holding her hand but read a personalised poem during the ceremony which had everyone in tears. Meanwhile his cute little brother Ben (5) was the ring bearer. The two boys, who were super excited ahead of their parents' wedding looked so handsome in their outfits as their mom Danielle Dunne and dad Robert Cronin tied the knot at an intimate ceremony at the thatched cottage on the grounds of the Dunloe Hotel. The ceremony took place at 2.30pm and was officiated by registrar Mary T O'Shea as 25 guests, including Danielle's mom Marie Dunne, and Robert's parents Mary and Mike Cronin, watched on. Originally planned as a wedding for 120 guests it had to be whittled down to 25 due to the current restrictions. However, Danielle from Fossa said it wouldn't have mattered if there were just six people there as it was perfect. "I wouldn't change it," Danielle told the Killarney Advertiser. "Originally we had 120 for the wedding, and before COVID we planned to have it outside in the garden. When we had a look around the Dunloe the minute I saw the cottage I loved it. The views were beautiful, it worked out perfect." Best man on the day was Frank Culloty and groomsman was Denis Kissane, both friends of the couple. Bridesmaids were Danielle's friend Helena O'Brien and her cousin Katie Mulligan.
Following the nuptials, photos were taken by local photographer Ian Cronin, a cousin of the groom, on the grounds of the hotel followed by a reception in the hotel. Danielle added that everyone was so emotional when they saw how involved their two boys were during the big day. "It was absolutely fabulous to have them part of it." She added that she was thrilled with the 30 mini wedding cakes by Tasty Temptations by Cathriona which were personalised to suit the family and included dinosaurs for the boys.
Photos: Ian Cronin Photography
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Chris Todd and Suman Ghimire at Toba Restaurant
Claudia Buckley, Michael Cronin and Hayden Coffey at the Royal Hotel
The new Xplore Local App is proving very popular! Pictured are some of the Killarney businesses who are now live on the platform.
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Pigeons cause chaos on highway A Florida exit off Interstate 95 had to be blocked for three hours after one hundred homing pigeons fell from a truck and refused to relocate, creating a driving threat to vehicles.
CHEQUE: A cheque for €50,000 has been presented on behalf of the Jockeys Emergency Fund (JEF) to the Irish Community Air Ambulance Service. Pictured were: Philip McLernon (Jockeys Emergency Fund), Mícheal Sheridan (CEO Community Air Ambulance), and Denis Egan (CEO of the IHRB and member of the Jockeys Emergency Fund). Photo: Alison Miles/OSM Photography
Jockeys Fund donates €50k to ambulance service The Jockeys Emergency Fund (JEF) has made a €50,000 donation to the Irish Community Air Ambulance Service in honour of the air ambulance's outstanding service to horse racing and the wider community. It has promised to donate an additional €50,000 every year for the next four years, bringing the total money pledged to €250,000. Ireland’s first and only charity funded Air Ambulance was officially launched on July 30, 2019. Irish Community Air
Ambulance (call sign Helimed92) is based out of North Cork and operates in conjunction with the National Ambulance Service to respond to the most serious trauma and medical emergencies when called upon. In its first full 12 months of service, nearly 500 missions were tasked and last week the service achieved a significant milestone as it received its 1,000th tasking from the National Ambulance Service. It provides a life-saving service by dispatching advanced paramedics from the National Ambulance Service to the
The incident happened at Daytona Beach. And, because the birds roost at night, the pigeons lingered on the road until they were frightened by bright lights from passing automobiles. According to Volusia County officials, they soared into the air and posed a threat to vehicles. "It’s the worst case scenario — homing pigeons that can’t find their home,"a statement said. The pigeons were captured by sheriff's deputies, State troopers, and animal service employees, who eventually recovered 73 fowl. The birds were not banded, so their owner could not be identified right away, according to officials.
roadside, farm, or home within minutes of an accident. Most importantly, the Air Ambulance can then transport the casualty to the most appropriate hospital. “We are delighted to be able to make this donation to the Irish Community Air Ambulance Service and to commit further donations over the next four years," Philip McLernon on behalf of the Trustees of the JEF said. "They do amazing work and have provided great assistance to racing in the past few years.”
€10 million Limerick Greenway opens to public The Limerick Greenway, a newly renovated 40km scenic off-road walking and cycling route connecting the three market towns of Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale, has opened to the public. Earmarked to be transformative for the region, the €10 million visionary project is the biggest outdoor tourism amenity ever undertaken in Limerick. Built along the former Limerick to Kerry train line, extensive works include the restoration of two 19th century station houses at Ardagh and Barnagh, the renovation of the Barnagh Train Tunnel, and the complete resurfacing of the route. Weaving its way through West Limerick’s traditional agricultural landscape,
the Greenway can be accessed from the towns and villages of Ardagh, Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Barnagh, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale, with a wealth of shops, restaurants, cafes, public amenities, and accommodation options. “Trojan work has gone into making the opening of the Greenway possible this summer despite the pandemic," Limerick City and County Council Chief Executive, Pat Daly said. "Although construction ceased earlier this year, causing significant delays to timelines, our ambition for the Greenway never faltered. Now due to the tireless work of so many, we are delighted to open it."
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Cow’s stomach can break down plastic Scientists in Austria have found microbes that can break down plastic in cows' stomachs.
Gulf of Mexico gas leak "a whirling inferno" A break in an undersea gas line earlier this week caused a whirling "fire" which lasted hours in the Gulf of Mexico. According to a statement from Petróleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, Mexico's Stateowned oil monopoly, the circular inferno began around 5.15am after a pipeline with a diameter of about 12 inches ruptured. Pemex said no injuries were reported, and production from the project was not affected after the gas leak ignited. It was completely extinguished by 10.30am. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has invested heavily in drilling more wells and buying or building oil refineries. He touts oil as “the best company in the
world”. Greenpeace wrote in a statement that the fire, which took five hours to extinguish, “demonstrates the serious risks Mexico’s model of fossil fuels poses to the environment and to human safety”. Greta Thunberg, climate activist, shared the video of the enormous flame on Twitter stating "Meanwhile the people in power call themselves "climate leaders" as they open up new oilfields, pipelines and coal power plants - granting new oil licenses exploring future oil drilling sites. This is the world they are leaving for us". It was unknown how much harm the gas leak and marine firestorm had done to the ecosystem.
Get involved in this year's Culture Night This year's Culture Night is currently in the pipeline with plans for it to take place on Friday, September 17. Celebrating themes of openness, discovery, celebration and belonging, organisers have launched an ‘Open Call’ inviting organisations and individuals interested in participating to log onto culturenight. ie/get-involved/ and share their ‘Expressions of Interest’ with their Local Authority Arts Office. The annual Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is an all-island public event celebrating the richness and diversity of culture, creativity and the arts in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities at a local and national level. It spans across a sectoral range of culture, arts, heritage, education, hospitality, tourism, health and commercial and corporate enter-
With the use of single-use plastics contributing to an ever-increasing pollution problem, scientists are looking for new ways to degrade the material, with recent research focusing on microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi as a biological means of recycling plastic in an environmentally friendly manner. Microbes that can destroy natural polyester have been discovered, for example, in the peels of tomatoes and apples. Given that cow diets contain natural polyesters, experts predicted that the bovine stomach would be brimming with microorganisms capable of degrading all of the plant matter. Doris Ribitsch, a senior scientist at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna had said, "when fungi or bacteria want to penetrate such fruits, they are producing enzymes that are able to cleave this cutin," or split the chemical bonds within the substance. Specifically, a class of enzymes called cutinases can hydrolyze cutin, meaning
Student convinced he photographed UFO A student claims he was left shocked when he saw a big UFO lingering "for 10 seconds" over Devon seafront before speeding away.
prise. All participants must be registered through the relevant Arts Office/local authority or the national coordinator and uploaded to the national programme/ website. Participation is through your local Arts Office which oversees the organisation of the programme of events in each county. Full registration details are available on www.culturenight.ie.
they jump-start a chemical reaction in which water molecules break the substance into bits. Ribitsch and her colleagues have isolated such enzymes from microbes in the past and realised that cows might be a source of similar polyester-munching bugs. "These animals are consuming and degrading a lot of plant material, so it's highly probable that you can find such microbes. Maybe we can find, in such huge communities, like in the rumen liquid, enzymes that can also degrade polypropylene and polyethylene, living in the stomachs of cows," she said.
Photos show four bright lights in a triangular-shaped formation lingering in the night's sky. The sighting came in the same week the United States of America's Director of National Intelligence released a long-awaited preliminary report into UFOs, which are now referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The student said: "I couldn't help but see it. My kitchen window gives a great
view of the sea so when it came across the horizon it wasn't moving like a plane would. It was moving a lot slower and went up and down for a bit before hovering a good 10 seconds. It stayed in one spot long enough for me to pull out my phone and get those snaps. Then it quickly zoomed off at some speed and I couldn't see it anymore." He added that the light was really bright. "I just didn't know what it could be so I decided to take a picture. I'm not quite losing my marbles yet, but it's hard to place it so I suppose it is an unidentified flying object."
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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Angela Kerrisk Angela is available for advice and fitness consultations, at info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie
Staycations and holidays for health Are you planning on hitting the road this summer and exploring all we have to offer in this beautiful island of ours? You don’t have to abandon your health and wellness goals just because you are on holidays or travelling. We have some clients who travel over 12 days out of the month and are still able to manage their nutrition! Travelling can be difficult and it’s tough to figure out simple ways to stay on track while still enjoying yourself. Use it as an opportunity to take control of what you can. Pack what you can. Here are some of our favourite tips and tricks to help you tackle your next trip.
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mistake thirst for hunger so don’t forget to drink water instead of sugar sweetened beverages • Focus on veggies and a lean source of protein for meals • Even while travelling, try to get some movement in. • Set a step goal • Try to plan a swim or workout at your hotel or campsite • Drop in to a local gym and experience their vibe! If you find yourself travelling during certain seasons of the year, make sure you plan ahead and follow these tips to help you stay on track! The best tool you can use to set yourself up for success is hiring a nutrition coach to help map out your plan and keep you accountable for sticking to it! We would love to help - all you have to do is visit www.activate.ie.
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Employing young people This summer a lot of young people will be taking up summer jobs for the first time, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors. This can lead to parents or the young people themselves having a range of questions in relation to their employment rights and entitlements. The working hours for young people are regulated by the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996. The Act sets maximum working hours, rest intervals and prohibits the employment of young people aged under 18 in late night work. The Act does not apply to children or young people who are employed by a close relative.
Speaking about the employment of young people, Frances Clifford, Kerry Citizens Information Manager, said that some young people may be starting work for the first time and while it can be exciting, it can also be a daunting prospect if they are unsure of their rights and entitlements. She added that sometimes employers are unclear about their responsibilities in relation to employing young people also. "It is important that people are aware that staff at the local Citizens Information Service are there to provide support and to answer any questions that may arise for either employers, young people or their parents."
The following are some common queries: Q. My daughter wants to take on a summer job. As she is only 14-years-old, I would like to know if there are limits to the number of hours that she can work? A. Children aged 14 or over may do light work during the school holidays where the hours do not exceed seven in any day or 35 in any week. Children aged 15 may do eight hours a week light work in school term time. The maximum working week for children aged 15 outside school term time is 35 hours, or up to 40 hours if they are on approved work experience. Q. Is the situation different for my son who is aged 16? A. The maximum working week for young people aged 16 and 17 is 40 hours, with a maximum of eight hours a day. If a young person under 18 works for more than one employer, the combined daily or weekly hours of work cannot exceed the maximum number of hours allowed. Young persons are only permitted to work between 6am and 10pm. Q. Can young people be asked to work late in the evening? A. In general, young people aged 16 and 17 are not allowed to work before 6am in the morning or after 10pm at night. Employers may not require children aged 14 and 15 to work before 8am in the morning or after 8pm at night. Q. Do parents have to give their permission for their child to take up a summer job? A. If the young person is under 16, the employer must get the written permission of the child's parent or guardian. In general, employers must see a copy of the young person's birth certificate, or other evidence of their age, before employing them. Q. What rates of pay are there for young people? A. Since January 1, 2021, the national minimum wage is €10.20 per hour. This does not mean that everyone is automatically entitled to receive this. Young people aged under 18 are only guaranteed up to 70% of the national minimum wage, which is €7.14 per hour. Your employer can pay you more than the minimum wage if they want, but you should be aware that they are not required to do so by law. Q. How do I avoid paying emergency tax? A. When you start your first job, you should tell Revenue as soon as possible, or you may have to pay emergency tax. They will send a Revenue payroll notification (RPN) to your new employer. The RPN will tell your employer how much Income Tax and Universal Social Charge (USC) to deduct from your pay. Q. What is the situation in relation to tips? A. If you are working in a workplace where staff are given tips and gratuities by customers (such as a restaurant, bar, etc.) there is nothing in law to state you are automatically entitled to these tips. However, the law does not require you to hand these tips to your employer either. Instead, it all depends on the custom and practice in your workplace. If all tips are collected by management and paid to staff through the payroll, then these tips are subject to tax in the normal way. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ During COVID-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/ covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo. You can also get information and advice from: Tralee on Tel: Call 0761 07 7860, Monday – Friday (10am-4pm) The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm Our national call back service: Visit citizensinformation.ie/callback to request a phone call from an information officer
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Coyne rubs shoulders with motorcycling’s elite Local motorcycle racer Kevin Coyne enjoyed a rare opportunity to rub shoulders with the best riders in the world last weekend. The Farranfore-based racer is contesting the Superstock 600cc class that runs alongside the British Superbike Championship. Due to a congested calendar brought about by COVID-19 delays, British Superbike Championship organisers were unable to accommodate the class's second round meeting in Scotland which is due to be held this weekend. As a compromise they were able to get the class on to the support race programme of the British round of the World Superbike Championship which took
place at Donington Park last weekend. It was a rare opportunity for an Irish club rider to compete at the same meeting as the stars of the sport including six-time World Champion, Northern Ireland’s Jonathan Rae. Coyne gave a good account of himself across the three-race meeting – his pre-season target is top 20 finishes before the end of the season in the highly competitive class – by finishing 23rd in two races, just three places off his target. “Kevin and his team would really like to thank everybody who makes this dream a reality,” said his father Mark. “We go to Brands Hatch in Kent at the end of July, and having never raced there before it's going to be tough, but Kevin is excited to get going again.”
ON THE GRID: Kevin Coyne and his team of mechanics on the start line at Donington Park last weekend.
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From school friends to rally rivals Two Killarney-based rally co-drivers, who have been best friends since national school, are set to go head-to-head at the highest level of the British Rally Championship (BRC).
SCHOOL FRIENDS: Mikie Galvin from Aghadoe. Photo: Jakob Ebrey Photography.
Aghadoe’s Mikie Galvin, and Noel O’Sullivan from Muckross, are both entered in Saturday’s Nicky Grist Rally in Wales which is the second round of the BRC. The pair have been friends since they started in the Holy Cross Mercy School, before moving on to The Mon, finally completing their school days together at St Brendan’s College. Despite the two of them enjoying successful international rally careers this is the first time they have gone head-tohead in the same championship. Galvin is on co-driving duty for Keith Cronin, a former four-time BRC champion who is making a comeback after three years on the sideline. Galvin previously
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RALLY RIVALS: Noel O'Sullivan from Muckross. Photo: Jakob Ebrey Photography.
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Failure is inevitable
Successful investing is about learning from your mistakes... or mine!
Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant based in the Cayman Islands with a decade of experience within the financial industry.
Last week I shared a story about one of my friends who had lost a sizeable amount following an ill-informed yet entirely commonplace investing blunder. This week, to even up the playing field, I thought it would be only fair to go through some of my own hideous investments. One of my first meaningful investments was into a cryptocurrency called Ripple (XRP) in late 2017. Armed with little-tono understanding of the crypto space and about an hour of research, I decided that a $2,000 position was the only logical next step. My investment thesis at the time went something like this. "It was trading at 20c a coin three weeks ago, and now it's at $2.20. If it continues
like this, I'll be a millionaire by Easter." It started off well, jumping from $2.20 to $3.30 a coin. A 50% jump in just a matter of days. My genius clearly knew no bounds. The subsequent three months were somewhat less successful; it was a cataclysmic disaster, to put it mildly. The price did a vertical nosedive from $3.40 to $0.5c in a matter of weeks. My guaranteed millions had turned into a significant loss during a time when I definitely couldn't afford a 'significant loss'.. I was paying rent in Dublin at the time… enough said. Another of my most memorable investing blunders is one I have discussed previously. This ended much more successfully but honestly haunts me far more than any loss ever will. I purchased the much-beloved Canadian E-Commerce company 'Shopify' in late 2018 and sold after doubling my money just a few months later. I then watched on from the sidelines with tears in my eyes as Shopify went on one of the most
relentless runs I have ever seen from a Large Cap company, a 20X jump from the day I purchased. It may seem strange that I spend so much time regaling investing horror stories, given that my overall goal is to encourage and help people to start investing. Still, there is a couple of important universal take-aways from these personal anecdotes.
NOBODY GETS IT RIGHT ALL THE TIME
You simply need to be right more often than you are wrong. Casinos are heralded as money-making machines but only win 54% of the time. Not every investing position will be a winner. You will be wrong plenty of times during the course of your investing journey, and that's perfectly fine. It's always important to highlight failures. We are all human. Modern technology has ensured that we are berated by personal highlight reels on a daily basis. Skills are advertised, flaws are hidden. We have
a societal tendency to describe successful investors as having guru-like powers. This 'pedestal culture' means everyone else looks at them and says, "I could never do that", which is unfortunate because more people would be willing to try if they knew that those they admire are probably ordinary people who played the odds right. I know this held me back for longer than I care to admit. "When you are keenly aware of your own struggles but blind to others", it's easy to assume you're missing some skill or secret that others have" – Morgan Housel. Don't let fear of failure stop you from getting started. Learn by doing. I have learned a lot from all my investing mistakes, and they have ultimately made me more successful over time. While I am acutely aware that this sounds like something you would pull out of a fortune cookie at an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet, it still stands true. Start small but start now. To learn how to start your own investing journey, visit www.theislandinvestor.com.
What is manual handling in the workplace? Manual handling at work is legislated under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work regulations 2007. It is a physical activity that takes place in every workplace, and in some cases the activity does not pose any problem. However, it can be a potential workplace hazard when a team member is required to handle very heavy loads, which could result in a back injury. The type of manual handling activity that needs to be assessed is defined in Regulation 68 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, (General Application) Regulations 2007: “Manual Handling involves any transporting or supporting of any load by one or more employees, and includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying
or moving a load, which by reason of its characteristics or unfavourable ergonomic conditions, involves risk, particularly of back injury, to employees.” The regulations outline the requirements that must be adhered to, which include: • Carrying out a manual handling risk assessment of existing manual handling tasks before making an informed decision on what manual handling tasks need to be avoided or reduced. • Organising tasks to allow the use of mechanical or other means to avoid or reduce the need for the manual handling of loads by employees in the workplace. The hazards can be avoided or reduced through the introduction of appropriate organisational measures, for example; improved layout of a
work area to reduce unnecessary long carrying distances; or the use of appropriate means, in particular mechanical equipment. • Providing instruction and training to relevant staff.
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Training can be adapted to reflect the duties performed from factory settings to restaurants and hotels. A manual handling assessment can ensure the team know how to go about their duties in a safe and timely manner. Objects that are relatively light can still pose a risk of injury. This is especially the case if they haven’t had the right training. Refresher training should be at intervals not more than every three years and when there is any major change in the
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work involved or equipment used or when a team member is transferred to another activity requiring different loads to be handled. From an insurance perspective the evidence of manual handling training can be an invaluable document when defending a claim.
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Residential property inflation has accelerated in recent months According to the latest residential market review from leading property advisors DNG, house price inflation is now running at its highest level since 2017. Prices are now 11.1% higher at a national level and are 11.3% higher in the South West than they were in June 2020, as a result of strong price inflation in the market during the first six months of 2021. The DNG National Price Gauge, which tracks residential property price movements at a national level, excluding Dublin, shows that the average price of a home now stands at €233,582 up from €210,258 in June 2020. In the South West region the average price of a resale property now stands at €266,844 up
from €239,671 in June 2020. The report highlights the fact that in the year to December 2020 the annual rate of house price inflation was running at 1.4% nationally. However, strong demand, coupled with a scarcity of homes for sale in the market, has served to drive up residential property prices across the country in the first half of 2021. In the first six months of the year, an uptick in the rate of increase in house prices has been driven by the shortage of supply in the context of rising disposable income, elevated savings levels and demographic pressures. At a national level, an analysis of the stock of homes currently for sale indicates that there are approximately 35% fewer homes listed for sale now,
compared to the same time last year, and 45% fewer than at the same point in 2019. The latest results of the DNG House Price and National Price Gauges show that residential property inflation has accelerated markedly in recent months, driven primarily by increased first time buyer demand on foot of record levels of mortgage approvals. Our analysis of purchasers during the second quarter shows that first time buyers continue to dominate the resale market accounting for 54% of purchases during the period. In addition, over two thirds (70%) of buyers rely on mortgage finance in order to complete their transaction. The elevated level of demand in the current market is evident now because of
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AVOCA reopens newly revamped Molls Gap store AVOCA Moll’s Gap are delighted to have reopened their store and brand new food market this week.
ACHIEVEMENT: Residents of Cherry Lodge community residence, Killarney, raised €157 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation, by walking one hundred kilometres each in June this year. The incredible walkers included: Cassie, Denise, Christine and Lisa. Resident staff include, Cheryll Podmillan, June O'Mahoney and Lisa Reen. Pat Doolan, Chairman, Kerry Hospice Foundation and Angela Curran from the Hospice Foundation were on hand to accept their amazing fundraising efforts. Laura Sourke of Bake, Killarney donated cupcakes for the occasion. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
This summer is all about getting out to explore the abundance of natural beauty on our doorstep, and experiencing what Ireland has to offer from staycations and outdoor adventures to finding something new in your neighbourhood. There is a brand-new food market on the ground floor with a wonderful selection of artisanal, Irish ingredients, freshly baked breads and scones, homemade jams and chutneys, sauces, spices and lots, lots more. And there's a curated selection of Irish cheeses and fine wines, hand-prepared meals and a mouth-watering range of their famous sweet treats and tray bakes. "We are delighted to have reopened our doors and are very much looking
forward to welcoming all of our customers back. There are fantastic new changes to our food market, and we are very proud of the community of local suppliers we work with and are committed to championing Irish craft in our food and retail offer," Maoliosa Connell, Marketing, Creative and Buying Director for AVOCA, said. "Of course there is also our wonderful retail space for all your shopping and gifting needs too. You’ll find a handpicked range of fashion, homeware, books and more, as well as our muchloved AVOCA soaps, mugs, scarves and our famous throws, woven in our Wicklow Mill. What’s more, we have some new outdoor seating for customers to enjoy as they sip their coffee or enjoy some lunch while taking in the stunning vista. If you’re taking a trip along the Ring of Kerry this summer, make sure you stop by."
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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Upskill and be work-ready
Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue
Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632966
Toning tables help to improve posture If you're feeling stiff and unmotivated, are suffering from a loss of mobility, have a sore back, neck, shoulders, or knees - then look no further than toning tables. Try an induction session and decide for yourself if it's suitable. They have many uses from weight loss and control, to posture correction and maintenance. During the beginning of your programme you will notice a relaxing and softening effect on your body, then the blood flow increases giving you the feel good factor of movement as endorphins release. The action of the toning tables is to re-educate the muscles, and help flush out toxins through movement. The benefits speak for themselves; regular toning table sessions result in the pelvis, back muscles, rib cage and shoulders being re-educated and realigned. This in turn results in improved posture. You'll soon notice improved health, physique, increase in mobility, and an overall feeling of wellness in yourself, and also your clothes will be fitting bet-
ter! Elimination of aches and pains is often reported. Learn to relax overused muscles and tighten underused muscles through the equal stimulation of the deeply positioned control muscles. Tone and tighten your stomach and the all-important pelvic floor muscles. There are six different toning tables, each one works on the pelvic floor and core/stomach muscles. We also have the tummy and bum table, tummy and thigh tables, tummy and upper body, posture pullover bed which works on the upper neck and shoulder, tummy and pelvic floor muscles. It's never too late to work on the pelvic floor muscle..... it's an area that can be forgotten, but is extremely important for health overall as well as confidence. One of the most popular toning tables is the stretching table. It's used to strengthen and tighten muscles and midriff areas. Arms and lower back are strengthened, bust line and ribcage too, creating an improved beautiful configuration of the body. Improved posture and shoulder flexibility is also achieved.
For more information or to book your induction please call Jill on 064 6632966.
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The Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar upskilling initiatives for 2021, which are supported by the Department of Further Education & Higher Education, offer free and subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy. They are designed to help people gain the skills necessary to either obtain employment in industry areas where there is an increasing need or to upskill in a current job. The majority of courses are part-time for a maximum of 12 months and are open to all applicants; Employed, Unemployed, and Returners who meet the eligibility criteria at the time of course commencement. Under the Springboard+ there are over 10,000 places on 321 courses being offered nationwide at certificate, degree and postgraduate levels spanning several different career sectors. They include courses in ICT, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Innovation, Digital Skills, Finance, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Creative Media, Health & Safety, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction, Lean Systems and much more. As part of the HCI Pillar 1 initiative, graduates can apply for full-time graduate conversion courses in areas of skills shortages and emerging technologies such as ICT, High End Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and others.
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To be eligible for the Springboard+ and HCI Pillar courses, applicants need to be living full-time in the Republic of Ireland, have a valid PPS number, meet the nationality/visa requirement, have lived in either the EU, the EEA, the UK or Switzerland for at least three out of the last five years. As places are limited, applicants who are on a qualifying Social Welfare payment will always take priority over others.
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Course fees for Springboard+ and HCI
Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant. For details see www.mycareerplan.ie or follow MyCareerPlan on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Pillar 1 are either free or 90% subsidised depending on eligibility. For those who are employed and applying for NFQ Level 6 course, fees are fully funded. For those who are employed and applying for a course at NFQ Levels 7, 8 or 9, fees are 90% subsidised and the 10% can be paid by the participant or employer. For anyone who is returning to the workforce after a period of unemployment or from a career break to care for loved ones, fees are fully funded for all NFQ levels.
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Applications are now open with some deadlines in early August and start dates in early September. Some courses will start in January so application deadlines will be later. For further details on all courses including entry requirements and on how to apply, log on the www. springboard.ie, and for support and guidance phone 1800 303 523 where you will get professional advice from experienced guidance counsellors. There is huge interest in these excellent opportunities to upskill and retrain and demand outstrips supply so to give yourself the best chance of securing a place, apply now!
VISIT: Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) volunteers on a recent visit to the Irish Community Air Ambulance, in Rathcoole, County Cork.
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Bohereencaol facing Glebe Lane, Killarney 1970’s (Billy Doyle Motorcycle Shop, he moved to Fleming’s Lane in the 80’s)
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Call for citizen scientists to help map Rhododendron Citizens are being asked to play a part in mapping rhododendron to help control its spread. A new App, the National Biodiversity Data Centres, can be downloaded where members of the public can input data to help locate and treat the plant. This ornamental plant, once prized for its beautiful flowers and usefulness as a hedge for creating shelter, was planted around Muckross in the 19th Century. Since then it has spread to, or been planted in, many other locations and is a common sight in many areas. It is a species which originated from the Mediterranean and has done exceedingly well in our Irish climate, particularly here in Kerry. Rhododendron has thrived at the expense of our own native habitats and species. The old oak woodlands, for which Killarney is renowned, are under serious threat from the invasion of this species, as are many of the peatland habitats such as the heath and bogs. Rhododendron can form dense thickets, blocking light, shading out native vegetation and preventing regeneration. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have been tackling the Rhododendron in Killarney National Park for many years. In parts of the MacGillycuddy Reeks, such as the Gap of Dunloe and the Black Valley, Rhododendron is also becoming well established. Local farmers regularly comment on the rate of spread over the last 10-15 years and until recently, no action had been taken to address the spread.
Over the last two years, The MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Project, a locally led agri-environmental project, led by South Kerry Development Partnership, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 which aims to improve the sustainability and economic viability of the farming in the MacGillycuddy Reeks, has been working with local landowners in the area to manage Rhododendron ponticum and prevent the loss of protected heath and bog habitats and grazing lands to this species. Given the nature of invasive species, and the speed at which they spread, early intervention leads to more efficient and successful treatment. For many landowners the prospect of dealing with well-established populations on their own is an incredibly daunting task.
BEST PRACTICE
With the support of the EIP project team, a collective working group has
GIVING: Staff at New Look Killarney recently held a fundraiser and raised €1,300 for Recovery Haven. Pictured were: Carmel Doona, Rhona Randall, Katie O'Donoghue (Recovery Haven), and Antoinette Moloney who baked and donated the cupcakes.
been established to assist farmers and landowners in treating rhododendron on their land. It has facilitated mandatory training (Hand Held Pesticide Application, QQI Level 5) on the correct use of pesticides and on best practice methods for treating Rhododendron for all farmers and members of the collective group carrying out this work. Concerns have been raised about the spread of this invasive species throughout the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and beyond where going unchecked it will have a significant impact on our native biodiversity. This year with funding from the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NPWS) and support from Kerry County Council and the Kerry Biosphere team in collaboration with the MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP Project have launched a campaign to raise awareness of this issue and begin the process of mapping the areas where this plant has spread to. "We are asking citizens to play a part in mapping rhododendron ponticum throughout Kerry using the National Bi-
odiversity Data Centres recording App so that the process of managing this invasive species can begin," Eleanor Turner, Biosphere Officer with the Kerry Biosphere Reserve, told the Killarney Advertiser. "Later in the year demonstration events for treatment of rhododendron will be held for interested landowners, farmers and community groups." Control of rhododendron is not a onetime treatment but must be carried out in several phases over a number of years. The Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve will be working over the next number of years to support landowners, farmers and communities in managing this problem. For more information follow the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on Facebook @kerrybiosphere or email kerrybiosphere@skdp.net, or watch a demonstration video for treating rhododendron on Youtube @kerrybiosphere.
GETTING THE JAB: Conor Collins from Killarney received his COVID-19 vaccination from vaccinator Veronica Machoba of Sheahan's Pharmacy at their vaccination centre to the rear of their shop on Main Street on Monday. Bookings for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is live at www.sheahanspharmacy.ie. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan
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Killarney waitress was last person to die in the War of Independence A Killarney waitress, hit by a stray bullet a few minutes before a truce, was the last person to die in the War of Independence.
in the history of the War of Independence for so long that I felt her story deserved more attention," Owen, who has examined the report of the official enquiry into her death, said. "Behind all of the military casualties on both sides of the conflict are so many ordinary civilians who were caught in the crossfire and Hannah Carey – described as a “most harmless woman” – tragically holds the unenviable honour of being the last person to die during the War of Independence."
|B y Owen O’Shea Author and Kerry historian The final victim of Ireland’s War of Independence was a 48-year-old waitress who had stepped onto the street outside a Killarney hotel in which she worked and was fatally wounded by a stray bullet fired by an unidentified RIC officer. Hannah Carey died when the policeman accidentally discharged his revolver as he drove through the streets of the town and shortly after an IRA attack on two British soldiers near the town centre. Hannah was standing at the door of the Imperial Hotel on College Street when she sustained a bullet wound to the neck just a few minutes before noon on Monday, July 11, 1921 when the agreed cessation of hostilities was to come into effect. The centenary of her death occurs this Sunday. In his book on the Truce, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc refers to Carey as being the last person killed in the war as does T Ryle Dwyer in ‘Tans, Terror and Troubles’ and she is also listed in the recently published ‘Dead of the Irish Revolution’ by Dáithí Ó
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Corráin and Eunan O’Halpin. According to research by Kerry historian, Owen O’Shea, Carey lay dying for two hours on the floor of the hotel on College Street, where she worked as a waitress, before succumbing to her injury despite the intervention of two local doctors. As she stumbled off the street after being shot, she mumbled to her employer, "I am done" before collapsing to the ground. The unmarried Killarney native died a short time after the shooting of two British soldiers at High Street and as the Crown Forces and the IRA continued to exchange fire as the clock ticked down to the official ceasefire at noon on July 11. "Hannah Carey has been a minor footnote
Just minutes before Carey was shot, the local IRA launched their final attack on the Crown Forces in Kerry. Sergeants Edward Mears and FG Clarke of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers were attacked on High Street on the orders of IRA leaders, John Joe Rice and Humphrey Murphy. Mears later died of his injuries. "Official reports and several newspapers suggested Hannah died during the attack on Mears and Clarke but this was not true," Owen added. "Instead she met her fate as an RIC lorry travelled along College Street in the aftermath of that incident. The unidentified driver of the Crossley Tender lorry later told the inquest that he was driving the truck with his loaded revolver in his hand. As he “gripped the wheel tighter”, the revolver went off. He didn’t realise anyone had been shot, telling a fellow officer, “it went off by mistake”."
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In her statement to the Court of Inquiry which followed three days later, 45-yearold hotel proprietor, Marie Slattery, recounted how Hannah Carey ran in from the door and collapsed into her arms. ‘I saw a bullet fall on the floor … the deceased spoke a few words and said “I am done”.’ The hotel cook described how he loosened Hannah’s clothes to discover the bullet wound in her neck. Two doctors administered aid but she died two hours later and was buried the following day. The inquiry concluded that Hannah Carey died of asphyxia, following [a] gun shot wound in [the] thorax, and that she died about two hours after. The only rebuke from the Court of Inquiry for the unnamed RIC officer who killed her was that he had ‘contravened all instructions on the subject of handling and using arms’. At its meeting the following week, the members of Killarney Urban District Council passed a vote of sympathy to the family of ‘Miss Hannah Carey of Killarney’. "There is no known photograph of Hannah Carey nor have I been able to trace any descendants," Owen said. "I would love to hear from anyone who might be descended from Hannah Carey or who might have a photograph of her. My email is owen@owenoshea.ie."
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FIRST PLACE: Abigail Martin and Daria Oliwniak picked up the prestigious award of first place for their investigation into coated and non-coated tablets.
SCIENTIFIC AWARD: Emma Buckley, Cara Fleming and Danielle Moriarty, won the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award for their project on ‘Which Face Covering is the most Effective?’
Students scientific projects win awards From the use of face coverings to the effects of tablets in the digestive system, and the astounding health implications of screen time - Castleisland students have proved that their scientific investigations are top of the class. | By Michelle Crean The teens from Presentation Secondary School Castleisland received four major awards on Monday at the MTU Tralee SciFest. Emma Buckley, Danielle Moriarty, and Cara Fleming won the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award for their project on ‘Which Face Covering is the most Effective?’.
The girl’s project was deeply researched, informing the public about the different types of face coverings and the environmental impacts of incorrect disposing. Their research referenced experiments carried out at Duke University. These students carried out their own experiment and surveyed their local community to gather data on just how knowledgeable we truly are on the topic of face coverings. The results were most reveal-
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ing, and this award recognised the high level of research and reporting achieved by the students. Fiona Brosnan, Tara Enright and Joanna Moynihan, who explored the use of screen time for both educational and recreational use, are the proud recipients of The Merit Award. The girl’s gathered their own background research before they developed their project. They surveyed a range of students in different year groups to establish patterns of screen time among young people and identify the effects on young people. They identified how screen time use effected step count, blood pressure, productivity level, sleep, and happiness. The results are astounding.
MERIT: Fiona Brosnan, Joanna Moynihan and Tara Enright are the proud recipients of the Merit Award.
Presentation Students also received awards for first and second place in the Intimidate Physical Sciences Category Awards. Abigail Martin and Daria Oliwniak picked up the prestigious award of first place for their investigation into coated and non-coated tablets. These girl’s took essential scientific knowledge of acid and bases and the digestive system to design an experiment to mimic what happens when tablets reach the stomach and the small intestine. The students used everyday household supplies such as lemon juice, baking soda and Panadol as the chemicals for their project. This approach highlights once again for STEM students that science is not just a school subject but is part of our everyday lives. The girl’s presented their findings in a clear and concise manner, using images, data tables and graphical presentations. Danielle Moriarty, Cara Fleming and Emma Buckley also received second place in this category, due recognition for the high quality research and presentation of their work.
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SciFest will provide trophies, plaques and other prizes to the students when they return to school in September. Principal, Katherina Broderick congratulated the award winners for their tremendous achievement. “I have seen the girls’ presentations and I found them to be really insightful, interesting and most impressive," she said. "The commitment to research and the high standard of the presentations of their scientific findings assures me that these students are well placed to have promising STEM careers if they choose to follow that path in the future.” Ms Broderick also congratulated their science teacher, Ms Dooley for her leadership of STEM in the school and for her unstinting commitment which ensured that the TY students received this level of success in SciFest and other STEM programmes. These students now represent Pres Castleisland in the next stage of the competition, the national final on November 19.
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Gardening - By Debby Looney
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Plants to compliment water features Following last week’s article about creating a water feature, I received many enquiries about planting it up and related bog gardens. A bog garden is easily constructed as part of the pond. A continuous liner from the pond under the bog garden will serve as an overflow as well as ensuring the level of moisture required for bog plants. A layer of gravel underneath the soil gives some drainage, and stones hiding a fine mesh, or even weed suppressant, will prevent soil falling into your pond and muddying the water. Bog gardens can also become part of the filtration system of your pond, if they are supplied with slow running water the roots of water plants will have an antibacterial effect. Bog gardens can also be independent from the pond, at its most basic it is a hole in the ground lined with polythene or pond liner and back filled with soil and peat. The minimum depth should be 30cm as it can dry out very quickly in warm weather, and when it does it tends to be even drier than the surrounding ground. Access to a hose is handy! When planting up water features and ponds, it is extremely important to bear in mind the size of your feature. Many water plants grow very quickly and become invasive, especially reeds and grasses! There are three zones to a pond which you will notice on the labels of water plants. Zone one is shallow, up to 30cm deep, zone two is up to 60cm deep, and zone three is anything deeper. Always plant at the recommended depth or they will not grow successfully.
WATER LILIES
Generally, we tend to think first of water lilies when it comes to pond plants, and, indeed, they are probably the most
spectacular. Water lilies, or Nymphea, are available in different sizes, which enables almost anyone to grow at least one. As a general rule of thumb, they tend to grow about 1.5 times the width of their depth, so a lily planted at a depth of 60cm, will spread about 90cm on the surface of your pond. N. Attraction is ideal for a large pond, growing to a width 1.5m with deep red flowers. A smaller red lily to try is N. Froebelii, growing to 50cm wide. Laydekeri lilies are ideal for a small pond, they will happily grow in only 30cm of water. I have several in different colours, but really it is their leaves which are quite unusual, being striped green and maroon.
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Colourful Pride festival comes to Kerry Just when you thought Pride was over, the Kingdom stands apart as Kerry is to host its own festival this month - with in-person, COVID-safe events taking place across Killarney, Tralee, Listowel, and Waterville. Over the weekend of July 16 to 18, the events will take place supplemented by online events for those who chose to celebrate remotely, whether they are located elsewhere across Kerry, Ireland, or indeed the world. The festival will run across three days and includes a schedule of hikes, swims, picnics in pods, drag karaoke, quiz night and family-friendly events. Full event details, including information and links for ticketed events, are available at www. kingdompride.ie. Pride is important all year round, and not just in big urban centres. While the main focus of the public and the media’s attention has been on the fantastic Pride celebrations in Ireland’s main cities throughout June, it is often forgotten that LGBTQI+ communities exist throughout
Ireland, from big cities to small rural communities. With this in mind, Kingdom Pride organises this annual event to highlight and celebrate those LGBTQI+ individuals that make up the fabric of Ireland’s regional towns and villages. “In a time that has been isolating for so many, Pride couldn’t come at a better point," Morgan Queeney, Chairperson of Kingdom Pride, said. "Our Pride’s theme is 'Year of the Phoenix'. Every social community is rising from the ashes and being reborn, and we aim to do the same. Our goal is to deliver hope, fun, and colour into life in Kerry for our community and our many allies.” The festival is being organised by Kingdom Pride, a voluntary group of LGBTQI+ activists in Kerry. The group has an advisory panel of community supports that include the Listowel Family Resource Center; ScEEN In Kerry; Jigsaw Kerry; Trans Kerry Support Group; Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS); BLM Kerry; Tralee International Resource Centre (T.I.R.C.); CYPSC Kerry; LINC Out Kerry; Gay Project; and Kerry Adolescent Youth Counselling.
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Iris are also a beautiful marginal plant. In my garden the Iris laevigata varieties grow best. These are a true aquatic plant which will grow in shallow water. Available in blues, pinks and a pure white, they are worth adding to your pond. Iris pseudocorus is the typical ‘flag’ we see in many ditches, but is better used as a bog plant, as in the winter its crown prefers to be dry. In the case of both lilies and iris, it can be quite difficult to find specific varieties, and unfortunately we often have to make do with what the local garden centre has to offer! Unfortunately, I have had the experience of ordering them on the Internet go horribly wrong – once I had to pay damage costs as water leaked out from the package, and another time the plants arrived rotten. So, be warned if you are tempted!
RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U16 team who recently defeated Iveragh to win the West Munster Tag Cup, with coaches Mark Doody and Timmy Moore.
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In loving memory of Sheila Courtney (nee Kelliher) Avanti, Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died on 9th July, 2018
In loving memory of Eileen O’ Sullivan, late of Knockreigh, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry who passed away on July 11th 2020
In loving memory of Jeremiah Moynihan late of The Bungalow, Shinnagh, Rathmore, Co. Kerry who died on the 11th of July 2019
HEALY
John C. Healy Died 12th July 2020 Wimbledon and formerly of Kilbrean,Killarney As we remember a loving husband, dad, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, and cousin we his family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported, sympathised and connected with us in our great loss. To his many friends thank you. To Fr. Kieran O’ Brien and Fr. Paddy O’ Donoghue who concelebrated John C.’s Mass and Maura Reen for the beautiful singing, thank you. We wish to convey our gratitude to Mary and Mike O’ Shea undertakers for all their support. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this notice as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First anniversary Mass for John C. Healy will take place in St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney at 10.30am 11th July.
1ST ANNIVERSARY HEALY
In loving memory of John C. Healy Wimbledon and formerly of Kilbrean, Killarney who died on the 12th of July 2020. It does not take a special day For us to think of you each Mass we hear each Prayer we say Is offered up to you. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving Mom and Dad and Brothers and Sisters.
Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, Unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. Forever remembered by your loving family, sons Paddy, Gary, Mike, Donie, Hugh, daughters Nancy, Kathryn, Shelanne, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, Sisters, Brothers, Relatives and Friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 10th July at 6.30pm
POWERFUL NOVENA
This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request). Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request). This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours - one day. Promised publication, never fails. AN
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. KOC
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For those who think of Eileen today A Little Prayer to Jesus say. Sadly missed by Diarmuid,Christina and Family
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times.
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.
12TH ANNIVERSARY FINNERTY
We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Gone are the days we used to share. But in our hearts, you are always there Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still, we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Loved and missed by your daughter Maria, sons Sean, Donal & Brendan, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Eileen & Paula and son-in-law Frank Granda If we could write a story It would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving Granda who had a heart of gold. From your grandchildren Rachel, David, Eoin, Sandra, Dylan, Evan, Clodagh and Aoibhín, and Great-granddaughter Jessica. Jeremiah’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 24th of July at 6pm in St. Joseph’s Church Rathmore and on Parish website.
In loving memory of Marguerite Finnerty (nee McDonnell) Graighin Aghadoe, Killarney, and formerly of Curnalee Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. who died on the 14th July 2009. R.I.P. You lived for those you loved And those you loved remember. Tie a yellow ribbon on the old oak tree. Always loved and sadly missed by Padraic, Una, Olivia, Karol, and sisters Lilly and Pauline, her colleagues and friends. Anniversary Mass in Fossa Church on Saturday 10th July at 7:30pm.
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times.
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. KOC
CASEY
PRAYER FOR HEALING In loving memory of a devoted husband and father John C. Healy Wimbledon and formerly of Kilbrean, Killarney who died on the 12th of July 2020. You will forever remain alive within our hearts and memories God Bless Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving wife Esther and children Andrea, Anna and Conor
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
In loving memory of a dear brother Denis Casey late of Shronaboy Glenflesk who died on the 10th July 1997. Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. Always loved and remembered by your brother Patrick, sister Eileen, and nephews Ger, Michael, John and Kevin. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 31st July in Glenflesk Church at 6pm.
Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For iff you creathed me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me.. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cels. Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Reamove al inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to ful health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Chrish our Lord. Amen.MM
11TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN
Cherished memories of a dear friend, Sheila O’Sullivan late of Knocknaskeha, Killarney, who died on 14th July, 2010 RIP Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Will take them away. Each of us, in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Fondly remembered, Mary, John Joe, Jason & Alice
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HEALY
O’CONNELL (NEE CROWLEY)
MOYNIHAN
In loving memory of Amelia Healy Alto Vista, Loreto Rd., Killarney who died on 12th July 1992.
In loving memory of Joan (Joanie) O’Connell, late of Station Rd, Headford & Rathmore, who passed away peacefully on the 22nd of July 2018.
In loving memory of Eileen Moynihan late of Clashnagarrane Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 14th of July 2010. R.I.P.
O’SULLIVAN
In loving memory of Tim O’Sullivan late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 12th of July 2020. On the first Anniversary of Timmy’s death, his family wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We express our gratitude to all those who called to our home, attended the funeral and sent condolences via post, online and by phone over the past year. We were appreciative of those who stood outside the church to sympathise with us, given COVID-19 restrictions were in place. We were also very moved by those who stood by the roadside as the funeral cortege made its way to Killaha graveyard. We would like to thank Fr. Kieran and Fr. Lenihan for their support and assistance, and the choir and O’Shea’s Undertakers for their professional service. A special word of appreciation to the public health nurses who looked after Timmy with compassion and kindness over the past number of years. Thanks to Cahernane medical, the staff of University Hospital Kerry and Killarney Nursing home for their care during his last days.We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our gratitude. Loved and sadly missed by your family, Joan, Tim and Mary. Anniversary mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Monday, 12th July at 6:15pm.
13TH ANNIVERSARY
Memories are precious They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.
Our Joanie Sadly missed and always remembered by your sons, John, Ted and Justin, daughter Martha, daughters-in-law Patricia, Dympna & Jenny, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Amy, Laura, Cillian, Grace, Rebecca, Elodie, Amelia, Jonah and James.
2ND ANNIVERSARY FOLEY
In loving memory of a treasured Husband Father & Grandfather, John “Boysie” Foley late of Dooks, Glenbeigh, who passed away on 11th July 2019. Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts, you are always there. Always loved and sadly missed by your wife Nellie, Anna & Brendan, Pat & Laura, Julie & Mike, Noel & JoAnn, James & Julie, Mike, Aoife, Sean, Caoilfhin, Rian, Siun, Cait, Nessa & Holly.
MIRACLE PRAYER
Your memory is so precious Your presence missed so much You will always be remembered and loved by all of us A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.
Happy, smiling, full of fun, Telling us all “Sure you’re beautiful & handsome”, A hearty laugh, and a heart so kind, One of the most genuine ladies you’ll ever find, Flowers, ice-cream a simple life, A sister, a nana, a mother a devoted wife. Our friend, our queen of fashion and our first teacher, A proud C.I.E. railway gate keeper. Sparkling eyes, dancing with glee, Entertaining us by singing “The Rose of Tralee”.
SLATTERY
In loving memory of David DD Slattery late of Carrigeen, Headford who died on the 6th July 2008. RIP
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
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. KOC
6TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, She placed all her trust in Thee. Jesus ended her suffering took her hand and set her free. Heartbroken are we that we are now physically apart, Consoled that she is forever in our heart. In Heaven’s garden, may God grant Joanie eternal rest. Thank you God for our Joanie. To us she was simply the best. Loved, remembered and dearly missed by your sons, Tim & Noel, daughters Bríd, Margaret, Joan-Marie and Esther, brother Derry, sister Margaret, Sons in law, Daughters in law, Grandchildren, Greatgrandchildren and extended Family. Anniversary mass Saturday 10th July at 6pm in St Agatha’s Church Glenflesk. Mass can be viewed on Glenflesk Parish facebook page.
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy. Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication.ND
IN MEMORIAM
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 hearthache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Loved and remembered always by your Family. Anniversary mass for Kathleen will be celebrated on Sunday July 18th at Our Lady of Lourdes church Kilcummin at 11.30am
Loved and remembered by your daughter Ciara, sons Paul and Michael, and their Families.
11TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN
In loving memory of Eileen Moynihan late of Clashnagarrane Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 14th of July 2010. Sister Memories are precious They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today. Loved and always remembered by your sisters Maria, Kathleen & Peg, brother Dan and Families. Aunt Softly the leaves of memories fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Sadly missed and always remembered by Claire, Peter, Shane, Laura & Gina.
JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times.
16TH ANNIVERSARY
NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY
Put your arms around her Lord Give her special care For you have our greatest treasure A mother beyond compare.
Glenflesk Kerry, A loyal GAA fan, “Proud as punch when Derry & John Crowley brought home the ‘Sam’ “
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Breda and Family.
In loving memory of our dear mum and nana Kathleen Cronin late of 2 Arbutus Drive who left us on 11th July 2015.
A spray of golden memories Tied with all our love Memories to cherish forever Of a Mother we dearly loved.
RYAN
In loving memory of a wonderful father, grandfather & great grandfather, John Ryan late of Ballycullane, Rathmore who died on the 8th of July 2005. Memories are like leaves of gold They never tarnish or grow old Locked in our hearts you will always be Loved and remembered for eternity. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your Family.
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.
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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9.7.2021 2ND ANNIVERSARY
13TH ANNIVERSARY
7TH ANNIVERSARY
FALVEY
MCAULIFFE
TEAHAN
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8TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BREEN
In loving memory of Noreen Falvey late of Cappaganeen, Beaufort who died July 7th 2019. RIP
In loving memory of a wonderful mother Kathleen McAuliffe late of Forge Cross, Rathmore who died on 12th of July 2008. R.I.P.
I wish I could see you one more time Come walking through the door But I know that is impossible.
No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always there for you.
I will hear your voice no more I know you can feel my tears And you don’t want me to cry.
We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together But memories keep you close to us And memories last forever.
Yet my heart is broken because you had to die I pray that God will give me strength and somehow get me through.
Time passes by, life goes on It’s not the same now you are gone But we think about you every day And in our hearts, you’ll always stay.
As I struggle with this heartache That came when I lost you
Loved and always remembered by her loving Family.
Always loved and remembred by your loving husband Jerry.
NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN NOVENA TO ST. GERARD Almighty and Eternal God I come to thank you for all the blessings with which you favoured St. Gerard while he was on earth and for the glory with which you have crowned him in Heaven. For the greater honour of your most holy name and for the edification of the Church, glorify St. Gerard before men and through his meris in union with those of Jesus and Mary grant me the favours I now ask. (here mention them privately). And you St. Gerard, my powerful patron, who have always helped those who prayed to you, intercede for me before the throne of God, listen to my fervant prayer, graciously accept them and according to God’s holy will let me experience the effects of your powerful intercession. Amen. PM
Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has given to me. Intercede for me that I will obtain guidance in seeking out possible opportunities. When I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful and diligent for the glory of God for my own good and that of all the people we serve. Ask God to give me health of mind and body and generosity in meeting the needs of others. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
In loving memory of Jim Teahan Fair Haven, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 11th July, 2014. As each day dawns we think of you As each night falls we pray for you And throughout our lives no matter where In our hearts you are always there. We miss your smile your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all. Sadly missed by his wife Anne, children Geraldine, Siobhan, Seamus, Kay and Deirdre and by his Grandchildren. Anniversary Mass at 9:30am in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney on Monday 12th July.
In loving memory of Peggy Breen late of 95 Pinewood Estate, Killarney whose anniversary occurs the 9th of July & remembering her birthday 6th of July. What I would give if I could say I will go and see my Mom today To hear her voice,and see her smile. To sit and talk with her a while To be together in the same old way This is my dearest wish today. Sadly missed by your husband John, daughters Sandra, Nicola and Martina, son Michael, Grandchildren, Daughter-in-law, Son in laws, extended Family and Friends. xxx Anniversary Mass Saturday 17th July at 6.15pm, St.Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.
PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE NOVENA TO ST. GERARD Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude, Faithful servant a friend of Jesus, the Church honours and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases of things almost despaired of. Pray for me I am so helpless and alone. Make use I implore you of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings particularly (request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise O blessed St. Jude to be ever mindful of this great favour to always honour you as my special and powerful patron and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.TH
Almighty and Eternal God I come to thank you for all the blessings with which you favoured St. Gerard while he was on earth and for the glory with which you have crowned him in Heaven. For the greater honour of your most holy name and for the edification of the Church, glorify St. Gerard before men and through his meris in union with those of Jesus and Mary grant me the favours I now ask. (here mention them privately). And you St. Gerard, my powerful patron, who have always helped those who prayed to you, intercede for me before the throne of God, listen to my fervant prayer, graciously accept them and according to God’s holy will let me experience the effects of your powerful intercession. Amen. PM
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SPORT
9.7.2021
ADAM MOYNIHAN
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KILLARNEY
SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY
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Fans to return for Munster semi There was good news for Kerry GAA supporters this past week when Munster GAA confirmed that tomorrow’s Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final against Tipperary will be a test event for the return of spectators to sport, with a maximum attendance of 3,500 permitted. Tickets were to be distributed by the County Board with any returned tickets going on public sale today (Friday) at 11am. Limited crowds of 200 were in attendance for Kerry’s recent home matches against Tyrone and Clare but the bulk
of these tickets were distributed among the players’ and officials’ families. Saturday’s fixture at Semple Stadium will represent Kerry supporters’ first real opportunity to see their heroes in the flesh since March of 2020. As for the match itself, Kerry will naturally enter the contest as strong favourites, despite the fact that they are playing the defending Munster champions away from home. Tonight’s team announcement (8pm) could be a controversial one. Peter Keane chose not to include Rathmore pair Shane Ryan and Paul Murphy
against Clare and it came as a surprise to most observers that Murphy, the team captain, did not see any gametime whatsoever in that blowout win. Kerry’s regular No. 5, who has been a mainstay in the team for a number of years, missed the Tyrone match two weeks prior as he attended his brother’s wedding. Omitting Murphy again would be a major call. Ryan, meanwhile, was available for selection against Clare following a six-week layoff due to injury. If he doesn’t start tomorrow, it would suggest that Keane has replaced his regular No. 1 with newcomer Kieran Fitzgibbon.
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Tipperary v Kerry Saturday at 7pm Semple Stadium Live on Sky Sports Tipperary will do all they can to hang onto their crown and speaking at AIB’s All-Ireland SFC launch, key player Conor Sweeney said he and his teammates were “clinging onto straws” as they look for positive signs that they can cause an upset. “We're reigning Munster champions, that's one thing we have. Albeit it's something new that we're not used to, but you need to take that confidence into the game. "It's on in Thurles which is another small nugget, there might be a bit of a crowd in which might give us a lift. Other than that we need to drive home the message that we believe in what we're doing in training, we believe we can compete against them. All we're looking for is to give ourselves a chance to beat them.”
FAN FAVOURITE: Kerry's Paudie Clifford in full flow against Clare. As supporters return, backdrops of empty terraces will hopefully be a thing of the past. Pic: Dáire Brennan/Sportsfile.
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9.7.2021
Kerry ladies match to be televised live on TG4
The Kingdom will kick-off their championship campaign this evening in Ennis ALL-IRELAND SFC (GROUP 4)
LAUNCH: Kerry captain Aislinn Desmond will be hoping to lead Kerry to victory against Galway in their first match of the 2021 championship. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.
Kerry’s 2021 championship opener will be televised on TG4 with coverage starting this evening (Friday) at 7.20pm. The Kingdom will be hoping to bounce back from their disappointing Division 2 league final defeat to Meath and get their season up and running with victory in their first group game of the LGFA’s flagship competition. Darragh Long and Declan Quill’s side have been drawn in a pot that includes today’s opponents – Galway – and Donegal. Two teams from each pool will advance to the All-Ireland quarter-finals. There is very little margin for error so Kerry will be gunning for a victory tonight in Clare. Anything less and the pressure will be on for their remaining group game against Donegal in two weeks’ time. Elsewhere in the championship, defending champions Dublin will open the defence of their title with a fixture against Tyrone. Last year’s runners-up Cork will take on the reigning All-Ireland Intermediate champions, and now the Division 2 champions, Meath in the opening round. The Ladies Gaelic Football Association and tournament sponsors TG4
BASKETBALL: The St Paul's U12 team who won the Division 1 title in 2019/20 received their medals in a presentation at St Oliver's National School. Back: Cliona Moynihan, Ciara O'Sullivan, Muireann Healy, Clodagh Clancy, Celia Lyndon, Ava Weldon. Front: Aideen Fleming, Abbey Doherty, Kate Healy, Laura Healy. Absent from photo: Síofra Randles.
BALLERS: The St Paul's U12 B team who won the Division 3 title in 2019/20 received their medals in a presentation at St Oliver's National School. Back: Fiona McHugh, Isabella Dennehy, Megan Sheahan, Kate Forde, Ella O'Connor, Eimear Furlong. Front: Molly Reidy, Emily Kate O'Sullivan Waters, Zoe Counihan, Holly Heffernan, Clodagh Flanagan.
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Galway v Kerry Friday at 7.30pm Cusack Park, Ennis have unveiled an impressive schedule of live summer action that will see all 63 games in the 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Championships being broadcast live either on television or via livestream. TG4 will show 13 live games, including an All-Ireland final triple-header (senior, intermediate and junior) from Croke Park on September 5. The remaining 50 matches across will be available to view live on the LGFA and TG4’s dedicated online portal. "TG4 is delighted to continue to lead the way, ensuring that women’s sport is front and centre for television audiences,” said TG4 Ardstiúrthóir Alan Esslemont. “Already this year, we have aired 150% more games from the 2021 Lidl Ladies National Football Leagues; we will continue to make even more games available to the public, free to air, nationally and internationally all our broadcast platforms.”
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As the Tour de France lights up our TV screens, Eamonn Fitzgerald charts the proud history of cycling in the Killarney area
9.7.2021
TG4 are providing excellent coverage of the Tour de France as the top professional cyclists tackle all of those torturous climbs over the beautiful French countryside. The TV commentators fill in viewers on the intricate team tactics and work on the peleton, all as Gaeilge of course. It got off to a dreadful start when an attention-seeking spectator held up a sign and encroached on the race road which
sent Tony Martin, the German cyclist, tumbling off his bike, causing a domino effect and bringing down several riders in a massive pile-up. That was about 30km from the finish. These pros are made of tough stuff and the Tour, which is in existence for well over a century, continued, providing wonderful colour and a real spectacle to behold.
HISTORY: Gene Mangan (Killorglin, Rás winner in 1955) and Pat Moriarty (Cleeney, Killarney) grass-track racing in Fitzgerald Stadium in 1953. Pic: Killarney Cycling Club.
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CYCLING IN KILLARNEY
Cycling continues to be very popular in Killarney and in Kerry. Cycling for leisure has really taken off. It covers all age groups and all genders. You will notice individuals and small groups gathering at locations such as Lidl carpark before heading off for their usual 10k, 40k and further still for some enthusiasts. It is wonderful to see them, a small, colourful cavalcade cycling safely in the Na-
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9.7.2021 tional Park or on the many roads out of Killarney. Killarney Cycling Club has been in existence for many years and got a great fillip in 1982 when Niall O’Sullivan (O’Sullivan’s Place) and John Crowley (Michael Collins’ Place) got two ‘racing’ bikes and hit the roads. They were just 14-year-old students urged on by their enthusiastic parents, John A. O’Sullivan and Tadhg Crowley respectively. They featured in the Killarney Advertiser and invited prospective cyclists to join up by ringing 064 31430. From their youthful enthusiasm the local club took off and prospered. It didn’t take long before the Killarney club outdid the much more established clubs, particularly Desmonds/ Cordal, Tralee CC, Listowel CC, Killorglin CC, Iveragh CC and others. Within a relatively short time, Killarney CC riders won titles at Kerry, Munster and All-Ireland levels. Within three years Matt Slattery, Paul Curtis and Seán Curtis from Killarney CC took part in the prestigious, but very demanding, Rás Tailteann. In 1987, the Killarney CC was able and willing to enter a team in the Junior Tour of Ireland. On that team were John Blackwell, Gordon Tangney, Ger Neeson, John McCarthy, Derek Healy, and Denis Cronin from the young batch of emerging Killarney CC riders.
DENIS O’SHEA
It was only a matter of time before Killarney produced a fine cyclist for the demanding 1998 Rás (renamed). Denis O’Shea was always prominent and was ‘leader on the road’ at one stage, finishing a very creditable 10th in the overall in GC. That was a great achievement as he was pitted against the best in Ireland, who came from far better resourced teams as regards backup etc. Denis continued his good form in 1998 when he rode for the Kerry team in the Rás. Also on that team were John Blackwell and John McCarthy. All rode well for the team to assist Andy Roche to win the title. Denis O’Shea finished 9th in GC. John Blackwell finished 3rd in the stage into Killorglin, a great performance by the present postman for certain districts in the Killarney area. It is wonderful to report that Killarney Cycling Cub caters for huge numbers from underage to the mature leisurely cyclists to the competitive members. You will see them training for local races and for some the national competitions provide the goals.
DENIS GEANEY
Another very significant factor to increase the number of leisure cyclists was the annual Ring of Kerry cycle run, a non-competitive run as distinct from a race. Denis Geaney, Paudie Doolan, Paddy O’Donoghue, Cal Hurley and a number of other local cyclists went on good spins every week and in 1982 Geaney got the idea of tackling the Ring of Kerry, a 170km tour around South Kerry. They would do
many years there was a banked track, velodrome style and it was a great thrill to watch riders such as John Galvin and the trophy-laden Frank O’Sullivan (Banteer and Fermoy) battle it out in and age-old Cork v Kerry rivalry. Unfortunately, the banked racing track made way for the sideline seating when the Munster Council saw the increasing numbers attending the Cork v Kerry Munster finals. The biggest attendance ever in the Fitzgerald Stadium was 53,000 in 1937 when the All-Ireland hurling final between Tipperary and Kilkenny was played. Dr Eamonn O’Sullivan said that the 52,000 “enjoyed it in comfort” and “with proper stewarding it was capable of housing up to 60,000”.
DRUGS
SUCCESS: Conor Kissane of Killarney Cycling Club winning the Lacey Cup in 2019. Pic: George Doyle.
it in summertime when the days were long, and a date was set for the first Saturday in July. The scenery is unrivalled and why not collect a few bob for local charities while they’re at it. Denis Geaney’s brainchild had a modest beginning. 46 intrepid local cyclists wheeled their way around the Ring of Kerry. That was 1982 and Rome wasn’t built in one day, but the seed sown by Geaney and his friends fell on rich soil. Such was the interest aroused that it became necessary to enlist an admin team and a host of marshals to deal with the myriad of tasks involved in staging this annual charity cycle. People such as Cathal Walshe, now a retired garda and a wonderful community activist, pitched in to co-ordinate this mammoth task. All of these people are volunteers, who give so much of their time throughout the year to get thousands of cyclists safely around the Ring of Kerry and gather millions of euro for local charities. It is estimated that 1,200 volunteers come on board each year. It started in 1982 and to date it has raised €16 million, benefitting 160 charity organisations. It became so popular with entrants from far and near that a stage was reached when safety issues determined the number of entrants. It has been held every year since 1982 until COVID-19 caused its cancellation. Virtuality will suffice while this pandemic changes all of our lives, but the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will be back. All great fun, a health-promoting sport. But as with all sports safety is a top priori-
ty. The onus is on the cyclists, but also on the other road users, especially careless drivers. Remember you have four wheels protecting you while the cyclist depends on two and a tumble on the asphalt can cause serious injury, even with a helmet.
GREAT MEMORIES
I have very happy memories of cycle races such as the Rás Tailteann, and the NACA competitions on grass in the Fitzgerald Stadium. These were all amateur cyclists. Names such as John Drumm, Dan Ahern, Gene Mangan, Eamonn Breen, Louis Moriarty and many more spring to mind. I had many a conversation about cycling with the late John Galvin of Muckross Road. The Sneem-born builder was an outstanding cyclist in his youth, in an era before the aforementioned cyclists. Racing bikes of that time were primitive and sturdy, built to last, and riders had none of the fancy gadgets of the modern flyers. There was no coaching worth talking about, but for sheer grit and determination John Galvin was hard to beat. He practised aero dynamics long before he or anyone else knew about the phenomenon. Small in stature, his style was to hunch over the handle bars and adjust to the steep pull up from Waterville to Coomakista, or the dangerous descent from Molls Gap and the series of sharp turns after passing the church. His favourite track was at the Fitzgerald Stadium. Many of our readers will remember the concrete sideline seating around the perimeter of the main pitch, between the terrace and the pitch. For
Competitive cycling in Killarney is all amateur of course and no sign of performance enhancing drugs such as EPO that has bedevilled so many professional sports, especially the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France seven years in a row from 1999-2005, before he was caught as a drug cheat and stripped of his titles. How many more escape the net? Put it another way: how many professional cyclists are clean of these drugs? Seán Kelly and Stephen Roche, world class riders and winners on the international stages, were clean of drugs. They drew huge crows for the Nissan Classics in Killarney when they were in their prime. Boxing has been under suspicion for many years. Greyhound racing and horse racing have come under the radar in recent times, especially when top trainer Jim Bolger alleges that the IHRB is not doing its job properly to highlight drug usage in the horse industry.
TOWN COUNCIL
I am delighted with the policies and plans of the Town Council who are providing more safe facilities for cyclists. Just opened is the delightful safe roadway linking Ross Road and Muckross Road. Several planned cycle routes within the town infrastructure are planned and are in the consultative stages. On these happy summer days and the town buzzing with staycationers, admire and support the thousands of cyclists you see in the National Park or on the public roads. Let us all play our part to ensure that the person who leaves home on a bicycle, for pleasure or for work, be it leisure or in competition, that she/he will travel safely and return home. Sadly some don’t. The RSA annual report reminds us of the stark realities of life on the roads. 148 fatalities broken down as follows: 62 drivers killed, 26 passengers, 32 pedestrians, 17 motorcyclists and 10 pedal cyclists. Cold statistics but hiding behind every number is a tragic human story of someone who went out and never came back home. Bain sult as an rothaíocht ach fan slán.
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How did RTÉ Sport fare at Euro 2020? As the tournament draws to a close with Sunday’s final, Adam Moynihan reviews the performances of RTÉ’s commentators during Euro 2020
SWISS: Steven Zuber of Switzerland in action against France at Euro 2020.
9.7.2021 Although it’s not something I’ve ever tried myself, I’m sure that commentating on live sporting events is very hard. My own limited experiences with local radio have taught me that any kind of live broadcasting can be daunting and unforgiving. It’s so easy to make a mistake, and there’s no such thing as a second take. That being said, commentators and co-commentators for big companies like RTÉ are beamed into homes around the country so criticism is bound to come with the territory. If you scan Twitter after any big, televised event, such as a match at Euro 2020 for example, you will find a deluge of negative comments about whoever called the game. But, in the case of our national broadcaster, has the recent criticism been justified? In short, and this just my personal opinion, I would say that some of the negativity surrounding commentators and analysts has been warranted. You can forgive certain kinds of errors. Fans tend to pounce on things like misidentifying a player, but that can happen to anyone in the heat of the moment. We must also take into account the fact that, at the moment, commentators are watching the same pictures we are. Due to COVID they are not, generally speaking, in attendance at the matches so, like us, they are at the mercy of the local director when it comes to seeing replays from the right angles and so forth. Other mistakes, traits and habits are less forgivable. Commentators should be knowledgeable. They should tell us things that we don’t already know and highlight things that we haven’t already seen. If the average fan at home on the couch knows more and sees more than the commentator, then what’s the point of the commentator? Ger Canning is a hugely experienced commentator who has covered multiple sports for decades, but it is fair to say that his performances are not always well-received by the general public. There were a couple of incidents in the group stages of the Euros that drew criticism online. In Hungary’s match against Portugal, for example, the Hungarians scored a lead “goal” that looked offside from the getgo, but the linesmen kept his flag down for several seconds until the ball hit the back of the net. When he raised it, there was confusion, and no little annoyance, in Canning’s voice. The official waited an awfully long time to raise his flag, the commentator said, clearly unaware of the not-so-new VAR-related directive which encourages linesmen to keep their flag down until the play has ended in cases when they are unsure about the decision. It would be bad enough if Canning did not explain this rule to the viewers, but to not even know about it was quite poor. Later in the same match, he incorrectly “credited” a Hungarian defender with an own goal when Raphael Guerreiro’s shot took a deflection before nestling in the corner of the net. The initial shot was on target so the deflection did not amount to an own goal, a well-known stipula-
tion which has been standard practice for years, but Canning appeared to be shocked that the goal had been given to the Portuguese player. He did not appear to be familiar with the rule. On the other end of the scale is Des Curran. George Hamilton is still the main man but now he’s a firm second to Curran in my opinion. Knowledgeable, insightful, measured, but emotive at the right times, Curran ticks all the boxes and, for me, was RTÉ’s standout performer during Euro 2020. As for co-commentators, it’s hard to single out anyone who has been too impressive. The two mainstays are Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton, both of whom, at times, sound like they don’t actually like watching football matches. Their analysis tends to be negative, focussing on errors and highlighting what players “should have” done in any given situation. To them, it seems as though everything that happens in a match is someone’s fault. Considering how much they have been criticised, it’s somewhat surprising that RTÉ have persevered with them. Having said that, it is a difficult job and maybe there just isn’t anyone else capable of doing it. Kenny Cunningham and Stephen Kelly are two of the younger brigade who would perhaps be in line to take over from Whelan and Houghton at some point, but both have had some less than impressive moments in recent weeks. Cunningham was culpable, alongside Canning, in failing to notice that Kai Havertz’s goal against Portugal was actually an own goal, despite seeing several replays that clearly showed the ball ricocheting off Rúben Dias. Kelly has had some howlers, perhaps none more noticeable than in the pulsating last 16 match between Switzerland and France. When Pavard’s tackle on Zuber on the edge of the box went to VAR, Kelly insisted that it wasn’t a penalty because it was on the line. Des Curran, clearly keen not to blatantly contradict his colleague, paused before politely, and correctly, offering that on the line equals in the box. Kelly must not have been listening. When the referee gave the penalty after watching the replay on the pitch-side monitor, Kelly was flabbergasted. “I can’t believe he’s given that! It’s on the line!” It was refreshing to hear some female voices throughout the tournament, although, much like the men, no one really stood out for me as a co-commentator. In fairness, Lisa Fallon and Karen Duggan were quite good as analysts in the studio. That’s a different gig, though. Taking into account some of the performances in the gantry (or studio, as the case may be) this summer, it will be interesting to see how many of the current crop of commentators are recalled for the World Cup in 2022.
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OPINION WEEKLY SPORT
Our sports editor ADAM MOYNIHAN shares his thoughts on the week's burning issues
Grealish is winning over the Irish… Rice? Not so much Without wishing to devolve into bottom-of-the-barrel “you know you’re Irish when…” humour, you know you’re Irish when, at some point in a major tournament, you are utterly consumed by the giddy anticipation that precedes the English national team’s impending implosion. Annoyingly, it appears as though that joyous moment of self-destruction might not actually happen this time. Which is weird. Nevertheless, hating the English is undoubtedly one of our favourite things to do, even if that hate is becoming more playful and less… hateful as time goes by. There are still some proper hate figures when it comes to Anglo-Hiberno relations, though. The Royal Family. Cromwell. Churchill. Thatcher. Grealish. Rice. And not necessarily in that order. The latter duo could well help to bring football “home” on Sunday evening, a feat which will no doubt make them eternal heroes in the country of their birth. But back in the home of their forefathers (Grealish has four Irish grandparents and both of Rice’s parents are Irish), it will do little for their popularity, which plummeted when the pair separately decided to switch allegiances to England having represented Ireland at underage level. Rice actually played three times for Ireland’s senior team before defecting. The decisions (Grealish in 2015 and Rice in 2019) left Irish football fans absolutely furious. Not only were we losing two badly needed high-potential players, we were losing them to England. It left a very sour taste. There was a time in
Ireland when the mere mention of Grealish’s name was sure to incite furrowed brows and expletives. They say time heals all wounds, however, and an informal poll carried out on my Instagram this week seems to suggest that, in Grealish’s case at least, all is forgiven. 77% of the 250 respondents said that they now “like” Jack Grealish, with the remaining 23% standing firm and stating that they “hate him”. The poll itself can’t claim to be a completely accurate reading of the entire room – most of my followers are from Kerry – but it’s a remarkable figure nonetheless, especially when you consider how despised the Aston Villa player was following his change of heart. Perhaps the fact that Grealish has blossomed into such an exciting talent has impacted Irish soccer fans’ perception of him. He has lit up the Premier League in recent seasons and is now a target for a number of clubs, including Manchester United - one of the most popular teams on these shores. He does also seem to come across as a genuine guy and whenever he speaks about the controversial transfer, he is
respectful to Ireland. The Birmingham native, who played Gaelic football as a boy, clearly has legitimate ties to both communities and considering how well his career is going, no Irish supporter can seriously claim that he made the wrong choice. Rice, on the other hand, still divides opinion. There is a well-founded perception that the West Ham midfielder did not handle his defection as well as he could and, perhaps, should have, and that he strung Ireland along for longer than he needed to. Maybe he always wanted to play for England? Maybe Ireland was just a stepping-stone? My poll revealed that 60% of my followers still “hate” Rice, which is in stark contrast to the approval rating achieved by Grealish.
BOTH
Another question in the survey threw up an interesting figure. When asked if it is possible to feel both Irish and English, as Grealish and Rice apparently do, three out of five people said “no”, it isn’t. This was surprising to me. Surely you can be both? To get a better grasp of this
MIXED ALLEGIANCES: Former Ireland underage star Jack Grealish is now an important player for the country of his birth, England. Pic: Andrew Dowling.
concept, and to understand what it feels like to be Irish and English, I spoke to a number of locals who have mixed Irish and English backgrounds. One, a woman with an English mother and an Irish father, said she has loyalties to both countries. “I feel a sense of belonging in both places,” she explained. Another, a man who was born in London before moving to Ireland with his English father and Irish mother when he was five, explained how he has “grown attached” to Ireland and England. Despite spending most of his life in Ireland and feeling Irish, another man, who was born in England, “admitted” (a silly word in this instance) to supporting England in the Euros. “Who else am I going to cheer for when Ireland fail to qualify?” he asked. He still feels a connection to the place of his birth. I found the percentage striking but the majority of English/Irish people I interviewed were not shocked that 60% of Irish folk apparently believe that you can’t be both. “Irish people are fiercely loyal to Ireland,” one pointed out. “So it makes sense that they struggle with the idea of someone feeling both Irish and English.” But that’s exactly where Grealish and Rice fall. They were never simply Irish. They are not, now, simply English. They are both. Of course, we can and will stop short of supporting England in the final on Sunday. I’m fairly sure the right to enjoy watching them lose on penalties is enshrined in Bunreacht na hÉireann. But, if the English do bring it home, maybe we can take some small bit of pride in knowing that they couldn’t have done it without a little help from the Irish.
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Killarney Athletic RESULTS: Killorglin U13 (T2) 4 Killarney Athletic U13 (T2) 7 (Liam Harmon 2, Oran Kennedy, Alex Doolan, Finn O’Donnell, Garvan Collins. Sterling performance by keeper Ryan Twomey). U13 Summer Cup - Killarney Athletic (T1) 5 MEK 1 (Szymon Jasinski 2, JJ O'Donoghue, Evan Doona, JJ O'Donoghue). Denny KDL Challenge Cup Last 16 - Killarney Athletic A 4 Castleisland (B) 1 (Eoin Moynihan 2, Owen Benson, Adam Moynihan). Denny KDL Women’s Challenge Cup Group Stage - Killarney Athletic 6 MEK Galaxy 1 (Emir Cronin 2, Elaine Doherty, Kate Stack, Niamh Stack, Pia Hickey). 300 CLUB DRAW: Results. €500 - Annabelle Vanverde, €100 - Donal Lynch, €100 - Tom O’Shea , €100 - Billy Hennighan, €100 - Colm O’Donoughe, €100 - Joan McCarthy. June: €500 - Darren T O'Sullivan, €100 - Paudie O'Connor, €100 - Kieran Herlihy, €100 - Malachy Walsh, €100 - Martin Walsh, €100 - Margaret Looney.
Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 7, 21, 25, 26. There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winner received €150. The next jackpot on Monday, July 12 is €9,000. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce. com. RESULTS: U16 - Mastergeeha 3 Killarney Celtic 4 (Edward Myers 2, Callum Cronin, Kalvin O’Sullivan). Inter Kenmare 3 Killarney Celtic B 0. U14 Quarter-Final Listowel Celtic 5 Killarney Celtic 2 (Dara O’Sullivan 2). U13 - Killarney Celtic 4 Inter Kenmare 7 (Cillian Slattery 2, Dara O’Sullivan, Luca Mosca). U12 - Mastergeeha 3 Killarney Celtic 2 (Luke O’Shea, Jack Culloty). Girls - U13 - Killarney Celtic White 3 Castleisland 0 (Niamh Brosnan, Cliona Moynihan, Zoe Counihan).
Mastergeeha INTERSPORT ELVERYS SUMMER SOC-
CER SCHOOL: A huge welcome and thank you to Chelsea Noonan, our new FAI Development Officer in Kerry for joining us in Kilbrean Park. Our next camp is August 9. Book on bookings. summersoccerschools.ie. STAR PLAYERS: We want to congratulate Ruairi O'Donoghue from our U13 boys team for being recognised in the Kerry Schoolboys team of the week. Amy Brosnan was recognised as Player of the Week across all girls team in the county. RESULTS: U12 Girls - Inter Kenmare 7 Mastergeeha 4. U13 - Mastergeeha A 5 Ballyhar Dynamos 0. U13 - Mastergeeha B 6 Inter Kenmare 4. U14 - Mastergeeha B 2 MEK Galaxy 5. U16 - Killorglin AFC 0 Mastergeeha 2. U16 - Mastergeeha 3 Killarney Celtic 4. Seniors - Mastergeeha 4 Windmill Utd 0. EUROS GOALS GALORE: Our Goals Galore Competition continues to follow the Euros now that we are in the Semi Final Stage. Check out the Goals Galore Leaderboard on our Facebook page. LOTTO: There was no winner of the Lotto on Friday, July 2. Next lotto draw for a jackpot of €2,400 in the Village Inn, Kilcummin on Friday night July 9.
Killarney Legion GAA U12 GIRLS COUNTY LEAGUE: Our U12 girls ‘green’ team played at home this week where we welcomed the girls of Southern Gaels. Another entertaining game ensued with the hosts taking an early lead with a series of well worked scores. The young Gaels from South Kerry were not daunted and came back strongly. The woodwork and some heroic goal line clearances kept the Legion lead intact during the first half. After the break, both sides continued to combine well and display all the skills of the game. The hosts fared better at moving the ball from end to end and kept the scoreboard ticking over. Southern Gaels young charges showed great tricks and skills in front of goal and kept the Legion
defenders on their toes throughout. In the end the hosts closed out the game with some fine scores and bagged the two points on offer. Well done to all the players who provided great entertainment in difficult conditions on the night. Thanks to Southern Gaels for making the journey to Direen. Well done girls. CONGRATULATIONS: Massive congratulations to former Legion senior ladies player Sarah Leahy on her progress in athletics this year and her recent achievement of being called up to the U23 Ireland Squad. Congratulations Sarah from everyone in Killarney Legion. CONGRATULATIONS: Happiest of birthdays to Mary Slattery on celebrating a milestone at the weekend, hope you had a great night.
Spa GAA UPCOMING FIXTURES: Sunday, July 11 U13 Co League Spa v Kenmare (away, 6pm) and U14 Girls Spa v MKL B (away, 7pm) and U12 Girls Spa v Laune Rangers B (home, 12pm); Monday, July 12 EK Minor League Spa v Cordal/Scartaglin (home, 7.30pm) and Senior Ladies Donal Curtin Cup Spa v Desmonds (away, 7.30pm). Best of luck to all teams and managements. In the event of any changes to fixtures, the most up to date list will be on the spagaa.com website calendar. KERRY TEAMS: Good luck to all Kerry teams in action this weekend. Kerry Senior Ladies play Galway this Friday in Rd 1 of the Championship (7.30pm, Ennis). On Saturday, July 10 the Kerry seniors play Tipperary in the Munster semi-final (7pm, Semple Stadium) and the hurlers play Meath in the Joe McDonagh Cup (7pm, Pairc Tailteann). On Sunday the 2020 deferred All Ireland minor semi-final Kerry v Roscommon will take place at the LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick at 2.30pm. Next Thursday, July 15 the Kerry U20s start their championship away to Cork at 7.30pm. Best of luck to all teams and managements especially
RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U14 team who recently competed in the West Munster Youths Tag competition.
Dara Moynihan, Niamh Kearney, Cassandra Buckley, Ciara Moynihan & Niall O'Mahony. LOTTO: No winner and next week's jackpot is €5,400.
Dr Crokes GAA COISTE NA OG ACADEMY: We are continuing our academy for a number of weeks into the summer holidays. All boys and girls from the Killarney parish welcome from ages 4 to 11. Hurling 10 to 10.45 and football from 10.45 to 12. Our U7 hurlers hosted Rathmore on Thursday night for a great round of games. Well done lads. Our U9 hurlers traveled to Kenmare on Tuesday for a round of go games. On a glorious evening we had some great games against the hosts. Our teams are showing a high level of skill which is a testament to their coaches. It was a really enjoyable evening for the lands and thanks to Kenmare for hosting us. Our U9 footballers travel to Barradubh Community pitch at 6.30 on Wednesday to take on Glenflesk. Our U11s travelled to Ballymac on Thursday for a some games with the locals. We did really well with some good defending and good score taking against two strong host teams. Thanks Ballymac. U13: We had a good win on the road in Gallerus against An Gaeltacht on Sunday night and the amber squad had a good win after a tight win in Fossa on Monday night. Well done lad on two away wins. U10 GIRLS: Our U10 girls made the short trip to Spa on Sunday morning for a round of challenge games. We had two enjoyable games with some impressive performances. The hard work put in over the last few weeks by the girls and their coaches really shows. Thanks to Spa for being such good hosts.
Fossa GAA U12 GIRLS: The girls had their first away game to Cromane last night for Round 3 of the League. This enthusiastic and hard working panel of girls have had two home games so far putting up a brave battle against Southern Gaels in the opening round followed by a determined effort and well deserved victory over Rathmore last week. Cromane raced in to an early lead of 3 goals in the first five minutes, however Fossa's hard work and determined attitude saw them recover well during the second half, eventually losing by four points. U14 GIRLS: Fossa held out for a well earned win by 7 pts. Div 1 Co League - The U14 girls resumed their Division 1 County League earned a great draw away from home against Firies. Final game next Sunday at home. U16 GIRLS: Div 1 Co Lge - Fossa 6-10 Scartaglin 5- 18. MINOR LADIES: Minor County League Fossa 6-16 Dingle/Annascaul 2-1. A little piece of history was created last Friday evening as Fossa ladies fielded a minor team for the first time. Played in Dingle
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4-8 Fossa 2-6. Div 2 - Killarney Legion 0-8 Kenmare 7-15. Listry/Keel 0-14 Firies 1-9. Cordal/Scart 2-6 Currow 1-8. Gneeveguilla 1-13 Spa 1-13. FIXTURES: Talter Jack U17 East Region League – Monday, July 12 at 7.30pm. Fossa v Glenflesk, Kilcummin v Dr Crokes, Firies v Legion, Rathmore v Kenmare, Keel/Listry Bye, Spa v Cordal/ Scartaglin, Beaufort v Currow, Gneevguilla Bye. The Finals of East Kerry Junior LEAGUES will take place on July 13.
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BLUES: The Killarney Athletic U13 team who had a fine win over Killorglin.
GAA pitch on a wet but warm evening. Team: Danielle O'Brien, Eimear Talbot, Fiona Dineen, Ellen Kennedy, Sophie Dennehy, Alicia Burke, Abbey Murphy, Aimée Coffey, Ava O'Neill, Rachel Wallace, Alicia Cummins, Alison Butler, Caitlin O'Donoghue, Elizabeth O'Shea, Lucy O'Sullivan, Anne O'Shaughnessy, Lily O'Shaughnessy.
Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: In association with Moriartys’ Centra, Farranfore, academy Football Training continues on the pitch in Farranfore with Boys U5, U7 & U9 and Girls U6, U8 & U10 on Saturday from 10.30 to 11.30. Hurling Academy for boys and girls continues on Sunday for U5, U7 & U9 from 11am to 12pm. FIXTURES: U15 County Hurling FEILE away v Rathmore Fri at 18.15. U20 Club Football home v An Gaeltacht Saturday at 16.00. U11 Hurling Go Games home v Ballyduff Sat at 17.00. U14 Ladies home v Cromane Sunday at 16.00. U13 Boys home v Austin Stacks Sunday at 17.30 & 19.00. Note that all HSE Guidelines are to be followed at all times at games. RESULTS: Mens Div 4 County League - Firies 3-14 Lispole 1-8. Mens Div 6 County League - Firies 3-5 Castleisland Desmonds 1-8. East Kerry Junior League - Firies 1-8 Dr Crokes C 1-17. Senior County League Div 4A Rd 3 - Firies 3-14 Lispole 1-8. Senior County League Div 6C Rd 3 - Firies 3-5 Castleisland Desmonds 1-8. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF CLASSIC: On Sat, August 28, Firies GAA will hold their golf classic in the beautiful Beaufort Golf Club. There are a number of great prizes on the day included a unique prize of the best score on the day winning a juvenile training session with three Kerry GAA stars.
Glenflesk GAA SENIOR LADIES: On Monday night Glenflesk ladies fielded a senior team for the first time in three years. We lined out
with Maria Buckley in goals, full back line of Mary O’Sullivan, Mia Heffernan and Cliona Murphy ably assisted by half back line of Susan Kelliher, Aoife Kelliher and Nicole Culloty. Keelie O’Connor and Shauna O’Donoghue were our midfield pairing and worked well to distribute to our half forward line of Katie O’Connor, Niamh Faulds, Muireann Darcy and our full forward line of Ciara Furlong, Jillian Courtney and Orlaith Murphy. It took us a while to settle into the game but with a few positional changes and game time we improved as the game progressed and also the introduction of Caitlin Cronin, Caoimhe Moynihan, Caitlyn Kelly and Caoimhe Crowley with fresh legs and enthusiasm drove the team on. Unfortunately we lost out by the narrowest of margins but a lot of positives to be taken from the game. It’s wonderful to have players back in the blue and gold that haven’t played in years. We look forward to having ye on the field of play in the coming weeks. Speedy recovery to Keelie and also to the Rathmore player who was injured during the game and finally thanks to Selina for her handling of the game. Our team is managed by Maire O’Leary and assisted by Catherine O’Sullivan next game will be July 12.
Listry GAA JUVENILE RESULTS: U15 Lee Strand County League Div 1 - Keel/Listry 3-15 Rathmore 1-8. U13 Lee Strand County League Div 9 - Keel/ Listry 1-7 Legion 1-8. U13 Lee Strand County League Div 1 - Keel/Listry 4-21 Legion 0-3. U9s and U11s were also out this week and acquitted themselves very well. JUVENILE FIXTURES: Sunday, July 11 - U13 Lee Strand County League Div 9 - Keel/ Listry v John Mitchels in Keel at 5.30pm. U13 Lee Strand County League Div 1 - Keel/Listry v John Mitchels in Keel at 7pm. Best of luck to all players and mentors. LOTTO: Numbers drawn 9, 18, 21, 25. No jackpot winner. €100 Geoff Riordan,
Ballymacelligott. €50 x 2 Daithi O Cinneide and Noel O Sullivan, Listry. €25 x 2 Noel Kennedy Ballymalis and Padraig Dwyer, 108 Pinewood. Next Sunday jackpot €5,450. Congratulations to all our lucky dip winners. U17 KEEL/LISTRY JERSEYS: Thanks to Aiden Benson and family who sponsored our U17 Keel/Listry team their new jerseys. EAST KERRY JUNIOR LEAGUE: Listry won this junior league game played at Listry against Currow 3-17 to 3-9. Best of luck to Listry in the East Junior League. CO LEAGUE DIV 2B - Ballymac won this Div 2B Co League game played in Listry on last Saturday evening by 2 points, with a scoreline of Ballymac 0-14 to Listry 1-9.
Kilcummin GAA U17 EAST KERRY LEAGUE: Kilcummin 7-13 Glenflesk 3-13. FIXTURES: U17 East Kerry League - Kilcummin v Dr Crokes (Monday, July 12 at 7.30). U20 Club League - Kilcummin/ Rathmore v Laune Rangers at 4pm in Kilcummin. RESULTS: U20 Club League - Austin Stacks 3-10 Kilcummin/Rathmore 5-10. Senior Co League Div 1 - Dingle 0-11 Kilcummin 0-10. Our next outing is at home to Dr Crokes on Sunday, July 18 at 2pm. Senior Co League Div 6B - Dr Crokes C 2-10 Kilcummin B 2-6. SHARE THE POT: Next draw Sunday, July 11. Tickets available from Kilcummin PO, Paddy O’Keefe’s, Gattabawn or www.kilcummingaa.com.
East Kerry GAA RESULTS: East Kerry Junior League Group 3 - Listry 3-17 Currow 3-9. Dr Crokes 1-17 Firies 1-8. Dr Crokes B 4-16 Gneeveguilla 2-11. Rathmore 1-11 Legion 0-14. Listry 3-17 Currow 3-9. Dr Crokes C 1-17 Firies 1-8. Dr Crokes C 2-10 Killcummin 2-6. Killcummin 1-15 Spa 1-4. Talter Jack U17 East Region League Div 1 - Kilcummin 7-13 Glenflesk 3-13. Dr Crokes
CONDOLENCES: Our most sincere sympathies are with Josephine and Brendan Twiss and their extended families on the passing of Josephines father James O’Shea who was laid to rest earlier this week. Both Josephine (Registrar) and Brendan (Chairperson) are former members of the Milltown Castlemaine Executive and every one at the club would like to convey their condolences at this sad time to both them and their family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Here are the results for the fortnightly Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club Lotto Draw on Tuesday, June 29. Jackpot €12,600. Lucky Numbers: 9, 21, 27. Bonus Ball: 12. Unfortunately, there was no Jackpot winners, here are our consolation prize winners: €50 Nancy Coffey, €50 Aoife Sheehan, €25 John Blennerhassett, €25 Valerie Foley, €25 Louise Scannell, €25 Dara O’Connor. Míle 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. Well done to the prize winners & best to luck to everyone in our next draw in two weeks’ time (Monday, July 12) where the jackpot will be €12,600.
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) RESULTS: Seamus Weldon sponsored singles stableford competition held on Killeen on July 3/4. 1st Eoghan O'Donovan 46 pts (13), 2nd Adam Carey 44 pts (17), 3rd Alex O'Callaghan 42 pts (17), 4th Daniel Kelly 41 pts (15), 5th Jason McCarthy 40 pts (10), 6th Liam Murphy 39 pts (11), Best Gross: Donal Considine 38 pts (1), Category 1 Conn O'Connor 39 pts (06), Category 2 Kevin O'Dwyer 39 pts (13), Category 3 John Culloty 39 pts (15), Category 4 Michael Coleman 39 pts (24). CUP: Congratulations to our Senior Cup team who defeated Berehaven and our Pierce Purcell team who won well against the Ross Golf Club. Commiserations to our Bruen team who narrowly lost to reigning All-Ireland champions Berehaven. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Stroke competition MP Sunday, July 4 kindly sponsored by O’Brien
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SPORT NOTES Coffey MacSweeney Accountants & Statutory Auditors. 1st Claire Horgan (37) 67 nett, 2nd Maire Murphy (26) 68 nett, BG Deirdre Prendergast (3) 75, 3rd Sharon Ormonde (18) 69, 4th Catherine Walsh (29) 70 nett B9, 5th Mary O Neill (24) 70 nett B9, 6th Lorna O Leary (29) 70 nett, 7th Sinead Galvin (19) 71. Next week’s competition is Cross Refrigeration Stroke on Killeen.
Ross Golf Club (Ladies) MIXED SCRAMBLE: Mixed Scramble hosted by the Mens Club this Friday, July 9 for members & guests followed by BBQ. 6pm sharp. Names to be in by Thursday lunch time. MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome. RESULTS: Ladies 9 & 18 hole single stableford competition held on Friday, July 2 & Saturday, July 3. Good turnout. Results Therese O’Keeffe 1st, Mary Gorman 2nd & Eileen Fleming 3rd. Well done. Great turnout for the scramble last Friday and weather stayed dry. Winners were Noreen O’Mahony, Leo Casey & Ryan Kavanagh. Well done to all. BEST WISHES: Best wishes to Killarney Race Company on the Race Meetings next week.
Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On July 3/4 we held a strokeplay competition. The winners were 1st Oliver Butler (19) 69, 2nd Ger Flynn (18) 71, 3rd John Ivory (22) 72, BG Ronan Kelliher 79. PIERCE PURCELL: The Ross GC team played Killarney GC in this competition on Sunday July 4 and after a brave performance we went down on a score 3 1/2 to 1 1/2. FIXTURES: On Friday July 9 we will hold a 10 hole mixed scramble which will be followed by a BBQ. Please put your name on the entry sheet in the clubhouse or be at the Clubhouse by 6pm sharp for a 6.30pm shotgun start. Please note that the BBQ must be booked and paid for before the golf starts. Next weekend (July 10/11) there will be no competition due to the July Racing Festival. Our next competition will be held on Sunday, July 18 and will be a single stableford. The Ross will host the Dooks GC team in the Dr Billy Competition on Wednesday 7 at 4.30pm and we wish the Ross team the best of luck in this competition. On Saturday, July 10 the Ross will play Spanish Point in the Country Clubs Competition. There will be three matches in the Ross and four in Spanish Point and we also wish the Ross team the best of luck in this competition. JULY RACING FESTIVAL: We want to wish the best of luck to the Killarney Race Company for a successful July Racing Festival.
Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: June 26/27 - Round 2 Golfer
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of The Year - Sponsored by O'Sullivan Lawlor Accountants. Overall Winner: Marian Kerrisk (28) 66 Net. Division 1 Winner: Lady Captain Laura Furlong (14) 66 Net. Division 2 Winner: Sally Harvest (49) 66 Net. FIXTURES: July 9 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) Sponsored by Clifford's Ground Care Ltd - Entry Fee €30 Visitors and €15 Members. July 10/11 - 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Hayfield Cottage. Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: June 26/27 - 18 Hole Stableford (White Tees) - Sponsored by Mens Branch. 1st Jamie Lowe (20) 44 pts, 2nd David Lynch (18) 44 pts, 3rd Captain Ken West (14) 43 pts, 4th Bernard Cronin (17) 42 pts, 5th Paudie O'Connor (31) 41 pts. FIXTURES: July 9 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) Sponsored by Clifford's Ground Care Ltd - Entry Fee €30 Visitors and €15 Members. July 10/11 - Round 2 Golfer of The Year - 18 Hole Stroke (White Tees).
Muckross Rowing Club COUPE FOR CAOIMHE: Congratulations to Caoimhe O’Sullivan who has been selected to row for Ireland in the Womens Junior Quad crew at the Coupe de la Jeunesse regatta for European juniors which will be held in Linz, Austria from August 6-8. Caoimhe has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication in her training over the past year and her green jersey is a fantastic recognition of all the hard work invested. We wish Caoimhe and her crewmates every success as training continues over the coming weeks with the crews preparing for Austria. We also congratulate Caoimhe’s coaches – Marko Tot, Maurice Coffey, Elaine Daly, Noel Kelleher and all who have supported Caoimhe on the water and in the gym. CASTLECONNELL REGATTA: This weekend sees a welcome return to regattas with increased numbers allowed to attend outdoor events since Monday. First up is the Castleconnell Sprint Re-
gatta this Saturday. Fifty three Muckross crews will race across a busy schedule that is set to run from 8am to 8pm. Races have been grouped by age to allow competitors race and depart in waves for compliance with COVID restrictions and all races will be straight finals. Best of luck to all our crews!
Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SUNDAY DRAWS: Last Sunday morning's Two Ball Scramble saw use have some bad rain for the second draw. Results- First Nett: John Murphy & Aidan O'Keeffe 33½, Gross: Gearoid Cronin & Noel Moynihan 41, Second Nett: Aidan O'Keeffe & Mike 'Seve' O'Leary 34. No draws this Sunday due to County Strokeplay in Newmarket. WEDNESDAY COMPETITION: We played a Singles last week which was won by Hugh O’Sullivan. We run something every Wednesday at 6.45pm, €5 per player. COUNTY STROKEPLAY: Best Wishes to all our competitors in the various grades this weekend in Tralee on Saturday (U16) and in Newmarket (adults) on Sunday. BOB CASEY: Final Round of the Bob Casey take place next Tuesday evening (July 13th) in Newmarket. Contact Sean Kelly or Noel Moynihan if interested in playing. NATIONAL MATCHPLAY QUALIFIERS: We host this event on Sunday July 18th next. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE: Our Captain John McGrath hosts his prize on Friday evening July 23rd. Further info next week.
Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw July 2, numbers drawn were 4, 5, 10 & 24. Sellers prize winner Dillane’s Garage. €50 Y/T prize winner Breeda Teahan O’Keeffes Shop, €50 to Danny Dillane Quarry Cross, €40 each to Tina Griffin Lissivigeen, Lisa Reen Rathmore & Breda O’Donoghue Lisbaby. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 3, 9, 14 &
28. Winner of €200 surplus was Shelia O’ Donoghue Taur. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus. 1 MILE SERIES: We are all set for our 1 mile series. Dates & venues are as follows, every Wednesday race is at 8pm registration from 7pm, July 7 Cullen ; July 14 Barradubh; July 21 Glenlara; July 28 Gneeveguilla & presentation of prizes. Thanking all our officials both new and experienced who are helping out. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to Dylan Scannell Fleming & Darragh Tompkins who competed in the Munster Championships held in Cork on the weekend of June 26/27. Dylan won gold in the shot U17, Darragh won silver in the shot U15. Both lads will compete in the All-Ireland finals. Best of luck to Dylan & Darragh.
Killarney Valley AC JUVENILES: We had athletes compete in the Munster Juvenile T&F Championships held in MTU in Cork last weekend. First up were the boys on Saturday. Karl McCarthy got silver in U18 400H. Conor Gammell got silver in U18 200m with a PB of 23.64secs. Dara Looney was 6th in U18 200 Heat. Jason O’Reilly was 4th and Oisin Lynch was 7th in the U16 800m Final. On Sunday, we had 8 girls in action in Middle Distance & Sprints with several Personal Best Performances. Megan O’Reilly, Tara O’Sullivan and Naoise O’Connor all had PBs in the U13 600m. In the U16 800m, Hannah and Kathryn Ryan came 5th and 6th respectively and both with PBs. Debutant Grace O’Meara ran a great race to come 9th with a PB. Alison Butler came 10th in her U17 800m. In the Sprints, Melissa Ahern came 5th the Final of the U17 200m with a PB. As always, Killarney Valley AC are very proud of their athletes. 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.
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