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PAGE SIX “The children are in danger” Call for safety measures outside Fossa National School

A serious or even fatal accident is inevitable unless urgent safety measures are put in place – concerned parents and staff at one Killarney school said this week. Up to 300 pupils and their parents are regularly taking their life in their hands at drop off and pick up times as they negotiate crossing the busy N72 Killarney to Killorglin road to get to Fossa National School. They are now calling on Kerry County Council to act quickly and put safety measures – such as pedestrian crossing – in place. The issue has been ongoing for years, principal Pat Clifford explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week. “We’re highlighting this for a long time,” he said. “One pedestrian crossing would suffice. “You’re just watching there in the morning with your heart in your mouth because there are young children from the age of four onwards, and children with special needs, crossing the road. I just think the children are in danger and we’re going to keep at it until some issue occurs unfortunately - that may then force this type of facility to be put in place – but it’s too late to do it then.” He said that he’s listening to the parent’s safety concerns every day. “They’re saying it is a nightmare in the morning. There are busses, there are trucks, it’s a very busy road particularly during months from April to October as there’s a huge volume of traffic there. They have no place to park - only across

DEATHTRAP: Parents, children and staff say a pedestrian crossing is urgently needed before someone is killed or seriously injured outside Fossa National School. Pictured were: Jo Gaffey, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae, Tim Coffey, Mairead O’Connor, Pat Clifford (Principal), Linda O’Donoghue, Catherine McCarthy with school childfren Saoirse Coffey, Tara O’Sullivan, Michelle Moynihan, Thomas O’Shaughnessy and James O’Meara.

the other side of the road.” The school population currently stands at 270, he explained. However, when there was half that number they had a lollypop lady at the school. “When there was half, about 135 pupils, we had a dedicated lollypop person who used to help children across the road. Why that’s gone – I think the issue is other schools were in an old scheme, like Lissivigeen and other places, and unfortunately as we’re not in that scheme that they don’t allow that now. It’s unfair to the children and it’s certainly compromising their safety.”

Cllr. Maura Healy-Rae, who raised the issue at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting, said that it is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately before a serious or even fatal accident occurs. “It is a national road and there’s huge traffic coming into the town to Liebherr, the town itself, the caravan park, hotels and there’s a church there too,” she said. “It’s a highly populated area. If you’re a young person trying to navigate the road it’s dangerous. A pedestrian crossing is definitely needed – that would mean that they’re crossing at the same

point and not at different sections of the road. “I’m amazed there hasn’t been an accident to date. They’re wide open and exposed here.” Kerry County Council replied that they have carried out a Pedestrian Survey at this location and that it indicated that a pedestrian crossing was “not generally justified”. However Kerry County Council said that it will work with the school and its Board of Management to ensure, as reasonably practical, the safety of all road users at this location.

Killarney town third cleanest in IBAL Litter League Killarney town is ‘cleaner than European norms’ and ranked the third cleanest town out of 40 towns and cities – according to the results of the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) this week. An Taisce, who carry out the surveys on behalf of IBAL, commented in its Killarney report: “An outstanding performance by one of the country’s busiest tourist attractions. Some top ranking sites deserve a special mention e.g. the Recycle Facility was excellent, (rare for such facilities generally); the Main Street wasn’t just very good with regard to litter but overall presentation e.g. paving, seating, bollards etc.; the same applied to the Jarvey Park – this was a very attractively presented and maintained environment. Some of the bins in Killarney provided the opportunity for ‘dry recycling’ and this is a very welcome feature.” The overall result for Killarney is tremendous testament to the hard working,

CLEAN TOWN: Killarney town was named third cleanest out of 40 towns and cities in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) this week. Pictured were: Cllr Michael Gleeson, Eileen O’Donoghue (Killarney Municipal District), Darren O’Neill, Cllr John Sheahan (Mayor of Killarney), Jer McCarthy, John Ahern (Engineer) and Noel O’Leary (Town Foreman).

dedicated, enthusiastic Municipal staff and the large number of litter-picking volunteers that keep our town to such a high standard of cleanliness, John-

ny McGuire from Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce explained this week. “Out of a total of 10 sites adjudicated,

Killarney received seven Grade As but unfortunately received three Grade Bs. The main cause of these negative comments were coffee cups, plastic bottle, sweet wrappers and fast food wrappers; all food related items which are the root cause of Killarney losing out on achieving 10 straight As.” He added that the judging for the IBAL results in 2019 will take place between now and June. “We would ask everyone in the Killarney area to be more vigilant with the removal of litter and if anyone would like to adopt an area for litter control, please contact Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce on 064 6637928. Once again, well done and congratulations to everyone in team Killarney for such a fantastic result.” As runners-up, Killarney will receive a number of Norway maple trees to enhance the local environment, courtesy of the Irish Tree Centre in Cork.

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Over €350k funding announced for outdoor recreation in Kerry €362,463 has been secured this week for outdoor recreation projects in Kerry. The funding, provided under Measure 2 of the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, is part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. Mayor of Killarney, Cllr John Sheahan this week welcomed the announcement of €160,000 for improvements to parking access at a number of the trails on the Kenmare Road. These include some of the most popular walks in Killarney at Dinis and Cardiac Steps. This application was submitted in association with the NPWS. “This announcement is particularly welcome given the huge numbers we have seen out and active over the Christmas period,” he said. “There is significantly more investment needed at these locations but this is a great start to the year.” Other funding announced includes €103,798 for the restoration and maintenance of Upper Stricken Trail on the MacGillycuddy Reeks and €98,665 upgrade of walkway on the Cockleshell Road in Tralee.

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€15m stash doesn’t exist – councillors told

There’s no €12m or €15m stash of cash in a special account, the Killarney Municipal meeting was told this week, after a query by councillor Donal O’Grady. However, exactly how much Killarney has in a special account attached to Aras an Chontae coffers since its last €13.5m budget in 2013/14 will be detailed at the next council meeting. Cllr O’Grady had called for some of the money to be used for parking and other congestion issues. Angela McAllen the finance director of the County Council and Killarney Town Manager said at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting in the Town Hall that the town councils had come over with “some funds” but also with liabilities. “All funds that remain are committed and ring-fenced for Killarney”, she said. “There is absolutely no €12m,” she said.

International recognition for Kerry beauty spot Rebranding one picturesque Kerry location is reaping rewards as it was this week named one of the ‘Best Places to Visit in 2019’ by one of the world’s leading travel guidebooks. Rough Guides, which compiles an annual list of the holiday hotspots to excite esteemed travel guide authors for the coming year, named The Reeks District as number three in the lists ‘6 Regions on our Radar’ - which could potentially bring thousands of extra tourists to the region. Formerly known for tourism purposes as Mid Kerry, the region has been dubbed ‘Ireland’s Adventure Playground’ and was praised by authors for its “postcard scenery of rugged landscapes” and the chance to take part in activities such as walking, hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking and surfing, all in close proximity to each other. The Reeks District, which was re-branded early in 2018 by local tourism membership organisation the Mid Kerry Tourism Cluster to highlight its strong outdoors and adventure proposition, stretches around Castlemaine Harbour from Inch Beach to Rossbeigh Strand, and includes the MacGillycuddys Reeks. Rough Guides’ authors chose summiting Carrauntoohil as a “literal highlight” of a visit while also praising Caragh Lake for its beauty.

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The Rough Guides entry also extoled the Reeks as “part of a modern Ireland of trendy coffee shops, young designers and boutique B&Bs” that manages to retain a “traditional Irish welcome, musical pubs and hearty fare”. “We are both astounded and delighted to have been selected as one of Rough Guides ‘Best Places to Visit for 2019’,” Jens Bachem, Chair of the Mid Kerry Tourism Cluster, said. “We always thought the Reeks District had much more to offer visitors and we are proud to be reaping the first rewards of our re-branding of this magnificent region.” Funding of the Reeks District is achieved by a mixture of grants and three levels of membership fee: Gold, Silver and Bronze. “We could not have achieved what we have so far without the moral and financial support of our members,” he added. “The Mid Kerry Tourism Cluster believes promotion of our region’s tourism offering is far stronger when we work together. We appeal for any businesses wishing to become members, or looking to upgrade their membership, to get in touch with us.” See www.roughguides.com/best-places-totravel/the-rough-guide-to-2019/ for more information or www.reeksdistrict.com.

Calls to review Plunkett Street pedestrianisation BY ANNE LUCEY

Killarney town is lagging behind its European and many Irish counterparts due to lack of a day time pedestrianised area – Killarney Municipal District meeting was told on Wednesday. The meeting, held in the Town Hall, heard that ‘it was a sad day if not even one street could be pedestrianised in Killarney town’ and that the town was ‘now out of step with the most attractive European and Irish holiday destinations’. Plunkett Street was pedestrianised from 7pm to 7am on a trial basis in the summer, and the meeting heard calls for a review of this. “We are the only place not to have pedestrianisation,” Cllr Brendan Cronin, comparing Killarney to major tourist destinations such as Galway and Kilkenny, said.

Cllr Niall Kelleher added that day time pedestrianisation is what he has been calling for. “There’s a lot of positives with pedestrianisation,” he said. Cllr John Joe Culloty said it was “a sad day” that even one street could not be pedestrianised. However, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae asked if management had met with “concerned business owners” particularly following the trial pedestrianisation of Plunkett Street. She was told management had met with a new retail grouping in the town on traffic issues and there would be public consultation on the trial pedestrianisation of the street in the next weeks. Cllr Donal Grady said he would vote against pedestrianisation.

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TOWNTALK Traffic congestion top of the agenda – says Council BY ANNE LUCEY

gaged in industrial, commercial and retail activity, as well as the residents of the town,” he said. He asked for a tiered pricing strategy to maximise efficiency on car parks to ensure greater turnover in the central car parks. The congestion was giving the impression the town was full - when it was not, Niamh added. “Killarney is suffering when it is perceived to be full and it is not,” said Fianna Fail Councillor Niall Kelleher, former Mayor of Killarney who invited the delegation to the meeting. “The old song asks “how can you buy Killarney?”, but if this continues then very soon the question that might be asked is “how can you buy into Killarney?” because customers won’t be able to get access to shops due to chronic congestion and seriously inadequate parking facilities.” The big danger was they would take their business elsewhere, he said. Killarney paid the most of any Kerry town into local government in rates in Kerry, and it also paid the highest share in terms of taxes to National Government, councillors said. “We are not getting our fair share (back),” Cllr John Joe Culloty said. He urged Kerry TDs to work as hard as they could “and make as much noise as they can” to get roads funding for Killarney. Killarney Town Manager, Angela McAllen said Killarney traffic was discussed at every single meeting and was a top priority for management. “It is top of our agenda,” Ms McAllen said. “We are constantly looking for land to develop car parking as it is a priority,” she said, adding there would be extra signage to indicate private car parks this year.

Kerry rescuers featured on national TV Brave members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team featured on a brand new television series this week. Tuesday night’s “Rescue - River Deep, Mountain High” on Virgin Media One showed how the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, National Ambulance Service and the Irish Coast Guard helicopter come to the aid of a 22 year-old climber who had fallen 75 feet and hit a boulder, in the Gap of Dunloe. The climber did regain consciousness but needed to be taken to hospital fast as he had broken several bones and his pelvis. He was winched 200 feet into the air on a stretcher to the hovering helicopter above. Interviews with

• The two lane approach from the Mission Road into the HaHa is to be increased • The cycle and pedestrian facilities on the Muckross Road are being extended from Woodlawn towards the HaHa. • The Lewis Road Junction - the public notice for the upgrade and a new roundabout is being published this month. After that there will be the acquisition of lands and works will be carried out in 2020. • Traffic studies to strengthen the case for the Muckross-Lissivigeen link. An application has been submitted under the urban regeneration fund for feasibility and design. • Land negotiations are still ongoing for the construction of the inner relief road from Monsignor O’Flaherty Road to New Street. • The first of two companies to replace the antiquated parking machines and allow for paying by card as well as cash has been awarded the tender and this will begin in about 12 weeks. • A multi-storey for Lewis Road will be assessed as part of the Aras Phádraig site master plan • The long awaited Muckross Road to Ross Road cycleway is now “shovel ready” and funding has been applied for under the urban regeneration fund. • In reply to a motion by Brendan Cronin that the free Cathedral car park needed to be properly laid out to maximise existing car space, as it was very disorganised and dangerous, the Council said it is in discussion with St Brendan’s Trust, the owners. Cllr John Sheahan raised the question of the Council buying it from the trust which is the property arm of the diocese of Kerry, and was told discussions are underway.

A 10 percent increase in car spaces with the opening of Rock Road car park in May is welcome - but it will not be enough - councillors and officials were told this week. The 190 space car park is one of a number of measures outlined by Killarney manager Angela McAllen in response to a strong submission by the town’s leading hotel and chamber bodies. Killarney Tourism was ‘the economic lifeblood of the entire south west region’, the Killarney Municipal District meeting held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, heard. People from all over the world wanted to visit Killarney and visitor satisfaction ratings were higher than for anywhere else - apart from traffic. 1.4 million tourists would arrive each year by 2025 bringing earnings of €600m. “The chronic problem of traffic congestion in Killarney has to be tackled as a matter of urgency,” Niamh O’Shea, Chairperson of the Irish Hotels Federation in Kerry, said. The industry had “huge potential” but the public transport infrastructure was not in place and had not kept pace, she told the meeting. “Killarney’s tourism future is too important to leave to chance. Tourism needs to be industry led - and local Government enabled,” she urged. The long promised Lissivigeen/Muckross link road was “vital”, alongside the Farranfore to Lissivigeen outer bypass, Paul O’Neill of the Chamber of Tourism and Commerce explained. He said locals and business outside of tourism were enduring “a daily challenge”. “Beyond the tourism sector, congestion is a very real daily challenge for many of our members who are en-

Among the measures outlined by Killarney town management at Wednesday’s meeting via motion and in a report :

• The N22 Farranfore to Killarney outer bypass is undergoing project appraisal. • Pedestrian crossings, with regard to night time visibility, are being reviewed following a motion by Cllr Michael Gleeson highlighting the Countess/Park Road/Deer Park Junction situation. key rescue volunteers and the casualty gave an in depth view of what happened, while aerial footage illustrated this spectacular region in Killarney National Park. The programme is an 8-part series for Virgin 1/ITV, following the exploits of volunteer rescue services in Ireland and the UK from Mountain Rescue teams to Coast Guard and Marine and River Rescue units.

• €250,000 allocated by TII to improve Madam’s Hill Junction - but until the consultation process were complete - road markings would be reviewed, Cllr Cronin was assured. • A feasibility study is being prepared for the TII to get funding for safety programmes from Ballydowney to Liebherr’s, Cllr Cronin was also told.

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At the launch of Killarney Valley Athletic Club ‘Fit for Life’ programme in St Brendan’s College Gym on Monday night from front left to right were: Elizabeth Stack, Jerry Griffin and Ruth Courtney. Back from left were: Jean Courtney, Leonie Hussey O’Brien, Michael Murphy, Caitriona Shanahan and Brid Stack. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

One Killarney group plan to get locals into shape later this month with the return of their annual fitness programme. Killarney Valley Athletic Club, who launched their ‘Fit for Life’ programme in St Brendan’s College Gym on Monday night, aim to help those seeking a healthier lifestyle to achieve their own personal fitness goals. The programme begins on January 23 at 7pm from the St Brendan’s College Gym with existing participants and new members invited to come along. “The ‘Fit for Life’ group in the club and community has been on the go now for the last three years,” Jerry Griffin, from Killarney Valley AC, said. “There are those in the group from the very beginning who have enjoyed great health and fitness since. We have a few mottos, with one of encouragement for all no matter what your level walker or jogger, that “nobody gets left behind!” “We follow a plan of micro steps and consistency! Once a week we are your mentors and team mates. “We believe in three months from now you will thank yourself and no matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch!” He added that there are times when a person gets into a rut, what with diet, weight or simply having the blues. “With a positive get up and go, a welcome to a group or your very own personal kick up the arse strategy, you can benefit enormously,” he said. Registration takes place in the Sem Hall on January 7, 14 and 21, at 7pm, or from 6.30-7pm on Wednesday January 23. He added that participants must be over 18 and that you’ll become a member of Killarney Valley AC, receive a club T-shirt, mentoring and guidance, become fit and healthy as well as enjoy being part of a social group. Walkers will be led by John O’Shea and Jean Courtney, runners/walkers will be led by Catriona Shanahan and Jerry Griffin, and after 12 weeks the group will take part in the Killarney Parkrun at Muckross Gardens. “Complete the distance of 5k whether you run or walk and enjoy the “craic” along the way! “Leaving the last word and famous quote to our very own Killarney Canadian Olympian Peter Maher, you got to ask yourself – ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are going to be strong today?’,” he added. “Regardless, we would be honoured to assist you in your own personal challenge.”

More than 120 deer have been culled since January 2018 - and a further cull will commence in the New Year - according to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The cull in Killarney last year commenced on foot of reports and surveys of the deer population, and was carried out by trained, experienced and dedicated National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff in a professional manner based upon scientific research. According to the Department, the cull was decided upon following consultation with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) professional staff, including scientific input as required. Shooting of deer in the park is carried out only by NPWS professional staff members, who are fully trained, competent, expert and licenced in the use of firearms. The selection of deer shot is in accordance with normal deer management protocols and the deer are shot humanely by qualified NPWS marksmen. The remains are processed and disposed of in full compliance with the applicable Department of Agriculture guidelines, and with the involvement, as appropriate, of Department of Agriculture officials. “There is a significant challenge in attempting to balance the demands of agriculture, forestry and conservation with the need to ensure that deer populations occupying the same land resources are managed at sustainable levels, and in a responsible and ethical manner,” a spokesperson from the Department told the Killarney Advertiser this week. “Ultimately, however, where deer species are increasing in range and numbers, depending on the annual count and instances of damage caused by deer to habitats (especially woodland), culls need to be carried out to ensure that deer populations do not reach levels that would have negative ecological and species consequences.”

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Bayhouse was Kerry’s biggest one-off sale of 2018 The sale of Bayhouse in Feoramore, Kenmare is the largest one-off property transaction recorded in Kerry in 2018. Data from the Property Price Register, analysed by property website MyHome.ie, shows that the majestic waterfront property with views over Kenmare Bay and the Ring of Kerry sold for €725,000 in August. There are only five transactions with a higher value so far this year, including four for seven figure sums, but all are developments include Parklands on Pierse Road in Tralee, which sold for €1.9 million in February. Other large one-off sales included Beau Fort in Curragraigue, Blennerville, which sold for €638,500 in June, Ashbury Lodge on the Sneem Road in Kenmare for €595,000 in September, St Joseph’s in Woodville in Dingle, which sold for €575,000 in May and The Reeks, Gortacollopa in Fossa, which sold for €550,000 in August. As of the Property Price Register update of November 28, just over €223.3 million had been spent on property so far this year in Kerry. There were 1,344 sales recorded as of that date, which still has some way to go to surpass the total number of 1,638 transactions recorded in the county in 2017.

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Columnist Anne Lucey gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond

We need an injection of fire in Kerry politics Politics in Kerry is at an extraordinary pass. For the first time in their history, the main parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have failed to secure second candidates in either Tralee or Killarney. This is extraordinary. As recently as 2014 people were fighting to get on the ticket. Ten years ago blood would be spilled to get a name on the ballot. I exaggerate, of course. But I have been glancing at the book ‘Politics in the Kingdom’ and the interest and passion for local politics in this county has been, well, extraordinary. What have we witnessed in 2018? Withdrawal after withdrawal of candidates in both Tralee and Killarney; no second candidates for Fine Gael in the Kenmare area - no second candidate for Fine Gael for the Dail! A number of things have spelt the death of local politics, not least is the demise of the town councils. These should have been trimmed - not abolished. The real loss is not just the plotters but the town clerk and local staff like planners. Councillors were sitting for too long in both Killarney and Tralee and there were some right bores on both bodies, if I may say so. A more creative approach would have been to apply the guillotine, or a handicap, after two, or at most three terms, in such small town areas to prevent too much power accruing to individuals and to inject excitement and fresh thinking. That there was no gender mix on the

A number of things have spelt the death of local politics - not least is the demise of the town councils. town councils, especially Killarney, was disgraceful. Ironically, in the past five years in politics, the battle for gender has been waged and largely won. But the war has been lost: Women are simply not interested. Councils began to slip with the ending of the dual mandate whereby TDs and senators had to vacate their council seats. Speaking to Jimmy Deenihan recently he is firmly of that view too. There was a frisson in the council chamber with the direct connection to the seats of power in Dublin. So far, only the Castleisland area is of-

fering the prospect of a good fight, old style, in the upcoming local elections. I refer of course to the interesting development in the decision by Jackie Healy-Rae, the 23 year-old son of the TD Michael, to branch far from his and the family’s Kilgarvan village headquarters. The new four-seat Castleisland area, which will include former heartlands of Killarney like Gneeveguilla, is fast becoming the hottest seat in the local elections. Former TD and 67 year-old councillor Tom Fleming is sure to run -

and he has to be fancied for a seat. He has been active, is very respected, and will be welcomed back with open arms, I hear. The battle will be on between the veteran Tom from his seat in Scartaglin and the young Healy-Rae from two districts away for the Independent Fianna Fail vote. The Healy-Rae brand, carefully choreographed, and performed, will take the young fellow far - but will it be far enough? I would put no money on the young man attracting the young vote in this battle - look at Bernie Saunders in the US. Thank God for the prospect of a skirmish - we need an injection of fire in politics in Kerry. But I have to ask: Why would you want to seek to represent a local area that is not your local area? Once upon a time the essence of local politics was not personal ambition, a handy seat to get into politics to pursue a career, but fire in your belly for your own area and your own people. Then, you were not paid to shout. You did it largely out of local passion and commitment to your own place. I think the real demise came with paying local councillors. Surely, for local politics to be meaningfully local, a person should be living in the local area, should be experiencing daily the same as their constituents. Even perhaps, they should have the same kind of accent as them. Is it time for a locals only rule in politics, as in planning? Or is it too late for local politics anyway?

Heated meeting over Killarney’s traffic issues Food is the now the new religion

A new trend – ‘Meat Free Mondays’ is sweeping France. Actually it is meat and fish free Mondays which 500 celebrities have called for this January. I see in this an echo of ‘Fish on Fridays’. I have long thought food is the new religion. There is such reverence and regulations attached to the material substance. But it is all for personal benefit and lacks the added zest that the old days of abstinence conferred. Then you did it to remind yourself of the transitoriness of life, and you were supposed to give alms with the money you saved. The new Green Monday as it’s called (Lundi vert) is bringing some of the religious/ spiritual element back because it takes it outside the self-centredness thing. It is all for the good of the planet. There were very sensible rules attaching to the old Catholic and indeed Orthodox Church rites. Lent, and days of abstinence detoxed the body and none of us had too much meat on us. But of course it was a rule and so had to go, especially as it was attached to the church. I still largely keep the fish on Fridays rule as do many people . Black fasts, Lenten Fasts, fish fasts, Friday fasts, Wednesday fasts - these old dietary rules were sensible which we are now beginning to realise. Now it is Monday fasts and an opportunity for a bean feast. But a fast is a fast, and we have simply gone the long way round to get back to basics, methinks.

This will be dealt with elsewhere but the delegation led by Niall Kelleher - to his credit as mayor - led the move to collect 5,000 signatures for Lewis Road which apparently swayed Minister Ross to bump the matter up the line - which brought a more heated Killarney Municipal District meeting than usual on Wednesday - and more conflict between councillors and management than I usually see in Killarney. Killarney is not getting its fair share - whilst it contributes most of any town in Kerry both locally and nationally, the town managers were told. In the drive past Killarney by both national and local government the Golden Goose will lay for no one. That is the reality. The local councils are a loss, but to be honest Killarney Town Council sat on its hands for 20 years on the need for a multi-storey. But the Kerry TDs do not appear to be shouting enough on such an important matter. Again I go back to the lack of a local Killarney TD. Is there no-one? Surely though they all have to be aware of Killarney’s traffic problems.

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Fundraising

€730 raised for Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone A donation of €730 from a fundraising ceili will go towards funding specialist Motor Neurone Disease care in Kerry. Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone were delighted to accept a cheque for €730 from Elizabeth and Peggy Kelleher on behalf of TJ Nelligan at the Heights Hotel Killarney, recently. The proceeds came from a ceili organised by TJ on Sunday September 23 last at An Riocht Athletic Club, Christy Lehane, Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone, explained. “The money raised will go towards funding specialist Motor Neurone Disease nurses and providing specialist medical equipment thus enabling Motor Neurone sufferers to spend the end of life in the comfort and dignity of their own homes,” Christy told the Killarney Advertiser this week. “Kerry has the highest number of MND patients per capita in the country. Fundraising is still very necessary as 86 percent of the annual income of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) still relies on fundraising.” The Kelleher family and Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone added that they want to thank TJ for again organising this fundraising event and creating awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. “Thanks to all the dancers who turned up for the ceili and those generous people who could not attend but donated.” he said. “Thanks to An Riocht Athletic Club for providing their center for the ceili, band ‘Ui Bhriain’ – John and Martina who played exceptional music and guaranteed that everybody had a great evening, while not forgetting the good people who organised the tea and cakes.”

Elizabeth and Peggy Kelleher, pictured at the Heights Hotel Killarney, presenting Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Christy Lehane with €730 on behalf of TJ Nelligan who organised a fundraising ceili.

Credit Union

2019 Credit Union Schools Quiz fuelled by the ‘Power of Four’ Killarney Credit Union is urging schoolchildren in the South Kerry area to start forming their quiz teams now - and show what they can achieve with the ‘Power of Four’. The local credit union has launched its annual search for local quiz whizzes who have what it takes to get to the national final of the Credit Union Schools Quiz. Each year around 25,000 schoolchildren take part in the quiz, which is now in its 28th year. The heat is really on this year following 2018’s nerve-wracking national final. All primary schools in the South Kerry area are welcome to contact the credit union and register for the 2019 Schools Quiz, Karena McCarthy, Marketing Officer, Killarney Credit Union, explained. The quiz is divided into two sections; Competition A for children up to 11 years and Competition B for children between 11 and 13 years. “The quiz begins with a knock-out stage at local level, taking place in the INEC, Killarney on February 3, which is organised by Killarney Credit Union,” she said. “There will be some fantastic prizes for the winning teams-of-four, who will also progress to the regional knockout stage in early March.” The winning teams from that gruelling

competition will make it through to the Grand Final at the RDS, Dublin, on Sunday April 7, where they will really have an opportunity to let the ‘Power of Four’ shine! The winning teams at the national finals will receive €1,250 per school, runner-up teams in each category receive €750 for their schools, adding up to a fantastic prize fund of €4,000. Local and regional winners will also receive a range of prizes. “We have themed the quiz ‘The Power of Four’ this year to really encourage local children to work together and see what they are capable of achieving as part of a team. We see the annual quiz as a fantastic opportunity for schools in the South Kerry area to nurture a culture of partnership among students, and we would really encourage all schools to get registered for the 2019 event. A core focus of this event is to encourage learning as part of a team to help equip children from a young age with the skills necessary for successful teamwork in the workplace. “Questions will cover a wide range of topics including geography, history, music, literature and sport, and we have no doubt that all of our budding geniuses in the South Kerry area will rise to the challenge. We are delighted to have a local school Gaelscoil Faithleann

progressing to national level in the past few years and we would like to wish all our schools the best of luck,” she said. Registration for the 2019 Schools Quiz is

now open and local schools will receive an entry form. Further information is available from Karena McCarthy in Killarney Credit Union on 064-6631344.

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News Briefs ... Mulching of used Christmas trees Kerry County Council are continuing to provide a free mulching service for used Christmas trees and holly in the greater Killarney area. Trees and holly can be dropped off at the Lower New Street Car Park until Friday, January 18.

Rambling House Scartaglen Rambling House takes place at the Heritage Centre Scartaglen on Monday January 14, at 8.30pm. Admission free, raffle and refreshments.

KWOTE monthly meeting Killarney Women’s Organisation for Training and Empowerment (KWOTE) monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday January 16, at 8pm in Scotts Hotel. Guest speaker will be from Killarney Credit Union Limited.

Finance levels rise again – now 16.6 percent

Vehicle data expert cartell.ie reports this week that the proportion of vehicles offered for sale (across all years) with finance outstanding is at 16.61 percent - back to the highest levels cartell. ie has ever recorded. This figure is up from 14.3 percent in December 2017 and 12.5 percent in July 2017. From a sample of over 5,906 vehicles offered for sale and checked via the cartell.ie website in 2018, it was found that overall levels of finance have increased 16.15 percent in 12 months since December 2017, and 75 percent since June 2016 when the rate recorded was 9.5 percent.

Breaking Barriers with Education Social Innovation Fund Ireland have put the call out for Kerry-based education projects to apply to the €450,000 Engage and Educate Fund. The fund, which was set up by Social Innovation Fund Ireland and Mason Hayes and Curran, is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund and will distribute €150,000 to successful applicants from community projects that empower people through education to achieve their full potential and to contribute to their communities. The closing date for funding applications is February 19.

Registration opens for Junk Kouture competition This week, registration officially opens for all students planning to take part in this year’s Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture fashion competition. With secondary schools now open after the Christmas break, budding designers have until January 21 to enter this year’s cutting-edge couture competition. Students can register and submit their creations on the website www.boijunkkouture.com or on the online app app.junkkouture.com. The judging panel will reveal who gets through to the regional finals in early February.

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Radio Kerry to acquire Clare FM and Tipp FM

The Board of Radio Kerry has approved an offer to the shareholders of Clare Community Radio Holdings Ltd., to purchase the entire share capital of the company, Clare FM. It has also made an offer for Clare FM’s controlling interest in Tipp FM. The Board of Clare FM are recommending acceptance of the offer to their shareholders. Both offers are subject to shareholder and regulatory approval in early 2019. Radio Kerry, Clare FM and Tipp FM have forged a close working relationship in the Independent Radio sector over the years and work together on industry bodies such as IBI, IRS and Learning Waves. The stations also share the same local ethos and have similar programme schedules. “The decision is being made to be proactively involved in the future development of the radio and media industry in Ireland and to create new opportunities for staff, advertisers and listeners,” Paul Byrne, Radio Kerry CEO, said. Radio Kerry Chairman, Tim O’Keeffe said that the

shareholders and management team at Radio Kerry have common objectives as Clare FM and Tipp FM in protecting and promoting the local radio sector. “It is the belief of all involved that this would strengthen and secure the future of all stations involved.” Radio Kerry was established in 1990 and is headquartered in Tralee. It also owns Shannonside and Northern Sound Radio Stations - which broadcast to Longford, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan. Radio Kerry has been named Ireland’s Local Radio Station of the Year on five occasions. Liam O’Shea MD of Clare FM & Tipp FM added that the counties share the same pride of place, love of sports, music and culture. “The reality of the modern media environment is that in order to secure their business future I strongly believe that radio stations must consider shared costs and consolidation with other similar companies,” he said. Radio Kerry previously purchased Shannonside/ Northern Sound Radio in 2005.

Conference

Brexit to dominate next week’s Killarney Economic Conference Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, will deliver the opening address and share his thoughts on Brexit at next week’s Killarney Economic Conference. Taking place on Thursday and Friday next, January 17 and 18, at The Brehon/INEC complex in Killarney, the event is a highly anticipated gathering of economic, civic and political leaders, from Britain and Ireland. The conference will begin at lunchtime on Thursday, January 17 with a half-day forum followed by dinner that evening. On Friday, January 18 the debates and discussions continue for a full day conference. It is 12 months since DUP leader, Arlene Foster, made the symbolic and conciliatory gesture of addressing the inaugural Killarney Economic Conference, but one year on, the Irish border backstop remains the key issue in the Brexit withdrawal process. This is aptly timed with the UK parliament poised to vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal deal that same week. The outcome, impact and implications of that vote will be discussed by the expert panel of speakers, drawn from business, academia and politics. Specific topics for discussion include an exploration of the legal issues raised by Brexit, building a collaborative and open political future, the challenges posed to businesses and how to respond and the regulatory fall-out in banking and finance. “Our conference this year takes place in a critical and historic week and there is still so much uncertainty,” Dr William Sheehan, conference organiser and historian, said. “Our goal is to bring some light to the way ahead for businesses and organisations and, given the calibre of our speakers, I know we will do that.” The full list of speakers for the Killarney Economic Conference 2019 includes Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach; Mark Kennedy, Mazars; Ed Sibley, Central Bank; Prof. Eilis Ferran, University of Cambridge; Dr. Stephen Kinsella, University of Limerick; Prof. Ursula Kilkelly, UCC; Dr. Georges

Baur, ex-EFTA, Liechtenstein Institute; Prof. Catherine Barnard, University of Cambridge; Dr. Holger Hestermeyer, Kings College London; Dr. William Sheehan, Conference Organiser; David Clarke, Scottish Irish Finance Initiative; Mícheál Ó hÉanaigh, Údarás na Gaeltachta; Ruth McCarthy, Fexco Corporate Payments; Moira Murrell, Kerry County Council; Dr. Mary C. Murphy, University College Cork; Prof. Brigid Laffan, European University Institute; Henry Newman, Open Europe; Dr. Edward Burke, University of Nottingham; Denis McShane, UK Labour; Mark Hennessy, The Irish Times; Doug Beattie, Ulster Unionist Party; John McGrane, British Irish Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil; Lucinda Creighton, Vulcan Consulting; Dr. Simon Kingston, British Irish Association; Peter Bellew, COO, Ryanair; Dr. Orla Flynn, Cork Institute of Technology; Michael Russell MSP, Scottish Government and Micheál Martin, Leader, Fianna Fáil. The combined gala dinner and full day conference tickets costs €295. The conference ticket costs €250 and the gala dinner costs €80. Discounts are available, on request, for students, NGOs and public sector employees. For more information or to book a ticket visit www.killarneyeconomicconference.com.

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Series of literary evenings at The Rose Hotel this January and February

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Conor Myles and Dan O’Connor, Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, present information on legal issues

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2018 The Domestic Violence Act, 2018, replaces the Domestic Violence Act, 1996 and the 2002 Amendment Act.

will now also be heard in camera, i.e. in private and restrictions on media reporting will be maintained.

Significant changes have been bought into the legislation under the Act.

The Act also brings in a new offence; coercive control. This offence criminalises psychological abuse/controlling and/or coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship that causes fear of violence or serious alarm or distress that has a substantial adverse impact on a person’s day to day activities.

Significant changes in respect of the eligibility for Safety and Protection Orders have been brought into place. The most important changes that now all partners in an intimate relationship are eligible for Safety and Protection Orders with no need of cohabitation. In respect of Barring Order applications there is now no minimum period of cohabitation required for cohabitant applicants. Special provisions have also been put in place in respect of the arrangement of special sittings of the District Court to deal with applications on an out of hours basis. Under this provision a member of An Garda Siochana, not below the rank of Sergeant, may request the Court Service to arrange a special sitting for the purposes of an out of hours application.

There is also a new provision in respect of sentencing for certain offences in that it will be now deemed an aggravating circumstance if the victim was or is a partner of the offender.

The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.

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Embrace your inner story-teller and revel in all things literary this January and February as The Rose Hotel, in association with Listowel Writers’ Week, are delighted to present a series of literary evenings in the Kerry Suite at The Rose Hotel. The charming hotel in the heart of Tralee will host four Wednesdays across both months – bringing some literary light into the darkest winter days. Starting on Wednesday January 16, one of Ireland’s most popular young poets, Kerrie O’Brien will take part in an evening of poetry followed by novelist Carmel Harrington on January 23, who will be in conversation with Deirdre Walsh of Radio Kerry. Wednesday January 30 sees novelist and Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental speak about his experiences and the documentary film based on his life, while guests can enjoy an evening of poetry with poet and playwright Stephen James Smith on February 6. Taking place every Wednesday starting January 16, from 8pm - 9.30pm in the Kerry Suite of The Rose Hotel, admission is free with no reservation required, meaning there’s no excuse not to enjoy an evening of literature. For more information, call 066 7199100 or email info@therosehotel.com.

Evening Courses

Killarney Community College launch Night Class Spring Programme Killarney Community College Night Class Spring Programme has been launched with courses on offer to satisfy a wide variety of interests. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or interested in pursuing a certified course, why not check out www.killarneycc.ie for details. Certified courses this term include Modular Certificates in Healthcare and Childcare with the opportunity to complete the full certificate on a part-time basis over a number of years. Lose those Christmas pounds with one of our Health and Lifestyle courses; Pilates, Tai Chi and Circuit Training are all on offer. For a relaxed sociable evening why not try Beginners or Improvers Acrylics. Interior Design will assist those planning to buy/build/redecorate in 2019. Learn a new skill with our Hobby Courses: Cooking, Gardening, Latin American Dancing, Genealogy and Digital Photography. If you’re planning a holiday in the sun, why not join our Spanish Beginners or Improvers classes to be able to converse with the locals. Other language courses available include Irish and Intermediate English. If you’re interested in improving your technology skills, Beginners and Improvers Computers are on offer again this term. If you wish to enrol in any of these classes call into the Adult Education Office from

January 7 to 17 from 9.30 – 4pm (closed for lunch). For more information contact the Adult Education Office, Killarney Community College, New Road, Killarney, phone 064 6632008 or email adulted@killarneycc.ie.

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Call for a statue of the Colleen Bawn in Killarney

There have been calls for a statue of the Colleen Bawn to be erected in Killarney town as this July marks the 200th anniversary of her death. The new issue of ‘History Ireland’, which hit the shops last week, contains an article by Robert Whelan calling for a statue to be erected in Killarney in memory of Ellie Hanley, the original Collen Bawn, whose tragic story did so much to promote tourism in the town. Ellie was a beautiful 15 year-old peasant girl who lived in Ballicahane, just outside Limerick. On June 29, 1819, she eloped with John Scanlan, son of the local gentry who lived at Ballicahane Castle, and was tricked into a sham marriage. Scanlan set her up in a cottage in Glin where he was a frequent visitor for hunting and fishing, so his visits there would not attract attention. After only two weeks, Scanlan tired of his pretty peasant girl and told his boatman, Stephen Sullivan, to get rid of her. On the night of July14 or 15, 1819, Sullivan took Ellie out onto the Shannon in a boat and bludgeoned her to death. On September 6, her body was washed up on the banks of the Shannon and warrants were issued for the arrest of Scanlan and Sullivan. Scanlan was found first, hiding in his parents’ castle. He was charged with murder, found guilty and hanged, protesting his innocence. Daniel O’Connell, who defended him, was convinced of his guilt. A few weeks later Sullivan was caught, tried and found guilty. After sentencing he confessed that he had murdered Ellie on Scanlan’s orders. Gerald Griffin had grown up in Limerick and was the same age as Ellie Hanley. In 1829, ten years after the murder and when he was still only 25, he published ‘The Collegians’, a novel which used the events of

Maeve Smyth as Eily O’Connor and Bryan Quinn as Myles-na-Coppaleen in Dion Boucicault’s The Colleen Bawn. Lyric Theatre Belfast, 2018. Pic: Stefan Hill.

the murder but expanded the story. John Scanlan became Hardress Cregan who really loves the Colleen (here called Eily O’Connor) and really was married to her. He is under pressure from his domineering mother to marry an heiress called Anne Chute. He dare not tell his mother he is married already so he agrees to a period of courtship in the family’s summer home, Dinis Cottage, on the edge of the Lakes of Killarney. His faithful boatman – here called Danny Mann promises to take care of the situation and he murders Eily.

Thirty years after the publication of ‘The Collegians’, the Irish playwright Dion Boucicault turned the story into a play called ‘The Colleen Bawn’, starring his wife Agnes Robertson as Eily and himself as the loveable rogue Myles-na-Coppaleen who saves the Colleen from the dastardly boatman Danny Mann. Boucicault’s play has a happy ending. Boucicault made many changes to the events of the novel, including moving the whole of the action to Killarney so that audiences could see the beautiful scenery of the Lakes. Queen Victoria went to see ‘The Colleen Bawn’ three times in the early months of 1861 and commissioned a set of watercolours of its scenes, making it one of the best-recorded productions of the era. It was the last play she saw in public as Prince Albert died later in the year and she never went to a theatre again. In August 1861 Queen Victoria made her third visit to Ireland. On previous visits she had stuck to the big cities but on this occasions she spent three days in Killarney. Robert Whelan argues in his ‘History Ireland’ article that this detour was the result of seeing ‘The Colleen Bawn’ on the stage in London earlier in the year. The Queen’s visit took tourism in Killarney to a new level as her subjects, accustomed to travelling to the Lake District in Cumbria for mountains and lakes, began to think in terms of Killarney as an alternative. Robert Whelan concludes his article by calling for a statue of Ellie Hanley to be erected in Killarney. “Ellie grew up in Limerick and never set eyes on Killarney, but she deserves to be remembered in the town for which she did so much,” he said.

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Night of film culture planned in Beaufort Not only will one film night provide entertainment - but also some culture - as Beaufort Film Night returns next week. The night’s programme will begin with a screening of ‘Wave’, a multi award-winning short film, followed by French culture-clash comedy ‘Untouchable’ (French: Intouchables), at The Inn Between Bar on Friday, January 18, at 8.30pm. ‘Wave’, is based on a man who wakes from a coma speaking a fully formed but unrecognisable language. It was winner of the Best Irish Short at the OFFline Film Festival and won the IFTA for Best Live Action Short. ‘Wave’ was longlisted in the Live Action Short Film category at the 90th Academy Awards while the film’s Director, Benjamin Cleary, won the Best Live Action Short Oscar at the 88th Academy Awards for ‘Stutterer’. ‘Untouchable’, which is in French with English subtitles and has a 15A certificate, centers on the uplifting and unmissable story of unemployed African immigrant, Driss, who applies for a live-in carer job to get a signature to continue his social welfare payments. He unexpectedly gets the job and so begins a hilarious and heartwarming friendship with his new employer, wheelchair-bound millionaire Philippe. “This is the biggest-grossing non-English language film of all time and is the perfect antidote to the dreary month of January,” Hazel Joy, Chairperson of Beaufort Film Night, said. “Beaufort Film Night is a non-profit community organisation founded by local film enthusiasts whose aim is to screen cultural English language and international

language films, fostering an interest in and appreciation of these category of films, films which normally don’t get a general release screening in Kerry,” she said. “Films screened at Beaufort Film Night will be carefully curated in order to appeal to a general audience. Beaufort Film Night is working in conjunction with Access Cinema, the Arts Council funded organisation which assists film clubs and film nights in Ireland with

their screenings. “Beaufort Film Night would like to thank The Inn Between Bar for providing a venue for this cultural and entertainment opportunity,” she said. Admission to the film is €7 which will go towards covering the motion picture licencing fee and the newly-purchased screen. Further information can be viewed on Beaufort Film Night’s Facebook page: BeaufortFilmNight and Twitter page: @Beaufort_Film.

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Lucky Kerry winner scoops €50,000 with Prize Bonds This week’s Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number ACK795532 held in County Kerry. The lucky bond was purchased in 2016. There were over 4,500 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €290,000. In addition to a €1 million prize awarded on the last weekly draw of June and December, there are weekly draws where the top prize is €50,000. Other cash prizes awarded each week include 10 of €1,000 and 10 of €500. Prize Bonds are a State Savings product which, instead of paying interest, offers bond holders the chance to win cash prizes every week. All winnings are tax-free, and Prize Bonds can be cashed in at any time after the minimum holding period of three months. Prize Bonds can be purchased by Direct Debit, online at www.StateSavings. ie, by telephone to callsave 1850 30 50 60 or at your local Post Office. Prize Bond holders can check draw results online at www.StateSavings.ie. The main winning numbers are also available in most Post Offices.

Search to find 2019 Texaco children’s art competition winners launched The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year two students from Co. Kerry won prizes in the event which is now in its 65th year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Thursday, February 28 with judging to take place in March. Winners will be announced in mid-April, with prize-giving to follow in May. Details are available through Texaco service stations and online at www.texacochildrensart.com

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Open week at Kerry ETB Training Centre Parents, school leavers, job seekers, career changers and those who wish to re-skill or up-skill are invited to the first ever Kerry ETB Training Centre Open Week next week. Visitors will receive a whole host of information at the centre’s Monavalley campus and see the range of professional development courses, traineeships and apprenticeships on offer from January 21-26. Instructors and learners will be on hand to chat, give skills demonstrations and answer any career related queries visitors may have. Second level school groups are invited to visit during the week. Guided tours of the campus will be held between the hours of 9am and 3pm daily, with a number of specific events held across the week. Enquiries to: 066 7149600 or openweek@kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie

Other events include: Tuesday January 22 from 9am-3pm TRALEE FROM THE CLOUDS See what it’s like to work as a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician or Overhead Lines Operative. Get safely harnessed in and elevated up to 50 metres (160 ft) in the air on a state of the art Mobile Elevated Work

Platform (MEWP) - courtesy of Height for Hire. Tuesday January 22 from 1pm-4pm BUILD YOUR OWN PC A one-to-one workshop where trainee IT Support Technicians mentor attendees on how to Build Your Own PC. Only 12 places. Thursday January 24 from 4pm-8pm APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION EVENING Meet a range of Kerry Apprentice Employers, explore Apprenticeship as a career option and chat with our Adult and Career Guidance Team. An event for parents, school leavers, jobseekers, guidance professionals or those thinking of a change from existing study or work. Light refreshments served and all welcome. Friday January 25 from 4.30-7.30pm MOMENTUM 2019 in partnership with Kerry SciTech Kerry’s science, technology and engineering sector will create over 180 new jobs in 2019, and there are positive indications for similar jobs growth in 2020. This keynote and panel discussion event looks at the skill needs of the tech sector in Kerry and the wider region.

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11.01.19 Refurbishment

Kerry Airport bar and restaurant to get a new-look for the New Year

Tips on filling up the CAO form ahead of early deadline Career guidance counsellor Niamh Dwyer As many students are busy preparing for their mocks at the moment, worrying about the CAO is bound to bring extra stress - but students are urged not to worry unnecessarily. Applicants who have registered ahead of the early bird deadline of January 20 at 5.15pm will have received their CAO number and they can add/change courses up to February 1, at 5.15pm. For those who have not yet registered, you can do so on www.cao.ie and the discounted application fee of €30 applies up to the early deadline. There is a fee of €45 thereafter for those who register after that date and before the normal closing date of February 1. For students who are completely undecided at this stage - don’t worry. You can revisit your choices when the Change of Mind Facility opens on May 6 up until July 1 at 5.15pm. In the meantime, the following steps will help: • Think about the type of person you are, your interests, qualities, strengths, subjects or tasks that you enjoy. • Talk to those who know you well, such as parents, teachers, your guidance counsellor and to those who have studied the courses you are interested in. • Research the detail of the courses by checking out all the modules you will study over the duration of the course, what specialisms are available and whether work placement is included. This detail can be found on the college websites. • Check the entry requirements for the course which must be met if you are to be considered eligible. • Put your choices in genuine order of preference. This is the golden rule of filling the CAO form. Points are based on supply and demand, therefore they rise and fall every year and students won’t know the cut off points for 2019 until the first round offers are issued. It is proposed by the Department of Education to publish Leaving Cert results on Tuesday August 13, and it is suggested that the CAO Round 1 Offers will be issued to students on Friday, August 16. However, these dates are yet to be confirmed. The key tip at this stage is make sure not to miss any of the deadlines, all of which are available on www.cao.ie. There are some restricted courses which must be included before February 1, so applicants are encouraged to consult the CAO handbook to check these courses and to check with your guidance counsellor in school if you are unsure. Students applying for the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) and Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) schemes must complete these forms by March 1, and send supporting documentation by April 1. See www.accesscollege.ie for more details of both schemes and speak to your guidance counsellor. • Niamh Dwyer is a guidance counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and is PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She can be contacted on careerfocusnow@gmail.com

The Gateway Bar and Restaurant at Kerry Airport is to get a new look for the New Year with a view to making the overall customer experience for passengers more efficient, flavoursome and memorable. Work on the four-week refurbishment is set to start on Monday, January 12, during which time the queuing system and general ambience of the restaurant will be transformed. A coffee dock facility within the Departures Area for outbound passengers to avail of tea, coffee, sandwiches and light snacks will be open during the month-long improvement works, while the bar and restaurant in the main airport concourse will be closed to facilitate the refurbishment. “The recent redevelopment of the pre-boarding area in our departures lounge has been a great success and now it’s time for the bar and restaurant to follow suit,” Basil Sheerin, Financial Controller at Kerry Airport, said. “On completion of the work, we will be introducing a more efficient queuing system, incorporating a new self-service area.” In what can only be described as a comprehensive programme of work within a short time-frame, the restaurant will be fitted out with new catering equipment and an overall upgrade to lighting, furnishings, and décor. The Board of Kerry Airport accept that there is never a good time to close an important facility like a restaurant and the Management at Kerry Airport kindly ask their customers to bear with them during this period.

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New apprenticeships begin at Liebherr

Graduates of the Liebherr Apprentice Programme 2018 are pictured with their trainers and instructors, along with Charlie McCarthy (Managing Director - Engineering) and Thomas Albrecht (Managing Director - Finance).

The proud tradition of apprentice training continues at Liebherr Container Cranes as 14 new apprentices have started their training while 13 graduates are celebrating gaining new qualifications. As 2018 ended, 13 apprentices graduated from the Liebherr Container Cranes Apprenticeship Programme. This particular group are the first to complete the Higher Certificate in Engineering, equipping them with two qualifications at the end of the four-year Liebherr apprenticeship. The newly qualified fitters, electricians and metal fabricators have received a Level 6 Craft Certificate in their trade and a Level 6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in their respective fields from IT Tralee. The graduating Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitters include Alan Daly, Eanna Reidy, Brian Kennedy, Timothy Sugrue, Donal O’Connor, James O’Sullivan, Patrick Doyle and Kieran O’Mahony. The newly qualified electricians are; David Breen, Conor Breen, Aaron Farrell and John Friel, whilst one Metal Fabricator, Luke Doyle, graduated. Liebherr in Killarney has a long tradition of apprentice training. The very first apprentices enrolled in 1959 and to date, Liebherr has trained over 1000 apprentices in Killarney. “Apprenticeships have always been a vital component of Liebherr’s business strategy and is in line with the Liebherr philosophy that practical and theoretical training must go hand in hand,” Trevor O’Donoghue, from Liebherr, said. “The apprentice-training model combines a practical and theoretical education, delivered with the cooperation of SOLAS, the state body with responsibility for training and further education. Recent years has seen Liebherr invest over €250,000 in the expansion and upgrading of their apprentice training facilities in Killarney. “2019 sees the proud tradition of apprentice training continuing, with 14 new apprentices embarking on their training at Liebherr Container Cranes this January. Five of the apprentices are electrical apprentices, three are mechanical automation and maintenance fitters, whilst six are metal fabrication apprentices,” he said.

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Sona Vitamins have a wide range of probiotics for the whole family In Ireland today, over a quarter of people suffer from prolonged illness each year highlighting a need for immunity boosting practices to be implemented as part of a healthy lifestyle. Probiotics are often referred to as good bacteria as they help to keep the gut healthy and maintain a balance of bacteria in the body. Sona’s bespoke probiotic product range covers Acidophilus, Acidobifidus, Afterbiotic and BabyBiotic, along with three new products; Sona Pro25Biotic, Sona UltraBiotic- Active Lives, Sona UltraBiotic- For Women. Sona, the oldest and largest Irish producer of vitamin mineral supplements in Ireland has over 33 years’ experience in formulating quality vitamins, and herbal remedies. Research has shown that taking a probiotic supplement on a regular basis can help to improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. Research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport found that New Zealand athletes had about 40 percent fewer colds and gastrointestinal infections when they took a probiotic compared to when they took a placebo. About 80 percent of the immune boosting bacteria live in the gastrointestinal tract so maintaining a balance in this area of the body is key to optimum immunity. Sona’s unique range of probiotics, in particular, Pro25Biotic which is the highest strength on the market, helps to manage bacteria levels in the gut to maintain optimum immunity and overall wellbeing. Acidophilus Complete is one of Sona’s most popular supplements as it is specially formulated to provide the body with the perfect balance of bacteria to maintain a healthy gut, thus helping towards alleviating the symptoms of anxiety and stress. Along with aiding the immune system, Sona probiotics help combat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome which is thought to effect up to 20 percent of the Irish population at some stage in their lives. Sona probiotics also help combat; upper respiratory infections, diarrhoea/constipation, bloating, bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infections and symptoms of skin irritation. There are eight Sona probiotic products available across the range including: New to the range: Sona Pro25Biotic, Sona UltraBiotic - Active Lives, Sona UltraBiotic - For Women. New look existing range: Afterbiotic, Acidophilus, Acidobifidus, Kiddiebiotic, BabyBiotic. Sona products are now widely available in pharmacies and selected health shops nationwide, including Sheahan’s Pharmacy in Killarney and in Kenmare, or online at www.pharmadirect.ie.

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Women’s Little Christmas

Tanya O’Donoghue, Tracy Eagar, Bridget Gleeson Healy and Clodagh Irwin Owns enjoying Women’s Little Christmas at The Aghadoe Heights Hotel.

Enjoying Women’s Little Christmas in The Aghadoe Heights Hotel on Sunday night seated from left were: Aisling O’Donoghue, Joanie O’Donoghue, Siobhan Buckley, Kay O’Donoghue and Cassandra Buckley. Standing from left were: Klara O’Donoghue, Michelle Greene and Kathleen O’Leary. Pics: Eamonn Keogh

Una Ryan, Rose O’Sullivan, Patsy Teahan, Fiona Flynn and Anne-Marie Crean enjoying Women’s Little Christmas at The Aghadoe Heights Hotel.

Shirley Clifford, Norma Hennessy, Jacqui Clifford and Annette Clifford enjoying Women’s Little Christmas in The Aghadoe Heights Hotel on Sunday night.

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Kitty Murphy, Mary Kelly, Kitty Brennan, Alice O’Sullivan and Josephine Lawlor enjoying Women’s Little Christmas in The Aghadoe Heights Hotel on Sunday night.

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SCHOLARSHIP: Frank Murphy (CEO Monex Financial Services) presented the Monex Scholarship UCC Award to Andrew Quinlivan from Killarney. Andrew was a student of St Brendan’s College and was successfully accepted to UCC, where he is now studying Commerce. Pictured were: Mike Leahy (teacher), Andrew’s parents Clare and Con Quinlivan, and Sean Coffey (Principal of St Brendan’s College).

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COMHALTAS: Music and singing classes commence in January. Please contact 087 1191353 for information. JUNIOR SET DANCING: Friday, Jan 18 in the Recreational Hall at 7pm for beginners and intermediates and 8pm for advanced. Registration will take place from 7pm to 7.30pm in the Registration Hall on Friday, Jan 11. For full details please contact Mary on 087 9620135. KILLARNEY LIBRARY: Talk on nutrition entitled ‘The Ultimate Mythbuster’ on Tuesday, Jan 15 at 11am as part of the Healthy Ireland initiative. Free admission. SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ: Anyone interested from 5th and 6th classes in the following: Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Music Group, Ballad Group, Novelty Act, Quiz and Set Dancing, please contact Maria O’Leary on 087 4619954. KILCUMMIN RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE provides a full Secretarial Service to all groups and individuals. Assignment, Essays, Projects, CVs professionally typed, confidentiality assured. Other services include colour photocopying, laminating (A3 & A4), e-mail, sending faxes, paying your motor tax online. Faxes to the Department of Agriculture for the movement of cattle can also be sent from the office. Tel: 064 6643357 or e-mail info@kilcumminparish.com REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: Why not make this one of New Year’s resolutions and help save our planet? ILLEGAL DUMPING: You can report any illegal dumping to the Environmental Department litter complaints hotline on 1800 326228 or you can download the app ‘See it/Say it’ free to your phone and this will allow you to instantly send a report to the relevant authorities.

Killarney Musical Society

The New Year means only one thing to us here in KMS, the countdown is officially on as we get closer to our opening night of Tuesday, Feb 26 at the INEC. We look forward to bringing you on our journey and carrying ye away with us to the Austrian Alps and the fabulous ‘Sound of Music’. Rehearsals are up and running and we are delighted to announce that we will be holding a Table Quiz fundraising event in McSweeney Arms Hotel on Friday, Jan 18 at 8pm. Tables of 4 are €40. A great night is always guaranteed and there’s always a song or two to be sang.

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CIVIC RECEPTION FOR SEM STUDENTS: Pictured at Killarney Town Hall for a Civic Reception from Killarney Municipal District commending St Brendan’s College Students for their recent achievements collecting the Overall Group Runner Up and Winner of National Parks and Wildlife Services Award at the BT Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition 2018 were the parents, friends, local councillors, teachers and members of the Killarney Municipal District. Front row seated l-r: Darragh Fleming, Brendan O’Neill (National Parks Wildlife Services Award), Harry and James Knoblauch and Oran O’Donoghue (Overall Runner Up). Missing from the photo Colm Looney. Pic: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

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CHEQUE PRESENTATION: Fiona Foley Hyde, the founder of the Killorglin Charity Fashion Show, pictured with some committee members, was delighted to present the Killorglin Branch of The Kerry Hospice Foundation with a cheque for €1,500 in Sol y Sombra Killorglin, recently. The funds were raised at the 10th annual Killorglin Charity Fashion Show held in Sol y Sombra, Killorglin, on Tuesday November 13 last. The group also plan to donate funds to autism units in local schools. Pictured from l-r were: Caroline Williams, Kay Woods, Cliodhna Foley, Ruth O’Grady, Fiona Hyde, Kathryn Shaw, Clodagh Whittleton, Michelle Jones and Colette Leen. Pic: Michael G Kenny

Support Groups KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme. KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact 086-8616001. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney. SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www. pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645. AWARE SUPPORT & SELF CARE GROUP Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: Every Monday at 7.30pm. www.aware.ie This column is available to clubs and SUPPORT groups to promote upcoming fundraising events, agms etc. To guarantee publication an administration charge OF €10 will apply. Please contact 064 6632215 for more details. DEADLINE FOR EVENT INFO IS TUESDAY 5.30PM

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

Police search for man who licked doorbell for three hours

Police were this week hunting for a man who was filmed licking a doorbell for three hours – while a family slept inside their home. The bizarre incident happened in Salinas, California in the early hours of Saturday morning. CCTV shows 33 yearold Roberto Daniel Arroyo, outside the Dungan’s family home at about 5am. In what has to be one of the strangest stories in a long time – Arroyo is cap-

tured leaning his head against the outside intercom - which is located just outside the front door - licking the doorbell from several different angles! The Dungan’s children were home alone but luckily undisturbed by the incident. The family had only just installed the doorstep camera a month before and were very disturbed by this strange incident.

Trump Corner Trump could declare a national emergency President Trump indicated yesterday (Thursday) that he may declare a national emergency if Congress can’t reach an agreement to fund his border wall. The President warned as he departed the White House that he would take the step - which would be subject to immediate legal challenge - as he continues to highlight the need for increased border security between the US and Mexico - a central promise of his presidential election campaign. Trump stormed out of a meeting with Democratics insisting they weren’t ready to deal. Now Trump could declare a national

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emergency in order to fund his wall and end the funding standoff as talks came to a standstill with Democrats on Wednesday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not support building a barrier structure on the US-Mexico border. And Trump has said that his lawyers have advised him he’s within his rights to take the step. The Trump administration has put a price tag of at least $25 billion on a wall for the full US-Mexico border. Trump later Tweeted ‘Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time. I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works!’

Nurses and midwives announce strike dates More than 40,000 nurses nationally are set to go on strike for a 24 hours period at the end of January. The strike action, which will be the second national strike in the INMO’s hundred-year history, will take place on January 30 and should the dispute go unresolved, there will be further 24-hour strikes on February 5, 7, 12, 13 and 14. The strike will see Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) members withdraw their labour for 24 hours, providing only lifesaving care and emergency response teams. The dispute centres on safe staffing in the public health service. According to the INMO, the HSE has not been able to recruit and retain enough nurses and midwives on current wages. The number of staff nurses fell by 1,754 (6 percent) between 2008 and 2018, despite an ageing, growing population making the health service busier. “Going on strike is the last thing a nurse or midwife wants to do,” INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said. “But the crisis in recruitment and retention has made it impossible for us to do our jobs properly. We are not able give patients the care they deserve under these conditions. “The HSE simply cannot recruit enough nurses and midwives on these wages. Until that changes, the health service will continue to go

understaffed and patient care will be compromised. “The ball is in the government’s court. This strike can be averted. All it takes is for the government to acknowledge our concerns, engage with us directly, and work to resolve this issue, in a pro-active manner. “We were due to meet with the government in the national oversight body in December, but the meeting was cancelled. Like many patients in Ireland’s health service, we are still waiting for an appointment.” INMO President Martina Harkin-Kelly added that nurses entered these professions because they care for patients. “We’ll be going on strike for the exact same reason,” he said. “Ireland’s patients deserve better than this understaffed health service. “Nurses and midwives are now globally traded assets. The public health service no longer pays a competitive wage, so we can no longer get the necessary number of nurses and midwives. “We are calling on the public to support us. Nurses and midwives are always there for you when you need help. Now we need your help.”

Glowing trees could replace streetlamps Roads of the future could be lit by glowing trees instead of streetlamps, thanks to a breakthrough in creating bioluminescent plants. Experts injected specialised nanoparticles into the leaves of a watercress plant, which caused it to give off a dim light for nearly four hours. This could solve lots of problems. The chemical involved, which produced enough light to read a book by, is the same as is used by fireflies to create their characteristic shine. To create their glowing plants, engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) turned to an enzyme called luciferase. Luciferase acts on a molecule called luciferin, causing it to emit light. Another molecule called Co-enzyme A helps the process along by removing a reaction byproduct that can inhibit luciferase activity. The MIT team packaged each of these components into a different type of nanoparticle carrier. The nanoparticles help them to get

to the right part of the plant and also prevent them from building to concentrations that could be toxic to the plants. The result was a watercress plant that functioned like a desk lamp. Researchers believe with further tweaking, the technology could also be used to provide lights bright enough to illuminate a workspace or even an entire street, as well as low-intensity indoor lighting. “The vision is to make a plant that will function as a desk lamp — a lamp that you don’t have to plug in,” Michael Strano, professor of chemical engineering at MIT and the senior author of the study, said. “The light is ultimately powered by the energy metabolism of the plant itself. Our work very seriously opens up the doorway to streetlamps that are nothing but treated trees, and to indirect lighting around homes.” The full findings of the study were published in the American Chemical Society journal Nano Letters.

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Cheese toasties Kilkenny Group to banned from Bristol acquire Sammy’s

Restaurant and Retail Store in Inch

Cheese toasties have been banned in one British town – for fear the food van selling the items will attract anti-social behaviour. Bristol councillors have instead granted a provisional licence for cold food, such as ice cream, and tea and coffee in Monk’s Park, Biddestone Road. The ban comes after the city council’s public safety and protection committee heard on Tuesday that the park had, in the past, been

plagued by gangs of motorcycle-riding youths “terrorising” families, and late-night drunken disturbances. Locals fear that the food van selling the cheese toasties and other hot goods could cause anti-social behaviour in the area. At the meeting members granted permission for a vendor to sell cold food - but only on the condition that it operates only between 9am and 6pm - and not sell hot food such as cheese toasties.

24 hours in Irish airspace The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has released a short informative video which documents 24 hours in Irish airspace. The video can be viewed https:// youtu.be/JoD_5-dqOiU The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is a commercial semi-state company employing approximately 670 people at six main locations in Ireland. The IAA is responsible for the provision of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Irish controlled airspace (covering some 451,000 square

km) and State airports, aeronautical communications on the North Atlantic, and the security regulation of the civil aviation industry in Ireland. The Irish Aviation Authority also promotes and regulates the safety of aviation in Ireland. The IAA is committed to developing and implementing effective strategies, regulatory frameworks and processes to ensure that aviation activities under our oversight achieve the highest practicable level of safety.

It has been formally announced that Kilkenny Group, the home of Irish craft and design has agreed to acquire Sammy’s Restaurant and Retail Store in Inch, Kerry. Located directly beside Inch beach, Sammy’s will join Kilkenny Group’s existing 16 nationwide stores which include Christy’s and the recently acquired Kilkenny Design Centre. The eatery and retail business, situated between Killarney and Dingle is a popular destination for locals and international visitors to the Peninsula. Sammy’s is a welcomed addition to Kilkenny’s award-winning restaurants in Nassau Street, Dublin, Shanagarry, Cork and Kilkenny Design Centre and will continue its amazing reputation for supplying delicious meals using locally sourced ingredients. “This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for Kilkenny to further develop our

authentic food, culture and tradition of Irish craft and design,” Marian O’Gorman, Kilkenny Group CEO said. “We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues and working with them to uphold the strong reputation of the location.” Previous owners, Mahmood and Iris Hussain said that they would like to wish Kilkenny every success in Sammy’s. “We’re confident they’ll make a great addition to the local area. We would also like to thank our loyal customers and visitors for supporting us throughout the years.” This announcement comes just eight weeks after Kilkenny Group’s purchase of Kilkenny Design Centre bringing the organisation’s outlet count from 15 to 17 premium stores further securing Kilkenny’s place as a leading employer in and promoter of Irish craft and design.

World’s richest man to divorce After a 25-year marriage, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie, are to divorce. The couple announced the news in a joint statement via Twitter on Wednesday. Amazon this week eclipsed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable listed company. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, with an estimated wealth of $137bn, Bezos is the world’s richest man. “We feel incredibly lucky to have found each other and deeply grateful for every one of the years we have been married to each other,” the couple’s statement said. “If we had known we would separate after 25 years, we would do it all again. We’ve

had such a great life together as a married couple and we also see wonderful futures ahead, as parents, friends, partners in ventures and projects, and as individuals pursuing ventures and adventures. Though the labels might be different, we remain a family, and we remain cherished friends.” The question now is – how much will she get in the divorce settlement?

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News Briefs ... Time to register for annual Eason Spelling Bee

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The Eason’s Annual Spelling Bee was launched this week to give pupils across Ireland the chance to be crowned the King or Queen Bee. Now in its ninth year, the Eason Spelling Bee is the very definition of fun for school kids, encouraging them to read more, expand their vocabulary and fall in love with literacy. This year, over 800 schools around Ireland have already registered to take part, and schools yet to register have the opportunity to do so until January 14. Eason are partnering with Today FM for a fourth year and, in early summer, presenter Alison Curtis will host the Provincial and All-Ireland Spelling Bees. Along with the prestigious title of Eason Spelling Bee 2019 Champion, the winning speller will also take home a collection of books for their school library, worth €7,500 as well as a personal collection of books worth €500. To register for the Eason Spelling Bee 2019, please visit www.easons. com/spellingbee/registration/ before January 14.

Two pupils from Ms Kissane’s class in Fossa NS both excelled in separate colouring competitions over the Christmas period. Joseph Chkheidze won a drawing competition run by The Education Centre Tralee. Joseph is pictured with teacher Ms Kissane and Kay Dowling from The Education Centre. Cillian O’Sullivan impressed in the Bank of Ireland colouring competition in Killarney. Congratulations boys and very well done!

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A special welcome at a unique location For over 50 years the Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, which recently re-opened after 18 months of renovation works, has been welcoming weddings – making it the perfect location for any bride and groom. The beautiful and picturesque five star luxurious hotel, only five minutes from Killarney town, sits on a 64 acre estate in Beaufort leading to the ruins of the 12th century Dunloe Castle and River Laune which flows through the garden estate. This setting creates a romantic atmosphere making it a unique and ideal backdrop for your perfect wedding day. The hotel’s gardens and car park have recently been enhanced, including its public areas such as the restaurant, bar, reception, lobby and lounge spaces. The hotel and dedicated team of staff offer a highly personalised and professional service in an exceptional location. The hotel is also licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

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The Upper Lounge is the perfect place to greet guests and welcome them for the evening celebrations. With elevated views of the rolling countryside, this area has its own bar and exudes comfort and elegance. In the most beautiful natural setting you and your guests will enjoy the best of international and Irish cuisine in the Park Suite. With its own bar and dance floor, the Park Suite also offers access to a private covered terrace. All 102 guestrooms at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens have breath-taking views of mountains or gardens. The hotel offers a wealth of activities including complimentary trekking on Haflinger Ponies, 25m swimming pool, steam room, sauna and indoor tennis. Guests can also enjoy complimentary fishing on the River Laune. Contact the hotel’s wedding team now at weddings@thedunloe.com or call 064 6644111 for enquiries and more information.

nationally, to bring you the best of service, quality and most of all the best of everything bridal! Our bridal team have been featured in several magazines including Brides of Franc, U Magazine and Bridal Ireland. We can offer you and your bridal party the best of everything in our dedicated bridal suites or in the comfort of your own home. With locations in Tralee, Killorglin and Killarney, our multi skilled team are only a phone call away. For more information see www.seantaaffe.com.

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Unlock the Door to Your Fairytale Wedding The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens is a newly renovated 5 star hotel overlooking the Gap of Dunloe and is set on its own 64 acre estate with the ruins of the 12th century Dunloe Castle, offering a romantic and idyllic setting for your perfect day.

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Award winning Dromhall Hotel to host Wedding Showcase day The award winning Dromhall Hotel in Killarney will host a special Wedding Show Case day, on Sunday, February 17. Taking place from 1.30pm – 5pm, brides and grooms tobe will see first-hand the stunning Banqueting Suite and arrival reception area which can cater for weddings of 80 to 320 guests, as well as a selection of options available for your special day. A beautiful fairy light backdrop and flower wall are

just two of the many generous items that are included in their wedding packages. Another complimentary offering is the wedding car, which will get them to the church on time and then off to their chosen photographic locations in the beautiful surrounds of Killarney’s iconic landscape, before whisking them back to the hotel. And, the hotel is fully registered to provide for civil ceremonies also. With over fifty years of experience, the Randles family

know exactly how to make this most special of occasions perfect. With some prime 2019 dates still available, contact the Wedding Team today. Bernadette Randles, the hotel’s Managing Director, along with the hotel’s Wedding Coordinator Ciara, are always available to chat about your very special day. You can call them on 064 6639300 for more information.

WORDS FROM COUPLES THAT SAID “I DO” TO THE 4* DROMHALL HOTEL FOR THEIR DREAM DAY: • “The food was nothing short of incredible” • “The main function room looked absolutely beautiful” • ”Gave us all the attention like we were the only couple in the world” • “Perfect location for any brides dream day” • “Dromhall is definitely the place” A day you’ll remember forever. Contact Ciara 064-6639300 or email ciaraoc@randleshotels.com.

Your picture perfect day at the Castlerosse Hotel With stunning scenery, which will amaze your guests, the Castlerosse Hotel is the perfect place to celebrate your special day. The romantic location has panoramic views over Killarney’s Lower Lakes and the McGillycuddy Reeks, creating the dream wedding you’ve always wanted. After undergoing recent refurbishment, the drinks reception area now boasts an unrivalled view, which will help you and your photographer to create some beautiful wedding images. Our priority is to turn your dream wedding into reality. Whether it is an intimate celebration, a civil ceremony or a more extravagant affair, we will work with you to turn your wedding day into an unforgettable experience. Few locations in Kerry can compare to the Castlerosse Hotel as a magical setting for your wedding celebration. The quality of food, service and personal attention, combined with the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains and lakes, will ensure a truly memorable day for you and your guests.

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Perfect pre-wedding location for any bride The Sneem Hotel is proud to unveil a new destination on their prime estate with dramatic backdrops of the MacGillycuddy Reeks whilst located on the water’s edge overlooking the Goldens Cove. This three bedroom, three-bathroom cove facing lodge is nestled amongst the natural matured fauna in the private estate offering a more secluded experience, yet still a stone’s throw away from the main

hotel facilities. With a vernacular architecture exterior design, warm and luxury interior style, no expense was spared to ensure great Irish hospitality is offered to all guests. The three-bedroom lodge is the ideal location for the bride-to-be, prior to your unveiling on the day of wedding or the perfect venue for a luxury pre-wedding slumber party with the girls.

‘Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way’ at the Heights Hotel At the Heights Hotel we believe that every wedding is unique, and yours will be extraordinary. Our award-winning wedding coordinator Natalie will be there as your first point of contact from your enquiry until the day you say ‘I Do’, so you will always have a familiar face at hand that you know and trust. Our Glass Orangery is an elegant room for your drinks reception where your guests can relax whilst you are having your wedding photos taken in the scenic wedding garden. We also know that the meal is crucial to the success of your special day. This task is in the safe hands of our Head Chef Jamie Cronin, who has over 15 years culinary experience. You can be guaranteed a sumptuous dinner reception that your

guests will be raving about. The family run Heights Hotel is ideally located as it’s nestled on the outskirts of the scenic Killarney town. There’s two stunning suites for you to choose from, both full of natural light and direct access to our wedding garden with breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. We’ve specifically designed our packages with you in mind so they include all the elements you need for a wedding reception that will create memories to last a lifetime. Make an appointment with Natalie today on 064 6631158 or email natalie@killarneyheights.ie to discuss how you can make ‘Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way’.

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The Westlodge Hotel is the idyllic location for your big day The Westlodge Hotel located along the Wild Atlantic Way is the idyllic backdrop for creating perfect memories of a perfect day. The hotel, which overlooks the beautiful Bantry Bay, boasts 26 acres of matured landscaped gardens, including waterfalls, bridges and more. But don’t take our word for it, here is a selection of testimonials …. “Where do I begin, I can’t thank the Westlodge enough, our wedding was everything we hoped for and more. The venue was stunning, the staff were amazing. Can’t thank Pat and his team enough who went out of their way to make everything perfect before and on the day. The catering staff were amazing, the food was of the highest standard and plentiful every single guest couldn’t believe the quality and service of the Westlodge. Myself and my husband are from Wales and chose to get married in Ireland and the

Westlodge made it so easy to plan even though we were a fair distance away. I would highly recommend. Thank you Westlodge!” Katie and Daniel - July 2018

“Would highly recommend the Westlodge Hotel! We got married here in September and it was amazing! The food was outstanding and staff were fantastic! Would especially like to thank Pat and Brid who both couldn’t do enough for us! We also had a BBQ on the Saturday and food and service was again fantastic! All our guests have commented about a fantastic weekend! Thanks again all can’t wait to come back again.” Donna and Jerry - September 21, 2018 Contact: Pat Gill patrickgill@westlodgehotel.ie or Norma McCarthy norma@ westlodgehotel.ie on 027 50360 for further information. www.westlodgehotel.ie

PROPOSED TO OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON? The Heights Hotel is the perfect venue for your wedding reception. Our motto is ‘Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way’ We believe that every wedding is unique and yours will be extraordinary. TO BOOK YOUR WEDDING CONSULTATION CONTACT OUR WEDDING COORDINATOR NATALIE T: 064 663 1158 E: natalie@killarneyheights.ie W: www.killarneyheights.ie

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• Make Your Honeymoon Uniquely Yours

This will help avoid disappointment and to help secure better airfare and room allocations. At Torc Travel, we know which times of the year are the busiest for each location. We can help make sure that your dream honeymoon is being planned with sufficient time to ensure you get the best experience! It also ticks a box so you can concentrate on other wedding plans.

We get it, wedding planning can be stressful! You hear your friends talk about what a great time they had on their honeymoon, it’s very tempting to simply copy and paste theirs. It’s okay to get advice from friends and family, but keep in mind this is your big-trip. At Torc Travel, we will take the stress out of the planning and still ensure that this is uniquely tailored to you.

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As the wedding planning progresses and gets more and more costly it is very tempting to take from your honeymoon budget to put towards something else. But think about it, your honeymoon is going to be the first trip that you will take as a married couple and after all of the wedding planning you are not only going to want but deserve a dream honeymoon! We can help to show you what options are available for your budget and how to get the best value for it.

Google is a great place to start when beginning the honeymoon planning process, but don’t limit yourself to a search engine. Clicking Google images can bring up pictures that might not match the reality of a certain destination. Talking to friends, family members who have been there and of course, us at Torc Travel will help to paint a realistic picture of the destinations you are looking for.

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You have a wedding planner at your venue to help with your big day, why wouldn’t you bring on a honeymoon expert to help with your big trip? At Torc Travel, we can give you extra information and take away 90% of the workload! We help to ensure that your honeymoon runs flawlessly from the beginning of the planning process and we don’t consider our job to be finished until you land back home. We make sure it is perfectly suited to fit your needs and we do all of the organizing, all you’ll need to do is enjoy!

While dividing and conquering might come in handy for certain aspects of planning your wedding but honeymoon planning should be a joint effort in order to ensure both of your desires are met. You might like the idea of relaxing on a beach for 10 days but your spouse-to-be might have other plans. Make sure you both get a clear idea of what you want to take away from your honeymoon.

Be Specific About Your Wants It’s easy to say you want an “exotic destination” but everyone’s definition is different. Make sure you both are on the same page about what type of honeymoon you envision yourselves going on. We can help you narrow down your options to find the perfect fit for you!

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Love at first sight leads to New Year wedding It was a great start to 2019 for one couple as they tied the knot in Killarney on New Year’s Day. Diarmuid Coakley and Ann McEnery, who are living in Muckross, said ‘I Do’ in Muckross Church, with Mass celebrated by Fr Pat McDonnell from Rathmore parish. Four years ago the couple set eyes on each other at a wedding in Tipperary – and it was love at first sight. A year after meeting they decided to move back to Diarmuid’s native Rathmore, before later settling in Muckross. Well-known Diarmuid, who is a teacher in Shrone National School, appeared as Seán Mac Diarmada in the play ‘Patrick’, and the dame in Rathmore panto the ‘Piped Piper’ last year. Ann is aworking as an SNA in LoughQuittane NS and also runs McEnery Bespoke Framers from home. The day of their own wedding was very special as the couple’s 15-month-old son John walked his mom down the aisle. “John played a blinder,” Ann, who is originally from Newcastle West, said. “He was dressed in a knitted Aran cardigan made by his nana

Eilish Coakley.” Bridesmaids included Ann’s sisters Margaret McEnery, Ide McEnery Maeve McEnery, and her sister-in-law Rebecca McEnery, who all wore their own style, while the Groomsmen Diarmuid’s brother Ciaràn Coakley, his oldest friend Aidan Cremin from Rathmore, and his college friends, Ger Collins from Cork, Colm Horgan from Listowel and Michael Ahern from Lyracrompane, all dressed in black tuxedos. Ann herself wore a silk high waisted trousers and English lace top. They celebrated with family and friends at their reception in the Brehon Hotel. However, little John was tucked up in bed early, exhausted after such a big day out - but heard all about the celebrations the following day. Diarmuid and Ann honeymooned for a short time in Castlemartyr Hotel and Resort. The couple had such an amazing wedding and said that if they could they would do it all over again.

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EU agrees CO2 cuts of 37.5 percent by 2030 European car-makers are reeling following an agreement by the European Union to cut CO2 emissions from cars by 37.5 percent and from vans by 31 percent by 2030. In response, the car industry says the targets will threaten jobs and reduce consumer choice. The new reduction targets, designed to curb climate change, were agreed by EU governments and the European Parliament in December heralded as a compromise since the original proposal was a 30 percent CO2 cut between 2021 and 2030. Car-makers will now be forced to meet an interim CO2 cut for cars and vans of 15 percent by 2025. Among the harshest critics of the new proposals has been Germany’s car industry, which claims that such

big cuts demand too much of the industry and that forcing consumers to switch to electric cars could harm its industry and cut jobs. Despite the cuts, environmental lobbyists were not satisfied they went far enough, claiming the reductions weren’t fast enough to hit climate goals. Originally, the EU was chasing a 40 percent cut before it was forced to compromise. The EU ruling means that come 2030, among the 15 million vehicles sold in Europe annually, around a third of them will have to be pure-electric or hydrogen-powered. Currently, electric vehicles account for around 1.5 percent of all cars sold. In Europe, cars are attributed with generating 10 percent of total CO2 emissions.

Boring Company unveils first high-speed tunnel Elon Musk’s Boring Company has unveiled a prototype underground tunnel in Los Angeles that will one day transport high-speed pure-electric vehicles around the city. Created to ease the North American city’s chronic traffic congestion, the Boring Company’s first tunnel measures just 1.8km long and runs beneath the municipality of Hawthorne, where the Boring Company and the Musk-owned SpaceX are located. Claimed to be capable of carrying modified pure-electric vehicles, or passenger-carrying pods, at speeds of up to 240km/h, the prototype tunnel is said to have been built using state-of-the-art tunnelling and engineering techniques. The Boring Company carried out its first demonstrations using modified Tesla Model X SUVs but, instead of reaching the maximum 240km/h cruising speed, they were shuttled at a more sedate top speed of 55km/h. Like a highway, when you near your destination the vehicle will exit the main Loop using an off ramp. Crucially, the system has been designed so the main track is never slowed, enabling vehicles to maintain its high 240km/h cruising speed.

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Someone has found 11 brand-new, effectively un-driven E34-era BMW 5 Series - seemingly left to rot in a warehouse in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria in distinctly mysterious circumstances. These pictures have been circulating on the internet for a while now - and there’s a lot of different versions of how the cars came to be there, and what’s going to happen to them now. Nothing can be confirmed 100 percent, but the story is that the cars are the last 11 of 186 5 Series bought from a bankrupt

Spanish dealer in 1994. They were imported into Bulgaria that year, but because of changes to the country’s tax laws in 1995, the mystery new owner had trouble selling them off. Several of the 186 were rare, all-wheel drive 525ix models - and those were apparently the first to go. The last 11 - 10 saloons and one estate are a mix of 520i and 525i. They’ve never been driven on the road. Fluids were changed in 2003, from which time the cars were left uncovered in the warehouse.

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Hyundai hell-bent on rally success Fed up with being the bridesmaid in the World Rally Championship, Hyundai has fired its team boss just three weeks before the start of the new season. Replacing Michel Nandan is Italian Andrea Adamo, already the Korean manufacturer’s customer racing

manager running its i20 R5 rally and i30 N TCR touring car programs, which he will continue to oversee. This year’s WRC begins with the Monte Carlo Rally on January 24-27 with nine time WRC champion Sebastien Loeb joining the team on a limited program.

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Ferrari F1 boss Maurizio Arrivabene has been fired Ferrari has just announced that, effective immediately, team principal Maurizio Arrivabene is leaving the team. Arrivabene spent four years in the role of team principal, having joined in December 2014. Previously, he had served as a vice president at Philip Morris, the tobacco company

that serves as Ferrari’s main sponsor in Formula 1. Former technical boss Mattia Binotto will fill Arrivabene’s role immediately. Binotto first joined Ferrari in 1995 as a test engine engineer, working on and off with the team until he was appointed as technical director in 2016.

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Motoring

Testing all makes of vehicles: VANS TRUCKS TRAILERS BUSES AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS

11.01.19

Other Services: ADR TACHOGRAPH STATION SAFE LOAD PASS ATC APPROVED TEST CENTRE PRETESTS & VOLUNTARY TESTS

ESTATE AGENT & AUCTIONEER’S DIRECTORY IN KILLARNEY Ted Healy 064 639000 killarney@dng.ie 11 New St, Killarney

Property Partners Gallivan College Square, Killarney, Co Kerry killarney@propertypartners.ie 064 6634177

TO LET: 2 bedroom apartment Tralee road 3 miles from town centre 0876466909 TO LET: 4 bedroom house on Riverside drive. Tel 0858220185. TO LET: Room to let 10 min walk from town centre. Suitable for Hotel staff. Tel 087-2484804. TO LET: Apartment in prime location near Muckross Road. 5 minutes from Killarney town centre and near national park. Free car parking. Electricity included free. €125 ppsh per week.Phone 087-6789990. TO LET: Room to rent 5 minutes from Killarney National Park. 3.5 miles from Town Centre. Free Car parking. Tel Margaret on 0876789990.

Its4rent.ie Property Letting & Management Agent, Killarney Business Centre, Upper High St, Killarney info@its4rent.ie 064 6634177

Maine Valley Property info@mainevalleyproperties.com 066 9765577 or 087 6738210 Old Chapel Lane, Milltown, Kerry

cious house, fireplace, massive garden, quite area. €450 rent per month plus €450 deposit. Available now for professionals only. Contact 0868409520 for view. TO LET: Single bedroom in shared house. Woodlawn park. Tel 0879395156. TO LET: Two rooms in Bridgefield, Lewis Road, One ensuite room, one small double room suitable for one person, non smokers, good house. Phone 0863155019 or 087-2499474. TO LET: Double room to rent 5 minutes walk from Killarney tel 086-0284834. TO LET: Ensuite room everything included with parking. Pay per week or month. Tel 0876465355

TO LET: House to let in Pairc Chuimín, long term, available immediately for further information contact housetoletkilcummin@gmail.com

TO LET: 3 Bedroom house to let near Gleneagle Hotel beside national park. All mod cons. Plenty of parking. Tel 0876447532.

TO LET: 1 double bedroom available,to share with another professional person in a 3 bedroom house, 5 minutes drive from Killarney town center, very spa-

TO LET: Shed/Storage 4x6 would suite electrician/ plumber/ dog groomer/ valleting near gleneagle hotel tel 0876447532.

All Ireland Properties allirelandproperties@gmail.com 087 243 8182 Main Street, Rathmore, Kerry

TO LET: 2 bedroom furnished apartment prime location in Killarney town centre. Tel John 089-9421261. TO LET: Apartment to rent town centre suitable for 1 person only. Tel 0864428616. TO LET: Single room to let in Cahernane Meadows. Contact Dee on 0868451208. TO LET: Single bedroom in 4 bedroom house. 10 min walking distance from town centre €280 per month plus deposit. More information email dajanaphelan6565@gmail.com or mobile 0873641231.

Wanted WANTED: Accomodation wanted for mature working gentlemen works as self employed personal trainer. Anything considered. Offer of free training plus rent (If wanted) 0858435209 ask for Des. WANTED: Plot or space required for four berth caravan. Anything considered. Call Des on 0858435209.

CLASSIFIEDS For Sale FOR SALE: Black leather 3 piece suite perfect condition. Phone 087-2706879. FOR SALE: Mobile home for sale. Pemberton Corniche37’ x 12’ For sale off site in Castlegregory-kerry. 3 Bedrooms. Separate toilet room. Separate shower room. Fully fitted kitchen. Dining room table plus 6 chairs. Beautiful built in display cabinats. New uPVC doors fitted in 2014 worth €3000. For sale offsiteTransportation costs not included in price. Call Brendan 0872679151. FOR SALE: x2 Metallica Gold Circle Tickets for Slane , Sat 8th June 2019 for sale. Contact: 0863090507.

Available AVAILABLE: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 064-6631979. AVAILABLE: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 087-6801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 087-6961681. AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050. AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 087-2359466.

AVAILABLE: Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771. AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 0879364895/ 064-6643317. AVAILABLE: Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www.gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087. AVAILABLE: Xpress removal service. Fast friendly & reasonable. Home office, apartment removal, garage, attic, shed clear out. Legal disposal of all unwanted items. Collection & Delivery service. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. Available 7 days a week. Call Joe on 0872652126. AVAILABLE: Grinds available in maths and accounting. All levels at post-primary taught. Emphasis on exam strategy. SMART STUDY- Orla O’Leary 0876529459. AVAILABLE: Calligraphy and art for weddings and other special occasions. For more information about beautifully hand designed invitations, name cards, menus and more. Call Mary at 0873382072 and gave @_withpeninhand_ a follow. AVAILABLE: French grindswith experienced teacher available to give grinds to Junior & Leaving Cert Higher & Ordinary level. Tel 087-7932554. AVAILABLE: Swimming class in span-

ish, one to one class would you like to increase your ability in the spanish language at the same time as you swim? For more information please text or call Marta 0833976315 or email martaleja75@gmail.com AVAILABLE: Tai-Chi, Qi-gong and meditation at home and in Spanish Language. For more information call Sifu Jacinto Bernaldo +34628774944 or email jacintobernaldodequiros@gmail.com. AVAILABLE: Shot blasting/ spraying. All types of mchinery shot blasted and sprayed. Phone 0872444803. AVAILABLE: Cleaning services in Killarney area. Whether you require daily, weekly, monthly, mooving-in, mooving-out or one time deep cleaning, Aura’s Cleaning Service clean your house, apartment, business or building on a set schedule. Please contact me 0863306816. AVAILABLE: We are a construction company with more than 15years experience, we work in Co Kerry on private and commercial projects. We offer building, remodelling, renovation of properties (external & internal), garden maintenance and landscaping. We do loft conversions, extensions, new bathrooms, kitchens, external wall insulation, exterior repair, roofing, and all types of internal finishes and decoration. See our work on http://leoconstruction.ie or phone us on 086-2218837.

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BEST DATES: Avoid struggle and time. Meet your ideal partner. High success rate. Phone: 0877680163.

Animals ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net. ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 0879704480.

Wanted WANTED: Mature lady to look after 12 month old baby 3-4 mornings a week. Non- smoker. Please TEXT 0871712409 calls not preferred. WANTED: EMPLOYMENT. Plant fitter / Mehchanic wanted for Quarry in south kerry. Previous experience essential. CV to info@glounstone.ie WANTED: House Keeper/ Child Minder Required Milltown/Faha Area. 5 Days a Week Approx 4/5 Hours a day. Would need own Car. 087 2339471.

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WITH NEWS

Notices Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio In the Fair Hill Car Park Tel : 064-6632966

Requires experienced

Beauty Therapist For Full time Position Apply in writing with CV, copy of certificates and photo or email same to maryrod@eircom.net

11.01.19

MINDFUL MEDITATION

Embracing Change in our Lives with Susan Browne & Katie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell We all experience unwanted circumstances at some point in our lives. This day will introduce skilful ways of applying mindfulness and meditation in our daily lives, assisting us in developing emotional balance and resilience, and helping us to embrace these changes and challenges.

BOOKING INFORMATION WHEN: Saturday, 19th January 2019, 9.30am - 4.30pm WHERE: Lhasa Meditation Room, Tiernaboul, Killarney SUSAN BROWNE has over 25 years experience of meditation, contemplation and compassion practices at Dzogchen Beara and Lerab Ling, France.

T: 086 164 7424

E: susan@restyourmind.ie | W: www. restyourmind.ie KATIE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNELL MSc. Interdisciplinary Palliative Care, facilitates NMBI accredited End-of-Life-Care and Spiritual Care training modules for carers, care-assistants, nurses and allied health-care professionals.

T: 087 949 1989

E: katieokonl@gmail.com | W: www.endoflifecare.ie

Entertainment

Listen

Netflix - YOU

Jack & Jack - A Good Friend is Nice! Jack & Jack release their debut album, titled ‘A Good Friend is Nice!’ today (Friday). Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson, aka Jack & Jack are a pop duo who started their career on Vine and haven’t looked back ever since. Jack & Jack have gone on to release over 20 singles with their single ‘Rise’ with Jonas Blue being the latest. On Jack J’s instagram page he

posted “I have actually never been more excited for anything in my life… thank you for your patience,” he said. “Also BIG thanks for helping us bring our vision to life @amberp.rk how legendary is this artwork!? Look at that kindergarten handwriting of mine honestly hasn’t improved too much…”

If you are staying in this weekend, you may be looking for something new to watch on Netflix. The latest brand new series which dropped on St Stephen’s Day that has everyone talking is ‘YOU’. ‘Gossip Girl’s’ Penn Badgley stars as Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager who stalks student and aspiring writer Guinevere Beck played by Elizabeth Lail. Lail is also known for starring in ‘Once Upon A Time’. The official synopsis from Netflix reads: “Based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, “What would you do for love?”. “When a brilliant bookstore manager crosses paths with an aspiring writer, his answer becomes clear: anything. “Using the internet and social media as his tools to gather the most intimate of details and get close to her, a charming and awkward crush quickly becomes obsession as he quietly and strategically removes every obstacle – and person – in his way.” There are 10 episodes of ‘YOU’ season one. YOU has already been renewed for a second run on Lifetime.

Watch The Graham Norton Show

On The Box

BBC One

Jan 11, Fri 10.35pm Graham is joined by James McAvoy, star of new superhero thriller ‘Glass’, with his co-star Sarah Paulson, Richard E Grant who stars in comedy drama ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’, and Steve Coogan and John C Reilly who play Laurel and Hardy in ‘Stan and Ollie’. With music from Westlife who perform their latest single.

Ted 2

RTÉ 2| Jan 12, 9.45pm

The foul-mouthed talking teddy bear is horrified to discover that he counts as property according to the law. He and his human best friend hire a pot-smoking lawyer to help them fight a court case and get Ted legally recognised as a person. Comedy sequel, starring Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried, with the voice of Seth MacFarlane.

Couples Retreat RTÉ 2| Jan 13, 9pm

A couple on the brink of divorce sign up for relationship therapy on a tropical island, but find they can save money if they persuade their friends to join them. Three more couples go along for the holiday, thinking they do not need any help - but the unconventional treatment soon exposes cracks in their relationships. Comedy, starring Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Jon Favreau and Jason Bateman.

The Big Big Movie Toy Story 2 RTÉ One

Jan 12, 6.35pm Cowboy doll Woody is stolen by an unscrupulous toy collector, who knows he is worth a fortune as a collectible, prompting fearless Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear to lead a daring across-town mission to rescue him. However, Woody is tempted to spend his life languishing in the safety of a museum rather than face the prospect of his owner growing up. Animated sequel, featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Kelsey Grammer. Includes Lotto.

John Wick

Virgin Media One| Jan 11, 9pm

Premiere. The dying wife of a retired assassin leaves him a puppy, in the hope that having something to love will stop him returning to a life of violence when she is gone. When the son of a Russian gangster steals his car and kills the dog, the hitman is provoked into a murderous rage and slaughters his way through the underworld in search of revenge. Action thriller, starring Keanu Reeves and Willem Dafoe.

Appointments

11.01.19

Treoraí Sealadach

Temporary Visitor Guide

An tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Tá an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ag lorg iarratas ó iarrthóirí atá cáilithe go cuí chun dul ar 2 phainéal as a bhféadfar folúntais reatha nó folúntais amach anseo sa phost thuas a líonadh. • Treoraí Sealadach i bPáirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha • Treoraí Sealadach i bPáirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne (i dTeach Mhucrois agus i dTeach Chill Airne) Is poist shealadacha iad seo. Tá tuilleadh sonraí agus foirmeacha iarratais ar fáil ag https://www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/national-parks-wildlife/ nó is féidir iad a iarraidh ó hr@chg.gov.ie Is é 3pm Déardaoin, 31ú Eanair 2019 an spriocdháta le haghaidh iarratas. Dícháileofar duine láithreach as canbhasáil a dhéanamh. Is Fostóir Comhionannas Deiseanna an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta.

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to form 2 panels from which current/future vacancies in the following positions may be filled: • Temporary Visitor Guide in Glenveagh National Park • Temporary Visitor Guide in Killarney National Park (Muckross House & Killarney House) These are temporary seasonal posts. Further details and application forms are available at https://www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/national-parks-wildlife/ or may be requested from hr@chg.gov.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on Thursday, 31st January 2019. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Cúntóir Gairneoireachta Sealadach

Temporary Horticultural Assistant

An tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Tá an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ag lorg iarratais ó iarrthóirí atá cáilithe go cuí chun dul ar 2 phainéil as a bhféadfaí folúntais reatha nó folúntais amach anseo sa phost seo leanas a líonadh: • Cúntóir Gairneoireachta Sealadach i bPáirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha • Cúntóir Gairneoireachta Sealadach i bPáirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne (i dTeach Mhucrois agus i dTeach Chill Airne) Is róil sealadacha séisúrach iad seo. Tá tuilleadh eolais agus foirmeacha iarratais ar fáil ag https://www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/national-parks-wildlife/ nó is féidir iad a iarraidh ó hr@chg.gov.ie Is é 3pm Déardaoin, 31ú Eanair 2019 an spriocdháta le haghaidh iarratas. Dícháileofar duine láithreach as canbhasáil a dhéanamh. Is Fostóir Comhionannas Deiseanna an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta.

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to form 2 panels from which current/future vacancies in the following positions may be filled: • Temporary Horticultural Assistant in Glenveagh National Park • Temporary Horticultural Assistant in Killarney National Park (Muckross House & Killarney House) These are temporary seasonal posts. Further details and application forms are available at https://www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/national-parks-wildlife/ or may be requested from hr@chg.gov.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on Thursday, 31st January 2019. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Appointments

11.01.19

5 STAR HOTEL The Award winning Killarney Park Hotel invites applications for the following positions:

DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE Previous Experience as a Digital Marketing Executive • Good Knowledge of all digital marketing channels Experience in developing and implementing digital marketing strategies •Familiarity with Web design Excellent Communication and Time Management Skills • Team Player

BAR PERSONNEL, FULL & PART TIME Previous Experience essential • Excellent Customer Care Skills • Fluent English and Good communication Skills

ACCOMMODTION ASSISTANT, FULL TIME/PART TIME Previous experience preferable • Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and High Standards • Evening hours also available

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL, FULL & PART TIME Previous Experience in Food & Beverage essential • Excellent Customer Care Skills Fluent English and Good communication Skills

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE Qualified Chef with 2 Year’s Previous Hotel Experience in a similar role • Fluent English and Good Communication Skills Good time keeper and ability to work under pressure • Team Player and driven by High Standards Creativity & Passion for food • Desire to work in a 5 Star property

COMMIS DE CUISINE Passionate about food • Fluent English • Team player & Good time keeper

JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST Previous Experience required in a 4 or 5 Star property • Computer Skills required and Experience in Opera, preferable Excellent Customer Care Skills • Fluent English • Good communication Skills and Phone Etiquette Ability to work in a busy environment.

RELIEF NIGHT PORTER Previous Experience Required • Excellent Customer Care Skills & High Standards Ability to work on own initiative • Fluent English & Excellent Communication Skills Applications in writing to:

The Personnel Manager, Killarney Park Hotel, Town Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry Email: info@killarneyparkhotel.ie Or stop by the hotel to fill out an application form before the 20th January 2019. THE KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Appointments

11.01.19

We are now inviting applications for the positions of:

Morgan McKinley are currently recruiting for a permanent

LEISURE CENTRE ATTENDANT

MARKETING

Swimming Pool Lifeguard Certificate – RLSS or equivalent preferable

EXECUTIVE for a distribution company on the Cork/ Kerry border

If you are a real self-starter looking to grow and develop with a well established Irish business, please get in touch now.

FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE If this is you and you would like to join our team please contact us with your CV:

Email: hr@odrhotels.com or for more information call 064 6621069

E: ckelly@morganmckinley.ie T: 021 2300 300

INSIDE Sales Account Manager Full-time, Permanent Position This is an exciting position for the right candidate to be a key member in our Sales team by delivering an exceptional service to all customers

Role • Making daily outbound calls, sales order processing and educating our customers on our full offering. • Your aim is always to meet customer needs and expectations. • Outbound calls to existing customers to maintain existing business and grow accounts. • Prospecting for customers in new markets. • Create and implement territory plan with Sales Manager. • Support customers in your ability to provide solutions & support. • Challenge the way things are done and bring new idea’s in how we approach our customers.

Trainee Accountant Required Kevin O’Reilly & Co. is a well established firm of accountants, auditors, tax consultants and financial advisors located in Kenmare Co. Kerry. We are in practice for over 25 years and have a substantial client portfolio which includes a large number of small to medium sized companies as well as sole traders.

Ideal candidate should have the following: ·

Good knowledge of a variety of accounting/bookkeeping packages

1-2 years previous experience is desirable but not essential

Key Attributes

Must work well in a team environment

• Highly organised, strong time management skills are essential • Self-motivated to achievement of individual and team sales goals • Sales experience essential, trade print experience an advantage but not necessary • Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude in overcoming problems and meeting call/sales targets • Excellent package along with a competitive bonus structure

Must be able to take direction from senior staff members

Must have a willingness to learn and a desire to further their career

Please send applications to aidan@kcprint.ie

the professional’s choice

www.kcprint.ie

All training will be provided to the successful candidate Apply in writing to : Kevin O’Reilly & Co. Auditors & Accountants, 26 Henry Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry Email: info@kevinoreilly.ie

Apoointments

11.01.19

Wide Format

Press Operator KC Print is seeking an experienced Wide Format Press Operator

Role • Working knowledge of Large & Small format mounting & laminating. • Knowledge of the printing industry - specifically colour and large format. • Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator proficiency for pre-flighting and occasional file setup • Processes digital files on Windows and Apple platforms.

THE ROSS IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• Operation and light maintenance of wide format printers and rip software • Print finishing (lamination/mounting) • Perform quality control checks on each job produced • Organize and prepare digital files to download to large format colour digital devices. • Operate and maintain large format colour digital devices to generate oversized prints. • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Please send applications to accounts@kcprint.ie

the professional’s choice

www.kcprint.ie

FULLTIME AND PART-TIME

RECEPTIONIST • Previous Experience required in a 4 or 5 Star property • Computer Skills required and Experience in Opera is preferable • Excellent Customer Care Skills • Fluent English • Good communication Skills and Phone Etiquette • Ability to work in a busy environment Interested Applicants, please contact

FULL AND PART TIME

BAR STAFF WANTED EXPERIENCE AN ADVANTAGE PLEASE FORWARD CV TO hallisseycaroline@gmail.com

ciara.treacy@theross.ie

Services

11.01.19

Eamonn Forde

KILCUMMIN GOURMET KITCHEN OUTSIDE CATERING

PAINTER & DECORATOR

- Industrial

for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.) Food Hampers available upon request

- Commercial - Residential

SPECIALISING IN:

Handmade Artisan Finger Food

For all enquiries please call: PAUL 085 7538601 COLLEEN 086 3778960 info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

Tel 087 - 2607673

Mary Culloty

O’Sullivan A Voice For Your

Special Occasions Love songs, Irish Ballads, Musical Highlights Parties, Weddings, Drinks receptions, Anniversaries, Corporate Events

T: 087 9222753

E: marcullos@hotmail.com

APPLIED MATHS

EXTRA SUBJECT

forDANIEL higher levelKELLEHER maths students Kitchen Installation & handyman services

Increases your points Improves your maths/problems solving

PrOPERTY MAINTENANCE 5th Years: 2 Year Course •Window & Door Maintenance 6th•Carpentry Years: 1 Year Intesive Course & Joinery •Flat Pack Assembly 1 evening per week after school •and much more Starts September RATHMORE, CO.Great KERRY Excellent Record for Results dkelleher96@yahoo.co.uk

BRÚ na PÁIRCE Killarney CALL 086 878 3372

087 131 3385

Ger O Doherty Decorating Service

Lisheenacanna, Ballyhar, Killarney • Interior/Exterior • Domestic Commercial industrial • Fully insured • Spray Painting • Specialized in hand painted kitchens

Tel. 085-1619672

Email: odohertypaintingkerry@gmail.com

Declan Smith

Painting Contractor Interior & Exterior Wallpapering a speciality Spraying Fully Insured

declansmithpainter@gmail.com 087 635 4042 Killarney, Co.Kerry

Oliver McCarthy • ROOFING • FIBREGLASS • 1ST & 2ND FIX • FLOORING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Oil Boiler Servicing

FULLY INSURED - C2 REG MIKE DOWNING ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY

TEL: 087-6399945

Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

ommechanicallimited@gmail.com

Jer Reen Wall Papering Painting & Decorating Power Washing Fully Insured

0876808631

Services

11.01.19

• Fully Insured • Internal • External • Wallpapering • Kitchen spray painting • Commercial and domestic all your painting and decorating needs. RING FOR A FREE QUOTATION

PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

• Painting & decorating Interior & exterior (Fencing, Walls) • Windows cleaning • Fixing of doors and windows • Power washing (Driveways, Decking Patios, Paths, Gutters & Fascias) • Carpentry (Timber floors, Paneling, Skirting Boards) • Garage Clearouts • Gardening & • General maintenance

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

Tele: 0892006623 Email: complexcare47@gmail.com

Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

FALVEY

Oil Boiler Service Gneeveguilla Co.Kerry

OIL BOILER SERVICING, REPAIR & COMMISSIONING Todd: 087-2386276 Conor: 087-8296288

087 9644 632 dmplumb12@gmail.com

PAT HAYES RACING SHARES AVAILABLE AT A RESONABLE RATE FOR HORSES IN TRAINING WITH TOP NATIONAL HUNT TRAINER.

For further details contact Pat

086 2427650

Lifestyle

11.01.19

PATRICK REEN

PAINTER & DECORATOR

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

087 0954582 preen19@gmail.com

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M: 087-9705973 T: 064-6625018

E: info@kerrygas.com www.kerrygas.com

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DEADLINE FOR SUDUKO ENTRIES IS TUESDAY AT 5.30PM.

Please enter your NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE below and send your sudoku answers to the SUDOKO COMPETITION, KILLARNEY ADVERTISER by the following TUESDAY AT 5.30pm and you will be entered into a free prize draw. Strictly one per household. Prizes must be collected within four weeks.

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Garden Magic

Words: Debby Looney

STARTS

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

Get a total body workout in your garden Healthy New Year’s resolutions are always top of the list in January and one way to keep fit and healthy is to spend more time outside in the garden. I am always fascinated by articles and videos which feature ‘keep fit housework’ - apparently you can keep a trim waist by vacuuming, tighten up bingo wings by washing windows and so on. Well… housework has never appealed to me, but you can definitely strengthen thighs by weeding and work those abdominals when hoeing! Pottering in the garden can be a total body workout, as long as you are aware of what you are doing, otherwise you may not be able to move the following day. Raking and hoeing too far away from yourself will result in crippling pain down one side of your waist. The best method for raking is to do small sections at a time, no further than about a meter, tempting as it is to rake out in front of you in an attempt to get the job done quicker!

Short jabbing movements get the best results. Weeding should be done in a squatting position, rather than bending. Alternatively use a tool such as a long handled cultivator or a weeding knife. Kneelers should always be used to protect your knees and there are really handy ones with sides on them which you can lean on to lower yourself. I heartily recommend anything which makes life easier and safer. Cleaning glasshouses can also be a keep fit exercise, as can pruning, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. However, the very act of just being in the garden is positive for your health. I am not into mindfulness or meditation or those types of things per se, but being outside and being aware of that is like meditation in itself. Just listening to birds, observing nature and admiring plants, while breathing deeply and evenly, will lower blood pressure and relax the mind.

Sowing seeds, watching them grow and reaping the rewards in the form of flowers or vegetables also has a positive effect, especially for elderly people. The knowledge that there is growth and continuity gives a sense of expectation and future. Gardening with children is also incredibly rewarding. Not only are you passing on knowledge, but you are also encouraging outdoor activity. It is surprising how eagerly children take to gardening, even those who might not normally be too enamoured by being sent outside ‘to play’. I know this, as I was one of those reluctant children! Gardening classes for beginners and enthusiasts will be taking place again in Killarney Community College, Thursday evenings from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. I will cover all aspects of gardening, veg, what plant where, organic gardening, lawncare and so on. Please contact the community college during school hours for details.

in memoriam

In Memoriam

11.01.19

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2ND ANNIVERSARY

7TH ANNIVERSARY

8TH ANNIVERSARY

BURKE

CRONIN

MOLONEY

In loving memory of Michael Burke, Scrahan Court, Killarney, Who passed away on 19th January 2017.

In loving memory of a dear brother Dermot Cronin, Late of 4 Marian Terrace, Killarney, Who died on the 13th January 2012.

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney, Late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who died on 12th January 2011.

MACSWEENEY

In loving memory of Denis MacSweeney, Late of St. Ann’s Road Killarney. Who died on the 8th of January 2018. As we remember Denis on the first anniversary of his death his son David, daughters Lorraine, Denise, Noreen & Louise, sons in law Oliver, Alan, Karl & Ciarán and grandchildren, Ella & Oran would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We are very grateful to all those who attended the rosary, removal and funeral mass, to those who sent mass cards and letters of sympathy and floral tributes. A special thanks to our great families and friends and neighbours from St. Ann’s road. Thanks to Fr. Niall Howard and O’Shea’s funeral directors who were so kind and professional. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually so please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions.

The birds they sang At the break of day Start again I heard them say Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. (Cohen)

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann

When last we saw your smiling face, You looked so bright and well, Little did we know that day, It would be our last farewell If we could only see you for just a little while, To tell you that we miss you, And see your lovely smile, We know you walk beside us, And when our life is through, We pray to God to take our hand, And lead us straight to you.

Anniversary Mass at 6.15pm Saturday, January 19th, St.Mary’s Cathedral.

Always remembered by his sister Maria and all the family.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

18TH & 24TH ANNIVERSARY

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mela, sons John and Michael, daughters Sarah and Emily, son in law Owen, daughters in law, Bobbie and Jennifer and his eight grandchildren.

O’CONNELL

Also remembering his wife Joan MacSweeney Who died on the 2nd of August 2016. Anniversary mass is in St.Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday the 12th of January at 6.15pm.

2ND ANNIVERSARY LYNCH

In loving memory of Hannah Lynch (Nee Ryan), 12 Dromhall Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 7th of January 2017. Aged 87 years. Rest in Peace. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold. From your nieces and nephews in Kilcummin.

In loving memory of our sister Noreen O’Connell, Late of 32 Millwood, St. Margaret’s Road, Killarney, Who passed away on the 4th January 2010. God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of angels drawing you near, The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, It’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts’ you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday Sadly missed and always remembered by your sisters and brothers and their families.

In loving memory of Harry Bartlett, Late of 32 St Brendan’s Place, Who died on January 12th 1986. For someone who meant so much, And loved by all he knew, Who left behind a trail of tears, And precious memories too, We loved the sunshine of his smile, And kindness in his heart, But heaven saw that he was tired, This meant we had to part, Dear Angels hear our prayer, Please guard him with gentle wings, And tend to him with care, For he was someone wonderful, That words cannot convey, How much we wish that he was here, Once more with us today. Sadly missed and always remembered by your son David and daughters Helene, Noreen and Majella and his many friends.

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DOYLE

In loving memory of Patricia Doyle, Who died on the 6th February, 2001 and her husband Patrick (Pa) Doyle, Who died on 10th January 1995, Both late of 2 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney. Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday. Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Maureen, Anne, Clare, Susan and their families.

10TH ANNIVERSARY & 66TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE YEATES

11TH ANNIVERSARY

In fondest memory of Timmy Buckley, Late of Gortdromakerry, Muckross, Killarney, who left this earth on 10th January 2008. We can shed a tear that he is gone, or we can smile because he has lived, We can close our eyes and pray that he’ll come back, Or we can open our eyes and see all he’s left, Our hearts can be empty because we can’t see him, Or we can be full of the love we shared, We can turn our backs on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or we can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday, We can remember him only that he is gone, Or we can cherish his memory and let it live on. We can cry and close our minds, Be empty and turn our backs, Or we can do what he’s want, Smile, open our eyes, love and go on. Fondly remembered and always in our hearts, Josie, John & Caroline, John & Karen, Mags, Deirdre & John, Trish & Johnny, Tim, Reece, Oisin, Caolán & Luke. Anniversary Mass at Muckross Church on Sunday 27th January at 9.30am.

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. From your loving son Noel, Gerardine and family.

8TH ANNIVERSARY MOLONEY

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney Late of Clash, Lissivigeen Killarney, Who died on the 12th January 2011. Mom if heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home So rest in peace dear Mom And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won. So sadly missed and will never be forgotten, love you always Mom xx Your loving daughter Patricia, sonin-law Pat, grandchildren and great grandchildren xx

8TH ANNIVERSARY MOLONEY

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney, Late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who died on 12th January 2011. Memories are precious, They never fade away, We think of you always, Especially today.

BUCKLEY

33RD ANNIVERSARY BARTLETT

Brother

To a loving husband and father Michael Yeates, Tiernaboul Killarney and formerly of Clontarf and Donaghmede, Who died on 5th January 2009. How lucky they would be if only they knew how lucky they were.

Always remembered by your son Brendan and Daughter in law Francesca.

8TH ANNIVERSARY MOLONEY

From his loving wife Ann and daughters Sheree and Kelsie.

10TH ANNIVERSARY MCSWEENEY

In loving memory of Denis McSweeney, Late of 22 Dromhall Park, Killarney. Who died on the 7th of January 2009. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Loved and remembered by Noreen, Sandra, Donagh, Sinead, Sarah, Cormac and Grandchildren Sadbh, Roisín and Daniel.

In loving memory of Bridie Moloney, Late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on 12th January 2011. We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our best to the end, ‘Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will Forget you Mother dear. Dearly loved and sadly missed by your daughter Mary, son-in-law Danny, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren Anniversary Mass will be held in St.Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm on Saturday the 12th of January.

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14TH ANNIVERSARY

16TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

LYNE

ROBERTS

In loving memory of the late John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, Who died on the 13th January, 2005.

In loving memory of a dear father John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin Killarney, Who parted from us suddenly on January 13th 2005.

Treasured memories of our beloved Mother Eileen Lyne, Late of 81 Pinewood, Killarney, Who died on 15th January, 2003.

In loving memory of Patricia Roberts, New York (Fort Jay) and Dundrum, Dublin, Who passed away on 15th January 2016.

A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.

There are no words ...what can I say? At last her sweet soul winged its way To peace and freedom in the sky Where never again will she suffer or cry.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather and you’re not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart. The sorrow we feel, we can never explain, And the ache in our hearts will always remain. Never forgotten by your loving daughter Mary and son-in-law Maurice XX. We lost a Grandad with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told. Never forgotten by your loving grandsons Maurice Junior and Patrick and granddaughter Natasha XXX.

14TH ANNIVERSARY LYNE

Dad is such a special word A word that brings to mind A big warm smile, a helping hand A way of being kind Devotion to the family A word of patience too “Dad” is such a special word Because it stands for you. Love you always your daughter Tina and son-in-law Noel. xx Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never. Love your grandsons Evan and Aaron. xx Sad was the parting, no one can tell So sudden on earth the sorrow fell The blow was hard the shock severe To part with one we loved so dear Dearest still as years depart His memory lives within our hearts. Love you always your son Gerard and Claire. xx Put your arms around him Lord And forever keep him safe For he’s a special Granda And can never be replaced. Love your granddaughters Alana & Aoibhinn xx

In loving memory of a Dear Father John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, Who parted from me suddenly on January 13th 2005. He had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart that was purer than gold, And to those who knew him and loved him, His memory will never grow old. Love always your son Michael xx One precious to my heart is gone, The voice I loved is still, The place made vacant in our home, Can never more be filled, Our father in his wisdom called, The one his love had given, And so on earth the body lays, His soul is safe in Heaven. Love always your daughter Geraldine x x

14TH ANNIVERSARY LYNE

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again. How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give. God gave us strength to bear it And courage to fight the blow What it has meant to lose you God alone will ever know. Our family chain is broken Nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The links shall join again. Always remembered and forever loved, Your loving daughters Louise, Denise, Martina, Deirdre, Helen and sons John Paul and David, sons-in-law Timmy and Gerry, Claire and Kathyrn. Nana, If heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home So rest in heaven dear Nana And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won. Remembering and loving you always your grandsons Christian, Jack, Ewan, Cian, Adam and Jamie and granddaughters Orianne and Sarah.

16TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of a Dear Dad and Grandad John Joe, Late of Kilcummin, Who died on the 13th January, 2005. May you always walk in sunshine, And God’s love around you flow, For the happiness you gave us, No one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

LYNE

But who are we to question and doubt? God knoweth well what He’s about; He knew she longed to “go to sleep” Where only angels, a vigil keep. The pain of living grew too great No longer could she stay and wait; She did not want to leave you, dear, But she had finished her work down here. So she closed her eyes and when she awoke, These are the words the Master spoke ... “Welcome, dear child, you are Home at last, And now the burden of living is past.” “There’s work for you in My Kingdom, dear And you are needed and wanted here.” So weep not, she has just gone on ahead, Don’t think of her as being dead. She’s out of sight for a little while, And you’ll miss her touch & her little smile, But you know she is safe in the home above Where there is nothing but Peace and Love. And, surely, you would not deny her peace ... And you’re glad that she has found release. Think of her there as a soul that is free, And Home at last, where she wanted to be. Miss you ma always and forever. Love always your son Owen and daughter in law Margaret. Xxx

In loving memory of my dear wife Eileen Lyne, Late of Pinewood, Killarney, Who died on the 15th January, 2003.

14TH & 19TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Rest in peace.

A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God could have spared you If just for a few more years. A silent grief that’s in my heart No human eye can trace For many a broken heart is hid Beneath a smiling face.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Always loved and remembered by your husband Denis.

In loving memory of our parents James and Eileen O’Connor Late of “Ardross”, Ross Road, Killarney, James (23/12/04) and Eileen (16/01/2000).

9TH ANNIVERSARY

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

Always loved and remembered by your loving daughter Anne xx son in law Patsy and grandchildren Amanda xx, Cían xx, Padraig xx, Adam xx and Shauna xx.

DOYLE In loving memory of a Dear Husband John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, Who parted from me suddenly on January 13th 2005. God knows how much I miss you, Never shall your memory fade Loving thoughts shall ever wander To the spot where you are laid Though absent you are ever near Still missed and loved always dear Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there The gates of memory will never close I miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret I love you and will never forget Death leaves a headache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

It’s all part of God’s great plan ... Which remains a mystery to man. We cannot understand His ways Nor can we count our earthly days.

COUNIHAN

“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Roman 14:8

In loving memory of our dear friend Joe Doyle, Late of Knockeeragh, Killarney, Who died 5th of January 2018. God looked around his garden, And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

In loving memory of Betty Counihan, Late of High Street Killarney, Who died on the 11th of January 2010.

Love you always your wife Maura XXX

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by all your friends in Mastergeeha and Mastergeeha Soccer Club.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return when we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Mass will take place at 7.30pm on January 17th in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Friday the 11th of January at 7.30 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin.

Sadly missed by your husband Vincent, Sons Ivan, Peter and Vincent and daughter Sarah.

“For we are well aware that when the tent that houses us on earth is folded up, there is a house for us from God, not made by human hands but everlasting in the heavens”. 2 Cor. 5:1 Always remembered by your loving family Barry, Aideen and Siobhan. Grandchildren Kate, Jamie & daughterin-law Raafia, Cara, Conor, Helen and son-in-law Aidan. Anniversary Mass Wednesday 16th January 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

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6TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’RIORDAN

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, Late of Maughautourig, Gneeveguilla, Whose anniversary occurs on the 14th January.

Precious memories of our dear nephew/cousin, Ian O’Riordan, Who died on 14th January 2013.

In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, Who died on 14th January 2013.

If we listen really close In the silence of the night We hear your voice of comfort to us And say that you’re alright

A trail of broken hearts Leads to a lonely grave, A cold wind blows to remind us Of how we feel without you. One by one we place a token at this sacred spot.

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Sean McCarthy, Glounacopple, Kilcummin Who died on the 10th January 2015.

But it is often hard to understand Why certain things must be And the reasons why they happen Are so often hard to see But we find comfort in the knowledge That God is always there to keep The ones we love so much Forever in his care. Missed and loved always Your nana O’Sullivan and all the gang in Maughautourig. xxx

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

No one can take away the precious time That we spent with you Ian. We store each memory in our hearts. When we all get together, we laugh, we cry, we remember you Ian with that great big smile. We will comfort one another here As your Nana and grandad comfort you.

It is six years now and everyone is just going through the motions, But no matter how hard we try, we can’t escape our emotions. The tears still flow and our hearts are still broken, The hurt and pain are left unsaid- not spoken. Time is a healer they say but I can’t believe it, Since you went away It is harder now than ever before, We miss you each day more and more. There is a cold harsh reality, That you are gone, We just want you back our precious one.

Until we meet again, I ask God to protect and comfort you and the ones you loved so much.

Miss your laughter and your hugs.

Your Aunt Sheila and cousin Paul.

Annie, Pius and family.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

Rest in peace

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

We little knew the day that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Remembered and missed by you Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-inlaw, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Families. Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 13th January at 11.15am in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

O’RIORDAN

25TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, Who died on 14th January 2013. Unendingly I mourn my precious son Too early yet this earthly home he left, Perfidious sleep confounded nature’s order, To leave his loves perpetually bereft. Those golden dreams and aspirations, The seed of yesterday a withered bloom, Those baubles which are cause to celebrate, In death now mock us gently from his tomb. How treacherous death does steal on youth’s exuberance, To wreak such havoc from the ecstasy of life, Where once was only joy and future promise Tormented hearts endure eternal strife. Sadly missed by your father John, brother Liam, sisters Melissa and Saerlaith and by Treasa.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, Who died on 14th January 2013. Even in our darkest days, Since we’ve been apart, Memories of the times we shared, Help to warm our hearts. Everyday we miss the smile, That no one can replace, But still it brings us comfort, In the sadness that we face. Life is full of mysteries, That no one can explain, But we know someday, somewhere, We will meet again. Until we do we’ll find the strength, To live through each new day, Grateful for the happy years before you went away. Sadly missed by Bernie, Mohammed, Allanah and Laila. xx

In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, Who died on 14th January 2013. Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same. Those special days will not return When we were all together But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever. Memories drift to scenes long past, Time rolls on but memories last, Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love and remembrance outlasts them all.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

And though we’re full of sadness, That you’re no longer here, Your influence still guides us, And we still feel you near. What we shared will never die, It lives within our hearts, Bringing strength and comfort, While we are apart.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Ian O’Riordan, Late of Maughautourig, Gneeveguilla, Who died on the 14th January 2013. The moment that you died Our hearts were torn in two One side filled with heartache The other died with you I often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon my cheek.

Treasured memories of a kind and wonderful nephew and cousin, Ian O’Riordan Who died on 14th January 2013. We love you so much.

From your loving Mom, Liam, Melissa and Anthony.

Everywhere we go, We know you are always with us. If we would go to the beach We would write your name in the sand, Watch the waves come in and see your name,slowly fade away. It is a reminder of how cruel life can be and how our time here on earth is so short, So enjoy every moment while you can. We love and miss you everyday but we know you are beside us every step of the way.

Mass at 6.30pm on the 14th of January in Gneeveguilla Church.

We miss and love you lots, Ger, Noreen, Sarah and Laura.

Remembering you is easy I do it everyday But miss you Ian is a heartache That never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart And there you shall remain Until the joyous day arrives That we will meet again.

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Today’s the anniversary, Of the day we lost you, And for a time it felt as though, Our life’s had ended too. But loss has taught us many things, And now we face each day, With hope and happy memories, To help us on our way.

O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of John O’Sullivan, Late of 1 Coolgarriv Park, Aghadoe, Killarney. Who died on the 8th of January 1994.

Always loved and sadly missed, Grandad O’Riordan.

O’LEARY

In loving memory of a dear wife , Mother and Nana Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Who died on the 8th of January 2016. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Love always Mom & Dad, Denis, Alyne, Danny & Tj. xxx

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary (Nee Cronin), Late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Who died on the 8th January 2016.

The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.

Along the road of suffering, You found a little lane, That took you up to Heaven, And ended all your pain, You may be out of sight, We may be world’s apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts.

Always loved and fondly remembered by your husband Patie, daughters Marie and Kayleigh, Son Ian, Grandchildren Aimee and Rhea-Kate, Son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Aileen.

Loved and remembered by Brother & Sisters Joan, Helen, Pat & Norma.

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Who wants to captain Kerry?

Shane Murphy leads Kerry out for the 2018 Munster semi-final against Clare. Kerry captains haven’t experienced much luck in the last five years. Pic: Sportsfile.

Adam Moynihan Traditionally speaking, being named captain of Kerry is one of the greatest honours in Irish sport. In any given year you basically have a 68% chance of winning a Munster Championship, and a 28% chance of lifting the Sam McGuire Cup in September. Lead Kerry to glory and you join the likes of Ogie Moran, Páidí Ó Sé and Séamus Moynihan in the history books. Why would you not want the job? Kerry are one of only two counties who still ask their reigning county champions to nominate a captain and while it could hardly be argued that the practice has been a hindrance on the balance of history, many observers (and players) have questioned aloud whether or not it’s time for a change. And not without good reason. In the past five years or so the Kerry captaincy – and I say it reluctantly - has become something of a poisoned chalice (and not just because of Dublin’s irritating period of domination). Colm Cooper captained Kerry in 2013 and although that particular year ended in heartache, Gooch started in all and top-scored in three of the team’s five championship games. It would be fair to say that it has not been plain sailing for Kerry captains since.

My understanding is that the players are generally in favour of changing the selection process

Gavin White captained Kerry at the end of their 2018 campaign. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

2014 to 2018

Dr Crokes ace Kieran O’Leary was handed the role in 2014 but he didn’t start in the championship. Clubmate Fionn Fitzgerald was captain on the field, although Leary did play a captain’s role off the bench

in the semi-final against Mayo when he kicked a crucial point to force a replay. The Crokes pair subsequently accepted the Sam McGuire together after defeating Donegal in the decider so the year was far from disastrous for Leary, but he would naturally have preferred to feature more prominently. Kieran Donaghy was named captain for 2015 on the back of Austin Stacks’ 2014 County Final triumph and the Tralee man started throughout the Munster Championship. Things turned sour, however, when he was dropped for Gooch in the All-Ireland quarter-final against Kildare. He was recalled for the semi-final versus Tyrone but he was whipped at halftime and the skipper relinquished his starting berth for the final, which Kerry lost to Dublin. St Mary’s and South Kerry talisman Bryan Sheehan took the reins in 2016 but he suffered a similar fate to his predecessor. The dead ball expert started in

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11.01.19 Munster but lost his place for the All-Ireland series, only seeing 10-15 minutes of action against Clare in the quarters and Dublin in the semis. Next up was Johnny Buckley and the tireless Crokes player is unique amongst Kerry captains of the past five years in that he actually started at the business end of the campaign. Buckley lined out at centre forward against Galway and both semi-finals against Mayo, although he was substituted at half-time in the replay. The following year the then-28-year-old stepped away from the Kerry set-up altogether due to work commitments. Experienced corner back Fionn Fitzgerald took over the responsibility at the beginning of 2018 but he barely played at all apart from a couple of National League appearances in the spring. Rookie keeper Shane Murphy took the mantle and he led the side to Munster glory, but his year also ended in disappointment when he was dropped for the final two games of the Super 8s. So, taking all of that into account, who actually wants to captain Kerry this year? One thing we know for sure is that it will be a Crokes man again in 2019 as the latest motion to do away with the current system was defeated (again) at a recent convention. Murphy is a good candidate; I thought he managed the role well in his debut season. But he will have to battle it out with Brian Kelly for the number one jersey and it’s impossible to tell at this juncture whom Peter Keane is likely to favour. Gavin White, who filled in at the end of last season, seems like a natural choice simply because he was one of Kerry’s most consistent performers in 2018 and he should be a starter again this time out. Micheál Burns, the other main candidate, grabbed national headlines late last year when he publicly questioned the tradition, saying that it might be “time to look for the most experienced and wellplaced person”. Interestingly, he also said that being handed the captaincy in Murphy’s absence (against Galway in the league) had an adverse effect on his performance. Having said that, I’m sure he would gladly accept the honour if he gets the nod.

How do the players feel?

My understanding is that the Kerry players are generally in favour of changing the selection process. I know that if I were Peter Keane I definitely would not want such a significant decision to be made on my behalf. And it is a significant decision. People talk down the importance of a captain but whenever I play I’m always very aware of who my captain is. A good captain can set the tone and provide inspiration in times of need, both on and off the pitch. In the modern era we’re hyper-conscious of how fine the margins are between success and failure, so I find it staggering that we, as a county, are leaving anything to chance. Don’t get me wrong, Shane, Gavin and Micheál are quality players and whoever gets the nod could well be a fantastic captain and leader for Kerry in 2019. But surely the manager is best placed to make that decision? Traditions are nice and all but when it comes down to it we have to choose what’s more important: history or the future.

Micheál Burns has previously questioned the practice of asking the county champions to nominate the Kerry captain. Pic: Paudie Healy.

Dr Crokes will choose Peter Keane’s captain for 2019. Pic: Sportsfile.

Kieran Donaghy was dropped as captain in 2015. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

Kerry captains since 2000 2018 Fionn Fitzgerald/Shane Murphy/Gavin White Dr Crokes 2017 Johnny Buckley Dr Crokes 2016 Bryan Sheehan South Kerry 2015 Kieran Donaghy Austin Stacks 2014 Kieran O’Leary/Fionn Fitzgerald Dr Crokes 2013 Colm Cooper Dr Crokes 2012 Colm Cooper Dr Crokes 2011 Colm Cooper Dr Crokes 2010 Bryan Sheehan South Kerry 2009 Darran O’Sullivan/Donnchadh Walsh Mid Kerry 2008 Tomás Ó Sé An Ghaeltacht 2007 Declan O’Sullivan South Kerry 2006 Declan O’Sullivan South Kerry 2005 Declan O’Sullivan South Kerry 2004 Dara Ó Cinnéide An Ghaeltacht 2003 Declan Quill/Mike McCarthy Rahilly’s/Kilcummin 2002 Darragh Ó Sé An Ghaeltacht 2001 Eoin Brosnan/Séamus Moynihan Dr Crokes/Glenflesk 2000 Séamus Moynihan Glenflesk

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Fixtures releas e 2019 County Le a

County League Fixtures 2019 Division 1 Killarney Legion March 10 March 24 May 12 May 26 June 9 June 16 June 30 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 18/Sept 8

Dingle Spa St Mary’s Kilcummin Na Gaeil Dr Crokes Rathmore K. O’Rahillys Austin Stacks Templenoe An Ghaeltacht

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Dr Crokes March 10 Rathmore A March 24 K. O’Rahilly’s H May 12 Austin Stacks A May 26 Templenoe H June 9 An Ghaeltacht A June 16 Legion H June 30 Spa A July 14 St Mary’s H July 21 Kilcummin A July 28 Na Gaeil H Aug 18/Sept 8 Dingle H Spa March 10 An Ghaeltacht A March 24 Legion H May 12 Dingle H May 26 St Mary’s A June 9 Kilcummin H June 16 Na Gaeil A June 30 Dr Crokes H July 14 Rathmore A July 21 K. O’Rahilly’s H July 28 Austin Stacks A Aug 18/Sept 8 Templenoe H Kilcummin March 10 Austin Stacks A March 24 Templenoe H May 12 An Ghaeltacht A May 26 Legion H June 9 Spa A June 16 St Mary’s H June 30 Dingle H July 14 Na Gaeil A July 21 Dr Crokes H July 28 Rathmore A Aug 18/Sept 8 K. O’Rahilly’s H Rathmore March 10 Dr Crokes H March 24 Dingle A May 12 K. O’Rahillys A May 26 Austin Stacks H June 9 Templenoe A June 16 An Ghaeltacht H June 30 Legion A July 14 Spa H July 21 St Mary’s A July 28 Kilcummin H Aug 18/Sept 8 Na Gaeil A

Dan O’Donoghue of Spa in action in 2018. Spa will open their 2019 Division 1 campaign away to An Ghaeltacht. Pic: Paudie Healy.

Holders Dr Crokes will open their 2019 County League campaign with a tricky away tie against old foes Rathmore on the weekend of March 9/10. It looks like a difficult start on paper for Pat O’Shea’s side, who will also face last year’s runners-up Kerins O’Rahilly’s and newly promoted Austin Stacks in their opening three games. Their league schedule will conclude with a home game against Dingle on either August 11 or September 8, depending on when Kerry finish up in the championship. Cross-town rivals Killarney Legion host Dingle on the opening day with a Killarney derby against Spa next up on March 24. Stephen Stack’s side will be keen to get a good start as a tough run through June and July will see them play Dr Crokes, Rathmore, Rahilly’s and Stacks in a five-week period. They will welcome An Ghaeltacht to Derreen on the final day of the season. Kilcummin’s first game back in the top tier will come against fellow promoted side Austin Stacks. Interestingly, these two sides also met on the first day of the 2018 season. On that occasion, Kilcummin got their promotion drive off to the perfect start when they ran out 1-16 to 0-11 winners. Spa had a blistering start to 2018 when they won their first five games in the league, but a disappointing second half of the season saw them finish 6th on 11 points. They will be hoping to fly out of the traps again this time out when they play An Ghaeltacht in Gallarus. The Dr Crokes B team will get their first ever Division 2 campaign under way with an away tie against Beaufort. V

Fixtures are subject to change. The County Board are hoping to confirm the final draft of the 2019 schedule today (Friday, January 11). It will then go before the first meeting of the County Committee for ratification on Monday, January 21. Division 5 participants and fixtures had not been finalised at time of going to print.

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County League Fixtures 2019 Division 2

County League Fixtures 2019 Division 3

Dr Crokes B March 10 Beaufort A March 24 John Mitchels H May 12 Ballymac A May 26 Desmonds H June 9 Brosna A June 16 Annascaul H June 30 Ardfert A July 14 Dromid H July 21 Glenflesk A July 28 Glenbeigh-G H Aug 18/Sept 8 Kenmare H

Firies March 10 Fossa H March 24 Listowel A May 12 Keel A May 26 Currow H June 9 Ballydonoghue A June 16 Listry H June 30 Lispole A July 14 St Senan’s H July 21 Milltown/C A July 28 Gneeveguilla H Aug 18/Sept 8 St Pat’s A

Glenflesk March 10 Ballymac A March 24 Desmonds H May 12 Brosna A May 26 Annascaul H June 9 Ardfert A June 16 Dromid H June 30 Kenmare H July 14 Glenbeigh-G A July 21 Dr Crokes B H July 28 Beaufort A Aug 18/Sept 8 John Mitchels H

Listry March 10 St Senan’s H March 24 Milltown/C A May 12 Gneeveguilla H May 26 St Pat’s A June 9 Fossa H June 16 Firies A June 30 Keel H July 14 Currow A July 21 Ballydonoghue A July 28 Listowel H Aug 18/Sept 8 Lispole A

Beaufort March 10 Dr Crokes B H March 24 Kenmare A May 12 John Mitchels A May 26 Ballymac H June 9 Desmonds A June 16 Brosna H June 30 Annascaul A July 14 Ardfert H July 21 Dromid A July 28 Glenflesk H Aug 18/Sept 8 Glenbeigh-G A

Fossa March 10 Firies A March 24 Keel H May 12 Currow A May 26 Ballydonoghue H June 9 Listry A June 16 Lispole H June 30 St Senan’s A July 14 Milltown/C H July 21 Gneeveguilla A July 28 St Pat’s H Aug 18/Sept 8 Listowel H Currow March 10 Gneeveguilla H March 24 St Pat’s A May 12 Fossa H May 26 Firies A June 9 Keel H June 16 Listowel A June 30 Ballydonoghue A July 14 Listry H July 21 Lispole A July 28 St Senan’s H Aug 18/Sept 8 Milltown/C A Gneeveguilla March 10 Currow A March 24 Ballydonoghue H May 12 Listry A May 26 Lispole H June 9 St Senan’s A June 16 Milltown/C H June 30 Listowel H July 14 St Pat’s A July 21 Fossa H July 28 Firies A Aug 18/Sept 8 Keel H

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Irish boxer Andy Lee lands a shot on Matt Korobov.

In the ring, Lee was precise, methodical and utterly ruthless Book Review Eamonn Fitzgerald Fighter is a new book which gives us an insight into the mind of Andy Lee, who was the WBO middleweight champion from 2014-2015, the first Irish professional boxer to win a world title on American soil since 1934. He also represented Ireland in the 2004 Olympics in his amateur days. The memoirs are published by Gill Books are ghosted by Niall Kelly, who wrote Philly McMahon’s autobiography The Choice. A boxer’s style reflects his personality and at his best in the ring he is measured, thoughtful and strategic. But when it comes to it, Andy Lee does not back down. He says then you see him become stubborn, determined, headstrong, even borderline reckless at times. “Never question my heart for the fight. I won’t back down. I won’t shy away. If you want to go to war, let’s go to war.” His introduction to boxing began at 8 years of age when he joined the Repton Boxing club in London. The family moved to Limerick and he joined the St Francis ABC in Limerick. His pinnacle as an amateur was the 2004 Olympics. He signed his first professional contract with Emanuel Steward in 2005 and made the move to Detroit where he trained in the renowned Kronk Gym until Steward died suddenly in 2012. Then Lee joined up with the English trainer Adam Booth. Andy retired in February 2018 and

now lives in Dublin with his wife and daughter. It is very hard to weigh up how finely a boxer’s life is balanced. It sits on a knife’s edge where one punch can change everything. Your entire life, your health, your happiness and your career is bound up in these decisions that make up every second you are in the ring. Lee ponders his life pattern and it is hard to know why a life turns out the way it does. Maybe you make your own fate. Maybe it’s your own destiny. He was making good progress until life threw up new challenges to him in 2012. His career was moving along nicely when Lee suffered two devastating blows in quick succession. First the defeat in his World Championship, and then the sudden loss of Steward, his guide and confidante over so many years. Lee reflects on those key moments in a fight. When your good body shot lands, you can hear it too. You hear the dull thud as the punch connects, and then that desperate, futile reach for breath as the muscles go into shock. You hear the air go out of them, not in the slow hiss of a burst ball, but in panicked gasps. Then you have to take full advantage of your opponent’s moment of weakness, your moment of strength and make sure that the balance of power never finds equilibrium again.

In these moments the best boxer has the instincts of a cold-blooded killer. Precise. Methodical. Completely devoid of all emotion. Utterly ruthless. That mindset made Andy Lee the successful boxer both as an amateur and as a professional. Fighter is a lyrical and philosophical memoir of Andy Lee. Niall Kelly captures the resilience, bravery and the wisdom to be found in the limits of human experience.

Lee’s autobiography is ghost written by Niall Kelly.

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Lakers close gap as leaders finally falter National League Div 1

Scotts Lakers 95 | Galway Titans 70

Adam Moynihan

Killarney Sports Centre

Super League

At the end of the season, the top two teams from each conference will play off to decide the National League finalists and both Ballincollig and the Lakers will be keen to secure the top seed and so avoid runaway Northern Conference leaders DBS Éanna. The Dubliners have a perfect 15-0 record and there are currently 12 points between them and the Dublin Lions in second. The winners of the National League will be promoted to the Super League, while the beaten finalists will have the option of asking for a playoff game with the second bottom team in the Super League. The winners would play Super League basketball in the 2019/2020 season. Whether or not the Lakers are ready for the Super League at this moment in time is another matter. They are certainly blessed with one of the best home courts in the country and one would imagine that there would be enough interest (and financial backing) locally to make it viable, but this nascent squad would likely need significant bolstering if they were to successfully make the grade at the very highest level of Irish basketball. Anyway, the club won’t need to consider that prospect just yet. For now the focus will be on winning

Seán O’Brien scores over Chidera Okeke. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

their upcoming away game against Ulster University on January 19. They’re back on home soil on February 2 when they welcome LYIT Donegal to the Auracle. Scotts Lakers: Mark Greene (22), Papito Hersisia (21), Seán O’Brien (18), Dailian Mason (17), Andrew Fitzgerald (11), Séamus Brosnan (4), Cian Clernon (2) and Dylan O’Sullivan. Galway Titans: Tom Rivard (32),Ben Kelly (14), Kelvin Atu (8), James Kabana (6), Matthew Sweeney (5) and Chidera Okeke (5).

Papito Hersisia spins away from Titans big man Tom Rivard. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

There was nothing too remarkable about the Lakers’ comprehensive home victory on Saturday night, but a surprising result elsewhere could have interesting ramifications for the rest of the season. The high-flying hosts, who are firmly in the playoff picture on the back of a largely impressive campaign to date, were up against the 1-13 Galway Titans so anything other than a comfortable win would have constituted a major shock. As it turned out, another fine performance by Mark Greene helped Cormac O’Donoghue’s side to an easy 25-point win and they are now 12 points clear of IT Carlow in third. The big news in the Southern Conference came from Cork as leaders Ballincollig fell to an unexpected defeat to KUBS BC from Dublin. KUBS currently find themselves mid-table in the Northern Conference but 44 points from American Elijah Tillman helped them to an impressive 96-85 win. The result, coupled with the Lakers’ win over the Titans, means the gap between first and second is now just six points (two wins). With seven games to play, Ballincollig are still favourites to hold on to first place but the Lakers will undoubtedly be buoyed by last weekend’s events.

Southern Conference P W L Ballincollig 17 16 1 Scotts Lakers 17 14 3 IT Carlow 16 10 6 Limerick Celtics 17 9 8 Portlaoise Panthers 17 9 8 Fr Mathews 14 6 8 UL Sports Eagles 16 4 12 Waterford Vikings 17 3 14 LIT 17 2 15

PF PA PD Pts 1523 1239 284 48 1535 1322 213 42 1231 1167 64 30 1371 1388 -17 27 1308 1388 -80 27 1154 1169 -15 18 1204 1271 -67 12 1220 1393 -173 9 1272 1505 -233 6

Northern Conference P W L DBS Eanna 15 15 0 Dublin Lions 15 11 4 EJ Sligo All-Stars 15 10 5 Tolka Rovers 15 9 6 KUBS BC 15 8 7 Ulster University 15 4 11 LYIT Donegal 15 3 12 Titans 15 1 14

PF PA PD Pts 1325 941 384 45 1299 1137 162 33 1236 1172 64 30 1120 1042 78 27 1201 1138 63 24 1072 1195 -123 12 1157 1455 -298 9 1067 1373 -306 3

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Soccer

Celts open up five-point gap with win over Fenit

Celtic striker Cathal O’Shea found the target as Celtic defeated Fenit. Pic: Konrad Paprocki.

Killarney Celtic are now five points clear at the top of the Premier A following a solid 2-0 win at home to Fenit Samphires. Podge O’Connor gave the hosts the lead in the 12th minute and Cathal O’Shea doubled their advantage five minutes before the break. The Hoops rearguard kept a clean sheet to ensure the victory while at the other end another impressive performance by skilful striker Stephen McCarthy saw him named Man of the Match. Meanwhile, fierce rivals Killarney Athletic could only manage a draw against Mitchels Avenue in Mounthawk Park. Stuart Templeman’s side took the lead twice through Shane Lyne and Will Courtney but a late Seán O’Reilly goal rescued a point for the Tralee men. The Blues are now joint second with Castleisland in second place but Castleisland have two games in hand. In the Premier B, Celtic B defeated Castleisland B 2-0 with Evan Cronin and Ryan Kelliher finding the target. Killarney Athletic B fell to a 3-1 defeat against Classic FC in Woodlawn, Daniel O’Sullivan registering the hosts’ solitary goal. In Division 2A, goals from Tom Templeman and Barry O’Leary propelled Mastergeeha to a 2-1 win over Ballybunion. In 2B, Cedar Galaxy B lost to 4-2 CS Abbeydorney despite the best efforts of diminutive striker Conor Collins. The tricky forward bagged a brace for Galaxy in Mounthawk Park, including a spectacular dinked effort that found the top corner of the net.

Premier A

P W D L GS GD Pts Killarney Celtic 9 7 1 1 33 +21 22 Castleisland 7 5 2 0 21 +10 17 Killarney Athletic 9 5 2 2 16 +3 17 Dingle Bay Rovers 9 4 3 2 28 +12 15 Listowel Celtic 7 4 1 2 14 +2 13 Tralee Dynamos 8 2 4 2 20 +4 10 Fenit Samphires 8 3 1 4 13 -1 10 Mitchels Avenue 7 2 2 3 12 -3 8 Tralee Celtic 16 0 0 16 0 -48 0

Gear V

The New Copas

How cool are these? To celebrate their 70th birthday, adidas are releasing the Copa 70 Years FG football boots. Based on the classic Copa Mundials (a favourite of GAA players up and down the country for decades), the Copa 70 is a modern take on one of adidas’ most popular and reliable models. Boasting a premium leather lining and a soft knit textile upper, the new design has a foldable tongue with the German company’s distinctive bluebird logo on one side. It has been reported that Juventus and Argentina striker Paulo Dybala will be the only adidas athlete to wear the Copa 70s on-pitch. For the rest of us mere mortals, the limited edition boots are set to cost around €250.

Fixtures

Friday, January 11 7.30pm Prem A: Dingle v Killarney Celtic (Mounthawk Park) Sunday, January 13 11.30am KO Cup: Ballyhar Dynamos v Listowel B 11.30am KO Cup: CG Killarney v Castleisland B 11.30am Prem B: Killarney Celtic B v Camp United 3.30pm Prem B: AC Athletic v QPR

Rugby

Lynch brace sends Killarney through to next round

A couple of tries from dynamic full back Brian Lynch helped Killarney RFC to victory over Bantry in their first game of 2019. Bantry put Killarney under serious pressure right from the start, at one stage achieving over 20 phases of play, but they were unable to penetrate the strong visiting defence. 15 minutes in, Killarney began to assert dominance in the game. A superb scrum forced a knock-on which set the tone for the remainder of the first half. A penalty for a high tackle gave out-half Oisín O’Shea a chance to open the scoring and he duly converted a difficult kick. Killarney led 3-0 at the break. Killarney started the second half as they finished the first, playing some great running rugby. Bantry were now under all sorts of pressure and they soon gave away another penalty for another high tackle. O’Shea took full advantage with the boot to double his side’s lead. Minutes later Brian Lynch crossed the line for Killarney’s first try and after a period of concerted pressure, the full back broke through again for his second. Bantry finished strongly and managed to close the gap with two minutes remaining but it wasn’t enough to overcome a very solid Killarney performance. Speaking after the match, Killarney coach Diarmuid O’Malley said he was pleased with the victory. “Bantry were very determined to try and topple us today,” he said. “They started very well and played some very good rugby. They really tested our defense in those first 20 minutes. We then played some superb attacking rugby and scored two great tries. We were a little unlucky not to get a couple more. “It was the perfect preparation for our league game in Dungarvan next Sunday. It’s a game we must win to stay in contention for the league title.”

Sport

Killarney Athletic

300 CLUB: Names are now being taken for this year’s 300 Club Member Draw. All support is greatly appreciated. Contact Mike O’Shea on 087 2226185 or any committee member. ANNUAL STREET COLLECTION: Saturday, Jan 19. Contact Martin Muldoon on 083 1229008 if you can cover an hour over the day. Please support. RESULTS: U12 Prem: Athletic 5-0 LB Rovers (Luke Doolan x3, Szymon Jasinski x2). U12 Div 2: Athletic 6-1 Mastergeeha (Jake Nash x3, Darragh Moynihan, Timmy Ryan, William Reguejo). U12 B: Tralee Dynamos 2-1 Athletic (Luke Courtney) U14 B Athletic 6-2 LB Rovers Daire Kingston x2, Rohan Saha, Oran Daly, Con Stack). U16 Killorglin 0-2 Athletic (A. O’Sullivan & Bellew). Senior Prem A: Mitchels Avenue 2-2 Athletic (Shane Lyne, William Courtney). Senior B: Athletic B 1-3 Classic B (Daniel O’Sullivan).

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: Prem A: Celtic 2-0 Fenit (Pádraig O’Connor and Cathal O’Shea). Prem B: Castleisland B 0-2 Celtic B (Evan Cronin, Ryan Kelliher). Youths: Celtic 3-4 Killorglin (Ryan Kelliher, Adam May Keane, Liam Spillane). U16 Prem: Celtic 2-0 Killorglin (Killian O’Sullivan, Daniel Okwute). U14 Prem: Celtic 3-2 Listowel (Kalvin O’Sullivan, Cathal O’Donoghue, Eoghan Crowley). U12 Prem: Celtic 7-2 Dingle (Joey McCarthy x3, Fiana Bradley x2, Oisín Fleming, Tom Purcell). U12 Div 1 Listowel 1-7 Celtic 7 (Leon Bowler x2, Seán O’Mahoney x2, Colm Janot, Mark Looney, Eoin Murphy). U12 Div 2: Kenmare 4-1 Celtic C (Cillian Slattery). U12 Girls: Celtic (GR) 3-2 Fenit (Jessica Leggate, Kaysey O’Connor, Kate Forde). CONGRATS to Shay O’Meara U14 who made the Team of the Week. LOTTO: Next jackpot €3,000.

Mastergeeha

RESULTS: U12 Div 1: Park 0-4 Mastergeeha (Jack Casey, Matthew Kennedy, Seán McAuliffe). U12 Div 2: Killarney Athletic 5-1 Mastergeeha (Ronan McCarthy). U14 Prem: Park 2-3 Mastergeeha (Eoin Kelly, Sean Doolan, Jack Fogarty). U14 Div 2: Killorglin 1-1 Mastergeeha (Luke Daly). U16 Div 1: Mastergeeha 2-0 Fenit (Brendan O’Leary, Michael McSweeney). Senior Div 2A: Mastergeeha 2-1 Ballybunion (Tom Templeman, Barry O’Leary).

LOTTO: Next jackpot €6,200.

Golf

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s)

GENTS 2 MAN SCRAMBLE: Sunday, Jan 7. Sponsored by the Men’s Club and took place on Killeen, which was in fantastic condition and serious credit must go to the course staff for the wonderful presentation of the course at this time of the year. Results: 1st Sean Brosnan & Mark Bowe, 62 (59.2). 2nd Shane Horgan & Neilus Hayes, 64 (60.4). 3rd Paud O’Donoghue & Brendan Lynch, 64 (60.4). 4th Adam O’Reilly & Alan McSweeney, 65 (61). Next week’s competition will be a team of four on Mahony’s Point, with two shotguns at 8.30am and 12.30pm.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

NOLLAIG NA MBAN: Sunday, Jan 6. Very kindly sponsored by Bradley’s Pharmacy. 1st Jane Dwyer 35pts, 2nd Annette McNeice 33pts, 3rd Corrina Griffin

31pts, 4th Mary Sheehy 30pts, 5th Ailish Mulcahy 29pts. Next Sunday we will have an 11-hole competition on Killeen which will be club-sponsored.

Ross Golf Club

RESULTS: Sunday, Jan 6. Stableford. 1st John Cuskelly (16) 43pts. 2nd Rolandas Bendikas (13) 38pts. FIXTURES: On Jan 12/13 we will hold an Open V Par competition and the timesheet is now available.

Rowing

Muckross Rowing Club

TRAINING: Normal training times have resumed, midweek at the Muckross Community Centre and week the club boathouses. MUCKROSS HOR: Of the record entry of 497 crews, 427 crews completed the course making for the largest time trial to be held nationally, in recent years at least. There were some encouraging results with the club second in the Womens Club Four, Womens Junior 18 Single, Womens J16 Quad, Mens J14 Octuple and Mens J14 Quad. The club was also third in the Mens J18 Quad, Mens J14 Double, Womens Club Four, Womens J16 and J15 Quad events, Womens J15 Single and Womens J14 Double. UPCOMING: Irish Indoor Rowing Championships, UL, Saturday, Jan 19. Skibbereen HOR (rescheduled), NRC Cork, Saturday, Feb 9. Kerry HOR, Killorglin, Saturday, Feb 16. Cork HOR, Marina, Saturday, Mar 2. St. Michael’s HOR, O’Briensbridge, Saturday, Mar 16.

Workmen’s Rowing Club

UPCOMING EVENTS: Irish Indoor Rowing Championships at University of Limerick on next Saturday, Jan 19. Skibbereen Head of the River at NRC, Feb 9. Kerry Head of the River on Feb 16 in Killorglin. RECENT EVENTS: A lovely night was had by all at our Ladies Nollaig na mBan night out last Saturday. It was just the tonic we needed to get ourselves in the mood for a bright and breezy row out on Lough Leane the following morning. ATHLETICS

Killarney Valley AC

REGISTRATION for all old and new members will take place on Thursday, Jan 17 at Sem Hall 5.30-7pm. Athletes cannot not train after this date unless registered. TRAINING: Strength & Conditioning will return on Monday, Jan 7 at 7pm in the Sem Gym for all members age 12 upwards. =Bring €2, water and a mat if you have one. Training for age 7-12 years return on Thursday, Jan 10 at 6pm in the Sem Gym. Please remember to bring €2 to all sessions. Please keep an eye on your email and check our Facebook page for any updated information.

Gneeveguilla AC

LOTTO: Next jackpot €15,600 plus €1,000 bonus. St Valentine’s 5K: A new race in Gneeveguilla AC calendar on February 9 in Demesne Killarney. The race commences at 11.30 am. The Old Monastry is the race headquarters, the prizegiving will be afterwards with prizes for senior men and ladies, master men and ladies and juveniles. Entry fee is €15 for adults, reduced fee for juveniles. This race replaces the 4 x 5k . We are hoping a lot of our schools will participate. We will also promote the Rathmore to

Rathmore 4K on Mar 9. That will be followed by The Jack O’Keeffe Road Races on Easter Monday which is a 4-miler. There will be a special prize allocated for all those who will participate in all three events. RECENT WINNERS: Well done to Saoirse Tompkins who has had many a win recently and Caroline Murphy and Mary O’ Connell who won their sections in Beaufort on New Year’s Day. Robert Purcell & Andrew Purcell were also in fine form recently. MEMBERSHIP/LOTTO RENEWAL: We are still collecting the money for yearly lotto tickets. €100 for 12 months or €50 for 6 months. Contact Tom Joe on 087 9339087. V

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Other Sports

Deerpark Pitch & Putt

CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS: An eventful programme over the festive period which saw us run five competitions over the course of the two weeks. It was a great period for our Vice-Chairman Noel Moynihan while we were delighted to see Eileen Switzer return with a Hole-In-One in one event! DEC 23: Fourball Betterball, Nett: Robbie O’Brien Snr & Noel Moynihan, Gross: Sean Ashe & Noel Moynihan. ST STEPHENS DAY: Three Ball Scramble, Nett: Robbie O’Brien Jnr, Jason O’Connor & Dara Moynihan 34 1/3, Gross: Sean Kelly, John O’Brien & Sean Ashe 42. DEC 30: Fourball Betterball, First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Sean O’Brien 37 (B9), Gross: Sean Kelly & Noel Moynihan 42, Second Nett: Noel & Dara Moynihan 37½. NEW YEAR’S DAY: Two Ball Scramble, First Nett: Sean Kelly & Sean Ashe 37, Gross: Sean Kelly & Aidan O’Keeffe 45, Second Nett: Sean Ashe & Dara Moynihan 37½. JAN 6: Fourball Betterball, First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Robbie O’Brien Snr 40, Gross: Sean Ashe & Sean O’Brien 49, Second Nett: Ger Casey & Eileen Switzer 41. Sunday Draws: Same again this Sunday @ 9.15am & 11.15am. OVER 50s: Results of event held in Deerpark on Jan 2. First Nett: John Murphy & Mick Long, Gross: Aidan O’Keeffe & Sean Ashe and Second Nett: Robbie & Betty O’Brien. Next outing Newmarket, Wednesday Feb 6. MEMBERSHIP: Now due for 2019, please contact Club Registrar Seán Kelly on 086 0508686.

Firies Community Games

LAST CHANCE for anyone interested in Music, Singing and Recitation U12 and U16, as this is being held in Keel on February 9/10. Anyone interested in taking part please contact Maura on 087 6663702 or Emma Galvin (Music and Singing) on 087 9239288 immediately, by Friday, Jan 11. Art and Handwriting will be done in the schools. For any children in the parish but not attending the schools please contact Maura on 0876663702 for further information. INDOOR SOCCER: We are entering a Boys and Girls team into U13 (Must be over 10 & U13 on 31/7/2019). Please contact Bernie Doe 086 6095318 (Girls) and Maura Culloty 087 6663702 (Boys) by Friday, Jan 11, so trials can be arranged. You must be available for competition Girls – Saturday, Feb 16, Boys – Sunday, February 17.

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SWIMMING: U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16. Please contact Maura immediately on 087 6663702.

Killarney Cycling Club

RICHARD MAES of Killarney Cycling Club took first place in last Sunday’s cyclocross event in Youghal and his clubmate Matt Slattery was third. John Crowley also won the over-50 category. It was the final event before next Sunday’s National Championship to be held at Fota and Richard’s recent consistent series of wins makes him one of the favourites for the podium. The Killarney club will also be hoping for a top placing in the team category as they are competing with a very strong squad compromising of Richard Maes, Matt Slattery, Paidi O’Brien, Mike Lucey and Conor Kissane. In the Over-50 category, John Crowley holds the Munster title and will also be hoping for a podium place. Mike O’Connor and Colin Leahy will be competing in the over-40 category and in the Youth category the club will be represented by Patrick Galvin and Eoghan Crowley. REGISTRATION EVENT: Wednesday evening in the Dromhall Hotel between 8pm and 10pm. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in getting more involved in cycling during 2019. Members of the club will be available at the event to answer any queries or offer advice to anyone interested. V

On the ball: GAA Notes

Killarney Legion

WINTER WALL CHALLENGE: Well done to all our juveniles who took part in the hugely successful Winter Wall challenge. LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday in Murphy’s Bar. Jackpot €6,600.

Dr Crokes

Progressive 31: Every Wednesday at 8pm in the clubhouse. You will need to bring money and a partner.

SENIOR SCÓR: We are looking for adults for the 2019 competition. Contact Ger Lyne on 086 1541840. LOTTO: Next draw on Sunday in Tatler Jack. Jackpot €7,800. JUVENILE AGM: Wednesday, Jan 16 at 7pm in the clubhouse. Everyone is welcome.

Fossa

SOCIAL: Friday, Jan 25 at 8pm sharp in the Killarney Avenue Hotel. Buffet meal with music by Katsquire, presentation of medals and awards. This is a great parish occasion for people to catch up have a chat and maybe a dance. Contact any of the following officers: Shane Kelly (087 6738215), Theresa Kissane (086 1037902), Willie Buckley (087 9613429), Karen McGlynn (086 1037902), Mike Cahillane (087 6487181), Merry Talbot (0870511988).

East Kerry

EAST KERRY GAA CONVENTION: Friday, January 11 at 7.30pm in the Killarney Heights Hotel with mass before at 7pm.

Kilcummin

years and up who is interested in playing should contact Denny Connor on 087 9061227 or Donal Hannigan on 087 9697171. New players always welcome.

Gneeveguilla

LOTTO: Next jackpot €6,250 BIKE-ATHON: Draw: €300 - Ambrose Donnelly, €150 Maria Kerins, Meal for two in Randles - Fergus McAulliffe, Yearly lotto ticket - Edel O’Connor, 2 tickets for our social - Owen Moynihan, €50 - Paul Hickey, €50 Kathleen O’Callaghan, €50 - Humphrey O’Keeffe, €50 - Diarmuid O’Leary, €50 - Marie O’Callaghan. Special thanks to people of Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club for their help on the night.

Listry

SENIOR AGM: Sunday, Jan 13 at 2pm in the clubrooms. We ask that all attend please as this is the forum to voice opinions going forward. As in previous years this will serve as a notice of meeting and over the weekend this notice of meeting along with nomination papers and motion papers will be available on our website to download. If you would prefer to receive by post please let me know ASAP. Completed forms must be returned to the Secretary Anthony Clifford, Faha West latest next Friday, 11 Jan.

SOCIAL AND AWARDS NIGHT: MC Marty Morrissey oversaw a night of celebrations attended by almost 300 people. Donal and Niamh Dwyer were presented with the Clubpersons of the Year Award. Junior Player of the Year went to James Nagle while Kieran Murphy, Gary O’Leary, Paul O’Shea and Keith O’Leary were recognised for their achievements with Kerry during the year. Willie Fleming was acknowledged for his work in securing the extra playing field and government sports grants.

JUVENILLE AGM: Thursday, Jan 10 at 7.30pm in the clubrooms. We ask all parents to attend.

IAN O’CONNELL FUNDRAISER: Our Ladies Committee wish to acknowledge all those who sponsored the event and those who attended on the night and gave generously. Ian attended with his parents and was appreciative of the effort. He wished the senior team the best of luck in the All-Ireland semi-final.

ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINAL: Beaufort v Dundalk Young Irelands. Sunday, Jan 20 at 2pm.

LOTTO: Next draw is on Sunday. Jackpot €10,600.

Beaufort

LOTTO: Next draw is Sunday, Jan 20 in Galvin’s Bar. Jackpot €7,200. AGM: Sunday, Jan 13 at 5pm in clubrooms.

EXERCISE CLASSES: Early Spring classes will start on week beginning Jan 14. Please bring your own mat. For details and book a place, please contact the club at 087 9975737.

LADIES FOOTBALL: Kilcummin Ladies Football Club will field a senior team this year. Anyone aged 16

Prizes

Seán Murphy (Murphy’s Bar, Sponsor) presenting the 2018 Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Matchplay Cup to Lorcan Martin (winner) at the club’s pre-Christmas prizegiving in Murphy’s last month. Also included in photo is Donie Kelly (front, representing runner-up Alan Kelly) along with Damien Fleming (Club Chairman) and Darragh O’Callaghan (semi-finalist). Missing from photo Kieran Fitzpatrick (semi-finalist).

Photographed at the presentation of prizes for the Maurice O’Donoghue Memorial Cup competition at the Ross GC were Terence Mulcahy (President), Jim Morris (winner), Margaret O’Donoghue (sponsor) and Alan Flynn (Captain).

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