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PAGE SIX €180,000 needed to fight rare cancer

Time is of the essence to raise €180,000 for specialist cancer treatment abroad for Killarney man Ross Hurley, who is pictured with his wife Nina.

BY MICHELLE CREAN months but multiple trips to the doctor, hospital and scans revealed nothing. However, when jaundice set in an endoscopy finally revealed a large tumour, and on October 19 last, Ross was finally diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Major surgery followed in Cork University Hospital to remove his gallbladder, duodenum, quarter of his stomach and the head of the pancreas - but because it’s such a rare form Ross will need ongoing preventative treatment. The couple said that they were devastated to learn that the one-year relative survival rate, according to the American Cancer Society, is 20 percent, and the five-year rate is seven percent, which means that only seven out of 100 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

survive five years. “It’s been a long tough year,” Ross said this week. “It’s the most silent of all the cancers. I was very lucky I got jaundice which helped get the diagnosis.” The first round of the CAR-T-Cell therapy in Bangkok, Ross explained, includes an essential two weeks rest over there so he is fit and healthy to undergo four weeks of treatment, followed by two weeks or more to recuperate. “In a nutshell the treatment builds up the immune system to fight the cancer – they engineer cells – it’s pretty new.” Regular bloods tests at home in Ireland would monitor his health and further treatments in the future may be necessary, he added. “If treatment is successful they can cry-

ogenically freeze your good fighting immune cells for up to three years. If I develop cancer within that time I can go back and it can help fight the cancer.” In just 16 days since the GoFundMe page was set up over €6,000 has been raised and the couple are hoping more people will help them raise as much of the funding as possible to give Ross a fighting chance. “The fundraising will be on a long term basis. It’s a tough time of the year with Christmas just over and people have spent so much. It doesn’t have to be much - even just a euro – no matter how little it will all help.” To donate go to www.gofundme.com/ manage/help-raise-treatment-fundsfor-Ross.

A Killarney man battling a very rare form of pancreatic cancer faces an uncertain future without specialist life-saving treatment - at a staggering cost of €180,000. To give 38 year-old Ross Hurley, who is originally from St Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney, any chance of survival, he has to undergo a radical new treatment in Bangkok as soon as possible. Ross and his wife Nina, who now both live in Callinafercy, need to urgently raise €32,000 to cover his first round of treatment and accommodation abroad. “Time is of the essence and we need these funds so as to move forward and give Ross a greater chance at life,” his wife Nina told the Killarney Advertiser this week. Ross had been sick and feeling off for

“May 2019 be a good year in our lives”- Bishop Ray Browne A happy and a prosperous New Year 2019 to one and all. I entrust to the loving care of God our Father all the people, homes, and communities of our county and diocese. May 2019 bring better times for those who had their share of troubles in 2018. “I shall pass through this world but once. Therefore any good that I can do, any kind act that I can perform for any fellow-creature, let me do it now. Let me not delay, or omit it, for I shall not pass this way again”. These words written in the 18th cen-

tury are a positive challenge as we begin a New Year. They capture the Christian spirit. It is how Jesus was and how he would want us all to be. The heart of Christmas is family and faith. We are not isolated individuals, we share our lives with family and friends. In our families we are there for each other. The birth of Jesus speaks to us of the presence, love and support of God in our lives. With God, family, neighbours and friends there for us, it can be a good year for us all. Have time, make time

for people. Believe that in our lives we already have more than we need to be happy and fulfilled. In these first days of 2019 keep in mind those 18th century words: “I shall pass through this world but once. Therefore any kind act that I can perform for any fellow-creature, let me do it now. For I shall not pass this way again”. ‘Le Cúnamh Dé’, May 2019 be a good year in our lives. The blessings of God and a happy New Year to one and all.

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Killarney man arrested on suspicion of money laundering

A 24 year-old Killarney man was arrested and brought to Killarney Garda Station for questioning on New Year’s Day (Tuesday) - on suspicion of money laundering offences. The arrest was part of the ongoing ‘Operation Tarmac’ by the Gardai and the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB). And although the male was later released without charge, it brings to seven the total number of people arrested as part of the investigation. Files are being prepared by the Gardai and the Criminal Assets Bureau which will be submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the coming weeks.

Property tax should remain in local areas – Healy-Rae

The first New Year’s Day baby born in University Hospital Kerry is from Killarney! Baby Nicolas Sroczynski was born on the January 1, 2019 at 7.40am weighing 7Ibs and 5 oz, to parents Sandara Sroczynski, who works in Kings Court Killarney, and Wojtek Sroczynski, who works in the Fáilte Hotel.

Deputy Danny Healy-Rae TD has said this week that he is shocked that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar wants the funds raised from local property tax to remain in the area in which they are raised. “I think this is wrong because it fosters a two-tier society in which wealthier areas continue to have more services while poorer and less populated areas continue to go into decline,” Mr Healy-Rae said. “This in turn means that housing prices in well-off areas continue to go up while funding for necessary projects in local areas is not provided. Mr Varadkar has supported Ross’s anti-rural measures which have led to people becoming ever more isolated.”

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Two rally competitors awarded for bravery The bravery of two rally competitors who risked their lives to help extract two rivals from a burning rally car was rewarded at the Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship awards presentation on Saturday night. Last June, father and daughter crew Jason and Megan Costello were involved in a serious accident on the Circuit of Munster Rally. In the course of the accident, their car caught fire and they ended up trapped. The next crew on the scene Sean Hickey and Noel Fleming stopped and did everything in their power to extract the Tarbert crew from the burning wreckage, including putting themselves at risk. Hickey and Fleming were presented with the Paudie Casey Memorial Trophy at Saturday night’s Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship awards party in Firies. The prizegiving event was attended by close on 200 members representing the two clubs in the county. Last year the rally family in Kerry and further afield was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paudie Casey. Paudie was the epitome of club rally-

Helen Casey (centre) wife of the late Paudie Casey presents the Paudie Casey Memorial Trophy to Sean Hickey and Noel Fleming flanked by members of the Casey family and championship sponsor Mike Moriarty.

ing in The Kingdom. A well-known and respected competitor, he was not afraid to put his shoulder to the wheel to help get events off the ground and a regular marshal – he was a familiar face at all the local rallies and while a member of Kerry Motor Club, he was an equal supporter of Killarney and District Motor Club. “The Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship is all about encouraging more people like Paudie,” Mike Moriarty, Champion-

ship Sponsor, said. “With the blessing of his wife, Helen and other family members, the Paudie Casey Memorial Trophy was presented as the spirit of the championship award.” Rob Duggan was confirmed as the inaugural Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Champion following the recent Killarney Historic Rally. Darren Young, the Tralee-based Honda Civic driver, was runner-up in the Drivers’ Standings, while third place

went Gneeveguilla’s Seanie Hickey who was one of the few drivers to contest all rounds in his Toyota Starlet. Colin O’Donoghue from Killarney won the Junior Section. In the co-drivers section, Damian Fleming from Kilcummin took top honours while Pa Lawlor, Young’s co-driver finished second, with Noel Fleming, O’Leary’s map man, third. Meagan Costello from Tarbert received the Ladies Award.

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Volunteers wanted for Killarney National Park BY MICHELLE CREAN

If you’re contemplating a New Year’s resolution which involves the great outdoors then joining a voluntary clean-up group in Killarney might just be your answer. Giving just an hour or two a week is all that’s required as Killarney National Parks Mountain Meitheal Group are looking for volunteers to help out every Sunday morning. Currently the group are actively working on the eradication of Rhododendron from Killarney National Park, while also concentrating their efforts on cleaning and clearing the areas trails and pathways, making it a safer beauty spot for locals and visitors. The group was established five years ago, explained Johnny McGuire, Killarney National Parks Mountain Meitheal Volunteer Coordinator. “The idea of setting up the group came from the then Minister for Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan,” Johnny said. “He saw a need for a volunteer group. With the co-operation of the Killarney Chamber and Muckross House we formed this group. “We had a pool of volunteers, some who were involved with Tidy Towns, and active park users who were able to come out during the winter months to provide their voluntary labour to help maintain trails, clear up fallen branches, tidy, brush and remove debris and all sorts of various jobs to keep the park in good order to benefit the whole community. And it has made a difference.” He added that over the spring period they will be organising Sunday morning Meitheals to assist the park rangers with the Rhododendron eradication programme. “If anybody wants to see the benefits first hand there’s a tremendous clearing of Rhododendron just completed at Dinis car park on the Kenmare Road,” he said. “We’re calling on people to help. If you’re contemplating a New Year resolution maybe give one or two hours a week to the campaign that’s going on in Killarney National Park.” Volunteers can come and join the group every Sunday from 9am to 12 noon, he added.

A fundraising campaign has exceeded its €30,000 target to repatriate the body of a 25 year-old Killarney man who suddenly took ill and died in Australia - just days before Christmas. €37,145 of the €30,000 goal was raised through a GoFundMe campaign by 496 people in just six days, to bring the remains of David Sheehy home to Carraigeen, Headford. David tragically died on December 22, a week after being admitted to a Sydney hospital. David’s family and friends set up the fundraising page to raise much needed funds to bring David home to rest, and also to donate to a very worthy charity The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. A statement on the GoFundMe page said that the family are thankful for the support they have received to bring their beloved David home to rest. ‘On behalf of David’s mam Eileen, families and friends, we want to sincerely thank you all for your generous donations and kind wishes,’ it read. ‘We have surpassed our target for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust Fund and we are closing the GoFundMe page. It has been a tremendous help and is a great comfort that this will also go to help other families. Míle Buíochas. RIP David Sheehy’.

Rescue

Carrauntoohil climber roped to safety A walker was roped to safety in fading light on Friday (December 28) after becoming stranded on Carrauntoohil. The well-equipped solo walker became cragfast while descending the lower slopes of the mountain. And while there was no mobile phone signal present at the location, he managed to transmit a distress signal along with co-ordinates using a 406MHz personal locator beacon (PLB), which was picked up by satellite and relayed initially to a co-ordination centre in Houston, Texas. They in turn passed the details to MRSC Valentia, who then contacted Killarney Gardaí, and Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) were mobilised. The walker was quickly located and roped to safety.

Almost €19 million allocated for Kerry national roads Kerry national roads are to receive nearly €19 million of a cash injection in 2019, an increase of over €2 million on 2018. Minister Griffin said that the funding is just the first tranche of Kerry roads funding for 2019, with three further funding rounds to come in respect of further TII roads, Kerry County Council roads and Local Improvement Scheme roads. Amongst the stand out investments for Kerry’s national roads are: • €250,000 for the Tralee Road/Madam’s Hill Junction at Aghadoe • €100,000 for the Lewis Road/Killarney Bypass

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Junction €4.8 million for continued upgrade of N86 Tralee to Dingle €2 million for land acquisition for the Listowel Bypass €3.5 million for Waterville to the Inny Bridge €1 million for Milltown to Killorglin €500,000 for design of the new Killarney to Farranfore Road and €1.35 million for the N72 Rathmore to Forge Cross.

Minister Griffin said that this Government funding increase announced through Transport Infrastruc-

ture Ireland (TII) is very positive news for the people of Kerry and marks significant investment in the county. “This funding will add to great progress that has been made on Kerry’s road network in recent years and the good news is that there is further substantial funding to come. “I am working every day to help ensure that vital projects in Kerry receive the funding they need and the funding I am announcing will address many pressing cases. There will be further funding announced in the New Year and I will be doing my level best to ensure that Kerry will do very well out of these tranches also.”

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Niamh Hayes, Julie Murphy, Sinead Kennedy, Amie Taylor and Rachel Ryan enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Scotts Hotel, Killarney on Monday night.

Alison Dale, Aoife Corcoran, Erika Minaguchi and Elaine Smith enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Reidy’s Bar, Killarney on Monday night.

Mark Dillon, Louise Flynn, Kevin Dillon and Sheila Kirby enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Reidy’s Bar, Killarney on Monday night. Pics: Eamonn Keogh

Siobhan O’Donoghue, Marie Jennings, Sinead Collins, Nathalie Bennett and Ciara O’Gorman enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Reidy’s Bar, Killarney on Monday night.

Ben Conroy, Teresa Dunne, Shane Grew and Ailbhe Caffrey enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in The Lane Bar at The Ross Hotel, Killarney on Monday night.

Savannah Dunlea, Laragh Fitzgerald, Steffi Castleton, Jenna O’Shea and Daire Ryan enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Killarney Grand Hotel on Monday night.

Emma Hodson, Helen Devine, Matthew O’Gorman and Suzanne Harney enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Killarney Grand Hotel on Monday night.

Ciara Hanamy, Ali Baker, Charlotte Landy and Helena Greene enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Reidy’s Bar, Killarney on Monday night.

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News Briefs ... An Post delivers bumper Christmas An Post has just delivered its best and busiest Christmas season with parcel volumes hitting record levels. Parcel traffic, driven by online shopping, set a tough challenge for the company and for retailers. Pre-Christmas estimates from both An Post and leading retailers were shattered with some retailers seeing increased online business up by as much as 70 percent. At the height of the season An Post staff were delivering 100,000 plus parcels per day nationwide. Overall parcel volumes are up 50 percent on last year. Sales of more traditional Christmas stamp booklets were up this year following a number of years of double digit decline, and international stamp sales increased on the back of new products and a new Christmas campaign. The campaign encouraged people to ‘Send Love’ to people at home or abroad at Christmas. Some 13m Christmas stamps were bought by customers in post offices and online. An Post’s national parcels network has now swung straight into dealing with the next phase of the booming eCommerce trade with its AddressPal and ReturnsPal services dealing with post-Christmas and New Year sales and returns.

Anam Cara monthly meeting Anam Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly parent evening on Tuesday, January 8, at 7.20pm in the Recovery Haven, 5 Haig’s Terrace, Killierisk, Tralee. The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable forum where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their grief and loss. Anam Cara CEO, Sharon Vard, stressed that this event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age of the child or children, the circumstances of their death, or whether this was recent or not. For those considering attending but unsure, Ms Vard suggests they visit the website, anamcara.ie. “There, in their own time, parents can watch our short videos with testimonies from bereaved parents and couples who have attended Anam Cara events. The videos, which are just four minutes each, show parents interviewed on topics like ‘A Dad’s Grief’, ‘Sudden and Traumatic Death’, and ‘The Grieving Family’.” Anam Cara services are offered free of charge.

Diocese of Kerry public talk The Diocese of Kerry will host the annual public talk in The Gleneagle, Muckross Road on Wednesday January 9, at 8pm. Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick Diocese will speak on ‘A Church of the Future’. He has written on themes such as: peace and forgiveness; faith questions; ecumenism; and spirituality. Entry is free and all are welcome. Bishop Brendan Leahy was born in the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin on March 28, 1960. He is the third of four children born to Maurice and Treasa Leahy, both of whom originated in West Kerry and were teachers in Dublin. In the 1940s Bishop Brendan’s father taught for a year in Athea, Co. Limerick, where he is still remembered for the football skills he exhibited in the local team that won a championship at that time. Though a “Dub”, Brendan realises there is much of Kerry in him as he spent long periods each year in Ballyferriter. For more information see: www. limerickdiocese.org.

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Views On The News

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

Only about five percent of people have success with New Year resolutions When it comes to New Year’s resolve, I could be very serious and start with a serving of Lamb: “Every man hath two birthdays: two days, at least, in every year, which set him upon revolving the lapse of time, as it affects his mortal duration”. That was 1821. The momentous event of another year over, and the prospect of another, this time unknown, finds most of us running to the list board. So, besides the grand tour of Italy and going all the way to North Africa through Spain by train, as well as finally visiting Mount Olympus and the Acropolis, racing over to Olympia on the other side of Greece across the Corinth Canal, and spending even more time in France, there isn’t really much I am resolving to do this year. Of course alongside the great journeys there will be the hardy annual of finally re-reading ‘Paradise Lost’ and dozens of other worthy and improving books. There will finally be the perfecting of that language I have been learning with 40 odd years, and then there are the ten books for which I have ideas smouldering. Resolutions for the New Year may be as old as the Babylonians, but alas, they are usually not that effective for me. Charles Lamb himself may be responsible in that essay in the Leaving Cert called ‘New Year’s Eve’. Lamb did not say it in so many words, but what he meant was this; if Christmas is for children and it is all about surprise. New Years is for adults, and about gritty reality - and the more adult you get, the more precarious it is. He wants to continue sitting by the fire of the last day of 1821, reading the books he likes, talking late into the night, and enjoying good company, irony, and the cheerful glass. “No-one ever regarded the first of January with indifference. It is the nativity of our common Adam,” he wrote. New Years was the birthday shared by everyone, the chance to start anew, facing into the future. And he dreaded it. “I am content to stand still at the age at which I have arrived,” he said, at the tender age of 45. Hear hear, I say. His only advice is to hide from it all and try and batten down the hatches. And I agree with him on that – I, long ago, gave up on the fiction that for most of us, in the ordinary course of our lives, there can be road to Damascus moments, sudden revelations that make us change effortlessly. Change is a life process with seeds sown into our swaddling clothes and probably only finally dusted and let go of with the shroud. We are constantly in a whirlwind of trying to change ourselves and then the world, or maybe it is we try to change the world and then ourselves - and none of it is easy. I think what is involved in New Year’s resolutions especially is the very natural thing of trying to wrestle with change itself, grapple the future with both hands and put our own stamp on it, saying “There! This is me in

charge! I am dictating the pace for a change!” I don’t want to discourage, but only about five percent of people have any success with New Year resolutions. Resolution is a hardening of the will power and I am afraid I am as much Joanna Lumley - aka Patsy in 1990s ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ - as 19th century Charles Lamb when it comes to strong will power! In any case, the people I know who made great changes in their lives last year didn’t suddenly wake up on January 1 to jump across the cliff to the other side. As for me, I have plans smouldering with decades, and even were I to line up with the numerologists for 2019 I am not at all sure there would be wind enough in the those sails of superstition to carry all those plans through. But I suppose I could start with the small steps, like getting up an hour earlier to tackle one of those ideas. I might even make a stab at book one of ‘Paradise Lost’ and less of the crime novels set in far flung places and read into well into the night! As for my health, I have been reading how people should drink more red wine, and they should only drink good wine. There is of course the decades long ambition to once again become lean as a goat and tackle the cardiac steps. So, I could park the car and join in instead of marvelling at the constitution of those people already scaling the heights at Torc, while on my way to Kenmare District Court the first Friday of the month which includes a hearty lunch! And then there is the irksome habit of having a car full of receipts like confetti - scrounging under seats for them and having too many notebooks and ideas jotted, as well as submitting columns and features right up to the deadline like the roadrunner skidding to a halt. I could be more organised in 2019 - parcelling out my day in exact proportions. I could also make an effort to get around the country more to catch up with old friends. And there is the bad habit of challenging authority! For 2019 I could flatter the powerful, tell HSE officials how badly paid they are, tell the TDs how hard they work from their rural villages, the councillors how effective they all are, the lawyers how clever, and judges how in awe of their great wisdom a mere hack like myself is. I could learn to treat computers as more than a glorified typewriter and finally impress younger people by peppering my conversation with celebrities names and the latest on Netflix! I could also bite my tongue when I come across certain glaring anomalies in the public realm. Looking at this, I am exhausted already and the year hasn’t even begun. But perhaps I should really start with that glass of wine... small steps. Maybe after all, I am as much Lumley as Lamb and it is all unnecessary. As Patsy says on the Facebook post going around: “None of this New Year ... Last year I was fabulous and next year I will be fabulous!” Bonne année, tout le monde!

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

March

Crying Wolf in the Snow There was high praise for the council efforts and those of the Civil Defence for what is known as “Storm Emma”. Thankfully Kerry did not get the storm, and the snow didn’t show for a whole day after everyone went into lockdown. This week the council defended their strong – I would tend towards alarming – advice to stay indoors from 4pm. I was around town that Thursday. It was a fine

day. Killarney was deserted. Everyone was shutting shop. The only large supermarket open after 2pm was SuperValu – it was like Christmas Eve trying to get in there. On the main roads, people rushed to get home by the 4pm deadline. There was panic on the roads and I witnessed a few near misses. And then everyone waited, and waited. Children were kept home from school all day. People who are used to telling the weather by

the skies in the traditional sense, looked up at those skies and saw no immediate sign of snow, and less of storm. But the nanny state - and I am not a fan of the term - had taken over, and we all rushed home in defiance of centuries of common sense and weather lore handed down the generations. “It would be safer at home!” We had been warned, so precisely we were even given a time.

April

Strikes

I am partly in France when I write this. 36 days of strike by rail workers is underway. Calendars of strike days have been published in the newspapers with the strike days all coloured, so you can’t be taken short. Three days next week, two this week and so on. The French still love their newspapers. The local one where I have been is simply called “Le Journal” - “De Paper” in other words. It’s real name is much length-

ier. Aside from the newspapers, there are flashing signs on motorways telling people during the strikes to consider “covoiturage”, car sharing. I did not detect any great anger against the strikers who are out against forced privatisation and cuts to their working conditions and pensions. The changes to the underfunded rail system is because of EU bureaucrats’ rules on privatising everything.

Privatisation of rail, telecoms, water and vital public services has not worked anywhere. Yet the Thatcherite idea persists and is threatening France now. There is not the same resentment of public sector or semi-State workers in France as there is in Ireland, for instance, because there is not the same gulf in conditions. So there is no great anger against the strikes. People seem to accept that this is France, there is something great at stake.

April

Kerry launch in Brussels I was intrigued recently to see our MEP Seán Kelly publishing a picture of himself in astronaut gear, as part of promoting his efforts in cyber security for Europe during a visit to the US. As I remarked on a social platform, I wish him well in space, and in his efforts to protect our data, but I would be far more impressed were he to manage to draw together the NPWS and the roads department of Kerry County Council to put up a deer fence or some such bar-

rier along the National Park, including across the road from himself in Fossa. And now I find we have no fewer than 12 people from Kerry County Council between councillors and management heading for Brussels on a council all-expenses-paid trip to argue the case for Kerry. Ahem. There was a robust defence from our county manager and local Rock Road woman Moira Murrell (and we are all very proud of Moira, whose mother Mary was herself a council official). Moira studied and worked

in Brussels. She was, in fact European officer, for Kerry County Council, so she will have plenty of contacts in Europe. “Kerry County Council has made a very strong statement on behalf of this county… for European funding,” Moira told Jerry O’Sullivan on Radio Kerry. The visit would put “the spotlight” for two days on this part of the world, she added. Brexit will also be on the agenda. It is to be assumed cyber space and data protection will be discussed too.

May

The Eighth was designed to keep women in their place I am voting ‘yes’ on May 25 because as a mature woman who has lived under the cosh of the 1983 Amendment and has seen first hand its awful repercussions, direct and indirect, for generations of girls and women, in what is now a pluralistic society, there is “no” other way to vote. I am also voting ‘yes’ because of the ‘no’ crowd. These were the people, powerful people, who held sway over this country for far too long, forcing the crude chastity belt of the Eighth Amendment on a nation struggling to modernise itself and to allow its women a modicum of equality and dignity and control

I am also voting ‘yes’ because of the ‘no’ crowd of their own fertility and sexuality. When I began writing on this subject, way back in January, it was in the context of the re-opening of the Kerry Babies case in a column entitled ‘Back to the Future’.

I recalled how the 1983 Amendment a few short months earlier was a swaddling cloth for the Kerry Babies and how women could be brutally treated in public, as well as in private. The Eighth Amendment was an Orwellian reaction to the cheek of women demanding contraception and daring to speak about sex and demand they be more than birth machines. The Eighth was designed to keep women in their place and to put a finger in the dam against the rise of women. What it did, of course, insultingly was equate a woman with an embryo and it has had devastating and, indeed, fatal consequences for women and girls.

July

Rebalancing the church’s influence in schools School may be out for the summer but it seems there may be a referendum on religious involvement in schools. The target is the Catholic Church. The call is led by Labour, a party that, though decimated, still manages to engineer the social conversation. The right wing PDs, too, had influence far beyond their weight. What seemed to be a courageous stand against corruption in the late 1980s turned into buccaneering marketeering, with precious little regulation. The catch-

word was competition and privatisation. Our old universities, our health system, and public housing systems were Americanised. The Greens were also a tiny party but their disproportionate influence was beneficial and forward-thinking. But I would say that, wouldn’t I?! The point is the smaller the wasp in Ireland, as in the UK with UKIP, the greater the sting. In the case of Labour, though, it is the sting of the dying wasp, and that is always deadlier. Because

ironically, Labour, like the Church, still have real power – many of their people are in top public service positions, maybe thanks to party in the first place! I don’t disagree with Labour about a rebalancing of the Catholic Church influence in education. But I don’t think it should be rushed, as Labour seems to be doing with an online petition looking for support for a referendum because of what they say is the “disproportionate influence” of the Catholic Church on young people.

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“Aside from getting fit, the token resolution that will run out of steam before January draws to a close, taking every opportunity to travel will be high on the list for the year ahead.”

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“I’m looking forward to a New Year with excitement and anticipation. In my new role as President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce my resolve will be to continue the great work of my predecessor Paul O’ Neill and I will be working hard to keep Killarney at the fore in all aspects of the organisation’s work, be it promoting business or driving tourism forward. On the personal side, I hope to use some of this year to take advantage of the beautiful environment that surrounds us here in Killarney and get back into the hills and mountains for which I have a great love.”

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“NO MORE LOSSES!” Andrew Fitzgerald, Scotts Lakers “I can’t think of anything to give up, only things to do. This year I want to become fluent in Spanish, help people and do something new every month.” “Last year I said I’d like to look up from my phone more often, not to be walking down the street reading emails etc., and I have been reasonably successful until Christmas in Killarney came along! So that’s still on the list. 2019 is going to be the year of Killarney National Park. I want to get out walking more and volunteering more with the Meitheal. I love it when I do it, but when I am stuck in so much stuff it’s hard to get out sometimes. Also I want to pop into Killarney House and Gardens more - it’s a little oasis in the centre of town that is under-utilised by all of us.”

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Eat amazing food and still lose weight! The key to consistent and successful weight loss is continued support, encouragement and understanding, according to Slimming World consultant Sorcha Domican, who herself has lost five stone. Sorcha, an award winning Slimming World consultant in Killarney, not only transformed her own life - but is now helping hundreds of members every week meet their own weight loss goals. Sorcha joined her local Slimming World group in 2015 and lost three and a half stone in nine months, and has recently gone on to achieve her five stone award. Sorcha trained as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s largest groupbased weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire in 2016. Now she runs some of the largest and most successful Slimming World groups in the country, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Killarney. She has also just opened Kenmare’s first Slimming World group. The latest government figures reveal that around one in four adults are obese and it is estimated that by 2034, this will increase to one in three. 77 percent of the Kerry population is now overweight or obese, and Sorcha says her role has never been more important. “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the country,” Sorcha said. “After losing five stone and completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target. She explained that support is really the most important thing when it comes to losing weight. “It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone,” she said. “I couldn’t have lost five stone without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own consultant and group. I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight. “Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate goals achieved, is so important to a successful journey. That’s why, at my Slimming World group, there’ll be tons of support, encouragement and fun.

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Great membership offers at Killarney Leisure Centre We are super excited to announce that Killarney Leisure Centre are re modelling our strength and conditioning area of the gym this coming February. Our S&C area will feature a one of a kind custom-built rig boasting numerous attachments and work stations for high performance training. In addition we will be adding new squat bays, benches and Olympic lifting platforms.

We will also be putting down new flooring which will feature an astro lane with sleds and prowlers for all you power mad trainers out there, ideal for GAA, Soccer and Basketball players. The grand re opening of this area will take place on Friday February 15 with great membership offers on the day, not to be missed. Keep an eye on our web and Facebook page for further updates.

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Conor Myles and Dan O’Connor Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry would like to take this opportunity to wish all of their clients a Happy New Year. As we head into a new year we look forward to assist our clients and any new clients for all and any issues of a legal nature or however which way we might be able to assist into the future. Terence F. Casey & Company, Solicitors, is one of the longest established Legal Practices in Killarney.

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To celebrate “Christmas in Killarney”, retailers in Killarney once again came together to reward their wonderful customers for their valued custom and support this Christmas and throughout the year. Customers were invited to get their name in the hat when they purchased in a massive selection of shops across the town. There were a lucky 11 winners who each won vouchers for their favourite stores in the town and the grand prize of €500 went to one lucky winner, Mary Keogh! All 11 winners were invited to the Grand Prize Draw in the International Hotel to be in with a chance to win the overall €500 prize. Lucky Mary was delighted with her prize on the night and commented how she loves to shop local and how fabulous it is to be appreciated by Killarney traders. Prizes included vouchers from a host of shops in Killarney, including The Outlet Centre, Who’s 4 Shoes, Brian James, Easons, Haven Pharmacies, Bijou, O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Pillbox, JMAC, Keanes, Macbees, The Outlet Centre, Walsh Brothers Shoes, Tim Jones Butchers, and many more. Also pictured with Anthony Walsh is Monika Debska who won a €100 voucher for Adam’s Jewellers.

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Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club presented the sum of €45,000 to charities through the huge success of the restored Land Rover 90 and other events in 2018. The main charities who benefitted were Down Syndrome Kerry (DSK) and Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House, with a donation to Kerry Mental Health Services where the vintage club is based and where most of the Land Rover restoration took place. The club also made a donation to the Ian O’Connell Trust from the Model Farm event held last November. The club would sincerely like to thank all their generous sponsors, club members and anyone who helped the club in 2018, and would like to wish everyone good health in 2019. “We are always looking for new members to join and take part in a lot of events including tractor and car runs, cars and coffee mornings and other meet ups and events throughout the year - you can contact our club secretary Jacqueline on 087-3381842 for further information in joining the club,” PRO Tom Leslie said. Pictured from front l-r were: Padraig Buckley (KVC&V), Mary Dillane (DSK), James Looney (KVC&V Chairman), Marisa Reidy (Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House), Pat O’Brien (Kerry Mental Health) and Jacqueline Looney (KVC&V). Back row l-r were: Paul O’Shea, John Courtney, Sarah Kelleher (DSK), Pat O’Sullivan, Tom Wharton, John Coffey, Liam Wharton (KVC&V) , Kess Van Blable, Siobhan McSweeney (Recover Haven) and Mick Myers (KVC&V).

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New external ATM at Killarney Outlet Centre Shoppers will have easier access to their cash with the installation of a brand new ATM at the Killarney Outlet Centre. Owned and operated by Euronet Worldwide the new machine is located externally on the building frontage facing the town, adjacent to the Great Southern Killarney. The new facility will be available to users 24 hours a day seven days a week and will be managed and monitored

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New cost-effective system for property sales in Kerry Buying and selling Kerry property is about to become more streamlined and efficient - with the introduction of a new conveyancing system that requires title investigation before contracts are signed. From January 2019, there will be a faster, more efficient and cost-effective system for buying and selling property in Ireland. The new ‘Pre-Contract Investigation of Title’, or (PCIT) system, will improve the conveyancing process by ensuring any questions relating to the property’s title are raised and resolved before the contracts are signed. The new system is a fundamental change to the legal practice and procedures involved in buying and selling property. It has been designed by the Law Society of Ireland, in consultation with solicitors, based on changes in practice and a drive to improve efficiency and greater transparency in the conveyancing process. The new process is more transparent because any issues are fully revealed before one is “locked into” the contract. “Every property sale involves a process called ‘investigation of title’,” explains Michael Walsh, partner and head of property at ByrneWallace. “It requires

the buyer’s solicitor to carry out certain checks on the property’s title. Historically, copying and exchanging the documents needed to investigate title was a difficult task, and took place after the buyers and sellers had signed contracts. “This means that the system has, up to this point, been structured so that queries or problems relating to the ti-

tle to the property can often arise at a very late stage in the transaction. It is not unusual for such issues to severely delay or even completely kill a deal, which can be expensive as well as extremely disappointing.” The Law Society and conveyancing solicitors have worked together to develop a better way to reveal and resolve such issues at an earlier stage

in the transaction: the pre-contract investigation of title system, he added. “Essentially, pre-contract investigation means that a buyer’s solicitor must carry out a full set of detailed checks on the property’s title much earlier in the sales process,” he said. “This is to ensure that any and all issues are revealed and – importantly – resolved before contracts are signed. Crucially, when the buyer and seller sign the contract under the PCIT system, the buyer is automatically deemed to have knowledge of all issues relating to the title and to have accepted them. Independent legal advice at an early stage is critical for buyers in particular under this new system.” “We may also see a reduction in the time frame between signing the contract and handing the keys over to the buyer. This will very much depend on finance being ready and available, but this new process aims to reduce or avoid the current duplication of work and effort and minimise the potential for disputes that can lead to delays in completing the sale,” Michael explained. “This is one of the most fundamental changes in conveyancing practice in a very long time.”

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Libraries across Kerry will no longer be imposing fines on overdue books - and all outstanding fines on members’ accounts will also be removed. This is in line with all public libraries nationally and is one of the key aims of the new public library strategy ‘Our Public Library 2022: inspiring, connecting and empowering communities’, which was launched by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, in June 2018. The strategy states ‘The library is a free lifelong resource that should be available to all without barriers or charges. Library charges have been shown to have a detrimental effect on library use by children and the disadvantaged. However, there is little evidence to show they ensure timely returns – rather they may actually dissuade members and users from returning overdue items’. However, no fines does not mean no responsibility. Library borrowers will continue to receive reminders and overdue emails to prompt them to return items to the library. Items should be returned as normal on or before their due date to allow them to be borrowed by other library users. Items can still be renewed online, by phone or in person at a local library. Failure to return or renew items will result in your card being blocked from taking out or renewing any further items, including e-books and e-audio books. Borrowing privileges cannot be restored until an overdue item is returned. The elimination of overdue fines is another way for libraries to encourage people who might not regularly use the library to experience what they have to offer. Members of the public are encouraged to return undamaged, overdue library items to their local libraries. There will be no fines to pay from January 1 2019, and Kerry Library would be happy to reactivate your library membership for you to begin using your local library again. Previously paid overdue fines will not be refunded. Also note that fines cannot be cleared from an account until an overdue item is returned to the library. Kerry Library provides a wide range of free services, including adult and children’s book lending, e-books and audio books, online language and training courses, classroom novels for schools and a local history and archives service. All details are available at www.kerrylibrary.ie.

News Briefs ... Call for derelict properties to be acquired by the Council Kerry County Council has been called upon to initiate a scheme whereby derelict properties are identified and acquired by the Council in towns and villages throughout Kerry. The call was made by Councillor Michael Cahill who moved a motion on the matter at a recent meeting of the South and West Kerry Municipal District. The Killorglin councillor stated that these same properties should be renovated and allocated to qualified housing applicants thereby helping address the Housing and Homeless crisis in Kerry and help bring life back to many of the county’s towns and villages by getting rid of dereliction, improving the streetscape and overall appeal. The Fianna Fail Councillor who has been outspoken in regards to housing matters in Kerry said this will help reduce the housing waiting list and will make the towns and villages more appealing.

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‘Homelessness is not caused by asylum seekers or immigrants,’ say Barraduff sisters FIVE sisters have set up a petition as a reaction to the recent protest at Linden House in Killarney. The protest, which took place in December as the first of 55 male asylum seekers moved into the former guesthouse on New Road, saw picketers call for solutions to the homelessness crisis. Concerns were also raised about an absence of con-

sultation between the Department of Justice and the community on the decision as to the use of Linden House. Augustine, Mala, Martina, Julianna and Ava O’Donoghue, originally from Barraduff, said they found the image of the protest “very disturbing” and felt it targeted “a vulnerable group living in Killarney”.

Ava and Martina O’Donoghue with their petition.

Busy times for New Year dad

Joanie and Declan Moore with Hannah and Logan.

A BIG welcome to the first baby to be born in the county this year. Hannah Moore from Killarney entered the world at 8.19am on New Year’s Day at University Hospital Kerry. The baby girl, who weighed 5.14 pounds, is the second child of Joanie and Declan Moore and is a little sister to Logan and Shannon. It was a very busy time for the entire family, as Declan was best man at his brother Billy Moore’s wedding on New Year’s Eve and

was on hand to lend his support as Billy and his bride Triona Raymond, Tralee, exchanged vows and later celebrated at a reception at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. “Declan’s wife Joanie went into labour early on New Year’s Eve (the morning of the wedding) so he had to be in two places at once!” Billy told Killarney Advertiser. “Declan managed to be in Tralee that morning and also managed to make it out for wedding photos.”

Glenflesk duo ring in New Year on top of the world A REAL NEW YEAR’S inspiration story saw two pals literally on top of the world as they got set to ring in the New Year. Niall Dennehy and Pat Sheehan reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro early yesterday, New Year’s Eve, a day ahead of their schedule. And as they scaled Africa’s highest mountain, the dynamic duo showed what a difference a year can make. In October 2016, Niall was just about able to walk one

lap around Barraduff Community Field. He has accomplished all of this with the help of his friend and fellow Glenflesk native Pat Sheehan, a health and fitness instructor. Niall, a farmer, began his exercise regime by walking around the local community field but as his fitness rapidly improved he set more and more goals. “Farming had taken over my life but gradually I started to learn to prioritise my health and fitness,” said Niall.

Stolen property returned to musician Liam

Liam O’Connor with Garda Finbarr Donovan.

INTERNATIONALLY renowned Killarney musician Liam O’Connor was yesterday reunited with thousands of euro worth of property stolen from his home. Following the burglary on gardaí conducted an investigation which led to the recovery of laptops, cash, jewellery, watches and electronic items including a games console.

The robbery occurred between 8pm and 9pm on January 3 when the house was unoccupied. “All of the property was recovered in the Muckross Road area,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told Killarney Advertiser. “Two people have since appeared before a special court in Killarney on Sunday in relation to the matter.” Liam, a gifted accordionist, thanked Killarney Gardaí, and all the detectives involved in the investigation.

3 Million staff accommodation project at The Hotel Europe Killarney Hotels announced plans for four new state of the art two-stories staff accommodation blocks at the five star Europe Hotel and Resort containing 10 bedrooms in each block with living quarters, terraces and extensive planting to enhance the surroundings also including a gym, WiFi, laundry facilities, parking, bicycle storage and extensive common areas. The accommodation blocks are in addition to the

already existing staff accommodation facility for 70 employees at the hotel. Attracting staff from all over the world, The Europe Hotel & Resort is the jewel in the Killarney Hotels crown. The 3 million construction will commence next month with an opening planned for August 2018. The 187-bedroom hotel has gained a reputation over the past almost 60 years of sublime service, fantastic food and a staff that constantly thinks of the welfare of each and every hotel guest.

Artists drawing of Europe Hotel & Resort plan.

Rock road carpark gets the green light

Our artist’s vision for a proposed state-of-the-art car park at Lewis Road.

A controversial new plan to build a car park on the Rock Road has been given the green light by town planners. The site, which is located above the grounds of the Mercy Convent (on the left as you exit town), will provide 84 car and 27 bus parking spaces. Early criticism has centred around the location of the proposed car park with some stating their belief that it’s simply too far from the

centre of town. Others have voiced concerns about the increased traffic that will inevitably hit the area, especially considering that it is already a part of the town that experiences significant congestion at certain times of the day. The issue of insufficient parking facilities in Killarney town is one that has been highlighted at the Killarney Advertiser have highlighted in the past, and a number of our proposed solutions were greeted warmly by locals.

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February Changes expected as Gleneagle Group secures €30m refinancing deal The popular Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney is set for significant redevelopment after owners secured a €30 million refinancing deal. The Gleneagle Group, which is owned by the O’Donoghue family, says the new funds will allow for refurbishments and upgrades to all of their properties, including the well-known Gleneagle, Brehon and Scotts hotels.

Outlining the new developments, Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO of the Gleneagle Group, said the company had gone through a “financial refinancing with another funder”. “The principal funder is Ulster Bank with whom we have a banking relationship through one of our associated hotels,” he said.

Gleneagle secures €30m deal.

Killarney remembers legendary clubman John Kelly

The late John Kelly.

The town of Killarney was united in grief this past week following the untimely passing of popular Spa native John Kelly. A devoted family man and a stalwart of numerous associations and clubs, it was John’s incredible dedication and loyalty that set him apart as a truly remarkable man. In 1966, he was part of the first ever Spa team to win an O’Donoghue Cup and his great love for the GAA never waned over the years. The former club Chair-

man also served as PRO for over 40 years and gave great service to the East Kerry Board, acting as Chairman, PRO and, most recently, as President. The Kerry seniors also benefitted from his fierce commitment as he worked as a masseuse for Páidí ó Sé’s team between 1997 and 2004. John was passionate about rowing and pitch and putt and remained active within the Killarney Regatta, Workmen’s Rowing Club and Deerpark Club throughout his life.

Walk for Nathan raises €41k for Pieta House Last year’s local Darkness Into Light event was one of the most successful yet and there were smiles all around at the Porterhouse as the organisers presented a cheque for €41,607 to Pieta House. Inspirational Killarney parents Marie and Denis O’Carroll, who tragically lost their 14-year-old son Nathan to suicide in 2007, have been running the Darkness Into Light event with their family for a number of years and were delighted with how the walk went.

“The numbers were up again last year,” Denis said. “It was the only Darkness Into Light in Kerry that was up on 2016’s figures. This year it will be all online registration but it will be the very same format. It’s on May 12 and if you register before May 6, a t-shirt will be sent out to you.” Denis says organising the walk has been good for the O’Carrolls and other families who have had similar experiences.

€41k raised for Pieta House.

Tourism provides €410m per year and supports 3,100 jobs, report finds

Paul O’Neill (President, Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce) with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin.

Killarney’s contribution to the tourism industry nationally has been confirmed in a report launched this week by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin which reveals an overall economic impact of €410 million generated locally by holidaymakers. Launched at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel on the outskirts of Killarney, the Killarney Tourism Economic Impact Review (TEIR One) report, compiled by strategic research

consultants W2 Consulting, predicts growth of 30 percent for tourism in Killarney between now and 2025. The review, commissioned by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, involved an examination of the economic contribution of tourism, attitudes of visitors to the town and areas for consideration to promote further tourism growth. The timeframe for the tourism industry research was August to October 2017, with all data supplied based on 2016 performance indicators.

Advertiser couch makes national news The Killarney Advertiser couch made waves nationally this past week following a very special edition of the Chatroom. Our intrepid interviewer Kieran Healy braved the elements and hauled the famous couch up Carrauntoohil for a chat with Maureen Hegarty and Piaras Kelly, organisers of the inaugural Killarney Mountain Festival which takes place on March 9, 10 and 11. Local legend Geoffrey O’Connor and his new gleaming

tractor carried the couch and its passengers up through the snow-capped Reeks and photographer extraordinaire Valerie O’Sullivan captured some incredible photos of the curious scenes. Those photos were subsequently shared on our Facebook page and picked up by the national media with the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times both publishing the amazing shots. “The morning of the interview, Piaras from kerryclimbing.ie said conditions on the mountains were perfect,” Kieran explained.

Killarney Advertiser couch makes national news.

Glenflesk flood victims may be relocated

Flooding at Glenflesk.

Owners of Glenflesk homes that were flooded during the winter of 2015 or spring of 2016 may be considered for the Voluntary Home Relocation Remedial Works Scheme. The Government announced details of this voluntary, once-off humanitarian scheme for homeowners last April. Homes that were damaged by floods will be eligible, but only if they’re at a significant risk of similar damage from

flooding again, cannot be protected by other possible flood protection or mitigation measures, and cannot obtain flood insurance. As things stand, the only application in Kerry is in Glenflesk where, as our pictures show, flooding is a major concern. Thanks largely to recommendations from politicians Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran and Michael and Danny Healy-Rae, Kerry County Council are working on a draft design for new flood defences, locals have been informed.

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Killarney Hotels are ready to do business in New York Six Irish tourism companies, including Killarney Hotels, are attending SMU (Successful Meetings University) International, which takes place this week in New York. The three-day event attracts around 100 top American MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) professionals, all on the lookout for exciting and unique business tourism destinations. “Events like SMU

International are an important platform to continue to build awareness of the island of Ireland and our worldclass business tourism offering. Business tourism is the most lucrative form of tourism, with visitors travelling to Ireland for business purposes spending about 2.5 times more than the average holidaymaker,” said Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America.

Johanna Platt and David Cronin of Killarney Hotels with Marie McKown.

Happy 45th Birthday to the Killarney Advertiser

The Killarney Advertiser’s first home at Monteagle, Woodlawn.

Happy Birthday to us! The Killarney Advertiser is 45 this week. The visionary Danny Casey, father of current Director Cormac, set the wheels in motion in March 1973, making the Killarney Advertiser the second oldest magazine of its kind in the country (by a few weeks) and the oldest that’s still in the hands of the original family owners. As a forward-thinking man himself, I’m sure Danny would approve of the Advertiser’s current com-

mitment to embracing new forms of media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as coming up with innovative new video projects like The Chatroom. As the most popular Killarney-based publication in circulation, the Killarney Advertiser plays an important role in informing and connecting the people of the town and for the thousands of expatriates who check it out online every week, it provides an important link to home.

61 new houses for Killarney “a step in the right direction” There was big breaking news in Killarney yesterday evening as it was revealed that a proposal for the provision of 61 units for social housing at Derreen/Ballydribeen has been approved. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government confirmed that the units will be provided for Clúid Housing Association in partnership with and supported by Kerry County Council.

Kerry County Council’s Director of Corporate Services and Housing, Martin O’Donoghue, informed councillors that the development has been given the green light and will now proceed to the next stage, i.e. the final stages of the procurement process. It’s hoped that the units, which will be allocated to persons on Kerry County Council’s ever-growing housing list, will be delivered by Quarter 4 2019.

Mayor of Killarney - Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District - Cllr Niall Kelleher (FF) .

Louise still in coma in Spain

Louise Lynch

The entire community has been urged to band together and support the family of a 21-year-old Killarney woman who is currently in a coma in Spain. Louise Lynch from Radrinagh, Spa was involved in a horrific car accident near La Albuera, Badajoz on February 24. Two weeks later, she is still in intensive care suffering from serious internal, cranial and abdominal injuries as well as many fractured bones. Her

condition is described as being critical. The incident, which involved three vehicles and eight people, has also left two others, including Louise’s friend, in hospital. One passenger was tragically killed. Shortly after the accident, Louise’s family flew out to Spain to be by her side in the Infanta Christina Hospital in Badajoz.

Plunkett Street to close at 7pm nightly Last August’s move to pedestrianise Plunkett Street proved popular with locals and tourists alike and the practice is set to return over the coming months, it has been revealed. A new plan for the quaint, one-way street, which was confirmed at a council meeting on Wednesday, will see it shut to traffic permanently from 7pm to 7am from April 19. It will also be pedestrianised on a trial basis between

11am and 7pm from March 31 to April 9, May 11 to May 21 and again from June 29 to September 3. Speaking to the Advertiser yesterday, Mayor Niall Kelleher said the move, which was put forward by John Joe Culloty and seconded by Michael Gleeson, passed by a majority 7-1. “The night-time pedestrianisation is an exceptionally positive move that will benefit the people and the town of Killarney,” he said.

Plunkett Street.

Fears over slow progress on danger junctions

By pass aerial 4: Both junctions are visible here.

Two of the town’s most dangerous junctions appear to be set for significant overhauls but locals have expressed their dismay that the potentially life-saving changes are taking so long to implement. The foot of Madam’s Hill has long been acknowledged as an accident and traffic black spot and observers believe the positioning of a 100km/h signpost BEFORE

the junction on the way out of town represents a major, and possibly deadly, planning flaw. Cllr Maura Healy-Rae told the Advertiser that she has asked that the speed limit be extended out beyond the junction, which would then give people a greater chance of exiting and accessing it. The council are currently awaiting a ‘speed review’ which will determine the appropriate course of action.

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Active Retired Give It a Go Try your hand at a range of new activities this June at ‘Give It a Go’, which takes place at The Gleneagle Hotel from June 11-14. Organised by Active Retirement Ireland and The Gleneagle Hotel, ‘Give It a Go’ is an action-packed break which gives people the opportunity to try out a range of activities while also enjoying a holiday in beautiful

Killarney. Active Retirement Ireland President Kay Murphy said, “It’s great to be involved with the ‘Give It a Go’ festival again this year, as it showcases what Active Retirement is all about - fun, friendship and trying new things. The Gleneagle, in beautiful Killarney, is a great place to visit, and this event is sure to be a lot of fun for everyone who is young of heart.”

Pilates instructor Emer Coffey putting the Active Retirement through their paces at the launch of ‘Give It a Go’.

Town mourns victims of Gap of Dunloe tragedy

Gardaí observe the scene of the accident in The Gap of Dunloe Killarney.

The town of Killarney is in a state of shock this week following a tragic accident at the Gap of Dunloe which claimed the lives of two North American tourists. Rosalynd Joy Few (64) and Normand Larose (62) were killed when the jaunting car in which they were travelling fell from the road into a 20-foot ravine. The jarvey was not seriously injured but is said to be traumatised by the

incident. Arizona native Rosalyn and her Canadian partner Normand were in Killarney with family. The party of six, which included Rosalyn’s daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren, were travelling up the Gap together on separate traps, although it is believed that the other family members did not witness the accident.

Locals remember popular publican Tadhg Tributes have poured in this week following the sad passing of popular Killarney publican Tadhg Corkery. Tadhg ran the well-liked Corkery’s Bar on High Street with his wife Joan for over forty years before passing the reins to his children, Jerome, Mary and Tadhg, in 2009. He had taken over from his own father back in 1967. Corkery’s, which has been a Killarney institution since 1946, was recently taken over by Alan Breen, John

O’Sullivan and Kieran O’Leary. Tadhg died peacefully following a short illness on Monday, surrounded by family in University Hospital Kerry. He is sadly missed by his wife and three children, granddaughter Ciara, daughter-in-law Aoife, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives in Kerry and Canada and many friends.

The late Tadhg Corkery.

Microtrack secures crucial grant aid

Killarney Community microtrack has secured LEADER funding

There was some good news for the proposed Killarney Community Microtrack this past week as the committee behind the project secured LEADER grant aid that will hopefully allow the long-slated development to finally go ahead. Speaking on behalf of the committee, Jeremiah Griffin said that Mayor Niall Kelleher’s announcement had “lifted the hopes of the community group”. “In time, this project will be seen as one of the most innova-

tive community recreational projects in the country,” he added. “The community group has been granted €110,000 having applied through the South Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP). The group has raised €105,000 privately so far through a combination of fundraiser events and through private donations. With just over two thirds of the money raised so far, the project group hopes to start the construction towards the end of June.”

Locals rejoice as problem roads finally fixed There was cause for celebration in Killarney this week as the council confirmed that the problem roads by the Hahah would finally be repaired, after a prolonged period of inaction on the issue. The state of the surfaces on East Avenue Road, the Hahah, and the start of Mission Road have long been a major cause of concern for motorists in the town. The potholes and bumps were inconvenient and

potentially dangerous, not to mind unsightly, so news of the resurfacing has been greeted with widespread acclaim. Works were strategically scheduled to take place overnight on Wednesday, Thursday and tonight to limit the inconvenience to locals and tourists alike. As our pictures show, the road outside the Plaza and Town Hall and up Main Street as far as the junction with Plunkett Street have also been revamped.

Council plans to repair Killarney Roads.

Sem boys take to stage with Liam and Christy

Christy Dignam.

Over 100 talented young music lovers took to the stage for the annual St Brendan’s College concert last week - with a little help from world famous Killarney musician Liam O’Connor and Aslan frontman Christy Dignam. This was the fifth instalment of the intimate gig, which takes place yearly in the school chapel, and the audience were treated to quite a show as Christy, Liam and the students

belted out the classics. Christy serenaded the crowd with his versions of Ave Maria, The Green Fields of France and, of course, Aslan’s 1993 smash hit, Crazy World. Irish rugby legend Mick Galwey also made an appearance as a special guest speaker on the night and he also showed his musical prowess with a fine rendition of The Contender.

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Killarney mourns loss of one of its most talented sons 1951 was a momentous year for Killarney basketball. Local historians recall that the very first game of basketball took place in November of that year in the old Killarney Town Hall featuring the likes of Eamon O’Donoghue, Ben Campion, Johnny Culloty and Paddy Culligan. September 1951 was also a very significant month that year as it marked the birth of Paudie O’Connor, a basketball player who went on to revolutionise the game in Ireland and set exceedingly high standards for everybody else to follow.

The son of Dan and Mai O’Connor, Paudie grew up at No. 1 O’Sullivan’s Place, Killarney. Former neighbour and friend Weeshie Fogarty recalls an interesting story about the small green area in the neighbourhood with one timber telegraph pole in the centre where Paudie and his brothers Séamie, Mike and Benny erected a hoop on the pole. Paudie climbed on top of his brother Séamie’s shoulders and attached the hoop to the pole and it was there that he honed and polished his amazing shooting and scoring skills.

The three O’Connor brothers who played together on the Kerry senior basketball team.

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens re-opens after €18m renovation

Tánaiste Simon Coveney officially re-opens Dunloe Hotel and Gardens.

The five-star Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, located close to one of Ireland’s most iconic tourist destinations, the Gap of Dunloe, officially opened its doors last Friday after undergoing a stunning 18-month renovation of the restaurant, bar, reception, lobby and lounge spaces as well as the enhancement of the gardens and car park. A substantial €18million investment by the hotel’s owners, the Liebherr family, has brought new life to the hotel, enhancing its long-standing relationship

with the beautiful surroundings and maximising the property’s unrivalled views of the Gap of Dunloe. The Liebherr family has been at the forefront of tourism and manufacturing industries in Killarney and the surrounding areas for over 60 years, employing 1,000 people across the country. Tánaiste Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, joined Dr Isolde Liebherr to celebrate and welcome the reopening of this magnificent five-star hotel.

Inspirational Ian comes home to Killarney After spending nine long months in hospital, Killarney teenager Ian O’Connell has returned to his hometown to the delight of all his friends, family and the community in general. Ian suffered serious injuries to his neck and spine when he fell from his bicycle in the National Park last August. The freak accident has left the brave youngster in a wheelchair but he worked relentlessly during his stay in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún

Laoghaire. Now the 16-year-old Pinewood native will continue his road to recovery back home in Killarney. Ian’s courage in the face of such adversity has been remarkable. I chatted with him before he came down for St Patrick’s Day and I couldn’t speak highly enough of his attitude. He was upbeat about his situation and remained determined to keep working hard, no matter what. We should all strive to be more like Ian.

Killarney Park music video a viral hit

Killarney Park video a viral hit.

Staff and management at the five-star Killarney Park Hotel have shown their musical side in a brilliant new marketing video which was released earlier this week. The light-hearted and expertly shot mini-movie shows employees from various departments miming to ‘Be Our Guest’ from Disney’s iconic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ showing off all the world-famous

hotel has to offer. It has already been viewed over 23,000 times on Facebook alone. The video, which was devised by Ciara Treacy and produced by Adrian McCarthy of Grand View Media, was premiered at the Fáilte Ireland #WOWSummit2018 at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin where General Manager, Niamh O’Shea was a keynote speaker.

Officials “hopeful” but royal visit still unconfirmed Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are coming to Ireland in mid-June but officials in the know have re-stated the fact that any potential trip to Killarney is still up in the air. The couple will fly into Cork and it is believed they will also travel to Kerry. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser yesterday, President of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Paul O’Neill said he was “hopeful” of a royal visit but there was nothing con-

firmed. If the Prince of Wales does visit our town with Camilla, he will be following in the footsteps of his great-greatgreat-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who visited Heaven’s Reflex in 18.

Prince Charles.

Service dog Bosco is the Horgan family’s new best friend

Fionn Horgan.

When Shane and Deirdre Horgan suspected that their youngest son, Fionn, might be autistic, they put their name on a waiting list for a service dog. Two years later, My Canine Companion gave them Bosco, an exceptionally talented Goldendoodle who has quickly become a much-loved member of the family. Their new furry friend is getting on great with Fionn (6) and his older brother Brian (8) and

Shane says Bosco has already made a big difference. “Thankfully Fionn is mild on the spectrum but what we’ve noticed now is that whenever he’s crying or having a bit of a moment, Bosco will go over and sit down next to him. If we’re in town, Fionn might get a little over-sensitive to noise and things like that and he’ll start rubbing Bosco’s tail. It kind of distracts him from whatever’s going on.

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June 4-year-old Liam raises funds for KDYS 4-year-old Liam Leahy from Kilcummin in Killarney has really gone the extra mile (or kilometre) to help all young people from Kerry. So far he has raised €125 for #teamKDYS in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Liam is asking for more support as he wants to raise over €400! Liam, with a little help from his dad Patrick, who is a wellknown jarvey in Killarney, signed up to support #teamK-

DYS but he needs to wait a few more years until he can cycle the Ring. That didn’t stop the amazing young man from helping out. Mr Tim O Donoghue (CEO) said: “We were quite simply blown away when we heard about Liam’s efforts and we are so grateful to him and Patrick for their wonderful support. Despite all the challenges facing young people today, KDYS is committed to Building Futures for all young people in Kerry.

4-year-old Liam Leahy helped raise funds for KDYS.

New plans for New Street, Finan’s, Áras and car parks unveiled

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President Paul O’Neill at the Áras Phádraig.

The Killarney Municipal District has unveiled a draft local area plan for the next six years and there are some interesting developments on the cards for the likes of New Street, St Finan’s and the Áras Phádraig. There are also plans in place to tackle the traffic and parking issues plaguing the town. The plan has set out 20 objectives in total in the categories of Residential Development, Opportunity

Sites/Regeneration, Arts, Heritage and Culture, and Roads/Infrastructure. A period of pre draft public consultation ran from December 8, 2016 to January 26, 2017 during which the public were invited to make submissions/observations. It is hoped to facilitate the development of 685 residential units within the settlement boundary, and particular mention is made to New Street which has been identified as an area where residential regeneration is necessary.

Locals hail classy, new-look Laurels The people of Killarney were forced to do a double take when walking and driving through the centre of town this week after the front of the iconic Laurels Pub underwent a significant makeover. The old white, green and red colour scheme has been replaced with a stylish grey and gold look and the end result has been hailed as a major success by suitably impressed locals.

“It’s a big change,” says Kate O’Leary, proprietor of the famous old bar. “We’ve had the same colours for the best part of 20 years. I was looking at changing them but I couldn’t make a decision so I went to these interior designers. They picked out colours for me and at first I was like, ‘oh, I don’t know about that…’ but then I said, ‘they know what they’re talking about,’ and I took a leap of faith.”

Kate O’Leary pictured outside the new look Laurels.

200 jobs could be lost at Liebherr

Liebherr, Killarney.

The town of Killarney was in a state of shock this week as news broke that over 200 jobs could be lost at the town’s biggest employer, Liebherr crane factory in Fossa. SIPTU says it is has been told that at least 27 workers are losing their jobs almost immediately and another 60 may be let go in July. Further cutbacks are expected in August when another 128 employees could be let go. The firm currently employs more than 800 people.

SIPTU Organiser Joe Kelly said: “Our members are shocked and disappointed at the confirmation by the management of Liebherr of the extent of potential job losses at the plant over the coming weeks and months. SIPTU representatives were informed yesterday of the scale of potential job losses with 27 workers to be let go at the end of June, up to 60 in July and possibly 128 in August.”

Loreto ‘Tick Kit’ kids are Community Champions This week the enterprsing pupils at Loreto National School won the Community Champions Award for their Tick Kit project at the Junior Entrepreneur Project Showcase Day in the RDS in Dublin. “Winning a national prize is a huge achievement and this is a proud day for Loreto,” said Principal Mary O’Sullivan. “Great credit is due to 5th and 6th class and their teacher Mr Looney for all their hard work with the Junior Entrepreneur Programme. The whole process

was a wonderful experience for the children in how to develop a business, empowering young people to turn ideas into reality.” The idea originated when 6th class pupil Ali O’Donoghue was bitten by a tick and discovered what little information was available to treat tick bites. She and her classmates researched the topic and came up with the idea of the Tick Kit.

Loreto pupils won a National Award this week.

The Aghadoe Heights is ‘China Ready’

Michelle O’Leary (Marketing Executive, Aghadoe), Dr Tony Lenehan (Executive Director COTRI), Niall Coffey (GM, Aghadoe), Niamh O’Shea (IHF Kerry Chairperson) and Trish Covarr (Director of Sales, Aghadoe).

The renowned five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa in Killarney is the first hotel in Kerry to achieve China Ready accreditation, awarded by the Chinese Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI). This guarantees a very special Kerry welcome to our Chinese visitors and guests. With the introduction of 1,700 airline seats per week, flying directly to Dublin from Beijing and Hong Kong, Irish hotels need to be prepared for a large increase in

leisure business from this region. “Understanding our Chinese guests cultural needs is absolutely pivotal to their overall experience of Ireland,” said General Manger, Niall Coffey. Colleagues at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa completed specialist training modules that covered areas such as Chinese tourist profiles, communication and language, sales and marketing, product and service needs as well as information on the background of Chinese tourists coming to Ireland.

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Burst water main causes extensive damage There were incredible scenes in Killarney on Sunday as a burst pipe caused a massive amount of damage in the Deerpark area of the town. Onlookers were left dumbfounded when a water main from Sheheree to Coolcorcoran burst near the Park Road not far from Aldi and Tesco supermarkets. The road above the pipe collapsed and water gushed

overflowed above the surface as roughly 200 residents were left stranded. Reports suggested that 10,000 people were left without water as a result of the incident but supplies have since been restored. As our pictures show, extensive emergency works were required to remedy the situation on Sunday night and the massive crater has been refilled and the road repaired.

Kerry County Council staff working on restoring the water supply and repairing a giant crater.

Employment boost as Fexco creates 175 new jobs

Chief Executive Denis McCarthy, Enterprise Ireland CEO Julie Sinnamon and founder of Fexco, Brian McCarthy.

There was a major boost for local employment this week as Irish-international fintech company Fexco announced a significant expansion of its operations headquartered in Killorglin, creating 175 new jobs over three years. The jobs form part of Fexco’s expansion strategy reinforcing the south west’s position as the driving force of Ireland’s fintech industry. The announcement was made in Killorglin on Tuesday by Julie Sinnamon, CEO

of Enterprise Ireland, together with Fexco CEO Denis McCarthy and Fexco Chairman Brian McCarthy. The development is supported by the government through Enterprise Ireland’s R&D Fund. Recognised as one of the world’s original and longest-established fintech players, Fexco has developed an innovative suite of payments and foreign exchange products and solutions including Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), Multi Currency Pricing (MCP), Tax Free Shopping and Retail FX.

Ian O’Connell: ‘My dad is a warrior’ Ian O’Connell was at the Ring of Kerry finish line to greet his father on Saturday and the heroic Killarney youngster was quick to hail dad Mike “a warrior” for completing the 175km challenge. In a statement on his Facebook page, Ian said that seeing his dad finish the Ring was a special feeling and one he won’t forget. “After taking on the challenge to try the cycle I told my

dad every day he will complete it because it is all in the head,” the teenager said. “After sticking by me through thick and thin after my accident I can proudly say my dad is a warrior and I love him.” Ian was paralysed from the shoulders down when he fell from his bike in the National Park last August. Since his accident, the brave Killarney native has inspired people the length and breadth of the country with his motto “If you can’t stand up, stand out”.

Ian O’Connell and his father Mike at the Ring of Kerry finish line.

Multi-faith ceremony marks opening of new graveyard

Venerable Archdeacon Simon Lumby, Church of Ireland, Fr Niall Howard, CC St Mary’s Cathedral and Imam Mohammed Saeed, Islamic Cultural Centre of Killarney.

A new graveyard to provide for burials in the greater Killarney area was opened on Wednesday morning. The facility, at Knockeendubh on the outskirts of the town, will provide approximately 2,300 burial spaces or plots. The opening of the graveyard on Wednesday morning was attended by the Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John Sheahan and the

elected members of the Killarney Municipal District as well as the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD and Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell. A multi-faith ceremony also took place to mark the opening. Burial plots are now available to those of all faiths and none.

Killarney’s hospital beds could take pressure off UHK SIPTU has asked the government to alleviate the overcrowding problem at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee by transferring patients to Killarney. The trade union’s Branch Organiser for Kerry Hospitals, Donie Doody, says there are unused beds in Killarney and these spaces should be utilised to take pressure off of Kerry’s largest hospital. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Mr Doody said there should be more “coordination” between Kerry’s

hospitals. “At present there are 30 vacant beds in Killarney Community Hospitals. Why are these beds being left vacant when 20 miles away, in University Hospital Kerry, patients are waiting on trolleys for days at a time? It’s a ludicrous situation. Why is it being allowed to happen? Why is there no policy in place to rectify the situation? Why can patients waiting for the fair deal scheme not be transferred to these vacant beds?

SIPTU asks government to send UHR patients to Killarney hospital.

Locals spellbound by incredible flash gig

Plunkett Street was rocking on Tuesday night when a surprise gig erupted right in the middle of the street. After appearing as special guest at both Aslan’s Iveagh Garden shows in Dublin last week, local accordion maestro Liam O’Connor invited his good friend Christy Dignam and his family down to Killarney musicians Kieran Healy and Liam O’Connor Killarney for a few days. After spending most of Tuesday taking in the splenentertaining the huge crowd

dour of Killarney on the lakes and at the Traditional Farms in Muckross, Liam and Christy came up with a unique idea, a flash mob gig on the pedestrianised Plunkett Street that night at 9.30pm! When the music kicked off, crowds weren’t long gathering outside The Porterhouse with Liam in full flow backed by his son Oisín and daughter Saoirse.

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August Fears for local economy as Liebherr staff put on three-day week Staff at the Liebherr Container Crane factory in Fossa have been put on three-day weeks amid concerns that cutbacks at one of the south west’s biggest employers could have a knock-on effect on the economy of the region. The reduced week is expected to be in place from Monday, September 3 until the end of the year. Employees learned of

the news last week before their annual two-week break. The measure has been put in place to save jobs at the company; 27 people had already been let go and there were fears that a further 180 could be sacked. The majority of staff will be affected by the move, including office and manufacturing staff. A small number of employees have been transferred to other Liebherr factories in Southampton and Germany.

Liebherr staff have been put on a three day week.

Caretaker supports Killarney Advertiser McShain campaign

Caretaker Harry O’Donoghue outside Killarney House.

The caretaker who has looked after Killarney House & Gardens since 1986 and knew the McShains personally has thrown his weight behind the Killarney Advertiser’s McShain Campaign, insisting that the generous American couple should have been honoured years ago. Harry O’Donoghue started working for John and Mary McShain as a 22-year-old in 1986, shortly after the pair permanently relocated to the Killarney holiday home they had owned since 1959. Before

that they would spend six months of the year here in Killarney and six months in Arizona. With regards to the Killarney Advertiser’s campaign, Harry says there was ample opportunity to memorialise the McShains in the past but the council, for whatever reason, failed to act. “Years ago when the council got the land for Mission Road off the McShains, I pleaded with them to name it the McShain Road,” the popular caretaker explains.

Residents take to Facebook to bemoan traffic and parking problems Angry locals have taken to social media to vent their frustrations over Killarney’s ongoing traffic and parking problems. Commenting on last week’s article (‘Has Killarney’s traffic problem reached breaking point?’) on the Killarney Advertiser Facebook page, fuming motorists expressed their dismay at the current situation, with some branding it a “nightmare”. Congestion seems to have reached new levels this summer as residents and visitors alike are finding themselves

stuck in long lines of traffic approaching and leaving all sides of the town. As we mentioned last week (and numerous times before that), the recent TEIR 1 tourism report highlighted parking and traffic as major concerns for tourists and business owners alike. The report also predicted a 30 percent increase in tourism over the next seven years. Parking and infrastructure in general will clearly have to be addressed if this growth is to be sustained.

It’s time for Michael Healy-Rae to talk

Michael Healy-Rae to publish a new book.

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has written a book of recollections about his life and growing up in Kerry. Time to Talk: Stories from the heart of Ireland will be published by the end of October, Mr Healy-Rae said. “I can’t say too much about it but it is a book of stories that I wrote about growing up and different things like that. It is not a political book,” Mr Healy-Rae added.

Among other things, it’s believed that Michael will reveal the biggest regret of his life, a story he has shared previously in a TV interview with comedian Tommy Tiernan. The cover of the book features a wonderful photograph of Deputy Healy-Rae by popular Killarney photographer Valerie O’Sullivan. The book will be hitting shelves at the end of October but is already available to pre-order from Easons and Amazon.

Historic Rally secures three-year sponsorship deal with Rentokil The Killarney Historic Stages Rally takes place on the weekend of Friday, November 30 to Saturday, December 1 and is included as counting rounds of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, The Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship and The Plasticbags.ie Southern 4 Rally Championship. The event is expected to attract over 150 crews from all over Ireland, the UK and Europe. Rentokil Initial has been sponsoring the Killarney Historic

Stages Rally since 2013 and this new deal will ensure the financial security of Ireland’s only event to cater solely for historic rally cars. Rentokil Initial are the world’s leading commercial pest control and hygiene service providers, employing over 36,000 people throughout 70 countries worldwide. The Irish company’s Managing Director Michael O’Mahoney announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the Killarney Historic Stages Rally in a deal that will run for the next three years.

Rentokil to continue sponsorship deal.

Rent Crisis - 13 long-term rentals vs 300 on Airbnb

Crippling rent crisis in Killarney.

As revealed in last week’s Killarney Advertiser, we are currently in the midst of a crippling rental crisis the likes of which have never been seen in Killarney. Locals and migrants alike are struggling to find suitable accommodation and there appears to be no solution in sight. Rents nationally are significantly higher than they were at the height of the boom and they continue to climb. In Kerry, this quarter showed an 8.9 percent increase on the same period

last year. Incredibly, there are currently just 13 properties available for rent in the Killarney area on Daft.ie (and some of those listed are miles from the town itself). On Airbnb, meanwhile, there are over 300 listings in Killarney. It is virtually impossible to find somewhere to rent long term in the Killarney area. Worryingly, many local businesses now say that they have jobs available but they can’t attract employees because there’s nowhere to house them.

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Town engineer: No short-term solution to traffic crisis Killarney’s Town Engineer, John Ahern, has stated in no uncertain terms that there is no short-term solution to the town’s crippling traffic problem. The situation at Port Road and Mission Road has been particularly dire but Mr Ahern said the only way of solving that issue was by building an outer link road onto the Muckross Road. “Until that is de-

livered you’re always going to have congestion,” he said. “Anything we do in town in just chipping away at the edges.” During the recession, the government shelved plans for a new Killarney bypass for at least 10-12 years, which means locals and visitors could be set for another decade or more of traffic issues.

John Ahern, Killarney Municipal District Area Engineer.

New apartments to meet “very, very small portion” of town’s housing needs

Six new apartments planned.

A derelict building which has been described as an “eyesore” by locals is to be demolished and replaced with six modern apartment units, it has been confirmed. The site, which is located just inside the entrance to Pinewood estate, has been vacant for a number of years and councillors voted unanimously in favour

of proceeding with the development at a meeting of Killarney Municipal District this week. The site will consist of four 1-bed/2-person units and two 2-bed/4-person units ranging from 49 to 66 square metres. Seven regular parking spaces and one disabled space will be provided. Works are to commence in March 2019.

Katie & Mike are Modelling In Recovery We were delighted to welcome Mike Buckley and Katie Cremin into The Chatroom to talk about a very special upcoming fashion show. Models in Recovery Fashion Show is on in the INEC this coming Wednesday, (September 19) and features 26 models from Killarney and the surrounding areas who are recovering from cancer. Mike and Katie are two of the models and they chatted about the event, told us a

bit about their story and also told the very worthy cause the event will be benefiting: Kerry Hospice. The last time Mike Buckley took to the INEC stage it was to do The Full Monty with the rest of the Dr Crokes 1992 All-Ireland-winning side but this time, Mike tells us, he’ll be keeping the clothes on! You can catch this episode of The Chatroom right now on our website www.killarneyadvertiser.ie or on our Facebook page.

Mike Buckley and Katie Cremin chat to Kieran Healy.

Storm Ali fights its way through Killarney

A branch blocks a lane of traffic on the Cork Road.

It may not have reached the destructive levels of the infamous Ophelia but Storm Ali swept through Killarney this week leaving plenty of fallen branches in its wake. As our pictures show, many local roads were left partially blocked as trees were battered by the storm. One unlucky motorist who parked outside the Golden Gates near the town centre returned to find their back windscreen completely smashed by a fallen branch. Fortunately, no

one was injured in the incident. Elsewhere, Storm Ali caused far more severe destruction. A Swiss woman in Co Galway died after the caravan in which she was sleeping was blown off a cliff, while in Newry, Co Down a man in his 20s was killed after being hit by a tree. The National Ploughing Championships were shut down on Wednesday as the storm brought winds of almost 100km/h to Tullamore.

Chamber slams council over “unacceptable” delays In a surprise move, the businessmen and women of Killarney have penned a hard-hitting letter to voice their dismay at the council’s handling of the town’s lingering traffic crisis. The Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, which represents 200 local businesses, say that delays in implementing a proper traffic management system are “unacceptable”, while also expressing fears that Killarney’s brand will be damaged if the local authority doesn’t take immediate action.

As has been consistently highlighted in the pages of the Killarney Advertiser, heavy traffic congestion has been an issue in the town for years but the situation reached an all-time low this past summer, with many locals insisting that it was the worst they had ever seen. Those sentiments have now been echoed by the Chamber, who describe the current situation as “unprecedented”. They also state that little or no progress has been made on the short-term solutions suggested in the Killarney Traffic Management Plan, which was published in 2016.

Killarney traffic issues continue.

Work begins on Armagh House

A former guesthouse located close to the town centre has been demolished to make way for a new housing development. Armagh House, which used to stand on the main Park Road near McDonald’s, was knocked on Wednesday and a new building with six one-bed apartments will be erected in its place. Armagh House has been knocked to make way for The prominent bungalow had been vacant for a numapartments.

ber of years, much to the consternation of locals who considered it an eyesore on one of the main roads into Killarney. The redevelopment project is being managed by Clúid, a not-for-profit charity which provides affordable homes to people in need. It is believed that homeless people may be housed at the site, which is scheduled for completion in 2020.

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October Roaming deer cause two separate accidents Roaming deer caused two road traffic accidents in Killarney this past week with the motorists involved in both incidents fortunate not to sustain significant injuries. The first collision happened last Saturday morning when a woman from Beaufort hit a deer on her way to work in Killarney. The incident occurred near Liebherr in Fossa. The driver was uninjured but shaken by the accident.

Another similar collision took place on the Cork Road near Minish early Monday morning. The deer was killed in the accident but thankfully the motorist avoided injury. News of the accidents comes just a week after a significant cull of red deer was announced in Killarney National Park. The Department of Culture and Heritage has confirmed that 120 deer have been culled since the start of the year. The shootings were carried out by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff.

Deer causing traffic accidents in Killarney.

Kerry mourns victims of fishing tragedy

Valentia Lifeboat and members of the Irish Coast Guard search for the boat.

The people of Kerry were in a state of shock this past week following a tragic fishing accident which claimed the lives of three men. The bodies of Jurjis Burcves, Anatolijs Teivens and Valerijs Klimentjevs were retrieved from the sea near Coonanna Harbour in Cahersiveen at around 7.30pm on Sunday. It is believed that they had set off from the harbour at 8.20am that morning. The

trio, who were all Latvian nationals, kept a boat at Coonanna and fished on a weekly basis. It is not yet known how the men came into difficulty but investigators believe a freak wave may have caused the small vessel to capsize. All three were wearing a lifejacket. Jurjis Burcves (30), who was married, had resided in Killarney for a number of years and was an employee at KWD Recycling.

Town celebrates €250k lotto win! One lucky lottery winner scooped €250,000 on the Lotto Plus draw on Saturday night. The lucky winner bought the ticket in the popular Eagers Newsagents and Toy Shop. The ticket was sold last Wednesday and owner Pat Duggan is hoping that it was a local person that won. “It’s nice to see one of our customers get a big win for Killarney.

It’s our first big win and we are looking forward to a few more, ” said owner Pat Duggan. The popular news agents is located on High Street and has been with the Lotto since it was first launched. The winning Lotto Plus 2 numbers 3, 6, 19, 21, 35 and 43, bonus number 11. Pictured Bridie Murphy, Elaine O’Connor and Owner Pat Duggan.

40 years of Irish Rallying celebrated in Killarney

Dan O’Leary (3rd from left) was joined by (from l to r) Austin McHale, Rory Kennedy, and Andrew Nesbitt.

Killarney and District Motor Club played host to the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship Award Dinner at the Gleneagle Hotel last Saturday night. Each year this prestigious event is rotated between the participating clubs and this year was a special year for both the Killarney & District Motor Club and the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship as they both celebrated their 40th anniversary.

To coincide with honouring the 2018 championship winners, past winners were also honoured. This was a momentous gathering of motorsport greats for whom countless rally fans lined the ditches of Ireland for so many years, providing spectacular memories by demonstrating heroic skills in legendary cars in pursuit of that ultimate prize.

A tribute to my husband John Broderick by Sandra Broderick To everyone who knew and loved my husband John, I am looking for your support to help others who struggle to deal with hopelessness and depression in their everyday lives. After a long battle with depression, I lost the most fantastic husband and father to my beautiful little girl on 28th August last. The week of the 20th October is Pieta House’ charity week and I need your help to raise much deserving funds for such a worthy cause. My little girl Grace and I have set up a tribute page in John’s mem-

ory on the Pieta House website and in the past few weeks it has raised over €14,000. John was a fantastic person who always put everyone else before himself and was such a kind, caring, generous person. In his marathon running days he raised thousands of euros for the Irish Cancer Society. He also made regular trips to Cork to the Irish Blood Transfusion Services clinic to donate blood platelets which are life-saving for newborn babies, cancer treatment and bone marrow transplants.

The late Jogn Broderick pictured with wife Sandra and daughter Grace.

Staggering sculpture unveiled and lit up

A wonderfully creative sculpture of a red stag leaping into the air has been officially unveiled at the busy Port Road-New Road junction. Talented tree sculptor Will Fogarty from Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick was commissioned to create the piece. The sculpture has already won the hearts of locals, Noel Grimes (Killarney Deer Society), Master Tree Carver many of whom have been left in awe at the attention Will Fogarty (Fear na Coillte) and Mayor John Sheahan un- to detail and level of skill required to carry out such veil the new sculpture.

a task. The feat is made all the more remarkable when one considers that the sculpture was carved entirely from an existing tree which had been dying for the past decade or so. The rotting Spanish chestnut tree had Phytophthora ink disease and the council decided to have it removed. Town Engineer John Ahern intervened, however, and suggested making it into a sculpture.

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November Over €30k raised in John’s memory Family, friends and well-wishers gathered in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday for a coffee morning in memory of the late John Broderick. Popular Killarney man John, who tragically took his own life earlier this year, was fondly remembered at the event while much-needed funds were also raised for suicide prevention charity Pieta House. Over €10,300 was raised at the coffee morning and a

further €7,000 was collected at a similar event at Fexco in Killorglin, the workplace of John’s wife, Sandra. When online donations and cheques are taken into account, a phenomenal €32,600 has been raised for John’s Pieta House tribute page in just seven weeks. Saturday’s gathering was made all the more poignant by the fact that John and Sandra celebrated their wedding at the same venue just six short years ago.

John’s father Denis, his wife Sandra, his mother Joan and his daughter Grace Broderick with Dr Crokes footballers Fionn Fitzgerald, Johnny Buckley and Daithí Casey.

Killarney boys storm the internet with Irish music video

Students video goes viral.

Young Killarney students have made the Irish language cool again - as their music video stormed across the internet this week – with almost 350,000 views. The boys, Transition Year students from St Brendan’s College Killarney - The Sem, were amazed at the hugely positive reaction – as their version of British Grime artist Stormzy’s ‘Shut Up’ went viral. Filmed at the school just before the midterm break

- the boys took on the style of Stormzy’s own video – which received 81 million views on YouTube earlier this year. The rapper also won Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2015 MOBO Awards and was named as an artist to look out for in the BBC’s influential Sound of 2015 list. Now all they’re hoping for is that the top music rapper will see it and get in touch, music teacher Niamh O’Connell explained.

Official opening of new Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Plant One of the largest water treatment plants in the country - a €30 million water treatment plant in Lough Guitane - was officially opened on Monday. The new facility will ensure safe drinking water for half the Kerry population, including Killarney, Tralee, Castleisland and Castlemaine, as well as 1.2m tourists to the county. The new Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Plant, which provides 51 million litres of water a day,

has a hydroelectric power turbine for the intake of water, state-of-the-art water filtration, disinfection, chlorination and fluoridation capability; as well as capacity to store 15 million litres of treated water - the equivalent of six Olympic sized swimming pools. As a result of the upgrade and investment by Irish Water, it was confirmed last week the Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme has been removed from EPA’s Remedial Action List (RAL) or ‘at risk’ water supplies.

Minister Brendan Griffin and Mayor of Kerry Norma Foley at official opening of new water treatment plant.

Joshua plans a second record breaking climb

Joshua Davison pictured with his mother Lyndsey.

A little six-year-old Killarney boy - who is believed to have set a world record for climbing North Africa’s highest mountain - now plans to climb Kilimanjaro next year! Joshua Davison (6) from Countess Road, scaled the 4,000 metre climb of Mount Toubkal in Morocco, with his mom Lyndsey Clarke and her partner Lucky Flynn, on November 9.

And he’s believed to be the youngest child ever to complete the summit. “He is really a natural,” his mom Lyndsey, an avid climber, told the Killarney Advertiser. “It’s a really good achievement and he loved it. We just said we’d see how it went - but he surprised us. He’s very fast - a speedy little fella and he loved the experience. He’s really keen to do more and has his sights set on Kilimanjaro next year.”

Killarney legend Weeshie laid to rest Prominent figures from the world of sports, media and politics joined mourners in Killarney on Wednesday morning to say a poignant farewell to one of the town’s favourite sons. The name of legendary broadcaster Weeshie Fogarty was synonymous with the town of Killarney and his death on Sunday has left a dark cloud over the town and its citizens. Hundreds of people converged on O’Shea’s Funeral Home to pay their respects on Tues-

day evening and hundreds more flocked to the church for the Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning. When Kerry won the All-Ireland in 1997, an emotional Weeshie famously said the scenes in Croke Park were so beautiful that it was “like standing in Aghadoe and looking out on the lakes of Killarney”. It was only fitting, therefore, that he was ultimately laid to rest in Aghadoe Cemetery where his headstone overlooks the town and the lakes he loved so well.

Fr Niall Howard and fellow priests pictured at the funeral Mass of GAA broadcaster Weeshie Fogarty.

Late Late Toy Show “a dream come true” for Killarney boy It’s probably one of the most watched TV programmes of the year – and one local boy is set to appear Friday - on the Late Late Toy Show. 11-year-old Micheal O’Brien, who is visually impaired, is excited that he will be part of a seven minute book review segment on the hit RTE One show. The youngster, son of Michael and Noreen from Michael O’Brien and pupils at St Oliver’s National Woodside, has dreamed of being on the show since school.

he was in Junior Infants – and said this week that “it’s a dream come true”. He told the Killarney Advertiser that he isn’t nervous but “was gobsmacked” when he got the call asking him to appear alongside presenter Ryan Tubridy. Staff at St Oliver’s School, where Michael is a fourth class pupil, applied for the youngster to take part in what is the biggest Irish television show of the year.

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December Wheelchair users say more needs to be done for greater accessibility Although they welcomed the launch of a new strategy aimed at making Killarney a leading accessible tourism destination - they say a lot of work still needs to be done. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, two wheelchair users who have both resided in Kerry Cheshire Home on St Margaret’s Road for over 20 years, acknowl-

edged that progress has been made but insisted that the situation in Killarney is far from ideal. “I’m not knocking Killarney or the services here, we’re getting better,” Aileen O’Sullivan, who has been in Killarney for 23 years, said. “But we’ve a very long way to go yet.

Wheelchair users Bridget O’Gorman, Aileen O’Sullivan and Bernard James with Séamus O’Sullivan, Mary O’Shea (Secretary of Killarney Access Group) and Breda Dwyer (Chairperson).

Killarney company secures rights to Sean Penn film

Mad Hannans is a film by acclaimed producer Martin Shore.

There was big news for Killarney media company OC Productions this week as they secured the international distribution rights for the award-winning film ‘Mad Hannans’. OC will team up with Tralee’s Brian Hurley of Big Handsome Media for the venture, which will see the critically-acclaimed movie appear on television and online broadcasters, as well as at the European Content Markets.

It has been a notable year for director and OC Productions founder Damian O’Callaghan; his highly anticipated film ‘Tradition’, which was shot entirely in the Killarney area, premiered at the Kerry Film Festival in October. The premiere, which was held at Cinema Killarney, was attended by renowned young Irish actors Barry Keoghan, and Saoirse Ronan, whose father Paul appeared in the film.

Dermot to retire after 40 years at Killarney Autos Radio personality and country music legend Dermot Moriarty has announced that he will be retiring from his job at Killarney Autos after 40 years of service. Friday, December 14 will be a poignant day at Killarney Autos as Dermot will officially retire. Dermot has been an integral member of the sales department at the popular car dealership for four decades, having first joined team on April 24, 1978.

“I’ve had many great years at Killarney Autos,” he said. “There are some people who have been buying cars off me for 30 years and have never bought off anyone else. I’ve enjoyed every single bit of it and I’ve met wonderful people along the way. “Billy Daly and his brother Jimmy, their father the late Senator Jackie Daly, and Michael O’Shea, who was an accountant here when I came in; those people were so good to me when I was starting off here.

Killarney garda wins national award for road safety initiative Sergeant Dermot O’Connell accepts the Emergency Services Award from RSA Chairperson Liz O’Donnell.

A sergeant at Killarney Garda Station was this week honoured with a national award for his dedication to road safety. On Wednesday, Sergeant Dermot O’Connell, sergeant-in-charge at the station, received the accolade from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) for his fun and interactive road safety campaign ‘Operation

Páistí’, developed to make it easier for parents and children to understand the safest way to restrain children in cars. The award was presented to Sergeant O’Connell by RSA Chairperson Liz O’Donnell at the 11th annual ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards at Croke Park.

Killarney woman stunned to receive medal from Pope Francis A Killarney woman is still getting over the shock of being bestowed with one of the highest honours of the Catholic Church – a medal from the Pope. 77-year-old Bridie Cronin from Woodlawn was left stunned when presented with the Benemerenti medal - an honour awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for dedicated service to the Catholic Church.

Bridie, a retired school teacher who spent 27 years in St Oliver’s NS, implemented the first Safeguarding Children policies to the Diocese of Kerry, helping every parish train and draw up their own safe practices when working with children. She was also instrumental in compiling the ‘Diocese of Kerry Safeguarding Children: Standards and Guidance Document for the Catholic Church’, which was sent out to 53 parishes in Kerry.

Bridie Cronin from Woodlawn, Killarney has been honoured by the Pope.

Rena creates Killarney’s 45th Christmas crib

For 45 years one Killarney woman has been the inspiration behind a much-loved popular local attraction – St Mary’s Cathedral Christmas crib. Local children and adults alike are intrigued by the now local annual tradition -and they have one woman in particular to thank – Rena Kennelly. And this week, Rena told the Killarney Advertiser the reBishop of Kerry Dr Ray Browne blessing the traditional markable history of the town’s favourite nativity scene. crib at St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

“I remember Fr O’Keeffe was below in 1974 and I asked him if he had a crib,” Rena said. “He said, ‘Oh, we have of course’ - but all they had was an altar with tiny little archways, and they had a donkey and Mary and Joseph with a red light in front. So, I said I’d make one. “I made the figures out of plaster and they were there for a good few years. Then Fr Gearóid Walsh came and he said he’d buy proper figures for it.”

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January

Blues and Celts share spoils in six-goal thriller There was high drama in Woodlawn on Sunday, January 7 as Killarney Athletic came from 3-0 down to snatch an incredible draw against fierce rivals and fellow title contenders Killarney Celtic. The Hoops led at half-time thanks to goals from Jamie Spillane (pen), Wayne Sparling and Danny Roche but late strikes by Seán Cournane (’75), Shane Lynch (’89) and Mike ‘Stam’ O’Donoghue (‘90+3) secure an unlikely draw for the defending champions. The point kept Athletic top of the league but Celtic had two games in hand.

Recalled Casey rescues youthful Kerry Killarney’s own Daithí Casey came to Kerry’s rescue in the Park on Sunday, January 28 as he stole in for a late, late winner in the opening game of the 2018 Allianz National League. Casey, who was one of the standout performers as his club Dr Crokes won the All-Ireland Club and County Championships in 2017, was introduced in the 55th minute against Donegal and caught the eye with a typically dynamic display. It was a significant moment for Casey who has thus far been unable to make his mark at senior intercounty level despite being called into the Kerry camp twice before, most recently in 2015.

In the end it was an excellent result for Kerry who handed debuts to no fewer than eight players, including minor star David Clifford, yet still managed to overcome a dogged Donegal side hell-bent on stifling the home team’s ample attacking threat.

February

Kerry have the golden touch Kerry unveiled their new away jersey in last Saturday’s victory over Mayo (February 3) and opinion is very much divided on the kit’s provocative new colours. The Paul Galvin-designed strip consists of a gold jersey with black trim, black shorts and black socks, a far cry from the predominantly blue change numbers of the past. If Twitter is anything to go by, former Kerry players are

universally in favour of the new jersey but not all of the feedback was positive. It was definitely strange to see Kerry play in such unconventional colours, although it didn’t seem to bother the players too much. Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s young team put in a fine performance and held on for an impressive 1-15 to 2-9 win, despite finishing the game with just 13 men.

Black Valley girl set for the big leagues Talented local sports star Hannah O’Donoghue has been snapped up by Women’s National League side Cork City and has immediately set her sights on breaking into the first team. O’Donoghue, who also plays football for Kerry, has been training with the Cork club for the past few months and put pen to paper when the team visited Killarney for a pre-season training trip. A huge crowd turned out at Celtic Park on Saturday,

February 17 as the Black Valley native was officially unveiled as a Cork City player, while supporters were also treated to a keenly contested friendly between the reigning Women’s FAI Cup holders and Celtic’s U-16/17 boys. Speaking to the Advertiser during the week, Hannah, who is still just 17, was full of praise for her coaches and mentors at Celtic.

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March

Showtime Lakers beat Kilkenny in Shield final How did we survive for almost a decade without National League basketball? The league decider on Saturday, March 10 was just the latest in a long line of thrilling spectacles at the Auracle and, just seven months after reforming, the Lakers have firmly re-established themselves as Killarney’s favourite sports team. Another huge crowd turned out to see Cormac O’Donoghue’s side duke it out with Kilkenny and the atmosphere in the fourth quarter was really special. The hosts trailed 80-81 with time running out but Dan Griffin gathered a rebound, turned and nailed a fadeaway jumper as the shot clock expired to send the Auracle wild. Dailian Mason made a three shortly after and the game, and Shield, was won.

Oskar friends share spoils as Crokes get first win Off the field, the GAA clubs of Glenflesk and Kilcummin came together in recent weeks to collaborate on a novel fund-raising project that saw members recreate scenes from famous movies and TV shows. It was great to see two fierce rivals join forces in such a positive manner but the armistice was set to one side for an hour last Sunday as the sides came head-tohead in Division 2 of the County League. Fittingly, both clubs walked away with a share of the spoils. Up in Division 1, holders Dr Crokes picked up their first win of the new season as they ran out 2-14 to 0-10 winners against Beaufort.

April

Clifford hat-trick sends Fossa through Fossa are through to the last four of the Junior Premier Championship following a thoroughly impressive 3-12 to 2-8 win over St Michael’s-Foilmore on Sunday, April 8. David Clifford was the undoubted star of the show as the prodigious Kerry star registered a remarkable tally of 3-1, including a crucial

clincher in the 57th minute. Keel’s victory over St Pat’s in the other game means that Fossa cannot be caught in Group 3. Even if they lose their last game, they are guaranteed to finish first on head-to-head regardless of who wins between Keel and Michael’s-Foilmore.

Crokes beat Dingle in Club final Dr Crokes’ dominance in the Kerry Club Championship continued on Sunday as they romped to a comprehensive 10-point victory over Dingle to claim their fifth title in the past seven years. The worrying thing about this result for the rest of Kerry is that, according to the bookies at least, Dingle are the most likely team to challenge Crokes for this year’s County Championship. If last weekend is anything to go by, the gap between Crokes and the rest of Kerry shows no signs of closing just yet.

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May O’Leary the hero as Kilcummin win Intermediate Championship All-action wing-back Seán O’Leary was the undisputed hero in Tralee on Sunday, May 7 as he threw off the shackles to score 2-1 in Kilcummin’s six-point victory over Glenflesk. The win means Kilcummin, who suffered the ignominy of relegation as recently as six months ago, will be a senior club once again in 2019. Glenflesk, meanwhile, are still searching for the first intermediate title in the club’s 67-year history.

Mastergeeha native O’Leary gave his side the best possible start when he goaled in the 2nd minute and it proved to be the catalyst for a glorious opening spell for Kilcummin as they built up an imposing early lead. When Kerry star Kevin McCarthy fired home the second goal of the game in the 12th minute, the men in green and red led 2-3 to a solitary point. Glenflesk fought back but Kilcummin were not to be denied. Final score: Kilcummin 4-13 Glenflesk 2-13.

Kevin scoops top prize in fantasy football league Soccer expert Kevin McCarthy walked away with a €250 voucher for Brian James after seeing off all comers in the 2017/18 Killarney Advertiser Fantasy Football League. It was a gruelling nine-month campaign but Kevin finished first out of 383 competitors to eventually claim the top prize. Incredibly, the Fossa man led the pack from December and was relentless in his pursuit of the top spot; his lowest score in the second half of the season was

40 and he averaged an incredible 63 points over the same period. His dominance is reflected in the 66-point gap between himself and Patrick Collins in second place. Tony Looney finished third and Kerry star Shane Enright outscored everyone else in the top ten in the final gameweek to secure a fourth place finish. Damien Ruigrok came fifth.

June

Clare get burned by stylish Kerry It felt a bit like a Munster final in Killarney on Sunday, June 3 as Kerry turned on the style in a sundrenched Fitzgerald Stadium. The visitors got the first couple of scores in this last four encounter but Kerry were rampant thereafter, moving the ball so quickly and so efficiently that the Claremen were effectively chasing shadows for the duration. Kerry kicked 32 points in total, an impressive return for their first championship outing of the season. The star trio of Geaney, O’Donoghue and Clifford weren’t quite as electrifying as we all hoped but they still scored 13 points between them.

Celtic do the double with cup win over Blues Killarney Celtic completed the double in Tralee on Sunday, June 24 as they defeated great rivals Killarney Athletic in the final of the Greyhound Bar KO Cup. In the end, a late goal from veteran striker Peter McCarthy was enough to seal the victory for the Celts, who recently reclaimed the league title with a 1-0 win over Dingle Bay Rovers. For Athletic, it was an-

other low-point in a largely disappointing season as the players failed to retain the trophy they won 12 months ago. There was little to choose between the sides as both sets of players struggled to cope with the blazing sun and the artificial surface, which was scorching hot to the touch.

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July

Super Bad: Kerry on the brink after Croker shocker Kerry are on the brink of a shock exit from this year’s championship following a disastrous 1-13 to 1-10 defeat to Galway in Croke Park (Sunday, July 15). The Kingdom were widely expected to top Group 1 in the inaugural Super 8s but defeat in Clones this Sunday would eliminate the Kingdom at the earliest possible juncture. They will be favourites to bounce back against Monaghan but if they play anything like they did last weekend then it could be a very uncomfortable afternoon in Ulster for Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s young team. It was a fixture that promised so much but the meeting of the Munster and Connacht champs turned out to be one of the worst GAA games in living memory as both sides failed to cope with the slippery underfoot conditions. It was horrendous fare in truth and the spectacle certainly wasn’t helped by the paltry attendance at HQ.

Cliffy to the rescue Kerry’s 2018 All-Ireland dream is somehow still alive - in spite of a frankly shambolic performance in round two of the inaugural Super 8s on Sunday (July 22). The Kingdom were completely outplayed and outmanoeuvred by Monaghan in Clones and it took a moment of magic from 19-year-old wonderkid David Clifford to rob a point at the death. It was an excep-

tionally cool finish considering the circumstances and Clifford has already firmly established himself as one of our most important players, despite his tender years. It was more than Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s side deserved and many fans were left scratching their heads at a number of contentious calls that the management made both before and during the crucial fixture.

August

Fáilte Legends go back-to-back The Fáilte Legends went back-to-back last week as they clinched their second consecutive Killarney Athletic Senior 7-a-side title. With a team made up predominantly of Killarney Celtic players, the Fáilte romped to a 5-2 victory over Liebherr in the final, despite going behind early on. Derry Ahern gave the underdogs the lead in the first half but the defending champions reacted positively and led 2-1 by the break. They pushed on to add a further three after the interval, Martin Crowley adding a consolation goal for Liebherr.

Wayne Sparling netted twice for the victors with Gary Keane, Paudie Clifford and Matt Keane completing the scoring. Matt ran away with Golden Boot Award, registering an impressive tally of 14 goals over the course of the tournament. He walked away with a prize courtesy of sponsor Brian James. His teammate Chris O’Leary was presented with the Kieran Cahillane Trophy for Player of the Tournament. Soccer enthusiast John O’Brien was once again deservedly named Supporter of the Tournament.

Fitzmaurice steps down as Kerry fall short Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s reign as Kerry manager came to an end last Saturday evening following his side’s unexpected elimination from the All-Ireland Series at the Super 8s stage. The 12-point victory over Kildare in Killarney counted for nought as Monaghan defeated Galway in the other game to consign the Kingdom to a third place finish in Group 1. To be frank, were it not for a moment of madness from Kildare forward Neill Flynn just before the break, Kerry might well have finished bottom of the table.

The visitors dominated the early exchanges and were good value for their four-point half-time lead. On first viewing, Flynn’s red seemed harsh but the replays clearly showed that he swung a hand down onto Killian Young’s head. His dismissal was undoubtedly the turning point in the game and Kerry made good use of the extra man after the interval. Substitutes James O’Donoghue and Kevin McCarthy really stepped up to the mark and David Clifford was spectacular once again; he registered 2-6 as Kerry ran out 3-25 to 2-16 winners.

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September

Minors make history The Kerry minors overturned a seven-point deficit to defeat Galway in Croke Park on Sunday, September 2 and in doing so became the first ever men’s side to win five All-Ireland football titles in a row. It’s an unbelievable achievement by all involved, especially Peter Keane, Jack O’Connor and the backroom teams they’ve assembled over the past five years. To create five new panels, virtually from scratch, and guide them to glory in five straight years is incredible. Let’s not forget that before this run there was a 20-year spell during which Kerry, with all of our great players, didn’t win a single minor All-Ireland crown. For further context, only six counties have won five or more All-Irelands in the tournament’s 89-year history. Kerry now have 16, five more than their nearest rivals Dublin.

Crokes collapse blows championship wide open They were odds-on favourites to win a third consecutive county title but Dr Crokes’ 2018 championship aspirations were dealt a major blow on Sunday, September 9 when they fell to a shock defeat to Kerins O’Rahilly’s in the Park. It was the Crokes’ first loss in the competition since October 2015 and not many people saw this one coming, especially not at half time when the Killar-

ney side led by 10. Rahilly’s still trailed by eight heading into the final quarter but they showed tremendous heart to stage one of the most unlikely comebacks you’re ever likely to see. David Moran, Barry John Keane and Tommy Walsh really came to the fore as Strand Road outscored the reigning champions 3-7 to 0-3 in the final 15 minutes plus additional time.

October

Selector handed 8-week ban for striking player Football fans across the country were rightly abhorred by the incident in last Sunday’s Kerry SFC semi-final which left East Kerry youngster Dara Moynihan laid out on the floor. Video footage clearly shows Dingle selector Colm Geaney rushing onto the field to punch Moynihan in the face. Observers the length and breadth of the country called for a lengthy ban (if not a lifetime ban) but, incredibly, the county board handed out an eightweek suspension. What kind of message are the GAA sending out here?

Lucky No.13 for Crokes Sunday’s victory (October 28) was historic in more ways than one for Dr Crokes. Colm Cooper and Eoin Brosnan became the most decorated Kerry club players of all time by securing their eighth county championships. Crokes also cinched their 13th senior crown, making them the most successful club in the history of Kerry’s showpiece competition. And, perhaps most notably, this particular Crokes team have now won seven of the past nine county

titles. We are surely looking at the best Kerry club team of all time. This period of ruthless domination is unprecedented in the history of football in the Kingdom. The great John Mitchels team of late 50s/early 60s are the only team to come close. They won six championships in an eight-year spell, including five in a row between 1959 and 1963. Crokes have already lifted the Bishop Moynihan Cup seven times this decade, and there’s still another year to go.

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November

All-Star Clifford named Young Footballer of the Year David Clifford was excellent in his debut season so there were no arguments when he earned a spot on the 2018 All-Star team. He also saw off stiff competition from Brian Howard and Michael McKernan to be crowned Young Player of the Year, the fourth

Kerry player to earn the prestigious award since its inception in 1997. It has been a brilliant start to Cliffy’s senior inter-county career and he will be eager to push on in 2019 under the guidance of his former minor coach, Peter Keane.

Players fed up with East Kerry fixtures farce In our November 16 edition, Adam Moynihan spoke to six prominent local footballers from six different clubs and asked them for their thoughts on the news that the East Kerry Championship would run up until Christmas. Player A: I think it’s a brilliant competition and players love it, but both the players and the competition were disrespected a bit this year. It’s not fair to ex-

pect them to be playing into December and possibly January. It’s too much to ask. There are player welfare issues there. Player C: It’s a disaster. They should be trying to play off a few rounds of it early – during the summer or before the summer. There are plenty of weekends off to play it. Player D: It’s unfair on players and on management.

December Revamped O’Donoghue Cup could solve fixtures crisis Solving the fixtures crisis is possible in 2019 - if the East Kerry Board agrees to scrap the Super League and play the O’Donoghue Cup earlier in the year. That was the opinion of Adam Moynihan who sat down and drew up a radical new football calendar that would see the start of the East Kerry Championship played in January. “It is fundamentally wrong to ask players to train and play the whole year round,” Adam said. “This isn’t players kicking up a fuss over something minor; this is a major player welfare issue and it has to be taken seriously. “It might not be perfect but if this proposed schedule shows us anything, it’s that giving players an appropriate break is actually possible.”

Greene light: Mark hits eight 3PTs as Lakers defeat Carlow 32 points from local lad Mark Greene propelled the Scotts Lakers to an impressive victory over fellow playoff contenders IT Carlow at the Auracle on Sunday, December 9. The captain drained 8 out of 11 three-pointers in a remarkable shooting display that will surely go down as one of the greatest by a St Paul’s player in many a year. Greene was simply unconscious from beyond the arc and his pinpoint shooting was a joy to behold. After missing two of his first three attempts, he really began to heat up in the second and third quarters, hitting six consecutive threes before eventually missing again in the final period. He finished with 32 points, impressively matching the

combined contribution of foreign players Seán O’Brien (18) and Papito Hersisia (14). Speaking after the game, Greene said he was just feeling it. “Even the ones I missed felt good when they were leaving the hand,” he said. “You’re going to get games like that every year when the shots are falling. Sometimes you just get into a rhythm. It was certainly an enjoyable game.” The victory over Carlow has solidified the Lakers’ position in the playoff spots but Greene says it’s difficult to predict what will happen in the New Year when teams from the north and the south meet for the first time. “We have Limerick this weekend and then we’re into the cross-conference games after Christmas,” he said.

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Beware of hidden charges in PCP agreements agreement. So while PCPs can be complicated, have a raft of additional charges and a good deal of inflexibility, they are proving popular with car-buyers in the over €20,000 market. This could be down to the fact that a lot of consumers don’t fully understand what they are signing up to with a PCP. “For many people, headline rates on PCP agreements can at first look more attractive, but these can easily distract from the fact that essentially PCPs are lease schemes and the buyer will need to be conscious of the mileage they are racking up, because the balloon payment, or Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV), of the car will have been calculated with their annual mileage in mind,” Helen explains. “In contrast, with a car loan from the credit union, the buyer simply borrows the money to pay for a car, which they own immediately and can drive as much as they please. They can also sell the car on at any time they wish, should they need to, whereas they do not have this option with a PCP. Credit unions are ethical lenders. We will work with our members to structure repayments that suit their individual circumstances. At Killarney Credit Union our car loan is available at an affordable APR rate of 7.8 percent**, and is typically approved within 48 hours. We also offer car insurance to make the whole process as convenient as possible for our members. I would really encourage anyone thinking about going the PCP route to have a chat with us first at Killarney Credit Union before making the final decision. We are happy to see all our members, no matter how long it has been since they did business with the credit union, and of course we are

always happy to chat to anyone who has never been a credit union member.” Helen also says potential buyers should familiarise themselves with the below checklist before signing the dotted line on a PCP agreement: • Be aware that to extend the term of a PCP you may be charged a rescheduling fee. • Take note of the cap on the number of miles/kilometres you are allowed to clock up over the period of the contract. • You may be requested to commit to certain car servicing agreements. • Ensure you always enquire about additional fees and charges, you are entitled to a list of all additional charges so ask the garage for this before you sign any agreement. *Carzone Motoring Report 2018 ** For a €10,000, five year variable interest rate loan with 60 monthly repayments of €200, an interest rate of 7.49 percent, a representative APR of 7.8 percent, the total amount payable by the member is €12,019. Information correct as at 19/12/2018.

Close to four in ten consumers in Ireland will buy a new car in 2019 with over half that number planning to spend more than €10,000 on their new set of wheels. That’s according to the most recent Carzone Motoring Report (2018) which also found that one in four consumers who spent between €10,000 and €20,000 on their previous car, used a credit union car loan to fund the purchase. Credit union loans have always been popular amongst car buyers for their straightforward terms, conditions and flexibility, and look set to be a top choice again in 2019. Indeed, credit unions, such as Killarney Credit Union, have lent out over €5.5 million in car related borrowing in the past 12 months. Helen Courtney Power, Business Development Officer of Killarney Credit Union explains why she feels there has been a renewed interest in the traditional car loan. “A credit union loan is transparent and carries no hidden fees or charges. The customer owns the car outright once they buy it, while with other more complex finance options, such as a Personal Contract Plan (PCP) agreement, the buyer has effectively hired the car for a period of time while they make payments. At the end of the PCP agreement, they will have to make a balloon payment in order to actually own the car, which can prove to be quite the financial sting in the tail if it hasn’t been budgeted for.” The Carzone report however also found that 72 percent of people who had spent more than €20,000 on their last car had used finance options such as a PCP

€5.5m F40 LM is one of the coolest Ferrari F40s A very rare Ferrari F40 LM comes to market via RM Sotheby’s who plan on selling it off in Paris at an auction this year. The LM was the hardcore racing version of the hardcore road-going Ferrari F40, built by Michelotto. Michelotto did unseemly, unspoken things to the last supercar Enzo Ferrari would oversee. Wonderful things. A reinforced chassis. Wildly aggressive bodywork. More aggressive front and rear wings. Bigger brakes, upgraded suspension, a racing gearbox and literally no interior.

Cubic capacity remained the same – a 2.9-litre V8 – but the turbos were boosted to 2.6 bar, quoted power was 720bhp. So it’s very, very special. Only 19 F40 LMs were ever built, and this particular car was used as a prototype while the road-going F40 was being designed. Michelotto did the conversion in 1992, it was bought by Michel Ferté in ’94, and it finished 12th at Le Mans in ’95. RM says it is “the most successful F40 LM”, still wearing its fetching Le Mans livery. Oh yeah, like we said, it ain’t cheap. It’s estimated to go for up to €5.5m.

Wedding

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Wedding Feature

One euro for coffee leads to true love for local couple It was rain, rain and more rain for one couple’s wedding day but that didn’t put a dampener on the celebrations. For Siobhan O’Sullivan and Jason O’Shea it was all about the ceremony and celebrating after with their family and friends - despite the dismal weather conditions. Siobhan and Jason, who live in Killarney, instantly fell for each other over a cup of coffee in September 2015 when Siobhan found herself short of a euro at Costa Coffee in Deer Park. And the coffee theme continued for the wedding with a trip to Costa Coffee after the couple tied the knot in St Mary’s Cathedral in November. “I was short change for my coffee when he kindly offered me a euro,” Siobhan explained. “His only request was I’d have to agree to go on a date with him which I did, so it was important to us to have a coffee together along with our bridal party on the day of our wedding, and Costa kindly agreed to host us.” She said the day itself was full of excitement although the heavens opened. They were married by Fr Jim Kennelly and held their recep-

tion in the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Their wedding party included Siobhan’s sister Orla Murphy as Maid of Honour, her daughter Doireann O’Sullivan and friend Mairead Cane as Bridesmaids, and Flowergirl was Siobhan’s niece Amelie Murphy. Bestman was Jason’s brother Michael O’Shea, Groomsmen included Jason’s nephew Trevor O’Shea and his friend Colin O’Leary, while Pageboy was Jack O’Shea. Ushers included Siobhan’s nephew Finn Murphy and Jason’s nephew Daithi O’Shea. Siobhan’s parents Martin and Mary O’Sullivan, and Jason’s parents Eileen and Mike O’Shea were also there to celebrate the very special occasion with the couple. Two very special people were also remembered on the day, Jason’s brother Trevor O’Shea and Siobhan’s brother Dessie O’Sullivan, who have both sadly passed away. “We remembered our brothers by having a memorial table at our reception and also had references to them throughout our wedding ceremony and throughout our speeches,” Siobhan said.

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China makes history with moon landing

China is fast becoming a space superpower as its Lunar Rover space exploration vehicle made history yesterday (Thursday) when it landed on the “never-visible side of the moon”. With millions spent on its ambitious space plans, the Chang’e-4 probe touched down and sent a photo of the “dark side” of the moon to the Queqiao satellite the first time a landing has been

attempted on the far side of moon. Landing a spacecraft at that location, which never faces earth, has never been accomplished before. The move was described by NASA as a “first for humanity and an impressive accomplishment”. It was a long planned and secret mission, however China’s precise ambitions for its space programme still remain unclear.

Trump Corner $19m funds raised for controversial border wall Almost $19 million has been raised for President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the US-Mexico border. A GoFundMe campaign, named “We the People Will Fund the Wall”, aims to raise $1 billion. The campaign, instigated by Florida Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage, 37, who lost three limbs while serving in Iraq in 2004, was launched on December 16. Counter-fundraisers from opponents to Trump’s contentious wall proposal has so far raised around $6,000 in an effort to accumulate $150 million to dig tunnels under the wall.

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Dublin’s Luas website hacked

Users of the Luas website were shocked when logging online yesterday morning (Thursday) to find the site had been hacked. The website, which mainly includes maps and advice on parking and route information, was taken offline after a message alerted users that it would ‘publish all data and send emails to your users’ unless ‘1 bitcoin’, currently valued at €3,385, is paid in five days. According to the company, technicians were working on the issues on their site and updates would be made through their Twitter account.

‘Due to an ongoing issue, please do not click onto the Luas website. We currently have technicians working on the issue. We will be using this forum only for travel updates should the need arise. For any queries, please contact our customer care number on 1850 300 604’. A later update said that ‘The Luas website was compromised this morning, and a malicious message was put on the home page. The website has been taken down by the IT company who manage it, and their technicians are working on it. Luas are informed this may take the day to resolve’. The Luas service was not affected.

Was the world’s oldest woman on record a fraud? Russian mathematician Nikolay Zak and gerontologist Valeri Novosselov cliam that the world’s oldest woman - who died at the age of 122 - may in fact be a fraud. French woman Jeanne Calment, considered a supercentenarian - which earned her a place in the Guinness Book of Records - may have in fact have died aged 99 years-old. Mr Zak claimed recently in a paper for the Moscow Center For Continuous Mathematical Education, that discrepancies between the colour of Jeanne Calment’s eyes, her height, and the shape of her forehead in a

copy of a 1930s identity card and in her appearance later in life, may make her in fact younger. Mr Zak claims that if she was 122 years old she would have been much shorter, due to the rate at which a person shrinks as they age. One of two French scientists who validated Ms Calment’s age, Jean-Marie Robine, told France Inter radio that the Russians’ findings were ridiculous. The second, gerontologist Michel Allard, rejected the Russians’ conclusions over her physical appearance in later life.

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NEWS There’s never been a better time to study at IT Tralee

which allow students to experience authentic work scenarios. This experience results in work-ready graduates. Brid McElligott, Vice-President, for Research, Development and External Engagement, said this week that the work-placement element of all Honours Degree courses is one of the reasons for the growing interest in attending the institute. “Work experience combined with the curriculum delivered by our committed and dedicated academic team ensures that the graduates of the IT Tralee are work-ready, with over 90 percent of our honours degree graduates securing work or pursuing further education opportunities such as Master or PhD studies within six months of graduating,” she said. Nationally, IT Tralee is the only Institute of Technology in Ireland to share

a campus with a technology park, leading to significant job opportunities for IT Tralee graduates. Pharmaceutical packaging company Central Pharma recently announced that they are to create 100 jobs over the next five years. These jobs will be based at the IDA’s newly constructed Advanced Technology Building at the Kerry Business Park in Tralee, which shares a c.45 hectare campus with the Institute of Technology Tralee. Speaking on the announcement, Central Pharma’s CEO Alwyn Smit said that having the high tech building on the same campus as IT Tralee with its STEM faculty, played a major role in the company’s decision to locate in Kerry. Dr Oliver Murphy, President of IT Tralee emphasised the importance of the creation of the Munster Technological

University (MTU), which will see the merger of IT Tralee and Cork Institute of Technology. “MTU will bring considerable advantages to the staff and students of the ITT, as well as delivering benefits for the citizens and economy of the region. Both Institutes are committed to achieving Technological University status and plan to register students in the new Munster Technological University in September 2019,” Dr Murphy said. For further information about any of IT Tralee’s wide range of full-time and part-time programmes visit www. ittralee.ie and download the current prospectus, or contact the Admissions Office at 066 7145638. Those interested in applying for programmes at IT Tralee should do so via the CAO before 5.15pm Friday, February 1, 2019.

With the opening of a new state-ofthe-art €19m Kerry Sports Academy and the proposed establishment of the Munster Technological University (MTU), there’s never been a more exciting time to work and study at IT Tralee. The Institute of Technology Tralee will offer over 50 full-time undergraduate courses for CAO entry in September 2019. The programmes cover a diverse range of disciplines including Creative Media, Software Development, Business, Nursing, Social Sciences, Health & Leisure, Engineering, Wildlife Biology, Agricultural Science and Pharmaceutical Science. “The Institute prides itself on the quality and relevance of its academic programmes and our continuous course development,” Dr Brendan O’Donnell, Registrar at the Institute of Technology, Tralee, said. “Each of our courses is developed in close consultation with industry, resulting in relevant and career-focused qualifications for graduates. As well as the programmes offered through the CAO, the Institute also offers many part-time programmes.” The Institute ensures that its students are at the core of its activities with a dedicated team of student support services, while the town of Tralee offers high quality recreation and leisure facilities. An integral part of the many programmes on offer for CAO applicants is work placement and industry projects,

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Latest National Skills Bulletin demonstrates strong economic growth Career guidance counsellor Niamh Dwyer

The latest National Skills Bulletin released in December by SOLAS on behalf of the National Skills Council provides an essential source of information on the labour market in Ireland and the skill needs of the economy. This is the fourteenth annual report produced and it presents an overview of the Irish Labour at occupational level. It spans 95 occupational groups and examines a range of labour market indicators. The latest bulletin reveals that 61,900 additional people entered employment in Ireland in 2017, bringing the total employed in Ireland up to 2.19 million, reducing the unemployment rate to 6.7 percent. 9,400 new employment permits were issued showing an increase in inward migration. Strong employment growth has been identified in a number of sectors, in particular construction, accommodation and food and the education sector. An increase of 12,300 jobs in the construction sector has been attributed mainly to an increase in employment in skilled trades. An increase of 13,400 in accommodation and food relates to waiters, kitchen assistants, chefs and accommodation assistants. The increase of 11,400 posts in education relates to lecturers, secondary school teachers and education support teachers. An increase of opportunities for 13,900 people was identified in caring services. Approximately 400,000 people started new roles in

2017 and the most frequent occupations were in the wholesale and retail sector, the accommodation and food services sector and roles in ICT, education and health. Industry demand for certain skills was high. There is a major shortage across a number of sectors in relation to language skills. Significant shortages were identified across a range of occupations as follows:

Occupations Shortages

Science & Engineering • Scientists (Chemists, Biochemists) • Engineers (Electrical, Chemical, Automation) • Technicians (Quality Control ICT • Project managers • Software Developers • IT architects • Test/security engineers • Technical support Business & Financial • Business/financial analysts • Data analysts • Accountants with industry specific experience Healthcare • Doctors (emergency, anaesthetics, orthopaedic) • Nurses (staff, registered, clinical nurse managers)

• Radiographers Construction • Civil Engineers, construction project managers • Quantity surveyors • Crafts – Welders, Toolmakers, CNC programmers, Fitters, Deboners Hospitality • Chefs Transport & Logistics • HGV drivers, • Supply Chain Managers Sales, Marketing & Customer Service • Account strategists • Sales Representatives • Product/account managers • Marketing specialists • Customer service representatives The entire bulletin can be accessed on: www.solas. ie • Niamh Dwyer is a guidance counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and is PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. careerfocusnow@gmail.com

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Community Notes ... COMHALTAS

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, friends and supporters a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. Our next branch meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15 at 9pm in the meeting rooms in Park Road. New members welcome. Comhaltas is a worldwide exciting organisation which supports fosters and promotes all our traditional cultures, music, dance, song, storytelling and our native language. This is an open invitation to be part of that future.

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RESULTS: U13 Div 1- Mastergeeha 1-0 Killorglin (Goal: TJ Healy). In this close game Mastergeeha got the three points. Overall the boys created the better chance in the first half with Gavin Barry, Jack Tangney and Cian O’Connor all having shots saved. Early in the second half Mastergeeha took a deserved lead when Kieran Nagle’s shot was saved but TJ Healy scored the rebound. After this the boys defended well and created further chances. All worked hard and played their part in this win. U13 Div 2 - Mastergeeha 0-2 Dingle. LOTTO: 12, 14, 21, 23. Next jackpot: €6,000.

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LOTTO: Next jackpot: €3,550. 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 COMHALTAS

Kilcummin Comhaltas will commence Music and Singing classes in January. Please ring/text 087 1191353 for information. BRANCH MEETING: Kilcummin Comhaltas Branch Meeting on Thursday, January 10 at 9pm in the Rural Development Office. All welcome.

JUNIOR SET DANCING

Junior Set Dancing will commence on Friday, January 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, January 11. For full details please contact Mary on 087 9620135.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY

Killarney Library will hold a talk on nutrition entitled The Ultimate Mythbuster on Tuesday, January 15 at 11am as part of the Healthy Ireland initiative. Free admission.

New Year’s Celebrations

Saoirse Stockley and Georgina Kingston enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in The Fáilte Hotel.

David and Anita Collings enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in The Lane Bar at The Ross Hotel.

Anna Gunning and Vanessa Murphy enjoying the New Year’s Eve celebrations in The Lane Bar at The Ross Hotel, Killarney on Monday night. Pics: Eamonn Keogh

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Houseplants will purify air in your home I have decided there is no-one out in their garden this week, and therefore there is an opportunity to write a little about houseplants! Poinsettias are synonymous with Christmas, yet they are really a very finicky plant! Be aware that in most cases they are seen as disposable as a bouquet of flowers! Often, poinsettias start dropping their leaves the minute you get them home. This is generally shock or stress. A change in environment is something they do not cope with well, and, if you think about it, they have been moved often: nursery – temperature controlled transport - warm supermarket – cold windy walk to and from car – then home to your kitchen. Poinsettias like to be kept well-watered – but do not let them sit in a saucer of water as they do not need feeding while in colour. They also do not like drafts, or temperatures that are too hot or too cold - so do not place over a radiator. They like a bright position. If you want to keep them for another year, cut back to about six inches in spring and start feeding with a regular fertiliser. You may repot and place outdoors over the summer, though not in direct sunlight. In August they can be cut back to encourage branching. Then, from September to November, the plant needs 12 hours of total darkness to flower. This can be achieved by placing it in a dark room for 12 hours, or covering with a box. It is crucial it gets no light whatsoever. It likes a warm temperature,

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In Memoriam

04.01.19

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

COAKLEY (NEE CROWLEY)

COAKLEY

In loving memory of Sheila (Julia) Coakley nee Crowley, Late of Gortnahaunbuí, Headford, and of Knockeragh, Killarney. Who died on the 1st of January 2018.

In loving memory of Ted Coakley, Park Drive, Killarney and formerly of Snave, Bantry. Who died on 10th January 2018.

On Sheila’s First Anniversary and of her sad passing we her relatives in Killarney, Rathmore and Fermoy would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who came to Sheila’s Funeral in Killarney and Rathmore. We would like to thank all the staff of Killarney Nursing Home on Rock Road Killarney and the staff of Killarney District Hospital and all the staff at Tralee General Hospital also Dr Michael Moloney. Sincere thanks to Fr. Gerard O’Leary and to all the priests and to Tadghie at St.Mary’s Catherdral. Also thank you to all of Sheila’s home helps and district nurses. Thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien & Fr. Michéal O’Dohortaigh for the Holy Mass and thanks too to Fr.Pat parish priest in Rathmore. Thanks to O’Shea’s undertakers and staff, Michael, Mary and Gerard. Also to John D O’Keeffe and Michael John for all their help. Gratitude to Sheila’s helpful neighbours and friends, especially Tess Crowley. The Holy Mass has been offered for your intentions. Most high God! Thou that enkindlest the fires of the shining stars! O Jesus! Thou that art peace and life and light and truth, Hear and grant our prayers. This present day has been made holy by thy mystic baptism, Whereby thou did sanctify those waters of Jordan, Which of old were thrice turned back. It is holy by the star shining in the heavens, Whereby thou did announce thy Virginal Mother’s delivery and did, on the same day, lead the Magi to adore thee in thy crib. It is holy too, by thy changing water of the pitchers into wine; which the steward of the feast, knowing that he had not so filled them, drew forth for the guests. Glory be to thee, O Lord Jesus, that didst appear on this day! And to the Father and to The Holy Spirit, for everlasting ages. Amen.

On the first anniversary of Dad’s death, we, his son and daughters - Gerry, Ann and Helen, daughter-in-law Cauty, son-in-law John, grandchildren and great grandchildren, wish to express our sincere gratitude to his relatives, neighbours and friends for their kindness and support. His former colleagues in the Post Office for providing the guard of honour. We would also like to thank all at Deenagh Medical Practice, those who took care of him at home. The nursing and care staff at St. Columbanaus who provided great care to Ted in his final few months. Also remembering his dear wife Nancy who died on 19/03/11. He will be remembered at Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 12th January at 6:15pm.

6TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

In loving memory of Mausie Courtney Late of Curreal Glenflesk and Deerpark Killarney who died on the 31st of December 2012. We will always have memories To cherish and to hold Of a wonderful mother More precious that gold. A laugh, a joke, a time to care A wonderful nature, warm and true These are the memories we have of you. Always loved and never forgotten Your son Johnny, daughter-in-law Evelyn and grandchildren Shane, Dayna and Katie.

FAVIER

In loving memory of Audrey Favier, Whose 8th anniversary occurs on Christmas Day.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Miriam, Paudie, Dylan and Gary.

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FORAN

Treasured memories of our dear friend Joe Doyle, Late of Knockeeragh, Killarney. Who died on the 5th of January 2018.

In loving memory of Noreen Foran, 43 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Died 7th January 2015.

Your weary hours and days of pain, Your troubled nights are past, Your ever patient soul, Has found sweet rest at last. God saw the road was getting rough, The hill was hard to climb, He gently closed your loving eyes, And whispered ‘’peace be thine”. Sadly missed by the O’Sullivan Family, Whitebridge Anniversary Mass will be held on Friday the 11th of January at 7.30 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Daughter’s Maureen, Noreen, Tricia, Sons Dan and John, Sons-inlaw, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sisters, Brothers, extended family, friends and neighbours. Noreen’s 4th Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 5th January 2019 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

16TH ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

38TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE SPELLMAN In loving memory of Conor Spellman, Who’s 38th Birthday Remembrance falls on 7th Jan. Blowing Kisses I blow you kisses to the sky And off to you I them fly Each one a wish I wrap in love Then send to you so high above I feel you watching as I do And know you hear each “I love you” So every day ill send them high These kisses I blow to the sky. Happy Birthday Cons Love Always Your loving wife and children Shelly,Hollie and Fionn XXX

In loving memory of Mick Galvin, Late of Ballaugh, Killarney. Who died on 8th January, 2003. The ones we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed Still very dear. Lovingly remembered by your wife Ronnie. Anniversary Mass on Tuesday the 8th of January at 9.30am in The Church of The Resurrection.

9TH ANNIVERSARY CLERKIN

12TH & 10TH ANNIVERSARIES O’SULLIVAN

8TH ANNIVERSARY

GALVIN

What I would give if I could say, I will go and see my father today, To hear his voice, And see his smile, To sit and talk with him a while, To be together in the same old way, This is my dearest wish today.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

DOYLE

In loving memory of Peter Clerkin, Late of Aghadoe, Who died on 6th January 2010.

16TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear father Mick Galvin. Late of Ballaugh, Killarney, Who died on the 8th January, 2003.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Our Darling Auds, At Christmas when we look at the sky at night, ‘A ray of hope flitters in the sky, A shiny star lights up way up high.’ We think of you with every Christmas song we hear, Twirling you around a dance floor & the living room to ‘Christmas in New York’ And ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ .....and to know you are still dancing with the angels. You & your smile are forever embedded in our hearts. Love Always and Forever, Dad, Fergal, Enda & Aoife. xxxxx

In loving memory of our dear parents, Joan who died on 4th January 2007 and Patrick who died on 5th August 2009 Late of Annaughbeg, Gneeveguilla. R.I.P. In God’s care ye rest above, In our hearts ye rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday. Sadly missed by your loving daughters Breeda and Eileen and grandchildren.

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. Always remembered and missed by your loving family. Anniversary Mass on 6th January at 9am in Fossa Church.

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

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

Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and brother Denis O’Sullivan, Knocknaloman, Rathmore, Who died on December 29th 2013. Time passes, memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday. Always loved and remembered by your wife Margaret, daughters Aoife and Sineád, sons Donal and Andrew.

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1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

45TH & 17TH ANNIVERSARIES

O’CONNOR

LOONEY

In loving memory of Nora (Norrie) O’Connor (nee McCarthy), Late of Kilclogherane, Faha, Killarney, Co.Kerry. Who died on the 1st of January 2018.

In loving memory of Jack and Alice Looney, “Sliabh Luachra”, Park Road, Killarney.

As we lovingly remember Norrie on the first anniversary of her death, her daughter Margaret, sons Jerry and John, son in law Michael, daughters in law Joan and Anne, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family, thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We are grateful to all those who attended the Rosary, Removal, Funeral Mass, to those who sent Mass cards, Perpetual Enrolments, letters of sympathy and floral tributes and those who travelled long distances to be with us. We express our thanks to Fr. Kevin Sullivan and Fr. Jack Fitzgerald for officiating at the ceremonies and celebrating a beautiful Mass. To Sr. Colette Dennehy for saying the rosary, Mairead Cashman for her beautiful singing and all who participated in the Mass. To Sacristans Eamon and Marie Donnelly for all their help.

Ansin chuala an guth ó na flaithis á rá: “Scríobh: Is beannaithe na mairbh a fhaigheann bás sa Tiarna.... i dtreo go scoirfidh siad dá saothar mar tá a n-oibreacha á leanúint.” “Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Now they can rest after their labours for their good deeds go with them.” Rev. 14:13 Cuireadh na Nollag Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu. Anniversary Mass in Christ, the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa on Saturday the 5th of January at 7.30pm.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

We express our profound thanks to all the staff at Ashborough Lodge, Millown for their care and kindness to Norrie, ensuring she had a comfortable home from home during her last months of life. Thanks to Flynn’s Funeral Directors and gravediggers for their compassion and professionalism. Thanks to our families, neighbours and friends who helped us in any way. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions.

In loving memory of Margaret McGillicuddy, Anabla, Kilcummin, Who died on January 6th 2018. 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. Fondly remembered by all her family. Anniversary Mass in Kilcummin church on Friday the 4th of January at 7.30pm.

25TH & 2ND ANNIVERSARY

16TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MORIARTY

KELLY

In loving memory of Patrick Moriarty, Late of Laccabane, Fossa, Who died on the 5th of January 1994 And Terence Moriarty who died on the 11th of January 2017.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by all your family.

POWERFUL NOVENA Jesus who has said ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the most holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (mention request). Oh Jesus has said all you ask the Father in my name he will grant, through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (mention request). Jesus who has said Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Mention request).Promise publication. E.OC

MORIARTY

Treasured memories of my dear Mother Tina Kelly, Late of Dunari, Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who died on her birthday on the 6th January 2003. Time and years go gently by But love and memories never die No longer in my life to share But in my heart, you are always there From your loving son Anthony. Tina Cherished memories of Tina beloved sister, aunt, grand-aunt and friend who died on the 6th January 2003. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you Sleep in Heavenly Peace Your loving family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 6th January at 12 Noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

In loving memory of a Dear Husband Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney, Who died on the 11th January 2017. A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. It does not take a special day, For me to think of you, Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say, Is offered up for you. We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever. May He rest in peace, dear Jesus, In Thy heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love. Along the road to yesterday, That leads me straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

Anniversary mass will be celebrated on Saturday the 5th of January at 6pm in the Church of the immaculate Conception Listry. May She Rest In Peace.

If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

Birthday remembrance for our beautiful daughter & sister Amy O’Connor. Late of 8 Whitebridge Manor, Killarney. Whose birthday falls on January 4th. Wish you were here today even for just a little while so I could say Happy Birthday and see your beautiful smile. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind, The laughter, joy and happiness..... precious memories.... the best kind. Today I’ll do my very best to find a happy place... Struggling to hide my heavy heart and the tears on my face. I’ll sit quietly and look at your picture thinking of you with love, hoping you’re doing ok in heaven up above. Happy Birthday Amy, we miss you so much. It was an absolute honour to be your parents and brother. Your loss to us can never be told. Loved and missed every second of every day your heartbroken mom, dad, Cian and extended family xxx

Sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten by your loving wife Helen. xxx Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Fossa Church on Friday 4th January at 7:30 pm.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

2ND ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY Birthday remembrance for my beautiful granddaughter Amy O’Connor. Late of 8 Whitebridge Manor, Killarney. Whose birthday falls on January 4th. In loving memory of a Dear Father Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 11th January 2017. Today is a special day, Like many other days that we live, As thoughts of you are shining through The caring things you did. Today is a reminder That life can be tough, Because the time we shared with you just wasn’t long enough. For you were someone special, Who never wanted praise, Who’ll always be remembered with gratitude in so many different ways.

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. From Nana Winnie. x

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

On your birthday in heaven, We are sending all our love and hope you know you’re missed more than the words from all of the above. From your loving sons, Padraig and family, Seamus and family, and Terence Jnr. xxx

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

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Brien (nee Curran). Late of Ardshanavooly and Fair Hill, Who passed away on the 10th January 2011. R.I.P. 8 Years have passed since that sad day, You closed your eyes and slipped away, You left us quietly and made no fuss, But broke the hearts of all of us, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, You are always there. Always loved sadly missed, Pat, Gerard, Mary, Brendan, Kieran, Martin, Rena and grandchildren.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of a wonderful mother Mary O’Riordan, Late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th January, 2007.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan, Late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Time may hide the sadness, Like a smile that hides a tear, But memories last forever, Of a Mom and Nana we loved so dear. Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you Mom will last forever.

When the emptiness of missing you Seems more than we can bear We whisper Mom we love you And always find you there For our world of memories You fill our hearts with pride We never walk alone Mom You are always at our side Put your arms around her Lord Kiss her smiling face For she was very special and can never be replaced. Though her smile is gone forever And her hands we cannot touch We shall never lose sweet memories Of our Mom we loved so much.

O’MAHONY

In loving memory of Dan O’ Mahony, “Roncalli House”, Rockfield, Kilcummin, Killarney, Who died on the 5th of January 2018. As we lovingly remember Dan on his 1st Anniversary his wife Kathleen, sons Eamonn, Matt and James and daughter Lucy wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We greatly appreciate the comfort and support offered to us by family, friends, neighbours and Dan’s former colleagues in St. Finan’s Hospital. To all who attended the rosary, removal, mass and burial, sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, letters of sympathy and floral tributes: your kind thoughts are much appreciated. A special word of thanks to Fr. Kieran’s O Brien who visited Dan regularly and for celebrating a beautiful mass. Thanks to Maura Reen and the Cathedral choir for their wonderful singing. We express our gratitude to O Shea’s Funeral Directors who were so kind and professional. Thank you to Farranfore Medical Centre, visiting public health nurse and home helps for their care and kindness throughout the years.

The years slip by but the memories remain A laugh and a joke, but under the surface still there’s pain. Three little girls now, as proud as can be, Ánnahs Christmas under the tree Their three little faces, I wish you could see. All of their Christmas’ we never can share But in our hearts you are always there. You are always remembered It’s not just yearly In our hearts we hold you dearly.

Loved and remembered everyday 1st Anniversary Mass for Dan will celebrated in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 6th January at 10:30 a.m.

3RD ANNIVERSARY WHITE

Fondly remembered and dearly missed Your loving daughter Annie, son-in-law Pius and grandchildren Céillie, Saoirse and Ánnah xxxxx

12TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan, Late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th January, 2007. Sometimes it seems a lifetime, Sometimes it seems a day, But in our hearts and in our minds, You are never far away. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you Nana from day to day, In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts Mom you rest with love. Loved and remembered your daughter Sheila and Grandson Paul. xoxo

In loving memory of Margaret White, Late of Knockeendubh, Tralee Road, Killarney, Who died on the 2nd January 2016.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

Just silent tears and a special kiss Blown to heaven above To thank you for a lifetime Of devoted, selfless love And a whispered Christmas promise That on each day yet yo come You will always be remembered For you meant the world, dear Mum. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts. Your loving son John, daughter-in-law Catriona and Grandsons Seán & Brian White.

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O’RIORDAN

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Bernie, son-in-law Mohamed and Allanah and Laila XXX

6TH ANNIVERSARY Remembering with love our special Mom and Nana Mary O’Riordan, Late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th January, 2007. Little Womens Christmas comes with sad regret, The day the month we will never forget, Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave us and the way you cared, Your presence we miss wherever we go, Your memories we treasure because they are all we have left to hold, I wish for one moment I could give you a hug, And tell you how much we miss you And how much we love you, You are the greatest Mom Thank you. Always loved and remembered by your daughter Noreen, son-in-law Ger XXXXX For my Nana I loved so much Here in my room, with thoughts of you in my head I try to go to sleep but closing my eyes won’t stop what I feel inside, Or bring you back to me, We will spend Christmas together in our hearts, With memories to warm us even when we are apart, We will spend Christmas together in our hearts, We will spend it together, under a shining star. Always loved and missed by your grandchildren Sarah & Laura XXXXXX

O’RIORDAN

12TH ANNIVERSARY

Thinking of you today, Mum But then, that’s nothing new For you were thought of yesterday And will be tomorrow, too Because you’re missed so very much Far more than words can say And sadly Mum, no presents, cards Or hugs Christmas Day

12TH ANNIVERSARY

Rest now in peace Mom, You did more than enough You were truly a mother made of good stuff.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions. Deep in our hearts you will always stay

Lovingly remembered your son John, Treasá, Melissa, Liam and Saérlaith & Deichtine xoxoxo

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Vivien O’Shea, Late of Cleeny, Killarney. Who died on the 4th January 2013. At every turning of my life I came across good friends Friends who stood by me Even when the time raced by Farewell, farewell my friends I smile and bid you goodbye No, shed no tears, for I need them not All I need is your smile If you feel sad, think of me For that’s what I would like When you live in the hearts Of those you love Remember that you never die. Love always, Michael, Marion and Elizabeth. Vivien’s Anniversary mass is on Sunday the 13th at 11am in Fossa Church.

9TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

O’RIORDAN In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan, Late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th January, 2007. Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there. Lovingly remembered by Mary, Sean, grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-grandaughters. xxxx

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan, Late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th January, 2007.

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

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.

Lovingly remembered by Rita, John, Lisa and Leanne. xxxx

Lovingly remembered by your husband Séan xxx

In loving memory of Charlie O’Connor, Late of Kilclogherane, Faha, Killarney. Who died on the 2nd of January 2010. Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky, Though heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always there to guide us, And forever in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by your family.

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Adam Moynihan

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Kilcummin and Crokes dominate Killarney Advertiser Team of the Year 3. Mike Moloney (Dr Crokes)

Adam Moynihan Players from Dr Crokes and Kilcummin dominate the 2018 Killarney Advertiser Sport Team of the Year with 11 footballers from the two clubs making the final cut. It was another near-perfect campaign for the Crokes as they won the Club Championship, County League, County Championship, Munster Championship and East Kerry Championship, and six of Pat O’Shea’s charges have been selected in the Advertiser’s first ever All-Star team. 2018 was also a landmark year for Kilcummin as they bounced back to Division 1 of the County League while also securing the much-coveted Kerry and Munster Intermediate crowns. Five of their players, all of whom were also key members of the East Kerry team who reached the semi-final of the Kerry SFC, ultimately got the nod. The line-up is completed by four players from three other clubs in East Kerry (Fossa x2, Firies and Rathmore). Kerry star David Clifford is the 2018 Killarney Advertiser Sport Player of the Year while Kilcummin defender Seán O’Leary has been named Young Player of the Year. Interestingly, David and Seán are the same age and played alongside one another on the victorious Kerry minor team of 2017.

Eligibility

All senior footballers from Killarney and the surrounding areas were eligible for selection and all competitions (divisional, county and intercounty) were taken into account. Considering the amount of talent in the district at the moment, it certainly wasn’t easy to narrow it down to just 15 and a number of guys will undoubtedly feel hard done by. Here’s the team I went with in the end.

1. Brendan Kealy (Kilcummin)

The former Kerry number 1 kept four clean sheets in five games as his side clinched the County Intermediate crown and he marshalled a defence that conceded just 1-11 in three games in the Munster Championship. That superior defensive record puts him slightly above the other candidates for the position.

2. John Payne (Dr Crokes)

This year Payne was deservedly handed the captaincy and he was a key player as the Crokes secured a record-breaking 13th County Championship (his 7th) back in October. Invariably tasked with guarding the opposition’s main threat, the diminutive defender is rarely beaten over the course of an hour.

Crokes’ defence was far from airtight at the start of the year but veteran full back Moloney came good towards the business end of the season, crucially keeping Dingle danger man Paul Geaney quiet in the County Final. The performance prompted teammate Daithí Casey to call him “one of the most underestimated full backs in the county”.

4. Mike Joe Kelliher (Rathmore)

Rathmore came up short in the County Championship before relinquishing the O’Donoghue Cup to Crokes in December, but the performances of veteran defender Mike Joe Kelliher still caught the eye. The experienced man marker was also named Rathmore’s MVP by teammate Shane Ryan in the 2018 Killarney Advertiser Players’ Review.

5. Seán O’Leary (Kilcummin)

Former Kerry minor star O’Leary announced his arrival on the senior scene in May when he netted two goals in the Intermediate final against Glenflesk. His performances earned him a call up to the East Kerry team for whom he also impressed. A young man with a bright future in the game.

6. Gavin White (Dr Crokes)

Displaying maturity beyond his years, White showed great consistency in both the black and amber of Crokes and the green and gold of Kerry. The Kingdom fell well short of the mark in 2018 but White was excellent in his debut season, earning an All-Star nomination on the back of a string of assured displays.

7. David O’Leary (Dr Crokes)

In 2018 Buddy firmly established himself as an important part of Pat O’Shea’s half back line. The tough-tackling Woodlawn native is an imposing prospect for any forward in the county and he is also very composed on the ball, often initiating attacks with his unselfish play.

8. Kieran Murphy (Kilcummin)

An athletic midfielder who can field amongst the best of them, Murphy was a stand-out performer for his club throughout their historic 2018 season. He also captained the Kerry juniors to All-Ireland glory in June. His injury later in the year undoubtedly hampered East Kerry’s prospects in the County Championship.

9. Jack Sherwood (Firies)

Sherwood was an integral member of the Firies team who gained promotion to Division 3 of the County

League but it was with East Kerry that the versatile all-rounder really sparkled. The former Kerry senior was spectacular for the East as they rampaged their way through the opening rounds of the championship.

10. Shane McSweeney (Kilcummin)

A midfielder by trade, Todd proved his worth at half forward for both his club and his district throughout 2018. His physicality around the middle third was crucial as Kilcummin ground down all-comers in the Intermediate, so much so that his teammate Kieran Murphy chose him as his side’s MVP in our Players’ Review.

11. Paudie Clifford (Fossa)

The elder Clifford brother’s swashbuckling performances for Fossa, East Kerry and the Kerry juniors make him an automatic choice on this Team of the Year. Blessed with pace, toughness and skill, Clifford wreaked havoc against every team he faced.

12. Kevin McCarthy (Kilcummin)

McCarthy was excellent in the Kerry Intermediate Championship, putting teams to the sword with his incisive solo runs and eye for goal. Kilcummin’s sole Kerry senior is deceptively rapid and his unselfish hard work was crucial throughout his side’s history-making 2018 campaign.

13. Tony Brosnan (Dr Crokes)

Brosnan grabbed national headlines last year and rightly so. The silky corner forward put up ridiculous numbers in the County Championship, most notably against An Ghaeltacht when he notched 1-14 (1-11 from play) with no wides. A contender for Player of the Year.

14. David Clifford (Fossa)

It was a year to remember for David Clifford as he made his breakthrough with the Kerry seniors and quickly established himself as a leading light. His last gasp goal against Monaghan will live long in the memory, and he deservedly earned an All-Star nod for his efforts. The prodigious youngster also starred for East Kerry as they reached the last four of the County Championship. The 2018 Killarney Advertiser Sport Player of the Year.

15. Kieran O’Leary (Dr Crokes)

There were rumours back in 2017 that Kieran O’Leary’s starting berth for Dr Crokes was in real jeopardy. So much for that. The 31-year-old was phenomenal in 2018, showing form reminiscent of his minor days as he pulled the strings in the Crokes full forward line to devastating effect. His incredible goal in the O’Donoghue Cup final was the icing on the cake.

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04.01.19

Burns fires Crokes to 30th O’Donoghue Cup Kilcummin captain Brendan Kealy, referee James O’Sullivan (Firies) and Dr Crokes captain John Payne.

Dr Crokes wing back Shane Doolan celebrates with his father, Eddie.

Dr Crokes stalwart Eoin Brosnan, who won his 12th O’Donoghue Cup title, with captain John Payne. Pics: Matt O’Neill.

Eamonn Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Stadium

Dr Crokes ended 2018 in style at the Park on December 22 when they proved far too strong for an understrength Kilcummin side. Crokes were also missing four players but they had very strong reserves which they were able to start without weakening the team that much. It was a different story for Kilcummin who could ill afford to dip into their panel of substitutes. Crokes opened briskly and went ahead with a third-minute point. Then Micheál Burns took over and gave a Man of the Match display at wing forward, kicking six glorious points from play. In all Crokes scored 3-20 from play, a remarkable feat indeed.

No headway

Kilcummin could make no headway against a com-

O’Donoghue Cup Final Dr Crokes 3-24 Kilcummin 1-8 pletely dominant Crokes team throughout the field in that first half. Scores from Kieran O’Leary, Daithí Casey, Micheál Burns, Jordan Kiely, Mark O’Shea and Shane Doolan built up a commanding lead on the half-hour, 1-11 to 0-2. Worse was to come for Kilcummin as Kieran O’Leary scored two goals in the three minutes of added on time. One shot would do justice to any goal of the year contest. At half time Kilcummin trailed by 2-12 to 0-2 and the game was well and truly over as a contest. They did improve in the second half with Matt Keane and Oscar O’Connor notching some badly needed scores but the lead was too much to claw back as Crokes marched on to their 30th O’Donoghue Cup title in the competition’s 60-year history.

Crokes youngster Mark O’Shea evades his marker, Daniel Moynihan.

12 for Eoin Brosnan

It was a special day for Eoin Brosnan who had a fine game en route to winning his 12th O’Donoghue Cup medal. Colm Cooper has 11 but a foot injury prevented him from playing. Crokes gave game time to 35 plyers over the course of this competition. Top scorer in the final was Jordan Kiely for Crokes (1-5) while Matt Keane was best for Kilcummin (0-6). Crokes got 10 of their players on the scoresheet while Kilcummin had 4. Both teams have resumed training after the Christmas recess as they prepare for All-Ireland club semi-finals. Kilcummin versus Kildare champions Two Mile House will go ahead at the end of January while Crokes will play their club semi against the Longford champions in February. More about those games as we get nearer to match days.

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04.01.19

Eamonn Fitzgerald and Danny Casey at a Killarney Advertiser Social back in the 1980s.

Des Cahill’s autobiography, Play It Again Des.

Des Cahill wanted part of the Killarney Advertiser action Eamonn Fitzgerald

Acclaimed sports broadcaster Des Cahill was so enamoured by the formula of the Killarney Advertiser that he once considered buying it, according to a passage in his autobiography ‘Play It Again Des’. Cahill, who spent 40 years in journalism - some of it in the print media but most of it with RTÉ – resided in Killarney in the 1980s and was so impressed with the town’s number one publication that he even thought about purchasing it from founder and owner Danny Casey, the father of current Managing Director Cormac Casey. “It was owned by Danny Casey, a great character, and he mentioned at one stage that he might sell it,” Cahill reflects, although it’s likely that Danny was engaging in some friendly banter with the young journalist. “He must have thought it was ludicrous that a young fella like me would talk to him about buying it, but I was interested, the thought struck me that you could have a good business and really develop it. “Danny had a very successful formula, the paper was free but advertising paid for it, but I doubt he took me seriously when we spoke. Apart from anything I wouldn’t have had the money to buy it. Anyway, God knows what kind of an accent I would have ended up with if I’d stayed there for 25 years.” On several occasions Cahill relates how lucky he has been in life to do the job that he loves so much. His father was the principal teacher in Corofin in Co. Clare and Des was born in Ennis Hospital. What he did not know for many years was why they moved to Dublin but one day he was trawling through the local Clare newspapers in the National Library when he came across the report of drownings in a lake in Clare. His father’ first wife and two of her children went swimming in a local lake one day and all three were drowned. After this tragedy, Des’ father moved to a Dublin school and remarried. So Des spent most of his life in Dublin. His father got rid of the TV so they depended on the radio and this is where Des got hooked on the drama

of sport. He studied for his journalism certification in Rathmines and started his career at the tender age of 18 with the Irish Press. He spent some time in Carlow and then four years with the Kerryman. Donal Hickey was a great help to him. He also introduced him to the bog and that heavy work did not suit the soft city boy. Donal and Des were the first to break the story of the Kerry babies and Joanne Hayes. Des says that he is a real softie at heart and felt so much for the innocent Joanne Hayes who had to wait for 34 years (January 2018) before she got an apology from the gardaí. They secured a DNA profile that confirmed that she could not have been the mother of the Cahersiveen baby. He also relates how he joined the Crokes. He was in the Fáilte Hotel talking to Dermot O’Callaghan who suggested to him to call into Eddie O’Sullivan in the Tatler Jack pub. “If I’d been sent across the road to Murphy’s Bar I’d have ended up playing for the Legion.” He relates a very funny incident playing at full forward for the Crokes junior team against Firies on a very wet day. The umpire was very vocal and supportive of Des cheering wildly when he scored and giving out about the rough play of the Firies full back. He followed them down to the other goal for the second half. That was unusual. All was revealed at the end of the game when the umpire said, “I’ve an auld court case coming up next week, if you could keep it out of the paper…” This was typical of the people in Kerry; they were mortified that their names would be in The Kerryman for drink driving and other places where they might have broken the law. He really enjoyed reporting on the then Killarney UDC where some of the councillors would make these big speeches if they saw him writing. They wanted to get their names in The Kerryman while other people wanted to keep their names out of the paper. Welcome to the Kerry psyche, said Des. He had great admiration for Maurice O’Donoghue and for Michael Healy-Rae.

A job came up in 1984 in RTE so with tears in his eyes, he and Caroline left Killarney. He got the job in RTÉ but he makes an unexpected admission. “To this day I really do not have a good broadcasting voice. It’s undeniably squeaky, so I feared I would perish on that rock.” He need not have worried as he soon made his mark on radio and on TV. He travelled all over the world to cover all kinds of sports where there were Irish athletes taking part. Included are the Tour de France, the Olympics, soccer in Saipan and many more. He met with and interviewed world superstars. These included Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Katie Taylor, Sonia O’Sullivan, Kelly and Roche and Michael Phelps, who has 28 Olympic medals. He is fluent in Irish and has a great grá for the language. He interviewed Michelle Smith for Radio na Gaeltachta and got to like her. She was defiant to the end but her medals were tainted after Atlanta. She maintains that she never tampered with the sample. However, she is erased from sporting history because of the loss of faith after the whiskey in the jar. There is an interesting chapter on The Sunday Game and the various pundits. He has an interesting take on Joe Brolly who is always “pushing out the boundaries.” He goes on to say that he is “kind, generous, social-minded person, but he is also the greatest hoor on earth. He is a cranky, whingey, fecker and that is all rolled into one.” One other point Des makes is that he does not dye his hair. He also does a piece on the part he played in Dancing With the Stars and how he got over his nervousness to go so far in the competition. The style of this book is very readable and he does give us a great insight on the way sports reporting develops for a man that is consumed by it all and likes nothing more than bringing it to the listeners and viewers. Des concludes that, “life has its bleak and dark sides but there are some incredibly uplifting and positive moments, the most inspirational people, and sport regularly reflects that… I have been lucky in my life. I ended up with the best job in Ireland.”

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04.01.19

Lakers ready to start the year off right

A capacity crowd watching watching Scotts Lakers v Fr Mathews in the National League earlier this season. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

National League Div 1 Scotts Lakers v Galway Titans | Saturday at 7.30pm | (Killarney Sports Centre) Eamonn Keogh Following a break from league action in recent weeks, Scotts Lakers return to Killarney Sports Centre this Saturday, January 5 and will play host to the Galway Titans. It should be a perfect opportunity for the Lakers to get the new year off to a good start as the Galway side have struggled this season with just one win and 13 losses. The young Titans squad currently remain bottom of the Northern Conference. Interestingly, Titans’ American Tom Rivard was a former teammate of Scotts Lakers star Seán O’Brien at Colgate University. The Galway side

also have a second American in Harrison Deneka, who was actually released by Scotts Lakers at the start of the season. Titans have some talented young players including Ben Kelly, Matthew Sweeney and Eoin Coughlan, a son of former Killarney supremo Joe Coughlan, who was Head Coach of the St Paul’s Super League team in the mid 1990s. Scotts Lakers played in the Castleisland Christmas blitz over Christmas, losing to the Limerick Celtics and Tralee Warriors, but they enjoyed a good win over Killorglin and narrowly missed out on a

Scotts Lakers Fixtures

Southern Conference P W L Ballincollig 16 16 0 Scotts Lakers 16 13 3 IT Carlow 15 10 5 Limerick Celtics 16 9 7 Portlaoise Panthers 16 8 8 Fr Mathews 14 6 8 UL Sports Eagles 15 4 11 Waterford Vikings 16 2 14 LIT 16 2 14

place in the final after being one basket short in overall scoring differences. Considering that they were without their foreign trio of Seán O’Brien, Papito Hersisia and Dailian Mason, Scotts Lakers performed well with team captain Mark Greene continuing to display the outstanding form he has shown all season. Séamus Brosnan also did well while Andrew Fitzgerald was in sparkling form. Lakers coach Cormac O’Donoghue is expected to have a full squad to choose from this weekend and tip-off in Killarney Sports Centre on Saturday night is at 7.30pm.

PF PA PD Pts 1438 1143 295 48 1440 1252 188 39 1164 1093 71 30 1313 1298 15 27 1213 1310 -97 24 1154 1169 -15 18 1132 1182 -50 12 1143 1342 -199 6 1206 1414 -208 6

Jan 5 Titans H Jan 19

Ulster University

Feb 2

LYIT Donegal

Feb 16

Dublin Lions

Feb 23

DBS Eanna

Mar 2

Tolka Rovers

Mar 9

KUBS BC

Mar 16

Sligo All-Stars

Northern Conference P W L PF PA PD Pts DBS Eanna 14 14 0 1235 883 352 42 Dublin Lions 14 10 4 1208 1071 137 30 EJ Sligo All-Stars 14 9 5 1162 1105 57 27 Tolka Rovers 14 8 6 1031 970 61 24 KUBS BC 14 7 7 1105 1053 52 21 Ulster University 14 4 10 1021 1118 -97 12 LYIT Donegal 14 3 11 1079 1360 -281 9 Titans 14 1 13 997 1278 -281 3

Seán O’Brien will be hoping to lead the Lakers to their first win of 2019.

Sport

04.01.19 Ryder Cup

Murphy’s beat the Heights to reclaim Ryder Cup The Murphy’s Golf Society team bounced back to recapture the Ryder Cup from the Killarney Heights Golf Society team at Killeen on Saturday last. The Heights were chasing three in a row and were level with Murphy’s at three points each after six fourball matches. A large crowd gathered around the 18th green for the final group. Pat Carroll secured the winning point for Murphy’s when he hit a superb six iron pin-high to around fifteen feet of the hole, Jim Sheehan (Heights) pitched in to six feet with his third shot. Carroll holed out for a par while Sheehan missed for a half. Murphys are Ryder Cup champions for 2018. A great evening was spent at Seán Murphy’s establishment that evening. Results. (Murphy’s names first) 1. Seán Murphy & Pat Casey won 5/3 v Pádraig Sweeney & Eddie Slattery 2. Jimmie Smith & Seamus Doheny lost 3/2 v George Vass & Pat Kelleher 3. Pat Cussen & Mike Casey lost 5/3 v Donal Gap O’Sullivan & Seánie Kelleher 4. Brendan Keogh & Greg O’Donoghue won 4/3 v David McIndoe & Enda Prendergast 5. Chris Collins & Ger Moroney won 4/3 v Eugene O’ Sullivan & Donal Cronin 6. Conor McNiece & Kevin Browne lost 2/1 v John Cahill and Séamus O’Donoghue 7. Niall O’Mara & Pat Carroll won 1up v Seán Casey & Jim Sheehan

Murphy’s Bar Golf Society Captain Pat Casey celebrates with team members after defeating The Heights Golf Society in their Ryder Cup match at Killeen last Saturday.

Rugby

The Killarney U16 team who recently defeated Tralee 39-5 in a friendly at O’Dowd Park.

GAA

Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society: At the presentation of the Eddie Barry Memorial Cup Golfer of the Year award (sponsored by Vincent Casey Life and Pensions) at a prizegiving function in The Speakeasy Bar on St Stephen’s Day were (front) John O’Leary (incoming President), Vincent Casey, Joey Sheehan (winner) and Karl McMahon (2019 Captain). Back: Mike Howard, Johnny Courtney, Shane Horgan, Stephen Fleming and Der Brosnan. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

Sport

04.01.19

MD O’Shea’s seal first ever Munster title

The MD O’Shea’s team who defeated Boston Scientific in the Munster Inter Firms final.

Munster Inter Firms Final MD O’Shea’s (Kerry) 6-9 | Boston Scientific (Tipperary) 2-6 Impressive performances by Chris Brady and Jeff O’Donoghue were key as Kerry champions MD O’Shea’s defeated Boston Scientific to claim their first ever Munster football title in UL last week. Boston dominated the early exchanges but only had a solitary point from Nire forward Shane Walsh to show for their efforts. Chris Brady got MD O’Shea’s on the scoreboard after 10 minutes when he picked up possession on the 21 and kicked a good point. A Jeff O’Donoghue goal really set Mackie’s on their way shortly after and a point by Brian O’Donoghue followed by a fisted goal by Chris Brady put them well in command. Jeff O’Donoghue and Brady added further scores before the break to make 2-5 to 0-2 at half time. Any hopes Boston Scientific had of staging a comeback were crushed within a few minutes of the restart as Brady and Jeff O’Donoghue bagged a pair of goals to kill the tie as a contest.

To their credit, Boston never gave up and they replied with two goals from Shane Walsh but MD O’Shea’s were not to be denied and goals from Cian Murphy and substitute Ronan Delaney put the icing on the cake. After the game Munster Inter-Firm GAA Chairman Michael Mulcahy presented the AIB Cup to the victorious MD O’Shea’s captain Jeff O’Donoghue. The victory marks the company’s first ever title and continues Kerry’s dominance of the Munster Senior Football Championship. MD O’Shea’s: Eamon Bowler (Glenflesk), Jonathan Bowler (Glenflesk), Ian Somers (Currow), Damien Cronin (Rathmore), Paul Riordan (Kilcummin), Pa Warren (Gneeveguilla), Mark O’Shea (Dr Crokes), Kevin Breen (Legion), Ciarán Kennedy (Beaufort, 0-1), Alan Murphy (Glenflesk), Jeff O’Donoghue (Glenflesk, 2-2), Brendan Falvey (Dr Crokes, 0-2), Cian Murphy (Spa, 1-1), Chris Brady (Dr Crokes, 2-2) and Brian O’Donoghue (Glenflesk, 0-1)

Subs: Mark O’Shea (Dr Crokes), Ronan Delaney (Dr Crokes, 1-0), Diarmuid Cahill (Spa), Martin Doolan (Legion), Pat O’Sullivan (Kilcummin), Peter Cronin (Glenflesk), Paudie Coffey (Beaufort), Gavin Moriarty (Legion), Cian Breen (Legion) and Damien Nagle (Rathmore). Boston Scientific: Martin Boland (Clonmel Óg), Ronan Duffy (Clonmel Commercials), Conor Davin Murphy (Kilsheelan/Kilcash), Patrick Lawlor (Nire/ Fourmilewater), Shane Leahy (Arravale Rovers), Robert Hannon (Knockaderry), Tommy Sweeney (Newcastle), Craig Guiry (The Nire), Tim Buckley (Clyda Rovers, 0-1), Niall O’Brien (Knockavilla Kickhams), Paul Drohan (Rathgormack/Clonea), Alan Lonergan (Clonmel Commercials), Bryan Lowry (Arravale Rovers, 0-2), Shane Walsh (The Nire/Fourmilewater, 2-3) and Donan Reade (No Club). Subs: Niall Prendergast (Palatine), Barry Curran (Dromore St Dympnas) and Robert Keane (No Club).

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Killarney Athletic

300 CLUB MEMBER DRAW WINNERS: Brian Regan (€500) and Tara & Luke Casey, Pa Howard, Glenn Bowler, Eanna Kavanagh and Joan O’Connor (€100). Well done to all. 300 Club member names are now being taken for next year’s 300 Club. All support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Mike O’Shea on 087 2226185 or any committee member. HAPPY NEW YEAR: Killarney Athletic AFC would like to wish all players, members, parents and sponsors a very Happy New Year. RESULTS: U13 Killorglin C 3-6 Killarney Athletic B (Goals: Denzel Aydiner x2, Liam Hennigan x2, Bryn Flaherty and Rohan Saha. Man of the Match: Denzel Aydiner. Captain: Caolán Mitchel). FIXTURES: Premier A - Mitchels Avenue v Killarney Athletic (1.30pm on Sunday). Division 1B - Killarney Athletic B v Classic B (Sunday at 2pm). CONTACT: If you have anything to add to Killarney Athletic AFC notes, please contact Mary McCarrick on 087 7750773 or mccarrickmary@hotmail.com. Please check www.killarneyathletic.com or Facebook for match reports, club information and contact details.

Killarney Celtic

COLLECTION: Many thanks to all who collected at and supported the recent church gate collection. LOTTO: 3, 5, 7, 24. No winner. Two match 3 receive €75. Next jackpot: €2,800. RESULTS: U13 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic B 6-2 Tralee Dynamos (Goals: Joey McCarthy x2, Oisín Fleming x2, Cian Guerin and Eugene Crowley). U15 Premier - Killarney Celtic 2-4 St Brendan’s Park (Goals: Dyllan Roche x2). CONGRATS to Cian Russell (U13) who made the Team of the Week.

Golf

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS : Drive-In 2019 (Thursday, December 27). 1st: Dermot Roche (13) & Ciara O Mahony (12) - 42pts 2nd: John and Kathleen Wall - 42pts BG: Donal Considine (3) & Ann Moynihan Rudden 36 gross 3rd: Shane Horan (3) & Ellen Ann Sugrue – 42pts 4th: Kevin Leacy (8) & Gemma Leacy (27) – 41pts 5th: Frances Arthur (24) & James Arthur (12) – 41pts 6th: Marie Geaney (20) & John Geaney (16) – 39pts 7th: Peter Wickham (11) & Peg Wickham (37) – 38pts Congratulations to all the winners! The next competition for the ladies will take place on Sunday, January 6. This is a 13 hole competition on Mahony’s Point to celebrate Nollaig na mBan. The new rules will be in effect on that day. There is an information sheet about the new rules available in the ladies locker room. Please look up the new rules on the ILGU and R&A websites. We encourage members to familiarise themselves with the new rules prior to playing.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s)

ARBUTUS CUP: St Stephen’s Day saw the Annual Arbutus Cup being held on Mahony’s. This event was very kindly sponsored by Killarney Printing. Result as follows: 1st Sean Goulding 41pts, 2nd Colm O’Shea 40pts, 3rd Declan Glavin 40pts, 4th Gerard Moroney 38pts and 5th Louis Holland 38pts. Best Gross - Simon Gallivan 34pts, Cat 2 DJ Fleming 35pts, Cat 3 James Lynch 38pts, Cat 4 John F Murphy 37pts. The 2019 season Drive-In took place the following day. A large gathering of members were present as the newly appointed club captains drove balls into Lough Leane to celebrate the start of their year term.

We wish Men’s Captain James Curran, Lady’s Captain Mary Sheehy, Junior Boys Captains Ryan Kelliher and Junior Girls Captain Valerie Clancy all the best in their year ahead and all of our members a happy and prosperous 2019. NEXT COMPETITION: 2-person scramble on Killeen on January 6 with an 8.30am and 12.30am shotgun sponsored by the Men’s Club. CALENDAR: Lastly, copies of the new 2019 calendar are now available to members. Please contact any of the committee for a copy.

the weekend of January 12/13 so all help would be greatly appreciated. V

Soccer

On the ball: GAA Notes

Dr Crokes

Ross Golf Club

O’DONOGHUE CUP FINAL: Dr Crokes 3-24 Kilcummin 0-8. Congratulations to Micheál Burns on winning Man of the Match. Team: Shane Murphy 0-1 (45), John Payne (capt.), Eoin Brosnan, Fionn Fitzgerald, David O’Leary, Jason Lyne, Shane Doolan 0-2, Gavin White, Daithi Casey 0-5 (0-3 frees), Micheál Burns 0-6, Gavin O’Shea, Brian Looney 0-1, Jordan Kiely 1-4, Kieran O’Leary 2-1, Mark O’Shea 0-1. Subs: Michael Potts, David Shaw 0-2, Alan O’Sullivan, Brian Fitzgerald, David Naughton, Tony Brosnan 0-1.

04.01.19

PROGRESSIVE 31 will re-commence on Wednesday, January 9 in Crokes Clubhouse. It will start at 8pm. You will need to bring money and a partner (€5 per person).

RESULTS: SS competition on Sunday, December 30. 1st Seán Moynihan (5) 43, 2nd Michael J Casey (19) 39. FIXTURES: This weekend (January 5/6) we will hold an Open Single Stableford competition and the timesheet is now available.

Other Sports

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club:

LOTTO: 10, 11, 18, 27. Next jackpot: €15,400 plus €1,000 bonus. BOHERBUE ROAD RACE: Well done to Saoirse Tomkins who won the Boherbue Road Race over the Christmas break. Saoirse is one of our up and coming juveniles who is making a name for herself in running. TOP CLUB 2018: Gneeveguilla AC has been awarded the Top Club 2018 at the Munster Masters Track & Field Championships. The presentation ceremony is in Rathkeale, Co Limerick in early February. Great credit is due to our Masters in capturing this award. They have been there and thereabout with a few years now, so well done everybody involved. YEARLY LOTTO TICKETS: Yearly lotto tickets are up for renewal. Contact Tom Joe on 087 9339087. Anyone wishing to join for the year we would deeply appreciate your support.

Fossa Community Games

Contact the following coaches if you have children interested in these upcoming events. Please note that in the event of numbers exceeding places available, the lead coach will select the panel. U11 mixed basketball: Shane Horgan, U13 girls basketball: Mike Cahillane, U16 girls basketball: Katherine Butler, U10 boys indoor soccer: Maurice O’Meara, U13 boys indoor soccer: David Butler, Swimming: Sheila Keogh In response to changes in procedures at county level, all participants need to be registered with Fossa Community Games in order to compete in 2019. Cost of €10 per child or €20 per family. Please contact Caroline Cronin on 086 8487352.

Spa Muckross Community Games

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! The 2019 season will be starting off on Sunday, January 13 with the boys U13 basketball competition. Teams have also been entered for the U11 mixed on Saturday 19 and the U13 girl’s competition on Sunday 20. We wish all our players the best of luck.

ART AND HANDWRITING

The Spa Muckross Club Competition will take place on Tuesday, January 15 in the Spa GAA hall. The art competition is on from 6.30pm to 7pm and handwriting 7.15pm to 7.45pm. Please keep an eye on the Spa Muckross Facebook page for details of this competition.

SWIMMING

The county competition for swimming will take place Sunday, February 3 in Tralee. Closing date for entries is January 18. If your child would like to enter please contact Emir on 087 2258776.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

AGM: Reminder of our AGM taking place on Thursday night, January 10 at 8pm in the International Hotel. Also our annual church gate collection is on

SENIOR SCÓR is now looking for participants for the 2019 competition. Open to all adults. Please contact Ger Lyne on 086 1541840. HAPPY NEW YEAR: We wish all our Members and their Families Best wishes for 2019.

Listry

BON VOYAGE: Listry GAA would like to send best wishes to senior player Gary O’Sullivan who is heading to Australia. He will be greatly missed in the GAA and in the community of Listry. FAHA COURT: Listry officers and players would like to thank Seán and Aoife O’Mahony and all the staff of Faha Court Bar and Restaurant on the fantastic meal and entertainment provided by them on Saturday night, December 29. Jerome Kennedy presented Dan Tim O’Sullivan with a glassware for his kindness and generosity to the Listry GAA club members and players when they went to London in November. FUNDRAISING: Listry GAA would like to thank everyone who was involved on our fundraising event for Pallitive Care Unit, UHK on St Stephen’s Day in Listry pitch. We raised in excess of €1,700 on the day. A huge thanks to Damien and Jimmy and the senior team for organising the event for a worthy cause. JUVENILE AGM: Listry Juvenile AGM will be held on Thursday, January 10 at 7.30pm in the clubrooms, all parents who have children involved in Listry GAA please attend. LISTRY CLUB AGM: Listry Senior AGM will be held on Sunday, January 13 at 2pm in the clubrooms. This is a great opportunity to become an active member of our club and get involved in our community. LOTTO: 12, 16, 18, 23. Next draw: Sunday, January 6. Jackpot: €10,450.

Beaufort

LOTTO: Next draw: Sunday, January 6 at Galvin’s. Jackpot: €7,000. FIXTURE: Beaufort senior men will play Dundalk Young Irelands in the All-Ireland Junior football semi-final on Sunday, January 20 at 2pm in Portlaoise. Extra time if needed. SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ 2019: Quiz sheets are now available from usual sellers and club at 087 9975737. Closing date is January 31.

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