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Killarney faces further government owned building dereliction Indecisiveness by a government agency could lead to more dereliction in Killarney. This week the Health and Safety Executive said it was to review the future of both the District Hospital and St. Columbanus Home. The new community hospital is currently under construction on a site adjoining the by-pass on the old St Finan’s site. It is expected to open later this year or early next year and while it is a welcome addition to the town, there should also be alarm bells going off. Government agencies and Killarney have a very poor record when it comes to managing state-owned assets that are no longer in public use. St Finan’s is a prime example. Vacant since 2012, nobody seems to know what should be done with the listed building and the more the never-ending debate continues, the more it falls into further disrepair. But that is not the only building in Killar-

ney that has been allowed to depreciate over the years. The Áras Phádraig on Lewis Road in another example. Plans for the redevelopment of Áras Phádraig were given the go ahead by elected councillors last year. The popular local community centre has been idle since May 2009 when the Franciscan Community attempted to transfer ownership of the facility to the town council; however this ran into trouble as the authority is not a charity. It took until 2017 before the legal hitch could be overcome with the site now derelict and in need of considerable investment. Five years later Killarney Municipal District approved plans to re-develop the site under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. To qualify for the funding, councillors

were told that the inclusion of the Primary Care Unit was a redline issue as without it funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund the would not be forthcoming for the entire project. That in itself raises further alarm bells. A year on nothing has been done to the Lewis Road site and we are fast approaching 15 years of idleness. But, this week at a Cork/Kerry Community Health Forum meeting TD Danny Healy-Rae asked that when the District Hospital and St. Columbanus Home become unoccupied that at least one of them could be turned into a primary care unit. “I again raised a very important issue about the Minor Injuries Unit and pointed out they will have two wonderful sites available to them when Killarney closes as these are ideal locations with adequate parking for the Minor Injuries

Unit and central to East Kerry, Mid Kerry and South Kerry and would also help to reduce the chaos at the A and E in University Hospital Kerry, I am glad that I received a favourable response from the HSE where they said they would give this request active consideration,” he said. So, if Healy-Rae’s proposal gets the favourable response he has been promised what becomes of the Áras Phádraig plans. Killarney does need a primary care unit, it does not need two. So either the Lewis Road project gets shelved to make way for the Healy-Rae proposal or the latter idea never gets off the ground. Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain, Killarney faces more state-owned dereliction and the town’s track record in such matters is very, very poor. Anyone know what is happening at the council-owned Pretty Polly site?

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KPFA staff serve strike notice over pay disparities Medical and care staff working for Kerry Parents and Friends have served strike notice and will not report for work from next Tuesday.

Eilis Loughrey, Director of People and Culture, left, and Ann O’Leary, Assistant HR Manager at the opening of a dedicated quiet room for staff as The Gleneagle Hotel Celebrates World Mental Health Day. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The Gleneagle Hotel celebrates World Mental Health Day A new Quiet Room for Gleneagle employees was officially opened this week to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The Quiet Room is designed to provide employees with a space where they can recharge, engage in mindfulness and relaxation exercises, or simply enjoy a moment of silence. “Quiet rooms reduce workplace stress and improve well-being. We have designed this space to cater to any member of our team seeking timeout from the hustle and bustle of the workplace. It is part of our ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our employees” said Eilis Loughrey, Director Of People and Culture for The

Gleneagle Group. “We hope that this addition will provide our team with a space to relax when needed, ultimately benefiting both our employees and the business.” Other benefits of working with the Gleneagle Group include complimentary access to our full leisure centre facilities, access to trained mental health first aiders, social events for employees and their families, meals on duty, learning and development opportunities, and regular employee rewards for exceptional behaviour.

The dispute centres on pay disparities. Most medial and care staff employed by the Health and Safety Executive are paid under Section 38 pay structures. However KPFA is funded by government under Section 39 and that rate is lower that Section 38 employees. KPFA is having difficulty retaining staff as many to more-lucrative Section 38 jobs. In a letter seen by the Killarney Advertiser, Marie Linehan, the KPFA’s chief executive outlined her concerns. She said: “KPFA is losing staff who are taking up employment directly with the HSE or with a Section 38 employer. In the current year, up to the end of July, we have lost a significant number of staff for these very reasons. KPFA fully supports the need for pay parity, and we have long advocated for this. Unions have asked KPFA to address the issue of pay parity for our employees, but we are not funded to do this and we have forwarded this request to the HSE, our primary funders, to seek this level of funding.” The situation has now escalated and strike action has been served. Ms Linehan added: “We have in the last week been advised by unions, that following a ballot of their members who are KPFA employees, the have unanimously

voted to proceed with strike action.” Strike action will commence on Tuesday and the staff will not return to work until there is some resolution of a renewed round of talks. “Obviously, this is a very serious situation and I would like to assure you that we are seeking engagement with unions,” she added, “We also recognise the significantly disruptive impact strike action will have on people we support and their care givers and families and this remains a priority for the Senior Management team.”

Time to eradicate the poop bags from the trees Close to 50 dog-poop bags were collected by the National Parks and Wildlife Services outdoor staff on one particular stretch of path between Muckross House and Lower Torc in recent weeks. “This unsightly phenomenon can become extinct,” said an NPWS spokesperson. “We all love our four-legged friends, let’s do the decent thing for our pooches. Just

Staff of Killarney National Park, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Muckross House and Gardens, Killarney House and Gardens, Knockreer Demesne, gathered at Killarney House for an update on new projects being carried out in Killarney National Park, presented by Éamonn Meskell, Divisional Manager, NPWS. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Marie Linehan from Kerry Parents & Friends Assoc. Photo: Pauline Dennigan

take a few extra steps to discard those poop bags in our own bins or designated poop bins.” Killarney National Park is of high ecological value because of the quality, diversity, and extensiveness of many of its habitats and the wide variety of species that they accommodate, some of which are rare. The park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982, and forms part of a Special Area of Conservation.

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Coffee Shops want your 2GoCups back! Coffee lovers who are participating in Killarney Coffee Cup scheme are being encouraged to bring their cups back and collect their €2 deposit. Overall the scheme has been declared a huge success but some people are not returning their cups and the team behind the unique plan have issued a plea to participants so that the cups remain in circulation. “If you have a stack of 2GoCups at home or at work, bring your extra cups to any of the participating businesses and get your deposit back,” said organiser Ciara

Treacy. “Coffee shops want to have the cups returned - it avoids them having to purchase more. Let's create a closed circular system and keep those cups in use. Thank you for being part of the change. Already you have eliminated over 200,000 disposable cups to date.” Pictured, Amy O'Connell, Pat Doolan of Kerry Hospice, Stella Loughnane, Principal, Roisin Casey and Shane Fleming.

Community college donates €500 to Kerry Hospice

Staff at Killarney Community College donated €500 to Kerry Hospice. Teachers participated in the recent Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning in aid of the hospice. ‘This money will no doubt be put to great use in supporting people in difficult times. This charity has an extra special meaning for Killarney

Community College as they have had members of staff, who in challenging times, were supported by this outstanding service,” said principal, Stella Loughnane. “The college was delighted to host this event to raise funds for Kerry Hospice which provides so much support to our community at times of need, it is so important to give a little back.”

Celebrating 100 years of pub life on High Street, Killarney, O'Connor's Bar (also knowns as Teddy's) were family members (left to right) Rory, Ciara, Matthew, Tess (who has seen five generations of O'Connor's on High Street), Tadhg (who now assists in running the pub with his daughter Caragh), Caragh and Mary. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan.

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Killarney named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town The success of Killarney in winning Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town in this year’s national Tidy Towns Awards is a testament to the sense of community in the town, Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Brendan Cronin stated. As well as winning the title of Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, Killarney missed out on the overall Tidy Towns award by a single point, but also captured a Gold Medal and was overall winner in the South West and Mid West Region. It marks a consistently high level of results in the national Tidy Towns Awards over the past 20 years, and according to Cathaoirleach Cronin, it demonstrates the pride that the people of Killarney, the businesses and the various organisations have in their town. “We are honoured to have been named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town today,” he said, “and I want to pay a huge tribute to everyone who has been involved in Killarney receiving the award. This is a team ef-

fort, and much like the successes of Kerry football teams over the years, it isn’t down to a single person. This award is due to the combined efforts of the Killarney Looking Good committee, the staff and outdoor crews from Kerry County Council, the residents’ organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals. When we come together as a group, as a community, the sky is the limit, and the proof of that can be seen by today’s award.” The Cathaoirleach took time to pay tribute for former Chair of Killarney Looking Good Yvonne Quill, who passed away last year, and stat-

ed that it was a fitting honour that the work she had overseen has continued. “The Tidy Towns report on Killarney highlights the work being put in by the schools in Killarney with their Green Flags. This is hugely important as it means that the huge work that Yvonne and her committee put in over the years is being taken up by the next generation,” the Cathaoirleach said. “As a result, we are confident that for generations to come, the hard work necessary to achieve this success will be carried on and that Killarney will be well represented every year during the national Tidy Towns Awards.” Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, has congratu-

13.10.2023 lated towns across his constituency on their Tidy Towns success. " “I am also delighted to see that my own town of Killarney has not only be awarded the title of Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, but also the winner of the Regional Award for the South West and Mid-West Region. We have a bustling tourism industry in Killarney and hopefully this recognition will provide an additional boost to the town. Fully deserved in my view. "As an MEP, my work brings with it a lot of travelling. I may be a bit biased, but I can safely say there is no better place in the world than Killarney. It’s a beautiful town with fantastic surrounding natural scenery, the Killarney Tidy Towns group have done the whole community proud and they deserve a lot of credit for their hard work. It is not just Killarney, Tralee, Listowel and Kenmare also received good medals, so well done to them as well."

Town’s bid for overall award starts now It is most fitting that Killarney’s superb success in the national Tidy Towns Competition almost coincides with the first anniversary of the passing of Yvonne Quill who spearheaded the local campaign year after year, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has said. Yvonne was the driving force behind the Killarney Tidy Towns project and the Killarney Looking Good Competition for several years and the seeds that were sown during her time at the helm are now

coming to fruition, the business organisation said. A statement issued by joint Chamber Presidents, Johnny McGuire and Pádraig Treacy, thanked all involved for helping Killarney to win the prestigious title of Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town which is something, they said, that everybody can be very proud of. “Great credit is due to the management and outdoor staff of Killarney Municipal District Council for their remarkable dedication in presenting Killarney in the best

possible light. “The effort they put in and the quality and consistency of their work on projects such as planting and the presentation of the town’s roundabouts is the real reason Killarney was represented on the victory podium in Croke Park and we all owe them an enormous debt of gratitude,” the statement read. “We also acknowledge the direction given by the Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Brendan Cronin, and the elected members who always have the best interests of the town

and its people at heart”. The Chamber praised the many volunteers who roll up their sleeves to help out in the weekly clean-up projects and those involved with the Meitheal, working on important projects in places like the Abbey Wood and Cloghereen Stream. The business organisation also thanked its members and the town’s retailers for ensuring their premises are well presented and the residents’ associations and individuals for the great pride they show in their home town.

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Garda Youth Achievement Trudi Lawlor Award for Aliza Gul INEC tribute to Tammy Wynette Killarney Community College fifth-year student Aliza Gul was a recent recipient of a Garda Youth Achievement Award.

The music of Tammy Wynette and George Jones will be celebrated in the INEC on Sunday night. ‘Stand By Your Man’ is a nationwide tour by Irish artist Trudi Lawlor and legendary Nashville star Max T Barnes. Award winning vocalist Lalor has teamed up with the Nashville legend Max T Barnes and a super live backing band to perform all the hits from these two Country Music icons in a fantastic show called Stand By Your Man’ The songs and music of Tammy Wynette and George Jones.’ Trudi has been a fan of Wynette all her life and she recently fulfilled a lifelong ambition to actually record the iconic Tammy hit ‘Stand By Your Man.’ “I was invited to perform the song on the Late Late Show last year and the reaction to that was amazing. Of course this year marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of the great Tammy Wynette, so I thought it would be appropriate to record and release

a new version of her biggest hit. I am also honoured to have been invited to perform the songs and music of Tammy Wynette and George Jones in a concert tour in October. I am really looking forward to this and I am delighted to have the great Max T Barnes coming over from Nashville especially to perform the songs of George Jones as part of this tour. Of course Max and his dad Max D Barnes knew George Jones very well and wrote some of his biggest hits including ‘Who’s Gonna fill Their Shoes?’,” said Lawlor. “We are performing concerts all over the country and particularly looking forward to our Kerry Show which takes place in The INEC Club at The Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday. I am really looking forward to meeting up with all the country music fans at these shows, it’s so exciting.”

According to her teachers Aliza lives the school's ethos, embodying the principles of hard work, respect, and dedication to her studies. “Her unwavering commitment to her academic pursuits is evident in her consistent grades and her willingness to go the extra mile in her coursework,” said Brian O’Reilly.

“Aliza treats both her peers and educators with utmost respect, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for everyone around her. “Her dedication to all aspects of the Transition Year programme demonstrated her holistic approach to personal growth and character development. “Aliza Gul's exceptional character and academic achievements make her a true inspiration to her fellow students, showcasing the values that our school strives to instil in all its learners.”

Fire safety talk at Parrish Hall HeartBeat Killarney is hosting a fire-safety seminar in the Parish Centre, Park Road, on October 31. The AA Fire Safety Group’ Eddie O’Connor will be on hand to advise on the ways to make us all safer at this time. “We are delighted to be able to look at

this important subject with experts on the brink of heading into the winter months when the risk of fire increases,” said chairman Billy O’Sullivan. Eddie O’Connor can be reached on 087 693 7859 or by email eddie@aafiresafety.ie

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QUEST KILLARNEY: an awesome season finish in the heart of Killarney Adventure race enthusiasts from all corners of the country descended upon the picturesque town of Killarney last Saturday for Quest Killarney – the final event of the 2023 Quest Adventure Series. This year drew a whopping 1,800 participants, geared up to run, cycle and kayak the stunning natural surrounds of the National Park. A significant change for Quest Killarney saw the event kick off and culminate right in the heart of Killarney town centre. This shift in finish line location created an unparalleled post-event festival vibe, allowing participants to celebrate their triumph with family, friends and loved ones. Furthermore, following in the pioneering footsteps of Killarney becoming Ireland’s first Single-Use Cup Free town, Quest Killarney also became a single-use cup free event this year. As participants crossed the finish line, they received a welcome drink of water served in an 2GoCup cup. They were able to refill the cup as required, before returning it when finished back into circulation, ready for its next adventure. Previously, participants were served water in compostable paper cups at the finish line, but organisers Elite Event Management felt it important to go one step further and get behind the 2GoCup initiative to support Killarney’s pursuit of environmental change. Gap of Dunloe, Ladies View, Mangerton Mountain and Torc Waterfall were just a

Competitors line up for one of the 6 starts at Quest Killarney 2023.

Thumbs up for Quest Killarney at the kayak stage

few of the magnificent highlights along five thrilling routes, each with its own unique charm and varying distance: 32km Challenge, 62km Sport, 70km Dual (for the hardcore runners and cyclists), 78km Pro, and the ultimate 85km Expert. Quest Killarney's diverse route options cater for everyone, from novices to seasoned adventure racers, ensuring that even those who had been hibernating during the rainy summer months could participate and enjoy the adventure. First home in the 85km Expert route was Mark Pinfield in a time of 04:46:19. In second place was Niall Corliss (04:55:08), and in third was Johan Muller (04:56:29). Laura O’Driscoll was first female in the Expert Route in 05:00:58. In second position was Ellen Vitting (05:33:59), in third position was Rosemarie Ru-

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therford (05:51:58). Overall male winner in the 78km Pro route was Henry Browne (03:43:32 and overall female winner was Regina Sheehan (04:31:06). Overall winners in the 62km Sport route were Paul O’Brien (02:39:41) in the men’s race and Rhianna Henneghan (02:45:08) in the women’s race. Winners of the 70km Dual route were men’s race Barry Meade (02:43:11) and women’s race Linda O’Sullivan (03:11:50). Winners of the 32km Challenge route were Paul Feeney for the men (01:27:32) and Alice Smith for the women (01:40:34). After a fantastic race, competitors were treated to a feast of hot, mouthwatering food, and party music at the finish line. Prize-giving was hosted at The Killarney Plaza Hotel, whose generous support has played a pivotal role in making the event

a resounding success this year. Oliver Kirwan from Elite Event Management said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Quest Killarney has once again captured the hearts of adventurers seeking new challenges. Killarney itself serves as an irresistible draw, enticing both locals from Kerry and adventurers from afar to explore its inspiring terrain. As we look forward to 2024, we're determined to inspire even more individuals to discover their next great adventure and chase the Quest! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported us, particularly in our move to a start and finish in the town centre, and generously volunteered their time. A special thanks to our main event sponsors, Volvo, and our event partners: All Real, Gnarly Peaks, and Nuasan." Organisers Elite Event Management are delighted to announce their event dates for 2024: Quest Kenmare on March 9, Quest Glendalough on April 6, Quest Lough Derg on September 7, and Quest Killarney on October 5. For more information on next year’s events please visit www.questadventureseries.com

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Jordan Lee wants local fans to get to the Paralympics in Paris With less than a year to go, Paralympics Ireland is preparing Irish athletes to deliver world class performances and aiming to win multiple medals at the 2024 Games. As proud title sponsor of Paralympics Ireland, Permanent TSB along with Paralympics Ireland want to Turn Paris Green and are encouraging Irish fans to come along and support Team Ireland athletes during the Paralympic Games next summer. To date, five Irish competition slots have been secured across various para-sports including swimming, athletics, cycling and rowing, with more sports to be confirmed in the coming months. Permanent TSB ambassador and Killarney native, high-jumper, Jordan Lee was born with a foreshortened left arm. He became the first one-handed player to play basketball for Ireland before embarking on his athletics career. Jordan’s potential was spotted by Paralympics Ireland at a national talent identification day held post-Rio 2016. His basketball ability gave him a natural aptitude for high jump, and he has progressed at an incredible rate. Jordan has missed much of the season

Permanent TSB ambassador Jordan Lee wants to Turn Paris Green next Summer at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Photo: INPHO/ Morgan Treacy

through injury but he is determined to make up for lost time and secure his place for a return to the Paralympic Games during next year’s qualification window. Permanent TSB Ambassador Jordan Lee said, “I am absolutely delighted to encourage Irish supporters to Turn Paris Green. It is amazing to see the recent increase in participation in para-sport in Ireland and without a doubt it is due to the incredible backing from our sponsors like Permanent TSB, supporting both current Irish Paralympians but also the next generation of future Team Ireland Paralympians. I hope sharing my story will encourage someone to believe in themselves and get involved in para-sport.” Tickets are on sale now via tickets.paris2024.org. The Games are expected to be a complete sell-out, with the largest number of Irish supporters in attendance since London 2012.

Kilcummin children’s art exhibition is final event of Pride in Peatlands project An exhibition of artwork at the Kilcummin Rural Development Group office opens on Saturday 3pm, showcasing the creative work of children from Coolick, Anabla and Kilcummin Primary Schools. The show features clay pieces, cyanotypes, poetry and a creative map of Kilcummin bog, all inspired and informed by the children’s visits to their local bog and created in collaboration with Kerry artists Zoe Uí Fhaoláin Green and Emer Fallon. The exhibition will open with music from local musician Kirill Healy and features voices from the Kilcummin Community sharing their memories and stories of the bog. As part of the event members of the community will be invited to hang their hopes and wishes for the bog’s future on a creative wishing tree. The exhibition is the last in a series of events taking place as part of the Pride in our Peatlands project, funded by Kerry County Council with a Creative Ireland Grant. Previous events included a guided

biodiversity walk and talk on Kilcummin Bog, a creative community session in Kilcummin village with a talk from Thomas Canavan of Tralee Wetlands, and a series of school visits and creative workshops. Artists Zoe Uí Fhaoláin Green and Emer Fallon are particularly grateful for the support the project has received from the community. “We really appreciate how the teachers and schools of Kilcummin gave their time and support to facilitating the school visits. The bog is such a special place, and the work that the Rural Development Group does in maintaining and highlighting the walking routes up there is amazing. We hope the project has highlighted how precious Kilcummin Bog is. We know we’ve gained a deeper understanding not only of the vital role our peatlands play in our delicate ecosystem, but also of the depth of the connection between communities and their peatlands,” said a Kilcummin Rural Development spokesperson.

Annual Rotary club’s charity fashion show sold out The annual Rotary Charity Afternoon Tea at the Great Southern takes place on Saturday. Killarney Rotary club has confirmed that event is sold out. “We will gather in the foyer of the hotel for the drinks reception. We will be moving into the dining room at around 2pm to have the food and fashion show along with some wonderful musical entertainment,” said organiser Ciara Irwin-Foley. Rotary club president Barry Murphy will be in attendance on the day. Another date for the diary is November 29 when the annual Rotary Wine and Art fundraiser event is scheduled to take place.

Rotary club president Barry Murphy will attend the annual Rotary Charity Afternoon Tea at the Great Southern on Saturday.

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Kerry star Paudie proves a major attraction Taking a very brief break from Kerry senior championship duties with East Kerry and preparations for the intermediate championship final with Fossa, Paudie Clifford didn’t get much time to relax at the opening of a new JD Outlet in Killarney on Saturday morning. The attacker is currently in the throes of a hectic season with the divisional side taking on St Kieran’s in the quarter-finals of the Kerry SFC next weekend with his beloved club due to play neighbours Milltown/Castlemaine in the intermediate decider in early November. Paudie stepped away from the training pitch for a short time on Saturday to cut the ribbon at the new JD store at Killarney Outlet Centre which has created over 15 new jobs, both full-time and part-time. He was in big demand for snapshots, selfies and autographs from a host of Kerry supporters – of all ages – and wide-eyed young fans were thrilled to meet and greet the all-action hero who captained Fossa to the All-Ireland Junior Championship title in Croke Park last January. Paudie said he expects the latter stages of the Kerry senior championship to be far more competitive than the prolonged group system and that players with ambitions of making it at an inter-county level will have an opportunity to catch the eye of Kerry team trainer Jack O’Connor in the coming weeks.

“This is probably the time for players to stand up,” he remarked. There was an electric atmosphere in the Killarney Outlet Centre for Saturday’s opening with a long queue forming to avail of some incredible opening day discounts. The JD Outlet, in a prime 7,400sq. ft. space, will generate a very significant footfall given the popularity of the brand. The exciting new addition will concentrate on the provision of the latest trends from the biggest brands in sportswear and it will be a big hit with sports enthusiasts and fashion-conscious shoppers. JD is a global retailer of sports fashion branded and own brand casual wear, combining internationally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma and The North Face, with strong own brand labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand. Killarney Outlet Centre Manager, Paul Sherry, said the arrival of JD is great news for Killarney and it generated great excitement with a real party atmosphere and a bumper crowd.

Kerry footballer Paudie Clifford with one of the first customers, Lucy Moran and Dieter Gogsch, Killarney, at the opening of JD Outlet in the Killarney Outlet Store on Saturday morning. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Kerry footballer Paudie Clifford with staff member Evan Mannix checking the online portal at the opening of JD Outlet in the Killarney Outlet Store on Saturday morning. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Kerry footballer Paudie Clifford with one of the first customers, Roskas Baranauskas from Killarney, at the opening of JD Outlet in the Killarney Outlet Store on Saturday morning. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Kerry footballer Paudie Clifford in the Kerry GAA store ahead of opening the JD Outlet at the Killarney Outlet Centre on Saturday morning with from left Luke Quinn, Manager GAA Store, Noreen O'Sullivan and Paul Sherry, Killarney Outlet Centre. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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• PERSONAL TAX USC Rates and Bands

The ceiling of the 2% USC rate will be increased from €22,920 to €25,760 to ensure it remains the highest rate of USC paid when the National Minimum Wage increases on 1 January 2024 to €12.70. The 4.5% rate of USC will reduce to 4% from 2024 onwards. Incomes of less than €13,000 are exempt from USC. Otherwise, the following USC rates and bands will apply from 1 January 2024 onwards: USC Thresholds for 2024 First €12,012 Next €13,748 Next €44,284 Balance Self-employed income over €100,000 surcharge

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It was also announced that the reduced rate of 2% USC that currently applies to full medical card holders and those aged over 70, whose aggregate income does not exceed €60,000, will be extended for two years to the end of 2025.

Income Tax Bands and Credits

There will be an increase of €2,000 to the standard rate income tax band. The entry point to the 40% income tax rate will be €42,000 for single individuals and €51,000 for married couples (with one earner) for the tax year 2024 onwards. The Personal Tax Credit, Employee Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit will each be increased by €100 to €1,875 for the tax year 2024 onwards. The Home Carer Tax Credit will be increased by €100 to €1,800 and the Single Person Child Carer Tax Credit will be increased by €100 to €1,750. In addition, the Incapacitated Child Credit has been increased by €200 to €3,500.

Rent Tax Credit

The Rent Tax Credit will be increased to €750 for individual renters, or €1,500 per year per jointly assessed married couple or civil partners, for the tax year 2024

and 2025. The Minister also announced an amendment to allow payments made by parents in respect of “digs” or rent-a-room accommodation for their children to attend an approved course, to qualify for the credit. This change will apply retrospectively for the years 2022 and 2023.

Help to Buy

The Help to Buy (HTB) scheme will be extended for a further year to the end of 2025. The scheme will also be amended to include properties purchased through the Local Authority Affordable Purchase (LAAP) scheme. This change will take affect from 11 October until the revised end of the HTB scheme in 2025.

Mortgage Interest Relief

Budget 2024 introduces a temporary one-year tax credit for taxpayers with an outstanding mortgage balance on their principal private residence (PPR) of between €80,000 and €500,000 as of 31 December 2022. The taxpayer must be compliant with Local Property Tax (LPT) requirements. Mortgage Interest Relief will be available at the standard rate of income tax of 20%. It will be available in respect of the 2023 tax year on the increase in interest paid in 2023 over interest paid in 2022. The amount qualifying for relief will be capped at €6,250 per residence, equivalent to a maximum tax credit of €1,250. To claim Mortgage Interest Relief, the taxpayer must file a tax return with Revenue. The relief will operate by way of a credit offset against the taxpayer’s income tax liability in 2023. It is anticipated that claims for the relief can be made in early 2024. Further details will be set out in the Finance Bill.

Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) for company vehicles

A relief of €10,000 to be applied to the OMV of cars in Category A-D in order to reduce the amount of BIK payable. This relief was not applicable to cars in Category E. This treatment also applied to

all vans and EVs. For EVs, the OMV deduction is in addition to the existing relief of €35,000 currently available for EVs. The upper limit in the highest mileage band was reduced by 4,000km to 48,001km. These temporary measures were retrospectively applied from 1 January 2023 to remain in place until 31 December 2023. Budget 2024 extends the temporary universal relief of €10,000 applied to the OMV of a vehicle (including vans) for vehicles in Category A-D and the amendment to the lower limit of the highest mileage band to 31 December 2024. The current reduction of €35,000 in OMV will continue to apply for all EVs until the end of 2025, followed by a reduction of €20,000 in 2026 and €10,000 in 2027.

PRSI

Today, the Minster confirmed all PRSI contribution rates will increase by 0.1% from 1 October 2024.

• COST OF LIVING MEASURES FOR HOUSEHOLDS Minister Donohoe announced a range of cost-of-living measures including:

• A further €450 credit for household energy bills which will be paid in three instalments of €150, with the first payment to be made between the end of 2023 and April 2024. • A lump sum payment of €300 will be made in November to recipients of the weekly Fuel Allowance payment. • An additional lump sum payment of €400 will be made to those in receipt of the Working Family Payment in November. • The normal Christmas bonus for eligible social welfare recipients will be paid in early December. • A further once-off double week "Cost of Living Support" payment to all qualifying Social Protection recipients will be paid in January.

Hoteliers deeply disappointed with budget 2024 The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) today expressed deep disappointment with the lack of measures in Budget 2024 to address the soaring costs of doing business for tourism and hospitality, Ireland’s largest indigenous employer. IHF President Denyse Campbell said that the failure to address Government-controlled business costs was an enormous concern, particularly in relation to employers PRSI. “We are now at a crossroads in terms of business costs for labour intensive industries, such as tourism and hospitality. A fundamental restructuring of employers PRSI is now essential for our sector. This is one area where Budget 2024 could have made a tangible difference by introducing a targeted rebate on em-

ployers PRSI over the next 36 months. The lack of any support in relation to PRSI is extremely disappointing and must be revisited urgently,” she said. Ms Campbell noted that Irish tourism and hospitality has experienced unprecedented increases in operating costs over the last eighteen months. With no let-up in sight, cost inputs are continuing to rise right across all areas of business for hotels and guesthouses at a time when they are also dealing with a significant rise in interest rates. Publicans call for enhanced business support scheme The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) says the Increased Costs of Business Scheme (ICOB) announced in Budget 2024 will have limited impact for its members who are experiencing

increased costs in every aspect of their business. The VFI is calling for the scheme to be enlarged and enhanced before its introduction in early 2024. VFI Chief Executive, Pat Crotty, said: “The ICOB scheme is presented as assisting small business owners but we found out today that it completely excludes any business paying over €20,000 in commercial rates.

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13.10.2023 • A lump sum payment of €200 to recipients of the Living Alone Allowance will be paid in November. • A once-off payment of €400 to those who qualify for the Carer's Support Grant will be made in November. • A once-off payment of €400 to those who qualify for Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension and the Blind Pension will be made in November. • A double Child Benefit payment, worth an additional €140 for each child, will be made to all qualifying households before Christmas. A double payment of the Foster Care allowance will also be made. • A once-off payment of €100 per child for those who receive the Increase for a Qualified Child(ren) on their social welfare payment in November 2023. • A €12 increase in the weekly social welfare payments including the State pensions, with proportionate increases for qualified adults. • A once-off reduction in the Student Contribution of €1,000 for free fees students; a once-off reduction of approximately 33% in the contribution fee for apprentices in higher education and an increase in the Post-Graduate Tuition fee contribution by €1,000 for student grant recipients. • An extension of the fee reduction on school transport services for a further year, an extension of the fee waiver for students sitting State exams.

• MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES • The Minister confirmed that VRT relief for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be extended by two years to the end of 2025. • A revised Bank Levy will be introduced in 2024 which will be payable by banks which received State assistance during the banking crisis. The target yield for the levy for 2024 is €200 million.

• SMES AND SUPPORTS FOR ENTERPRISE Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP)

The amendments to the KEEP, which were subject to State aid approval included, extending the scheme to the end of 2025, doubling the lifetime company limit for the KEEP shares from €3 million to €6 million, and enabling CGT treatment to apply to the buyback of KEEP shares by a company from a relevant employee.

Capital Gains Tax Relief for Angel Investors

The relief will be available to an individual who invests in an innovative start-up SME for a period of at least 3 years. The investment by the individual must be in the form of fully paid-up newly issued shares costing at least €10,000 and constituting between 5% and 49% of the ordinary issued share capital of the company. Under the relief, qualifying investors may avail of an effective reduced rate of CGT of 16% (or 18% if through a partnership) on a gain up to twice the value of their initial

investment. There will be a lifetime limit of €3 million on gains to which the reduced rate of CGT will apply.

Retirement Relief

Retirement relief from CGT applies on the disposal of business or farming assets where the person disposing of the asset is aged 55 or over and both owned and used the asset for 10 years prior to the disposal. The Minister confirmed that from 1 January 2025, the upper age limit will increase from 65 years to 70 years. In addition, there will be a new limit of €10 million on the relief available for disposals to a child up until the age of 70 years. The reduced relief which is available on disposals from age 66 onwards will apply from age 70.

• PROPERTY Rental income relief for small landlords

Subject to certain conditions, rental income of €3,000 will be disregarded at the standard rate of income tax in the tax year 2024. This disregarded amount will increase to €4,000 for 2025, €5,000 for 2026 and 2027 tax years. This means that the relief will reduce tax on residential rental income by up to €600 in 2024, €800 in 2025 and €1,000 in 2026 and 2027. A claw-back of the full relief granted will arise if the landlord removes from the rental market within four years. To avail of the relief, the tenancy must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board or the residential property must be let to a public authority (including a Local Authority). The relief will be capped at the tax liability on the rental income and will be apportioned in the case of jointly owned properties, based on the percentage of the rental income to which each owner is entitled. The relief is available to individual landlords only. Landlords must also have tax clearance and comply with their LPT obligations.

Vacant Homes Tax (VHT)

Today, the Minister announced that the rate of VHT will increase to five times the property’s existing base LPT liability. This increase will take effect from the next chargeable period for VHT i.e. from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024.

Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)

The Minister announced a one-year extension to the liability date for RZLT to allow for the planned 2024 review of RZLT maps to take place and afford affected landowners with a further opportunity to engage in the process. This will defer the first liability date to 1 February 2025.

Defective Concrete Products Levy

Minister McGrath intends to bring forward a legislative amendment in next week’s Finance Bill to ensure the Defective Concrete Products Levy (DCPL) will no longer apply to pouring concrete used in the manufacture of precast concrete prod-

Publicans call for enhanced business support scheme The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) says the Increased Costs of Business Scheme (ICOB) announced in Budget 2024 will have limited impact for its members who are experiencing increased costs in every aspect of their business. The VFI is calling for the scheme to be enlarged and enhanced before its introduction in early 2024. VFI Chief Executive, Pat Crotty, said: “The ICOB scheme is presented as assisting small business owners but we found out today that it completely excludes any business paying over €20,000 in

ucts. A refund scheme will be introduced to allow the levy paid on such concrete between 1 September and 31 December 2023 to be reclaimed.

• VAT Extension of 9% VAT rate for electricity and gas

The 9% rate of VAT for electricity and gas supplies has been extended for an additional 12 months to 31 October 2024.

Increase in VAT registration thresholds

With effect from 1 January 2024, the existing VAT registration thresholds for businesses will increase from €37,500 for services and €75,000 for goods to €40,000 for services and €80,000 for goods, respectively.

Zero-rating of e-Books and audiobooks

The Minister announced that the zero rate of VAT will apply to the supply of e-books and audiobooks from 1 January 2024, aligning their VAT treatment with that of printed books.

Zero-rating of the supply of solar panels for schools

The zero rate of VAT on the supply and installation of solar panels will be extended to schools from 1 January 2024.

Charities VAT Compensation Scheme

The total annual capped fund for the Charities VAT Compensation Scheme will increase from €5 million to €10 million from 1 January 2024.

• EXCISE DUTY Mineral Oil Tax Rates

The Minister has extended the temporary excise rate reductions applying to auto diesel, petrol and Marked Gas Oil (MGO), which were due to expire on 31 October 2023, until 31 March 2024. The outstanding amounts of 8 cent on

commercial rates. “This is completely unacceptable as publicans paying higher rates are also likely to employ more staff so face a situation where they have no support but must cover the government imposed increased wage costs. In addition, energy costs remain twice the level experienced two years ago. “We need a scheme that covers all our members for the simple reason that the cost of doing business has soared for every pub in the country. We can’t have a situation where pubs are penalised for paying higher rates. The scheme must be enlarged and enhanced for all pubs.”

petrol, 6 cent on diesel and 3.4 cent on MGO will be restored in two equal instalments on 1 April 2024 and 1 August 2024.

Tobacco Products Tax

An increase of 75 cent on a pack of 20 cigarettes, with a pro-rata increase on other tobacco products, will come into effect from midnight.

E-Cigarettes

Minister McGrath plans to introduce a domestic tax on e-cigarettes and vaping products in Budget 2025.

• CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TAX Carbon Tax

The rate of Carbon Tax will increase by €7.50 from €48.50 to €56 per tonne of carbon dioxide emitted for petrol and diesel from 11 October 2023 for auto diesel and petrol and to all other fuels from 1 May 2024.

Microgeneration of electricity

The Minister confirmed an increase from €200 to €400 in the exemption from income tax, USC and PRSI for certain profits arising to a qualifying individual who generates energy from renewable, sustainable or alternative energy sources for their own consumption.

• CORPORATION TAX R&D Tax Credit

The R&D Tax Credit will be increased from 25% to 30% in respect of qualify-ing expenditure in 2024. The first claims will be filed in 2025. The first-year payment will be increased from €25,000 to €50,000.

Film Tax Credit

The cap on qualifying expenditure will be increased from €70 million to €125 million, subject to State aid approval.

Accelerated Capital Allowances for Energy Efficient Equipment

This scheme has been extended for a further two years to 31 December 2025.

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Pictured at Celtic Park for the Garda Paudie Twohig Perpetual Cup, Garda 6-a-side tournament on Sunday, were the winning team 'Tralee Uniform Gardaí' with Paudie's parents and his wife Diane. Back Row L-R Dylan McCarthy, John Twohig, Maura Twohig, Donnacha O'Brien, Stephen Enright, Diane Collins Twohig, Colm O'Cuiv & Garvan Kelliher. Front Row L-R Tom Burke, Mark Heffernan, Captain Pa O'Brien and Alan Clerkin. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Garda Paudie Twohig remembered by colleagues The late Garda Paudie Twohig was remembered by his friend and colleagues last weekend. Garda Twohig was a hugely popular member of An Garda Síochána and was a much-loved member of the local community since he first arrived here 19 years ago.

6-a-side winning team captain Captain with Tralee Uniform Gardaí , Pa O'Brien, is presented with the brand new 'Garda Paudie Twohig Perpetual Cup', from Paudie's wife, Garda Diane Collins Twohig, at Celtic Park on Sunday evening. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan.

Garda Twohig was diagnosed with a stage four melanoma and he succumbed to the illness on Sunday at Cork University Hospital (CUH) in August 2021. He is sorely missed by his wife Diane

(nee Collins) another popular member of An Garda Siochana, and two daughters Tara Grace and baby Olivia Hope who was born days before Paudie's passing. Last weekend the Kerry Garda Sports Club organised a soccer tournament to remember their great colleague. The tournament’s main organiser was

Organiser, colleague and great friend of the late Garda Paudie Twohig, Garda Tom Burke (right), together with his wife Garda Mary Gardner (left), present a bouquet of flowers to Paudie's wife, Garda Diane Collins, on Sunday at Celtic Park, for the first 6-a-side Garda tournament in his memory - The Paudie Twohig Perpetual Cup. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Tom Burke (who is married to Garda Mary Gardner). Tom passed out of Templemore with Paudie and they remained great friends. Eight teams took part tin the event, Killarney Detectiveand Drugs Unit, Castleisland Gardaí; Tralee Detective Branch; Cahirsiveen/Killorglin Gardaí; Dingle Gardaí; Tralee Uniform Gardaí and The DPSU Tralee Uniform Gardaí won in the final against Tralee Detective Branch. Paudie's wife presented the trophy and his parents John and Maura were also present on the night.

Remembering Garda Paudie Twohig in Celtic Park on Sunday for the very first Paudie Twohig, 6-a-side, Perpetual Cup tournament where 8 garda teams competed for the title. (from left to right) Paudie's Mum Maura, his Dad John and his wife Diane. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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Staff at Killarney manufacturing facility Tricel are to get a 2GoCup in an effort to reduce waste at the factory. This is the first business outside of catering or hospitality to implement the scheme. The Killarney Coffee Cup Project showcases a community's commitment to environmental stewardship by implementing a single-use cup ban. It sets an example for other regions and encourages similar initiatives elsewhere. More than 18.5 tonnes of rubbish are expected to be removed from the Killarney municipal waste network due to the Killarney Coffee Cup Project. "Tricel's commitment to this initiative shows a dedication to environmental

responsibility and community engagement. The initiative contributes to the reduction of single-use plastic waste and the promotion of sustainability. With reusable cups, Tricel is committed to a cleaner, greener future for Killarney. This initiative will hopefully create a ripple effect that encourages other businesses and communities to follow suit. We must continue to support and promote initiatives like this to make the world more sustainable,” said Mike Stack, Tricel's CEO.

Shrone National School is through to the final of the Cumann na mBunscol two-teacher competition after defeating Tulloha National School in Barradubh on Tuesda. Shore National School thanked to Tullohafor a great game of football and Barradubh Community Group for use of its pitch.

Ollie Favier (The Shire Cafe and Bar) kindly presenting the East Kerry Senior team with jerseys, windbreakers, shorts and socks in Killarney last Monday. Left to right Michael O'Mahony,Paudie Clifford, Daniel O'Brien, Jack Sherwood, Ollie Favier, Ronan Buckley, Jerry O'Sullivan, Tim Ryan, Arthur Fitzgerald and Johnny Brosnan. Front John Dineen East Kerry chairman

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KMHA embrace World Mental Health Day but call for more support Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) has been fostering mental wellbeing, eradicating stigma, and offering companionship to those in need in Kerry since 1966. On the week of Mental Health Day, we caught up with the organisation’s General Manager John Drummey to chat about the services they offer locally, some upcoming events and the increased supports needed. As John explains, “KMHA's programs and services are driven by the dedication of our volunteers and staff. They are the ones who extend vital support to individuals with mental health challenges, offering free and affordable mental health first aid courses for the community. We envision a community where everyone values their mental health, understands how to care for it, and offers respect and support to those dealing with mental health challenges.”

LOCAL ACTIVITY

The day-to-day activities of KMHA are based at The Ross Café, located at the former Ross Products factory here in Killarney. The café is a welcoming space for locals to meet and chat a few times a week. Serving home-cooked food, sandwiches, baked goods, and other delightful treats from Monday to Thursday (9:30 AM to 4 PM) and on Fridays (9:30 AM to 2 PM). Kerry Mental Health Association is also actively involved in numerous events that foster community engagement and raise awareness. These include last week’s #TieDayFriday Fundraising Business Breakfast in The Great Southern Killarney which was attended by Kerry Captain David Clifford and his on-field marker from Mayo Pádraig O’Hora. The expert panel discussed the importance of staying connected in our communi-

ties and how to look after our mental wellbeing. Other recent events include the Human Chain Challenge at Strickeen, and the Office Chair Racing during the Tralee Food Festival. The Vintage Agri Events group is also organising a fundraising Tractor Run from Fossa to Killarney on Sunday, October 15th, with proceeds benefiting KMHA.

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KMHA currently employs four staff members in their café and office, and they are continuously seeking prospective volunteers to augment their dedicated team but John is keen to point out that bureaucratic requirements have posed challenges to not-for-profits and charities like KMHA in recruiting volunteers, necessitating a higher-level discussion, particularly in the absence of sufficient state funding for vital services. Speaking ahead of the budget on Tuesday last, John acknowledged the importance of government support in the realm of mental health but believes a substantial increase of at least €100 million in mental health services is needed, with €25 million allocated to maintaining existing service levels and €75 million dedicated exclusively to expanding and improving services to address new challenges. On World Mental Health Day Kerry

Mental Health Association encourages everyone to embrace the "5 Ways To Wellbeing," empowering individuals to take control of their lives and protect their mental and physical health:

a physical activity you enjoy which suits your lifestyle and level of mobility and fitness. Research has shown being physically active can improve your mental health and wellbeing.

1. Connect Make time each day to Connect. Connect with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. By staying connected and nurturing these relationships we feel happier and more secure, giving us a better sense of purpose.

3. Take Notice Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Be Curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Pay attention to the present moment – to your thoughts, feelings and to the world around you.

2. Be Active Look for ways to be active every day. Go for a walk or a run. Step outside. Cycle, play a game, garden or dance. Discover

4. Keep Learning Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Cook a new recipe. Take on a new responsibility. Setting yourself a new challenge and learning a new skill will increase your confidence which can improve your mental health and wellbeing. 5. Give Giving to others is good for you. Do something nice for someone else. Thank someone. Volunteer your time or join a community group. See yourself and your happiness linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and create connectedness with the people around you. For more information on KMHA supports, services and events check out their website: www.kerrymentalhealth.ie/

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Tenants' rights and responsibilities Your main rights and responsibilities as a tenant come from landlord and tenant law, as well as from the lease or tenancy agreement you have with your landlord.

Joanne O'Sullivan, Ciara O'Leary, Emma Nagle, Alex and Connie Lawlor, and Eileen Nagle are ready for the Kilcummin Spooky Sprint

Spooky Sprint Family Fun Run returns after four-year absence!

Spooky Spinters, Dashing Draculas, Fitness Freaks and everything in-between will be gathering, for the return of “Spooky Sprint” in Kilcummin on October 29 for the Kilcummin Spooky Sprint. This family fun run/walk event and prelude to Halloween, is run by Kilcummin National School Parents Association and will help to raise funds for the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club and the school. School Parents Association chairperson, Joanne O'Sullivan said it’s a great opportunity for everyone to dust off their costumes before Halloween night. “The fund raising part of the day is really important and it is great the event will be supporting two organisations this year the local school but also the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club. We also want to make sure that it’s a great family event where everyone can really enjoy all aspects of the Halloween season, so we’re encouraging everyone, children and

adults to come out in costume and make the most of the day,” she said. “We had such great success with this fundraiser before Covid and are so glad to see its return this year. We are planning the usual after party and the Best Carved Pumpkin Competition where we hope all the boys and girls will come on the day with their pumpkins carved creatively,” added Ann Marie O Leary, one of the organisers of the event. Registration for the Fun run will commence at 11.30am in the school hall and everyone is welcome. To date Spooky Sprint has raised €6,500.00 and it’s hoped that this year’s event will be just as successful as previous years.

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Residential tenancies legislation outlines most tenant’s rights and responsibilities. Leases or other tenancy agreements cannot take away from your rights under the legislation. However, you and your landlord can agree on matters not covered by legislation in a lease or tenancy agreement, for example, who pays for the utility bills. If you are renting a room in your landlord's home you are not covered by landlord and tenant legislation, though you are covered if you rent a self-contained flat in your landlord’s home. What are my rights as a private tenant? • You are entitled to quiet and exclusive enjoyment of your home. If noise from other tenants or neighbours is disturbing you, ask them to stop and inform your landlord. If this does not work, you can make a formal complaint • You are entitled to certain minimum standards of accommodation • You are entitled to a rent book • You have the right to contact the landlord or their agent at any reasonable time. You are also entitled to have the correct contact information for them. • Your landlord is only allowed to enter your home with your permission. If your landlord needs to repair or inspect the property, it should be arranged in advance, unless it is an emergency • You are entitled to be reimbursed for any repairs that you carry out that are the landlord's responsibility • You are entitled to have visitors to stay overnight or for short periods, unless specifically forbidden in your tenancy agreement. • You must tell your landlord if you have an extra person moving in • You are entitled to a certain amount of notice if your tenancy is being terminated • You are entitled to at least 90 days’ notice if your landlord wants to review the rent, and there are rules about how often they can do this • You are entitled to refer any disputes to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) without being penalised • You have the right to a copy of any register entry the RTB has about your tenancy • All homes for rent must have a Building Energy Rating (BER), stating how energy-efficient the home is.

How long can I stay in my rented accommodation? Security of tenure is a tenant’s right to stay in rented accommodation for a set amount of time. Generally, security of tenure applies automatically when you have been renting for 6 months and haven’t received a valid notice of termination from your landlord in that time. When you have security of tenure, your landlord can only terminate your tenancy for a limited number of reasons. You can get details of these from your local Citizens Information Centre. The amount of time you are entitled to stay in rented accommodation after the first 6 months depends on when your tenancy began. What are the rules in relation to paying and reclaiming a deposit? You will probably have to pay a security deposit when you agree to rent a property. The landlord holds this deposit as security to cover any rent arrears, bills owing or damage beyond normal wear and tear at the end of the tenancy. You cannot be forced to make upfront payments of more than 2 month’s rent. This includes a deposit of a month’s rent and one month’s rent in advance. Students in student-specific tenancies can opt-out of this restriction and pay a larger upfront payment if they want. Your landlord must give you an inventory of the contents of the property. You should keep a record of the condition of everything that is listed, taking photos if possible, and agree this in writing with your landlord. Can my landlord refuse to give me back my deposit when I leave the property? When you leave a property at the end of the agreed rental period or after giving the agreed notice, the landlord must return your security deposit, promptly and in full. However, if you leave before the end of the agreed period, the landlord may keep your deposit, even if you have given notice. (You may also be liable for the amount of rent due until the end of the lease, depending on what is stated in the lease agreement.) The landlord may keep part or all of the deposit in the following situations: • Rent arrears • Unpaid bills • Damage above normal wear and tear • If you have not given enough notice The landlord cannot hold your possessions against money you owe, but they can apply to the RTB if they feel that your deposit does not cover rent arrears or the cost of damage to the property.

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD

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An extraordinary Irish-American

Chuck Feeney, a name that might not ring a bell for many, passed away on Tuesday last, aged 92.

Feeney is widely hailed as a remarkable man who has left a lasting mark on the world through his extraordinary philanthropy. Born in New Jersey in 1931 but with connections to Fermanagh , Feeney's life journey was nothing short of inspirational. His story is a testament to the power of selflessness, generosity, and the profound impact one person can have on the lives of millions. Through his philanthropic foundation - Atlantic Philanthropies he provided millions of euro to Irish education bodies and charities including, University of Limerick Foundation, Trinity Foundation, Dublin City University Education Trust, Cork University Foundation,

Galway University Foundation. He also provided millions to children’s charity Barnardo’s and the Irish Hospice Foundation. Feeney's early life was far from glamorous. Raised in a working-class Irish-American family during the Great Depression, he learned the value of hard work from a young age. He attended Cornell University on a scholarship, where he met his future business partner, Robert Miller. Together, they founded what would become Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), a chain of airport retail stores. What set Chuck Feeney apart from other successful entrepreneurs was his unwavering commitment to the idea of "giving while living." Unlike many wealthy individuals who amass fortunes and leave them to be distributed posthumously

through foundations, Feeney was determined to donate his wealth during his lifetime. He quietly transferred the vast majority of his wealth to his foundation, becoming one of the world's most secretive and effective philanthropists. He believed in making a significant impact with his wealth and avoided personal recognition. Feeney's philanthropic endeavours were not limited to a specific cause or region. He supported a wide range of causes, from education and healthcare to human rights and scientific research. His foundation made significant contributions to universities, hospitals, and organizations globally. It is also documented that he played a pivotal role in peace initiatives in Northern Ireland, helping to bring an end to decades of conflict. It wasn't until 1997, when his contributions became public knowledge, that the world began to understand the extent of his generosity. In 2012 Bill Gates told Forbes that “Chuck Feeney is a remarkable role model, and the ultimate example of giving while living,” while Warren Buffett, presented a Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Feeney in 2014, calling him “my hero and Bill Gates’s hero — he should be everybody’s hero.” By 2020, Chuck Feeney had fulfilled his goal of "giving while living" by completing his commitment to donate his entire fortune. His net worth, once estimated at billions of dollars, had dwindled to almost nothing. He chose to live a modest life, flying economy class and staying in budget hotels, all while quietly reshaping the philanthropic landscape. In a world often characterised by the pursuit of personal gain, Chuck Feeney's remarkable journey reminds us of the profound impact one individual can have when driven by a vision of making the world a better place. RIP.

'World's oldest daredevil skydiver' dies at 104 On 1 October, Dorothy Hoffner dived headfirst from a plane four years after her first skydive and was considering a hot air balloon ride next. However, she died in her sleep at her retirement home earlier this week. Dorothy Hoffner said "Let's go, let's go, Geronimo" as she dived headfirst out of a plane from 4,114m in northern Illinois in the US. A close friend said she just wanted to jump and wasn't looking to break any records - although he is filing paperwork for Guinness World Records, with the current record holder aged 103. A crowd cheered as she landed in Ottawa, southwest of Chicago, and she told them "Age is just a number".

Simeon Burke called to the Bar in Supreme Court ceremony Simeon Burke 24, a brother of jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke, was among 47 newly qualified barristers called to the Bar this week, at a ceremony in the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice, Donal O’Donnell His parents Martina and Seán, and his sister Ammi, a qualified solicitor, accompanied him to the ceremony in a court packed with relatives of the graduates.

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EU warns Musk X of spreading 'illegal' disinformation This week EU has warned Elon Musk that his platform X is spreading “illegal content and disinformation”. In a letter, commissioner Thierry Breton said concerns had heightened after the Hamas attack against Israel, and demanded Musk respond to the complaint within 24 hours and contact “relevant law enforcement authorities”. As the European Union’s commissioner for industry and the digital economy, Breton is charged with regulating internet giants that trade within the bloc. “Following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel, we have indications that your platform is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation in the EU,” Breton wrote. Breton reminded Musk that EU law sets strict rules on moderating content, “especially when it comes to violent and terrorist content that appears to circulate on your platform”. He asked that X respond to his complaint within 24 hours and get in touch with the Europol agency. X did not respond immediately to a re-

Killorglin, a unique historical and scenic place which has many hidden gems, has added a new dimension in the form of a Digital Heritage Trail.

quest from AFP for comment, replying: “Busy now, please check later”. Since Saturday’s shock attack on Israeli communities by the Hamas militant group, web platforms have been swamped by posts containing fake or misrepresented reports and footage. While the confirmed death toll in the renewed war has now passed 3,000, unconfirmed, exaggerated, or false reports of atrocities have also proliferated. Experts fear these moves have increased the risk of misinformation provoking real harm, amplifying hate and violence.

Homes destroyed in Herat province after another earthquake Hundreds of homes have been flattened as another earthquake shook a part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning - just days after more than 2,445 died in an earlier quake. At least 80 were injured in the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in rural parts of Herat

province, around 28km outside Herat. A landslide blocked the main motorway while 700 homes have been levelled in Chahak village. Nobody has died, according to initial reports, as people in Chahak had taken shelter in tents this week, fearing further tremors after Saturday's earthquake rocked Herat.

Holly Willoughby leaves ‘This Morning’ Popular UK television host Holly Willoughby has announced she is stepping away from the ITV program “This Morning,” after she was reportedly the target of an alleged kidnapping and murder plot. “I’ve let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to ‘This Morning,’” Willoughby wrote in a post shared on Instagram Tuesday.

Killorglin announces digital heritage trail

She continued: “To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together.” Willoughby thanked her co-workers, the show’s guests, and the viewers, calling them “the very best company every day.”

Tourists and locals alike will now be able to explore and discover over 20 specific points of historical interest in the town, by accessing the information on each building’s history and the people who lived there via plaques placed on the buildings. Each plaque carries a QR code that links via mobile phone to the relevant information on the Killorglin Archives Society’s website. Examples include places of interest: Birthplace of Tom Barry – Irish Republi-

can and IRA Chief of Staff in the 1930s, Birthplace of Máirín Cregan - Irish Nationalist and famed author and playwright and The Bianconi Inn – important staging post on the coaching route to the Iveragh Peninsula. Killorglin Archives Society have also installed 4 large television screens, placed in strategic positions around the town, that show the Society’s material such as old photographs and videos portraying the history and people of the town. “The Killorglin Digital Heritage trail is a superb marriage of innovation and creativity showcasing the many hidden gems and places of historical significance in Killorglin.

Four peak’s hike planned by Wicklow cancer survivor A Wicklow man will mark being five years free of cancer on October 18 by hiking the highest peaks in each province in five days for charity. Beginning with Carrauntoohil on October 14, George Horsman will hike Mweelrea in Mayo and Slieve Donard in Down before finishing in Wicklow with Lugnaquilla, with all proceeds from the fundraising challenge going to Arklow Cancer Support, Headway Ireland, the Beaumont Hospital Foundation, Breast Cancer Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society. In March 2018, Mr Horsman was diagnosed with a Grade-4 pineoblastoma, just two months before graduating college. George had to drop out of

college to start his treatment and had surgery to remove the tumour soon thereafter, with the neurosurgeon successfully removing 80 per cent of it with the next course of treatment comprising of six weeks of radiotherapy, five days per week, along with a range of chemotherapy drugs.

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New sponsor announced for Killarney Historic Rally The Towers Hotel has been announced as the new headquarters and title sponsor of the Killarney Historic Rally. The new deal will bring the rally in to the heart of the town and the sponsorship announcement is just one of many new innovations set to be introduced between now and the December 2 event. “We are delighted to bring the rally into the heart of the town and be a central part of the Christmas in Killarney annual

festival, “ said clerk of the course Anthony O’Connor. “We welcome the O'Donoghue Ring Collection and the Towers Hotel as title sponsor. Well-known local driver has always been a supporter of club events and it is great to see his family business come in a s title sponsor for the iconic event.” In another break from tradition, Moll’s Gap will not be used as a special stage for the rally. On-going road works on the approach to the stage could affect the time schedule of the rally.

At the signing of a new sponsorship contract for The Killarney Historic Rally with Killarney Towers Hotel were seated from left, Alan Ring (O'Donoghue Ring Collection), Anthony O'Connor ((Clerk of the Course) and Brian Lawlor (Group General Manager O'Donoghue Ring Collection). Back from left are Damien Price (Deputy CoC), Liam Cronin (Assistant CoC), Thomas Randles (Killarney & District Motor Club Chairman) and Paul Nagle (Assistant CoC). The KIllarney Towers Hotel Killarney Historic Rally will take place on Saturday December 2nd 2023. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Motorsport heroes to gather for special charity event at Killarney Racecourse Some of the biggest names in Irish and World motorsport will be in Killarney on Saturday night. Killarney and District Motor Club has arranged a Prodrive Celebration at Killarney Racecourse on Saturday evening. Earlier this year KDMC decided to put more of a focus on the youth of our sport and formed ‘KDMC 2 – Youth Programme’. “We want to encourage more young people to join so that we can help them and our current members to develop their tal-

ents, whether they want to compete or to get involved in organising and running events,” said organiser Mike O’Shea. KDMC 2 has arranged a Prodrive Celebration Night at the Killarney Racecourse from 6 pm to 9 pm with all proceeds being donated to the Jack and Jill Foundation which provides support andspecial care to children across the country. This event is open to everyone, however,

Over 160 vehicles at the ‘Jerry O’Leary Run’ Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club in association with Barraduff Community Field held the ‘Jerry O’Leary Run’ on Sunday. This marks the end of events for the club on what was its tenth year anniversary. Barraduff Community Field was the start point in what was a beautiful sunny morning. There was a huge turnout of Classic and Vintage cars, tractors, jeeps, motorbikes and lorries. “Over 160 vehicles in total took part in the runs and there was a huge turnout of locals to see the runs off,” said club PRO

Richard O’Donoghue. The cars went to Millstreet across to Ballyvourney, up to the top of Coom and back via the main road. The tractors had a local run in the general Barraduff area and passed Jerry's home on the way. “Jerry's wife Bina would like to thank everyone who took part in the runs and helped out in any way,” added the PRO. “Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers on the day who made this possible along with the Barraduff Community.”

tickets are limited. Host on the night is, the legendary voice of Irish motorsport, Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall and many rally legends are attending on the night as well to share their stories with you. Guests include Alastair Fisher, Andrew Nesbitt, Anthony Nestor, Billy Coleman, Darragh O’Riordan, Dave Richards, Denis Cronin, Denis Biggerstaff, Derek McGarrity, Donagh Kelly, Eugene Donnelly, Garry Jennings, Hugh Martin Doherty, James O’Brien, Kenny McKinstry, Kevin Barrett,

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New Road Traffic Act 2023 The new Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins at the end of the summer. The act is a wide ranging and significant piece of legislation which will seek to clarify the legal positon of e-scooters and ebikes, legislate for dangerous and antisocial use of scramblers and make it easier for An Garda Siochana to identify any vehicles that are being driven without insurance. One of the most significant provisions in the Act is the resolution of legal barriers to e-scooters. E-scooters, while a regular part of our streetscape, are not yet legal to use on public roads. This Act introduces a new class of vehicle called Personal Powered Transporters (PPTs). Regulations can now be commenced to

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TO LET: 3-bedroom house, one room ensuite, in Glebe Lane, Killarney. €1650 per month. Long-term. References required. Telephone 087 2756274 or 087 1274232. WANTED: To rent in the Killarney area, houses, and apartments for professional workers. Ring Martha on 087 6915989. WANTED: Houses and apartments to rent in the Killarney area. Contact 086 8136888.

book: Marie Ridouts Remedies or website www.naturalhealthsolutions@info Tel.: Marie on 0851367488.

and the greater Kerry area. Services include: • Wiring of new builds, • Rewiring • Extensions • Additions • Maintenance and repair of existing installations • Changing of light fittings, socket faces and light switches. Call anytime between 8am to 10pm on 0871018533.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

ing, driver licensing and taxation are in place, which is expected to be in Q1 2024. Owners of e-mopeds will not need to make any changes yet and can continue to legally use their e-moped like a pedal cycle or e-bike until then.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Philomena Hearne - A Time to remember (stories), A Penny for your thoughts (poetry), Events at Mouse Hall (children’s), The Silver Keys and other stories. An ideal Christmas gift at a very reasonable cost of €15 plus postage. Can be purchased by contacting Philomena on 087 7217889 or email phenahearne@gmail.com

WANTED WANTED: Childminder required for two young children in Killarney town area. 2/3 days per week, commencing in January 2024. For more information, please call 087 6313816.

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: MUSIC LESSONS - piano, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. Leaving Cert Music grinds and Online Option also available. Tel John: 087-6801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681. AVAILABLE: Reliable, local lady, available for house cleaning in the Killarney area. References available upon request. Telephone 089 9417326. AVAILABLE: Weight management: 1 time, 1 payment. Lots of solutions. Health check, allergy tests and Hypnosis. Forget weekly weigh ins. Introductory offer this September. For updates on safe natural products you can find me on Face-

AVAILABLE: Reliable, caring person available to care for an elderly person. Part-time, help with cooking, cleaning, etc. Garda vetted and highly recommended. Must be within walking distance of town centre. Apply to box No. 3408. AVAILABLE: Couples/Relationship Counselling available in Killarney/Farranfore, also online and by telephone. I also help people experiencing grief & loss, stress & anxiety, self-esteem issues etc. Phone Claire on 087 9399818. AVAILABLE: EGAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES Covering killarney, Beaufort and Killorglin,

ANIMALS ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 6932090 or email info@homesforunwantedgreyhounds.ie ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have several adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087 9729240 or 087 9704480.

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PROPERTYSECTION CALL US: 064 6632215 OR

IF YOU’D LIKE TO ADVERTISE EMAIL: SALES@KILLARNEYADVERTISER.IE DNG TED HEALY

11 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry T: 064 6639000 | E: killarney@dng.ie

BER C2

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BALLYOUGHTRAGH, MILLTOWN KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY, V93 P2T2

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5 bedroom detached residence on c.0.35 acre site. Located close to Kilcummin Village & only minutes from Killarney town. Spacious family home with large front yard and private rear garden Spacious living accommodation extending to 185 Sq.M. / 1,990 Sq.Ft. approx comprising 5 bedrooms (1 ground floor).

Four bedroom detached family home on a private mature c.0.5 acre site on the edge of Milltown. Superbly located only 1.5 km from the village centre and within easy reach of schools, shops and local amenities. Bright spacious living accommodation extending to 171 Sq.M. / 1,840 Sq.Ft. approx and comprising 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite), one of which is on the ground floor. Ideal opportunity to acquire a detached family home on a generous private site in close proximity to all amenities.

VIEWING: BY APPOINTMENT

PRICE: €350,000

PRICE: €360,000 PSL: 001388

Budget 2024: Property related measures EXTENDED - HELP TO BUY SCHEME The Help To Buy (HTB) Scheme was extended for a further year until 31st December 2025 in its current format. In addition, The scheme has also been amended to include units purchased under the Local Authority Affordable Purchase (LAAP) scheme. NEW - RENTED RESIDENTIAL RELIEF A new tax relief for landlords will provide a relief, at the standard rate, of residential rental income. The relief will be as follows: • €3,000 in the tax year 2024 • €4,000 in 2025, • €5,000 in 2026 and €5,000 in 2027. The relief relates only to tenancies registered with the Residential Tenancies Board, or where a landlord lets a residential property to a public authority (including a Local Authority). NEW - MORTGAGE INTEREST TAX RELIEF In light of the current high interest rate

environment, a temporary one-year mortgage interest tax relief is being introduced. The relief will be available to taxpayers in respect of their mortgage on their principal private residence in the State where: • The outstanding mortgage balance was between €80,000 and €500,000 on 31 December 2022, and • The taxpayer is compliant with Local Property Tax (LPT) requirements. Mortgage interest tax relief will be available at the standard rate of income tax in respect of the increase in the interest paid between the calendar year 2022 compared to the calendar year 2023. The maximum value of the relief is €1,250 per property IMPROVED - RENT TAX CREDIT The rent tax credit is being amended to increase the amount that can be claimed from €500 to €750. The credit will be available to renters who are not already

availing of other State housing supports. The proposal relates only to tenancies registered with the Residential Tenancies Board and licences for the use of a room in another person’s principal private residence. VACANT HOMES TAX The rate of the Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) is being increased from three times to five times a property’s existing Local Property Tax liability with effect from November 1st, 2023. RESIDENTIAL ZONED LAND TAX The Residential Zoned Land Tax, or RZLT, is an important initiative to activate suitably zoned and serviced land for housing. It is important that affected landowners have sufficient opportunity to engage with the mapping process and that a fair and transparent process is applied when local authorities consider what land should be placed on the RZLT maps. The liability date of the tax has been extended by one year to allow for the planned

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2024 review of maps to take place and to afford affected people with a further opportunity to engage with the process All measures are subject to the passing of the Finance Act (2024) and the information provided is for guidance only and should not be used as advice for clients until the passing of all relevant legislation.

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SERVICE ADVISOR

Duties and responsibilities include: • To book in, by telephone, email or personally, vehicles for service and repair • Generate Estimates and invoices, • To hand over the car to customer and explain any issues relating to the work/future work required, • Liaise with mechanics, • Order parts Candidate profile: • The successful candidate will be an experienced service advisor in the motor trade. • Team player as well as being able to work on own initiative. • Excellent attention to detail • Polite and courteous • Good time keeping and attendance. 21 Days Holiday. Attractive terms and conditions will be offered to the successful candidate.

MECHANIC / SERVICE TECHNICIAN / 3RD YEAR APPRENTISE Role: • The aim of our Aftersales Team is to supply an outstanding level of customer satisfaction, whilst also optimizing sales. • Working for Hyundai and Fiat Professional. • Dedicated Hyundai Training with continual feedback and a clear progression path. • Working on the latest Hyundai Hybrid & EV technology. • Committed to your personal development both individually and within the team. • Uniform included. Candidate profile: • Full clean drivers licence. • Qualified Technician • Ability to work as part of a team. • Excellent communication skills • Strong organisational skills with a professional and positive manner. • Strong knowledge and interest in the Motor Industry Join a great team with good job security – Adams have been in operation 25 years in Tralee.

PARTS ADVISOR / TRAINEE PARTS ADVISOR

Role: • Efficient handling of parts enquiries via phone, email, web, workshop, and customer walk ins • Maximising all sales opportunities • Servicing workshop technicians with parts for workshop jobs • Accurate checking of incoming deliveries, ensuring items are correctly located and correct data entry of both incoming and outgoing parts on parts management system. • Maintaining regular contact with customer base to reinforce the Companies reputation as supplier of choice in local area. • Ensure proper inventory control. Candidate profile: • Previous parts experience within the motor sector • Good customer service skills • Excellent interpersonal and IT skills • Good overall knowledge of the motor industry • A positive and motivated attitude

Apply in confidence to marcus@adamsoftralee.ie Please state position you are interest in in the subject line

APPOINTMENTS

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Interested in working in an organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of Young People in Kerry? Want to work in a dynamic work environment?

WE’RE HIRING!

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) is a community-based youth work organisation committed to serving all young people in a safe, fun and positive environment, through the provision of youth spaces, services, mentoring, training and ongoing opportunities for their holistic development.

We are currently seeking applicants for:

• Cleaner – Killarney based, part time • Caretaker/Maintenance – Killarney based, part time • Administration Assistant/Finance Dept – Killarney based, part time The positions are CE and subject to DEASP guidelines. If you are interested, please send your Curriculum Vitae to annbrosnan@kdys.ie

Not for you? • But still interested in working with us? Send us your CV! We are also expanding our relief panel A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Please note - we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer – KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

EVISTON

GUINEY

In loving memory of Timothy Buckley late of Gortaree, Aghadoe, Killarney who died on 15th October 2022.

In loving memory of our dear daughter-in-law Linda Lucey Eviston Late of Dromkerry, Killarney Who passed away on 10th October 2020.

In loving memory of Seamus Guiney Late of Marian Terrace and Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on 12th October 2020.

May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

May your beauty and grace continue to embrace those in the heavenly realms.

Sadly missed by Alan and Magdalena.

GORMAN

In loving memory of Kitty Gorman Woodlawn Drive, Killarney 18th October 2022. As we lovingly remember Kitty on her 1st anniversary, her husband Steve, her daughters Fiona and Maria, her sons-in-law Tomas and Dave, and her grandchildren, would like to express their gratitude to all those who travelled to be with them for her funeral, to all who sympathized in person, signed the on-line condolence book and sent mass cards. Kitty has gone across the river To the shore of evergreen. And we long to see her dear face But the river flows between. Someday sometime we shall see The face we love so well. Someday we’ll clasp her hand And never say farewell.

Brother A quiet October morning You heard a gentle call You raised your hands to heaven And quietly left us all. Today, tomorrow Our whole lives through We always love and remember you.

Forever in our hearts, Joan, Eddie, Edward, June & Linda.

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

Always loved and remembered by your sister Nora and brother-in-law Pat. xx *** Uncle Your presence we miss Your memories we treasure Missing you always Forgetting you never

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE EVISTON

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE HORGAN

Love always, your loving nieces Mary, Margaret and Eileen. xxx

1ST ANNIVERSARY KISSANE

Remembering our loving and caring son Sean on his birthday.

1ST ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law James Kissane 123 Pinewood Estate, Killarney 11th October 2022. You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care A lovely nature, warm and true We have wonderful memories of you. Always in our prayers, Breda, Nono, Eileen, Josie, their husbands and families.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. RF

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a dear Brother and Uncle Tim Buckley late of Gortaree, Aghadoe, Killarney who passed away on 15th October 2022. Today is full of memories Of a Brother and Uncle laid to rest And every single one of them Is filled with happiness. For you were someone special Always such a joy to know And there was so much pain When it was time to let you go.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush.

A special smile, a special face A special Dad we can’t replace You gave your love your whole life through God Bless you Dad, we love you too.

Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

A loving father is now at rest For each of us, he did his best His love was great, his heart was kind A beautiful memory left behind.

You are forever in our Memories and our Hearts, Mom, Dad, Edward, June, Linda & Patrick.

You are forever in our memories and in our hearts. Gerardine, Richard, Derry Jnr., and Stephanie, sons-in-law Paddy and Joey, and grandchildren Lauren, Matthew, Lily and Luke. xxx

6TH ANNIVERSARY HARTNETT

4TH ANNIVERSARY

That’s why this special message Is sent to Heaven above For the Angels to take care of you And give you all our love. Always loved and remembered and sadly missed by Margaret, Frank, Mandy, Jennifer and Rachel. xx

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

Remembering our lovely Dad Derry Horgan late of Coollegrean Park, and St. Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney whose birthday occurs on 16th October.

CULLOTY

In loving memory of our Dad Con Hartnett 26 Mangerton View, Killarney who died on 18th October 2017. Dad Years fly by like Autumn leaves Heartache & tears remain. All we have left are precious memories of you Today, tomorrow and until our lives are through. Always in our thoughts, Liam and Catherine, Mary and Pat, Niamh, Ashling, Robert and Ben.

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. ES

In loving memory of Hannah Culloty Late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney Who died on 10th October 2019. Wonderful Memories Woven In Gold This is A Picture We Tenderly Hold Deep In Our Hearts A Memory Is Kept To Love,To Cherish, Never To Forget. Rest In Peace dear Mom. Sadly missed, forever in our prayers. sons Donal and John, daughters Margaret, Nora, Kathleen, Sheila and Joan, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Anniversary mass on Sunday 15th October at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Barradubh.

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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5TH ANNIVERSARY

MCGILLICUDDY

O’GRADY

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

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney who passed away on 16th October 2018.

Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Though life must go on without you It will never be the same

Mom Not a day goes by that we don’t miss you Losing you has been the toughest challenge ever But knowing that you’re at peace has been the only comfort that we have.

Those special days will not return When we were all together But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever. Niall, missing and remembering you every minute of every day. Love Mom and Dad, Ellen and Jane x. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 15th October at 10.30am in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killanrey.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

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

Love you always Helen and Ger. *** Nana Words cannot express How much we miss you Life will never be the same You’re forever in our hearts. Love Jenny, Laura, TJ, and Ryan.

Our beloved Niall My cousin, my brother, my friend We will not mourn for you We will not cry for you We will always remember you with love and the laughter we always shared. Cousins could not be closer You have left us in body only Because we know you will always be with us in spirit. For the bond we share will forever be unbroken.

O’GRADY

Our lips cannot speak how we loved you Our hearts cannot tell what to say But God only knows how we miss you In our home that is lonely today.

Treasured memories of a loving wife, mother and grandmother Kathleen Burke late of Ferndale Avenue, Killarney who died on 15th October 2006. R.I.P. Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like Heaven If we could have you back again. How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give. Always loved and remembered by husband John, daughter Eileen, son-in-law John, grandaughters Eimear, Liadh, Sorcha and Roisin, son John Paul, daughter-in-law Joanne, and grandchildren Eva, Danny, Kara and Zoe.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

29TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of a wonderful Nana Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

Fond memories of Eileen McCarthy late of 15 Woodlawn Road, Killarney who died on 11th October 1994.

Nana Because you’re always thought about In such a special way Because you always did so much To brighten up each day

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much

And because you cared for others selflessly Your whole life through We say a little prayer each day Especially for you.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our heart

Loved and missed by your heartbroken daughter Budge.

That heaven will protect you and will somehow let you know That Nan, you meant so much to us And that we will miss you so.

We think of you so often We talk about you too We have lots of lovely memories But we wish we still had you.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

And that we’ll think about you As we travel on life’s way And keep you safe within our hearts Forever and a day.

In loving memory of the greatest Mom Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October. I really don’t know Where to start The day you left You broke my heart. Not just a crack It broke in two Filled with love Just for you. I miss you so much And more, every day And love you much more Than words could ever say.

Loved and Missed everyday by your grandchildren Stephen and Jackie.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART In loving memory of a beautiful Mom Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October. Death leaves heartache No one can heal Memories are treasures No one can steal. Some may forget you Now that you are gone But we will remember you No matter how long.

May you rest in peace our beloved Niall.

You will always stay loved And remembered in every way No tears, no verses, can ever Say how much we miss you every day.

Always loved and remembered by Denise, Leah & Rachael. xxx

Missed and loved every day by your daughter Mary and Ted.

IN MEMORIAM

Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

BURKE

5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Niall McGillicuddy Late of Clounteens, Kilcummin Who died on 12th October 2018.

They say that memories are golden Well maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you.

Love you always, forever, Patsy, Dan, Geraldine, Emma and Daniel.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest It broke our hearts to see you go God only takes the best.

17TH ANNIVERSARY

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. AN

Sadly missed by your loving husband Tadhg, daughters Mary & Suzanne, sons Roger & Tadhg, sons-in-law Tony and Jimmie, your grandchildren Christopher, Sophie, Sonia, James and Nathan,and great-grandaughter Lydia.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART May the Sacred Heart Of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus Pray for me, St Jude, worker of miracles, pray for me, St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for me. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayers will be answered. Say it for nine days, it has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. ROD

MIRACLE PRAYER

THANKSGIVING

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

For favours received from St. Claire, St. Theresa, St. Patrick, Infant Child of Prague, St. Gerard, St. Anthony, St. Joseph, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Martin, St. Jude, St. Francis, St. Perigrine, St. Beuelwanda, John Paul, St. Bridget, Holy Spirit, Precious Mother of Jesus, Padre Pio, Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels and Saints and all the Holy Souls. DG

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Kerry County Championship reaches quarter-final stage The Kerry Senior Football Championship is expected to burst into life this weekend as eight teams contest the quarter-finals of the county’s most prestigious sporting competition. Three of the four ties take place in Killarney with the other game fixed for Tralee. Let’s start with the champions. EAST KERRY v ST KIERAN’S (Saturday 4.30pm, Austin Stack Park). The holders, East Kerry, made light work of Group 1 and comfortable enough wins over South Kerry, West Kerry and Templenoe saw them clinch the top seed with plenty to spare. That achievement is admirable enough but the fact that they managed it without several of the stars who fired them to glory in 2022 makes it even more remarkable. Most notably, the Clifford brothers were rested for the first two group games and they only played a few brief minutes at the end of the Templenoe match a fortnight ago. With the safety net no longer in place – this is now knockout football - the Fossa x duo will surely return to the starting lineup against St Kieran’s. Draws against Rathmore and Kenmare and a victory over Feale Rangers saw Kieran’s advance from their pool as group runners up. Brosna man Paul Walsh was in his element in that Round 3 win, racking up 2-5. VERDICT: East Kerry by five. RATHMORE v SPA (Saturday 2.30pm, Fitzgerald Stadium). All-Ireland Intermediate champions Rathmore have been something of a surprise package in this year’s championship. Their impressive win away to Kenmare Shamrocks two weeks ago earned them a deserved spot on the group winners’ side of the draw, and they will be full of confidence ahead of Saturday’s match against Spa. Tricky corner forward John Moynihan has pulled off two outrageous goals in successive matches, and the powerful Ryan brothers (Cathal, Mark and Shane)

have also caught the eye. For their part, Spa have already staked their claim as the top team in Killarney this year by making it past the group stage and they will have been happy to have avoided East Kerry and Dingle in the draw. Victories over Kerins O’Rahillys and Shannon Rangers saw them through to the last eight. An in-form Rathmore side will provide a sterner test. VERDICT: Rathmore by one. DINGLE v TEMPLENOE (Sunday 1.30pm, Fitzgerald Stadium). Since losing to Dr Crokes in the Club Championship on August 12, Dingle are on a whirlwind, seven-game winning streak that has without question established them as the main candidates to dethrone East Kerry. Much has been made of their attacking prowess – in particular Conor and Paul Geaney, who have been superb – but their success has been built on a miserly defence that has kept five clean sheets in their last six outings. Templenoe are blessed with intercounty talent like Tadhg Morley and Killian Spillane, although Adrian Spillane has been out since limping off against West Kerry four weeks ago. VERDICT: Dingle by four. MID KERRY v NA GAEIL (Sunday at 3.30pm, Fitzgerald Stadium). Despite their recent five-point defeat to Dingle, which consigned them to the runners-up spot in Group 4, newcomers Na Gaeil can be proud of their efforts to date. Beating Crokes was a massive result and an opening day victory over their divisional neighbours, St Brendan’s, also went down well in Killeen. Mid Kerry will be a different prospect, though. They have real County Championship knockout experience - they reached two of the last three finals - and they should realistically have enough about them to progress to the last four. VERDICT: Mid Kerry by four.

RETURN: David Clifford is expected to return to East Kerry's starting lineup. Photo: Brendan Moran/ Sportsfile

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NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Scotts Lakers

98 | Limerick Sport Eagles 89

KILLARNEY SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE Scotts Lakers are up and running in Division 1 of the National League following an encouraging ninepoint victory over the Limerick Sport Eagles in Killarney. This competitive game was very much in the balance at the three-quarter mark but the hosts finished strongly, racking up 32 points in the final ten minutes. The final push was instigated by captain Paul Clarke, who had the key to the Limerick back door all evening. He pushed the Lakers 68-63 clear, then Terion Moss went 1/2 from the line before adding another a basket. Jack O’Sullivan hit a three and all of a sudden the Lakers led by double digits, 74-64. O’Sullivan was particularly influential in the final quarter, scoring freely but also busting a gut in defence. Moss and his compatriot Braden Bell, now fully recovered following a bad fall in the opening half, helped to make it 87-70 before Limerick fought back through Davies and Coats. The visitors managed to narrow the gap to 11 (89-78) but a couple of well-timed baskets from Mark Sheehan helped Brian Clark’s team to steady the ship again. Moss and Bell (who had a triple double) finished strongly to put the seal on a deserved 98-89 win. Coach Clarke will be pleased with the news that Eoin Carroll and David Gleeson could be available to make their comeback in the Lakers’ next match. The Killarney club are at home to the Galway Titans on Saturday. The Titans are making their return to the National League stage after a brief sabbatical and there will be a familiar face behind the scenes for them: Joe Coughlan.

Joe has been a regular visitor to Killarney for many years and he coached St Paul’s in the mid-nineties. Scotts Lakers v Galway Titans will tip off at the earlier time of 6.10pm, to avoid a clash with the Rugby World Cup game between Ireland and New Zealand.

SCOTTS LAKERS: Braden Bell 27, Terion Moss 25, Paul Clarke 17, Jack O’Sullivan 13, Ronan Collins 6, Jamie O’Sullivan 6, Mark Sheehan 4, Oisín Spring, Chris Healy. LIMERICK SPORT EAGLES: Keelan

Coat 32, Da’Kquan Davis 26, Nik Ivkovic 9, Ronan Cregan 6, Reece Barry 6. Earlier last Saturday, at the same venue, St Paul’s women’s team made it two wins from two with an 11-point win over the Limerick Celtics (58-47). Coach James Fleming welcomed back most of his GAA contingent for this fixture and it was Lorraine Scanlon who made the biggest impact. Her 18 points was an impressive haul but pulling down 24 rebounds meant she dominated under the boards as well. While not hitting the same heights as last weekend, Jessica Huber came up with some important baskets while Alexa Naessans continues to find her feet with some nice assists. Next up for Paul’s a trip to Dublin to take on Moy Tolka Rovers at Tolka Rovers Sports Complex. Rovers lost in Week 1 to the Limerick Sports Huskies but the signing of Tazsa Hammett helped them claim an 81-62 win over SETU Carlow in Week 2. The last fixture between the sides will hold fond memories for St Paul’s as victory over Rovers sealed the 2022 Southern Conference title.

INFLUENTIAL: Jess Huber guided St Paul's to victory over the Limerick Celtics. Photo: Pat Shanahan Photography.

New-look Lakers have lift-off in National League JUMP BALL: Braden Bell of the Scotts Lakers in action against the Limerick Sport Eagles last weekend. Photo: Pat Shanahan Photography.

MANAGER: Former Kerry and Limerick bainisteoir Mickey Ned O'Sullivan. Photo: Brian Lawless/ Sportsfile.

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Eamonn Fitzgerald speaks to the great Mickey Ned O’Sullivan about modern Gaelic football – and what can be done to improve it as a spectacle Last week’s article on ‘Yer Man’ explaining why he said, “I wouldn’t cross the road to a football match now and I’ll tell you why,” drew a huge response and here is the gist of those responses. There was a very significant number of readers of this column agreeing with his sentiments and many offered their own preferences for rule changes to make football more attractive for spectators and ‘return’ to the game they have loved all their lives. On the number of present-day goalkeepers who stray far out from their own goal leaving the bearna baol unmanned, Fr John Ahern of Firies, a lifetime supporter of a range of sports said: “I remember Pat Jennings lobbing the Manchester United goalkeeper. It may have been Stepney in the Charity Shield at Old Trafford in 1967. Now goalies are playing it out from the back starting a kind of ‘around the house and mind the dresser’, boring, statsridden 90 minutes in soccer. At least the copycats have only 70 mins to inflict the Gaelic version. Unfortunately, all ball games have evolved into a mind-the -ball exercise, golf being an exception but there are no hard tackles to excite the spectators. But I still enjoy the games, boring or not. Where would we be without them?”

SUGGESTIONS

George Dennis, a native of Castlehaven, Cork, who taught in Killorglin CC for most of his teaching career, is a keen administrator and was the central figure in the preparation of so many Kerry VEC teams that won several intercounty All-Ireland titles. He said: "Yer Man is right. Possession plus a fear factor among players and managers not to lose the ball are key factors in the present malaise. Look at rugby as mentioned in last week’s column. “I suggest the following rule changes. 1) The ball to be played forward from the defending 20m line as far as the opponent’s 50m line. Penalty if the ball is played back. A scorable free off the ground from the point of playing the ball back, or a 50m free off the ground, if outside the defending 50m line and the opposing 50m line. 2) Line ball, optional, kick off the ground. 3) A drop kick scored outside the 20m line or outside the D be awarded two points. 4) Seek opinions on the tackle/ tackling. A player should be allowed to play the ball away. For the ‘choke’ tackle award, a free for the player in

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‘Keeping the ball is everything these days’ possession. Ditto a player on the ground, should be allowed to play the ball away. Award a free for tackling a player on the ground. If the player does not release or play the ball away give a free against him.” So, what has the GAA done about the trends in the modern-day football that so frustrates the grassroot spectators? In fairness to the GAA authorities, they set up the National Coaching and Games Committee, to analyse the trends since 2011 chaired by John Tobin, the former Galway forward, assisted by Shane Flanagan, the National Head of Coaching and Games. This group consulted with a range of coaches, managers and players past and present, including Mickey Ned O’Sullivan, Billy Morgan, Colm O’Rourke, Paul Rouse, Michael Murphy, Derek Savage, Kevin McStay, and Tom Hunt from the GAA’s Playing Rules Committee. They analysed 619 intercounty games, 521 of them drawn from the championship seasons between 2011 and 2023, and issued a report recently.

MICKEY NED

I discussed the issues raised by Yer Man with Mickey Ned O’Sullivan. Why him? His pedigree is entirely suitable. He has been in on Tobin’s project. A former player who captained the winning 1975 Kerry team of Mick O’Dwyer which heralded Kerry’s Golden Years, he has coached and managed so many college teams, his own club Kenmare Shamrocks also the Kerry and Limerick teams. He taught PE in Coláiste Ghobnatan, Ballyvourney for decades and was well ahead of his time when he published a book on coaching Gaelic football. When he was manager of the Limerick team, he was invited by the Springboks High Performance unit to enhance the high fielding technique of their lineout players before facing Australia, the great fielders in rugby. He showed that the brilliant fetching of GAA footballers could be transferred to rugby. I think of Mick Galwey and the try of Shane Horgan scored in Croke Park against England. I was firing the above lamentations at Mickey Ned, and he fielded them all in an open and knowledgeable way based on theory and practice. I began with the goalkeeper’s role. “Regarding the goalkeeper, that role has changed, especially when Cluxton

changed the style of kickout,” Mickey Ned noted. “In the past the kickout went as far out as possible and was usually contested at midfield. Now the short kickout is as prevalent as the long kickout and very often the goalkeeper takes a short 15 or 20-metre safe kick to one of his corner backs. For the most part the opposing teams don’t press up and contest the short kick out. The Tobin Report showed that 78% of short kickouts were not contested by the opposing team while the number of clean catches outfield in the air was in single figures.” Why? Possession and keeping possession is the be all and end all of this tactic, leading to non-stop hand passing out of defence and either lateral passing or passing back. The Tobin Report found that the average number of handpasses per championship game jumped from 251 in 2011 to 421 in 2023. That is an increase of 68%. On average the ball is in play for 45 minutes. That is at intercounty level, and it is probably quite true for club games as well. Is this retention of possession at all costs the main course planned by team managers, whose function is to win? If you win using any strategy of play no matter how boring it is for spectators, then you are classed as a successful manager. If you lose while playing attractive creative football, you are regarded as a poor manager and the powers that be are on the lookout for a replacement. Even at club level managers are lured from outside to win some title and that becomes a drain on scarce club resources. “Games evolve over time and managers are always looking to coach a winning team by learning from other sports such as basketball and soccer,” Mickey Ned said. “They will adapt anything that will give their teams an advantage over the oppositions”. I shared George Dennis’ fear and risk factors. “Yes, that is a very shrewd observation,” O’Sullivan agreed. “Safety is of the essence. Teams are coached not to lose possession and that starts with the goalkeeper. It's all about closing down space and being patient until the gaps open. So, teams keep possession while the opposition drifts back crowding out space. The ball is transferred quickly between players often back passing or lateral passing as you indicated. The report

found that in a game there were 420 hand passes and just 130 kick passes. On average there are 18 passes back to the goalkeeper.” That is more than three handpasses for one kicked pass. So how does an attacking team break down this packed defence with the majority of players in one half of the field? “That is how it is in so many games now with the defending team crowding out space. However, players’ concentration drops over time, mistakes are made, mistimed hand passes are intercepted and all of a sudden space opens up, especially through the centre, and a score is on.”

CROSSING HALFWAY

I suggested to Mickey that whatever changes in rules are introduced to make the game more attractive must be easy to apply for match officials, especially the referee. For a start, I am in favour of a clearcut change. Once the ball passes the halfway line it can’t be played back. “It has merit, but maybe settle for the 45m line. As it is, the referee has too much responsibility and cannot know what is going on behind his back. Unfortunately, some linesman and umpires abdicate responsibility and do not inform the referee of unfair play or misbehaviour. “I also feel that any new proposed rule changes should be fully trialled over time in say colleges, freshers’ competitions and the likes of the McGrath Cup. Very often there is no need to change a rule, just to apply the rule that is there. Also tweaking of some rules will enhance the game.” One of the big attractions of football and hurling is that most games are high scoring, compared to soccer for example, yet the shot accuracy from play is 51%. Every second shot is wide, whereas Mickey’s own club (Kenmare Shamrocks) have a head start on most clubs because they have the most reliable place kicker in the country. Usually, he shoots 10 points per game. Seán O’Shea converts 82% from frees. I contend that there is far too much emphasis on physical training for the modern game of football both at intercounty and at club level. “Yes, that is a worrying aspect with so much emphasis on strength and con-

ditioning too often to the detriment of skillset. Certainly, the intercounty teams are at least 10% fitter than those players of 10 years ago. At club level here with Kenmare Shamrocks, the players do two gym sessions as well as training two other nights on the field. They are such a dedicated group. They have played eight games in a row over the past eight weekends. Think of Seán O’Shea and Stephen O’Brien after a long tough campaign right up to the All-Ireland final and then they went directly into club action with Kenmare.” Is it sustainable and advisable for them and for the Cliffords, all amateurs who also have to work and have other family or study commitments? “Probably not. There is a huge emphasis on athleticism today and the running game favours the more athletic players. Coaching is about creating game situations during the training sessions, helping the players to think on their feet, so that they can make the correct decisions on big match situations.” We all know that O’Dwyer had so many naturally gifted players that he didn't bother with any coaching only driving them to the limits of physical fitness to overcome Dublin, and it was very successful. “When Páidí Ó Sé got the ball on to his chest he booted it as far up field as he could. And you had to fight for your own ball no matter what we it came in your direction.”

THE MARK

Your ideas on the mark, Mickey? “It is not fitting the purpose for which it was brought in such as rewarding high fielding. Players adapted it to suit themselves and most of the marks now are below the shoulders. However, use of the mark had waned and the average scoring per game now for a mark is 1.45 points per game. “The biggest challenge is that we need to create the perfect football game, rewarding risk and the creative player. Tweak the rules that need it, minimise new rules and trial them, adopt them, but apply them consistently, making it easier for the referee.” No doubt we will talk further, Mickey Ned, but the word count is up. It is always enlightening to talk with you on all matters sport.

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Killarney boys to fly the flag in Catalonia Two Killarney players are heading to Barcelona to represent Ireland in an U16 International Pitch & Putt Challenge. Deerpark club members Brian McCarthy and Nathan Cronin will join Listowel’s Ajay Barrett in representing their country against Catalonia at the Montseny course next Friday, October 20. Ladies teams from both Ireland and Catalonia will also face off. Brian follows in the footsteps of his father, Derry, who represented Ireland on six occasions between 1995 and 2005, culminating in him captaining Ireland to a European Championship victory in the Netherlands in ‘05. Both Brian and Nathan have had tremendous performances in the sport over the last two years, leading to their selections for this side. Both were on the Kerry team last year that won the National U16 Inter-County on home turf in Deerpark while they also were on the side that helped completed four-in-arow for the county in the competition in Seapoint, Louth in August.

Brian also won the National Boys’ Matchplay Championship Final (against Ajay) in the first ever all-Kerry National Matchplay final in pitch & putt. He also finished second in the National Boys’ Strokeplay in Seapoint as he won the Munster 13-16 Aged Boys’ Strokeplay Championship in August, holding off a late charge by Nathan in the process. Nathan, meanwhile, won the Munster Boys’ Matchplay Championship in St Stephen’s, Cork in July. That came following a win in the National Boys’ Plate Matchplay in 2022. As well as that second-place finish in the Munster Boys’ Strokeplay, Nathan has also made his debut at adult level after turning 16 recently. He won the Captain’s Prize at Deerpark and he was also part of the club’s team that qualified first in their section for the National Inter-Club competition. That side features his father Gearoid, Irish No 1 Damien Fleming, John McGrath, James Fleming and Mark O’Shea. Following his return from Catalonia, Nathan will be heading with the club’s team to St Bridget’s in Kildare for the

IRISH PRIDE: Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club members Brian McCarthy and Nathan Cronin pictured in their Irish gear. The pair will represent their country in an International Challenge in Barcelona on Friday next.

National Final on the October Bank Holiday Saturday. The selection of the Deerpark duo and Barrett (Listowel) means that half of Irish U16 team is from Kerry. They will play 54 holes as part of the challenge, which will be an 18-hole fourball, 18 holes of scotch foursomes and 18 holes of their singles. Their match scores will be calculated alongside the ladies’ matches to give the overall score in the

Killarney claim minor camogie title The Killarney Camogie Club minor ladies clinched the County Shield title after a wonderful victory over Tralee Parnells in Spa on Sunday.

The game was on a knife edge at half-time with only a couple of scores between the teams but Killarney managed to pull away in the second half thanks to some

excellent teamwork and score-taking. When the final whistle sounded, County Board Secretary Elaine Murphy was on hand to present the coveted shield to the

end. “Deerpark wishes Brian, Nathan and the entire Irish team well next Friday in Montseny along with both Derry and Gearóid who will be travelling to see both of them in action,” the Killarney club said. “It’s a great source of honour for us that they have been chosen to represent Ireland on this, the 50th Anniversary year for the club.” winning team. This achievement is a great testament to the players’ hard work and dedication to training and matches since the start of the season, and to trainers Brendan McMahon, Claudia O'Donoghue and Sarah Dineen who guided their young starlets to glory.

CHAMPIONS: The victorious Killarney Camogie Club team with manager Brendan McMahon and their mascots.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

BLUES: The Killarney Athletic U15 team that defeated Iveragh in Woodlawn.

CELTIC: The Killarney Celtic U12 girls who played Mastergeeha in Celtic Park.

SOCCER: The MEK Galaxy U14 girls who had a big result away to Moneygall FC.

GOLF: Winners of the Chocolate Scramble at Ross Golf Club Maureen Crowley, Elaine Casey and Kaye Cremin with Captain Mary Burns and sponsors Mary Gorman and Breda O’Farrell.

LGFA: The Spa team who hosted Kilcummin in the Bon Secours Junior A County Championship.

CAMOGIE: Killarney Camogie Club joint captains Chloe and Yen receiving the Minor County Shield from Elaine Murphy (County Board Secretary).

LOI: Kerry's Kennedy Amechi fighting for the ball during his side's 1-2 defeat to Wexford at Mounthawk Park. Photo: Adam Kowalczyk.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic

MEK Galaxy

THANKS: Killarney Athletic AFC would like to thank all the members who helped with the Church gate collection and to the public who supported us so generously. Thank you. U15: The Blues U15s welcomed Iveragh to Woodlawn today playing some fine football with Conall Murphy, Ewan McGillycuddy and James O’Callaghan all getting on the scoresheet to see out a 4-2 win for the home side. U12 GIRLS: Premier - Tralee Dynamos 2 Killarney Athletic 2 (Elizabeth Brosnan). Our U12 girls started their first ever league campaign away to top of the table Tralee Dynamos and this game proved to be a cracker. Both sides started brightly but it was the home side that took the lead with a great strike. HT 1-0. Our girls were playing some great football and created a number of chances and eventually drew level when Elizabeth Brosnan blasted home to make it 1-1. The home side played some great football and went 2-1 up when they were awarded a penalty which was slotted home brilliantly. 2-1. Our girls however responded well and started to impose themselves on game and this eventually paid off when Elizabeth burst through again and slotted the ball home with only 3 mins left in the game. The game finished 2-2 and was played in a great, friendly spirit. Both sides were a credit to their clubs with some excellent football on display. FT 2-2.

U12 GIRLS: MEK Galaxy 0 Ballyhar Dynamos 6. The girls improved on the previous game, working hard for each other against a strong Ballyhar side. Special shout to our goalies in each half, Kate O'Donoghue and Oliva Lyttle. POTM Emilia Reen Cronin who was excellent in defence. U14 GIRLS: National Cup - Moneygall FC 0 MEK Galaxy 10. MEK showed great skill and composure on the ball to dominate the local side on a humid day. Scores by Ava Harty (5), Elise Brunner (3) and Isabelle O’Connor (2) were the result of some excellent teamwork and finishing. U15B BOYS: Dingle Bay Rovers 4 MEK Galaxy. 3 MEK had the lion's share of possession and put together some great passages of play but couldn't convert all of the chances. Got caught out in the last attack of the game as Dingle clinched a fortunate goal against the run of play. MEK goals from David O'Shea, Barth Flynn and Cade Jameson. Team: James O'Reilly, Harry Murphy, Ivan O'Shea, Ryan Griffin, Conor Koteze, Michael Griffin, Barth Flynn, Conor Hughes, Dara Tangney David O'Shea, Jason O'Sullivan, Dara Whelton, Ben Kavanagh, Cade Jameson, Harry O'Mahoney. MOTM: Barth Flynn.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Munster Junior Cup - Tralee Dynamos 0, Killarney Celtic 1. Trpimir Vrljicak. U15 Div 2 - Killarney Celtic B 4, St Brendan’s Park C 2. Andrew Sheahan, Tobias Iheme, Marco Mosca, Adam Counihan. U13 Div 2 South - Mastergeeha 0, Killarney Celtic B 5. Noah Brosnan 3, Dean Heaphy, Conor O’Leary. Killarney Celtic B 8, MEK B 0. Emmanuel Iheme, Roan Clifford, David Cronin, Donnacha Coffey, Conor Darmody. U12 Premier - Killarney Celtic 1, Iveragh 1. Conor Doherty. U12 Div 2 South - Killarney Celtic Gold 1, Killarney Athletic 6. GIRLS: U15 Premier - Killarney Celtic 2, MEK 1. Ella Murphy, Sadbh O’Brien. U12 National Cup - Killarney Celtic 0, Mastergeeha 2.

Mastergeeha U12 NATIONAL CUP: Mastergeeha U12 girls beat neighbours Killarney Celtic 2-0 in the National Cup. Áine Herlihy scored both goals for Mastergeeha. LOTTO: There was no winner on 6th October 2023 of the Jackpot for €4,800. Numbers drawn were 03, 11, 22, 27. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Joan O’Neill, Mastergeeha; Ciara Nagle, Mastergeeha; Matty Dillon c/o John Lenihan; Bertie & Luke Curtin, Knocklebede. The next draw will be Friday 13th October for Jackpot of €5,000.

Killarney Legion GAA SENIOR LADIES: The curtain was drawn on our Senior Ladies year earlier today when we exited the Junior B Championship at the semi-final stage where we travelled to face an amalgamation of Castlegregory/Annascaul. It promised to be a tough encounter for our ladies after Castlegregory/Annascaul went unbeaten to top their group. And so it proved but not without a fight. In a tough sporting battle, the home side took the win on a scoreline of 3-13 to 1-10, and so after 67 training sessions and 19 games, our ladies' campaign finishes up a week earlier than hoped. A big thank you to our panel of players for the time and dedication they gave this year and to our management team. Thank you to our supporters for getting behind the ladies this year. Thank you also to our team sponsor JM Reidy’s of Main Street for their support this year. We look forward to seeing our Ladies team compete again next year. O’SULLIVAN CUP: Our Senior B team will face Fossa in the quarter final of the O’Sullivan this weekend October 13th/14th. The O’Donoghue Cup will commence when East Kerry are finished with their County Championship campaign. Brian Kelly, Rob Leen, Cian Gammell, Darragh Lyne, Finbarr Murphy, Eoghan O’Sullivan and Will Shine are all part of the East Kerry effort which continues with a quarter final date in Austin Stack Park on Saturday where they face St Kieran’s. U17 BOYS: The Minor Boys welcomed Kenmare to Direen on Sunday afternoon in the East Kerry Division 1 Championship semifinal. The visitors were in control at

half time but credit to our boys they battled away in the second half. The final score read 4-19 to 3-11 in favour of the Shamrocks and the lads now await the winner of the Division 2 quarter finals for their next outing.

Spa GAA COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: In the quarter final stage of the County Championship, we will play Rathmore this Saturday 14th at 2:30pm in the Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. All support in your blue and gold Spa colours is encouraged. LOTTO: Jackpot €3,600. Numbers Drawn 8, 16, 21, & 23. No Winner. €50 lucky dip winners Darragh Brosnan Kilbrean, Kathleen O'Leary, Milleen, Tim McCarthy Arbutus, Pádraig Kearney Online. Next week's jackpot €3,800. LGFA: Spa ladies ended their season on a high note, but it wasn’t enough to see them through to the semi-finals. Spa hosted Kilcummin last Sunday morning for Round 7 of the Bon Secours Junior A County Championship. This was a must win affair for Spa who were also depending on certain results from other fixtures to see the girls through. Kilcummin are a very young side and their inexperience showed throughout as Spa controlled the game from the onset and the victory was never really in doubt. Spa missed a lot of chances though and could have increased their lead even further but in the end, they came away comfortable winners with a final score line of Spa 2-13 to 0-04. This season will stand to Kilcummin and will no doubt learn from this championship and come back stronger next year. Our Spa ladies side will also reflect on a long season that had highs and lows, a season that was hampered by a high number of injuries but also a season that showed amazing commitment and heart. Spa will return stronger next year. It is with sincere thanks to Ivor Flynn, Emma and Tomás Daly and Robert Cussen for their time and dedication given to the girls throughout the season. ITEMS FOR NOTES: Any items for the Spa notes please contact the club PRO on 085 7762411 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa. ie before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA EK O’SULLIVAN CUP: Dr. Crokes 3:07 Gneeveguilla 4:14. It was the visitors who ran out deserving winners in Lewis Road on Sunday afternoon. It was a game where both sets of forwards brought their shooting boots as both goalies were tested from early on. It was a game that saw the green flag being raised 7 times, 5 of which were in the first half. The game’s first goal came from a Bryan O’Shea penalty. Gneeveguilla led at half time 2:03 to 3:06 with our second goal of the game coming from the boot of Robbie Hartnett. The second half continued like much of the first with the visitors dominating much of the play and scoring some fantastic

long-range points. Both teams added to their goal tallies with Aodhan Burns raising the green flag for the home side. Full time Dr. Crokes 3:07 Gneeveguilla 4:14. FR. PADDY’S CARDS: Continues every Wednesday at 8pm in the clubhouse. All you need is €5 and a partner. All are Welcome. CROKES FOR ALL: Continues each Saturday. The sessions are open to all children in the Killarney area aged 7-12 with a disability or additional support need. All are welcome to attend any Saturday 9:15am-10am. ACADEMY: Our academy continues every Saturday morning. We cater for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 in the Killarney area. Hurling from 10 to 11 and Football 11:15 to 12:15. All welcome, bring a friend! LOTTO: October 9th. Numbers drawn were 10, 17, 20, 28 Jackpot of €7,400 was not won. 6 patrons matched 3 and receive €70 each. Jackpot for draw on October 16th will be €7,700. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online via Clubforce.

Kilcummin GAA O’SULLIVAN CUP: Kilcummin 0-12 Fossa 2-16. Our junior team exited the O’Sullivan cup last Sunday at home against Fossa who proved too strong for us in the second half despite encouraging performances from the younger players like Oran Dwyer, Cian Lynch and Paudie Moynihan. Team and scorers Kieth O’Leary, Oran Dwyer, Damien O’Leary, Darragh Brosnan, Oscar O’Connor, Oisin O’Leary, Donal Maher, Colm Kelleher, Danny Cronin (0-1), Cian Lynch (0-1), Mikey O’Shea (0-1), Eoghan O’Donovan, Paudie Moynihan (0-3), Mark O’Shea (0-4), Richie O’Connor (0-1), Subs Used Jack McClain, Matt Keane (0-1), Kelvin Teahan, Jack O’Donoghue. RESULT: East Kerry Minor Championship Semi-Final - Rathmore 1-14 Kilcummin 1-14.

Listry GAA LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 4, 21, 26. €100 Colm Buckley Lahard. €50 Mike O’Sullivan Beaufort Bridge. €50 Sean Lehane Ahane. €25 David &Stephen Hickey Laharn. €25 Ann McCarthy Friary Downs. Jackpot next week 15th October €7,350. U15: Our U15 Keel/Listry team played out a cracking draw after extra time in the Div 1 Mid Kerry final v Laune Rangers last Sunday ending Keel/Listry 4-14 Laune Ranger 1-23. We now await a time and date for a replay tbc. U13: Our U13 teams had a very busy week last week. The B team lost to Milltown on Monday. The A team had 3 games this week. It had wins over Beaufort and GGC on Wednesday and Sunday, respectively, and lost narrowly to Milltown on Friday. The B team is now

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Mahon, Claudia O'Donoghue and Sarah Dineen for their commitment in training the girls week in & week out and to all the parents for dropping to training and games. Thanks to Elaine Murphy representing Kerry Camogie County Board for presenting the shield! Finally, thanks to referee John Hennessy and his umpires for officiating, Spa GAA for the use of their excellent facilities and Tralee Parnells for a very sporting game! ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Our Annual General Meeting takes place on Thursday 9th November in Spa GAA at 7pm. All members are welcome to attend.

finished, and the A team takes on GGC in the Mid Kerry Div 1 final on Sunday 15th Oct in Milltown. Time tbc.

East Kerry GAA INTERMEDIATE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Congratulations to Rathmore ladies on their great win in the Bon Secours County Championship 2023 Intermediate Final. CONDOLENCES: Sympathies to the families of Sr. Pius O’Brien Holy Cross Convent, Killarney and formerly of Knockmanaugh, Kilcummin, Killarney, Kerry, Dode Coffey Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, Kerry, Mary O’Dwyer (née O’Connor) Ballytrasna, Faha, Killarney and formerly of Glencuttane Cross, Killarney, Kerry and Padraigh O’Leary Canberra, Australia and late of Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney, Kerry.

Beaufort GAA OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Patsy, Geraldine, Carol, Patricia, Donal and all the extended families of Dode Coffey, Gap of Dunloe who passed away last week. Dode was a Beaufort senior football player from 1963 to 1973. In that time, he was a member of the Beaufort team which won a Co Novice Championship in 1972 and a Mid Kerry Novice in 1973. RESULT: Beaufort 0.16 Keel 1.12 in round 2, senior men O’Sullivan Cup. MID KERRY U15B BOYS FINAL: Beaufort 3-9 Milltown/Castlemaine 3-8. A last gasp point from Kevin Coffey was all that separated the sides as Beaufort’s U15s collected their third trophy of the season at a sun-drenched Milltown on Sunday, 8th October. Milltown were ahead 2-5 to 1-4 at the break. Milltown/Castlemaine started the second half with a goal to put seven between the sides but Beaufort’s answer came quickly from the boot of Michael Culhane following a superb solo run through the Milltown defence. With the side’s level in the final minutes, Kevin Coffey stepped up with the winning point as the whistle blew. It was a nail-biting finish and, amazingly, was the only time Beaufort led in the game, although they did hit nine wides. A fitting end to a long season. Well done to all involved. Beaufort: Cormac O’Sullivan, Harry O’Shea, Ronan Coffey, Adam Galvin, Michael Culhane, Leo Allen, Fionán O’Sullivan, Jack Gabbett, Calum Galvin, Luke O’Malley, Fionn Kennedy, Luke Foley, Joseph Coffey, Kevin Coffey, Michael Barrett, Conor Hughes, Killian Breen, Conor Leane, Declan Field, Seán Landers, Jack Clifford, Arthur Gabbett, Cillian Slattery. LOTTO: The next lotto draw for a jackpot of €15,200 will be on Sunday, 15th October. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Your support is of the lotto is greatly appreciated. EXERCISE CLASSES: Autumn classes are being held in Beaufort G.A.A Clubrooms, weeknights Monday to Thursday. Classes at present are Yoga and Pilates. Pilates

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ROSS: Second prize at the Ross Golf Club Chocolate Scramble went to Mary McGuire, Captain Mary Burns and Mary B O’Sullivan, pictured with sponsor Mary Gorman.

with Colleen include Ladies, Men’s and Active retired classes. Please contact Colleen at 086 1731469 for times and details. Yoga mixed class by Ondata-Well-Being. Please contact 085 1350417 for details or the Club at 087 9975737. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: The annual wear a Green Ribbon campaign aims to spread awareness about all mental health difficulties to help end mental health stigma and discrimination. This is the 11th year of the campaign and the tagline this year for the Green Ribbon campaign is: Judgement and how it impacts people with mental health difficulties. If you want to wear a green ribbon, it can be collected at the G.A.A. Clubhouse reception area’. More information on seechange.ie/green-ribbon.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, October 2nd at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or Match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 4, 6, 32 and the bonus ball was 8. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Dan Daly, Milltown. €50 - Daniel Heffernan, Callinafercy. €25 - Derek Twiss, Milltown. €25 - Clare Rochford, Castlemaine. €25 - Noah Russell, Killorglin. €25 - Kieran Glover, Milltown. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 16th at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated. U10 GIRLS: Thanks so much to Fossa, Listry, Dr Crokes and John Mitchels for coming to Milltown/Castlemaine GAA's

Club Grounds last Saturday, October 7th contributing to a wonderful morning of football and fun at our Under 10 Blitz. The weather was ideal and over 100 girls played fantastic football. Thanks to all those who did refereeing- especially Ben O' Carroll and Aaron Dinham from our club here in Milltown/Castlemaine. Eileen Twiss and Ann Hogan were kept busy managing the teas/coffee shop We appreciate their help. Also a big shout out to the Under 10 team of coaches throughout the year who were super mentors to all our young footballers - Seán Brosnan, Tommy Cronin, Maireád Falvey, Derry O’Sullivan, Mary T Cooper, Martin Boyle and Eugene Courtney - ye were amazing. Thanks to Mike Murphy who is always making sure that the grounds are in tip top shape for all the players. Last but by no means least, a sincere thank you to Ian Twiss for his constant background support and guidance. It was a lovely way to wrap up a fun year of football. U15 BOYS: Mid Kerry Football Championship 'B' Final. Hard luck to the Milltown/ Castlemaine U15 team and management who lost out by the narrowest of margins against Beaufort last Sunday on a scoreline of 3-09 to 3-08 in the Mid Kerry 'B' Final played at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown. A great effort by the team on the day but it just wasn't to be on this occasion.

Killarney Camogie Club UNDER 18/MINOR SHIELD: Congratulations to our Minor ladies who are County Shield Champions after a fantastic win v Tralee Parnells in Spa on Sunday afternoon 8th October. There was only a couple of scores in it at half time, but we managed to pull away in the second half, with some fabulous teamwork and excellent score taking. Huge thanks to the girls for all their hard work and dedication to training and matches since the start of the season; to trainers Brendan Mc-

RESULTS: Synergy Hampers Results. Synergy Christmas Hampers. Maire Murphy 91-24 = 67. Division 1 - Ciara O’Mahony 82-13=69. Deirdre Prendergast 75-05=70. Division 2 - Kathleen Brosnan 95-24=71. Eileen McGee 99-27 = 72. Division 3 - Veronica O’Connor 103-35= 68. Sheila Crowley 102-27 =75.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) RESULTS: Singles Stableford. Sponsored by The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments. Played on Saturday 30th September & Sunday 1st October 2023. Winner – Donie O’Shea 44pts (16). 2nd – Joe Knoblauch 44pts (24). Best Gross – Donal Considine 69 (0). Category 1: Winner – Donnagh Moynihan 42pts (9), 2nd – Sean Moynihan 41pts (6), 3rd – George McKenzie Vass 40ts (3). Category 2: Winner – Eoin Brosnan 38pts (12) bk9, 2nd – James Lynch 38pts (9) bk9, 3rd – Shane Connole 38pts (10). Category 3: Winner – Darragh Kelly 41pts (16), 2nd – Jim Sheehan 39pts (16) bk9, 3rd – Bobby O’Connell 39pts (15). Category 4: Winner – Eoin O’Carroll 41pts (18), 2nd – Frank Reen 39pts (18), 3rd – Vincent O’Doherty 39pts (29).

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Eileen Doran McCarthy Cup. Congratulations to Betty O’Farrell on winning the Eileen Doran McCarthy Trophy for the third year in a row. A big Thank You to Tadgh McCarthy for sponsoring each year. Wednesday Morning Competition. Winners of Wednesday morning’s 9-hole competition were: 1st Kitty O'Grady (21) 19pts, 2nd Kathy Crowley (17) 15pts. Saturday 7th October - Chocolate Scramble kindly sponsored by Mary Gorman & Breda O’Farrell. 1st Maureen Crowley, Elaine Casey and Kaye Cremin, 2nd Mary McGuire, Captain Mary Burns and Mary B O’Sullivan, 3rd Mary Gorman, Susan Good and Sarah Scanlon. COMPETITIONS: Saturday 14th October 9-hole Scramble kindly sponsored by Helen O'Donoghue. 9-hole scramble. Names in the book please. All Members welcome. Wednesday mornings 9 Hole Midweek Competition.

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SPORT NOTES MEET AND PLAY: Every Wednesday morning. Meet in the Club House no later than 10.00am. All members welcome. GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House.

Jeremy O’Neill Memorial shield! Also decided was heaviest trout of the year, with Dan O’Connor wining the John Mannix Cup this year. All prizes will be presented in the East Avenue Hotel, at our annual dinner, on Saturday the 21st of October.

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RESULTS: On Oct 8th we held the Maurice O'Donoghue Memorial Cup Stableford Competition, kindly sponsored by The Gleneagle Group. The winners were: 1st Mike O'Keeffe 42 (19), 2nd Mike Brosnan 41 (8), 3rd Ryan McCarthy 40 (3). Division 1 - 1st David MacIndoe 39 (5), 2nd Kevin O'Callaghan 36 (9). Division 2 - 1st Michael J Casey 38 (20), 2nd Mike O'Leary 38 (20). Division 3 - 1st Damien O'Callaghan 33 (29), 2nd Seamus McCarthy 32 (22).

RESULTS: Monday Oct 9th. First Phyllis O’Regan/Joan Culloty. Second Anne Looney/Ger Foley.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 9H Stableford Competition. 1st Catherine Woods 18 pts (19), 2nd Úna Moroney 17 pts (10). Social Golf on Wednesdays. Book on BRS from 11am. Good luck to all those participating in the Autumn League. End of year Get Together Scramble on Sunday 15th October. Book on BRS.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club SUNDAY DRAWS: Two Ball ScrambleFirst Nett: Gearoid Cronin & Dan Kiely 36 (B9), Gross: Connie O'Sullivan & Sean Ashe 42, Second Nett: Brian Moloney & Dan Kiely 36 and Hole-In-One: Gearoid Cronin (18th Hole). CHRISTMAS HAMPER (ADULT): This Daly’s Supervalu sponsored event takes place this weekend with two draws on Saturday and Sunday morning at 9am on both mornings. Play over 36-hole Singles. Entry €10 per player. PAUL O’SULLIVAN SCRATCH CUP: The County Board have announced that the Paul O’Sullivan will be re-arranged for the October Bank Holiday Monday (31st) as a 36-hole event. Further details in due course. CHAIRMAN’S PRIZE: Our Chairman Damien Fleming will be running this year’s event as a Scramble on Sunday November 12th. More details to follow. PRESENTATION NIGHT: Please note that all prizegiving’s for the year will take place on Friday December 1st. More details in the weeks ahead. DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: To Jerry Murphy and family on the death of his mother Eileen in the past week. BEST WISHES: To both Brian McCarthy and Nathan Cronin as they head out to Catalonia next week to represent Ireland in the International Challenge against the Catalans in Montseny on Friday next (October 20th). It’s great to see Brian follow in the footsteps of his father Derry in representing Ireland and for both Nathan and himself to be rewarded for their achievements this year in the sport. We wish them a safe journey. We also wish

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GOLF: Third prize in the Ross Golf Club Chocolate Scramble was won by Mary Gorman, Susan Good and Sarah Scanlon, pictured with Captain Mary Burns and Breda O’Farrell.

our members heading to the World Pitch & Putt Tour event in Ringcommons, Dublin this weekend the very best of luck.

Muckross Rowing Club ST. MICHAEL’S HEAD OF THE RIVER: A new club record was set last weekend with our largest every entry for a Head Of the River (HOR), with 58 Junior and Masters crews partaking in the St. Michael’s HOR. It was the club’s first event of the 2023/24 rowing season and was a great day out on the River Shannon. The club enjoyed four wins on the day. Congratulations to Khim Fleming and Jenna Coffey, winners of the Women’s Junior 16 Double and again to Jenna and Muireann O’Donoghue, winners of the Women’s J15 Double. The club was winners of both the coxed and coxless Men’s Masters Quads. Congratulations to Danny Lyne, PJ Walsh, Ed Lyne and Noel Kelleher in the coxed quad and to Brendan O’Neill, Paul Griffin, Paul Kennedy and Jeremy Kenny in the coxless quad. There were also eight second place and seven third place finishes. EVENTS: Castleconnell HOR, Sat Oct 28th. Skibbereen HOR, Sat Nov 11th, Cork marina. Muckross HOR, Sat Dec 2nd, National Rowing Centre, Farran. BUFFET BBQ: The club’s end of season barbeque which was postponed in September is now rescheduled for Sunday, October 22nd at 4pm in the Muckross Park Hotel, moving indoors. Check out our social media for all the details. ANNIVERSARY MASS: The third anniversary mass in memory of the late Seamus Guiney, former Club President, will take place this Saturday, October 14th at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral. Club members and supporters, past and present, are welcome to join us for a gathering afterwards at Colgan’s Bar, Muckross Park Hotel.

Killarny Valley AC FINAL: The final day of the County Cross Country Competition was in Killarney

last Sunday 8th October beginning with Juvenile Relays followed by the Novice race and Killarney Valley AC did fantastic to win the overall Kerry Athletics Juvenile Cross-Country Championship for the first time in club history. In the Novice Women’s race, Fiona Doody won gold with Hannah Collins coming 2nd and along with Amanda Keane they won 1st Novice Women’s Team. In the Novice Men’s race, Conor McElroy won with Paul Doolan coming 2nd and Cian Spillane 3rd and along with Noel Rice they won 1st Novice Men’s Team. Congratulations and well done to all. INFO: All information on Training Schedules are on our website www.killarneyvalleyac.ie.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club COMPETITION: Our final competition for 2023, the Tom Bambury Memorial competition, which is an annual fundraiser for the great services provided at St. Francis Special School in Beaufort, was fished last Sunday the 01st of October. A great turn out of anglers ensured a good day on the shore to begin with and indeed great competition on the lake, especially given the recent rise in level that brought on some good trout. The competition was kindly sponsored Michael Twohig, of Twohig’s Supervalu Kanturk and was won by Tim O’Connor - the top 5 rods on the day were as follows: 1) Tim O’Connor, 2) Mick Kelleher + Boris Uzik, 3) Liam Buckley, 4) Dermot Mahoney. Heaviest trout went to the rod of Willie Maloney. Following on from the competition, we are now delighted to be able to send on €700 to St. Francis school principal, Mr. Keith O’Brolachain. As this was the last competition, our final distribution of points took place for the hotly contested angler of the year - the final tally could not have been closer with Steve Cambell winning out over Liam Buckley by only 1/2 a point to claim the

MASTERGEEHA: Mastergeeha F.C. are hosting tea/coffee morning in the club house on Saturday 14th of October from 9am to 12pm. Proceeds in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation. KILCUMMIN NATIONAL SCHOOL: Spooky Sprint, a fundraising event in association with Kilcummin Parents Association on Sunday 29th October at 12pm in the school hall. Registration at 11.30am. €5 per individual or €20 per family. All proceeds are in aid of Kerry Stars, Special Olympics Club and Kilcummin National School. KILCUMMIN CCÉ: Kilcummin CCÉ are holding a celebratory social to mark our 50th anniversary on Saturday 14th October in the Heights Hotel. Tickets are €40 with an U16 ticket available for €15 (children's menu will apply). Gathering from 6.30pm with dinner at 7.30pm. Music with Neily O'Connor followed by Trad Disco. Tickets are available from branch officers Shane O'Callaghan 086 2763577, Geraldine Pigott 087 6764368, Catriona McGuire 087 2227512 or Kilcummin Rural Development Office. If anyone has old or current photographs of branch activities that we could display on the night, please email kilcummincomhaltas@gmail.com. KERRY FEDERATION ICA: Kerry ICA will be holding an Autumn Fair on Sunday 15th October at the Killarney Heights Hotel at 12.30pm to 4pm. AUTUMN STATIONS: Station masses for your area will be celebrated in the coming weeks. The priest will offer mass for the intentions of all from the station area beginning on Thursday 19th Oct. for the Parish Centre station area and townlands of Clashnagarrane, Cockhill, Rathanane, Glebe, Knockataggle, Ballinmanagh, Inchicullane, Mountain View, Pairc Chúimin. Coolick School Area will be held on Thursday 26th October; Mastergeeha Station area, Thur. 6th November and Anablaha School area Thur 9th Nov. Many thanks for your ongoing support for our priests. LITTER PICKING: Due to all the hedge strimming along most roads a lot of rubbish has been exposed. If you would like to volunteer to keep the roadside free of litter within close proximity to your home, it would be of great help. Please be mindful of your safety in doing so. Bags are available by contacting the Rural Development Office on 064 6643357.

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