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KITTY’S SALON:

By Nigel Jones, Urs Brunner and Dr Julia Schrammel

Sex, Spying and Surveillance in the Third Reich

There is no book in English about the wartime Berlin ‘salon’ run by Kitty Schmidt under the secret control of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the architects of the Final Solution

Salon Kitty was the most notorious brothel in the decadent Berlin of the Weimar Republic - the city of Cabaret. But after the Nazis took power, it became something more dangerous: a spying centre with every room wired for sound, staffed by women agents specially selected by the SS to coax secrets from their VIP clients. Masterminded by Reinhard Heydrich, the spymaster whom Hitler himself called ‘the man with the iron heart’, the exclusive establishment turned listening post was patronised by the Nazi leaders themselves, not knowing that hidden ears were listening.

One of the last untold stories of the Second World War, Salon Kitty’s sensational true history is now revealed by historians Nigel Jones, Urs Brunner and Dr Julia Schrammel. After years of painstaking research and investigation, the story they tell sheds new light on Nazi methods of control and coercion, and the way that they used and abused sex for their own perverse purposes.

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KILFLYNN N.S ARE MINI 7S CHAMPIONS

On Monday 24th April, The County INTO GAA Mini 7s Hurling competition was played in beatiful sunshine at the Tom Healy Memorial Park, Abbeydorney. The largest number of teams in the history of the competition participated this year and St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn rose to the top!! This group of players produced some fantastic hurling on Monday against three tough challenges. First up we met Buff’s homeland Kilgarvan, a spirited bunch but we proved that goals win matches.

Next, we were met with the physicality of a strong Sliabh a mhadra side from Ballyduff but again the boys dug deep and powered through to the final.

In the final we met a skillful Glenderry, Ballyheigue side. We were down by two points at half time and with seven minutes left the boys put everything on the line. We had shots on goals that would rattle any net and points sailing over the bar with precision. We clawed our way back to win by five points. Congratulations and well done to the Kilflynn players Paddy Cronin, Matt Cronin, Daniel Diggins, Daithi Nolan, Jack Kelliher, Bobby Ryan, Eoin Beirne, Tiernan Mullins, Dean McElligott and Simon Russell and to their mentors Jerome O’Sullivan (Trainer) and Sinead Hogan (Manager). Monday would not have been possible without the help of Jerome O’Sullivan. Jerome lives and breathes hurling and his positive attitude keeps the boys going at moments when heads might drop

SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ

The Scór na bPaistí county final will take place on Saturday 29th April at 2pm in Glenbeigh/Glencar Sports Hall.

The quiz will be held in the Intermediate school Killorglin at 11am. Best wishes to all the Crotta Contestants. The National Scor na nog Final will take place in the INEC in Killarney on Saturday 6th May, with the Crotta O Neills Instrumental group of Conor Brennan, Thomas Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant and Grace Hannon Linnane representing their Club, County and the North Kerry Hurling Board, we wish them the best of luck to this talented group, their mighty music mentor Aoife Murphy and fantastic Club Scor office Tom Breen.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Friday 28th April at 10a.m and Saturday 29th April at 6.00 p.m. John O’Connor, Fahavane, Kilflynn Matt & Bridie Hannon, Glenballyma, Kilflynn. Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie

FEILE HURLING FINALS

Lee Strand Féile na nGael - Division 1 Final - Result: Ballyduff 4-20 Crotta O’Neill’s 5-15

DARTS EXHIBITION

Featuring JOHN PART “Darth Maple” in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th April 2023 at 5.00p.m He has played the best and he has beaten the best........your chance to see in person the 3 times champion of the world and Sky Sports pundit JOHN PART play on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th April 2023 in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn at 5.00p.m John will be taking on members of the audience so bring your darts if you fancy your chances of beating a Darts legend, this will follow by a question-and-answer session by the Canadian darts player. . In addition to the darts action on the night there will be a raffle – with an array of darts memorabilia prizes up for grabs. Contact Mike on 087 9794541 if you want to book your place against John Part. Admission is Free.

CLOTHING DRIVE

St. Treasa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising.

Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains towels, bags, belts and soft toys. Please Donate only clean dry and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty or damaged clothes or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags to the Crotta Hurling Club house, Dromakee, Kilflynn from Monday 10th April to Monday 1st May between the following hours 10.00a.m to 8.00p.m. 7 days a week. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.

Munster Minor Ladies Medal For Niamh

Congratulations and well done to Niamh Quinn, Crotta, Kilflynn and her Kerry Minor football team mates who captured the Munster Ladies B football Title at the Mallow Gaa Grounds on Saturday 22nd April with a 1-14 to 1-08 victory over Tipperary. Niamh who plays her football for Abbeydorney ladies club was wing forward on the winning Kerry side.

Crotta Lotto Results

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 24th April at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,7,14 and 28. There was no winner of the 3,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Ian Maunsell, Cahernead, Abbeydorney, Donnacha Dowd, Abbeydorney and Jennifer O’Riordan, Castle Court, Rock Street, Tralee

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. on Monday 1st May at 10.30p.m with a €3,900 Jackpot. Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=427#Anchor or Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

HERBERT’S BAR

Herberts bar Fri 29th of April: 31 Card Drive 8pm in aid of Recovery Haven Sat night 30th of April: Live music with Caroline Jones.

CROTTA U-12 FUNDRAISING DRAW RESULTS

The Crotta U-12s Fundraiser draw to raise funds for the recent U-12 club members trip to Croke Park took place at the Sportsfield, Dromakee, Kilflynn on Thursday 20th April under the watchful eyes of Marie Beirne, Mary Kelliher and Aileen Diggins who organised and supervised the draw. thanks ladies. The draw was streamed live on the Crotta Facebook. Congratulations to all our winners...

1.Blaithin Kelliher - Signed Kerry Jersey | 2. Eilish Quinlan - Signed Limerick Jersey

3. Annette Nolan - Celsius Voucher | 4. Ryan Russell - Corrib Oil Voucher | 5. Jacinta Dowd - Ballygarry Voucher

6. Delia Cronin - Meadowlands Voucher | 7. Ian & Grainne OCarroll - Kellihers Feed Voucher

8. Declan Lynch - Crotta Hamper | 9. Noreen Tuomey -Crotta Zip Top | 10. Alan OConnell - Hurley, Sliotar & Grip.

Huge thanks to all our wonderful sponsors Brendan Mahony Butchers, Johnny Hannon - Hometech.ie, Celsius Menswear, Corrib Oil, Ballygarry Estate, Meadowlands Hotel, Kellihers Feed & Agri and Hannebery’s Sports. Thanks also to Kilflynn Drama Group, Kilflynn Community Together, Mike Lynch, Shane & Deirdre Herbert and Mike Parker for their generosity & support. Thank you to our mentors J.J Kelliher, Johnny Hannon & Padraig Cronin for organising such a wonderful day in Croke Park for our U12 Team.

Finally, a huge thank you to all the parents, ticket sellers and everyone who supported our fundraiser, we really appreciate it.

CROTTA U-05s

The Crotta U5’s Returns this Sunday 30th April at 1:45 - 2:30p.m (Just this Sunday as minor game on at the pitch) normal time 1:15 - 2pm @ the sports field Dromakee, Kilflynn. All welcome, helmets & hurleys will be provided so come along, get out and about in the fresh air. Your new friends and life time buddies will be there. Any queries please message Paul Shanahan 0879715781.

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIV 1

On Friday, 21st April at the sportsfield, Dromakee - Result: Crotta O’Neill’s 0 – 10 to Abbeydorney 1 - 9

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

The Kilflynn toddler group meets up every Thursday mornings in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn at 10.00-11.30 am

Moyvane

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Thursday, April 20. Numbers drawn:

1, 5, 7, 12. There was no winner of the Jackpot. Lucky Dips: €100: Danny & Jen, c/o Ita O’Connell. Ennismore, Listowel, €50: Catherine Fennell, Glenagragra, Glin. €20 each: Ann Mulvihill, Barragougeen. Cathal, Gerard, Ian, Ali & Kayden Roche, Glin Road, Moyvane. Cathy & John Hanrahan, Hillview, Moyvane. Margaret Scanlon. Siobhan Goulding, Bruach na Gaille, Moyvane. Free Tickets: Vinnie Wrenn, Athea. Marie Flavin, Woodview, Listowel. Derry & Mary O’Hanlon, “Kiltae House”, Ballyhahill. M. Buston, Madigan’s Bus. Riona Basson, c/o Nora Fitz. This Thursday night’s Jackpot (April 27) is €7,000 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall. Thank you for your support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

Congratulations to Stella Enright, Tarbert who won €285 in last Thursday night’s draw. Make a note of the date for the next draw, Thursday, May 04 at Bingo. Thank you all for supporting this fundraiser for your local school. Envelopes are available in all the usual outlets locally, Holly’s Gala, Mike Kennelly’s HomeValue Hardware, Noel Stack, Butchers, Enright’s Bar, The Village Grill, Speedy’s Bar, Moyvane. Newtownsandes Co-op Curl up and Dye (Anna Enright Fogarty) and at Bingo in the Marian Hall on Thursday night. €2.00 per entry or 3 for €5.00.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last Sunday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn: 8 13 22 24. Lucky Dips: €40 each: Betty Moody, Woodgrove, Moyvane. Tom Murphy, Clounmacon. Tom Murphy, Clounmacon. Niall Shine, Kilbaha. Dolores O’Connor, Online. Kate Kissane, Online. Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw.

Tickets are also available at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee member. Next week’s Jackpot is €6,900 and the draw will be held at 8.30pm on Sunday April 30. Thank you for your support.

Moyvane Badminton

Congratulations to the Moyvane Division 3 mixed team who played Listowel in the County Final recently and won 4 games to 3. The team was Bridget McCarthy, Denise Collins, Carmel Hudson, Fran Collins, Jeanelle Griffin, Michael Collins, Brian Stack, Chris McCarthy & John Nash. Coaches: Eileen Roche & Niall O’Hanlon. They will now compete in the Munster Finals in the University of Limerick Sports Arena on next Sunday, April 30. Best of luck. Enjoy and keep up the good work.

Tarbert Post Office

You can now do your banking at the post office. AIB & BOI customers and businesses can do cash lodgement, cheque lodgement and cash withdrawal. You can also buy your Confirmation & Communion cards , Communion badges, bunting and banners.

This is another way to support your local Post Office. Department of Social Protection customers, due to pick up payments on Monday, May 01 have the option of collecting their payment on Saturday, April 29 due to Monday’s bank holiday.

Change In Mass Schedule

At a recent meeting of the Area Pastoral Council (with representatives from Listowel, Moyvane, Knockanure, Lixnaw, Iremore, Rathea, Duagh, Lyrecrompane) the provision of Mass for the 8 communities of the region was reviewed.

After exploration of possibilities, given the decline in the number of priests (4 at the moment), it was proposed that, among other adjustments, Moyvane-Knockanure would continue to have its vigil Mass on Saturday evenings at 7.30 and morning Mass at 9.30 in Knockanure. Moyvane Sunday 11.00am Mass may be dropped so that the resident priest (for now) in Moyvane could provide Mass elsewhere in the area at that time.

Before this arrangement is confirmed, your comments are welcome, preferably in writing, to Fr. Brendan before May 1st. They will be respected and included in any ultimate outcome.

Masses For The Week

MOYVANE:

Thursday, April 27 10.00am Private Intention

Friday, April 28 10.00am Private Intention

Saturday, April 29 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Johnny & Kit Scanlon, Leitrim West, their son Tom, son-in-law Jim Fitzgerald and grandson Patrick Hughes. Sunday, April 30 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Jack Mulvihill, Glenalappa and his son Martin, Glenalappa & Nenagh.

KNOCKANURE:

Sunday, April 30 Anniversary Mass at 9.30am for Teresa Kennelly.

Ballyduff

Lotto Draw

The results of the weekly Ballyduff GAA Club, Lady’s Walk Hurling Club and the Ballyduff Community Games Committee Lotto Draw for Tuesday March April 18th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 20, 26 & 27 and the Bonus number was 5. There was no winner of the €19,100 Jackpot or the €400 match three. The €20 Consolation winners were Mary Usher; Kathleen Guerin, Causeway; Thomas Donegan, Cleandries, Causeway. The Lotto Draw takes place on each Tuesday night at the GAA Clubrooms. Tickets cost €2.50 each and are available at the local shops and businesses and from members of the promoting Clubs. Remember “If you are not in you can’t win”. You may also play the Lotto online at www.ballyduffgaa.com.

GAA NEWS

Kerry Hurling:

Ballyduff was represented on the County hurling teams at the weekend with the Boyle brothers Mikey and Podge, Eoin Ross and Kyle O’Connor on the Senior team that defeated Kildare on Saturday in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Next up for this team is an away trip to Offaly on May 7th. Shay Murphy, Jake Segal and Michael Houlihan were on Celtic Challenge team that lost to Cork on Saturday in Austin Stack Park.

Senior Hurling:

Our Senior hurlers travelled to Ardfert on Friday evening last to take on the locals in Round 5 of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Hurling League and managed to preserve their unbeaten run in the competition. St Brendans started brightly and were ahead 0 – 6 to 0 – 2 after 20 minutes. Both sides added two points each before the break leaving the hosts ahead by 4 four points 8 – 4. Ballyduff were faster off the mark after the break and a point from Kevin Goulding was followed a goal, from a penalty expertly converted by Killian Boyle, after Paul O’Carroll was pulled down in the square. The visitors took the lead but St Brendans were awarded a penalty which was brilliantly saved by Darragh Quinlan. Ballyduff were leading by two with time almost up but the concession of two late frees allowed St Brendans to tie the score at 0 – 17 to 1 – 14. Next up is a home game against Causeway on this Friday evening at 7.00pm.

Senior Football:

Our Senior football team travelled to Castlegregory on Sunday last to take on the locals in Round 4 of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Football League. We conceded a goal after 20 seconds but settled down quickly, although playing against the wind, two goals from Michael Slattery and points from Tommy O’Connor and Kevin Goulding left us trailing by one point at halftime. We managed to lead by three points after 55 minutes but three points for the hosts left the final score at full time Ballyduff 2 - 11 Castlegregory 1–14. On this Sunday we are at home to Cromane with throw-in at 2.00pm.

Féile na nGael:

Pride of the place this week must go to our Féile team who pulled of the mother of all comebacks at Abbeydorney on Saturday evening last. Trailing by nine points with eight minutes left, two goals and four points to Crotta’s single point tied the scores and in the final minute captain John Curtin shot was barely wide to win the game. The game went to extra time with two five minutes halves. Our young men really upped their game with Dylan Costello unerring from frees. We outscored our opponents four points to two to spark off one of the greatest celebrations ever seen in Tom Healy Park. This game was a Classic example of how the great game of hurling should be played with both teams giving it everything for the pride of the parish. Crotta will be disappointed having surrendered a nine point lead but this was really about playing to the final whistle. While there was some brilliant individual performances this by and large was a team performance with everyone putting their shoulder to wheel when the need was greatest. After the game Martin Sheehy, Chairman Coiste na nÓg Chiarraí presented the Shield to Captain John Curtin amid scenes of great joy.

The victorious Féile panel is Jack Enright, Adam Kennelly. Evan O’Connor, Aodhan Slattery, JJ O’Rourke, Jake Rochford, Seán Ross O’Gorman, Scott Sheehan, Oran Curley, Jack Purcell, Dylan Costello, Fionn Byrne, Ben Lynch, John Curtin (captain), Cathal Byrne, Jack Houlihan, Cillian Mulcahy, Darragh James, Ruan Houlihan, Jacob Dunworth, Thomas Scanlon, Aaron Ross O’Gorman.

Ballyduff now go on to represent Kerry at the National Féile na nGael Finals to be held in Connacht Centre of Excellence Mayo on June 24th. Well done to everyone concerned and in particular players and Joint Management Noel and Sean Browne .

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week:

Thursday 10.00am: Special Intention

Friday 7.00pm: Teddy Hennessy – 1st Anniversary; Dara & Nellie Hennessy

Saturday 6.30pm: Jimmy Joe Boyle; Bridie Neilan; Catherine Guiney

Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway

Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday 6.30pm – Eileen Dee/ Norma O’Carroll/Peigí O’Neill

Reader: Saturday 6.30pm – Lauren Costello

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am – 11.30pm

Funeral Mass Recordings: This is a reminder that Funeral Masses can only be recorded at the request of the bereaved families. Accord Central Office: is recruiting qualified experienced counsellors. for the Certificate in Counselling (Marriage/Relationship). Training begins in Sept.in Maynooth. Applications close on the 19th May. More on Diocese of Kerry or Accord websites.

NEWS ITEMS

All news items for this column must be with the writer by 8.00pm sharp on each Sunday evening. Any items received afyter this time may not appear in the next edition of the various publications. Your continued co-operation on the matter is much appreciated.

DEATHS

The death took place of John Walsh, Dublin, father of John Walsh, Lower Ardoughter, Ballyduff.

The death took place of Bridie Cooper (née Houlihan), Ballinillane, Ballyhar, Killarney and formerly of Lacca West, Ballyduff. Her remains reposed at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney and her Requiem was celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballyhar. Burial was in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery, Killarney.

Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives and friends of the above deceased.

LADY’S WALK GAA

Lady’s Walk 3 - 18 Rathmore 0:10

The walkers made the long journey to Rathmore for the first round of the County league last Wednesday night. In a tough encounter the players showed some great team work. On the night the walkers had a great spread of scores with nine different player’s getting on the score sheet. It was a night to remember for the Murphy family when father and son Joe and Cillan played together for the first time. The next walkers game is this Wednesday April 26th at 7.00pm when they play Kilmoyley.

ST. BRENDANS AC

St Brendan’s AC will have one of its big days on this coming Bank Holiday Monday. Day 1 of the county juvenile and junior championships will be staged in An Ríocht track. All eligible juveniles are requested to be available for this key occasion. Details are being sent to parents and training continues on this Wed evening from 6-8pm in the ARC. Triangular Match: St Brendan’s AC hosted the first ever triangular match with our colleagues in Iveragh and Star of the Laune on Saturday last in An Ríocht. A massive crowd of athletes took part and thanks to all who made the historic event possible.

Awards: Congratulations to Aoibhinn O’Driscoll and Katie Butler who were presented with Kerry Athletics Star Awards in Listowel on Saturday last for their outstanding achievements since 2020. Also, past club member Freda Davoren received the Hall of Fame Award in recognition of her career at all levels in the 1990s and beyond.

Training for adults continues on 4 days per week in the lead up to the county championships on Sunday week, May 7th. All club details on Facebook, etc and 087 7985557.

A Thought

Sometimes the words we leave unspoken are the most important ones that we should have said.