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Vol 19, Issue 5 | June 2021
Shop Local • Eat Local • Stay Local • Enjoy Local Senator Mark Daly Seanadóir Marcus Ó Dálaigh Clinics every Saturday Morning 34 Henry Street, Kenmare Call Mark’s mobile to arrange a time that suits you 086 803 2612
held in the Atlantic Bar Michael Clinics and all surrounding parishes on a regular basis. Healy-Rae ...see page 18 for my notes T.D
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Phone Michelle Conway on 083 4074256 By appointment only Congratulations to team VLMM, Vincent Wiggins, Lisa Cremin, Maire O Sullivan & Michelle Sweeney, who completed their first marathon in April.. One more step along the road to normality! Until 7.30pm on March 10th 2020, Kenmare boasted an active, enthusiastic unit of around 50 Irish Girl Guides. Our Ladybirds (aged 5 - 7) enjoyed their meetings and took a 40th birthday trip to Fota Wildlife Park. Our Brownies (aged 7-10) completed badges and had regional fun days. Our Guides and Senior Branch (aged 10+) enjoyed Squelch (the name says it all!) numerous camps in Ireland and overseas and many girls completed the highest Guide Gold award. And then Covid hit. Determined to keep going, we set challenges online and, supported by our National organisation the Irish Girl Guide association, we stayed together as a unit. Sadly, by Christmas 2020, we decided to hibernate the unit until we could resume face to face meetings. But now we are back! As restrictions ease throughout the country, we aim to take advantage of the summer evenings with a range of Covid compliant outdoor Guide activities. Presently, due to restrictions on numbers, we are offering only Brownie and Guide sessions, but hope in January to develop Ladybirds and Senior Branch. If you are interested in joining us or would like a place on our waiting list, email suzannetillgray@gmail.com
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Black Valley National School has applied to become a Gaelscoil. We won't know the outcome of our application until the end of the holidays. However, we would like to know if there are parents who would be interested in enroling in a Gaelscoil in 2021 or 2022. We would be the nearest Gaelscoil to both the Kenmare and Beaufort areas. This would open the possibility of a school bus. If you are interested or have any questions please e-mail gapofdunloens@gmail.com
We have more new products this month in The Pantry. The weather has improved and with that comes the need for sun lotions and after sun treatments to keep the aggressive Irish sun from burning the skin. We are stocking sun lotions in all factors from 15 to 50 SPF for sensitive skin and for use on infants and children. There are no harmful chemicals that will affect the skin or ocean life while swimming.
Tá iarratas déanta ag Scoil Náisiúnta an Chuimin Dhuibh le bheith ina gaelscoil. Ní bheidh a fhios againn toradh ár n-iarratas go dtí deireadh na laethanta saoire. Mar sin féin, ba mhaith linn a fháil amach an bhfuil tuismitheoirí ann a mbeadh suim acu clárú i nGaelscoil i 2021 nó 2022. Bheimis an Gaelscoil is gaire do cheantair an Neidín agus Lios an Phúca. D’fhágfadh sé sin an fhéidearthacht go mbeadh bus scoile ann. Má tá suim agat nó má tá aon cheist agat seol ríomh-phost chuig gapofdunloens@gmail.com
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We are continuing as always to stock Billy Cliffords Organic produce from Whitethorn Farm. Irish Green is an Irish company making juices that are made from tumeric, ginger, basil and other herbs. The natural earthy tumeric taste with a hint of black pepper in the background. It's liquid form enables you to mix the spice precisely with your favourite drinks and even recipes without peeling, chopping or squeezing. Call in to see the full selection.
Are you summer ready? Serengeti and Bollé just arrived!
Fentimans is a drinks company that stocks high quality Colas, Dandelion and Burdock and Ginger Beers. A refreshing drink and an alternative to the high sugars in other fizzy drinks. Roughty Radiance is a local Irish company that produces some beautiful fragrances in a natural soya wax long burning candle in very aesthetically pleasing packaging. Call in for some information on the scents available. Paleo Planet is a company that is making a great quality Bone Broth and Collagen powder to create lovely looking complexions and look after the immune system.
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Kenmare & District Garden Club In loving memory of MAURA MURPHY 28 November 1935 – 14 January 2021
The family of the late Maura Murphy, Killowen, Kenmare, would like to express their deepest thanks to the community of Kenmare for their enormous support, expressions of kindness, gifts of food, flowers and toall who showed us sympathy on our recent sad bereavement. Our thanks to all who sent their condolences, participated in the funeral by standing along the route, outside the church and at the graveyard. To the teachers who organised and stood in the INTO/Teachers guard of honour, thank you so much. You made it truly memorable for us. Thank you to Father Tom Crean for all his assistance and care during Mom’s illness and after her death.
Normally over the summer months there is no report submitted from the Garden Club as this is the time when members enjoy our annual trip further afield in Ireland or occasionally to the U.K. or shorter trips on the island of Ireland. However, with no such trips possible at the moment and as this has been definitely a very different year and a half, it is vital to keep up our contacts and our enthusiasm going. So it was with great appreciation that the club were invited at the end of May to see the excellent achievements of our chairperson Neill Cahill and Aly Peh at the Watermargin – a unique property surrounded on three sides by downhill flows of water. Their immaculate display of hostas was both a source of wonder and envy! On a happy note, congratulations are due to two of our members, Jamie and Katherine, proprietors of Derreen café, on their recent marriage. The photo appeared in the May issue. June brings the possibility of long hot days in the sunshine enjoying the perfume of roses and fragrant flowering shrubs and enjoying the fruits of our labours in the vegetable patch and fruit cage…hopefully this is now a reality as at the time of writing it is grey skies and midges!
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Thanks also to Johnny, Maureen & Brian Finnegan for their respect, kindness and professionalism. A special word of thanks to Mom’s carers and the medical staff of Kenmare Community Hospital who treated Mom with such dignity and compassion in her final weeks. To those who helped in many different ways, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions. Suaimhneas sioraí tabhair dí, a Thiarna
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Re-opening on July 5th Looking forward to welcoming you all!
KBM Barbecue – A New Dining Experience for Kenmare Down at Kenmare Butter Market we are creating a pop up outdoor space to offer Kenmare a new dining experience. A purpose built smoker will complement a barrel style barbecue where diners can experience grilled smokey flavours from the best local meats, seafood and vegetables, accompanied by great sides and washed down with craft beers, wines and cider from the region. Former sixth class pupils from Kilgarvan national school enjoying a recent day out organised by parents at the Eclipse Centre in Blackwater, a fantastic day to remember as they finish their primary schooldays and head to their new school adventure in Pobailscoil in September.
‘Silver Slipper’ donuts and coffee from Killarney Coffee Roasters will top off the experience in this relaxed venue, which will be covered and heated for your comfort no matter what the weather! www.kenmarebuttermarket.com or follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
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Tahilla national school. We would like to wish our three 6th class students, Gearóid, Eibhlin and Marissa the best of luck on the beginning of a new and exciting journey to post-primary school. They are graduating from Tahilla CNS with many exciting memories and adventures with their friends and teachers over the years. Each of them have grown into creative, caring and talented young adults. To prepare them for the transition from primary school to secondary the students took part in an online workshop run by Evan Costigan of Brain Box. The programme equips 6th class pupils with the knowledge and skills to make the social and emotional transition as smooth as it can possibly be. Eibhlin, Marissa and Gearóif have made huge contributions to the school community over the years and will be sorely missed by everyone. We have no doubt that they will continue to flourish in secondary school. As technology becomes more and more prominent in our lives it's so important to teach the importance of internet safety to our children. The students at Tahilla CNS took part in an online workshop on Internet Safety provided by Barnardos. It taught the children how to be safe and resilient online. Luckily the pupils have access to a number Ipads and laptops in our school and have been putting their internet safety skill to use.
The children of Tahilla Community National school were spotted every day on the beach at White Strand during the first week of June, as they took part in Water Safety Ireland’s PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety) programme. In school lessons were taught in the morning outlining the essential life saving guidelines that every child needs to know, in the afternoon, the children took part in swimming lessons in the sea at White Strand. Despite the changing weather great fun was had by all and after swimming the children warmed up with some delicious hot-chocolate.
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Reseeding in Ireland is on the increase and the practice of reseeding is being accepted as one of the best paying investments on grassland farms. Grazed grass has been long heralded as the most cost effective feed for cows and drystock, while grass silage is also the cheapest winter feed produced on farm. Grass mixtures have been put together based primarily on yield with little or no emphasis on how the chosen varieties will be utilized by the animal. One of the most important limiting factors to production is the voluntary dry matter intake of the cow. Increasing the quality, digestibility and energy content of the daily dry matter intake is the most efficient way to increase production. When increasing the quality of any feed it is important this is done in a balanced way, for example increasing the protein content of a feed will not give the desired results without also increasing the energy content. Sinclair McGill are the first to formulate grass seed mixtures with the animal’s dietary requirement and agronomic performance of varieties in mind. When a Sinclair McGill mixture has been formulated using this criteria it is accredited with the LGAN (Limagrain animal nutrition) symbol denoting a superior nutritional value whilst maintaining excellent quality and yields. The basis for compiling these mixtures is from an extensive database of variety trial results from across Europe. With 3 of the current range of Sinclair McGill mixtures in Ireland having LGAN accredited status our aim is to have a full range of mixtures meeting the strict LGAN criteria. LGAN this allows us to design mixtures with greater precision to application. In on farm trials LGAN grass mixtures were producing 1.4 litres of milk per cow per day over the existing swards. Sinclair McGill traditionally offers unrivalled higher voluntary standards of germination and seed purity along with Headstart gold seed dressing, ensuring maximum germination and establishment. Now with the added benefit of LGAN accredited mixtures Sinclair McGill must be the no.1 choice when reseeding.
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Senator
Mark Daly Reports
Celebrating EU National Days In my role as Cathaoirleach, I am acknowledging & celebrating the National Days of all EU member states this month. I have formally recognised the National Days of Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Luxembourg & Slovenia. Best of Luck to our Olympic Athletes To be an Olympian is an honour that is bestowed on the very few and the very best since independence 100 years ago only 609 people have represented Ireland in the Olympics. Of that, only 147 women. I was delighted to wish Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley the very best of luck as you join their ranks in Tokyo. Legislation Over the course of the last month, the following legislation has been debated and considered by Seanad Éireann: • Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 • Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021 • Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 • Counterfeiting Bill 2020 • Public Service Pay Bill 2020 • Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021 • Civil Legal Aid (Exclusion of Value of Free or Partly Free Board) (Amendment) Bill 2021 Commencement Matters Every week, I select matters proposed by Senators for direct response from the relevant Ministers during each day of Seanad sittings. Below are some of the matters I chose this month: - The need for the Minister for Health to extend the GP visit card to children under the age of 12 years. - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for disability to make a statement to mark national epilepsy week, recognising the fact that there are 40,000 persons diagnosed with epilepsy in Ireland. - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the roll-out of a minor ailment scheme through the national network of pharmacies. - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the programme for Government commitment to examine the Scottish experience of reducing the voting age; and if the Government will commit to reducing the voting age to 16 years for the 2024 local and European elections. - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the progress that has been made on engagements with Aer Lingus in a bid to reverse the decision to close the airline's base at Shannon Airport. - The need for the Minister for Education to ensure that appropriate supports are given to special needs assistants. - The need for the Minister for Health to implement a review of the operations of patient’s private property accounts under section 2 of the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006 and, in particular, if he will consider extending the scheme to include patients in private care. - The need for the Minister for Transport to consider introducing penalty points for drivers who illegally park in disabled car parking spaces. - To need for the Minister for Education to review the Department of Education’s anti-bullying procedures.
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- The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the measures being put in place to retain and attract young people in farming; and the focus on generational renewal supports under the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP. - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the deadline for registering rights of way. - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the level of funding allocated for pony racing. - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to make a statement on whether all validated sports capital programme applications could secure funding over a maximum three-year period to allow clubs to plan and fundraise. - The need for the Minister for Health to implement a review of the operation of patient’s private property accounts under section 2 of the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006, and, in particular, if he will consider extending the scheme to include patients in private care. - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to support the roll-out of co-working hubs in suburban and urban villages. To read any of the matters in full and the subsequent responses from the relevant ministers, go to www.oireachtas.ie/debates Need assistance with your passport for essential travel? If you need to travel, within the current public health guidelines and need assistance with your passport, please feel free to contact my office on 01 618 3830 or email me at Mark.Daly@oireachtas.ie Clinics Due to public health advice I am currently holding phone clinics on any issues you would like assistance or advice on. If you have any queries call my mobile on 086 803 2612 or email me and I will do my best to help.
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Cllr Patrick
Connor -Scarteen
Mayor of Kerry reports... 5 Main Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. 087 290 4325 pconnorscarteen@gmail.com
Community Response Forum Awards Night: On Thursday 17th June i hosted a virtual appreciating night for the Community Response Forum. “Following the challenging year this county has faced, we celebrate and honour those involved in the Community Response Forum, demonstrating the spirit of Volunteerism and who helped individuals and communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The work carried out by groups, under the auspices of the Community Response Forum, was vital to ensuring that those who were in need around the county of Kerry were responded to. As a county, and a country, we are slowly moving towards the reopening of society, and wish to give thanks to those who have reached out to their community and assisted those who needed it. While the Awards Night is targeted at recognising the work of the voluntary and community groups who formed part of the Community Response Forum during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is recognised that the State Organisations and Agencies have also played a significant role. Their role will be recognised during the event as well, with various presenters discussing their contribution to the County during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This includes recognising the key frontline emergency sectors (HSE, Gardaí, Frontline Medical Staff) for their efforts during the Pandemic.
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Irish Water- Kenmare Wastewater treatment plant: I arranged for the Head of Asset Management of Irish Water to address Kerry County Council members on issues in Kerry, of which there are many. In particular I will be questioning the delay in relation to the extension of the wastewater treatment plant in Kenmare and demanding that it be completed earlier than 2024. I will also be questioning the officer in relation to reported waste discharges in Sneem. Footpaths, Kenmare: Kerry County Council please allocate funding towards the repair of footpaths and improvements to infrastructure in Dromneavane Estate, Kenmare so as to improve safety and accessibility. Kerry County Council please extend the footpath near Ard Mullen on the Sneem Road, Gortamullen. I also raised the issue of an extension of the footpath in Killowen and am working on Kilmurry amongst which was recently allocated funding. Monthly Motions: 1.That KCC requests that phase 2 of the Kenmare relief road progresses as soon as possible. 2. Please request that an update is given in relation to the Macroom bypass, what works remain to be completed and the timelines. Pandemic- Community Response Forum: I sit on the forum which coordinates the response in the community in Kerry. If anyone has any suggestions on how we can improve it please let me know. Community Response Forum- helpline: Freephone line: 1800807009. Available from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. Feel free to contact me at any time day or night if I can assist in any way. Retirement of Cllr Michael Gleeson: Although Cllr Michael Gleeson represented the Killarney area, he was a good friend to the Kenmare area. I wish him and his wife Kathleen all the best on his retirement after 40 years as a public representative. Michael also excelled on the football field playing for his club Spa and Kerry. Michael represented the Kerry Independent Alliance and was always a man of integrity and honor throughout his career. I wish his replacement on the Council Mr John O'Donoghue ( Muckross ) all the best.
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Cappanacush East, Templenoe will be open to members of the public from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, Sunday, Monday of the August Public Holiday. Supervised children welcome, regret no dogs. Entry by donations to Simon Community for the Homeless. Follow signs on N70, Eircode V93 RW88 12 | Kenmare News
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Congratulations to leaving cert student Conor Casey who won 2nd place in the Earth and Environmental Science category at the @Society4Science Regeneron ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) representing Ireland and @SciFest4STEM! Conor is an outstanding Science student who has represented the school on many occasions over the past six years and he is an inspiration to all our other students who have a keen interest in Science under the guidance of Ms Sarah Abbott, Biology. As we went to print Conor’s project was being judged for the Hong Kong Global Youth Science and Technology bowl. There is also a visitor's choice award which runs from the June 20th to July 4th and you can vote for Conor on this link https://bit.ly/2ZNulIh from June 20th.
Pobalscoil TY students Chloe O’Leary, Aoife Randles Cronin and Sarah O’Donoghue presented the Kenmare branch of the Kerry Mental Health Association represented by Phil Coffey, Noreen O’Shea, Mary Fitzgerald and Mary Harrington with a cheque of €500, the proceeds from Kerry Mental Health Tie Day held recently.
Aoife Crowley, Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine has been recognised as one of the top Business Studies students in the mid-west region in the Junior Certificate 2019. Students who obtained a Distinction in Junior Cycle Business Studies in 2019 were presented with Certificates of Achievement from the Kemmy Business School (KBS), and University of Limerick (UL) in an event held in association with the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI), to celebrate and recognise excellence in Junior Cycle Business Studies. JJ O’Riordan, Pobalscoil past pupil, who organised the Leaving Cert graduation videos of Forever Young (the teacher’s farewell song to the students) and It is Time (the students farewell video) which were all uploaded to YouTube thanks to JJ’s expertise! As Veronica Shanahan Whitehead said, "The brilliant JJ who got us all together though we were apart, who encouraged us towards the finish line for our beautiful LC2s. Kind and patient beyond measure, JJ made us feel wonderful and all the time he knew what he was looking and listening for. A magician and a musician."
Happy 90th birthday Peg!
Congratulations and good luck to Liam Walsh, past Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine pupil, who has put pen to paper and signed a pro deal with Boxing Ireland Promotions. Liam has a decorated amateur career with Sliabh Luachra Amateur Boxing Club and his pro debut fight will be announced shortly.
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First year yearhead Mr Roland Rogers organised an end of year 10km Walk for the first years with the students divided into their five class groups and accompanied by a number of teachers. Delicious Kenmare Ice cream from Margaret McCarthy, with help from Declan O’Neill, awaited the students on their return from the walk as was Principal Mr Healy who was on hand as DJ to entertain everyone with some live music to celebrate the end of the school year.
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92 third year students, together with their JC3 yearhead Ms Janet Costello, marked the end of their Junior Cycle with a graduation ceremony on Thursday May 27th. Chaplain Ms Mairead Hickey and Ms Costello organised a lovely Graduation Service with much student involvement including beautiful music from JC3 music student LiQuin Hourihan and her mother Peggy. This group should have been sitting their Junior Certificate exams next month but are heading into their summer holidays instead. In his speech, Principal Mr Dermot Healy acknowledged the loss of this rite of passage for the group but stressed the qualities of resilience and endurance learned during this year which would stand to them into the future. After three years together, the group will split into transition year, leaving cert applied andSunday traditional leaving certtonext year so it will be the start of to from 8am 5pm something new for all of them and we look forward to great things to come from these outstanding students!
JC2 and JC3 students enjoyed a trip to Eclipse Outdoor Adventure Centre, Blackwater, to mark the end of their Junior Cycle Year accompanied by their yearhead Ms Janet Costello and some of their teachers at the end of May.
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3,400 volunteers took part in this year's annual County clean up with this year's event taking place over a week to ensure public health guidelines could be observed and large gatherings were avoided. The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Patrick Connor Scarteen thanked everyone who took part and removed litter from their localities. Since it began in 2012, KWD, which supports the Kerry County Clean Up, has collected almost 60,000 bags of litter collected by volunteers and distributed 30,000 hi vis vests to ensure safety. Noel Crowley and many volunteers took part locally and with the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition back up and running this year it was a great beginning towards Kenmare retaining its gold medal.
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SuperValu and LIDL Ireland unveiled the new information sign for An Choill Bheag which has been jointly sponsored by Supervalu and LIDL Ireland. Transition year students carried out a follow up visit to check the health of the trees which they planted in December and added woodland flowers to the area. Thanks were paid to LIDL Ireland and SuperValu for their generous contribution; Zak from Kingdom Tree Surgery for donating the bark mulch; Niamh Ní Dhúill for all her help and advice and the TY students and their teacher Mairéad.
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Lauragh National School
The senior room have been working hard on a science project, designing and creating games for the junior room to trial, they have been a huge success.
Pupils of Lauragh National School really enjoyed their school tour at Star Sailing Kenmare, they got to take part in the water obstacle course, crazy golf, archery and orienteering. Everyone had a great time and cannot wait to return over the summer with friends and family. The Junior Room have been learning all about space in SESE and have designed and created amazing clay pieces and dioramas to place them in.
We would like to wish Stephen OSullivan the very best of luck on his new journey into Pobail Scoil Inbhear Scéine from all the staff and pupils of Lauragh National School.
A huge thank you to Chris Slavin and her dog Earle who came to visit the school as a guest speaker, the pupils gathered invaluable information from Chris’ talk and they were delighted to see Earle.
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GOVERNMENT INACTION COULD LEAD TO REGIONAL AIRPORTS FAILING The Government needs to step up to the plate following the news that all Aer Lingus regional flights operated by Stobart Air have been cancelled after Stobart Air announced it has ceased trading and is in the process of appointing a liquidator. This news really puts regional airports into big danger and the future of Kerry Airport needs to be reassured to the area with action. We have seen plenty inaction from Government polices when it comes to dealing with the international
MICHAEL HEALY-RAE TD CAP REFORM AND SUPPORT SCHEMES Crucial CAP negotiations have been taking place recently. I am supporting very much the IFA’s 6 key objectives that they are seeking on CAP reform and support schemes. 1. To minimise the impact of the eco scheme on farmer’s basic payments. 2. Hold the line on 75% internal convergence. 3. Maximise National co-financing of pillar 2 farm schemes 4. 1.5 billion of carbon tax/revenue to be spent on agri environmental measures 5. Practical implementation of good agricultural environmental conditions 6. Phasing out of long term leasing of entitlements with appropriate definition of genuine farmers. I will be working diligently on behalf of the farmer’s of County Kerry as always, and as my office in Dublin is located in the Department of Agriculture I would urge Farmer’s to contact me with regard to any farming issues that you may have. KILLARNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The provision of a new community hospital on the grounds of St Finnians Hospital in Killarney is of paramount importance to the people of Killarney and the surrounding areas. I will continue to pursue this matter to the best of my ability at all times. New Cross Border Scheme I am delighted to announce that a new temporary scheme has been introduced to ensure Irish patients can still access private healthcare in Northern Ireland after Brexit which will continue in 2021 for a 12 month period, The scheme will run the same as the cross border scheme so I urge people to contact me or my office to discuss this if you wish to travel to have any procedures carried out in Belfast under the new scheme. CLINICS During level 5 restrictions my clinics are currently postponed until the premises I use are allowed to open up under the new restriction In July However you can always contact me on 0872461678 or my office on 0646685782 which is fully operational during these times
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LOCAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDING IS HUGELY DISAPPOINTING: I am hugely disappointed at the allocation of €689,930 funding allocated for Kerry as part of the €10.5 million roll out announced under the 2021 Local Improvement Scheme by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. While I acknowledge that it was an increase of 5% on last year, I predict that it will do little for landowners who depend on this funding to improve private rural roads many of which are utilised by others seeking access to outdoor amenities such as lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches. What the Minister has done is managed to split an already small pie into even smaller pieces to keep every county happy. How can you explain that a county as big as Kerry gets only €689,930 while much smaller counties like Louth can get almost half of that allocation? There are more roads in South Kerry alone in need of this funding than the whole of County Louth. Many of the landowners in Kerry are already waiting a considerable amount of time to get their roads applications approved and this amount of money will do little to clear any backlog. It needed to be at least double that amount to be able to do anything significant The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is a scheme for the funding of improvement works to private roads (non-public roads) where landowners make a contribution to the improvement along with funding from the local authority. The scheme was re-introduced in 2017. T: 01 618 3363 - 064 66 85782 or E: michael.healyrae@oireachtas.ie
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here comes a time in every business when change is necessary. The difficulty with change is magnified when you are talking about a hotel that dates from 1897 and has an international reputation. When John & Francis Brennan contemplated change at their Park Hotel Kenmare they met with many designers from Dublin to London to New York. After a process that took nearly 5 years they found the origins of that kindred spirit in Kenmare. Bryan O’Sullivan, son of Mickey Ned and Marian, has worked with some of the most acclaimed interior designers around the world, and since setting up his own studio, has opened offices in London and New York.
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Photography Barry Murphy, Styling Ann Marie O’Leary
After a design process the result is like a movie set that was created for another time, another place but somehow perfectly fits the historic walls of the famed building. As you enter there is a chandelier that is so art deco that it should not work in the Park, but it does blissfully. It totally sets the tone for a journey that is simply enlightening and comfortable. Use of original art and fittings such as the Murano Glass light over the stockbrokers desk that features as reception, is relocated from the old dining room. With its new surroundings, created by Oliver Holbein of Kenmare, it oozes elegance. The main bar is now an oak and stone creation hand crafted by Joop and Adrian Duyn while local Beara based artist, Cormac Boydell, etchings adorn the walls and lit by Gerry and Eoghan O’Sullivan. It is all framed in a light blue that is so cool it would not look out of place in New York. The wooden floors are hand laid by Kevin Connors in various different styles. It must have taken months to execute the precision in every cut.
The restaurant is a triumph. As you enter the feature seating leads your eye to the windows and the views to the water. The Champagne Bar, offering over 20 of the finest producers from the region, is perfect for that pre dinner tipple. The original wood floor is back in full view for the first time in over 100 years. That is the skill of a good designer, to know what is true to the original and worth exploiting and what should go. The fusion between the historic Park and what is now is a testament to O’Sullivan’s skill. The other triumph is the skills of local craftsmen who made it all happen. It is a joy to experience it all. The Park and Kenmare has a new iconic attraction that bodes well for future generations as it did when it all started in 1897. The Park is open to non-residents for Afternoon Tea and Dinner daily. For Reservation phone 064 6641200.
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Kenmare Women's Group
T: 087 222 4411 Farewell to students, teachers and SNA’s Now that the summer season is here I would like to wish all the Leaving cert students the best of luck in their exams and the very best for the future. I suppose by the time this goes to print the most of it will be over. Good luck to the national school students moving up to secondary. I would like to wish a fond farewell to the teachers and SNA’s that are retiring this year. Thank you all for years of service in building the education of our young people in this community. Silage season As the sun shines in the sky I would like to remind all farmers to keep safety in their minds as hay and silage season has well and truly begun. It is important that road users are mindful of extra traffic on our roads and tractors and machinery exiting fields. 25 years of Kenmare Mart On July 5th we will be celebrating a milestone at Kenmare Mart, servicing our farming community for 25 years. The first sheep sold at Kenmare Mart 25 years ago on the 8th of July 1996 was sold by George O’Neill, weighing 32kg and making €34.50 and bought by Paddy Herlihy. Due to Covid restrictions we will not be able to celebrate as we would like but we will mark it when we reach 25 + 1. Bicycle repair station I have asked Kerry County Council to introduce a pilot scheme around the ring of Kerry for bicycle repair stations in some towns. Congratulations Father Tom! I would like to congratulate Fr Tom Creen on celebrating 50 years of being a priest and thank him for his contribution to our community since he arrived.
It is such a long time since we met as a group but with hints of a return to normality all around us, there is hope on the horizon. The current committee and members are working hard behind the scenes to try and arrange a venue for meetings to take place safely and are considering the next schedule of meetings, subjects and guests. The KWG plays a significant role in welcoming newcomers to the area and in fostering long term friendships in the community. With its online presence and availability in outlets around the town, the Kenmare News ensures we are able to reach out to a wide audience and there has been a good deal of enquiries during lockdown from people who found themselves somewhat isolated in a new setting. As soon as we are up and running again, we will surely turn to the Kenmare News to help us let everyone know that a warm welcome awaits.
Sadly, we have lost another cherished member recently. Annick Bogaert passed away in a beautiful hospice in Holland surrounded by her seven children, nineteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her daughter, Joanna has told us how much the Women's Group meant to Annick during her four years in Kenmare but in fact, Annick meant a lot to us. She was always so interesting and never complained about her illness but rather entertained us with her wit and wry sense of humour; her intelligence and observation. She was excellent company during our coffee breaks and lunches. Many of us enjoyed fashion tips and advice on colours from guest speakers but Annick was always the height of elegance without effort! It was our great fortune to be friends with this lovely lady if only for a relatively short time. Our sincere sympathies are extended to her daughter, Joanna, of All Creatures Vet Centre in Kenmare and to the rest of the family. Rest in peace Annick. If you would like to know more about the Kenmare Women's Group, contact Allyson on 083 131322.
If anyone would like me to raise any issues with Kerry County Council please contact me on 087 2224411
BEST YOU Body & Mind
New Weight Control & Wellbeing Group meeting At Templenoe Community Centre On Saturday mornings 8.00am and 10.00am Contact Maggie O'Sullivan to register on 0864003551 or find the Facebook page Best You: Body & Mind to read all about it. Kenmare News | 23
Eclipse Ireland is a custom built family orientated Adventure and Equestrian Centre, and is set in stunning countryside with five luxury self catering holiday cottages, spa and stables, located only just two kilometres from the beautiful Ring of Kerry route on the Wild Atlantic Way. We are ten kilometres from the quaint, cultural town of Kenmare with views of the timeless mountain and lake scenery of the Killarney National Park. Eclipse Ireland offers a variety of adventures and activities as well as peace, tranquillity and a return to nature that can leave you feeling invigorated and refreshed. They have something for everyone. Action and Adrenalin to Quiet Calm. Eclipse is renowned for its onsite Adventure Activities, so you can try archery, coasteering, mud surfing, assault course, gorge walking, kayaking, orienteering, team games, raft building, cycling, fly fishing, riding lessons and so much more, or even take lessons in any of these activities from friendly qualified instructors. You can also simply enjoy a walk through the estates woodland and river trails, take a cycle to the mountains, everything that the Kingdom of Kerry has to offer is right on your doorstep. Eclipse Ireland would like to introduce a new member of the stable team Patrick Conway a man from Ennis a region reputed to be the birthplace where some of the best show jumpers are bred and made. Patricks passion of the noble beast has guided him to become a well known and loved trainer and breeder in local yards and around the country. He is a well travelled horseman, bringing home the best skills from other top class trainers in a realistic, practical and ‘no-nonsense’ attitude to training provides owners with best results possible at realistic pricing. Whether big or small, Patrick will welcome your call to discuss a ‘customised package’ to suit you and your horse for a great partnership and better relationship. Clubs and school groups, stags and hens and the corporate segment are also catered for from the simple adventure day to sophisticated packages, corporate facilities and conference room. We have an on-site chef and offer superb catering and even live entertainment. Residential camps run throughout the school holidays and additional dates for days or weeks are introduced on request that fit with international requirements. Eclipse Ireland can accommodate up to 50 guests.
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THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING? Contact us for a free market appraisal Tel: 064 6641213 Email: info@seandaly.com Gortalinny Kenmare
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Garnish Cottage
Asking Price €550,000
Templenoe Pier, Kenmare
Lot 1 House on acre €300,000 Lot 2 12.18 acres of good farmland €140,000 Lot 3 House on 13.68 acres €425,000 Lot 4 16.58 acres if mixed quality land €70,000 Lot 5 7.73 acres of Land & 22.88 acres of Commonage €50,000
Killaha West Kenmare
Asking price In-excess of €295,000
4 bedroom bungalow - 1156 sq. ft Panoramic sea views. Set on 1.586 acres of Land Detached garage – 770 sq.ft. 5 km from Kenmare town
Waterfront property. 4 bedroom residence 1315 sq. ft 2 acres private tennis court 6km from Kenmare Town
5 Ceann Mara Court Pairc na Glione, Kenmare
Asking price €215,000
3 bedroom holiday home Built 2007. 1057 sq. ft. Within walking distance of Kenmare Town
Valuations are continuing. It can take time to prepare your home for selling or letting, so ifContact you’re thinking about making the move, now is the perfect time. us for a free market appraisal. CONTACT US FOR A FREE MARKET APPRAISAL.
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Coad, Castlecove, Co. Kerry • 3 Bedroom detatched house • 4 Bathrooms • Panoramic views over the Bay & the surrounding countryside • 179 m²
Guide Price €350,000 No 3 Sportsfiled Road, Sneem • Charming 3 bedroom terrace house • Located in the heart of Sneem • Large rear garden
Guide Price €160,000
LAND FOR SALE Letternadarriv, Sneem
Lot 1: 145.64 acres / 58.94 ha Lot 2: 150.61 acres / 61.06 ha Lot 3: 296.25 acres / 127.89 ha Price on application
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Gardening in May… …the Willowfield Way Compared to last year the early summer weather has been rather unsettled. The early weeks of May were dry and relatively cool but this was soon squashed or squelched as the rains returned and it has been hit and miss ever since. We are now approaching mid-summer with no spell of settled weather on the horizon. Just have to make the most of every day that comes along. But overall, in the garden, the shrubs and the summer plants are growing away fine even though the night temperatures have been unseasonably low. The most important task over the next few weeks is to finish getting your summer flowering plants planted up. Window boxes, hanging baskets, tubs, pots, barrels, boots, wheelbarrows…you name it, just plant it up ! This is an exciting time to add colour to your garden and to brighten up your patio areas or balconies for summer barbeques and eating outside in the evenings ! There is a wide range of plant varieties to choose from with different colour flowers and different growth habits from trailing ivies and Petunias to miniature conifers and the traditional Geranium. When planting up you can add slow release pellets to make
fertilizing easier and ‘swell gel’ can make watering a bit easier. Some of the better composts have extra fertilizer mixed through the peat and will not need additional fertilizer for several weeks while the cheaper composts will contain less fertilizer and will need feeding earlier. A new formulation of compost, ‘XXX ‘, which contains a seaweed extract is very good for summer container planting . As for the mixture of plants you choose it is entirely up to yourself ! you can choose a certain theme for your containers with shades of reds and pinks for example or go mad and make every container different. Whatever you want as you will be the one looking at it, so experiment a bit and enjoy the colour ! When you have the arrangements growing away , watch out for slug attacks and greenfly as well as checking your containers for watering each evening. It may not be necessary to water every evening but just get in to a habit of checking them and you can see if they are under attack from any bug or slug ! If you didn’t add any slow release fertilizer at the time of planting add some liquid feed when watering. Follow instructions regarding frequency of watering as each brand would be different. Out further now into the garden the lawn has become an abundance of daisies and buttercups in the ‘’ natural ‘’ lawns. By mowing at two week intervals it gives these wildflowers a chance to produce flower buds and open up before the next mowing. Also by raising the blades a little bit will also encourage the wild flowers to produce a display of flowers. If, however, you are in favour of a lawn of grass and no interruptions, spray with a lawn weed killer that will only kill the weeds or spread a 3 in1, lawn fertilizer which also contains a moss and weed killer. This will selectively kill the
weeds and moss at the same time as encouraging grass growth. Apply just before a wet spell so the fertilizer can get washed into the ground. As we approach mid-summer the range of shrubs that are coming in to flower is increasing. One of the best shrubs for this time of year is the Hydrangea. This has always been a traditional favourite for any garden. It thrives in wet conditions as well as being tolerant of dry spells. It comes in a wide range of flower colours in three distinct shapes. There is the more traditional ’Mop head’ varieties, then there is a more delicate and intricate flower head of the ’Lace Cap’ range. The third type are the cone shaped flower clusters of the taller, spiky, ’Panniculata’ types. All of these are great shrubs to have in your garden . This year there are several new varieties available as well as a range of flower colours in the ’Black Diamond’ range that has almost black coloured leaves which provides a fantastic back drop for their deep coloured flowers. On another note, the shrubs that have already flowered this year like Camelias, Spirea, Choisya, Forsythia..etc can be pruned back now so that they can start sprouting again with new growth and time to produce the buds for next spring’s flowers. The trees are only just recovering from the April storm which burnt the leaves off the early leafing Silver Birch, Willow and Beech. These are all in the process of re-shooting but still look brown and burnt at the moment on their shoot tips. They will recover in time. Call out to us at Willowfield Garden Centre for further advice, see you there, Simon and Margaret
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Blackwater News Blackwater Women’s Group recently accepted a grant offer from Kerry County Council to start a Pollinator Project in Blackwater. They purchased containers and bee friendly plants from Willowfield Garden Centre to encourage pollination and raise awareness locally about the importance protecting and encouraging the presence of pollinators like butterflies and bees and by protecting the flowers and plants they pollinate. Blackwater Women’s Group Have been staying connected thanks to Zoom Classes from KETB. We recently had two sessions on Beauty/Make Up/Skin Care delivered via Zoom from KETB. Niamh Smith was the tutor and she was excellent. She is also a style coach; and may visit Blackwater when we get back to normal. Further online classes will also be available in the autumn. Membership of Blackwater Women’s Group of €5 is now due for renewal and can be dropped into O’Neill’s Shop Blackwater. There are five open access fully serviced defibrillators in the Blackwater Templenoe Area. Templenoe GAA Pitch, Dromore GAA Pitch, Spillane’s Bar, Blackwater Tavern and John Sheehan’s Direen. They have recently been added to the AED locator list. Type in AED.rescue.ie to find the nearest AED (Defibrillator) or look up AED Locator on Facebook; like and press use app, then open in browser and it will take you to the nearest AED. AED’s in Kenmare are also added.
Pictured, front row, are Barry, Helen, Cian, Padraig from Scoil Réalt na Mara, Tuosist teachers and staff that are retiring this year after many years of great service to the school and community. Front row, left to right, Barry Harrington, Helen Brosnan, Cian Ó Siochrú, Padraig Moynihan. Back row, left to right, Ann Bambridge, Katherine O’Sullivan, Siobhan Cronin, Síle McCarthy, Fr John Kerins, Conan O’Sullivan, Jane Sayers, Siobhán O’Shea, Maeve Brosnan. pic Mary O’Leary
Changing Times contains all the local history of the Blackwater/Templenoe area, from the Famine, the GAA, the coming of electricity, the stations and changes in farming ways, to local rock art, stone circles etc. The history of three local castles and the local churches is well documented. It is a great archive of local history and a valuable reference source for future generations. The book costs €35 and is available in O’Neill’s Shop Blackwater and Quills Shop Kenmare. It can also be posted oversees from Blackwater Post Office. Seniors Alert Alarm Scheme. Blackwater Women’s Group are affiliated to POBAL and can apply for free personal monitored alarms which enable older people to live securely in their homes with confidence and independence. Application forms and information leaflets are available in Blackwater Post Office. Crime prevention and the text alert system. Everyone should have the number of Kenmare Garda Station in their phone. If you observe any suspicious behaviour take the number of the car and report promptly to Kenmare (or Killarney) Gardaí. The Guards will check it out and issue a text alert to warn people if they deem it’s necessary. Kenmare Garda Station; 064-6641177 Killarney Garda Station; 064-6671160 Renewal of subscriptions is now due for the text alert system. Please update your subscription plus phone and email details in the forms available in Blackwater Post Office and leave €10 with it. Anyone who wishes to join the text alert group forms are available in O’Neill’s Shop and P.O. Blackwater. It costs €10 for two years.
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Steve and Louise Austin, Blackwater, welcomed two groups to visit their beautiful and extensive garden on Saturday June 9th, one group in the morning and the second in the afternoon. Everyone loved the garden, it's such a treasure right here on our doorstep and it was great catching up with both. Some of the group are pictured here with the hosts; Mary Doyle, Louise Austin, James and Catherine Dodd, George O'Neill, Steve Austin, Mary O'Neill and Niamh Geraghty. pic Mary O'Neill
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On June 20th Father Tom Crean celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination in 1971. While the Parish would have loved to have thrown a great party for him, because of the present restrictions, any events marking the occasion had to be kept as low key as possible. At Derreendarragh a mountain ash was planted to mark the occasion, as was a Golden Maple in Templenoe. His brother, William the Bishop of Cloyne, and his fellow priests from the surrounding parishes came to Holy Cross to wish him well, and many parishioners wanted to show their appreciation to Father Crean for his years of dedication and tireless ministry to the people and parish of Kenmare for the past seventeen years. Go maire tú an chéad, agus go bhfaga Dia an tsláinte agat. pics Mary O'Neill and Mary O’Leary
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After a long nine month absence from competitive action due to the Covid-19, Templenoe seniors played Listry in the opening round of the County League on Sunday June 13th at home in Templenoe. It was a glorious day and turned out a very satisfactory afternoon for the hosts, who had 15 points to spare in the finish with a score of Templenoe 2-20, Listry 0-11. Back row; left to right; Danny Cahalane, Kieran O'Neill, Kieran McCarthy, Joseph Sheehan, Tom Spillane, Teddy Doyle, Patrick Clifford, Conor Murphy, Josh Crowley Holland, Sean Sheehan and Martin Reilly. Front row; left to right; Michael O'Sullivan, Daniel Crowley, Denis O'Neill, John Moriarty, John Rice, Brian Crowley, Stephen O'Sullivan, Dan O'Connor, Mark Looney, Michael Hallissey, Cian Hallissey and Colm Breen. John Spillane and Cathal Granville are missing from picture. pic Noel O'Sullivan Templenoe Scorers: Stephen O'Sullivan 0-07 (0-03f), Brian Crowley 0-05, Denis O'Neill 1-02, Josh Crowley Holland 1-00, Patrick Clifford 0-02, John Rice 0-02, Teddy Doyle 0-01, John Moriarty 0-01.
“As our society is gradually opening I wish all retail businesses and the hospitality sector all the best, it’s encouraging to see new businesses opening up, “ Cllr Patrick O’Connor-Scarteen Mayor of Kerry
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Everyone at Kenmare Kestrels is eager to get back on the court. The club is currently awaiting government guidelines on the safe reopening of indoor training. We are planning for a September start to basketball in the county. Keep an eye on our Kenmare Kestrels Facebook Page as a Google Form will be going live soon. If you, or any members of your family are interested in playing basketball this year, please complete the form for registration, as places may be limited this year due to the restrictions. We will need coaches and volunteers once again to step forward to cater for our teams this coming year. We are asking parents or siblings who would be interested in helping out the club to please get in contact with us. We will happily guide you with your coaching. You won't be alone. If anyone has basketball kits from previous season belonging to the club, they need to be returned ASAP. You may contact Caroline Taylor on 087 415 4684 to return them. For anyone looking to improve themselves or dust off a few cobwebs before the start of the season, Basketball Ireland have started a 'Bonce Back Challenge'. It is aimed at players aged between 12-17. However, anyone can get involved. You will find all the information about the challenge on our Facebook page. There may even be a few prizes up for grabs! We are pleased to announce that Maureen O'Shea is our club's new Children's Officer for the coming season as Josephine Taft becomes our Deputy DLP.
All smiles at the virtual Cork City marathon with Kenmare Sanctuary Runners.
Everyone at Kenmare Kestrels would like to congratulate Mr Kenmare Kestrels himself - our chairperson John Adams! John was recognised by the Kerry Area Basketball Board with the awarding of the Paud O'Leary Fair Play Award for 2021. The Paud O’Leary award is awarded to someone that has gone above and beyond their call of duty in the basketball community. John has been our chairperson since the club was founded in 2006 and he has coached numerous teams over the past 15 years. We all recognise the time and dedication John puts into the club now and over the years. Finally, I would like to introduce myself as the Kestrels' new PRO. I would officially like to thank Katie Cooper on behalf of the club for all her efforts in promoting basketball in our community. Amy Riordan
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Team photos Delighted to have GAA back again, below is a selection of our hurling and football teams who have taken part in their divisions over the past 2 weeks.
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Lotto Tickets Many of your Annual Lotto Tickets will be up for renewal this July, those who have annual tickets will be contacted shortly by their “seller” in regards to renewing for the 2021/22 period. Those who would like to purchase an annual ticket can do so by calling 086 2265164 and we will get one to you. You can also call into O’Shea’s Photo Shop/Dry Cleaners or McSwineys Electrical to purchase them. The weekly lotto draw is a pivotal part of our club's fundraising, over the years it has helped fund projects such as pitch drainage, floodlighting, construction of the new ball wall plus much more. We would like to thank you all for your continued support.
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Liam O’Sullivan Congratulations to Liam O’Sullivan who came second in the County Feile Hurling Skills Final in Austin Stack Park recently. A very proud day for our club, well done Liam!!
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Golf in Kenmare Kenmare GC Update Welcome to this month’s Kenmare Golf update. As all the locals can see, our building project is moving on at a really good pace. What you may not see is some hard work starting to pay off around the course. With the sunshine finally arriving, the sanding and drainage works carried out over the winter are really starting to show rewards and the course is in lovely condition. Visitor numbers are very strong, and we are seeing strong take up from visitors for our “Member for a week” €99 offer. This month we’d like to focus on women’s golf. Kenmare Golf Club – Ladies Update from Captain Noreen Maye We are absolutely delighted to be back in full ‘swing’ at Kenmare Golf Club with a busy and exciting calendar of events planned for the months ahead. What is to play for: In conjunction with our weekend competition, we are running a league sponsored by Rent and Irish Cottage and our Golfer of the Year sponsored by Topline Mc Carthy. Our Club Singles Matchplay sponsored by The Purple Heather and Club Foursomes sponsored by Noreen Crowley are set to get underway shortly so a lot of fantastic prizes to play for.
Patsy Miles, President Kenmare Golf Club, playing the course for the first time in many months with Joanne Bhamvra on a bright and blustery May morning. It's great to be back. Tempted to get out and try Golf? Kenmare GC is a community club and the doors are open. If you’d like to enquire about joining in with this, please give us a shout – info@kenmaregolfclub.com or 064-6641291. Both our ladies and men’s clubs are vibrant at the moment. We have people lined up to pass on old equipment, show you how to play and how things work, introduce you to people and get you hooked on the game we love. We’re also really conscious of our roots in the community – membership prices are low, there are no joining fees and because we have such a buzz around the club there’s always someone to give you a set of second hand clubs and the odd game of golf.
Inter Club Matches We have started our Inter Club campaign, where teams across all handicap ranges do battle with other clubs. On Monday 8th June, our Minor Cup Team, led by Manager Grainne Crowley were first off in a match against Parknasilla. The matches were played in a very jovial and sporting manner with Kenmare coming out on top after five remarkably close matches. Get into Golf We have had a huge response to our ‘Get into Golf’ Programme with twenty-four ladies taking to the fairways under the tutorship of PGA Professional Mark Heineman. We unfortunately could not fit in everyone who wanted to take part; however, we want to assure you that a warm and friendly welcome awaits you should you decide to take up golf and all our members would be happy to share golf tips and time with any new members. Please contact at info@kenmaregolfclub.com or 064 6641291 for information about membership. We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Kenmare Golf Club. Some of the results from June are below. We’ve simply had too many competitions and winners to print them all here, so we’re just showing a summary: June 13th : Brewhouse Men’s Singles and Audi Cork Goty Rd 2 1st Colm Breen(16) 42Pts, 2nd Robin Clifford(7) 39Pts, 3rd Paul O’Sullivan(11) 38Pts Ladies Rene Keating Cup Sunday 13th June sponsored by Phoenix V
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Killarney Kenmare Cahirciveen Credit Union are continuing a long running sponsorship of a club classic at Kenmare Golf Club this year, and Vice Chair Joy Clifford Vaughan was on hand to present a cheque to the Club Captains and President. The KKC Credit Union Classic is focused on small community teams working together to achieve great things, just like the sponsor! Members can compete for great prizes on the weekend of June 26th and 27th at Kenmare Golf Club. Pictured are Joy Clifford-Vaughan, Vice-Chairperson KKC Credit Union; Captain Noreen Maye; President Patsy Miles; and Captain Chris Dale.
SIDETRACKED is Kenmare's newest activity company. We offer guided and self guided eBike day tours on the Beara and Iveragh peninsulas. We can also design a package to suit your requirements, be that guided or self guided, one day or multi day tours. We are extremely proud of our fleet of bikes. All of our bikes are top of the range Bosch powered models from German manufacturers Riese & Muller and Kalkhoff. These are definitely not the usual bikes you will see elsewhere available for rent.
Guided day tours.
Visit us at our new outlet on Bridge street, just off the Square in Kenmare, or if you prefer we can deliver our eBikes direct to your accomodation. Don't worry if you haven't used an eBike before, they are no different to a regular bicycle, aside from the feeling that some miracilous power is towing you along. No more grinding up hills, head down, eyes staring at the front wheel. Instead you'll be sitting up straight taking in and appreciating all the stunning scenery that surrounds you.
Self guided tours/Rental.
Our eBikes allow you to go out and explore Kenmare's beautiful surrounds and really immerse yourself in the scenery and fresh air in a way that travelling by car and staring out a window just doesn't allow. You have all the freedom of a regular bike, but hardly any of the effort. They allow anyone, no matter how young or old, fit or unfit, to take to the road and take on even the biggest climbs. The feeling of freedom and fun means even the most avid cyclists can't help but love them.
We offer Guided scenic day tours, mainly on backroads and quieter main roads, stopping off at our favourite eateries along the way. Finish off your day with a bowl of mussels and a pint of Guinness overlooking the sea.
We'll advise you which route to take, based on your previous cycling experience, provide you with a map and off you go. We can even drop you off at a location away from the busier roads, so you never have to worry about your safety.
Customised multi day self-guided tours.
If you're looking to stretch your adventure out over a few days on a self guided eBike adventure, we're here to help. This type of tour is ideal if you are looking to make a weekend out of it. These tours are completely customised around your needs, so you get to enjoy the things that are important to you. Pannier bags are provided for your luggage.
Updated website coming soon sidetrackedkenmare.com. Visit our Instagram page @ #sidetrackedkenmare to get a taste of what our tours entail. In the meantime, to book, please call Shane on 087 9196660 or 087 3633224, visit our TripAdvisor page @Sidetracked Kenmare or email info@sidetrackedkenmare.com
eBIKE RENTAL SELF GUIDED & GUIDED TOURS We love Kenmare and want to show you all the reasons why. We provide a mix of insider tracks and tales with some of the most breathtaking vistas on the Wild Atlantic Way. So why not let your car have the day off and try something new. We promise you an exhilarating adventure with guaranteed smiles.
Call 087 363 3224 or email info@sidetrackedkenmare.com Complimentary delivery & collection Updated website coming soon www.sidetrackedkenmare.com
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