update
latest news | photos | keeping you up to the minute ....
Aidan O’Mahony on fire for first performance
HIS odds to win Dancing with the Stars shortened to 7/1 after Aidan O’Mahony’s sizzling salsa on Sunday evening, according to odds compiled by BoyleSports Bookmaker. RTÉ’s Dancing With The Stars garnered an average audience of 640,000 viewers for its debut episode. Judges said they felt the Rathmore and Kerry football star could well be the “dark horse in the competition”. One of 11 celebrities to line out for RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars, Aidan’s fancy footwork was also a hit in December when he took part in Strictly Come Dancing at Killarney’s INEC in aid of the Kerry branch of Down Syndrome Ireland. For the TV series, the two-time All Star and multiple All-Ireland winner is partnered with professional dancer Valerie Milova. The 12-week show, presented by Amanda Byram and Nicky Byrne, airs on RTÉ One from 6.30pm.
‘Through his talents, Ted brought much joy to many’ Aidan O’Mahon and Valeria Milova.
Want to learn some fancy footwork? A TALENTED generation of country singers like Nathan Carter and Derek Ryan have taken Ireland by storm and jiving has never been more in vogue. Hugely popular in Killarney are the Arrive & Jive sessions organised by Tom Collis. To celebrate the second anniversary of Arrive & Jive in Killarney, Tom is offering special prices for the month of February just for the Killarney classes. “Instead of paying €40, you will pay €20 for the four-week course,” he said. Tom promises to turn absolute beginners into competent dancers by week four. “More experienced dancers can improve their timing and learn new moves. You need never be shy again at a wedding or social event, as you impress the other guests with your fancy footwork,” he said. You can bring your own partner to the classes, or Tom will pair you with another student. All you have to do is ‘Arrive & Jive’! Visit TomJive.com for further information and videos. February’s jive classes in Killarney will take place in the Torc Hotel from Wednesday, February 1, 7pm-8.15pm, and 8.30pm-10pm. Tom is also hosting an Arrive & Jive weekend in Killarney’s Torc Hotel from January 27-29. Contact Tom on 087-3995877.
KILLARNEY mourned gifted artist Ted Jones who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday night at the age of 65. Dublin-born Ted, who had lived in Killarney for many years, created works that are seen in businesses and homes across the globe. A famous collection, the Seven Deadly Sins, will be familiar to many, while another iconic painting was a portrait of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. His first one-man exhibition in Killarney 12 years ago rapidly sold out. "Ted's legacy to us all, his paintings and prints, adorn the walls of many public and private collections the world over,” said his friend and owner of Killarney Art Gallery Declan Mulvaney. “At his best he was masterful in his chosen profession. Through his talents he brought much joy to many. His work will live on, may he rest in peace."
Suspicious visits to homes in Kilcummin area KILLARNEY GARDAÍ have received reports of suspicious visits by a man to residences in Kilcummin. Yesterday, Wednesday, January 11, a male called to three homes in the area, claiming to be from the Department of Social Protection. “This male stated that persons over 70 years could avail of free tel-
12
Killarney Advertiser 13.01.17
evision and receive a €33 electricity allowance,” said Sergeant Dermot O’Connell of Killarney Garda Station. The Department of Social Protection has confirmed to Killarney Gardaí that no representative from the Department of Social Protection called to homes in the Killarney area. “Killarney gar-
daí wish to advise all persons who receive unsolicited calls to contact Killarney Garda station immediately as Killarney Gardaí wish to identify and speak to this male,” added Sergeant O’Connell. Killarney Gardaí can be contacted on 064-6631222.
Artist Ted pictured in 1995 working on a painting in his adoptive town of Killarney. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE